Samsung Galaxy Watch and Watch Active get Watch3 features with Tizen 5.5

Shortly after the Galaxy Watch Active2 and Galaxy Watch3 received an update unlocking the ECG feature for the European countries, Samsung is now delivering Galaxy Watch3-intrinsic features to the original Galaxy Watch and Watch Active. So far, the update is being distributed to the US and Korean owners but it will likely go global soon enough. The original Galaxy Watch bumps up the firmware version to R810XXU1FUB6 while Active2 is getting R500XXUF1UB5. Both are now running Tizen 5.5 as opposed to the Tizen 4.0 when they were first released. The new features in question are support...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_and_watch_active_get_watch3_features_with_tizen_55-news-47976.php

New Motorola watches to be revealed later this year - Moto G, Watch and One

Last year, Motorola's iconic Moto 360 smartwatch running on Wear OS made a comeback, but it was manufactured by one of Motorola's partners - eBuyNow. And it looks like the two companies are extending their partnership by bringing three more Moto-branded smartwatches later this year. In a presentation showing off the roadmap of future devices, we can see a Moto G smartwatch scheduled for a June release and as the name implies, we are probably looking at a budget device. A circular design is at hand with two physical buttons to the side. If all goes as planned, we should see a Moto...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_motorola_watches_to_be_revealed_later_this_year__moto_g_watch_and_one-news-47974.php

Oppo Find X3-series to be announced on March 11, leaked poster suggests

As rumors surrounding the Find X3-series continue to take over the news section, today's one suggests when the stream of leaks will likely stop. And that's March 11. Oppo did say that it plans to announce its flagship Find X3 family sometime in March and the leaked poster looks like the real thing. It schedules a March 11 event at 19:30 local time. This is most likely a Chinese event we are talking about, so a global one will follow shortly after. However, the X3 Pro and the proper X3 are going to be the real stars of the show since earlier rumors say that the X3 Lite and the X3 Neo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x3series_to_be_announced_on_march_11-news-47973.php

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 gets Bluetooth certified, leaked render reveals rugged design

A press render of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 we've been hearing about since late last month has surfaced, revealing its rugged design. The image was shared by leakster Evan Blass, who claimed the Xcover 5 is not a successor to last year's Xcover Pro, but a follow-up to the Xcover 4s launched back in 2019. While we are yet to hear anything from Samsung about the Galaxy Xcover 5, the smartphone has moved a step closer to the launch as it bagged Bluetooth SIG certification. The certifying authority didn't detail the Xcover 5's specs, but it did confirm that it will come with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_xcover_5_press_render_bluetooth_certified-news-47972.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G gets One UI 3.1 update

Samsung released the One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy Z Fold yesterday, and now it's the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G that's receiving the latest version of Samsung's custom Android skin. Samsung doesn't tell what countries it's seeding One UI 3.1 in, but it did detail the changes the update brings to the foldable smartphone. With One UI 3.1, multi-tasking becomes easier on the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, since users can now quickly return to up to three previously opened Multi-Active Windows on the main screen via the Recents tab, while also being able to bring two Multi-Active Windows from the main...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold2_one_ui_3_1_update-news-47971.php

Deal: Galaxy S21 is only $674.99, cheapest it's ever been

Samsung's smallest and cheapest of its trio of early 2021 flagships is now cheaper than it's ever been before - but not smaller. We're talking about the Galaxy S21, of course, which normally retails in the US for $799.99 in its base configuration with 128GB of storage. Well, right now you can pick one up from Amazon for just $674.99, which is $125 less than usual and the lowest price we've seen for this model until now. But wait, there's more. If you want to step up to the 256GB version, that one costs only $699.99, which means you can double your storage space for a mere $25 - take...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_galaxy_s21_is_only_67499_cheapest_its_ever_been-news-47970.php

Verizon's LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW is now receiving the Android 11 update

