Category: Phones

  • Pixel Experience Development Ends, Owner Announces Shutdown

    Pixel Experience Development Ends, Owner Announces Shutdown

    Google Pixel smartphones have earned themselves an esteemed status among Android enthusiasts by being among the first devices to receive Android updates, making them a top pick. Because Google prioritizes updating its own devices first for new feature releases, Pixel phones have come to represent cutting-edge tech within Android ecosystem. One notable drawback however, is that only certain regions worldwide can purchase Google Pixel devices.

    End Of Pixel Experience Updates

    In 2017, Henrique Silva launched the Pixel Experience project with the intent of providing users with exclusive Pixel features without the expense and complexity associated with purchasing Pixel phones themselves. Recently however, on their official website Henrique announced that this initiative has officially come to an end, marking its conclusion for now and future projects alike.

    Henrique Silva did not elaborate on the reasons for terminating Pixel Experience project; however, his confirmation indicated that its website would remain accessible so users could download older builds but that there would no longer be updates or development for it. With its discontinuance comes an end of an era within Android community; leaving many nostalgic for unique Pixel-like experience provided by it once before. For the official announcement regarding closure of Pixel Experience project please [click here](Add link here).

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  • Redmi Turbo 3 Launches in China: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and more

    Redmi Turbo 3 Launches in China: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and more

    Xiaomi held an event today in China to unveil their Redmi smartphone and tablet products – the Redmi Turbo 3, following last year’s Redmi Note 12 Turbo as part of the Turbo series, now takes on a different name with impressive specifications that build upon previous Redmi devices. The event saw Xiaomi showcase both devices at once.

    Redmi Turbo 3 Specifications and Features

    Redmi Turbo 3 stays true to its predecessor by featuring a flat frame with gently rounded corners, two distinct camera rings and 7.8mm thickness and weight (179 grams). Redmi has certified their phone as SGS five-star drop protection certified by SGS certification body SGS.

    Display and Camera Capabilities

    Redmi Turbo 3 features an OLED display framed by slim bezels and boasting an expansive 6.67-inch OLED panel backed with ultrathin bezels topped off by ultrathin bezels for viewing an image’s elements, along with an ultraslim fingerprint scanner and 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, peak brightness of 2,400nits peak brightness rating and offers fingerprint scanning as standard features. Notably it also includes AI object eraser feature similar to Pixel’s Magic Eraser for editing images to remove unwanted elements – perfect for editing images!

    Performance And Software

    Packed with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor – a variant of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 – the Redmi Turbo 3 offers up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, along with Xiaomi’s Ice Cooling system for effective heat dissipation during demanding usage scenarios. A large VC area and Ice Cooling help disperse excess heat effectively during heavy usage scenarios; additionally it includes 90W fast charging support with its 5,000mAh battery offering fast charge capabilities; Air Gestures enable users to control devices remotely from distance without physical contact when taking selfies or when hands become wet when taking selfies or taking videos without physical contact being required or when hands wet when taking pictures or taking selfies etc; in addition it includes AI features like live subtitles/summarization/summarization to name just some features provided out-of-the-box with HyperOS-based Android 14 straight out-of-the box!

    Connectivity And Pricing

    Redmi Turbo 3 offers connectivity options including USB-C port, WiFi-7, Bluetooth, NFC and more. Starting at CNY 1,999 ($276) for its 12GB + 256GB base model, premium variants such as 12GB+512GB are priced from CNY 2,299 ($317) while 16GB + 1TB models start selling on April 15 for CNY 2,799 ($386) each and come in Ice Titanium, Green Blade and Black Crystal colors with sales beginning April 15.

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  • Vivo T3x 5G: Snapdragon SoC India Launch on April 17

    Vivo T3x 5G: Snapdragon SoC India Launch on April 17

    Vivo will debut the T3x 5G smartphone in India next week on April 17 at 12 pm local time, not only through Flipkart and Vivo’s official website but also retail outlets and its own retail locations. Priced under Rs 15,000 and featuring an attractive flat frame design featuring two sensors with LED flash units in its top left corner; similar to what Realme C67 5G boasts of.

    Specifications And Features

    Vivo T3x 5G will feature a Snapdragon processor built using 4nm technology – likely Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. According to AnTuTu’s benchmark test results, this smartphone scored over 6 lakh points with 44W fast charging support & will come in both Green and Maroon color variants.

    Rumors speculate that the Vivo T3x will feature a 6.72-inch LCD display featuring FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, likely available with various RAM/storage configurations such as 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB or 8GB+128GB capacities. Stay tuned as more details emerge leading up to its official unveiling event!

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  • Motorola Edge 50 Ultra Impresses with Top Flagship Chip

    Motorola Edge 50 Ultra Impresses with Top Flagship Chip

    Motorola plans on unveiling a smartphone from their Edge 50 series soon; anticipated as the premium Edge 50 Ultra model, its specifications were listed on GeekBench before any official unveiling ceremony took place, providing us with some impressive information.

    Motorola Edge 50 Ultra Specifications

    GeekBench recently caught wind that the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra was sporting high-end components. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, with 12GB RAM and an Adreno 735 GPU installed resulting in single core tests scoring 1947 points and multi core tests scoring 5149 respectively.

