Samsung to introduce a plethora of ISOCELL sensors, 200MP included

According to one of the most reliable Samsung tipsters, the Korean tech giant plans to introduce plenty of new ISOCELL camera sensors this year and a 200MP one will likely come around very soon. While we are still far away from a 600MP sensor, Samsung thinks that we are ready to make the jump to 200MP as early as this year. Sadly, there are no details surrounding the rumor, so we would have to take IceUniverse's word for it. And we don't really know any of the upcoming camera's specs too such as pixels size, sensor size, etc. However, a report from April last year suggested that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_to_introduce_a_plethora_of_isocell_sensors_200mp_included-news-47119.php

Weekly poll results: Xiaomi Mi 11 gets mostly warm reception, but many are waiting for the Pro

You get a lot of attention for being first and in the case of the Xiaomi Mi 11 it is positive attention. Nearly half the voters in last week’s poll would buy one if the phone gets good reviews. Even without reviews, 24% are feeling optimistic about the phone and will buy one as soon as it one is available near them. Those waiting on the reviews are curious about the chipset – the Snapdragon 888 may be the first chip with ARM’s power core, the Cortex-X1, but some are concerned about sustained performance. The phone topped the AnTuTu charts, for what that's worth. Another complaint is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_xiaomi_mi_11_gets_a_mostly_warm_reception_but_many_are_waiting_for_the_pro-news-47078.php

vivo V2035 passes through Geekbench revealing key specs

The vivo V2035 spotted on FCC last month has appeared on Geekbench with Android 11 and 8GB RAM. Its motherboard is listed as "bengal", which is associated with Snapdragon 662 or Snapdragon 460. The benchmark database doesn't divulge any other specs of the V2035, but FCC revealed the smartphone will pack a 5,000 mAh battery and come with 18W charging. It will also come with a dual-SIM slot and support 4G networks. The marketing name and the rest of the specs of vivo V2035 are currently unknown, but more details about it should surface soon. Source | Via

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Samsung Galaxy A32 5G appears in colorful press renders

We already know what the unannounced Samsung Galaxy A32 5G looks like, thanks to the CAD renders that surfaced last November. Today we are looking at a bunch of official press renders leaked by WinFuture, which corroborate previous design leaks and reveal the A32 5G will come in at least four colors. The Galaxy A32 5G will pack an Infinity-V display, which is rumored to measure 6.5" diagonally. The rear panel of the phone, made of plastic, is home to a quad camera setup. The primary shooter reportedly uses a 48MP sensor, with the rest said to be ultrawide, depth, and macro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a32_5g_colors_press_renders-news-47117.php

Google Phone app teardown hints feature that automatically records callers from unknown numbers

Last year, Google own Phone app introduced a new call recording feature that only works with Pixel devices and select Nokia and Xiaomi phones. A recording button appears in the ongoing call screen that plays back a voice, notifying both parties that the call is being recorded. An APK teardown of the latest Google Phone app version 59 (performed by XDA-Developers) reveals some strings of text that suggest a new feature would allow users to begin recording all phone calls from unknown callers or numbers not on a user’s contacts list. One string is essentially a disclaimer that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_phone_app_teardown_hints_feature_that_automatically_records_callers_from_unknown_numbers-news-47115.php

OnePlus Band is coming on January 11 with 14-day battery life and SpO2 sensor

OnePlus has announced it will unveil its first smartband called OnePlus Band on January 11 in India at 11AM local time. The company also confirmed the smartband will come with an SpO2 sensor to measure blood oxygen saturation. Introducing the new face of fitness. Staying fit has never been easier.OnePlus Band#SmartEverywearDropping 11am IST | 11th January Get notified: https://t.co/tyxlW6cRmE pic.twitter.com/Opuo3E2lTc— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) January 8, 2021 The OnePlus Band will be sold through Amazon.in and the e-commerce giant has set up a promo page on its website revealing a...

