Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ huge 10,000 mAh battery gets certified for safety

Samsung's next flagship tablet device is on the way, potentially heading towards a massive joint release event on August 5, alongside the Note20 series, Galaxy Fold 2 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. The prospects of a phenomenal launch lineup are sweeter still, since most leaks, thus far, agree that there will be a Plus model, on top of the regular Tab S7 to enjoy. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ battery certification Today brings a pair of certification documents and some photos of the massive battery inside the Tab S7+. Both TUV Rheinland and Safety Korea certifications reaffirm its...

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Samsung Galaxy A11, A21s, A31 and A51 will be launching in the Philippines in the upcoming days

A number of industry sources within the country claim that a total of four A-series mid-ranger will be hitting shelves in the following days. The Galaxy A11 and Galaxy A21s will both be available starting July 10, with alleged asking prices of PHP 7,490 and PHP 11,990, respectively. Samsung Galaxy A51 The Galaxy A31 and Galaxy A51 are both expected even soon, on June 26. Their ticket prices are said to be PHP 14,990 and PHP 17,990. The Galaxy A51 will be available in launch bundles, up until July 5. These include a 2-month subscription to YouTube Premium and a JBL Go 2 bluetooth...

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Realme C11 with Helio G35 SoC is coming soon

Realme will unveil the X3 on June 25 through an online event in India but that's not the only smartphone the company is gearing up to bring to the market. Realme's Malaysian branch has announced it will soon unveil the world's first smartphone with MediaTek's Helio G35 SoC at the helm. Realme Malaysia shared the news through its official Facebook account, but it didn't mention the name of the smartphone in the post. However, in a press note sent to the Malaysian media, Realme confirmed this smartphone will be called the Realme C11. The note also included an image showing the back of...

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Two new Honor devices pop-up on TENAA and a V40, I series and C series of phones are on the way

With around 20 new models, since the beginning of 2020, Honor is clearly amidst a strong announcement year. Between it and Huawei, hardware has been flying all over the place, with various tweaks, rebrands and regional releases. It seems like the confusion is far from over. A new MXW-AN00 Honor device has popped-up on TENAA, which some have identified as the Honor 30 Lite. We already know that a device with exactly that name is on the horizon. However, as per an earlier TENAA leak, it is associated with the AQM-AL10 model number. The certification photos in both listings looks really...

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Samsung Galaxy Note20 series gets NFC certified

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 series rumored to arrive on August 5 has been certified by NFC Forum, taking it a step closer to the launch. Two models are listed on NFC Forum's website - SM-981U and SM-986U believed to be the Galaxy Note20 and Note20+, respectively. However, it's unclear whether SM-986U is the Note20+ because it was listed on Bluetooth SIG's site as the Note20 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy Note20 lineup bags NFC certification The listings on NFC Forum's website don't include any specifications of the two smartphones, but SM-986U was spotted on Geekbench back in April with...

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Microsoft reportedly working on Android 11 update for Surface Duo, to launch with Android 10

Microsoft is expected to announce its Surface Duo smartphone sometime this year. If a new report is to be believed, Microsoft intends to get the Surface Duo to the market as soon as possible. To stay on schedule, Microsoft will reportedly launch the Duo with Android 10, and would later update it to Android 11 via OTA. In addition, Microsoft is reportedly working hard to make its Edge and Outlook apps natively compatible with the Duo's two-screen setup. Panos Panay introducing the Surface Duo at a Microsoft hardware event last year The Surface Duo was first announced back in...

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Google makes it possible to de-register your number from RCS via web

Recently, Google has quietly introduced a way to de-register your phone number from RCS messaging. Google currently all Android messaging over RCS which lets users send messages over the internet rather than the short message service (SMS). RCS allows for read receipts, full-res image sharing, and typing notifications for both individual and group chat threads. Google's new page offers instruction on how to turn off the "Chat features", which effectively turns off RCS chat. The page suggests that you can turn chat features off if you are missing messages before switching to a new Android...

