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MIUI 13.0.6 on Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro details (Source: Own)

MIUI 13.0.6 Global Stable brings the April 2022 security patch to Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro users

Although it is already June and the May security patch has been around for a while, the MIUI 13.0.6 Global Stable software update for the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro only includes the April security patch. As its description shows, this 262...

Column by Codrut Nistor, 03 Jun 2022 14:10

Diablo Immortal global release times (Source: Diablo Immortal)

Diablo Immortal hits mobile platforms as promised

While some regions received it one day earlier, Diablo Immortal is now available globally for mobile players. The Open Beta version for Windows PCs is also surfacing today, although it will probably lose most of its players to Dia...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jun 2022 20:27

A Naver 1784 robot in action. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung and Naver collaborate on a first-gen corporate HQ to be run by robots connected to a private 5G-powered cloud

Samsung and Naver have partnered to present South Korea's first ever private 5G network. It exists to support a cloud that co-ordinates a new fleet of robots at the latter's new HQ. They are intended to move around the place by th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jun 2022 18:09

The Xiaomi 11T series will receive Android 13. (Source: Xiaomi)

Early Xiaomi Android 13 update list includes the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi Pad 5, Redmi Note 11 series and a host of other models

A new list has now revealed what Xiaomi phones will receive the Android 13 update later this year. Dozens of devices make the cut, with most of them having being released over the past eighteen months or thereabouts.

Ricci Rox, 02 Jun 2022 14:18

Apple has treated iPhone and iPad users to an AR trading-card set ahead of WWDC22. (Image source: Apple/@ParkerOrtolani - edited)

Apple M2 MacBook Air appears in leakers' lists alongside macOS 13 Mammoth and iOS 16 for WWDC22 reveal expectations

Apple’s 2022 MacBook Air is the main piece of hardware that multiple leakers expect to be revealed at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC22). Apple has issued an AR trading-card set that has offered clues of what mi...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Jun 2022 11:49

Letv is back with the new Y1 Pro, an iPhone clone with a USB type C port and a 3.5mm jack

It might come as a surprise to many tech fans that Letv is back in the mobile devices market; however, the design of its comeback model, the Y1 Pro, will probably be less of one. The new smartphone has dual rear cameras in an oddl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 May 2022 18:13

The Assistant might "help" even more in the future. (Source: Google)

Google Assistant is slated to update to the ability to record a user's voice to learn more about it in the future

The Google app is now rumored to add a feature called "Personal Speech Recognition" in the course of a future update. It is slated to help the OEM's Assistant to respond better to words or names uttered most frequently by the user...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 May 2022 18:30

BioShock: The Collection free via the Epic Games Store (Source: Own)

BioShock: The Collection is the latest freebie on Epic Games

Released back in September 2016, the compilation known as BioShock: The Collection is now free on the Epic Games Store. The package consists of BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite. The original games come with new textures...

Codrut Nistor, 28 May 2022 19:57

Telegram: free, but not forever? (Source: Telegram)

Telegram: More evidence of a new 'Premium' tier allegedly comes to light thanks to new website code

The messaging app Telegram has been linked to a shift to a subscription-based model as of late. Now, the developer Alessandro Paluzzi claims to have spotted more signs that the service is preparing for this change. It consists of ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2022 18:47

An official 14 Pro ad? (Source: Apple Archive Thai via YouTube)

Update | iPhone 14 Pro: A significant display upgrade is showcased in a new, possibly Apple-fresh, leak

A new Apple Pay ad featuring the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro may have been released in advance. The clips in question make heavy and unambiguous use of the flagship's allegedly updated, punch-holed front panel in animated form. Therefo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2022 20:19

MSI x Assassin's Creed, anyone? (Source: MSI)

MSI launches the RTX 3080 SUPRIM X LHR Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Special Edition in Taiwan

MSI has announced a new, Assassin's Creed-branded edition of its RTX 3080 SUPRIM X card in its native Taiwan. It has the same specs as the standard version currently sold in the same country, although it has a new, exclusive and V...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2022 19:18

The next-generation version of Google Assistant for Wear OS appears to be quite demanding for smartwatch hardware. (Image source: Samsung)

Wear OS: Next-generation Google Assistant is not a resounding success on the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series

It may have taken Google and Samsung the best part of a year, but Google Assistant is finally available on the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. Initial tests are not all that convincing though, especially compared to older...

Alex Alderson, 26 May 2022 20:44

The Galaxy Watch4 will soon be eligible for One UI Watch beta builds. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung announces One UI Watch beta program for the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic

Samsung has confirmed that it will begin issuing One UI Watch beta builds for the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic, still the company's flagship smartwatches. The One UI Watch beta program will begin next week, starting in ...

