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Samsung Galaxy A21s Android smartphone was Samsung's best-seller in Q3 2020

Samsung's best-seller in the third quarter was the Galaxy A21s

After beating Apple in the US in terms of smartphone sales after many years, Samsung also managed to grab the leading place in India. Now, we find out in a new report that five devices out of the top ten best-selling smartphones worldwide are made by Samsung. In the third quarter, Samsung shipped over 10 million Galaxy A21s handsets.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Nov 2020 12:54

The Apple M1 SoC looks to give a tough competition to current x86 offerings. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple M1 SoC can be a real threat to x86; M1 in 13-inch MacBook Pro and Mac Mini beats Core i9 in MacBook Pro 16 but performs similarly with or without active cooling

Apple's new M1 SoC combines different components such as an 8-core CPU, an 8-core GPU, a 16-core NPU, and memory and storage controllers onto a single chip fabbed on the 5 nm process. Leaked Geekbench scores of the M1 SoC in the newly announced 13-inch MacBook Pro and Mac Mini indicate that Apple's tall claims about the M1 may be true to a large extent.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Nov 2020 09:54

Apple's new M1 CPU is shaping up to be a powerhouse. (Image via Apple)

New M1 MacBook Air smokes Core i9 16-inch MacBook Pro in Geekbench

A new listing on Geekbench 5 for the M1 MacBook Air posts impressive numbers. The machine handily beat the Core i9-9880H 16-inch MacBook Pro in both single- and multi-core tests by a wide margin. More impressively, the M1 MacBook Air uses a 10 Watt CPU that is passively cooled and still beat the most powerful laptop in Apple's repertoire.

Sam Medley, 12 Nov 2020 05:33

The new iMac render features very thin bezels (Image source: Svetapple)

Intriguing 2021 iMac concept pushes Apple's all-in-one into the modern world with thinner bezels

Designers over at Svetapple created a set of detailed concept renders of the 2021 iMac, based on what rumors indicate about the upcoming all-in-one. The stunning models highlight the possibility that Apple will introduce slimmer bezels, bringing iMacs more in line with recent iPads.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Nov 2020 20:44

Do not expect a new iPhone SE to arrive early next year, according to Ming-Chi Kuo. (Image source: AB)

Apple will not unveil a new iPhone SE in 1H 2021

There will be no iPhone SE for 1H 2021, according to Ming-Chi Kuo. A new iPhone SE may arrive in the second half of 2021, but there will be no anniversary upgrade for this year's model. The iPhone 13 series remains on track for release in September 2021, though.

Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2020 19:17

The iPad mini 6 will reputedly feature a new design from the iPad mini 5, pictured. (Image source: Apple)

Leaked iPad mini 6 specifications point to Apple's tablet being a smaller version of the iPad Air 4 with an 8.5-inch display

The first details about the iPad mini 6 are here, and it is shaping up to be a smaller iPad Air 4. Apparently, Apple is prototyping the iPad mini 6 with an 8.5-inch display, an A14 Bionic chipset and 4 GB of RAM. A USB Type-C port has been included too, as has support for the Apple Pencil 2.

Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2020 13:57

Apple's new M1-powered Macs all look exactly the same as the Intel models they replace. (Image: Apple)

Apple M1 Macs don't support eGPUs, while the new MacBook Air is offered with a less powerful 7-core GPU M1 variant

Apple’s transition to its own silicon offers exciting possibilities for the future of energy efficient, high performance computing. However, the transition won’t be without its hiccups and a lack of eGPU support moving forward looks like a relatively substantial one. The company is also following a similar path with the M1 chip as it did with the A12X and A12Z chips when it comes to the new MacBook Air.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Nov 2020 10:01

Apple Watch Series 6 in Review: Improved Health Metrics Thanks to watchOS 7 and New Sensor

Apple Watch Series 6 in Review: Improved Health Metrics Thanks to watchOS 7 and New Sensor

Well rested. After what seemed like eternal rest Apple has finally awoken and delivered. The new sleep tracking feature is available for older models as well while the new oxygen saturation feature depends on a new sensor only available in Apple's Series 6 Watch. Both of those are features that are already available on other models. Apple is thus playing catch up in regard to health features. Find out in our review whether they did enough to outperform the competition.

