Samsung Galaxy A02 to pack 5,000 mAh battery

The Samsung Galaxy A02 we've been hearing about since last month has bagged a few certifications, with the latest one coming from Latin America's CPQD. The documents on CPQD's website revealed the Galaxy A02 - bearing model designation SM-A025M/DS - will ship with a battery, model code HQ-50S, which is listed on TUV Rheinland with a typical capacity of 5,000 mAh and a rated capacity of 4,800 mAh. Galaxy A01 The Galaxy A02 is expected to launch in some markets as the Galaxy M02 and was spotted on Geekbench with 3GB RAM and a Qualcomm chipset, which could be the Snapdragon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a02_m02_battery_size-news-46390.php

The Sony Xperia Compact line might be making a return with a rumored 5.5-inch model

Sony has been keeping a surprisingly low profile lately. Still, information on upcoming smartphone releases started sipping through the cracks this month. Most-notably, with leaks regarding an upcoming Xperia 10 III, powered by the Snapdragon 690 – as an affordable 5G mid-ranger. A new rumor now sees the plot thicken further with talk of a potential new entry to the coveted Compact line of Xperia phones, coming in the first half of 2021. Sony Xperia Compact with 5.5-inch display rumors Just bringing-up the topic of Compact is already a cause for commotion in the Sony realm, seeing...

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Samsung Galaxy A12 inches closer to launch as it bags Bluetooth certification

Samsung announced the Galaxy A11 back in March and is expected to follow up with the Galaxy A12 soon, which has bagged Bluetooth certification and moves a step closer to the launch. The listing of the Galaxy A12, sporting model code SM-A125F_DSN, doesn't include its specifications, but thanks to Geekbench we know it will come with a Helio P35 SoC, run Android 10 out of the box, and have 3GB RAM onboard. However, there might be other RAM options as well that are not yet known. Galaxy A12 gets Bluetooth certified The Galaxy A12 is rumored to have 32GB and 64GB storage options and a...

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Realme X7 bags BIS certification before imminent India launch

Realme’s plans to bring the X7 to India have been known for a few days now, courtesy of none other than CEO Madhav Sheth himself. This will likely be just one of many steps to offer 5G to the masses, at an affordable price point, which started with the local release of the Realme X50 Pro 5G. The company has a tendency to move rather quickly, so it comes as no surprise that the Realme X7, under the RMX2176 moniker, has already been spotted in the Indian BIS certification database. BIS certification listing This, of course, hints at an imminent release for the device in India,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x7_bags_bis_certification_before_imminent_india_launch-news-46388.php

OnePlus 8 series gets OxygenOS Open Beta 4 with November patch, optimizations, and bug fixes

OnePlus has released OxygenOS Open Beta 4 for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, which bumps up the Android security patch level on both smartphones to November 2020. Additionally, the new beta build brings in some bug fixes and optimizations for system power consumption, call stability, and user experience of apps in split-screen mode. You can check out the complete changelog of Open Beta 4 below for all the details: System Optimize the stability of the call Optimized system power consumption Optimized some UI display with Alarms Optimized the...

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Top-tier Redmi Note 9 variant passes through GeekBench

The latest development on the imminent release of the Redmi Note 9 series in China is regarding the highest-tier device in the lineup. Although the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9 are already launched in India, there are new variants headed to the Chinese market – confusing, ain’t it? Well. The main difference is: the ones headed to China will have support for 5G networks. The new GeekBench listing shows the phone running Android 10 with 8GB of RAM and an octa-score chipset clocked at 1.8 GHz. It scored a 645 in the single-core and 1963 in the multi-core tests in version 5.2.5 of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/toptier_redmi_note_9_variant_passes_through_geekbench-news-46385.php