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Dirt cheap Samsung Galaxy A02s is headed to the US

Samsung's dirt cheap Galaxy A02s was announced in November of last year, and went on sale a few days ago. Now it looks like this entry-level model is actually headed to the US, and not just unlocked, but also in versions for both AT&T and Verizon. These US-bound iterations of the Galaxy A02s have recently been certified by both the Wi-Fi Alliance and the Bluetooth SIG. They describe four model numbers, the SM-A025U, which should be the unlocked version, the SM-A025A for AT&T, the SM-A025V for Verizon, as well as an SM-A025AZ which may be intended for Cricket. The model numbers tell...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dirt_cheap_samsung_galaxy_a02s_is_headed_to_the_us-news-47114.php

OnePlus Nord N10 and Nord N100 are now up for pre-order in the US with assorted freebies

Today the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and the OnePlus Nord N100 have gone up for pre-order in the US, following the announcement of their landing across the ocean, which came a few days ago. These are the first members of the Nord family to ever be officially sold in the US, because the original Nord has for some reason stayed out of that market. If you're excited about the two new mid-rangers, you can pre-order one starting today, with shipping set to begin in a week. If you're wondering why you'd pre-order, well how about some freebies? If you purchase from the OnePlus website, you're...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_n10_and_nord_n100_are_now_up_for_preorder_in_the_us_with_assorted_freebies-news-47113.php

Oppo Find X3 Lite incoming as a re-branded Oppo Reno5 5G

Last year Oppo brought some members of its Reno4 lineup under the Find X branding in some of its markets, so the latest report doesn't really come as a big surprise. According to @evleaks, the upcoming Find X3 Lite will be a re-branded Reno5 5G. The Find X3 Pro and the vanilla Find X3 will be the stars of the show this spring and will hold all of the new features, unlike the X3 Lite. The source also shares a couple of renders showing off an identical design to the Reno5 5G minus the "Reno Glow" inscription that the Reno5 5G units have. The same color Aurora Blue, Moonlight...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x3_lite_is_going_to_be_a_rebranded_oppo_reno5_5g-news-47111.php

Sony’s 2021 Bravia TVs come with HDMI 2.1, Google TV and Cognitive Processor XR

The 2021 Sony Bravia lineup comes in LED and OLED varieties ranging from 50-inches to 100-inches and features HDMI 2.1, standard Google TV interface as well as the brand’s new Cognitive Processor XR. HDMI 2.1 is a big addition that is essential for PS5 and Xbox Series X owners who want to game in full 4K at 120Hz. Arguably the biggest new feature with the new TVs is the new Cognitive Processor XR - Sony’s latest image and audio processing chip which analyzes multiple elements on screen simultaneously and adjusts the parameters for the optimal image quality. Audio is another focus of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sonys_2021_bravia_tvs_come_with_hdmi_21_google_tv_and_cognitive_processor_xr-news-47112.php

Hyundai says it's in talks with Apple to develop an electric car, quickly retracts statement

Korean car maker Hyundai Motor issued a statement that it is in talks with Apple to co-develop a self-driving electric car. However, it has amended that statement twice since the initial announcement, writes Bloomberg. The first correction stated that Hyundai is only one of several car makers that Apple has contacted. The second correction removed references to Apple altogether. Cupertino is as always very secretive about its future projects. And this one is in the early stages of development – the Apple car is at least half a decade away, with The Elec reporting that 2027 was discussed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hyundai_reports_its_in_talks_with_apple_to_develop_an_electric_car_but_quickly_retracts_the_statemen-news-47103.php

Report: the Galaxy S21 trio in stores from January 29, Ultra pre-orders to come with Buds Pro

Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S21 series on January 14, which will become available in Western Europe on the 29th, according to documents obtained by WinFuture. The intervening period will be reserved for pre-orders. Those who pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will receive the new Galaxy Buds Pro for free (which will cost €230 when sold separately). The Galaxy S21 and S21+ will get the Buds Live instead (these were €170 at launch, but can be had for under €120 now). Every S21 pre-order will also net you a SmartTag Bluetooth tracker (this accessory will sell for €30). Samsung...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_the_galaxy_s21_trio_will_be_in_stores_on_january_29_ultra_preorders_to_come_with_buds_pro-news-47107.php

Lenovo unveils IdeaPad laptops, including a 5G connected one with a Snapdragon 8cx chipset

