Google Nearby Share could be coming to most Android users starting August

It seems that Google is nearing the final stages of testing for its AirDrop-like file-sharing alternative. The source on this is not official, but we have been hearing consistent chatter on the topic for some time and now we have a suggested release time frame. Starting August, all current Android users, running Android 6 and newer, could seamlessly get support for the feature over the air. Source: Android Police The minimum OS version requirement falls in line with what Google has previously shared in relation to the ongoing Nearby Share beta test. The latter is still being...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_nearby_share_could_be_coming_to_most_android_users_starting_august-news-44338.php

Nubia president details next-generation Red Magic 5S cooling system

Now that the speed-binned and overclocked Snapdragon 865+ is already a reality, it’s all but natural to see enthusiastic, gamer-centric devices, like the upcoming Asus ROG Phone 3 and the nubia Red Magic 5S be the first to adopt it. Compared to the Republic of Gamer’s device, there are still relatively few details regarding the upgraded Red Magic 5S. Company president Ni Fei did already tease that it will feature an upgraded cooling system, to make the most out of the new chip. One that we now get to see a rough schematic of. nubia Red Magic 5S cooling solution schematic The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_president_details_nextgeneration_red_magic_5s_cooling_system-news-44336.php

Realme X2 256GB storage variant launched in India for INR24,999 ($335)

Realme announced the 8GB/256GB variant of the X2 in India yesterday but didn't reveal its price. However, thanks to Flipkart, we now know it's priced at INR24,999 ($335/€290). The new model is listed on Flipkart and sales are slated to begin on July 21. The 8GB/256GB variant of the Realme X2 will also be sold through Realme's official Indian site from the same date, but it's not listed there yet. Realme X2 The Realme X2 is powered by the Snapdragon 730G SoC and was launched in India last December with three memory options - 4GB/64GB priced at INR 16,999 ($225/€200), 6GB/64GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x2_8gb_256gb_variant_india_price-news-44337.php

Oppo A72 5G passes through Geekbench revealing key specs

The Oppo PDYM20 that was spotted on China Telecom's website earlier this week and is believed to be the A72 5G has now popped up on Geekbench, along with its key specs. The benchmark database reveals that PDYM20 runs Android 10 and has 8GB RAM on board, but it's expected to have two more RAM options - 4GB and 6GB. The device is powered by MediaTek's MT6853 chip, that has a base frequency of 2.0GHz. The MT6853 is said to be MediaTek's unannounced Dimensity 720 SoC, which was briefly mentioned on the company's official site. Circling back to the device, the Oppo PDYM20,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a72_5g_specs_geekbench-news-44334.php

OnePlus Nord GeekBench listings reaffirm India version has the same specs as the global one

The upcoming OnePlus Nord mid-ranger has been getting a lot of fan attention. In no small part, thanks to the abundance of info on the still unannounced device, from both leaks and official sources, eager to discuss its design and hardware choices. One would think that in such an open environment, there would be little room left for confusion. Yet, an earlier GeekBench leak managed to stir-up some theories and unrest. It listed an odd BE2028 OnePlus device that reported a slightly different motherboard identifier, less RAM, at 6GB and lower CPU clocks than those expected on the OnePlus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_geekbench_listings_reaffirm_india_version_has_the_same_specs_as_the_global_one-news-44335.php

Samsung Galaxy Note20 shown off from multiple angles in new video

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 arriving on August 5 has appeared in a new video shared by reliable leakster Evan Blass, which shows off the smartphone from multiple angles. As you can see, the Galaxy Note20 sports a display with a punch hole in the center, and around the back are three cameras housed in a rectangular plate along with the flash module in the top-left corner. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Previously leaked CAD renders of the Galaxy Note20 had a fourth camera on the back, but given Blass' excellent track record, it's likely that we'll see the regular Note20 sport triple rear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note20_design_video_render-news-44333.php

