Samsung's 600MP sensor confirmed to be in the pipeline

According to a tipster, who seems to have really good internal connections over at Samsung, has confirmed that the company is indeed working on a 600MP sensor. And to prove it, he has shared what seems to be a slide from an internal document or presentation. In short, we have a very good reason to believe the report. To our surprise, the slide reveals quite a bit of information - from some key specs to the motivation behind the project. It says that due to the 4K and 8K video recording becoming more mainstream, Samsung wants to solve that with a bigger sensor, which allows for zoomed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_600mp_sensor_confirmed_to_be_in_the_pipeline-news-46611.php

A new Nokia phone surfaces on TENAA's website

After the FCC's listing of two upcoming Nokia smartphones from yesterday, we now have a TENAA listing with an unnamed Nokia device. The model number is TA-1335, which is suspiciously close to the TA-1333 model number of the FCC handset. However, early findings suggest that the two phones have little in common. While the TA-1333 has some similarities with the Nokia 3.4, the TA-1335 from TENAA is clearly closer to the Nokia C3. It's a budget device, reportedly aimed at the CNY 1,000-2,000 market segment. But closer to the lower end of the bracket. The filing reveals a handset with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_new_nokia_phone_surfaces_on_tenaas_website-news-46610.php

vivo V20 Pro 5G gets Android 11 update

The vivo V20 Pro 5G was announced in September with Android 10-based Funtouch OS 11, and ahead of its India debut, vivo said the smartphone will receive the Android 11 update this week. Well, vivo kept its promise as Android 11 has started rolling out for the V20 Pro 5G. The Android 11 update has build number PD2020F_EX_A_6.70.8 and requires a download of around 3.6GB. It comes with notification history, priority chat function, and chat bubbles features and bumps up the Android security patch level on the V20 Pro 5G to November 1, 2020. vivo V20 Pro 5G Android 11...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v20_pro_5g_android_11_funtouch_os_11_update-news-46609.php

DxOMark re-tests the iPhone 11, gets a much higher score

DxOMark recently changed its testing protocol and is now doing the fourth version of the said protocol. This means that some of the devices deemed relevant will go through the new round of testing because the overall score changes too. Not to mention the software improvements manufacturers introduce over time can have a big effect. Anyway, the iPhone 11 was recently re-tested and the overall score shot up quite significantly from 109 to 119 points overtaking some of the 2020 flagships like the Samsung Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the OnePlus 8 Pro in DxOMark's ranking. Although, the Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dxomark_retests_the_iphone_11_gets_a_much_higher_score-news-46608.php

Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G to come with SD 865, 50MP Sony IMX7xx sensor, and electrochromic back

Oppo will introduce the Reno5 5G and Reno5 Pro 5G on December 10, and we already know what they look like as the Chinese phone maker posted their images on its official website a couple of days ago while also confirming a few specs. Alongside the vanilla Reno5 and the Pro model, Oppo is rumored to unveil the Reno5 Pro+ 5G. There's no word about it yet from Oppo, but an image posted on Weibo revealed its design, and we also get some information about its hardware. The rear panel of the Reno5 Pro+ 5G looks similar to the Reno5 5G and Reno5 Pro 5G's and has a quad camera setup on the back,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno5_pro_plus_5g_specs_design-news-46607.php

Nokia 3.4 to launch in India in mid-December

HMD announced the Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4 back in September. The Nokia 2.4 debuted in India last week, and a new report by Nokiapoweruser claims that the 3.4 will arrive in the country in mid-December. The publication further claims that the base variant of Nokia 3.4 with 3GB RAM will be priced around INR12,000 ($160/€135) and will be released by the end of December. The Nokia 3.4 is powered by the Snapdragon 460 SoC, runs Android 10 out of the box, and has three memory configurations - 3GB/32GB, 3GB/64GB, and 4GB/64GB. It packs a 6.39" HD+ LCD that has a punch hole in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_3_4_india_launch_date_mid_december-news-46606.php

