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Android 12L Beta will be compatible with Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL

Now that the Pixel 3 and 3 XL have reached the end of their product support cycle, the next ones in line are the Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL. They are scheduled to receive their final security patch in May 2022 and when the update schedule went up earlier today, it wasn’t clear whether the Pixel 3a duo would be eligible for Android 12L beta. Source: Android The Android 12L page was updated…
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Realme GT Neo2 reaches Thailand and Malaysia

Not too long after its official launch in China and subsequent debut in India, Realme’s GT Neo2 is now available in two more countries – Thailand and Malaysia. Buyers in Thailand get the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model for THB 13,990 ($416) while those in Malaysia can…
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MIUI 13 to come before the end of the year, Lei Jun says

Xiaomi’s founder Lei Jun has shed some light on the company’s upcoming major MIUI release. MIUI 13 will bring lots of changes that will greatly improve the user experience. More importantly he confirmed the new version of the software is on track to arrive…
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Apple’s market share gets biggest iPhone 13 boost in Europe

Early iPhone 13 sales saw Apple’s market share of the smartphone market climb in both the US and Europe, but growth was reportedly much more dramatic in the latter – where the company came very close to overtaking Xiaomi. iPhone growth was more modest in the US, despite the very favorable timings, but that was of course from a much higher base … We’ve previously explained why the…
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USB-C iPhone eBay listing already at $85K

A robotics engineer dismayed by the lack of a USB-C iPhone decided to take matters into his own hands by making one – and has now put it up for sale. At the time of writing, the USB-C iPhone eBay listing was already at $85K. Ken Pillonel last month modified an iPhone X to…
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Samsung November 2021 security update is rolling out now to these Galaxy devices

While Android 12 for Samsung devices look more likely with each passing week, the Korean firm is rolling on with its consistent monthly security patches. For November 2021, a select few Samsung Galaxy smartphones are already seeing the latest updates. Here’s the full, continuously updated list. Samsung November 2021 security update — what’s new Sticking with the excellent track record of…
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Shooting experience: The Nikon Z9 is the most DSLR-like mirrorless we've ever seen

Introduction Is a 60fps viewfinder refresh rate good enough for shooting peak action? When paired with blackout-free shooting, yes. Processed and cropped in Nikon Studio NX. 1/3200 sec | F2.8 | ISO 100 | Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S @ 24mm There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the new Nikon Z9, and for good reason: it’s the first truly pro-level Nikon mirrorless camera, and from our…
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