vivo X100 Ultra will be a professional camera that can make calls, exec says

vivo’s X100 Pro is already an amazing cameraphone, one of the best launched in the past few months. But it’s not enough for the Chinese company – it wants to push the envelope even further. And, in fact, according to its vice president of Product, Huang Tao, vivo is currently working on a new smartphone […]

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Lava Blaze Curve 5G’s processor and display detailed, exec shares camera samples

The Lava Blaze Curve 5G is launching in India on March 5, and we already know it will sport a 64MP primary camera and have two color options – green and black. We also know it will pack a curved display, which, Lava has announced, will be a 6.67″ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz screen […]

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Next-gen Xbox will be a huge technical leap, says Microsoft exec

In an official Xbox podcast, Sarah Bond, president of Xbox for Microsoft teased an upcoming gaming console with the “largest technical leap” thus far. She’s obviously talking about the next-generation Xbox. Spencer also said in the past that Microsoft is working on optimizing Windows for handheld devices, so if the company does achieve some sort […]

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Samsung exec confirms Galaxy Ring is coming in 2nd half of 2024

Samsung ended Galaxy Unpacked 2024 on a cliffhanger. After the company revealed the Galaxy S24 series and many of its new AI features in detail, it confirmed that a new Health wearable, i.e., the Galaxy Ring, is on the way. Samsung didn’t reveal anything about the Ring’s specifications or release date to the public, and […]

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Samsung exec stirs up controversy on AI photos, says there’s no real picture

There have been many discussions about the use of AI and other algorithms to capture images using smartphones. And this isn’t something new. There have been controversies around the pictures of the moon captured using Huawei’s and Samsung’s smartphones. Now, a high-level Samsung executive has stirred up a controversy, saying there are no real pictures […]

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“Japanese publishers need Xbox to expand,” says ex-PlayStation exec as Microsoft gets serious about Japan

What you need to know Microsoft has a new exec in charge of Japanese gaming partnerships for Xbox.  Mena Kato, former PlayStation exec, described in a new interview how Japanese publishers “need” Xbox to grow their businesses.  Xbox has secured the support of Sega, Capcom, and more recently Square Enix in its battle for relevancy […]

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vivo S18 series coming on December 14, key exec reveals details

Last week a vivo VP said to expect an announcement about the S18 series on December 4. Today is the day, and we learned the lineup will be officially introduced on December 14. There will be three phones – an affordable S18e, a vanilla S18 with two cameras, and a vivo S18 Pro with the […]

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Samsung exec confirms emergency satellite tech on the Galaxy S24 series

Samsung’s President of System LSI Park Yong-in confirmed that Galaxy phones will support satellite services starting next year. It’s a not-so-subtle hint about the Galaxy S24 series, expected in early 2024. Speaking at the 2023 Semiconductor Expo (SEDEX), Park Yong-in added that technical preparations have already been made to enable communication using satellites. This could […]

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vivo Pad Air design and specs revealed by company exec

The vivo Pad2 arrived in April and now a more affordable tablet is coming. Meet the vivo Pad Air, teased by the VP of Vivo China. The new tablet will be a light device with a big battery. According to the official, it will have a 3:2 ratio screen, which is “perfect for learning”. It […]

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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE appears on WPC, exec confirms imminent arrival

Samsung launched the Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 smartphones yesterday, and now all the eyes are on the next big thing. While some might think this is the S24 flagship series, we are actually first expecting the Galaxy S23 FE, as it was certified by WPC (Wireless Power Consortium) with a live photo of its […]

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Ex-Samsung exec who allegedly stole trade secrets was helping Foxconn

Earlier this month, an ex-Samsung Electronics employee got indicted for leaking company secrets to rival companies. More details have now emerged, and South Korean prosecutors allege that the former Samsung executive was trying to use the stolen data to help Foxconn set up a chip factory in China. According to the latest news on the […]

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Nothing Phone (2) release to be headed by former OnePlus exec

According to a recent report by Inverse, Carl Pei’s new company Nothing is aggressively pouching former OnePlus staff and as of now, 70% of the software team is from there, along with 30% of the hardware team. But while this report isn’t exactly official information, Carl Pei himself welcomed Kyle Kiang on board, who was […]

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Apple TV+ and Sports Business Exec Leaves Company

Apple is losing yet another services executive, with TV+ lead Pete Distad set to depart the company, according to Bloomberg. Distad is in charge of the business and operations side of the Apple TV app, Apple TV+, and Apple’s sports efforts. He is responsible for establishing sports deals with Major League Soccer and Major League […]

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Qualcomm exec confirms Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset for Nothing Phone (2)

Nothing chose MWC Barcelona as a starting point for its Phone (2) teaser campaign but a new post by a Qualcomm executive on LinkedIn (of all places) delivered a major leak regarding the phone’s chipset. Alex Katouzian who serves as Qualcomm SVP and GM of the Mobile, Compute, and XR units issued a post on […]

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OnePlus exec teases new version of the Ace 2, likely with Dimensity 9000

Earlier this month leakster Digital Chat Staion reported that OnePlus is working on a Dimensity-powered Ace 2 as a more affordable alternative to the OnePlus Ace 2 that uses a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. President of OnePlus China Li Jie has seemingly confirmed that by posting a teaser image with two playing cards. A […]

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Samsung hires high-profile exec to lead online sales and marketing

Samsung Electronics has reportedly hired another high-profile executive. According to reports, the former chief executive of Yogiyo, Kang Shin-bong, has joined Samsung Electronics and will be leading the company’s online sales and marketing. The new vice president, who is now at the helm of the Direct-to-Consumer Center under Samsung’s Global Marketing division, will aim to […]

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Exec gives behind the scenes look at Samsung’s CES 2023

Although CES 2023 is behind us, Samsung unveiled plenty of new and exciting products to keep the conversation going for at least a while longer. Even Samsung’s mysterious, empty booth begs for an explanation and has stirred up the curiosity of the fans. But to wrap up the event in Las Vegas, the Chief Marketing […]

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Galaxy S23 Unpacked will be in the first week of February, Samsung exec reveals

Samsung is planning to unveil the Galaxy S23 series at its first Unpacked event for 2023 in the first week of February. Per a Korean report citing an executive with knowledge of the matter. The event will the first in-person Unpacked since the pandemic and will reportedly happen in San Francisco. The Galaxy S23 series […]

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Senior exec Mark Notton leaves Samsung, will be missed at Unpacked!

After spending 7.5 years at Samsung, senior executive Mark Notton announced today that he’s leaving the company. Notton held diverse roles at the company and since 2020, he was leading Samsung’s mobile product and commercial operations in Europe. For us, it was always a joy to see Notton speaking at the company’s Unpacked events. He […]

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Motorola Razr 2022 design revealed by Lenovo exec

There’s been plenty of talk about the upcoming Moto Razr (codenamed Maven) over the past few months and we finally get an official look at the device thanks to Lenovo Mobile China GM Chen Jin who briefly showcased the foldable’s design. Motorola Razr showcased by Chen Jin (Lenovo Mobile China GM) The first image shows […]

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