Apple launches free repair program for iPhone 11 units with touch issues

On Friday, Apple announced that it was launching a new Replacement Program for affected iPhone 11 units. iPhone 11 units produced between September 2019 and May 2020 are eligible for this issue, which will address touch screen issues that were troubling iPhone 11 owners. Apple has determined that a small percentage of iPhone 11 displays may stop responding to touch due to an issue with the display module. Affected devices were manufactured between November 2019 and May 2020. If your iPhone 11 has been exhibiting this issue, please use the serial number checker below to see if your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_launches_free_repair_program_for_iphone_11_units_with_touch_issues-news-46605.php

Google Pixel 5 teardown reveals easy display replacement

This week, Zach of JerryRigEverything put the Google Pixel 5 through his durability test, which revealed that the Google Pixel 5 didn’t put as much metal in the phone as it said it did. Regardless of it’s plastic exterior, it was indeed one tough cookie. Even after inadvertently piercing the back of the Pixel 5’s battery (which caused a few sparks to fly) and after an hour batch in acetone, the Pixel 5 still powered back on. Zach continues with a teardown of the Pixel 5,which revealed a couple of interesting design choices and the easy screen replacement. To start, there are no...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_5_teardown_reveals_easy_display_replacement-news-46604.php

Google Fi will no longer support phones if they don’t have VoLTE beginning January

This week, Google Fi began to notify its customers that it will no longer activate any smartphones that don’t offer support for VoLTE. The change signals T-Mobile readiness to phase out 3G and repurpose the spectrum as part of its 5G rollout plan and since Google Fi is an MVNO, it needs to do the same. As first reported back in July, T-Mobile will cease to activate devices that can’t make calls with VoLTE (Voice over LTE). Some smartphones released a few years ago may not offer native support for VoLTE unless they were carrier-branded devices. These devices switched to 3G when...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_fi_will_no_longer_support_phones_if_they_dont_have_volte_beginning_january-news-46603.php

RedMagic Cyberpods gaming-focused true wireless earbuds are out on December 5

True wireless earbuds are everywhere these days, but ZTE spinoff nubia's RedMagic gaming-oriented spinoff (yeah, that's a mouthful) has something a little bit different for you. Starting on December 5 at 8 AM CET or 2 AM EST, the RedMagic Cyberpods will go on sale through the official RedMagic online store, which caters to North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America. There are literally dozens of countries it ships to, by the way, but you're probably wondering what the Cyberpods are. In case the RedMagic branding didn't give it away, these are supposedly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmagic_cyberpods_are_available_to_buy_on_december_5-news-46602.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (Max) long-term review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_9_pro_(max)_long_term-review-2204.php

Nokia 5.4 pops up on FCC, design partially revealed

A full FCC listing of the Nokia 5.4 was published, revealing some details about the handset along with a rough sketch of the design. And it looks like it would follow the Nokia 3.4's design language with the circular camera module on the back and the fingerprint reader right below it. Nokia 5.4 schematics Interestingly, there's a mention of two Nokia smartphones - one with model number TA-1340 and one with model number TA-1333. We suspect that they are both just variants of the Nokia 5.4 with the latter one being the cheaper version as it doesn't have 5 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_54_pops_up_on_fcc_design_partially_revealed-news-46600.php

Huawei brings the Mate 40 Pro to Singapore

Huawei has introduced the Mate 40 Pro to some overseas markets like Europe and the Middle East, and now the phone has also appeared in Singapore. It will be on sale starting December 12 for the very attractive price of SGD1,598 which is about $1,199. Huawei is partnering with a handful of retailers to offer the device, and the first customers will be gifted a Huawei SuperCharge Wireless Charging Stand that pumps 40W and costs SGD150/$110 if purchased separately. The Mate 40 Pro version on sale in Singapore has 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage and will be available in two colors -...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_brings_the_mate_40_pro_to_singapore-news-46595.php

