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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....

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%...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...