Oppo Reno5 K 5G price revealed as sales begin in China

Oppo has revealed the price of the Reno5 K 5G introduced in China last week. The smartphone has two memory options - 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB. The former is priced at CNY2,699 ($415/€350), and the latter will set you back by CNY2,999 ($460/€390). Both variants come in three colors and are up for purchase in China through Oppo's online store and online retailers JD.com, TMall, and Suning.com. The Oppo Reno5 K 5G has a Snapdragon 750G SoC at the helm and boots Android 11-based ColorOS 11.1. It's built around a 6.43" FullHD+ 90Hz Super AMOLED screen with a punch hole in the upper-left corner...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno5_k_5g_china_price-news-48086.php

Fitbit Ace 3 specs, images, and launch date leak

Fitbit introduced the Ace 2 fitness band for kids back in March 2019, and it will announce its successor dubbed Ace 3 on March 15, reports German blog WinFuture. The publication also shared some images of the Ace 3, which reveal it will come in a two-color design like its predecessor. The wearable will sport a 1.47" OLED touchscreen of 240x240-pixel resolution. It's not a color panel we are looking at, but the smart band will support animated clock faces. Fitbit Ace 3 will sport an OLED touchscreen The Ace 3 will feature a physical home button, which will be less angular than...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fitbit_ace_3_specs_price_images_launch_date_leak-news-48087.php

Oppo A94 goes official with Helio P95 SoC, 48MP quad camera, and 6.43" AMOLED screen

Oppo announced the A93 last October with a Helio P95 SoC and 6.43" AMOLED screen. And today the company followed it up with its successor called A94. The Oppo A94 is also powered by the Helio P95 SoC and packs a 6.43" FullHD+ AMOLED screen like its predecessor, but it runs Android 11-based ColorOS 11.1 out of the box. The A94 has 8GB RAM and 128GB storage on board, although it also comes with a microSD card slot for storage expansion. For photography, the Oppo A94 comes with a total of five cameras - a 32MP selfie shooter inside the screen with the 48MP primary camera on the back joined...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a94_specs_price_sale_date-news-48085.php

Realme Narzo 20 receiving Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 stable update

The Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 detailed last September is currently available for a bunch of Realme smartphones through the early access program. However, the X50 Pro 5G received the Realme UI 2.0 stable update in December, and now it's the Narzo 20 that's getting a taste of Realme's latest custom Android skin. The Realme UI 2.0 stable update for the Narzo 20 brings in refreshed design and new features, including three Dark Mode styles, Tone Tunes, filters for Drawer Mode, and Sleep Capsule. You can check out the image for the complete changelog of the update. Narzo 20's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_narzo_20_android_11_realme_ui_2_stable_update-news-48084.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is receiving One UI 3.1 with March security patch

Samsung released One UI 3.1 for the Galaxy Tab S6 and Galaxy Note10 Lite earlier this week and Galaxy M51 yesterday. Now it's the Galaxy S10 Lite that's getting the latest version of Samsung's custom Android skin. The new firmware sports version number G770FXXU4EUBA, and while a detailed changelog isn't available, we know it bumps up the Android security patch on the S10 Lite to March 2021 and doesn't bring wireless DeX support to the smartphone. The One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy S10 Lite is seeding in Spain at the time of writing this, but it should expand to other regions...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_lite_one_ui_3_1_update-news-48083.php

Samsung Galaxy M51 is now receiving One UI 3.1 update based on Android 11

It's true that Samsung makes a lot of different smartphone models, but it's also true that recently the company has been on a roll with updates to Android 11 - seemingly every single day now the update reaches another model. Today's lucky one is the Galaxy M51, launched in September of last year running Android 10 with One UI 2.x. Starting today, owners of this phone in Russia are graced with the release of the update to One UI 3.1, based on Android 11. That's the latest version of both Google's underlying OS, but also Samsung's skin. However, this is the "core" One UI 3.1 experience,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m51_is_now_receiving_one_ui_31_update_based_on_android_11-news-48082.php