China Telecom reveals Oppo Reno5 5G and Reno5 Pro 5G details and pricing

After some Chinese stores and Oppo itself revealed a few key specs of the Oppo Reno5 5G and Reno5 Pro 5G, today's listing on China Telecom's website paints a much more detailed picture. The images reveal a curved screen on both handsets but the Pro carries a bigger 6.55-inch panel while the non-Pro version settles for a 6.43-inch one. Both handsets feature OLED panels with 1080 x 2400px resolution and punch holes for the 32MP front-facing cameras. Reno5 5G and Reno5 Pro 5G renders look identical As the previous rumors suggested, the vanilla Reno5 will get the Snapdragon 765G while...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/china_telecom_reveals_oppo_reno5_5g_and_reno5_pro_5g_details_and_pricing-news-46594.php

UBI confirms three Samsung foldables coming in 2021, reveals screen details

This is not the first time we hear about this, but a report by OLED researchers from UBI Research says Samsung will release three foldable devices in 2021. As the company focuses more of its efforts on the quickly growing niche and will even sacrifice its Note line for it it will deliver a Galaxy Z Fold3, Z Fold Lite and Z Flip2. The report also brings details about the screens the trio will use. All three of them will feature next-generation UTG (Ultra-Thin Glass) foldable displays and use LTPO technology for reduced power consumption. The Z Fold3, however, will stand out from the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/research_firm_confirms_three_samsung_foldable_phones_in_2021-news-46593.php

Sony patent envisions dual GPU console and cloud gaming, could be the PS5 Pro

A patent filed in January last year by Sony reveals an ambitious project of a console that sports not one but two GPUs, similar to some PC configurations with Nvidia's SLI and AMD's CrossFire GPU support. The patent, however, says that the implementation of two GPUs in a console is much more elaborate than on a PC. The patent details how the two GPUs would work to render a single frame simultaneously or just split the frame into two and feed it to the two GPU units. Only one of the GPUs will control the HDMI output, which requires the GPU managing the video output to read the frames...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_patent_envisions_dual_gpu_console_and_cloud_gaming_could_be_the_ps5_pro-news-46592.php

Samsung's 2021 phones to drop support for older Galaxy Gear wearables

According to a new post in Samsung’s Members app in Germany, upcoming 2021 Galaxy phones won’t be compatible with some older Galaxy Gear warbles released between 2013-2014. The affected devices are as follows: Samsung Galaxy Gear, Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo, Gear S and Gear Fit. Users of these warbles will be informed via notification from the Galaxy Wearable app if their device will no longer be supported. Samsung Members Germany post For the time being it seems the Gear S2 and Gear S3 won't be affected as they are not explicitly mentioned. Samsung also says that all current Samsung 2020...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_2021_phones_to_drop_support_for_older_galaxy_gear_wearables-news-46590.php

Alleged Google Pixel XE smartphone surfaces in a set of live photos

Ever heard of a Pixel XE? Don't worry, we haven't either, which in addition to its unconfirmed source makes this leak very suspect. Still, Pixels have leaked full months before the release, before so it's possible that someone got a hold of an early engineering sample. The live photos of the Pixel XE don't reveal much except that it has NFC and has two SIM card slots. If we can judge from the muddy close-up shots, the device will likely sport a display with rather thick side bezels and a centered punch hole for the front-facing camera. The rest is still a mystery. Alleged Google...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_new_google_pixel_xe_smartphone_surfaces_in_a_set_of_live_photos-news-46591.php

Motorola Moto G9 Power India launch set for December 8

Motorola introduced the Moto G 5G and Moto G9 Power earlier last month. The Moto G 5G was launched in India on Monday, and today the company announced that Moto G9 Power will debut in India on December 8 at noon local time. The smartphone will be sold exclusively through Flipkart. A whole new level of power is about to sweep you off your feet! Gear up for #motog9power - launching at a never seen before price on 8th December, 12 PM on @Flipkart. Stay tuned. https://t.co/MjO9jm8ajK pic.twitter.com/YQOyXaCsMg— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) December 4, 2020 The Moto G9 Power packs a 6.8"...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g9_power_india_launch_date-news-46588.php

Tecno Pova comes to India with Helio G80 SoC, 16MP quad cameras and 6,000 mAh battery

