The Xperia 1 is a premium model while the Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus are mid-range phones in terms of specs and price. All three phones adopt a 21:9 aspect ratio for the displays, giving them a unique look. The high-end Sony Xperia 1 features a 4K HDR OLED screen and a triple-camera arrangement on the rear. The Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus have HD+ LCD screens and dual-camera modules for portrait shooting.
If the Xperia Z Ultra is just a tad too large for your tastes, then you might find the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 a bit more to your liking. If you’re living in the U.K. and have been searching day and night for the handset, then I’m here to tell you that your quest is over.
United Kingdom carrier Three UK has launched the Galaxy Mega 6.3, and you’ll be glad to know that the Mega will support Three’s upcoming LTE network.
In addition to its smaller 7-inch 1,024 x 600 resolution touchscreen, the body of the Lenovo Smart Display 7 has been redesigned to place the speakers at the bottom of the product, rather than on the left side, as was the case with the older smart displays from the company. This will give the new product a more compact footprint that should allow it to be used in more spaces, such as your bedroom night table or work desktop.
A couple of days ago we told you that Samsung confirmed at IFA 2012 that the Galaxy S3, alongside the Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Note, will receive their Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean updates “very soon,” without specifying any roll out date.
Previous rumors have led us to believe that the international Galaxy S3 LTE version will be the first to run Jelly Bean and it looks like an unexpected report from Germany confirms it.
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HP reveals $599 Chromebook x2 detachable 2-in-1 set for release in June. 12.3-inch, Chrome OS-powered tablet is the first of its kind aimed at the general retail market. Base model features an Intel Core m3 processor, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and up to 10.5 hours battery life The Chrome OS tablets are coming! We recently saw Acer reveal the first proper tablet running Google’s web-based operating system, the $329, education-focused Chromebook Tab 10.
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Huawei will reportedly kill one of its most premium smartphone series this year. The Mate 50 flagships possibly won’t launch as a direct result of the US ban. Huawei has been in turbulent waters ever since the US started imposing multiple sanctions on it in 2019. After selling off Honor and falling out of the top five smartphone makers’ list, the company is reportedly considering killing one of its flagship series this year.
Fans of the Angry Birds franchise are in for a treat, with a couple of updates to this physics-based game series.
First, we have an official sneak peak of the latest Angry Birds Star Wars collaboration that includes a clip from Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope. In this video, we see Obi Wan Kenobi with Han Solo talking about what was initially thought to be a moon, but turns out to be the Death Star (but with distinct features of a bad piggie).
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Research firm eMarketer says Starbucks is leading the mobile payments app pack in U.S. users. It was said to have around 1 million more users than second place Apple Pay at the end of 2017 and is tipped to stay ahead into 2022. Though restricted to purchases in Starbucks, the app has a couple of key competencies that may have helped it gain a lead. Starbucks was said to have 20.
Intrigued by the Nexus 5X? Renders from case listings on Amazon may give you a good idea of what to expect in terms of appearance.
The renders come from a familiar source: case manufactures looking for an early marketing lead who create unofficial renders of upcoming devices. These renders are based on product schematics that phone makers share with accessory companies ahead of new phone launches. The images are typically accurate in terms of the general dimensions and layout of ports and buttons, but case makers don’t know the finer details, like the material or finish of a device.
The Mate 20 Pro for $470 is exceptional value, and you don’t have to worry about no Google apps nonsense.
Available currently on Amazon, this Huawei Mate 20 Pro deal should definitely be on your radar if you’re looking for a new phone. I’ve been using a Mate 20 Pro for a full year as my daily driver, and I’ve been loving it. It’s fast, it’s powerful, the battery holds up great, and the camera is extremely versatile.