Samsung Galaxy M31s goes on sale in India on August 6, new renders leak

Yesterday we found out that the Galaxy M31s would be made official in India before the end of this month, with it becoming available to buy sometime in August. Today a new report gives us the exact date on which it will go on sale: August 6. That's when you'll find it at Amazon and Samsung's own online store. The price is still rumored to be around INR 20,000, for what it's worth. Two new renders of the Galaxy M31s have also been outed, and the one showing the back seems to have a weird omission: a fingerprint sensor over there. This may mean that the M31s will come with an in-display...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m31s_goes_on_sale_in_india_on_august_6_new_renders_leak-news-44332.php

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live leak in official-looking promo video, ANC possibly confirmed

Samsung's huge August 5 Unpacked event may be packing a pair of new true wireless earbuds as well, the oft-leaked bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live. By all accounts, these won't be a replacement for the Galaxy Buds+, but will probably be sold alongside those. And that's because the Buds Live may be Samsung's first truly wireless pair to feature active noise cancellation, also known as ANC. That would make them perfect competitors for Apple's highly successful AirPods Pro, which also have ANC. Galaxy Beans pic.twitter.com/uJBO2BZbKB— WalkingCat (@h0x0d) July 17, 2020 The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds_live_leak_in_officiallooking_promo_video_anc_possibly_confirmed-news-44331.php

The new iPad Air could be cheaper but more capable than its predecessor

DigiTimes has reported that Apple is spinning up its supply chain to produce new ARM-powered MacBooks as well as new tablets. The company reportedly expects sales in both product categories to pick up this year compared to 2019. The new iPad Air, with a 10.8” screen this time, is said to be adopting the iPhone SE strategy – matching an affordable price with a powerful chipset. Possibly the Apple A13, the chip at the heart of the $400 iPhone SE (2020), though there are some conflicting reports on this. The iPad Air (2019) uses the A12 chipset and starts at $500 for the 64 GB model. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_new_ipad_air_could_be_cheaper_but_more_capable_than_its_predecessor-news-44330.php

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G enters South Korea as the most affordable 5G device on the market

Xiaomi is operating in many parts of the world and now the company is entering one of the most developed 5G markets - South Korea. The Mi 10 Lite 5G is the company’s first 5G phone on the Korean market and in typical Xiaomi fashion is betting big on aggressive pricing, undercutting offerings from the two main 5G players in the region - Samsung and LG. With a base price of KRW 451,000 ($374), the Mi 10 Lite 5G is half the price of LG’s Velvet and nearly KRW 120,000 ($100) cheaper than Samsung’s Galaxy A51 5G. The Mi 10 Lite 5G brings a 6.57-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a waterdrop...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_10_lite_5g_enters_south_korea_as_the_most_affordable_5g_device_on_the_market-news-44329.php

Moto G9 Play does Geekbench, has more CPU power and more RAM than the G8 Play

The first Moto G7 phones came out in early 2019 and were followed by the first G8 models later that year. So, it’s time for the next generation – the first of which may be the Moto G9 Play. Its development certainly seems to be going well as it already went through Geekbench 5. There’s some good news – the phone runs Android 10, unlike the Moto G8 Power Lite, for example, which embarrassingly came out this April with 9.0 Pie (most of the G8 series is on Android 10 though). The chipset is unknown, the benchmark reports it only as “guamp”. The results are pretty similar to what the Moto...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g9_play_does_geekbench_has_more_cpu_power_and_more_ram_than_the_g8_play-news-44328.php

Red Magic 5S to sport silver-plated cooling system

Nubia has begun teasing its next gaming phone - the Red Magic 5S. The device was first teased by the company’s President Ni Fei at the start of this week and since then we’ve learned it will come with the Snapdragon 865+ chipset, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The latest confirmed detail is the phone’s cooling system which will feature a silver cooling pad which would be a first in a phone. Most phones that have a dedicated cooling system use a copper heat pipe while silver offers superior thermal conductivity which should result in superior cooling properties. We’ll have to wait and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/red_magic_5s_to_sport_silverplated_cooling_system-news-44326.php

