Karnataka Techy: February 2025

Friday, February 28, 2025

Huawei Mate 70 Pro gets a Premium Edition with CPU downgrade

Huawei introduced the Mate 70 Pro back in November with a Kirin 9020 chipset and today the company introduced a somewhat confusing alternative version. Dubbed Premium Edition it will go on sale on March 5. The name suggests an improved version, but in reality, it has an underclocked CPU and a lower price tag on the company store Vmall. The listing did not actually mention the chip downgrade – we caught that in a separate Geekbench listing. The Huawei Mate 70 Pro Premium Edition has a model number PLR-AL50 with 1,450 score for a single core and 3,793 for multiple cores. These are...

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Huawei Mate 70 Pro gets a Premium Edition with less power

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Tecno Spark Slim concept features unbelievable 5.75mm profile

Ahead of the MWC, Tecno announced the world's thinnest smartphone, the Spark Slim. At only 5.75 mm thick, it features two 50 MP cameras and a powerful 5,200 mAh battery. A significant caveat in this announcement is that the phone is merely a concept — there's no information available regarding a launch date. While the company will have demo units at the MWC we are unlikely to see it in the market in its current form. The Spark Slim features a 6.78" AMOLED display with curved edges, offering 1224p resolution and supporting a 144 Hz refresh rate. It achieves a peak brightness of 4,500...

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

Taktile helps fintechs build automated decision-making workflows

The automated logic behind many financial decisions — for example, decisions that determine whether a client is approved for a credit line — is hard-coded. Often, it’s not easily changed. If a head of credit at a bank wanted to adjust the bank’s lending criteria, for example, they’d likely have to raise a ticket with […]

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Samsung Galaxy M06 5G and M16 5G announced

Samsung introduced its latest M-series phones in India with the Galaxy M06 5G and M16 5G. While new in name, both smartphones are actually rebadged Galaxy A and F-series devices. Hardware-wise, the Galaxy M16 5G is identical to the Galaxy A16 5G - featuring a 6.7 inch AMOLED (FHD+ 90Hz), Dimensity 6300 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery with 25W wired charging. The main difference comes around the back, where the cameras are now aligned in a unified island instead of three distinct cutouts. You still get a 50MP main shooter alongside a 5MP ultrawide module and a 2MP macro cam. The...

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Here's how to watch the Xiaomi 15 Ultra global launch

Xiaomi 15 Ultra will be introduced in China later today, but the company is already preparing for its global debut at MWC in Barcelona on Sunday. The event begins at 2 PM local time (CET), which is 13:00 GMT or 18:30 IST. We also expect to see the Xiaomi 15 get its international unveiling, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro is likely to remain a China-only option. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to feature a 50 MP main camera with 1" sensor, a 50 MP short-range telephoto camera, and a 200 MP long-range telephoto shooter. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and comes with a...

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Instagram may spin off Reels into a separate app

Meta is mulling launching a standalone app for short-form videos, The Information reported, citing an anonymous source who heard Instagram head Adam Mosseri talking about the project to staff. The project is reportedly code-named Project Ray that aims to improve recommendations for new users and existing users in the U.S., and feature more three-minute videos, […]

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Thousands of exposed GitHub repos, now private, can still be accessed through Copilot

Data exposed even briefly can live on in generative AI chatbots long after the data is made private.

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OnePlus Watch 3 in for review

The OnePlus Watch 3 has arrived for review! The new wearable was unveiled a few days ago and was supposed to start shipping at this very moment. However, a production gaffe caused a delay to April - OnePlus wrote 'Meda in China' on the underside of the watch. Luckily, this didn't derail our review unit from arriving, so here's a quick first look. Like its predecessor, the OnePlus Watch 3 ships with a proprietary magnetic charger and some leaflets. The charging puck itself comes in two pieces - a USB cable, and the magnetic head - nice! OnePlus kept the lovely and unique...

