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Amazfit releases its latest smartwatches for sale via Walmart

Walmart now has new listings for Amazfit smartwatches; however, they are not for the latest GTR/GTS 3 series, but for the popular health and fitness tech brand's latest "performance" wearables, the Bip U Pro included. They start a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Oct 2021 14:59

Google will continue to support the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro until at least Android 15. (Image source: Google)

Google's five years of software support for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro has a relatively large caveat

Google has confirmed that its five years of software support for the Pixel 6 series does not cover all software for the devices. Unfortunately, Google can only guarantee five years of security patch updates, with three major OS up...

Alex Alderson, 23 Oct 2021 21:44

Some up-to-date ROG Phones. (Source: Asus)

Asus releases its final Android 12 release schedule for ZenFones and ROG Phones

The OEM Asus has outlined its timeline for the roll-out of its version of Android 12, and which devices are counted into this schedule. It contains some good news for owners of newer flagship devices from this company, if less so ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2021 17:57

Vivo launches a new 6.44-inch display phone while another allegedly waits in the wings

Vivo has made the latest member of its more affordable Y series of smartphones official. The Y71t has an FHD+ 6.44-inch AMOLED display and a Dimensity 810 SoC. However, it seems the next device to launch from this OEM with the sam...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2021 17:25

Samsung Pay is a widespread payments option. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung may lose the right to sell over 60 of its smartphones in Russia over a new patent dispute

Samsung Pay is the third most popular contactless digital payments system in use in Russia today. The South Korean giant's resultant market dominance is now under threat, however, as a Swiss company now asserts a relevant patent i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Oct 2021 17:05

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition has started making its way to another two devices globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 and Redmi Note 9 receive their first tastes of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition globally

Xiaomi has issued MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition to the Redmi 9 and Redmi Note 9 for global Mi Pilot testers. Both updates also contain the October 2021 Android security patch, with V12.5.2.0.RJOMIXM for the Redmi Note 9 bringing over...

Alex Alderson, 22 Oct 2021 16:48

The Mi 10T Lite began life on MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite starts receiving MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition globally

Xiaomi has begun rolling out its latest OS to the Mi 10T Lite on MIUI's global channel. MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition arrives as V12.5.3.0.RJSMIXM and should reach all handsets within the next week or so.

Alex Alderson, 22 Oct 2021 15:18

Update | The Huawei Nova 9 series is coming to Europe for under US$600

Huawei's latest Nova-series phones are veritable unicorns in the smartphone industry, having launched in China with a 4G/LTE-only version of the Snapdragon 778G. Now, some new leaks allege that they are coming to Europe, bringing ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2021 22:49

Another new Motorola phone? (Source: MySmartPrice)

Rumor | Motorola has at least one more affordable 4G/LTE phone to launch in 2021

Motorola has just launched the Moto G Pure for the Canadian and US markets. Now, a device that looks like it might be a higher-end variant of the same phone has leaked via the FCC and Wi-Fi Alliance. They indicate that the device ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2021 22:42

This new tablet has stylus support. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo announces a November 2021 launch event for the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6 and maybe more

A Lenovo representative has announced that the OEM will hold a major product event for later in 2021. A new tablet, the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.6, is confirmed as one of the stars of this show. However, there may be others, and they ma...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2021 22:01

The first-gen Vivo Watch. (Source: Vivo)

Signs of a Vivo Watch 2 with an AMOLED display and eSIM options emerge

Vivo launched its first-gen smartwatch in 2020. Now, a device that might prove to be its successor has been certified in China. It is rumored to uphold its series' trend of high-end specs such as a round AMOLED display, and add so...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2021 18:50

Sony unveils the new alpha 7 IV full-frame camera

Sony has just announced that its latest camera is none other than the latest alpha 7 (or a7) full-frame unit. The OEM touts it as a true "hybrid" shooting machine, in that it has optimized the new device for stills as well as vide...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2021 17:26

Android apps have arrived on Windows 11, but under specific circumstances. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft brings Android apps to Windows 11 with a tonne of caveats

You can now install Android apps on Windows 11, but only if you can jump through all the hoops that Microsoft sets. Not only is app support restricted to the US, but also the Windows Insider Preview Programme's Beta Channel. Other...

