Unannounced Samsung Galaxy A52 appears in online store again, with price and ready to ship

Samsung really hasn't been keeping a very tight lid on its upcoming Galaxy A72 and A52 handsets. Particularly, the latter, which despite scheduled for a March 17 official announcement has already appeared on not one, but two, if not more different retail website, complete with specs and pricing. Both of those listings detailed the 5G variant of the handset - Galaxy A52 5G, while now we also have a listing up for the 4G variant, thanks to an anonymous tipster. As per the site, as well as our source, the phone is not only listed, but also effectively already selling in Kenya for KSH...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/unannounced_samsung_galaxy_a52_appears_in_online_store_again_with_price_and_ready_to_ship-news-48195.php

Realme teases March 24 launch of its 108MP camera smartphone

Realme has been teasing its 8 series for a while now, and while it's yet to explicitly confirm its launch date, the company dropped a video earlier today teasing the March 24 unveiling of the Realme 8 lineup. The video stars Mr. Madhav Sheth - VP of Realme and CEO of Realme India and Europe - who's shown driving a sports car at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, India. At the 1:43 mark, Realme confirms a launch on March 24, and between the 2:06 and 2:16 mark, Mr. Sheth reveals the company's 108MP camera smartphone will be unveiled on the said date. You can watch the full...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_8_pro_108mp_camera_smartphone_launch_date-news-48201.php

TENAA lists a mystery Realme with a curved display, could be the GT Neo

Following a long string of leaks, the Realme GT was finally announced last week. It didn’t take long for news of a potential Realme GT Neo on the horizon to creep-up after that. The phone was even teased by Realme VP Xu Qi, so we know it is happening at some point, allegedly rocking MediaTek's Dimensity 1200 flagship chipset. RMX3116 TENAA listing A new TENAA listing details an unannounced Realme RMX3116 that could very well be the GT Neo. Probably the most interesting detail revealed by the certification authority's photos is a curved panel. As per the attached specs - a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tenaa_lists_a_mystery_realme_with_a_curved_display_could_be_the_gt_neo-news-48194.php

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G and Galaxy M31 get One UI 3.1

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G announced last September with Android 10-based One UI 2.5 is receiving the Android 11 update. The Android 11 update bumps up the One UI version on the A42 5G to 3.1 instead of 3.0 and includes the March 2021 Android security patch. It also comes with the usual Android 11 and One UI 3.1 goodies, including Chat Bubbles, Conversations Notifications, and improvements to the Ambient Display. Samsung Galaxy A42 5G In addition to the Galaxy A42 5G, the Galaxy M31 also gets a taste of One UI 3.1. The update requires a download of over 1GB and comes with the March...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a42_5g_galaxy_m31_android_11_one_ui_3_1_update-news-48192.php

OnePlus Watch is arriving on March 23

We've been hearing about OnePlus' first smartwatch for years now. It was expected to arrive alongside the 8T last year, and while that didn't happen, OnePlus CEO Mr. Pete Lau in December said the company will launch its first smartwatch in early 2021. Now we know the OnePlus Watch (not an official name) is coming on March 23 alongside the OnePlus 9 series. OnePlus shared a short clip on Twitter that includes comments from people asking about its smartwatch. The caption of the tweet reads, "You asked for it. You're getting it", confirming the smartwatch is coming soon. OnePlus doesn't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_watch_launch_date-news-48193.php

Android aims at Wear OS update for Spring, custom tiles announced

Over at Google’s Android Developers Blog, Android Developer Relations Engineer announces the Jetpack Tiles library for Wear OS. This means that developers can start creating tiles for third-party apps on the wearables platform. Tiles are widget screens that can be accessed when you swipe to the right of the watch face screen. Here, you can glance at the weather forecast, health stats, or take your heart rate. Up until now, the only Tiles users could add were either made by Google or the watch’s OEM. Source: Android Developers Blog The Jetpack Tiles library is still in the alpha...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_aims_at_wear_os_update_for_spring_custom_tiles_announced-news-48191.php

