Nokia 5.4 to come with a punch hole display, memory and color options detailed

HMD Global announced the Nokia 5.3 back in March, and now we learn about the Nokia 5.4, which according to Nokiapoweruser will launch sooner than expected. The publication also claims that unlike the 5.3 that packs a waterdrop notch display, the 5.4's screen will come with a punch hole and will measure around 6.4" diagonally. It will also have a better chipset at the helm, but it's unclear which one exactly. Nokia 5.3 The source further claims that Nokia 5.4 will have two memory configurations - 4GB/64GB and 4GB/128GB. It will come in Blue and Purple shades at first, but more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_5_4_ram_storage_color_options-news-46495.php

Realme 7 Pro gets Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 under Early Access Program

Realme detailed the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 in September and revealed the Early Access Roadmap with the list of smartphones eligible to get its latest custom Android skin. The X50 Pro 5G and Narzo 20 have already received Realme UI 2.0, and today the Realme 7 Pro joins them as the company has opened the Early Access Program for the Snapdragon 720G-powered smartphone. Those interested can apply for the program by heading to the Settings > Software Update menu on their Realme 7 Pro, tap on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen, then on Trial version, and then submit...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_7_pro_realme_ui_2_early_access_update-news-46494.php

Samsung Display teases tri-folding screen and rollable devices

Samsung may have indirectly teased two eventual devices. On Samsung Display’s blog, the company has released two sketches of new devices that could plausibly arrive as a real Samsung device in the coming years. In the first illustration, a device with a tri-folding display reimagines the Galaxy Fold. This new design would eliminate the Fold’s need for an external display, as it could fold down to a third of its unfolded footprint and only use the top section of the screen. The small logo at the bottom of the sketch reads “Samsung OLED”. The next drawing imagines a rollable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_display_teases_trifolding_screen_and_rollable_devices_-news-46492.php

Deal: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is currently down to $549

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G 128GB variant that was launched at $700 in the US is currently available for $549 on Amazon. And if you decide to buy it from Samsung's official site, you'll have to shell out $600. Samsung has also slashed the price of the 256GB model from $770 to $670. However, you can get the 128GB model for as low as $140 and the 256GB variant for $210 if you trade-in your old smartphone. The discount on 128GB and 256GB variants on Samsung's online store is applicable on both unlocked and carrier-locked units. The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is powered by the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g_us_price_discount-news-46493.php

Stable build of EMUI 11 rolling out to P40 , P40 Pro, and Mate 30 Pro

Huawei has just begun rolling out EMUI 11 stable for the Huawei P40, P40 Pro, and the Mate 30 Pro. A screenshot of the update has been posted to Reddit from Huawei Ailesi. Though the changelog is in Turkish, we can see some of the noted updated, which aren’t very significant compared to what’s been available on the Beta. The most notable changes are the subtle ones that further signify Huawei’s reliance on Android is switch to Huawei’s Harmony OS. For example, in the boot-up screen, the EMUI splash display still says “Powered by Android” but no longer uses the green Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/stable_build_of_emui_11_rolling_out_to_p40__p40_pro_and_mate_30_pro-news-46491.php

Huawei's boss wants recently sold Honor to become its biggest competitor

Earlier this month the persistent rumors were proven true: Huawei sold off its Honor brand to a consortium of Chinese companies. The sale was widely believed to have been triggered by the various bans that Huawei has been subjected to by the US government. Today Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei admitted at a company employee forum that the sale was necessary because of the smartphone unit being "under tremendous pressure due to a persistent unavailability of technical elements needed". He added that Huawei could overcome the difficulties, but decided to sell Honor so that the people it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huaweis_boss_wants_recently_sold_honor_to_become_its_biggest_competitor-news-46490.php

iPhone 12 Pro Max vs. Mate 40 Pro vs. Xperia 1 II vs. Galaxy Note20 Ultra

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Samsung's next TWS earphones will be called Galaxy Buds Pro

