Market intelligence firm Kantar thinks that the iPhone 12 mini could set a trend for smaller, premium smartphones.
With Apple having launched the iPhone 12 mini as part of its latest line-up, smaller phone form factors might also become more popular as a result …
The firm said that more than 12% of smartphone buyers choose a model ‘specifically for how it fits in their…
Acer's first Chromebooks with Snapdragon 7c offer low-cost LTE
October 21, 2020
Acer is still finding ways to produce stand-out Chromebooks. The PC maker has unveiled its first Chrome OS laptops with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7c, the Chromebook Spin 513 and its Enterprise Spin 513 counterpart, and both promise to keep you going when you’re nowhere near…
Volvo has now confirmed the price of the XC40 Recharge, the electric version of Volvo’s best-selling small SUV, and it shows the problem with automakers launching electric versions of existing cars.
The XC40 Recharge is the first Volvo-branded all-electric vehicle.
It…
Apple has found a neat solution to the problem caused by being forced to sell the iPhone 12 with EarPods in France …
Background
The Cupertino company made the decision to omit EarPods from this year’s iPhones, claiming that it is more environmentally friendly – but is actually illegal to do this in France.
The reason? It’s considered potentially harmful for the brain to absorb…
OnePlus 9 set to launch earlier than expected in March 2021
October 21, 2020
We’ve just seen the OnePlus 8T released, which means that we’re due some rumors on the follow-up flagship device. Well, good news, as it looks like the OnePlus 9 is set to launch slightly earlier than initially expected.
According to a report from Android Central, the…
Acer’s Swift 3X is the first laptop with Intel Xe Max graphics
October 21, 2020
Acer is adding another laptop to its range of Swift 3 series, which were only just updated at the start of September. Like their brethren, the Swift 3X can be specced up to a new Core i7 processor, but the real news is the option to include Intel’s Xe Max discrete…
Galaxy S21 series screen details revealed by popular leakster
October 21, 2020
It’s becoming increasingly likely that the report claiming of Samsung announcing the Galaxy S21 family in January is correct as we are witnessing an uptick of rumors. Today, according to one of the most reliable Samsung-related leaksters, the Galaxy S21 trio will use flat and curved screens.
The S21 and S21+ will get “2D screens”, meaning no curves to the sides whereas the S21…
Acer updates its ConceptD 7 laptops and adds a new desktop model
October 21, 2020
Acer’s ConceptD machines are aimed at graphics and video professionals who want and need power. Today, the company has added a mid-sized tower to its range of desktop PCs and updating its flagship laptops, the ConceptD 7 and 7 Pro.
As before, you’ll be staring into a…
iPhone 12 battery test shows 2-hour hit when using 5G
October 21, 2020
An iPhone 12 battery test shows that the new models take a huge hit to their battery-life when using 5G data.
The standard model iPhone 12 lost almost exactly two hours of battery-life when using 5G compared to 4G, and things were even worse with the iPhone 12 Pro ……
Vivo phones are coming to Europe
October 21, 2020
Vivo has expanded its reach and announced its entry into the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain. The Chinese tech manufacturer has also presented its first European line-up at an online media briefing broadcast from Dusseldorf, Germany, revealing that it’s hoping to win new fans in the region with the Vivo X51 5G. As Trusted Reviews notes, the flagship phone’s specs are almost…