LG patents a 17-inch laptop with rolling display

With Oppo’s recent concept phone announcement and TCL’s concept devices in the not so distant past, rollable displays are the next smartphone trend after folding ones. LG’s already got a rollable TV on its high-end Signature lineup starting at $60,000, and the company recently filed for the "Rollable" name, supposedly for an LG-made smartphone with a slide out display. The company might also be dabbling with the idea for a future laptop. LG’s latest patent (via RootMyGalaxy) shows a whole new laptop form factor, one that would involve a 17-inch display that rolls up to stow away. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_patents_a_17inch_laptop_with_rolling_display-news-46384.php

Samsung launches leather covers for the Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Buds Live

Today Samsung has officially launched leather covers for the Galaxy Z Fold2 and the Galaxy Buds Live in its home market of South Korea. Of course, leather covers for phones are nothing new - even so, it's good to see one offered for the Z Fold2, as because of its form factor there haven't yet been as many cases out there for it as there are for other models. You get two colors for the leather, to go with the two hues in which the foldable smartphone is sold. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 leather cover On the other hand, it's not every day that we see a manufacturer release a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_launches_leather_covers_for_the_galaxy_z_fold2_galaxy_buds_live-news-46383.php

Deal: Grab a Nokia 8.3 for just £399.99 for Black Friday

It's Black Friday season, inescapably. Nokia's thought something up for the UK market, and until December 2 you can purchase a Nokia 8.3 5G bundle for just £399.99. Aside from the phone itself, this includes a free Nokia Grip and Stand as well as a Nokia Clear Case. If the 8.3 isn't up your alley, you can grab the Nokia 5.3 for £139.99, and it also comes with the same free accessories. Alternatively, the Nokia 3.4 is available for £129.99 with a free Nokia Grip and Stand, while the Nokia 2.4 costs just £99.99 and comes with a free case, and the Nokia 1.3 goes for £69.99 with a free...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_grab_a_nokia_83_for_just__pound39999_for_black_friday-news-46382.php

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max review

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Amazon Black Friday deals let you save on Apple, Samsung, Oppo and others

Black Friday 2020 is here and Amazon Germany is offering select Apple, Samsung, Oppo, Realme and Motorola phones with variable discounts. There are deals on refurbished Apple flagships from last year – the 64GB iPhone 11 Pro comes out to €769.99 while the 256GB model is now €814. The 11 Pro Max is up fro grabs at €934.09 with 256GB storage or €973.99 if you want the 512GB model. If you need a capable tablet, the 11-inch iPad Pro (2018) with 256GB storage is down to €724. Samsung is offering its popular Galaxy A51 for €219 in the 4/128GB trim. There’s Oppo’s Reno4 Z 5G for €299 as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_black_friday_deals_let_you_save_on_apple_samsung_oppo_and_others-news-46380.php

LG Stylo 7 images show ridged design with four cameras and sylus

Back in May we saw the debut of LG’s stylus-packing Stylo 6 smartphone and today we’re treated to a set of renders for its successor – the LG Stylo 7. These show an updated design with a 6.8-inch display and a centered punch-hole cutout. The back features an interesting take with ridged cutouts for the four cameras and stylus housing. Dimensions are listed in at 170.6mm x 77mm x 8.6 mm. The bottom houses a headphone jack next to the USB-C port, speaker cutout and stylus housing. There's a side fingerprint reader that doubles as the power button. LG Stylo 7...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_stylo_7_renders_show_ridged_design_with_four_cameras_and_sylus-news-46377.php

There will be five Snapdragon 875-powered flagships in Q1 with 100W charging, says leakster

Qualcomm will reveal the Snapdragon 875 soon, the official event is set for December 1. Besides faster performance, the new chip will also bring support for 100W fast charging thanks to the latest Quick Charge 5. Leakster Digital Chat Station says that there will be 5 new flagship smartphones in the first three months of 2021 that will offer the potent combination of the 875 chip and a 100W power brick. Samsung’s Galaxy S21 phones might be among them, we’re already seeing them crop up in benchmarks. The OnePlus 9 Pro also ran Geekbench, this one is expected to come out in mid-March....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/there_will_be_five_snapdragon_875powered_flagships_in_q1_with_100w_charging_says_leakster-news-46376.php

