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Aktiia 24-7 Optical Blood Pressure Monitoring System Now Available – Offering similar features to the Valencell calibration-free, cuff-less blood pressure monitoring technology
ByJames Smythe 26th January 202126th January 2021

[Update] Aktiia have confirmed they have no relation to the Valencell, and the Valencell technology seems to be some way off being consumer-ready. After spending most of my twenties being unhealthy I am quite paranoid about heart health. In the UK 63% of people are overweight and 28% obese, so most people should be concerned…

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Review – A beautiful & massive display with incredible performance but those thermal concerns are valid
ByJames Smythe 24th January 202124th January 2021

Announced on the 28th of December, the Xiaomi Mi 11 beat the Samsung Galaxy S21 to be the first phone featuring the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. The launch was limited to China, and there has been no word on the Pro model yet. Eager to try out Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset, I opted to…

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Review: Testing thermals and battery drain of the Snapdragon 888 vs SD865 and Kirin 980
ByJames Smythe 22nd January 202130th January 2021

This was part of the Xiaomi Mi 11 review I am finalising, but it ended up being so long it warranted its own post. My tests here are not the most thorough in the world, but they still highlight some issues that have been raised by others regarding the phone, and potentially the SD888 chipset….

Read More Xiaomi Mi 11 Review: Testing thermals and battery drain of the Snapdragon 888 vs SD865 and Kirin 980
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Variety of Bingo Games Available to Enrich Gaming Experience
ByJames Smythe 21st January 202122nd January 2021

Many people think that bingo is just a lottery game where players have to listen to the announcer and match the numbers mentioned on the card in columns and rows. Nonetheless, this is not the sole way of playing this classic game. This simple game a number of variants that can enhance the gameplay. If…

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Realme X9 Pro vs Realme Race Pro Specifications Comparison – Both OLED, Dimensity 1200 & 108MP camera on X9, Snapdragon 888 & 64MP lens on Race Pro
ByJames Smythe 20th January 202120th January 2021

Following the announcement of the MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Realme were quick to tease a new phone based on the chipset, which was later confirmed to be the Realme X9 Pro. Perhaps to get ahead of unofficial leaks, Realme have sent out the exact specification of their two new flagship devices, the X9 Pro, and then…

Read More Realme X9 Pro vs Realme Race Pro Specifications Comparison – Both OLED, Dimensity 1200 & 108MP camera on X9, Snapdragon 888 & 64MP lens on Race Pro
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MediaTek Dimensity 1200 & 1100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Specifications Compared– Will Qualcomm’s new affordable flagship compete with MediaTek?
ByJames Smythe 20th January 202120th January 2021

I have already looked at how the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 & 1100 improve on the previous generation Dimensity 1000+, and how they compare with the Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100. However, the new Dimensity chipsets may be more comparable to the just-announced Snapdragon 870. In terms of overall performance, it seems unlikely the MediaTek Dimensity…

Read More MediaTek Dimensity 1200 & 1100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Specifications Compared– Will Qualcomm’s new affordable flagship compete with MediaTek?
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MediaTek Dimensity 1200 & 1100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 & Samsung Exynos 2100 Specification Comapered – Flagship chipsets to challenge the ever-increasing cost of Qualcomm phones
ByJames Smythe 20th January 202120th January 2021

Today, Mediatek took the wraps off its latest two flagship chipsets for 2021. I have already covered how they improved on the Dimensity 1000+, but how do they compare with the Qualcomm and Samsung chipsets you find on the likes of the Galaxy S21 and Xiaomi Mi 11. MediaTek Dimensity 1200 & 1100 vs Qualcomm…

Read More MediaTek Dimensity 1200 & 1100 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 & Samsung Exynos 2100 Specification Comapered – Flagship chipsets to challenge the ever-increasing cost of Qualcomm phones
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MediaTek Dimensity 1200 & 1100 vs Dimensity 1000+ – What has been improved on the latest flagship chipset from MediaTek
ByJames Smythe 20th January 202120th January 2021

Today, MediaTek has announced two brand new chipsets targeting high-end devices, the Dimensity 1200 and Dimensity 1100. While these chipsets offer improvement from the previous generation, the main thing I am hoping for is that they are more widely adopted in the global market, providing an affordable alternative to flagship phones based on Qualcomm and…

Read More MediaTek Dimensity 1200 & 1100 vs Dimensity 1000+ – What has been improved on the latest flagship chipset from MediaTek
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs 865 Plus vs SD888 Specifications Compared – Qualcomm increases a single SD865+ CPU core by 3.2%, passes it off as a new chipset
ByJames Smythe 19th January 202120th January 2021

Today, Qualcomm took the wraps of their latest chipset which sits somewhere in a no man’s of being last years tech and flagship spec. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 snapdragon follows a similar trend we have seen from both Qualcomm and MediaTek in the past couple of years. Take an old chipset, tweak it by…

Read More Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 vs 865 Plus vs SD888 Specifications Compared – Qualcomm increases a single SD865+ CPU core by 3.2%, passes it off as a new chipset
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Huawei redesigns AppGallery – makes it marginally better
ByJames Smythe 18th January 202118th January 2021

With all-new Huawei devices using Huawei Mobile Services instead of Google, they are reliant on the success of the AppGalley and developers putting their apps on it. They have implemented stopgap solutions such as Petal Search allowing you to easily sideload APKs, but it is far from ideal. Huawei have invested a lot of money…

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The Chuwi HeroLook Pro+ with a 3K screen is officially available for $269
ByJames Smythe 18th January 202118th January 2021

The HeroLook Pro+, the latest iteration of the company’s affordable notebook series. It has attracted the expectations of many users and consumers with a 3K screen resolution. Now the HeroLook Pro+ will be officially available for sale. The HeroBook Pro+ features a Samsung 13.3-inch screen with a retinal resolution of 3200 * 1800. It is…

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Xiaomi suffers US blacklist sanctions, but it is not as bad as Huawei… yet
ByJames Smythe 15th January 202115th January 2021

In another blow to the consumer tech industry, the US government has blacklisted Xiaomi along with eight other companies from receiving US investment. This continues the prolonged political dispute with the US and China, which has led the US to place very severe restrictions on Huawei. The new restrictions placed on Xiaomi are relatively mild…

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