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vivo X200 Ultra camera sensors revealed in official teaser

The vivo X200 Ultra camera sensors were revealed in a leaked teaser on social media. The information is in line with a rumor we heard several weeks ago. The image shows a vivo X200 Ultra with an Action button, a thin profile and a huge camera island. There will be two 50 MP Sony LYT-818 sensors with 1/1.28" size and one 200 MP Samsung ISOCELL HP9. The source said one of the 50 MP sensors will be for the main camera, while the other is for the ultrawide shooter. The 200 MP telephoto camera is not really a surprise because it was already in last year's vivo X100 Ultra. We have yet...

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Here's how the dedicated physical button called Essential Key will work on Nothing Phone (3a) series

Nothing will unveil the Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro on March 4, and both phones will feature a dedicated camera button. Nothing previously revealed they considered adding a red dot to this button, and we now know how it will work. The source claims that this button will be called Essential Key, and that's because it will be used to invoke Nothing's custom AI, which will be baked into an app called Essential Space. It will be an "AI-powered hub" to store digital content like screenshots, voice notes, and photos. Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro with...

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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Nothing Phone (1) gets Circle to Search with the latest software update

Nothing has released the Nothing OS V3.0-250218-1552 update for the Nothing Phone (1), which brings the Circle to Search feature to the smartphone. After installing the update, you can enable it by heading to the Nothing Phone (1)'s Settings > Special features > Gestures > Navigation mode > Circle to Search menu. If you use the 3-button navigation on your Nothing Phone (1), the Circle to Search feature can be used by long-pressing the home button. If you use gesture-based navigation, you must long-press the navigation bar. [#InlinePriceWidget,11636,1#] You can read the Nothing OS...

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Thoma Bravo raises €1.8B for its first European fund

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has closed its inaugural European fund at €1.8 billion ($1.9 billion), through which it plans to take equity stakes in mid-sized software companies across the continent. Europe has no shortage of homegrown venture capital (VC) funds — the likes of Atomico and Cherry Ventures have closed early and growth-stage funds […]

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Xiaomi 15 Ultra officially showcased, camera specs also revealed

In just two days, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will launch in China. To hype up the fans, the company previewed the flagship on social media. We get to see the three color options that were expected, and learn about the new features of the camera setup. Xiaomi 15 Ultra Xiaomi's upcoming Ultra model will feature a 200 MP telephoto lens. It includes the Samsung ISOCELL HP9 sensor, which measures 1/1.4" and is designed to offer clear zoom to 200 mm and even 400 mm. Glare presents a significant challenge for long telephoto cameras, which Xiaomi aims to address using a specially...

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OnePlus 13R gets a new update with camera improvements and February 2025 security patch

OnePlus has released the OxygenOS 15.0.0.501 update for the OnePlus 13R, which improves the smartphone's camera performance and stability. The update also improves the OnePlus 13R's system stability and performance and bumps up the Android security patch level to February 2025. Besides, users now have the option to quickly delete the data of Notes, Messages, and My Files from the recycle bin. You can read the OxygenOS 15.0.0.501 update's changelog below for all the details. Apps Adds options to quickly delete Notes, Messages, and My Files data from the recycle bin. The...

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Monday, February 24, 2025

Yope is sparking GenZ (and VC) interest with an Instagram-like app for private groups

Photo and video apps targeting young adults with social hooks are a dime a dozen these days, so those that show traction with 18-twentysomethings tend to catch the attention of investors looking for the next Instagram or TikTok. In the latest example, photo-sharing app Yope, which lets you share still images to private groups, says […]

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Oppo Find X8 Ultra arriving next month alongside the Find X8 Next

Oppo has just launched the Find N5 foldable and is gearing up for another significant release. The Find X8 Ultra, referred to by a company executive as the "Night God," will soon be unveiled. Additionally, there are whispers that the highly anticipated slender Find X8 Mini will be named Find X8 Next and is expected to debut in the coming weeks. We also got some live images of the Oppo Find X8 Ultra from the exec. The camera design is certainly different, but since aesthetics are subjective, we'll leave it to you to decide for yourself if it's actually good. Is this the Oppo Find...

