Can dual-core processors work any faster? XDA Developers member umberto1978 believes so and, to make tangible that belief, has created the SpeedWizz kernel for the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100, a stable kernel for those who love speed on their dual-core processors. This kernel has dual boot, Busybox 1.20.2, SpeedMod Patch K3-31, and Thunderbolt tweaks among its many features. The kernel allows undervolting and overclocking with DVFS disabled, touch sensitivity fix, and recovery fstab fix.

It seems like 2019 was the year of the pop-up selfie camera, as OnePlus, Redmi, and Vivo were among the most prominent brands offering this feature. But this has become a rare sight in 2020 as punch-hole selfie cameras gain popularity, with the upcoming Redmi K30 Pro one of the few devices to offer the pop-up. Now, Redmi general manager Lu Weibing has taken to Weibo to explain why pop-up selfie cameras are falling out of favor.

TL;DR Today, Sony confirmed the Sony PlayStation 5 release date and price. The company will release the PlayStation 5 on November 12 starting at a price of $399. It also previewed a slew of games, including Final Fantasy XVI and Hogwarts Legacy. After months of playing a game of chicken with Microsoft, Sony committed to a release date and price for the PlayStation 5 during its latest showcase stream.

David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR The plastic surrounding the Surface Duo’s USB-C port seems to be breaking for some users. Some users report that the plastic cracked or broke after plugging in and using a USB-C cable. One Surface Duo owner claimed that the plastic broke when they put the device in their pocket. The Microsoft Surface Duo was a critical disappointment in terms of its software experience, but many reviewers praised the foldable device’s thin form factor.

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Google used to tag its name to a slew of products from Chromebooks to tablets. Nowadays, the firm is primarily focusing on smartphones, smart home products, and wireless earbuds. But what if the company branched out to another segment? In a recent poll, we asked readers what Google Pixel-branded product they’d like to see next following the Pixel 6 launch. The results are now in!

As smartphone cameras become more impressive, the case for a dedicated camera becomes less and less compelling, and with its new Xperia Z5, Sony says it has the best camera ever used on a mobile smartphone. As revealed in our blind camera shootout however, this isn’t necessarily the case but an interesting point raised was Sony’s oversampling mode: enabled by default, the 8MP oversampling mode takes the detail of the 23MP camera and combines the detail into a smaller 8MP image, which is meant to deliver an all-together more impressive image.

Video calling has officially become mainstream. Many of today’s chat apps, including Apple’s eponymous Facetime, include video chatting functionality. These days, chat apps without some kind of video chatting concept feels like it’s falling behind. If you want to hang out face-to-face with your friends, here are the best video calling apps for Android. BBM [Price: Free with in-app purchases] BBM has had a lot of ups and downs since it was released a few years ago, but it seems to have its ducks in a row now.

Huawei may not be the first name you think of when talking about smartphones, but that doesn’t mean it’s not an important company. In fact, Huawei is massive, especially behind the scenes in the telecommunications market. Here are a few facts you may not have known about Huawei. Ren Zhengfei was 42 when he founded HuaweiIn the middle of a mid-life crisis? Who knows, you could found what will go on to be one of the largest companies in the world.

Jon Fingas / Android Authority TL;DR Amazon has redesigned the Alexa app home screen to focus on personalized task suggestions. It also puts the voice assistant front and center. There are recommendations for newcomers to Alexa. Amazon is overhauling Alexa’s mobile app, and it could be a big step forward if you have a routine set of tasks for the voice assistant. CNBC reports that updated versions of the Android, iOS, and Fire OS apps have redesigned home screens with personalized suggestions based on your habits.

TL;DR Have I Been Pwned creator Troy Hunt announced the Collection #1 data breach. The collection of files contains millions of compromised email addresses and passwords. The compromised data supposedly comes from 2,000 databases. Data breaches have become so commonplace nowadays that we’ve almost become numb to them. However, security researcher and Have I Been Pwned creator Troy Hunt just reported a data breach that will hurt for a long time: Collection #1.