In April, vivo unveiled the X Fold2 - its second-gen horizontally folding smartphone. Alongside that, the company also introduced its first clamshell foldable, dubbed vivo X Flip. The vivo X Flip comes with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 50MP primary camera, and a 4,400 mAh battery. The smartphone's 120Hz FullHD+ folding screen measures 6.74" diagonally, while the cover display has a diagonal of 3".
We have already reviewed the vivo X Flip and found it to get many things right on the first try despite being late to the clamshell party. For starters, the vivo X Flip is almost creaseless...
In the latest APK teardown, 9to5Google discovered a curious new feature coming to the Google Meets app for Android. It seems like Google wants to make conversations safer when on the move. That's why the functionality is called "On-the-Go".
On-the-Go prompt in Google Meet
The feature itself is super simple - once Meet detects that you are walking while on a conference call, it will ask you to activate the On-the-Go feature. This will disable your camera and turn off the audio stream of other participants just for you. The rest of the participants will remain unaffected,...
vivo has released a new software update for the vivo X90. It bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphone from April 2023 to May 2023 and optimizes the system stability to fix the occasional app crash issue.
Additionally, the update comes with a couple of camera optimizations for improving the clarity of photos taken by the selfie shooter in Super Night Mode and optimizing the overall function of the Camera to provide a better shooting experience.
You can check the update's changelog below for more details.
System
Updated to the May 2023 Google...
The previous-gen Galaxy S22 may not be Samsung's flagship device anymore, but it remains a fantastic phone for the price, especially with these great deals.
Samsung has confirmed that it's holding its next Unpacked unveiling event in its home of Korea, in the last week of July. However, the plot now thickens, as a new report claims there will be a separate Unpacked event for the North American markets (the US and Canada), which will take place in August.
Or rather, on August 11, to be precise. That would be a bit over two weeks after July 26, which is when the initial Unpacked is rumored to happen in Korea (Samsung still hasn't confirmed the actual date, for whatever reason).
Unfortunately the source of this information hasn't shared...
Infinix has announced that its Note 30 5G smartphone will launch in India under INR 15,000. The phone is launching on June 14.
The Infinix Note 30 5G features what the company calls bypass charging. When the phone is being used while charging, the phone automatically splits the incoming power and can send 30% of it directly to the motherboard with the rest going to the battery. Beyond a particular battery percentage (30% by default), the charger can send power directly to the motherboard while bypassing the battery. This prevents the phone from running warmer during use, such as...
After Oppo and OnePlus stopped sales in Germany last summer, following a lawsuit from Nokia, vivo is now closing down its online store as well. Back in April, the German court ruled in favor of Nokia as vivo has apparently infringed a Nokia patent related to the WLAN connections in vivo's smartphones. The same reason why Oppo and OnePlus had to temporarily pull out from the German market.
Without much of a warning, vivo's website is now closed and German consumers can no longer buy a vivo smartphone in the country. The German branch now greets you with a short statement that vivo's...
The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is one step closer to its launch with the latest proof being a battery certification listing from Safety Korea. The battery in the listing bears the EB-BS711ABY model number which matches the SM-S711 identifier for the Galaxy S23 FE seen in the past. The battery cell is manufactured by Amperex but its capacity is not disclosed. Past specs rumors suggest a 4,500 mAh cell with 25W charging.
Samsung EB-BS711ABY battery listing
Galaxy S23 FE is rumored to launch with Samsung's Exynos 2200 chipset globally, alongside 6/8GB of RAM and 128/256GB...
Meta is Apple's chief competitor in the VR market, and it launched its premier offering, the Quest 3 just a few days before Apple dropped the Vision Pro.
So it's interesting to hear what Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks of Apple's inaugural VR headset.
During a meeting with Meta employees, Zuckerberg addressed Vision Pro in detail. He said that Apple didn't find "magical solutions" to the constraints of physics that Meta's teams haven't already explored.
He notes Apple's use of higher-resolution displays but adds that it requires more energy to power, a battery and a wire...
The Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+ unveiled in China a month ago began their international rollout yesterday. Our review of the Realme 11 Pro+ is already out, so let's focus on the Realme 11 Pro now.
The Realme 11 Pro comes in a yellow-colored retail package like the Pro+ model, and its in-box contents are also identical, except you get an 80W SuperVOOC charger with the Realme 11 Pro instead of the 100W GaN charger that comes bundled with the Pro+. Realme didn't put pictures of its new brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan for the smartphones category on the retail package as it did years ago...
Android 14's third beta is out now and some of its features attract the attention of code tinkerers.