Qualcomm Snapdragon 775 details leak

Qualcomm has already made its flagship chipset for 2021 official, we're talking about the Snapdragon 888. However, we still haven't seen a successor to its premium midrange line in the 7 series, and the Snapdragon 765 is getting kind of old. Apparently it won't be long now, though, as the company has been rumored to introduce the new SoC at some point before the end of this month. We're assuming this will be called Snapdragon 775, although, who knows - maybe it's going to end up as the 788? Anyway, some details about it have leaked today, and these are from an internal presentation....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_snapdragon_775_details_leak-news-48081.php

Counterpoint: Oppo surpasses Huawei and becomes largest smartphone brand in China

Oppo became the biggest smartphone maker in China for the first time ever, reports Counterpoint Research. This is the result of two factors: Oppo’s rise and Huawei’s decline. This January Oppo captured 21% of the Chinese market, putting it on top. Fellow BBK brand vivo was close behind with 20%, tied with the ailing Huawei. Behind that are Apple and Xiaomi, both at 16%. Below is a timeline of Oppo’s growth. Its market share in January increased 33% compared to December and 26% compared to January 2020. Note that the company’s 5G models are tracked separately as Counterpoint marks them...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_oppo_surpasses_huawei_and_becomes_largest_smartphone_brand_in_china-news-48076.php

Oppo Find X3 Pro will have an LTPO screen with 5Hz-120Hz adaptive refresh

Oppo's upcoming Find X3 Pro will use a Samsung-made AMOLED screen with an LTPO backplane, enabling variable refresh rate between 5Hz and 120Hz. According to popular insider Ice universe the panel will be Samsung's E4 with 10-bit color support and it will be the first non-Samsung on the market with an LTPO panel. That latter claim could be challenged by the OnePlus 9 Pro, which will also have an LTPO display and will become official on March 8, three days before Oppo's Find X3 Pro. Of course the Oppo Find X3 Pro and the OnePlus 9 Pro could very well use the same 6.78-inch 1440p 120Hz...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x3_pro_will_have_an_ltpo_screen_with_5hz120hz_adaptive_refresh-news-48075.php

Apple Watch still leads global smartwatch sales

According to the latest Counterpoint Research report on smartwatch shipments in the October – December 2020 period, Apple is still the undisputed leader in the segment. The market saw a 1.5% increase in total shipments compared to the same period in 2019 with Apple alone accounting for 40% of the overall pie. Samsung came in at second place with a 10% market share followed by Huawei with 8%. Fitbit (7%) and BBK group (6%) rounded off the top-five smartwatch brands. The new report specifies that the Apple Watch Series 6 and Watch SE combined for 12.9 million sales in the last quarter...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_still_leads_global_smartwatch_sales-news-48079.php

Our Redmi Note 10 Pro (Max) video review is up

The Redmi Note 10 Pro is the best phone of the series that Xiaomi announced on Thursday, though the naming could have been better. In India fans will find an almost identical phone under the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max name (the key difference is the removal of NFC). Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro The two phones are certainly similar enough that our written review applies to both. The same goes for our video review, which you can watch below. The Note 10 Pro impresses with the value it brings on a modest budget. This €250 phone stands out with its 120 Hz AMOLED display, most phones in its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_redmi_note_10_pro_max_video_review_is_up-news-48078.php

Report: Apple to bring 10.9-inch OLED iPad Pro, OLED Macbook Pro next year

Apple is looking to bring an OLED iPad Pro to market next year. Per a Digitimes report, Apple will use a 10.9-inch OLED panel for its 2022 iPad Pro. The report says that Apple is also planning a 12.9-inch OLED iPad Pro and even an OLED 16-inch MacBook Pro to follow later on in 2022. The report is a bit questionable, especially given the numerous sources pointing to Apple's 2021 lineup of iPad Pro's and MacBook Pro's adopting the new mini-LED display technology. The earliest we could see a mini-LED iPad is this month. The new redesigned Apple Silicon-powered MacBook Pro 14 and Pro 16...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_apple_to_bring_109inch_oled_ipad_pro_macbook_pro_next_year-news-48074.php

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G and A72 support pages live in UAE

