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Most of the biggest South Korean tech startups intend to pursue public offerings in either South Korea or the United States as part of their exit strategy.
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For years, Android users have had to wait for the Play Store to complete installing or updating the apps/games on their devices since they could only install/update one app/game at a time. However, starting in April, Google allowed users to simultaneously install two apps, and now, Google lets users install or update three apps or games at the same time through the Play Store. If you have more than three pending updates, and if you click on "Update all,", Play Store will begin downloading and installing updates for three apps or games simultaneously, while the status for the rest will be...
As far as we currently know, the Find X8 pair should launch in China sometime in October. We already have a pretty good idea of what kind of specs to expect and we've even seen the vanilla Find X8 in the wild already. Now we have a couple of new real-world photos of the Oppo Find X8 in the wild, unfortunately, encased in a pretty thick case. Oppo Find X8 live photos Even so, we can see enough of the phone's design to reaffirm previous design leaks, like the extra-large camera island on the rear. We can also see that the case seems to have thorough cutouts for all of the mics...
The latest disassembly video gives us a look inside the inner workings of the Google Pixel 9. It starts as usual - remove the SIM tray, heat up the rear glass panel to loosen the adhesive underneath, insert a pick and work your way around the device. Inside is the usual array of connectors, screws, and components. The 4,700mAh battery is removed via pull tabs but a sprinkle of isopropyl alcohol helps things move smoother. The big story with this year's Pixel 9 is that its USB-C port is a replaceable item and not soldered to the main bord as it was with the Pixel 8. Here's the...
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X-series chipsets come in two varieties – the X Plus lineup which features a 10-core Oryon CPU and the X Elite which comes in 12-core configurations. A new leak from Evan Blass confirms the key specs of the 8-core X Plus version due to launch on laptops announced at IFA Berlin. This will be a slightly cut-down version of the regular X Plus chip featuring an 8-core Oryon CPU and will ship with CoPilot+ notebooks starting at $800. Based on earlier reports, the new chip will offer 3.4GHz single-core boost and 3.2GHz multi-core boost. Apart from the lowered CPU core...
Honor introduced the Magic V3 with an extremely thin body - under 4.4 mm unfolded and 9.2 mm in a folded state. The company will launch the foldable internationally on September 5, so it is going all-in on promotional activities, including mocking competitors. Honor issued "the world's smallest apology" to Samsung owners who bought a Galaxy Z Fold device. The 166-word apology is etched into the Magic V3's 2.84 mm hinge. The Chinese company wanted to "make amends for the inconvenience caused to those who have already purchased Samsung's chunkier alternative." The full message...
Right on cue, Realme announced its Note 60 in Indonesia. The device succeeds last year’s Note 50 and features an updated 32MP main cam, an IP64 rating, and boots Android 14 out of the box. Realme Note 60 in Voyage Blue and Marble Black Note 60 is built around a 6.74-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel is advertised to hit 560 nits peak brightness, matching the values from its predecessor. You get the same Unisoc T612 chipset as last year’s model but the baseline version now comes with 4GB RAM instead of 3GB. The top-tier Note 60 features 8GB RAM...
Reliance Industries, India’s largest company by market capitalization, is not sitting out the AI frenzy that has gripped the tech world. At the company’s annual general meeting Thursday, Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani made over 50 mentions of AI, detailing plans to integrate the technology across Reliance’s vast business empire. Reliance announced plans for large-scale AI-ready […]
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Apple is planning to launch the iPhone 16 Pro Max in a new color, reportedly called Desert Titanium. There were some speculations that it will have a goldish tint, but according to one leaked hands-on video, the device is definitely brown, not gold. What we are looking at is most likely a dummy and not the real device, but nevertheless, the color is in line with previously seen real-life photos. All the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max colors will be called Titanium – we expect Titanium White, Black, Gray, and Gold. Now, the big question is what will be the name of this hero color,...
iQOO unveiled the iQOO Z9s and iQOO Z9s Pro last week in India. The Z9s Pro is already on sale, and starting today, the Z9s will also be available in India through iQOO's Indian website and Amazon.in. The iQOO Z9s comes in Onyx Green and Titanium Marble colors in 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, and 12GB/256GB configurations, priced at INR19,999 ($240/€215), INR21,999 ($260/€235), and INR23,999 ($285/€255), respectively. The Z9s Pro costs INR5,000 ($60/€55) more for the same memory options. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13273, 1#] The iQOO Z9s is built around a 6.77" FullHD+ 120Hz curved AMOLED display...