Google is preparing an emoji bar in Gboard for Android

Today is World Emoji Day and Google is joining in on the celebrations - the company’s own keyboard app Gboard is getting an emoji shortcut bar. According to a gif that Engadget provided, the bar will appear right over the autocorrect/features bar, which is on top of the numbers bar, if the user enables it. Currently, emojis in Gboard are opened rather primitively - the user has to long-press the comma key right between the symbols and language button, where the emoji panel is opened. Then there is the option to browse for the desired emoji, or simply use the search engine which works...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_is_preparing_an_emoji_bar_in_gboard_for_android-news-44321.php

Xiaomi Mi Band 4C debuts with direct USB-A charging and sub-$20 price tag

Xiaomi introduced a Redmi Band back in April that has a USB-A port for a direct charge, while sharing many of its features with the Mi Band 4. Now, the wearable has escaped China and overseas market number one is Taiwan, where it will sell as Xiaomi Mi Band 4C. The Xiaomi Mi Band 4C actually has some advantages over the Mi Band 4, despite being cheaper. We are looking at a bigger OLED screen and no extra cables or chargers due to the integrated USB-A port. The battery is supposed to live 14 days, instead of the promised 20 for the regular 4, but it is still a decent endurance on a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_band_4c_debut_direct_usb_a_charging_sub_20_price_tag-news-44325.php

Lenovo Legion appears in short ad ahead of launch

Lenovo is all set to introduce its first gaming phone under the Legion gaming line. The Lenovo Legion will be announced on July 22 and keeping the hype going is a short ad which showcases the phone complete with one of its key features - the side-mounted pop-up camera. We can see the phone in action with the owner showing his friends the cool 20MP selfie shooter as he’s live-recording his gaming session. We can also see the back design in more detail complete with the 64MP main and 16MP ultrawide cameras placed in the middle. As far as the rest of the spec sheet of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_legion_appears_in_short_ad_ahead_of_launch-news-44322.php

Huawei Enjoy 20s appears on TENAA with full specs and images

A Huawei smartphone sporting model code TNN-AN00 and believed to be the Enjoy 20s has received TENAA certification, revealing its full specs and images in the process. The TNN-AN00 is built around a 6.8" TFT display of FullHD+ resolution with a punch hole in the upper-left corner for the 16MP selfie camera. Around the back, the smartphone has a triple camera setup, which is a combination of 64MP, 8MP and 2MP units. Under the hood, the TNN-AN00 has an octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz, which is said to be a part of the Dimensity 800 SoC. The smartphone will boot to Android 10 and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_enjoy_20s_specs_images_tenaa-news-44320.php

OnePlus Nord team talks cameras and performance

The team behind the upcoming OnePlus Nord wants to talk about the process of choosing components and what motivated their decisions. Simon Liu, who is Imaging Director for OnePlus Nord lays out the specs of the cameras - all six of them. The main camera on the rear is the 48MP Sony IMX586, the main sensor on the OnePlus 8 and also used in the 7T series. The Nord team chose to once again use that sensor, paired with a bright f/1.75 lens and optical image stabilization, because of the software optimizations to the sensor OnePlus has made over the years. Accompanying the main camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_team_talks_cameras_and_performance-news-44318.php

OnePlus Buds to feature noise-canceling during phone calls

OnePlus' first TWS earphones will be announced in just four days from now on July 21 alongside the OnePlus Nord and the company posted yet another teaser. This one is about noise-canceling but unfortunately, it's not quite as good as you might have thought. Even if you're in a noisy environment, your voice will be picked up clearly. #OnePlusBuds: No need to shhh... pic.twitter.com/oT4q2clCS7— OnePlus (@oneplus) July 17, 2020 The teaser clearly indicates that the upcoming OnePlus Buds will feature in-call noise-canceling which is a nice feature to have as the person on the other end of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_buds_to_feature_noisecanceling_during_phone_calls-news-44317.php