Samsung is getting ready to launch yet another pair of true wireless earbuds with Galaxy Buds branding, perhaps alongside the Galaxy S21 family in January. Following the original Galaxy Buds, the Buds+, and the Buds Live, we're going to get the Buds Pro. This name was confirmed by the Indonesian Telecom Certification authority, right alongside the model number SM-R190. The new earbuds have also been certified by China's 3C with a 472 mAh battery in the case, as well as the Korean NRRA. All of these certifications mean that this product is almost ready to launch, and of course...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_next_tws_earphones_will_be_called_galaxy_buds_pro-news-46489.php

ZTE Watch Live announced with IP68 rating and up to 21 day battery life

ZTE unveiled its latest smartwatch in China dubbed Watch Live. It packs a square 1.3-inch TFT LCD with 240 x 240-pixel resolution. The Watch Live weighs just a hair over 35 grams while its dimensions come out to 40.6 x 34.6 x 10.8mm. It’s also IP68 rated and comes with a soft silicone band. You get 12 kinds of activity tracking as well as real-time notifications, music control, sedentary reminders and remote camera shutter functionality. There’s a weather app as well as a find my phone function which can buzz your paired device if you’ve misplaced it. ZTE Watch Live The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_watch_live_announced_with_ip68_rating_and_up_to_21_day_battery_life-news-46487.php

Black Friday deals on smartphones, tablets, smartwatches and headphones

Black Friday is an American tradition that has been adopted by stores around the world – this is the day (sometimes, whole week) with some of the biggest discounts of the year. This means you can get a better phone for your money or spend less on the phone you wanted. And it’s not just phones, Black Friday discounts cover everything imaginable. But since our interests mostly lie in the mobile gadgets field, we focused on that – smartphones, tablets, smartwatches and wireless headsets. The table below will help you navigate quicker, just pick a category and country and the link will take...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_friday_deals-news-46488.php

First TCL 20 5G specs and images leak ahead of early 2021 announcement

TCL is preparing to launch another 5G smartphone at the start of next year and we have the first details for it. The new handset will simply be named TCL 20 5G, Evan Blass shared. It will be a midranger with a Snapdragon 690 chipset, three cameras and a big screen. The front panel will have a 6.67” diagonal with a Full HD+ resolution. There will be a hole in the center for an 8MP selfie camera, but the panel is likely to be LCD. It is a safe guess, given the fact the power key is said to double as a fingerprint scanner, positioned on the right side, right under the volume keys....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_tcl_20_5g_specs_and_images_leak_ahead_of__early_2021_announcement-news-46486.php

YouTube for Android TV app adds support for 8K video playback

YouTube added support for 8K videos back in 2015 – long before 8K cameras or TVs were easily accessible. Five years later, flagship smartphones can shoot video in that resolution and there are some 8K TVs that, while pricey, are not completely out of reach. So, this update to the YouTube for Android TV app is a bit late, but better late than never. The changelog says that the new version adds “limited 8K support to Android 10 and up”. It’s not clear what “limited” means, but if you have a smart TV running Android 10 you can give it a shot. Here is probably the first 8K video to be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_for_android_tv_app_adds_support_for_8k_video_playback-news-46481.php

Amazfit Pop Pro smartwatch incoming on December 1

Huami introduced a smartwatch called Amazfit Pop last month, and we already reviewed it. We were quite impressed with its health-tracking options and now a Pro version is incoming. A teaser revealed some key specs of the wearable, with a promise to tell us the rest on December 1. The Amazfit Pop Pro is said to have a 1.43” OLED screen, come with NFC, and 24/7 heart-rate tracking. It will bring Amazfit’s PAI algorithm to keep you active and motivated, and the wearable will have over 60 different sports modes. Here’s where it gets interesting - all the listed specs are also available...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazfit_pop_pro_smartwatch_incoming_on_december_1-news-46482.php

Tecno teases new Pova phone with quad camera, will launch on Flipkart in India next week