Alex Alderson, 26 May 2022 17:16

Samsung's "200MP Cat". (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's new ISOCELL HP1 billboard ad features a 200MP cat

Can you print a whole billboard using nothing more than a smartphone camera? According to Samsung, you can - so long as the sensor in question is the new ISOCELL HP1. The OEM's latest YouTube ad depicts the creation of the 616 squ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2022 16:25

A new ThinkPad X1 Yoga. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo posts "record-breaking" revenues and profits for its latest fiscal year

Lenovo now claims to have ended its latest fiscal year (on March 31, 2022) with US$10 billion more in terms of revenue compared to the last. The company has also declared net profits of just over $2 billion (or 72% more year-on-ye...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2022 15:21

The Watch GS 3 is coming to India. (Source: Amazon)

Honor Watch GS 3 Indian launch is teased on Amazon

The Honor Watch GS 3 is now officially slated to become available on the Indian market soon, thanks to a new Amazon.in preview page. The wearable is being teased in terms of its better attributes, its dual-frequency GNSS, new 8-ch...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 May 2022 18:31

Left: Door Detection offers context for doors including signage and distance. Right: Apple Watch Mirroring provides a larger canvas for navigating watchOS (Image source: Apple)

iOS 16: 4 innovative accessibility features that are changing the landscape

Ahead of WWDC 2022, Apple is already sharing a number of accessibility features coming to iOS 16 and watchOS 9 this fall. From auto-generated captioning, to LiDAR-enabled door detection, prepare to gain a distilled picture that re...

Brahm Shank, 25 May 2022 08:54

NVIDIA completes its latest keynote. (Source: NVIDIA)

Computex 2022 | NVIDIA Studio laptop line-up for 2022 is showcased alongside the latest developments in creator apps

NVIDIA has come to Computex 2022 to show the latest Studio-approved PCs off, as well as what they can do with creator app from this OEM and its partners. They include the latest updates to Omniverse, a facility for 3D art or devel...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 May 2022 18:33

Borderlands 3 free until May 27 via Epic Games (Source: Borderlands)

Borderlands 3 is free on Epic Games until Thursday

Those who missed last week's big news can still grab the latest freebie from Epic, namely Borderlands 3, which became available on May 20. Released back in September 2019, this title is a great action role-playing first-person sho...

Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2022 11:10

The next-generation version of the Google Assistant is finally here, as is an updated version of YouTube Music. (Image source: Google & Samsung)

Google rolls out new YouTube Music features to Wear OS smartwatches as next-generation Google Assistant lands on Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic

Google has rolled out two major changes for Wear OS, months before the Pixel Watch's launch. Now, it is possible to stream music over LTE or Wi-Fi via YouTube Music, a feature that has been missing since the service's introduction...

Alex Alderson, 23 May 2022 20:12

OxygenOS 12 C.60 brings new features to the OnePlus 9. (Image source: AltumCode)

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro receive new features with their latest software updates

OnePlus has announced OxygenOS C.60 for the OnePlus 9 series. The OxygenOS 12-based update adds a few new features and is rolling out now for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro.

Alex Alderson, 23 May 2022 20:06

OPPO Reno8 series features the world's first Snapdragon 7 Gen 1-powered smartphone and much more

OPPO's latest mid-range Android smartphone event is the culmination of a considerable sequence of leaks and rumors concerning their design, internals and special features. Its top-end variant is the 8 Pro Plus (or Pro+) rather tha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2022 17:28

Sony alpha 7R V: specs for the upcoming full-frame camera allegedly leak out in full

Rumors of Sony's next-gen alpha 7r- (or α7r-) series camera have just gathered speed thanks to a new alleged leak from the blog PhotoRumors. It purports to spill a comprehensive list of specs for the upcoming full-frame unit. They...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2022 15:15

Everyone is tightening belts lately, so it's good to know that there are more than a few free photo-editing options to keep your hobby alive. (Image source: various - edited)

Budget photography: 4 free Photoshop alternatives for beginners

While a US$9.99 monthly Photoshop subscription is almost nothing for a professional studio spending thousands on expensive camera gear, a lot of people only do photography as a hobby and don't want to pay a monthly fee for editing...

