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Samsung officially details worldwide One UI 5.1 rollout for older devices
2:06 pm | February 15, 2023

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Samsung's Android 13-based One UI 5.1 debuted on the Galaxy S23 series smartphones unveiled earlier this month, and the company today officially announced the worldwide rollout of its latest custom Android skin for its older devices. The smartphones eligible to get the One UI 5.1 upgrade are the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 FE 4G, and Galaxy S20 FE 5G. The list shared by Samsung also includes the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3,...

Telegram responds to WhatsApp allegations
1:11 pm |

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Telegram spokesperson Remi Vaughn reached out to us to refute claims by Wired and WhatsApp head Will Cathcart about the security of the popular chat app. According to Vaughn, the Wired article contains many errors and the editorial team ignored comments and responses from Telegram, which in turn mislead Cathcart. Telegram has compiled a list of 9 errors in the Wired article, which you can find over on telegra.ph (a minimalistic publishing tool by Telegram). The post ends with “This list is being expanded”. This post addresses various claims in the Wired article, including the one about...

Honor Magic5 Lite announced with SD 695 and 40W charging
12:20 pm |

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Ahead of its big MWC event, Honor went ahead and announced its Magic5 Lite handset in France. The phone is actually a rebranded Honor X9a for the European markets. Honor Magic5 Lite brings a curved 6.67-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel outputs 10-bit colors, brings 1920Hz PWM dimming and comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. There’s a small punch hole cutout for the 16MP selfie cam on top. The back brings a substantial circular camera island with a 64MP main cam, 5MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro cam. Magic5 Lite is equipped...

Oppo Find X6 Pro confirmed to feature 100W charging, Find X6 goes up to 80W
11:18 am |

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The Oppo Find X6 duo of flagships was certified by 3C, and the listing revealed the charging speed of the devices. The vanilla Find X6 will support up to 80W rates, while the Find X6 Pro will bring 100W SuperVOOC, which would be a new record for an Oppo flagship. The Oppo Find X6 with model number PGFM110 will support basic wired 5V/2A charging and 5V-11V/7.3A, equal to up to 80W SuperVOOC. The phone will be compatible with VCB8JACH/VCB8JBCH adapter, which, in theory, can support up to 100W. The 100W rates are reserved for the flagship. The PGEM110 phone, which is supposedly the Pro...

Samsung Galaxy A24 moves a step closer to launch as it gets NBTC certified
8:30 am |

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The Samsung Galaxy A24 we've been hearing about for over half a year now has moved a step closer to its launch since it has been certified by Thailand's NBTC. The smartphone is listed on the Thai certifying authority's website with model code SM-A245F/DSN, where "DS" denotes dual-SIM support. The listing doesn't include the Galaxy A24's key specs but reveals the Galaxy A24 is a 4G smartphone. Samsung Galaxy A24 on NBTC's website Last month, the Samsung Galaxy A24 bearing model designation SM-A245F was spotted on Geekbench with the Helio G99 SoC, 4GB RAM, and Android 13. It's...

Motorola Edge 40 Pro runs Geekbench with 12GB of RAM on board
3:42 am |

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Motorola's Edge 40 Pro is rumored to arrive in Western markets at some point in the near future as a rebranded version of the Moto X40, which launched in China back in December. Today a Motorola Edge 40 Pro prototype seemingly ran Geekbench, which means it's been inducted into the benchmark's online hall of fame - or, more accurately, its database. The Edge 40 Pro managed a 1,480 single-core score and a 4,889 multi-core score in Geekbench 5. The "rtwo' motherboard could apparently be "associated with" the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which is completely unsurprising if the...

AnyCubic Neo Go 3D Printer Review
12:12 am |

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The AnyCubic Neo is a powerful 3D printer that sits between the Kobra Go and the Kobra models and offers features that instantly make it an attractive choice for 3D printing enthusiasts. The Neo features a one-touch leveling system, integrated extruder for precise filament extrusion, adhesive PEI spring steel platform for easy removal, 10-minute easy set-up, high-speed printing, decent creation dimension, worry-free smart sensors, knobs for easy adjustment, good filament compatibility due to the direct drive extruder, and quiet printing. The Neo is an excellent choice for a reliable 3D printer with great features and affordability.

Design

The AnyCubic Kobra Neo is a 3D printer with user-friendliness at its heart and provides a high-quality 3D printing experience for printers at any experience level. It has a sleek, modern design with injection molded parts and metal extrusions. Again, as with the other Kobra models, AnyCubic has gone to great lengths to ensure that all electronics and cables are neatly integrated, making this 3D printer a lot safer and easier to use and move than many other budget offerings.