Shenzhen-based smartphone maker Tecno is bringing its latest entry to the Indian budget segment with the Pova phone. The device was already announced globally last month but the Indian version has some differences in the camera and memory configurations. You still get a 6.8-inch IPS LCD upfront with HD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout in the left corner for the 8MP selfie cam. The back houses a 16MP primary shooter alongside two 2MP units for macro shots and a fourth AI lens. You also get a rear-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner. Tecno Pova key specs The MediaTek...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_pova_comes_to_india_with_helio_g80_soc_16mp_quad_cameras_and_6000_mah_battery-news-46587.php

Realme X50 Pro 5G gets Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 stable update

Realme opened the Android 11 beta program for the X50 Pro 5G in July and released its preview in September. Now the company has started rolling out the stable build of Android 11 to the X50 Pro 5G, which brings along Realme UI 2.0. Realme UI 2.0 focuses on three aspects - Creativity, Sociability, and Productivity. And in addition to the new UI, it comes with new features like Dual Mode Music Share, Subtitle Stitching, Private Space, Invisible Door, and Floating Window, to name a few. You can check out the image below for the complete changelog of the update. The new firmware...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x50_pro_5g_android_11_realme_ui_2_stable_update-news-46585.php

New revealing vivo X60 Pro live shots surface

vivo is expected to launch the X60 smartphone series by the end of this month, and one of the phones will be powered by Exynos 1080 chipset, making it first in the world with Samsung’s first 5nm 5G SoC. Several images of the vivo X60 Pro popped up online, revealing the phone will have a similar design to the predecessor vivo X50 Pro with one major change on the front and the position of the selfie camera. We already saw the vivo X60 with a flat screen and its Pro sibling with a panel with curved edges, but now the new shots, claiming to be of the back panel, reveal one big camera,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_revealing_vivo_x60_pro_live_shots_surface-news-46586.php

Samsung Galaxy M12 moves a step closer to launch as it gets Bluetooth certified

Samsung is preparing to introduce the Galaxy M12, which appeared in CAD renders last month revealing its design. The company hasn't announced the M12's launch date yet, but the smartphone just bagged Bluetooth certification, meaning it shouldn't be too long before the M12 is made official. The listing on the certifying authority's website includes five different models of the Galaxy M12 - SM-M127F_DS, SM-M127G_DS, SM-M127F, SM-M127F_DSN, and SM-F127G_DS. One might think that the last one is the Galaxy F12, but that's not the case since it's mentioned as the Galaxy M12. Galaxy M12...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m12_bluetooth_certified-news-46583.php

vivo Y52s 5G pops up with Dimensity 720 chipset

If you can’t beat them, flood the market - that’s probably vivo’s mantra on the 5G smartphone revolution in China. The company is preparing yet another smartphone for the domestic market, and this time it will be called vivo Y52s 5G. It has already popped up on China Telecom’s certification website with renders and full specs, and it looks like the phone will run on a Dimensity 720 chipset. vivo Y52s 5G The vivo Y52s 5G is listed with a 6.58” screen, likely an LCD, with a waterdrop notch on top for the 8 MP selfie camera. Resolution of the panel is Full HD+ and since there’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y52s_5g_pops_up_with_dimensity_720_chipset-news-46584.php

Razer announces Hammerhead True Wireless Pro earbuds with in-ear fit and Hybrid ANC

Razer announces its latest TWS earbuds. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro has some improvements over its predecessor, including updated microphones, a new in-ear fit, customizable touch controls, a redesigned case, and improved battery life. Since the new design has an in-ear fit, Razer made sure that most folks can find a comfortable fit, so it included 7 different pairs of tips with the new Hammerheads. There are three smooth silicone sizes, three soft-silicone sizes, and one pair of Comply foam tips. All this effort for making sure the buds fit well is for Razer’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/razer_announces_hammerhead_true_wireless_pro_earbuds_with_inear_fit_and_hybrid_anc-news-46582.php

