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Xiaomi Redmi Pad is headed to the Philippines

December 9, 2022
The Redmi Pad was launched in India earlier this month. Now, it is headed to the Philippines. The news was dropped on Twitter along with a starting price of PHP 14,999 for the base 6GB plus 128GB model. Unfortunately, we don’t know the launch date within the country quite yet. Redmi Pad to launch in the Philippines for only ₱14,999 (6GB+128GB model). pic.twitter.com/uupEQZMp2R — Xiaomi…
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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…
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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 topped out at just 5W and later expanded to 10W and eventually 15W. There are faster alternatives like Oppo’s AirVOOC 50W…
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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…
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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 Typically, when Google releases a new line of Pixel phones, those latest models will arrive with a newer version of the Google Camera app.
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Apple no longer signing iOS 16.1 and iOS 16.1.1 ahead of iOS 16.2 launch

December 9, 2022
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 by Apple iOS 16.1 was released in October with multiple new features and enhancements, such as iCloud Shared Photo Library…
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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 currently handing out free storage upgrades to buyers. This boosts the usual 128GB storage on Galaxy S22 series devices up to…
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