OnePlus 8T gets its first Open Beta build

The OnePlus 8T is now the happy owner of its very own first Open Beta build released by OnePlus. This is still based on Android 11, by the way, so it's no early access to Android 12 or anything like that. The build is meant to go out to willing beta testers before receiving a wide release to everyone with a OnePlus 8T. Obviously since it's beta you shouldn't expect it to be perfect, bugs could make their presence felt. If you want to jump into Open Beta land for your OnePlus 8T, make sure you head to the Source linked below for the full instructions. Keep in mind that going from a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8t_gets_its_first_open_beta_build-news-48190.php

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G's price in Europe might have been outed

Of the undoubtedly expansive Mi 11 family, Xiaomi has so far only unveiled one device - the Mi 11 itself. That is likely to change very soon, as we've been hearing a lot about the Mi 11 Lite 5G lately, as well as the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra. We're going to ignore the top of the line models and talk about the most affordable entry in the lineup. A European retailer has listed the Mi 11 Lite 5G in Truffle Black with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for €408.18. Obviously we can't be sure this isn't just a speculative listing, but bear with us here for some wild speculation. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_lite_5gs_price_in_europe_might_have_been_outed-news-48189.php

Micromax will launch In 1 on March 19, sends theater-themed invites

Micromax launched two smartphones in November: the Micromax In Note 1, and the In 1b. The company has sent invitations for a new launch event where Micromax will announce the In 1. The event will be livestreamed on MicromaxInfo.com at 12PM local time on March 19. The invitation is themed like a movie-theater ticket, suggesting that this device may be aimed as an economical multi-media consumption smartphone. The invitation reads “India Ka Naya Blockbuster” which translates to ‘India’s new blockbuster’ from Hindi. The In 1 is expected to serve a gap between the Micromax In 1b and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/micromax_will_launch_in_1_on_march_19_sends_theaterthemed_invites-news-48188.php

Motorola Moto G30 in for review

The Motorola Moto G30 has arrived at our office, and we are preparing to put it through our review gauntlet to find out if it's worth your money. The retail box of the Moto G30 includes the usual paperwork, silicone case, and a 20W charger. The Moto G30 has a Snapdragon 662 SoC under the hood and boots near-stock Android 11 out of the box. The smartphone comes in three memory configurations - 4GB/64GB, 4GB/128GB, and 6GB/128GB. And if that much storage isn't enough, you have the option to further expand it up to 1TB via microSD card. The Snapdragon 662-powered smartphone is built...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g30_in_for_review-news-48123.php

Xiaomi teases king phone, gaming one incoming

Xiaomi VP Lu Weibing went on Weibo to promote two upcoming phones by Xiaomi. One is the "machine king" (translated) and the other is a "e-sports game phone". Weibing says if people want those devices they should "wait a little bit", not specifying how much exactly. If we're to guess we'd say the devices in question are the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and the Black Shark 4, both of which are expected later this year. Both will offer Snapdragon 888 chipsets with the Ultra focusing on imaging with a periscope zoom camera (either 5x or 10x) and the gaming phone possibly bringing a refresh rate...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_teases_two_incoming_phones_one_of_them_a_gaming_one-news-48185.php

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro get 3C certification, charging speed revealed

There’s less and less intrigue left with the OnePlus 9 series. We know what to expect in terms of looks and specs ahead of the March 23 launch event and now we get another certification listing which confirms the charging speeds on both the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro listing on 3C database Both models will ship with 65W Warp chargers in the box. Third-party USB Power Data Objects (PDO) and USB Programmable Power Supply (PPS) will only be able to supply 45W power. There’s still no official word on wireless charging capabilities though speculations suggest the 9 Pro will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9_and_oneplus_9_pro_pass_3c_certification-news-48184.php

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G listed by Polish and German retailers at higher than expected price