With Realme 13 Pro, 13 Pro+ and even a 4G variant of the vanilla Realme 13 out and about, it's finally time to welcome the Realme 13 5G and Realme 13+ 5G into the family. Realme 13+ 5G Realme 13+ 5G is the first phone to launch with MediaTek's Dimensity 7300 Energy chipset. It features an eight-core setup with 4x Cortex A78 cores @ up to 2.5 GHz and 4x Cortex A55 @ up to 2.0 GHz. The 4nm chipset also houses a Mali-G615 GPU with improved power management and a dedicated neural processing unit - MediaTek NPU 655. Realme 13+ 5G Realme also added a 6,050 mm2 stainless steel...
Huawei held an event in China today, where in introduced TrueSense. It is a ground-breaking system, aiming to set a new standard in health monitoring. The tech combines data from sensors for respiratory rate, SpO2 (blood oxygen levels), body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, which aren't new for a Huawei wearable. However the company claims they are more accurate, and comprehensive, and better used in the company's ecosystem. The official presenters on stage did not say which devices will be the first to launch with TruSense, but we heard a Watch D2 is coming next month, so...
Web browser and search startup Brave has laid off 27 employees across the different departments, TechCrunch has learned. The company confirmed the layoffs but didn’t give more details about the total headcount left and the reason for the layoffs. It represents a significant portion of the company’s staff — PitchBook estimates that Brave has around […]
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Following its debut last week, the Moto G45 5G is now available on open sale in India. The Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 device starts at INR 10,999 ($130/€117) in its 4/128GB trim and INR 12,999 ($155/€140) for the 8/128 GB model. Moto G45 5G comes in Brilliant Blue, Viva Magenta, and Brilliant Green colors. It is available from Motorola India, Flipkart, and select offline retailers. Moto G45 5G key specs Motorola is also offering several launch offers including INR 1,000 off on Axis Bank, and IDFC First Bank credit cards and credit card EMI Transactions. Reliance Jio is also offering Jio...
The vivo Y300 Pro will arrive next week, revealed Jia Jingdong, President of vivo and GM of Brand and Product Strategy. The phone will be introduced in China on September 5, and the executive wrote a long post on Weibo, explaining all the new key features like a big battery and quad-curved display and why they are important for the company. The Y series is the best-selling lineup of vivo phones in China, and Jia explained the company wants to bring flagship features to its more affordable handsets. That's why the new phone will have a Silicone-Carbon battery – the same technology...
Two of Africa's largest B2B e-commerce platforms, Wasoko and MaxAB, have finally completed the continent’s much-talked-about merger.
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OmniVision announced its latest 50MP OV50M40 sensor, intended for use in main, ultra-wide, telephoto, or front-facing smartphone cameras. The 0.61µm pixel CMOS image sensor comes in a 1/2.88-inch optical format and features 4-cell binning, video HDR, and always-on function for motion detection and ultra-low power. OmniVision OV50M40 It supports staggered HDR and single exposure dual analog gain (DAG) HDR technology, phase detection autofocus (PDAF) for both binned and full resolution modes. It offers high-quality tele-crop zoom with 2x or 3x options. OV50M40 is built on...
Clockwise is changing up its interface with an AI-powered assistant called Prism that lets you manage calendar invites and scheduling with text prompts.
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Honor will begin the global rollout of the Magic V3 on September 5 during IFA 2024 in Berlin. Today, we learned it will come with three cloud AI features that will be powered by Google Cloud. Honor Magic V3's global version will bring several on-device AI features like Magic Portal on Foldable, allowing two different floating apps to work simultaneously, enabling better multitasking. Google will then add the following features – AI Eraser, Face to Face Translation, and Notes Live Translation. They will need online connectivity for the processing and language packages, but...