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Apple's Airpower charging mat prototype reportedly works to charge the Apple Watch now

Originally announced in 2017, Apple's Airpower charging mat was promised for delivery in 2018. Apple stayed quiet until 2019 when it announced it was pulling the plug on the project, citing that it reached technical difficulties that caused overlapping coils to overheat when charging the Apple Watch. Following Apple's official cancellation of the Airpower charger, reports surfaced in March that Apple had secretly reignited the Airpower's development. Now, a new tweet from leakster Jon Prosser, reveals that Apple has indeed been working on refining the AirPower charging mat, and the latest...

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Samsung Galaxy A51 5G in for review

Samsung's cheapest 5G smartphone has arrived at the office and we're gearing up to review the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G. We have the Exynos 980 variant, though there is a new Snapdragon 765G variant headed to the United States in the next month or so. The Galaxy A51 5G is build around a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen, and powered by a 4,500 mAh battery. It supports 15W charging speeds and features a quad-camera setup. The latter consists of a 48MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide snapper, 5MP macro, and a 5MP depth sensor. The display has a punch hole cut out, which contains a 32MP selfie...

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Motorola Edge Lite specs leak

We just found out about the upcoming Motorola Edge Lite's existence through an FCC certification, and now the handset's full specs have been leaked. As the name implies, the Edge Lite will be the third member of Motorola's new Edge family, and the lowest-end of the bunch. Despite the Edge branding, it won't have the waterfall display of its siblings. The screen will be a 6.7" 1080x2520 panel with 21:9 aspect ratio and 90Hz refresh rate, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. A dual hole-punch cutout gets top-left positioning for an 8 MP selfie camera and a 2 MP depth sensor next to...

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OnePlus Nord certified by TUV Rheinland and BIS with 30W fast charging

The upcoming midrange OnePlus Nord (previously known as OnePlus Z) was certified by TUV Rheinland, revealing its 30W fast charging support. The device was caught bearing the AC2003 model number and it appears it will be available in a broad range of countries across the globe as evident by a sub-section of the listing. A second certification from India's Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) reveals the device will bear the AC2001 product name in the country. OnePlus Nord TUV Rheinland certification According to previous rumors, the OnePlus Nord 5G will come with a 6.55-inch Super AMOLED...

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Our Sony Xperia 10 II video review is up

Our written review of the Sony Xperia 10 II ended on a mostly positive note - it's something different in a sea of sameness, though the performance of some components left something to be desired. Will goes in for a second look at the phone in our video review. The 6" screen makes the phone fairly compact thanks to the tall 21:9 aspect ratio, despite the classic design with a top bezel. And the body is IP68-rated to boot, not something you see in the €350 price range. The Sony Xperia 10 II makes big promise with its screen and camera setup, but doesn't quite deliver And it's an...

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Galaxy S20+ 5G BTS limited edition bundle sells out in an hour in South Korea

The most retweeted and most liked post ever from the @SamsungMobile account is for a promo campaign starring boy band BTS, so it should come as no surprise that fans flocked to the limited edition Galaxy S20+ 5G. Pre-orders went live earlier today and South Korean stores sold out in one hour. This is for BTS limited edition bundle that features a Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G in the exclusive "Haze Purple" color and the Galaxy Buds+ (also in purple). This combo comes with a BTS-styled wireless charger, a limited edition case and a poster for the band. This bundle was priced at KRW 1.6 million...

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New Poco smartphone coming to India next month

Earlier this month Poco teased its upcoming phone launch for the Indian market. Now, Poco India GM Manmohan Chandolu confirmed the new Poco smartphone is coming to India next month. The Poco exec reinstated that the new phone is not the F2 Pro but will rather be an exclusive product for Indian consumers. Based on past rumors the phone in question should be the Poco M2 Pro which is expected to debut with the Snapdragon 720G chipset. The phone will bear the "gram" codename and based on kernel source code is expected to share similarities with the Redmi Note 9 Pro. The interview also...

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Exclusive: Here's our first look at the Honor 30 Lite with 48MP triple camera

Honor is expected to unveil the Honor 30 Youth in China in the first week of July which will likely arrive on the global scene as the Honor 30 Lite. There's no official word from Honor about the 30 Lite yet, but earlier today its specs sheet leaked and now we've got an image of the Honor 30 Lite from a reliable source which gives us our first look at the smartphone. The picture only shows us the back of the Honor 30 Lite having a design that gives an impression of sunbeams coming out of the bottom-left corner. The back panel of the phone also has a rectangular plate in the top-left corner...

