Samsung Galaxy F series smartphone with quad camera teased by Flipkart

Samsung is rumored to launch the Galaxy F62 in India in mid-February, and while we wait for the Korean conglomerate to announce its official launch date, Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart has teased a new Galaxy F smartphone sporting a quad camera. Flipkart has set up a promo page for the new Galaxy F smartphone, which is only accessible through its official app and mobile website at the time of writing this. Flipkart doesn't tell us the phone's name, but we know it belongs to the Galaxy F series since the "Full On" slogan was used by Samsung to tease the Galaxy F lineup's debut last...

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Samsung Galaxy A12 to launch in India next week

Samsung introduced the Galaxy M02 in India a few days ago and is rumored to announce the Galaxy F62 in the country in mid-February. Now a new report claims Samsung will launch the Galaxy A12 in India next week. The Galaxy A12 was unveiled last November with a 6.5" HD+ Infinity-V display and a Helio P35 SoC under the hood. The smartphone runs Android 10 out of the box and comes in three memory configurations with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. But it's unclear if Samsung will bring all of them to India. The Helio P35-powered smartphone has an 8MP selfie camera inside the waterdrop...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a12_india_launch_date_tipped-news-47617.php

Motorola Moto E6i, Moto E7i Power and Lenovo K13 get Bluetooth certified

Motorola is expected to announce a bunch of new smartphones soon, two of which are the Moto E6i and Moto E7i Power that have been Bluetooth SIG certified. The listing on Bluetooth SIG's website reveals the Moto E6i has model designations XT2053-5 and XT2053-6, while the E7i Power has three model numbers - XT2097-12, XT2097-13, and XT2097-14. Moto E6i, Moto E7i Power, and Lenovo K13 Bluetooth certified The listing also includes the Lenovo K13 bearing model code XT2097-15, suggesting it could be a rebranded E7i Power for the Chinese market. Bluetooth SIG doesn't detail these...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_e6i_e7i_power_lenovo_k13_bluetooth_certified-news-47618.php

Nokia 5.4 listed on Flipkart, “coming soon” to India

Nokia’s 5.4 was reported this week to arrive to the US soon and the phone was already on sale in Colombia. A new listing on Flipkart confirms the 5.4 will be arriving to the Indian e-retailer soon. Two short teaser videos are hosted on the phone’s landing page as well. The first video teases the 5.4’s camera capabilities and attractive finished. The Nokia phone will feature quad-cameras consisting of a 48MP main camera, a 5MP ultrawide, a 2MP macro, and 2MP depth sensor. Just below the camera ring there’s a fingerprint scanner. There’s also a 16MP selfie camera around front. At the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_54_listed_on_flipkart_coming_soon_to_india-news-47615.php

NFL rejects T-Mobile ad from airing on Super Bowl Sunday

On Friday morning, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert Tweeted that one of the carrier’s ads set to air during this Super Bowl Sunday was banned by the NFL. The ad was instead published on YouTube and debuted on Today Show. You might be wondering exactly why the ad was rejected from appearing during the Super Bowl on Sunday. There was nothing controversial or obscene contained in the ad. There wasn’t even any name dropping. The ad simply boasted that T-Mobile’s network was more stable during video calls and the NFL’s headlining sponsor didn’t like that. That sponsor is Verizon Wireless. Well...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nfl_rejects_tmobile_ad_from_airing_on_super_bowl_sunday-news-47614.php

Moto G40 ("Ibiza") could launch in India this month with 5G and a 90 Hz LCD

Motorola's very long-running G series of budget devices looks like it's ready to jump into double-digit space this year. Earlier today we told you about the upcoming Moto G10 and Moto G30, but there will also be a Moto G40. This is rumored to be the device codenamed Ibiza that was spotted on Geekbench yesterday. It's powered by Qualcomm's newly unveiled entry-level 5G chipset, the Snapdragon 480, and comes with 6GB of RAM and Android 11 pre-installed. The phone has already been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance, and now a tipster claims it's headed to India. The launch should happen soon,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g40_ibiza_could_launch_in_india_with_5g_and_a_90_hz_lcd-news-47613.php

