Verdict on the review of the OnePlus 9: A comparison with the Xiaomi Mi 11
The OnePlus 9 proves to be a very good smartphone in our review. However, we noticed more than just positive things during our review of the new OnePlus smartphone...
Apr 5, 2021
Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 review: Dolby Vision, very good battery life, and a three-year warranty
Successful allrounder. The slim and compact Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 offers a lot of computing performance and a well-rounded equipment level. This is accompanied by a very good battery life and a three-year warranty.
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, 15.6", 1.8 kgApr 4, 2021
Samsung releases the Plus variant of the Galaxy SmartTag in the US
The Galaxy SmartTag is Samsung's recent answer to Tile-like devices. It was released in vanilla and Plus variants, although only the former has been available until now. The latter is now also on the market, although it is listed with only 1 retailer thus far.
The Samsung Galaxy F12 is to be unleashed on the Indian market soon
Various leaks, official ones included, point to the imminent debut of the Galaxy F12 in India soon. Samsung has just confirmed then with by announcing that the phone will launch in April 5, 2021. However, its specs might be less than unexpected in this new market.
No joke: the Xbox Series X mini-fridge is apparently on the way
The idea of a more portable refrigerator styled after the latest Xbox Series X console - one that you might be able to buy soon, moreover - sounds like the most April Fool’s Day thing ever. However, a Microsoft executive still states that it is real and will be available soon.
Acer Swift 5 SF514: Intel's Evo label ensures good laptops
The Acer Swift 5 SF514 is the newest laptop with Intel's Evo label in one of our tests. Not only does the label ensure that the Tiger Lake system performs well, but the rest of the features are also right.
Deal | HP Envy x360 13 with 11th gen Core i7 and 512 GB NVMe SSD is barely six months old, already down to $699 USD
There's almost no reason to purchase an HP Pavilion x360 13 when the Envy x360 13 is about the same price. This subnotebook sale should be perfect for users who are constantly on-the-go with the occasional gaming and editing in between flights or classes.
OnePlus updates the 9 and 9 Pro with camera improvements and March 2021 security patches
OnePlus has just launched the 9 series of flagship phones. Despite this, it has felt the need to push a software update to the 2 devices already with tweaks for their Hasselblad-branded cameras.
iPhone 13: new renders purport to confirm earlier design-related leaks
2021's iPhones are currently projected to turn out as more or less iterative upgrades over their predecessors; on the other hand, these changes might be significant for those with strong feelings about the notches that have dominated this series' displays for so many years. The latest leak, which might pertain to the new Pro model, reiterates existing tips that point to a smaller cut-out for the "13" variant's screen.
Update | Realme teases the launch of the Buds Air 2 Neo TWS earbuds
Realme has already debuted its Buds Air 2 - now, their Neo variants have also been revealed. Like their immediate forebears, they feature active noise cancellation (ANC) and 10mm drivers; however, they also have a different form-factor, as well as slightly different battery life specs.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 tablet with Dimensity 1200 and Snapdragon 870-powered Mi Pad 5 Pro allegedly almost ready for release
A noted leaker has dropped a hint that Xiaomi is preparing to launch its new Mi Pad tablets, which may be called the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro. It appears the main difference between the two Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 slates will be the processor used, with the regular tablet getting a Dimensity 1200 while the Pro is fitted with a Snapdragon 870.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G desktop APU returns to CPU-Z confirming single-thread superiority over Ryzen 7 4700G and Intel Core i9-10900K
An AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G desktop APU engineering sample has had its CPU-Z benchmark results shared, once again showing decent single-thread performance that went beyond the Ryzen 7 4700G and Intel Core i9-10900K. The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G will be an enterprise-oriented variant of the Cezanne Zen 3 Ryzen 7 5700G APU.
Upcoming 16-inch Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 laptop specs leak unveiling Intel Core i9-11900H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti among other delights
An image of an upcoming Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 laptop has been shared confirming that the device is seemingly almost ready for launch. On top of that, at least two models of the novel 16-inch Asus ROG Zephyrus appear to be in the pipeline, with a specs leak revealing an Intel Core i9-11900H CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU as headliners.
The ThinkPad X1 Fold has a foldable OLED touchscreen, but it's no fun in everyday use
The concept of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is innovative, but neither the hardware nor the software are ready for a foldable convertible. Our review reveals even further problems, and above all, the X1 Fold is simply not fun to use on a daily basis.