Last month we came across a Geekbench listing for the yet-to-be-announced Realme Note 60 and we now have a launch date to look forward to. Realme will announce the Note 60 on August 30 in Indonesia. Realme Note 60 Ahead of the launch, Realme Indonseia shared some more details about the device. It will be avialble in three RAM/storage trims - 4/64GB, 6/128GB and 8/256GB. Note 60 will also feature a 6.74-inch display (90Hz), a 32MP main camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery. The software side will be covered by Realme UI based on Android 14. The device will be available in...
Wearables recently gained a new form factor with a few different companies having already released a smart ring. However, Samsung is by far the biggest company to enter this space and as such its entry has the greatest potential of all. The company first teased the Galaxy Ring during MWC 2024 in February, but it took another almost four more months before the product went official. The Galaxy Ring became official on July 10, launching in a number of different markets and coming in US ring sizes 5-13. The different sizes also come with one of three different battery capacities - the...
Earlier this year Infinix announced Racing Edition versions of its Note 40 Pro 5G, and Note 40 Pro+ and those have now made their way to India. The Note 40 Pro and Note 40 Pro+ Racing Edition phones feature the same specs as the regular Note 40 Pro series but in a fancier outer shell designed in collaboration with Designworks – BMW’s creative consultancy. The Racing Edition Note 40 Pro models feature BMW’s M Power tricolor logo on the camera island and come in a texturized back finished in the exclusive Racing Grey color. The UI features custom wallpapers and icons. Note 40...
Huawei is developing a triple-folding smartphone, but it's not the only company doing so. A tipster claims Xiaomi is also in the advanced stages of development of such a product. The source has a decent track record, so while he didn't provide solid evidence there's good reason to belive him. The new device will be part of the Mix lineup, he says, and we will see the phone, or at least a prototype, in February 2025 during the Mobile World Congress. Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 Provided the rumor is true, we expect to hear more info in the upcoming months. There is half an year until...
It’s time we take a look at the brand new vivo V40 Pro which made its way to our office for review. The V40 Pro is currently exclusive to India but it is expected to roll out to more markets in the coming weeks. This is one sleek-looking device with prominent curves on both the front and back. Our review unit comes in Moonlight White with a marble-like look. The retail package includes the 80W charger, USB-C cable, a SIM-ejector tool, and a translucent silicone case. There’s a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display upfront which looks quite similar to one on last year’s V30 Pro. It...
A roundup of the year's billion-dollar take-private deals in the technology sector.
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This week iQOO launched a pair of slim phones with large batteries – the Z9s duo measures 7.5mm thick but packs 5,500mAh batteries. And they are not that heavy, weighing in at 180g or 185g, depending on which model you get. The iQOO Z9s features a curved 6.77” OLED display (FHD+, 120Hz), a Dimensity 7300 chipset, a 50MP main camera (IMX882, 1/1.95”, OIS) with 4K video recording and a 16MP selfie camera. As mentioned, the battery is 5,500mAh and it charges at 44W. Both phones are rated IP64 (dust tight, basic water resistance). iQOO Z9s and Z9s Pro The iQOO Z9s Pro builds on...
Last week was the big Pixel 9 series launch. Pre-orders have now ended for the vanilla Pixel 9 and the 9 Pro XL and they are now available for sale. The offer of a free storage upgrade is still available from Google’s online store and from Amazon. The small Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold are still on pre-order, their launch is early next month. Here are the two models that are available as of this week, the Google Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Google Pixel 9 free storage upgrade ...
A crew of tech billionaires have been trying to get the California Forever project off the ground, which would create a new, supposedly utopian city on land north of the Bay Area. That project is on hold until 2026, when it’s likely to appear on local ballots, but TechCrunch learned that this isn’t the only […]
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The iQOO Z9s Pro, unveiled a few days ago, is now available in India through iQOO's Indian website and Amazon.in in Luxe Marble and Flamboyant Orange colors. It has three memory options - 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, and 12GB/256GB, priced at INR24,999 ($300/€265), INR26,999 ($320/€290), and INR28,999 ($345/€310), respectively. [#InlinePriceWidget, 13272, 1#] The iQOO Z9s Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC and boots Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14 on top. It's built around a 6.77" FullHD+ 120Hz curved AMOLED display and packs a 5,500 mAh battery with 80W charging support. For...