    Android 14 Operating System and Design Teasers

    GeekBench also revealed that Motorola Edge 50 Ultra will run Android 14 operating system out-of-the-box, as reported. Early previews for this device hinted at its curved display using videos. Reports suggested it might actually be rebranded version of Moto X50 Ultra that has yet to launch in China with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC powering it.

    Features and Expectations

    The Moto X50 Ultra is expected to feature an eye-catching 6.7-inch POLED display with 1.5K resolution and an eye-popping 144Hz refresh rate, along with a 50MP triple camera system in its rear view mirror and possibly 4,500mAh batteries that support fast wired charging or 50W wireless fast charging (more details coming soon!). Stay tuned for any future developments on this upcoming smartphone!

    Motorola Edge 50 Ultra Impresses with Top Flagship Chip
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  • Google to Provide Free Magic Editor on All Androids with a Twist

    Google to Provide Free Magic Editor on All Androids with a Twist

    Google stands out in the smartphone manufacturing landscape with their innovation of computational photography – their Magic Editor feature allows users to apply portrait effects or remove elements from older photos that they no longer wish to include, initially only available with Pixel devices but now made available across Google One regardless of whether subscribers own one of those phones or not.

    Google’s Magic Editor Could Soon Become Available Free Of Charge

    Android Authority conducted an in-depth examination of an APK file’s code to reveal a possibility that Magic Editor could become accessible across all Android devices for free. New code found in version 6.78.0.622306643 of Google Photos indicates a feature called metered saves which might be introduced for use within Magic Editor, potentially providing free initial access but eventually require Google One subscription after exceeding a set limit of saves.

    Google One Subscription Benefits

    Google’s strategy of expanding access to its Magic Editor may be seen as an incentive to encourage more users to sign up for its Google One plan and benefit from increased Google Drive storage space and additional perks; especially notable is Magic Editor as an AI-powered image editing solution.

    Google to Provide Free Magic Editor on All Androids with a Twist
    Google to Provide Free Magic Editor on All Androids with a Twist
    Google to Provide Free Magic Editor on All Androids with a Twist
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  • OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G Tops Day 1 Sales in 20K-25K

    OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G Tops Day 1 Sales in 20K-25K

    OnePlus recently unveiled the Nord CE 4 5G smartphone to India’s sub-25K price category and is packed with an attractive set of features. This device stands out as being worth every rupee spent.

    Success of Sales for the OnePlus Nord CE 4

    OnePlus recently celebrated their Nord CE 4 becoming the highest-selling phone within INR 20K-25K range on Amazon India on its inaugural day of sales.

    Price and Offers

    The Nord CE 4 comes in two variants – 8GB+128GB is priced at Rs24,999 while 8GB+1256GB costs Rs26,999 – with discounts of up to Rs1,500 available through certain bank cards as well as no-extra charge installment payments and other financial offers valid until April’s end. Existing users of OnePlus devices may even trade them in to get bonuses up to Rs2,500 when trading them in as well as Jio benefits worth an additional Rs2,500 available as incentives for upgrading

    Specifications of the OnePlus Nord CE 4

    In terms of specifications, the Nord CE 4 5G features an AMOLED FHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate and IP54 dust and water resistance, powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset for storage options up to 256GB with 5,500mAh battery support for fast charging up to 100W fast. Furthermore, Android 14 with OxygenOS 14 will ensure future software updates.

    This camera setup comprises of a 50-megapixel main camera equipped with optical image stabilization (OIS) and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, plus dual stereo speakers and in-screen fingerprint reader for convenient functionality even in wet environments. Aquatouch technology further ensures screen functionality even during rain showers.

    OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G Tops Day 1 Sales in 20K-25K
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  • Oppo Find X7 Ultra ColorOS Introduces New Features

    Oppo Find X7 Ultra ColorOS Introduces New Features

    Oppo recently introduced a satellite communication variant of the Find X7 Ultra, which received 5.5G capabilities via a recent software update (PHY110_14.0.1.512/CN01), following China Mobile's official 5.5G launch in late March. This update positioned the device as the first to support this advanced connectivity feature. Subsequently, a new update (1.17GB) for the Find X7 Ultra, featuring ColorOS version PHY110 14.0.1.86(CN01), has been released, introducing a host of fresh animations and controls.

    Oppo Find X7 Ultra Update Enhancements

    The latest update brings several improvements to the Find X7 Ultra:

    New Visual Effects

    • Enhanced visual effects include wallpaper zooming during startup and exit, seamless icon deformation, and more.
    • Updated notification and control center pull-down animation, along with new icon and card layering effects.
    • Added wallpaper scaling and screen brightness gradient effects during screen activation and deactivation.
    • Customizable background color and Gaussian blur effect options.
    • Improved disappearing animation for elements during unlocking.
    • Enhanced startup and exit animation for global search, offering a softer and more consistent experience.

    Feature Updates

    • Inclusion of a volume bar in the control center for quick volume adjustments.
    • Added support for over 200 application clones.
    • Support for lock screen pattern unlocking and hidden unlocking tracks.
    • Free-floating window now allows resizing by dragging the bottom and closing in mini mode with a sliding up gesture.

