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MediaTek Helio G36 is a chip for budget gaming phones (stretching the definition of gaming phones)

by Brad Linder02/13/2023 Comments Off

MediaTek’s Helio G series processors tend to be aimed at mid-range phones optimized for mobile gaming. The new MediaTek Helio G36 is a little different, in that it’s designed to bring gaming-class features to even cheaper phones. Among other things, the chip supports displays with 90 Hz refresh rates and features MediaTek’s technology for balancing […]

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Android 11 (Go Edition) gives budget phones a performance boost, gesture navigation, and more

by Brad Linder09/10/2020 2 Comments

A few days after releasing Android 11 for smartphones and other devices, Google is introducing the latest version of Android optimized for entry-level devices. Android 11 (Go Edition) is set to launch in October, and it will be available for devices with up to 2GB of RAM. Previously Go Edition software was only available for […]

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Nokia 5.3 and Nokia 1.3 budget smartphones coming in April

by Brad Linder03/19/202003/20/2020 2 Comments

HMD is updating its entry-level and mid-range smartphone lines next month with the launch of the new Nokia 1.3 and Nokia 5.3 smartphones. Both phone should be available starting in April, and while they may not be as cheap as the new $42 Nokia 5310 or as powerful as the new Nokia 8.3 5G, they are positioned […]