Just yesterday we came across a listing for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A52 5G from a Saudi Arabia retailer. Today we have more confirmation for its imminent launch as the phone’s official support page is live on Samsung UAE. In addition, the Galaxy A72’s support page has also gone up. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G and A72 4G support pages Apart from the two images, we don’t get any specs of the devices. We do know from rumors that the A52 5G will offer a 6.5” Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 750G is touted to sit at the helm alongside 8GB RAM...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a52_5g_and_a72_support_pages_live_in_uae_-news-48070.php

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Sound for high-quality, low-latency wireless audio

There are many ways for streaming audio to go wrong, especially if there is a wireless headset at the end of the chain. Qualcomm is aiming to address all of these issues with the new Snapdragon Sound platform. On the phone end, the company has lined up the Snapdragon 800-series chips with the FastConnect 6900 connectivity system. For headsets and earbuds there are the QCC514x, QCC515x and QCC3056 series Bluetooth Audio SoCs. Between them they support aptX Adaptive, which is capable of delivering high-quality 24-bit 96 kHz audio with very low latency – as low as 89 ms (45% lower than...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_unveils_snapdragon_sound_for_highquality_lowlatency_wireless_audio-news-48069.php

Galaxy S21 sales take series to four-year high

Samsung has sold 590,000 devices from its Galaxy S21 series, a report from South Korea revealed. The numbers are the highest since the Galaxy S8 (620,000 units). For the first month of sales, Galaxy S21 moved nearly twice as many units as the Galaxy S20 last year. Representatives of the analyst company Atlas Research & Consulting, sitting behind the report, revealed the major reason was Samsung’s ability to expand its 5G presence while keeping low price tags, especially compared with the previous series. The basic model of the Galaxy S21 started from KRW990,000 (about $870),...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sales_of_samsung_galaxy_s21_phones_reach_a_fouryear_high-news-48068.php

Realme 8 Pro may have surfaced at the FCC with a 4,500 mAh battery and 65W SuperDart Charge

CEO Madhav Sheth already revealed that the Realme 8 will have a 5,000 mAh battery with 30W Dart Charge, so you’d expect the Realme 8 Pro to go faster. And this could be the proof – FCC documents detailing a Realme RMX3081 have surfaced, which appears to be the Realme 8 Pro 4G. The docs show that a 65W charger will be used to fill the phone’s 4,500 mAh battery (typical capacity). That matches the specs for the company’s SuperDart chargers and if the Realme 7 Pro is any indication (it has the same battery capacity), a full charge will take only 34 minutes with the battery going from 0% to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_8_pro_may_have_just_passed_through_the_fcc_with_a_4500_mah_battery_and_65_superdart_charge-news-48067.php

Motorola Moto G10 Power and Moto G30 coming to India on March 9

Motorola unveiled the Moto G10 and Moto G30 last month with big screens, big batteries, and quad rear cameras. Today the company announced it will bring the Moto G30 to India on March 9 alongside a new smartphone - Moto G10 Power. The Moto G10 Power and Moto G30 will launch in India at 12PM local time (6:30AM UTC) and will be sold through Flipkart, which reveals both smartphones will run Android 11 out of the box and come with a feature called ThinkShield. Since the Moto G30 was introduced last month, we know it will come with Snapdragon 662 SoC, 6.5" 90Hz HD+ LCD, and a 5,000 mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g10_power_moto_g30_india_launch_date-news-48066.php

Red Magic 6 Pro's 120W charging demoed on video, ends up faster than expected

Yesterday we saw the debut of nubia’s Red Magic 6 and 6 Pro gaming phones. The vanilla model comes with 65W fast charging while the Pro goes up to the ludicrous 120W mark which nubia claims it can do a full 0 to 100% charge in 17 just minutes. We now we have a demo video to see a real-world test thanks to Chinese blogger Zhong Wenze who timed how long it would take to charge the Red Magic 6 to 100%. At the start of the video we can clearly see the phone holds a 3% charge. It quickly manages to go to 4% in just 10 seconds and then jumps to 15% after a minute on the 120W GaN (Gallium...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/red_magic_6_pros_120w_charging_demoed_on_video-news-48065.php

