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The Google Pixel 6 Pro looks to be the biggest culprit. (Source: Pocket-Lint)

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro come under fire for performance and software issues

The Google Pixel 6 series were media darlings for quite a while but all that goodwill may be fading shortly, with the phones receiving flak for performance and software bugs—the charge being led by popular YouTuber MKBHD.

Ricci Rox, 14 Jan 2022 08:29

Versions 15.2.1 of iPadOS and iOS are rolling out now. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases iPadOS 15.2.1 and iOS 15.2.1 to address a long-standing security flaw for both operating systems

Apple has rolled out new updates for iPadOS and iOS, both aimed at addressing a long-standing security flaw and an issue with sending photos using an iCloud Link. iOS 15.2.1 should fix a bug that made some third-party CarPlay apps...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jan 2022 14:58

An official solution for left-handed people who wear Wear OS smartwatches could arrive soon. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Google confirms that it will finally be more accommodating to left-handed people with Wear OS change

Google has agreed to include options for left-handed people to wear Wear OS smartwatches on their right wrist. The issue, which people have logged for years in Google's Issue Tracker, may only be available 'on future devices' thou...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jan 2022 14:55

MIUI 13 with Android 12 to arrive on the Redmi Note 10 series shortly

The MIUI 13 rollout began right after Xiaomi's December 28 event, with the company sending out builds to the Mi 11 series and its other flagship phones. The Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro look to be next, as MIUI code indicat...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jan 2022 15:42

Apple lauds the success of its services in 2021. (Source: Apple)

Apple reveals it paid ~US$60 billion to developers in 2021

Now that 2022 is in full swing, Apple has released a summary of its services and how they have "enriched" lives during the previous year. This includes claims that the developers who make apps for its systems made about US$60 bill...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2022 22:26

AMD promises up to 70% performance improvements with Radeon Super Resolution. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon Super Resolution to deliver up to 70% performance improvements for most games

Radeon Super Resolution is AMD's latest attempt to challenge NVIDIA's Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS). While developers must enable DLSS and AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution, Radeon Super Resolution will work with practically...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jan 2022 18:43

An "OPPO Pad" leak. (Source: SlashLeaks)

The "OPPO Pad" registers with 3C as a device with fairly standard charging speeds

OPPO is said to have a first-gen tablet in the works, and intends for it to become part of a cross-device ecosystem that may also incorporate devices such as laptops as well as phones in the future. Now, a new product from the OEM...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jan 2022 13:44

Honor launches the Watch GS 3 with a stainless-steel body and an AMOLED display

Honor has launched its latest wearable alongside the new Magic V foldable flagship smartphone. With a 316L low-carbon stainless steel, a round AMOLED screen and a new "8-channel" heart-rate monitor, it also has a premium appeal. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2022 19:18

The third-generation Apple iPhone SE 3 is expected to get a processor upgrade. (Image concept source: 4RMD)

Rumored 2022 Apple events: Spring launch for the iPhone SE 5G and June landing for iOS 16 and macOS 13

Apple may have two launch events before the first half of the year is over according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. A spring event could feature a 5G-capable iPhone SE that may or may not be the iPhone SE 3 while the WWDC 2022 event ...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Jan 2022 18:01

EMUI 12 is now available on some devices globally. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei starts EMUI 12 global rollout for the P40, Mate 30 and Mate 40 series

Huawei may have switched some devices to HarmonyOS 2, but it is keeping its smartphone on EMUI outside China. The latest version of its OS, EMUI 12, has started hitting devices globally, too. The P40, Mate 30 and Mate 40 series ar...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jan 2022 17:02

Sonos wins its legal case against Google. (Source: Sonos)

Google faces a ban on some Pixel phones and Nest smart home devices as it loses a patent-infringement case to Sonos

The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that Google has infringed on multiple patents held by the audio company Sonos with features baked into some of its Nest-brand smart speakers, as well as into some ol...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jan 2022 00:26

Huawei will launch the P50 Pro and P50 Pocket globally in January 2022

Huawei's top-end phone of the moment is the P50 Pro. It has only been available in China to date; however, the OEM has announced that it will introduce the device to new markets in a few days. It will be joined by its foldable cla...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2022 23:05

A "Moto G Stylus 2022" render. (Source: OnLeaks x Prepp)

The Motorola "Moto G Stylus (2022)" leaks out with an updated look and somewhat underwhelming specs

According to a new leak, Motorola intends to add a new generation to its Moto G Stylus series soon. This "2022" variant is said to have a screen integrating a welcome upgrade, even if it remains much the same as last year otherwis...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2022 19:26

