Apple iPhone 13 to come with Wi-Fi 6E

The iPhone 12 lineup introduced this year comes with Wi-Fi 6, but Barclays analysts predict the iPhone 13 series coming next September will support the Wi-Fi 6E standard. Wi-Fi 6E comes with the features of Wi-Fi 6 but extends into the 6Hz frequency band, offering increased bandwidth and less interference for supported devices. The analysts over at Barclays also indicated that some iPhone 13 models will have a new power conversion chip provided by Cirrus Logic. Additionally, the analysts believe that Apple has no plans for another iPhone SE in the coming months and are unlikely...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_13_wi_fi_6e-news-46831.php

Sprint's Galaxy Note20, Note20 Ultra 5G start receiving Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G locked to AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon's network has already received the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 stable update, and now it's the Note20 Ultra 5G locked to Sprint's network that's getting a taste of Samsung's newest custom Android skin. The vanilla Note20 5G on Sprint's network is also receiving Android 11 with One UI 3.0. The new builds for the regular Note20 and Ultra models have version numbers N981USQU1CTL2 and N986USQU1CTL2, respectively. The One UI 3.0 update is rolling out over the air and should reach all the units in a couple of weeks....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note20_note20_ultra_5g_sprint_android_11_one_ui_3_stable_update-news-46830.php

Honor V40 gets 3C certified with 66W charging

Honor is expected to unveil the V40 next month, which is reportedly codenamed YORK and has model designation YOK-AN10. There's no official word from Honor about the V40 yet, but the smartphone has been certified by 3C, revealing 66W charging support in the process. The V40 was initially rumored to have two versions - one powered by a Kirin SoC, and the other having a Mediatek chipset at the helm. But the company is said to have scrapped the Kirin version and the phone will likely have Dimensity 1000+ under the hood. The V40 is also rumored to pack a 120Hz screen and feature four or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_v40_3c_certified-news-46829.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 lineup's European pricing tipped, Kvadrat case surfaces

We recently saw official images of the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra, which revealed the trio's design. Now we are looking at the Kvadrat case for the S21+, which is seemingly made of textile and has a textured look. The case comes in Violet color and hides one of the most talked-about design features of the smartphone - its camera bump. The source has also tipped the pricing of the S21 trio in Europe. The vanilla S21 with 128GB storage will cost €849, while the 128GB and 256GB variants of the Plus model will be priced at €1,049 and €1,099, respectively. And if...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_s21_plus_s21_ultra_europe_price_kvadrat_case-news-46828.php

T-Mobile and Verizon are now updating their Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra to Android 11

Around a week ago AT&T started rolling out the update to Android 11 with One UI 3.0 to its Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G units, and today both T-Mobile and Verizon have joined in on the fun, for both the top of the line Note as well as the vanilla Note20. As usual, these rollouts are staged and so it may take a few days (or even weeks) for every single unit out there to receive the coveted update notification. While you keep that in mind, if you're impatient you can always just mash the Download and install button from Settings > Software update. The downloads weigh in at around 2.5GB, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_and_verizon_are_now_updating_their_galaxy_note20_and_note20_ultra_to_android_11_too-news-46827.php

Moto G Play (2021) leaks through Google Play Console listing

Motorola's ever-expanding roster of smartphones is set to expand even more next year, and one of the devices we should expect to hit the streets is apparently the Moto G Play (2021). Awkward name aside, we're assuming this is meant to be the successor to the Moto G9 Play, launched earlier this year. We're not sure why Motorola can't count past 9, though. Anyway, the Moto G Play (2021) has been spotted in the Google Play Console. Its listing there tells us that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 460 chipset, which is confusing because its predecessor used the more powerful Snapdragon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g_play_2021_leaks_through_google_play_console_listing-news-46826.php

