Today, Apple is rolling out the first beta of iOS 17.4 to developers and testers today a week after the definitive iOS 17.3 update was shipped. Aside from the huge App Store and iOS changes planned for EU users already announced by Apple, iOS 17.4 Beta also adds a plethora of changes that all users could take advantage of.
Apple announced that it will introduce significant changes to its App Store by allowing third-party app marketplaces and the sideloading of apps on iOS in addition to letting users change the default browser on iPhones for the very first time. This decision was in response to the European Union’s new DMA (Digital Market Act) and those iterations are planned to arrive with the iOS 17.4 update in March.
This week has not only seen the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro’s renders leaked, but also joined by the company’s upcoming mid-range Pixel 8a. An alleged retail packaging of the device has been spotted, confirming a faster charging rating and an updated design.
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Lenovo’s Think-branded products are known for their durability and added practicality into the mix. This has been adopted by Motorola after it launched the Motorola ThinkPhone last year. And now, the Android smartphone is heavily discounted on Amazon, which has seen its price slashed by $300, putting it down to a record low of $399 from $699.
Google is announcing a surprise Pixel feature drop today along with the new Mint colorway for the Pixel 8 (review). The new update starts to hit compatible Pixel devices today, just over a month from the last feature drop, and adds numerous notable new features, including the Circle to Search and Pixel 8 Pro’s functionality to measure body temperature.
Leaks about Google’s upcoming flagship smartphones continue to spill over. Following the Pixel 9 Pro renders surfacing yesterday, it’s now the turn of the smaller Pixel 9 with its fresh computer-generated images confirming an added zoom camera, temperature sensor, and a new design similar to the Pro model.
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 13 5G as one of five new models in the new Redmi Note 13 series. We took a closer look at the mid-range smartphone, which features a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a 108 MP main camera, and a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC for less than $300. You can find out what our overall impression is in this detailed review.
After launching the OnePlus 12 in December last year in China, the company has shifted gears to the global markets. Yesterday, the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R became official in many countries, including the USA. OnePlus is also opening pre-orders for both models with a particularly bigger saving offered with the OnePlus 12. Here’s how to save $100 when you pre-order.
Xiaomi will soon present the Redmi K70 Ultra in China, which according to initial leaks is set to be the fastest smartphone on the market. Although the Redmi K is exclusive to the Chinese market, it is usually rebranded as the Xiaomi T Pro globally. What can we expect and why is the Android flagship so fast?
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Samsung has captured a fairly greater share of the foldable market with its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip ranges. However, it is also undeniable that new foldable phone entries from Chinese brands are starting to shift the spotlight away from the South Koreans, with one of the primary reasons being a lower price point. Samsung is reportedly planning to launch a cheaper Galaxy Z Fold 6 or a “Fan Edition” version to make up for such a shortcoming.
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