Alex Alderson, 21 Oct 2021 00:13

Xiaomi has pushed MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition and MIUI 12.5 to more devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and POCO F2 Pro receive MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition as regular MIUI 12.5 lands on the Redmi Note 10 5G and POCO M3 Pro 5G

Xiaomi has brought the Mi 10 Lite and POCO F2 Pro onto MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition, its latest OS update. Additionally, the Redmi Note 10 5G and POCO M3 Pro 5G have received MIUI 12.5 globally, with MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition evadi...

Alex Alderson, 20 Oct 2021 19:11

One UI 4 is officially live. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung officially unpacks One UI 4 during its latest press event

Samsung has formally unveiled One UI 4 today. The OEM has indicated that this new interface is intended for use across all devices a given user might have from its brand, from its accessories to its mobile devices or PCs. Accordin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Oct 2021 17:52

Google intros the Pixel 6 series. (Source: Google)

Google touts the Pixel 6 camera systems as the best ones smartphones have to offer

Google has announced the "most advanced smartphone camera" as part of its new Pixel 6 series. It introduces the latest modes and features developed for this historically competent line, Magic Eraser, Motion Mode, Real Tone and Fac...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2021 22:19

Microsoft could be internally flighting Windows builds with Android app support. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Leaked screenshots give a first glimpse of Android apps running on Windows 11

A few screenshots showing Android apps running on a preview build of Windows 11 have surfaced on Chinese social media. The screenshots indicate that Microsoft will offer Android support via an optional install from the Microsoft S...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Oct 2021 18:52

Oukitel touts the new WP17 as its first "esthetic" rugged phone

Oukitel has launched its latest Android phone as WP17. The OEM defines it as its first phone with "esthetic design", which translates to a device with 'rugged' features, albeit one that looks more like a "normal" phone compared to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Oct 2021 16:30

The new Apple MacBook Pros feature a notch that houses a 1080p FaceTime camera. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple MacBook Pro: Developers can position their app menus on either side of the notch or let macOS Monterey hide the notch in compatibility mode

Developers will be able to position content on either side of the contentious notch on the new Apple MacBook Pros. macOS Monterey will also offer a compatibility mode that can either be provided for by developers or enabled manual...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Oct 2021 13:06

Apple has updated Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to take advantage of the new MacBook Pro hardware. (Image: Apple)

Apple updates Logic and Final Cut Pro to harness the power of its all-new MacBook Pro models

Apple has dropped major updates to its popular pro creativity apps, Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro. Both apps now feature capabilities designed to fully leverage the exceptional performance capabilities of the M1 Pro and M1 Max silic...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Oct 2021 12:24

Sony teases a new launch. (Source: Sony via Twitter)

Sony announces a new alpha-series camera launch

Sony's Alpha division has just tweeted that a new camera is coming. This device, teased as the latest addition to the alpha series, will thus join the growing list of potentially major new devices to be launched this week (October...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2021 22:53

A white-hat hacker reportedly takes just 1 second to jailbreak an iPhone 13 Pro

A "white hat" has reportedly jailbroken an iPhone 13-series unit in what might be record time and to the highest level of access. Furthermore, this exploit was apparently done remotely, and allowed the hacker in question to access...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2021 22:10

The Mi A3 will receive updates into the middle of next year. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi releases the October 2021 security patch to the Mi A3

Xiaomi has brought another security patch update to the Mi A3, its last-supported Android One smartphone. V12.0.15.0.RFQMIXM is rolling out now to handsets on MIUI's global branch.

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2021 19:26

Most 7th generation Intel Core processors cannot run Windows 11, but a Pentium 4 can. (Image source: Intel)

Windows 11 hardware requirements made a mockery of by an Intel Pentium 4 processor

Intel Pentium 4 processors run Windows 11 because of an oversight on Microsoft's behalf. Even single-core ones are eligible for Windows 11, provided that they support Hyper-Threading.

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2021 18:54

Some Samsung 5G solutions. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung, Qualcomm and Verizon claim to break the world record for 5G upload speeds

Verizon, Samsung and Qualcomm have collaborated on a project directed toward raising the limit for upload speeds over 5G. This was done using a combination of mmWave and other bands to produce a result estimated at over 700 megabi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2021 16:00

The "50 Lite": suspiciously familar? (Source: WinFuture)

Rumor | The Honor 50 Lite is coming to Europe for just under US$350

The Honor 50 is a premium mid-range smartphone said to launch in Europe soon. Now, its maker is rumored to be preparing a 50 Lite to go along with it. It is said to have the exact same specs and looks as a device from Honor's form...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Oct 2021 22:51

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced arrives alongside Android 11 on the Redmi 9T. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced and Android 11 updates land combined on the Redmi 9T globally

Xiaomi has sent out the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update to a number of its more expensive phone. The company is now setting its sights towards the mid-range segment, starting with the Redmi 9T—with its Global version now getting...

