Oppo A15s banner reveals key specs

A couple of months have now passed since Oppo unveiled its A15 budget handset. Enough time for the Chinese giant to already be nearly ready with a sibling for it in the A15s. The latter device model has been spotted on Malaysia’s SIRIM certification website, as well as Singapore’s IMDA and Europe’s EEC sites, hinting at an imminent global release. Now a leaked banner for the upcoming phone offers a glimpse at its overall design, as well as some of the key specs. Oppo A15s banner It hardly comes as a surprise that the A15s appears to be outwardly identical to its vanilla A15...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a15s_banner_reveals_key_specs-news-46717.php

OnePlus 9 5G hands-on photos and hardware details leak

The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are on their way and potentially expected a bit earlier than usual in mid-March. That much we already know, alongside some pretty credible chatter of a third OnePlus 9E model to complete the lineup. Thanks to an abundance of renders of varying believability, we also have a pretty-good idea as to what the upcoming phones will look like. Today, however, brings the biggest and most tangible leak for the OnePlus 9 5G to date. It seems a prototype unit is out in the wild and has been involved in an up-close and personal hands-on photo session. OnePlus 9 5G from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9_5g_highres_handson_photos_and_hardware_details_leak-news-46722.php

Xiaomi Mi 11 spotted in the wild

Xiaomi’s next mainstream flagship line, likely represented by a vanilla Mi 11 and a Mi 11 Pro is inching closer and closer to release. That much we are pretty certain of, seeing how it has popped-up in the rumor mill on quite a few occasions already. After getting a fairly good look at the clean and uninterrupted front panel of the Mi 11, we are now treated to a few real-life shots of the phone from the back side. Xiaomi Mi 11 in the wild Cross-referencing the unit’s main camera island arrangement with an earlier case leak for the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro clearly hints that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_spotted_in_the_wild-news-46716.php

AT&T's Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G gets Android 11-based One UI 3.0 stable update

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G locked to AT&T's network is receiving the stable build of Android 11-based One UI 3.0. The firmware carries version number N986USQU1CTL2 and requires a download of around 2.5GB. A complete changelog of the update is currently unavailable, but you can expect it to bring redesigned UI and new features to your Note20 Ultra 5G. Android 11-based One UI 3.0 stable update for Note20 Ultra 5G The One UI 3.0 update for AT&T's Note20 Ultra 5G is rolling out over the air and should reach all the units soon. But if you can't wait for it, you can try...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note20_ultra_5g_att_android_11_one_ui_3_stable_update-news-46715.php

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G appears in a hands-on video

Leaked renders and official videos of the upcoming Galaxy S21 series smartphones have already revealed their design, and now we are looking at a working Galaxy S21+ 5G that has appeared in a hands-on video posted by YouTuber Random Stuff 2. The video corroborates previous design leaks and shows off the smartphone's slim bezels. The YouTuber says that the S21+ 5G "is really good" and he's impressed, but the cameras capture pictures with saturated colors. That's hardly a surprise since the phone appears to be a pre-production unit and is likely not running the final firmware. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_plus_5g_hands_on_video-news-46714.php

New teaser on Flipkart marks the return of Vaio laptops

A new teaser on Indian online retailer Flipkart signifies the return of a once prominent brand of laptops. Back in 2014, Sony sold its Vaio laptop business. From what I can personally remember, Sony-made Vaio laptops had excessive amounts of bloatware and were priced much higher than the competition. Following the brand’s years-long hiatus, a Flipkart teaser simply reads “Lighter than your past”. Teasing the brand’s return to retail. The teaser is a play on laptops from the era that Vaio ceased making laptops. Windows notebooks were large and ran hot while ultra-portables of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_teaser_on_flipkart_marks_the_return_of_vaio_laptops-news-46713.php

Disney + to raise its subscription fees, announces “Star” international streaming service

Disney announced it’s plans for future content of its own streaming service. The company is going to release 20 new Marvel and Star Wars series “over the next few years”, along with 15 new movies and original Pixar/live-action Disney series in the same amount of time. All this new content on the way calls for a price bump for the streaming service. Disney originally launched its streaming service for $6.99 in the US, with a price that appealed nicely among more expensive streaming services. In March of 2021, Disney +’s subscription fee will increase by $1 to $7.99, marking the service’s...