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G can’t stay out of the stores even though the official announcement is still a few days away – we think that will happen on March 17 (Wednesday) when the A52 will be unveiled alongside the Galaxy A72. Both phones are expected to come in 4G and 5G flavors. And it is exactly the A52 5G that has cropped up on a second retailer, this time in Poland. The listing is still up, though the store removed the price. It was PLN 1,900, which works out to €415, which is higher than expected – when the phone showed up in a Saudi retailer it cost the equivalent of €365. And...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a52_5g_listed_by_polish_and_german_retailers_at_higher_than_expected_price-news-48182.php

iQOO Neo5 stars in hands-on video

We’ve already seen several leaks and teasers for the upcoming iQOO Neo5 which is expected to debut next week on March 16 and now the device has appeared in a live hands-on video. The short 1:25 minute clip shows out the Neo5's design with the main focus being the 120Hz refresh rate display. We can see a demo of PUBG running on the Neo5 next to a phone with a pedestrian 60Hz panel. In addition to the new hands-on video, iQOO’s official Weibo account released some high-quality renders of the device in its dark blue colorway. iQOO Neo5 official renders In a separate...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_neo5_stars_in_handson_video-news-48179.php

Huawei P50 first renders reveal two huge cameras

Just one day after the first renders of the Huawei P50 Pro, @OnLeaks has shared images of the upcoming vanilla Huawei P50 as well. The phone will have two huge camera lenses on the back, while the front will be a flat panel with a tiny punch hole in the center. The screen will be 6.3” in diagonal, but unlike the P50 Pro, it won’t have curved edges on the side. The whole device will be a lot bigger than the Huawei P40 - it will be 8mm taller and 3mm wider, while the camera bump will make the total thickness 10.6 mm (8.3 mm in the base). The Huawei P50 is pictured without an IR...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p50_first_renders_reveal_two_huge_cameras-news-48178.php

Oppo unveils Reno5 Marvel Edition

A couple of years ago Oppo released the F11 Pro Avengers Edition (which had the pleasure of examining up close), now the company is back with another limited edition, this time based on the Oppo Reno5 4G. It only shows up in Indonesia and only a select few will be able to get one. The phone will become available on March 15 (Monday) and it will cost IDR 5,700,000 ($395/€320). This is slightly more than the regular phone (IDR 5,000,000), but that is not the biggest obstacle to acquiring one. You will need a unique code to buy an Oppo Reno5 Marvel Edition. To acquire such a code, you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_will_offer_a_reno5_marvel_edition_to_a_select_few_in_indonesia-news-48177.php

Pete Lau teases the IMX766 and IMX 789 sensors on OnePlus 9 Pro

The OnePlus 9 Pro is coming out on March 23 and it has been teased a lot in the build-up, especially for its cameras, co-developed with Hasselblad. The latest teaser is by OnePlus CEO Pete Lau on Twitter. He shared two camera samples from the main and ultrawide angle cameras of the upcoming OnePlus 9 Pro, hinting at their equally-powerful sensors. Main and ultra-wide. Two equally powerful cameras, countless possibilities. #OnePlus9Series pic.twitter.com/WlZjA2IVop— Pete Lau (@PeteLau) March 12, 2021 We know from Lau himself that the main camera of the OnePlus 9 Pro will be a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pete_lau_teases_the_imx766_and_imx_789_sensors_on_oneplus_9_pro-news-48176.php

vivo X60 trio is coming to India on March 25

The vivo X60 series announced a few months ago will make its debut in India on March 25. The media invites sent by the company don't get into the specifics, but we've learned vivo will bring the entire lineup to India, which consists of the vanilla X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+. The top-end X60 Pro+ is powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC and built around a 6.56" 120Hz FullHD+ AMOLED screen with a fingerprint reader underneath. The smartphone packs a 4,200 mAh battery with 55W charging and comes with a total of five cameras. vivo X60 Pro+ It has a 32MP selfie shooter inside the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x60_series_india_launch_date-news-48175.php

