Lenovo Tab P11 Pro launches in India

The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro has officially arrived in India. The premium model was originally unveiled all the way back in September 2020, alongside the kid-friendly Tab M10 HD Gen 2. Starting tomorrow, February 14, customers in India will be able to pick up the Tab P11 Pro for INR 44,999 in either Slate Grey or Platinum Grey from Amazon, Flipkart and Lenovo's website. There is also an optional keyboard attachment that can be had for INR 999. Or, in the first 30 days after the launch, the pair can be bought together, on promo for a total of INR 49,999. No word yet on pricing and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_tab_p11_pro_launches_in_india-news-47736.php

Samsung Galaxy F62 confirmed to feature 64MP camera

Samsung will introduce the Galaxy F62 on February 15 in India with an Exynos 9825 SoC and a massive 7,000 mAh battery. And its image shared by Samsung revealed the smartphone will pack a punch hole display and sport quad rear camera. Samsung hasn't detailed the Galaxy F62's quad camera setup yet, but Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart confirmed the primary camera on the F62 will use a 64MP sensor. The rest of the cameras could be an ultrawide, depth, and macro units. Last week, multiple reports claimed the Galaxy F62 will feature a 6.7" screen, 32MP selfie shooter, and have 6GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_f62_64mp_camera-news-47735.php

Samsung Galaxy A12 Indian variant leaks with fewer memory skus

After being unveiled way back in November last year, the Galaxy A12 is finally coming to India. As per a recent report, this should have actually already happened this week. Since that didn't transpire, we can only assume that the phone will appear on shelves in the county any day now. An alleged specs sheet for the local variant of the Galaxy A12 has now surfaced, hinting further at an imminent release. If the leaked table is to be believed, Samsung won't really be altering the hardware on the Galaxy A12 at all. The only notable detail being that the Indian version will only be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a12_indian_variant_leaks_with_fewer_memory_skus-news-47734.php

Samsung Galaxy A12 Indian variant leaks with fewer memory skews

After being unveiled way back in November last year, the Galaxy A12 is finally coming to India. As per a recent report, this should have actually already happened this week. Since that didn't transpire, we can only assume that the phone will appear on shelves in the county any day now. An alleged specs sheet for the local variant of the Galaxy A12 has now surfaced, hinting further at an imminent release. If the leaked table is to be believed, Samsung won't really be altering the hardware on the Galaxy A12 at all. The only notable detail being that the Indian version will only be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a12_indian_variant_leaks_with_fewer_memory_skews-news-47734.php

Samsung explains how the upgraded Single Shot mode on the Galaxy S21 phones works

Samsung introduced Single Shot with the Galaxy S20 series, this year it cranked up the AI smarts for a much-improved version for the new Galaxy S21 phones. Here’s a quick explanation of what’s going on behind the scenes. The upgraded Single Shot takes up to 10 photos per second while recording video for 15 seconds (up from 5 seconds on the S20). The video and photos are then analyzed by AI, which picks out the best moments and comes up with ways to improve the captured content. For photos of people or pets, it can apply Portrait mode and blur the background (you can read how...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_explains_how_the_upgrade_single_shot_mode_on_the_galaxy_s21_phones_works-news-47731.php

LG W41 appears in a press render with punch hole display and 48MP quad camera

LG introduced the W31 and W31+ last November, and the company will soon follow up with the W41 series, which will include the vanilla W41, W41 Plus, and W41 Pro. Word comes from leakster Evan Blass, who shared a render of the LG W41 (LMK610), which reveals the smartphone will pack a punch hole display and sport a 48MP quad camera on the back joined by a fingerprint reader. You can also see the smartphone has the SIM card slot on the left side frame, with the power button and volume rocker on the right frame along with what might be a dedicated key to summon Google Assistant. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_w41_specs_design_render-news-47733.php

