Intel launches Core Series 3 processors for more affordable laptops

Following the very successful recent release of its Core Ultra Series 3 processors (codenamed Panther Lake), today Intel is unveiling their lower-end counterparts in the Core Series 3 - notice the distinct lack of "Ultra". These are meant to go in cheaper laptops, and Intel says it's aiming them at those consumers and small businesses that are on a five-year upgrade cycle. Compared to a five-year-old PC powered by the Core i7-1185G7, these processors deliver up to 47% better single-thread performance, up to 41% better multi-thread performance, and up to 2.8 times better GPU AI performance....

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Intel launches Core Series 3 processors for more affordable laptops

Following the very successful recent release of its Core Ultra Series 3 processors (codenamed Panther Lake), today Intel is unveiling their lower-end counterparts in the Core Series 3 - notice the distinct lack of "Ultra". These are meant to go in cheaper laptops, and Intel says it's aiming them at those consumers and small businesses that are on a five-year upgrade cycle. Compared to a five-year-old PC powered by the Core i7-1185G7, these processors deliver up to 47% better single-thread performance, up to 41% better multi-thread performance, and up to 2.8 times better GPU AI performance....

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Honor 600 and 600 Pro prices leak, Honor Play 80 Plus specs leak

The upcoming Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro have now been listed on a European retailer platform ahead of their launch on April 23. This has revealed their approximate prices in the Eurozone - €604.90 for the Honor 600 with 256GB of storage, €651.89 for the one with 512GB of storage, and €930.90 for the 600 Pro which only comes with 512GB of storage apparently. According to these listings, the Honor 600 will have 8GB of RAM and the 600 Pro gets 12GB. Interestingly, if you buy the Honor 600 you are getting a free Honor Watch 2, but the Honor 600 Pro has no such promotional...

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Honor 600 and 600 Pro prices leak, Honor Play 80 Plus specs leak

The upcoming Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro have now been listed on a European retailer platform ahead of their launch on April 23. This has revealed their approximate prices in the Eurozone - €604.90 for the Honor 600 with 256GB of storage, €651.89 for the one with 512GB of storage, and €930.90 for the 600 Pro which only comes with 512GB of storage apparently. According to these listings, the Honor 600 will have 8GB of RAM and the 600 Pro gets 12GB. Interestingly, if you buy the Honor 600 you are getting a free Honor Watch 2, but the Honor 600 Pro has no such promotional...

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Oppo adds new AI features to ColorOS 16 on the Find X9 Ultra

Oppo has revealed some new AI features coming to its ColorOS skin on top of Android 16 on the upcoming Find X9 Ultra, which is due to be unveiled on April 21. The AI Mind Space introduced with ColorOS 16 now supports AI Bill Manager, which can automatically extract and record key spending details from digital invoices and billing information. To use it, you simply need to enable AI Mind Space by pressing the Snap Key or using a three-finger swipe after making a payment on your phone. This also works with physical receipts - you just open your camera, activate AI Mind Space with the...

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Oppo adds new AI features to ColorOS 16 on the Find X9 Ultra

Oppo has revealed some new AI features coming to its ColorOS skin on top of Android 16 on the upcoming Find X9 Ultra, which is due to be unveiled on April 21. The AI Mind Space introduced with ColorOS 16 now supports AI Bill Manager, which can automatically extract and record key spending details from digital invoices and billing information. To use it, you simply need to enable AI Mind Space by pressing the Snap Key or using a three-finger swipe after making a payment on your phone. This also works with physical receipts - you just open your camera, activate AI Mind Space with the...

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IDC: Global smartphone shipments decline by 4% as Samsung leads all makers in Q1

The International Data Corporation (IDC) released its preliminary worldwide smartphone shipments report for Q1,2026 and the numbers show declining demand. A total of 289.7 million devices were shipped in the first three months of 2026, representing a 4.1% decline compared to the same period last year. This turn of events marks the first quarter of negative growth since 2023, largely driven by “acute memory supply constraints” affecting both shipments and demand. IDC analysts also highlighted the rising bill‑of‑materials costs, which have forced certain makers like Samsung to resort to...

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