Teardown of M1-powered MacBook Air and Pro shows very little has changed

The new M1-powered MacBooks promise a computing revolution, but it seems that said revolution is entirely concentrated into the M1 chip. The rest of the laptop is more or less the same. iFixit took apart the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro and put them side by side with the Intel-powered models that they replace. And, well, see for yourself, you’d be hard pressed to say what has changed. Even the fan in the Pro is the exact same component. MacBook Pro: Intel (left) • M1 (right) Why is it much quieter than the Intel version then? Simple, the Apple M1 is so efficient it barely...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/teardown_of_m1powered_macbook_air_and_pro_shows_very_little_has_changed-news-46375.php

DxOMark tests iPhone 12 Pro selfie camera, gives it a solid if unspectacular mark

Last week DxOMark published its iPhone 12 Pro camera review and the results showed slight improvements over its predecessor. Now, the selfie cam review is out and the verdict is similar – it’s a balanced and capable sensor though not quite industry-leading. Still, shots were noticeably better than the iPhone 11 Pro duo from last year. The iPhone 12 Pro’s front cam managed a 98-point total score, placing it seventh in the overall rankings. It shares the spot with the Asus Zenfone 6 and is just a point behind Samsung’s Galaxy Note10+ which sits at 99 points. iPhone 12 Pro selfie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dxomark_tests_iphone_12_pro_selfie_camera_declares_it_solid-news-46374.php

Huawei Mate X2 arrives at TENAA, unknown 5G phone tags along

The TET-AN00/TET-AN10 – which is believed to be the Huawei Mate X2 – has received the stamp of approval from TENAA, a few days after passing through the 3C. This means the phone is good to go and the official announcement could be around the corner. The full information from the certification process has not been published yet. Leaks suggest that the new foldable will keep the screen size at 8”, but will switch to an in-folding design (the original X leaves the display outside). As seen in patent drawings, this change requires a secondary screen to remain outside – a narrow 4.5” panel....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_x2_arrives_at_tenaa_unknown_5g_phone_tags_along-news-46373.php

Apple and Facebook lock horns over data collection practices

Apple has sent a letter to human rights watch groups in which it is reassuring the new iOS 14 will have new privacy restrictions. The company also said Facebook is “collecting user data with disregard of user privacy”. A response from Menlo Park came almost immediately, saying Apple is throwing a smoke bomb and trying to distract from other issues. The social network claimed Apple is using its dominant market position to self-preference its own data collection while making it nearly impossible for competitors to use the same data. Apple has delayed the rollout of privacy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_and_facebook_lock_horns_in_latest_data_collection_practices-news-46372.php

Oppo Reno5 5G series will come with a trio of chipsets from Qualcomm and MediaTek

We’ve been seeing details about Oppo’s upcoming Reno5 5G series for a while now. We know there’s a vanilla Reno5 5G as well as a Pro version powered by Mediatek’s Dimensity 1000 chipset. Oppo PEGM00/PEGT00 (Reno5 5G) Now, well-known Chinese blogger Digital Chat Station confirmed we’ll see versions of the Reno5 5G series with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 and 765G chips as well as Mediatek’s Dimensity 1000. It remains to be seen what model will get which chipset. The new leak also confirms all three phones will come with punch hole displays and an unspecified high refresh rate. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno5_5g_series_will_come_with_qualcomm_and_mediatek_chips-news-46370.php

Ericsson argues against Huawei's ban in Sweden

Huawei was recently banned from supplying 5G equipment to carriers in Sweden, the home country of its rival Ericsson. It has now received support from an unexpected place as the Ericsson CEO Borje Ekholm said in an interview that this decision is restricting free competition and trade. He also said the ban will delay the rolling out of the new technology. Exactly one month ago the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) released a list of four companies that are allowed to compete for 5G frequencies in the North-European country. Two of the conditions were that installations must not...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ericsson_huaweis_biggest_competitor_sides_with_its_rival_against_ban_in_sweden-news-46369.php

