Nokia 215 4G and 225 4G announced in China

Nokia just dropped two featurephones via in Chinese Weibo account. Like their names suggest, the spotlight feature for both is 4G, with support for VoLTE and HD calls on all three Chinese mobile carriers. Nokia 215 4G and 225 4G banners While we are still a bit short on some of the more technical particulars, we are also fairly certain that most prospective buyers of these devices won’t care too much about resolution or chipset specs. For the time being, we do know that both are made from polycarbonate and seem to have a similar overall shape, though the 225 4G arguably has...

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Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime Edition price revealed

A few days ago, Amazon.in revealed the specs and design of the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime. Today, the e-commerce giant followed-up with its price in India, and we also learned that the phone's actual name is Galaxy M31 Prime Edition. The Galaxy M31 Prime Edition has two memory configurations - 6GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB. The base model is priced at INR16,499 ($225/€190), but the price of the 128GB variant is currently unknown. We presume it will cost INR1,000-1,500 more. The Galaxy M31 Prime Edition is marketed as a "Mega Entertainer" and will have one-swipe Amazon access. Customers will...

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Huawei Mate 40 announcement event officially scheduled for October 22

Richard Yu, Huawei Consumer Business CEO and Huawei Executive Director, took to Weibo to announce that the global launch event for the Huawei Mate 40 family of devices will be held on October 22 at 14:00 CEDT. Besides a poster, shared by Mr. Yu, we also have a very short announcement teaser clip that incorporates and eye/iris. Not much to really go on, nor necessarily a hint for what is to come. However, some have speculated based on these materials that the Mate 40 line will feature some major advancement in telephoto tech. Huawei Mate 40 Series Officially Confirmed to Launch...

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It's official: Realme Q2 series smartphones are coming on October 13

Last month we heard Realme will unveil the Q2 series smartphones on October 13, and the date has now been confirmed by Realme on Weibo, where it posted an image which reveals the launch event will start at 10AM China time (2AM UTC). The Q2 series includes two smartphones - Q2 and Q2 Pro. Realme hasn't divulged any specifications of either of these phones yet, but the poster shared by the Chinese phone maker on Weibo suggests the Q2 duo will boot Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0 - something that was announced by a Realme executive last month. While we don't have the entire official...

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A proper Poco F1 successor is coming to India at some point in the future

Xiaomi's Poco sub-brand started off with a bang with the Poco F1, which brought some new life to the flagship killer smartphone concept first pioneered by the OnePlus One. Recently, though, Poco has been mostly rebranding other devices from the Xiaomi stable - with the one exception of the recently outed Poco X3. A lot of people have been put off by this strategy, as the F1 created different expectations around the brand. It turns out that, in the words of Poco's country director for India, Anuj Sharma, the F2 Pro wasn't a true successor to the F1. As such, this model will not be making it...

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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G review

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OnePlus Buds Z, Buds Wireless Z Bass Edition specs surface

OnePlus is expected to unveil the Buds Z TWS earphones on October 14 alongside the OnePlus 8T 5G. The company hasn't divulged much about its second pair of TWS earphones yet, but tipster Ishan Agarwal has revealed the specifications of the Buds Z, and we also have a few renders of the earphones which reveal their design. Agarwal claims the OnePlus Buds Z will pack 10mm drivers and come with Dirac Audio Tuner and Dolby Atmos sound enhancements. They will be IP55 dust and water-resistant and each bud will weigh just 4.35 grams. OnePlus Buds Z renders The exact battery size of...

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Samsung Galaxy W21 5G passes by TENAA, looks a lot like the Galaxy Z Fold2

Samsung already launched the Galaxy Z Fold2 in China back in September but China Telecom will get an exclusive Galaxy W21 5G version just like last year’s Galaxy W20. The phone appeared in a listing on certification agency TENAA complete with images that show out its slightly altered design. Samsung Galaxy W21 5G The main difference comes around the back where the Galaxy W21 features a ridged design and the China Telecom logo. It’s also got a gold color finish which hasn't graced the regular Z Fold2. Everything else including the specs will be identical to the Z Fold2. The...