Apr 3, 2021
Lenovo reveals the Legion 2 Pro will have a 6.92-inch 144Hz display and a 5,500mAh battery
Lenovo is currently hyping the imminent launch of its second-gen gaming phone with some of its high-powered specs prior to this event. They include its generous FHD+ AMOLED display with its 144Hz refresh rate. It will be kept on with a 5,500mAh battery that will apparently charge at up to 90 watts (W).
Deal | Samsung clearing stock on its 4K AMOLED 2020 Galaxy Chromebook for $599 USD to make room for the Galaxy Chromebook 2
Both the feisty Fiesta Red and Mercury Gray color options are now much cheaper than what they were when they launched a year ago. The model comes with a 10th gen Core i5-10210U CPU, metal chassis, and 4K touchscreen to be better equipped than most other Chromebooks.
LG wins a top US award for responsible recycling
The US' Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has conferred a Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge Award (Gold Tier) on the electronics giant LG. It has earned this accolade thanks to the recycling programs instituted by the OEM's division in this country. They are credited with keeping tons of old devices out of landfill and, thereby, preventing the concomitant carbon dioxide emissions.
Moto G60: a new render purports to show the alleged 108MP mid-ranger off for the first time
The Motorola Moto G60 has yet to be launched, yet is already being touted as a device in which a 108MP main camera trickles down into the middle tier of the smartphone market in 2021. A new leak appears to show this phone from all angles, possibly revealing its punch-hole display and 3.5mm headphone jack.
Detailed pictures of China's first competitive 7 nm compute GPU emerge, mass production starting soon
The Big Island GPGPU developed by Tianshu Zhixin is produced by TSMC on the 7 nm nodes with 2.5D CoWoS packaging. It integrates 24 billion transistors, is rated for 300 W TGP and the board includes 32 GB of HBM2 VRAM plus a single 8-pin connector. Its performance is comparable to AMD's Instinct MI100.
Intel is competing against itself, but why?
Intel has officially released its Rocket Lake-S processors, but to many people’s surprise, the new chips are positioned to compete not only with Zen 3 parts but also with the older Comet Lake-S processors.
AMD ramps up Ryzen 5000 supply to counter Rocket Lake availability advantage
AMD will reportedly improve the supply of its much-desired Ryzen 5000 chips during the second quarter of 2021. Huge demand has overwhelmed the chip designer, leading to price premiums being placed on SKUs like the Ryzen 9 5900X and Ryzen 9 5950X. The supply bump comes just in time to counter Intel’s Rocket Lake series availability.
Apple announces Arcade expansion with new titles, "Classics" and "Greats" sections added
Apple has announced an expansion to its Apple Arcade subscription gaming service. Along with new titles including NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition, Star Trek: Legends and The Oregon Trail, it has added two new categories called Timeless Classics and App Store Greats.
PS3, PS Vita, and PSP owners will lose purchase access to a combined 2,200 digital-only games due to upcoming PlayStation Store closures
According to a new report, the upcoming PlayStation Store closures for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, and PlayStation Portable will result in the removal from purchase of over 2,200 digital-only games. Ironically, some of these titles will become Xbox exclusives due to this contentious decision by Sony. Even worse, apparently some games will be permanently lost.
OnePlus 9 Pro: This is how fast the new smartphone charges
With the OnePlus 9 Pro, the manufacturer has made a great effort to ensure that the battery is quickly full again. It's even supposed to be recharged super fast wirelessly now. We took a look at whether this is true.
OnePlus 9 smartphone review: Strong OnePlus phone without major progress
An improved Xiaomi Mi 11? The OnePlus 9 offers very good technical features on paper, but is it worth it to make the switch from the OnePlus 8T? And can the cameras of the OnePlus phone live up to the hype surrounding the cooperation with the renowned Swedish manufacturer Hasselblad? Our review of the OnePlus 9 will reveal the answers to this.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 6.55", 192 gApr 2, 2021
The Legendary Edition of the iQOO 7 is slated to launch in India soon
The premium smartphone brand iQOO has teased a new launch for a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888-powered device in India. A prominent leaker asserts that it is not merely the iQOO 7, but the BMW-themed Legendary version. It will cost ~US$545 at the most in its new market.
