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Xiaomi 12 Lite packs 108MP camera, 67W fast charging, 120Hz display from $400

The Xiaomi 12 Lite just went official for international markets, bringing with it an affordable price, high-resolution camera, and more. For around $400 USD in international markets, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is based on the Snapdragon 778G processor paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM, depending on the variant. It also includes 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The Xiaomi 12 Lite has a 6.55-inch…
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Apple is the second most successful smartphone vendor globally in Q1 2022, still tops premium market thanks to iPhone 13

Apple was the second most successful smartphone vendor globally in Q1 2022, according to new data. The Cupertino company falls behind Samsung, as the South Korean tech giant has 23.4% of the global market. As shown by BanklessTimes, Samsung and Apple are battling for the top manufacturer slot in the smartphone sector. Samsung sold 73 million phones in Q1 2022 while Apple was the second one with 56…
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Report: Google offers to split parts of ad business into Alphabet to avoid antitrust lawsuit

The Wall Street Journal is reporting today that Google has “proposed splitting parts of its business that auctions and places ads on websites and apps into a separate company under the Alphabet umbrella.” This concession is meant to avoid a US Department of Justice lawsuit that would prefer an outright sale or divestiture of the ads business from Google. It’s not clear how receptive to…
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LG V50 ThinQ picks up its Android 12 update

LG is long gone at this point, but the company isn’t quite done supporting its existing smartphones. Today, LG has released the Android 12 update for the LG V50 ThinQ in the US. The LG V50 ThinQ first hit the scene in 2019 and pushed forward LG’s middle-ground on the…
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How to control your Android TV using the Google Home app

Android TV and Google TV are great options for streaming media, playing cloud-based games, or even turning your TV into a virtual fireplace. Ok, well, mostly the first two. But did you know that you can use your phone as a remote control for your Android TV/Google TV? Here’s how. Can I use my phone with both Android TV and Google TV? It’s important to know that Google TV and Android TV are…
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