According to a new report from a reputable South Korean news publication, Samsung will produce 30 million fewer smartphones in 2022. The three main factors for the production decline are rising inflation and subsequent consumer spending, the ongoing component shortage and the war in Ukraine. Samsung is expected to adjust production for all price brackets of devices from entry-level to flagships.
Samsung initially planned to manufacture 310 million smartphones for 2022 but the latest developments have forced the Korean tech conglomerate to dial back its goal to 280 million units....
Cheap phone plans are great, but there are often caveats. Here are CNET's best budget phone plan picks, along with the fine print, so you can decide if one of these plans fits your needs.
Got a Steam Deck? Lucky you. Anyway, if you haven’t already, you should install the SteamOS 3.2 update that just released, which quiets down the noisy fan and gives you more options to extend battery life along with other improvements.
With version 3.2 the Steam Deck can be switched from the default 60Hz display refresh rate to 40Hz. Then you can set a frame limiter, typically to something like 40, 20 or even 10fps. These settings are per-game so you can keep action-packed games at 60fps, but limit puzzlers to something lower that won’t impact gameplay much.
Here’s an interesting note...
The Honor Magic4 Pro is finally available globally, and to mark the occasion the brand decided to reveal more about the process of how its latest flagship came to be. The company shared details about its new Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park, as well as the processes happening inside at the R&D department.
Honor revealed over 200 reliability tests are applied, including drop tests, button durability testing and extreme weather simulations.
The production line of the new plant is 75% automated to minimize the risk of human error. All systems are digitally controlled, and...
The Naruto Edition of the Realme GT Neo3 sure looks cool, but some might find more RAM and storage more practical. Luckily, Realme has not stopped refining the phone since its launch in March.
The latest version to show up doubles the maximum storage to 512GB while keeping the RAM capacity at the maximum 12GB. The previous top model had a 12/256GB configuration. That one is comes with 150W fast charging and has an MSRP of CNY 2,800.
The 512GB model will have a regular price of CNY 3,200 ($475/€445/₹37,000), but will be available at a special introductory price of CNY 2,900 at first....
One of Honor’s upcoming 70 series phones just stopped by Geekbench fkexing MediaTek’s Dimesnity 8000 chipset and 12GB RAM. The listing has the phone with the Honor SDY-AN00 model number and reveals it managed 819 single-core points and a 3,303 multi-core score. We can also observe the device boots Android 12 which will likely be layered with Honor’s Magic UI 6.0 on top.
Honor 70 Pro Geekbench scorecard
All Honor 70 models will use 54MP Sony IMX800 camera sensors (1/1.49” size, f/1.9 aperture) alongside two other sensors. All three phones will bring BOE OLED displays with...
Oppo unveiled the A57 in April with Dimensity 810 SoC and 5G connectivity, and now it has announced a 4G-only version powered by the Helio G35 chip.
That's not the only difference between the two variants, though. The 4G model packs a 5,000 mAh battery which now charges faster up to 33W instead of 10W, but the screen refresh rate is reduced from 90Hz to 60Hz. It is still a 6.56" LCD having HD+ resolution.
The memory and storage have also come down. You get 3GB RAM and 64GB of storage onboard. However, the Oppo A57 4G supports RAM expansion up to 4GB - which will hardly make any...
Google has released a new update to the Android 13 Beta. Alhough we’re only halfway through the month, the new Android 13 Beta 2.1 patch will address a few issues that affected Pixel devices immediately following the initial release of the Android 13 Public Beta.
Google’s release notes include the following fixes:
Fixed an issue where typing in the search bar resulted in a blank list of suggestions.
Fixed an issue where devices would crash and restart when turning on hotspot.
Fixed an issue where a continuous call dialing sound could be heard in the background during a phone...
Instagram brings ‘1 Minute Music’, a collection of clips from songs and folks that are exclusively available for use on Instagram Reels or Stories. This includes music from more than 200 Indian artists to entice users in India to create more engaging content.
The new collection includes music from recording artists including Dhvani Bhanushali, Neeti Mohan, Shaan, Himanshi Khurana, Aniruth, and GV Prakaash Kumar. Instagram hopes that 1 Minute Music will make it more enticing for more artists to release their tracks on the collection as well.
These tracks will be accompanied by music...
Samsung's quietly announced a new entry-level smartphone today, and it's not part of the incredibly successful A series. Instead, it's part of the much more confusing and less well defined M family. Meet the Samsung Galaxy M13.
Samsung Galaxy M13 in Deep Green
As the first digit strongly implies, this is a basic smartphone which should be rather affordable, although we can't comment on that since Samsung hasn't actually unveiled a price for it. That said, expect the M13 to be offered in Europe at least.