Disappearing posts on social networks are handy if you have a habit of deleting them through third-party tools or the context of those posts is short-lived. Earlier this month, Threads said it is testing ephemeral posts only as an internal prototype. But now, the company told TechCrunch that it is testing posts that disappear within […]
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Google has been improving its Wallet app for the past couple of years and has made it useful not just for payments but also for adding boarding passes, loyalty cards, transit cards, etc. Moreover, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia and Maryland are all states that allow Google Wallet to store personal IDs and drivers' licenses. Now, citizens of California can do so too. Google Wallet's ID options The latest version of Google Wallet now gives you the option to add California IDs and drivers' licenses, although it's important to note that it's still a pilot program and it has a cap of 1.5...
iFixit performed a teardown of the Samsung Galaxy Ring and the conclusion is clear – if the $399/€449 smart ring ever gets damaged or its battery dies it will be good for nothing. There’s no way to replace the battery on the Galaxy Ring without destroying the entire device and the rest of the components are soldered on so good luck with any repairs. Taking the Galaxy Ring apart involves melting the epoxy resin coating on the inside and chipping it away with a pick. Samsung Galaxy Ring teardown iFixit also shared a computed tomography (CT) scan of the Galaxy Ring which gives us our...
360 One Asset, an investor in National Stock Exchange (NSE), has increased its valuation for India's top stock exchange to $29.9 billion.
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim that we've been hearing about for some time now will sport a 10MP selfie camera on the cover screen and a 12MP ultrawide camera on the rear, reports GalaxyClub. That's the same as the Galaxy Z Fold6. However, the publication claims that unlike the 4MP under-display selfie camera on the Fold6, the Fold6 Slim - having model designation SM-F958N and codename Q6A - may feature a 5MP under-display unit. There's no word from Samsung about the Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim, but The Chosun Daily reports the folding smartphone will launch in South Korea "as early as...
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Tecno’s latest entry in the Spark series is here with the Go 1 – an entry-level device running Android 14 Go. The device is identical to the recently launched Tecno Pop 9 which made its debut in Nigeria earlier this week. Tecno Spark Go 1 is built around a 6.67-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display sports a punch hole cutout for the 8MP front camera while the back houses a 13MP main cam. Spark Go 1 in Startrail Black and Glittery White Tecno went with Unisoc’s entry-level T615 chipset which is paired with 3/4GB RAM and 64/128GB storage. The...
HMD just announced it is becoming FC Barcelona's official smartphone partner. The company will support the men's club and Barcelona Femeni, the women's team. The announcement also revealed that teams from other sports will be involved in the partnership, including basketball, futsal, handball and roller hockey. The partnership was revealed by Saul Peregrina, the hairdresser of Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old wunderkind and future star of the Catalan team. The barber cut the HMD logo next to a Barcelona crest, formally announcing the partnership. The deal is initially for...
After skipping a couple of generations Motorola just brought back the Moto G4x series with a new device, launched first in India. Welcome the Moto G45, a smartphone with a 5G-enabled chipset and three bright color options that costs about $150. The Moto G45 comes with a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset, the same chip as in the Moto G85, which has a 2.3 GHz clock on its powerful CPU cores. RAM is either 4 GB or 8 GB and storage is only 128 GB, but can be expanded with a microSD card in the hybrid slot. The Moto G45 is built around a basic 6.5" LCD with HD+ resolution, but at least it...