Following the announcement of the Tab P11 tablet, Lenovo is continuing its CES show with several laptops – all of them portable, but some quite powerful as well. The laptops are powered by all sorts of CPUs - from a Snapdragon chipset through an Intel CPU to an AMD Ryzen H-series with Nvidia RTX graphics. Lenovo IdeaPad 5G This 14” laptop is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx chipset, a 7nm part with full support for Windows 10. Also, the low TDP allows for a fanless design and perfectly quiet operation. True to its name, the IdeaPad 5G has next-gen connectivity The laptop...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_unveils_ideapad_laptops_including_a_5g_connected_one_with_a_snapdragon_8cx_chipset-news-47100.php

LG preliminary earnigs report reveals highest ever holiday quarter profit

LG has posted its preliminary earnings report for Q4 2020, as well as the the full calendar year. The early numbers look promising - the Korean company posted KRW18.8 trillion ($17.21 billion) revenue and KRW 647 billion ($590 million) of operating profit, the highest ever for the October-December period. LG Twin Towers HQ in Seoul, South Korea That's an increase in revenue by 15% while profit jumped by 536%, although admittedly from a much smaller base. The full year also saw a record-breaking sales performance, with LG surpassing KRW60 trillion for the fourth year in a row -...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_report_q4_2020_preliminary-news-47098.php

Next entry-level iPad to come with thinner and lighter chassis

According to a new report from Japanese blog Mac Otokara, Apple’s 9th gen entry-level iPad which is expected to debut later this year will launch with a design similar to 2019’s iPad Air 3 with a thinner and lighter body compared to the outgoing 2020 model. iPad Air 2019 (left) next to iPad 2020 (right) The new info is based on Chinese supply chain sources and more or less confirms last month’s report with added details such as a 6.3mm thickness instead of the 7.5mm on the current budget iPad and a reduction in weight to 460grams compared to the 490 grams of the 2020 iPad. A...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/next_entrylevel_ipad_to_come_with_thinner_and_lighter_chassis_-news-47099.php

Motorola unveils new G Stylus, G Power and G Play

“Nobody knows the mid tier – or mid tier consumers – like Motorola,” says the company as it lifts the veil off three new G-series mid-rangers. All three can be ordered today, though only the Play is ready to ship, the other two are coming next week. Moto G Stylus (2021) The Moto G Stylus (2021) has a 6.8” 1080p display – the biggest on a G-series yet. And it comes with a “push-pen” stylus, which has a clicky top that helps you pull it out of its sheath inside the phone. A Snapdragon 678 was tapped to run Android 10 and the Stylus-specific custom software like the Moto Note app....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_unveils_new_g_stylus_g_power_and_g_play_for_north_america-news-47109.php

Motorola One 5G Ace debuts in North America for $399

Motorola announced its Moto G 5G back in July and later brought it stateside as the Moto One 5G. Now we get the Moto One 5G Ace which is Motorola’s most affordable 5G phone for North America priced at $399. There's a 6.7-inch LCD with FHD+ resolution upfront and a centered punch-hole for the 16MP selfie cam. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 750G chipset which features the integrated Snapdragon X52 5G modem for sub-6GHz 5G connectivity. You get 4/6GB RAM options and 64/128GB storage which is further expandable via microSD. The camera department is headlined by a 48MP primary...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_5g_ace_brings_5g_connectivity_to_north_america_for_399-news-47108.php

Watch our Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G video review

Hey there, if you've been keeping up with our video situation you should know we're back in action (and if you haven't - surprise!). So over the next few days and weeks we'll be uploading our back-logged videos at a faster-than-normal rate. Next up in the list is the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G, which we reviewed at the beginning of December. The Mi 10T Lite 5G has a Snapdragon 750G 5G chipset, 6GB of RAM, a big 4,820mAh battery, 6.67-inch IPS LCD with fast 120Hz refresh rate and more. Here's its full video review. And here's its written one for further details.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_our_xiaomi_mi_10t_lite_5g_video_review-news-47101.php