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Samsung Galaxy M51 review

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New 12.9-inch Huawei MatePad coming with 120Hz OLED screen and PadOS

As the Android tablet market share continues to lose the iPad’s success, Huawei believes there’s still room for a new competitor. According to a new report, Huawei has a new tablet on the way, meant to compete with the Apple iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+. Huawei Mate 40 Pro The leakster claims that a new Huawei MatePad would arrive with a 12.9-inch OLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate. The tablet’s build is described as having very thin bezels and no punch-hole camera – which leads us to wonder if it will be of the under-display kind. In addition, the new tablet would run...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_129inch_huawei_matepad_coming_with_120hz_oled_screen_and_pados-news-46711.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 storage and colors leak, stylus for Ultra model confirmed

The latest leak surrounding the Galaxy S21 lineup has to do with the storage and color options coming to each of the three new models. The folks over at WinFuture.de are reporting that some German retailers are already receiving details about the upcoming flagship Galaxy S-phones including their storage capacities and color options. The smallest of the bunch – the S21 comes in 128GB and 256GB trims both of which will sport gray, white, pink and purple paint jobs. The S21+ also comes in 128/256GB storage options and will be available in just three colors – silver, black and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_storage_and_colors_leak_ultra_model_to_get_optional_stylus-news-46710.php

Samsung launches Game Driver - GPU-enhancing app for Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note20

Updatable GPU drivers are a common thing in the PC world and lately the mobile users have been getting in on the fun. Qualcomm has been doing it for a year and now Samsung introduced a software solution - an Android app called Game Driver that “enables the best gaming experience”. Samsung Game Driver The application is only for Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note20 flagships. It should improve the perofmrance of some games including Call of Duty: Mobile and Fortnite. The GPU optimization was done after a collaboration with Google “and the major GPU vendors like ARM and Qualcomm”,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_launches_game_driver__gpuenhancing_app_for_galaxy_s20_and_galaxy_note20-news-46706.php

Realme Buds Q2 to retain design, have similar battery capacity

Realme brought the Buds Q wireless earphones as a more elegant solution and an alternative to the Buds Air series. The first Realme Buds Q arrived with a 40 mAh battery in each bud, and now the successor Buds Q2 was certified by FCC, revealing the buds will inherit the capacity and the overall design. Realme Buds Q2 on FCC The FCC listing has the marketing name, as well as the model number RMA2008, but interestingly enough, it doesn’t have any info about the capacity of the case. The initial Buds Q brought 400 mAh total capacity, and hopefully, the Buds Q2 will bring some...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_buds_q2_to_arrive_in_the_same_design_similar_battery_capacity-news-46704.php

Cydia files antitrust lawsuit against Apple over App Store monopoly

In an interesting development, Cydia founder Jay Freeman (aka Saurik) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple and its App Store monopoly in distributing software on iOS. The aim is to ultimately grant users and developers alternatives to the App Store for software distribution and payments. This lawsuit seeks to open the markets for iOS app distribution and iOS app payment processing to those who wish to compete fairly with Apple and to recover the enormous damages Apple caused. Cydia was launched in 2007 (a year prior to the App Store) and served as the default software...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/cydia_files_antitrust_lawsuit_against_apple_over_app_store_monopoly-news-46703.php

