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SMARTPHONES

The iPhone is not as expensive as you think

Yes, a new iPhone 13 is obscenely expensive, whether it is a mini, vanilla model, a Pro, or the Pro Max. But there are factors that one should take into consideration before complaining about the price, as this fresh perspective will hopefully point you to the fact that at the end of it all, the iPhone 13 Pro doesn't cost more than a mid-range Android smartphone. "Wait a minute", you say, "Have they lost it at NextPit?" Check our math out and find out. iPhone 13: All iPhones in 2021 compared

by Stefan Möllenhoff

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TABLET

The history of the Samsung Galaxy Note series: Time to say good bye?

Usually, the period between August - September is that time of the year when us tech reviewers rave about the just-released Samsung Galaxy Note handsets. Since 2011, when the first Galaxy Note was released, this had almost become a habit. This year, however, was different. For reasons best known to Samsung, the company decided against launching a 2021 edition of the Samsung Galaxy Note and wanted us to drool over their foldable line up instead.

by Rahul Srinivas

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SMARTPHONES

The anatomy of spyware: Why Pegasus affects all of us

The recent Pegasus spyware debacle showed how governments went about in tapping the smartphones of journalists, activists, and politicians. WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart warned that the danger posed by this spyware is limited to a small group of people who were adversely affected, and NextPit has taken the task to ask security experts on why the Pegasus incident affects us all eventually. WhatsApp boss on Pegasus: "This affects us all". Do you agree?

by Benjamin Lucks

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TABLET

3 reasons why 5 years of software updates may not work on Android

After the announcement of iPhones that will be compatible with iOS 15 and the news of the iPhone 6S receiving yet another year of software updates, we decided to hunt down Android smartphones that were released around the same time window and realized something: long-term software support concerning Google's mobile operating system is simply an unrealistic expectation. iOS 15 update tracker: Which iPhones are compatible with the new operating system?

by Rubens Eishima

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TABLET

iOS 15 pushes Android into a corner

The opening keynote at WWDC21 didn't surprise anyone with any mind-boggling technological breakthroughs. However, a trend that we have noticed in this decade became clearer, turning heads as the competition is plunged into an existential crisis. If Google and Samsung are unable to find an answer soon, they would be left with the bigger slice of the pie, yes. But the cherries, the chocolate, the raspberries, the strawberries, and everything else that is delicious will be left with Apple. iOS 15: These are the highlights of the upcoming iPhone update

by Fabien Röhlinger

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SMARTPHONES

How well do Samsung, Xiaomi, and Oppo protect your privacy?

Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme, OnePlus, in fact, every single Android manufacturer is directly connected to Google when it comes to the mobile operating system as well as its implementation of privacy features. Hence, can we really trust them to protect our personal data? How to use Apple app tracking blocker on your iPhone Smartphones and privacy: Why Apple is leading the way

by Antoine Engels

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SOCIAL MEDIA & MESSENGER

8 reasons to ditch WhatsApp: Find another messaging app

Despite its convenience and a long list of features, is WhatsApp really that great? If you've been thinking about making the switch for a while but can't make up your mind, here are 8 reasons to leave WhatsApp and look for an alternative. Check out the latest features on WhatsApp

by Eric Ferrari-Herrmann

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TABLET

Can OnePlus make it in Europe on their own?

OnePlus has had a good start to 2021. The smartphone manufacturer's latest quarterly figures were better than expected, well in the positive territory. Those figures certainly reflected the results of a strategic turnaround that began more than a year ago by shifting to the premium market and the release of the Nord range. But isn't this grand dream going to end up cannibalizing Oppo's market share, which is also OnePlus' sister company?

by Antoine Engels

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HOME-AUDIO-SYSTEMS

Slack Fight: Could tablets ever replace notebooks?

Apple's new 2021 iPad Pro is equipped with the very powerful M1 processor which, theoretically speaking, is capable of delivering MacBook-level performance. It was, therefore, no surprise that forever foes Antoine and Ben duked it out in the latest Slack Fight as to whether tablets have finally reached a level where their performance and usability is on par with notebooks. As usual, we also value your opinion on this topic.

by Benjamin Lucks

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TABLET

Are Realme and Redmi Related? Understand the Differences Between Chinese Brands

With the rise of Chinese smartphone brands, questions such as "Are Redmi and Realme from the same company?", "Are Vivo and iQoo related?" arise from time to time. This kind of confusion begins to get more convoluted every time a new subsidiary company is announced. To clear the confusion, we thought of conjuring up an article to help you understand the lineage of the different Chinese brands.

by Rubens Eishima

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