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News & Reviews: smartphone
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Apr 05, 2024
In general these days, most brands guarantee about 2 years' worth of Android updates and security patches, while a few promise up to 7 years. While we would always recommend getting a device with a newer Android version (it's easier to manage), sometimes your older device will still work fine.
Or maybe you're just feeling a bit reluctant to part with it and move to a newer device? Regardless of the reason, this time around, we're answering the question "Can you still use a phone or device with an older Android version?" Read on to find out.
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Mar 05, 2024
In 2024, companies are adding generative AI to devices like smartphones. But how many of these features will appear on other devices, and what else can we expect? With that in mind, we decided to write up a list of AI-powered features that could be on your phone someday.
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Jan 22, 2024
Every year, Samsung launches a new flagship Exynos chipset and many would wonder "Is this the year?" We don't know if the Exynos 2400 is 'it' quite yet. But Samsung clearly isn't giving up on developing Exynos chips because the Exynos 2500 is already in the works.
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Oct 28, 2023
X (formerly Twitter) has been working hard on monetising its platform since Elon Musk took over. Earlier this week, Musk announced that a cheaper subscription tier would be available soon. That happened earlier today, as the company announced two new subscription plans.
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Oct 14, 2023
Nowadays, many of Huawei's smartphones either have a Qualcomm or MediaTek chipset. There are several reasons for that, but Kirin chipsets aren't as commonly used. But Kirin is still around and could launch a new chipset with the Huawei nova 12 series soon.
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Jul 15, 2023
These days, many companies have foldable devices, with big brands like Samsung leading the front on innovation. Unfortunately, none of these devices are cheap. But what tech specs would an affordable foldable phone have? We decided to fantasise about what you could see from a sub-RM3000 mid-range foldable flip phone.
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May 20, 2023
These days, smartphones are the preferred choice for casual photography. Camera manufacturers have, of course, noticed this and started collaborating with smartphone brands. Now, Canon could be the next to join this gang.
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May 15, 2023
When it comes to software, you sometimes get improved performance and new features. But an update could also screw some things over unintentionally, like the latest Google app update for Pixel devices.
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May 08, 2023
Not a big fan of voice assistants? Maybe AI chatbots would work better for you. Google unveiled the Bard chatbot back in March, but it hasn't quite seen the success that ChatGPT has so far. Well, maybe putting it in Android devices could change that.
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Apr 24, 2023
When it comes to technologies for mobile devices, factors like size and existing tech limit what companies can do. For instance, you can't fit an 8000mAh battery on a smartphone unless you're willing to increase the size. But Samsung is working on improving battery capacity for its mobile devices.
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