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Oppo Find N5 won’t make its way to Europe

Last week, Oppo held a global launch event for its Find N5 in Singapore. The foldable is expected to make its way to more markets, including Europe, but we now have confirmation that the Old Continent will not be part of Oppo’s launch plans for the Find N5. The brand issued an official statement reiterating Oppo’s plans to skip the Find N5 in Europe. The reasoning is based on “in-depth market research and strategic priorities”. Oppo did confirm its plans to launch the Reno13 series later today. At OPPO, we carefully tailor our product launches to each region based on in-depth...

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Key Cambridge, UK VC launches $126M fund to stem later stage flight

It’s often said that the UK and Europe lack the huge level of growth funding for later-stage startups that the US has for its own, and this is correct. According to the European Investment Fund, there are at least seven times more large-size VC funds in the US than in Europe. So the appearance of a […]

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Sunday, February 23, 2025

Grok 3 appears to have briefly censored unflattering mentions of Trump and Musk

When billionaire Elon Musk introduced Grok 3, his AI company xAI’s latest flagship model, in a live stream last Monday, he described it as a “maximally truth-seeking AI.” Yet it appears that Grok 3 was briefly censoring unflattering facts about President Donald Trump — and Musk himself. Over the weekend, users on social media reported […]

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Apple iPhone 16e hot take

The iPhone SE (2025) iPhone 16e is the first Apple device to launch in 2025 and its arrival left us with several question marks. What’s up with the price hike? While it starts at $599 in the U.S., the 16e is disproportionately more expensive across Europe and other key markets. The iPhone 16e is no cheap phone. By the way, the iPhone 15 is still available directly from Apple for $699, which gets you an ultrawide camera, MagSafe and Dynamic Island capabilities. United States United Kingdom Germany India China Japan 128 GB ...

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Deals: iPhone 16e goes on pre-order, here are some alternatives

The iPhone SE is dead, long live the iPhone e! Okay, this may be an unfortunate development for some of you as the SE was the smallest iPhone and it was by far the cheapest. What now? The Apple iPhone 16e is the same size as the 16 and it is almost as expensive – it starts at £600/$600/€700/₹60,000 for a 128GB model. There are 256GB and 512GB options too, but those storage upgrades follow the same pattern as upgrades on Apple’s more premium phones. Pre-orders for the 16e started this Friday, sales will commence on Friday next week. Long story short, the 16e has a binned A18 chipset...

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge stars in a hands-on video and it's not a dummy

A YouTuber from Spain obtained a fully operational Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone and made a hands-on video, comparing it to the Galaxy Z Fold6. We've all read the rumors in the past few weeks, suggesting the device's thickness is 5.84mm. And it looks like it's true. The YouTuber holds the S25 Edge right next to the Galaxy Z Fold6, and the former seems ever so slightly thicker than the Z Fold6 when unfolded. In an unfolded state, Samsung's foldable measures 5.6mm in thickness, so it looks like the S25 Edge is indeed somewhere between 5.6 and 6.0mm thick. The reviewer then goes...

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Saturday, February 22, 2025

Explore the online world of Apple TV’s ‘Severance’

Apple has been steadily working to expand the world of the Apple TV+ series “Severance,” through online materials, e-books, podcasts, and other content – and so have its fans. Taking advantage of its platform power, the Cupertino tech giant has been able to easily distribute supplemental material that adds to the show’s storytelling abilities, offering […]

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Samsung to redesign the S Pen for the Galaxy Z Fold7

With the Galaxy S25 Ultra's S Pen losing some features this year, the rumor about the upcoming S Pen update for the Galaxy Z Fold7 sounds rather reassuring. Or at least we believe so. Samsung's S Pen According to a new report on X, Samsung is planning to redesign the S Pen for the Z Fold7, making it slightly thicker. Now, the question is whether Samsung is making it thicker for the sake of ergonomics and usability or plans to add new features, and the hardware needs more space. Unlike the Galaxy S Ultras, the Z Folds don't have a holster for the S Pen and you have to buy...

