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The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G offers much faster performance over the Intel Core i7-10700 in games like Fortnite. (Image source: AMD/Intel/Epic - edited)

AMD launches Ryzen 5000G and Ryzen 5000GE series: Ryzen 7 5700G with "world's fastest graphics in a desktop processor" easily outguns the Intel Core i7-10700

AMD has released its Ryzen 5000G and Ryzen 5000GE-series of desktop processors with integrated graphics. There are currently three SKUs in each series, with the Ryzen 7 5700G being the top-end model. AMD claims the new OEM-only Cezanne Zen 3 desktop APUs have “the world’s fastest graphics in a desktop processor” with the presence of up to a Radeon Vega 8 iGPU.
Daniel R Deakin, 14 Apr 2021 12:02
Renders of the Moto G20. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Moto G20 specifications and images revealed ahead of launch: Budget phone with a weird SoC

Motorola is geared to release its next budget device, the Moto G20, in the near future. Specs, features, and images of the phone have now been revealed, with a major talking point being the SoC—Motorola eschewing offerings from Qualcomm and MediaTek in favor of a UNISOC T700.
Ricci Rox, 14 Apr 2021 11:16
The Xperia 10 III features a larger battery and a more powerful SoC than its predecessor. (Image source: Sony)

Sony launches the Xperia 10 III, its budget entry in its Mark III series, with a Snapdragon 690 SoC and a 4,500 mAh battery

Sony has unveiled the Xperia 10 III, which builds on the Xperia 10 II. The Xperia 10 III retains its predecessor's design, but Sony has upgraded its battery capacity to 4,500 mAh. Additionally, the Snapdragon 665 from last year's model has been swapped out for a Snapdragon 690.
Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2021 09:44
Acer Nitro 5 can now be had with a Core i7-11300H or an AMD Ryzen 5 5600H in India. (Image Source: Acer)

Acer Nitro 5 now available in India in Intel Core i5-11300H and AMD Ryzen 5 5600H options, but no higher config options in sight

Acer is now offering select configurations of its refreshed Nitro 5 lineup in India. The Nitro 5 will be available in both Intel and AMD flavors. The Intel SKUs feature a Core i5-11300H with GTX 1650 graphics while the AMD variants are powered by a Ryzen 5 5600H with a choice of either the RTX 3060 or the GTX 1650. Unfortunately, the higher spec options in the global variants are not yet available for the Indian market.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Apr 2021 06:54
The Allwinner D1-based SBC, a single-board computer with a RISC-V CPU. (All images via CNX Software)

Allwinner set to release low-cost single-board computer with RISC-V processor in May

A new single-board computer from Chinese semiconductor designer Allwinner will feature an SoC based on the RISC-V 640bit architecture. However, the board lacks power due to its single-core CPU. Since it supports Linux and should cost less than US$15, the SBC should still be versatile enough for tinkering and projects.
Sam Medley, 14 Apr 2021 05:56
Pokemon photographers can snap up New Pokemon Snap on the Nintendo Switch on April 30. (Image via Nintendo)

New Pokemon Snap officially lands on the Nintendo Switch on April 30, new trailer shows off gameplay

The newest installment in the Pokemon Snap franchise, titled New Pokemon Snap, is set to hit the Nintendo Switch on April 30. The game is essentially a carbon copy of the 1999 original; players travel through a preset path and snap photos of Pokemon that pop up. The title is available for preorder now.
Sam Medley, 14 Apr 2021 05:23
Budget Lenovo IdeaPad 3 gaming laptop with 120 Hz display, Ryzen 5 CPU, and GeForce GTX 1650 graphics is down to just $636 USD (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Budget Lenovo IdeaPad 3 gaming laptop with 120 Hz display, Ryzen 5 CPU, and GeForce GTX 1650 graphics is down to just $636 USD

Alternatively, users can spend $50 more for the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti version for roughly 10 percent faster graphics performance. The IdeaPad 3 is one of the least expensive gaming laptops you can get with a 120 Hz display.
Allen Ngo, 14 Apr 2021 05:08
The next Galaxy Unpacked even is scheduled for April 28. (Image: Samsung)

