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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

OnePlus 9RT OxygenOS 13 Open Beta 1 is released

OnePlus has announced that its 2021 flagship-alternative smartphone can now upgrade to OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13 - well, technically, anyway. This initial update is a public Open Beta, which might entail the risk of more bug...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2022 16:13

The Pixel Buds Pro now support a 5-band equaliser with their latest software update. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel Buds Pro: High-end earbuds receive 5-band equaliser with lastest software update

Google has started rolling out a new update for the Pixel Buds Pro. While the update introduces various bug fixes for the premium earbuds, it also brings a 5-band equaliser for greater audio customisation options.

Alex Alderson, 15 Oct 2022 12:37

Samsung hopes that improved customisation options will win One UI fans over. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung details biggest One UI 5 innovations ahead of Android 13 update launch

Samsung appears to be days away from releasing the first One UI 5 public builds, with the company confirming their arrival for later this month. In the meantime, the company has highlighted many of the major changes that it has in...

Alex Alderson, 15 Oct 2022 12:28

Android 12L will likely be the last major OS update for the original Surface Duo. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft previews Android 12L update for Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2

Microsoft has showcased its Android 12L update for the Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2. Still only earmarked for a release 'later this year', the update takes a different approach to Android 12L than Samsung has with the one pre-ins...

Alex Alderson, 15 Oct 2022 11:10

UDU CONSOLE wireless gaming controller (Source: UDU)

The UDU handheld motion control console brings mobile gaming outdoors while making it more active and fun

With 27 days left in the campaign, 77 backers, and US$13,872 pledged out of the US$19,574 goal, the UDU CONSOLE can be already considered beyond the "Kickstarter project looking for funding" stage. However, it might take a while f...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Oct 2022 18:45

Samsung Wallet digital wallet platform to continue its expansion (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Wallet rolling out to 13 new markets this year

Introduced in June 2022, Samsung's digital wallet platform is already very popular in major markets such as China, France, Germany, Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By the end of the year, Samsung Wallet will reac...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Oct 2022 10:16

The Gen 6 Wellness Edition is Fossil's latest smartwatch and the first running Wear OS 3. (Image source: Fossil)

Fossil Group announces Wear OS 3 update eligibility and release date alongside new Gen 6 Wellness Edition smartwatch

The Fossil Group has finally announced Wear OS 3 availability for its smartwatches. Not only has the company confirmed which smartwatches will receive the update, but also when. Separately, Fossil Group has previewed the Gen 6 Wel...

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2022 00:59

Microsoft Photos app with iCloud Photos support in Windows 11 (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft delivers iCloud Photos support to Windows 11's Photos app

Although it is only available in the Dev Channel, support for iCloud Photos in Windows 11's Photos app is an inspired move by Microsoft that promises to bring its ecosystem closer to Apple's. Even more, Apple TV and Apple Music wi...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Oct 2022 13:51

Public One UI 5.0 builds should start rolling out before the end of this month. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung confirms One UI 5.0 public release with Android 13 for Galaxy S22 series and co. starting later this month

Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra owners should soon expect to receive One UI 5.0. While Samsung has already confirmed some of the features in its upcoming OS update, the company has now revealed that public builds...

Alex Alderson, 12 Oct 2022 23:18

Samsung continues to release regular updates for the Galaxy Watch4 series. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic start receiving next round of updates

Samsung has started rolling out a new update for the Galaxy Watch4 series. Available as R8xxXXU1GVI3, the update is based on Wear OS 3.5 and still contains an Android security patch.

Alex Alderson, 12 Oct 2022 23:08

Google is now aiming to publish major Wear OS updates annually. (Image source: Google)

Google promises yearly OS updates for Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch5 series with Wear OS commitment

Google has updated its smartwatch strategy following the launch of the Pixel Watch. For the last few years, Google's decision-making has abandoned numerous OEM models, with the TicWatch Pro 3 and Fossil Gen 6 still yet to receive ...

Alex Alderson, 12 Oct 2022 17:33

Google teams up with Coinbase (Source: Coinbase Blog)

Google teams up with Coinbase to accept crypto payments for cloud services

The long-term strategic partnership inked by Google Cloud and Coinbase involves the ability of select Web3 customers to pay for their cloud services using select cryptocurrencies. The list of supported currencies has not been unve...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Oct 2022 09:56

Nintendo Switch - OLED, 2021 model (Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch Update 15.0.0 now available with multiple changes

In addition to what Nintendo labels as "general system stability improvements" and delivers with each system update, the firmware update 15.0.0 for the brand's portable gaming console also allows users to take screenshots when usi...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2022 14:47

The iOS 16.0.3 software update is now available for download (image via own)

iOS 16.0.3 arrives with multiple bug fixes for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max users

The iOS 16.0.3 update is now rolling out for all eligible devices. It is 1.21 GB in size and addresses issues such as slow camera app launch times and delayed notifications on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Anil Ganti, 10 Oct 2022 20:47

Mobvoi announces a Fall 2022 sales event. (Source: Mobvoi)

Deal | Mobvoi Prime Fall sale offers up to 45% off a new Snapdragon Wear 4100-powered flagship smartwatch

Mobvoi has announced a limited-time 2022 "Prime Fall Sale" with discounts on the new TicWatch E3 and its top-end Pro 3 GPS sibling, as well as that smartwatch's iterative Pro 3 Ultra GPS upgrade. They are available at up to 45% of...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Oct 2022 17:59

Not all new software features will remain exclusive to Google's latest flagship smartphones. (Image source: Google)

Google to bring several Pixel 7 features to Pixel 6 series devices with upcoming Feature Drop

Google may have announced several new software features with the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, but they may not remain exclusive for long. Soon, some of these new features will be making their way to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro via a F...

