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Apparent specs for the Xiaomi 12 Ultra were posted online. It looks like a new chipset and slightly better screen might be the only major upgrades. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra marked the company’s first serious foray into the ultra-premium market, delivering a flagship phone with plenty of features you’d expect from a €1,200 device.
The Chinese brand is expected to launch the Xiaomi 12 Ultra later this year and frequent tipster Yogesh Brar has posted a list of specs on Twitter.
If you’ve made up your mind about getting yourself a Chrome OS laptop, chances are you’ve seen some of Asus’ offerings. The company is a key player in the market and has some great options. The trick is finding the best Asus Chromebook for your specific needs and budget.
Chromebooks started off as basic computing machines that came at a low price. Since then, they have come to offer a range of functionality and specifications, although they still can’t fully replace Windows laptops or MacBooks.
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We don’t want to admit it, but here goes: the Apple iPhone is a good smartphone. It’s even a great one, as long as you’re comfortable with iOS and aren’t overly attached to Android. The iPhone is also a trendy smartphone, particularly in the United States. According to Counterpoint, Apple accounted for 56% of US smartphone shipments during Q4 2021. But there are a lot of iPhones around — which are the best iPhones?
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The Sony Xperia 5 II is the company’s second-generation version of its “premium mainstream” phone. It sits just below last year’s Xperia 1 II as well as last year’s Xperia 1 III and 5 III.
Sony made lots of bold claims about the Xperia 5 II, which are centered on its speed and size. The company is aiming squarely at photography, gaming, and media buffs as the Xperia 5 II’s prime customer segment.
WhatsApp is, hands-down, the most popular messaging platform in the world. With over two billion monthly users, there’s a good chance that any person you might want to reach out to is available on the service. However, despite its popularity, the service lacks one key feature — the ability to message a number without adding them as a contact in your phonebook.
Every so often you might want to reach out to a business or service contact for a one-time chat but adding the number to your phonebook could mean needless clutter.
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One of the lesser-used and often overlooked features on a phone is Airplane Mode. Originally made for when the phone user needed to board a plane and shut the phone down, it can now be used if you need to temporarily disable your phone service and internet connection. There are many situations where you may just want your peace, or an incoming call may be awkward and inconvenient.
Nintendo Switch Pro ControllerThe Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is the gold standard for the system. Not only is it the best controller you can buy for the Switch, but its versatility makes it a terrific controller for many other systems, including Android and Windows. The only real downside to this controller is its price and its lack-of-availability during heavy shopping seasons. However, if you can afford it, it's totally worth it.
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Google Hangouts and Skype may have fallen behind Zoom throughout the pandemic. However, they still have plenty of users who use the platforms almost every day. The basic premise is the same, but there are many differences between the two services in terms of their features. Which one to choose in the Hangouts vs Skype battle comes down to precisely what you want and need from a messaging service.
Tile Mate (2022)Tile addressed just about all of our previous concerns with the new Mate (2022). It packs better battery life, has an IP67 rating, and comes in a new sleek black model. The loss of a replaceable battery is a sour note, but this is still the best affordable Bluetooth tracker for people that need both Android and iOS support.
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The 2020 edition of the Tile Mate was one of our favorite Bluetooth trackers.
Apple iPhone 12 ProThe iPhone 12 Pro is a fantastic addition to Apple's ecosystem of devices. While the iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max will also likely tempt buyers at either end of the price spectrum, the iPhone 12 Pro is a great "default" device for fans of iOS.
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Each year’s iPhone launch is a pretty huge event in the tech space. Apple attracts a larger overall audience than nearly any Android manufacturer, mostly due to its widespread appeal and the sheer pull it has on the industry.