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The Nintendo Online Expansion Pack has gained one new game. (Image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo to bring Paper Mario to the Nintendo Switch next week via Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo has expanded upon its Online Expansion Pack with another game, rounding out its N64 back catalogue to ten games. Paper Mario will be available next week, just in time for Christmas.
Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2021 21:29
The Galaxy Z Fold3 is now eligible for One UI 4 in South Korea. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy Z Fold3 picks up Samsung's One UI 4 update too

Samsung has started rolling out One UI 4 to the Galaxy Z Fold3. Currently, the update is available in South Korea, its first port of call for Samsung's premier foldable smartphone.
Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2021 20:08
Inside Vivo's new Grand Exhibition. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo puts on a photography exhibition in Beijing

The mobile device OEM Vivo has just opened its VISION+ Grand Exhibition in a Beijing art center. The theme of this show is "Create Together, Our 2021", and illustrates how artists, creators and their subjects have coped with the u...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2021 18:47
YouTube Music is slowly picking up features. (Image source: Alvaro Reyes)

YouTube Music nets another Google Play Music feature with the option to create a playlist from your queue

YouTube Music has gained the option of saving your queue as a playlist, a feature previously available on Google Play Music. The feature should also work when using the 'Start radio' function.
Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2021 18:28
The Airepak S1 flies. (Source: Sony)

Sony releases its first-gen cinema-grade Airpeak drone

Sony has announced availability and pricing for the inaugural Airpeak drone. The S1 is rated as the "world's smallest" drone that can still carry a full-sized mirrorless Alpha-series camera. It is up for pre-order from now, to be ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2021 18:15
The new DP-V1830 display. (Source: Canon)

Canon announces its first-gen 18.4-inch 4K/HDR professional reference display

When is a monitor with a screen measuring less than 20 inches diagonally valued at just under US$15,000? According to Canon, it's when it is the first professional reference display from the brand to feature its exact dimensions a...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2021 17:34
Is this the iQOO Neo6? (Source: Google via MyFixGuide)

A new, potentially premium iQOO Neo-series smartphone shows up in new leaks

iQOO may be on the verge of adding a Snapdragon 888-powered device to its often flagship-killing Neo series of smartphones. Now, it may have shown up on the Google Play Console and on the 3C regulatory database. It is shaping up t...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2021 00:03
The Galaxy Note20 Ultra. (Source: Samsung)

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra's new One UI 4 beta is rated for multiple bug-fixes

Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 and 20 Ultra are part of the One UI beta program, which means the flagship phablets are on a short list of devices to get access to the OEM's build of Android 12. The Notes 20 are now on their third beta i...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2021 23:23
Microsoft updates its Office. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft's Windows 11-compatible visual refresh of Office is live

The new "visual update" of Office is now becoming official. This cosmetic adjustment makes the productivity suite match the new Windows 11 look, although some users still on 10 might also see the update. It mostly functions to add...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2021 23:14
Samsung has now brought the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus onto One UI 4 Beta builds. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung begins One UI 4 rollout to the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus with first beta build

Samsung has issued One UI 4 beta to more former flagship smartphones. This time, the company has upgraded the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus, which are both expected to receive stable builds in January 2022.
Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2021 15:51
Eligible Zoom users in the US can now claim up to US$25 as part of a class-action lawsuit settlement. (Image Source: Gadgets 360)

Paid Zoom users between March 2016 and July 2021 eligible for US$25 class-action settlement, free users US$15

Users of the popular Zoom video conferencing app between March 2016 and July 2021 can now file for compensation as part of a class-action lawsuit which the company has decided to settle outside of court for US$85 million. Accordin...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Dec 2021 15:34
Google Search can now find a doctor that accepts your insurance, saving on out-of-network deductibles

Google Search can now find a doctor that accepts your insurance, saving on out-of-network deductibles

To help patients navigate the perplexing in or out-of-network specifics of the U.S. healthcare industry, Google Search is now offering providers the options to list which insurance they take. Given the exponentially higher charges...
Daniel Zlatev, 03 Dec 2021 11:58
Lenovo announces a new Tab P12 Pro initiative. (Source: Lenovo)

The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro gets on Android 12L thanks to its first Developer Preview build

Lenovo has announced an inaugural Developer Preview version of Android 12L for the Tab P12 Pro .The OS has been designed to offer the best possible UI for the flagship slate's display size. Thus far, the new software is only avail...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2021 23:56
With Legacy OS, the Raspberry Pi should stay compatible with older interfaces and drivers for the time being (Image: Raspberry Pi)

