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MIUI 13 global is on the way. In addition to phones in the Mi 11T and Mi 11 series, the Poco F3 is apparently already set for MIUI 13, as early Android 12-based builds for both its Global and EEA ROM versions have been discovered. The Poco X3 Pro also comes along for the ride against all odds.

The rather sophisticated but still imperfect workaround that enables Apple CarPlay on Tesla's infotainment system may present technically inclined users with an experimental method to improve the connectivity between their iPhone and their electric car.

Samsung has started to roll its latest version of One UI for mobile devices out to the Galaxy S10 5G, the OEM's 2019 flagship smartphone. The upgrade confers Android 12 on the nearly 3-year-old device. However, the OTA is only available in certain markets to date.

Xiaomi has revealed 'the time has come' for MIUI 13, its latest in-house version of Android. Already unveiled in China, MIUI 13 has a more colourful look to it, at least from Xiaomi's teasers.

Garmin has released a new update to numerous smartwatches in its fēnix series, including the fēnix 6. The update brings some major changes and improvements to the smartwatches, including adding support for HIIT workouts. Some Marq models also benefit from Garmin's extensive update.

Apple has confirmed that the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro do without noise cancellation during phone calls, including the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Apple had included the feature in the iPhone 12 series and in older models to improve call quality in noise environments. However, it has not given a reason for removing this feature as of the iPhone 13 series.

This new software update for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y apparently initiates the recalibration of a vital component of the heat pump, which may have caused some defects and the failure of the entire heating system in very cold winter temperatures.

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Mazout is a new start-up targeting the growing electric 2-wheeler market in India. However, the company asserts that its upcoming motorcycle will be the country's first example of the "cruiser" variety. A prototype of its flagship has been previewed at events such as the EV India Expo 2021 thus far.

The discovery of a new OnePlus camera technology patent has given rise to some interesting early speculation concerning the brand's future flagship smartphones. The intellectual property may imply the arrival of a first-gen "magnetic rotating camera" in this device, with the potential to perform many functions of even the most cutting-edge Android phone cameras in one.

A OnePlus employee has officially confirmed that the company no longer supports the OnePlus 6 and 6T. Both devices received the November 2021 security patch as their last update, along with three major Android upgrades before that.

A major bug exists in Safari 15 that can put user-privacy at risk. The IndexedDB API bug, which affects Safari users on macOS, iOS 15, and iPadOS 15, violates the same-origin policy that prevents websites accessing information from other websites that also interact with the IndexedDB database. A maliciously-designed website can thus get access to information such as browsing history and identifiers such as Google user IDs.

Google developed a way for its new Material You UI to grab colors from a user's chosen wallpapers and intelligently build a system-wide palette based on them. Now, a new leak suggests that the Mountain View giant will introduce 4 new types of this "dynamic" theming with Android 13.

The January OTA package for the Google Pixel 6 (“oriole”) and Google Pixel 6 Pro (“raven”) has started rolling out. The software update brings fixes from December and January that should help the Pixel 6 series smartphones fire on all cylinders after numerous bugs and issues seemingly hampered their operativity.

Pointing out the undeniable fact that it is being used extensively by extremist groups, Germany aims to shut down Telegram across the country, and even across the entire European Union. In addition to death threats against officials, Telegram is employed by anti-vaxxers in their campaign against COVID-19 shots.

The Google Pixel 6 series were media darlings for quite a while but all that goodwill may be fading shortly, with the phones receiving flak for performance and software bugs—the charge being led by popular YouTuber MKBHD.

Apple has rolled out new updates for iPadOS and iOS, both aimed at addressing a long-standing security flaw and an issue with sending photos using an iCloud Link. iOS 15.2.1 should fix a bug that made some third-party CarPlay apps unresponsive, too.

Google has agreed to include options for left-handed people to wear Wear OS smartwatches on their right wrist. The issue, which people have logged for years in Google's Issue Tracker, may only be available 'on future devices' though, for some reason.

The MIUI 13 rollout began right after Xiaomi's December 28 event, with the company sending out builds to the Mi 11 series and its other flagship phones. The Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro look to be next, as MIUI code indicates that both the Global and EU ROM models of the phones are set to get Android 12-based MIUI 13 builds shortly.