New Samsung Unpacked event teases "the most powerful Galaxy is coming"

Samsung has teased its third Galaxy Unpacked even for the year, scheduling it for April 28 at 10am ET. The event promises to reveal “the most powerful Galaxy” device yet launched, but is unlikely to be a new Galaxy smartphone which what people typically think of when they hear or see “Galaxy” anywhere.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Apr 2021 03:11
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The LG Wing 5G. (Source: Amazon)

The LG Wing's price is slashed by over US$600 in India

The LG Wing is, as it turns out, one of this OEM's last ever high-end smartphones. It is also the only one around with an innovative "swivel-action" main display. It is currently on sale for 62% (or ~US$665) off its normal price via Flipkart in India: clearly, the retailer has noticed LG has left the smartphone market.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2021 23:49
The TicWatch GTH. (Source: Mobvoi)

The TicWatch GTH is Mobvoi's first smartwatch to launch with a skin-temperature sensor

Mobvoi has announced the TicWatch GTH, a new affordable smartwatch. Unlike many other examples of this OEM's wearables, however, it has a square face with rounded edges. It is also its first device to be capable of measuring the user's temperature.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2021 23:11
Buying an Asus VivoBook? Make sure to get the S333EA and not the "wrong" S333JA if you want Thunderbolt and faster Iris Xe graphics (Image source: Asus)

Buying an Asus VivoBook S13? Make sure to get the S333EA and not the "wrong" S333JA if you want Thunderbolt and faster Iris Xe graphics

The newer S333EA option costs about the same, but it comes with a handful of useful features and even performance upgrades over the S333JA that every user can take advantage of. The USB-C port on the S333JA is far more limited in comparison.
Allen Ngo, 13 Apr 2021 22:21
The Pixel 6 could mark a switch away from the Sony IMX363 camera that Google has been using for years. (Image source: Nick Nice)

The Google Pixel 6 may feature a Samsung ISOCELL camera instead of the ageing Sony IMX363

Google Camera modders have found what could be an exciting feature of the Pixel 6. It seems that Google has added support for Samsung's camera sensors to its Super Res Zoom feature, indicating that the next Pixel could use an ISOCELL camera sensor.
Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2021 21:44
Which premium phone has the best camera? We clarify this in our review.

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs. OnePlus 9 smartphone camera comparison: Disappointments on both sides

We pit the current high-end smartphones from Xiaomi and OnePlus against each other in a camera comparison. How big are the differences between the Xiaomi Mi 11 and the OnePlus 9? This will be revealed in our review.
Marcus Herbrich, 13 Apr 2021 20:59
Microsoft gives consumers more choice with the Surface Laptop 4 than the Surface Laptop 3, but that is not saying much. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop 4 with AMD Ryzen and Intel Tiger Lake processors, but there are compromises

Microsoft has upgraded the Surface Laptop to Intel Tiger Lake and newer AMD Ryzen processors. The Surface Laptop 4 retains its predecessor's design, which is to say that it is available with 13.5-inch and 15-inch displays that have 3:2 aspect ratios. Unfortunately, both sizes have their compromises.
Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2021 20:35
Watch faces can now be downloaded from an iPhone and transferred to the Huawei Watch GT 2. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 2 gains new features, including watch face downloads on iPhones, with its April 2021 update

Huawei regularly adds features to the Watch GT 2, one of its most popular smartwatches. This time around, Huawei has refined the weather app and has added the ability to download watch faces via a connected iPhone. The Huawei Watch GT 2's April 2021 update should be available to download now.
Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2021 20:27
Apple's 'Spring Loaded' event may be the first opportunity to see new iPad Pro tablets. (Image source: Francois Hoang)

Siri reveals Apple's 'Spring loaded' event on April 20

Apple has announced that it will host its next hardware event on April 20, although Siri confirmed the existence of the 'Spring Loaded' event before Apple did. The event will commence at 10:00 am PDT and is expected to showcase several products, including next-generation iPads.
Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2021 20:24
NVIDIA RTX A3000 Laptop GPU GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

