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Most iPhone buyers don’t actually make their purchases from Apple directly, data shows

New data published by analysts at CIRP offers an interesting breakdown of where most consumers in the United States actually make their iPhone purchases. While you might be led to believe that Apple Stores are where most iPhones are purchased, that’s actually not the case… According to the data, carrier stores, both physical and online, account for the majority of iPhone sales in the United…
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Xiaomi's 13 Pro is an early look at 2023's flagship phones

Xiaomi’s 13 series flagship smartphones are here, and as usual, they’re loaded with the latest technology and features. With the 13 and 13 Pro, Xiaomi is the second manufacturer to use Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform, following Vivo with the…
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Google uses 3D billboard in Times Square to promote Assistant on Z Flip 4

Google and Samsung are continuing their joint advertising campaign with a 3D anamorphic billboard in Times Square that highlights the Galaxy Z Flip 4, Google Assistant, and YouTube Music with the help of Ludacris. A 3D anamorphic billboard allows content to jump out at you. Google is using one in the iconic NYC spot to continue an advertising campaign that shows Assistant on the Flip…
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Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro announced with SD 8 Gen 2, new Leica cameras

Xiaomi just announced its latest flagship series – the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro. Both handsets run on Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset based on TSMC’s 4nm manufacturing process. Perhaps more importantly, the two devices offer a substantial upgrade in the camera department and flaunt a new design. They are only launching in China, but we expect them to be…
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Samsung Galaxy M13 5G gets Android 13-based One UI 5 update

The Samsung Galaxy M13 5G announced in July with Android 12 is receiving the One UI 5 update based on Android 13. The update has firmware version M136BXXU2BVK3, and it comes with the November 2022 Android security patch in addition to the usual One UI 5 goodies. Samsung is seeding the Android 13-based One UI 5 update for the Galaxy M13 5G in India right now, but the rollout should expand to other…
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