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Xiaomi is "sunsetting" the Redmi 8 and POCO X2 in terms of product support. (Image source: GSMArena/Unsplash - edited)

Redmi 8 and POCO X2 additions bring Xiaomi's dreaded end-of-support product list to a total of 90 smartphones

Xiaomi has added the Redmi 8 and POCO X2 (Redmi K30) to its ever-growing end-of-support (EOS) product list. In addition to those two popular smartphones, the most recent members of the dreaded list also include the Redmi 8A and th...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Dec 2022 22:11

A new LG TV with a matching soundbar. (Source: LG)

LG SC9 and SE6 soundbars are previewd ahead of their CES 2023 launch

LG has announced that it will unveil its new 2023 range of TVs during its CES 2023 exhibition. However, it has revealed that it has prepared new soundbars as the "perfect match" for these upcoming big-screen devices. Their combina...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Dec 2022 17:10

Realme teases its fastest charging yet. (Source: Realme)

Realme next-gen Fast Charging technology debut date set for early 2023

Realme has announced that it will reveal the final instalment of its fast-charging saga in January 2023. The smartphone brand asserts that it will "leapfrog" its competition to a leading position in this field with this "breakthro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Dec 2022 19:02

Twitter is hit by a new scandal. (Source: Twitter)

Twitter: 400 million user profiles reportedly up for sale following new data breach

A database containing an allegedly "devastating" amount of personal data is reportedly being offered for sale by a "threat actor" that claims to have derived the information from a vulnerability in Twitter's defences. According to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Dec 2022 15:43

Honor Pad V8 Pro launches alongside new 80 GT smartphone in China

Honor's latest tablet has debuted with an advanced 144Hz refresh rate for its "IMAX Enhanced" display. Nevertheless, the Pad V8 Pro manages a mid-range price thanks to its Dimensity 8100 processor. It has emerged alongside a new G...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Dec 2022 18:11

Meizu M3 Pro Hi-Fi Player to launch alongside new flagship Android smartphone in spring 2023

Meizu has officially confirmed a launch window for its new, 20-series premium Android smartphone. It seems the flagship will not arrive alone, however – it will be joined by a new dedicated audio player. The OEM claims to have dev...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Dec 2022 19:21

Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy XVI will be PS5 exclusives forever. (Image Source: Square Enix Store)

Sony permanently blocks Final Fantasy VII Remake, Final Fantasy XVI, and two other games from coming to Xbox, Microsoft makes three Bethesda games Xbox and PC exclusive

In a reply to the UK CMA back in October, Microsoft has stated that Sony has permanently blocked popular titles such as Final Fantasy VII Remake (FF7R), Final Fantasy XVI (FFXVI), Bloodborne, and Silent Hill 2 remaster from coming...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Dec 2022 11:24

Oukitel RT3 launches as a compact rugged Android tablet with a special launch price

Oukitel's latest rugged tablet has launched just in time for end-of-year celebrations. It has emerged as an even more portable version of its RT1 predecessor, although it debuts with more up-to-date software out of the box. It is ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Dec 2022 17:01

The 11's cameras in close detail. (Source: OnePlus)

Rumor | OnePlus 11 sweeps past the 1.3 million mark on AnTuTu with high-end RAM and storage specs

AnTuTu Benchmark now claims to have tested a device with a model number previously linked to the OnePlus 11, and to have found that it excels in terms of performance thanks to high-end internals such as the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Dec 2022 15:44

The EX90's new Bose-tuned interior. (Source: Bose)

Bose Sound System for the Volvo EX90 with SurroundStage and BassSync announced

Bose has revealed that it is now an audio partner for Volvo in-car systems, starting with the new EX90. The new all-electric vehicle thus comes with a branded multi-speaker array optimized for its sports utility vehicle (SUV) desi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Dec 2022 16:16

The Clarus will launch with Google TV. (Source: Skyworth)

Skyworth Clarus preview touts the mini-LED screen as the world's first outdoor Google TV

Skyworth has announced that the Clarus will be the first TV of the type that can be installed outdoors with Google's stock UI on its launch. It is also touted as ideal for its target setting thanks to its bright mini-LED-based dis...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Dec 2022 14:23

War Thunder 2.23 "Apex Predators" update now available (Source: Own)

War Thunder 2.23 "Apex Predators" arrives as the year's last update to bring the F-16A, MiG-29, and much more

Dubbed "Apex Predators" and labeled 2.23, War Thunder's final update of the year introduces three iconic rank VIII 4th generation fighters, namely the F-16, the MiG-29, and the Tornado. Other changes include new and updated ground...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Dec 2022 12:32