Tecno will launch a new product line in India with the speed-obsessed Pova phone. It will be available exclusively through Flipkart starting at 12:00 noon on December 4 (that’s next Friday). The phone will have a quad camera with a quad LED flash on the back. There are no details about the four modules, however, not much on the phone itself either. But going by the teaser images published by the retailer, the phone will also have a fingerprint reader on the back and a punch hole selfie camera on the front. Tecno Pova teaser images Other images make allusions to a large...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_teases_new_pova_phone_with_quad_camera_will_launch_on_flipkart_in_india_next_week-news-46483.php

Huawei to use liquid lens in its 2021 flagships

A new report coming straight from China claims that Huawei is in the final stage of testing the so-called liquid lens, which is supposed to largely improve image stabilization and focus times. In fact, the focus time will be reduced to a couple of milliseconds matching the focus time of the human eye. It's said that the tech will be used for the telephoto camera first so instead of moving the lenses, the module will change the shape of the liquid through varying voltage so it focuses the light. As a bonus, the implementation will be more durable to shock as well, compared to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_to_use_liquid_lens_in_its_flagship_devices_next_year-news-46480.php

Redmi Note 9 series teardown reveals differences between the 4G and 5G models

Yesterday marked the arrival of the Redmi Note 9 series in China and now local repair and teardown experts Aio Technology performed a teardown of all three models. Taking off the backs reveals that the Redmi Note 9 4G and Note 9 5G come with plastic plates while the Note 9 Pro 5G uses of glass. Taking a look underneath we find the 4G model has its heat dissipation film on its back cover while the 5G models have theirs above the batteries. We can also observe the fingerprint cable connectors going to the motherboard and the integrated antennas. The 5G models have a higher antenna count...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_9_series_teardown_reveals_differences_between_the_4g_and_5g_models-news-46479.php

Samsung resumes rollout of One UI 3.0 beta for Galaxy Z Fold2

Samsung released the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 beta for the Galaxy Z Fold2 in South Korea, but it was quickly suspended after a major bug was discovered preventing users from unlocking their phones after the update. However, the rollout has now resumed and the company has released a hotfix update for the foldable smartphone. The new firmware sports version number F916NKSU1ZTKD and squashes the bug that locked the Galaxy Z Fold2 users out. It weighs around 190MB in size and also includes the November 2020 Android security patch. New update for Galaxy Z Fold2 While Samsung is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold2_one_ui_3_beta_update-news-46477.php

Snapdragon 875 and 775G's AnTuTu scores tipped

December is approaching fast and that means Qualcomm will soon unveil it's next-gen, flagship CPU along with its upper mid-tier SoC - the Snapdragon 875 and 775G, respectively. And thanks to a famous Chinese tipster, we can also get a pretty good idea of what to expect in terms of performance. Reportedly, the prototype platform running the Snapdragon 875 scored around 740,000 points in AnTuTu, which is almost 25% faster than the Snapdragon 865+-powered smartphones that we tested. They cap around the 600,000 mark. However, we are pretty curious about the raw CPU performance and more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/snapdragon_875_and_775g_pop_up_on_antutu-news-46478.php

Samsung sums up the key features of its 5nm Exynos 1080 chipset on video

Samsung introduced the Exynos 1080 chipset two weeks ago. The new platform is an evolution of the Exynos 980 and is the company's first chip, built on the 5nm EUV FinFET technology process. The unveiling took place mostly online without much pomposity. Now, Samsung has posted a video on its YouTube channel, highlighting all the cool specs and features of the Exynos 1080. Check it out below: The greatest proud of Samsung is the 5G modem in the Exynos 1080. It can theoretically get up to 5.1 GHz speeds at NR Sub-6GHz networks, and any eventual phone can also take advantage of the new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_this_neat_video_of_samsung_highlighting_the_exynos_1080_specs_and_features-news-46476.php

