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Garmin has delivered a new Release Candidate build by way of Beta Version 10.08. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin moves towards new Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S stable update with Beta Version 10.08 Release Candidate build

Garmin has started rolling out Beta Version 10.08 for the Instinct 2 series, a Release Candidate build that contains numerous changes and improvements. Not only has Garmin included several bug fixes, but it has also bundled new fe...

Alex Alderson, 01 Nov 2022 17:32

Valve brings Steam Deck UI to Windows with updated Big Picture mode

Steam Big Picture mode has received a substantial update, moving it away from its most recent layout. In its place arrives Steam Deck UI, which contains new features and improved navigation when using a controller.

Alex Alderson, 01 Nov 2022 15:44

The successor to the Nothing Ear (1) looks to be on the way. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing Ear (2) tipped for imminent launch as Ear (stick) gets Quick Settings controls on the Nothing Phone (1)

According to word on the grapevine, Nothing is set to debut a direct successor to the Nothing Ear (1) TWS earbuds that launched over a year ago. Supposedly, the Nothing Ear (2) is slated to be unveiled imminently—in December.

Ricci Rox, 01 Nov 2022 14:27

One UI 5 has already reached the Galaxy S22 series in Europe and other markets. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung confirms One UI 5 and Android 13 rollout plans for Europe

Samsung has outlined plans to upgrade 65 devices to One UI 5 in Europe. Supposedly, the company will complete its Android 13 upgrade process by February 2023 in Europe, with November and December being the biggest months in Samsun...

Alex Alderson, 01 Nov 2022 14:21

Update | DOOGEE T10 is hyped to launch as its brand's inaugural tablet

DOOGEE has announced that it will debut its first ever tablet in November 2022. The T10 will start at just under US$120, yet to pack potential advantages such as a USB type-C port for data and charging; support for dual-SIM 4G/LTE...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2022 18:51

OriginOS 3 is on the way. (Source: Vivo via Weibo)

Vivo's OriginOS 3 based on Android 13 is set to debut in early November 2022

Vivo is a smartphone OEM that has just secured the #1 spot in its native market of China for the third quarter of 2022 (3Q2022). Therefore, it could bring up this opportunity at a flex during the press conference it has scheduled ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2022 18:16

The Mate 50 Pro emerges as a new DxOMark leader. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate 50 Pro knocks the Google Pixel 7 Pro off the top of the DxOMark camera charts

Google's Pixel 7 Pro and Honor's Magic4 Ultimate have just lost their joint position as #1 in terms of DxOMark's rear camera scores to the Huawei Mate 50 Pro. The first-gen XMAGE flagship smartphone has been unveiled as the testin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2022 16:58

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is tipped for an upgrade to One UI 5 based on Android 13

The Fan Edition or FE variant of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series has remained on One UI 4 based on Android 12 since its launch. Now, however, "test builds" of a major upgrade for the flagship-alternative smartphone have allegedly be...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Oct 2022 22:26

Ulefone Power Armor 18T debuts as its rugged brand's new 5G thermal imaging flagship smartphone

Ulefone's latest rugged smartphone boasts the "latest" Lepton 3.5 thermal imaging tech from FLIR in one of its rear-facing shooters. It is joined by a 108MP sensor as a 'normal' main camera, and also steps up to an FHD+ 120Hz disp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Oct 2022 19:03

Redmi Note 11 Pro 2023 is tipped to launch soon following a fresh Geekbench leak

Redmi's alleged plans to launch a 2023 version of the pre-existing Note 11 Pro seemed confusing enough even before the new 12 series became official. Nevertheless, the Xiaomi brand is still said to go right ahead with the use of t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Oct 2022 17:22

Apple is already allowing people to try iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2 and macOS Ventura 13.1 on its beta program. (Image source: Apple)

Apple distributes first iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2 and macOS Ventura 13.1 beta builds

Apple is now allowing people to try the next major updates across its iPhone, iPad and Mac product stacks. Available as the first beta versions of iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2 and macOS Ventura 13.1, all versions contain several changes,...