ViewSonic gets a new award. (Source: ViewSonic)

ViewSonic X1 and X2 become world-first TÜV SÜD Low Blue Light Certified projectors

The California-based OEM ViewSonic has announced that its X1 and X2 FHD LED short-throw projectors are the first to attain the new TÜV SÜD certification for eye protection for their category of display devices. Therefore, ViewSoni...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Dec 2022 18:19

Realme 10s debuts as China's latest sub-US$200 5,000mAh battery Android smartphone

Realme's latest addition to its new 10 series of Android smartphones is the cheapest yet - nevertheless, it starts at a once-premium amount of RAM (8GB) for well under US$200. It also packs a 5G-capable 2021 MediaTek Dimensity pro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Dec 2022 15:58

OnePlus pitches its mechanical keyboard idea. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus first-gen mechanical keyboard production teased during global anniversary celebration

OnePlus has unveiled plans for a move into PC accessories today (December 17, 2022) as part of its ninth anniversary event. The well-known mobile device brand has outlined plans to make its own mechanical keyboard, complete with i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Dec 2022 16:55

Mobvoi TicWatch GTH 2 is released to the international market

The TicWatch GTH 2 is a fitness-tracking smartwatch rated to track the user's skin temperature as well as their heart rate and blood-oxygen levels. It has a display 10% larger than its predecessor, yet is rated for up to 10 days o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Dec 2022 22:48

Android 13 can now be tried out on the Nothing Phone (1). (Image source: Nothing)

Nothing brings first taste of Android 13 to Nothing Phone (1) with Nothing OS 1.5

Nothing has released the first Android 13 beta to the Nothing Phone (1), its only smartphone released to date. Offered as Nothing OS 1.5, the Android 13-based update will not reach stable status until early 2023.

Alex Alderson, 15 Dec 2022 19:08

OPPO Air Glass 2 debuts as a new, light and accessibility-friendly augmented-reality product

OPPO's already action-packed Inno Day event has also introduced the OEM's latest augmented reality (AR) device. The second-gen Air Glass is touted as durable yet super-lightweight, and to come in various styles and support correct...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Dec 2022 14:13

Realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire Limited Edition smartphone (Source: Realme)

Realme 9 Pro+ gets Android 13-based realme UI 4.0 update

After spending a few weeks in the Beta testing stage, the stable Android 13-based realme UI 4.0 update for the Realme 9 Pro+ is finally rolling out. This piece of code comes with customizable Omojis, a redesigned notification pane...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Dec 2022 23:27

Apple may soon officially bring sideloading to iOS, allowing users to sidestep the App Store (Image via "Rugger" by W. W. Wakefield and Apple, w/ edits)

Apple may soon support sideloading apps in iOS

If the words of a prominent Apple analyst are to be believed, Apple could soon introduce sideloading to iOS. This would allow users to install applications on an iPhone without using the App Store, opening the door to applications...

Sam Medley, 14 Dec 2022 21:59

New Immersive Home solutions are on the way. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm debuts new Immersive Home Platforms for next-gen Wi-Fi 7-capable domestic networks

Now that Wi-Fi 7 is all but here, Qualcomm has anticipated demand for new total-home or home mesh systems compatible with this new standard. The OEM's latest Immersive Home Platforms are touted as small yet powerful enough to deli...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Dec 2022 18:48

The Freeform app is available across Mac, iPad and iPhone devices. (Image source: Apple)

Apple introduces macOS Ventura 13.1, tvOS 16.2 and watchOS 9.2

Apple has released a raft of OS updates, with the company upgrading all core product lines ahead of the holiday season. macOS Ventura 13.1, tvOS 16.2 and watchOS 9.2 are rolling out now, as are iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2.

Alex Alderson, 14 Dec 2022 17:29

New Stage Manager features are not available across all iPads, like the iPad mini 6. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Apple releases iPadOS 16.2 to multiple iPads with limits on improved Stage Manager support

Apple has now made a stable version of iPadOS 16.2 available to download. While the update is available for iPads as old as the iPad 5 or the iPad Air 3, the company continues to lock elements of Stage Manager behind those with Ap...

Alex Alderson, 14 Dec 2022 16:43

iOS 16.2 is over a 1 GB download for eligible iPhones. (Image source: Apple)

iOS 16.2 lands with always-on display improvements for Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max

Apple has now released a stable version of iOS 16.2 for the iPhone 8 and later. Apple reserves some new features for its latest iPhones though, as it has also done with iPadOS 16.2 and Apple M1 or Apple M2-powered iPads.