Amazfit T-Rex Pro leaks - better water proofing, €170 price tag

Amazfit is expected to launch a new smartwatch, called T-Rex Pro. A YouTuber from Turkey has posted a hands-on video with the wearable that is yet to be officially announced, and the device looks pretty much identical to its predecessor, the Amazfit T-Rex. However the new T-Rex Pro will now be able to withstand 10 ATM pressure. The new T-Rex Pro will also track “100+ sports modes”, partially enabled by a second-gen BioTracker PPG that now also supports blood oxygen/SpO2 tracking on top of the heart rate measurements. The battery life with GPS enabled has improved drastically - it is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazfit_trex_pro_leaks_with_better_durability_170_price_tag-news-48064.php

Realme C21 announced with Helio G35 SoC, triple camera, and 5,000 mAh battery

As promised, Realme today introduced its new budget smartphone dubbed Realme C21. The smartphone is powered by the Helio G35 SoC and runs Android 10-based Realme UI out of the box. The C21 has 3GB RAM and 32GB storage onboard, but it also comes with a dedicated slot for the microSD card for storage expansion up to 256GB. The Realme C21 is built around a 6.5" HD+ display with a notch for the 5MP selfie camera. The smartphone's rear panel, flaunting a fingerprint-resistant Geometric Art Design, is home to a triple camera setup comprising a 13MP primary, 2MP macro, and 2MP monochrome...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c21_specs_price_sale_date-news-48063.php

iQOO Neo5 confirmed to come with 4,400 mAh battery and 66W fast charging

The iQOO Neo5 arriving on March 16 was rumored to support 88W wired charging, but 3C revealed that won't be the case, and the smartphone will charge at up to 66W. Today, iQOO officially confirmed on Weibo that Neo5 will indeed feature 66W wired charging. Additionally, iQOO confirmed that Neo5 will pack a dual-cell 4,440 mAh battery, which will go from flat to 50% in 10 minutes and get a full chargein 30 minutes with the bundled 66W adapter. The charger will also support 45W PD and allow you to charge other devices like laptops and cameras. iQOO hasn't detailed the Neo5's specs...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_neo5_specs_battery_size_charging_speed-news-48062.php

T-Mobile goes all in on Enterprise solutions, announces 5G Home Office Internet and cloud-based collaboration

T-Mobile announces a new platform for enterprise customers. It is launching three new products that leverage T-Mobile’s 5G network and a partnership with Dialpad. Among the products announced, T-Mobile will begin offering “Home Office 5G Internet” plans that compete with cable providers. It will also be getting into the cloud-based collaboration business that can replace an office-based PBX, video and voice conferencing, and integrates with Office 365 apps. Finally, there’s a full enterprise solution that includes unlimited 5G data. Starting with T-Mobile’s Home Office 5G, this will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_goes_all_in_on_enterprise_solutions_announces_5g_home_office_internet_and_cloudbased_collabo-news-48061.php

Apple clarifies Siri feature that asks users to pick a music app

Earlier this month, we reported about a new feature that was discovered in a Beta version of iOS 14.5 that seemingly allowed users to set a third-party music or podcasting app as the default for Siri voice commands. It wasn’t clear how it worked, and it didn’t always ask the user which app they wished to open the audio with. There also was no menu that let you manually select an app to do this with. To clarify the function and its purpose, Apple reached out to TechCrunch to explain what this feature was and that its purpose was not to set a default audio app for Siri. Apple confirmed that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_clarifies_siri_feature_that_asks_users_to_pick_a_music_app_-news-48060.php

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra gets certified in Indonesia, one step closer to launch

If you thought last year's Mi 10 Ultra was an insane (in a good way) smartphone, the upcoming Mi 11 Ultra wants to one-up its predecessor with a crazy screen on its back - so that you use the (also insane) main camera array for selfies and vlogs, we assume. Anyway, the Mi 11 Ultra has been certified in Indonesia, as you can see from the image below. This doesn't tell us anything about the device, other than that it's one step closer to launch. Oh, and that it will be officially available outside of China, unlike the Mi 10 Ultra. But that was also obvious from its model number ending in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_ultra_gets_certified_in_indonesia_one_step_closer_to_launch-news-48059.php