There are companies who are very good at timely Android updates, there are companies who are quite bad at that, and then there's LG. The Korean firm has only sent out an update to Android 11 to the Velvet so far, but even for that model the new software only rolled out in South Korea. Today marks the start of LG's second ever Android 11 rollout, this time for Verizon's V60 ThinQ 5G UW units. This is also the first LG device in the US to receive an Android 11 update, almost half a year after Google first released the finalized version of the OS. Anyway, that aside, Verizon has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizons_lg_v60_thinq_5g_uw_is_now_receiving_the_android_11_update-news-47969.php

Watch the Redmi K40 and K40 Pro get disassembled on video

Yesterday Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi introduced its flagship lineup for 2021, namely the Redmi K40, K40 Pro, and K40 Pro+. While the launch was China-only, rumor has it at least one of these will be available globally under the Poco brand. It's only been around 24 hours after the launch, but someone in China has already managed to disassemble the Redmi K40 and K40 Pro, and here's the video proof of that. Note that the audio is Chinese, unsurprisingly, but even if you don't understand the language the shots of the insides of the phones speak for themselves. The Redmi K40 has the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_redmi_k40_and_k40_pro_get_disassembled_on_video-news-47968.php

Huawei wants to make electric cars later this year

Huawei has been suffering a lot from the US government's various bans, and as a consequence we've seen the company diversify its product portfolio quite a bit, with a lot more focus placed on wearables and audio accessories in recent months, for example. Now a new report claims Huawei is actually planning on making electric cars under its own brand, and some models may even launch before the end of this year. Apparently, the company has already started internally designing the EVs and approaching suppliers. Richard Yu, head of Huawei's consumer business group, who was in charge of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_wants_to_make_electric_cars_later_this_year-news-47967.php

Huawei announces P40 4G with Kirin 990 chipset

Nearly a year after its initial release, Huawei’s P40 has been released in a 4G-only variant. The Huawei P40 4G is powered by the Kirin 990 chipset which is the only difference from the regular 5G model. The rest of the spec sheet is identical. You get a 6.1-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution and a pill-shaped cutout for the 32MP selfie cam and the IR ToF module. The back comes with the excellent 1/1.28" 50MP main sensors alongside a 16MP ultrawide snapper and 8MP telephoto module capable of 3x optical zoom. The software side is covered by EMUI 10.1 on top of Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_announces_p40_4g_with_kirin_990_chipset-news-47966.php

Apple adds reparability scores for iPhones and MacBooks sold in France

Back in November the European Parliament passed the Right to Repair Act that requires some electronic products to be labeled with a reparability index score out 10 in a bid to reduce e-waste. Last month, France became the first country in the EU to bring these reparability indices to electronics including smartphones and laptops and now Apple’s French site officially supports the labels for iPhones and MacBooks. The actual reparability score only appears after you configure your iPhone or MacBook. All iPhone 12 series phones get a 6/10 score while the older iPhone 11 gets a much lower...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_adds_reparability_indices_for_iphones_and_macbooks_sold_in_france-news-47963.php

Tablet sales in India rose 14.7% in 2020 due to demand for e-learning

The International Data Corporation (IDC) has posted its analysis on India's tablet sales for 2020, revealing an impressive 14.7% growth, totaling 2.8 million units. The demand was primarily for tablets priced under $200 - with over half of total shipments in this price range. Lenovo remained the leader in 2020 ahead of Samsung and Apple but lost a huge chunk of its lead. The company saw a 15% decline in overall sales, while Samsung grew 157%. The iPad market share remained similar to 2019, with a slight decline in total units. The vendor iBall was third in 2019, but due to an issue...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tablet_sales_in_india_rose_147_in_2020_due_to_demand_for_elearning-news-47962.php

Oppo Find X3 gets benchmarked on Master Lu, Snapdragon 870 confirmed

Oppo is expected to bring the Find X3 series next month, and it looks like China might be getting an exclusive vanilla version. Today the phone with model number PEDM00 was benchmarked at Master Lu, where some specs were confirmed - a Snapdragon 870 chipset with 3.2 GHz CPU, 8GB RAM and QHD+ screen resolution (3216 x 1440 pixels). Oppo Find X3 on Master Lu The Master Lu benchmark is used primarily in China and the result of 791,466 is quite good. Rumors suggest the Find X3 will have 65W fast charging, ColorOS 11.2 based on Android 11 out of the box and at least two storage...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x3_gets_benchmarked_on_master_lu_snapdragon_870_confirmed-news-47961.php

