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Unveiling the Ultimate Mid-Range Battle: Honor 400 Lite vs Realme 14 Pro Plus

15Nov

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Unveiling the Ultimate Mid-Range Battle: Honor 400 Lite vs Realme 14 Pro Plus

The mid-range smartphone market is getting heated with the release of two promising devices from Honor and Realme. This article pits the Honor 400 Lite against the Realme 14 Pro Plus to determine which one offers better performance, display quality, and overall value for money. Both phones run on Android 15 and boast sleek designs, but their internal specifications tell a more detailed story. The Honor 400 Lite is equipped with a Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra chipset paired with an octa-core processor clocked at 2.5GHz, offering 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. This setup ensures smooth performance for everyday tasks but may fall short for power users or those requiring intense multitasking capabilities. The Realme 14 Pro Plus 5G counters with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, also clocked at 2.5G...

Unveiling the Honor 500 and Honor 500 Pro: Geekbench Scores Reveal Key Details

15Nov

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Unveiling the Honor 500 and Honor 500 Pro: Geekbench Scores Reveal Key Details

Unveiling the Honor 500 and Honor 500 Pro: Geekbench Scores Reveal Key Details Honor, a prominent sub-brand of Huawei, has been making waves with its upcoming Honor 500 series. Recently spotted on the Geekbench database, these devices offer tantalizing glimpses into their performance capabilities ahead of their anticipated release in China. Geekbench Data and Model Numbers The Honor 500 and its Pro variant have been identified through model numbers MEY-AN00 and MEP-AN00, respectively. Both devices are expected to feature the latest chipset from Qualcomm, setting a high bar for performance. Technical Specifications Revealed The Honor 500 comes equipped with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC paired with an Adreno 825 GPU. The Geekbench scores for this model reveal a single-core score of 2113 and a...

Unveiling the Honor Magic 8 Pro: Global Debut with Premium Features and Strong Specs

3Nov

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Unveiling the Honor Magic 8 Pro: Global Debut with Premium Features and Strong Specs

Honor, a brand increasingly making waves in the global smartphone market, is set to roll out its latest flagship offering - the Honor Magic 8 Pro. In a recent teaser for Malaysia, the company confirmed that this powerful device will soon make its international debut after capturing attention with its launch in China. The question on everyone's mind now is whether the standard model of the series will follow suit or if only the high-end Pro variant will be available outside of China. The Honor Magic 8 Pro impresses with a robust set of premium features and technical prowess, making it an attractive option for tech enthusiasts. Its standout feature includes the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, which ensures exceptional performance and smooth operation. The device boasts a colossa...

Huawei MatePad Mini Collector’s Edition: Why You Should Consider Buying It Now

29Oct

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Huawei MatePad Mini Collector’s Edition: Why You Should Consider Buying It Now

Huawei has just unveiled the latest addition to its tablet lineup – the MatePad Mini Collector’s Edition. While the initial hesitation may stem from concerns about performance and reliability, there are several compelling reasons why this model stands out in an increasingly competitive market. This article delves into six key aspects that make the MatePad Mini a must-have gadget for tech enthusiasts. Firstly, let's talk hardware. The Huawei MatePad Mini Collector’s Edition is equipped with powerful processors and ample memory, ensuring smooth performance even when handling multiple applications simultaneously. This robust setup not only enhances user experience but also positions it as a serious contender in the high-end tablet segment. The Art of Design Design plays a crucial role in dist...

Google Chrome Android Receives Material 3 Expressive UI Update

26Oct

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Google Chrome Android Receives Material 3 Expressive UI Update

Google Chrome for Android has begun rolling out a long-awaited Material 3 Expressive user interface update. The visual changes, initially introduced in a phased rollout at the end of August, are now available to all users with Chrome version 141. The new design brings Google Chrome’s Android interface in line with the design language used in other Google applications. Key changes include redesigned icons with circular and cornered boxes highlighting user interactions, intended to improve the touchscreen experience on mobile devices. The three-dot menu now displays frequently used actions such as bookmarks, downloads, site information, and refresh with circular icons at the top of the screen. When revisiting saved pages, the star icon now features a rounded square background, visually diff...

