A phone with a stylus is pretty unique in this day and age, and comes with a few unique challenges. One of those is how it deals with someone accidentally (or not) trying to insert the stylus backwards. While that used to be an issue many moons ago, it hasn’t been one since the ill-fated for different reasons Galaxy Note7.
And we’re happy to report that nothing’s changed this year. You can…
OnePlus Nord 3 alleged specs leak online
February 13, 2023
This is still largely unconfirmed info, so take it with a grain of salt, but specs have allegedly leaked for an upcoming OnePlus Nord 3. The upcoming phone is said to be rocking a 6.5-inch, FHD+, 120Hz AMOLED display with either a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 or 8200 pushing…
Carrier-locked Samsung Galaxy A23 5G units get Android 13-based One UI 5.0 in the US
February 13, 2023
Samsung released the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable update for the Galaxy A23 5G’s international model last December, and towards the end of the month, the rollout was expanded to the unlocked Galaxy A23 5G in the US. Over a month later, the carrier-locked A23 5G units…
The Xperia 1 V is hopefully right around the corner. There is still a distinct possibility that the phone will make an appearance at this year’s MWC in Barcelona. In the meantime, leaks have started ramping up regarding Sony’s next flagship. A set of new high-def renders now offers a great early look at what we think the device will look like.
The short of it is that Sony won’t really be…
Nokia G22 pops up on GeekBench
February 13, 2023
A mysterious, unannounced Nokia G22 phone was recently spotted in the GeekBench database. We still don’t have a lot of detail on the phone, but what is available doesn’t seem like a major upgrade over the existing Nokia G21.
Nokia G22 GeekBench result
GeekBench reports…
Oppo is looking for ambassadors to test the Find N2 Flip, will be giving away the phones
February 13, 2023
The Oppo Find N2 Flip unveiled last December in China will make its global debut on February 15, and the brand is looking for Oppo Product Ambassadors to test this foldable smartphone.
Those interested in getting early access to the Find N2 Flip, and keeping it, can fill out…
Samsung Galaxy A14 4G appears on NBTC, Galaxy M54 5G inches closer to launch with Bluetooth certification
February 13, 2023
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A14 5G earlier last month, but the company is also planning to launch a 4G version that has popped up on Thailand’s NBTC.
The Samsung Galaxy A14 4G is listed on the Thai certifying authority’s website with model designation SM-A145F/DSN, where “DS” denotes dual-SIM support. However, the NBTC listing doesn’t reveal any specs of the Galaxy A14 4G.
Samsung…
Galaxy S23 pre-orders end next week as Samsung transitions into regular sales on Friday. Judging by last week’s poll, many of you won’t wait until the 17th to get one – the S23 series is off to a strong start.
Two things happened in Europe this generation – local…
Newgen Gaming raises $1M for Penta Esports brand
February 13, 2023
Newgen Gaming has raised $1 million to continue to operate its Penta Esports brand. This is the first funding round for Newgen Gaming.
The company was founded in 2021 by industry veterans Anurag Khurana, Kiran Noojibail, Akshay Paul and Krishanu Ghosal. Its esports brand…
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Nintendo announced a surprise Direct this week, showing off the games it’s launching in early 2023. It showed several games, including Tears of the Kingdom, and gave a release date for Pikmin 4. Nintendo also this week released its quarterly financial report. It revealed that Switch sales are…