Google Stadia is coming to iOS as a web app

Google has announced that its game-streaming service Stadia will soon debut on iOS. It won't arrive in the form of a dedicated iOS app, as Apple said those violate the terms of its App Store, so instead it will be available to iOS users in the form of a progressive web app (PWA). A PWA allows developers to deliver an app-like experience through a website, and by using a web app to bring Stadia to iOS, Google will be able to bypass Apple's App Store rules. Google hasn't revealed when exactly Stadia will launch on iOS, but confirmed that public testing for the service will begin in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_stadia_ios_web_app-news-46368.php

ZTE Blade 20 Pro 5G surfaces with a Snapdragon 765G chipset

ZTE participated at the China Mobile Global Partner Conference where it demoed some of its latest technologies. An interesting surprise that surfaced from the depth of the Chinese social media is a smartphone called ZTE Blade 20 Pro 5G - it isn’t officially announced yet, but is scheduled to arrive in ten days, November 30. The phone, also spotted at the Guangzhou Mobile Exhibition, will have a Snapdragon 765G chipset, two storage options and an OLED screen with curved sides. There isn’t an official specs sheet yet, but the highlights have been confirmed by an info card placed in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_blade_20_pro_5g_surfaces_with_a_snapdragon_765g_chipset-news-46367.php

Redmi Note 9 series is coming to China on November 26

Redmi's Note 9 series smartphones debuted earlier this year but they are only now coming to the company's homeland. Redmi set an event for November 26 when it will bring the Redmi Note 9 lineup to China. Redmi hasn't revealed the names of the Note 9 smartphones coming to China next week, but its Weibo post suggests we are looking at three devices. The company also shared a teaser for one of them, which could be the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. It has four cameras on the back inside a circular island, a SIM card slot on the left frame, and a volume rocker and power button on the right with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_9_5g_china_launch_date-news-46366.php

iPhone 12 Pro Max video teardown shows what sensor shift image stabilization is all about

This year the iPhone 12 Pro Max doesn't differ from the Pro in just size (with the usual implications regarding screen area and battery capacity). Apple's also tweaked the camera setup, bringing to the market its first sensor shift image stabilization system for the main camera of the Pro Max. YouTuber Zach from JerryRigEverything has thus decided to dilligently go looking for what makes this different, by peeking right at the sensor itself. In order to do that, though, a full teardown of the iPhone 12 Pro Max was required. Thankfully, it's all recorded on video for your viewing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_12_pro_max_video_teardown_shows_what_sensor_shift_image_stabilization_is_all_about-news-46365.php

iOS 14.2.1 rolls out with fixes for iPhone 12 family

Apple is rolling out a new version of iOS today, but this one is unlike most. Usually a new iteration of the software goes out to all supported devices, but this time around we have an exception. iOS 14.2.1 is only headed to the members of the newly released iPhone 12 family: the 12 itself, the 12 mini, the 12 Pro, and the 12 Pro Max. When you look at the changelog, this makes sense, because the iterative upgrade only aims to do one thing: fix issues that have popped up on the new iPhones. For example, the iPhone 12 mini's lock screen could become unresponsive at times, but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_1421_rolls_out_with_fixes_for_iphone_12_family-news-46364.php

Poco M3 renders leak showing unconventional design

The Poco M3 is going to become official on November 24, and now, just a few short days before that happens, an image has been outed, purportedly showcasing the upcoming device. As you can see from these leaked renders, the Poco M3 seems to continue the unconventional branding trend started by the Poco X3. This time the logo isn't as huge, but it is in a place you don't see such inscriptions often - symmetrically placed at the opposite side of the camera island. Speaking of that, three cameras are on the back, next to what looks like a dual-LED flash. The Poco M3 looks likely to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_m3_renders_leak_showing_unconventional_design-news-46363.php