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Exclusive: Infinix Note 50 series will come with DeepSeek R1 integration

Yesterday, Infinix announced it would unveil the Note 50 series on March 3. The brand didn't divulge anything about the lineup other than saying it will come with Infinix AI. However, we've now learned from a reliable source that the Note 50 series, including the Note 50, will come with DeepSeek R1 integration. We are told that DeepSeek R1 will be baked into Infinix's Folax voice assistant, which performed impressively during the internal testing. It handled searches and voice commands well and was noticeably faster at understanding requests. Infinix Note 40 Pro+ Infinix Note 50...

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OnePlus 'meda' mistake on the Watch 3, and now it's offering free returns to make up for it

OnePlus unveiled the Watch 3 earlier this week, but its initial batch came with a hilarious typo that got people talking on the internet and led to trolling. For those unaware, the backplate of the OnePlus Watch 3 that early users got says "Meda in China" instead of "Made in China." OnePlus Watch 3's backplate with the "Meda in China" typo (Source: MKBHD) OnePlus' US branch responded to this issue and said the typo was "totally unintentional." Further, the brand joked that owners of this "Meda in China" OnePlus Watch 3 can "keep it as a super limited edition," but they can also get...

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Friday, February 21, 2025

Redmi K80 Ultra's battery grows

Last we heard anything about it, the Redmi K80 Ultra was going to sport a battery capacity of at least 6,500 mAh. But that was in January. Today we have a new rumor out of China that narrows it down further. The K80 Ultra's battery will be 7,400 mAh or 7,500 mAh, undoubtedly thanks to the use of Si/C tech. The handset is once again said to be powered by the yet-unannounced Dimensity 9400+ SoC from MediaTek (which should also be in the vivo X200s), and it will have a 6.8-inch "1.5K" LTPS OLED flat screen with symmetrical bezels all-round. Redmi K80 Pro The frame will be metal, and...

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Apple iPhone 16e pre-orders are now open

On Wednesday Apple introduced the iPhone 16e, which is its new entry level smartphone. Two days after the launch, the smartphone goes on pre-order in 59 countries and regions, including Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Türkiye, the UAE, the UK, and the US. The iPhone 16e has a binned A18 chip, where the CPU is the same as the regular version, but the GPU has one fewer cores. It also comes with Apple's first in-house modem, the C1, and the phone supports satellite connectivity, Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages, and Find...

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OpenAI rolls out its AI agent, Operator, in several countries

OpenAI said on Friday that it is rolling out Operator, its so-called AI agent that can perform tasks on behalf of users, for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the U.K., and more countries. OpenAI said Operator will be available in most places where ChatGPT is available, apart from […]

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Canalys: Europe smartphone market grows after four years in decline

The smartphone market in Europe grew by 5% in 2024, following four consecutive years of decline. The announcement came from Canalys, which revealed the market saw just over 136 million devices shipped, with 30% of them being premium devices, priced $800 and above. Samsung remained a leader in 2024, but Apple recorded impressive Q4 2024 sales. This was driven by a positive reception for the iPhone 16, even though ot still lacks Apple Intelligence. The market saw resilient high-end demand, combined with a replacement cycle of mid-to-low-end smartphones, purchased during the pandemic....

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

Here are the official Apple iPhone 16e cases

Apple introduced the iPhone 16e yesterday and launched a new line of official cases alongside it. These cases come in five colors: Lake Green, Fuchsia, Winter Blue, White, and Black, and they are made from silicone. Apple iPhone 16e cases None of the cases include MagSafe since the iPhone 16e lacks the magnetic wireless charging support, relying instead on standard Qi charging, which should still function through the silicone material. Apple said the case is made with a 55% recycled silicone material and it has a "silky soft-touch finish on the exterior," while the inside is...

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vivo Y29 gets a 4G version with a bigger battery

The vivo Y29 was announced in the final days of 2024 with a 5G chipset and a 5,500 mAh battery. Now the phone gets a second version with an LTE-only chip and a bigger cell that's already on sale Bangladesh. The vivo Y29 4G keeps the 6.68" LCD with a 720p resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. It has a Schott protective glass on top, and the company claimed it increases drop resistance by 64%, compared to a last-gen cover glass. The SoC is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 because Bangladesh has yet to adopt 5G networks. It makes no sense to bring a next-generation connectivity smartphone if...