Realme to attend IFA Berlin for the first time

Popular tech trade show IFA that's held in Berlin, Germany every year at the start of September will not go ahead as normal this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, the organizers of IFA have decided to keep the show only open to journalists and not to general public, but it's unclear how many brands will attend the event since Samsung has already pulled out of it and others may follow suit. Now Oppo-offshoot Realme has confirmed its intention to attend IFA 2020 in Berlin making its debut at the show. This announcement was made through IFA's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_ifa_berlin_2020-news-44316.php

Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra certified in Thailand

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra have received certification with Thailand's NBTC authority. The devices carry model numbers SM-N980F/N985F and are both 4G. The certification doesn't in and of itself reveal any prudent information about Samsung's upcoming flagship devices, but it does confirm that Samsung will only release two Galaxy Note20 models - the smaller Galaxy Note20 and the larger Galaxy Note20 Ultra. No Galaxy Note20+. Samsung Galaxy Note20/Note20 Ultra certification, source: @yabhishekhd We're not sure yet of the differences between the two models, but we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note20_and_note20_ultra_certified_in_thailand-news-44315.php

Cat teases S62 Pro with improved thermal camera

The Cat smartphone brand has brought us some properly rugged smartphones, and the latest one is on the verge of being announced. Its name is Cat S62 Pro and is already listed at the brand’s website, but we have only a couple of teasers and nothing on the internals. The new device will have an improved thermal camera, one regular shooter and a fingerprint scanner on the back, and comes with IP68 and latest MIL-STD-810H certifications. The Cat S62 Pro is a follow-up of the Cat S61 that brought an integrated FLIR thermal camera. The S62 Pro is showing us the “next generation”...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/cat_teases_s62_pro_with_improved_thermal_camera-news-44314.php

Apple unveils new emojis coming to iOS 14

July 17 is World Emoji Day and Apple marked the occasion by showcasing a bunch of new emojis that will be available to users worldwide with the release of iOS 14 later this fall. The 13 new additions include symbols for the Dodo bird, nesting dolls, pinata and tamale. There’s also the “Italian” pinched hand gesture, boomerang, ninja and a coin that reads “The Crazy Ones” with a 2020 denomination and a Bald eagle in the middle. Apple is also adding symbols for the anatomical heart and lungs as well as one for a beaver, transgender symbol and bubble tea. In addition iOS 14 is expected to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_unveils_new_emojis_coming_to_ios_14-news-44313.php

Realme 6 and X2 get new memory variants

Realme has announced a new memory variant of the Realme 6 in India. It comes with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage and can be purchased from Realme's official Indian site and Flipkart for INR15,999 ($210/€185). The company also announced a new memory variant of the Realme X2 in India that was launched in the country last December. The new model comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, which will be available for purchase through Realme's online store and Flipkart starting July 21. The price of the new model is yet to be confirmed . Adding newer variants to our existing lineup, we are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_6_x2_new_memory_variants_india-news-44310.php

Here's our best look yet at the Asus ROG Phone 3

We've already seen leaked images and video of the Asus ROG Phone 3 arriving on July 22, but a new picture shared by reliable leakster Evan Blass gives us our clearest look yet at the upcoming gaming smartphone. The image shared by Blass corroborates previous leaks and you can see that ROG Phone 3 packs a notchless display like its predecessor - ROG Phone 2. The button placements also remain the same, but the stereo speaker no longer has the color accent. The back of the ROG Phone 3 houses a glowing ROG logo like the ROG Phone 2 with "Republic of Gamers" text right below it, but the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_3_design_leaked_render-news-44311.php

Check out the official Lenovo Legion Pro images

The Lenovo Legion gaming phone has been circling the rumor mill for the past few months, but we are on the final straight - the launch is taking place in five days. Today we finally have an official render of the phone, revealing what the device will look like. Lenovo officially confirmed the Legion Pro will have a 20 MP selfie camera on the side. Official teasers by Lenovo Legion Renders and promo images have appeared both at the retailer JD.com and on Lenovo Legion’s official profile on Weibo. They reveal a dual-speaker system; four air triggers - two on right/top side, two...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_the_official_lenovo_legion_pro_renders-news-44312.php