Amazfit GTR 2 is up for pre-orders in India starting at INR12,999

The Amazfit GTR 2 announced in September will launch in India on December 17, but it's already up for pre-orders in the country through Amazfit's official site. And if you pre-book one, you'll get an additional replaceable strap for free with your purchase. The pre-booking period ends on December 17, and after that, the GTR 2 will go on sale in India through Flipkart and Amazfit's local site. The smartwatch comes in Sport and Classic Editions, priced at INR12,999 ($175/€145) and INR13,499 ($185/€150), respectively. The Amazfit GTR 2 features a 1.39" color AMOLED screen and comes...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazfit_gtr_2_india_price_sale_date_pre_order_offers-news-46702.php

Samsung Galaxy M12 passes by Geekbench with Exynos 850

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy M12 midranger was spotted in renders and a Bluetooth SIG listing and now the device has been found in a Geekench listing revealing it's powered by the Exynos 850 chipset. The only other device to release with this SoC is the Galaxy A21s. Samsung Galaxy M12 Geekbench run The device bearing the SM-M127F model number managed 179 points in the single-core department and 1,029 points in the multi-core test. We also learned it runs Android 11 and packs 3GB RAM. Galaxy M12 render (by @OnLeaks) Previous reports also revealed the M12 will come with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m12_passes_by_geekbench_with_exynos_850-news-46700.php

Microsoft brings x64 app support to Windows on ARM

Microsoft has finally released the first preview of x64 emulation for apps, running on Windows devices with ARM architecture processors. This will open the door for a lot of x64-only productivity apps like Autodesk Sketchbook or games like Rocket League. Others, like the Chrome browser, can run their more efficient 64-bit version. The project is still in development and not released to commercial product, Microsoft notes. Meanwhile Redmond nudged developers to natively support their apps or recompile them for ARM64, which will be fully supported in the Windows SDK and Visual Studio...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_introduces_x64_app_support_to_windows_on_arm-news-46701.php

nubia Red Magic 6 teased with electrochromic back panel

The next gaming phone by nubia is supposedly going to be called Red Magic 6, and as evident by this new teaser, it will have an electrochromic back panel. It will let it become transparent at the press of a single button, adding an extra bit of flashiness. You can check out the video teaser below to see the tech in action: Beyond the super high tech rear panel the Red Magic 6 will have a design similar to the Red Magic 5G that had a transparent back panel where you could see the fan spinning. Previously OnePlus introduced its Concept One where the camera played peek-a-boo,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_red_magic_6_leaks_with_electrochromic_back_panel-news-46699.php

Apple is gearing up to transition away from Qualcomm modems, according to report

According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple’s chief of chips internally revealed that the company is already in the early staged of developing a cellular modem chip. Qualcomm supplies the modem chips for this generation of 5G-enabled iPhone 12s, but the company already plans to move away from its reliance on Qualcomm. This year, we kicked off the development of our first internal cellular modem which will enable another key strategic transition,” – Apple hardware SVP, Johny Srouji. With the M1 chips now arriving in new ARM-powered Mac Mini, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro, and Apple’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_is_gearing_up_to_transition_away_from_qualcomm_modems_according_to_report-news-46698.php

Oppo Enco X and Oppo Watch get special Chinese New Year editions

Oppo unveiled its long awaited Reno5 series and the brand also introduced special Chinese New Year editions of its Oppo Watch and Enco X TWS earbuds. Oppo Watch and Enco X limited editions Both come in red colors with the Oppo Watch sporting a limited red watch strap with exclusive detailing as well as custom watch faces. The Oppo Watch will retail for CNY 1,999 ($305) while the Enco X earbuds will go for CNY 999 ($152). Sales for both tip-off on December 29. Check out our Oppo Watch review to learn more about the brand’s first smartwatch offering.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_enco_x_and_oppo_watch_get_special_chinese_new_year_editions-news-46690.php