Legacy OS for Raspberry Pi officially released

After the recent OS update for the Raspberry Pi caused numerous issues, the company has now released a legacy version of the Raspberry Pi OS based on an earlier version of Debian, also known under the codename "Buster".
Enrico Frahn, 02 Dec 2021 23:41
Microsoft unveiled Clarity Boost, a new feature exclusive to Microsoft Edge, which optimises the Xbox Cloud Gaming experience. (Image: Xbox)

Microsoft announces an increase in clarity with Xbox Cloud Gaming on Microsoft Edge

Microsoft has announced a new feature exclusive to Microsoft Edge users, Clarity Boost, which enhances the visual quality of Xbox Cloud Gaming streams. Clarity Boost is the newest optimisation feature revealed by the company and i...
Aleem Ali, 02 Dec 2021 18:31
The Honor Band 6 should receive two substantial upgrades soon. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Band 6: Fitness tracker to receive two major upgrades a year on from its release

Honor has announced that it will be delivering two major upgrades to the Band 6, a fitness tracker that it released last year. The upgrades would bring the Honor Band 6 to par with Huawei's fitness trackers before the pair split.
Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2021 15:39
Google is rolling out several new features across Android devices. (Image source: Google)

Google announces a December 2021 Feature Drop for Android devices

Typically, Google restricts Feature Drops to its Pixel smartphones. This month, the company has expanded eligibility for its new features to numerous Android devices, including those still running Android 6.0. One of these feature...
Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2021 13:20
The Galaxy A13 5G is here. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's Galaxy A13 5G goes official on the US market

The Galaxy A13 5G has often been touted as a kind of advance preview of Samsung's mid-range Android line-up for 2022. Now, it has finally been unleashed and will be available in the United States soon. It offers a 50MP main camera...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2021 23:41
OPPO confirms PC Connect is on the way. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO launches PC Connect, a new computer/smartphone link for ColorOS 12

OPPO had hinted at a "PC Connect" feature to be introduced alongside its latest UI for smartphones, ColorOS 12. Now, this new facility has officially been launched. This "seamless" syncing, sharing and workflow app for compatible ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2021 17:54
Huawei continues to update the Watch GT 2, over two years after its release. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei brings new features and optimisations to the Watch GT 2 and Watch GT 2e

Huawei has updated two of its older smartwatches, the Watch GT 2 and Watch GT 2e. The pair have started receiving their updates in China first, before an eventual global rollout.
Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2021 15:44
The Nokia 9 PureView has received one OS update, despite being a member of the Android One program. (Image source: Nokia)

The Nokia 9 PureView is another sorry chapter in Google's failed Android One program

It is only a matter of time before Google kills Android One, its ill-conceived program to bring the 'next billion' people to Android. With all companies but one leaving Android One, Google cannot even compel Nokia to deliver on it...
Column by Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2021 15:30
Masterpiece Studio has revealed a free version of its 3D modelling and animation software. (Image source: Masterpiece Studio).

Masterpiece Studio VR creative software is now available for free

Masterpiece Studio software is now available for free, but only for non-commercial use. The programme enables you to model in 3D and animate through virtual reality, with tools to let you texturize, rig and skin your models and mo...
Polly Allcock, 01 Dec 2021 00:09
Samsung's latest silicon for cars. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung looks to bring 5G to next-gen cars with the latest additions to the Exynos Auto series

Samsung has launched the Exynos Auto V7 SoC, a new processor specifically for cars, alongside the Exynos Auto T5123, which might ensure the same vehicles are connected. This is because it is the OEM's first 5G-capable modem made f...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2021 23:22
The EPL appears to be in discussions with an Ethereum-based NFT trading platform. (Image source: Unsplash - edited)

English Premier League investigates clubs' crypto connections as potential NFT platform partnership gains traction

A new report has claimed that the English Premier League (EPL) is investigating connections between its member clubs and crypto businesses. In addition, it seems the Premier League is forging ahead with a potential partnership wit...
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Nov 2021 18:53
A "ROG Zephyrus Duo 16" render. (Source: Evan Blass)

The "ROG Zephyrus Duo 16" rears its head again in another new specs-rich leak

The rumors of Asus launching a new, 16-inch version of its ROG Zephyrus Duo laptop have gained further momentum with new claims of Ryzen 6000 power for the alleged dual-screen gaming machine. The processor may partner with RTX 300...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2021 18:18
Patch 1.03 introduces numerous changes across The Definitive Edition trilogy. (Image source: Rockstar)

Rockstar issues an 18 GB patch to fix the most egregious issues in Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition for GTA III, GTA Vice City and GTA San Andreas