NVIDIA RTX A3000 Laptop GPU GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

4096 Ampere cores @ 1080MHz, 192 Bit GDDR6 @ 14000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA RTX A3000 Laptop GPU graphics card for Notebooks.
Descendant XI ROM April 2021 update now available (Source: Own)

The April update of Descendant XI comes with various minor changes, as well as support for the Xiaomi Mi 9/9 SE, Poco M2, and Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro

The latest update for this custom Android ROM now supports four more Xiaomi handsets and integrates the latest security patch from Google. The list of added features includes multiple UI changes, fixes, as well as always-on scheduling, system-wide app locking, and a new ringtone.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Apr 2021 18:44
NVIDIA RTX A4000 Laptop GPU GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

NVIDIA RTX A4000 Laptop GPU GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

5120 Ampere cores @ 780MHz, 256 Bit GDDR6 @ 12000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Laptop GPU graphics card for Notebooks.
Final Fantasy XIV is rushing to the PlayStation 5 in a free open beta, released today. (Image via Square Enix)

Square releases Final Fantasy XIV PlayStation 5 open beta, free to download

Square Enix launched a public beta of Final Fantasy XIV (14) for the PlayStation 5 today. The public beta is open to all and free of charge. The PlayStation 5 version of the popular MMORPG will include new features like support for 4K/60 fps gameplay, 3D audio, and more.
Sam Medley, 13 Apr 2021 17:02
Best Laptops Q1/2021

The Best Laptops of Q1/2021 - 69 Notebooks in Review

Laptop Editors' Choice Awards Q1 2021 Interested in starting the new year with a brand-new laptop? During the first quarter of 2021 alone we had a total of 69 notebooks in review, and tested them for their pros and cons. The following list will give you an overview over the best new laptops as well as editors' recommendations.
J. Simon Leitner, 13 Apr 2021 16:59
Sony has rolled out a a new software update for the PS5

PS5 April update lets you pre-download updates, offload games to an external USB device, and more

The PS5 is all set to receive its newest software update, which contains a mix of major and minor QoL updates. One can now move PS5 games to an external hard drive, fine-tune their game library, pre-download game updates, and more. However, users still cannot expand the console's internal storage via the included NVMe SSD slot.
Anil Ganti, 13 Apr 2021 16:56
An unlikely alliance in these trying times. (Image Source: AA.com.tr)

Samsung rumored to buy millions of OLED TV panels from LG

With the rising LCD production costs and the sub-par QD-OLED panels developed by Samsung Display, the Korean giant apparently has no other choice but to sign a deal with LG for 5 million OLED TVs supplied throughout 2022. Quite ironic for Samsung, as it has been trying to prove OLED panels are inferior to its QLEDs for the past few years.
Bogdan Solca, 13 Apr 2021 15:31
The alleged upcoming R3. (Source: Twitter)

Rumor | Canon will have the EOS R3, a new mirrorless camera, ready to launch at the Tokyo Olympics

A prolific camera-tech leaker claims that there is a new unit called the EOS R3 in the works at Canon. It will allegedly be mirrorless, yet be quite like the 1D series in terms of looks. Therefore, the putative new premium device might be best suited to high-speed, high-action subjects, which would make a rumored debut at the 2021 Olympic Games more plausible.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2021 15:03
The Dell XPS 13 9310 is now available with an OLED screen, albeit for a US$300 surcharge from the regular FHD display. (Image source: Dell)

Dell launches the new XPS 13 with a 3.5K OLED touchscreen and Tiger Lake processors

The XPS 13 has received an OLED upgrade, having previously been available with only IPS panels. Everything about the XPS 13 9310 remains identical though, including its choice of Intel Tiger Lake processors, LPDDR4x RAM and M.2 PCIe NVMe storage.
Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2021 15:02
The 2021 Inspiron lineup will include Tiger Lake-H CPU and Nvidia MX450 dGPU options. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell refreshes the Inspiron 13/14/15 models with Tiger Lake-H CPUs and Nvidia MX450 dGPUs