Samsung Galaxy M13 in Orange Copper
The phone comes with a...
The Poco F4 GT got its global launch back in April, but for some reason it was only introduced for the UK market today. Good things come to those who wait? Well, quite. See, the phone can be ordered until 23:59 on May 30 for a special introductory price of £499 for the model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
Its normal price, the one it will get starting on May 31, is £699, so that's a whopping £200 you're saving there if you act fast. But wait, there's more! Xiaomi's UK online store is currently running a separate promo which sees it take off £30 from your cart if you spend £300 or...
Qualcomm recently announced its new Wireless AR Smart Viewer reference design for developers. The idea is to demonstrate what the next-generation AR devices could (or should) look like and what the Snapdragon XR2 Platform can do.It is beautiful and highly functional for something that’s supposed to provide a technological baseline. At the very least, it can provide AR functionalities similar to the very cool Lenovo ThinkReality A3, which can replace […]
Chipmaker Broadcom has announced that it agrees to acquire cloud computing company VMware to the tune of $61 billion in a cash-and stock deal. This is Broadcom’s most significant shift towards diversifying its business into the enterprise software industry.
The deal offers $142.50 per VMware stock, which comes out to an approximate premium of 49% over the stock’s closing price on the last close before reports of a deal began to break on May 22. Broadcom’s shares are up 3% and VMware is up 2%. As part of the deal, Broadcom will also adopt VMware’s $8 billion net debt.
Last year, Dell...
A while back @OnLeaks posted renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2. Except that may not be what the phone is called – the Google Play Console does indeed list a device named “xcoverpro2”, but it gives its marketing name as “Galaxy Xcover6 Pro”.
The SM-G736U may be marketed as the Samsung Galaxy Xcover6 Pro
Whatever the final name, the rugged phone will be powered by a Snapdragon 778G as we saw in Geekbench results. The unit that did the test had 6GB of RAM and that seems to be the only option, at least judging by the GPC data.
The renders suggested that the new Xcover...
The desktop, notebook and workstation market in China amounted to 11.66 million combined shipments for Q1 which is slightly down from the 11.75 million a year ago according to Canalys’s latest report. Lenovo was the market leader once again with 4.29 million units shipped for the period and a 37% market share. Dell was second with 1.39 million and 12% of the market while HP was third with 0.97 million and 8% market share.
Asus (0.83 million) and Huawei (0.71 million) round out the top five positions. Desktop sales fared even worse with 11% annual drop down to 3.9 million units while...
Summer is fast approaching and you may want a new phone to take with you on vacation. If you have your sights set on a Samsung flagship then you will be pleased to hear that Samsung US has a new batch of promotions and discounts. And there are a couple of special offers that will be available on Memorial Day (May 30, Monday).
Let’s start with the basics – the regular price of the Galaxy S22 can be discounted with the Cracked Screen Enhanced trade-in program, which will pay out for devices with a cracked screen at the same rate as devices in good condition. For example, you can get $525 for...
The Zenbook 14 OLED is Asus' premium thin and light laptop. With me here today is the UX3402ZA, which is the updated 2022 model with an Intel 12th Gen processor.
The Zenbook 14 OLED is designed primarily to be an everyday laptop with a focus on aesthetics, portability, and media consumption. It sits between the more affordable Vivobook models and the more premium ProArt models for creative professionals.
The model I have here features the Intel Core i7-1260P, intended for thin and light ultrabooks with some focus on performance. Other features include a 90Hz 1800p OLED display,...
Sony, the company behind PlayStation, revealed game releases plans for the near future. During its annual investor day the company said that by 2025 half of its titles should be on PC or mobile, which will subsequently lead to lowering the share of PS releases.
Currently, only 10% of the Sony titles are available for mobile, and in three years, they are expected to double and account for 20%.
Sony Interactive Entertainment Jim Ryan said expanding presence to PC and mobile, as well as live services, will give “the opportunity to move from a situation of being present in a very...
Samsung announced the One UI Watch beta program for the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic a few days ago, and it is now live for both smartwatches in the US.
Those interested can enroll in the beta program from the Samsung Members app, which will display the "One UI Watch Beta Program" banner at the top. Click on it and follow the instructions to apply for the beta program. If you meet the participation criteria, you will be enrolled in the beta program.
Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Once the enrollment is complete, you can download the One UI Watch beta on your Galaxy Watch4/Watch4...