Huawei tipped to unveil nova 8, 8 Pro, and Enjoy 20 SE on December 23

Huawei announced the nova 8 SE earlier last month and now we learn the company will add two more members to the lineup on December 23, dubbed nova 8 and nova 8 Pro. This information comes from reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station, who also said that the nova 8 duo will be joined by the Enjoy 20 SE, all three smartphones powered by Kirin chipsets. 华为23号一堆新品，nova8、nova8 Pro、畅享20SE、Watch Fit。手机有kirin芯片，毕竟自家血统[晕]— Digital Chat Station (@StationChat) December 11, 2020 Additionally, the company will launch the Huawei Watch Fit in China on December 23, which was announced back in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_8_nova_8_pro_launch_date_december_23-news-46696.php

Realme X7 Pro set to make its global debut on December 17

Realme introduced the X7 and X7 Pro back in September. These are currently only available in China, but the Pro model got certified by the Thai and Taiwanese authorities in October, confirming global launch. Now we know the X7 Pro will make its global debut on December 17, with the first stop being Thailand. The Realme X7 Pro is powered by the Dimensity 1000+ SoC and sports a 6.55" FullHD+ 120Hz Super AMOLED display, making it the first Realme smartphone with an AMOLED screen to have that refresh rate. The X7 Pro supports 5G networks and has a total of five cameras onboard - a 32MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x7_pro_global_launch_date-news-46697.php

Foldable smartphones from Oppo, vivo, Xiaomi, and Google are coming in 2021

According to Ross Young of DisplaySearch, a good source of information regarding smartphone screen tech in the past few months, 2021 will be a great year for foldables. Specifically, the second half of next year. That's when, Young says, we'll see such devices launched by Oppo, vivo, Xiaomi, as well as Google. That's on top of Samsung's expected Galaxy Z Fold3, Z Flip2, and Z Flip Lite. On that point, Young insists that the much rumored Fold3 Lite won't happen, instead the 'affordable foldable' will be of the Flip variety. We'll have to wait and see. Going back to the other...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/foldable_smartphones_from_oppo_vivo_xiaomi_and_google_are_coming_in_2021-news-46695.php

Galaxy S21 family to be powered by the Exynos 2100 in India, sales start on January 29

Samsung's largest mobile experience store in India, the Opera House outlet in Bengaluru, has today confirmed a bunch of details about the upcoming Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra. First off, the much rumored global unveiling date of January 14. Next up, it looks like sales in India will start on January 29, a week after the global launch. That means we may see availability elsewhere as soon as January 22. Finally, some details about specs. According to the store, the S21 trio in the subcontinent will be powered by Samsung's own Exynos 2100 chipset, and not the Snapdragon 888. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s21_family_to_be_powered_by_the_exynos_2100_in_india_sales_start_on_january_29-news-46694.php

Samsung launches flagship smartphone rental program in Germany

Today Samsung has unveiled a smartphone rental program in Germany, in partnership with Grover. This allows you to rent a Galaxy S20 device for 1/3/6/12 months, and the longer the period you select, the lower your monthly rental fee will be. For example, if you choose the Galaxy S20 FE, you'll pay €59.90 for a one-month period, €49.90 per month if you choose a three-month lease, €39.90 per month if you go with a six-month lease, or €29.90 per month for a full year. The standard Galaxy S20 costs €99.90 / 69.90 / 59.90 / 49.90, while the Galaxy S20+ will set you back €109.90 / 74.90 /...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_launches_flagship_smartphone_rental_program_in_germany-news-46693.php

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro shown in black

Samsung’s next TWS earbuds will be called Galaxy Buds Pro and we’ve already seen them in violet and silver. Today Evan Blass is giving us a look at the third color option - black. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro in black As with the previous renders we see the design is an evolution of the Galaxy Buds+ design while the charging case is reminiscent of the GalaxyBuds Live case with its square look. The Buds Pro case is expected to carry a 500mAh battery which is a major step up from the Galaxy Buds+ and their 270 mAh capacity. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro (in violet) Samsung...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds_pro_shown_in_black-news-46685.php

Caviar unveils iPhone 4-inspired custom 12 Pro, limited edition of Steve Jobs' favorite sneakers

Steve Jobs oversaw the design of some of the most iconic devices in smartphone history, including the iPhone 4, which some consider to be Apple’s best work. The man himself was famous for his casual dressing style, always taking the stage wearing his iconic black turtleneck, jeans and sneakers. Caviar iPhone 12 Pro Jobs 4 White Caviar, known for its premium customizations of various gadgets, celebrates this history with the iPhone 12 Pro Jobs 4 (also available is an iPhone 12 Pro Max version). The design is inspired by the iPhone 4 but features all the cutting edge tech of the...