Doogee S88 Pro review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/doogee_s88_pro-review-2230.php

Samsung Galaxy Fold also gets One UI 3.1 update

Last week Samsung announced its plans to bring the latest OneUI 3.1 interface to its older devices. Yesterday we reported that the update reached 2019’s Galaxy Note10 line and now the Galaxy Fold has also begun receiving the update. According to reports from France, the new software bears the F900FXXU4EUBF build number and also brings the March security patch. The One UI 3.1 update brings minor enhancements including new camera modes, Private Share and Eye Comfort Shield which was previously called Blue Light Filter. Check out this post for more details on the One UI 3.1...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_fold_also_gets_one_ui_31_update-news-47960.php

Nubia Red Magic 6, Red Magic 6 Pro leaks in photos on TENAA

nubia is preparing to launch the Red Magic 6 lineup, and the two phones have popped up on TENAA. The listing only has images and no specs so far, but they are enough to confirm some key features - a thin top bezel with the selfie camera on the right side, while the back panel is similar to the nubia Red Magic 5G/5S. nubia Red Magic 6 The phones have model numbers NX669J and NX669J-P- the latter is likely the Pro, but we'll know for sure once the listing are updated with the detailed specs. Both will have shoulder keys and a fingerprint scanner under the display, while the back...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_red_magic_6_red_magic_6_pro_leaks_in_photos_on_tenaa-news-47959.php

Global vivo X60 and X60 Pro appear on Google Play Console with SD 870

Late last year, vivo announced its X60 and X60 Pro phones in China powered by Samsung’s Exynos 1080 chipsets. So far both devices have remained exclusive to the Chinese market but yesterday we saw multiple certification listings and now we get more confirmation from the Google Play Console and a Geekbench listing. vivo X60 and X60 Pro Listings for the vivo X60 (V2045) and X60 Pro (V2046) reveal the global variants will come with different hardware compared to their Chinese counterparts. The most notable change is the addition of the Snapdragon 870 chipset (SM 8250ac) in place of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/global_vivo_x60_and_x60_pro_appear_on_google_play_console_with_sd_870-news-47958.php

vivo S9 design revealed through an official poster, 44MP selfie camera confirmed

vivo has shared a poster on its official Weibo account revealing the rear panel design of the vivo S9 arriving on March 3. The smartphone looks similar to the vivo S7 5G and sports a triple camera setup. vivo didn't detail the rear cameras, but it did confirm that the S9 will feature a 44MP selfie shooter. The poster released by vivo also has text in the bottom-right corner, which confirms the brand will launch S9e with a 32MP selfie camera. While vivo doesn't tell us when the S9e will be unveiled, the smartphone will likely debut with the vanilla S9 on March 3. The image shared...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s9_s9e_specs_design_official_poster-news-47955.php

Samsung Galaxy A32 4G is official with Helio G80 and 64MP camera

Samsung introduced a Galaxy A32 5G smartphone earlier this year, and now it has brought an alternative version for LTE-only markets. The phone is called simply Samsung Galaxy A32 and is already on sale in Russia. Differences between the two go beyond network support - the biggest change is the Helio G80 chipset replaces the Dimensity 720, but there's also a new screen, an improved main camera and a better selfie shooter. The Samsung Galaxy A32 has an Infinity-U display with a 6.4” Super AMOLED panel on the front with Full HD+ resolution. The front-facing camera, tucked in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a32_4g_is_official_with_helio_g80_5000_mah_battery-news-47956.php

Meizu officially confirms 18 Pro will have Snapdragon 888 and UFS 3.1 storage

Meizu is going to announced its latest 18 series on March 3 and the company continues to tease the phone’s features and specs. On Thursday, the company revealed some of the Meizu 18 and 18 Pro specs. Now, we have confirmation that the 18 Pro will come with a Snapdragon 888. Along with the high-end chipset, the 18 Pro will also feature LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. This means we should expect top of the line performance from the Meizu 18 Pro. The company also teases onboard software called “One Mind 8XX” that’s supposed to optimize the phone’s power and performance, as per...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_officially_confirms_18_pro_will_have_snapdragon_888_and_ufs_31_storage-news-47954.php