Alex Alderson, 09 Oct 2022 23:28

Toshiba TV M550K is backed to deliver content in bright, richly-colored and sharp 4K

Toshiba TV has launched its latest M550K variant as a new 4K TV touted to go beyond "conventional LED" in terms of image reproduction, color-accuracy, depth and sharpness. The OEM asserts that the user will thus be able to "say go...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Oct 2022 15:40

OnePlus 7 and 7T series finally upgrade to OxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12

The OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T and 7T Pro Android smartphones are ex-flagships that are only around 3 years old. However, they have not seen a new stable software upgrade for more than a year now. The OEM has now amended this situation ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Oct 2022 16:54

Google Pixel 7 Pro smartphone (Source: Google)

The Google Pixel 7 family will bring 10-bit HDR video to Snapchat and TikTok

Compared to last year's Pixel 6 lineup, the Google Pixel 7 family comes with a few solid improvements, one of them being the introduction of 10-bit HDR video support. Snapchat and TikTok will both support this on the Pixel 7, thus...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Oct 2022 15:24

Amazfit announces a new GTR/S 4 sync feature. (Source: Amazfit)

Amazfit GTS 4 and GTR 4 become capable of syncing with the Adidas Running app

Amazfit's wearables started out as fitness trackers with a purely in-house software ecosystem. However, the latest versions of their Zepp OS is playing nicer with more and more third-party apps that the user might want to connect ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Oct 2022 15:08

One UI 5 should reach numerous handsets in 2023 as a stable update from One UI 4 and its derivatives. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

One UI 5 Beta 4 lands with bug fixes for Samsung Galaxy S22 series

Samsung has released One UI 5 Beta 4 to the Galaxy S22 series. Available as a 1.5 GB download in the US, the latest One UI 5 beta build focuses on bug fixes while removing the multi-user feature that earlier One UI 5 Betas contain...

Alex Alderson, 08 Oct 2022 10:29

Windows 11 22H2 teaser image (Source: Notebookcheck, pngkit)

Windows 11 delivers third-party widget support to developers in the latest Insider Preview Build

The Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25217 has just been delivered on the Dev Channel by Microsoft. This piece of code brings the ability to test third-party widgets to developers. However, these widgets are restricted to local us...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Oct 2022 18:00

Samsung sells the Galaxy Buds2 Pro in a few colours. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung pushes stability improvements to Galaxy Buds2 Pro with first public software update

Samsung has released the first public software update for the Galaxy Buds2 Pro. Arriving roughly six weeks after the earbuds' launch, R510XXU0AVI7 is available to download now through the Galaxy Wearable app.

Alex Alderson, 06 Oct 2022 21:31

Software

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

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

Motorola Razr 22 launch unfolds with limited fanfare on European shores

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

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

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

Persona 5 Royal now available for Nintendo Switch

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

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

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

Ubuntu 22.10 "Kinetic Kudu" now available for download

Apple confirms iOS 16.1 release date with various changes and improvements

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

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

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

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

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

Apple confirms iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura release dates

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

Crysis Remastered Trilogy coming to Steam next month

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

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

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

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

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

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

Apple Card UI spawns a new Savings facility

OnePlus 9RT OxygenOS 13 Open Beta 1 is released

Google Pixel Buds Pro: High-end earbuds receive 5-band equaliser with lastest software update

Samsung details biggest One UI 5 innovations ahead of Android 13 update launch

Microsoft previews Android 12L update for Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2

The UDU handheld motion control console brings mobile gaming outdoors while making it more active and fun

Samsung Wallet rolling out to 13 new markets this year

Fossil Group announces Wear OS 3 update eligibility and release date alongside new Gen 6 Wellness Edition smartwatch

Microsoft delivers iCloud Photos support to Windows 11's Photos app

Samsung confirms One UI 5.0 public release with Android 13 for Galaxy S22 series and co. starting later this month

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic start receiving next round of updates

Google promises yearly OS updates for Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch5 series with Wear OS commitment

Google teams up with Coinbase to accept crypto payments for cloud services

Nintendo Switch Update 15.0.0 now available with multiple changes

iOS 16.0.3 arrives with multiple bug fixes for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max users

Deal | Mobvoi Prime Fall sale offers up to 45% off a new Snapdragon Wear 4100-powered flagship smartwatch

Google to bring several Pixel 7 features to Pixel 6 series devices with upcoming Feature Drop

Toshiba TV M550K is backed to deliver content in bright, richly-colored and sharp 4K

OnePlus 7 and 7T series finally upgrade to OxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12

The Google Pixel 7 family will bring 10-bit HDR video to Snapchat and TikTok

Amazfit GTS 4 and GTR 4 become capable of syncing with the Adidas Running app

One UI 5 Beta 4 lands with bug fixes for Samsung Galaxy S22 series

Windows 11 delivers third-party widget support to developers in the latest Insider Preview Build

Samsung pushes stability improvements to Galaxy Buds2 Pro with first public software update

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