Our Samsung Galaxy S21+ video review is up

We've already video reviewed both of its siblings - the bigger one, S21 Ultra, as well as the smaller one, S21. And now it's time for the middle child of Samsung's newest flagship family to shine. Yes, we mean the Galaxy S21+. Is this the best pick of the trio or is it just a weird in-betweener? That's what we set out to find out in our full video review of the Galaxy S21+. At face value, it seems to be almost identical to the S21, but there are differences between these two, and some may be more important for you than others. To figure out what's what, grab some popcorn and enjoy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_samsung_galaxy_s21_video_review_is_up-news-47612.php

Trio of upcoming budget Motorolas leak with renders and specs

Motorola is preparing its next G and E series phones, two of which have already appeared in leaks as the Moto Capri and Capri Plus. Now, XDA’s Adam Conway and Techniknews’ Nils Ahrensmeier are giving us an early look at the two Capri phones which will be known officially as the Moto G10 (Capri) and Moto G30 (Capri Plus). In addition, we get our first details on the Moto E7 Power. The Moto G10 aka Capri will be the most affordable member of Motorola’s 2021 Moto G lineup with a suggested retail of €149.99 which converts to $180. The phone will sport a waterdrop notch display with HD+...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/trio_of_upcoming_budget_motorolas_leak_in_renders-news-47610.php

OxygenOS 11 Beta 2 now rolling out for OnePlus 7 and 7T series, AOD enabled only on Pro phones

On Saturday last week OnePlus pushed out the last Android 10-based update for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series. The last because the next stable release will bring Android 11. We don’t know when it’s coming yet, though the beta testing process is progressing quickly. OxygenOS 11 Beta 2 for the OnePlus 7 and 7T series • Note: Security patch is still December 2020 OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 comes two weeks after Beta 1. There are a number of optimizations and improvements (full changelog below), but perhaps the most-anticipated feature is the Always-On Display – this is available only on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oxygenos_11_beta_2_now_rolling_out_for_oneplus_7_and_7t_series_aod_enabled_only_on_pro_phones-news-47609.php

Skype for Android gains background blur

The latest 8.68 update for Skype’s Android app brings a highly coveted feature – background blur. In addition, the new update is bringing more custom reaction options. Users on iOS and iPadOS gain improvements to the share extension with support for dark theme and improved performance. The changelog also details bug fixes and stability improvements. The new update is following a gradual release cycle so some will get it earlier than others. Skype 8.68 update changelog: React Hard 2: We’ve upgraded your custom reaction picker, and you can now have more reactions right at your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/skype_for_android_gains_background_blur_-news-47606.php

Google is working on anti-tracking features for Android

Apple has announced its new update will include App Tracking Transparency tool that will allow you to better control your privacy. According to Bloomberg, Google is working on something similar - preventing cross-app tracking on Android devices, but the feature is still in early discussion stages. A spokesperson for Google said the company is “always looking for ways to work with developers to raise the bar on privacy while enabling a healthy ad-supported app ecosystem.” However, anonymous sources revealed Mountain View actually wants to find the balance between privacy-conscious...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_is_working_on_antitracking_features_for_android-news-47605.php

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G review

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iFixit teardown shows the Samsung Galaxy S21 is easier to repair than the S20, still not perfect

iFixit took apart a Samsung Galaxy S21 and gave it a repairability rating of 4 out of 10. While the S20 never got an official rating from iFixit, this year’s flagship is clearly easier to repair. Check out the video below for a look at the critical areas. Long story short, the plastic back is easier to remove than a glass panel (you don’t have to worry about cracking it). The flat display is easier to remove as well, it also helps that display cable is now detachable. The less than perfect score is because the two most common repairs – changing the battery or the display – are still...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ifixit_teardown_shows_the_samsung_galaxy_s21_is_easier_to_repair_than_the_s20_still_not_perfect-news-47604.php

Apple's AR/VR headset to have 8K displays and a $3,000 price tag, claims new report