Specs

Print Technology: Fused Deposition Modeling

Build Area: 250 x 220 x 220mm

Minimum Layer Resolution: 0.05

Maximum Layer Resolution: 0.3

Dimensions: 445 x 443 x 490mm

Weight: 7.4kg

Bed: Double-sided PEI-coated Metal Steet

Print Surface: Textured

Software: CURA

Materials: PLA / ABS / PETG / TPU

Print Speed: ≤100 mm/s (Max speed)

The main design goes along the standard cartesian model with a robust and durable frame, and all parts are well-made and finished. When the printer arrived, it was around 90% complete, and initial construction and set-up took less than 10 minutes. Essentially you pop in a few screws and cables and switch on; there's nothing too challenging, although an extra pair of hands does help when assembling the vertical frame. 

AnyCubic Neo

(Image credit: Future)

The AnyCubic Kobra Neo has a build volume of 50mmx220mmx220mm and a layer resolution of 0.05 - 0.3 mm. It's nice to see that this build platform is once again a magnetic sprung steel design and double-sided, so if you mess up one side of the sheet, you can flip it over. This design also makes it incredibly easy to remove prints once the sheet has cooled slightly. 

The tool head features a standard 0.4mm nozzle designed for a 1.75mm diameter filament. It also uses a direct drive extruder and has broad material compatibility. Loading filament is straightforward, with a lever enabling filament to be inserted, and then the load filament option can be selected using the push dial interface. Unloading filament works in much the same way. 

All interactions with the machine are made through a small color LCD screen; this isn't a touch screen and instead uses a push function dial to scroll through options with a push to select. It's pretty primitive but does the job. 

AnyCubic Neo

Spiral Vase by BigBadBison on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:570288 (Image credit: Future)

Once the machine is constructed and powered on, a quick leveling process is required. Here AnyCubic uses a non-contact magnetic probe to handle the bed leveling. Once the process from the menu Leveling > Auto Leveling has been selected, the process starts automatically. Unlike some other printers, there is no final fine-tuning to the process, and although highlighted in the manual, manual Z-Axis adjustment is essential after the auto leveling. 

As with all 3D printers, it's always worth checking the quality of the first layer; a minor adjustment is almost always needed. Using the Owl test print, it took about five attempts to print the first layer before I was happy with the results, taking a Z-Axis adjustment of 3.200mm, so quite a bit! 

The AnyCubic Kobra Neo has been designed to be used with any Slicer software, although CURA 4.1.2 is the option included on the SD card that ships with the machine. Again AnyCubic hasn't included a custom build of CURA, so it's up to you to enter the details into the machine options. This isn't difficult but can confuse beginners; thankfully, the manual has incredibly detailed instructions and does include three material profiles for PLA, ABS, and TPU to get you started.

AnyCubic Neo

(Image credit: Future)

Overall the design of the machine is simple, with many similarities with the excellent standard Kobra, just at a lower price and without the touchscreen interface. 

Features

The AnyCubic Kobra Neo is a 3D printer designed for the home user. It incorporates several features that make it an excellent choice for any user looking to get into 3D printing. 

The automatic 25-point leveling system ensures the printing platform is level and stable, giving an excellent foundation for printing. The printing platform is 8.7 x 8.7 inches / 220 x 220 mm, providing plenty of room for larger prints. Filament run-out detection is optional, allowing users to monitor their filament usage and ensure they don't run out during a print. 

AnyCubic Neo

(Image credit: Future)

The Kobra Neo is compatible with PLA, ABS, PETG, and TPU filaments, giving various material options. The nozzle size is ø 0.4 mm and is replaceable, allowing the user to use different nozzle sizes for other materials and print qualities. 

The nozzle temperature can reach up to 500 °F / 260 °C, and the heated platform temperature can reach up to 230 °F / 110 °C. The maximum printing speed is 100 mm/s. The Kobra Neo has a 2.4-inch LCD screen with a control knob for easy navigation of menus and settings.

The Z-axis is driven by a single threaded rod for smooth and accurate movement. The maximum printing dimensions are 250 x 220 x 220 mm (HWD), and the machine dimensions are 490 x 445 x 443 mm (HWD).

AnyCubic Neo

(Image credit: Future)

Performance

AnyCubic machines have become increasingly easy to construct and set up, with the process for the Neo taking less than ten minutes. Once complete and the auto bed leveling had run through the checks, manual height adjustment, as previously mentioned, was needed before the test prints could be run through the system. 

The initial prints that ship with the machine, the test model, and the height gauge printed quickly and at a decent quality. As the models print, the initial layers are laid down at 20mm/s which consistently gains excellent results.

AnyCubic Neo

Voronoi lamp by Markellov on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:584714 (Image credit: Future)

Once the settings were fine-tuned, the accuracy of the filament flow from the tool head was unmistakable. Clean lines and good accurate placement of filament on the print bed provide a solid platform for the rest of the print. As the print builds, the surface quality looks visually impressive, with minimal signs of layering at the higher qualities. 