YouTube back again at playing 1080p videos in India, but only on Wi-Fi

YouTube was one of the companies that reduced the quality of videos amidst the extra stress on networks caused by the COVID-19 lockdown in order to curb eventual connectivity outages. The platform opened videos in 480p on Android and iOS devices in India, but now videos the 1080p option is back. Some users of YouTube have reported that the feature is available once again, although it works only when on Wi-Fi. When the phone is on 4G, the app will still give no better option than SD, or 480p. Switching between different quality settings was always available for all users during...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_back_again_at_playing_1080p_videos_in_india_but_only_on_wifi-news-44300.php

Facebook Messenger adds screen sharing over video calls on Android and iOS

Facebook has added yet another new feature to Messenger in its quest to make the app the Zoom for most people - so to speak. We're talking, of course, about screen sharing. This is currently in the process of going live in the Facebook Messenger apps for Android and iOS, allowing you to instantly share your screen with friends and family, either one-on-one or in group video calls. This works in group video calls with up to eight people, and 16 people in Rooms, because confusingly you can video call in Messenger both directly through a group as well as through a Room. Through screen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_messenger_adds_screen_sharing_over_video_calls_on_android_and_ios-news-44309.php

Unannounced Moto E7 gets listed by Canadian carrier

Just yesterday the upcoming Moto E7 got leaked in some hands-on live images, and today a Canadian carrier has put up a listing for the phone on its website. We're talking about Freedom Mobile, and the company says you'll be able to buy the handset for CAD 189, which currently translates into $139 or €122. When considering the pricing, keep in mind that smartphones do tend to cost a bit more in Canada than in the US, so in the end the E7 may be even cheaper past the border. The carrier listing confirms that the phone has a 3,550 mAh battery, and comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/unannounced_moto_e7_gets_listed_by_canadian_carrier-news-44308.php

T-Mobile’s latest Un-Carrier move buckles down on spam calls, gives customers a free second number

T-Mobile announced the company’s first “Un-carrier” move with Mike Sievert as the company’s new CEO. Un-carrier is what T-Mobile called itself back when it was making aggressive ad campaigns against its competitors by solving common customer pain-points and you can say that spam calls are as bad as ever. T-Mobile announces Scam Shield, which is a new app coming to Android and iOS. This will give customers more control over which calls are blocked, and T-Mobile can automatically begin blocking suspected spam calls. Basically, any number that isn’t “verified” by T-Mobile could be a scam...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobiles_latest_uncarrier_move_buckles_down_on_spam_calls_gives_customers_a_free_second_number-news-44306.php

Hands-on with Cinema Pro app on the Sony Xperia 1 II: Cinematic 4K

Last year on the Xperia 1 Sony introduced the Cinema Pro app - a fairly advanced if a somewhat flawed app for capturing video. It complements the full-auto video recording capabilities of the main camera app on the smartphone and offers more nuanced control over the shooting process. We tested it back then and you can read our findings and watch a sample video shot on the Xperia 1 here. The Xperia 1 II we got to review recently comes with an updated version of the Cinema Pro app and we were interested to see if Sony had addressed the issues we encountered last time around so we went out...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/cinema_pro_app_on_the_sony_xperia_1_ii_cinematic_4k_video-news-44264.php

vivo X50 Pro review

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The Lenovo Legion will have the most powerful speakers put on a phone, says new teaser

The Pro model of the Lenovo Legion will have the most impressive audio system of any phone so far, says General Manager Chen Jin. He specifically called out the Xiaomi's Mi 10 Pro and Black Shark 3 Pro, saying that the Legion's speakers will have a nice symmetrical layout and will be tuned better. The Legion will feature two forward-firing speakers with large cavities – 1.4 cc – and will have an all-metal construction. Check out the teaser video below for a demonstration of their power. The two speakers will be able to produce spatial sound, which is vital in games as the direction...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_lenovo_legion_will_have_the_most_powerful_speakers_put_on_a_phone_says_the_company-news-44305.php

