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IDC: wearables market grew in Q3 thanks to hearables

IDC: wearables market grew in Q3 thanks to hearables IDC’s report on the wearables market in Q3 of 2021 shows a near 10% increase over the same period last year. The growth was mainly down to hearables (headphones and earbuds), which grew 26.5% to capture nearly 65% of the market in Q3. Wrist-worn wearables followedContinue reading “IDC: wearables market grew in Q3 thanks to hearables”

Philips PH2 launches in China with Android and Huawei Media Services

Philips PH2 launches in China with Android and Huawei Media Services The Philips PH2 – not to be confused with the Phillips PH2 – was quietly launched in China and it is a cheap Android phone for the elderly. It costs CNY 800 on JD.com, that converts to $125/€110/₹3,000. It features a flat 6.2” LCDContinue reading “Philips PH2 launches in China with Android and Huawei Media Services”

Oppo teases retractable rear camera ahead of Inno Day 2021

Oppo teases retractable rear camera ahead of Inno Day 2021 With Oppo’s Inno Day 2021 coming up on December 14 we are bound to see some exciting new tech. Last year we saw the brand’s rollable concept smartphone and this year Oppo is teasing a self-developed retractable rear camera module. Most pop-ups are annoying… ButContinue reading “Oppo teases retractable rear camera ahead of Inno Day 2021”

TCL showcases a working Fold ‘n Roll prototype

TCL showcases a working Fold ‘n Roll prototype TCL introduced a prototype smartphone called “Fold ‘n Roll” back in April 2021, which, as the name suggests, folds and slides. It has a display that begins on the cover, curves around the side, unfolds and continues all the way to the right-hand side. Then it expandsContinue reading “TCL showcases a working Fold ‘n Roll prototype”

Pixel 6a dummy confirms in-display fingerprint reader, no 3.5 mm headphone jack

Pixel 6a dummy confirms in-display fingerprint reader, no 3.5 mm headphone jack The Pixel 6a is rumored to use older sensors, however, it will adopt the new camera bar design of the flagship Pixel 6 series. We saw that in 3D renders, now the same can be seen in an aluminum dummy along with someContinue reading “Pixel 6a dummy confirms in-display fingerprint reader, no 3.5 mm headphone jack”

Qualcomm reportedly moves part of its Snapdragon 8 Gen1 production to TSMC

Qualcomm reportedly moves part of its Snapdragon 8 Gen1 production to TSMC Qualcomm announced that its flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SoC is manufactured in Samsung’s 4nm foundries but some production issues are forcing Qualcomm to shift part of the production to TSMC. According to industry’s inside sources, Qualcomm isn’t happy with Samsung’s yields and isn’tContinue reading “Qualcomm reportedly moves part of its Snapdragon 8 Gen1 production to TSMC”