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Google Pixel 5 Pro appears in suspicious live image

When Google announced its Pixel 5 back in September many wondered if we’d ever see a true flagship from the search giant again. Well, we now have a pair of live images depicting what is allegedly called the Pixel 5 Pro. You should definitely take these images with caution as it’s the first time we’re seeing or hearing anything about this device. Alleged Pixel 5 Pro live images Based on the image we can see the device does not come with a cutout for the selfie cam which could mean an under-display camera. So far we’ve only seen ZTE pull this off with their Axon 20 5G so it’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_5_pro_appears_in_live_image_raises_a_few_question_marks-news-46682.php

Realme teases the Watch S Pro with official trailer and live photo

Realme introduced the Watch S wearable back in November, and it's about to follow it up with a Pro version. The company posted a teaser asking if we are “ready to meet the pro trendsetters”, followed by another tweet by the Realme India CEO, giving a sneak preview of the “Stylish New Pro” device. Even without Madhav’s photo, it was pretty obvious a new watch is incoming. The Watch S is already selling, but the hashtags also include the Watch S Pro. Have a look at the Stylish New Pro in town. realme's First Premium & High-end Smartwatch looks super trendy, doesn't it?Share your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_teases_the_watch_s_pro_with_official_trailer_and_live_photo-news-46684.php

Oppo Reno5 Pro+ coming on December 24, here's our first official look at the handset

Oppo just announced its Reno5 5G and Reno5 Pro 5G, but the beefiest member of the new lineup only got a teaser. Still, the Reno5 Pro+ is coming in just two weeks - on December 24 - and we even got our first look at it. And even if Oppo skipped the Pro+ announcement today, that doesn't mean we don't have enough specs to work with and maybe paint a fuller picture. As per previous reports, the handset will arrive with Snapdragon 865 on board and a curved Super AMOLED display with a punch hole in its corner. It's supposed to be 6.55" big, offer 1080 x 2400px resolution and 90Hz refresh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno5_pro_coming_on_december_24_heres_our_first_official_look_at_the_handset-news-46687.php

Oppo Reno5 5G and Reno5 Pro 5G unveiled: 90Hz OLED screens, 65W charging

The Reno5 series is now live with two initial models. They are nearly identical with the chipset being the major difference - as expected, it's a mix of Snapdragon and Dimensity. The phones will run ColorOS 11 based on Android 11 out of the box. Oppo Reno5 5G The Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset and is coming in 8/128GB and 12/256GB configurations. The phone is available for pre-order, starting at CNY3,400 ($520/€430). The higher memory option will set you back CNY 3,800. The Oppo Reno5 5G goes for the Snapdragon 765G chipset...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno5_5g_and_reno5_pro_5g_unveiled_with_90_hz_oled_screens_64_mp_cams_65w_charging-news-46686.php

Samsung introduces a consumer-ready 110" microLED TV in South Korea

The microLED technology has been around for a while now but its commercialization has proven problematic. Samsung showcased the first microLED TV back in 2018 and we are finally seeing this becoming a reality. In South Korea, the tech giant introduced a 110-inch microLED TV ready for the consumer. While previous versions of the TV required specialists to assemble different modules, this one comes in a more manageable form factor and form factor that can squeeze in at least some apartments and houses. It also borrows the company's semiconductor production process to make mass...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_introduces_a_consumerready_110_microled_tv_in_south_korea-news-46683.php