Realme GT Neo is on the way with Dimensity 1200 chipset

Less than 24 hours ago, Realme took the wraps off its latest flagship smartphone, the GT, at an event in China. At the end of the event, Realme VP Xu Qi also teased an additional member of the new GT family, which is supposedly coming soon. We're talking about the Realme GT Neo, and this one will have MediaTek's Dimensity 1200 chipset at the helm, unlike the GT which uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888. That's all we know about it so far, but we wouldn't be surprised to see various leaks and rumors regarding the GT Neo in the coming days and weeks. The Dimensity 1200 was announced back...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_neo_is_on_the_way_with_dimensity_1200_chipset-news-48058.php

Oppo schedules a global launch for its Band Style wearable on March 8

Oppo introduced the Oppo Band back in June 2020, and nine months later, the wearable finally will escape the domestic scene. Its first overseas market will be India, with a launch scheduled for Monday, March 8 and the name is slightly changed - it will now be called Oppo Band Style. The wearable comes in two variants - one with a simple TPU wrist band and a more fashionable option with a metal ring. The Oppo Band Style has 12 exercise modes, including one for long-distance runners - a specific group of athletes that rarely gets recognition in the world of affordable wearables. There...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_schedules_a_global_launch_for_its_band_style_wearable_on_march_8-news-48050.php

Redmi K40 and Pro may be renamed Mi 11X for India, K40 Pro+ to be called Mi 11i instead

XDA Senior Member kacskrz may have uncovered a complicated rebadging scheme for Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco flagships by snooping through build configurations. This is all centered around the new K40 series. We already saw in FCC docs that the Redmi K40 will be sold as the Poco F3 globally. However, these new findings suggest that the K40 will be renamed “Xiaomi Mi 11X” for the Indian market instead of using the Poco brand. This X-branding will carry over to the Redmi K40 Pro as well, which will be known as the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro. Note that these are not related to the Redmi 10X and 10X Pro....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_redmi_k40_and_pro_may_be_renamed_mi_11x_for_india_k40_pro_to_be_called_mi_11i_instead-news-48052.php

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G listed by online retailer before its official announcement

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has not been officially announced yet – that is expected to happen later this month – but a retailer in Saudi Arabia has put the phone on sale already, listing the full specs and everything. The A52 5G has a 6.5” Super AMOLED display with 1,080 x 2,400 px resolution. We’re not seeing a refresh rate listed but it should be 120Hz (the rumors were right about everything else). The fingerprint reader is built into the display and the whole thing is guarded by Gorilla Glass (we’re not 100% clear on the version). The Snapdragon 750G is the brains of the operation, as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a52_5g_listed_by_online_retailer_before_its_official_announcement-news-48055.php

OnePlus 9, 9E, 9 Pro confirmed by accessory maker

OnePlus is expected to launch its 9 series soon, and back in December, we heard there might be a third device joining the vanilla and Pro flagships - an OnePlus 9E. We still have no idea about its specs, but the moniker appeared on the website of popular accessory maker Spigen, confirming it is on the way. OnePlus 9E on Spigen's website Big names such as Spigen are rarely mistaken about such info since they receive information about upcoming devices way ahead of the official arrival to prepare their products in time for the launch. In this particular case, we see OnePlus 9E and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9_9e_9_pro_appears_on_webiste_of_accessory_maker-news-48048.php

Red Magic Watch goes official

Alongside the brand new Rad Magic 6 series, today nubia announced its Red Magic Watch. It features a traditional round casing with a 1.39-inch AMOLED display and 454x454-pixel resolution. The Red Magic Watch comes in 5 color options with both leather and silicone watch strap models. Red Magic Watch The watch weighs just 30 grams and promises a 15-day battery life. There’s onboard GPS, a heart rate sensor and sleep tracking. There's also activity tracking for 16 sports modes. The watch is rated for 5ATM water resistance. The sport version with silicon strap starts at CNY...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/red_magic_watch_goes_official-news-48056.php