Redmi 9 Power may launch in India on December 15

A new Redmi phone is almost ready to descend upon the Indian subcontinent, and it will be known as the Redmi 9 Power. According to a new rumor, unless something changes last minute, the Xiaomi sub-brand will unveil the Redmi 9 Power in India on December 15. Now if you're wondering what to expect from this phone, as per the leaks and rumors so far, it will be nothing but a rebranded Redmi Note 9 4G, which was announced in China last week. Funnily enough, that phone is nothing but a rebranded (and very very slightly tweaked) Poco M3, which launched globally two days before that event in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_9_power_may_launch_in_india_on_december_15-news-46581.php

Here's a picture of the upcoming Moto G powered by the Snapdragon 865

Motorola's Moto G line has always been about affordability, and over the years has churned out some impressive mid-rangers. That may somewhat change in 2021, when the company is rumored to be launching the first Moto G device ever to be powered by a flagship chipset. Before you get your hopes up, though, note that we're not talking about the recently announced Snapdragon 888, but instead, this upcoming Moto G branded phone will have the Snapdragon 865 at the helm. That's still plenty impressive in its own right, having powered most of the flagships of 2020. What you see above is a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_a_picture_of_the_upcoming_moto_g_powered_by_the_snapdragon_865-news-46580.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 tested on GeekBench with 8GB RAM and Snapdragon 888

Following official certification and leaked renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S series, the latest evidence of the Galaxy S21 comes from a Geekbench entry, run by the unreleased smartphone. The phone carries a model number SM-G991U and is the chipset listed is “lahaina”. This is the codename for the recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. The phone is also listed with 8GB of RAM and running Android 11. Granted, the scores are not impressive on Geekbench 5.2.5, but that just means Samsung is likely still optimizing the software on this device. The Samsung Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_tested_on_geekbench_with_8gb_ram_and_snapdragon_888-news-46579.php

Honor V40's YORK codename and MediaTek chipset confirmed

As you know the Honor V40 is just around the corner and will become the first smartphone by the company after Huawei sold the brand. Now a trustworthy Chinese tipster confirmed its codename and shared some more details about its chipset. He revealed the handset's code name is YORK and its model designation is YOK-AN10. The post on Weibo also says that due to Kirin shortages, the device will only come in one variant instead of two. The Kirin-powered has been scraped while the Dimensity one remains. It's not the first time we hear this so it's likely true. We also wonder if the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_v40s_code_name_confirmed_as_york-news-46578.php

Google Street View gets Connected Photos contribution option

The latest addition to Google’s Stree View service gives you the opportunity to contribute full 360-degree panoramas that can be later used in Maps without the need for Google’s iconic Street View cars. Connected Photos relies on Google’s ARCore to stitch together user-generated photos captured via the Street View Android app which will then be automatically aligned and published by Google to the Street View tab in Google Maps. This feature which is still in Beta will help Google add Street View options to new locations and also keep a more up-to-date visual of current Street View...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_street_view_gets_connected_photos_contribution_option_-news-46577.php

Realme Buds Air 2 and Buds Q2 just around the corner, certifications reveal

Realme ventured into the TWS headphones market a year ago but it has already built a solid portfolio of such products. The latest FCC and Indonesia Telecom certification filings reveal that it's about to add two more TWS sets in the very near future, updating its original ones. An FCC certification was granted for Realme Buds Air 2. The model number of the pair is RMA2003 and unfortunately, the listing isn't very helpful when it comes to specs. We can only confirm that the charging case is said to house a 400mAh battery. Screenshots from the FCC listing Meanwhile a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_buds_air_2_just_around_the_corner_fcc_listing_reveals-news-46576.php

Stable Android 11 for Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and Mi 10 arrives in Europe

Xiaomi pushed its stable Android 11 beta update for the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro in China last month and now the latest Android version with MIUI 12 on top has made its way to European units. The new firmware bears the MIUI 12.2.1.0 RJBEUXM build number and also brings the October security patch. You’ll need to do a 2.9GB download to install the new update. For now, only selected users are receiving the new firmware so expect a wider rollout to take a few days or weeks. Android 11 stable beta update changelog Those interested in testing it out will have to head over to the Update...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/stable_android_11_for_xiaomi_mi_10_pro_and_mi_10_arrives_in_europe_-news-46575.php