Huawei’s Mate X2 shown in action with Multi-Screen Collaboration (PC mirroring)

A video posted to YouTube briefly shows how the Huawei Mate X2 connects to a Huawei Matebook laptop. The video shows the user tapping the Mate X2 with the laptop using NFC. Once connected, the phone’s display is instantly thrown up onto the PC’s display. While this isn’t a new feature, what’s interesting is how the Multi-Screen Collaboration feature handles the secondary internal display. Once unfolded, the mirrored view of the screen is quickly expanded to reflect the larger screen of the foldable phone. The transition between external and internal screen is very quick, and with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huaweis_mate_x2_shown_in_action_with_multiscreen_collaboration_pc_mirroring_-news-47953.php

Facebook launches new ad campaign to convince iPhone users to enable ad tracking

Various data is used by companies like Facebook to personalize ads to an individual person based on demographics, geographic location, interests, and activity. Late last year, Apple introduced its new privacy-centered changes that forced all app developers to explicitly ask users for permission to collect this data. Facebook was not happy (and is still not happy) about it. Apart from preparing a lawsuit to accuse Apple of anti-competitive behavior, Facebook is launching a new ad campaign that focuses on helping small businesses through tough times. A video ad was released on Thursday with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_launches_new_ad_campaign_to_convince_iphone_users_to_enable_ad_tracking-news-47952.php

Samsung is launching the Galaxy A32, A52, and A72 in India soon

This was never really in doubt, but Samsung is going to launch the Galaxy A32, A52, and A72 in India soon. We're talking about the 4G versions of the trio, as well as the A32 5G, there are no hints yet about whether any other 5G-capable new models in the A series are also headed to the subcontinent. The Korean company's Indian website now lists the A32, A32 5G, A52, and A72 in its support pages, identifying them by their model numbers: SM-A325F/DS, SM-A326B/DS, SM-A525F/DS, and SM-A725F/DS, respectively. Samsung Galaxy A32 5G The Galaxy A32 5G is already official, but the other...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_is_launching_the_galaxy_a32_a52_and_a72_in_india_soon-news-47951.php

Twitter announces Super Follows and Communities features

Twitter has announced two new upcoming features for its platform. The first is Super Follows, which is the company's first premium feature. The other is Communities. Super Follows allows users to charge their followers for access to special content. For a set monthly amount, the Super Followers will be able to, say, see exclusive content, get a subscribers-only newsletter, deals and discounts on your products, community access, a special supporter badge and more. The options here depend on the account and what they want to offer to their subscribers. This feature is similar to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/twitter_announces_super_follows_and_communities_features-news-47950.php

The Framework Laptop is a modular notebook with easy to replace parts

San Francisco-based company Framework has announced its first product, the modular Framework Laptop. The computer features multiple modular, replaceable, and upgradeable parts that are designed to allow the user to continue using the machine perpetually. The Framework Laptop features a milled aluminum housing that's 15.8mm thick and 1.3kg in weight. It has a 13.5-inch, 2256x1504, 3:2, 400 nits display, 1080p60 webcam, 55Wh battery, and a keyboard with 1.5mm key travel. It is powered by the Intel Core i5-1135G7, i7-1165G7, or i7-1185G7 Tiger Lake processors with Intel Xe...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_framework_laptop_is_a_modular_notebook_with_easy_to_replace_parts-news-47949.php

Redmi K40 to make global appearance as a Poco phone

The just-unveiled Redmi K40 series will premiere globally, and at least in some parts of the world, it will be a Poco device. According to a IMDA (Infocomm Media Development Authority) listing the model number M2012K11AG, which should be the vanilla Redmi K40, will be launched as part of the Poco brand. Just as in its Redmi K40 skin, the device will support 5G. Given Poco and Redmi's track record, this rumored Poco device could be the Poco F3 or Poco F3 Pro. Xiaomi launched its Redmi K40 series in China today. The Redmi K40, K40 Pro and K40 Pro+ all carry 6.67-inch 1080p Super...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k40_to_make_global_appearance_as_5g_poco_phone-news-47945.php