The 10 Pro's first official teaser. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 10 Pro will launch with ColorOS 12.1 and TÜV's new "Fluency" certification

OnePlus has announced that the 10 Pro units to be unleashed on their native Chinese market will ship with the latest version of ColorOS. These flagship smartphones are also apparently the first to have passed a new official test f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2022 18:23

The "Mix 5 Pro" might look like this. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | The Xiaomi Mix 5 Pro will launch with a second-gen custom ISP for its top-end camera hardware

The latest leaks suggest that Xiaomi will launch the upcoming "12 Ultra" as the Mix 5 Pro instead. Now, a new tip indicates that it will be the second flagship from the OEM to debut with one of its in-house image signalling proces...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2022 23:56

The Xperia 5 III is one of two Sony smartphones now eligible for Android 12. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

The Sony Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III start receiving Android 12 updates

Sony has started upgrading the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III to Android 12, the first smartphones in the company's roster to receive the OS upgrade. According to Sony, Android 12 adds scrolling screenshots, an improved one-handed ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2022 17:41

The Redmi Note 11S could feature the Samsung ISOCELL HM2 as its main camera. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S: Software and memory configurations revealed by US federal agency

The FCC has published its certifications of the Redmi Note 11S, one of Xiaomi's upcoming mid-range smartphones. Documents published so far reveal the device's memory configurations and that it will launch running MIUI 13. Xiaomi i...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2022 16:14

CES 2022 | Nokia's latest C- and G-series phones will launch with Android 12 out of the box

Nokia has announced that all of the new phones it has unveiled at CES 2022 will be Android 12-powered devices, even the C100 that will sell for under US$100. It, like the C200, G100 and G400 that have launched alongside it, are pi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jan 2022 23:53

The Alto range of soundbars. (Source: TCL)

CES 2022 | TCL unveils its new Alto 7- and 9-series soundbars

TCL has brought its latest range of soundbars to keep its line of TVs company at CES 2022. They comprise 2 new additions to the OEM's Alto 7 and 9 series. They upgrade to the latest in-house RayDanz and Master Sound Calibration te...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jan 2022 23:05

TCL's new near-100 inch model. (Source: TCL)

CES 2022 | TCL's TVs go up to 98 inches in its latest CES showcase

TCL has brought its latest and highest-end TVs to CES 2022, its 98-inch Class XL model included. This QLED device is joined at the show by examples of the OEM's proprietary OD Zero mini-LED such as the X925 PRO. This 4K flagship i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jan 2022 20:14

Vivaldi on Astro Slide 5G handheld (Source: Vivaldi Browser)

CES 2022 | Vivaldi hits the Astro Slide 5G

Not long after becoming the first browser on Android Automotive, Vivaldi now hits the Astro Slide 5G phone, a device inspired by old-school handhelds like the Nokia Communicator. The device created by UK-based Planet Computers shi...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2022 03:01

TCL launches a first-gen laptop. (Source: TCL)

CES 2022 | TCL debuts its first-gen laptop, the Book 14 Go

The TCL Book 14 Go is the OEM's first-ever laptop. It has debuted with always-on LTE/4G connectivity - then again, it owes this spec to an aging Snapdragon 7c SoC. The rest of its specs are similarly underwhelming, although the co...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2022 19:43

Razer has announced its new Smart Home app and Chroma Smart Home Program for RGB peripherals

CES 2022 | Razer's new Smart Home app will let you control all your RGB devices with a smartphone

Razer will soon let users control their RGB-enabled devices with a smartphone app called Razer Smart Home. It has also invited other OEMs to join the ecosystem via the Razer Chroma Smart Home Program, which includes the likes of N...

Anil Ganti, 05 Jan 2022 19:00

Callisto is a new A.I. voice assistant based off Amazon's Alexa and Cisco's Webex softwares. (Image via Lockheed Martin)

NASA will equip Artemis rockets with video calling and an A.I. companion, courtesy of Webex and Amazon

NASA is set to equip its Orion space capsules, which are part of its ongoing Artemis project, with an A.I. assistant. Named Callisto, the assistant is based on Amazon's Alexa and Cisco's Webex software. As such, it will allow astr...