Huawei releases its 23.8-inch monitor to the UK market
The electronics giant Huawei launched its first PC display in 2020. This 23.8-inch peripheral has an FHD IPS panel, and is mostly directed at enterprise-grade customers. It is also now available in a new market: the UK.
The Pixel 6 series will be the first to debut Google's in-house silicon codenamed Whitechapel
Google will reportedly use its own custom SoCs codenamed Whitechapel in the Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 XL. The smartphones, codenamed 'Raven' and 'Oriole', will be launched together sometime this fall.
Intel Rocket Lake-S: UHD Graphics 750 GPU drivers will be ready a 'few weeks from now'
Intel is yet to publish GPU drivers for the UHD Graphics 750, the iGPU that it has included in its new Rocket Lake-S processors. According to a company Vice President, the drivers will not be ready for a few weeks, despite processors like the Core i5-11600K and Core i9-11900K being available to purchase.
Acer Swift 5 SF514-55T Laptop review: Slim allrounder on EVO basis
Tiger Lake moves ahead. The Acer Swift 5 SF514 comes with Intel's EVO label and combines a Tiger Lake CPU with a slim design and good mobility. Our detailed review clarifies what buyers can expect from the 14-inch laptop.
Intel Core i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 14", 1 kg
Galaxy Z Flip 2021: new leaks purport to reveal the foldable's battery specs ahead of its launch
The projected 2021 upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip hint that this upcoming clamshell foldable will have a improved display and design compared to its forebear. Then again, a new leak suggests it will also stick with the underwhelming battery capacity of yesteryear.
The Samsung Galaxy A82 allegedly appears in a new leak revealing its SoC, RAM and display specs
A device called the Samsung Galaxy A Quantum 2 - possibly the South Korean product name for the A82 - has appeared on the Google Play Console A82. According to its new leaks, it will launch with 6GB of RAM, an FHD+ screen and the former flagship Snapdragon 855 Plus processor.
Beoplay Portal: Bang & Olufsen intros its first wireless gaming headphones
Beoplay Portal is the first wireless gaming headset from Bang & Olufsen. With a rather sober design, the Beoplay Portal comes with an all-new virtual boom arm, adaptive active noise cancellation, Dolby Atmos for Headphones support, and up to 24 hours of autonomy. Those interested can already purchase it for US$499.
Razer's upcoming AMD-powered 14-inch laptops might get low-TGP RTX 3000 dGPU options only, R9 5900HX + RTX 3070 Max-Q configuration spotted
The inclusion of the RTX 3070 Max-Q mobile dGPU seems to be suggesting that Razer's thin and light chassis on the upcoming AMD-powered 14-inch models only allow for lower-TGP dGPU options. Can Razer also add an RTX 3080 Max-Q and are these options really making sense for such price premiums when Lenovo is offering the Max-P versions on the Legion 5 Pro and Legion 7 with superior price/performance ratios?
The OPPO Reno6 series is tipped to launch with the new Dimensity 1200 processor
The OPPO Reno5 smartphones has been around for about 6 months now; therefore, going by this line's usual release cycle, it might nearly be time for a 6 series launch. New leaks suggest that they are indeed in the works, and will debut with similar premium mid-range specs, although at least 1 variant might get a newer SoC.
TSMC wants to solve the global chip shortages with $100 billion investment in new worldwide production facilities
TSMC is ready to implement a solution for the ongoing global semiconductor shortages that will require $100 billion in investments. The plan is to build new production facilities in the U.S., Europe and Taiwan and have these ready by 2023. In order to implement the plan, however, TSMC is asking all of its customers to accept full production costs with no wafer price discounts throughout the entire 2022.
Rumor | Realme’s upcoming laptop, smart speaker and VR headset are to be Meow-themed
Some Realme fans might already be aware of Realmeow, this OEM’s recently-unveiled visor-rocking feline mascot. Now, some official-looking Twitter accounts allege that this character is to become much more to the brand. In fact, it is due to be rolled out as a smart assistant soon.
LineageOS 18.1 based on Android 11 goes live for 70 devices
The LineageOS team has finally released version 18.1 of its OS. LineageOS 18.1 is available for 70 devices, including many that are unlikely to receive Android 11 officially. LineageOS 18.1 contains several new features beyond those that Google introduced with Android 11, too.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is the lightest Yoga laptop to date
Low weight has not been the focus of the Lenovo Yoga series so far. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon offers a welcome change - it proves that Lenovo should use particularly light materials like carbon more often.