The 2021 Inspiron 13 / 14 / 15 Intel laptops feature the Core i5-11300H and i7-11370H CPU options, up to 16 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, Intel Optane Memory H20 modules (only for the 13-inch model), up to 2 TB of NVMe SSD storage, Nvidia's MX450 dGPUs and up to 2x Thunderbolt 4 connectors.
Bogdan Solca, 13 Apr 2021 15:00
No discrete GPU option for the new AMD-powered versions, unfortunately. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell launches Inspiron 14 7415 2-in-1 with AMD Ryzen 5000U processors

The new Inspiron 14 7415 convertibles come equipped with the Ryzen 5 5500U or Ryzen 7 5700U Lucienne Zen 2 APUs, 1080p 360-degree touchscreens, up to 16 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and up to 2 TB of NVMe SSD storage + and SD card reader. Unfortunately, there is no discrete graphics option like on the Intel variants.
Bogdan Solca, 13 Apr 2021 15:00
The Inspiron 16 Plus is targeted at content creators and includes a 3K screen with 16:10 aspect ratio. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell introduces Inspiron 16 Plus content creator laptop with 16:10 3K display, Tiger Lake-H CPUs and up to an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU

Dell's fist 16-inch Inspiron laptop is designed for content creators and includes a stunning 3K 16:10 display, i7 Tiger Lake-H processors, RTX 3060 dGPU, up to 32 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM, up to 2 TB NVMe SSD storage and a Thunderbolt 4 connector.
Bogdan Solca, 13 Apr 2021 15:00
NVIDIA RTX A5000 Laptop GPU GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

NVIDIA RTX A5000 Laptop GPU GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

6144 Ampere cores @ 1215MHz, 256 Bit GDDR6 @ 14000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Laptop GPU graphics card for Notebooks.
Logitech Keys-To-Go in hands-on review: Ultra-thin, small and light keyboard for iPhone & Co

Logitech Keys-To-Go in hands-on review: Ultra-thin, small and light keyboard for iPhone & Co

Why should you always lug around a laptop when you can do your typing from any lighter tablet or even smartphone these days? Of course, writing longer texts on a virtual on-screen keyboard is much less fast and comfortable than on physical keys. But since most external keyboards are big and bulky, Logitech now wants to offer the perfect companion for iPhone and iPad, but also Android devices - the Keys-To-Go.
Christian Hintze, 13 Apr 2021 14:26
Computex will go ahead in 2021. (Source: Computex)

AMD, Intel, Qualcomm and more confirm their attendance at Computex 2021

The major Computex industry event is now confirmed to take place in 2021. It will do so in "hybrid" form this year, which means a blend of onsite and virtual presentations and resources. This entire show will run from May 31 to June 30, 2021, and is slated to see participation from prominent OEMs, AMD and Intel included.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2021 14:17
Genesis Helium 300BT ARGB speakers hands-on (Source: Own)

Genesis Helium 300BT ARGB Bluetooth speakers hands-on: Multiple light tricks and connectivity options, good sound, stylish design

Advertised as "the first speakers on the market that allow you to control the backlight using a PC motherboard," the Genesis Helium 300BT ARGB also delivers a pleasant audio experience. Today, I will try to find the essential highs and lows of this audio accessory that targets computer users who love RGB lighting.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Apr 2021 11:56
Persona 5 Royal is supposedly making its way to the Xbox Game Pass service too. (Image source: AltChar/Atlus - edited)

PlayStation exclusive Persona 5 Royal winging its way to Xbox, PC, and Xbox Game Pass soon according to tipster

The highly regarded RPG Persona 5 Royal is allegedly coming to Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC soon. The game, which was released in 2019 as an enhanced version of 2016’s Persona 5, is currently a PlayStation exclusive. The purportedly leaked Persona 5 Royal information has been met by a reasonable amount of skepticism.
Daniel R Deakin, 13 Apr 2021 11:48
The blurred live image shows the Sony Xperia 1 III looking identical to the concept render. (Image source: AndroidNext/@OnLeaks - edited)