India’s commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday expressed concern over the rapid growth of e-commerce in the country, warning of potential disruption to small retailers. Speaking at the launch of a report on the impact of e-commerce on employment and consumer welfare in India, Goyal said the projected dominance of online marketplaces in the coming […]
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HMD is preparing to launch another phone with a design that definitely took inspiration from the Nokia N9. It will be the second one with such looks after the Skyline, launched just a month ago. The new handset will arrive in Green and Purple colors, and we believe it might be yet another midranger from HMD, looking at the simple dual-camera setup. A new mysterious phone from HMD The new phone does not appear to be the leaked HMD Hyper as the LED placement on the camera island is different. We have virtually no clue what this device will be called or what specs it will have,...
The iQOO Z9 series is now two members stronger with the iQOO Z9s and iQOO Z9s Pro. On the surface the two phones share the same core specs including 6.67-inch curved AMOLED displays 50MP main cams and 5,500 mAh batteries. There are a few key differences as well so let’s take a closer look. While both phones feature similar FHD+ 120Hz displays, the one on the Z9s Pro gets brighter with up to 4,500 nits peak local brightness versus 1,800 nits on the Z9s. Both panels feature optical under-display fingerprint readers and 16MP selfie cameras housed inside a punch-hole cutout. The two...
Having recently brought Circle to Search to its mid-range A series devices, Samsung is taking the next step further. A new feature is now available in Circle to Search on Samsung devices, and that's music recognition. Think Shazam, but inside Circle to Search. This is now available on Samsung devices with Circle to Search and version 15.32.37.28 of the Google app (which is what is powering Circle to Search). However, as this is a Google-led rollout, note that it's not necessarily the case that all Samsung devices with Circle to Search that have that specific Google app version would get...
Global technology giants are pushing back against attempts by India’s telecom networks to bring internet services under stricter regulation, rejecting arguments that such measures are necessary to create a “level playing field” and address national security concerns. The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC), a powerful industry body that represents Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Netflix and […]
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The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro series will be made in India, marking a first for Apple’s Pro series iPhone production outside of China. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Foxconn India will start manufacturing the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max at its facilities in India within weeks of their launch. iPhone 16 Pro in Titanium White, Titanium Black, Titanium Grey and Titanium Gold Apple has been assembling iPhones in India for the past seven years and according to a report from earlier this year, India accounts for 14% of total iPhone output. That figure is expected to grow...
So, you're in the market for a Samsung-made flip-style foldable and are naturally wondering whether you should save a few bucks and go for last year's Z Flip5 or pony up the premium for the shiny new Z Flip6. Straight off the bat, the two devices are very similar. Samsung went for refinement more than any major innovation this year; hence, either phone will deliver a similar overall experience. Still, as the saying goes, the devil is in the details, and we are more than happy to go over the most important ones with you in this article. Table of Contents: Design Display ...
Huawei is rumored to launch its Mate 70 series later this year and we now have our first alleged look at the entire lineup. Like last year’s Huawei is expected to offer four devices in the Mate 70 series with the Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro, Mate 70 Pro+, and Mate 70 RS Ultimate. In terms of design we can see the Mate 70 series will retain the large circular camera island but the placement of the sensors will be restructured. Mate 70 Ultimate will have an octagonal camera island and a more angular design compared to the rest of the lineup. Huawei Mate 70 series leaked image Mate 70 is...
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The iPhone 16 Pro Max leaked earlier this month in a weird Brownish color, throwing everyone off. It had a bronze-like hue and while it had its fans it wasn't exactly universally loved. However, according to one leakster who posted images of the lenses with their colors the color will actually be closer to Gold. The new option will not quite be the copper hue the original images suggested, and more like the Sahara desert sand. Apple iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max coming in Titanium White, Titanium Black, Titanium Gold, Titanium Silver All of the colors will be named Titanium - white, Black,...
Google pushed its Pixel event two full months earlier and unveiled the largest yet lineup of Pixels - four. The expected Pixel 9 arrived with a 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED, a flat body, the new Tensor G4 chipset, and an upgraded ultrawide angle camera. For the first time, Google made a smaller Pro phone in the Pixel 9 Pro - the same 6.3-inch display diagonal, but with a superior LTPO panel, a better selfie camera, and a periscope zoom lens. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is the usual big flagship, but it got an XL added to its name and a 0.1-inch bump in screen estate. It shares the Tensor G4 and the camera...