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iPhone 16e has a binned A18 chip

The brand-new iPhone 16e is the fourth and least expensive member of the iPhone 16 series. Reaching the $599/€699/£599 starting price required some resourcefulness and it’s now confirmed that the A18 chip inside the 16e is not on par with the one used in the regular iPhone 16. As per the official specs from Apple, the 16e’s A18 chip features a 6-core CPU (2 performance and 4 efficiency) alongside a 4-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine. While the CPU and Neural core count is the same as the regular A18 chip, the GPU on the 16e gets one less core. This is not likely to be a noticeable...

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Tecno expands Universal Tone, confirms Camon 40 series launch date

Universal Tone is Tecno's proprietary tech that aims to ensure a correct representation of people from all skin tones in the photos taken by its cameras. Now the company announced it is improving the it with an expanded color card. The first phones to implement the richer set are the Camon 40 series, set to arrive at MWC Barcelona in March. The update includes an upgraded multi-skin tone color card with 372 patches and enhancements to the engine responsible for reproducing realistic skin tones in portrait photos. Tecno states that the aim is to develop an "even more inclusive and...

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Huawei Mate XT owners to get free screen replacement for first year

Huawei officially introduced the tri-fold Mate XT Ultimate to international markets at a steep price of €3,500. A significant drawback of this smartphone is the exposed section of the foldable panel near one of the hinges. However, the company has announced it will provide a free screen replacement for the first year, regardless of the reason for the damage. The confirmation came from Huawei executives, who we met following the official global debut of the phone in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate features a tri-foldable LTPO OLED display crafted by BOE. In its...

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Kuda and CEO face allegations of sex discrimination and unfair dismissal from former executive, per filing

An employment tribunal case has placed Kuda Technologies, one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital banks, under scrutiny over allegations of workplace discrimination, harassment, and wrongful dismissal. Rosemary Hewat, Kuda’s former Group Chief People Officer (CPO), filed a complaint accusing the company and its CEO, Babatunde Ogundeyi, of sex discrimination, victimization, and unfair dismissal. According to the […]

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Humane Ai Pin discontinued, HP to take over IP and patents

HP is acquiring Humane for $116 million. The deal will include Humane’s CosmOS AI platform, onboarding Humane technical staff, and access to over 300 patents and patent applications. The more important outcome from this deal is that Humane’s Ai Pin will be discontinued next week. As per an official support page, Humane Ai Pins will no longer connect to its servers after 12 PM PST on Friday, February 28 and the devices will lose out on most of their functionality. Humane will drop calling, messaging, and Ai queries/responses alongside the cloud access. Ai Pin owners are...

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All iPhone 17 models to have top-tier Samsung OLED screens

Apple plans to use the Samsung M14 OLED panel in all iPhone 17 models, a tipster claims. This will include both non-Pro models, as well as the iPhone 17 Air, marking the first time in years Apple will be using the same top-tier panel in all its phones. The M14 panel has a special light-emitting layer, common layers, and prime layers that make up individual pixels in the OLED. Different materials have different properties and use different compositions, allowing the display to perform at top level. iPhone 16 Pro Max Samsung already provided Apple with M14 displays for the iPhone 16...

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Realme P3 Pro and P3x arrive with 6,000 mAh batteries and IP69 ratings

The Realme P3 series is now official in India with the P3 Pro and P3x. Both phones share massive 6,000 mAh batteries with the P3x supporting 45W wired charging while the P3 Pro dials up to 80W and also features for bypass charging. Both are also IP68/69 rated against pressurized water jets and dust and boot realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15. Realme P3 Pro As its name implies, the P3 Pro is the more capable device. It gets a 6.83-inch quad-curved OLED (FHD+ 120Hz) with a local peak brightness of 1,500 nits. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset sits at the helm paired with up to 12GB RAM and...

