At launch, the iPhone 13 mini impressed with plenty of performance, top image quality, and a unique form factor—but is the small iPhone still a good buy in 2023? nextpit took another look at the 2021 mini model and reveals whether it is still worth buying!
While the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is expected to feature a larger 3.4-inch cover screen, there hasn’t been much information on how the company will take advantage of this. However, a new report suggested Samsung will enable the larger screen to accommodate full functionality for many apps, including sending and typing messages and the ability to navigate using Google Maps without having to unfold the device.
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The past few weeks saw a couple of rumors that detailed the possible folded periscope camera on the Galaxy S24 Ultra and upgraded telephoto lens for the trio. Now, a new and opposing report has indicated that the high-end Ultra model will arrive with virtually zero improvement to its rear snappers.
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If Google were to follow its previous release schedules, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro should be launched later this October. With a few months left on the table, more details about the duo have started to emerge. In a fresh report, it seems that the upcoming flagship Pixel camera phones are set to feature major camera upgrades, the Pro model in particular.
Currently, there are a couple of ways to charge an Apple Pencil. It can either be done through a physical port, which is in the case of the 1st gen Pencil, or by magnetic wireless charging for the 2nd gen Pencil using a supported iPad. A new patent suggests Apple could revolutionize the technology and may enable charging an active stylus directly from the iPad’s display.
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The Sony Xperia Pro-I that was launched in 2021 is one of the pioneers of the 1-inch sensor in camera phones. Its rumored successor, the Xperia Pro-II or mark ‘two’, might even surpass it by having two 1-inch sensors at the rear, possibly making it also a first in mobile smartphones.
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It was speculated last year that Google’s Pixel Tablet could debut with a Pixel-branded stylus. But came the I/O 2023 where the slab was announced, there was no pen or stylus present. Whether the company may have totally abandoned the idea of making its own writing accessory or not, there are new clues found in Android 14 Beta about Google improving stylus usage on the tablet.
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If you missed the iPad 9 deal a few days back, Amazon is giving you another opportunity to buy one, albeit a different and more capable iPad model. The latest Apple iPad 10 (2022) drops to its record low price of $399 (11 percent off) at the giant retailer. This saves you $50 which you can use in picking up a third-party keyboard or case.
Additional details about Qualcomm’s next-gen system-on-chip for smartphones and tablets have started to surface as we head closer to the planned launch event in October. Now, an alleged benchmark of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC has been shared, hinting at notable improvements over the preceding flagship chipset.
Asus revealed the official launch date of the Zenfone 10 recently. Along with the time frame, the Taiwanese brand also confirmed a few key specifications of the compact device, including a 5.9-inch display, a new generation of hybrid stabilization for its camera, and wireless charging for the very first time.