vivo V29 in Starry Purple hands-on

We just reviewed the vivo V29 but we got our hands on the Starry Purple color version and we thought you'd want to see how it looks in the flesh. The v29 comes in four colors - Space Black, Himalayan Blue, Majestic Red, and this Starry Purple, which is also called Purple Fairy, depending on the market. The unit we have is the top-of-the-line 12/512GB model but it's otherwise the same, capable upper-midranger with a Snapdragon 778G 5G SoC, and a 4,600mAh battery and provided 80W charger. There's also a case and a USB cable in the box. The purple model is very pretty. Like the...

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iOS 16.6.1 update patches serious Pegasus spyware vulnerability

If you've been keeping up with the spying world as of late, then the Pegasus spyware might ring some bells. Israel-based cyber-arms company NSO Group develops the software and has the capability of reading a target's text messages, listening in on calls, tracking their location and more. The software made headlines after it was discovered that multiple nations have used it to spy on journalists, activists and other persons of interest. Apparently, Apple's recent iOS 16.6 mobile OS features a zero-day and zero-click, meaning no user interaction is required to use it, exploit dubbed...

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We probably shouldn't expect M3-powered MacBooks by the end of the year

There is a lot of buzz surrounding Apple's next M3 line of chips. As per rumors, the new family will be significantly more powerful than current M2 silicon. The M3 chips will apparently be based on the Apple A17 Bionic architecture, which is set to debut inside the iPhone 15 family on September 12. This has sparked some speculation that M3 chips and devices might be coming sooner rather than later. 看起來到今年年底前，Apple應該都不會發售新款的MacBook (配備M3系列處理器) 機型了==It seems that Apple will not launch new MacBook models (equipped with M3 series processors) before the end of this year.— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo)...

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Google Pixel Watch 2's India launch set for October 5

Google is hosting the "Made by Google" event on October 4 to unveil the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2. Google recently confirmed the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro would be launched in India a day after their unveiling, and now, the brand has announced it will also launch the Pixel Watch 2 in India on October 5, which, like the Pixel 8 duo, will be sold exclusively through Flipkart. That's good news for the Pixel Watch fans in India since Google didn't launch the original Pixel Watch in the world's largest smartwatch market. But whether or not Google will expand the availability of its...

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Huawei Watch GT4 41mm and 46mm images leak online

Huawei recently announced a September 14 event in Barcelona, teasing what appeared to be two watches. That seems to be all but confirmed now that images of the upcoming Watch GT4 series have popped up online. Not much technical data is currently available regarding the Watch GT4, but the source does note that there will be two size models - 41mm and 46mm with vastly different designs. The smaller one looks cleaner and more elegant, definitely targeting a more feminine aesthetic. Huawei Watch GT4 41mm Huawei Watch GT4 41mm Huawei Watch GT4...

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Oppo A2 Pro 5G appears in official telecom listing with specs and images

The Oppo A2 Pro 5G (PJG110) is an upcoming device that recently popped up on our radar through a TENAA listing. That revealed most of the phone's specs along with a suggested release date of September 15. Now, the same phone has been spotted in an official listing on China Telecom's website, along with word of a September 22 release date. Regardless of timing, we are happy to get some more detailed images and specs for the upcoming handset. Oppo A2 Pro 5G official photos The Oppo A2 Pro 5G measures 162.66 x 74.28 x 7.99 mm and tips the scale at 190 grams. Its design...

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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE spotted on TENAA, photos and specs tag along

We already know that the Galaxy S23 FE is right around the corner. Last we heard, Samsung is gearing up for a September launch, and an official support page for the device has already been spotted online, so things are definitely moving along. Now, the eagerly-anticipated S23 FE has finally stopped by the TENAA certification authority, offering up some live photos and additional specs details in the process. Expectedly, the phone looks nearly identical to its flagship non-FE siblings. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE TENAA images In terms of specs details, we know that the phone...

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