Lenovo teases its upcoming smartphone series, challenges the Redmi Note 9

Lenovo posted a few images on Weibo to tease its upcoming smartphone series that will compete with Redmi's freshly announced Note 9 trio. The pictures shared by Lenovo also reveal a few details about the company's upcoming smartphone lineup. For starters, at least one of the smartphones will have a squircle-shaped camera island on the back housing what appears to be three cameras and an LED flash. It will pack a punch-hole display and have the power key placed on the right-side frame. There's another button on the left, which might be a dedicated button to summon the digital...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_new_smartphone_series_teaser-news-46475.php

HTC to launch TWS earphones with 480 mAh battery

The National Certification Corporation (NCC) is the organization that oversees devices getting imported in the United States and from time to time its website gives us a bit of info on upcoming products. The latest finding is TWS earphones from HTC with a 480 mAh battery and USB-C charging port. HTC TWS1 The wireless earbuds might be called HTC TWS1, according to the listing. It also revealed that the whole set will include a charging case with a 400mAh power cell with 40 mAh battery in each bud. Looking at the actual images, we can only guesstimate the outside part will sport...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_to_launch_tws_earphones_with_480_mah_battery-news-46474.php

OnePlus 8 series gets November patch and tons of bug fixes with the latest OxygenOS update

OnePlus released the OxygenOS Open Beta 4 update for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro last week, and now it is rolling out a new software update (OxygenOS 11.0.2.2) for non-beta users of the Snapdragon 865-powered smartphones. The new build brings November 2020 Android security patch to the OnePlus 8 duo while improving the stability of communication functions and optimizing the split-screen app experience. Additionally, OxygenOS 11.0.2.2 brings optimizations for improved battery life and includes tons of bug fixes. You can check out the complete changelog below for all the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8_8_pro_oxygenos_11_0_2_2_update-news-46473.php

vivo V20 Pro 5G officially launches in India on December 2

vivo announced and released the V20 Pro in late September, but not in India. This shortcoming of the phone is due to be rectified very soon. We've already known that the V20 Pro would hit the subcontinent sometime in early December, and today the Chinese company has decided to announce the actual date of the unveiling: December 2. Sleek is fast too! #vivoV20Pro #Slimmest5G coming your way to #DelightEveryMoment. Launching on 2nd December. #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/M5JDXGUUQE— Vivo India (@Vivo_India) November 26, 2020 The official confirmation is good to have, of course. If you're...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v20_pro_5g_officially_launches_in_india_on_december_2-news-46472.php

Nokia 9.3 PureView 5G reportedly delayed until next year

The successor to the Nokia 9 PureView from last year, namely the Nokia 9.3 PureView, has definitely been a very long time in the making, and now a new rumor claims its launch has been delayed yet again. We were expecting it to finally be made official any day now, but apparently the wait just got longer. If you're interested in the next Nokia flagship device, then you'll have to wait until sometime in the first half of 2021. Unfortunately, we don't have a more specific timeline for its release at this point, not even an exact month of the unveiling. Some bad news. The Nokia 9.3 PureView...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_93_pureview_5g_reportedly_delayed_until_next_year-news-46471.php

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G leaks in case renders

Case makers usually plan and produce their products way ahead of phone launches which often leads to leaks on unreleased devices. This is the case (pun intended) with the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A32 5G which comes to us via an unnamed accessory maker. It’s expected to launch as Samsung’s most affordable 5G phone. Keep in mind that this dimensions-based design is may slighly differ from the final one. Samsung Galaxy A32 5G case renders We can observe an Infinity-U display upfront with an unspecified diagonal. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint scanner on the right alongside the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a32_5g_leaks_in_case_renders_-news-46470.php

OnePlus Nord goes through DxOMark's testing, gets an average score

The OnePlus Nord aims to deliver premium camera features and a flagship-like overall camera experience and DxOMark says that for the most part, the phone does very well. The overall score that reviewers gave is 108 points, which is just 1 point fewer than what DxOMark gave to the Huawei P20 Pro a few years back. It goes a long way to say how far smartphone photography has gone. As far as photo and video performance goes, the OnePlus Nord seems to be doing great during the day offering good sharpness and detail, fast and dependable autofocus and accurate exposure. However, at night,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_goes_through_dxomarks_testing_gets_an_average_score-news-46469.php

OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 teardown video shows how the sandstone back was created

Cyberpunk 2077 game still hasn’t come out, but the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 limited edition launched in early November. A few units are still available if you want the phone, though if you’re just looking for something to pass the time while waiting for the game, check out this teardown video. The back is unique. It has the trademark OnePlus “sandstone” look, but it’s just that – a look. It’s actually vinyl applied to the glass and it’s on the inside, so the back of the phone still feels smooth. Also, the characteristic camera bump is a piece of glass that is attached to the back....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8t_cyberpunk_2077_tear_down_video_shows_how_the_sandstone_back_was_created-news-46468.php

Redmi Watch announced with 1.4" display, enticing pricetag

Alongside the newly announced Redmi Note 9 series in China the brand unveiled its first smartwatch entry, aptly named Redmi Watch. It’s a rectangular smartwatch with the usual set of fitness, heart-rate and sleep tracking paired with a super affordable price tag. The Redmi Watch packs a 1.4-inch color display with 320 x 320-pixel resolution and 2.5D glass. You can choose between black, white and navy blue colors for the watch itself with a matching silicone watch strap which is also available in pink and green options. Redmi Watch There are over 120+ watch faces which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_watch_announced_with_14inch_color_display_and_enticing_pricetag-news-46467.php

Xiaomi unveils new Redmi Note 9 trio: Pro has a 108MP cam, 120 Hz screen

The Redmi Note 9 series wasn’t available in China until now, but the series arrives with a bang. The new Pro model costs the same as last year, CNY 1,600, but the difference in hardware is massive. While that’s a very affordable price, Xiaomi also unveiled the Redmi Note 9 with 5G for CNY 1,300 and one with 4G for a flat CNY 1,000. The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G and Note 9 5G will be available in China from December 1. We’ll have a closer look in a second, but first here’s how the phones compare to their predecessors. Old vs. new: Redmi Note 8 Pro vs. 9 Pro • Redmi Note 8 vs. 9 Redmi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_unveils_new_redmi_note_9_trio_two_with_5g_the_top_model_has_a_108_mp_cam_120_hz_screen-news-46466.php

Foxconn moving some iPad and MacBook assembly lines outside of China

Apple has always tried to diversify its production across different contractors but Foxconn has remained its key partner throughout the years. And for the first time ever Foxconn is planning to fulfill some of the iPad and MacBook orders outside China. According to an inside source, the manufacturer wants to build a new assembly line in Vietnam to build iPads and MacBooks. The assembly line will start production in the first half of 2021 and will be located in Vietnam's northeastern Bac Giang province. Supposedly, Apple has requested from Foxconn to reduce its reliance on China amid...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/foxconn_moving_its_ipad_and_macbook_assembly_lines_outside_of_china-news-46465.php

Nokia 2.4 hands-on

Nokia 2.4 is one of the company's latest Android smartphones. As with most of HMD Global's releases, this one is a budget smartphone sitting just one step above some the most affordable models in the company's lineup. The Nokia 2.4 will compete against the Redmi 9 Prime and the Realme C15, both of which are priced similarly. The Nokia 2.4 has a 6.5-inch 1600x720 IPS LCD. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22, with 3GB of memory and 16 or 32GB of expandable storage. There's a 13MP camera on the back alongside a depth sensor and a 5MP camera on the front. The phone is powered by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_24_handson-news-46463.php