Julian van der Merwe, 23 May 2022 09:31

Huawei touts App Gallery security. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei AppGallery: a developer's report of a bug that might allow paid apps to be downloaded for free goes unaddressed for "weeks"

The AppGallery is Huawei's in-house version of something like Apple's App Store that the OEM has been obliged to establish after it lost access to the Google Play Store. A developer claims that it has exhibited a vulnerability tha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2022 18:27

The new Wireless AR Smart Viewer Reference Design. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Wireless AR Smart Viewer Reference Design launches to provide the basis for the next generation of smartphone-linked headsets

Qualcomm has released reference headsets based on its Snapdragon XR2 platform before; however, this new Smart Viewer stands out among them as it is wireless. The OEM asserts that its support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth results in m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2022 14:00

Vivo S15 and S15 Pro launch as new mid-range smartphones with 120Hz AMOLED displays, customized silicon and more

The Vivo S15 Pro has launched as the latest Dimensity 8100-powered smartphone with an additional discrete graphics co-processor; however, the base S15 might steal some attention for itself with a Snapdragon 870 platform with "enha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 May 2022 18:14

The ID. Buzz and Buzz Cargo. (Source: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen ID. Buzz European prices and first pre-order date are revealed

Volkswagen has finally announced a date on which pre-sales for the ID. Buzz and Buzz Cargo will begin. The first-gen electric mini-bus will be available to configure and order later in May 2022, albeit in European countries such a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2022 19:02

Acer Chromebook Spin 714 launches as a top-end device with Alder Lake CPUs and an aluminum 2-in-1 build

With its MIL-STD 810H-rated metallic chassis, Wi-Fi 6E/Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and USI stylus-compatible display options, Acer touts the Chromebook Spin 714 as an exceptionally premium example of its device category. It even ha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2022 17:39

The SpatialLabs View Pro. (Source: Acer)

Acer SpatialLabs View and View Pro are presented as portable monitors that bring 3D to 4K gaming and content-creation respectively

Acer's SpatialLabs division aims to bring a 3D stereoscopic experience back in a major way in 2022. To this end, it has brought this technology to portable monitors in the form of the View and View Pro. They are both 4K and weigh ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2022 16:02

Apple has released several OS updates, including iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, watchOS 8.6, macOS 12.4 and more

Apple has introduced a raft of OS updates spanning the Apple Watch to the HomePod. Also in line for an OS update is iOS, along with iPadOS and macOS. All new updates, such as macOS 12.4, can be installed now and are rolling out wo...

Alex Alderson, 17 May 2022 21:07

ONVY is a platform that can collate health data from multiple wearables from different brands. (Image source: ONVY)

ONVY app merges health data from over 300 services including Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin and Oura

ONVY is beta-testing an iOS app that can provide insights from data collated from your wearables. The platform can merge metrics from over 300 services, including Apple and Fitbit. Based on the data from your various wearables, th...

Polly Allcock, 17 May 2022 17:02

The Meta Quest v40 update has several features to improve privacy and security. (Image source: Meta Quest)

Meta Quest v40 update released with end-to-end encrypted Messenger calling

The Meta Quest v40 update is now available. The latest software has various features for improved security and privacy, such as in-headset 3D secure payment abilities. Meta Quest is also testing optional end-to-end encrypted Messe...

Polly Allcock, 17 May 2022 13:44

"Make it a computer but worse." — the inventor of the gaming console, presumably. (Image source: various, edited)

Warframe and 3 other banging free-to-play games with cross-platform multiplayer support for universal dominance

We all have that one friend that vehemently insists consoles are better, and that no, it's not because of aim-assist. Next time you hear this, invite them to play one of these games and then show them what it means to be part of t...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 May 2022 08:59

Infinix' Note 12 VIP launches as the "world's thinnest" 120W-charging smartphone

The latest Infinix Android 12 smartphone, the Note 12 VIP, is also the world's latest 120W smartphone. Furthermore, the OEM touts it as the slimmest mobile device with this charging technology. It also has a 120Hz AMOLED display a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 May 2022 18:11

Android Auto 'Coolwalk' should improve usability on wider displays. (Image source: Google)

Google I/O 2022: Android Auto 'Coolwalk' refresh introduced for small and large in-car displays

Google has unveiled the 'Coolwalk' refresh of Android Auto, which leaked earlier this year. Due to arrive this summer, the UI update should provide a better experience for non-standard display formats, particularly wide-screen one...