Redmi 9 Power is coming on December 17

The Redmi 9 Power was rumored to arrive on December 15, but that proved a bit off as the company today announced that Redmi 9 Power will be unveiled on December 17 instead at noon local time in India. Redmi hasn't detailed the specs of the smartphone yet, but the event page on Xiaomi's official site confirms the Redmi 9 Power will feature a waterdrop notch display and a 48MP quad camera on the back. The page also hints at a big battery and power-packed processor but doesn't mention any numbers. However, it does confirm that Redmi 9 Power will come with Hi-Res Audio, stereo speakers,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_9_power_launch_date-news-46680.php

Facebook sued by the US FTC, might be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp

Facebook might be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp after the company was accused of using predator strategy and its market dominance to snap up rivals and smaller competitors. The US Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Menlo Park, followed by another, filed by a union between 46 states, Washington DC and Guam. The antitrust lawsuits say Facebook “used its monopoly power to snuff out competition at the expense of everyday users”. Letitia James, the New York Attorney-General, said “it is critically important to block this predatory acquisition of companies” and that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_sued_by_the_united_states_for_monopoly_might_sell_instagram_and_whatsap-news-46681.php

Oppo Reno5 Pro+ specs leak ahead of announcement

Oppo’s Reno5 series is launching in a couple of hours in China and we’re expecting three phones – the Reno5 5G, Reno5 Pro 5G and Reno5 Pro+ 5G. The latter was the subject of a fairly detailed leak last week but tipster Digital Chat Station managed to squeeze another one just before the launch. Oppo Reno5 Pro+ leak and render The top model in the Reno5 series will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset and will sport a curved 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The camera setup includes a 50MP primary Sony IMX766 sensor alongside a 16MP ultrawide snapper and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno5_pro_5g_specs_leak_ahead_of_announcement-news-46679.php

Dimensity 800U-powered phones coming to in India in January

The India Mobile Congress 2020 is currently taking place, with key technology executives and politicians speaking on the virtual stage. Alongside the Indian PM Narendra Mobi and the FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, Mediatek executives also spoke, revealing that Dimensity 800U-powered phones are expected in the Asian country as early as next month - January 2021. The speakers mostly concentrated on the unveiling of 5G and how the next-gen connectivity would help connect people in India, including the dual-SIM dual standby support of the Dimensity 800U platform. The chip has 2CC, dual Voice...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dimensity_800upowered_phones_to_arrive_in_india_in_january_2021-news-46678.php

Nokia is announcing a new Android Go smartphone on December 15

HMD is expected to launch a couple new smartphones, including the flagship Nokia 9.3, and the affordable midranger Nokia 5.4, but apparently another device will get to stand in the limelight first - a phone with Android Go is coming out in China. The announcement will take place on December 15, the Nokia account revealed on Weibo. While we don’t know what to expect from Nokia, we do know it will be the company's first phone with the lightweight OS version in China - so far the cheapest phones available were the Nokia 3.1 Plus and the Nokia C3, both running the regular Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_is_announcing_a_new_android_go_smartphone_on_december_15-news-46676.php

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite goes official with 1.4" display, GPS, and 9-day battery life

Xiaomi has introduced a new smartwatch dubbed Mi Watch Lite, which is based on the Redmi Watch that was launched in China last month. The Mi Watch Lite sports a 1.4" color touchscreen of 320x320 pixel resolution, which has auto brightness adjustment and a pixel density of 323 ppi. The smartwatch supports over 120 watch faces, with some of them letting you choose the information you want to see on the screen. The Mi Watch Lite comes with an automatic step counter and supports 11 workout modes, which include Outdoor Running, Outdoor Cycling, Indoor Cycling, Treadmill, Open Water...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_watch_lite_specs_price_sale_date-news-46677.php