Xiaomi Redmi 9T brings Snapdragon 662, 6,000mAh battery for €159

Xiaomi announced the Redmi 9T, alongside the Redmi Note 9T 5G for the global market today. The Redmi 9T brings a number of value-adding features for a very competitive starting price. Beginning with the screen, the Redmi 9T packs a 6.53-inch IPS LCD of 1080p resolution, just like the more expensive Redmi Note 9T 5G. In fact, the camera of the Redmi 9T is better than the Redmi Note 9T 5G with the same main 48MP f/1.8 camera and pair of 2MP macro and depth sensors, but with a fourth 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide shooter. The selfie camera is an 8MP one. Powering the Redmi 9T is a Snapdragon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_9t_brings_snapdragon_662_6000mah_battery_for_159-news-47106.php

Xiaomi goes global with the Redmi Note 9T 5G

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G is now official and it's an almost a carbon copy of the China-only Redmi Note 9 5G with some small differences, which we'll detail. Starting at the front, the Redmi Note 9T 5G has a 6.53-inch 1080p IPS LCD and a 13MP selfie camera with f/2.25 optics. The display tops out at 450 nits and has a standard 60Hz refresh rate, contrary to some rumors. There are three cameras on the rear. The main one has a 48MP f/1.8 Quad-Bayer sensor. Unlike the Redmi Note 9 5G, the Redmi Note 9T 5G lacks an ultrawide camera but instead has two 2MP sensors - one for depth and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_goes_global_with_the_redmi_note_9t_5g-news-47102.php

Kuo: Don't expect significant camera upgrade on iPhones until 2023

In his recent report, famed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that three main lens suppliers will be tasked with delivering the components for Apple's 2021 iPhones. The companies in question are Largan, Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) and Sunny Optical. By looking at the technologies and production lines, the analyst concluded that there won't be any significant upgrade to the iPhone's camera hardware in the next two generations. That doesn't necessarily mean that the overall performance of the cameras won't improve. After all, there's still room for software improvements, so Apple will focus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dont_expect_any_significant_camera_upgrade_on_iphones_until_2022-news-47096.php

Watch the Redmi Note 9T global launch event live

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 9 series currently includes over half a dozen smartphones and the company will today add another member to the lineup, dubbed Redmi Note 9T (possibly two with the Note 9T Pro). The Redmi Note 9T will be unveiled through an online event which will be streamed live on YouTube starting at 12PM UTC. You can follow the launch with us by tuning in to the stream below. Redmi hasn't detailed the specs of the Note 9T yet other than confirming 5G connectivity and revealing the design of its rear panel, which is home to an Oreo-style triple camera. However, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_9t_launch_event_livestream-news-47050.php

LG unveils webOS 6.0 with Alexa and Google Assistant support, upgraded Magic Remote

LG unveiled new QNED Mini LED TVs at CES 2021. They will be the first to run the latest webOS 6.0, “the most significant update” to the operating system since it was introduced back in 2014. It comes with a new Magic Remote to boot. The first thing you’ll notice is that there are now more dedicated buttons for services. Let’s start from the bottom – the new OS has native support for the Google Assistant and Alexa, which can be invoked with their own buttons. Above that are buttons for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and LG Channels. The Next Picks feature learns your tastes in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_unveils_webos_60_with_alexa_and_google_assistant_support_upgraded_magic_remote-news-47097.php

Nokia 6.3/6.4 appears in renders with quad camera and notched display

The Nokia 6.3 we've been hearing about since last May was expected to be unveiled by the end of 2020. But that didn't happen, and while we wait for an official word from HMD about it, renders of what will be called the Nokia 6.3 or 6.4 have been shared by OnLeaks, who says the smartphone will go official before April. The Nokia 6.3/6.4 looks similar to the Nokia 6.2 and packs a waterdrop notch display that measures 6.45" diagonally. The smartphone shares the circular camera island with the 6.2, but it now houses four cameras, and the LED flash has been moved outside the module. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_6_3_6_4_renders-news-47095.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 series to arrive in 11 colors... eventually

Samsung is preparing to introduce the Galaxy S21 series next week and the company has already preparing its websites for it. An extensive list of over 900 landing pages was created by prolific leakster Evan Blass - one for each Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra version, across memory options (128GB, 256GB, or 512GB) and a dozen of color combinations. The list contains eleven (yes, 11) different paintjobs all going under the name of Phantom - Black, Brown, Gold, Gray, Navy, Pink, Red, Silver, Titanium, Violet, and White. Odds are, however, Samsung won't introduce all the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_series_to_arrive_in_11_colors-news-47094.php