The first report that Apple is working on an Augmented Reality (AR) headset came out in 2017 and work has carried on in secrecy since. The headset might finally see the light of day next year, but it will not be something for the average consumer. The Information spoke with a person familiar with the project. Apple’s headset is expected to cost around $3,000, however it will feature the most advanced hardware seen yet. The company laid the groundwork for this with the addition of LiDAR sensors on iPads and iPhones as well as developing its own silicon. The headset will have two 8K...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_ar_vr_headset_to_have_8k_displays_and_a_3000_price_tag_claims_new_report-news-47603.php

Motorola Athena pops up on Google Play Console and Geekbench with a SD662 chip

A new Motorola smartphone has surfaced, and once again it has a model name of a Mediterranean city. After the Motorola Ibiza and Motorola Capri, say hello to the Motorola Athena (also known as Motorola Defy). The phone popped up on the Google Play Console and Geekbench with a Snapdragon 662 chipset and 4GB RAM, suggesting it will be yet another affordable handset. Motorola Athena/Defy Thanks to the Google Play Console, we know the new phone will have an HD+ screen with a waterdrop for the selfie camera (unless it is a placeholder since the Moto G9 has the same front...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_athena_pops_up_on_google_play_console_and_geekbench_with_a_sd662_chip-news-47602.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7/S7+ get new Blue color, 512GB option

Samsung is now listing a Phantom Navy color option for its Galaxy Tab S7+ and Galaxy Tab S7. The new blue color is out of stock at the moment and we could only find it in Samsung's German website. The Phantom Navy sits alongside the previously available Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze and Mystic Silver color options. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ in Phantom Navy Additionally Roland Quandt reports that Samsung will soon start offering a 512GB model of the Galaxy Tab S7+. No details on pricing are available at this point, though. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ are now launching in a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s7_s7_get_new_blue_color_s7_to_get_512gb_option-news-47601.php

Gartner: smartphone sales to grow 11% in 2021, 5G to reach 35% share

The smartphone world will return to growth in 2021, according to Gartner's forecast. The researcher projects an 11.4% increase in sales over 2020, that would see more than 1.5 billion smartphones being shipped. The market recorded a 10.5% decline in 2020 due to the pandemic. A total of 1.378b phones were shipped, down from the 1.540b in 2019. Gartner expects the markets in the Asia Pacific, Western Europe and Latin America to see the strongest growth in 2021. China, specifically, is projected to consume 40 million phones more than last year. 5G phones will account for 35% of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gartner_smartphone_sales_to_grow_11_in_2021_5g_to_account_for_35-news-47598.php

Samsung unveils Galaxy M12 with 6,000 mAh battery, 48 MP main camera

The Samsung Galaxy M12 is now official with a low-key launch in Vietnam. The phone is based on the Galaxy A12, though it stands out with a larger battery – 6,000 mAh capacity. It supports the same 15W fast charging over USB-C and promises 24 hours of web browsing on a single charge (over Wi-Fi). Alternatively, it can play videos for 23 hours straight or music for nearly 5 days. The web and videos are viewed on the 6.5” display, a PLS LCD with 720p+ resolution (20:9). It’s an Infinity-V panel, meaning a notch for the selfie camera. As for music, there’s only a single loudspeaker, but you’ll...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_galaxy_m12_with_6000_mah_battery_48_mp_main_camera-news-47600.php

Oppo A15s gets a new storage variant

The Oppo A15s launched in India last December with 64GB storage is joined by a 128GB variant today. It's priced at INR12,490 ($170/€145) and is already available for purchase through Amazon.in and mainline retail channels in Dynamic Black and Fancy White colors. The A15s is built around a 6.52" HD+ display and has a Helio P35 SoC at the helm paired with 4GB RAM. It runs Android 10-based ColorOS 7.2 out of the box and comes with a microSD card slot for storage expansion by up to 256GB. Oppo A15s in Dynamic Black and Fancy White colors The rear panel of the A15s is home to a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a15s_128_gb_india_price-news-47597.php

