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Redmi Note 7 vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 comparison: Not so different

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 launched in India in December 2018. The device took Xiaomi’s formula of delivering great specs at a fantastic price and carried it a step further. The phone shipped with a Snapdragon 660 processor, Gorilla Glass 6, and a whole lot of goodies that made it a very exciting device at the time. Cut to April 2019, and we’ve now got a great option in the Redmi Note 7.

Samsung Galaxy S9 gets 480fps mode, but you should stick to 240fps or 960fps

TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus’ latest update includes a new 480fps super slow-motion mode. The new mode replaces the existing 960fps option for manual mode, though 960fps is still available in automatic mode. The update also includes the July security patch and stabilizes AR Emoji. Even though the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus include the much-touted 960fps super slow-motion mode, Reddit users noted that the phones’ latest update introduces a new 480fps mode.

Sony Xperia Z Ultra gets important update, included X Reality

A substantial update is being rolled out for Xperia Z ultra owners, bringing with it a slew of features that probably should have been included at launch. The update also has one very important feature that could really set a standard for all mobile devices moving forward. Check out the video below for a good look at the difference it brings. The Xperia Z Ultra is the first instance of X Reality being included in a smartphone, so we’re not sure how it will affect things like battery life yet.

Guess which company has been leading mobile gaming for 25 years?

Promoted by Arm Mention mobile gaming and most people will think of games like Angry Birds or Candy Crush running on your Android smartphone, but handheld gaming is much older than that. The gaming market will be worth around $124 billion this year and about 35 percent of that is for mobile gaming. That makes mobile gaming the largest segment in the market, beating console gaming, which makes up around 46 percent of the market.

OnePlus 6 and 6T experiencing microphone issues

Specific call and recording complaints include low volume, tinny and distorted audio, and amplified ambient noise. According to the complaints, the issues rest in apps like Snapchat, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp. Some folks even experienced the issues in phone calls. The call and recording issues might rest in the microphone usage on the OnePlus 6 and 6T. According to a user on Reddit, the two phones use the top microphone in the aforementioned apps — the top microphone is typically used for noise cancellation.

40% off selected Philips Bluetooth speakers

Today only, Amazon is offering savings of up to 40 percent on a small selection of Philips Bluetooth speakers, the lowest prices ever offered by the retailer. There’s a choice to be had between the ultra-portable Philips BT2500B/37 for $29.99, the BT3500B/37 for $47.99 or the SB365/37 for $59.99, which all come with shipping included. The SB365 is the most powerful of the selection, offering one touch NFC for fast Bluetooth pairing, room for 4 rechargeable AA batteries (not-included) for portability, and an audio-in jack for connecting up your other media devices.

Boost your bank balance with the Six-Figure Income Bundle

The Ultimate Earn a Six-Figure Income Bundle is the latest offer to hit Tech Deals. Despite the title, these tips and tricks are unlikely to have you raking in huge sums overnight. What it can do is teach you how to significantly supplement your income through a number of channels. If you’ve been looking for a chance to add to your spending money, you can grab the $1,800-valued collection of courses forjust $29.

Developers can now apply to get a free Vive VR set from HTC and Valve

The Vive headset was HTC’s surprise for MWC 2015. Details were scarce, but it soon became apparent that HTC is dead serious about staking a claim in the virtual reality land grab. When Cher Wang took over as CEO from Peter Chou, she highlighted VR as HTC’s next big growth opportunity, similar to the smartphones boom beginning in the late 90’s. While HTC revealed the Vive at MWC, and its partner Valve shared more details about it at GDC 2015, it’s only now that developers can actually get their hands on the VR headset.

Google Pixel devices have trouble pairing with Bluetooth in cars

Owners of Google’s new Pixel devices are reportedly experiencing problems with Bluetooth in a number of vehicles. The recently released Google flagships are having trouble pairing with, and staying connected to, in-car Bluetooth, though it’s not yet known if this is a Pixel-specific problem or relates to a wider Android OS issue. On the Pixel support community page, some users have mentioned that they can connect to Bluetooth but that it will randomly disconnect later, while others claim that Bluetooth is fully functional in some circumstances, like music playback, but that calls cause a disconnect.

How to overclock the Galaxy Note 10.1 to 1.6 GHz

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is a powerful tablet. This tablet carries a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor and 2 GB of RAM, which make this tablet ideal for multitasking. Plus, with the addition of Project Butter in the coming Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, this tablet will be super fast. Unfortunately, we are still waiting for the latest updates to arrive. For the meantime, how about flashing an overclocked kernel to make your tablet a bit faster?