Small phones – well, smaller phones – have ardent supporters and it is quite evident in last week’s poll. The Xiaomi 15 is not exactly tiny, but it is smaller than the majority of Androids, especially the high-end ones, which rarely dip below 6.7” displays. The Xiaomi 15 had a very positive reception that can only improve with strong reviews. There was a sentiment that the phone is too expensive (indeed, it costs a bit more than the Xiaomi 14 last year), but the overall impression is a good one. Xiaomi 15’s chief rival may be the vivo X200 Pro mini, but we’re yet to see each company’s plan...

Small phones – well, smaller phones – have ardent supporters and it is quite evident in last week’s poll. The Xiaomi 15 is not exactly tiny, but it is smaller than the majority of Androids, especially the high-end ones, which rarely dip below 6.7” displays. The Xiaomi 15 had a very positive reception that can only improve with strong reviews. There was a sentiment that the phone is too expensive (indeed, it costs a bit more than the Xiaomi 14 last year), but the overall impression is a good one. Xiaomi 15’s chief rival may be the vivo X200 Pro mini, but we’re yet to see each company’s plan...

We’ve reviewed several ultra-short-throw (UST) projectors over the years, but the Formovie Theater Premium is the fanciest of them all. For those unfamiliar with the brand, Formovie is a joint venture between Xiaomi and Appotronics - a leader in the laser display business. Theater Premium is the direct successor to 2022’s Formovie Theater and, as such, brings two key additions: higher brightness output at up to 2,200 lumens and improved audio powered by its second-generation Bowers & Wilkins speakers. Formovie also claims the new projector has 25% better clarity than its...

OnePlus has announced the release of a new V-series OxygenOS software update for its devices as a part of its regular system upgrades. The update comes with version V10P02 and has firmware numbers BRB1EX01 and BRB3EX01 for smartphones and tablets, respectively. The OxygenOS V10P02 update improves the system stability and optimizes the refresh frequency of weather data to improve its accuracy and timeliness. It also optimizes the saving speed of scrolling screenshots. OnePlus 12 OnePlus said the update will reach all users of the eligible devices by December 9, so if you own any of...

OnePlus has announced the release of a new V-series OxygenOS software update for its devices as a part of its regular system upgrades. The update comes with version V10P02 and has firmware numbers BRB1EX01 and BRB3EX01 for smartphones and tablets, respectively. The OxygenOS V10P02 update improves the system stability and optimizes the refresh frequency of weather data to improve its accuracy and timeliness. It also optimizes the saving speed of scrolling screenshots. OnePlus 12 OnePlus said the update will reach all users of the eligible devices by December 9, so if you own any of...

Over the years, multiple Android OEMs have launched smartphones with variable aperture cameras, but we are yet to see that on an iPhone. A few months ago, The Information reported that at least one of the iPhone 17 models next year will sport a camera with variable aperture, and now, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims the iPhone 18 Pro will also have this camera feature. That shouldn't be a surprise because the iPhone 17 lineup is getting a camera with variable aperture, and one would expect the models coming later to have it, too. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Kuo claimed that the Apple iPhone...

The Oppo Find N5, the successor to last year's Find N3, was rumored to launch in Q1 2025, meaning anytime between January and March. But, Chinese tipster Smart Pikachu says the foldable will arrive in the first half of 2025, meaning anytime before next July. The tipster also corroborated previous rumors about the Oppo Find N5 featuring a circular camera module housing three 50MP snappers. Additionally, they said the folding smartphone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, have "enhanced metal texture," and support wireless magnetic charging. It would also be compatible with...

Apple's latest Pro Max finds itself in the usual tough crowd, competing against the best offerings from all the big names in the business. Archrival Samsung has had its ultimate S24 Ultra on the market for what's approaching a year now, but it remains a productivity powerhouse with varied camera capabilities. The iPhone 16 Pro Max, on the other hand, brings Apple's latest silicon, a few minor camera tweaks, and some endurance improvements. So which one is better? Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test Performance Cameras ...

Apple's latest Pro Max finds itself in the usual tough crowd, competing against the best offerings from all the big names in the business. Archrival Samsung has had its ultimate S24 Ultra on the market for what's approaching a year now, but it remains a productivity powerhouse with varied camera capabilities. The iPhone 16 Pro Max, on the other hand, brings Apple's latest silicon, a few minor camera tweaks, and some endurance improvements. So which one is better? Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test Performance Cameras ...

It's been a while since the iPhone 16 launched, so you may have been anxiously waiting for JerryRigEverything's trademark "durability test" all this time. Well, the wait is finally over. The cheapest iPhone of the 2024 generation is now subjected to scratching, burning, and bending (hopefully not on that last one). If you have your popcorn handy, here's the video. In case you couldn't watch for whatever reason, here's a quick summary of what went down. Apple's Ceramic Shield glass protection for the screen does scratch at level 6 on the Mohs hardness scale with deeper grooves at...