The most interesting is a set of stylus-specific settings that might hint at Google's plans for a stylus for the Pixel Tablet (or dare we hope - the Pixel Fold).
Code inside the Beta 3 reveals that the software will be able to recognize and set different functions to the different buttons on a stylus. There's a code line for the primary button (the one closest to the tip), for the secondary, a tertiary, and the tail button (the one near or at the top). You'll also be able to set the...
A new itel phone is launching next week with the itel S23. The device will be unveiled on Wednesday, June 14 and will debut on Amazon India with a startin price of INR 8,999 ($109). The phone’s Amazon landing page already has the key specs listed so we have a good idea of what to expect.
itel S23 launch poster and key specs
The device will feature a 6.6-inch HD+ LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and a waterdrop notch cutout. It will be equipped with a Unisoc T606 chipset and 8GB RAM which can expand to 16GB via virtual RAM. itel S23 will also bring a 50MP main cam with an f/1.6...
The iQOO Neo 7 Pro is officially coming on July 4. The news was broken by iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya on Twitter.
Since we know the iQOO Neo 7 Pro will be a global variant of the China-only iQOO Neo7 Racing, we can expect a 6.78-inch 1080x2400px 120Hz AMOLED display, a 5,000mAh battery with 120W charging, and a 50MP f/1.9 main camera.
The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 was already confirmed through Geekbench.
4th July, 2023. #iQOONeo7Pro #PowerToWin #iQOO pic.twitter.com/HR0ms6RqlN— Nipun Marya (@nipunmarya) June 9, 2023
There are two more cameras on the back of the iQOO Neo 7 Pro - 8MP...
Meta held an employee preview of its upcoming Twitter competitor and a screenshot of the app managed to leak. The internal name for the new social media app is “Project 92” while the rumors suggest the official name may be “Threads”.
Based on the leaked screenshot we can see the interface looks quite similar to Instagram but without images. As per Chris Cox – Meta’s Chief Product Officer (CPO), the upcoming social media app will utilize the ActivityPub social networking protocol which will allow users to migrate their Instagram accounts and followers to the new platform.
Meta...
Amazfit launched the T-Rex 2 rugged smartwatch last year in four colors - Ember Black, Astro Black & Gold, Wild Green, and Desert Khaki. These are joined by a blue-colored model called Amazfit T-Rex 2 Ocean Blue (Special Edition).
Amazfit has launched the T-Rex 2 Ocean Blue (Special Edition) to celebrate and honor World Ocean Day. The brand also wants to deepen its sustainability drive with this special edition T-Rex 2 as it will donate $10 for every T-Rex 2 Ocean Blue (Special Edition) purchased to Coral Guardian to support its coral restoration project in the Hatamin Marine Protected...
Sony's Xperia Pro-I arrived on the scene back in late 2021, so it's clearly high time for a replacement in the series. That might be exactly what the Japanese company is currently working on, if we are to believe a new rumor on the matter.
The renders you can see in this post have been leaked, purportedly depicting the upcoming Xperia Pro-I II.
As you can see, this has two huge cameras, which has led to speculation that it would actually ship with two 1.0" Type sensors - by comparison, its predecessor "only" had one, for the main shooter.
But wait, there's more! Rumor has...
We called the Xiaomi 13 Ultra the most versatile smartphone camera money can buy in our review, but it didn't impress DXOMARK nearly as much it seems. DXO tested the 13 Ultra and gave it the 14th spot in its global ranking, behind phones like the Google Pixel 7 Pro (6th), Huawei's P60 Pro (in 1st place), Apple's iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max (8th), last year's iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max (11th), and even Xiaomi's own Mi 11 Ultra from two years ago.
DXO's ranking is based on a scoring system, so the Xiaomi 13 Ultra rounded up to an even 140 points. Here's the full breakdown.
Placing...
Asus finally revealed the launch date for its upcoming Zenfone 10. The next compact flagship from Asus will launch on Thursday, June 29 at 3PM CEST time (1PM UTC). The event will be livestreamed on YouTube with the video already public.
The Zenfone 10 event landing page features a series teaser videos which confirm the phone’s key specs. These include a 5.8-inch screen size, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, second generation six-axis gimbal stabilization system and wireless charging - the latter of which was a notable omission on the Zenfone 9.
Asus Zenfone teasers
We also get...
After being on Apple's App Store for only a few weeks, OpenAI's ChatGPT app for IOS gains a couple of neat new features, including deeper integration with Siri and Shortcuts. Additionally, the app is now optimized for iPads as well and runs in full-screen.
Shortcut allows you to create a custom ChatGPT prompt in Shortcuts and save it. It can then be linked with other apps and execute an action. For instance, you can save the answer to the prompt in Notes or send it via a messaging app automatically. Or you can ask Siri to do that for you.