Apple S6, 1.76", 36.5 g

Inge Schwabe, 10 Nov 2020 22:28

The new 13-inch MacBook Pro is an internal upgrade, once again. (Image source: Apple)

Apple announces the new 13-inch MacBook Pro with up 20 hours of battery life and 2.8x faster CPU performance

Apple's next 13-inch MacBook Pro is here, and with tonnes of under-the-hood improvements. From up to 20 hours of battery life, 5x faster graphics and a 2.8x faster CPU, the new 13-inch MacBook Pro promises to be a huge upgrade from the current Ice Lake-based model. The Apple M1-based 13-inch MacBook Pro will start at US$1,299.

Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2020 20:12

The first ARM MacBooks will be capable of running iOS and iPadOS apps, but not all developers are on board. (Image source: Apple)

Apple's ARM MacBooks will support iPhone and iPad apps on macOS 11 Big Sur, with caveats

Apple is expected to unveil its first ARM-powered MacBooks in a few hours, along with a release date for macOS 11 Big Sur. The first ARM MacBooks will play nice with iPhone and iPad apps too, but there will be some notable absentees.

Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2020 18:33

Apple may be bringing 120 Hz displays to next year's Pro iPhones. (Image source: Martin Sanchez & Notebookcheck)

Apple reputedly set to bring low-power LTPO OLED screens to the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

According to a new report, Apple has sourced LTPO OLED screens from LG for next year's Pro iPhones. These low-power panels may pave the way for Apple enabling a 120 Hz 'ProMotion' refresh rate on the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Apparently, the company supposedly decided against including high-refresh-rate displays on the iPhone 12 series in favour of battery life.

Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2020 18:28

The Redmi Note 9 and Apple iPhone 11 are two of the world's best-selling smartphones. (Image source: Xiaomi/Apple - edited)

Redmi Note 9 ships in its millions for Q3 2020 but can't hold a candle to the global popularity of the iPhone 11

Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi have taken up all 10 places in the Q3 2020 table for most shipped smartphones of the quarter. While Samsung has five different Galaxy A-branded devices in the charts and Xiaomi has great results with the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi 9, it’s the Apple iPhone 11 that rules the roost once again.

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Nov 2020 15:55

iSH is a Unix shell for iOS. (Image via iSH)

Unix shell app for iOS threatened with removal, but Apple backtracks on decision

An app that allows iOS users to run a Unix shell on their iDevice was under threat of removal from the App Store. However, Apple apparently reversed its decision, allowing the app to stay up. This could open the door for more scripting and shell apps to hit the App Store in the future.

Sam Medley, 10 Nov 2020 04:52

The iPhone 12 mini has a 2,227 mAh battery. (Image source: Apple)

Apple criticised for poor iPhone 12 mini battery life in early tests

The iPhone 12 mini is here, and Apple is copping some flack for the device's underwhelming battery life. The 5.4-inch iPhone has a 2,227 mAh battery, so it should come as no surprise to see it barely lasting a full working day between charges.

Alex Alderson, 09 Nov 2020 23:07

PWM could become an obstacle for the Super Retina XDR display in the new Apple iPhone 12.

Apple iPhone 12: The new OLED display is great but it has a caveat

Super Retina XDR, that's what Apple has named its new iPhone display with OLED technology. That sounds good but could be a step back for some users despite its great color display and Dolby Vision support.

Florian Schmitt, 09 Nov 2020 18:12

Creative SXFI GAMER hands-on review by Notebookcheck (Source: Own)

Creative SXFI GAMER hands-on: Outstanding microphone, SXFI THEATER — wired — experience overall

Although it sports roughly the same design as the Creative SXFI THEATER, the SXFI GAMER drops the wireless sound and comes with an excellent microphone, improved RGB lighting, as well as both USB-C and analog connectivity.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Nov 2020 12:12

Apple iPhone 12

88% Apple iPhone 12 Smartphone Review - Apple phone with 5G

New old look. The iPhone 12 is more angular than its predecessor and finally features 5G and an OLDED display. It is a lot lighter and slimmer than last year's model. Find out whether Apple has once again landed a big hit in our review.