Samsung Galaxy A70 gets One UI 2.5 update

The latest Samsung smartphone to receive the One UI 2.5 firmware update is the Galaxy A70. The update is already seeding in Europe and more regions are expected to follow in the coming days. It bears the A705FNXXU5CTK4 build number and comes in at just over 1.4GB in size. The November security patch is also present. You can expect the usual One UI 2.5 additions which include the updated Samsung keyboard, improved Always on Display functionality with Bitmoji stickers on the lock screen as well as overhauled Wi-Fi password management and connection statistics. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a70_gets_one_ui_25_update-news-46360.php

Some Apple iPhone 12 units plagued by display tinting and flickering

According to numerous reports, some iPhone 12 series units are plagued by display issues. These include screen flickering and yellow/green tinting which were even acknowledged by Apple in an internal document obtained by MacRummors. The note which has allegedly been issued to Apple Authorized Service Providers confirms that Apple is aware of the display problems and is conducting its own investigation on the matter. In the meantime, Cupertino has advised technicians in its authorized service centers to not service affected iPhones for the time being and instead suggest owners to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_12_units_plagued_by_display_tinting_and_flickering_issues-news-46358.php

Images of cases show the Galaxy A12 5G will have a design similar to the A42 5G and M12

Yet another “x2” Samsung phone has surfaced, this time it’s the Galaxy A12 5G. As you can tell by the name, this will be a fancier version of the Galaxy M12. It will have 5G connectivity, but it’s not clear if it will get to keep the 7,000 mAh battery. Anyway, the design of the Galaxy A12 can be seen in these images showing off a transparent case. It’s very similar to the Galaxy A42 5G and the M12 designs with a square camera bump. These images confirm an earlier report that the phone will have a triple camera (what the element in the upper left does is unknown). Samsung Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/images_of_cases_show_the_galaxy_a12_5g_will_have_a_design_similar_to_the_a42_5g_and_m12-news-46359.php

Galaxy Z Fold3 will be Samsung's first phone with under display cam, report explains how it's done

Last month we heard claims that Samsung is planning to introduce its first under-display camera (UDC) with the Galaxy Z Fold3 (and that the Galaxy S21 phones will miss out on this feature). Now a new report from ETNews reinforces those. An industry insider says that Samsung Display has developed a screen that will support UDC. The gap between pixels was made wider to allow light to pass through. Even so, special algorithms are needed to correct the image as light is refracted by the OLED display layer. The camera module will be supplied by Samsung LSI. Only the area over the camera lens...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_galaxy_z_fold3_will_be_samsungs_first_phone_with_under_display_cam_report_explains_how_its_done-news-46357.php

Huawei has made a PC powered by its own silicon as well, a HiSilicon-designed ARM CPU

Apple is not the only company working on computers powered by in-house silicon – Huawei is too. This is part of a larger project in China to wean itself off Western technology reliance. Details and photos of the MateStation B515 have surfaced, a desktop computer that will be sold to the government and corporations first, before making it available to the population at large. As such, this needs to be an expandable high-performance device. A close-up and details of the Kunpeng 920-based motherboard • MateStation B515 box with specs Interestingly, it’s powered by an ARM...

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Caviar launches custom iPhone 12 Pro decorated with Biden and Trump portraits

The Russian company Caviar that does eccentric and often extremely tacky customized iPhones has brought out another new design. The new Apple iPhone 12 Pro Sands of Time has bas-relief portraits of Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the US flag and 750 golden specks of sand that imitate an hourglass. According to Caviar, this hourglass design is a symbol of constant change of time - the Republican Trump is making way to the Democrat Joe Biden. The case of the phone is made of durable titanium, the 50 stars and seven stripes are also made of hardened titanium with durable PVD...