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Spotify Music Pro plan coming this year, features detailed

Spotify's more expensive tier has been rumored for years at this point, and yet it's still not here. However, it will apparently be launching "later this year", finally. The information comes from a new Bloomberg report, which also claims Spotify Music Pro will be $6 more expensive than the existing Spotify Premium tier. Music Pro will bring the oft-rumored and much-anticipated higher quality audio, but that won't be all. The tier will also offer pre-sale concert tickets and "tools that let subscribers edit songs" as if they were a DJ. You'll be able to speed up or mash up songs how...

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X doubles its Premium+ plan prices after xAI releases Grok 3

Hours after Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI released the latest version of its AI model, Grok 3, X has significantly hiked the price for its top Premium+ subscription plan, which gives users access to the latest model, to almost $50 per month. On the support page that lists X’s premium plans, the monthly subscription price […]

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Check out the first Huawei Mate XT Ultimate camera samples

The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate was announced for the global markets today at an event in Malaysia. The world's first bi-folding phone comes with an eye-watering price tag, but you can read all the details in the article above. We had a rare opportunity to take the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate for a spin in Kuala Lumpur's streets, and the first camera samples are in. We'll add night-time photos as soon as we have them. The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate comes with a triple camera setup. The main cam we've seen before - it's a 24mm 50 MP camera with a variable aperture (f/1.4-f/4.0), which has been...

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Monday, February 17, 2025

MediaTek's new Dimensity 6400 brings a small upgrade over the 6300 from last year

Chipset genealogy is a weird hobby, but sometimes new chipsets require us to do some digging. With that in mind, the new Dimensity 6400 chipset from MediaTek arrives as a light refresh of the Dimensity 6300 from last year, itself a small upgrade over the 6100+ from 2023. But this chip’s roots go back even further. The Dimensity 6400 is fabbed on a 6nm TSMC process and features an octa-core CPU: 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.5GHz and 6x A55 at 2.0GHz. In addition, there is an ARM Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The chipset is designed for LPDDR4X RAM (up to 2,133MHz) and UFS 2.2 storage. It supports displays...

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Olyn secures Beatles biopic for its ‘Shopify for filmmakers’

The recent Brian Epstein biopic “Midas Man,” a film about the manager of The Beatles, debuted not on a platform like Netflix or Amazon, but on a startup that bills itself as “Shopify for filmmakers.” So what, you might ask? The answer is that the new platform, Olyn, claims to offer a new model for […]

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vivo V50 debuts with 6,000 mAh battery and familiar specs

The vivo V50 is now official in India, and it brings a few minor spec differences compared to its predecessor. These include a larger 6,000 mAh battery with slightly faster 90W wired charging and a more modern design. The display on the V50 still measures 6.77 inches and is of the OLED variety with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel features the trendy quad-curved look with a more subtle curvature than the one on its predecessor. You’ll also find Diamond Shield Glass, which vivo claims will offer improved drop resistance compared to the V40. Peak brightness now...

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Honor Magic7 RSR Porsche Design review

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Sunday, February 16, 2025

Open source LLMs hit Europe’s digital sovereignty roadmap

Large language models (LLMs) landed on Europe’s digital sovereignty agenda with a bang last week, as news emerged of a new program to develop a series of “truly” open source LLMs covering all European Union languages. This includes the current 24 official EU languages, as well as languages for countries currently negotiating for entry to […]

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Deals: Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL are $200 off, Pixel 9 and Galaxy S24 FE are $150 off

For the last couple of weeks, attention has been on the Samsung Galaxy S25 series as it went through pre-order and launch. Now that it has launched, let’s look at what else is out there. Google has been building up its market share and while it’s nowhere near Samsung’s level yet, its latest flagships present a serious challenge for the Galaxy line. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL couldn’t quite match the Galaxy S25 Ultra camera prowess in our head-to-head comparison, though the Galaxy didn't have a huge lead either. Also, the Pixel has things going for it, like ultra-wide selfies and a different...