Sam Medley, 05 Jan 2022 17:19

CES 2022 | Lenovo touts the new Legion M300s and M600s as light, fast and smooth RGB mice for 2022 gaming

Lenovo has introduced its latest Legion gaming mice. The new peripherals come in wired and wireless options, the second of which has been equipped with lightweight, comfort-focused builds and ultra-high DPIs. The M300s and M600s a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2022 17:00

Microsoft's Surface Duo will finally be updated to Android 11 in the next few weeks (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft says the Android 11 update for Surface Duo will be released in the next few weeks

After a fairly long waiting period, Microsoft's foldable smartphone Surface Duo will receive its first major OS update in the next few weeks, after the Android 11 update was originally scheduled to be released by the end of 2021.

Enrico Frahn, 05 Jan 2022 02:34

The OPPO Find N finishes 2021 as the most powerful Snapdragon 888-powered Android phone on the AnTuTu benchmark's charts

OPPO's first-gen foldable phone, the Find N, has rocketed to 5th place on the AnTuTu benchmark's final ranking of Android flagships for 2021. However, Xiaomi's latest Black Shark gaming flagship was not to be knocked from its #1 s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jan 2022 17:31

Vivo's tablet may be styled so as to match its phones. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo's first-gen tablet leaks out in terms of design and specs

Vivo is a BBK Electronics brand best known for its smartphones; however, it is also expected to introduce its first-ever tablet soon. Now, a famous leaker claims that this slate will launch with a higher-end Qualcomm processor. Sc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jan 2022 16:12

A developer has built VR mods for the games Resident Evil 2 and 3. (Image source: Minh Pham via Unsplash)

VR mods for Resident Evil 2 and 3 are now available on GitHub

Software developer praydog has released VR mods for Resident Evil 2 and 3 on GitHub. The mods allow you to play the games in first-person VR, with lifelike weapon action such as physical knife damage.

Polly Allcock, 02 Jan 2022 13:39

First batch of MIUI 13 global rollout revealed with the Poco F3 and Mi 10T series seemingly missing

Xiaomi has now revealed its initial update roadmap for the global MIUI 13 rollout. The first batch of the rollout will be for an exhaustive list of 19 devices, with a few omissions like the Poco F3 and Mi 10T series standing out a...

Ricci Rox, 01 Jan 2022 08:55

Elden Ring ESRB rating summary teases self-amputating boss, semi-naked monster, and strong language

Elden Ring has been given a Mature 17+ rating by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). Some teasers for the game have been offered up in the rating summary, with mention of coarse words and a partially clothed monster be...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Jan 2022 03:57

LG teases its new OLED EX technology. (Source: LG)

LG teases its next-gen OLED EX-based TVs ahead of CES 2022

LG has introduced its latest form of organic light-emitting diode technology as OLED EX. The OEM claims that this new type of panel incorporates deuterium to further enhance display brightness and performance in the resulting TV s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Dec 2021 17:04

MIUI 13 has already started rolling out to select Xiaomi and Redmi devices with the China ROM. (Image source: Xiaomi/Unsplash - edited)

Xiaomi confirms MIUI 13 update roadmap for first and second batch devices with China ROMs

Xiaomi has confirmed its MIUI 13 update schedule for devices using Chinese ROMs. The closed beta has already started rolling out for select devices and the OEM hopes to start rolling out a stable build of MIUI 13 by the end of Jan...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Dec 2021 09:11

Xiaomi launches MIUI 13 with first batch of rollout to begin for six devices in January

Xiaomi has finally debuted MIUI 13 at its launch event alongside the Xiaomi 12 series. The latest version of the company's skin delivers new privacy features, improved performance, and visual tweaks, with rollout set to begin for ...

Ricci Rox, 28 Dec 2021 14:45

Xiaomi 12 to launch with MIUI 13 pre-installed, Xiaomi confirms

Xiaomi will launch both the Xiaomi 12 series and MIUI 13 at its event tomorrow. The company has now also confirmed that the new flagship phones will come with MIUI 13 pre-installed, with prior information indicating an imminent OT...

Ricci Rox, 27 Dec 2021 12:11

The Xiaomi Pad 5 will soon be upgraded to the MIUI 13 operating system skin. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

MIUI 13 for Pad promises new productivity boosts for the Xiaomi Pad 5

Xiaomi has been teasing the upcoming software update for its Pad 5 tablet. Known as MIUI 13 Pad or MIUI 13 for Pad, the customized operating system promises to bring a couple of useful upgrades for owners of the Xiaomi Pad 5. MIUI...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Dec 2021 07:53

The Nokia X10 upgrades to Android 12

Nokia launched the X10 approximately 8 months ago with promises of prolonged and comprehensive software support. Now, the HMD Global brand has upheld this pledge with an upgrade to the latest version of Android for the mid-range s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Dec 2021 17:54