Google Chrome 89 for Android brings faster loading times

The latest Google Chrome for Android update brings improved memory management which helps Chrome start 13% faster than before. The so-called “Freeze-dried” tabs aka tabs you’ve left open from your previous browser session will now be saved in a special lightweight version that takes up as much space as a screenshot and still supports scrolling, zooming and tapping on links. Google explains this will help you get a more responsive feel while the webpage actually loads up in the background. In addition, the new Chrome for Android should bring improved memory use and reduce crashes while...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_chrome_89_for_android_brings_faster_loading_times-news-48174.php

Lenovo Legion 2 gets certified with 110W charging

Lenovo has released its first Legion smartphones back in May 2020, and they had dual USB charging. A new Lenovo device has been certified at 3C, and it looks like the Legion 2 with a similar technology that will allow up to 110W charging rates. In order to reach such high speeds, Lenovo has split the battery into two equal power cells, each charged from a different USB-C port. Both of them supported 45W in the first Legion, while the second iteration has 65W through one of the ports, while the other will remain at 45W, totaling up to 110W. The Lenovo L70081, as is the model number...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_legion_2_gets_certified_with_110w_charging-news-48173.php

ZTE S30 Pro will feature a 144Hz screen and 44MP selfie camera

ZTE's new S series was teased by a company exec yesterday, and today the phone maker announced that S30 Pro will be a part of it and will be launched soon. ZTE's Weibo post also includes a poster that shows us the rear design of the S30 Pro, which has a gradient paint job and houses a 64MP quad camera. ZTE S30 Pro with 64MP quad camera Additionally, the poster tells us the S30 Pro will pack a 144Hz OLED screen and feature a 44MP selfie camera. However, we don't know what the S30 Pro's front looks like and whether the display will have a notch or a punch hole for the selfie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_s30_pro_specs_design-news-48172.php

Asus ROG Phone 5 receives its first software update

The Asus ROG Phone 5 was only unveiled a couple of days ago, but it is already receiving its first software update. The new build is rolling out for ROG Phone 5 bearing model code ZS673KS and has firmware version 18.0830.2101.73. It adds a new Esports Mode and ROG Akira Character theme pack to the phone and a new animation editor for ROG Vision in Armoury Crate. Asus ROG Phone 5 Additionally, the update optimizes the phone's camera experience and system stability and brings along multiple theme packs developed in partnership with famous game publishers. You can check out the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_5_first_software_update-news-48170.php

Google shifts its strategy in India for Pixel smartphones, may begin manufacturing some Pixels locally

Indian smartphone buyers can expect to see more Google Pixel devices in the near future. A Google executive tells Economic Times that the company plans to bring larger quantities of the Pixel 4a’s successor when it launches later this year, possibly in June. Google Pixel 4a ET also reports that Google is entertaining the idea of moving some of the Pixels’ production to India for domestic sales and export. Google doubled inventory for Pixel for India last year and this year the intention is to further increase the focus and get larger share from global inventory for the India...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_shifts_its_strategy_in_india_for_pixel_smartphones_may_begin_manufacturing_some_pixels_locall-news-48171.php

Oppo to launch its first foldable phone by the end of June

We've already heard that we should expect a lot more foldable smartphones this year from a bunch of different companies, and Oppo was name-checked in such leaks every single time. Now a new rumor from China says the company is expected to unveil its first such device in Q2, which starts in April and ends in June. Sadly it will be a folding device and not a rollable like the Oppo X 2021 concept pictured below and showcased last year - this one isn't going to become an actual product anytime soon. Alongside Oppo, Xiaomi, vivo, and even Google have been rumored to join the fray of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_to_launch_its_first_foldable_phone_by_the_end_of_june-news-48169.php

Oppo Reno 10x zoom and Reno2 F receive final Android 11 update, Reno2 gets a beta