Alex Alderson, 29 Oct 2022 10:02

Sony Xperia PRO-I upgrades to livestreaming in Videography Pro mode via its latest software OTA

Sony has announced a new over-the-air (OTA) software upgrade for its Xperia PRO-I smartphone. It adds an option to live-stream directly from the Videography Pro app for the device's camera UI, which might make its use on social me...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Oct 2022 19:30

Nokia G60 Indian launch signalled with an official website leak

The G60 is one of Nokia's first Android smartphones to upgrade to a 120Hz display in 2022. Now, its appearance on the HMD Global brand's official Indian website hints that it will bring that spec with it to its new market. The dev...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Oct 2022 17:11

The 7R V has finally arrived. (Source: Sony)

Sony introduces the alpha 7R V as the first "AI-driven" mirrorless camera of its line

The fifth-generation Sony alpha 7R (the alpha 7R V, or a7R V) has finally been unveiled as a new interchangeable-lens mirrorless unit with an updated build and the highest-res Exmor R image sensor available to it. However, the OEM...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Oct 2022 16:35

Samsung has added an astrophoto mode within its Expert RAW app. (Image source: Samsung)

New Expert RAW update brings new camera features to Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra

Samsung has issued a fresh update for Expert RAW, its optional camera app for many of its recent flagship smartphones. Available once a device has been upgraded to Android 13 and One UI 5, the update promises to open new options f...

Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2022 00:24

OnePlus 10T and Nord 2T are among the next in line for OxygenOS 13 betas

OnePlus has now released a timeline for its OxygenOS 13 beta roll-out. The schedule "approximately" outlines which devices will become eligible for the official preview builds of the brand's Android 13-based software, and when. It...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2022 19:36

Redmi Pad becomes China's latest sub-US$160 Android tablet

Redmi has introduced its 2022 budget tablet in its native market of China today (October 27, 2022) alongside the new Note 12 series of smartphones. The metal unibody slate has a 10.6-inch 2K 90Hz display, quad speakers and up-to-d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2022 16:51

Nothing is gradually adding new features to its first smartphone. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Nothing Phone (1) receives new features and optimisations courtesy of Nothing OS 1.1.6

Nothing has issued Nothing OS 1.1.6 for the Phone (1). Available now as an over-the-air (OTA) download, Nothing OS 1.1.6 contains a surprising number of changes and improvements, considering its download size.

Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2022 00:26

Android 12L is the first major software update for last year's Surface Duo 2. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft releases stable Android 12L update for Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2 with new features and improvements

Microsoft has made good on its promise to release Android 12L for the Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2. Available as a 3.2 GB download, the update brings many new features and changes for both devices, including Microsoft's Fluent de...

Alex Alderson, 26 Oct 2022 17:46

The LinkBuds S has received a new 'Earth Blue' colourway. (Image source: Sony)

Sony to enable Bluetooth Multipoint on LinkBuds, LinkBuds S and WF-1000XM4 earbuds

Sony has announced a substantial update for some of its recent earbuds. The update, which will reach the LinkBuds S first, will enable Bluetooth Multipoint for connecting to two devices simultaneously. According to Sony, the LinkB...

Alex Alderson, 26 Oct 2022 17:43

Nothing ear (stick) TWS earbuds launch with a new design, improved battery life and US availability on release

Carl Pei's tech company Nothing has just introduced the ear (stick) as the second in its line of audio accessories. The product's individual earbuds look a lot like those of the inaugural ear (1); however, the OEM asserts that the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2022 17:15

A new Samsung features goes global. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's Maintenance Mode comes to international smartphones via One UI 5

Samsung has announced that Maintenance Mode will start to become a part of One UI worldwide from the current v5 iteration. It allows a user to secure the personal or sensitive data found on a smartphone they need to send off for r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2022 15:37

Some new Funtouch 13 UI elements. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo X80, X70 Pro Plus and X70 Pro (Global Editions) are slated to get Android 13 betas from November 2022

Vivo has announced Funtouch 13 as the latest UI for its smartphones. It is intended for those devices sold in markets such as India and Europe, and is based on up-to-date Android 13. Its rollout starts with a series of public beta...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2022 14:57

Vertu Metavertu is a new "Web3" smartphone that can be configured to cost over US$41,000

The luxury-focused smartphone brand Vertu has adopted Web3 with the new Metavertu handset. It sports a number of 'normal' flagship-grade features such as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered device and a large FHD+ AMOLED display, yet p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Oct 2022 20:27

Only the Galaxy S22 series will receive One UI 5 this month. (Image source: Samsung)

One UI 5: Samsung confirms Android 13 distribution to 49 smartphones and tablets by February 2023

By February 2023, Samsung hopes to have distributed One UI 5 to at least 49 smartphones and tablets across its product range. Based on Android 13, One UI 5 will reach the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra this month...