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Oppo X 2021 rollable display is manufactured by BOE

Yesterday Oppo introduced its unique concept device with a rollable screen called X 2021. Its 6.7” panel can stretch up to 7.4” when needed. While the company did not announce who was behind the making of the OLED display, a senior executive of BOE stepped ahead and revealed that his company manufactured the unique screen. Yuan Feng is a vice-president at BOE and replied to a random blogger on Weibo that the display company sits behind the development of the technology. In order to create seamless transition and “zero crease” panel, BOE provided the know-how to Oppo for zonal frame...

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Apple agrees to pay $113 million to settle "batterygate" lawsuits

Apple attempted to covertly patch up a battery issue on iPhones released between 2014 and 2016 by slowing them down – a move that was quickly discovered and that lead to a class-action lawsuit. That case was settled earlier this year and Apple agreed to pay affected users $25, the total cost of the settlement can amount to up to $500 million (depending on how many claims were submitted, the minimum payout is $310 million). But that wasn’t the end of Apple’s “batterygate” legal woes. This Wednesday the company agreed to pay $113 million to settle consumer fraud lawsuits in over 30...

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Motorola Moto G Play (2021) passes by Geekbench

An upcoming Motorola device appeared on Geekbench powered by the Snapdragon 460 chipset and paired with 3GB RAM. The phone in question might be the Moto G Play (2021) which would be the successor to this year’s Moto G9 Play. Motorola Moto G Play (2021) Geekbench listing The phone managed 253-points in the single-core department and 1,233 points on the multi-core test - on par with other Snapdragon 460-powered devices. The listing also confirms the phone will boot Android 10. Earlier this month we came across renders for an upcoming Moto G Play phone which revealed a 6.5-inch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_play_2021_passes_by_geekbench_-news-46350.php

OnePlus Nord N10 5G review

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ZTE unveils a 4G version of Axon 20 with Unisoc Tiger T618 chipset

ZTE brought the first smartphone with a selfie camera under the display to the market with the Axon 20 5G. The device is already available in several global markets, but now we learn some of them a getting a different version. It comes with a Tiger T618 chipset by Unisoc and is limited to 4G speeds. The ZTE Axon 20 4G will keep its overall footprint, as well as its key selling feature - the UD selfie camera. There are no changes to the exterior or the camera configuration. In terms of raw power the Unisoc platform is somewhat different to the Snapdragon 765G. Tiger T618 has an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_brings_axon_20_to_4g_markets_with_unisoc_tiger_t618_chipset-news-46349.php

The new Google Pay looks like a chat app, Plex banking service launching in 2021

The new version of Google Pay kind of looks like a chat app – it shows a list of contacts (people and businesses) and money transfers are styled to look like messages. You can even create group “chats” to easily split a bill at the restaurant or the monthly rent with your roommates. And, yes, you can send text messages too. This version is rolling out in the US first and is only a part of Google’s plans for the future of Pay. It has partnered with 11 banks and credit unions to launch Plex Accounts – checking and savings accounts with no monthly fees, overdraft charges or minimum...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_new_google_pay_looks_like_a_chat_app_plex_banking_service_launching_in_2021-news-46354.php

Realme unveils its Black Friday promos

As November marches on we are getting close to one of the biggest shopping frenzies of the year – Black Friday. Realme is the latest brand to come through with its discount offers and there are plenty of phones and wearables to go around. The just-launched Realme 7 5G is up for grabs at £229 in its 6/128GB trim. The Realme X3 SuperZoom gets a £120 discount going from £469 to £349. There’s also the X50 Pro 5G for as low as £489 and the Realme 7 Pro at £269. Realme Watch is down to £38.50 while the Buds Q TWS earphones come in at just £19.99. Realme’s Black Friday deals end on...