Xiaomi Mi 10 gets Android 11 stable update in India

The Xiaomi Mi 10 received the Android 11 stable update with MIUI 12 in China last month, and the units in Europe got it earlier this month. Now it's time for the Indian Mi 10 units to get a taste of the latest version of Android, as Xiaomi has started rolling out the Android 11 stable update for the smartphone in the South Asian country. The Android 11 stable build for the Mi 10 carries version number V12.2.2.0.RJBINXM and requires a download of 2.8GB. We don't have the complete changelog of the update right now, but you can expect a bump in the Android security patch level of the Mi 10...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_10_android_11_miui_12_stable_update_india-news-46674.php

Qualcomm in talks with Honor to supply chips, Honor hopes to become China’s top smartphone brand

Just last month, Huawei announced the sale of its Honor smartphone business to a consortium based in Shenzhen, China. It wasn’t longs before rumors began swirling that the smartphone brand would launch a flagship phone featuring the recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. The latest report adds to that same front, reporting that Qualcomm and Honor have already been in discussions of supplying Qualcomm chips for Honor devices. In the report, a source close to Qualcomm pointed out that Honor and the chipmaker have already been in talks to supply chipsets for future Honor phones. Honor is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_in_talks_with_honor_to_supply_chips_honor_hopes_to_become_chinas_top_smartphone_brand-news-46675.php

New Redmi Note 9 trio reaches one million units sold in less than two weeks

Late last month, Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi unveiled a trio of new devices for the Chinese market: the Redmi Note 9 4G, Redmi Note 9 5G, and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. These went on sale immediately afterwards in the country, and it looks like they've been hugely successful. In just 13 days, Redmi reports it sold more than one million total units of the three smartphones through all of its sales channels combined. That reflects well on the popularity of the handsets, which is easily explained by their price to features ratios. Redmi has always been good at that, and it's not budging on it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_redmi_note_9_trio_reaches_one_million_units_sold_in_less_than_two_weeks-news-46673.php

You can now buy a refurbished Pixel 3 from $249

If Google's most affordable phone of the moment, the $349 Pixel 4a, is still too expensive for your budget, but you're dead set on your next phone being a Pixel, here's something for you. The company has started to offer refurbished Pixel 3 units through its official online store in the US, and these start at just $249. For that amount of cash you're getting 64GB of storage (and have a choice between Clearly White and Just Black colorways), whereas if you need 128GB then you'll have to pay $279 and settle for Just Black. These prices are for unlocked devices, of course, and they...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_now_buy_a_refurbished_pixel_3_from_249-news-46672.php

Xbox's cloud gaming service will arrive to iOS and Windows PC in the spring

Microsoft launched its cloud gaming streaming service for Android a while back but the company promised to add support for iOS and Windows PC devices too. Now we get a bit more details as to when that might happen. That's a big deal because the so-called xCloud service won't require you to have a powerful gaming PC to run some of the latest games. If you already own an Xbox console and have a Game Pass Ultimate subscription that costs $15 a month, you can enjoy your games through the browser or the Xbox app on Windows. Fast and stable internet connection is necessary as you might have...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xboxs_cloud_gaming_service_will_arrive_to_ios_and_windows_pc_this_spring-news-46666.php

The best chargers for your new iPhone

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_best_chargers_for_your_new_iphone-review-2205.php

Apple now offers $120 Yoga mats so you can prepare for Fitness+ subscription launch

Back in September, Apple announced it's bringing a fitness subscription service called Fitness+ which will offer guided personalized workouts starting December 14. The service itself will cost $9.99 per month when it launches or $79.99 if you subscribe for a full year and will offer various types of classes ranging from strength training to dancing and yoga. Manduka Yoga block and mats Just in time of the launch of Fitness+ the Apple Store is now offering workout equipment like a $120 Manduka Performance Yoga mat as well as a $78 eKOlite mat and a $20 Cork Yoga block for body...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_is_now_selling_120_yoga_mats_ahead_of_fitness_subscription_launch_-news-46667.php