Xiaomi Mi 11 appears in yet another teardown video

Just a few days after JerryRigEverything showed us how durable Xiaomi’s new Mi 11 is, he’s back with a new video and this time it's about the insides of the phone. Stripping away the glass back reveals the large copper charging pad which helps the Mi 11 top up wirelessly at up to 50W speeds. We also get to see plenty of green-tinted screws in the top half of the phone which is interesting to see. Mi 11 with back removed and green-tinted scew (credit: JerryRigEverything) The camera island is made from metal on the inside. Getting to the 4,600 mAH battery we can see it’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_appears_in_yet_another_teardown-news-47730.php

Realme subjects the X7 Pro to a video teardown

Even though Realme first made the X7 Pro official back in September of last year, the phone only landed in India this month. It should have become available to purchase a couple of days ago, and to drive up the hype for its newly released smartphone, Realme has decided to tear a unit down on camera. Thus, the following video ensued. This is a bit different to what we're used to from Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything fame, we have to say, but Realme's people are probably trying to show more care towards the device, hence the use of a heating plate for example. The result is the same,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_subjects_the_x7_pro_to_a_video_teardown-news-47732.php

HBO Max will launch in Latin America and the Caribbean this June, Europe later on

HBO Max is going global – it will launch in 39 territories in Latin America and the Caribbean in late June (see the full list below). Later on it will expand to Europe, but in a slightly different way. No word on a launch in Canada yet. The HBO Go service in Latin America and the Caribbean will be phased out. Current subscribers will get instant access to Max through entirely new apps and various subscription options. HBO Max will offer movies and TV series from the major Warner Media properties – HBO, Warner Bros, New Line, DC, CNN, TNT, TBS, truTV, Adult Swim, along with Cartoon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hbo_max_will_launch_in_latin_america_and_the_caribbean_this_june_coming_to_europe_later_on-news-47728.php

VLC 4.0 is coming later this year with a new UI, focus on online video and security

VLC turned 20 years old this month – the popular video player has seen more than 3.5 billion downloads and despite its advanced age (software ages in dog years), it shows no signs of slowing down. Work on version 4.0 is nearly complete, the stable release is expected in the coming months. The user interface will be redesigned from the ground up. A major feature will be the Moviepedia Project, an IMDb competitor with Wikipedia-style user contribution model. Early previews of the new VLC 4.0 interface The new version will also focus more on playing videos from the Internet,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vlc_40_is_coming_later_this_year_with_a_new_ui_focus_on_online_video_and_security-news-47727.php

LG's 2021 Gram laptops now on sale in the US

LG announced its updated Gram laptops at CES last month and now the standard 14”, 16” and 17” models are on sale in the US. The 14-inch Gram with Intel’s 11 gen Tiger Lake i3 processor starts at $999 and weighs just 999 grams. All new models come with 16:10 aspect screens and Iris Xe GPUs. They sport 8/16GB LPDDR4x RAM and NVMe SSDs that go up to 2TB on the most expensive 17” model which goes for $1,799. The 17-inch model 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. All new Gram...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_brings_2021_gram_laptops_to_us-news-47725.php

Honor View 40 and four other Honor phones certified with the EEC

Honor launched the V40 in China last month as its first device after it has separated from Huawei. The was just certified at the Eurasian Economic Commission, meaning it is inching closer to a global launch. More interestingly the phone was accompanied by four more devices at the EEC. The HJC-LX9C and NZA-LX9 could be the global variants of two phones that have been certified on TENAA but not yet officially announced - the HJC-AN00 and NZA-AN00. Our source claimed the first one is the Huawei nova 8 SE but with a Dimensity 800U chipset, while the latter does not have a name but will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_view_40_and_four_other_honor_phones_certified_with_the_eec-news-47726.php