Coolpad Cool S launched with Helio P60 SoC, 48MP quad cameras

The latest addition to the Coolpad family is the Cool S – a budget offering introduced in Nepal which features a dual-glass design with a 6.53-inch punch-hole display, 48MP primary camera and is powered by the Helio P60 chipset. The LCD on the Cool S comes with FHD+ resolution and houses a 25MP selfie shooter in its cutout. There’s a side fingerprint scanner on the left-hand side of the frame while the back sports a square cutout for the quad-cam setup. Alongside the main 48MP shooter we have an 8MP ultrawide module, a 5MP macro cam and a depth helper. Coolpad Cool S camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/coolpad_cool_s_launched_with_helio_p60_soc_48mp_quad_cameras-news-47093.php

Moto G Stylus (2021) shines on Geekbench with Snapdragon 678, 4GB RAM

Motorola is expected to unveil the G Stylus (2021) any time now, and we saw images of the phone twice. Now, the successor to the Moto G Pro (sold as G Stylus at some markets) appeared on Geekbench, revealing a bit more about its internals. Moto G Stylus 2021 The Geekbench 5.2 results are 542 on the single-core trial and 1,650 on the multi-core test. The chipset listed as “Qualcomm”, but further investigation say it has an Adreno 612 GPU, meaning it is the Snapdragon 678. The listing also revealed 4GB RAM and, somewhat disappointingly, Android 10. The phone is said to have four...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g_stylus_2021_shines_on_geekbench_with_snapdragon_678_4_gb_ram-news-47092.php

It's official: Honor V40 is coming on January 18

The Honor V40 previously rumored to launch on January 12 was today confirmed to arrive on January 18 with 5G support. Honor also posted a video clip on Weibo giving us a glimpse of the V40. The smartphone packs a curved screen with a pill-shaped hole in the top-left corner for the dual selfie camera. It has volume keys and a power button on the right-side of the frame, and at the bottom is the USB-C port flanked by a SIM card slot, microphone, and speaker. The clip doesn't show us the rear of the V40, but leaked images of its protective case suggest the smartphone will look...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_v40_5g_launch_date-news-47091.php

Clearly White unlocked Google Pixel 4a 5G variant arriving to the US soon

Google surprised us when it launched three Pixel devices this year, but it also surprised some when it only released the Pixel 4a and 4a 5G in black models while the more expensive Pixel 5 got the Sage Green option. Eventually, a Clearly White variant would arrive as a Verizon-exclusive, and more recently a Barely Blue Pixel 4a arrived back in November. That Clearly White Pixel 4a 5G is now arriving to the US as an unlocked variant and will no longer be a Verizon-exclusive. The new variant was listed by the retailer B&H Photo Video as “Coming soon” with a pre-order date of January 28. It...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/clearly_white_unlocked_google_pixel_4a_5g_variant_arriving_to_the_us_soon-news-47090.php

Microsoft Edge rolls out cross-platform tab and history sync

Microsoft’s Edge browser is based on Chromium, an open-source web browsing platform from Google that’s also the basis for other browsers like Opera and Amazon Silk. The browser has proven to be quite a popular option for those who’d rather not use Chrome. The latest feature that enables cross-sync for open tabs and browsing history between PC and mobile versions of Microsoft Edge. This feature was first spotted with the Android Beta version of the app, but only now is the feature officially rolling out to the stable release of the Edge browser. The rollout is currently taking place in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_edge_rolls_out_crossplatform_tab_and_history_sync-news-47089.php

Pre-reserve a Galaxy S21 in India, get a free cover

Samsung is making the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra official at a special event on January 14. As we get closer to that day, we're seeing more and more local Samsung websites start up pre-reservation systems for the new devices, even if they aren't being named. The latest to join this club is Samsung's India website, which is now taking blind pre-reservations for "your next Galaxy smartphone". If you do go this route right now, and then you buy the phone, you will receive a free Smart Clear Cover worth INR 3,849. Here's how it works. If you visit the Source linked below, and enter...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/prereserve_a_galaxy_s21_in_india_get_a_free_cover-news-47088.php

