Samsung Galaxy A23 4G and Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022) get Android 14-based One UI 6 update

Samsung recently released the Android 14-based One UI 6 stable update for the Galaxy A23 5G, and now the Galaxy A23 4G is getting a taste of Samsung's latest custom Android skin. The update is rolling out for the Galaxy A23 4G with model code SM-A235F in Russia and SM-A235M in Panama with firmware versions A235FXXU4DWL1 and A235MUBU4DWL1, respectively. It comes with the One UI 6 features and the dated November 2023 Android security patch instead of the latest January 2024. The One UI 6 update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022) is rolling out in some European countries,...

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HyperOS is now rolling out to Indian Xiaomi 13 Pro users as well

Xiaomi made a huge announcement back in October by revealing its next-generation Android skin overlay, HyperOS, and it's now slowly replacing the old MIUI. After launching the Xiaomi 14 series with HyperOS pre-installed, the company is now ensuring its older devices are running on the latest software. Shortly after seeding HyperOS to European Xiaomi 13T Pro devices, Indian Xiaomi 13 Pro users are also getting the latest firmware. Indian owners report that the HyperOS 1.0 update is now reaching their Xiaomi 13 Pro smartphones with the latest December 2023 security patch baked in. Here's...

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Huawei's 5nm Kirin 9006C is manufactured by TSMC after all

Huawei launched a new Qingyuan L450 notebook in early December 2023 for the Chinese market and one of the centerpiece features is the new 5nm Kirin 9006C. This sparked rumors about China's chip manufacturing capabilities and some thought that SMIC has made a big breakthrough by producing advanced 5nm silicon. However, a teardown by Tech Insights put an end to the rumors as they found a TSMC-made chip at the heart of the Qinguyan L450. In fact, the SoC is based on an older, less efficient manufacturing process from 2020, suggesting Huawei is using old TSMC stockpiles of 5nm...

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Deal: pre-order a vivo X100 or X100 Pro from Flipkart or grab a tablet from Amazon's sale

The vivo X100 and X100 Pro are two of the most promising camera phones for 2024. The Pro model in particular shines with its 1/0.98” 50MP main sensor, 50MP 100mm periscope and 50MP ultra wide. The vanilla X100 is no slouch either with a 50MP 1/1.49” main, 64MP 70mm periscope and 50MP ultra wide. Both phones are powered by the new Dimensity 9300 and have 6.78” 120Hz LTPO displays. The Pro has a 5,400mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, the X100 offers a 5,000mAh battery with 120W wired only charging instead. The vivo X100 and X100 Pro are not available in India yet, but...

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