Xiaomi's 67W GaN charger certified ahead of the global Mi 11 announcement

Xiaomi introduced a 65W GaN (Gallium-Nitride) charger last year - a compact adaptor that sits comfortably in the palm of a hand and can charge pretty much every device through USB-C. Now, the company has certified with TUV Rheinland a more powerful version - it reaches 11V at 6.1A, bringing the total power output 67.1W. Xiaomi MDY-12-EU 67W GaN charger The brick has model number MDY-12-EU and MDY-12-ET. The first three letters are usually for adaptors that are shipped with smartphones, meaning we could see handsets with a 67W wired charge as soon as this year. When the Xiaomi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_certified_a_67w_gan_charger-news-47596.php

Xiaomi's new concept phone has a waterfall display that curves in all four corners

Xiaomi likes to show out concept phones every once in a while with the last one being the Mi Mix Alpha from September 2019. Today, we get a look at a different type of curved display that melts in all four corners from top to bottom and left to right. Xiaomi is calling it a 88-degree hyper quad-curved screen and it’s the most extreme form of a curved screen we’ve seen to date. The concept device features no ports or physical buttons. The new display actually comes with four rounded cutouts in the corners which are presumably there to deter unwanted palm touches. Another interesting...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_demos_waterfall_display_that_curves_in_all_four_corners-news-47595.php

Xiaomi Mi 11 European pricing leaks ahead of February 8 global debut

Xiaomi Mi 11 European pricing has leaked ahead of its February 8 international debut. The base variant of Mi 11 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage will be priced at €799 in Europe, and shelling out €100 more will get you double storage. The Mi 11, currently only available in China, has a 12GB/256GB variant as well, but the source has no information on its global pricing. If the global Mi 11 shares the specs with its Chinese counterpart, it will have a Snapdragon 888 SoC, 6.81" 120Hz QHD+ AMOLED screen, and a 4,600 mAh battery with 55W charging in tow. For photography, it will have a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_europe_price-news-47594.php

Realme announces affordable V11 5G with Dimensity 700

Realme has just announced a new affordable smartphone in China. It is called Realme V11 5G and comes with Dimensity 700 chipset, two cameras on the back, and a big 5,000 mAh battery. The front panel is a 6.52” LCD with a waterdrop notch for the 8 MP camera. The resolution of the screen is HD+ with a tall ratio of 20:9. Unsurprisingly, the refresh rate is only 60 Hz. Since the fingerprint scanner cannot be placed underneath, it made its way on the side, acting as a power key. The camera setup on the back might look like it has three shooters, but there is only one 13 MP main cam + 2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_announces_affordable_v11_5g_with_dimensity_700-news-47593.php

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3 rumored to arrive in July

The Note lineup normally launched around September/October so we generally believed this was when we’d expect the new foldables to arrive. If a rumor is to be believed, Samsung may be planning to launch its new foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3, in July this year - months earlier than the Z Fold2, which arrived last September. We may have to wait 5 months to see Flip 3 and Fold 3.— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) February 4, 2021 If Samsung is now making a shift to its release strategy and its H1 flagship (the S21 seires) already released in January, then this new timeline...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_galaxy_z_flip_3_and_z_fold_3_rumored_to_arrive_in_july-news-47592.php

Nvidia GeForce Now game streaming service lands on M1 Macs

The M1 Macs Apple recently announced have a ton of power thanks to the company's own processor, but what about gaming? Well, Nvidia's got your back. Its GeForce Now game streaming service is now available to use on M1 Macs, through the dedicated app. This has been 'translated' using Apple's Rosetta 2 emulator, so GeForce Now isn't at this point fully optimized for M1. However, many other apps that use Rosetta 2 have almost no discernible performance hit, so we're very curious as to how this will do. You can also use GeForce Now through Chrome or Safari, but a dedicated app is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nvidia_geforce_now_game_streaming_service_lands_on_m1_macs-news-47591.php

Google's Pixels will read your heart rate and respiratory rate with their cameras