Watch our Samsung Galaxy A42 video review

Ladies and gentlemen, we're back! On YouTube, that is. The saga of our channel being hijacked is now finally resolved (you can read more about that here if you weren't aware of what was going on). And now we're back in business. Like we mentioned before, we never stopped recording review videos during the past few weeks when our channel was out of our hands, so now it's time for an absolute bonanza of video content coming your way in the next few days. Starring today is the Samsung Galaxy A42, a phone we reviewed in writing last month. Here is our video take on this mid-range...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_our_samsung_galaxy_a42_video_review-news-47087.php

Samsung Galaxy S20+ long-term review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_plus_long_term-review-2213.php

Samsung to hold a dedicated event for Galaxy S21's Exynos 2100 chipset on January 12

Exactly two days before the Galaxy S21 family reveal, Samsung is holding an Exynos-only event. called Exynos On. Notably, this is the first time Samsung is holding a dedicated event for a chip, signifying the importance of the Exynos 2100. Samsung is trying to beat Qualcomm this year and the preliminary benchmark results suggest an outstanding performance not only in single but in multi-threaded scenarios as well. Aside from the new architecture consisting of an ARM X1 Prime @2.91GHz core, 4x Cortex-A78 @2.81GHz cores and a cluster of 4x Cortex-A55 @2.21GHz cores, we also expect...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_to_hold_an_exynosonly_event_on_january_12-news-47086.php

Lenovo's Tab P11 pairs 11” LCD with Snapdragon 662 and affordable price tag

Back in August, Lenovo unveiled its Tab P11 Pro Android tablet and now the maker is announcing a more affordable version dubbed Tab P11. The new model comes with an 11-inch IPS LCD with a 2000 x 1200-pixel resolution, Snapdragon 662 chipset and a single 13MP rear camera around the back. There’s another 8MP selfie cam up front and a smaller 7,500 mAh battery with 20W charging over USB-C. Lenovo Tab P11 in black and white We get Android 10 on the software front and two memory/storage configurations to choose from: a 4/64GB version and 6/128GB trim. Both come with a microSD slot...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovos_tab_p11_pairs_11_lcd_with_snapdragon_662_and_affordable_price_tag-news-47084.php

Samsung unveils Galaxy Chromebook 2, the first with a QLED display

At last year’s CES Samsung introduced the first Chromebook with an AMOLED screen. This year the company marks another first with the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2, the first of its kind to have a QLED display. It’s a 2-in-1 device with a 13.3” touchscreen with 1,920 x 1,080 px resolution. The narrow bezels enclose an HDR display. Besides finger input, it also supports an USI Pen (a cross-compatible pen part of the Universal Stylus Initiative), which can detect 4,096 levels of pressure. The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook is the first with a QLED display (13.3" 1080p) It’s not quite as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_galaxy_chromebook_2_the_first_with_a_qled_display-news-47085.php

OnePlus 8T gets hotfix for the video playback issue

The OnePlus 8T started receiving a new new OxygenOS version on December 29, but some reported that video playback would pause mysteriously after the update. A new version is rolling out now with a hotfix for this issue. India is the first to get the new firmware, which has a version number 11.0.6.8. North America and Europe will get it soon as well (note: the European version is is 11.0.6.9). Hotfix aside, the rest of the changelog is the same as the version from the end of December. Even the Security Patch stays on November 2020. Changelog System ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8t_gets_hotfix_for_the_video_playback_issue_from_the_previous_update-news-47083.php

Redmi Note 9T stars in hands-on preview day before announcement

While we’re patiently expecting the Redmi Note 9T to debut tomorrow Dutch concept creator and YouTuber Jermaine Smit aka Concept Creator went ahead and unboxed the device and gave us his first impressions. Sadly, the video got taken down so we only have a few screenshots. Right off the bat the device is nearly identical to the China-exclusive Redmi Note 9 5G in design and internals alike. It’s powered by the 5G ready Mediatek Dimensity 800U chipset and comes with a 5,000mAh battery. Redmi Note 9T front and back It boasts a 6.53-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_9t_stars_in_handson_preview_day_before_announcement-news-47079.php