Samsung pulls the Galaxy S20 FE's One UI 3.1 update

Similarly to what happened with the Galaxy S10 One UI 3.0 update last month, users across the globe are saying that the One UI 3.1 update meant for the Galaxy S20 FE is no longer available. There's no official statement on the matter from Samsung but people think that it might be due to the various performance issues some owners are experiencing after updating. Battery drain, unreliable SMS notifications and general slow-downs have been mentioned on various online boards. So far, the update has been distributed to the majority of European countries but, of course, it's now no longer...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_pulls_the_stops_of_the_galaxy_s20_fes_one_ui_31_update-news-47724.php

Samsung's Quick Share app arrives for Windows 10

Samsung's partnership with Microsoft is ever improving and now the Korean company is bringing its Quick Share functionality to Windows 10-powered PCs. The new Quick Share app has been introduced a while back for Samsung devices and now it's available for Windows 10 too. It can be found at Microsoft's app store and lets you quickly and easily send files from your phone to your PC over Wi-Fi Direct. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_quick_share_app_arrives_for_windows_10-news-47722.php

New BlackBerry phones with classic hardware keyboards and 5G are coming this year

The partnership between BlackBerry and TCL ended last year but it took only a few months before a new company stepped up – OnwardMobility announced that it will design and sell BlackBerry-branded phones in 2021. Today, CEO Peter Franklin confirmed that his company is on track to do just that. The phones will be easy to recognize – they will have that classic BlackBerry hardware keyboard. They will be all modern on the inside, however, and will support 5G networks. Currently, OnwardMobility is working with Foxconn to develop the first models. These devices will be released in North...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_blackberry_phones_with_classic_hardware_keyboards_and_5g_are_coming_this_year-news-47723.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 family gets another software update

The Samsung Galaxy S21 trio got yet another software update. The changelog isn't very descriptive, but coming so shortly after the last one it's likely that the new release is here to fix the battery drain issues some users reported after the previous OTA update. The new firmware version is G99xBXXU1AUB6, it's 257MB big and carries February 2021 security patch along with it. It's still not available for everyone but it seems that the initial rollout is fairly wide as users across most of Europe have already downloaded it. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_family_gets_another_software_update-news-47721.php

Moto E7 Power hits Geekbench with Helio P22 chipset

Motorola has a bunch of Mediterranean codenamed mid-rangers in the pipeline - Ibiza, Capri, Athena - and now we can Motorola Malta to the list. Alleged to hit the market as the Moto E7 Power, the phone appeared on Geekbench with a Helio P22 chipset and 4GB of RAM. Motorola Moto "Malta" E7 Power on Geekbench The single-core score of 152 and the multi-core result of 879 are anything but impressive. There’s a reason for that - the Helio P22 platform is almost three years old, but the benchmark version is relatively new, and wasn't a stellar performer even when it was fresh. We...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_e7_power_arrives_on_geekbench_with_helio_p22_chipset-news-47719.php

Nokia 6300 4G up for sale in the US

HMD Global brought the reborn Nokia 6300 4G to the US market and it starts at $70. The KaiOS powered candybar was unveiled back in November and comes in Charcoal, Cyan Green and White colors. 🚨US fans: Nokia 6300 4G, the smartest feature phone you’ll meet, now available in US! It’s got Whatsapp, Facebook, you can stream YouTube and stay on top of it all with Google Assistant. All that on 4G connectivity. Hurry! they're selling like hot cakes🥞https://t.co/4SzCZWMyUS pic.twitter.com/RvQjD9ilJs— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) February 11, 2021 You get a decently sized (for the form factor)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_6300_4g_up_for_sale_in_the_us-news-47718.php

Apple Watch reaches 100 million users

Above Avalon has posted a comprehensive Apple Watch analysis citing 100 million units shipped worldwide, although only 10% of the active iPhone users, which is around 1 billion, use the device. That's still not bad considering that the first Apple Watch launched back in 2015 and it has remained among the most expensive products in its category since. Plus 2020 has been a particularly good year for Apple Watch as the company was able to ship 30 million units, which is more than 2015, 2016 and 2017 put together. The US market is fast to adopt the smart wearable lifestyle with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_reaches_100_million_units_still_has_a_room_to_grow_among_iphone_users-news-47715.php