Rockstar is looking to make amends with the dreadful Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition. Patch 1.03 makes over 100 changes across the three games, with Rockstar sending out an 18 GB update to GTA III, GTA Vice ...
Alex Alderson, 30 Nov 2021 18:11
The WF-1000XM4 are some of the earbuds affected by the change. (Image source: Sony)

Sony headphones to lose Google Assistant support on iOS from next week

Sony has announced that its headphones will lose Google Assistant support on iOS from early December. The change will affect all Sony headphones, although Google is discontinuing the service, not Sony itself.
Alex Alderson, 29 Nov 2021 23:40
The Watch GT 3 is available in two sizes and three styles. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 3 receives new features and bug fixes with its first update

Huawei has brought new features to the Watch GT 3, one of its latest smartwatches. Version 2.1.0.180 also addresses a few bugs and is rolling out globally through the Huawei Health app.
Alex Alderson, 29 Nov 2021 23:20
This controller might come in a new form soon. (Source: Sony)

Rumor | Sony patents a version of a DualShock controller for smartphones

Sony has reportedly patented its own take on the type of controller that also snaps onto a smartphone to double as a grip for the device. This version of the accessory has PlayStation-esque buttons, joysticks and triggers, as one...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Nov 2021 17:32
A Galaxy A13 render. (Source: OnLeaks x Zouton)

Rumor | Samsung's Galaxy A13 5G goes into mass production in India

The Galaxy A13 is touted as an upcoming source of mid-range 5G smartphone specs at a competitive price. Now, this device is said to have entered mass production at a Samsung facility in India. This new leak might be the best indic...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2021 23:18
GAUGAN 2's output for the keyword "Yerevan"

NVIDIA's AI-based GAUGAN 2 tool generates Van Goghesque landscapes from words and phrases you input

NVIDIA recently rolled out a demo of GAUGAN 2, an AI-based text to image platform. GAUGAN 2 has been trained on images of buildings, plants, and other objects, and will output images of what it thinks input text represents. The re...
Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 Nov 2021 11:43
Amazfit goes from strength to strength in its market. (Source: Amazfit)

Amazfit celebrates its 2021 third-quarter success with its Black Friday 2021 deals

Amazfit has risen to #3 in the smartwatch market for the latest complete quarter of 2021 (or 3Q2021). Accordingly, it has announced deals on a number of these wearables for today's Black Friday event in the US. They include the po...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Nov 2021 19:11
A Polymega with its latest module. (Source: Playmaji)

The Polymega's next module will confer Nintendo N64 support on the interchangeable console

Polymega is an innovative 'all-in-one retro console' that converts to support various types of classic cartridges via a modular system. Now, its maker Playmaji has announced that the fifth and latest version of these allows the us...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Nov 2021 18:04
XGIMI announces Black Friday 2021 deals. (Source: XGIMI)

Deal | XGIMI puts its 4K and FHD Horizon-series projectors out there as Black Friday bargains

XGIMI asserts that it has an alternative to that new big TV purchase with coupons and deals on some of its Android-powered projectors instead. They include the high-end Horizon line, which has variants that support either FHD or 4...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Nov 2021 16:48
MIUI 12.5.9 Enhanced Edition Global Stable on Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro details (Source: Own)

MIUI 12.5.9 Enhanced Edition hits the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro without any noticeable changes

On the road that leads to the highly anticipated MIUI 13 firmware, the popular Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro gets another update from the 12.x branch, namely MIUI 12.5.9. The 657 MB-large update includes the October 2021 security patch and th...
Codrut Nistor, 25 Nov 2021 19:57
The Oukitel RT1. (Source: Oukitel)

Update | Oukitel's first-gen tablet is a rugged Android device with a 10,000mAh battery

Oukitel is probably best known for its smartphones with ingress-protection ratings such as IP68/69K, a reinforced-style casing and large batteries for prolonged screen-on time. These features also apply to its latest product, the ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2021 18:27
Pamu Z1 Pro ANC TWS color choices hands-on review by Notebookcheck (Source: Basic Concept)

Pamu Z1 Pro hands-on: Capable ANC TWS earbuds with highs, lows, and a few surprises

While many brands use a software app to compensate for weak hardware or provide above-average hardware to make up for the lack of a customization app, Padmate brings both into the equation. Today, we will see how inspired is this brand's product labeled "Pamu Z1 Pro" and advertised to eliminate up to 40 dB of noise while providing excellent quality audio.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Nov 2021 14:32
OPPO's alleged new earbuds. (Source: GizNext)