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series' next software update is slated to be stable One UI 4

Samsung's early-2019 line of flagship smartphones have had access to the OEM's latest versions of Android, albeit as beta builds. Now, a new leak from an official source allegedly indicates that they will be supplanted by an inaug...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Dec 2021 17:00

Motorola starts to tease the next Razr. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola’s Razr is on the way back (again) with a new generation slated for potentially crucial improvements in multiple areas

Motorola sought to build on lingering Razr nostalgia to push the series’ inaugural foldable version, although this world-first did not exactly meet with universal acclaim. Nevertheless, the OEM has just announced that it is not gi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Dec 2021 15:07

MIUI 13 is expected to reach devices in the Mi 10 and Mi 11 ranges and the Redmi Note 10 series. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

MIUI 13 official launch date and time confirmed along with claims of big app improvements over MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition

Xiaomi has confirmed the launch date and time for its latest mobile operating system overlay, MIUI 13. As previously expected, the skin will be launched on December 28 at a Xiaomi event taking place in China. Promo material for MI...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Dec 2021 05:32

Over 1.3 million units of Persona 5 Strikers have been sold worldwide. (Image source: Sega/Sony PS Plus - edited)

Persona 5 Strikers heads leaked PlayStation Plus free games list for January 2022

The alleged free games coming to PlayStation Plus (PS+) subscribers in January 2022 have been leaked. The shortlist of three titles is headed by Persona 5 Strikers, which was first released in Japan by publisher Sega in 2020. A ra...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Dec 2021 19:29

Lenovo is poised to re-brand its Legion gaming phones for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 era

Lenovo's contenders in the Android gaming flagships have been known as the Legion Phones or Legion Phone Duel devices, depending on their market. Now, however, the company has hinted that it is arranging a new name for the next in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Dec 2021 17:59

Vivo launches its second-gen Watch as an eSIM-enabled wearable with a dual-chipset system

Vivo has now made its Watch 2 official in China. This new smartwatch has a round AMOLED display and a simplified design compared to its predecessor. It is also 4G/LTE-capable by default, which raises its price to some degree. On t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Dec 2021 16:18

DuckDuckGo has announced that it is building a desktop app to increase users' privacy. (Image source: DuckDuckGo)

DuckDuckGo is working on a standalone desktop browser for increased user privacy

DuckDuckGo has revealed that it is building a desktop app similar to its mobile app. The desktop app aims to provide increased privacy for users, with features such as the Fire Button, to clear all tabs, browsing history and data ...

Polly Allcock, 24 Dec 2021 15:28

Huawei's latest smart glasses. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei unveils its new, HarmonyOS-powered smart glasses

Huawei has rounded its bumper product event of today (December 23, 2021) out with the introduction of new smart glasses. These accessories are, like their predecessors, equipped with speakers and mics for hands-free use and entert...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Dec 2021 22:54

The MateBook X Pro 2022. (Source: Huawei)

The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 is a new 3K 90Hz display laptop with a pressure-sensitive trackpad

Huawei's latest MateBook X Pro has debuted with the OEM's new Free Touch feature, which consists of a trackpad capable of responding to a variety of gestures, as some phones' screens might. It also offers the company's "finest dis...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Dec 2021 19:21

Motorola is expected to update 30 devices to Android 12. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola confirms Android 12 update plan for 30 smartphones

Motorola has confirmed that it plans to update at least 30 smartphones to Android 12. Some older smartphones have missed the cut, including those released in 2019. Motorola's foldable smartphones will receive Android 12, though.

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2021 12:50

Amazfit's latest GTS 3, GTR 3 and GTR 3 Pro smartwatches get a new software update

Amazfit launched its third-gen GT-series flagship wearables earlier in 2021, complete with an inaugural Pro variant. This GTR 3 Pro is the only one that has reportedly received a new GoPro app via its latest update. The other 2 ha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Dec 2021 17:06

Tesla has released update 2021.44.25, including improvements to the infotainment system. (Image source: David von Diemar on Unsplash)

Tesla holiday update automates blind spot cameras and adds Sonic the Hedgehog to the infotainment system

The annual Tesla holiday update has begun rolling out, with features including auto-activation of your car's blind spot camera. The software update also has improvements to the infotainment system, such as a streamlined appearance...