Google Photos' in-app video editor gains more options with latest update

The latest Google Photos update adds an overhauled video editing experience with options for cropping, perspective change, granular edits (brightness, contrast, saturation, warmth) and built-in filters. Previously the built-in video editor only allowed you to trim video length, apply software stabilization and rotate your content. Google One members are getting additional photo editing options which were until now exclusive to Pixel phones. These include Portrait Blur and Portrait Light which rely on machine learning to blur backgrounds and add lighting on faces on already captured...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_photos_gains_more_options_for_inapp_video_editor_-news-47712.php

Realme to launch gaming accessories alongside Narzo 30 series

Realme is about to launch a bunch of new phones in the following weeks with two flagships and the Narzo 30 series featuring in leaks more and more frequently. Now as per the latest report Realme is about to further expand its portfolio by adding gaming accessories to it. An image of Narzo-themed gaming mouse, mouse pad and what looks like an air controller of some sort was shared by a reliable leakster. The mouse is a carbon copy of Logitech's staple G502 Hero, which could suggest a collaboration between the two companies. The air controller has a trigger on the rear, similar to an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_prepping_gaming_accessories_for_narzo_30_launch-news-47714.php

Disney+ reaches 95 million subscribers

Video streaming platform Disney+ experiences rapid growth ever since its launch - hardly a surprise considering the substantial investments made in it. However it has seemingly exceeded its own expectations - its initially stated official goal was to hit 90 million subscribers in 2024 but the service has already surpassed 95 million. Disney+'s new goal is now 230-260 million users and, which would see it closely rival Netflix which is now sitting at 200 million subs. It's interesting to note that in December, the service had 86.8 million paid subscribers, which means that it has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/disney_reaches_95_million_subscribers-news-47713.php

Samsung SM-G990B color and storage options leak, could be the Galaxy S21 FE

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE unveiled last September may soon get a successor as SamMobile reports the Korean tech giant is working on a Galaxy device bearing model designation SM-G990B, which is believed to be the Galaxy S21 FE. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE The Galaxy S21 FE is expected to borrow some specs from the S21 and S21+, and while we don't have its full specs sheet right now, the publication claims the smartphone will be offered in White, Gray/Silver, Pink, and Violet colors, and have two storage options - 128GB and 256GB. It's unclear if it will come with a microSD card slot for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_color_storage_options-news-47711.php

vivo patents a flip phone with an outward folding screen

Smartphone companies are experimenting with a number of different solutions as we enter the era of foldable devices. The latest clue as to what the future holds comes from a vivo patent for a design that looks like a reverse Motorola StarTAC - an outward hinge at the bottom and display extending to the back panel. The listing has appeared at CNIPA (Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration) with sketches from all sides, revealing vivo even plans to put five cameras (one of them with a periscope lens) on the back in an X formation on a square island. There’s also room for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_patents_a_flip_phone_with_an_outward_folding_screen-news-47710.php

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra stars in a hands-on video: 120X zoom and secondary screen revealed

The Xiaomi Mi 11 unveiled last December in China made its global debut earlier this week. We expected Xiaomi to introduce the Mi 11 Lite and Mi 11 Pro at the event, but that didn't happen. And while there's still no word from the Chinese phone maker about the Lite and Pro models, the Mi 11 Ultra has appeared in a hands-on video. A Filipino YouTuber uploaded the Mi 11 Ultra video on YouTube channel Tech Buff PH. The video is currently set to private, but not before it was mirrored for everyone to watch. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra reminds us of the Poco M3, thanks to the huge camera bump on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_ultra_hands_on_video_full_specs_design-news-47709.php