The drag-and-drop feature enabled across...
The latest feature added to WhatsApp is Channels – a new broadcasting tool that helps individuals and organizations share updates with their followers. Channels is described by WhatsApp's parent company Meta as a “reliable and private way to receive important updates from individuals and organizations”.
The new feature will be accessible via a dedicated Updates tab inside WhatsApp and channel admins will be able to share messages, photos, videos, stickers and polls with their followers. Examples given by WhatsApp include sporting teams sharing updates on games and players, receiving news...
According to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal, Amazon is in discussions to introduce an ad-supported tier for its popular streaming service, Prime Video. While the talks are still in the early stages, they have been taking place over the course of the past few weeks.Currently, Prime Video is available either as part of the $14.99 per month Prime membership or as a standalone subscription for $8.99 per […]
The OnePlus Nord 3 is now very close to becoming official in India. We've seen the device in leaked photos, and have a good idea of its specs. Now, the phone has surfaced on Geekbench, running Android 13, with a Dimensity 9000 chip and 16GB of RAM.
The choice of chipset isn't anything new, but we can say it's confirmed now.
The rest of the specs of the OnePlus Nord 3 are a 6.74-inch 1240x2772px OLED with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 5,000mAh battery with 80W charging.
Given its similarities to the China-exclusive OnePlus Ace 2V, we can also expect an 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro...
Apple's new Apple Vision Pro -- the long-rumored mixed-reality headset -- is on display at WWDC alongside new Macs, reveals for iOS 17, MacOS Sonoma and more announcements.
In an era where digital payments are gaining popularity, it’s crucial to be aware of the risks associated with storing money on payment apps like Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal; the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued a warning, urging consumers not to rely on these apps as a substitute for traditional bank accounts due to the lack of automatic government insurance.CFPB Director Rohit Chopra emphasized that popular payment […]
Last week, Motorola launched two new foldable, the new Razr and the Razr Plus (official), both reminiscent of the iconic Razr V3 clamshell introduced in 2004 and rebooted in 2019 as a modern foldable smartphone.The highlight of the RAZR Plus is its large 3.6-inch 144 Hz pOLED cover screen, a significant competitive advantage over its nemesis, the Samsung Galaxy Flip 4 (1.9-inch cover screen).The previous Motorola Razr 2022 launched in China in 2022, and this time […]
In an amusing incident in India, Rajesh Vishwas, a food inspector, found himself in a predicament when he accidentally dropped his Samsung phone into the reservoir at the Kherkatta Dam during a routine inspection. While most people would accept the loss and move on, Mr. Vishwas was determined to recover his phone at any cost.Utilizing his authority as a government official, he initially ordered a dive team to search for […]
The new Moto G Stylus 5G (model 2023) is an upgraded version of the Moto G Stylus, featuring a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, 4GB or 6GB of RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of expandable storage. It offers improvements such as a larger storage capacity and faster performance than its predecessor. As its name indicates, it is now compatible with 5G and should provide faster average network speeds.The phone will […]
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world (with over 2 billion users), even so, one of the drawbacks of using the app is that you have to share your phone number with anyone you want to chat with — yup, even if you use the QR code option.This can definitely be a privacy concern for some users, especially if they want to communicate with strangers […]
Back in February 2023, we evaluated the best smartphones for their ultimate camera performance, right after the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the star of the show.Since then, I attended MWC where more flagship phones launched, including the Xiaomi 13 Pro and the Honor Magic5 Pro. More recently, Oppo announced the Find X6 Pro with a massive 1-inch-type sensor, similar to the one found in the Xiaomi 13 […]
Huawei unveiled this Tuesday (05/09/2023) its latest flagship smartphone, the HUAWEI P60 Pro; the device was launched in Europe and combines smart imaging and sleek aesthetics, delivering industry-leading advancements in mobile photography. With its upgraded optical system and Ultra Lighting Telephoto Camera, it achieves excellent low-light photography and a DXOMARK score of 156, making it the most advanced camera phone available.The smartphone retains the iconic design of the P Series […]
Aside from the Pixel 7a, this Wednesday (05/10/2023) during the latest I/O event, Google introduced the Pixel Fold — its first foldable smartphone. After numerous leaks and rumors, the device’s details were finally confirmed, showcasing high-performance hardware and other features aimed at competing with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 (check out our review of Samsung’s foldable here).The Pixel Fold boasts a durable hinge that allows for opening and closing its […]