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App Annie: users spent a record amount of time and money on mobile apps in Q3

During July, August and September of this year people around the world spend a cumulative 180+ billion hours using mobile apps, a 25% increase year over year, according to data from App Annie. The most-used apps are owned by Facebook - the Top 4 include the main Facebook app itself, WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram. These are followed by Amazon, Twitter, Netflix, Spotify and TikTok. TikTok's virtual tips made it the second most profitable non-game app. In-app spending went up 20% year over year to the record sum of $28 billion. Most of that came from Apple’s platform, $18 billion...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/app_annie_users_spent_a_record_amount_of_time_and_money_on_mobile_apps_in_q3-news-45709.php

Exynos 1080 is Samsung's first 5nm chip with Cortex-A78 and Mali-G78 GPU

The successor to the Exynos 980 will be called the 1080 and a Samsung researcher unveiled the first details about it. Note that this isn’t Samsung’s top chip for 2021, instead it will be used in high-end 5G phones. vivo has first dibs and will probably used for an X-series phone (the vivo X60 says Ice Universe). The Exynos 1080 is a 5nm chipset, though the exact details on the manufacturing process are not known for now. It will join the growing ranks of 5 nm chips, starting with the Apple A14 but also including the Snapdragon 875, Kirin 9000 and Samsung’s own flagship chipset (the Exynos...

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Comprehensive iPhone 12 leak brings all the details ahead of next week’s event

Everything is set for Apple to introduce the iPhone 12 series this coming Tuesday on October 13. The long-awaited keynote will commence at 10AM PDT (5PM UTC) at Apple Park in Cupertino and now we have a nice summary of what to expect. Chinese tipster @Kang, who holds a strong reputation with his past leaks and got the stamp of approval from @IceUniverse compiled a detailed post with all the key iPhone 12 details including pricing and availability. @Kang post on Weibo Four phones are expected with an entry-level iPhone 12 mini starting at $699 in its 64GB trim. Apple’s most...

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Google Pixel 4a and Nest Audio smart speaker arrive in India

The Google Pixel 4a announced over two months ago has debuted in India and will go on sale starting October 16 through Flipkart. The Pixel 4a comes in Just Black color and is priced at INR31,999 ($440/€370), but it will be available at INR29,999 ($410/€350) for a limited period. The Pixel 4a is built around a 5.81" FullHD+ OLED display that has a hole in the upper-left corner for the 8MP selfie camera. Around the back, the smartphone has a fingerprint scanner joined by a single 12.2MP primary camera. The Pixel 4a is powered by the Snapdragon 730G SoC, runs Android 10 out of the box,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4a_nest_audio_india_price_sale_date-news-45706.php

Realme Q2 teased by company exec, will have a leather back panel

Realme Q2 is expected to arrive this month, and today the CMO of the brand, Xu Qi Chase, posted an official teaser of the phone. The handset appears to have a light-gray leather panel on the back with “Dare To Leap” embedded into the texture. We also see a four-cam setup in the upper right corner, with the main shooter being 48 MP. Realme Q2 Another thing we can make out of this official render is a standard power key on the right (the volume rocker is on the left-hand side). This means the phone is most likely to have a fingerprint scanner under the front panel, meaning it...

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OnePlus 8T design confirmed by official teaser

OnePlus is relentlessly continuing its relentless teaser campaign for the 8T, a smartphone that will be fully unveiled next week, on October 14. After sharing quite a few details regarding its specs, the company has now chosen to reveal the upcoming device's design, in its latest teaser video. Here it is, ladies and gentlemen, the OnePlus 8T in Aquamarine Green. According to the company, this version comes with a "remarkable" glossy glass back. To quote OnePlus, it "takes advantage of diffuse reflection, a form of light refraction that scatters light in an expansive array of angles and...

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Samsung finally outs full specs of the Galaxy A42 5G

At the beginning of last month, Samsung semi-unveiled its cheapest 5G phone yet, the Galaxy A42 5G. The company showed us some official images, and only touched upon a few specs - like its 6.6" AMOLED touchscreen. And that was it. Thankfully, today Samsung has shared more details about what's inside this smartphone, handily presented in infographic form, as you can see below. The Galaxy A42 5G screen has HD+ resolution, and is indeed Super AMOLED. On the rear there's a 48 MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture, an 8 MP f/2.2 ultrawide, a 5 MP f/2.4 macro cam, and a 5 MP f/2.4 depth...