Google Pixel 4a 5G is down to £399 in the UK for Valentine's Day

To celebrate Valentine's Day, Google has decided to do everyone in the UK a solid and lower the price of its Pixel 4a 5G temporarily. The phone usually retails at £499, but now you can have one for just £399, thus saving a cool £100 in the process. That's a very good deal, and it makes the Pixel 4a 5G much more approachable than it usually is. Despite the naming, think of this as being akin to a larger version of the Pixel 5, albeit without a high refresh rate screen, with a smaller battery and with lesser materials. The two phones share almost everything else (aside from screen and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4a_5g_is_down_to__pound399_in_the_uk_for_valentines_day-news-47708.php

Galaxy A52 and A72 now said to feature high refresh rate displays, A52 5G gets IP67 rating too

Samsung will soon make its new hero A-series mid-rangers official, the Galaxy A52 and A72, along with their 5G-capable versions. As we're nearing their release, we've seen plenty of rumors about them recently, and the latest one today comes to contradict some of the past mumblings. Specifically, what this says is that the Galaxy A52 and A72 will both have 90 Hz displays, while the A52 5G will get a 120 Hz refresh rate. The difference is assumed to be related to the chipset choice. Both 4G variants of the A52 and A72 will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 720, while the A52 5G will have...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_a52_a52_5g_and_a72_now_said_to_feature_high_refresh_rate_displays-news-47707.php

Biden Administration looking at new restrictions on tech exports to China

The bitter US-China relations from the past two years and the resulting Huawei ban saga during the Trump administration left a significant dent in the smartphone world. More recently, Xiaomi was accused of being a “Communist Chinese military company” which prevents American companies from investing in it and could lead to more troubles for the Chinese smartphone maker down the road. With the new US administration headlined by President Joe Biden hopes were high that we might see a change in tone from the US side. However, Reuters is reporting that the US government will “look at adding new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/biden_administration_looking_at_new_restrictions_on_tech_exports_to_china_-news-47706.php

Apple iPhone 12 long-term review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_12_long_term-review-2226.php

New Samsung mid-rangers incoming as support pages go live: M62, A52 5G and A32

Samsung has put up a couple of support pages on its different websites signaling the imminent release of several new smartphones. The one that steals the spotlight is probably the Galaxy M62 - a rumored handset supposed to lead the company's entry-level lineup. The support page itself reveals only the model number but since that aligns with some previous leaks we do get a few specs. The SM-M625F is said to pack an Exynos 9825 SoC (the one that powers up the Galaxy Note10-series) and a 7,000 mAh battery. That makes us wonder, however, why the M62 and the recently teased F62 would...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/multiple_samsung_smartphones_spotted_on_support_pages_galaxy_m62_included-news-47703.php

Caviar brings out second iPhone 12 Pro Warrior collection

Russian luxury accessory brand Caviar has outfitted the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max with more lavish enclosures coated with diamonds, gold and fragments of ancient weapons for its latest Warrior-themed collection. This is a continuation of the previous warrior collection unveiled back in October and adds six new models. The most expensive new model is the Mao edition which gets its name from the Mao long spear used in ancient China during the Han dynasty. It features a 24 Carat gold plate around its back mixed with a mahogany insert and topped with a blood drop shaped ruby stone near...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/caviar_brings_out_second_iphone_12_pro_warrior_collection-news-47700.php

Realme's next earbuds will feature ANC

We've seen reports at least two different upcoming Realme TWS earphones - the Buds Q2 and the Buds Air 2 but we might be getting a third one as well. According to this leaked image, the company is bringing a set of Buds with active noise canceling, which was reserved for the Pro edition in the initial lineup. Ishan Agarwal shared on Twitter an image showing The Chainsmokers (EDM duo) promoting the company's future earphones alongside a slogan saying "Noise off, Realme on". The partnership also hints at a more upscale products and points to Buds Air Pro successors. Looks like realme is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realmes_next_earbuds_will_feature_anc-news-47691.php