Xiaomi Mi 10i now available for Amazon Prime, Mi Reward members, general sale starts tomorrow

The Xiaomi Mi 10i is already on sale in India, but not everyone is invited. Amazon Prime members can grab a unit right now (note: the 6/64 GB version isn’t available yet). The other group with priority access to the new phone is Reward Mi members. Amazon Prime and Mi Reward members get early access to the Xiaomi Mi 10i In both cases, you can get an INR 2,000 instant discount with an ICICI Bank card. Also, Reliance Jio is offering benefits “worth INR 10,000”, though it’s not a lump sum. INR 3,000 of that is split into 40 INR 75 discount coupons, which you can use to recharge your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_10i_now_available_to_amazon_prime_and_mi_reward_members_general_sale_starts_tomorrow-news-47082.php

Eight smartphones get CES 2021 Innovation Awards

The Consumer Technology Association, the CES organizer, has announced the CES 2021 Innovation Awards Honorees. Devices, platforms, and technologies across 28 categories were highlighted for bringing “outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products.” The category Mobile Devices saw eight smartphones - we have a gaming phone, LG’s swivel phone, a foldable, but also a few that are more about value for money than outright innovation: Asus ROG Phone 3 & Asus ROG Kunai 3 Gamepad LG Wing LG Velvet 5G TCL 10 5G UW Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G /...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ces_2021_hands_an_innovation_award_to_eight_smartphones-news-47080.php

WhatsApp introduces new privacy policy, will share your data with Facebook

WhatsApp, the messaging platform owned by Facebook, has updated its Privacy Policy. All users received a notice, saying that the service will now be sharing user data with other Facebook companies. This comes in stark contrast with what the company initially promised back in 2014 during the acquisition by Facebook when WhatsApp assured its goal is to know “as little as possible”. While users were able to opt out until now, starting February 8, they will have only one solution, if they don’t want their data to be owned by the parent company - uninstall the app and stop using the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_new_privacy_policy_facebook-news-47077.php

Samsung patent reveals how the company plans to make under-display cameras

A recently filed patent at USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) by Samsung reveals how the company plans to make the under-display camera tech work. And unsurprisingly, it's not all that different from the current implementation we've seen from Oppo and ZTE. We even had the chance to review the ZTE Axon 20 5G. The document talks about a "Display Device" with two separate but still connected display panels. The better part of the screen uses a standard matrix while a smaller panel can be positioned near the top bezel or near the top-left or right angle. The smaller panel...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_patent_reveals_how_the_company_plans_to_make_underdisplay_cameras-news-47076.php

Lava unveils four new Z-phones, launches myZ phone configurator tool

Lava Mobiles’ Game Changer event ended with no less than four new phones. Actually, a bit more than that. Or less, depending on how you count. They are all part of the Make in India program, but the Lava Z1 holds the distinct title of the first smartphone designed in India. Lava Z6 and Z4 We’ll lump these two together as they are essentially the same phone. Both have 6.51” displays with 720p+ resolution and run Android 10 on MediaTek Helio G35 chipsets. Lava Z6 The major difference is whether you want 4GB of RAM (then get the Z4) or 6GB (go for the Z6). In either case,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lava_unveils_four_new_zphones_launches_myz_phone_configurator_tool-news-47075.php

Pete Lau says OnePlus will focus its R&D efforts on camera improvements

In a recent discussion on Weibo, OnePlus' co-founder and current CEO, Pete Lau, said that the company's research and development efforts will go mainly towards improving the camera quality. After all, that's the re-occurring theme with all OnePlus devices - reviewers are often a bit disappointed by the camera quality compared to other flagships. The company already made big strides last year and it's now expressing its commitment to continue pushing in 2021. The is also in line with a recent rumor going claiming that the company is working with Leica to deliver its technologies to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pete_lau_says_oneplus_will_focus_its_r_d_efforts_at_camera_improvements-news-47074.php

