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Honor unveils Magic3 flagship series

A huge camera and Android 11

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Honor is back in business. After years of living under Huawei’s blacklisted shadow, the Chinese smartphone maker has finally liberated itself as its own company. And they’re not wasting any time. Honor is quickly paving its way to the top with its newly launched flagship series, the Magic3.

Packed with the latest Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset, the Magic3 series means business. The main model packs in 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. Meanwhile, the higher Magic3 Pro carries up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. Finally, the leading Magic3 Pro Plus has 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

All three models have a unique circular rear camera housing that carries a variety of cameras depending on version. The Magic3 has a 50-megapixel main sensor + 64-megapixel monochrome sensor + 13-megapixel 120-degree ultra-wide lens combination. The Pro version has all three and a 64-megapixel telephoto lens. Finally, the Pro Plus has all four but ups the ultra-wide camera to a 64-megapixel 128-degree sensor. All three models have a 13-megapixel selfie shooter.

All Magic3 models come with a 6.76-inch 89-degree curved OLED screen. The display can put out images in 2772 x 1344 resolution and at a 120Hz refresh rate. And, as an added bonus and a massive difference from Huawei, the series will come installed with Android 11 overlaid with Honor’s Magic UI 5.0.

Underneath these powerhouses, the series will be powered by a 4600mAh battery compatible with 66W wired SuperCharge. Both Pro versions, on the other hand, are also compatible with 50W wireless SuperCharge and reverse wireless charging.

Pricing and availability

Inspired by photography concepts, the Magic3 will be available in Golden Hour, Blue Hour, or in Black and White. It retails for EUR 899.

The Magic3 Pro will come in Golden Hour, Black, and White. It retails for EUR 1,099.

The Magic3 Pro Plus will come in Ceramic Black or Ceramic White. It retails for EUR 1,499.

SEE ALSO: Honor Band 6 goes official with a bigger display, 14-day battery life

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Lenovo introduces the immersive Referee View for the World Cup

Keep up with the action.

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The traditional way of watching a football match is a wide view of the pitch. Given how quick action can get, this is still the quintessential way to watch the sport. But what if you can watch from a different angle? This World Cup season, Lenovo introduced Referee View, an AI-powered feed that brings the action right to your screen.

As the name suggests, the new view will take you to the point of view of a referee during a match. Since referees have the best view of the action, your World Cup experience won’t get as immersive as this.

Plus, with Referee View AI Stabilizer, the view reduces jitter by up to 50 percent so the image stays steady even while on the move. Lenovo says that it even caught goal from Mexico’s Julian Quinones, the very first goal of the World Cup this year.

With Lenovo as the technology partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026, fans can get in the action with every match using Referee View.

SEE ALSO: Lenovo launches global campaign with David Beckham

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TECNO’s SPARK 50 Pro is the latest budget smartphone battery beast

Just two months after the SPARK 50 5G

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TECNO SPARK 50 Pro

One after another, TECNO launches the SPARK 50 Pro with a beastly battery within. That’s just days after the grand launch of the POVA 8 5G in India.

Built to last

The icing of the cake has got to be the battery of the SPARK 50 Pro. However, the battery capacity will differ depending on where you live.

There’s a 5600mAh dual-cell version and a slightly larger single-cell model hitting the 6000mAh mark.

TECNO SPARK 50 Pro

Still, despite that battery capacity, it measures just 7.8mm thin.

If you’re worried about battery longevity, the SPARK 50 Pro can still last more than 80% of their original battery capacity — even after 1900+ charging cycles in six years.

Charging support is faster at 60W, better than what TECNO’s 45W speeds in their most recent smartphones.

TECNO SPARK 50 Pro 6000mAh battery

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Beneath that battery lies MediaTek’s Helio G100 Ultimate SoC. When it comes to memory, it allows up to 24GB extended thanks to Memory Fusion 4.0.

Up front, there’s a 6.78-inch 120Hz display paired with DTS-supported dual stereo speakers.

Finally, the SPARK 50 Pro also boasts SGS Five-Star durability certification alongside IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance — making it one of the budget-friendly devices to have such durability rating.

More than meets the eye

Unlike the base SPARK 50 5G, the SPARK 50 Pro is powered by a 50MP Sony LYTIA 600 (or LYT-600) main camera. The said sensor promises improved low-light performance compared to typical cameras in its category.

The company is also bringing its TECNO’s very-own FlashSnap capabilities found in higher CAMON series. This feature offers shutter speeds of up to 1/10,000 of a second to better capture fast-moving subjects like pets, sports, or action shots.

TECNO Ella AI Assistant

Speaking of, TECNO’s Universal Tone technology also returns, aiming to produce more natural-looking skin tones across different environments.

Several AI-powered editing tools are included as well. That includes AI Eraser 2.0 and AI Extender for photos, AI Noise Cancellation for clearer calls, as well as AI Health Assistant. Even Ella as your AI Assistant was not left behind.

For off the grid communication, FreeLink 2.0 exists when needed.

Pricing and Availability

The TECNO SPARK 50 Pro comes in five color choices: Ink Black, Titanium Grey, Midnight Blue, Dynamic Orange, and Cloud White.

TECNO SPARK 50 Pro

TECNO has yet to announce official pricing and regional availability.

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Nothing is coming to over 500 Best Buy stores in the United States

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As the newest kid on the block, Nothing hasn’t made it terribly easy to grab one of their phones. But that’s all part of the allure. After all, fashion shouldn’t be easy.

Thankfully, all that difficulty isn’t forever. Nothing, together with all its phones and accessories, are coming to over 500 Best Buys across the United States.

It’s been a long time coming. Last year, Nothing expanded first in Canada as part of its push to spread across the North American continent. Now, after all the wait, the brand is finally available in one of the other North American country’s biggest retailers for tech.

From coast to coast, fans of the fashionable brand can grab the Phone (4a) Pro, the Headphone (a), the Phone (3), and the Ear (3) at their nearest Best Buy branch. Alternatively, they can also order any of these devices online through BestBuy.com.

It’s been a quiet year for Nothing. Though the brand successfully launched the Phone (4a) Pro series earlier this year, it has no plans to launch a follow-up to last year’s Phone (3) yet, leaving the flagship market hanging by another year. That said, there’s still much to love about the brand this year, from its heavily notable designs to its capable specs.

SEE ALSO: Nothing Phone (4a) + (4a) Pro review

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