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Watch the Realme 7i get unboxed in this official video

The Realme 7i first introduced last month debuted in India yesterday alongside a bevy of new AIoT products. The smartphone is yet to go on sale, but the company's Indian branch has posted its unboxing video that gives us a quick look at the 7i's retail package contents, design, and key specs. The video also includes a few camera samples. You can check it out below. The Realme 7i is built around a 6.5" 90Hz HD+ LCD having a hole in the upper-left corner for the 16MP selfie camera. Around the back, it has a fingerprint reader keeping company to the quad camera setup, which is a...

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Galaxy F41 unveiled: 6,000 mAh battery and 64MP cam, cheaper than the M31

The Samsung Galaxy F41 has a 6,000 mAh battery that is designed to keep the party going – it can last up to 26 hours of video playback, days of phone calls or just browsing the web for 21 hours straight. The phone is designed and made in India and the “Full On” marketing makes it very clear that it is aimed at a young crowd. Still, the flashy marketing can’t conceal the Galaxy M31 that hides inside this phone. The F41 has a 6.4” Super AMOLED display with 1080p+ resolution. It promises 110% coverage of the NTSC color gamut a peak brightness of 420 nits. Inside is the familiar Exynos...

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Sony's PlayStation 5 teardown reveals massive heatsink, liquid metal

Sony recently posted its own teardown of the PlayStation 5 console. Performed by Yasuhiro Ootori, Sony's VP of Mechanical Design Department, it is entirely in Japanese but you can enable subtitles through the YouTube player. You can find the video below. There's a lot to discuss here, so let's do a breakdown of everything we have seen. The first interesting thing you see in this video is the sheer size of the console. Sony is using the standard version of the PlayStation 5, which means it comes with the optical drive. We already knew the dimensions of the console but seeing it next...

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Honor introduces Watch ES, Watch GS Pro to India

Honor introduced the Watch ES and the Watch GS Pro at IFA 2020 a month ago and the two wearables were available at select European markets. Today the brand announced the duo’s presence is expanding, and the next country to get them is India. The Honor Watch GS Pro comes with its massive battery, rugged design, and tracking for over 100 sports. It also has a long battery life, a simplified OS, and a built-in speaker and mic for Bluetooth calls. When we reviewed the smartwatch, we established it is as good as it gets in the hands of average hiking enthusiasts. The wearable will cost...

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Realme X7 Pro 5G appears in NCC database ahead of global launch

Last week we saw a listing on Thailand’s NBTC agency which revealed Realme’s X7 Pro is indeed coming outside of China. The device was seen bearing the RMX 2121 model number and now it’s been spotted on Taiwan’s NCC agency complete with detailed images of the phone, its batteries (two of them) and 65W SuperDart charger. Realme X7 Pro NCC listing The phone’s design looks unchanged with a 6.55-inch punch-hole display upfront and four cameras around the back. We’ll have to wait and see if there will be any changes compared to the Chinese X7 Pro. Realme X7 Pro...

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Samsung's Q3 guidance shows record profits

Samsung’s earnings guidance report for the July - September period is out and the Korean tech giant is expecting huge profits. According to estimates, Samsung posted KRW 66 trillion ($57 billion) in consolidated sales and KRW 12.3 trillion ($10.6 billion) in operating profits. These numbers are above previous market expectations and the operating profits represent a 58% increase compared to the same period last year when the company saw KRW 7.78 trillion ($6.73 billion) in terms of profits. As usual, Samsung saw high demand for its home appliances and semiconductor chips. Smartphone...

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Realme Festive Days sale kicks off from October 16 with discounts on smartphones and AIoT products

Realme today announced its six-day Festive Days sale in India, which will begin on October 16 at midnight. As a part of this sale, Realme is offering discounts on smartphones, accessories, and AIoT products on Realme.com, Flipkart, and Amazon.in. In addition to the discounts offered by Realme, customers will get an extra 10% off on some products purchased through credit and debit cards issued by SBI and HDFC banks. You can check out the table below Realme India sent us for all the offers on smartphones. Product Variant BAU Price Festive Days Price ...