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live get auto switching and hearing aid function

The latest software update for Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live brings some of the features found on the newer Buds Pro. The bean-shaped earbuds can now automatically switch between Galaxy phones and tablets running the latest One UI 3.1 software. In addition, users now get the hearing aid feature which amplifies outside sounds for those suffering from hearing loss. Another new addition is the Buds control menu inside the Bluetooth settings. Galaxy Buds Live update The update changelog also specifies improved sound output, connectivity and battery optimizations. The new R180XXUOAUB5...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds_live_get_auto_switching_and_hearing_aid_function_-news-47947.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite brings Snapdragon 750G on Geekbench

Samsung's next tablet is obviously edging closer to announcement as someone's already running Geekbench on it. The device, model name SM-T736B, is most likely the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite or possibly going by the name of Galaxy S8e (for Enterprise Edition). We believe the device in the Geekbench listing is using a Snapdragon 750G, because the model number SM-T736B has been slated as the 5G variant of the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite. There are also Wi-Fi and LTE versions in the works, which could use lesser chipsets. Rounding off the listing the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite runs Android 11 and is shown as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s7_lite_brings_snapdragon_750g_on_geekbench-news-47942.php

Huawei P30 and Mate 20 series get Global EMUI 11 build

Just as specified in its software release schedule Huawei has begun seeding its EMUI 11 update for the P30, P30 Pro and Mate 20 series global units. The update is still based on Android 10, comes in at 1.8GB and is currently following a limited release cycle. Check out this post for details of all the new features found in EMUI 11. Huawei P30 update changelog EMUI 11 changelog: Smart Always On Display (AOD): Refines the user experience and introduces brand-new visual elements for the AOD, allowing you to customize and showcase your personal style by adding text and images...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_and_p30_pro_get_global_emui_11_build-news-47943.php

vivo will officially introduce the iQOO Neo5 on March 16

Reports from last week suggested a phone called vivo iQOO Neo5 is coming next month, and today we have official confirmation. The vivo sub-brand revealed the launch will take place on March 16. This announcement is also the first time iQOO is acknowledging the existence of the phone - so far it has only appeared in leaks. Rumors suggest the phone will have a Snapdragon 870 chipset, a Samsung display and 88W wired charging, as well as 66W wirelessly. The vivo iQOO Neo5 is expected to have 8GB RAM and 128GB storage with some new RAM-capacity boosting tech. Whether this is true and how...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_will_officially_introduce_the_iqoo_neo5_on_march_16-news-47941.php

Alleged Oppo Find X3 prices for Europe leak, the X3 Pro model expected to start at €1,000

Oppo has officially confirmed that the Find X3 series will be made official in March, but has been (unsuccessfully) trying to keep additional information about the new phones under wraps. The latest leak reveals the price ranges for the three X3-series phones for Europe, as well as prices for a couple of A-series mid-rangers. There will be three models: X3 Pro, X3 Neo and X3 Lite. The latter may be a re-branded Reno5 5G, the Neo could be a re-branded Reno5 Pro+ (though early benchmarks suggest it will upgrade to the Snapdragon 870, up from the S865). Here are their expected...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_oppo_find_x3_prices_for_europe_leak_the_x3_pro_model_expected_to_start_at_1000-news-47940.php

Redmi Note 10 on-sale early in India, unofficially

While we're patiently waiting for the Redmi Note 10 announcement to take place on March 4 a store in India has already begun selling the device. The store posted an image with multiple Note 10 units on its Instagram page as well as a short hands-on video detailing the design and key specs. All of the images and videos were later deleted. Redmi Note 10 units for sale The phone matches most of the leaks and we can see the sticker on the back of the device identifies it as the M2101K7AI. It’s Made in India and is being sold without a retail box for INR 17,000 ($234) giving us a rough...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_10_onsale_early_in_india_unofficially-news-47939.php