Looks like today was Oppo day. The Chinese company has made the Find X3 Pro, Find X3, Find X3 Neo, and Find X3 Lite official, but it didn't forget some older devices either. Oppo decided to release the update to ColorOS 11 based on Android 11 for two more devices today, to make it a full day indeed. We're talking about the Oppo Reno 10x zoom and the Reno2 F. Back in January, the company opened up public betas for both, and now the finalized updates are fully baked. Oppo Reno 10x zoom The Reno 10x zoom update is version CPH1919EX_11_F.40 and is already rolling out in India and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno_10x_zoom_and_reno2_f_receive_final_android_11_update_reno2_gets_a_beta-news-48168.php

Oppo Find X3 Pro in for review

It's here! The Oppo Find X3 Pro that was announced earlier today has made it to our office. The latest Oppo flagship is a feast for the eyes coming with a futuristic glass design, waterproofed at that. It is going all in with the 10-bit color with a 10-bit OLED screen and a duo of 50MP 10-bit camaras. The Oppo Find X3 Pro specs sheet is long and impressive, but undeniably the design will be the first thing anyone will notice. Sure, the Find X3 Pro is a glass sandwitch phone like many others, but the rear camera is seated on a seamless curve, fitting with the overall design -...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x3_pro_in_for_review-news-48167.php

Stable Android 11 update for OnePlus Nord on pause after users report bugs

The stable Android 11 update for the OnePlus Nord started rolling out just over a week ago, but that rollout has now been paused. It turns out that several bugs have slipped through the three open beta testing stages. The OnePlus team is working on fixes and once they are done the update process will resume. If you have already installed Android 11 on your Nord, you will receive a separate update with the fixes. OnePlus' out a message to Nord users (image credit) There’s no official list of bugs, but users have complained about various issues after installing the update. There...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/stable_android_11_update_for_oneplus_nord_on_pause_after_users_report_bugs-news-48165.php

Motorola Moto G50 (Ibiza) price revealed by Spanish retailer

The Motorola Moto G50 had a busy day. The phone went through 3C then leaked on a Spanish retailer, which revealed its price – €230. This phone, XT2137, is code named “Ibiza” and has leaked a few times before (though it was originally thought to be the G40). This price is for the 4/128 GB version, but a Geekbench result showed that there will be a 6 GB version too. Unfortunately, the retailer’s page is pretty bare bones and doesn’t list an availability date. Anyway, the Moto G50 will be powered by Qualcomm’s first entry level 5G chipset, the Snapdragon 480. The display is expected to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g50_ibiza_price_revealed_by_spanish_retailer-news-48166.php

Nokia and Samsung sign video patent licensing deal, Nokia will receive royalty payments

Nokia and Samsung have signed a patent licensing agreement for video standards. Under this agreement Samsung will pay royalties to Nokia for use of video innovations patented by the Finns. To be clear, this is about Nokia, HMD Global is not involved. Nokia has earned multiple awards for its video technology, including four Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards. The company has invested over €129 billion in R&D over the last twenty years and has amassed over 20,000 patent families (more than 3,500 of which relate to 5G). The two companies have a long history. In 2013 Samsung signed a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_and_samsung_sign_video_patent_licensing_deal_nokia_will_receive_royalty_payments-news-48163.php

iQOO Neo5 video ads tout its high-quality screen, protective cases unveiled

vivo will unveil the iQOO Neo5 on March 16 or rather that is when it will finish unveiling the phone. The company has already confirmed many of the key features, including the 120Hz display with 1,000 Hz touch sampling rate. It will be an HDR10+ certified OLED panel with a peak brightness of 1,300 nits. A new series of video ads for the phone stars cute animals, all three videos share a theme – things on the screen look indistinguishable from real life. Of course, a macaw or a couple of hamsters are probably not lab-quality tools to measure color deviation. They do look adorable,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_neo5_stars_in_series_of_ads_that_tout_its_highquality_screen_protective_cases_unveiled-news-48160.php

Find X3 Neo and Find X3 Lite are more affordable yet still capable members of Oppo’s new lineup