During the I/O 2023, Google finally unveiled the Pixel 7a, the latest addition to its Pixel 7 family of smartphones. The device offers a premium mid-range experience with a sleek design and impressive features. Sporting a 6.1″ OLED screen with FHD+ resolution and a 90 Hz refresh rate, the phone is made of aluminum and plastic and comes in 4 different colors: Charcoal, Snow, Sea, and Coral.The new Pixel is […]
Google has finally given us a glimpse of the much-anticipated Pixel Fold! In a quick teaser video released on its official Twitter account, Google showed off a brief glimpse of the upcoming foldable smartphone.The video, which is only 8 seconds long, shows the device closed and then proceeds to show it unfolding, which then seamlessly transitions to an open device.While the teaser video doesn’t reveal anything about the phone’s hardware, […]
The successor of the Edge Plus (2022) and the Edge 30 Ultra (2022), the new Motorola Edge Plus (2023) will be a serious competitor for the Google Pixel 7 Pro, and the OnePlus 11 both launched a few months back at $899 and $699, respectively.Priced at $799 for the entry model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage (option for 512GB), the Edge Plus (2023) offers Android flagship features […]
The Google Pixel Fold is a highly anticipated foldable phone that has been subject to numerous leaks over the past several weeks — and a new leak has just revealed official-looking images of the device, posted by Evan Blass on his private Twitter account. The images appear to be press renders used for marketing purposes, showcasing the Pixel Fold’s “Charcoal” color from the side.The pictures offer a detailed look at […]
Motorola has finally launched its highly anticipated high-end smartphone, the ThinkPhone — which specifically targets the enterprise segment — in the US. The first ThinkPad-branded smartphone from Motorola was first introduced during CES 2023 (check out our best picks from the event), and it was designed to complement Lenovo’s ThinkPad lineup of notebooks.One of the most exciting features of this device is its ability to serve as a companion device […]
If you are looking for a powerful and affordable smartphone, you might want to check out the upcoming Poco F5. This device has been spotted on Geekbench with some impressive specs, including a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor and 12 GB of RAM. The Poco F5, which according to the MySmartPrice website gained the TDRA certification recently being listed with model number 23049PCD8G, will be the first phone in India […]
With many smartphone makers no longer providing a wall charger with new handsets, finding a great charger that is small, fast, and reliable has become a need for more users. There are many options on the market, but I took the EZquest UltimatePower Mini(s) for a spin.EZQuest is one of many accessories makers that use GaN chargers designed for a wide range of smartphones, including big-brand Android and iPhone handsets. […]
Xiaomi has finally completed its latest flagship lineup (check out our MWC coverage on the other Xiaomi 13 devices) with the launch of the highly-anticipated Xiaomi 13 Ultra. The top-of-the-line device boasts several upgrades over last year’s Xiaomi 12S Ultra (we also covered the launch of the Xiaomi 12T series in October last year), including an improved quad-camera system, a brighter display, a refreshed design, and better performance. From the […]
Vivo X Fold2, the upcoming foldable smartphone from vivo, has been spotted on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and 12GB of RAM, providing further evidence of the device’s use of Qualcomm’s latest silicon. This marks the second benchmark sighting for the foldable top-tier smartphone, which is set to launch in China on April 20, alongside the X Flip and Pad 2. It is unclear whether the X […]
Several Pixel phone users recently found themselves with extra cash in their Google Pay accounts, ranging from a few dollars to over $1,000. The notification claimed that the funds were a reward for “dogfooding the Google Pay remittance experience,” a term used in the tech industry to refer to the testing of a new feature or service before it is publicly released.However, instead of the payments going to the intended […]
Do you use phone charging stations in airports or cafes? It may be a good idea to think twice before doing that. On this matter, the FBI and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are warning against the use of public phone charging stations, which are increasingly popular in places like the ones we mentioned above and also shopping malls.Hackers have found ways to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices through […]
OnePlus has just released its latest smartphone, the Nord CE 3 Lite, a successor of the Nord CE 2 Lite as the most affordable device in the company’s lineup. The new phone offers several notable upgrades over its predecessor, including a slightly larger 6.72-inch FHD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, providing a smoother user experience.Maybe the most significant upgrade comes to the triple-camera setup, which now includes a 108MP […]
Samsung, the South Korean tech giant, has announced its plans to release a “three-fold” foldable phone later this year. According to Yogesh Brar (a popular tech blogger), the new device is expected to be the first of its kind and will replace the previously planned Galaxy S23 FE phone, which would bring the already-known “candy bar” format. The company’s display division has already showcased an OLED screen with two hinges […]
