Lenovo-backed Motorola has a flagship killer in the Chinese market and it could be a global newcomer soon. OnePlus, which started off as flagship killers, is also slated to deliver a high-end smartphone to give the likes of Samsung Galaxy S21 a run for their money. The upcoming flagships – in their own right – Motorola Edge S 5G and OnePlus 9 could debut globally in a … [Read more...] about Motorola Edge S 5G vs OnePlus 9: Upcoming flagships detailed
Archives for January 2021
Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (2021, AMD) initial review: Versatility is its charm
Gone are the days when Chromebooks were ultra-budget laptops with barely visible screens. Sure, we've seen super-high-end models, too, but when it comes to balance Acer has got everything in check with the Chromebook Spin 514. This 2021 model, the second-gen refresh of the 2018 original, steps up the features by introducing AMD Ryzen for the first time to a Chromebook, … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 514 (2021, AMD) initial review: Versatility is its charm
Oppo Reno 4 Z review: Affordable 5G
Throughout 2020 the battle for dominance in the mid-range smartphone market burned fierce. With one group of companies in particular showing it was more than willing to add some competition to a market that had grown a little stagnant in the wake of manufacturers chasing that four-figure price bracket. That group, of course, is BKK. For those unaware, that's the family that … [Read more...] about Oppo Reno 4 Z review: Affordable 5G
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag review: Getting lost in Samsung’s walled garden
Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag is a Bluetooth tracker, looking to extend the reach of SmartThings Find beyond those devices with their own connection, like a phone or a tablet. It follows very much in the mould of Tile, the company that basically created and has dominated the Bluetooth tracker market up to this point. So does the Galaxy SmartTag impress, or is this a tracker … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy SmartTag review: Getting lost in Samsung’s walled garden
Acer Predator Triton 300 SE initial review: The everyday gamers’ laptop
Acer's gaming laptops span a wide range, so whether you're looking for something more outlandish or something altogether more discreet, there are plenty of options. If you're in the latter camp then this, the Predator Triton 300 SE, might house heaps of appeal. The 'SE' - which stands for style edition - is the first 14-inch Predator laptop that Acer has ever made, placing … [Read more...] about Acer Predator Triton 300 SE initial review: The everyday gamers’ laptop
Acer Nitro 5 (2021, AMD) initial review: An affordable, customisable gaming laptop
The whole pitch of the Acer Nitro 5 is that it can deliver gaming goodness without costing a fortune. When we reviewed the laptop back in June 2020 we said much the same: "[It's] a pleasing piece of kit for the money, proof that good gaming performance doesn't necessarily need to cost a fortune". For 2021 Acer's take on the Nitro 5 is to shake up the specification options, … [Read more...] about Acer Nitro 5 (2021, AMD) initial review: An affordable, customisable gaming laptop
Get Rid of MIUI 12 Bloatware in a Few Easy Steps
Xiaomi’s smartphones are known to offer good features on a budget, but they also tend to come with a lot of pre-loaded apps. Some of them may be useful to you, others may not. And some keep tracking your data despite uninstalling them, because they have certain services that run in the background. In this guide we will tell you how to remove bloatware from Xiaomi … [Read more...] about Get Rid of MIUI 12 Bloatware in a Few Easy Steps
Oppo CPH2205 spotted on Geekbench, FCC revealing key specifications
The upcoming Oppo phone has been spotted on Geekbench and FCC which has revealed the key specifications of the device. An Oppo smartphone with the model number CPH2205 has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing the chipset, RAM, and more information about the device. This smartphone was also spotted on the FCC website a few days ago. Talking about the FCC listing, it revealed … [Read more...] about Oppo CPH2205 spotted on Geekbench, FCC revealing key specifications
Xiaomi to launch a Mi 10 variant with Snapdragon 870 SoC
Xiaomi is reportedly looking forward to launch a Snapdragon 870 powered variant of the Mi 10. Xiaomi is looking forward to launching a new refreshed variant of the Mi 10 (as if 9 other models weren't enough) that should be powered by the latest Snapdragon 870 SoC. The Snapdragon 870 shares a lot of specifications from its predecessor, the Snapdragon 865+. While the peak … [Read more...] about Xiaomi to launch a Mi 10 variant with Snapdragon 870 SoC
Sony Xperia Pro announced with Snapdragon 865 SoC, 4K HDR Display and more
Sony has launched its flagship for the year that is called the Sony Xperia Pro. The smartphone comes with a micro-HDMI port and sports a 4K HDR OLED display. Sony has finally unveiled its flagship of the year and it is called the Xperia Pro. The Xperia Pro can double as a monitor for your existing camera or camcorder as it ships with a Micro-HDMI port through which you can get … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia Pro announced with Snapdragon 865 SoC, 4K HDR Display and more