IDC: Wearables shipments reach 125 million in Q3 2020

IDC has published its analysis of wearable shipments in Q3 of 2020 and the numbers look impressive. A total of 125 million units were shipped - a 35% increase over the same period last year. Apple was the runaway leader with a 33% marketing share, by Xiaomi, Huawei, and Samsung. Fitbit and Boat are tied for fifth, both of them pushing 3.3 million devices or 2.6% of the total market. All major manufacturers recorded a yearly increase in volume.Due to the fact there is wide availability in all price segments, users from all financial backgrounds were able to purchase a wearable in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/idc_wearables_shipments_reach_125_million_in_q3_2020-news-46573.php

First phone with camera under display, the ZTE Axon 20 5G, now available globally

The ZTE Axon 20 5G was announced back in September and has been available for purchase in China for some time now. The smartphone remains unique with its under-display front-facing camera and now everyone will be able to experience it as the company makes it available globally. ZTE is opening reservations for the phone, you just need to type in your email address to reserve a unit because the manufacturer says there will be limited quantities at first. The first actual shipments will begin from December 21. Here's a list of the first markets to get the phone outside...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_makes_the_first_phone_with_ud_camera_the_axon_20_5g_available_globally-news-46574.php

Samsung's One UI 3.0 is rolling out with Android 11, will improves both form and function

After completing testing, Samsung’s One UI 3.0 update is now live and is already rolling out with the Android 11 update for the Galaxy S20 family. You can check the schedule for when the other eligible devices will get the latest version. What’s new in One UI 3.0? The interface has been redesigned to be more aesthetically pleasing, to improve concentration and make everything easy to customize to your tastes and needs. Lock screen widgets offer quick access to basic functions and information like controlling the music player and checking your agenda for the day. You can reduce the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_one_ui_30_is_rolling_out_with_android_11_will_improves_both_form_and_function-news-46572.php

iOS 14.2 update quietly added 1080p FaceTime support for iPhone 8 and newer

The iPhone 12 series enabled with support for 1080p video calls in FaceTime. As usual, Apple takes good care of its older devices too, so the iOS 14.2 update quietly added 1080p support for older models as well. The 2017 generation (iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X) and later have been updated, including the budget iPhone SE (2020). Previously, they were capped at 720p for video calls. This doesn’t quite put them on equal footing with the 12-series, which can also do 1080p over 5G – either Apple doesn’t believe 4G is fast enough to beam up FullHD or it’s a bit of product...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_142_update_quietly_added_1080p_facetime_support_for_iphone_8_and_newer-news-46570.php

Exynos 9825-powered Samsung Galaxy F62 surfaces on Geekbench

Samsung has launched the Galaxy F41 in India. The phone has a big battery, Exynos 9611 chipset, and right now is the only device in the Galaxy F lineup. This is likely going to change soon, as a Samsung Galaxy F62 is on its way, according to a leakster and a leaked benchmark scorecard. The Galaxy F62 will be the marketing name of the Samsung SM-E625F, a phone that appeared on Geekbench with an Exynos 9825 chipset. The benchmark scores are in line with the Exynos 9825-powered Galaxy Note10 so nothing too surprising. Geekbench also reveals the Galaxy F62 will come with Android 11 out...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_f62_in_the_works_appears_with_exynos_9825_on_geekbench-news-46571.php

Xiaomi Mi 11 front panel leaks, to be announced by the end of this month

A few days ago a renowned tipster suggested that the Xiaomi Mi 11 is almost ready for release and we should expect it "next month". Since it was posted on November 30, we thought that by "next month", he meant January, but it turns out he really meant December. As per the new information coming from Ice Universe, the Mi 11-series will debut this month, confirming the Digital Chat Station report. Alongside that intel he provided a photo of Mi 11's front glass panel. A tempered glass for Mi 11 The panel tells a story of a display, which is curved to all four sides with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_front_panel_leaks_to_be_announced_by_the_end_of_this_month-news-46569.php