Apple details AirPods Max low power mode in support document

Apple has posted a new support page that details the various charging and battery related aspects of the newly launched AirPods Max. The important bits to note here is what happens to the headphones when you're not using them. According to the support document, when you set down the headphones and leave them stationary for 5 minutes, they go into a low power mode to preserve battery. After 72 hours, they go into an even lower power mode that turns off Bluetooth and the Find My service that lets you search for them on your phone. If you choose to use the supplied “case” then the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_details_airpods_max_low_power_mode_in_support_document-news-46820.php

Realme X7 Pro begins global rollout in Thailand

Realme introduced the X7 lineup on September 1 in China, and finally, the series made it overseas. The first phone to appear overseas is Realme X7 Pro, officially, which just made its debut in Thailand. It is already selling at major online retailers in a single memory option and two colors - Black and Gradient. The Realme X7 Pro runs on a Dimensity 1000+ chipset with 5G support. Thailand is one of the few countries in South-East Asia with actual working 5G network, albeit limited, so the headline feature of the phone will definitely be used. Other key features the phone brings...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x7_pro_escapes_china_first_overseas_market_is_thailand-news-46818.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra images and detailed specifications leak

Official Galaxy S21 and S21+ images leaked out yesterday, now images of the premium model of the pack, the Galaxy S21 Ultra, have also hit the web (courtesy of WinFuture). The phone is shown in “Phantom Silver”, a subtle two-tone color scheme. The Ultra will also be available in black. The display will measure 6.8”, a tenth of an inch smaller than the S20 Ultra. This is because the panel on the new model is mostly flat – the images show some bevel on the front glass, but that's it. The back is flatter too. Reducing the curvature means that the new Ultra will be the same size as the old...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_ultra_images_and_detailed_specifications_leak-news-46819.php

Qualcomm shares official Snapdragon 888 benchmark results

After announcing its Snapdragon 888 on December 1 and fully detailing its specs a day later, Qualcomm has now revealed official benchmarking results for its latest flagship chipset. The tests were performed on a special Qualcomm reference device powered by the Snapdragon 888 alongside 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 512GB UFS 3.0 storage and a 6.65-inch FHD display with 120Hz refresh rate. Each respective benchmark was performed three times giving us an average score with the default setting used on the reference device. The full list of benchmarks tested by Qualcomm includes AnTuTu, GeekBench,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_shares_official_snapdragon_888_benchmark_results-news-46825.php

Samsung to announce Exynos 2100 on January 12

Samsung’s in-house chipset to power its Galaxy S21 flagships is the Exynos 2100 and we now learn it will launch on January 12 – two days ahead of the global announcement of the S21 phones. Samsung is using the Exynos is back hashtag to market its latest flagship in-house chipset. Based on the latest rumors the Exynos 2100 will be built on a 5nm process with ARM’s X1 prime core clocked at up to 2.91 GHz alongside a trio of Cortex-A78s running at 2.81GHz and four power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores working at 2.21GHz. They should be joined by the Mali-G78 GPU. The Exynos 2100 is expected...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_to_announce_exynos_2100_on_january_12-news-46821.php

EC approves Fitbit acquisition by Google, creates rules to protect consumers and competition

As expected, the European Commission approved Google’s acquisition of Fitbit. The deal was first announced late last year and is valued at $2.1 billion. But the EC laid down some rules to ensure that the acquisition will keep the wearables market open and competitive and that consumer's privacy will be respected. Google has agreed not to use health and wellness data collected from Fitbit devices (from users in the EEA) for Google Ads. This covers all data, including GPS tracks and manually input info. In fact, all relevant user data for Fitbit devices and services will be kept in a “data...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ec_approves_googles_acquisition_of_fitbit_but_puts_rules_in_place_to_protect_consumers_and_competiti-news-46817.php