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Motorola Edge Lite gets certified by FCC

Motorola is working on bringing a Lite version in its Edge lineup as evident by a recent FCC listing for a device bearing the XT2075-3 model number. The phone, believed to be the Moto Edge Lite, will come with a 4,700 mAh battery and 5G connectivity. According to speculations, we'll see the Snapdragon 765G chipset inside alongside 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Other than that we don't have much to work with as the full spec sheet is yet to be revealed. According to rumors, the phone is codenamed Nairobi and will ship with Android 10 onboard. The Motorola Edge series...

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Honor CEO teases large-screen phone, likely the X10 Max

Honor is rumored to bring X10 Pro and X10 Max in July and we've already learned some bits and pieces about them. However, the latest information comes from the brand CEO George Zhao, who revealed on Weibo that a large-screen product is incoming. We are pretty sure he is speaking about bringing back the Max lineup that was a hit in China with the Honor 8X Max, but mysteriously disappeared when the Honor 9X family took over the market. Vanilla Honor X10 George Zhao explained that the Huawei brand went through many challenges with planned products, including the transition from 4G to...

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Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro announced: 90Hz screen, Dimensity 800 SoC and 48MP triple camera

As promised, Huawei unveiled the Enjoy 20 Pro smartphone today in its home country of China. It has the Dimensity 800 SoC at the helm and runs Android 10 with EMUI 10.1 on top, but it doesn't come with Google services so you'll have to rely on Huawei Mobile Services (HMS), which is actually the norm in China. The Enjoy 20 Pro has two RAM versions - 6GB and 8GB - both of which have 128GB storage onboard and a memory card slot which allows storage expansion by up to 256GB. The Enjoy 20 Pro is built around a 6.5" 90Hz display of FullHD+ resolution that has a waterdrop notch for the 16MP...

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Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra to have Snapdragon 865+, slimmer bezels than than Note10+

Samsung Galaxy Note20 is expected to come in two versions - vanilla and Plus-sized that might or might not be named Ultra. Now the prolific leakster Ice Universe shared some specs and dimensions of the phone. The phone will be the successor of the Galaxy Note10+ and will come with the Snapdragon 865+ chipset that is yet to be announced. It will be a bit narrower, with smaller bezels and smaller punch hole for the single selfie camera. A Samsung Galaxy Note phone The new phone will have a 120Hz display of QHD+ resolution, and unlike the Galaxy S20 series, you will get the...

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Realme X3 Pro passes by TENAA revealing core specs and design

An upcoming Realme phone bearing the RMX2121 model number was spotted in a TENAA listing, revealing its design and specs. According to speculation, this is the Realme X3 Pro, which should serve as the flagship in the X3 line. The listing confirms a 6.5-inch display with a punch-hole cutout in the top left corner and dimensions of 160.8 x 75.2 x 8.5mm. It sports dual-mode 5G connectivity and a 2,200mAh dual-cell battery (the total capacity remains unconfirmed but it's likely 4,400mAh). The back features a rectangular cutout for the four cameras and flash. Realme RMX2121 The...

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Realme Buds Q TWS earphones coming to India on June 25

A couple of days ago Realme announced that it will launch the Realme X3 and X3 SuperZoom in India on June 25. Alongside the X3 duo, Realme was expected to bring the Buds Q TWS earphones to India and today the Chinese phone maker confirmed that Buds Q will debut in India alongside the X3 series. Best entry-level TWS, #realmeBudsQ is here,👉 Designed by José Lévy👉 Largest Bass Driver in the segment👉 Longer Playback PowerLaunching at 12:30 PM, 25th June on our official channels & @amazonIN https://t.co/9QYuSly7mH#QuiteStylishTrueWireless pic.twitter.com/LltyQ83Q79—...