Google is soon adding some interesting new features to its Fit app for its Pixel smartphones. You'll be able to measure your heart rate by placing a finger on the rear camera, which reminds us of a fad from many years ago in the Android world. This works by tracking color change as blood moves through your fingertip. On the other hand, measuring your respiratory rate works with the selfie camera, where you position yourself within a frame and then just breathe. The software will monitor the rise and fall of your chest and infer the rate from there. A Google Health product manager...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/googles_pixels_will_read_your_heart_rate_and_respiratory_rate_with_their_cameras-news-47590.php

Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro gets One UI 3.0 with Android 11

Samsung’s XCover Pro is the latest phone to get the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update. This update comes hot on the heels of the One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy A51 which started seeding in Russia earlier today. The rugged XCover Pro launched a year ago with Android 10 and One UI 2.0 and this is the phone’s first major update. The new firmware bears the G715FNXXU7BUA8 build number and brings along the January security patch. Check out all the new additions found in One UI 3.0 in our mini review write up. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_xcover_pro_gets_one_ui_30_with_android_11-news-47583.php

Upcoming Motorola Ibiza spotted on Geekbench

Geekbench is giving us a look at an upcoming Motorola device bearing the XT2137-2 model number. The phone carries the Ibiza codename and could be the Moto’s first device powered by the 5G ready Snapdragon 480 chipset. So far vivo’s Y31s and Oppo’s A93 5G are the only devices to launch with the budget 5G SoC. Moto Ibiza Gekbench listing The Moto Ibiza managed 2,466 points in the single-core test run and 6,223 points in the multi-core department. Keep in mind that this test was done on Gekbench 4. The listing also reveals the device packs 6GB RAM and boots Android 11. Moto...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/upcoming_motorola_ibiza_spotted_on_geekbench-news-47589.php

Apple's first car will be fully autonomous, won't be available for end users

A new report emerged today to back up most recent claims that Apple has reached a deal with Kia to make its first electric car. And Kia's US arm will take on production, which is said to kick off in 2024. The report also confirms that Apple's first electric car won't be available for end users and will be aimed at businesses. Moreover, it's being designed to be fully autonomous. It all seems to be in line with Apple's acquisition of Drive.ai - a self-driving car startup. On the same day, a different South Korean source published a report that on February 27, Apple and Kia will sign...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_first_car_wont_be_for_the_end_consumer_report_claims-news-47587.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 gets SmartThings Find support in new update

The Samsung Galaxy Watch3 has received a new firmware, which brings bug fixes, stability improvements and a few new features. The release - R840XXU1BUA8 - is live in the US & South Korea and involves a 74MB download. It enables support for Samsung's SmartThings Find, which allows your Galaxy phone to help you find your Galaxy Watch3 on a map. The service also allows you to ring the watch to help you locate it. SmartThings Find supports all manner of Galaxy devices like phones, tablets and even the Galaxy Buds Pro. The Galaxy Watch3 update also introduces a new group-walking challenge,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch3_gets_smartthings_find_support-news-47586.php

Instagram takes on TikTok with Vertical Stories

Instagram is working on vertical stories in TikTok style. And it kind of makes sense since most of the scrolling on our phones is done vertically as TikTok was quick to realize. The discovery was made by a developer, who was able to dig up the Vertical Stories feature from Instagram's source code. Of course, since it isn't still live, we can't see it in action yet. #Instagram is working on Vertical Stories 👀Swipe up and down to browse stories. pic.twitter.com/LDJje8l137— Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) February 2, 2021 Instagram representative even confirmed to TechCrunch that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_testing_vertical_stories_tiktok_style-news-47584.php

OnePlus Nord gets OxygenOS 11 open beta 3

OnePlus is seeding the third OxygenOS 11 open beta to the OnePlus Nord. The update fixes issues with the camera, ambient display, the system and the clock. Here's the full changelog. System Optimized UI display effects of work life balance Fixed the issue that the dial icons overlap on the lock screen Fixed the issue of white space in the notification bar in Dark mode Camera Fixed the issue that the camera fails to start through quick gestures Fixed the issue with video recorded by the front camera that can not be played Ambient Display Fixed the small probability issue...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_gets_oxygenos_11_open_beta_3-news-47581.php