Polly Allcock, 22 Dec 2021 11:57

The Samsung Galaxy A72. (Source: NextPit)

Samsung Galaxy A72, A52, A52 5G, A52s 5G reportedly set for imminent Android 12 release

The Galaxy A52 series offers some of Samsung's best-selling devices, so it's no surprise that the company is also prioritizing software development for the lineup. According to a new report, the Galaxy A52, A52 5G, A52s 5G, and A7...

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2021 08:06

Software

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro come under fire for performance and software issues

Apple releases iPadOS 15.2.1 and iOS 15.2.1 to address a long-standing security flaw for both operating systems

Google confirms that it will finally be more accommodating to left-handed people with Wear OS change

MIUI 13 with Android 12 to arrive on the Redmi Note 10 series shortly

Apple reveals it paid ~US$60 billion to developers in 2021

AMD Radeon Super Resolution to deliver up to 70% performance improvements for most games

The "OPPO Pad" registers with 3C as a device with fairly standard charging speeds

Honor launches the Watch GS 3 with a stainless-steel body and an AMOLED display

Rumored 2022 Apple events: Spring launch for the iPhone SE 5G and June landing for iOS 16 and macOS 13

Huawei starts EMUI 12 global rollout for the P40, Mate 30 and Mate 40 series

Google faces a ban on some Pixel phones and Nest smart home devices as it loses a patent-infringement case to Sonos

Huawei will launch the P50 Pro and P50 Pocket globally in January 2022

The Motorola "Moto G Stylus (2022)" leaks out with an updated look and somewhat underwhelming specs

The OnePlus 10 Pro will launch with ColorOS 12.1 and TÜV's new "Fluency" certification

Rumor | The Xiaomi Mix 5 Pro will launch with a second-gen custom ISP for its top-end camera hardware

The Sony Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III start receiving Android 12 updates

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S: Software and memory configurations revealed by US federal agency

CES 2022 | Nokia's latest C- and G-series phones will launch with Android 12 out of the box

CES 2022 | TCL unveils its new Alto 7- and 9-series soundbars

CES 2022 | TCL's TVs go up to 98 inches in its latest CES showcase

CES 2022 | Vivaldi hits the Astro Slide 5G

CES 2022 | TCL debuts its first-gen laptop, the Book 14 Go

CES 2022 | Razer's new Smart Home app will let you control all your RGB devices with a smartphone

NASA will equip Artemis rockets with video calling and an A.I. companion, courtesy of Webex and Amazon

CES 2022 | Lenovo touts the new Legion M300s and M600s as light, fast and smooth RGB mice for 2022 gaming

Microsoft says the Android 11 update for Surface Duo will be released in the next few weeks

The OPPO Find N finishes 2021 as the most powerful Snapdragon 888-powered Android phone on the AnTuTu benchmark's charts

Vivo's first-gen tablet leaks out in terms of design and specs

VR mods for Resident Evil 2 and 3 are now available on GitHub

First batch of MIUI 13 global rollout revealed with the Poco F3 and Mi 10T series seemingly missing

Elden Ring ESRB rating summary teases self-amputating boss, semi-naked monster, and strong language

LG teases its next-gen OLED EX-based TVs ahead of CES 2022

Xiaomi confirms MIUI 13 update roadmap for first and second batch devices with China ROMs

Xiaomi launches MIUI 13 with first batch of rollout to begin for six devices in January

Xiaomi 12 to launch with MIUI 13 pre-installed, Xiaomi confirms

MIUI 13 for Pad promises new productivity boosts for the Xiaomi Pad 5

The Nokia X10 upgrades to Android 12

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series' next software update is slated to be stable One UI 4

Motorola’s Razr is on the way back (again) with a new generation slated for potentially crucial improvements in multiple areas

MIUI 13 official launch date and time confirmed along with claims of big app improvements over MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition

Persona 5 Strikers heads leaked PlayStation Plus free games list for January 2022

Lenovo is poised to re-brand its Legion gaming phones for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 era

Vivo launches its second-gen Watch as an eSIM-enabled wearable with a dual-chipset system

DuckDuckGo is working on a standalone desktop browser for increased user privacy

Huawei unveils its new, HarmonyOS-powered smart glasses

The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 is a new 3K 90Hz display laptop with a pressure-sensitive trackpad

Motorola confirms Android 12 update plan for 30 smartphones

Amazfit's latest GTS 3, GTR 3 and GTR 3 Pro smartwatches get a new software update

Tesla holiday update automates blind spot cameras and adds Sonic the Hedgehog to the infotainment system

Samsung Galaxy A72, A52, A52 5G, A52s 5G reportedly set for imminent Android 12 release

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