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Honor 30 Lite full specs surface: 90Hz screen and Dimensity 800 SoC

Honor is expected to unveil the Honor 30 Youth Edition on July 4 or 5 in China which will likely hit global markets as the Honor 30 Lite. There's no word from the company yet about the Honor 30 Lite, but thanks to reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station we now have its full specs. According to the tipster, the Honor 30 Lite will have the MediaTek MT6873 at the helm that's known as the Dimensity 800 SoC, meaning it will have 5G support. The Honor 30 Lite will sport a 6.5" 90Hz display of 2400x1080-pixel resolution and run Android 10 with EMUI 10.1 on top. Although it will...

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Check out this video of the vivo X50 Pro and its state-of-the-art OIS

Vivo introduced its X50 lineup and used bold statements like "complete professional photography experience" and "redefining mobile photography". The vivo X50 Pro phone is finally available for purchase in the retail stores, and the company decided to lift the curtain and reveal one of the impressive technologies, used in the device. The X50 Pro comes with a state-of-the-art OIS that is closer to PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) technology, seen in gimbals. There's a lot to unfold, so check the video first and then scroll down below to read the summary. The technology vivo is using comes...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

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nubia Red Magic 3 gets Android 10 update

The newer nubia Red Magic 5G and Red Magic 5G lite might be doing all the rounds on the internet these days, but ZTE's sub-brand hasn't forgotten about its older devices either. Case in point: the nubia Red Magic 3 from last year is now (finally) receiving an update to Android 10. Not only that, but the new OS iteration comes with a brand new version of the OEM's skin. It's Redmagic 3.0, a logical bump up from Redmagic 2.0 based on Android 9 Pie. The update is currently rolling out in China, and we hope it will make it to internationally sold units soon. The new release brings with...

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Oppo A52 is now available in India

Oppo has finally released its affordable A52 in India. The phone's initial announcement came all the way back in April, so this was a long time coming, but the A52 is now available from both Flipkart and Amazon. It's priced at INR 16,990 ($222 or €198 at the current exchange rates). If you're wondering what you're getting for that amount of money, we're talking about a handset with a 6.5-inch 1080x2400 LCD touchscreen, a quad rear camera (12 MP wide, 8 MP ultrawide, 2 MP macro, 2 MP depth), a 16 MP selfie snapper, the Snapdragon 665 chipset at the helm (with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of...

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Huawei MateBook X Pro 2020 review

Introduction Huawei has a new high-end laptop out, the MateBook X Pro 2020. That said, its newness is all on the inside. The Chinese company has fitted its champ with the latest low-voltage Core processors from Intel, and upgraded the Nvidia graphics, and. that's it. Everything else has basically stayed the same, so let's take a deep dive and see what makes the new MateBook X Pro actually new, and what doesn't. Is it worth the substantial asking price? Let's find out. The MateBook X Pro introduces a new colorway, and switches up the internals with two processor options, both of the...

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Asus ROG Phone 3 appears in short video, Zenfone 7 may have passed through Geekbench

It turns out that the image of the Asus ROG Phone 3 was just a screengrab from a short hands-on video showing off the phone. Also, the ROG handset is not the only Snapdragon 865-powered device that Asus is working on, another was spotted at Geekbench. You can see the new triple camera on the back as well as the ever-present ROG logo with RGB backlighting. But don't let those distract you as you watch the video. Instead, you should be paying attention to the Tencent Games logo - Asus partnered with the gaming giant last year to release a Tencent-branded version of the ROG Phone II....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_3_appears_in_short_video_zenfone_7_may_have_passed_through_geekbench-news-43843.php

Huawei MateBook 13 AMD Edition launched in the UK

Huawei is updating its ultra-portable MateBook 13 with an AMD Ryzen 5 series processor and Radeon Vega 8 graphics card and it's now available in the UK. The laptop features a 13-inch IPS LCD with a 2160 x 1440 pixel resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio. It covers 100% of the sRGB color space and also packs a 1MP camera for video conferencing. The MateBook 13 features an aluminum alloy unibody design and weighs in at 1.31kg. It features a full-sized chiclet keyboard with adjustable backlighting and a fingerprint reader for fast log-ins. In terms of I/O, you get two USB-C 3.1 ports and a 2...

