Xiaomi recently hinted that the unveiling of the Redmi Note 12 series of phones should take place this month. We are still quite light on details, but the consensus among industry sources seems to be that initially, the launch will include three devices – the Redmi Note 12, Note 12 Pro and Note 12 Pro+. Going by past experience with Redmi Note lines, we only expect that list to get longer…
Weekly poll results: Xiaomi 12T series divides opinions
December 9, 2022
The Xiaomi 12T Pro has an ace up its sleeve – a 200MP camera. Unfortunately, the only other cards it has tucked up there are an 8 and a 2. That’s not a strong hand and potential buyers are divided on whether this phone is a good pick.
Interestingly, some commenters under…
Oppo AirVOOC 50W Wireless Flash Charger test
December 9, 2022
Wireless charging speeds aren’t what they used to be. Back in 2009, the Palm Pre gave us our first expirience with wireless charging via a proprietary Touch Stone charger and a special back cover. Soon after the Qi wireless industry standard emerged, though charging speeds…
Huawei Pocket S launching on November 2
December 9, 2022
Huawei is launching its second clamshell foldable on November 2. The company confirmed the launch event for the Huawei Pocket S will start at 7PM Beijing time (11AM UTC) and we got a short teaser video that doesn’t really give us much to work with.
The P50 Pocket successor was certified on TENAA back in August where we got a glimpse of its design. Based on the new teaser video and a post from…
Google Camera 8.7 is rolling out now for older Pixel phones
December 9, 2022
Months after debuting on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, version 8.7 of the Google Camera app is rolling out now to older Pixel phones.
Typically, when Google releases a new line of Pixel phones, those latest models will arrive with a newer version of the Google Camera app.
Following the release of iOS 16.1.2 on November 30, Apple has now stopped signing both iOS 16.1 and iOS 16.1.1. This means that iPhone and iPad users can no longer downgrade from iOS 16.1.2 or newer versions of the operating system.
iOS 16.1 and iOS 16.1.1 no longer signed…
At the Game Awards, Amazon Games announced it will be publishing Bandai Namco’s forthcoming free-to-play online RPG, Blue Protocol in the west. A new teaser trailer offer views of the game’s beautiful cel-shaded world, multiple character classes and weapons. It’s an action RPG, with the ability to play both solo and cooperatively. You’ll apparently be able to participate in raids…
MediaTek Dimensity 8200 goes official for Android’s affordable flagships with 4nm process
December 9, 2022
After debuting its flagship Dimensity 9200 last month, MediaTek has this week announced the Dimensity 8200 with a more affordable, but still strong, offering for Android phones.
Slotting into the “affordable flagship” space, the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 succeeds the…
Samsung hands out free storage upgrades & discounts for Galaxy S22, Z Fold 4, and Z Flip 4
December 9, 2022
As the holidays approach, Samsung is offering up some last-minute discounts and free storage upgrades if you’re looking to pick up a Galaxy S22, Galaxy Z Fold 4, or Galaxy Z Flip 4. Here’s the breakdown.
Across almost its entire flagship smartphone lineup, Samsung is…
With Chrome 108, Google is introducing Memory Saver and Energy Saver modes to improve the browser’s performance and extend battery life, respectively.
In Settings, you’ll see a new “Performance” menu in the sidebar. The Memory Saver “frees up memory from inactive tabs” so that active websites have the “smoothest possible experience” and other running apps get “more computer…