Alex Alderson, 25 Oct 2022 17:12

Motorola Razr 22 launch unfolds with limited fanfare on European shores

Motorola has now made the Razr 22 official as a product on some European versions of its website. The new clamshell smartphone is touted as a design icon redefined thanks to the enlarged 2.7-inch cover screen to go with its up-to-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Oct 2022 15:38

Android 13 (Go Edition) has not launched with any devices yet. (Image source: Google - edited)

Google presents Go Edition of Android 13 for low-cost smartphones

Google has introduced Android 13 (Go Edition), a new version of its latest OS intended for budget smartphones. Adapted for its 'Material You' design language, Android 13 (Go Edition) contains several changes and improved customisa...

Alex Alderson, 25 Oct 2022 14:44

The "Vivo X90" schematic. (Source: Ben Geskin)

Vivo "X90-series" leak makes bold claims of portrait lens upgrades the OEM only hints at in a new mobile imaging tech event

Vivo's press conference for the next generation of flagship-grade, Zeiss-branded, mobile camera solutions of today (October 24, 2022) has met with an initial leak suggesting how they will look in devices such as the rumored X90 pr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Oct 2022 19:03

Vivo teases its latest mobile camera tech. (Source: Vivo via Weibo)

Rumor | Vivo X90-series camera tech upgrade preview is happening later in October 2022

Vivo's announcement that its "imaging strategy conference" for 2022 is imminent has led to speculation that the OEM will showcase new specs or features that could manifest in the successors to its "camera-centric" X80 smartphones....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Oct 2022 16:01

Persona 5 Royal hits Nintendo Switch (Source: Nintendo Official Site)

Persona 5 Royal now available for Nintendo Switch

Released to universal critical acclaim for multiple platforms back in 2016, Persona 5 got the Royal version in 2019, and now this version is finally making its way to the Nintendo Switch system. This title includes more than 40 it...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Oct 2022 15:51

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will get the One UI 5.0 update soon (image via own)

Stable One UI 5.0 update for the Galaxy S22 Ultra to arrive in Italy on October 24

Samsung Italy has confirmed that Galaxy S22, Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 will get the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update on October 24. It is 2.8 GB in size and includes the October 2022 Android security patch.

Anil Ganti, 22 Oct 2022 13:21

Samsung has a new 200MP sensor. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung ISOCELL HPX debuts as the OEM's latest 200MP sensor for next-gen top-end smartphones

Samsung has introduced the ISOCELL HPX as the latest in its steadily-growing portfolio of mobile image sensors with the current class-leading resolution of 200 megapixels (MP). It boasts the smallest pixel the OEM makes for CMOS o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2022 15:03

Google YouTube Premium Family still stuck at roughly US$8 in Romania (Source: Own)

YouTube Premium Family plan goes up to US$22.99 per month

Although the users in some markets are not facing the new figures yet, it looks like some YouTube Premium Family subscribers are receiving notifications of drastic price changes. While Romanian subscribers still can grab a Family ...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Oct 2022 09:10

Ubuntu 22.10 "Kinetic Kudu" desktop (Source: Ubuntu Blog)

Ubuntu 22.10 "Kinetic Kudu" now available for download

With a short support period that ends in July 2023, Ubuntu 22.10 "Kinetic Kudu" comes with the new 5.19 Linux kernel, various updated applications and subsystems, and much more. In addition to the regular release, these community ...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Oct 2022 22:41

iOS 16.1 should bring Matter support to eligible iPhones. (Image source: Apple)

Apple confirms iOS 16.1 release date with various changes and improvements

Apple has finally revealed when iOS 16.1 will arrive. Debuting alongside iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura, the OS update brings plenty of new features to recent iPhones, including Live Activities and Matter support.

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2022 15:01

Windows 11 will soon support a tabbed File Explorer, having already received a redesign. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11: Microsoft finally adds a tabbed File Explorer and an improved taskbar alongside other changes

Microsoft has released another update for Windows 11, not long after the company started distributing the 22H2 update. Not only has Microsoft bundled several long-awaited changes, but it has also opened Android app support to more...