Ricci Rox, 17 Oct 2021 17:48

Dynamic refresh rate can now be enabled in the Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop Studio. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Latest Intel driver enables dynamic refresh rate and H.264, HEVC DX12 encode support for 10th gen and up Core processors on Windows 11

Intel's latest display driver, version 30.0.100.9955, brings support for dynamic refresh rate and H.264, HEVC DX12 encode for 10th gen Core processors with Iris Plus graphics and upwards. Dynamic refresh rate is a new Windows 11 W...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Oct 2021 13:06

Steam will no longer feature games that issue NFTs and crypto to users (Image source: Steam)

Valve gets rid of all blockchain, crypto, and NFT games on the Steam platform

In a recent policy change, Valve decided that the Steam platform would no longer support games built on blockchain technology that let users receive or exchange crypto or NFT assets, raising questions about the future of player-ow...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Oct 2021 17:57

A 2021 Moto G60s phone. (Source: Lenovo)

More potential next-gen Moto G phones surface as FCC and Geekbench listings

Motorola is slated to have the next round of its Moto G-series smartphones in the works. These rumors started with the G31; now, signs of what might be its higher-end siblings have emerged. The FCC may have approved one already, w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Oct 2021 15:51

Sony China collaborates with Meizu to provide a new version of Android to its customers

Sony's Chinese division is reportedly in talks with Meizu to port features of the latter's Android skin, Flyme OS, to mobile devices from the former in that country. This may sound strange as Sony already develops its own apps for...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Oct 2021 14:24

Ransomware attacks may have cost businesses over US$5 billion in losses this year (Image source: Kaspersky)

US FinCEN watchdog reports that companies may have forked out nearly US$600 million in ransomware payments through 2021

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network stated that so far in 2021, crypto exchange and financial institutions have reported nearly US$600 million in transactions to pay ransomware attackers. This is signifcantly higher than 2020...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Oct 2021 13:48

The new Soundcore Frames. (Source: Anker)

The Soundcore Frames brings modularity to the world of audio glasses

Anker's popular personal audio brand Soundcore has gotten into the audio glasses game with its first-gen Frames. This modern-day pair of shades sets itself apart in that the user can remove the speaker-enabled components and attac...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Oct 2021 13:45

GTA Remastered Trilogy will reportedly be harder to run on PC than GTA V (Image source: Rockstar)

Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Definitive Edition on PC allegedly sports higher minimum specs than GTA V and demands 45GB of storage space

The surprisingly high specifications, with a GeForce GTX 970 as the recommended GPU, raise questions about optimisation and how significant Rockstar’s remastering efforts are.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Oct 2021 13:30

OnePlus hints at a special edition Watch. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition seems set for launch, starting in India

OnePlus India has posted a new Tweet strongly hinting that a previously rumored new version of the OEM's first-gen smartwatch is coming to India. This "Harry Potter Edition" is currently projected to launch with the same specs as ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2021 23:02

The Thunderbird Smart Glasses Pioneer Version. (Source: TCL)

TCL presents the new Thunderbird Smart Glasses Pioneer Version

Thunderbird is an augmented reality (AR) -focused start-up supported by the display-centric OEM TCL. Now, the two brands have unveiled something apparently three years in the making: the new Smart Glasses Pioneer Version, with a g...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Oct 2021 18:41

Genshin Impact has a new iOS version. (Source: miHoYo)

Genshin Impact updates with 120fps support - on iOS alone

miHoYo has announced a new chapter for its flagship game Genshin Impact, coming to iOS via a new update. This 2.2 iteration adds a number of new assets and stories - not to mention 120fps support for "some devices". Meanwhile, the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Oct 2021 20:54

Crysis 2 Remastered will feature a host of new features on both console and PC (Image source: Crytek)

SVOGI and better animations, but no ray-tracing for on PS5 or Xbox Series X/S: Crytek highlights key features in the upcoming Crysis 2 remaster

