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Xiaomi 12 lineup to feature curved displays, symmetrical speakers

November 26, 2021
Xiaomi is expected to unveil its 12 and 12X smartphones at an event in December, one a Snapdragon 8 Gen1 flagship and the other with a more modest Snapdragon 870. Now, adding to the rumored specs, popular Weibo insider shares that both phones will feature curved displays. Last year’s Xiaomi 11 lineup featured a flat-sided Xiaomi Mi 11 and a curved Mi 11 Ultra. Another tidbit has to do with…
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Kuo: Apple plans to replace the iPhone with AR in 10 years

November 26, 2021
On the same note that Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the company will launch a new AR headset in 2022, he also predicts that the iPhone will live for as long as 10 more years and, after that, Apple will replace it with AR. It’s not from today that analysts are…
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9to5Mac Gift Guide: CarPlay and must-have iPhone accessories for the road

November 26, 2021
Let’s take a little drive together. Pack your iPhone, a small bag, and, well, everything on our road trip gift guide. From adding CarPlay in your vehicle to MagSafe iPhone mounts and the best charging cables for car rides, we’ve got must-have recommendations that make great gifts — even if you’re shopping for yourself. Apple CarPlay For starters, CarPlay has been a speciality of mine…
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These are the best smartwatches for Android [Late 2021]

November 26, 2021
Black Friday and associated holiday sales are some of the best times to buy a smartwatch, but many Android users don’t have a definitive go-to option for a smartwatch. In late 2021, these are the best smartwatches you can buy for nearly any Android phone. Best overall…
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Gift Guide: Photography and videography gifts for iPhone users

November 25, 2021
Photography and videography gifts are a great option for anyone who sees their iPhone as a camera first and a phone second. Many of the options are equally useful for those who also shoot with a mirrorless or DSLR camera. Here are some ideas for gifts at all budget levels…
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Samsung November 2021 security update is rolling out now to these Galaxy devices

November 25, 2021
While Android 12 for Samsung devices look more likely with each passing week, the Korean firm is rolling on with its consistent monthly security patches. For November 2021, a select few Samsung Galaxy smartphones are already seeing the latest updates. Here’s the full, continuously updated list. Samsung November 2021 security update — what’s new Sticking with the excellent track record of…
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One UI 4.0 hands-on: Android 12 for Samsung devices [Video]

November 25, 2021
Just a month after the stable Android 12 update dropped for Google Pixel devices, Samsung followed suit by unleashing One UI 4.0 for selected Galaxy devices, including the S21 Ultra. Unlike the major overhaul we’ve seen on Google’s own smartphones, the changes for Samsung Galaxy smartphones are very minor. That’s not a bad thing – it actually shows just how feature-rich and…
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