See the best of the new Snapdragon 888 in a few minute-long promo videos

The Snapdragon 888 is an improvement over the 865 in every category, you can read the detailed breakdown for more. However, Qualcomm had its focus on some areas in particular. The first batch of promo videos make it pretty clear what those were. We start off with gaming. The Adreno 660 GPU is 35% faster than its predecessor as a baseline, but can gain another 30% with modern features such as Variable Rate Shading. With the third generation Snapdragon Elite Gaming, Qualcomm wants to positions the 888 as the chipset to have for serious gamers. The chipset renders HDR graphics, lowers...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/see_the_best_of_the_new_snapdragon_888_in_a_few_minutelong_promo_videos-news-46568.php

Android 11 and One UI 3.0 now seeding to first Galaxy S20 units

Normally Samsung starts the rollout of its major updates with unlocked units in a single country as a sort of a soak test, but the company went in a different direction with the Galaxy S20's serving of Android 11. This time around Galaxy S20-series owners on Verizon in the US are the first getting the stable build of One UI 3.0 based on Android 11. In any case, this is a clear indication that the latest software update for the Galaxy S20 lineup is just around the corner and hopefully a global rollout is expected in the following days. The Galaxy S20 family was the first to enter One...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/one_ui_30_based_on_android_11_arrives_for_some_galaxy_s20_units-news-46567.php

Infinix Zero 8i arrives with a 48MP main cam, 16MP dual selfie shooter

Infinix announced the Zero 8 smartphone in August and we got the chance to review it. Now the company is following it up with a slightly toned down version dubbed Infinix Zero 8i. The new phone is pretty much the same as the old one, down to the footprint and the internals. We’re looking at a 6.85” LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution. The chipset is Helio G90T and is coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage, with optional expansion through the microSD slot. The main shooter on the back is now 48MP with an f/1.8 lens in front instead of the 64MP f/1.9 module on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_zero_8i_arrives_with_a_48_mp_main_cam_16_mp_dual_selfie_shooter-news-46566.php

Apple facing more “batterygate” lawsuits in Europe

At the start of this week, Apple was fined €10 million (about $12 million) in Italy over its misleading water resistance claims. Last month Cupertino agreed to pay $113 million in settlements with its consumer fraud allegations in over 30 US states over its infamous “batterygate” practices affecting iPhone 6, iPhone 7 and iPhone SE models. Now, a total of five European consumer organizations filed new class-action lawsuits against Apple in Belgium and Spain over the same planned obsolescence claims and the intentional slowdown of iPhone 6 and 6s series devices. The new lawsuits are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_facing_more_batterygate_lawsuits_in_europe_-news-46565.php

New vivo Y51 announced with bigger screen and battery

vivo introduced the Y51 back in December 2015 with Snapdragon 410 SoC, and in September this year, it launched the new Y51, which came with the Snapdragon 665 chipset, AMOLED screen, and 48MP quad camera. Now the company has announced one more smartphone with the Y51 moniker, but it has a different design and internals. For starters, the new Y51 is built around a 6.58" FullHD+ LCD panel, which is 0.2" larger than the Y51's AMOLED display launched in September. The new Y51 also has a bigger battery - 5,000 mAh as opposed to the 4,500 mAh cell. Another difference between the new Y51 and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y51_specs_price_sale_date-news-46564.php

Oppo Reno5, Reno5 Pro design and specs officially confirmed as pre-orders begin

Oppo will introduce the Reno5 series smartphones on December 10, and while we already have a decent idea of what they look like, the images posted on Oppo's official site confirm a few of their specs and give us an even better look at the smartphones as the company has started accepting pre-orders. The Reno5 lineup is rumored to consist of three smartphones - Reno5 5G, Reno5 Pro 5G, and Reno5 Pro+ 5G. However, Oppo has only listed the vanilla and Pro models on its website, with no word on the Pro+ variant. The Reno5 5G and Reno5 Pro 5G look similar - they have frosted glass backs...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno5_reno5_pro_specs_images_pre_orders-news-46562.php