    Other Improvements

    • Introduced support for large folders with an icon sinking gesture for easier one-handed application access.
    • Improved response speed for clicking and sliding operations, enhancing stability during multitasking and timely blocking.
    • Enhanced application startup and exit, as well as multi-tasking start and end animation effects.
    • Improved animation for large folders, providing a smoother app drag and drop experience.

    The standard version of the Oppo Find X7 Ultra, launched in January this year, is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and boasts a quad 50MP camera setup on the back with a 1" main sensor.

    If you wish to delve deeper into the camera capabilities of this flagship device, you can explore our camera test featuring the vivo X100 Pro and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

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  • iQOO Z9 Turbo Launch Date Confirmed – Set to Rival Redmi Turbo 3

    iQOO Z9 Turbo Launch Date Confirmed – Set to Rival Redmi Turbo 3

    On April 24, China will see an official unveiling of the iQOO Z9 Turbo smartphone – marking another addition to Z-series phones featuring powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. Competition with other similar offerings include Redmi Turbo 3 and soon-to-be released Realme GT Neo 6.

    Reports indicate that alongside its Turbo model, iQOO may also release variants equipped with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and 6 Gen 1. However, it remains uncertain whether these will make their debut simultaneously with this Turbo edition.

    Rumored Specifications of IQOO Z9 Turbo

    IQOO has verified key specifications of the Z9 Turbo, including its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, an ample 6,000mAh battery capacity and 6K VC heat dissipation system with 6K V-Cooling fan technology for heat dissipation, along with its dedicated graphics chip and reports indicating its OLED display will feature 1.5K resolution with fast refresh rate (144Hz refresh), 2160Hz PWM dimming feature and in-screen fingerprint sensors – among many other things.

    Rumor has it that Z9 Turbo may feature 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5x RAM coupled with 1 TB UFS 4.0 storage, operating on OriginOS 4-based Android 14 with 16MP front camera and dual back cameras featuring one 50-MP main shooter with OIS support – although pricing details have yet to be made public.

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  • Nubia Flip Clamshell Smartphone – Global Pre-Order from $499

    Nubia Flip Clamshell Smartphone – Global Pre-Order from $499

    Nubia recently unveiled their foldable smartphone, the Nubia Flip, in China targeting mid-range market segment at an attractively-priced clamshell device price point. As with their launch event in China, global pre-orders have also started and will begin shortly afterwards.

    Nubia Flip’s 8GB/256GB model can be had for $499 – making it one of the more budget-friendly folding phones on the market. There is also an upgraded variant with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage available at $699 that preorders are now open on Nubia store.

    Global Availability

    The Nubia Flip is now open for pre-ordering across various nations such as the US, Australia and Singapore – as well as several Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian nations – though sales won’t kick off until April 23. More details regarding its release in Europe or Britain remain to be confirmed.

    Description Of Nubia Flip

    The Nubia Flip 5G features a 6.9-inch Full High Definition AMOLED folding display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1.43" outer AMOLED screen to conveniently access notifications. Furthermore, its dual rail suspended hinge is said to withstand over 200,000 openings before becoming loose or breaking apart altogether.

    Qualcomm announced their Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC at Mobile World Congress 2022 and this device utilizes it with up to 12GB RAM, 512GB UFS 3.1 storage, and runs Android 13 OS.

    At its heart is an impressive camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, 2MP depth sensor and 16MP front camera – along with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner to increase security and peace of mind.

    Connectivity And Battery

    Available connectivity options on this device include 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type-C port charging support and NFC functionality. Furthermore, its 4310mAh battery features 33W fast charging which enables for full recharge in approximately 73 minutes.

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  • Nubia Mavricks 5G Smartphone: 6.56″ 120Hz Display, Unisoc T760 SoC

    Nubia Mavricks 5G Smartphone: 6.56″ 120Hz Display, Unisoc T760 SoC

    Nubia recently unveiled their Nubia Flip clamshell smartphone during a launch event in China, alongside unveiling their cost-effective 5G device known as Nubia Mavericks with stylish looks and impressive features.

    Specifications for Nubia Mavericks:

    Nubia Mavericks 5G smartphone features a 6.56-inch HD+ display offering 120Hz refresh rate and responsive 240Hz touch sampling rate, powered by an Unisoc T760 processor coupled with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256 GB UFS storage. Furthermore, this powerful device comes equipped with an impressive 5,000mAh battery featuring fast 10W charging technology for quick power top ups and convenient usage.

    Optics And Features:

    On the optics front, this device features a primary camera equipped with AI computational photography technology and Neovision AI imaging system for enhanced imaging capabilities.

    Pricing And Availability:

    The Nubia Mavericks smartphone comes in three storage configurations. They include 6GB/256GB for $799 Yuan ($110), 8GB/256GB at 999 Yuan ($138) and 12GB/256GB which cost 1199 Yuan ($166). Interested buyers may purchase it directly through JD.com.

    Nubia Mavricks 5G Smartphone: 6.56
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