Crytek employees showcased Crysis 2 gameplay on Twitch, with the game slated to arrive on October 15th. A detailed list of new enhancements was also shared: Crysis 2 will be receiving SVOGI, hardware ray-tracing, and a raft of oth...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 14 Oct 2021 15:22

GPC 2021 | Acer boosts its at-home entertainment and productivity portfolio with a new WQHD monitor and a 4K projector

Acer's new L811 laser-powered device is directed at those wishing to project their own 4K HDR10-compatible movies at home. For those who would prefer a monitor that could also support some image-editing work, there is the 27-inch ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Oct 2021 18:10

The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro have received MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition again following a successful Mi Pilot build. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi issues MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition to the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro after Mi Pilot testing

The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro have received MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition in Europe. Previously, the pair were eligible for the update on Xiaomi's Mi Pilot program. V12.5.7.0.RJDEUXM is rolling out as a Stable Beta update with the Septem...

Alex Alderson, 13 Oct 2021 17:05

GPC 2021 | The Predator GD711 is Acer's new up-to-4K projector for gamers

Acer has unveiled the Predator GD711 as its new "smart projector" for gaming. It is rated to throw HDR10 content at "high dynamic contrast" and a wide color gamut, at a brightness of up to 4,000 LED lumens. The projector is compat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Oct 2021 16:02

The "Realme Q3s" is spotted on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 778G processor

The Q3s is projected to join the Realme Q family of smartphones soon, bringing a mid-range 5G processor to this group. Now, the model number associated with this upcoming device has surfaced on Geekbench, possibly confirming that ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Oct 2021 00:27

The Fitbit Luxe now supports an AoD and SpO2 measurements. (Image source: Fitbit)

Fitbit Luxe: Fitness tracker receives Always-On Display and SpO2 capabilities with its latest software update

Fitbit has added two features to the Luxe, its latest fitness tracker. Arguably, both should have been present at launch, but their inclusion is welcome, nonetheless.

Alex Alderson, 13 Oct 2021 00:07

The Honor 50 series seems set for global markets with Google Mobile Services support

The smartphone OEM Honor has confirmed it has secured Google Mobile Services for its premium mid-range 50-series devices. This is as strong a hint as any that the 2021 handsets are headed for an international launch soon, bringing...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Oct 2021 23:25

Tesla's Full Self-Driving mode in action (image: Dirty Tesla)

Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' mode finally lands for regular owners in a watershed moment for autonomous cars

Tesla finally took its Full Self-Driving car mode out of the early access program, widening its availability to Tesla car owners with a perfect safety score.

Daniel Zlatev, 12 Oct 2021 22:51

The iconic point and click adventure series Monkey Island can also be played via ScummVM (Image: Lucasfilm Games)

The best way to play retro games on Android smartphones or modern PCs: ScummVM turns 20

The easy to operate and free software ScummVM celebrates its 20th anniversary with an update and can now run even more retro games on modern systems.

Enrico Frahn, 12 Oct 2021 20:59

A fix for high Ryzen L3 cache latency in Windows 11 is on the way. (Image Source: AMD)

Updated | AMD and Microsoft finally acknowledge poor L3 cache performance and CPU scheduling issues with Ryzen processors in Windows 11 after nearly three months of complaining

AMD and Microsoft have finally acknowledged poor L3 cache performance in Windows 11, and a fix for the same is on the way in the form of a Windows update later this month. AMD also notes that CPPC2 may not schedule threads properl...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Oct 2021 18:19

Nokia launches the G300 as its cheapest 5G phone yet

Nokia has made the G300 official as a smartphone with a sizeable display and a generous battery. However, those specs are tempered by a distinctly budget-tier 5G processor and low-res triple cameras. It will be released via the Tr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Oct 2021 16:27

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition is Xiaomi's interim update between MIUI 12.5 and MIUI 13. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition reaches the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra globally

Xiaomi has brought MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition to the Mi 11 Ultra globally. The OS update is available as V12.5.7.0.RKAMIXM, which also includes the September 2021 security patch.

Alex Alderson, 12 Oct 2021 15:32

The Powerbuds Pro are coming. (Source: Amazfit)

Update | Amazfit hypes the new Powerbuds Pro ahead of the GTR/GTS3 launch

Amazfit has already confirmed that it will launch the GTR 3 and GTS 3 flagship smartwatches during its next product event. Now, the popular fitness-tech brand has also revealed specs for their latest pair of TWS earbuds. The new P...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Oct 2021 14:35