Apple A14 Bionic, A14 Bionic GPU, 6.1", 162 g

Florian Schmitt, 07 Nov 2020 18:05

The iPhone 12 Max is now live. (Source: Apple)

Apple releases the iPhone 12 Mini and Pro Max variants amidst a wireless-charging controversy

Apple had left its biggest and smallest versions of the iPhone 12 for last in terms of making them available to buy. Now, however, both the successor to the 11 Pro Max and the completely new 5.4-inch Mini variant can be pre-ordered from their maker's website. However, these devices, as with the rest of their series, may not be compatible with a user's old wireless chargers.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Nov 2020 23:02

There will be four iPhones in 2021, according to Ming-Chi Kuo. (Image source: Apple)

Four new iPhone models will launch in 2021 with improved ultra-wide-angle optics due for the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

Apple plans to release four new iPhones next year, with the company aiming to return to a September release window. The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will feature an improved ultra-wide-angle camera too, according to Ming-Chi Kuo.

Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2020 19:40

The iPhone 12 Pro outclasses Samsung's Note 20 Ultra thanks to its new A14 Bionic chipset. (Image source: Salman Majeed)

Apple iPhone 12 Pro flexes its muscles in Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra speed comparison

The iPhone 12 Pro has been shown to conquer the speed of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, even the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ edition. The Note 20 Ultra may have double the RAM that the iPhone 12 Pro offers, but Apple's new 5 nm chipset proves too much for Qualcomm's 7 nm offering.

Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2020 17:17

Camera test: Googel Pixel 4a vs. Poco X3 vs. Apple iPhone SE vs. OnePlus Nord vs. Motorola Moto G9 Plus

Camera test: Google Pixel 4a vs. Poco X3 vs. iPhone SE vs. OnePlus Nord vs. Moto G9 Plus

Google at the top. Apple ....? In an extensive camera test, we compare the cameras of the OnePlus Nord, Poco X3 NFC, Apple iPhone SE 2020, Google Pixel 4a and the Motorola Moto G9 Plus. Read this article to learn which smartphone offers the best camera performance.

Marcus Herbrich, 06 Nov 2020 13:06

The Apple A14X should feature 8-cores instead of the 6-core A14. (Image: Apple)

A14X Bionic gets alleged benchmark, outperforms the Intel Core i9-9880H

The first alleged benchmark of the Apple A14X SoC has leaked and it underscores why Apple dumped Intel for its own silicon. If accurate, the Geekbench result puts the A14X ahead of the Intel Core i9-9880H found in the 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Nov 2020 10:15

Apple expects to sell up to 2.5 million ARM MacBooks in under four months. (Image source: ZONEofTECH)

Apple expects to sell up to 2.5 million ARM-based MacBook Air and MacBook Pro units in four months up to February 2021

Apple is expected to unveil its first ARM-based MacBooks next week, with a MacBook Pro 16, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 13 on the cards. The company expects to ship up to 2.5 million units of ARM MacBooks in the next four months, underlining its confidence in its in-house processors.

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2020 21:21

The AirPods 3 look mightily like the AirPods Pro. (Image source: 52audio)

Apple AirPods 3: First photos of next-generation TWS earbuds emerge

The first pictures of the AirPods 3 have leaked, revealing that Apple has moved away from the current design and towards the design of the AirPods Pro. Apple is expected to announce the AirPods 3 in the first half of 2021.

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2020 21:07

The mini-LED screens for the next iPad Pros will reputedly enter mass-production next month. (Image source: Henry Ascroft)

Apple contracts LG Display to supply mini-LED LCDs for next iPad Pros; mass production to commence next month with fifth-generation release in Q1 2021

LG Display has been contracted to supply mini-LED LCDs to Apple for its fifth-generation iPad Pros, according to ETNews. Mass-production of these next-generation displays will commence before the end of the year, allowing Apple to release new iPad Pros in Q1 2021.