It’s a big day for Oppo with the launch of the Find X3 series. We already saw the debut of the flagship Find X3 Pro and the regular Find X3 but that’s not enough as Oppo has two more devices making their grand entrance. Enter the Find X3 Neo and Find X3 Lite – the more affordable yet still quite capable alternatives to the premium Find X3 members. Oppo Find X3 Neo The Find X3 Neo brings a 6.5-inch curved FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel is HDR10-certified and hosts a 32MP selfie cam as well as an integrated fingerprint reader. The phone runs on last year’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x3_neo_and_find_x3_lite_are_the_more_affordable_yet_still_capable_members_of_oppos_new_lin-news-48164.php

Facebook finally makes Instagram Lite official

Facebook has been testing Instagram Lite for some time, and finally made the application official. The new app is less data-intensive and uses fewer phone resources to appeal to users with low-end devices who live in regions with spotty connectivity. The new app is just 2MB in size and a lot of “ornate, data-rich” animations and other heavy features were cut off. Instagram developers also removed cube transitions, heavy AR filters, but left the GIFs and stickers that can be applied to Stories. Another key feature that was introduced is a Dark Mode option that switches white...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_finally_makes_instagram_lite_official-news-48162.php

Oppo Find X3 is official in China - Snapdragon 870 and 8GB RAM

Oppo just concluded its Find X3 series event at which it announced the Find X3 Pro. But while it didn't say anything about the regular Find X3, the company did make it official as well. The vanilla Oppo Find X3 is nearly identical to its Pro counterpart - the only differences are the chipset and RAM - the Oppo Find X3 uses the 7nm Snapdragon 870 with 8GB of RAM. Otherwise we're looking at identical camera systems - two 50MP Sony IMX766 1/1.56" sensors (wide and ultrawide), 13MP 5x hybrid, 2x optical telephoto and 3MP 60x magnification macro. You also get a matching 32MP selfie camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x3_is_official_for_china__snapdragon_870_and_only_8gb_of_ram-news-48161.php

imoo Ear-care is the first open ear headset designed for kids

BBK Electronics subsidiary imoo has been making child-focused smart wearables since 2012. The latest addition to its product lineup is an open ear headset that beams sound to the area next to your ear tragus so that you’re still aware of your surroundings. The imoo Ear-care headset features two 16.2mm speakers with IR sensors that automatically pause music when you take off the headset. Volume maxes out at 85dB for safe listening experience. The construction is made from lightweight and anti-allergic plastic. The headset is also IP54 water-resistant and dustproof imoo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/imoo_earcare_is_the_first_open_ear_headset_designed_for_kids_-news-48159.php

Oppo Find X3 Pro is official with two 50MP cameras and unique design

The new Oppo Find X3 Pro is finally here - the flagship brings two 50MP cameras, a new 10bit screen with adaptive refresh rate, and the latest Snapdragon 888 chipset. Arguably its most impressive feature however is the design of the back, which is manufactured from a single piece of glass that flows seamlessly in a continuous curve. The phone has a 6.7” LTPO AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution that allows the refresh rate to go between 5Hz and 120Hz, giving you extra smoothness when needed and battery savings when not. The Find X3 Pro also has a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x3_pro_is_official_with_two_50_mp_cameras-news-48158.php

Samsung Galaxy M12 debuts in India, sales begin March 18

As promised, Samsung today introduced the Galaxy M12 in India. The smartphone comes in two memory configurations - 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB priced at INR10,999 ($150/€125) and INR13,499 ($185/€155), respectively. You can buy one in Black, Blue, or White colors from Amazon.in starting March 18. The Galaxy M12 is powered by the Exynos 850 SoC and runs Android 11-based One UI 3.1 out of the box. It's built around a 6.5" HD+ 90Hz screen and packs a 6,000 mAh battery with 15W charging. For selfies and video calls, you get an 8MP unit inside the notch, and around the back are 48MP primary,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m12_india_price_sale_date-news-48156.php