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Xiaomi Mi Watch Revolve to launch globally soon

Last December, Xiaomi unveiled its Mi Watch Color in China and according to a new report it's going to become the company's first globally available smartwatch. It will be sold in international markets as the Mi Watch Revolve and it was spotted in the Mi Watch app alongside the upcoming Mi Smart Band 4C which is expected to be a rebranded Redmi band. In addition, Spanish YouTuber eSavants managed to get his hands on the smartwatch and uploaded an unboxing video where it clearly shows up as the Mi Watch Revolve. The author explains he got the watch through AliExpress for around...

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Nubia Red Magic 5G lite officially launches on Vodafone in Spain

Back in April, we saw the arrival of nubia Play - a more affordable gaming smartphone with Snapdragon 765G chipset. Now it marks its debut outside China under a new name, which we already knew - nubia Red Magic 5G lite. It is available in Spain, starting today, and can be purchased exclusively at Vodafone. This phone brings a big 6.65" AMOLED screen with 144Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and capacitive shoulder buttons. The "lite" moniker comes from the Snapdragon 765G chipset, which is paired with 25GB of UFS 2.1 storage and 8GB RAM. The battery of the nubia Red...

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The Samsung Galaxy Note20+ will have a 19.3:9 screen, shows online test

The SM-N986U- that's most likely the Samsung Galaxy Note20+ - went through the HTML5 Test and what that test reported is one strange screen resolution. It's still in the 1440p range, that's no surprise, the aspect ratio is more interesting. The exact resolution is 3,096 x 1,444 px, which matches the numbers reported by analysts. Do note that the Note20 will have a 1080p+ display with the same aspect ratio as its plus sibling. Said aspect ratio works out to 19.3:9. That's taller than the 19:9 ratio of the Galaxy Note10 and S10 phones, but not as tall as the 20:9 ratio of the Galaxy S20...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_note20_will_have_a_1939_screen_shows_online_test-news-43839.php

Motorola Moto G7 Play gets Android 10 update

The Motorola Moto G7 Play announced last February with Android 9 Pie is finally receiving the Android 10 stable update. Motorola Moto G7 Play A detailed changelog of the new build is currently unavailable but we know the update brings Android 10 goodies, including new navigation gestures and system-wide dark mode. The new firmware sports version QPY30.52-22 and is currently only seeding in Brazil. Motorola is yet to update its Brazilian support page and it still says the Moto G7 Play runs Android Pie, meaning the update is likely rolling to a limited number of users right...

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Huawei will reportedly delay the Mate40 flagships as it reevaluates chip supply

Insiders are reporting that Huawei has told its component suppliers to stop production of parts intended for the upcoming Mate phones. This could delay the mass production of the new flagships by 1-2 months. It's possible that Huawei will still unveil the new models on schedule but postpone their market release, writes Nikkei Asian Review. Huawei is taking this time to evaluate its supply of chips. As the trade war was heating up, the company stocked up on what it would need to weather the storm, but those old chips won't cut it for new the flagships. It tried placing a $700 million...

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Asus ROG Phone III key specs and images surface

Information about the Asus ROG Phone III so far has been limited, but with the launch approaching we are bound to get more details. Today a reliable leakster delivered a bunch of images and some key specs. According to the rumor, Asus' next flagship gaming phone will sport a 6.59-inch FHD+ OLED panel with 144Hz refresh rate powered by a Snapdragon 865 chipset, whopping 16GB of RAM and a massive 6,000 mAh battery capable of 30W fast charging. And as per tradition, the phone will employ a binned Snapdragon 865 chipset with higher clocks. We suspect that the main Kryo 585 core is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_iii_key_specs_and_images_surface-news-43836.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 S-Pen stylus gets FCC certified

Samsung is rumored to unveil the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ tablets in July or August. There's no word from the Korean tech giant about the Tab S7 duo yet, but thanks to the leaked renders we already know what they will look like. Both tablets have designs similar to the Galaxy Tab S6's and they also have grooves on their backs for the S-Pen styluses. We haven't seen the actual S-Pen for the Tab S7 yet, but now it has been certified by the FCC, hinting at an imminent launch. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 CAD renders The FCC listing doesn't reveal the design or features of the Tab S7's...

