Smartphones

Android 11 is Red Velvet Cake

It’s all cake

Published

July 24, 2020

Luigi Leonardo

Has anyone else missed Google’s cute dessert-themed naming schemes for Android? Since last year, Google ditched sweets in favor of a more traditional naming scheme. The last dessert-themed Android version, Android Pie, preceded the less sweet Android 10, or what would have been Android Q. Now, there isn’t much mystery with the upcoming Android 11. However, Google has revealed Android 11’s secret dessert-themed identity. Android 11 is Red Velvet Cake.

In an interview with All About Android, Dave Burke, Google’s vice president of engineering for Android, has “gone rogue” and revealed the upcoming Android version’s internal codename. However, according to the company’s marketing department, Burke cannot officially use “Red Velvet Cake” in both marketing and teasers in source codes. Still, he hopes to sneakily incorporate the name somewhere.

We couldn’t agree more. In the past, Google’s naming speculations every year was a key point of sparking hype for the upcoming versions. Whatever Android 11 is officially called, we’ll stick with yummy Red Velvet Cake.

Currently, Google will reportedly launch Android 11 on September 8, based on an official document. A few months ago, the company delayed a few previews for the upcoming version because of the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests happening at the time. As with the information presented on that document, Burke also previews the increased connectivity between devices in the upcoming version.

Regardless, when the version inevitably launches soon, we will all think about and crave Red Velvet Cake.

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vivo introduces refurbished versions of X300 FE, X300 Ultra for less

vivo offers consumers more affordable way of owning smartphones

Published

September 9, 2026

GadgetMatch

vivo is offering its market an affordable way to own its smartphones without necessarily purchasing a brand-new unit: vivo refurbished phones.

Unlike ordinary second-hand phones, the refurbished vivo units are brand-managed devices that undergo inspection, cleaning, and necessary repairs by vivo customer service professionals.

After undergoing such a process, the phones are then made available for resale. This gives consumers a more accessible way to own a vivo smartphone — with added assurance of professional quality checks and warranty support.

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vivo says the refurbished units include those previously used by KOLs or ambassadors, as well as store display and demo units. They will be divided into two main types: Pre-owned (LDU) and Near New.

Once these devices are returned, they are handled by vivo customer service professionals and undergo the necessary inspection, cleaning, and repair processes before being relisted for sale.

This gives consumers another option when looking for a vivo smartphone that fits their budget. Refurbished units can make selected vivo devices more accessible.

Furthermore, the units will still come with a standard one-year warranty, with the warranty start date determined according to the unit’s classification and available proof of purchase.

To purchase a refurbished vivo phone, consumers can visit the vivo official website. Currently available are the vivo X300 FE and vivo X300 Ultra.

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GadgetMatch Awards: Best of IFA 2026

Xiaomi 18 Fold, Govee, XGIMI, ARZOPA, Cuktech and more!

Published

September 9, 2026

GadgetMatch

We’re back at IFA 2026 in Berlin, checking out some of the coolest and most interesting tech on the show floor.

From smart home lighting and portable displays to projectors, power solutions, foldables, and more, these are some of the products and brands that caught our attention this year.

In this video, we take a look at: ‪

GOVEE‬

AI Lighting https://bit.ly/4xmY342

ARZOPA

Z3FC Portable Monitor https://bit.ly/4gRk7wD
D14 Digital Photo Frame https://bit.ly/4qYlRJ6 ‪

CUKTECH‬

30 Ultra Desktop Charging Station https://s.whaee.com/tXBornw
10 Ultra Charger https://s.whaee.com/UsWT4U2

** Use code CUKTECH09, valid until September 30

XGIMI

Xiaomi

Human x Car x Home Ecosystem

ASUS‬ x NVIDIA RTX SPARK

Watch until the end for our favorite finds from IFA 2026!

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A casemaker just revealed the foldable iPhone Ultra ahead of time

The surprise is gone.

Published

September 9, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

As of now, we’re still around 12 hours ahead of the most anticipated event of the month, the launch of the iPhone 18 series. Besides the ubiquitous flagship lineup, the event is also heavily rumored to reveal the upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra. Well, while Apple has been secretive about the device itself, Dbrand has just spoiled the surprise for fans.

The often-sarcastic casemaker has just released a series of phone cases for the iPhone Ultra. The series doesn’t stray at all from Dbrand’s usual slew of designs. You’ll still get the traditional Teardown skins (which offers a peek into the iPhone’s internals) and the Leather skins (with real leather).

The main point here, of course, is that it’s already available ahead of the scheduled launch. As for looks, the cases confirm that the foldable will have the passport-style format popularized by the Galaxy Z Fold8. The device will also have a slightly elevated camera bump and two buttons on top of the bump.

Other than that, there’s still a lot to be revealed in the upcoming event. There are high hopes that the iPhone Ultra will fix the persistent pain points of the foldable segment. Unfortunately, it will likely come with a pretty exorbitant price tag, making it a much harder buy for regular iPhone users.