Apple equipped first the iMac and MacBook range with M3 chipsets (review) and expected that the upcoming Mac and Mac Mini refreshes will be introduced with the same silicon. However, it is now shaping up Apple could be skipping the M3 chip entirely in favor of M4 in the new Mac Mini according to a report.
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How many premium smartphones does Xiaomi need to release before we finally understand that it can compete with Samsung and Apple without blushing? Personally, I’ve been convinced of this for a few years now. Xiaomi didn’t even need to release a Xiaomi 14 Pro this year. The new Xiaomi 14 Ultra simply confirms the pole position the manufacturer is taking in the high-end smartphone market. I’ll tell you more in this comprehensive Xiaomi 14 Ultra review.
OnePlus’ smartphones are popular for their flagship specs they bring but without denting your pocket. Over on Amazon, the OnePlus 12R with configuration of 12/256 GB memory has gone cheaper and falls to a new low price of $529 from $599, which saves you $70 (12 percent).
Samsung’s Galaxy S23 FE (review) is a cheaper entry to the flagship Galaxy S24 series, and which was launched at the end of 2023. A recent rumor indicated its successor could arrive in July or August this year, but a new report seems to suggest of a more plausible launch window for the Galaxy S24 FE.
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Are you lost in front of your Samsung smartphone, staring at it in despair because you have forgotten the unlock code? That can be a very annoying experience, but it is not the end of the world. In the best case, you can still unlock your phone without a password. In the worst case, Samsung devices can also be reset without a PIN. We will go through all the possibilities in our primer here.
While the Pixel 8 (review) has undergone a minor design iteration over its predecessor, the Pixel 9 is depicted in renders to even bring an overhaul to the exterior. Now, live images of the alleged Pixel 9 Pro model has been published, giving us a clearer view on these changes.
For the past few years, it has been a regular cadence for Sony to announce its flagship phone around between April and May. With the Xperia 1 V (review) breaking cover in May of last year, it sounds sensible that the successor dubbed as Mark 6 will see the same launch window this year. The Japanese company seemingly provided a hint on when the Xperia 1 VI might be unveiled.
Even though it’s smaller and folds, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 5 (review) is the best among flippable phones, thanks to its powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. A recent test shows that the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 is also fast, using a new processor that keeps up this high performance.
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Apple is widely anticipated to refresh its iPad Pro and iPad Air lineups next month. Among the entries include a new and larger 12.9-inch iPad Air. Initially, it was thought the larger iPad model would share most of the specifications with the smaller counterpart, but it is now shaping up to feature a better display.
The OnePlus Open (review) was lauded for its top-class build quality and flagship-grade cameras. Hence, it would not be surprising if OnePlus took advantage of the device’s popularity by launching another foldable smartphone. A new rumor seems to support this possibility but also hinted at a new flip foldable smartphone.