Watch the Oppo Find X3 announcement live here

Oppo is expected to introduce its Find X3 series today. We expect to see a Snapdragon 888-powered Pro flagship and perhaps two or three lower standing members. The event is scheduled for 11:30 GMT (12:30 CET) and will be broadcasted on YouTube, and you can watch directly below: The Oppo Find X3 Pro is expected to arrive with a new LTPO screen with an adaptive refresh rate that goes between 5Hz and 120 Hz. The have QHD+ resolution and 10-bit color depth and should be one of the most impressive in the market. The back of the Oppo Find X3 Pro is also intriguing - we expect a couple...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_oppo_find_x3_announcement_live_here-news-48141.php

Samsung Galaxy M42 to become the first 5G smartphone in the series

Back in November, we came across several certification listings for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy M42 which confirmed a 6,000 mAh battery. Now the same device bearing the SM-M426B/DS model number was spotted in a Wi-Fi Alliance listing. Samsung Galaxy M42 Wi-Fi certification The model number in particular is significant as past international versions of 5G Samsung devices have all sported the B/DS marking which means the M42 will also be a 5G phone. Actually, this will be the first 5G member in the Galaxy M series. Android 11 confrimation The listing itself does not give out...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m42_passes_wifi_certification-news-48155.php

OnePlus 9, 9 Pro leak in all colors, CEO confirms IMX789 sensor

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are expected to arrive after two weeks, but the devices have already been subjected to a major leak, including press images in all available colors. At the same time, Pete Lau, CEO at OnePlus, officially announced the IMX789 sensor that will be exclusive for the company. And if these leaks and announcements weren’t enough, both phones appeared on Geekbench, revealing both the Pro and the vanilla flagship will have a 12GB RAM variant. OnePlus 9 The OnePlus 9 will be available in three colors - Blue, Black, and Purple. It will have three...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9_9_pro_leaks_in_full_renders_ceo_confirms_imx789_sensor-news-48154.php

Huawei P50 Pro leaked renders reveal striking design

Huawei’s next flagship line is the Huawei P50 series and a new leak from @OnLeaks gives us a look at reportedly the first smartphone to launch with Huawei’s in-house operating system that reduces its reliance on Android. Huawei’s gearing up to launch its next flagship smartphone. The P50 series is expected to come and may be the first Huawei device to launch with the company’s in-house Harmony OS. Renders of the Huawei P50 Pro have leaked, and while the handset’s body looks pretty conventional, what stands out is the camera island. The camera bump has two huge circular...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p50_pro_renders_leak_and_it_looks_different-news-48152.php

ZTE S series to launch with four cameras, Axon 30 Pro with only three

ZTE is working on a new lineup of phones, simply called ZTE S series. Ni Fei, Mobile Devices VP at the company, has posted an image of an upcoming phone, revealing the camera setup while talking about the color. Here it is: The new phone will have four shooters, with the main one being 64 MP. The other three are unnamed, but we can easily guess one of them is an ultra-wide-angle snapper (the one beneath the main cam), while the other two will be macro + portrait cams. The dual-LED flash also is nothing impressive, meaning the ZTE S phones might be a midranger lineup that will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_s_series_to_launch_with_a_quadcam_phone-news-48153.php

LG announces Android 11 update rollout schedule

LG is and has always been one of the slowest companies to issue big Android version updates to its smartphones, and this time around things aren't any different. The Korean company has so far sent out the update to Android 11 to the Velvet 5G units in Korea (in January), and some V60 versions in the US (last month). If you're in Europe and are wondering what to expect, LG's German arm has published a helpful table. Helpful, but not necessarily hopeful. The Velvet 5G will be the first to get its update in Europe too, at some point in April. Before the end of June, the G8X should join...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_announces_android_11_update_rollout_schedule-news-48151.php

Apple announces investment for chip design plant in Germany

Apple’s commitment to expanding its chipset designs and producing in-house 5G modems just received a significant boost. In an official press release, Cupertino announced its funding a new R&D facility in Munich, Germany with 1 billion euros over the coming three years. The European Center for Chip Design will serve as Apple’s largest semiconductor facility in Europe and is touted as the largest development site for mobile wireless semiconductors and software in the Old Continent. Apple's European Center for Chip Design will be located in downtown Munich. For this purpose, Apple is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_announces_investment_for_chip_design_plant_in_germany-news-48148.php