LG’s 2021 Gram laptops arrive with 11th gen Intel processors, 16:10 screens

LG continues to update its Gram laptop line each year and the latest product refresh brings a total of five new models, two of which are 2 in 1 convertibles. All come with sleek designs and are powered by Intel’s 11 gen Rocket Lake processors, Iris X GPUs and 16:10 aspect ratio displays. The largest offering is the 17-inch model which boasts an IPS panel with 2560 x 1600-pixel resolution. Despite its large size, the laptop weighs in at 1.35kg which is quite compact for this size. The standard 14-inch model comes in at 999 grams. All new Grams come with 8/16GB LPDDR4x RAM and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lgs_2021_gram_laptops_come_with_11th_gen_intel_processors_1610_screens-news-47073.php

Samsung Galaxy M02s is official with big battery and aggressive price

Samsung introduced a new affordable smartphone called Galaxy M02s. It will debut in India with a starting price of INR8,999 ($122) and will come with an octa-core CPU, a big battery, and three cameras on its back. The Galaxy M02s is powered by the Snapdragon 450 chipset. The 3.5-year-old platform is built on the 14nm process and offers an octa-core Cortex-A55 CPU running at 1.8GHz. It is coupled with either 3GB RAM and 32GB storage in the base version or 4/64 GB in the more upscale model. There is a microSD slot for up to 1 TB more of storage. The front panel of the phone is a 6.5”...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m02s_is_official_with_a_cheap_price_and_big_battery-news-47072.php

Realme V15 5G announced: Dimensity 800U, 64MP triple camera, and 50W charging

Realme has kicked off 2021 with the launch of Realme V15 5G. The smartphone is built around a 6.4" FullHD+ AMOLED screen that comes with a 180Hz touch sampling rate and a peak brightness of 600 nits. The AMOLED panel, made by Samsung, has a fingerprint reader embedded for biometric authentication, and there's also a hole in the upper-left corner for the 16MP selfie camera. Around the back, the Realme V15 5G sports a 64MP primary camera joined by an 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro modules. The smartphone comes with Super Night Mode for front and rear cameras, AI Beauty, Portrait Mode, Movie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_v15_5g_specs_price_sale_date-news-47071.php

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G appears on official support page, three more midrangers get certified

At least four new Samsung midrangers are in the pipelines and almost ready for launch. A device with model number SM-A326B/DS, said to be called Galaxy A32 5G, appeared on the official support page. In the same time, three other devices were certified by BIS, the Bureau of Indian Standards - Samsung Galaxy A52, Samsung Galaxy F62, Samsung Galaxy A32 - all three of them LTE-only. The Galaxy A32 5G has shined on Samsung UK and Samsung Ireland’s pages and while there are no specs, we do know that the /DS ending means the phone will be dual-sim, at least in those two markets. However, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a32_5g_appears_on_official_support_page_three_more_midrangers_get_certified-news-47070.php

Apple celebrates Chinese New Year with limited edition Year of the Ox AirPods Pro

Apple has launched the Year of the Ox limited edition AirPods Pro to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The limited edition AirPods Pro share the design and features with the regular model, but have an Ox-themed artwork on the charging case and the retail box. Apple AirPods Pro Year of the Ox Limited Edition The pricing of these limited edition AirPods Pro is also the same as the regular version - RMB1,999 ($310/€250) in China, HKD1,999 ($260/€210) in Hong Kong, SGD379 ($290/€235) in Singapore, TWD7,990 ($285/€230) in Taiwan, and RM1,099 ($275/€220) in Malaysia. The AirPods Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_airpods_pro_year_of_the_ox_limited_edition_price-news-47069.php

Donald Trump’s Twitter account has been suspended and faces permanent ban

Following the events that transpired at the United States Capitol in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, @TwitterSafety has announced that it is requiring that Donald Trump remove three Tweets that severely violated Twitter’s Civic integrity policy. As a result of the unprecedented and ongoing violent situation in Washington, D.C., we have required the removal of three @realDonaldTrump Tweets that were posted earlier today for repeated and severe violations of our Civic Integrity policy. https://t.co/k6OkjNG3bM— Twitter Safety (@TwitterSafety) January 7, 2021 Twitter has locked Trump’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/donald_trumps_twitter_account_has_been_suspended_following_breach_of_the_capitol-news-47068.php