Amazfit GTS 2 mini to be announced on December 1

Huami’s Amazfit is teasing a new product launch for December 1. The latest Weibo post by the warbles giant is hyping up a compact version of their Amazfit GTS 2 aptly called Amazfit GTS 2 mini. According to the accompanying message on the teaser post, the GTS 2 mini will feature a smaller screen alongside a lighter design and thinner profile compared to the original GTS 2, which was announced back in September. Amazfit GTS 2 mini teaser Earlier this month we came across two FCC listings for the Amazfit GTS 2e and GTR 2e which could potentially be more affordable alternatives to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazfit_gts_2_mini_to_be_announced_on_december_1_-news-46462.php

Samsung Galaxy S21+ gets certified at BIS

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S21 series in January and the phones already started popping up on certification websites. The latest entry is at BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards), where a phone with the model number SMG996B/DS was spotted - that’s the Galaxy S21+. This listing comes as a confirmation that the Samsung Galaxy S21 series is right around the corner. A few days ago its vanilla sibling also appeared in the BIS database. It will have a 6.2" screen, rather than 6.7" on the Plus, but both are expected to bring 120Hz OLEDs with 1080p resolution. We expect three...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_gets_certified_at_bis-news-46461.php

India obstructs import of iPhones, Xiaomi and Oppo devices built in China

Xiaomi and Apple become the latest victims of the recent tensions between India and China. According to Reuters, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been hindering the import of smartphones since August. Some of the blocked imported goods are the latest Apple iPhone 12 devices, as well as smart wearables by Oppo and Xiaomi. The BIS typically processes imports within 15 days, but reports are the paperwork is now taking up to two months to complete. Several Apple India executives affirmed the BIS the company will expand its assembly operations in India, but so far nothing has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/india_obstructs_import_of_iphones_xiaomi_and_oppo_devices_built_in_china-news-46460.php

Motorola Moto G 5G is coming to India on November 30

Motorola unveiled the Moto G 5G and Moto G9 Power earlier this month, which were rumored to launch in India soon. Today the company confirmed that Moto G 5G will debut in India on November 30 at noon local time and will be sold exclusively through Flipkart. However, there's no word from Motorola about the launch of Moto G9 Power in the South Asian country. Get ready to experience the new level of speed with India’s most affordable 5G smartphone #motog5G on 30th November, 12 PM on @Flipkart! Stay tuned. https://t.co/3HD1jvKWYo pic.twitter.com/kCcjDepMDr— Motorola India (@motorolaindia)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_5g_india_launch_date_november_30-news-46459.php

Realme Black Friday Sale announced in India: Smartphones and AIoT products get discounts

Realme's Black Friday deals went live in the UK last week, and today, the company's Indian branch also announced the Black Friday Sale, which will be live for 24 hours in the country starting November 27 at midnight. As a part of the promo, Realme is offering discounts on its smartphones, accessories, and AIoT products. The prices of the discounted smartphones during the Black Friday sale will be the same as Realme Days Sale, which ends on November 30, but the AIoT devices and accessories will be sold at an even lower price. You can check out the table below for all the offers on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_black_friday_sale_india-news-46458.php

Report: Microsoft to bring support for Android apps in Windows 10 next year, x86 emulation for ARM processors

A new report from Windows Central outlines what we might expect from Microsoft in 2021. Windows 10 has been Microsoft’s primary OS since mid-2015, and the operating system is due for a major update. Windows 10X is will bring a bunch of optimizations for dual-screen laptops and low-end PCs. Windows 10X is expected to arrive sometime in the first half of next year. The OS will initially arrive for ARM-based computers, meant to compete with ChromeOS and iPad OS. Windows 10X will also support Win32 applications eventually, with a future update. Source: Windows Central Microsoft...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_microsoft_to_bring_support_for_android_apps_in_windows_10_next_year_x86_emulation_for_arm_pro-news-46456.php