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Galaxy A56 and Pixel 9a leak in colorful renders, Week 7 in review

This week, we saw the upcoming Galaxy A56 in different colors. We expect the phone in March and speculate it will pack an Exynos 1580 chip, a 5,000mAh (or perhaps 5,100mAh) battery, 45W charging, and a 12MP camera. While on the topic of unreleased Samsung phones, the Galaxy S25 Edge is rumored to weigh less than 160g - that's lighter than the 162g Galaxy S25. Also, Samsung is expected to bring the new silicon-carbon battery tech in the Galaxy S26 next year. Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 - its first 6-series chip on the TSMC 4nm node and with ARMv9 CPU...

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Weekly poll: will you buy the OnePlus 13R?

The R-series reminds us of the early days of OnePlus – instead of all-out flagships, phones like the OnePlus 13R dial things down a bit and offer a near-flagship experience at an affordable price. In the case of the 13R, that price is $600/€750/₹43,000. [#InlinePriceWidget,13548,1#] What you get for your money is... actually, let’s look at what you don’t get. Comparing it with the OnePlus 13, several omissions immediately become noticeable – the big ones are the chipset that is a year older, the less capable camera system, the lack of wireless charging and the lower water resistance...

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Saturday, February 15, 2025

Google is fixing an annoying issue with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold

If you've ever used a foldable phone with a magnetic case, you probably know the struggle. Magnetic cases seem to interfere with the sensor that measures the hinge angle, which is very crucial for day-to-day use. It helps the system transition seamlessly between folded and unfolded states. With the release of Android 16 Beta 2, Google is tackling the issue on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold via the Pixel System Services application. There's a new setting now called "robust open/close detection" and Google suggests you turn that on if you are using a magnetic case. This will eliminate the...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 4G review

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Lava Prowatch X arrives with an AMOLED screen, IP68 rating, and up to 10-day battery life

As promised, Lava unveiled the Prowatch X today as the fourth member of its smartwatch lineup, joining the Prowatch ZN, Prowatch VN, and Prowatch V1. The Lava Prowatch X has an aluminum alloy frame with a sandblasted and oxidized finish, and it packs a 1.43" circular always-on AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The display has a 466x466-pixel resolution, 500 nits brightness, and supports 100+ watch faces. The smartwatch is powered by the Actions ATS3085C chipset and supports over 100 sports modes. It also comes with sleep tracking, VO2 Max, heart rate variability...

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Xiaomi 15 Ultra's global launch date officially announced

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has been starring in a lot of rumors, leaks, and even official teasers lately, ahead of its initial unveiling in China which could be taking place on February 26. While we still don't know exactly when the device will become official in Xiaomi's home market, the company has now unveiled the date when it's going to be launched in global markets: March 2. That's the day before MWC starts in Barcelona, Spain, so we assume Xiaomi's launch event will also be taking place over there, as it's customary for phone makers to hold launch events the weekend before MWC actually...

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Friday, February 14, 2025

Samsung Galaxy A15 gets One UI 7.0 via RTL

Some Samsung Galaxy A15 users are reporting that One UI 7.0, based on Android 15, is available through the Remote Test Lab program. This means that the update isn't available to regular users yet, and the software is still in its pre-release stage. However, its appearance there suggests it is about to hit the wider public very soon. Little is known about the update itself except for some reports from users who have tried it. One says the new version of the OS improves animations and the whole experience feels smoother than before. Then again, that's hard to conclude in a Remote Test...

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Oppo Find N5 specs sheet revealed on TENAA

The Oppo Find N5 will arrive on February 20, and we already know plenty of details about the foldable phone that will set new benchmark with its thin profile and lightweight body. Today, most of its internals were confirmed as the phone was certified by Chinese agency TENAA. The listing revealed details about the two screens, the trio of main cameras on the back, and memory variants. Oppo Find N5 on TENAA The phone with model number PKH120 will come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with a custom-made 7-core CPU. The foldable panel has a 8.12" diagonal, while the cover screen...