Samsung unveils rugged Galaxy Xcover 5

This is one for workers in the field – Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Xcover 5. It’s a tough little phone that can bounce back after falls from 1.5m (5 ft) thanks to its enhanced shock absorbers. Also, it is rated IP68 meaning it can spend over 30 minutes below 1m of water and is completely sealed against dust. It has a MIL-STD810H certification too. The handset measures 147.1 x 71.6 x 9.2 mm and has a small 5.3” LCD with 720p+ resolution. Biometric security is provided by the 5 MP front-facing camera built into the bezel above the display. Samsung worked with partners to provide...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_the_small_and_rugged_galaxy_xcover_5-news-48057.php

Snapdragon 870 for the iQOO Neo5 officially confirmed

The iQOO Neo5 will be announced on March 16. That was revealed last week, this week the brand confirmed the murmurs that the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 870. The chipset will be paired with fast UFS 3.1 storage and up to 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM. Memory Fusion, a technology developed by vivo for OriginOS, will make those 12 GB feel like 15 GB (it’s similar to having a swap partition). There should be an 8 GB version as well (advertised as 8+3 GB because of Fusion). iQOO Neo5: Snapdragon 870 confirmed • 120 Hz display • Carbon fiber teaser The brand is not denying the 120...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/snapdragon_870_for_the_iqoo_neo5_officially_confirmed-news-48049.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro (Max) review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_10_pro_(max)-review-2232.php

nubia Red Magic 6 series announced with 165Hz display, Snapdragon 888

The Red Magic lineup from nubia has established itself as one of the leaders in the gaming smartphone world. The latest additions are the Red Magic 6 and 6 Pro. The Pro sports faster 120W charging, up to 18GB RAM and 512GB storage alongside a more aggressive design. The rest of the specs are identical across both models. The Red Magic 6 duo are the first phones to launch with 165Hz refresh rate screens. They also pack the flagship Snapdragon 888, fan cooling and run Red Magic OS 4 based on Android 11. Red Magic 6 The star of the show is undoubtedly the 6.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_red_magic_6_series_announced_with_165hz_refresh_rate_display_snapdragon_888-news-48053.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_10_pro-review-2232.php

Redmi Note 10 series go global - Note 10 Pro, Note 10, Note 10S and Note 10 5G

A few hours after making their debut in India, the Redmi Note 10 series are now global. There are a few changes here, namely that the Indian Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is the global Redmi Note 10 Pro, while the Indian Redmi Note 10 Pro is the same as the global Redmi Note 10 Pro, only without the 108MP camera. And there's one more phone at the global launch. Redmi Note 10 Pro The best phone in Xiaomi's new Redmi 10 series is the Redmi Note 10 Pro. It has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with support for 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch response rate. It also has the premiere camera setup...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_10_series_go_global__note_10_pro_note_10_note_10s_and_note_10_5g-news-48051.php

Samsung Galaxy A72 4G is getting the Snapdragon 720G chipset, Google Play Console confirms

An extensive leak from mid-February detailed the Samsung Galaxy A72 4G, now the device has appeared on the Google Play Console, which lends legitimacy to the leaked specs. The GPC confirms that the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 720G chipset. It will be equipped with 6 GB of RAM by default, but we’ve seen an 8 GB version as well. The phone will launch with Android 11 and should receive 3 years of OS updates and 4 years of security patches (just like the A71 4G and A51 4G). Anyway, we’re probably looking at 128 GB and 256 GB storage options. Samsung Galaxy A72 4G: image...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a72_4g_is_getting_the_snapdragon_720g_chipset_google_play_console_confirms-news-48047.php

Watch the Redmi Note 10 series global launch event live

Earlier today, Xiaomi introduced its Redmi Note 10 series in India with the Note 10 Pro Max, Note 10 Pro and Note 10. Xiaomi is now hosting another event for the global audience and you can catch the live stream on YouTube at 12 noon UTC time. So we already saw three Note 10s earlier today with the Pro Max leading the pack with its 108MP main camera and 120Hz Super AMOLED display. The standard Pro downscaled to a 64MP cam and kept the same core specs as the Pro Max. The vanilla Note 10 swapped the Snapdragon 732G from the Pro models for a Snapdragon 678 and also missed out on the 120Hz...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_redmi_note_10_series_global_launch_event_live_-news-48046.php