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Realme 7 5G announced with Dimensity 800U and 120Hz LCD

Realme just unveiled a very interesting offering to European and Indian users dubbed Realme 7 5G. It’s an affordable 5G phone powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 800U 5G chipset - both a rarety outside China. Realme 7 5G in Baltic Blue The 7nm chipset brings an integrated 5G modem and dual 5G SIM support. Its CPU has two Cortex-A76 performance cores clocked at 2.4GHz alongside six Cortex-A55 units running at 2.0GHz and the Mali-G57 GPU. The chip is paired with 6/8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The Realme 7 5G sports a 6.5-inch LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_7_5g_announced_with_dimensity_800u_and_120_hz_lcd-news-46341.php

Redmi Note series sales exceed 140 million units globally

Xiaomi today announced it sold more than 140 million units of its Redmi Note series smartphones globally, with the Note 8 phones being the second best-selling in H1 2020 according to research firm Omdia. Last October, the company reached 100 million Redmi Note sales globally and in March this year, it celebrated the 110 million sales milestone. The Redmi Note 8 series - which includes the Note 8, Note 8T, and Note 8 Pro - had reached 30 million sales in May 2020 and both the vanilla and Pro models were two of the top 10 smartphones sold globally in Q4 2019. Redmi announced the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_series_140_million_sales-news-46348.php

Watch the realme 7 5G launch live here

Realme's X50 flagship lineup already brings 5G to its overseas markets, but now the company is about to bring a more access point for the next gen networks. The Realme 7 5G is getting announced starting 10AM GMT and we've embedded the livestream below so you can follow it live. Once that is done tune in to our homepage for all details about the phone along with some first-hand impressions.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_realme_7_5g_launch_live_here-news-46335.php

vivo unveils OriginOS update roadmap, over 30 phones make the cut

Yesterday vivo introduced its OriginOS - a replacement of FuntouchOS with more interactive widgets, new gestures, and plenty of visual changes. Today, the company revealed on Weibo the full roadmap for updates and it is quite promising - over 30 vivo phones will switch to OriginOS, starting from the yet unreleased X series, rumored to be called vivo X60. Here’s the full breakdown of when the first public beta will roll out and which devices are scheduled to participate: Out of the box New vivo X series Before January 31, 2021 vivo NEX 3S vivo X50 Pro+ vivo X50...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_unveils_originos_update_roadmap_over_30_phones_to_get_it_in_2021-news-46347.php

ZTE Axon 20 5G Extreme Edition teased

ZTE unveiled the Axon 20 5G (aka A20 5G) in September and today the company teased the Axon 20 5G Extreme Edition, which will arrive in an Orange color with a big Axon branding on the back. ZTE Axon 20 5G Extreme Edition The Chinese phone maker didn't reveal any other details about the Axon 20 5G Extreme Edition, and it's unclear what sets it apart from the regular model. The regular Axon 20 5G features a 6.92" 90Hz FullHD+ OLED display and is the world's first commercially available smartphone with an under-display selfie camera for a truly all-screen front. The selfie camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_20_5g_extreme_edition_teaser-news-46346.php

Microsoft says LG OLED TVs are the best way to experience HDR games on the Xbox Series X

LG and Microsoft have formed an exclusive partnership to promote the next-gen gaming experience the way it was meant to be enjoyed – at 4K resolution and 120fps with minimal lag and a wide color gamut. The Xbox Series X and LG’s Series X TVs, the OLED line-up that launched this year, both support Dolby Vision (HDR) and Dolby Atmos. Additionally, the TVs can handle Variable Refresh Rate input and have Auto Low Latency Mode (which enables response times as low as 1 ms). Note that Dolby Vision will be enabled after launch with a software update. Anyway, the TVs are the first to feature a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_picks_lgs_new_oled_tvs_as_the_best_way_to_experience_hdr_games_on_the_xbox_series_x-news-46340.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Lite may be on the way