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Plain pulls in $15M to agregate B2B customer services chats into one platform

Internal customer support platforms are moving from platforms like email ticketing systems and chat to channels like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and even Discord. But with Slack, for instance, able to host hundreds of channels, the whole thing can become quite unwieldy. Plain, out of the UK, thinks it has the answer. Its API-first platform consolidates […]

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Huawei FreeArc TWS earphones to be globally introduced on February 18

Huawei is hosting a major event on February 18, where the Mate XT tri-fold will be officially unveiled. Additionally, the company will introduce FreeArc earphones, a new over-ear TWS product designed specifically for active sports enthusiasts. Huawei's official announcement on social media featured a 15-second teaser showcasing earphones designed to fit securely on all ears. They also offer IP57 water and dust resistance, making them suitable for intense and sweaty activities. Enjoy all-day comfort and secure fit with #HUAWEIFreeArc Open-ear Earbuds. Plus, with IP57 water...

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

Realme P3x 5G's key specs, design, and launch date revealed

Realme will unveil the P3 Pro on February 18, but that won't be the only smartphone it will introduce next Tuesday. The P3 Pro will be joined by the P3x 5G, whose key specs, design, and color options were revealed today. The Realme P3x will be powered by the Dimensity 6400 SoC, pack a 6,000 mAh battery, and have an IP69 rating. The smartphone will be 7.94mm thick and sport a 50MP primary camera. The P3x will have three color options - Midnight Blue, Stellar Pink, and Lunar Silver. The first two will feature "luxury premium vegan leather" back panels. Realme P3x The...

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China’s Salt Typhoon hackers continue to breach telecom firms despite US sanctions

Threat intelligence firm Recorded Future said it had observed Salt Typhoon breaching 5 telcos between December 2024 and January 2025.

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Powerbeats Pro 2 in for review

Powerbeats Pro 2 are the latest wireless earbuds from Apple-owned Beats by Dre. They are the successor to 2019's Powerbeats Pro and are the company's flagship fitness headphones. The Powerbeats Pro 2 come in four different shades but our review unit here is in the classic (or boring, depending on who you ask) Jet Black color. The packaging is fairly unassuming for a premium $250 product and is mostly made out of uncolored cardboard. Inside is the new 33% smaller yet still chunky case that contains both earbuds. Digging deeper we also find the new five pairs of ear tips, which is...

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Google I/O 2025 is taking place on May 20-21

Google will hold its annual developer conference on May 20-21. As usual, the big event will be held at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, and kickoff is scheduled for 10AM PT time (5PM UTC). Google CEO Sundar Pichai will hold the opening keynote, followed by developer-related and technical sessions. Google confirmed it will livestream the main keynotes and sessions from I/O 2025, and we also got a cool Prism Shift puzzle game which revealed the I/O 2025 date. Google I/O is more than just a developer conference and has historically seen the formal announcement...

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A woman in China sued Tesla after complaining of faulty brakes — now she’s paying Tesla $23K

As per an investigation by the Associated Press (AP), Tesla has won a defamation lawsuit against one individual called Zhang Yazhou, who in February 2021 was a passenger in a Tesla Model 3 car that allegedly crashed due to faulty brakes, resulting in a four-day hospital stay for both her parents. Following the accident, Zhang […]

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Samsung Galaxy A56's latest leak shows it in multiple colors from different angles

We have been hearing about the Samsung Galaxy A56 for the past few months, and we already know what it looks like, courtesy of OnLeaks, who shared the phone's CAD renders last year. However, thanks to Evan Blass (aka evleaks), we now get to see the Samsung Galaxy A56 in multiple colors. You can see the GIFs below, which were shared by Blass in his Leakmail on Substack. Samsung Galaxy A56 There's no word from Samsung about the Galaxy A56 yet, but previous rumors claimed the smartphone would come with an Exynos 1580 SoC, a 5,000/5,100 mAh battery, 45W charging, and a 12MP selfie...

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge appears on Geekbench

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to launch at some point later this year. As per the latest rumors, the device will measure 5.84 mm thin and weigh less than 160 grams, making it the thinnest and lightest Samsung phone in a long while. We now get a new Geekbench listing which suggests the S25 Edge will pack the full-fledged eight CPU core Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip. Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-937B) on Geekbench The device appeared with the SM-S937B model number, which is likely the global variant of the phone. It managed a 2,806 single-core score and an 8,416 multi-core outing....

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