Samsung Galaxy S21+ handled in unofficial video review

We got a good look at the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G over the weekend and now YouTuber Random Stuff 2 is back with an “unofficial review” of the upcoming Galaxy flagship a month ahead of its announcement. The short video highlights the flat 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with its slim bezels and centered punch-hole cutout. The panel does look to have slimmer bezels than the outgoing Galaxy S20+ which is especially noticeable in the chin area. We also get a thorough look of the sides and back of the device which reveals the triple camera setup confirmed to carry 12MP main + 64MP telephoto...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_handled_in_unofficial_video_review-news-46815.php

Samsung Galaxy Note20 duo and S20 FE now receiving One UI 3.0 + Android 11 update

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE was left out when the main S20 trio started receiving the One UI 3.0 + Android 11 update – not surprising, given that the FE update was scheduled for February. But this is a surprise, the update is now rolling out in Russia. To be clear, this update (G780FXXU1BTL1) is for the Exynos-powered 4G version of the phone. However, Samsung doesn’t sell the Snapdragon/5G version in Russia, so don’t read too much into that. There tends to be a short trial period where Samsung rolls out an update in one region only and if everything goes smoothly, it releases it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_now_receiving_one_ui_30__android_11_update_as_does_the_note20_duo-news-46814.php

Oppo Reno4 Z 5G review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno4_z_5g-review-2209.php

Sony removes Cyberpunk 2077 from the PlayStation Store, offers full refunds

Sony Interactive Entertainment today announced that it will be removing CD Project Red's Cyberpunk 2077 from its online PlayStation Store. It also announced that it will be offering full refunds to those who already purchased the game. SIE strives to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, and we will begin to offer a full refund for all gamers who have purchased Cyberpunk 2077 via PlayStation Store and want a refund. Please visit the following link to initiate the refund: https://t.co/DEZlC0LmUG.— Ask PlayStation (@AskPlayStation) December 18, 2020 The company has set up a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_removes_cyberpunk_2077_from_its_online_store_offers_refunds_to_existing_customers-news-46813.php

vivo X60 and vivo X60 Pro official renders unveiled by the company

The vivo X60 series is scheduled to arrive on December 29 and the phones are expected to run on Samsung’s first 5nm chipset - Exynos 1080. The company gave us an image of the phones when it revealed it worked with Zeiss on the camera, but now we have the official renders with all the available colors, courtesy of vivo’s online store in China. The vivo X60 comes with a triple-cam setup, no periscope lens, and a single punch hole on the front. Colors are White, Black, and a Blue-ish gradient. vivo X60 The vivo X60 Pro will skip on the Pearl White color option, but it will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x60_and_vivo_x60_pro_official_renders_unveiled_by_the_company-news-46812.php

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G spotted on Geekbench with Dimensity 720

Samsung is it continuing its push to deliver more and more affordable 5G and the Galaxy A32 5G will likely be the Korean maker’s best effort yet. We’ve already seen the A32 5G in detailed renders as well as an FCC listing and now we have a Geekbench test run which revealed the phone is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 720 chipset. Samsung Galaxy A32 5G Geekbench scorecard The A32 5G appeared with the same SM-A326B model number as seen before. It managed 477 points in the single-core department and 1,598 multi-core points thanks to the Dimensity 720 5G chipset and 4GB RAM. We can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a32_5g_spotted_on_geekbench_with_dimensity_720-news-46811.php

Amazfit GTS 2 launching in India on December 21 for INR12,999

Amazfit launched the GTR 2 in India yesterday, which comes in Sport and Classic Editions priced at INR12,999 ($175/€145) and INR13,499 ($185/€150), respectively. Today, the company announced it will bring the GTS 2 to the country on December 21 with a price tag of INR12,999 ($175/€145), and it will be sold through Amazon.in and Amazfit's local site with three color options - Desert Gold, Urban Grey, and Midnight Black. The GTS 2 sports a 1.65" always-on AMOLED display with support for customizable watch faces. It comes with 12 sports modes and can track your sleep, monitor your heart rate,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazfit_gts_2_india_price_launch_date-news-46810.php