Cortana on Android and iOS is no more; Microsoft recommends using its To Do app instead
Microsoft has pulled the Cortana apps for Android and iOS from their respective app stores. The move comes after Microsoft announced that it would stop supporting its Cortana mobile apps, but it also has disabled functionality on existing installations. Microsoft recommends using its To Do app or the Cortana Windows 10 app, instead.
LG Mobile's closure would be a sad loss for smartphone fans
According to a new report, LG has decided to close its smartphone mobile division. LG will publicly announce its decision on April 5, bringing to an end a smartphone company that innovated where others did not. Unfortunately, the LG Wing could prove to be the final flagship LG smartphone that comes to market.
Mi Smart Band 6 China version goes on sale on AliExpress from US$44.97 as Xiaomi's new fitness tracker gets a sleep-breathing monitor update
Eager Xiaomi fans outside of China can now order the new Mi Smart Band 6 from AliExpress, with prices starting from US$44.97. The NFC model is also available for purchase although the payment feature likely won’t function outside of China. A Mi Fit app update has introduced a useful sleep breathing quality monitor to the fitness tracker.
A notchless iPhone of our dreams could launch as a redesigned iPhone SE in 2023
Apple’s next iPhone SE refresh is expected to feature the same “classic” design and 4.7-inch LCD display when it launches in 2022. However, it sounds like a purported 2023 iPhone SE model will be much more interesting with a rumored 6.1-inch display with a punch hole camera cut out instead of a notch.
First Casio Wear OS-based G-Shock smartwatch has been launched
Casio has just rolled out its first Wear OS-powered G-Shock smartwatch. The new GSW-H1000 is the latest in a line of famous ruggedized watches from the Japanese timepiece maker and is part of its new G-Squad range.
Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Pro sales rake in the equivalent of over US$182 million in 60 seconds for Xiaomi as the "SuperPhone" has its India price tag leaked
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Pro are already proving themselves to be big sellers for the Chinese manufacturer, by collectively raking in more than 1.2 billion yuan in sales in just one minute. The price tag for the Mi 11 Ultra in India, where it is being promoted as the SuperPhone, has apparently been leaked a few weeks before launch.
Details of Huawei P50 series' cameras revealed: Huge sensors for even the vanilla Huawei P50
Huawei is geared to release its next set of flagship devices, the Huawei P50 series, shortly. A leak has thrown light on the phones' camera hardware, revealing huge sensors across the board. However, expectant fans may be disappointed considering the hardware we've already seen on Xiaomi's show-stopping Mi 11 Ultra.
The Killer 2.5G Ethernet to USB-C Adapter offers blazing fast connectivity and intelligent networking for gamers and power users on the move
Killer instincts. OEMs are fast ditching the Ethernet port in pursuit of thin and light form factors. Despite the availability of newer Wi-Fi standards, Ethernet is still the preferred connectivity option for gamers and power users. The Killer 2.5G Ethernet USB-C Adapter brings the best of Killer's acclaimed networking features in a compact adapter that looks and plays the part. In this article, we explore the Killer 2.5G Ethernet adapter and test it ourselves to see what makes it tick. (Sponsored article.)
M1-based Apple Silicon, possibly 12-core M1X, set to power upcoming colorful 24-inch and 31.5-inch iMac devices
A leaker has offered up some clues in regard to upcoming redesigned Apple iMacs. According to the details, the iMac computers will feature considerable changes on the outside and on the inside. This includes being powered by M1-based Apple Silicon, which could end up being the oft-rumored 12-core M1X chip.
Doogee X95 Pro Smartphone Review: Face ID and Android 10 For $100
Just enough and nothing more. How many corners must you cut when aiming for such a low price point? Not as much as one might expect, apparently. The Doogee X95 Pro works well as a backup smartphone or even as a primary for undemanding users.
Mediatek Helio A20 MT6761D, PowerVR GE8300, 6.52", 177 g
AYA NEO AMD gaming handheld is starting to look like a GPD WIN 3 killer
Low-power CPUs have advanced so much these past few years that they can even run the latest games at 720p and decent frame rates. The AYA NEO will be one of the first handhelds to run on a 6-core Ryzen 5 4500U Renoir CPU designed for on-the-go gaming.
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