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2022 00:27

The VR P10 Gaming Earbuds. (Source: Soundcore)

Soundcore VR P10 Gaming Earbuds are the first TWS products with official Meta Quest 2 compatibility

Soundcore touts its latest VR P10 Gaming Earbuds as the first audio products of their kind to be officially approved for use with the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headset. They come with a USB type-C dongle for potentially re...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2022 19:08

Smart TVs may just keep getting bigger. (Source: TCL)

Smart TVs are projected to make for a US$450+ billion business by 2030

The global smart TV market is estimated to attain just over US$451 billion in value by 2030 in a new market analysis report. 4K/UHD and screen sizes of 65 inches at the least are projected to be the biggest winners in terms of gro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2022 17:44

1MORE Aero TWS ANC earbuds launch with brand-first Spatial Audio

1MORE has introduced its latest wireless earphones as its first ever audio accessories with spatial audio. The OEM claims that this upgrade confers a "3D", "cinematic" and "immersive" experience on the Aeros. The TWS buds also sup...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2022 16:21

Garmin's latest Alpha version update adds multiple new features to the Instinct 2 series. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin brings new features and bug fixes to Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S with Alpha version 10.05 update

Garmin has released a new Alpha version software update for the Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S. Available as V10.05, the update enables several new features for both smartwatches while also delivering several bug fixes and improvement...

Alex Alderson, 19 Oct 2022 11:58

Apple has bundled Stage Manager in iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura updates. (Image source: Apple)

Apple confirms iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura release dates

Apple may have announced new hardware today, but it has also announced public release dates for iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura. Available across multiple product lines, both OS updates ship with Stage Manager and a dedicated Weather ...

Alex Alderson, 19 Oct 2022 11:55

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II launch date and time across the world (Source: Call of Duty)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II available for pre-load starting later today, gets extended PC requirements

Scheduled to launch next week, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II has just received an in-depth list of PC requirements for a minimum, recommended, competitive, and ultra 4K level of gaming experience. Early access to the campaign wi...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Oct 2022 11:29

Crysis Remastered Trilogy coming to Steam on November 17 (Source: Crytek)

Crysis Remastered Trilogy coming to Steam next month

Already released for consoles and PC, the Crysis Remastered Trilogy has only been available for the latter as an Epic Games Store exclusive. Now, the trilogy is ready to land on Steam, where it will become available on November 17...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Oct 2022 19:49

YouTube in 4K need not be Premium. (Source: NBC via YouTube)

YouTube gives up on trying to make 4K content exclusive to its Premium tier

YouTube has been running an "experiment" in which the ability to play content back at 2160p, or 4K, on its website would be locked behind its Premium paywall. However, it may have ultimately failed, as it has now officially been c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2022 15:40

microLED: now also for AR? (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | Samsung microLED on Silicon is coming to brighten the future of augmented reality

The virtual reality (VR) industry seems to have developed a distinct predilection for OLED as a display material going forward. However, according to an industry blog, Samsung now concludes that augmented reality (AR) has differen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2022 14:48

The new Smart Monitor 32SQ780S. (Source: LG)

LG Smart Monitor 32SQ780S is unleashed on the US market to take the 4K Samsung M8 on

With its 4K/UHD resolution and form-factor, LG's new Smart Monitor 32SQ780S has clearly launched as a challenger to the Samsung M80B. The new external display combines features such as streaming app support, webOS-based UI and a "...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2022 13:26

Wear OS 3 has a few missing features on Fossil Group smartwatches, including no Google Assistant support. (Image source: Fossil)

Fossil Gen 6 starts receiving Wear OS 3 update with no Google Assistant, Google Fit and iOS compatibility problems

Fossil has released Wear OS 3 for its Gen 6 smartwatches. The first OEM to start rolling out Wear OS 3 to existing smartwatches, Fossil has also highlighted numerous issues that currently exist on stock Wear OS 3, ranging from the...

Alex Alderson, 17 Oct 2022 23:39

We may be just a month away from the release of the Xiaomi 13 series. (Image source Cool APK & Xiaomiui - edited)

Xiaomi reveals first smartphones to receive MIUI 14 with Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 global builds also exposed

Xiaomiui has discovered multiple MIUI 14 internal testing builds, all based on Android 13. Not only is Xiaomi already developing MIUI 14 in China but also for global audiences on the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro.

Alex Alderson, 17 Oct 2022 18:41

New MacBook Pros coming later this month.

macOS 13 Ventura coming later this month with support for M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pro

Although there is no official announcement yet, the latest reports claim that macOS Ventura will arrive in the final week of this month. Announced back in early June, macOS 13 Ventura is expected to bring support for the unrelease...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Oct 2022 17:49

Apple makes some Savings. (Source: Apple)

Apple Card UI spawns a new Savings facility

Apple has announced that its Card's app now supports a new Savings account. This new service has been designed to store money accrued through its Daily Cash spending incentive. The new account type, which will apparently be mainta...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Oct 2022 18:50