Samsung Galaxy M12 gets FCC certified with a 6,000 mAh battery

The Samsung Galaxy M12 was expected to arrive with a 7,000 mAh battery, but it turns out that won't be the case as the M12 bearing model designation SM-M127F/DS has been certified by FCC with a 6,000 mAh battery. The documents on the regulator's website don't explicitly mention the battery capacity, but they do tell that M12 will pack a battery with model code EB-BM207ABY, which is a known 6,000 mAh cell. FCC doesn't detail all the specs of the Galaxy M12, but thanks to Geekbench, we know it will have an Exynos 850 SoC and boot Android 11. The unit that ran the benchmark test had...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m12_battery_size-news-46808.php

Samsung opens Galaxy S21 pre-orders in China

Samsung has opened the pre-order/registration process in China for the Galaxy S21 series. On its official website, the company revealed people can pay upfront CNY100 (about $15) which will be deducted later from the final price. "Open your eyes for the future" - Machine-translated and adapted slogan translation from Chinese The Samsung China website does not call the Galaxy S21 by name - it used the code phrase “first flagship for 2021”, while the landing page is called “Samsung’s first 5G flagship of 2021”, revealing that China will get the 5G variants of the phone (which is hardly a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_opens_galaxy_s21_preorders_in_china-news-46809.php

Oppo A53 5G gets official with Dimensity 720 chipset

Oppo unveiled the A53 5G in China today, and while the name implies that this is just an A53 with 5G support, if the Reno series has taught us anything, is that things are never that simple. The Oppo A53 5G is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 720 chipset, which brings that sweet 5G support, but also provides a general performance boost compared to the measly Snapdragon 460 inside both the A53 and the A53s. The 5G model comes with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 128GB of non-expandable storage. Its screen is a 6.5" 1080x2400 LCD, higher-res than the panels in the non-5G A53/A53s. It has 90 Hz...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a53_5g_gets_official_with_dimensity_720_chipset-news-46807.php

Lenovo K12's global version will be a rebranded Moto E7

Lenovo's K12 got official for China alongside the K12 Pro earlier this month, and you may have been wondering whether either of them would get any availability in other markets. It turns out that the answer is yes for the K12, but with a twist. While the Chinese K12 is a rebranded Moto E7 Plus, the global version K12 will be a rebranded Moto E7. The renders of it seen below were leaked today. Lenovo can play around with branding all it wants since it also owns Motorola, but this is just confusing. Then again, we're assuming that it won't offer both identical models in the same market, so...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_k12_global_version_will_be_a_rebranded_moto_e7-news-46806.php

Oppo Reno4 5G receives ColorOS 11 stable update with Android 11

Oppo announced its ColorOS 11 Android UI overlay back in September and now the maker is bringing a stable build to its Reno4 5G in Australia. The new firmware comes with the CPH2091_11_C.01 build number. ColorOS 11 comes with a flatter and streamlined look, improved dark mode customizations, new quick settings design. Check out more details in our coverage from its launch. The update for Reno4 5G users is expected to come to more regions soon. Owners of the Reno4 Pro 5G should also expect a wider rollout of ColorOS 11 soon. Source | Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno4_5g_receives_coloros_11_stable_update_with_android_11-news-46804.php

Google Stadia goes live on iOS via web app

Nearly a month after announcing its iOS web app and a year since the service was launched, Google Stadia is now up and running on iPhones and iPads. For now, the platform is only supported on Apple’s Safari web browser and you’ll have to be on the latest iOS 14.3/iPadOS 14.3 build on your device to get access. Accessing your games catalog and all gameplay happens directly in the browser once you sign in to your account. Google also recommends you add a web shortcut on your home screen for the best experience. You’ll be able to play all games via touch controls directly on your device....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_stadia_officially_available_on_ios_via_web_app-news-46802.php

Asus ROG Phone II updates adds support for 90 fps PUBG, Kunai 3 controller and more

