TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G unboxing

TCL unveiled its NxtPaper 2.0 technology early in 2023, which is a panel with a special coating that gives the device a paper-like feeling. One of the first phones with it is the TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G, and we finally have a unit with us. The phone is an affordable device with two key features – first is obviously the screen, the other is the next-gen connectivity, achieved with a Dimensity 6020 chipset. The display itself has a 6.6” diagonal and HD+ resolution, but it's the unique properties of the paper-like finish that set it apart. Other specs include a 5,000 mAh battery with 15W...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series and Galaxy A73 receive Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra are now receiving the latest One UI 6.0 update based on Android 14. Additionally, Galaxy A73 users are also reporting One UI 6.0 arriving on their phones. The Galaxy Tab S8 family update comes with the latest November 2023 security patch on board and if you are located in Europe, you may want to check for the OTA update manually via the Settings menu. Galaxy A73 One UI 6.0 update As for the Galaxy A73, the handset is seemingly receiving One UI 6.0 along with the same November 2023 security patch. The update weighs about 3GB and is also...

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Sony Xperia 1 VI and 5 VI to offer a digital signature feature to combat fakes

With each Sony flagship release, the company tries to introduce something never seen before in the mobile industry. In a way, Sony tries to maintain a tradition of "world's first" and a recent report from a Japanese news outlet with a fairly accurate track record regarding Sony-related rumors has an idea of what's coming next to the Xperias. Reportedly, Sony's upcoming Xperia flagships will apply a unique digital signature to photos and videos to prevent fakes. Perhaps examining the metadata of the images and videos will reveal whether or not the content has been tampered with. A...

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Xiaomi Redmi 13C soon to launch in India with a better chipset

Xiaomi's Redmi 13C budget phone launched in global markets earlier this month, but it's yet to set foot in India. Interestingly enough, according to 91mobiles, the handset will differ slightly from the global version. Sources familiar with the matter say that the Indian version of the Redmi 13C will boast a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset instead of the Helio G85. The former is a newer chip based on a more recent manufacturing process and bumps up the clock speed. Other than that, Xiaomi won't change anything else for the Indian version. The handset still features a 6.74-inch HD+ IPS LCD...

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