T-Mobile's OnePlus 8T gets Always-On Display with the latest update

OnePlus introduced the Always-On Display feature with Android 11-based OxygenOS 11, which comes pre-installed on the OnePlus 8T. T-Mobile's 8T (aka 8T+ 5G) was an exception as it didn't have it out of the box, but it is now receiving the OxygenOS 11.0.4.6.KB09CB update that enables the feature. The new firmware also includes October 2020 Android security patch and optimizes the battery performance. Additionally, it squashes bugs that caused software freezing and device overheating while also fixing a Bluetooth audio issue. OnePlus 8T+ 5G gets Always-On Display with the latest...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8t_plus_5g_always_on_display-news-46455.php

Oppo A53 5G incoming with Dimensity 720, will cost $245

Oppo introduced the A53 smartphone in India this summer - a run-off-the-mill entry-level device with Snapdragon 460 chipset, three cameras, and a fingerprint scanner on the back. According to a listing at China Mobile, the company is preparing a 5G version of it but after further inspection, we realized the Oppo A53 5G is actually an entirely new device. Oppo A53 5G on China Mobile The phone is already on TENAA with its model number PECM30 and PECT30. It will bring a 6.5” display with Full HD+ resolution, with the fingerprint scanner making its way on the side, doubling as a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a53_5g_incoming_with_dimensity_720_will_cost_245-news-46457.php

Galaxy S21 unlocking options to include Bixby Voice

Breaking news: Bixby still exists. Not just that, but it will still exist in 2021, as well. According to a new report, the S21 family will ship with Bixby Voice on board next year. So if you were hoping for an unceremonious burial of the failed assistant platform, that's still some way off, it seems. In the meantime, Samsung wants to extend Bixby's reach and as such, in the S21 series, Bixby Voice will be a biometric unlocking option, alongside fingerprint recognition and face unlock. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leaked case image This sounds even less secure than face unlock, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s21_unlocking_options_to_include_bixby_voice-news-46454.php

France will begin labeling electronics with repairability ratings in January

On Wednesday, the European Parliament voted in favor of a new policy to “develop and introduce mandatory labeling, to provide clear, immediately visible and easy-to-understand information to consumers on the estimated lifetime and repairability of a product at the time of purchase.” The vote, which passed with 395 votes in favor, 94 votes against, and 207 abstentions (declining to vote) supports the consumers’ Right to Repair. We hope this will translate into swift action to bring a mandatory repairability score index for all electricals and electronic products sold across the EU, to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/france_will_begin_labeling_electronics_with_repairability_ratings_in_january-news-46452.php

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro will be just £399.99 starting tomorrow

Xiaomi's latest 'flagship killer' type device, the Mi 10T Pro, is the main star of the company's Black Friday campaign this year. Starting tomorrow, you will be able to find it at Amazon UK for just £399.99 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. We know you've been waiting for this... #Mi10TPro is going on sale at @AmazonUK tomorrow! 🤩🙌🙌Save big on the device this #MiFriday: https://t.co/aEe8NNKMJH#SaveMoreGetMore #5GForEveryone #PowerYourCreativity #BlackFriday pic.twitter.com/ncaDvyyAY8— Xiaomi UK (@XiaomiUK) November 25, 2020 That's £200 less than the normal price for this version,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_10t_pro_will_be_just__pound39999_starting_tomorrow-news-46453.php

France will begin labeling electronics with repairability ratings beginning in January

On Wednesday, the European Parliament voted in favor of a new policy to “develop and introduce mandatory labeling, to provide clear, immediately visible and easy-to-understand information to consumers on the estimated lifetime and repairability of a product at the time of purchase.” The vote, which passed with 395 votes in favor, 94 votes against, and 207 abstentions (declining to vote) supports the consumers’ Right to Repair. We hope this will translate into swift action to bring a mandatory repairability score index for all electricals and electronic products sold across the EU, to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/france_will_begin_labeling_electronics_with_repairability_ratings_beginning_in_january-news-46452.php