The Asus ROG Phone II was one of the best gaming phones to come out of 2019 and updates like this one only make it better. Asus started rolling out a new firmware version (17.0240.2012.65) today and it includes game enhancements, wider VoLTE support and a few important bug fixes for the work-from home crowd. First up, gaming. The update enables 90 fps mode on PUBG Mobile, something that has been available on the ROG Phone 3 for a few months now. Another thing that the second-gen ROG phone borrows from the new model is support for the Kunai 3 Gamepad controller (check out our in-depth...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_ii_updates_adds_support_for_90_fps_pubg_kunai_3_controller_and_more-news-46801.php

Official Samsung Galaxy S21 images leak, showing off the four color combinations

Last week we saw unofficial renders showing off the four color options of the Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+. Those weren’t 100% accurate, though, the official images uncovered by WinFuture do a much better job of showing the hues of the back panel and the metal frame (which melds into the camera bump). Samsung Galaxy S21 (leaked official images) The leaked official videos caused some excitement with the two-tone color scheme. That is most noticeable on the Violet version. The White one is more subdued with white back and silver frame. The Pink and Dark Grey colorways use...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/official_samsung_galaxy_s21_images_leak_showing_off_the_four_color_combinations-news-46803.php

Samsung Galaxy A50 and A90 receive One UI 2.5

While most recent Samsung devices are waiting for One UI 3.0 based on Android 11, there are some older handsets from last year that still haven't received One UI 2.5. The Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A90 5G can now be checked off that list. The firmware version of the Galaxy A50 is A505FDDU5BTL1 while the Galaxy A90 gets A908NKSU3CTL3A. Both firmwares contain the latest December security patch from Google. In terms of features, the Galaxy A90 receives special treatment by getting Samsung DeX support. Expectedly, the A50 skips on the DeX support. Keep in mind that it's probably a staged...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a50_and_a90_receive_one_ui_25-news-46800.php

vivo and ZEISS partner up to jointly develop imaging tech for smartphones

vivo is set to announce the X60 series on December 29 when it was also supposed to unveil the details of its new deal with lens-maker ZEISS, but why wait – today the two companies made their collaboration official and it goes beyond a single launch. The two will establish the vivo ZEISS Imaging Lab, a joint R&D program focused on developing innovative solutions for mobile imaging technology. The program will oversee the joint development and co-engineering of optical components for future vivo flagships. Spark Ni, Senior Vice President & CMO of vivo (left) and Joerg Schmitz, Head of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_and_zeiss_partner_up_to_jointly_develop_imaging_tech_for_smartphones-news-46797.php

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro schematic reveals screen size

Xiaomi Mi 11 family is on its way and you can tell by the frequency of the leaks not just by the recent rumor about December 29 being the launch date. Today we have one more piece of the puzzle - the Mi 11 Pro's display size. In an alleged leaked schematic of the phone, a diagonal of 171.77mm (not accounting for the bezels) has been measured, which in inches is about 6.76". That's 0.09" bigger than the Mi 10 Pro 5G's display. As per previous reports, the display will offer QHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Mi 11 Pro schematic Sadly beyond that the drawing doesn't give...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_pro_render_reveals_screen_size-news-46796.php

Samsung Galaxy A72 camera setup detailed

Freshly leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy A72 5G revealed the smartphone will feature a quad camera on the back. While the setup wasn't initially detailed, a report by Dutch blog GalaxyClub claims the Galaxy A72 will sport a 64MP camera on the rear joined by a 12MP ultrawide, 5MP macro and 5MP depth sensor units. The 4G variant of the A72 will sport model code SM-A725F, while the 5G version will have model designation SM-A726B. The source says both will probably come to Europe, with the 4G version expected to be priced between €450-500 and the 5G variant between €550-600. Leaked...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a72_camera_specs-news-46793.php