AT&T has recently announced that the just-released Samsung Galaxy A54 5G will be available for their customers in the United States starting Friday, April 7th. The device comes with a price tag of $449.99, but new and existing AT&T customers can get it for just $10 per month with no trade-in required.Aside from the great design and cost-benefit-focused hardware, one of the main features of the Galaxy A54 5G is […]
With the popularity of foldable phones rising, companies like Samsung have been leading the way with early offerings however, recent brands such as Honor (Magic Vs) and Huawei (with its just announced Mate X3) are beginning to shift the landscape. Huawei’s latest foldable focuses on maximizing pocketable screen space while keeping the weight down. The Mate X3 boasts a great hardware package, weighing in at just 239 grams (slightly heavier […]
The OPPO Find X6 Pro has launched yesterday in China and packs impressive hardware specifications, including a 50 MP triple-camera with a massive 1-inch primary camera sensor and a periscope telephoto. The successor of the OPPO Find X5 Pro, the Find X6 Pro offers the standard features found in the latest flagship Android phones, such as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, a large 5,000 mAh battery, a 120 Hz […]
Samsung just announced the Galaxy A54 5G, its newest member of the Galaxy A Series. The device is aimed at those who do not want to spend a lot of cash but still want a device that is able to shoot excellent videos (OIS and video digital image stabilization included) and has a good battery life.Starting at $449.99, the mid-ranger, according to the Korean giant, is able to shoot “stunning […]
The famous Twitter account @onleaks just leaked what it seems to be a first look at the upcoming Pixel 8 Pro. The leaker shared CAD renders of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro last year that turned out to be very accurate so, we have high hopes for this one too.If the image is to be believed, apparently we will not have lots of changes when it comes to the […]
It was great seeing Mobile World Congress 2023 (MWC) come back to life and catch up with a large contingent of international tech personalities. There were many cool products and technologies, and now that the show has ended, it’s time to share what caught our attention. Without further ado, here are Ubergizmo’s Best of MWC 2023: in no particular order.Honor Magic5 ProAt MWC 2013, Honor launched the Honor Magic5 Pro, […]
Mobile World Congress has brought us many great products, but we are especially excited that Honor is launching the Magic Vs (pronounced v-s and not 5-s or “versus”) to a global audience.The Honor Magic Vs is Honor’s foldable nemesis to the Samsung Galaxy ZFold4. The Honor Vs was launched in China in late November with good specifications and significant improvements in hinge durability and battery capacity,Now, this fantastic foldable smartphone […]
Honor is coming to MWC with its flagship phone, the Honor Magic5 Pro, a beautifully crafted device that combines elegance and performance in a sleek body. The successor of the Honor Magic4 Pro, the new Honor Magic5 Pro got significant upgrades and is the poster child for Honor’s “human-centric” approach to technology.“Committed to addressing the real needs of customers, HONOR adopts a human-centric approach to product innovation, offering intuitive technology […]
If a new report is to be believed, we might see the launch of a gaming platform for Snapchat next month. The announcement is expected at the Snap Partner Summit in Los Angeles on April 4th. Snap, the company behind the ephemeral messaging app Snapchat, has not confirmed or denied the report about the launch
Multi-camera phones are the norm now, but the modules they use have a traditional design, one optimized for size. This limits the focal length - which, true to its name, is a measure of the distance from the lens to the sensor - meaning that telephoto cams rarely go above 2x zoom (and we're
Samsung Electronics may face intense competition from the likes of Apple and Huawei but several of the conglomerate’s affiliates conduct business with these companies as well. Samsung Display supplied OLED panels to Apple for the iPhone X and it’s now claimed that the company has inked a similar deal with Huawei. It’s apparently supplying OLED
Many people these days bury their faces in their smartphones as they go about their daily commute. That’s why there’s no shortage of videos online of people bumping into things and falling down stairs because they were too distracted by their smartphones to see where they were going. To prevent such “smartphone zombies” from stepping
This week we saw a big jump in Huawei P30-related stories, which is to be expected as we draw closer to their official launch on March 26.
By far the biggest story was Huawei's ad campaign to tease the P30 Pro's 5x zoom camera, in which the company misleadingly used DSLR-taken photos. Now, Huawei didn't
Last week's poll shows that the Galaxy S10+ is the one to have from Samsung Galaxy S10's LTE trio. It took in nearly 40% of the vote, leaving its two siblings in its rear view mirror.
People appreciated the Dynamic AMOLED display and the addition of an ultra-wide angle camera, the battery life was rated
Periscope cameras are set to become "the next big thing" in smartphone photography, but they are not exactly new - they've been around for years actually. The history of optical zoom on mobile goes way back. Keep in mind that mobile phones have had cameras on them only since the year 2000.
Not long after
