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OnePlus is working on a smart tag of its own

After Apple and Samsung released their smart tag offerings, it looks as if other OEMs want to join the party. And according to a trademark filing on May 18, OnePlus might be the next in line. It has reportedly filed for the name “OnePlusTag”.

Of course, this might not mean what we think it means but odds are it’s about a competitor to Apple’s AirTag and Samsung’s SmartTag.

This might also be taken as a hint that OnePlus’ future devices would support Ultra Wideband (UWB) because the future smart tag won’t work with current OnePlus devices.

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Samsung’s new Galaxy Book Go laptops bring Snapdragon chipsets and LTE/5G connectivity

There’s a new pair of affordable Arm-based laptops from Samsung powered by the second-gen Snapdragon 7c and 8cx platforms. The regular Galaxy Book Go comes in both Wi-Fi only and LTE variants while the 5G model gets you next-gen connectivity on the Go.

Both feature 14-inch TFT displays with 1920 x 1080-pixel resolution and 720p webcams. The Go model runs on the second-gen Snapdragon 7c chipset while the 5G variant makes do with the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G platform. You can get either with 4 or 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64/128GB eUFS storage.

The software front is covered by Windows 10…

You can now watch HBO Max for $10 a month on the ad-supported plan

As promised, HBO Max has rolled out its lower-tier subscription plan that will set you back $10 a month as opposed to the standard $15 plan. However, this with a couple of catches, the more notable of which is the inclusion of ads.

HBO promises that the ads would be “elegant and respectful” and will feature great storytelling. In other words, they are supposed to be engaging and fun. They will be far in-between too.

Beyond that the new tier offers the same TV shows and movies as the $15 plan with the exception of the same-day movie releases from Warner Bros. such as The Suicide…

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G said to have a 90Hz 1080p

The Samsung Galaxy A22 5G will have a 90Hz display, an IPS LCD panel whose dimensions aren’t quite certain – we’ve heard 6.4” before, but this latest rumor claims a larger 6.6” diagonal. This could be a case of the 4G and 5G versions getting mixed up (they will differ by more than just the screen).

What’s more interesting is that the rumor suggests a 1080p+ resolution for the display and the Google Play Console agrees. This is unexpected as the Galaxy A32 5G has a basic 720p+ 60Hz display.

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G renders

What makes it strange is that the A22 5G will cost less –…

All iPhone 13 members to have LiDAR, the Pro models might go up to 1TB

In an investor’s note, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives predicted some details about the upcoming iPhone 13 generation. This note aligns with what we’ve heard about the storage options this year but it also sheds some light onto the LiDAR system.

According to the Ives, all models of the iPhone 13 lineup will feature LiDAR on their backs, including even the non-Pro models. The 1TB storage rumor is also backed up but it is said to be reserved to the Pro models only.

Apple’s plans for wider adoption of LiDAR sensors might be signaling a development in the field and perhaps the company is…

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G specs leak, Snapdragon 480 and 5,000 mAh battery

We recently heard about a new Moto G Stylus 5G headed to the US market and now we have some more specs about it. The device has been spotted in several certification listings bearing the XT2131 model number. The Bluetooth SIG revealed the phone will pack Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. A separate listing on UL Demko revealed the device will pack a 5,000 mAh battery with 10W charging.

Bluetooth SIG and UL Demko listings

The latest addition is a Geekbench test run which revealed the device is powered by the Snapdragon 480 5G chipset paired with 6GB RAM. It managed 502 points in the…

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