Snapdragon 888 phones will be eligible for up to 3 Android OS updates

Google’s Project Treble has been around since 2017 with the aim of speeding up Android updates by modularizing the core Android OS framework from the OEM skin customization. Now, Google and Qualcomm are teaming up to help Snapdragon-powered phones get support for up to 4 Android OS versions (launch release + 3 OS updates) and 4 years of security updates. Project Treble infographic Starting with the new Snapdragon 888 platform, Project Treble will bring the added OS and security update support which is a monumental shift in software update policies. Back in August Samsung,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/snapdrgaon_888_phones_will_be_eligible_for_up_to_android_os_updates-news-46792.php

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power goes official as a rebranded Redmi Note 9 4G with an additional camera

Xiaomi today introduced a new smartphone called Redmi 9 Power, but it's not an entirely new smartphone. It's a Redmi Note 9 4G launched in China last month with an additional 2MP macro camera. This means the Redmi 9 Power has a Snapdragon 662 SoC and runs Android 10 with MIUI 12 on top. The smartphone comes with 4GB RAM on board and has two storage options - 64GB (UFS 2.1) and 128GB (UFS 2.2). But it also comes with a dedicated slot for a microSD card, allowing storage expansion by up to 512GB. The Redmi 9 Power is built around a 6.53" FullHD+ LCD that has a notch for the 8MP selfie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_9_power_specs_price_sale_date-news-46791.php

New Motorola with 5,000 mAh battery passes by FCC

Motorola is preparing to launch a new smartphone, but not before the device is certified that it is safe to use by consumers. A phone with model number XT2127-1/XT2127-2 appeared on FCC, complementing its TUV Rheinland and UL (Demko) listings from earlier this month. So far we know it will have a 5,000 mAh battery with 19W fast charging and will be 4G-only. Motorola XT2127-1 on FCC The phone, said to be internally called Motorola Capri, will come with pretty basic specs - an HD+ screen with a waterdrop notch and Snapdragon 460 chipset. The RAM and storage will be 4/64 GB, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_motorola_with_5000_mah_battery_passes_by_fcc-news-46790.php

Realme C20 bags NBTC certification

Realme launched a bunch of smartphones under its C series this year, and now it is preparing to add a new member to the lineup dubbed Realme C20, which has been certified by Thailand's NBTC. The C20 carries model designation RMX3061 and while NBTC doesn't reveal any of its specs, documents shared by FCC confirm the C20 will pack a 5,000 mAh battery and boot Android 10 with Realme UI on top. Realme C20 NBTC certified Moreover, FCC has also shared an image of the C20, which reveals the smartphone will have three cameras on the back housed inside a squircle-shaped island. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c20_nbtc_certified-news-46789.php

Google’s new storage policy will delete account data after two years of inactivity

Google’s announcing some new policy changes surrounding the use of Gmail, Docs, and Google Photos. In an effort to purge unused storage, Google is updating its policy to delete users’ data from its most popular services on accounts that are inactive for more than two years. This is noted on Google’s Help site. Beginning on June 1, 2021, Google will enact a new policy that applies to the storage on several of its services. As early as June 1, 2023, Google will delete data from Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Jamboard, Gmail, Photos, Drawings, Forms, and Sites if they are inactive for two...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/googles_new_storage_policy_will_delete_account_data_after_two_years_of_inactivity-news-46788.php

Microsoft Edge Beta enables syncing recent tabs and history between Windows 10 and Android

If you’re an avid Microsoft Edge user like myself, you’ll be happy to know that a new sync feature is coming that benefits those who primarily use Android and Windows 10 platforms. You’ll be able to sync recent tabs and browsing history between Edge on Android and Windows 10. This feature comes with the latest version of Microsoft Edge for Android and Windows 10. Chrome is a very popular browser, but Microsoft Edge is a viable alternative for those who’d rather not use Chrome, but still want a Chrome-based experience. The Edge browser received a major update early this year that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_edge_beta_enables_syncing_recent_tabs_and_history_between_windows_10_and_android-news-46787.php