Now that 2022 is in full swing, Apple has released a summary of its services and how they have "enriched" lives during the previous year. This includes claims that the developers who make apps for its systems made about US$60 billion in revenue over the 12 months just gone. The Cupertino giant was more cagey about what it made itself, besides hinting at record takings over the winter holiday and New Year.

Radeon Super Resolution is AMD's latest attempt to challenge NVIDIA's Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS). While developers must enable DLSS and AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution, Radeon Super Resolution will work with practically all games.

OPPO is said to have a first-gen tablet in the works, and intends for it to become part of a cross-device ecosystem that may also incorporate devices such as laptops as well as phones in the future. Now, a new product from the OEM that has appeared on the 3C regulatory database might reveal this "Pad's" charging specs ahead of its launch.

Honor has launched its latest wearable alongside the new Magic V foldable flagship smartphone. With a 316L low-carbon stainless steel, a round AMOLED screen and a new "8-channel" heart-rate monitor, it also has a premium appeal. The Watch GS 3 has the option of leather straps and

Apple may have two launch events before the first half of the year is over according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. A spring event could feature a 5G-capable iPhone SE that may or may not be the iPhone SE 3 while the WWDC 2022 event should fall in June. The latter should herald in important new operating system updates such as macOS 13 Rome.

Huawei may have switched some devices to HarmonyOS 2, but it is keeping its smartphone on EMUI outside China. The latest version of its OS, EMUI 12, has started hitting devices globally, too. The P40, Mate 30 and Mate 40 series are currently eligible, including Pro models like the Mate 40 Pro.

The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that Google has infringed on multiple patents held by the audio company Sonos with features baked into some of its Nest-brand smart speakers, as well as into some older Pixel-series devices. The Mountain View giant is now obliged to make some potentially major UI and UX changes to avoid an import ban on those products.

Huawei's top-end phone of the moment is the P50 Pro. It has only been available in China to date; however, the OEM has announced that it will introduce the device to new markets in a few days. It will be joined by its foldable clamshell counterpart the P50 Pocket in this launch.

According to a new leak, Motorola intends to add a new generation to its Moto G Stylus series soon. This "2022" variant is said to have a screen integrating a welcome upgrade, even if it remains much the same as last year otherwise. It is also said to have a MediaTek processor from yesteryear, and that its potential disadvantages don't end there.

OnePlus has announced that the 10 Pro units to be unleashed on their native Chinese market will ship with the latest version of ColorOS. These flagship smartphones are also apparently the first to have passed a new official test from the independent TÜV authority for "fluency", or system-wide optimization. The new certification should guarantee this property over 36 months of use.

The latest leaks suggest that Xiaomi will launch the upcoming "12 Ultra" as the Mix 5 Pro instead. Now, a new tip indicates that it will be the second flagship from the OEM to debut with one of its in-house image signalling processors (ISPs) - maybe even a new one. It might enhance the work of 3 high-end rear cameras.

Sony has started upgrading the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III to Android 12, the first smartphones in the company's roster to receive the OS upgrade. According to Sony, Android 12 adds scrolling screenshots, an improved one-handed mode and better privacy features.

The FCC has published its certifications of the Redmi Note 11S, one of Xiaomi's upcoming mid-range smartphones. Documents published so far reveal the device's memory configurations and that it will launch running MIUI 13. Xiaomi is tipped to reveal the Redmi Note 11S next month.

Nokia has announced that all of the new phones it has unveiled at CES 2022 will be Android 12-powered devices, even the C100 that will sell for under US$100. It, like the C200, G100 and G400 that have launched alongside it, are pitched at the US market, although they may not exactly set it alight in terms of specs for the most part.

TCL has brought its latest range of soundbars to keep its line of TVs company at CES 2022. They comprise 2 new additions to the OEM's Alto 7 and 9 series. They upgrade to the latest in-house RayDanz and Master Sound Calibration technologies, and also offer up to 7.1.4 channel audio and enhancements such as Dolby Atmos.