The vivo T2 is arriving on June 6, and the company already revealed most of its specs. Today we learned a vivo T2x will join the line-up with a Dimensity 1300 chipset and a big battery.
The leakster Digital Chat Station revealed the SoC, as well as other key specs, on his Weibo page, and they look a lot like the new iQOO Z5.
vivo T1x
The vivo T2x is said to have a 6.58” LCD at the front with a punch hole for a 16MP selfie camera. The cameras on the back will have 50MP and 2MP sensors. The battery capacity will be 6,000 mAh and the phone will support 44W charging for speedy...
The third installment in Realme’s Android tablet range is here with the Realme Pad X. The slate brings an 11-inch FHD+ LCD, Snapdragon 695, stylus support and an 8,340 mAh battery.
Realme Pad X
Realme Pad X brings a 2000x1200px display with a 5:3 aspect ratio and 450nits of peak brightness. The tablet also supports a pressure-sensitive stylus which is sold separately. There’s an 8MP front-facing camera with a 105-degree wide-angle lens while the back gets a 13MP primary shooter.
The tablet is 7.1mm thin and weighs in just 499 grams. Realme packed quad speakers with Dolby...
Realme’s latest collaboration is with the iconic anime series Naruto and we get a limited edition GT Neo3 inspired by the well-known character. The phone’s specs are identical to the 150W charging version of the GT Neo3 while the packaging and appearance are tuned to match this special themed occasion.
The phone features a predominantly orange color mixed with black elements while the camera island is made from metal with Naruto’s headband serving as inspiration.
Realme also made sure the packaging is on point with a special scroll box containing the phone, a special case, a Naruto...
Qualcomm just held a launch event in China called “Snapdragon Night,” where the new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 platform was announced.The “plus” update is a performance-kicker version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 hardware platform and brings noticeable performance and power efficiency improvements.These improvements come from basically a two-pronged approach to the chip’s development. First, Qualcomm uses a new 4nm semiconductor process at TSMC, which is even better than the […]
The new OnePlus Nord 2T is the evolution of last year’s OnePlus Nord 2. It is designed to occupy the same ~299 Euros market segment and is essentially a technology refresh to keep the product competitive.The performance is slightly better, thanks to the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, which has a UFS 3.1 flash storage controller. Users can choose between 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. […]
Now available in the UK, the Honor Magic4 Pro is a 949.99 UKP high-end smartphone that competes directly with the major brands at the top (official page).This 6.81” waterproof (IP68) smartphone is very agreeable both to the eye and when in your hand. That’s a significant “plus” for any handset, and Honor has not held back on any expense, whether in design or luxurious materials.The display has minimal bezels and […]
Today at the I/O 2022 conference keynote, Google announced its much-awaited budget Pixel phone, the Google Pixel 6A, the sibling of the flagship Pixel 6 Pro and the Pixel 6 smartphones, released in October 2021.The key innovations of the Pixel 6 series are the new uber-elegant high-end design and Google’s own proprietary System-On-Chip (SOC) Tensor, a bold move that allows the search giant to stop relying on the Qualcomm Snapdragon […]
One of the best demos I’ve seen at the Qualcomm 5G Summit is the 5G Positioning Evolution which uses a combination of 5G signal and Artificial Intelligence to yield a device’s positioning with a 1-feet precision.As you may know, consumer-level indoor positioning has been in the works for over a decade. However, you still don’t have access to anything remotely practical such as in-mall positioning services.There are several reasons for […]
At the Qualcomm 5G Summit, Qualcomm has revealed the extensive impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the performance of its latest Snapdragon X70 modem.The modem was announced earlier this year, and the built-in AI computing unit wasn’t a secret, but its effectiveness was unknown until now.Qualcomm claims its built-in AI extends the effective range of mmWave by 20% and boosts the throughput by 28% to 73% at the edge of […]
Set to be released in late September, the iPhone 14 is in the pipelines across the industry before production ramp-up. As information spreads across the supply chain, more information is coming out.First, iPhone 14 renders show a virtually unchanged design, at least on the surface. However, EverythingApplePro has made a close-up inspection using the alleged 3D schematics of the phone and reports some changes in the microphone placement, corner radius, […]
Qualcomm just announced its new Wi-Fi 7 Networking Pro Series 3 platform to power the next generation of high-end routers and access points.This platform claims extremely high peak aggregated bandwidth (33 Gbps with 16 streams and 4 bands) and latency, although I haven’t seen actual latency numbers yet. Individual device-to-device connections might even peak at 5-10 Gbps on the internal network, far higher than many wired connections.I like Qualcomm’s Multi-Link […]
In September of 2021, Google was rumored to be working on two foldable phones. People even thought the devices might appear in late 2021, but that wasn’t the case.But the same source (@DSCCRoss) that declared the project “dead” last year due to the cancellation of display orders now says that at least one Google foldable phone is back on track with a primary display similar to the upcoming Samsung Z […]