Samsung announces ISOCELL 2.0 with improved light gathering abilities

Samsung introduced the ISOCELL line of image sensors in 2013, which featured barriers surrounding each pixels to reduce color crosstalk (light for one pixel bleeding into its neighbors). The original design used metal for these walls that absorbed some of the incoming light. This was partially addressed with ISOCELL Plus by switching to a new material. But that still contained some metal, so it didn’t fully solve the issue. Today Samsung is offering a peek at the next phase of its image sensor technology. ISOCELL 2.0 replaces the lower part of the walls with a more reflective material....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_announces_isocell_20_with_improved_light_gathering_abilities-news-48045.php

Redmi Note 10, 10 Pro and 10 Pro Max debut in India

The Redmi Note line has solidified itself as arguably Xiaomi’s key range. Starting its tenth edition are three phones – the Note 10, Note 10 Pro and Note 10 Pro Max, which just debuted in India. Powered by the Snapdragon 732G and a 108MP main camera the Note 10 Pro Max is the leader of the pack. The regular Note 10 Pro offers the same chipset and 64MP main shooter while the vanilla Note 10 comes with the SD 678 and a 48MP camera. All three handsets come with Super AMOLED displays which is a first for the Redmi Note lineup. Redmi Note 10 Pro Max Kicking things off is the first Redmi Note...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_10_10_pro_and_10_pro_max_debut_in_india-news-48044.php

Realme GT unveiled: Snapdragon 888 and 120Hz AMOLED screen for just $430

Realme has promised a Snapdragon 888-powered flagship, and today the brand delivered - meet the Realme GT 5G. This smartphone comes with impressive hardware, fast charging and even has a 3.5mm audio jack - a real rarity in flagships these days. The Realme GT is built around a 6.43” Super AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution. The display supports 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate with five different settings, depending on the user's preference. The Snapdragon 888 has either 8GB or 12GB LPDDR5 RAM of its disposal along with 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. You get no...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_arrives_as_a_true_flagship_for_just_500-news-48043.php

Xiaomi sells over 300,000 units of the Redmi K40 in five minutes

Xiaomi launched its Redmi K40 series last month, and today was the first flash sale of the lineup. According to the company’s official Weibo profile, it managed to sell the batch of 300,000 units in just five minutes, and demand is so big, another sale has been scheduled for Monday, March 8. The massive number of sales includes all three phones - the Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro, and Redmi K40 Pro+ in all their memory variations and in all three colors. A quick reminder about the difference between all three phones - the first one has a Snapdragon 870 chipset, while the two Pros come with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_sells_over_300000_units_of_the_redmi_k40_in_five_minutes-news-48042.php

Nintendo will reportedly launch updated Switch console with larger Samsung OLED screen

An interesting report comes from Bloomberg. Outside of supplying OLED display panels to many smartphone OEMS for both standard and (in the future) folding displays, Samsung will supply a 7-inch panel to Nintendo for a new Switch gaming console. The report says that Samsung Display Co. will begin mass producing OLED panels for an upcoming Nintendo Switch refresh model, one that will come with a larger screen (the current Switch model has a 6.2-inch 16:9 720p display – the Switch Lite has a 5.5-inch panel)). According to the anonymous sources, Samsung will begin production of these panels in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nintendo_will_reportedly_launch_updated_switch_console_with_larger_samsung_oled_screen-news-48041.php

Android 12 Developer Preview 1.1 is out with bug fixes

Today Google has released the second build of its Android 12 Developer Preview. The initial one went out last month, and now the company is releasing Android 12 Developer Preview 1.1. As the minor version number incrementation implies, this is not a build that brings new features, instead it's all about bug fixes. Additionally, it incorporates the March security patches. The issues that have been fixed include intermittent disconnections from Wi-Fi even when the signal was strong, taking a screenshot from the lock screen resulting in an error, partial wake locks that caused battery...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_12_developer_preview_11_is_out_with_bug_fixes-news-48040.php