Huawei P50 series will be the first to use Sony's 1" IMX800 sensor, rumor claims

According to leakster @RODENT950 the first 1” sensor built specifically for phones is coming soon and the Huawei P50 flagships will be the first to put it in action. The sensor in question is the Sony IMX800, which will allegedly be unveiled in April. As for the P-series phones, the leakster is teasing three camera configurations. The top dog, presumably the Huawei P50 Pro+, will have everything: a wide, ultra wide, tele and periscope lenses, plus a 3D ToF sensor. Below that will be the P50 Pro, which will keep the periscope but lose the mid-range tele lens (and the ToF sensor)....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rumor_the_huawei_p50_phones_will_be_the_first_to_use_sonys_1_imx800_sensor-news-47938.php

Xiaomi unveils Redmi K40 Pro+ with 108 MP camera and S888 chipset, K40 Pro and K40 follow

Xiaomi unveiled the new Redmi flagships and the theme is, as always, speed. The K40 trio shares the AMOLED display that boast 120 Hz refresh rate and 360 Hz touch sampling rate (that’s the highest we’ve seen yet). And all three use Snapdragon 800-series chipsets, though the hierarchy is clear as the vanilla model gets a 7 nm chip with a fresh coat of paint, the other two pack the latest Snapdragon 888. The second division happens at the camera level – the K40 Pro+ is equipped with a 108 MP sensor in its main camera, the Pro gets a 64 MP sensor instead and the vanilla has to settle...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_unveils_redmi_k40_pro_k40_pro_and_k40-news-47944.php

Realme will host a camera-centric event on March 2 to showcase its 108MP camera tech

Realme launched the Realme XT as its first 64MP camera smartphone back in September 2019, and now the company is ready to take a leap to 108MP sensors as it's hosting a Camera Innovation Event on March 2 to showcase its 108MP camera tech. Unlike Realme's first Camera Innovation Event, which was held in New Delhi, India in August 2019 to detail the company's 64MP quad camera setup, this one will be virtual due to the ongoing pandemic and will be streamed live on Realme's global Facebook page and YouTube channel. Realme 7 Pro with 64MP primary camera We don't have any details about...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_108mp_camera_innovation_event_date-news-47936.php

AMD will unveil new Radeon RX 6000-series GPUs on March 3

AMD unveiled its big RDNA2 cards last year, the Radeon RX 6900 XT ($1,000), RX 6800 XT ($650) and the RX 6800 ($580). Now the company is preparing to launch yet more RX 6000-series GPUs. This will happen on March 3 at the “Where Gaming Begins: Episode 3” event (Ep. 1 brought the desktop Ryzen 5000 CPUs, Ep. 2 was the RX 6800 launch). AMD posted this image of the GPU in question. It has two fans instead of three like the higher-end cards. but still appears fairly beefy. This suggests that we’re looking at the Radeon RX 6700. We’ll likely see a vanilla and an XT card again, based on the Navi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amd_will_unveil_new_radeon_rx_6000series_gpus_on_march_3-news-47937.php

Meizu 18 to have a 6.2” screen, Meizu 18 Pro will bring QHD+ resolution

Meizu is celebrating its 18th birthday in March and will begin the month with several launches. We will see the Meizu 18 and Meizu 18 Pro phones on March 3, and today the company revealed some key details about the screens of the phones. According to the official page on Weibo, the Meizu 18 will have a 6.2” screen diagonal, and we already know it will have curved edges on the side and a single punch hole in the middle. Meanwhile, the Meizu 18 Pro will have QHD+ resolution (or 2K, as Chinese companies falsely call it), keeping the overall design with the 2.5D curved glass and the selfie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_18_to_have_a_62_screen_meizu_18_pro_will_bring_qhd_resolution-news-47933.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10 series is now getting One UI 3.1

Samsung introduced One UI 3.1 back in January, during the Galaxy S21 unveiling. Previous flagships are already switching to the new interface little by little, and now it is time for the Galaxy Note10 series. An update is already seeding to Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+ phones in Germany and should be hitting other European countries soon unless major issues are discovered. Changelog of the software update The update carries a model number N97xFXXU6FUBD (lowercase x is either 0 or 5, depending on the phone) and is slightly over 1 GB in size. Along with the latest March 2021...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_series_is_now_getting_one_ui_31-news-47935.php

