iQOO 8 naming and key specs surface

iQOO 8 naming and key specs surface

Yesterday brought news of the upcoming iQOO 8 flagship which will likely debut as the first Snapdragon 888 Plus phone on August 4. Now, we get more confirmation on the device’s name as well as some of its key specs thanks to several tips from China.

iQOO 8 poster

Noted tipster @WhyLab shared an image of an iQOO 8 poster complete with FlashCharge branding. In related news DigitalChatStation also confirmed the upcoming phone’s name and V2141A model number. The tipster also shared some key specs directly from the phone’s About section.

iQOO 8 about section and specs

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Google Pixel 4 XL receives extra year of warranty due to battery issues

Google Pixel 4 XL receives extra year of warranty due to battery issues

Google’s Pixel phones have had their fair share of hardware issues and the Pixel 4 XL is now getting a warranty extension after countless user reports of significant battery drainage and other power-related problems. Pixel 4XL owners in the US, Singapore, Canada, Japan, and Taiwan are eligible for a one-year warranty extension that covers battery replacements on affected units.

Users who experience random restarts and shutdowns, significant battery drainage or have devices that fail to turn on can file a warranty claim via Google’s support page. Google warns users that it may charge…

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event’s teaser leaks

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event’s teaser leaks

Samsung’s Unpacked event have been is taking place next month and now we even get to see the first teaser for it ahead of schedule. A short GIF image reveals the tag line for the event and hints at what we are about to see.

The event will be taglined “Get Ready to Unfold” and if that wasn’t clear the short clip shows light dancing as it is coming from inside a foldable phone. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 are coming at 2 PM GMT / 10 AM EST / 7.30 PM IST on August 11.

The Galaxy Z Flip3 will be the latest clamshell smartphone by Samsung, and it will have a bigger…

Oppo Watch 2 will be unveiled on July 27

Oppo Watch 2 will be unveiled on July 27

Oppo launched its first smartwatch called Oppo Watch last year, and the company will introduce its successor dubbed Oppo Watch 2 next week – on July 27.

Oppo is yet to divulge anything about the Watch 2, but the smartwatch is already listed on Chinese online retailer JD.com’s website, revealing the Watch 2’s design and color options. It also tells us that the wearable will come with an Apollo 4s chip, camera control, and gaming mode. Although it’s unclear what exactly a gaming mode on a smartwatch will do.

Previously leaked specs tell us that the Oppo Watch 2 will have a…

Maimang 10 SE 5G is official, arrives without Huawei branding

Maimang 10 SE 5G is official, arrives without Huawei branding

Huawei has dropped Honor from its roster to save the team its troubles with US companies, and now another brand has separated – the China-only Maimang. The now-independent entity did not wait one bit and has already launched its new midranger, called Maimang 10 SE 5G, with a Snapdragon 480 5G chipset.

The phone comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage and a trio of cameras on the back, lined up on a square island. The setup brings 13MP f/1.8 main + 2 MP f/2.4 + 2 MP f/2.4 shooters, while the selfie snapper is 8MP with an f/2.0 aperture in front.

The front-facing camera is mounted on…

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