Google Maps gains Assistant driving mode, viable alternative to Android Auto app

Android Auto can be found in many modern vehicle head-units, but if you don’t have a compatible radio, Google provides a standalone app that simulated the experience: an interface that only allows access the most important messaging, music, and calling apps while doing it in a way that minimizes distractions. Last year at Google I/O, the company announced a new driving mode was coming, and its now rolling out to Android users in the US. The new driving mode is kind of like if Android Auto was fused into Google Maps, with an emphasis on Google Assistant. We saw a prompt in Google Maps just...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_maps_gains_assistant_driving_mode_viable_alternative_to_android_auto_app-news-46786.php

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G gets certified by the FCC

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A32 5G is likely to be the company's cheapest 5G smartphone ever. We've already seen the future affordable device in leaked renders, and so we know what it looks like. Now the FCC has certified it, and this gives us some details about its specs and features. First off, it will ship with a 15W charger in the box. The model that was certified is SM-A326J, and this specific variation comes with support for 5G bands 28/77/78. There's also NFC support on board. The Galaxy A32 5G will have a 6.5" display with a waterdrop notch, and a glossy plastic finish. On the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a32_5g_gets_certified_by_the_fcc-news-46785.php

Samsung Galaxy A72 5G stars in shiny leaked renders

Last week we saw the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A52 5G in a comprehensive set of official-looking leaked renders, and today it's time for the same treatment to be afforded to the Galaxy A72 5G. Like the name implies, this is destined to be the successor to the Galaxy A71 5G, and its design language is unsurprisingly incredibly similar to that of the Galaxy A52 5G. Think of the A72 as basically the A52's slightly larger brother. The Galaxy A72 5G is apparently going to become official in early 2021, as per the usually reliable source of these leaks. The phone's back will be plastic...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a72_5g_stars_in_shiny_leaked_renders-news-46784.php

Exynos 1080 detailed in Geekbench run by vivo X60

The vivo X60 series is set to be announced on December 28 and we’ve seen plenty of leaks so far. The vanilla X60 is expected to come with Samsung’s Exynos 1080 chipset and now we have a test run from Geekbench. vivo X60 with Exynos 1080 on Geekbench The X60 appeared with the same V2047A model number as seen in previous certification leaks and managed 888 singe core points and 3,244 points in the multi-core department. The multi-core numbers in particular are quite impressive and nearing Snapdragon 888 numbers we’ve seen. The new listing also reveals the X60 comes with 12GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/exynos_1080_detailed_in_geekbench_run_by_vivo_x60_-news-46783.php

Apple AirPods 3 to feature AirPods Pro design but no ANC

Back in October reports indicated that the successor to Apple’s regular second-gen AirPods will feature an in-ear design similar to the more premium AirPods Pro albeit without their signature active noise cancelation. Now, South Korean tech news media The Elec is backing up these claims and suggests the next AirPods will release in the first half of 2021. Based on knowledge from industry insiders, the 3rd gen AirPods will feature the same design as the current AirPods Pro with Apple’s H1 chip at the core housed in a new system in a package (SiP) enclosure. The new rumor suggests the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_airpods_3_to_feature_airpods_pro_design_but_no_anc-news-46781.php

Samsung Galaxy A02 benchmarked, reveals chipset and RAM

Samsung recently announced the Galaxy A02s and according to recent rumors, the company is looking to launch an even lower-end smartphone called Galaxy A02. A Geekbench listing reveals that such a phone is indeed in the works. The score sheet shows a phone with model number SM-A022F, which perfectly aligns with the A-series naming scheme. The Galaxy A02s, for example, is SM-A025F/DS/G/M depending on the region so this might be the even lower-end vanilla A02 we are talking about here. The limited amount of specs provided back up the theory. The chipset is as MediaTek MT6739WW, which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_samsung_galaxy_a02_benchmarked_reveals_chipset_and_ram-news-46779.php

A month with the Huawei Mate 40 Pro

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_40_pro_long_term-review-2208.php