Using Normal quality for the vast majority of prints through this test, the results are impressive. The need for support on some models was required, but cooling from the small hotend fans head is fast, enabling better control of bridging and overhang areas than I expected from a machine at this price. 

AnyCubic Neo

(Image credit: Future)

Overall the aesthetic quality of prints in Normal settings was excellent. Switching to extra fine and again, the printer handled the finer printing well, although there are a few minor glitches in the quality of the print walls as the thinner filament strings are laid down. 

Switching to low-quality, Extra Course is exactly what the printer does, the prints are OK, but Extra Course is definitely the best description for them. 

After a time with the printer, you know what it can and can't do. Mostly it's highly proficient as a home enthusiast printer and will be an ideal solution for model makers. For those wanting the printer to make mechanical working parts, this won't be the printer for you; however, as the dimensional accuracy test proves, it is still impressive.

AnyCubic Neo

(Image credit: Future)

Print quality

Dimensional accuracy - score of 5

Target 25 = X: 25.01mm / 0.01mm Error | Y: 25.22mm / 0.22mm Error
Target 20 = X: 20.13mm / 0.13mm Error | Y: 20.07mm / 0.07mm Error
Target 15 = X: 15.08mm / 0.08mm Error | Y: 15.03mm / 0.03mm Error
Target 10 = X: 10.13mm / 0.13mm Error | Y: 10.10mm / 0.10mm Error
Target 5 = X: 5.02mm / 0.02mm Error | Y: 4.87mm / 0.13mm Error
X Error Average = 0.074
Y Error Average = 0.11
X&Y Error Average = 0.092
Fine Flow Control - score of 2.5
Fine Negative Features - score of 3
Overhangs - score of 2
Bridging - score of 2
XY resonance - score of 2
Z-axis alignment - score of 0

Adding up the totals gives a final score 16.5 out of 30.

Verdict

The AnyCubic Kobra Neo 3D printer provides excellent printing and handling quality. It is easy to use and set up, and the prints come consistently and of high quality. The printer is well-built and can handle a variety of materials with ease. The price of the printer is also incredibly reasonable, and it offers excellent value for money. 

AnyCubic Neo

Spiral Vase by BigBadBison on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:570288 (Image credit: Future)

As an entry-level model, there's a lot on offer, and the print quality does challenge that of printers at least double the price. While the printer is good, the low cost has been achieved by going light on some of the more advanced features. For example, there is no standard touchscreen or filament run-out sensor. 

Again there's also the issue with CURA and AnyCubic simply supplying you with the downloadable version without customization. Other manufacturers take things a little further by creating their custom CURA builds; the software is open-source. However, the included instructions are excellent, so even though the software isn't out-of-the-box ready, it doesn't take more than a couple of minutes to set up.

Overall, the AnyCubic Kobra Neo 3D printer is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a reliable and affordable 3D printer, whether they're new to 3D printing or want a cheap 2nd machine.

Samsung Galaxy S23 and Book3 pre-orders are ending, last chance to get free storage upgrade
10:44 pm | February 14, 2023

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The pre-order period and the associated perks for Samsung’s Galaxy S23 flagships is about to end – you only have two more days to score the free memory upgrade. The Galaxy Book3 series is also launching, including the Galaxy Book3 Ultra, which just went on pre-order earlier today (note that this one will ship a little later than the other laptops). As a reminder, we already have reviews of the Galaxy S23 trio and we even had some hands-on time with the Galaxy Book3 Ultra. You will find the new devices on Samsung.com as well as major retailers like Amazon. We have links below to take you...

Motorola Moto G Stylus 2023 leaks in new render
9:31 pm |

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Motorola’s Moto G Stylus series is getting a new member soon and OnLeaks is here with a look at the alleged Moto G Stylus 2023. The new render shows the phone will bring a punch hole display and a 50MP dual camera setup on the back as well as a built-in stylus, USB-C port and a headphone jack. By the looks of it, this is the same device that leaked last October as the Motorola Geneva with the XT2315 identifier. Based on previous info, the upcoming stylus-wielding phone is expected to launch with 6GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. It will be offered in Black Beauty and Crystal Grey colors...

FT: Apple is facing poor yield of iPhone casings made in India
8:13 pm |

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A new report from the Financial Times claims 50% of all iPhone casings made in India at the moment are rejected by Apple quality control. The report is based on information from former Apple employees and specifies the low yield issue in Indian manufacturing giant Tata’s plant located in Hosur. No other manufacturing plants were mentioned in the report. The new report claims that the low iPhone casing yield in India is a big hit on Apple’s plans to outsource a larger chunk of iPhone manufacturing in India. The former Apple employees cited in the report believe that the casing yield...

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