Alex Alderson, 14 Dec 2022 16:39

The Xperia 5 III is one of Sony's latest smartphones to receive Android 13. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Sony releases Android 13 updates for Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III and Xperia PRO-I following Xperia 1 IV and Xperia 5 IV rollouts

Sony is well underway with its Android 13 upgrade plan, having now rolled out the update to the Xperia 1 IV and Xperia 5 IV. The Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III and Xperia PRO-I are next in line, with Sony ignoring its mid-range smartp...

Alex Alderson, 14 Dec 2022 13:29

A recent Galaxy A14 render. (Source: SlashLeaks)

Rumor | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G will co-exist alongside an M14 and an F14 5G in 2023

Samsung has now registered the Galaxy A14 5G with the US Federal Communication Commission, thereby suggesting that the new possibly mid-range Android smartphone may be here soon. Meanwhile, devices that may be very similar counter...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Dec 2022 16:52

Xiaomi Sound Pro launches with Harman AudioEFX-tuned speakers, advanced smart features and LED lighting

Xiaomi has made a new Pro version of its Sound smart speaker official . It has upgraded to a new adjustable ambient lighting effect as well as a new "7-part" speaker system. The Sound Pro also supports NFC and the latest ecosystem...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Dec 2022 00:02

The first-gen Nothing store. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing unveils first ever physical store, plans to partner with US carriers

Carl Pei's company Nothing has indicated that it is "in talks" with carriers in the US to sell new smartphones through their stores. Meanwhile, it has also opened its own shop-front in London this weekend. It will sell accessories...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Dec 2022 21:32

Xiaomi reveals MIUI 14 first batch roadmap for 16 smartphones including the Xiaomi 12 and Redmi K50 lineups

Xiaomi has now revealed its plans for the MIUI 14 rollout in China. The company has released a long list of devices that will get the MIUI 14 update first in its home market, including models in the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12S, and Redm...

Ricci Rox, 11 Dec 2022 13:46

MIUI 14 is finally official. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 14 based on Android 13 debuts touted as Xiaomi's most powerful and secure, yet most efficient and integrated, mobile OS to date

Xiaomi has prefaced its launch for its latest 13 series of flagship smartphones with an introduction to the new software the devices will run out of the box. MIUI 14 is based on Android 13, and is rated to bring improvements in te...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Dec 2022 13:23

The ZenFone 9 gets a major software upgrade. (Source: Asus)

Asus ZenFone 9 starts to upgrade to Android 13 worldwide

The ZenFone 9 is one of the most compact smartphone with flagship specs to be released in 2022. Now, its software is also becoming more up to date with the release of a new OTA. It upgrades the dual rear camera device to Android 1...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2022 17:53

The 10 Pro series launches globally. (Source: Realme)

Realme 10 Pro and Pro Plus Global and Indian version prices revealed

The Realme 10 Pro Plus (or Pro+) has now launched internationally to bring its "flagship-level" curved display and Hyperspace Design rear panel style to the mid-range Android smartphone market. It has arrived alongside the flat-sc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2022 23:25

MediaTek Dimensity 8200 debuts in the iQOO Neo7 SE

MediaTek and iQOO have synced up to introduce the Neo7 SE, the first new Android smartphone to be powered by the Dimensity 8200 SoC today (December 8, 2022). The device leverages its new 4nm octa-core chipset to drive a flat FHD+ ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2022 22:11

The iQOO 11 is out there. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO 11 launches simultaneously in China, Malaysia and Indonesia as the global edition of a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered flagship smartphone

The iQOO 11 has officially won the race to be the first Android smartphone to make the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor international today (December 8, 2022). Like its Pro sibling, it combines this new top-end SoC with new UFS 4.0 st...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2022 19:24

The last Meizu flagships. (Source: Meizu)

Rumor | Meizu 20 appears on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor

Meizu is said to make a surprise return to the Android smartphone market in 2023 - and to shoot for the top of it again, too, with a new flagship powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor from Qualcomm. Now, a device that...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Dec 2022 20:57

A new Snapdragon Pro Series partner is revealed. (Source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon Pro Series: Qualcomm introduces Samsung as new official hardware partner for the mobile gaming league

Qualcomm has announced that the Snapdragon Pro Series, a leading e-sports competition for multiple mobile games, will be played exclusively on Samsung Galaxy-series devices in most of its regions worldwide. The new partnership wil...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Dec 2022 19:03

Mastodon panel in Vivaldi 5.6 (Source: Own)

Vivaldi 5.6 now available with Mastodon integration

Vivaldi 5.6 arrived earlier today with the integration of Mastodon in the side panel, as well as its instance, namely Vivaldi Social. This update of Vivaldi Browser is only available on the desktop for now. You.com is a new defaul...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2022 16:43