OnePlus Nord pre-orders are over, the OnePlus Buds will support fast charging

OnePlus Nord pre-orders are over – there were three stages over the last few weeks, the third of which was yesterday. Each stage offered only a limited number of phones and those ran out pretty quickly, especially considering that the company hasn’t actually fully unveiled the phone yet. You can still be one of the first to grab a Nord, however, the company announced that there will be online pop-up events just after the “AR launch” on July 21. OnePlus uses these pop-up events to get some face time with its fans, but this time it will have to be virtual. Pre-ordering isn’t the only way...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_preorders_are_over_the_oneplus_buds_will_support_fast_charging-news-44304.php

Honor Tablet 6 and X6 go official

Honor announced its latest pair of affordable tablets in China with the Honor Tablet 6 and X6 models. Both come with LCD panels, Android 10 and 5,100mAh batteries and run on the Kirin 710A platform. The main difference between the two comes in the displays where the Honor Tablet 6 packs a 10.1-inch FHD+ panel while the X6 comes with a 9.7-inch 1200×800 pixel resolution display. Both slates offer dual speaker setups and 2MP selfie cameras. Around the back, we find single 5MP shooters. The batteries on both tablets are rated at 5,100 mAh and charge over USB-C. The software side...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_tablet_6_and_x6_go_official_in_china-news-44303.php

Huawei MatePad T10/T10s stops by Geekbench

Huawei's upcoming MatePad T10 and T10s leaked extensively last week so the current Geekbench listing serves as more of a confirmation and an indication that the tablets are nearing a release. The device with model number AGS3-AL09HN, which is believed to be the MatePad T10s, runs on a Kirin 710A chipset and the tested configuration comes with 4GB of RAM. It runs Android 10 and the SoC's four small cores are running at 1.70 GHz. Since the device has been tested on Geekbench, it's probably safe to assume that the launch is days or at most weeks away. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_matepad_t10_t10s_stops_by_geekbench-news-44299.php

Red Magic 5S will come with UFS 3.1 memory and LPDDR5 RAM

Yesterday we got the first details on the upcoming Red Magic 5S gaming phone. The device was teased to pack the Snapdragon 865+ chipset by the company’s President Ni Fei and now we have yet another post from the exec which confirms the phone’s memory and RAM specs. The Red Magic 5S will pack LPDDR5 RAM just like the Red Magic 5G, but will move to the new UFS 3.1 storage alongside the company’s Magic Write optimization which promises faster read-write speeds and improved performance. Given the history of the Red Magic “S” updates, the upcoming phone will likely borrow most of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/red_magic_5s_will_come_with_ufs_31_memory_and_lpddr5_ram-news-44302.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition to come with 120Hz display, IP68 rating

Last month we learned Samsung was working on the Galaxy S20 Lite, which is rumored to arrive in October and was spotted on Geekbench earlier this week with the Snapdragon 865 SoC and 6GB RAM. The S20 Lite is rumored to be called the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, which according to reliable tipster Ice universe will pack a 120Hz display. Ice universe doesn't reveal the size or resolution of the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition's screen but claims the smartphone will come with IP68 dust and water resistance. The tipster also says the smartphone will have a 3.3mm punch hole for the selfie camera, but doesn't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fan_edition_specs_120hz_display-news-44301.php

YouTube back again at defaulting to 1080p in India, but only on Wi-Fi

YouTube was one of the companies that reduced the default quality of videos amidst the extra stress on networks caused by the COVID-19 lockdown in order to curb eventual connectivity outages. The platform opened in 480p on Android and iOS devices in India, but now videos are back at to the 1080p default option. Some users of YouTube have reported that 1080p is back, although it works only when on Wi-Fi. When the phone is on 4G, the app will automatically start videos in SD, or 480p. Switching between different quality settings was always available for all users, Indian or not....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_back_again_defaulting_to_1080p_in_india_but_only_on_wifi-news-44300.php

vivo launches X50 and X50 Pro globally

The vivo X50 lineup was officially introduced at the beginning of last month, but only to the Chinese audience. Today, after an Indian-specific launch, the company officially announced the global rollout of the phones. According to a press release, the vivo X50 and vivo X50 Pro will be available first at the EMEA and APAC (Asia Pacific) markets, including countries like Russia, Ukraine, and Indonesia. The selling point of the vivo X50 Pro is its unique camera design - the main camera has a gimbal-style stabilization that the company explained in detail last month. It also has a 48MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_launches_x50_and_x50_pro_globally_first_to_arrive_in_emea_and_asia_pacific-news-44296.php

