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5G smartphone record set, thanks to iPhone 13

A new 5G smartphone record was set in January, when fifth-generation mobiles accounted for more than half of all smartphone sales for the very first time. The iPhone 13 played a huge role in this milestone, accounting for more than a third of all 5G phone sales … Bloomberg reports. Phones with the advanced technology made up 51% of units sold, according to Counterpoint Research data. 5G…
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Watch Xiaomi 12 Series Global Launch

Xiaomi’s flagship 12-series is ready to say “hello” to the rest of the world after launching in China at the end of 2021. You can watch the global launch event through the live stream below – it starts at 12 noon GMT. We expect to see the core trio – the Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro and 12X – and possibly a smattering of smart gadgets. We doubt that the rumored Xiaomi 12 Ultra will be unveiled…
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Oppo F21 Pro's design revealed in leaked poster

The Oppo F19 Pro unveiled last March is due for a successor, and while we haven’t heard anything from Oppo about it yet, a leaked poster reveals the smartphone will be called F21 Pro, which is hardly a surprise since the company previously skipped the numbers 16 and 18…
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Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro and 12X go global: here is how much they cost

They are finally here – the Xiaomi 12 series will soon be available in Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America and might expand to other regions as well. For now, here are the prices of the three models. The top of the line (for now) Xiaomi 12 Pro…
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Xiaomi Watch S1 and S1 Active, Buds 3T Pro make international debut

Xiaomi’s latest flagship wearables were announced on stage just as the Xiaomi 12 series made its global debut. We have the Xiaomi Watch S1 which is the brand’s most premium smartwatch to date offering a sapphire glass screen and stainless steel body complete with all the health and fitness tracking features you’d want. The S1 Active offers the same basic functions but in a less premium and…
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Oppo shows Find X5 Pro factory stress tests

In addition to offering a detailed look at the manufacturing process of its Find X5 Pro, Oppo is now giving us a look behind the factory stress tests undergone by its latest flagship. In total Find X5 Pro’s key components undertook over 300 tests. These included water-proofing checks and good old fashion tumble and drop tests including angled drops on marble surfaces from 1-meter heights. All…
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