Gwent: The Witcher Card Game official website (Source: Own)

CD Projekt Red confirms dropping Gwent at the end of 2023

Introduced by CD Projekt Red in 2018 on Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game was also released for iOS, macOS, and Android in the meantime. Sadly, it has just been confirmed that the game will only be...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Dec 2022 16:39

Realme UI 4.0 is nearly here. (Source: Realme)

Realme 10 Pro series will launch globally with the latest OS based on Android 13

Realme has announced that its official custom UI based on Android 13 will make its global debut alongside the upcoming 10 series for the international market. The brand has outlined some of its UX-, performance- and privacy-relate...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2022 16:31

The latest Pixel Feature Drop brings several new features to Pixel devices. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel 4a through Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel Watch gain new features in December 2022 Feature Drop

Google has released another Feature Drop for Pixel devices. Arriving in time for the holidays, the December 2022 Feature Drop adds new features for the Pixel 4a through Pixel 7 Pro, as well as the Pixel Watch. New features include...

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2022 11:08

Android TV gets an update. (Source: Google)

Android 13 for TV becomes available to download

Google has released its latest software specifically for TVs, which is in turn based on the latest version of Android for mobile devices. Most of its new updates could be described as developer-facing in nature; then again, some u...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2022 16:18

Get ready for an action-packed holiday season with some epic new releases. (Image source: Steam - edited)

New on Steam: 3 action-packed games from November and December 2022 that shouldn't be missed

The end of the year is a busy time for techies of all flavours, and it's no different for gamers, with many games launching in preparation for the holiday season. Here are three intriguing releases from November and early December...

Julian van der Merwe, 04 Dec 2022 08:23

A frame allegedly grabbed from streamed eufy camera footage. (Source: Wasabi Burns via Twitter)

Anker eufy security camera footage can allegedly be viewed in a media player without encryption

Anker's home security brand eufy has built its name on assertions that footage recorded using its cameras is stored securely and only arrives on a user's device via “end-to-end military-grade encryption". However, The Verge now cl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2022 19:23

Android 13 has gained a few new features with Google's December 2022 update. (Image source: Google)

Google delivers Android 13 December 2022 update for Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro

Google has announced a major feature update for Pixel smartphones running Android 13. As of the December 2022 update, the likes of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro support a dedicated reader mode and can share digital car keys with oth...

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2022 18:14

The Pixel Watch is gradually gaining new features. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Google Pixel Watch: Google Assistant, Google Keep and new tiles introduced with December 2022 update

Google has released new features for Wear OS. Available first later this month on the Pixel Watch, the new features include functional changes, such as Google Assistant refinements and new tiles as Google continues to modernise We...

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2022 18:08

Has Apple turned its own Reality on its head already? (Source: Antonio De Rosa)

Rumor | Apple re-names its AR/VR OS ahead of its launch

Apple has been thought to unveil Reality OS (or, possibly, realityOS) as the new "mixed reality" dimension for its software ecosystem in 2023. Now, according to a knowledgeable Bloomberg blogger, the Cupertino giant has decided to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2022 17:54

Infinix Zero 5G 2023 pricing revealed ahead of Dimensity 1080-powered smartphone's release

Infinix refers to its latest 5G smartphone as a "Power Upgrade" thanks to its new MediaTek SoC and "massive" storage specs. Now, the OEM has finally unveiled a guide price for the upcoming mid-ranger's single SKU. It may vary acro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2022 17:12

Nothing unveils an Android 13 open beta program. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing phone (1) Android 13 open beta program begins to accept registrations

Nothing has now indicated that it is making progress with Android 13 for the phone (1) by inviting its users to sign up for its latest beta. It upgrades the device to the latest software, although a tester may encounter fewer feat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2022 18:44

iOS 16.1.2 arrives shortly before the release of iOS 16.2. (Image source: Apple)

Apple issues iOS 16.1.2 update with Crash Detection optimisations before iOS 16.2 release

Apple has released iOS 16.1.2 for the iPhone 8 and later. While the update is available for multiple iPhone models, iOS 16.1.2 primarily addresses an issue that resulted in iPhone 14 series units erroneously thinking they had been...

Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2022 18:40

NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 527.37 - What's New (Source: GeForce Experience app)

NVIDIA launches GeForce Game Ready Driver 527.37 for Need for Speed Unbound and Marvel's Midnight Suns

With a size of 690.2 MB, the latest GeForce Game Ready Driver package comes with optimizations for Marvel’s Midnight Suns and Need For Speed Unbound. The 527.37 update also comes with optimal settings for 15 more games, including ...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Dec 2022 18:38