Xperia 1 III live image and specs leak show Sony's next flagship is ready to compete with a 4K 120 Hz display and bigger battery than the Xperia 1 II

A live image of the upcoming Sony Xperia 1 III has been leaked showing the flagship smartphone clad in black and purple. An accompanying specs leak has revealed 12 GB RAM, a 6.5-inch 4K display, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The Xperia 1 III will also apparently have a larger battery than the Sony Xperia 1 II predecessor.
Daniel R Deakin, 13 Apr 2021 08:18
CD Projekt Red will not be abandoning Cyberpunk 2077 anytime soon

CD Projekt Red executive promises long-term support for Cyberpunk 2077

A CD Projekt Red executive has confirmed that the company plans on supporting Cyberpunk 2077 for quite some time, as it wants the game to 'sell for years'. We're probably looking at a mix of free and paid DLC expansions, timely QoL improvements and patches to top up the game with fresh content.
Anil Ganti, 13 Apr 2021 08:07
The Nvidia 'Grace' Arm-based CPU leverages its Ampere-based GPU technology for advanced AI processing. (Image: Nvidia)

Nvidia reveals Grace, a high-powered Arm-based server CPU that leverages its Ampere GPU tech

Nvidia has revealed its first data center CPU, a high-performance Arm-based platform that it claims is 10x faster than today’s fastest servers when it comes to processing complex AI and other high-performance workloads. The system works with Nvidia’s DPUs and also leverages its Ampere-based GPU to accelerate processing workloads.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Apr 2021 06:47
High-powered native gaming on a Chromebook just got real. (Image: Nvidia)

Nvidia partnering with MediaTek on Arm CPUs mated to RTX graphics for Chromebooks, PCs

MediaTek and Nvidia have announced a new partnership that will see the former’s Arm-based CPUs married with the latter’s GPUs. It will see Nvidia’s RTX graphics joined with Arm-based PCs and laptops, including Chromebooks, for the first time, substantially increasing their graphics performance.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Apr 2021 02:36
Xiaomi Redmi 9AT smartphone review

75% Xiaomi Redmi 9AT smartphone review: Is the 99-Euro smartphone better than the original?

The best low-budget smartphone? It's almost impossible to get a smartphone at a lower price than the Redmi 9AT. Fans of long battery life in particular will get their money's worth with the Xiaomi phone. Our review of the Redmi 9A clone will reveal whether the Redmi smartphone is worth buying.
Mediatek Helio G25, PowerVR GE8320, 6.53", 194 g
Marcus Herbrich, 13 Apr 2021 00:32
Asus VivoBook S13 S333JA Laptop Review: Great Display For Cheap

82% Asus VivoBook S13 S333JA Laptop Review: Great Display For Cheap

Solid option for students. Asus is positioning its latest VivoBook series as a solution for younger users on tighter budgets. Though it's nowhere near as fancy or appealing as the ZenBook, the VivoBook S333 is still a major improvement over the older VivoBook S330 series.
Intel Core i5-1035G1, UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU), 13.3", 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 12 Apr 2021 22:21
Renders based on Samsung's new patent. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung's latest patent may put its first-gen foldable tablet closer than ever to launch

The US Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) has approved Samsung's patent for what is depicted as a "display device" that folds in half. It appears to be at least tablet-sized, and may thus be for the long-rumored Galaxy Tab Fold, or a very similar device. The document shows how Samsung intends to make a flexible display work on a larger scale.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Apr 2021 21:59
The ZenFone 7. (Source: Asus)

Asus rolls out Android 11 for the ZenFone 7 series worldwide

The ZenFone 7 series is Asus' 2020 camera-focused flagship phone series. Despite this, the 2 devices are only just now receiving the OTA to update them to Android 11. This worldwide roll-out also upgrades their security patch level to March 5, 2021.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Apr 2021 21:16
The successor to the DJI Mavic Air 2 contains plenty of new features and innovations. (Image source: DroneDJ)

DJI Air 2S: Mavic Air 2 successor leaks multiple times ahead of its expected April 15 launch