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra isn’t just the 2022 update of the best Galaxy S. It is also the assimilation of the late Galaxy Note. The public was anxiously waiting for this update, especially the Galaxy Note fans, representing a multi-billion dollar opportunity for Samsung.Did Samsung reach its objectives, and how good is the new Galaxy S22 Ultra? Let’s find out by going over the critical aspects of this Android […]
While many developers are still waiting for Apple to maybe one day approve the use of third-party payment systems, it seems that “reader” apps now have an alternative where Apple will now allow these types of apps to provide external links to the app’s own website where users can manage their account and make payments.For those unfamiliar, reader apps are essentially apps that display their own content like videos, ebooks, […]
While Face ID is perfectly fine and with the changes and improvements Apple have made to it over the years, it’s a great way of protecting your phone, but it’s hard to deny the convenience of using your fingerprint to unlock your smartphone. Unfortunately, it seems that Touch ID may never come back to Apple’s flagship iPhones.According to a recent tweet by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, he claims that his previous […]
A lot of phones these days tend to focus a lot on the design and the incorporation of luxurious-feeling materials like metal and glass, and we can totally appreciate it, but at the same time this has left many phones a bit too fragile for our liking.If you want a phone you can toss around and not worry about scratching or cracking, then maybe Samsung could have something that could […]
Due to iPhones holding their resale value pretty well, it’s not surprising that iPhones are a popular item to be stolen. Now, Apple has baked in certain security measures so that iPhone owners can remotely disable a lost or stolen iPhone, but it looks like Apple is going one step further to dissuade thieves.According to a report from MacRumors, they have gotten their hands on an internal memo sent to […]
Imagine being able to lock-in customers for years, each paying monthly to own an iPhone and being able to upgrade on a semi-regular basis, that would be the dream, wouldn’t it? According to analytics firm, CIRP, they believe that Apple customers are actually already primed to do just that.Following a report last week that suggested that Apple might be readying a hardware subscription program, CIRP did some additional research and […]
A few years ago, we saw many companies like Huawei launch smartphones with ultrazoom cameras. A good example would be Samsung where their phones featured a 100x zoom which utilized AI that helped capture images far off into the distance without it coming out blurry, which is usually the case when it comes to digital zoom.Apple’s iPhones, on the other hand, do offer zoom but not to that extent, but […]
Originally announced in 2018, fans of the Diablo franchise will be pleased to learn that Diablo Immortal is now available for pre-order from the App Store. Keep in mind that there is still no specific release date for the game yet, but the fact that it’s available for pre-order suggests that it could be coming soon.For those unfamiliar, Diablo Immortal was originally announced at BlizzCon back in 2018. It was […]
Apple’s new iPhone SE 5G was supposed to be a way for customers who wanted an iPhone with 5G to get their hands on the device without having to splash out cash for one of Apple’s flagship and more expensive models. On paper it sounded like it would be a hit, but in reality, it seems like it’s a very different story.According to a couple of reports, one from the […]
Smartphone apps were designed with smartphones in mind, clearly, which means that when they’re being used in other situations like when you’re driving, the interface is not very ideal. Obviously you shouldn’t be using your phone while driving, but some apps can be useful, like navigation apps and so on.Now, Spotify had previously attempted to make an interface that would be more car-friendly in the form of Car Mode, but […]
One of the reasons why it has been suggested that if you take part in Google’s Android Beta program, that you do it on a device that isn’t your daily driver or your primary one. This is because first of all, there might be bugs and issues that could affect your experience and usage.Secondly, when you exit the beta you will need to wipe your device, which obviously if this […]
Right now unlike some other messenger apps, WhatsApp places a limit on the size of files sent over its platform. For the most part, photos aren’t really that affected, but if you try to send a video or a document over a certain size, it will be rejected, but that could change in the future.According to a report from WABetaInfo, it seems that WhatsApp is testing out the ability for […]
When it comes to cameras on the iPhone, Apple has never really gotten too crazy in terms of the sensor like we’re seeing in other phones that have 108MP sensors. In fact, if you check out the spec sheets of the iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple’s top-of-the-line model, it actually only uses a 12MP sensor.However, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, he recently tweeted that Apple could actually be bumping the […]