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2020 16:52

The next MacBook Air may cost as little as US$799. (Image source: CNET)

Apple's ARM-based MacBook Air will reputedly launch at US$799 with the MacBook Pro 13 priced at US$1,099

Apple's first ARM-based MacBook Air may start at US$799, according to a leaker. Possibly priced up to US$999, the ARM-powered MacBook Air is thought to be launching alongside an ARM MacBook Pro 13, which is expected to start at around US$1,099.

Alex Alderson, 03 Nov 2020 23:42

The new range of iPhone 12 MagSafe-compatible accessories from Moment. (Image: Moment)

New MagSafe accessories from Moment set your iPhone 12 up for Vlogging, photography

Smartphone camera accessory maker Moment has unveiled its first set of MagSafe-compatible accessories for the Apple iPhone 12. While they will be useful for regular photographers, most of the accessories have a distinctly vlogging-focused emphasis and will certainly appeal to that market.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Nov 2020 10:07

Some AirPods Pro units suffer from a design flaw that affects audio quality. (Image source: The Average Tech Guy)

Apple starts replacing AirPods Pro for free because of a design flaw

If you own a pair of AirPods Pro that produce crackling or static sounds, then Apple will replace them for free. The replacement program also applies to units where active noise cancellation is not working as expected. Apparently, a design flaw is the reason why some of these issues have been occurring.

Alex Alderson, 03 Nov 2020 00:06

Apple's new ARM-powered MacBooks could be coming soon

Apple likely to unveil the ARM-based 13-inch MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and 16-inch MacBook Pro on November 10

Apple is all set to lift the veil off its first-ever ARM-based MacBooks on November 10. A report suggests that there are three models in the works, a 13-inch MacBook Pro, 16-inch MacBook Pro, and a 13-inch MacBook Air. A new iPad Pro could be launched alongside them as well.

Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Nov 2020 22:50

Many Mac products, like the iMac Pro, have gone out of stock in recent days. (Image source: Apple)

Apple sells out of many Mac models ahead of November 10 event as leaker suggests that ARM versions are on their way

The hints of the upcoming launch of Apple's first ARM-based Macs are slowly building. Apple is hosting another hardware event on November 10, and the company has sold out of many Mac products, while a leaker has suggested that the company's first ARM Mac will be worth the wait.

Alex Alderson, 02 Nov 2020 18:42

Alleged iPhone 13 prototype (Source: Wccftech)

New iPhone 13 rumor claims there is no in-display Touch ID sensor

If the latest rumor is true, then at least one iPhone 13 has been completed already. Obviously, the hardware will go through a few changes until the final product will reach the market, but it looks like Apple has decided to drop the in-display Touch ID sensor — at least for now.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Nov 2020 10:34

An iPhone 12 responds poorly to independent repair. (Source: YouTube)

The iPhone 12 proves extremely repair-unfriendly in a new video

Apple's products have shown themselves as resistant to teardowns and re-assembly in the past. The Australian device-repair YouTuber Hugh Jeffreys has posted a new video that seems to demonstrate that this is also true of the recently-launched iPhone 12. The device's UI and cameras exhibited anomalies in response to a motherboard switch.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2020 17:23

Genshin Impact is currently available on mobile, PlayStation 4, and PC (Image source: MiHoYo)

Free-to-play darling Genshin Impact set to get a next-gen makeover on the PlayStation 5

MiHoYo's well-received free-to-play action RPG Genshin Impact will be receiving a PlayStation 5 version with "enhanced graphics," according to the developer. This comment comes shortly after the release of the mobile-centric game's version 1.1 update and could indicate plans for next-gen consoles.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 31 Oct 2020 08:12

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) Android tablet with book cover standing