Mystery Galaxy Fit wearable gets Bluetooth certification

A new smart wearable by Samsung just got its Bluetooth SIG certification. The device, which goes by the model name SM-R220, supports Bluetooth 5.1. It's unclear which smart wearable this is. Going by its SM-R220 model number, it could be an affordable new Galaxy Fit device. The expensive Galaxy Fit carries the model number SM-R370, while the affordable Galaxy Fit e is SM-R375. Samsung is due for a new attainable smart fitness band - the Galaxy Fit e was announced more than a year ago. It costs €40, has a 0.74-inch OLED display, heart rate tracker, 5ATM water proofing and 6-7 days of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_fit_successor_gets_bluetooth_certification-news-44298.php

Samsung Galaxy M01s unveiled with 6.2-inch LCD and Helio P22

Samsung’s latest M-series member is here with the M01s. The device brings a larger 6.2-inch HD+ Infinity-V LCD on the front and packs the Helio P22 chipset as well as a fingerprint scanner on its back. The rest of the specs are in line with the Galaxy M01 which came out just last month. The M01s packs a 13MP primary cam alongside a 2MP depth helper on its back while the selfie shooter is 8MP. The phone is offered in a single 3GB RAM and 32GB storage configuration and runs One UI Core 1.1 on top of Android 9 Pie. The 4,000 mAh battery sadly charges over micro USB. The Galaxy M01s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m01s_unveiled_with_62inch_lcd_helio_p22_and_4000_mah_battery-news-44297.php

Roadmap reveals 5nm Snapdragon 875 and 735, new MediaTek chipsets

A research conducted by an investment bank has given us a roadmap of upcoming Qualcomm and MediaTek chipsets along with some interesting details. According to the finding shared by a Weibo user Qualcomm is looking to release the Snapdragon 865's successor - the Snapdragon 875G sometime in Q1 next year. It will be based on Samsung's 5nm EUV process, although initial rumors said that TSMC will once again be manufacturing the silicon. Qualcomm is expected to quickly follow that up with the launch of the mid-range Snapdragon 735G chipset based on the same 5nm EUV process. An entry level...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_roadmap_reveals_future_qualcomm_and_mediatek_chipsets-news-44293.php

vivo X50 and X50 Pro arrive in India, TWS Earphone Neo tag along

Today vivo announced the arrival of its X50 and X50 Pro smartphones in India. The X50 Pro+ that was unveiled alongside those two last month didn't make the cut, but vivo brought the TWS Earphone Neo earphones to the Indian market. vivo X50 Pro The vivo X50 Pro is built around a 6.56" 90Hz AMOLED display of FullHD+ resolution, that has curved edges and a fingerprint reader underneath. The smartphone boots Android 10 and has a Snapdragon 765G SoC at the helm. It comes in a single 8GB/256GB configuration. The headline feature of the vivo V50 Pro is its camera system. The smartphone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x50_x50_pro_tws_earphone_neo_india_price_sale_date-news-44295.php

HTC Wildfire E2 appears in Google Play Console listing

HTC was quiet for a long time before we saw its first 5G phone - the U20 5G last month, alongside the Desire 20 Pro. The storied Taiwanese company is now about to bring another entry-level phone in its Wildfire line as revealed by a Google Play Console certification. The HTC Wildfire E2 will pack a 6.2-inch HD+ screen with a waterdrop notch, Helio P22 chipset, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. We also get to see an image of the device’s front and learn that it will ship with Android 10 and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. That’s all we have to work with currently but we’ll be on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/unreleased_htc_wildfire_e2_appears_in_google_play_console_listing-news-44294.php