DJI is on the verge of launching the successor to the Mavic Air 2, apparently as early as April 15. The new drone, called the DJI Air 2S, has a larger 1-inch sensor that supports 10-bit colour and intelligent HDR. The DJI Air 2s features other innovations too, including ActiveTrack 4.0 and OcuSync 3.0.
Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2021 18:46
The Philips Momentum 275M8RZ is an understated gaming monitor. (Image source: Philips)

Philips Momentum 275M8RZ: A 27-inch gaming monitor a 165 Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA G-Sync support

Philips has introduced the 275M8RZ, a new gaming monitor from its Momentum series. The Momentum 275M8RZ has a peak 165 Hz refresh rate, DisplayHDR 400 certification and a native 1440p resolution.
Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2021 18:39
The LG Velvet will be one of the few LG smartphones to receive Android 13. (Image source: LG)

These LG smartphones will receive Android 12 and Android 13; V60 ThinQ is the only notable absentee

LG has confirmed which of its smartphones will see Android 12 and Android 13, while reiterating its Android 11 update plans. At least the LG Velvet and LG Wing will receive Android 13, while the V50, G8 and three Q-series smartphones will get Android 12. Inexplicably, the V60 ThinQ is missing from LG's update plans, despite being the company's last true flagship smartphone.
Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2021 18:35
The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite will have a 5,100 mAh battery. (Image source: TENAA)

Samsung Tab A7 Lite certified with the TENAA, confirming design, RAM, storage and connectivity options

Samsung is not expected to release the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite for a few months, but the tablet has already stopped by the TENAA. The listing confirms the tablet's design, some of its connectivity options and at least one of the memory configurations in which Samsung will offer it.
Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2021 18:32
The iPhone 12 Pro with its new cheesegrater case. (Source: Yanko Design)

iPhone 12 Pro Mac: a new case brings one of Apple's most polarizing design choices to smartphones

Have you ever looked at your iPhone 12 Pro and thought it just wasn't 2019 Mac Pro enough? A new case means you can indeed apply the desktop's signature "cheesegrater" texture to the mobile device - provided you have a 3D printer, of course. Its designer has taken inspiration from alleged Apple IP that might make the idea a reality.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Apr 2021 16:44
A "Galaxy A82" in the wild. (Source: Weibo)

Galaxy A82: a new hands-on leak with the upcoming mid-range Samsung phone is devoid of flip-cam

A number of recent tips have pointed to the imminent launch of the Galaxy A82, although it might also be known as the Quantum2 in its maker Samsung's native South Korea. However, it now seems it will drop the distinctive flip-cam mechanism of its predecessor the A80 and become just another 2021 candy-bar device. Ice Universe claims to have hands-on images that confirm this rumor once and for all.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Apr 2021 16:00
The Tesvor S6 has plenty of features, but it falls short in its execution. (Image source: Tesvor)

Tesvor S6: An affordable, but ultimately frustrating, robot vacuum and mop

The Tesvor S6 is relatively affordable by robot vacuum standards, but Tesvor has still managed to include many of the features that its competitors offer. Unfortunately, the Tesvor S6 misses the mark in its execution.
Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2021 15:04
The Fitbit Sense could get blood pressure measurement in the form of an update if the company's month-long trial goes well. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

The Fitbit Sense may be able monitor blood pressure soon

Fitbit, now owned by Google, is currently evaluating if it can add blood pressure monitoring as a new feature for the Fitbit Sense, among others. Apparently, Pulse Arrival Time (PAT) may make it possible for Fitbit to do so. Fitbit will be testing blood pressure monitoring on the Fitbit Sense for the next month and will let people know if they can participate in the study.
Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2021 14:33
The Nokia X20 will be one of the company's first smartphones to receive three major OS updates. (Image source: HMD Global)

HMD Global announces three years of OS updates for mid-range Nokia devices; two years for budget handsets and not necessarily anything for the Nokia C-series

HMD Global may have received plaudits for committing to three years of OS updates for its new Nokia X-series. However, the Nokia G-series and C-series have not been treated to that same level of software support, even though HMD Global has released them at the same as the Nokia X-series.
Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2021 14:03
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