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Oppo A15 triple rear camera detailed by Amazon India

The Oppo A15 teased earlier this week looks like the Realme Narzo 20 and features a triple camera setup on the back. Oppo hasn't revealed the launch date of the A15 yet, but the triple cameras have been detailed by Amazon.in. The Oppo A15 features a 13MP primary camera joined by a 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensor units. The smartphone will also come with AI-based camera features, but the resolution of the selfie shooter is currently unknown. We don't have the full specs sheet of the Oppo A15 either, but thanks to FCC, we know it will pack a 4,230 mAh battery with 10W charging. More...

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The iPhone notch is here to stay for two more years, popular leakster says

Apple has scheduled an event for next week when we expect to see four new iPhones. The rumor mill has been silent on the topic of punch holes and notches, leading to the assumption the iPhone 12 lineup will keep the incredibly wide notch that has been part of the screen in the past three years. A popular leakster revealed on Twitter the notch design will be not only on the iPhone 12, but on the 2021 iPhone 13 as well, although it will get a bit thinner. This is how thin the iPhone 13 notch will get We know it is way too early to make such predictions about a phone, expected to...

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Upcoming LG W31 leaks through Google Play Console, image and specs outed

When you think of LG images of the Velvet or Wing might instantly come to mind, but the company also has an ever-expanding roster of low-end to mid-range smartphones for sale in various markets across the globe, and soon this will grow by yet another model. Meet the LG W31, outed today through the Google Play Console. This listing, as usual, gives us an image of the phone's front, as well as a list of its most important specs. As you can see, the W31 has a teardrop notch and a very substantial chin. It's going to be powered by MediaTek's entry-level Helio P22 chipset (which has an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/upcoming_lg_w31_leaks_through_google_play_console_image_and_specs_outed-news-45680.php

Nokia 3.1 is the latest smartphone to get the Android 10 update

Remember Google's Android One program and its constantly touted advantages - not only does it give you 'pure' Android, but also a long support period and quick version updates! Well, about that last one... Let's just say it hasn't worked out at all. Case in point: the Nokia 3.1, an Android One device (the branding is proudly displayed on its back, as you can see) is now starting to receive the update to Android 10. That's the version that's more than one year old, not Android 11, which first came out in early September of this year. Let's make the obvious quip here - better late...

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Qualcomm is developing its own gaming smartphone in partnership with Asus

Qualcomm sent out invites for a Snapdragon event that will take place on December 1-2. Current speculations are that it will unveil the Snapdragon 875, a 5nm chip that will be the first to use the new high performance Cortex-X1 core. Now DigiTimes is reporting that the chip maker plans to unveil its own gaming smartphone before the end of the year. The phone will be co-developed with Asus, but details are scarce. Qualcomm already makes reference design boards, however those are just benchmark machines meant to show off the skills of the latest chipsets. Asus has more experience with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_is_reportedly_developing_its_own_gaming_smartphone_in_partnership_with_asus-news-45677.php

Nokia brings 6 new TVs to India

Nokia officially entered the smart TV business back in December of 2019 with its 55-inch 4K model. Earlier today, Flipkart (which holds the official Nokia licensing rights for TVs) announced six new models for the Indian market. They start from 32-inches and go all the way up to 65-inches. New Nokia TVs key features The base 32-inch model comes with a 1366 x 768 pixels resolution, Onkyo sound system and runs Android 9 Pie out the box. All models feature a VA (vertically aligned) LCD, pack two HDMIs and 3 USB ports as well as Micro Dimming for optimal contrast and colors. There’s...

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Google Stadia gains stable support for streaming over mobile data, at 720p only

The Stadia game streaming service can now work over a mobile network as the feature graduated from Experimental status to ready for action. You will find a toggle in the Performance settings but first you should be aware of a couple of caveats. The resolution is capped at 720p, the main reason is data usage to the tune of 2.7 GB an hour. That can easily blow through many people’s monthly data caps, but is still much less than 1080p uses – 12.6 GB an hour. Enabling play over mobile data • The new icon shows that you're using mobile data instead of Wi-Fi This works over 4G and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_stadia_gains_stable_support_for_streaming_over_mobile_data_at_720p_only-news-45673.php

Lenovo Tab P11 spotted in Google Play Console listing

Back in August Lenovo introduced its Tab P11 Pro tablet which sits atop the maker’s Android tablet offerings with its OLED panel. Now, its more affordable counterpart was spotted in a Google Play console listing revealing its key specs. The Lenovo Tab P11 will come with a 1,200 x 2,000-pixel resolution display, Snapdragon 660 and 4GB RAM. Lenovo Tab P11 Google Play Console listing We also have a not so detailed image of the device which shows out the front. In addition, the Tab P11 was also spotted on the Google Supported Devices list bearing the TB-J606F model number. This listing...