Two new images show AirPods 3 without silicone tips

Apple's AirPods 3 are here in the form of yet another image leak. The images below appear to show the third generation of Apple's mainstream TWS earbuds and are in line with the previous leaks. Rumor has it that Apple will use an almost identical design between the AirPods 3 and the AirPods Pro, with silicone ear tips at the end. But we're starting to think that the AirPods 3 will have an open ear design, like the AirPods 1 and 2, without rubber ear tips at the end. It would make sense, differentiating the 3's from the Pro's. In-ear design, like that of the AirPods Pro, offers...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/two_new_renders_show_airpods_3_without_silicone_tips-news-48147.php

Adobe Photoshop for macOS now runs natively on the M1

Adobe has announced that the macOS version of Photoshop has been updated to natively support the ARM-based Apple M1 chip on the latest Mac models. Native support means that the application no longer has to run within the built-in emulation software (known as Rosetta 2), which improves performance. According to Adobe, the native Apple silicon version of Photoshop runs on average 1.5x faster than "similarly configured previous generation systems". This was tested over a wide range of tasks such as opening and saving files, running filters, and compute-heavy operations like Content-Aware Fill...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/adobe_photoshop_for_macos_now_runs_natively_on_the_m1-news-48150.php

Asus ROG Phone 5 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_5-review-2235.php

Twitter enables 4K image uploads from mobile apps

Twitter is rolling out a server-side update on its iOS and Android apps that will enable higher quality uploads from these platforms while also changing how the image appear on the timeline. Both apps now support uploading images in 4K. This likely refers to the same 4096x4096 resolution limit that exists when uploading from Twitter web. Previously, the limit was 2K or 2048x2048 pixels. Have a collection of higher res photos waiting to be shared? We’re testing ways for you to upload and view 4K images on Android and iOS.If you're in the test, update your high-quality image preferences...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/twitter_enables_4k_image_uploads_from_mobile_apps-news-48149.php

Oppo Find X3 Pro: What to expect

Oppo will introduce its Find X3 Pro flagship tomorrow, but a plethora of leaks have given us a pretty good idea of what to expect. The event is scheduled for March 11, 11:30 GMT, and will be live-streamed, and we’ll provide a link once the time comes. But before that, here’s what the rumor says the Oppo Find X3 Pro and its siblings will offer. Oppo Find X3 Pro At least three phones The Oppo Find X3 family will include the Find X3 Pro flagship, Find X3 Lite, and Find X3 Neo. There are also rumors for a fourth, vanilla version with a Snapdragon 870 being exclusive for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x3_pro_what_to_expect-news-48135.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite finally gets DeX with One UI 3.1 update

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S6 Lite launched back in May of last year as a more affordable entry into the maker’s tablet range. It comes bundled with a stylus making it ideal for taking notes and jotting down sketches though it lacked one key feature found on more premium tablets – Samsung’s DeX desktop-like interface. Fortunately for Tab S6 Lite owners the latest One UI 3.1 update now brings the DeX interface. The new update also brings the standard array of Android 11 and One UI 3.1 features like one-time permissions, chat-bubbles, stability improvements and the March 2021 security patch....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s6_lite_finally_gets_dex_with_one_ui_31_update-news-48145.php

Disney+ reaches 100 million subscribers in just 16 months

The Disney+ streaming service launched on November 12 2019 and now, just 16 months later, it has reached the impressive 100 million subscribers milestone. Looking back, the service had half has many subscribers in April last year and grew to 95 million this February. These are worldwide numbers – after its launch in North America, the service expanded to Europe, India, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Today, Disney+ is available in 59 countries. CEO Bob Chapek said that Disney will leverage its extensive IP and plans to launch over 100 new titles every year coming...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/disney_reaches_100_million_subscribers_in_just_16_months-news-48146.php