This is just one area of leadership where Parker Conrad takes a contrarian approach. He also said he doesn't believe in top-down management.
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The nubia Z60S Pro made its way to our office and we'll be taking a closer look at it today ahead of the detailed review. Starting with the design, Z60S Pro is inspired by vintage cameras with its massive camera island and red accents. It packs a 35mm main cam with a new 50MP sensor alongside an 8MP telephoto lens (80mm) and a 50MP ultrawide module (13mm). It also comes with a host of AI features including Magic Eraser, a star sky algorithm, and a 65:24 ultra-wide cinema format. Our review unit sports the classic black colorway with a texturized back cover and red accented power...
By far the biggest launch this week was the arrival of the Google Pixel 9 series. The search giant unveiled two new flagships, a new near-flagship phone and a new foldable, all of which are currently on pre-order. In the UK, the phones come with a free storage upgrade – usually, this means getting a 256GB model for the price of a 128GB one. However, for phones that have a higher tier, you can have the 512GB model for the price of a 256GB model (the new Fold starts at 256GB, so 512GB is the only option right now). Let’s look at the Google Pixel 9 first. Both Google and Amazon are...
Google unveiled four new Pixel 9 smartphones earlier this week - Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The non-folding Pro models come with an improved version of Video Boost introduced with the Pixel 8 series last year, and if you thought the Pixel 9 Pro Fold - which is the most expensive in the lineup - had it too, then you are in for a disappointment because it doesn't get all the Video Boost goodies. The non-folding Pixel 9 Pros come with Video Boost having AI-powered 8K upscaling for 4K videos and Super Res Zoom Video for 20x lossless video recording. While the...
A hack on UnitedHealth-owned tech giant Change Healthcare likely stands as one of the biggest data breaches of U.S. medical data in history.
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Google unveiled the Pixel Watch 3 a few days ago with offline Google Maps support, which is now rolling out for other Wear OS-running smartwatches. Offline Google Maps lets users navigate with their smartwatch even when it doesn't have an active internet connection or is connected to a smartphone with internet connectivity. This feature is available with beta version 11.140.0701.W of Google Maps for Wear OS on the Pixel Watch 2 and should expand to other Wear OS watches soon. Once you've updated Google Maps to beta version 11.140.0701.W, you'll see a new "Offline maps" page above...
By far the biggest launch this week was the arrival of the Google Pixel 9 series. The search giant unveiled two new flagships, a new near-flagship phone and a new foldable, all of which are currently on pre-order. In Germany, the phones come with a free storage upgrade – usually, this means getting a 256GB model for the price of a 128GB one. However, for phones that have a higher tier, you can have the 512GB model for the price of a 256GB model (the new Fold starts at 256GB, so 512GB is the only option right now). Let’s look at the Google Pixel 9 first. Both Google and Amazon are...
Revolut has confirmed a new valuation of $45 billion via a secondary market share sale, shortly after the U.K.-based neobank secured its own banking license in the U.K. and in Mexico. The news positions Revolut as one of Europe’s most valuable private tech companies. Founded out of London in 2015, Revolut is one of numerous […]
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Motorola is preparing to launch the Moto G35 with an affordable chipset. The phone appeared on Geekbench, where it was seen sporting a Unisoc T760 platform and 8 GB RAM. This is the first solid evidence we get of the Moto G34's successor. The chipset is built on the 6 nm process and has an octa-core CPU - 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55, combined with a Mali-G57 MC4 GPU. This is the same chip that powers the HMD Crest and HMD Crest Max, which are affordable devices that cost no more than $200. We can expect the Moto G35 to be positioned in the same price category. We...
The Redmi Note 14 series is expected to launch in China next month and we now have our first look at the Redmi Note 14 Pro. It appears the Xiaomi sub-brand is getting ready for a major design change with the Note 14 series with the 14 Pro sporting an ellipse-shaped camera island. This marks a big departure from the horizontally aligned cameras on the previous generation Redmi Notes. Redmi Note 14 Pro leaked image Redmi Note 14 Pro is expected to launch with a 50MP main cam alongside two more unspecified sensors. Redmi Note 14 Pro is also rumored to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s...