Google Search is getting Dark mode, will match your preferred theme

Google is once again testing out Dark theme for its Search page. The last time users reported seeing a dark theme was last month. Dark theme for the world's most visited page will follow your preferred Windows or macOS theme. If you've set yours to Light then Google Search will remain unchanged, set it to Dark and you'll be greeted with the new Dark theme. Dark theme doesn't make the background completely black, but rather a very dark grey. Text has changed from black to white while links seemingly remain blue. Google is still in the A/B testing phase so you may not have the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_search_is_getting_dark_theme_will_match_your_preferred_theme-news-47702.php

Fitbit Charge 4 update shows SpO2 data on the band itself, tracks skin temperature

The Fitbit Charge 4 is receiving its second major update. While the previous one was focused on positioning, this one (first spotted by Wareable) is all about health data as several Fitbit Sense features have been ported over. First off, the Charge 4 now shows proper readings from its SpO2 sensor on the smart band itself. You can use the new blood-oxygen watch face to keep an eye on that. Also, the band will now track your skin temperature (something only the premium Sense watch could do). Even better, Fitbit is making the Health Metrics dashboard free for Charge 4, Versa 2 and Inspire...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fitbit_charge_4_update_shows_spo2_data_on_the_band_itself_tracks_skin_temperature-news-47698.php

Apple Maps gets crowdsourced accident reporting that works with Siri

Apple Maps is finally getting crowdsourced accident reporting. The feature was unearthed in the iOS 14.5 beta and will allow you to report an accident, hazard or speed trap on the road. The same sought-after feature has been available for Google Maps and has been a staple of Waze, but Apple Maps adds a new element - hands-free reporting. You will be able to use Siri to report something on the go. For instance saying "Hey, Siri, there's a crash up ahead". Image source: MacRumors This is only one of the features to become part of iOS 14.5. It will also let you set third-party music...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_maps_gets_crowdsourced_accident_reporting_that_works_with_siri-news-47699.php

Surface Duo coming to Canada and Europe next week, discounted to $1,000 in the US

The Microsoft Surface Duo became available in the US on September 10 and before October was over it was already discounted by $200. Microsoft has slashed the price again and the two-screen Android smartphone now starts at $1,000 (with 128GB storage). You can get double the storage for an extra $100 (and no, there’s no microSD slot). If you don’t have the cash up front, you can get an unlocked Duo for $33.33 a month paid over 30 months (it’s $36.66/mo for the 256 GB version). Microsoft will expand the availability of its kooky smartphone next week – the Surface Duo will launch in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_discounts_surface_duo_to_1000_in_the_us_will_launch_it_in_canada_and_europe_next_week-news-47705.php

Different version of Asus ROG Phone 5 at TENAA: screen replaces the Tencent logo on the back

The Asus ROG Phone 5 is back at TENAA... sort of. This is the I005DB, while the unit seen in the previous leak was the I005DA instead. The B model has a noticeably different back from the A model, the LED-backlit Republic of Gamers logo is gone and other decorative elements are slightly different (check out the side-by-side comparison below). Asus ROG Phone 5: B-model (left) and A-model (right) • The rear screen showing an incoming call icon A closer look at the back of the A model reveals a small Tencent Games logo. For the last couple of years now Asus has put out a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/different_version_of_asus_rog_phone_5_pops_up_at_tenaa_screen_replaces_the_tencent_logo_on_the_back-news-47697.php

Samsung Galaxy A52 4G full specs and price surface

According to the latest leak, the Samsung Galaxy A52 4G we've been hearing about for a few months now will have an MSRP between 9.3 million to 9.5 million VND ($405/€335 to $410/€340) in Vietnam. We know the Galaxy A52 4G will be powered by the Snapdragon 720G SoC, run Android 11, and have 8GB RAM, as it was spotted on Geekbench last December, but the new leak reveals the smartphone will have 128GB storage onboard and pack 6.5" 60Hz Super AMOLED display. The Galaxy A52 4G will feature a total of five cameras - a 32MP selfie shooter with the 64MP primary camera on the rear panel...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a52_4g_5g_full_specs_price_launch_date-news-47693.php