Realme 8 series incoming with 108MP camera

Less than five months after the announcement of its Realme 7 brand CEO Madhav Sheth has begun teasing its successor – the Realme 8. The news comes from a pair of tweets from the executive which outline an #InfiniteLeapWith8 and more interestingly a 108MP camera. We don’t get more details surrounding the new Realme 8 series though it’s safe to assume this will be the first Realme smartphone with a 108MP sensor. Work never stops at #realme. I am already working on #InfiniteLeapWith8! RT and reply with what you think it is about. pic.twitter.com/RmJiCocTgf— Madhav FutureX (@MadhavSheth1)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_8_series_incoming_with_108mp_camera-news-47934.php

“Hey Google” hotword isn’t working on Wear OS, but Google says it’s working on a fix

On Wednesday, a report from 9to5Google brought attention to a feature on Wear OS that hasn’t been working for months, according to a thread on Google’s Issue Tracker. Google has now responded that it is “aware of the issues some users have been encountering”. Google has also noted that it will “address these and improve the overall experience” with its partner OEMs. Using the “Hey Google” hotword should summon Google Assistant on a Wear OS smartwatch while the screen is active. However, despite the feature toggled on in the Assistant’s settings, it won’t respond for a command. You can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hey_google_hotword_isnt_working_on_wear_os_but_google_says_its_working_on_a_fix-news-47931.php

SD888-powered Realme GT 5G will be priced under $465, 120Hz screen confirmed

The Realme GT 5G is coming on March 4 with a Snapdragon 888 SoC under the hood and will be priced below CNY2,999 ($465/€380). It will pack a Samsung-made 120Hz AMOLED screen with a fingerprint reader underneath for biometric authentication. These latest revelations come from Realme VP Mr. Xu Qi Chase, who posted on Weibo saying that pricing the GT 5G under CNY2,999 was a difficult feat. Mr. Chase also re-confirmed that GT 5G will come with LPDRR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage but didn't reveal any specific numbers. However, we know the GT 5G will come with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_5g_price_under_cny_2999-news-47930.php

Oppo Reno5 K 5G announced with Snapdragon 750G, 90Hz screen, and 65W charging

Oppo today added a new member to its Reno5 lineup dubbed the Reno5 K 5G. The Reno5 K 5G is built around a 6.43" FullHD+ 90Hz Super AMOLED screen and has a Snapdragon 750G SoC at the helm. The Oppo Reno5 K 5G boots Android 11-based ColorOS 11.1 and comes in two memory configurations - 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB. It doesn't have a microSD card slot, though, so you might want to go for the 256GB variant if you are someone who likes carrying around a vast library of offline music and takes a lot of photos and videos. Speaking of photos, the Reno5 K 5G has a total of five cameras onboard - a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno5_k_5g_specs_price_sale_date-news-47929.php

vivo X60 series nears global launch, bags multiple certifications in the process

The vivo X60 series arrived in the last days of December, with the vanilla X60 and the X60 Pro debuting Samsung’s first 5nm chipset Exynos 1080. These phones, along with the later-introduced flagship X60 Pro+, are currently available in China, but this won’t be the case anymore. Two vivo X60 phones were certified in multiple countries, including Indonesia and India - a vital step before introducing the devices at their respective markets. vivo X60 • vivo X60 Pro The vivo X60 with model number V2045 was just spotted on Indonesia Telekom’s website, days after the very same phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x60_series_nears_global_launch_bags_multiple_certifications_in_the_process-news-47932.php

Google’s voice recorder app getting desktop interface via web

One of the Google Pixel’s most compelling features is its voice recording app. Currently exclusively available on all Pixel phones, the voice recorder app transcribes voice (only in US-English at the moment) in real-time, even without a data connection. As reported by 9to5Google, the Google Recorder web application has arrived, albeit a bit early as the interface isn’t fully working just yet. Recorder.google.com has gone live and the site will allow you to listen to and view recordings and their transcriptions. The app makes it easy to search through hours-long recordings and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/googles_voice_recorder_app_getting_desktop_interface_via_web-news-47928.php