OPPO is slated to launch new TWS earbuds as well as phones on November 25, 2021

OPPO has confirmed that it will debut the potentially innovative Reno7 series of Android smartphones tomorrow (November 25, 2021). Now, it is rumored to have new TWS earbuds to launch alongside them. Judging by their alleged produ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Nov 2021 23:56
Tile is about to become a part of Life360. (Source: Life360)

Tile is to become part of Life360 as part of a US$200+ million deal

The Life360 has announced that it will acquire Tile, buying the company out for just over $205 million. The acquisition has the potential to expand and streamline the location-tracking features involved in the services offered by ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Nov 2021 19:50
The difference a year makes. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series propels Wear OS to its best quarter in years

The overall share of Wear OS within the smartwatch market has never so much as cracked 5% in Counterpoint Research's reports on this space for the last 5 years. Now, thanks to the launch of the new Galaxy Watch4 series, things hav...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2021 18:11
Android 10 remains a popular OS version. (Source: Android)

Android 10 is still the most widely-used version of its OS, although 11 is catching up

The latest stats on Android version adoption in 2021 are in, and the first of these OS updates to drop the dessert theme remains in the lead, still running on over a quarter of all devices studied thus far. Then again, Android 11'...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2021 17:10
The Joker malware can obtain SMS management information that leads to unwanted premium SMS subscription signups. (Image source: Unsplash - edited)

Joker malware discovered in multiple apps with thousands of installs on the Google Play Store

More than a dozen apps have been highlighted by a malware analyst because they have been infected by the notorious Joker software. Installing Joker can lead the user to being subscribed to services they do not require, incurring a...
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Nov 2021 10:03
Windows 11 is slated to get more faster and responsive in 2022. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 to get snappier and more responsive in 2022, Microsoft continues to accelerate Windows 11 rollout owing to net positive feedback

Early adopters of Windows 11 have been reporting several performance issues with the new OS including laggy File Explorer and context menus. That is likely to change next year as Microsoft is working on improvements to the WinUI f...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Nov 2021 09:00
MIUI 13 is all set to hit several Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco devices in the coming weeks. (Image Source: Gizchina)

MIUI 13 stable already being tested in several Xiaomi flagships, more than 25 Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco devices slated to get updated in coming weeks

Updated. More than 25 devices are expected to receive MIUI 13 by the end of this year. This includes many Mi, Redmi, and Poco devices with some minor changes to the list we had reported previously. Apparently, Xiaomi has already b...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Nov 2021 08:05
The Galaxy S21 series. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung assures Galaxy S21 users of a fix for the phones' new Android 12 display issue

The Galaxy S21 series of smartphones are the first few Android devices to update to One UI 4, which is based on Android 12. Despite the shiny nature of this software upgrade, an increasing number of users have reported that their ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2021 23:33
One of WhatsApp's latest features is on its way to Android. (Source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp rolls reaction notifications on Android out via a new beta

Want to know if your WhatsApp message has attracted one of the platform's new Discord-esque reactions? Unfortunately, if you're on your Android device, you can't. However, the Facebook-owned service is now working on this, and is ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2021 22:45
MediaTek has a new Wi-Fi chip partner. (Source: MediaTek)

AMD's new RZ600 Wi-Fi 6E modules are based on MediaTek silicon

AMD has announced some new in-house Wi-Fi chips, developed in partnership with MediaTek. The RZ600 series of modules is based on the latter's latest technology for the connectivity standard, touted to support up-to-date wireless s...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Nov 2021 21:58
MediaTek unveils the Pentonic 2000. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek's Pentonic 2000 chipset is here to help deliver the 8K 120Hz TVs of the future

MediaTek has unveiled a new flagship SoC for the next generation of premium big-screen devices. The Pentonic 2000 can support resolutions of up to 8K and refresh rates of 120Hz. It can also allow OEMs to pack specs such as AV1 sup...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Nov 2021 21:29
There's a new PS2 emulator for Android on the horizon. (Image via Android and Sony, with edits)

A new free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator for Android may be the best option for playing PS2 games on the go

AetherSX2 is a new PlayStation 2 emulator for Android. Currently in a closed alpha, the emulator is free and open-source, providing a free option for PS2 emulation on Android. Early testing shows exciting results in many PS2 title...
Sam Medley, 20 Nov 2021 06:03
A Galaxy Tab A8 render. (Source: OnLeaks x 91Mobiles)

Samsung's Galaxy Tab A8 (2021) launch is all but confirmed in its latest leak

Samsung is projected to unveil a new cost-effective Android tablet, possibly before the end of 2021. Now, a new leak unambiguously confirms the product name allegedly linked to this device for the first time. It also serves to sug...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Nov 2021 23:05

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