Alex Alderson, 16 May 2022 15:51

A first-gen Canoo vehicle render. (Source: Canoo)

Rumor | Apple looks to acquire the start-up Canoo to bolster its e-vehicle division

Apple is a major electronics OEM also now linked to the launch of its very first Car in the next few years. Now, the Cupertino giant is said to further those ambitions through a buyout of Canoo, a start-up in the same space. It ma...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 May 2022 19:28

Google Pixel 6 running Android 13 featuring enhanced Material You theming options that extend to app icons. (Image source: Google)

Android 13: 4 incredible new features revealed at I/O

At Google I/O 2022, the Mountain View tech giant revealed a number of exciting features coming to Android 13 later this year. Take a look at what to expect from the upcoming version of stock Android, including a more versatile Goo...

Brahm Shank, 15 May 2022 05:04

OnePlus Nord sees a stable upgrade to OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12

The Nord is the first generation of a new mid-range smartphone series from the Android OEM OnePlus. It has been out for nearly 2 years now, and has only just been officially updated to Android 12. Despite the stable nature of this...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 May 2022 23:04

Nokia X20 joins the list of Android 13 Beta-eligible devices

Google had included Nokia on its list of OEMs enrolled in its Android 13 Developer Preview Program, which means it has devices eligible for the OS' Beta 1 and later versions from now. However, the HMD Global brand has now revealed...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 May 2022 21:03

Even an inexpensive PC can run these cheap games. (Image source: Valve - edited)

May Steam sales: 3 cracking action-RPG games to be had on the cheap

PC gaming is expensive, so it's a good thing marketplaces like Steam always have some sort of sale going on. It's not easy to pick when the sales are so short, so instead of buying a game on a whim, have a look at these three grea...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 May 2022 08:03

Pixel 6a prices for regions outside the US are revealed

Google has officially debuted the Pixel 6a, albeit with pricing in US dollars (US$) only, leaving consumers in additional countries where the new mid-range smartphone might also become available wondering how much they have to pay...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 May 2022 15:45

Unihertz unveils the Titan Slim keyboard phone as another crowdfunding success

Unihertz has just announced the latest in its line of Android phones with many more physical buttons than usual. The OEM asserts that this one, the Titan Slim, is its thinnest such device yet. It has launched via Kickstarter, wher...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 May 2022 19:19

The Galaxy Watch4 series will receive Google Assistant support before the Pixel Watch arrives. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Watch4: Google Assistant availability finally confirmed for before Pixel Watch release

Currently, the Galaxy Watch4 series fly the flag for Wear OS 3, which will also be coming to the Pixel Watch later this year. While Google's first smartwatch is not due until the autumn, Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Watch...

Alex Alderson, 12 May 2022 14:26

The Garmin Epix 2 and Fenix 7 series can now be updated to software version 8.18. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Epix 2 and Fenix 7 families benefit from new features, bug fixes and optimisations with latest software updates

Garmin has released substantial software updates to the Epix 2 and Fenix 7 series. Distributed as software version 8.18, the updates are available to all Epix 2 and Fenix 7 series owners, not just those who participate in Garmin's...

Alex Alderson, 12 May 2022 14:23

The Nothing Launcher allows you to enlarge app icons and folders, among other features. (Image source: Nothing)

The Nothing Launcher is now available to install on most Android smartphones

The Nothing Phone (1) has not launched yet, but you can now try out its launcher software on most Android smartphones. Initially released to the Pixel 6 and the Galaxy S22 series, Nothing Launcher is now available on any smartphon...

Alex Alderson, 12 May 2022 12:33

Google introduces its latest Wallet. (Source: Google)

Google launches a new Wallet with support for digital IDs and more

Google has announced a second-gen Wallet in the course of its I/O 2022 keynote. This app is slated to support more than just payments this time around. It will also support the Mountain View giant's growing capacity to turn mobile...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2022 23:02

A Vivo S15-series photo sample. (Source: Vivo via Weibo)

Vivo S15-series teasers hint at upcoming smartphones with customized cameras and 80W charging

Vivo has just confirmed rumors that it will launch new members of its mid-range S series. These smartphones are now slated to launch with the brand's OriginOS Android skin and much more. They include Sony main cameras with "exclus...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2022 19:00

OnePlus' limited-time offer. (Source: OnePlus)

Deal | OnePlus 10 Pro is offered with a free Watch in a May 11, 2022-only event

The OnePlus Watch is available for free with the purchase of a new 10 Pro Android flagship smartphone. However, this offer is a flash sale in effect for one day (May 11, 2022) only, and seems to be valid in the US and Canada only....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2022 17:31

The iPod Touch: fun at full speed, but not for much longer. (Source: Apple)

Apple announces an end of life for the iPod Touch

The iPod Touch is the latest version of Apple's non-cellular, music-playback-focused mobile devices. Now, in the fifteenth year following its original launch, the Cupertino giant has finally discontinued its Home Button-enabled me...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2022 16:49