Realme introduces its own extreme fast charging - 125W UltraDART

Just a day after Oppo unveiled its 125W flash charge, today Realme decided to introduce its own way of branding the technology - it is called 125W UltraDART. In theory, it should charge a 4,000 mAh battery from 0% to 33% in three minutes, and is backwards compatible with all major standards. Realme also announced it plans to launch two SuperDart ultra-thin chargers - 50W and 65W. The 125W UltraDART charging enables 98% of electrical energy conversion thanks to the dual 6C cells. The process is simple - the charger transforms 20V at 6.25A electricity through three parallel...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_also_introduces_extreme_fast_charging_calls_it_125w_ultradart-news-44292.php

iQOO U1 goes official: Snapdragon 720G, 48MP triple camera, and 4,500 mAh battery

Last week iQOO unveiled the iQOO Z1x with a Snapdragon 765G SoC and 120Hz display and today the company added a new member to its lineup, dubbed iQOO U1. The iQOO U1 is built around a 6.53" LCD of 2340x1080-pixel resolution that has a punch hole in the upper-left corner for the 8MP selfie camera. Around the back, we have a triple camera setup aligned vertically in the top-left corner. It comprises a 48MP main, 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensor units. Under the hood, the iQOO U1 has a Snapdragon 720G SoC paired with 6GB or 8GB RAM. The smartphone runs Android 10-based iQOO UI and has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_u1_specs_price-news-44291.php

Major Twitter account scam sed high-profile handles to scam people for Bitcoin

On Wednesday afternoon, a dozen or so major Twitter accounts were compromised in an organized Bitcoin scam that scammed unsuspecting people out of tens of thousands of dollars in Bitcoin. The event began at around 4PM Eastern time and lasted for about two hours, during which compromised accounts with millions of followers Tweeted various “feeling generous” scam posts. This is when followers are encouraged to submit an amount of money to a specified user with promise they would receive double the amount back. Spoiler alert, nobody gets money back. Messages like the above were sent from the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/major_twitter_scam_used_highprofile_twitter_accounts_to_scam_people_for_bitcoin-news-44290.php

Samsung Galaxy M31s will become official in India this month

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy M31 just this February, but the company is now almost ready to introduce us to its successor. The Galaxy M31s is set to be revealed for the Indian market before the end of this month, according to a new report. That said, it will only become available at some point in August. The Galaxy M31s is expected to sport a price tag close to INR 20,000 (approximately $265 or €233 at the current exchange rates). Galaxy M31 The Galaxy M31 started at INR 14,999, but there is now a version of it with 8GB of RAM that goes for INR 19,999. Oddly enough, the M31s seems...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m31s_will_become_official_in_india_this_month-news-44289.php

Moto E7 live images leak, confirming specs

The Moto E6 got official last July, so it's high time for a successor to show up, right? That's what Motorola seems to think. The company has recently been unveiling new smartphones left and right, with the latest being the Moto G 5G Plus, but it's not stopping there. The Moto E7 was previously spotted in a Google Play Console listing a few months back, and now some hands-on imagery of it has been outed. Moto E7 live hands-on images This confirms some of the phone's rumored specs. The Moto E7 will be powered by the Snapdragon 632 chipset, and it's said to have two...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_e7_live_images_leak_confirming_specs-news-44288.php

Apple releases iOS 13.6 with digital car keys and new health features

Apple has released version 13.6 update for compatible iOS and iPadOS devices. This update focuses on the new digital car keys feature and improvements to the Health app. With 13.6, your iPhone can now act as keys for compatible cars. This feature was demoed during the WWDC 2020 keynote but in case you missed that, it allows you to place your phone next to your car door to lock or unlock it using NFC. The phone can then also be used to start the car. The digital key is securely stored on the device but can be remotely deleted via iCloud in case the device is lost. You can also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_releases_ios_136_with_digital_car_keys_and_new_health_features-news-44287.php