Qualcomm to launch a new 7-series Snapdragon chipset in Q1 2021

Qualcomm introduced its new flagship chipset called Snapdragon 888 earlier this week. We expected an upper-midrange platform to take the stage as well, but the San Diego company had nothing more to share about a new 700 series top dog. According to one leakster on Weibo, the new chipset will be introduced in Q1 2021 and will start shipping almost immediately. The new 7-series chipset by Qualcomm is expected to be the main competitor to the 5nm Exynos 1080 with integrated 5G modem and the MT6893 platform by Mediatek - a 6nm upper-midranger that is yet to be announced. So far we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_to_launch_a_new_7series_snapdragon_chipset_in_q1_2021-news-46563.php

Brazilian pro-consumer agency doesn’t buy Apple’s reason for removing chargers

With the iPhone 12, Apple removed the charging adapters from the retail packaging, claiming that the change will reduce carbon emissions. Apple also claimed that most people already have a charger lying around. While most of the world shrugged and went along with Apple’s eco-explanation, one region in Brazil is not buying what Apple is selling. The public consumer protection agency for the Brazilian state of São Paulo has officially asked Apple to include chargers with new iPhones or it will face fines. Back in October, Procon-SP (the pro-consumer agency in São Paulo) asked Apple...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/brazilian_proconsumer_agency_doesnt_buy_apples_reason_for_removing_chargers_from_new_iphones-news-46561.php

Verizon's Galaxy S20 family (sans S20 FE) now receiving Android 11 with One UI 3.0 update

Mere hours ago, Samsung officially announced its Android 11 update timeline, with the first devices slated to get it being the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. Little did we know at the time that the company would be pushing out the first updates later today, but it is now happening. Verizon's S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra are now in the process of receiving the One UI 3.0 update based on Android 11, through build G98xUSQU1CTKH, where "x" is different based on which phone you have. As usual, the rollout is expected to be staged and take at least a few days, if not weeks, to reach all...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizons_galaxy_s20_family_sans_s20_fe_now_receiving_android_11_with_one_ui_30_update-news-46560.php

Magic UI 4 Beta arriving to Honor 20, 20 Pro, and V20

The next devices in line for Magic UI 4 are the Honor 20, 20 Pro, and Honor V20. This is according to a Huawei Central reader. The outlet reports that Honor is launching a closed Beta for the new firmware update for global variants. Meanwhile the Chinese variants of these devices are already on the second build of the same Beta. Honor 20 Pro and Honor 20 Magic UI 4 is the Honor counterpart of Huawei’s EMUI 11, which is based on Android 11. As previously reported, Huawei and Honor devices updated to EMUI 11/Magic UI 4 will be on the list to receive Huawei’s incoming Harmony OS,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/magic_ui_4_beta_arriving_to_honor_20_20_pro_and_v20-news-46558.php

Google Pixel 5 durability test looks for metal under layers of plastic

Google's highest-end smartphone of the year isn't a true flagship, because it's missing the top of the line chipset. Even so, the Pixel 5 is interesting to see in a sea of similar looking glass-sandwich devices. On its website, Google keeps advertising how the phone is made out of metal, so YouTuber Zach from JerryRigEverything decided to go hunting for that metal, during one of his trademark durability testing videos. Spoiler alert: what you're touching when you hold the Pixel 5 isn't metal, aside from the power button. The rest of the phone has layers of plastic hiding that metal, if we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_5_durability_test_looks_for_metal_under_layers_of_plastic-news-46559.php

Reports say some iPhone 12-series units losing LTE and 5G service

Since the end of October, a few hundred users have taken yo Apple's forums to report that their iPhone 12 (with reports seemingly covering all fourmodels) drops the cellular connection on 5G and 4G networks. This seems to be happening more often with Verizon and AT&T users but T-Mobile clients experience the issue too. A separate Reddit thread has been created just for this and owners of iPhone 12 say that this happens mostly while they are traveling by car. The workaround, for now, is to turn on the airplane mode on and off again. One of the commenters said that he was able to reach...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/multiple_reports_arise_of_iphone_12series_losing_lte_and_5g_service-news-46557.php