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Samsung considers putting an RGB strip on the Galaxy Z Fold's hideaway hinge

With the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 Samsung added the option to customize the hideaway hinge with a custom color. Judging by a patent filed with WIPO, the company may have something more functional planned for version 3. The patent describes a light strip that will be illuminated in full RGB color. There are six LEDs providing the light as well as a layer to diffuse the light and make everything look smooth. This could operate as the world’s biggest notification light. Since there are multiple LEDs, it should be possible to create custom patterns and animations instead of simply...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_considers_putting_an_rgb_strip_on_the_galaxy_z_folds_hideaway_hinge-news-45676.php

Amazfit Bip U launching in India on October 16

Huami is gearing up to introduce its latest offering in the Bip lineup. The upcoming Bip U is scheduled to launch on October 16 via Amazon and Amazfit web stores. The watch’s landing page is already live on Amazon India and revealed its key specs. The Bip U comes with a square polycarbonate casing and silicone watch strap. It packs a 1.43-inch LCD with always-on display functionality. It can track your heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep and over 60 sports modes. The Bip U weighs just 31 grams and comes with 5ATM water resistance. The battery comes in at 225mAh and promises to last up to 9...

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Realme unveils Smart TV SLED 4K 55", 100W Sound Bar, and multiple AIoT products

Realme announced its first Smart TV back in May, and today, the company unveiled its first 4K TV. Alongside that, Realme detailed the 100W Sound Bar and announced a bunch of other gadgets - security camera, smart plug, electric toothbrush, a selfie tripod, and a 20,000 mAh power bank. Realme Smart TV SLED 4K 55" and 100W Sound Bar Realme's first 4K TV measures 55" diagonally and uses SLED technology, making it the world's first 4K SLED TV. You can read our post to learn more about the technology. The SLED TV comes with slim bezels and the company promises a screen-to-body ratio...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_smart_tv_sled_4k_55_inch_100w_sound_bar_smart_cam_360_smart_plug-news-45672.php

Tecno Camon 16 coming to India on October 10

Tecno introduced its Camon 16 lineup in Africa earlier this year, and now it's ready to bring it to the Indian market as well. The company did not clarify which and how many Camon 16 phones are we going to see, but we received a confirmation the launch is scheduled for mid-October and will disrupt the “photographic experience” with an aggressive price of below INR15,000 ($205/€175). Get ready to witness the evolution 📸 All eyes on you, coming soon. 🤩Stay tuned for more updates. #Tecno #TecnoMobileIndia #Camon16 #AllEyesOnYou #BestCamera #Smartphones pic.twitter.com/BtBpSYCsz9—...

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US authorities accuse Facebook, Apple, Amazon and Google of market abuse

A panel of US House of Representatives established earlier today that four major technology companies are abusing their market power to destroy rivals and force small businesses to their knees in the name of profit. According to the antitrust subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, Google, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook should not control and compete in the same business. The panel suggested these companies should be restructured but did not reveal whether a specific company should be broken up, as per the Reuters report. The full report is 449 pages long and suggests expansive...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_apple_amazon_and_facebook_found_guilty_in_abusing_their_market_power-news-45671.php

Redmi EarBuds 2C and Redmi SonicBass announced

The latest earphones in Redmi’s lineup are here with the EarBuds 2C and SonicBass. Both come with affordable price tags, IPX4 splash and sweatproof designs and dual pairing capabilities. Redmi EarBuds 2C The more compact pair of the new earbuds come with a plastic carrying case which extends their battery life to 12 hours. They offer touch controls and can trigger your preferred voice assistant on both Android and iOS. Pairing is done via Bluetooth 5.0 and the EarBuds 2C can switch from mono to stereo meaning you can use them independently of each other. Charging is done over...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_earbuds_2c_and_redmi_sonicbass_announced-news-45670.php

Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra in the US now also getting One UI 3.0 beta

Just a day after the One UI 3.0 beta for the original Galaxy S20 trio went public in South Korea, Samsung started rolling it out to users in the US as well. Soon, the update should also reach Europe (Germany, Poland, the UK), India and China. Going back to the US, only T-Mobile users seem to be getting the update right now, but that's likely due to the staged nature of the rollout. You can use the Samsung Members app to subscribe to the beta channel and get this update. You will be trying out Android 11 + One UI 3.0 ahead of other users, the changelog is pretty extensive so there is a lot...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_s20_and_s20_ultra_in_the_us_now_also_getting_one_ui_30_beta-news-45669.php

Realme 7 Pro review

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The Realme 7 and 7 Pro are now available for pre-order in Europe

Realme’s expansion in Europe is picking up speed – starting today, you can pre-order the Realme 7 and 7 Pro. Both come with a “3+2” service, that is a 3-year warranty and a 2 month free replacement policy. That’s one year and one month more, respectively, than the norm for phones in Europe. The Realme 7 Pro comes with a 65W SuperDart charger, which is as fast as Europeans have seen. A dead battery can get a 43% charge in 10 minutes and if you can wait 24 minutes more, that will go up to 100%. Realme 7 Pro's best features This phone boasts a 64MP main (Sony IMX682) and an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_realme_7_and_7_pro_are_now_available_for_preorder_in_europe-news-45661.php

Realme unveils Buds Air Pro and Buds Wireless Pro ANC earphones

Realme announced over half a dozen products at its "Leap To Next Gen" AIoT event today, which also include a couple of wireless earphones with Active Noise Cancellation, dubbed Buds Air Pro and Buds Wireless Pro. Realme Buds Air Pro Realme has launched three TWS earphones until now - Buds Air, Buds Air Neo, and Buds Q - but the Buds Air Pro are the first TWS earphones from the company that come with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Realme says the Buds Air Pro provide noise cancellation up to 35dB, achieved using the FeedBack Microphone and FeedForward Microphone, which collect the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_watch_s_buds_air_pro_buds_wireless_pro_specs_price-news-45662.php

Realme 7i arrives in India, Realme 7 Pro special edition with vegan leather joins it

The Realme 7 went on sale in India in early September, today a more affordable member of the 7-series is joining it. Also, the 7 Pro (which arrived a few days after the 7) is getting a special edition. Realme 7i in Green and Blue The Realme 7i has a 6.5” 90 Hz display, however, unlike the Realme 7 this panel has 720p resolution. The lower resolution will help balance the change in chipset – from Helio G95 to a Snapdragon 662, whose Adreno 610 GPU isn't quite as fast. The base configuration comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage, there’s a microSD card slot for easy expansion. If...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_7i_arrives_in_india_followed_by_a_realme_7_pro_special_edition_with_vegan_leather-news-45657.php

Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime specs and design revealed by Amazon, launching soon

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy M31 in February and followed up with the Galaxy M31s in July. Now Amazon.in has revealed that the Korean tech giant will soon add a new member to the M series, dubbed Galaxy M31 Prime. The e-commerce giant has set up a promo page on its website, which reveals the M31 Prime's design and specs. Amazon doesn't explicitly mention the phone as M31 Prime on the promo page and instead calls it Galaxy M Prime, but a quick look at the page's source code reveals mentions of the Galaxy M31 Prime name. The Galaxy M31 Prime will be powered by an Exynos 9611 SoC paired...

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Watch Realme's Leap to Next Gen and The Fas7er Revolution events live here

It will be a busy day for Realme as it has two events scheduled within a couple of hours of each other. However, they are literally a continent apart – one is the “Leap To Next Gen” in India, the other is “The Fas7er Revolution” in Europe. You can watch both below. The Next Gen event will bring the Realme 7i to the Indian market, an affordable phone with a 90Hz 720p display, 5,000 mAh battery and 18W fast charging. There will also be a special edition of the Realme 7 Pro (Sun Kissed Leather), two noise-canceling Bluetooth headsets, details on the SLED TV, a soundbar for it and more. The...