Apple takes another lens supplier on board for its iPhone 13 lineup

While there won't be any significant camera upgrades to this year's iPhones, according to Ming-Chi Kuo (though other analysts disagree), Apple is trying to secure another lens supplier for its upcoming iPhone 13 lineup. Sunny Optical will most likely join Largan, Yujingguang and Kantatsu, which in turn supply the lenses to LG Innotek for assembly. Sunny Optical will be appointed to the 7P main lens. Recent rumors suggest that the ultrawide camera will receive an update with a better 6P lens, bigger aperture - f/1.8 and autofocus. The report doesn't say whether Sunny Optical will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_takes_another_lens_supplier_on_board_for_its_iphone_13_lineup-news-47582.php

Poco discounts several phones on Flipkart, announces X-series has sold over 1 million units

Poco India says it turns 1 year old today and while the company definitely had a presence in the country before 2020, we won’t argue against having a party. And by “party” we mean discounts on Poco phones – check out the sale over at Flipkart (it will run from today until Sunday). Among the offers is the Poco X3, which saw its price reduced by 25% and down to INR 15,000. It and other X-series phones have been quite successful – the company just announced that it has sold over 1 million units of X-phones. It doesn’t specify whether this is just in India, but since this is reported by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_discounts_several_phones_on_flipkart_announces_xseries_has_sold_over_1_million_units-news-47580.php

Android TV gets updated UI more in tune with Google TV

Google has refreshed its Android TV interface to look and feel more like the Google TV UI which debuted with on the latest Chromecast back in September. New Android TV interface For context, Google TV is the newer interface for smart TVs and the company’s Chromecast streaming sticks. It's still based on Android TV though it has a distinctly different UI. It’s available on Sony and TCL’s latest TVs and is expected to come as the UI of choice for new TV models going forward. Old Android TV interface The new Android TV update replaces the old vertical scrollable apps list...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_tv_gets_updated_ui_more_in_tune_with_google_tv-news-47579.php

HMD teases faster than expected Android 11 rollout for the next batch of Nokia phones

Back in September last year, Nokia shared its update roadmap for Android 11 for most of its phones. Today the company's CPO Juho Sarvikas teased on Twitter that Android 11 is coming sooner than expected. Counterpoint Research recognized us for fastest portfolio wide deployment of Android 9 & 10. Now we do a hat trick with Android 11 committing to latest Android experience even to our most affordable global handsets. Nokia 8.3 5G opens flood gates, other products to fast follow pic.twitter.com/YDvG50Wh3h— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) February 2, 2021 That's at least what we could gather...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_teases_faster_than_expected_android_11_rollout_for_many_of_its_phones-news-47578.php

Amazon's upcoming CEO backs the company's troubled game studio

Despite a string of canceled games, Amazon will not shut down its game studio. Bloomberg reports that Andy Jassy, who is poised to take over the CEO position from Jeff Bezos, has pledged support for Amazon Game Studios. This comes after an extensive report by Bloomberg on the issues that the studio is facing. Mike Frazzini, the head of AGS, denied those reports and now has the backing of the new CEO. In June of last year, AGS cancelled Crucible, a year earlier Intensity was axed and the year before that Breakaway went on the chopping block. New World was delayed from a mid-2020 launch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazons_upcoming_ceo_backs_the_companys_troubled_game_studio-news-47577.php

Qualcomm reports massive increase in income, warns about chip shortage in H1 2021

Qualcomm has published its financial results for the past quarter, and they look mightily impressive. During the October-December period, marked as Q1 2021 in the fiscal year of the chip company, revenue increased 62%, while net income soared 165% from $925 million to $2.455 billion. However during a call with investors, CEO Cristiano Amon warned the company is struggling to meet demand and the industry is facing a global shortage for the next six months. (in $ million) Fiscal Q1 2021 Fiscal Q1 2020 Change Revenue $8,235 $5,077 62% ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_reports_massive_increase_in_income_warns_about_chip_shortage_in_h1_2021-news-47576.php