Samsung overtakes Amazon to become world's second-largest tablet brand

Shortly after taking down Xiaomi to become India's biggest smartphone brand, Samsung has also managed to leave Amazon behind in the global tablet market. With an impressive year-over-year growth of almost 90 percent, Samsung managed to ship 9.4 million tablets in the third quarter, which accounted for a market share of 20 nearly percent.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Oct 2020 12:12

Apple could be prepping three new Macs for released before the year is out. (Image: Apple)

Apple could have three new Macs to release before year's end according to macOS code

At yesterday’s conference call, Apple CEO Tim Cook hinted that it had a few more products to release before the end of the year. A developer taking a deep dive into the new macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta has found what could be three new Macs set for release before the year is out.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Oct 2020 10:08

The Redmi K30 Ultra and Mi 10 Ultra have provided strong sales for Xiaomi in China. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Mi 10 Ultra, Redmi K30 Ultra, and the Redmi 9 family help Xiaomi replace Apple as the world's third-largest smartphone company

Three major market research firms have declared Xiaomi is now the world’s third-largest smartphone company in terms of units shipped for the third quarter of 2020. The good news for Xiaomi comes at the expense of Apple, which slips into fourth. Strong sales for the Redmi 9 series, Redmi K30 Ultra, and Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra have helped the Chinese OEM achieve impressive growth.

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Oct 2020 09:39

The iPhone 12 mini has already been given the hands-on treatment by one YouTuber. (Image source: George Buhnici)

Apple iPhone 12 mini: First hands-on video with the smallest iPhone showcases its diminutive stature

Apple's smallest iPhone will not be available until next week, but a prominent Romanian YouTuber has already got his hands on one. The iPhone 12 mini has been compared to last year's 6.1-inch iPhone 12 and the iPhone 11 Pro Max, ahead of the device's review embargo.

Alex Alderson, 29 Oct 2020 14:30

Foxconn has apparently been undermining its relationship with Apple to boost profits. (Image source: Apple & Steve Jurvetson)

Foxconn accused of using shady tactics to boost profits relating to Apple contracts

Apple and Foxconn may have been partners for years but the relationship has soured in the last few years, according to a report published by The Information. Reputedly, Foxconn has employed a range of tactics to maximise profits, including overcharging for production costs and even potentially revealing Apple designs to third-parties before they have been announced.

Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2020 18:57

Mixing GPU results coming from mobile devices and lightweight laptops might not be a good idea. (Image Source: benchmarks.ul.com)

The new 3DMark Wild Life cross-platform benchmark is reporting some strange results where Apple's A13 Bionic GPUs beat the latest AMD Vega 8 iGPUs

PCWorld tested the Apple A13 Bionic SoC against a few popular laptop processors, and it turns out that the iPhone 11 chip appears to be faster than iGPUs like the Iris Plus and the Vega 8, but it is also significantly lagging behind the new Tiger Lake Iris Xe iGPUs. Are we even supposed to mix mobile GPUs with laptop iGPUs?

Bogdan Solca, 28 Oct 2020 16:37

The number of active iPhone users has reached the 1 billion milestone. (Image: Apple)

Apple crests 1 billion active iPhone users milestone

Apple is now estimated to have an installed user base of 1 billion iPhones. The figure comes from a respected Apple analyst who has been tracking iPhone sales data for the past 13 years.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Oct 2020 11:47

Apple apparently has plans to introduce a new 16-inch MacBook Pro this year. (Image source: Apple)

Apple may be planning to release a new MacBook Pro 16 before the year is out

The attention may be on Apple's expected ARM MacBooks, but the company also seemingly has a new version of the 16-inch MacBook Pro in the pipeline. The new MacBook Pro 16 will seemingly arrive before the end of the year, too.

Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2020 00:17

The next AirPods Pro may not arrive until Q4 2021. (Image source: Zana Latif)

Apple has scaled-back the AirPods Studio because of production issues; AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro 2 scheduled for release in 2021 with new designs

Apple has plenty of audio hardware in the works, Mark Gurman and Debby Wu of Bloomberg have revealed. A new pair of AirPods are on the agenda, as are a second-generation pair of AirPods Pro and the AirPods Studio.

Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2020 18:12

iPhone 13 is expected to feature the Snapdragon X60 5G modem and may finally sport a 120 Hz display. (Image Source: Apple)

iPhone 13: rumored portless shift to MagSafe, 120 Hz display, possibility of an in-display fingerprint sensor, and a confirmed Snapdragon X60 5G modem

Even as the iPhone 12 is still pretty new, rumors about the iPhone 13 have already started making the rounds. The iPhone 13 (or whatever it will be called) may go completely portless in favor of the new MagSafe technology and is also likely to sport a 120 Hz displays. An in-display fingerprint sensor is a possibility a Qualcomm Snapdragon X60 5G modem is more or less confirmed.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Oct 2020 20:54

The new iPhone 12 series doesn't really stand out in terms of battery life. (Image Source: Apple)

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro's battery runtimes fail to impress when compared to the iPhone 11 Pro

A battery life test by Arun Maini of the YouTube channel Mrwhosetheboss found that the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max had significant leads in battery runtimes compared to the newer iPhone 12 and 12 Pro. The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro have a 2,815 mAh battery, which is not only lower in terms of actual capacity than the previous generation but also powers larger and higher resolution displays leading to lower runtimes.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Oct 2020 19:47

MagSafe may leave a mark on a leather case. (Source: MacRumors)

The new MagSafe charger may mark up expensive first-party cases, and apparently that's just fine by Apple

The iPhone 12 series comes with dedicated components to support the new MagSafe system, which consists of a range of magnetic accessories, a compact wireless charger included. Now, it has emerged that this product may permanently disfigure the leather cases the OEM has designed for the same mobile devices.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Oct 2020 20:28

AirTags may go places you might not expect. (Source: USPTO via PatentlyApple)

A new leak may reveal the full potential of Apple's upcoming AirTags

Apple is now slated to finally unleash its long-awaited AirTags in 2021. These new products are currently widely accepted to be this OEM's answer to products such as Tile anti-loss wireless accessories. However, according to leaks of new patents obtained by the Cupertino company, their applications may go far beyond that.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2020 20:09

Discontinued iPod models: iPod Video, iPod 4th Generation, iPod Mini, iPod Nano, iPod Shuffle (Source: Chris Harrison)

Gone but not forgotten: The original iPod is now 18 years old

After spending almost two decades on the market, the only portable media player sold by Apple that still carries the iPod name is the 7th generation Touch, which is much closer to an iPhone than to the original iPod. Once accounting for 40% of Apple's total revenue, the iPod is now only a shadow of its former self.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Oct 2020 17:08

The AirPods Pro 2 may not arrive until October 2021 at the earliest. (Image source: Apple)

Leaked AirPods Pro 2 purport new price and release of Apple's premium TWS earbuds

If you were hoping that Apple would release a successor to the AirPods Pro any time soon, then you are sorely mistaken. According to a new leak, the AirPods Pro 2 may not be arriving over a year. A rough price for the AirPods Pro 2 has been offered too, which is more encouraging.

Alex Alderson, 23 Oct 2020 15:09

The iPhone 12 has regulatory logos etched into its frame, for some reason. (Image source: Apple)

The Apple iPhone 12 series is not only more expensive in Europe with slower 5G, but it is also uglier

Apple may be expected to sell tens of millions of iPhone 12 units between now and next September or October, but the company has made a rather strange design decision for European models. Sadly, it has made the iPhone 12 a bit uglier in Europe than it is in the US, although it is unclear why Apple has done so.

Alex Alderson, 22 Oct 2020 23:08

Apple's new iPhone 12 range uses last year's Snapdragon X55 modem. (Image: Apple)

Apple's iPhone 12 range uses Qualcomm's superseded Snapdragon X55 5G modems

We now have one potential explanation for why the new iPhone 12 models drain battery more quickly than they otherwise might. Although Apple is using a Qualcomm Snapdragon 5G modem, it is the older X55 component from last year, rather than the newer X60 modem released earlier this year.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Oct 2020 07:22

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