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Chrome for Android and iOS can now alert you when your passwords are compromised

Google is improving the security and usefulness of mobile Chrome - for iOS and Android. Starting today, the mobile versions of the browser will alert you if any of the passwords you've asked it to remember have been compromised, and if so, how to fix them. Not just that, but it will take you straight to the right 'change password' form after you've been alerted that the password is compromised, on whichever service you used it for. To check whether any of your passwords have been compromised, Chrome sends a copy of them to Google using a special form of encryption, that doesn't allow...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/chrome_for_android_and_ios_can_now_alert_you_when_your_passwords_are_compromised-news-45665.php

G Suite gets rebranded to Google Workspace with new icons in tow, including for Gmail

To say that Google as a company loves to rebrand its services would be a massive understatement. And today, it's done it again. The bundle of services previously known as G Suite is now called Google Workspace. This includes the same services as before, although with the new overall branding come new icons for the individual parts of Workspace, including Gmail, in what is the biggest change to its iconography since its inception. Gone is the envelope, while the M has stayed but isn't all red anymore, now incorporating all the Google colors. The same logic applies to the other icons...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/g_suite_gets_rebranded_to_google_workspace_with_new_icons_in_tow_including_for_gmail-news-45664.php

Samsung, Huawei and Apple ship the most phones in Q2 of 2020

As expected, the second quarter of 2020 has been less profitable for smartphone makers than the same time of 2019, with the global pandemic and all. Overall Q2 of 2020 saw 20.4% fewer phones shipped at 294.7 million compared to Q2 of 2019's 370.3 million. There haven't been drastic changes at the top - Samsung and Huawei got 20% share of the pie each with Apple sitting in third with 13.5% market share. Digging into the numbers reveals a bit more, however. Samsung shipped 54.7 million phones, down from 75.1 million in Q2 of 2019 and down from the 60 million in Q1 of 2020. Huawei shipped...

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Razer Card announced - a pre-paid Visa card with 1% cashback on all purchases and a light-up logo

Razer is known mostly for its gaming-oriented computers, peripherals and the occasional smartphone, but the company is venturing into a new territory – it just announced the Razer Card, a pre-paid card with cashback deals and gamified features. Razer partnered with Visa to launch this card, starting with a beta test in Singapore. Only 1337 users can join the test, they will be able to use the basic card or upgrade to the Premium version. The Razer Premium Card is the fist card that lights up – a Razer logo glows green as you pay. This card also gives you access to gamified rewards...

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YouTube Music free tier now supports casting uploaded songs to smart speakers

Google is in the process of phasing out Play Music in favor of YouTube Music as its de facto music streaming platform. The service already crossed the 500 million downloads mark last month and is available in 95 countries across the globe. Now, its free tier is getting a long-awaited enhancement. One of YT Music's key selling points is that you can upload your own MP3 files to the cloud and listen from any device as long as you are signed into your profile. However the YT Music free tier did not support casting cloud library songs to smart speakers. Now that issue has been resolved...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_music_free_tier_now_supports_casting_uploaded_songs_to_smart_speakers-news-45660.php

Apple to hold its next online event on October 13

Apple has sent out invites for its next online event, which will be held on Tuesday, October 13 at 10:00 PDT. The event will take place at the Apple Park and will be streamed online, just like the previous two events. As usual, the invite includes an image with vague imagery featuring the Apple icon. The tag line for this one is 'Hi, Speed.' A lot of people over the years have taken to finding the deeper meaning behind these images but they rarely ever lead to anything. For now, we can't really be certain of anything since the invite doesn't go into any details. However,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_to_hold_its_next_online_event_on_october_13-news-45663.php

Ulefone Armor X8 entry-level rugged phone unveiled

Ulefone has built up a reputation on delivering rugged smartphones and its latest offering is the Armor X8 - a budget friendly tough phone that doesn’t compromise on durability. It comes with IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-810G ratings and can withstand shock, drops, vibration and extreme temperatures. It can survive for 30 minutes when submerged in water at up to 1.5m levels and drops from 1.2 meters on hard ground. Like all rugged phones, the Armor X8 is not the most compact device out there, measuring 160x79x13.8mm and weighing 256 grams. The rest of the specs are nothing to brag about....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ulefone_armor_x8_is_an_entrylevel_rugged_phone_-news-45656.php