OneDrive one-ups Google Photos with Samsung Motion Photo and 8K video support

Microsoft just updated OneDrive adding playback support for Samsung Motion Photo and 8K video from the Galaxy S20, S21 and Note20 series. Up until now OneDrive could store the files, but not play them back. In the case of Samsung's Motion Photo, which adds a couple of seconds of video and sound to a still shot, OneDrive will only show the still image. OneDrive now supports up to 250GB files, which works nicely for those large 8K videos. The app also features a new home screen layout with quick access to recent and offline files and a new "On This Day" with photos taken on this day years...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/onedrive_oneups_google_photos_with_samsung_motion_photo_and_8k_playback-news-47575.php

Оppo F19 and F19 Pro expected to launch in March

According to a new report from 91mobiles, Oppo will introduce its F19 and F19 Pro phones in India next month. Based on industry sources, the F19 series will come as the follow up to last year’s F17 series though there are few details on what we can expect from the new models so far. The report also mentions Oppo’s F21 series will be released in the second half of 2021. Oppo F17 Pro The F19 series was actually rumored as far back as January 2019 with speculations of a 10x optical zoom module though that didn’t quite pan out. Wе'll be on the lookout for more details surrounding Oppo's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ppo_f19_and_f19_pro_expected_to_launch_in_march-news-47574.php

Samsung Galaxy A51 receiving Android 11-based One UI 3.0 stable update

The Samsung Galaxy A51 launched in December 2019 is receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 stable update. The new firmware comes with version A515FXXU4DUB1 and bumps up the Android security patch level on the Galaxy A51 to February 2021. The update also comes with an improved UI and includes the usual Android 11 and One UI 3.0 goodies, which include chat bubbles, dedicated media playback widget, and Always-On Display customizations. Samsung Galaxy A51 The One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy A51 is currently seeding in Russia, but other markets should get it soon. If you live...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a51_android_11_one_ui_3_update-news-47573.php

Realme X7 and X7 Pro debut in India

Realme announced its X7 series in China last September, and now the phones have reached India. The Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro bring 5G connectivity, 64MP cameras, and prices starting from INR15,399 through the Real Upgrade Program. Realme X7 Pro The Realme X7 Pro comes with a Dimensity 1000+ chipset and a quad-cam setup on the back with 64MP main and 8MP ultrawide units. Two 2MP sensors for bokeh and close-up shots are keeping them company. At the front is a 6.55” Super AMOLED panel with a fingerprint scanner underneath and a 32MP selfie shooter in the upper left corner inside a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x7_and_x7_pro_are_officially_in_india-news-47561.php

vivo S7t is official with a Dimensity 820 chip

vivo has just released a new phone called vivo S7t. As the name suggests it comes pretty close to the existing vivo S7, but has a different chipset. The new handset is powered by a Dimensity 820 chip by Mediatek instead of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G while keeping the 6.44" AMOLED screen, 64MP main camera and 4,000mAh battery with33W fast-charging. The phone has only one memory combination - 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. The camera island on the back also has an 8MP ultrawide cam and a 2 MP depth sensor, while the front-facing dual camera consists of 44MP regular and 8MP ultrawide...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s7t_is_official_with_a_dimensity_820_chip-news-47572.php

Watch the Realme X7 and X7 Pro India launch live

The Realme X7 and X7 Pro introduced last September will debut in India today. The launch event will start at 12:30PM IST (7AM UTC) and will be streamed on Realme's official social media accounts and YouTube channel. You can follow it with us by tuning in to the stream below. The Indian Realme X7 is believed to be a rebranded V15 5G, and the image shared by Realme India and Europe's CEO Madhav Sheth and the features confirmed on the Indian site suggest the Indian X7 will indeed be a rebadged V15 5G. You can check out the detailed specs of Realme V15 5G here. Image of Indian X7...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x7_x7_pro_india_launch_event_livestream-news-47563.php