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Google will let you manage subscriptions straight from the Play Store

Along with the Android 11 Beta release, Google plans to make some changes in the app store and more precisely, the way you manage your app subscriptions. The company wants to enable you to buy subscription to a service without having to download the app at all. Select apps are already trialing the service. You get the option to start a free trail and proceed to the download or purchase the extra options upfront. You also get the details on what exactly the subscription includes on the App's page. Plus the added convenience of having all your app subscriptions in one place...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_will_be_able_to_manage_subscriptions_directly_from_play_store_outside_of_the_app-news-43834.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 865

Rumors are that Samsung is ready to launch a 5G version of the Galaxy Z Flip alongside the Note20 series and Fold2 at an August 5 event. Now the second-gen Z Flip was spotted in a Geekbench listing which details its key specs, namely the Snapdragon 865 chipset and 8GB of RAM. The phone bears the SM-F707B model number, in line with previous findings and manged to score 970 points in the single-core test and 3,220 in the multi-core department. The phone boots Android 10 and will likely debut with Samsung's upcoming OneUI 2.5 on top. According to speculation, Samsung will bring a...

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Samsung Health Monitor App launched with blood pressure monitoring

Samsung today launched its Samsung Health Monitor app in South Korea after getting clearance from the country's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). With the Health Monitor app, Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 users can now monitor their blood pressure using a traditional cuff-style blood pressure monitoring equipment, which needs to be calibrated before use. Blood Pressure monitoring with Samsung Health Monitor app After that, users can measure the blood pressure through the Galaxy Watch Active2's pulse wave analysis which uses the smartwatch's onboard sensors. The results...

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The new affordable OnePlus TVs get Dolby Vision certificate, to have 93% DCI-P3

OnePlus is launching a couple of new TVs on July 2, and according to Pete Lau, company founder and CEO, it will be more affordable, as well as "smarter". In a new blog post on the OnePlus forums, Lau shared more details about the new TV - it will have 93% DCI-P3 coverage and will be certified for Dolby Vision like the current OnePlus QLED 55" 4K TV. Pete Lau explained why DCI-P3 matters - in the era of HDR video, the DCI-P3 standard has become the choice of for content creators, he says. Since getting up to 100% is "extremely difficult", OnePlus will settle to the "outstanding" 93%...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_certifies_its_new_affordable_tvs_for_dolby_vision_to_have_93_dcip3-news-43831.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 bags Bluetooth certification

The image of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch3 series is becoming clearer by the day and now we have yet another certification listing which confirms the nearing release date. Both the 41mm and 45mm versions of the wearable were approved by the Bluetooth SIG with several varieties of the SM-R845 and SM-R855 model numbers. The only new bit of info revealed in the listings is that all versions of the Galaxy Watch3 will come with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. Yesterday we got our first look at the Galaxy Watch3 series thanks to a pair of listings from South Korea's NRRA...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch3_bags_bluetooth_certification-news-43830.php

Twitter adds voice messages in tweets, only on iOS for now

Twitter has added another enhancement to its social network. Users on iOS are now able to add voice messages to their tweets which will complement the short text-based message. You can Tweet a Tweet. But now you can Tweet your voice!Rolling out today on iOS, you can now record and Tweet with audio. pic.twitter.com/jezRmh1dkD— Twitter (@Twitter) June 17, 2020 When creating a new Tweet, owners of Apple devices will have a button to add voice right next to the one that allows adding photos from the camera app or the gallery. The voice message can be 140 seconds long (2 min, 20 sec), and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/twitter_adds_voice_messages_in_tweets_only_on_ios_for_now-news-43829.php

Samsung Galaxy A21s and Galaxy A51 5G arrive in France

Samsung has brought the Galaxy A21s and Galaxy A51 5G to France. The company hasn't revealed the French prices of either of these smartphones yet but said that the A51 5G will go on sale at the end of June through the company's official site and select partner outlets. There's no word on when the A21s will be available for purchase, though. Both smartphones will be available in three colors and come with a free two-month YouTube Premium subscription. The A21s will arrive in a 3GB/32GB memory configuration and the A51 5G will have 6GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard. The Galaxy A21s is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a21s_galaxy_51g_france_price_sale_date-news-43828.php