Huawei nova 8 appears in detailed live images

We’re expecting to see Huawei’s nova 8 series on December 23 in China and after several leaks comes our first look at the vanilla nova 8 from what appears to be a Huawei store in China. The images give us a detailed look of the phone from all sides and also confirm the previously leaked specs including the 6.57-inch curved screen, Kirin 985 chipset and 66W charging. Huawei nova 8 in-hand The phone features a centered punch-hole cutout and a 90Hz refresh rate. The selfie cam comes in at 32MP while the back houses an oval camera island with a 64MP f/1.9 primary sensor alongside an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_8_appears_in_detailed_live_images-news-46771.php

Introducing our Daily deals page: one place for the best phone deals

You may have noticed that we added pricing information for phones to our specs pages and reviews a while back. That information comes from a growing list of stores from several regions – but you still have to check on phones one by one. After covering the Black Friday deals we decided to create a single page with all the best deals we’ve found, even on days that are not global shopping holidays. Introducing our Daily deals page. On it you will find great discounts on smartphones (and the occasional tablet and smartwatch). While the price info is gathered automatically, we hand-pick the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/introducing_the_daily_deals_page_one_place_for_the_best_phone_deals-news-46776.php

Firefox 84 brings native Apple Silicon support on macOS

Mozilla has released version 84 of Firefox across all three desktop platforms. The big news with this version is that it adds support for Apple Silicon on the macOS version, making it the third browser after Safari and Chrome to do so. Starting with version 84, the macOS build of Firefox will now natively support both Intel x86 and the ARM-based Apple Silicon processors, including the current M1 SoC and all future models. While the previous version did still work on these newer machines, it would run under emulation through Rosetta whereas version 84 runs natively. Running natively...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/firefox_84_brings_native_apple_silicon_support_on_macos-news-46774.php

vivo now pushing OriginOS beta - NEX 3S, X50 and S7 are first to get it

vivo introduced OriginOS, its latest user interface, on November 18. The very next day we saw the official roadmap for updates, and the first batch of beta has been scheduled as “before January 2021”. The company is way ahead of schedule and users reported that the iQOO 5 Pro, vivo NEX 3S, vivo X50, and vivo S7 5G are already receiving the initial public beta. A compilation of screenshots from different users, switching to OriginOS The OriginOS is based on Android 11 but customization run very deep. The platform brings a reimagined widget system, better gestures, memory...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_is_now_pushing_originos_beta_nex_3s_x50_and_s7_are_first_to_get_it-news-46773.php

Honor CEO promises an immediate smartphone launch after company's takeover completes

After Huawei sold Honor to Shenzhen Zhixin New Information Technology Co., Ltd., it was made clear that this wouldn't affect Honor's brand direction and overall vision of its future products. Even the CEO and senior manager remained the same. However, there are some administrative procedures that need to be taken care of before Honor finally becomes and independent brand and when it happens, George Zhao, the company's CEO, promises an immediate launch of a phone. He also thanks to all the fans of the brand in an open letter. It's probably safe to assume that George Zhao is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_ceo_promises_an_immediate_smartphone_launch_after_company_independence-news-46777.php

Infinix Smart HD 2021 announced with Helio A20 SoC, 6.1" screen, and 5,000 mAh battery

Infinix today announced its latest entry-level smartphone dubbed Infinix Smart HD 2021. It is powered by the Helio A20 SoC and boots XOS 6.2, which is based on Android 10 (Go Edition). The Infinix Smart HD 2021 has 2GB RAM and 32GB storage onboard, but it also comes with a dedicated slot for a microSD card, which allows storage expansion by up to 256GB. The Smart HD 2021 is built around a 6.1" HD+ screen with a notch for the 5MP selfie camera, which is accompanied by an LED flash to help you take brighter photos in dim conditions. The back of the phone, which has a gem-cut...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_smart_hd_2021_specs_price_sale_date-news-46770.php