TCL has brought its latest and highest-end TVs to CES 2022, its 98-inch Class XL model included. This QLED device is joined at the show by examples of the OEM's proprietary OD Zero mini-LED such as the X925 PRO. This 4K flagship is rated to be less than 10mm thick, despite its 85-inch size.

Not long after becoming the first browser on Android Automotive, Vivaldi now hits the Astro Slide 5G phone, a device inspired by old-school handhelds like the Nokia Communicator. The device created by UK-based Planet Computers ships with Vivaldi and is currently on display at CES 2022 in Las Vegas.

The TCL Book 14 Go is the OEM's first-ever laptop. It has debuted with always-on LTE/4G connectivity - then again, it owes this spec to an aging Snapdragon 7c SoC. The rest of its specs are similarly underwhelming, although the company pitches it at appropriate educational or small business use-cases.

Razer will soon let users control their RGB-enabled devices with a smartphone app called Razer Smart Home. It has also invited other OEMs to join the ecosystem via the Razer Chroma Smart Home Program, which includes the likes of Nanoleaf, LIFX, Yeelight, Monster, and Twinkly.

NASA is set to equip its Orion space capsules, which are part of its ongoing Artemis project, with an A.I. assistant. Named Callisto, the assistant is based on Amazon's Alexa and Cisco's Webex software. As such, it will allow astronauts to telecommunicate with Mission Control and will operate as a voice assistant on the rocket.

Lenovo has introduced its latest Legion gaming mice. The new peripherals come in wired and wireless options, the second of which has been equipped with lightweight, comfort-focused builds and ultra-high DPIs. The M300s and M600s also features RGB, used to illuminate their familiar branding.

After a fairly long waiting period, Microsoft's foldable smartphone Surface Duo will receive its first major OS update in the next few weeks, after the Android 11 update was originally scheduled to be released by the end of 2021.

OPPO's first-gen foldable phone, the Find N, has rocketed to 5th place on the AnTuTu benchmark's final ranking of Android flagships for 2021. However, Xiaomi's latest Black Shark gaming flagship was not to be knocked from its #1 spot with its Snapdragon 888+ platform. Then again, their time at the top may shortly be at an end.

Vivo is a BBK Electronics brand best known for its smartphones; however, it is also expected to introduce its first-ever tablet soon. Now, a famous leaker claims that this slate will launch with a higher-end Qualcomm processor. Schematics for the device hint at slim bezels and an iPad-like metallic build.

Software developer praydog has released VR mods for Resident Evil 2 and 3 on GitHub. The mods allow you to play the games in first-person VR, with lifelike weapon action such as physical knife damage.

Xiaomi has now revealed its initial update roadmap for the global MIUI 13 rollout. The first batch of the rollout will be for an exhaustive list of 19 devices, with a few omissions like the Poco F3 and Mi 10T series standing out at first glance.

Elden Ring has been given a Mature 17+ rating by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). Some teasers for the game have been offered up in the rating summary, with mention of coarse words and a partially clothed monster being present in the eagerly awaited RPG. Elden Ring should be released on February 25, 2022.

LG has introduced its latest form of organic light-emitting diode technology as OLED EX. The OEM claims that this new type of panel incorporates deuterium to further enhance display brightness and performance in the resulting TV screens. OLED EX devices are also projected to be thinner with slimmer bezels compared to current models.

Xiaomi has confirmed its MIUI 13 update schedule for devices using Chinese ROMs. The closed beta has already started rolling out for select devices and the OEM hopes to start rolling out a stable build of MIUI 13 by the end of January. Mi MIX Fold owners will have to wait until the end of April for a closed beta update.

Xiaomi has finally debuted MIUI 13 at its launch event alongside the Xiaomi 12 series. The latest version of the company's skin delivers new privacy features, improved performance, and visual tweaks, with rollout set to begin for six devices next month in China.

Xiaomi will launch both the Xiaomi 12 series and MIUI 13 at its event tomorrow. The company has now also confirmed that the new flagship phones will come with MIUI 13 pre-installed, with prior information indicating an imminent OTA rollout starting with phones in the Mi 11 and Redmi K40 series.