OnePlus co-fonder gets $7 million for his next project, here's a list of investors

OnePlus' co-founder left the company two months ago saying he wants to pursue a new hardware venture and it seems that things are moving fast. Carl Pei was able to secure a $7 million starting investment and some of the funding comes from high-profile players. Tony Fadell – Principal at Future Shape and inventor of the iPod Casey Neistat – YouTuber Kevin Lin – Co-founder of Twitch Steve Huffman – Chief executive of Reddit Liam Casey – Founder and chief executive of PCH Paddy Cosgrave – Founder of Web Summit Josh Buckley – Chief executive of Product Hunt The firm is going...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_cofonder_raising_7_million_for_its_next_project_heres_a_list_of_investors-news-46665.php

Renders based on Xiaomi patent show a stunning rollable smartphone

Foldable phones are still few and rare but the technology enabling bolder designs is constantly maturing. The latest trend is the rollable displays which were demoed by TCL and Oppo and it seems Xiaomi might soon join their company with its own offering. A Xiaomi patent from last year filled with the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) shows the brand’s vision of a device with a retractable display that stretches sideways to a tablet form. Xiaomi rollable smartphone patent sketch Jermaine Smit (aka Concept Creator) used the patent sketches to create a set of renders...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_patent_shows_out_rollable_smartphone_-news-46664.php

Counterpoint infographic details the smartphone market in Q3

Counterpoint Research issued its aggregated report on the smartphone market in Q3 of this year a month ago, but now it's ready to share a some more detailed breakdowns and in somewhat prettier charts too. The smartphone market is already recovering after the first wave of lockdowns and quarantine around the world - it recorded a 32% increase in shipments on a quarterly basis. Compared with Q3 2019, the decline is just 4% - that’s 366 million units. Samsung managed to reach its highest number of shipments in the past three years, increasing its sales 48% from the previous quarter and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_xiaomi_becomes_3rd_biggest_smartphone_maker_in_q3_2020-news-46663.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 trio prices to be identical to S20 series', Indian launch slightly delayed

An unnamed Samsung insider spoke to Indian publication TechQuila, revealing some spicy details about the upcoming Galaxy S21 series. The prices of the trio won't change compared to this year's Galaxy S20-series pricing. That would mean INR 67,000 for the Galaxy S20, INR 74,000 for the S20+ and the Ultra will ask INR 93,000. If that carries over to the other major markets we should see prices of $900/€900, $999/€999 and $1,399/€1,399 respectively in the US and Europe. Moreover, the rumor reveals the launch in India will be at least a week after the global one, scheduled for January...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_starts_blind_preorders_in_india_prices_revealed_too-news-46659.php

Samsung's European Android 11 update schedule revealed

Samsung Germany has shared its rollout schedule for Android 11 + One UI 3.0 and it's safe to assume that the given time frames of the phones in the list won't deviate too much for the rest of Europe. The Galaxy S20 family, is getting it right now, we now finally have information about the release schedule of the Galaxy S10-series, Note20-series and even the Galaxy S20 FE. Galaxy S20, S20 +, S20 Ultra - December Galaxy S10 series - January, including the S10e and S10 Lite Galaxy Note 20 (Ultra) - January Galaxy Note 10 (Plus) - January Galaxy Z Flip (5G) - January Galaxy Z...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_europe_update_schedule_for_android_11_revealed-news-46661.php

Lenovo K12 and K12 Pro announced

Just as expected, Lenovo announced its K12 series in China and to no surprise the two are just rebranded Motorola phones for the Chinese market. The K12 is identical to the Moto E7 Plus while the K12 Pro is simply a rebadged Moto G9 Power which was announced in Europe last month. The Lenovo K12 comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD with a waterdrop notch for its 8MP selfie cam. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 460 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. You get a 48MP primary camera next to a 2MP depth sensor. The battery comes in at 5,000 mAh while the software side is covered by Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_k12_and_k12_pro_launched_in_china-news-46662.php