Huawei is working on a triple-folding smartphone, and we saw one photo of the unfolded device in the hands of Richard Yu, CEO of the CBG (Consumer Business Group) division. Today, exactly one week later, another shot appeared online, and at this point, it looks unlikely that these "leaks" are accidental. Here, the executive is holding the device in its folded form. We can see it is an extremely thin device with a bulging camera island. Richard Yu, Huawei CEO with the triple-folding smartphone The device is expected to have a 10" foldable display and should arrive this fall...
Satellite SOS is becoming a more and more common feature on new smartphones and it threatens to render devices like Garmin’s inReach messengers obsolete. But Garmin can coexist with the new phones – Google has partnered the Garmin Response emergency response coordination services for the satellite SOS feature of the new Pixel 9 series. Currently, this service is only available in the US and only for users of the new Pixel 9 series: the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL and 9 Pro Fold. Older models are not supported. Garmin Response handles over 17,000 SOS activations a year in more than 150...
Samsung has had a fairly consistent design for its premium S-series, though every year there are tweaks that try to improve looks and ergonomics. They have had varying success. The Galaxy S Ultra in particular has settled on a rectangular design whose sharp corners look stylish but really tend to dig into your palm. The Galaxy S24 Ultra may be the worst in that regard – here’s a 3D view next to the S23 Ultra. Samsung may finally be changing course and going for a rounded design. Famed leaker and outspoken Samsung critic Ice Universe has shared these mock-ups of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy...
Nearly four months after its initial launch, AltStore PAL is dropping its €1.50 subscription fee thanks to a “MegaGrant” from Epic Games. This means that users based in the European Union can now install the third-party app store on their iOS and iPadOS devices free of charge. GOOD NEWS EU 🇪🇺 For innovation in app distribution, Epic Games has granted us a MegaGrant grant that we plan to use to cover Apple’s Core Technology Fee going forward — and we won’t take it for granted!What does this mean? AltStore PAL is now FREE — no subscription necessary 🎉 pic.twitter.com/JSJo3FdhBx— AltStore.io...
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has resumed operations for users in India after a seven-month hiatus imposed by a local authority for operating “illegally” in the country. The exchange said Thursday it has registered as a reporting entity with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), a government agency tasked with scrutinizing financial transactions. India blocked […]
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The Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL were announced yesterday with a host of improvements over the 2023 generation, among which is a new, faster fingerprint reader that is built into the OLED display. Even though the optical fingerprint reader of the Pixel 8 series was better than what came before, it still wasn’t as good as what other brands had. For the 2024 generation, the optical reader is gone, replaced by a Qualcomm 3D Sonic Gen 2 (an ultrasonic reader). Google claims that it is 50% faster than the reader on the Pixel 8 phones, Qualcomm says that it is the “world’s...
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 launched with Galaxy AI which includes a host of features that come in handy for frequent travelers. Chief among them is the Interpreter which offers real-time translations for 16 languages at the moment with support for 20 more expected by the end of this year. One benefit of the foldables is that you can use the dual screens with Conversation Mode. This allows you to type of talk in your language on one screen while the person on the other end will see a live translation of what you’re trying to say in their language for a more natural...
India’s top court has put on hold a tribunal ruling that halted Byju’s insolvency proceedings in a win for U.S. creditors that are seeking $1 billion from the edtech startup. The Indian Supreme Court ordered on Wednesday a stay on the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal’s recent approval of a settlement between the Indian cricket […]
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Realme today detailed the 320W charging tech it's been teasing for the past few days. It's called 320W SuperSonic Charge and is the world's fastest smartphone charging technology. Realme said this 320W SuperSonic Charge tech fully charges a smartphone's battery in 4 minutes and 30 seconds. It fills the cell up to 26% in one minute and takes less than two minutes to charge it over 50%. Realme's 320W charging technology is slightly faster than Redmi's 300W tech, which fully charged a 4,000 mAh battery in 4 minutes and 55 seconds. However, Realme didn't reveal the cell size it tested its...