Counterpoint: India TWS Shipments explode in Q3, unexpected market leader

The Indian true wireless stereo (TWS) market 3 a whopping 723% market growth year on year during the July 1 -September 30 period. Despite the ongoing pandemic and decreased consumer spending in other segments, TWS shipments soared to their highest levels during the third quarter. The number one spot was occupied by India-based brand boAt audio which took 18% of the market share. Xiaomi comes a close second with 16%, while Realme claimed the third spot with 12% of the market. JBL (8%) and Apple (6%) round out the top five. India TWS market leaders in Q3 2020 Xiaomi’s Redmi Earbuds...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_india_tws_shipments_explode_in_q3_unexpected_market_leader-news-46451.php

Microsoft delayed production of the Xbox Series X and S consoles to get the full RDNA 2 feature set

Microsoft started manufacturing the Xbox Series X and S consoles a bit later than it would have liked, because it wanted all RDNA 2 features. This was revealed by Phil Spencer in an interview with The Verge. Microsoft started manufacturing the new consoles in late summer while Sony started earlier, opting not to wait for AMD to finalize the design of its new GPU architecture. According to the company, “Xbox Series X|S are the only next-generation consoles with full hardware support for all the RDNA 2 capabilities”. This includes hardware-accelerated Ray-tracing, Mesh Shaders, Variable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_delayed_production_of_the_xbox_series_x_and_s_consoles_to_get_the_full_rdna_2_feature_set-news-46450.php

Realme 7 5G review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_7_5g-review-2201.php

TENAA adds Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G images and camera specs

Earlier today we saw TENAA certify the Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G and release some of its specs. At that point it only listed the Reno5 Pro 5G's 6.55-inch screen and 4,250mAh battery, along with its 159.7x73.2x7.6mm dimensions. Now TENAA has updated the page with images and the camera details of the Reno5 Pro. The main camera on the rear will be a 64MP sensor. To go along with it there will be an 8MP ultrawide camera and two 2MP sensors, likely for macro and depth photography. On the front there's a 32MP selfie camera. Oppo Reno 5 Pro Oppo is reportedly working on three Reno5...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tenaa_adds_oppo_reno_5_pro_pics___camera_specs-news-46449.php

Motorola "Nio" incoming with a 105Hz display, Snapdragon 865 chipset

The Motorola XT2125, code name “Nio”, is currently going through internal testing and it has one odd display – the refresh rate is set at 105Hz. No other phone (or other type of device) that we can think of has that particular refresh rate. A 90Hz display can easily display 30 and 60 fps video, a 120Hz display can neatly handle 24 fps as well. That’s because those frame rates evenly divide the refresh rate. Maybe the display is adaptive, so it can can lower its refresh rate to match the video fps. Why 105Hz, anyway? One possible explanation is that this is a 90Hz panel that has been...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_nio_undergoes_testing_with_a_105_hz_display_snapdragon_865_chipset-news-46448.php

FCC confirms ZTE is a national security threat, to decide its faith on Dec 10

The US Federal Communications Commission has confirmed ZTE poses a national security threat, Bloomberg reports. According to the FCC, the gear, provided by the Chinese company, can be used for spying. The agency will meet in two weeks, on December 10, to decide what equipment exactly will be barred from the United States and whether the company will face the same harsh hit as its fellow Chinese company Huawei. ZTE has denied allegations that its 5G equipment poses a risk. Today’s decision comes after an inquiry from the manufacturer to the commission to reconsider listing it as a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_fcc_national_security_threat_confirm-news-46446.php

More images of Samsung Galaxy S21 (or S21+) cases surface

Yet more case renders have surfaced, showing off the Galaxy S21 (or S21+) design ahead of schedule. The two non-Ultra models will have flat displays, which makes it easy to design a case with a protective lip that keeps the display away from danger. The displays will measure 6.2” and 6.7”, respectively, both 120Hz OLEDs with 1080p+ resolution. That’s a strange downgrade compared to this year as all three S20 models have 1440p+ displays. Samsung Galaxy S21 (or S21+) case renders There’s a small gap between the case and the controversial camera bump, which looks off – designers...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/more_images_of_samsung_galaxy_s21_or_s21_cases_surface-news-46447.php