Oppo Find X3 Pro bags two more certifications on its way to launch

Oppo Find X3 Pro is expected to arrive in March alongside Find X3 Neo and Find X3 Lite. On its way to launch, the upcoming flagship was spotted on two more certification websites - at the Singaporean IMDA and at HTML5. Oppo Find X3 Pro at HTML5 and IMDA The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has approved the Oppo CPH2173 phone that also has the Find X3 Pro moniker listed. The listing does not say much, but it confirms some basic connectivity options like LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC. The HTML5 benchmark tests the capacity to which a device can run HTML5-based...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x3_pro_bags_two_more_certifications_on_its_way_to_launch-news-47696.php

Huawei might be working on a game console, but will launch a gaming laptop first

Rumor has it that Huawei has plans to enter the gaming hardware market. It will start small with a gaming laptop. It was already on its way to do that with the Honor Hunter V700, but then the geopolitical situation led to Honor (phones, laptops and all) being sold off. The Huawei gaming laptop is expected this year. The follow-up will be much more interesting – a gaming console to rival the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox. However, there are no details about what kind of platform this will be. From the comparison to the high-end consoles, it seems likely that this will not be an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_might_be_working_on_a_game_console_but_will_launch_a_gaming_laptop_first-news-47694.php

Xiaomi will announce two new audio products in India on February 22

Xiaomi India has gone on its official Twitter to confirm an upcoming announcement for February 22. The company will unveil something audio related in India at noon on February 22 under the banner #MiSoundUnveil. The teaser for the event shows two wired in-ear headphones but those could just be generic images, unrelated to the new products. Company VP Manu Kumar Jain elaborated on his own Twitter that Xiaomi will bring 2 brand new products at the event. Did you hear that? A new sound wave, coming soon. The #MiSoundUnveil | 12 PM on 22.02.2021Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/6wZTUNnZBl—...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_will_announce_two_new_audio_products_in_india_on_february_22-news-47692.php

Motorola Moto E6i goes official with 6.1" screen and Android Go

The Motorola Moto E6i that got Bluetooth SIG certified last week is now official. It's an entry-level smartphone powered by a Unisoc Tiger SC9863A SoC and runs Android 10 (Go Edition) out of the box. The Moto E6i comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage on board, although it does have a microSD card slot for storage expansion. The smartphone is built around a 6.1" HD+ screen with a notch for the 5MP selfie camera. Around the back, we get a fingerprint scanner and a dual camera setup, which is a combination of 13MP primary and 2MP depth sensor units. The Moto E6i packs a 3,000 mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_e6i_full_specs_price_sale_date-news-47689.php

Xiaomi Redmi K40, new Mi 10 key specs appear on TENAA

Two Xiaomi Redmi K40 phones and one that looks like Mi 10 Ultra popped up on TENAA's website yesterday, but the listings had no specs. Today the pages were expanded to include key specs such as the measurements of the devices, their battery capacities, screen size, and OS. Xiaomi Redmi K40 and new Xiaomi Mi 10 2021 The Redmi K40 phones with model numbers M2012K11AC and M2012K11C will have 6.67” AMOLED panels, with the fingerprint scanner most likely under the display. The minimal battery capacity is 4,420 mAh, so we’re looking at a 4,500 mAh typical battery charge. The two...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_k40_new_mi_10_key_specs_appear_on_tenaa-news-47690.php

Infinix Smart 5 launched in India with Helio G25 chipset and 6,000 mAh battery

Infinix released the global version of its Smart 5 smartphone back in August but now the Shenzhen-based maker has announced a new version for the Indian market. The Indian Infinix Smart 5 has a larger 6.82-inch IPS LCD, beefier 6,000 mAh battery and is running on MediaTek’s Helio G25 chipset. Infinix Smart 5 The display features HD+ resolution and sports a waterdrop notch for its 8MP selfie camera. The back houses a large camera island though you only get a 13MP primary shooter and a secondary low light sensor. The remaining cutouts are for the LED flash and AI logo. There’s a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_smart_5_launched_in_india_with_helio_g25_chipset_and_6000_mah_battery-news-47688.php