Earlier this year, OnePlus announced the OnePlus 10 Pro but at the time of announcement, the handset was only available in China. However, the company later announced that the phone will be launching in the US in March. Now it looks like we know when exactly in March it will be available.According to the latest announcement by OnePlus, the OnePlus 10 Pro will be available in the US on the […]
Apple has long touted its commitment to going green, not just in their day-to-day operations, but also the way they build their products and how they design their packaging. Now the company has announced their plans for future iPhones which could be built using the world’s first carbon-free aluminum.The problem with a lot of green initiatives is that most of them exist as proof-of-concept, so there is always a question […]
If you’re wondering if Carl Pei’s new Nothing company will be getting into the phone business, you won’t have to wonder anymore. At the company’ “The Truth” event on the 23rd of March, Pei confirmed that the company is developing a smartphone of its own called the Nothing Phone (1).This somewhat odd and unique naming convention is in line with the company’s previous product, the Nothing Ears (1) true wireless […]
Apple’s iPhones aren’t cheap and buying one is committing yourself to spending a fair amount of money, but Apple could potentially make it an easier pill to swallow. According to a report from Bloomberg, it seems that Apple is apparently working on a new subscription program, except that instead of software or services, it will be for hardware.As you might have guessed, what this means is that instead of customers […]
Usually in the past, low to mid-range smartphone offerings were kind of boring in terms of its looks and features, but these days, that’s starting to change. A good example would be Honor’s recently launched X8 smartphone, which on the surface looks like it would be able to pass off as a premium flagship offering, but it comes at a very affordable price.As you can see in the image above, […]
Right now, Apple’s iPhones employ an edge-to-edge display except for the top middle part of the screen where there is a notch that houses the front-facing camera and the TrueDepth camera system used in Face ID. This has been a contentious design, but that could change with the iPhone 15.Set to launch in 2023, a report from The Elec has revealed that Apple could finally introduce an in-display Face ID […]
With the newly announced Galaxy A53 5G smartphone, Samsung updates its ~$450 smartphone offering, a high-volume segment particularly popular with younger users.Based on the official specs, this handset does a good job bringing the look and feel of more expensive phones down to that market segment.Compared to a high-end phone, “some” performance is proportional to the price. However, many features such as the large battery capacity, in-screen fingerprint display, or […]
According to a new report from a reputable South Korean news publication, Samsung will produce 30 million fewer smartphones in 2022. The three main factors for the production decline are rising inflation and subsequent consumer spending, the ongoing component shortage and the war in Ukraine. Samsung is expected to adjust production for all price
Cheap phone plans are great, but there are often caveats. Here are CNET's best budget phone plan picks, along with the fine print, so you can decide if one of these plans fits your needs.
Got a Steam Deck? Lucky you. Anyway, if you haven’t already, you should install the SteamOS 3.2 update that just released, which quiets down the noisy fan and gives you more options to extend battery life along with other improvements.
With version 3.2 the Steam Deck can be switched from the default 60Hz display refresh
The Honor Magic4 Pro is finally available globally, and to mark the occasion the brand decided to reveal more about the process of how its latest flagship came to be. The company shared details about its new Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park, as well as the processes happening inside at the R&D department.
Honor revealed over
The Naruto Edition of the Realme GT Neo3 sure looks cool, but some might find more RAM and storage more practical. Luckily, Realme has not stopped refining the phone since its launch in March.
The latest version to show up doubles the maximum storage to 512GB while keeping the RAM capacity at the maximum 12GB.
One of Honor’s upcoming 70 series phones just stopped by Geekbench fkexing MediaTek’s Dimesnity 8000 chipset and 12GB RAM. The listing has the phone with the Honor SDY-AN00 model number and reveals it managed 819 single-core points and a 3,303 multi-core score. We can also observe the device boots Android 12 which will likely
Oppo unveiled the A57 in April with Dimensity 810 SoC and 5G connectivity, and now it has announced a 4G-only version powered by the Helio G35 chip.
That's not the only difference between the two variants, though. The 4G model packs a 5,000 mAh battery which now charges faster up to 33W instead of 10W,
Google has released a new update to the Android 13 Beta. Alhough we’re only halfway through the month, the new Android 13 Beta 2.1 patch will address a few issues that affected Pixel devices immediately following the initial release of the Android 13 Public Beta.
Google’s release notes include the following fixes:
Fixed an issue where
Instagram brings ‘1 Minute Music’, a collection of clips from songs and folks that are exclusively available for use on Instagram Reels or Stories. This includes music from more than 200 Indian artists to entice users in India to create more engaging content.
The new collection includes music from recording artists including Dhvani Bhanushali, Neeti