Instagram's TikTok clone Reels is now available in the Lite app in India

Instagram's TikTok clone, Reels, has officially launched last August, but so far it's only been available in the main Instagram app. From today on, however, you can also find Reels inside Instagram Lite in India. As with all of Facebook's Lite apps, this one is designed to be less data intensive and also use less resources on your phone, so it's perfect for people who either have lower-end devices or small data plans, or both. Reels is a feature that lets you record and edit 15-second multi-clip videos with audio, effects, and a bunch of creative tools. If that sounds familiar to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagrams_tiktok_clone_reels_is_now_available_in_the_lite_app_in_india-news-47927.php

Oppo A54 5G surfaces in Japan, will be released in June

Oppo's quest to launch as many affordable 5G phones as possible is still ongoing, and the latest device that has that honor is the A54 5G. This model has been listed by Japanese carrier au, and we have to say it looks a lot like the already announced Oppo A93 5G. The key difference we see between these two is the fact that while the A93 5G has a triple rear camera system, the A54 5G goes with a quad setup, although it's housed in a very similar looking camera island. The Oppo A54 5G has a 48 MP main sensor, a couple of 2 MP snappers (we assume one is macro one is a depth sensor), as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a54_5g_surfaces_in_japan_will_be_released_in_june-news-47926.php

Sony is working on next-gen VR headset and controller for PS5

Sony has started development of its next generation VR system for the PlayStation 5 and SVP Hideaki Nishino has shared a few details about it on the PlayStation blog. The next PS VR headset will bring higher resolution, wider field of view, better tracking and input and will connect to the PS5 through a single cord. Sony is teasing a new VR controller, which will incorporate some of the features of the new DualSense wireless controller, and while it doesn't go into details as to which features, Sony says the controller will focus on great ergonomics. Sadly the next-gen VR system...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_is_working_on_nextgen_vr_headset_and_controller_for_ps5-news-47925.php

LG is licensing its webOS to other smart TV makers

LG showed off the latest version of its TV operating system, webOS 6.0, at CES in early January. There are many changes, but it turns out the company is planning something even bigger – it will license webOS to other TV makers. Over 20 TV manufacturers from around the world have already signed on, including RCA, Ayonz and Konka. This will be good for everyone as more TVs will draw in more developers, who will make more apps for people to use (webOS is well behind Android TV in that regard). It’s also good for the company as it expands the user base for its streaming service, LG...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_is_licensing_its_webos_to_other_smart_tv_makers-news-47924.php

Racing Yellow Realme GT 5G shines in new trailer, pricing teased

Realme’s upcoming GT 5G flagship is arriving next week and we're familiar with most of its key specs. This will be the brand’s first Snapdragon 888 powered device and it’s Racing Yellow (aka Bumblebee leather) variant appeared in a new teaser video. We can see the back sports textured yellow leather-like material while the area below the camera cutout is made from ridged plastic Realme VP Xu Qi Chase also confirmed the GT 5G will be equipped with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS3.1 storage. In terms of dimensions, the phone will be 8.6mm thick and weigh 186 grams. Realme GT 5G...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/racing_yellow_realme_gt_5g_flaunts_leather_back_in_new_trailer_pricing_teased-news-47922.php

Oppo explains how its rollable prototype phone works on video

The Oppo X 2021 concept phone is back – originally demoed at Inno Day 2020, the company is now revealing more details about its rollable phone at MWC Shangahi 2021. Here is a short video that explains how the display expands from 6.7” to 7.4”. The action is powered by two roll motors. They use cogs that mesh into the so-called Warp Track laminate, which is similar to timing belt. The laminate is made of high-strength steel for allowing it to be both tough and thin – at its thinnest it measures only 0.1 mm, but is still strong enough to support the display. Whether retracted or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_explains_how_its_rollable_prototype_phone_works_on_video-news-47918.php