Motorola Moto G30 and Moto E7 Power's full specs and renders leak

Last week we got our first look at the Motorola Moto E7 Power and Moto G30, and we also learned some of their specs. Now German blog WinFuture has leaked the specs sheets of both smartphones while also sharing renders of the Moto E7 Power in a new color, leaving little to the imagination. Let's start with the Moto G30, which will be powered by the Snapdragon 662 SoC and feature a 6.5" HD+ IPS display. The smartphone will come with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, although a previous leak claimed there will be a 4GB/64GB option as well. The Moto G30 will boot Android 11 and have a microSD card...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g30_moto_e7_power_full_specs_images-news-47686.php

Huawei adds route planning and public transit to Petal Maps

Huawei has been developing and improving its ecosystem at a rapid pace, and now it has brought another update to make you feel comfortable within the HMS. Starting this week, Petal Maps offers public transit navigation in 16 countries and provides cycling route planning in 11 countries. The new enhanced version of Petal Maps brings multiple route options, duration, and detailed information to save the hassle of commute planning. Departure schedules, stop-by-stop routes, and estimated arrival times of buses, light rail, ferries, and trains are online in Australia, Belgium, Luxembourg,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_adds_route_planning_and_public_transit_to_petal_maps-news-47687.php

Nissan says it's open for a deal with Apple for the company's future car

After initially announcing that it's holding talks with Apple over its car Hyundai last went on record saying that no negotiations are in progress. If that's due to internal disagreement or something else entirely we can't know, but it appears Apple will have no trouble securing a different partner for the project. Nissan reps today said that it's open to collaboration with Apple after one of the journalists asked about it. Moreover, some industry analysts suggest that as with its other products, Apple will be looking for more than one supplier and is already in talks with other...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nissan_says_its_open_for_a_deal_with_apple_for_the_companys_future_car-news-47685.php

Motorola signs deal with rugged phone maker Bullitt Group

Bullit Group, the rugged phone maker that owns the Cat, Kodak и Land Rover smartphone brands has agreed to a long-term brand partnership deal with Motorola. The UK-based company will develop and market Moto-branded rugged phones which will be drop-proof and shockproof as per the accompanying press release. This is a unique strategic alliance, as it allows Bullitt to apply its expertise to the Motorola portfolio of products. Motorola invented the mobile phone and remains one of the most iconic brands in the world. To be entrusted by Motorola to create a portfolio of Motorola branded...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_scores_deal_with_rugged_phone_maker_bullitt_group-news-47684.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Enterprise Edition appears on company website

Samsung released the Galaxy Tab S7 series in August 2020, but its successors might arrive a bit early. The Galaxy Tab S8 name appeared on the Support page of the Samsung Ireland website. According to the page, a device called Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Enterprise Edition supports microSD cards up to 1TB capacity and has room for a nano-SIM card. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Enterprise Edition This could be a mistake, given the fact the list does not include a Galaxy Tab S7 Enterprise Edition, but then again, it has been half a year since the Tab S7’s arrival, and a new lineup could be just...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s8_enterprise_edition_appears_on_company_website-news-47677.php

Xiaomi disassembles Mi 11 on video, phone seems fairly easy to repair

Xiaomi posted an official disassembly video of its new global flagship, the Mi 11. The video highlights key specs as much as it gives a detailed look at the construction of the phone. No need to bring out your Xiaomi precision screwdriver set, just hit play. Naturally, the video has been edited to make everything smooth and seamless. That said, it does look like the battery comes out easily – there aren’t excessive amounts of glue to keep you from swapping it out. And while the display is extra curvy, it also proves easy enough to remove. This bodes well for the repairability of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_disassembles_mi_11_on_video_phone_seems_fairly_easy_to_repair-news-47682.php