AMD releases Ryzen 3000XT series of desktop processors

AMD has announced three new models in its Ryzen 3000 series of desktop CPUs that will go on sale next month. Based on the same 7nm Zen 2 architecture as the rest of the series, these new XT models aim to offer a modest performance boost at the same launch prices as the their X counterparts. The three new models in question are the 3600XT, 3800XT and the 3900XT. Each is a slightly higher clocked version of the 3600X, 3800X and the 3900X, respectively. The 3600XT and 3900XT gain 100MHz boost frequency while the 3800XT gains 200MHz, with the base frequency remaining identical to the X...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amd_releases_ryzen_3000xt_series_of_desktop_processors-news-43826.php

Report: Samsung Galaxy Note20 to have flat, 60Hz, FHD+ screen

Samsung will be launching a new Note lineup sometime in August, and if a new report is to be believed, the vanilla-flavored Samsung Galaxy Note20's display will be a significant step down from the Galaxy Note20+, and even a step down from the Galaxy Note10. I don't know what you think. For me, I can't accept any 60Hz mobile phone. It will cause me serious discomfort.— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) June 17, 2020 Leakster Ice universe on Twitter suggests that the Note20 will have a flat display, with 1080p resolution, and only a 60Hz refresh rate. Given that the whole Galaxy S20 lineup...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_samsung_galaxy_note20_to_have_flat_60hz_fhd_screen_-news-43827.php

ZTE Axon 11 goes on sale in Germany in both 4G and 5G varieties

ZTE's Axon 11 series has managed to escape China and is now on sale in Germany. Users can choose between the Axon 11 4G and its 5G counterpart which are available from a variety of retailers and carriers. The two devices share an identical body with 6.47-inch AMOLED display but the 5G variant runs on the Snapdragon 765G chipset paired with 6/8 GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. It also boasts a 64MP primary camera and offers 18W fast charging. The 4G edition relies on the Helio P70 with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and is equipped with a 48MP main shooter. The Axon 11 4G will retail for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_11_goes_on_sale_in_germany_in_both_4g_and_5g_varieties-news-43822.php

Google outs Android 11 Beta 1.5 with minor fixes, fully working Google Pay

Google's naming of pre-release Android versions was bad enough before, what with the going from Developer Preview x to Developer Preview x+1 which was also known as Beta 1, but this time the company really outdid itself. Google is now releasing Android 11 Beta 1.5. That is the official name, we're not kidding. This comes around one week after the initial beta became available for supported Pixels. The new build number is RPB1.200504.020, and it's rolling out now to those who have their Pixel enrolled into the Android Beta program. For those of you who are more experimental in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_outs_android_11_beta_15_with_minor_fixes_fully_working_google_pay-news-43824.php

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_note_10_lite-review-2122.php

Adobe to cut off Flash support on December 31

Three years ago, Adobe announced its plans to end support for its Flash Player by the end of 2020. Now Adobe issued an official end-of-life date for Flash which is the last day of this calendar year - December 31, 2020. After this date, Adobe will not issue any updates or security patches for Flash and recommends users to uninstall the player beforehand. In addition, Adobe will remove all archives of previous Flash Player versions from its official site and will block Flash-based content from running. Adobe will prompt those who have Flash Player installed on their device to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/adobe_to_cut_off_flash_support_on_december_31-news-43821.php

Honor 30 Youth Edition and X10 Max coming in early July, X10 Pro delayed

We didn't have to wait long for more info on the Honor X10 Max and X10 Pro to surface. And it comes with a kicker - details on the Honor 30 Youth Edition. The Honor X10 Max, a phone with a 7.09" display, carries the appropriate code name "King Kong". The Honor 30 Youth Edition is dubbed Maxwell (MXW). Both will be launched at the same time while the X10 Pro has been delayed, reports a leakster on Weibo. Expect to see the X10 Max and the 30 Youth Edition unveiled on July 4 or 5 - definitely in early July, which is only a few weeks from now. The Honor 30 Youth Edition (which may be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_30_youth_edition_and_x10_max_coming_in_early_july_says_leakster_x10_pro_delayed-news-43815.php