More Galaxy Xcover 5 specs and renders leak

Samsung is readying a new entry in its long-running line of rugged smartphones. We've seen the Galaxy Xcover 5 before, both in various certifications, as well as in some leaks. The phone should become official at some point this month, and is rumored to retail in Europe for €289 to €299. It will be offered in one color only, the one you can see in the newly leaked renders below, which Samsung calls Graphite Black. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 leaked renders The Xcover 5 is said to sport a 5.3-inch 720x1480 LCD touchscreen, covered with Gorilla Glass 6. The phone will be IP68 water...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/more_galaxy_xcover_5_specs_and_renders_leak-news-48039.php

AMD announces the Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics card

AMD today announced the Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics card. The 6700 XT is based on the same RDNA2 architecture as the other RX 6000-series graphics cards but it is the cheapest model in the series so far, starting at $479. The 6700 XT has a new, smaller GPU than the one on the other three 6000-series cards. This GPU has 40 compute units, 64 ROPs, 160 texture units, and 2560 stream processors. One of the interesting things about the 6700 XT is the aggressive clock speed; the average clock speed under load or 'Game Frequency' as AMD likes to call it is a rather high 2424MHz. This gives...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amd_announces_the_radeon_rx_6700_xt_graphics_card-news-48038.php

Samsung Galaxy A82 5G pops up on Geekbench with Snapdragon 855+

Over a month ago, we had the first piece of information regarding Samsung Galaxy A80's successor. Other than the model number and the fact that it will feature a quirky camera module with a rotating mechanism, there was nothing else in the report. Now, we have the chipset, thanks to a couple of Geekbench listings. The model number SM-A826S helped us identify the handset as the Galaxy A82 5G and to our surprise, it will feature the Snapdragon 855+ SoC launched in late 2018. The configuration that was tested also runs Android 11 out of the box and is equipped with 6GB of RAM. We...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a82_5g_pops_up_on_geekbench_with_snapdragon_855-news-48037.php

Oppo Find X3 stars in a couple of new teasers, 10-bit color engine confirmed

Let's start with the official teaser that comes from Oppo itself. On its Weibo page, the company posted a teaser confirming the 10-bit color engine that the X3 Pro would have. And perhaps the vanilla X3 too. The official teaser from Oppo's Weibo page It's supposed to be the first Android smartphone that's able to capture, store and reproduce 10-bit color content for smoother gradients and more accurate color reproduction in the DCI-P3 color space. Additionally, @evleaks posted two promo videos of the Find X3 Pro, both showing the device in full, highlighting some of the key...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x3_stars_in_a_couple_of_new_teasers_10bit_color_engine_confirmed-news-48036.php

vivo S9 5G and S9e 5G announced with familiar design and upgraded internals

Vivo has just announced the S9 5G and S9e 5G - direct successors to the vivo S7 with an identical design but with upgraded hardware inside. The hardware is now capable of 5G connectivity, hence the names. And as you've probably guessed, the S9e is a toned-down version of the standard S9. Let's start with the S9 5G. It employs a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset based on the 6nm node and is paired with either 8GB/128GB memory or 12GB/256GB. The display is still AMOLED with a 6.44-inch diagonal and a notch for the front-facing camera. The panel supports HDR10+ and offers an FHD+ resolution...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s9_5g_and_s9e_5g_announced_with_familiar_design_and_upgraded_internals-news-48035.php

DxOMark rates the OnePlus 8T's camera as average

It's been a while since the OnePlus 8T was released. In fact, we are just a few days away from the OnePlus 9-series launch event. Still, DxOMark did an in-depth camera review of the OnePlus 8T to see how it stacks against the competition. The overall score of 111 points puts the device on par with the Google Pixel 4a and the rather old Huawei Mate 20 Pro. And expectedly, the overall camera performance is far from stellar. Reviewers even call the phone a "refreshed midranger". Maybe because the camera experience is typical for a mid-range handset. The main issues with the phone's camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dxomark_rates_the_oneplus_8ts_camera_as_average-news-48031.php