With the support page for the Samsung Galaxy A72 4G going live yesterday and today’s FCC listing surfacing, it’s obvious that we are very close to the official debut of the phone. The certification itself also reveals an interesting detail – the charger that comes inside the retail box.
According to one of the FCC documents, the phone with model number SM-A725M comes with a…
The Xiaomi Mi 11 launched alone, but more a more upscale model is on the way – and it just leaked on Weibo. An image of the Mi 11 Pro has been making its rounds, showing the addition of a periscope lens.
The 120x text to it refers to the maximum zoom (including digital…
Last month an analyst from Barclays reported that Apple may equip the iPhone 13 family with Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. Now the same analyst repeats the claim but with more certainty.
This is good news for Broadcom, which is expected to supply the Wi-Fi modem for the new iPhones…
Sony Xperia 10 II gets Android 11 update
January 29, 2021
The latest Sony phone to get Android 11 is the Xperia 10 II. Sony is seeding firmware update 59.1.A.0.485 in South East Asia and it’s expected to make its gradual release to more regions in the coming weeks.
Xperia 10 II Android 11 update screen (Source: XDA)
The new update comes in at just under 1GB in size and the December security patch. Like with other recent Xperia software updates…
Apple has shared Nian, a 12-minute Chinese new year film shot, created by the team behind the 2019 Golden Globe-nominated American comedy drama The Farewell.
There’s a separate behind-the-scenes (BTS) video showing how the film was shot on an iPhone 12 Pro Max. You can…
OxygenOS 11 now rolling out for Verizon’s OnePlus 8 5G
January 29, 2021
After the first beta update rolled out for unlocked and global carrier versions of the OnePlus 8 series late last year, the Verizon OnePlus 8 5G is finally getting a taste of OxygenOS 11 in the form of a stable build.
The update has now been confirmed as rolling out for…
Although expected, Netflix has now “officially” certified the recently released Samsung Galaxy S21 series to play HDR content on the streaming platform along with the TCL 20 5G.
HDR content is expected to rise in popularity over the coming years, as this offers a deeper, richer experience when consuming HD video on the platform. The addition of a Netflix HDR certification to the Galaxy S21…
Xiaomi has announced “Mi Air Charge Technology,” a wireless charging system that the company claims is able to charge devices “within a radius of several meters.” Multiple devices can be charged at 5W at the same time, according to Xiaomi, and physical obstacles…
Inductive wireless charging that works via pads and coils is still not available everywhere or on every device, but XDA points out that Xiaomi is teasing a leap to the next step: remote wireless charging. Touchless “true” wireless charging could energize devices from…
9 best Bitcoin and cryptocurrency apps for your iPhone
January 29, 2021
Bitcoin isn’t a new phenomenon (it was actually released in its most primitive form way back in 2009), but it might be a new phenomenon for you! Thankfully, while the Bitcoin waters may be confusing and difficult to wade through, there are lots of great Bitcoin apps for your iPhone to help you get started. In this guide, we’re going to take you through the best Bitcoin-only apps and some other…