Samsung Galaxy F62 to arrive in mid-February with 7,000 mAh battery for under $340

We've been hearing about the Galaxy F62 for some time now, and while there's no word from Samsung about it yet, an IANS report citing industry sources says Samsung will launch the Galaxy F62 in India in mid-February for less than INR25,000 ($340/€285) with an Exynos chip and a 7,000 mAh battery. A separate report claims the Galaxy F62 (SM-E625F) will pack a 6.7" Super AMOLED display and feature a 32MP selfie shooter and a 64MP primary camera. The smartphone will be offered in Green and Blue colors and run Android 11-based One UI 3.1 out of the box. The Galaxy F62 will come with 6GB RAM...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_f62_specs_price_launch_date-news-47571.php

Four Galaxy A phones from 2017 will no longer receive security updates

As phones age, the rate at which they receive software updates slows down - this is exactly what happened to several Samsung phones. The Galaxy J3 Pop/Emerge, Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A3 (2017) will no longer be receiving any security updates. The quartet had a good run - it went on sale four years ago (January 2017). Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge • Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) • Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) • Galaxy A3 (2017) There are some more bad news. The Galaxy A8 (2018) was demoted from monthly to quarterly updates while its sibling, the Galaxy A8s (also from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/four_galaxy_a_phones_from_2017_will_no_longer_receive_security_updates-news-47568.php

Caviar unveils the Origin concept - a Vertu-inspired phone that runs Android

Caviar is usually content with taking an iPhone or Galaxy and putting enough gold and gemstones on it so that it looks like it came out of King Tut’s tomb. However, it wanted to do something outside the (gilded) box with the Caviar Origin concept, which is something fairly unique. The phone takes inspiration from the now-defunct luxury phone maker Vertu. That is the classic Vertu phones, the ones before the unsuccessful attempt to transition from Nokia S40 software to Android. Speaking of, what OS do you think runs on the Origin? The Caviar Origin looks like a classic Vertu...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/caviar_unveils_the_origin_concept__a_vertuinspired_phone_that_runs_android-news-47562.php

Apple settles an antitrust case with South Korea for more than $89 million

Back in 2016, Apple was accused of abusing its dominant market position in South Korea. Now, almost five years later, Apple Korea and the South Korean government have reached a settlement in which Apple has to spend KRW 100 billion ($89.6 million) in the country to help small businesses, education and consumers. In the antitrust case, Apple was found guilty of forcing carriers to buy a minimum amount of devices, share the cost of repairs with Apple and even pay for iPhones' TV ads. Now, the company will invest KRW 40 billion into building research and development centers for small...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_settles_an_antitrust_case_with_south_korea_for_more_than_89_million-news-47567.php

Porsche's head of chassis development jumps ship to work on the Apple car

While Apple tries to maintain absolute secrecy about Project Titan, leaks show that things are quickly heating up – the latest report from Business Insider reveals that Cupertino may have poached the Vice President of Chassis Development for the Porsche Taycan, Dr. Manfred Harrer. The Taycan is Porsche’s first electric car, the production-ready version of which was revealed in late 2019. This is expected to serve as a platform for other all-electric cars from Porsche. However, the German carmaker will have to do that without Dr. Harrer – he literally wrote the book on modern steering...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/porsches_head_of_chassis_development_jumps_ship_to_work_on_the_apple_car-news-47564.php

vivo S7t 5G appears on China Telecom's website - all details revealed

vivo's still-unannounced S7t 5G smartphone was briefly listed on China Telecom's website with full specs, renders and even a price tag. The phone does look a lot like the V20 Pro on the back and front. Anyway, the listing says that the handset is built around a 6.44-inch, 1080 x 2400px OLED display with a fingerprint reader beneath it. A Dimensity 820 chip runs all the pixels with the help of 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. vivo S7t renders The phone offers a 64MP main camera on the rear alongside an 8MP ultrawide unit and a 2MP depth sensor. The front notch houses a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s7t_5g_appears_on_china_telecom_specs_renders_and_price_in_tow-news-47558.php