Foldable smartphones may or may not be the future, but one thing's for sure: they're still very expensive at the moment. In the past, we heard Samsung was working on a Galaxy Z Fold Lite that would be cheaper than the Z Fold 2, but now it seems that project may have been shelved. The information comes from Ross Young, founder of DSCC and frequent purveyor of foldable-related rumors (with a decent track record no less). He says he hasn't heard about the Z Fold Lite in a while, which may indicate it was shelved. Not all hope is lost for a more affordable foldable, though. That's because...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip_lite_may_be_on_the_way-news-46345.php

OnePlus Nord N100 has a 90Hz display after all

Starting last year with the 7 Pro, OnePlus has been all about the smoothness of its 'fluid displays', featuring 90Hz and 120Hz refresh rates. This features prominently in the company's marketing for all its recent devices... except one. We're talking about the Nord N100, unveiled alongside the Nord N10 in late October. We've already received the N10 for review and are dutifully working on it, by the way. The Nord N100's spec list mentions a 60Hz panel, although that was always surprising to us, given how it's basically just a slightly tweaked version of the Oppo A53 and A53s, and both of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_n100_has_a_90hz_display_after_all-news-46344.php

JCB Toughcases announced for iPhone 11 and 12 series, a few Galaxy phones

The Genuine Case Company has brought the JCB brand back in the smartphone world with the announcement of a new line of JCB Toughcase products for recent iPhones and a couple of Galaxy phones. The cases are made from recyclable and sustainable materials and have been drop tested from heights of 1.2m (4 ft). JCB Toughcases will be available in December in three color combinations There are JCB Toughcases for Apple’s iPhone 12 series, iPhone 11 series and the new iPhone SE. For Samsung, the selection is more limited, with cases for only the Galaxy A41 and Galaxy A21s. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/jcb_toughcases_announced_for_iphone_11_and_12_series_plus_se_a_couple_of_galaxy_phones_too-news-46334.php

"Dystopia: Contest of Heroes" is launching on the Huawei AppGallery first

Beetroot Lab has partnered with Huawei for the launch of its latest game, Dystopia: Contest of Heroes, which will be available first on the Huawei AppGallery. The game is set in the year 2065 and centers around fully customisable heroes that battle for control of districts of a dystopian New York, conduct raids on other players and build alliances. Dystopia: Contest of Heroes The face of the game is none other than former UFC champ Conor McGregor, who will host an annual tournament. That will be the yearly culmination of in-game tournaments that challenges players...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dystopia_contest_of_heroes_is_launching_on_the_huawei_appgallery_first-news-46342.php

Redmi Note 9 Pro gets Android 11 update with MIUI 12

Last week, Xiaomi pushed its stable Android 11 update for the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. Four days ago, Chinese Redmi K30 Pro Zoom units also got their Android 11 builds and now Indian units of the Redmi Note 9 Pro aka Redmi Note 9S are getting in on the action. Redmi Note 9 Pro update screen The new MIUI 12 update comes with the V12.0.1.0.RJWINXM build number and weighs in at 2.3GB in size. It’s based on Android 11 so you’re also getting the latest privacy, security and messaging enhancements. Keep in mind this is a stable beta build so there is a high chance of bugs and stability...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_9_pro_gets_android_11_update_with_miui_12-news-46336.php

Gionee M12 unveiled with 6.55" display, 48 MP main camera and 5,100 mAh battery

Two versions of the Gionee M12 launched in Nigeria this week. Both are Android 10-running entry level phones, the only difference between being the chipset. One comes with the MediaTek Helio P22, the other gets the Helio A25 (same silicon but with lower clocks). Two memory configurations are available for them - 4/64 GB and 6/128 GB. You also get a microSD slot is available if you need more room for data. The Gionee M12 is available in Magic Green and Dazzling Black The M12 has a 6.55” IPS LCD with 720 x 1,600 px resolution. There’s no strengthened glass to protect it, but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gionee_m12_unveiled_with_655_display_48_mp_main_camera_and_5100_mah_battery-news-46338.php