Samsung’s ‘Galaxy Glasses’ with Android XR: What to Expect

23Oct

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Samsung’s ‘Galaxy Glasses’ with Android XR: What to Expect

Smartphone manufacturers are increasingly exploring new ways for users to interact with technology, with AI assistants leading the charge. Samsung’s Galaxy XR headsets represent one such avenue for interacting with AI and broader content and computing experiences. However, Samsung and Google envision a future beyond headsets, integrating smart glasses into the tech landscape. While Meta has already debuted smart glasses, including a model with a display integrated into eyewear, Samsung is planning to launch “Galaxy Glasses” powered by Android XR. The company recently provided additional details about this development. Unlike immersive XR headsets like the Galaxy XR and Apple’s Vision Pro, designed for focused experiences like work, gaming, or personal movie theaters, smart glasses aim fo...

Google Wallet is finally catching up to Apple’s with this neat little trick

23Oct

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Google Wallet is finally catching up to Apple’s with this neat little trick

Google Wallet is finally catching up to Apple's with this neat little trick Your boarding pass is about to get a lot smarter, just like on the iPhone. Google Wallet is getting a serious travel upgrade by tapping into Android 16's new Live Updates feature. This means your flight and train info will be front-and-center, right when you need it. Google Wallet is about to get way more useful for travelers Following its recent Material 3 makeover, Google Wallet is getting another neat trick: integration with Android 16's "Live Updates." If you saw the I/O 2025 keynote, this is the same feature Google promised for Maps and Uber Eats, and now it's coming to Wallet for "flights, train trips, and events." This all surfaced in the notes for Google Play services version 25.41, but as usual with these ...

Samsung halts One UI 8 rollout for Galaxy S23 family

22Oct

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Samsung halts One UI 8 rollout for Galaxy S23 family

Samsung started rolling out the update to One UI 8 based on Android 16 to the Galaxy S23 devices in late September, around three weeks ago. Everything was going well, until it wasn't. The rollout is currently paused, and it's unclear when it will be resumed, so if you have a handset that's part of that family and haven't received the update yet, chances are you're in for a longer wait than you were expecting. Samsung hasn't revealed why it's taken this step either. There don't seem to be any widespread reports of big issues from people that have installed the update. That said, the company has surely found something that needed fixing and decided to halt the rollout out of an abundance of caution. Hopefully it manages to fix whatever the problem was quickly and the rollout can resume soone...

Gboard now lets you hide the period and comma keys

22Oct

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Gboard now lets you hide the period and comma keys

After widely rolling out the “Font size” setting last week, the latest Gboard for Android update lets you hide the period and comma keys. Under Gboard Settings > Preferences, you’ll find new toggles for “Comma key” and “Period key: Show on keyboard for applicable languages.” They are enabled by default and this has been the layout for years. If turned off, Gboard’s bottom row will just be ‘?123’ and the enter key for a cleaner look. It makes for a very wide space bar. You can always double-press the space bar for a period, but removing the comma is a curious move. That said, you could disable that, but keep the Emoji key (which has been an option for some time now) for a more symmetrical design with the period. We’re seeing this widely rolled out on the beta and stable channels with Gbo...

Samsung’s Galaxy XR is the first Android XR headset, available now for $1,799

22Oct

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Samsung’s Galaxy XR is the first Android XR headset, available now for $1,799

After previewing last December as Project Moohan, the Samsung Galaxy XR is now available as the first headset running Google’s new Android XR operating system. Android XR Google heavily emphasizes Gemini’s role in Android XR. In addition to hand (gestures) and eye input, voice can be used to navigate apps and the OS. In terms of first-party app support, Google Maps, Photos, TV, Meet, Chrome, and YouTube have been updated for Android XR. Google Maps offers an Immersive View to explore the world in 3D: “Walk the streets of Tokyo before you book a trip, soar over the Grand Canyon or even revisit your old neighborhood.” You can look at landmarks and ask “What’s the story behind this building?” to Gemini. Similarly, Circle to Search is available on both virtual and real-world (with passthrough)...