Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G passes through TENAA signaling near release

An alleged Redmi Note 10 5G has surfaced on TENAA and although we didn't find the original listing there, the so-called Digital Chat Station (a famous Weibo tipster) has unearthed the images and the key specs, so we have a good reason to believe him. More importantly, the certification suggests that the actual release is underway. Images from the TENAA listing However, there's a small discrepancy between the listed specs and the recently announced Redmi Note 10 5G. It still has the same design, 6.5-inch 90Hz IPS display, 5,000 mAh battery and 48MP main camera, but the charging...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 review

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Juho Sarvikas announces his exit from HMD Global and Nokia

HMD Global's Chief Product Officer Mr. Juho Sarvikas has announced his exit from the company. Mr. Sarvikas was associated with Nokia and HMD for 15 years and was appointed as the Vice President of HMD's North America business in June 2020, where he was responsible for building relationships with carriers and ecosystem partners and expanding Nokia's product lineup. Mr. Sarvikas hasn't revealed his future plans yet, and it's unclear if he'll be present at HMD's April 8 event to announce new Nokia smartphones one last time before leaving the company. After amazing 15 years with Nokia and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_global_cpo_vp_juho_sarvikas_exit-news-48402.php

Xiaomi teases the Mi 11 Ultra with revolutionary cooling design

The Xiaomi MI 11 Ultra has been all the fuss lately and we are not surprised. Riding on the back of last year's Mi 10 Ultra's success, which wasn't even launched officially outside of China, the Mi 11 Ultra is expected to deliver top-notch performance and features. And it seems that the cooling system is one of them. In a new Weibo post, the company's co-founder offered a sneak peek of what the new cooling design is all about. Unfortunately, the Google translation is a bit rough around the edges but we got the gist of it. It's something along the lines of "full phase cooling tech" and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_teases_the_mi_11_ultra_with_revolutionary_cooling_design-news-48401.php

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 is coming on March 29

Xiaomi launched the Mi Smart Band 5 last July, and the company was expected to introduce its successor Mi Smart Band 6 around the same time this year. But it's arriving earlier since Xiaomi has announced the Mi Smart Band 6 will be unveiled at its March 29 event, where it will also unveil new Mi Mix and Mi 11 series smartphones. Are you ready for the brand new #MiSmartBand6?It’s time to start making your new exercise plans!Don't miss the Xiaomi 2021 New Product Launch at 19:30 (GMT+8) on March 29. Stay #OneStepAhead and discover all during the #XiaomiMegaLaunch pic.twitter.com/xB7mceUT3a—...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_smart_band_6_launch_date-news-48400.php

Moto G 5G Plus is now being updated to Android 11 too

Motorola has recently started to take updates to Android 11 more seriously than before, and has already released builds for the Moto G Pro, Moto G8 and G8 Power, as well as the Moto Edge devices. Now it's time for the Moto G 5G Plus to get the same treatment. The smartphone launched last summer is now receiving the update to the latest version of Android in Brazil, one of Motorola's most important markets. The new software arrives over-the-air as build RPN31.Q4U-39-27-5, and it incorporates the February 2021 security patches (someone hand Moto a calendar!). It's a 1GB download, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g_5g_plus_is_now_being_updated_to_android_11_too-news-48399.php

Oppo Find X2 Lite follows the Find X2 Neo in receiving Android 11 update in Europe

Oppo's Find X2 Lite from last year is now being graced with an update to Android 11, with the Chinese company's own ColorOS 11.1 on top. The update is rolling out in Germany, and it should make its way across Europe in the coming days and weeks. It arrives as build CPH2005_11_C.76 and brings with it all the goodies that Google's packed into the latest version of Android, along with ColorOS' trademark smoothness (in version 11, that's the name of the game). As usual the update may be going out in stages, so it could take a while before it reaches all units in Europe. This update...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x2_lite_follows_the_find_x2_neo_in_receiving_android_11_update_in_europe-news-48398.php

Unlocked OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro will support Verizon 5G

Although Verizon is not going to carry the newly announced OnePlus 9 devices, one of its representatives has just confirmed via Twitter that the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro is certified to work on the wireless carrier. I'm psyched to announce that the @OnePlus 9 Pro & OnePlus 9 have been certified to work on @Verizon & @Visible. That means you can buy it from your fav retailer and know that it will work great on Verizon 5G. Visit https://t.co/iPWwLCbRrn when you get your new phone to activate. pic.twitter.com/SK6eUyhJFK— George Koroneos 🗿🍹 (@GLKCreative) March 26, 2021 T-Mobile already...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/unlocked_oneplus_9_and_9_pro_will_support_verizon_5g-news-48397.php

Apple rumored to be working on rugged Apple Watch

So far Apple has offered several distinct versions of its Apple Watch. There are the regular aluminum or stainless steel versions and the Watch Edition and Hermes models with their more premium watch casings and straps. There’s also a Nike Edition which features an aluminum casing and perforated rubber sports band though it does not offer any added durability. According to a new report from Bloomberg from earlier today, Apple considers building a ruggedized Apple Watch and bring it later in 2021 or early 2022. Based on the report, the rugged Apple Watch will have a more durable design...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_rumored_to_be_working_on_rugged_apple_watch_-news-48393.php

Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate in for review

We already brought you our ROG Phone 5 detailed review but we also happened to receive a maxed-out ROG Phone 5 Ultimate with a ludicrous 18GB RAM and 512GB storage. This calls for a quick hands-on treatment to see just how different the two editions are and more importantly what the Ultimate edition has going for it. For starters the core specs remain unchanged – a 6.78” AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 888 and a 6,000 mAh battery with 65W charging. What you do get on the Ultimate edition is a ROG Vision monochrome PMOLED display on the back which can display...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_5_ultimate_handson-news-48389.php

HarmonyOS will officially launch in April, the Huawei Mate X2 will be the first to get it

Huawei started testing a third beta version of HarmonyOS earlier this month and it has another one on the way. This upcoming version will arrive on March 31 and it will be the final beta. Today the company announced that a stable release is coming in April and that the foldable Mate X2 will be the first phone to receive it as an update. The phone launched with Android 10, but it will soon jump ship. And many other devices are expected to follow it. The Huawei P50 phones were supposed to be the first to run Harmony out of the box. Though it was never officially confirmed, the new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/harmonyos_stable_will_launch_in_april_the_huawei_mate_x2_will_be_the_first_to_get_it-news-48394.php

The iPhone 13 Pro will reportedly shrink the notch, TouchID could be making a comeback

Apple has redesigned the cameras of the upcoming iPhone 13 Pro duo – on the front, the notch will be narrower (not shorter), on the back, the camera bump is also getting a new look. This is according to EverythingApplePro and Max Winebach. EAP tapped ConceptCreator to help with 3D modeling the alleged new design. The rear camera will still have multiple elevations, that is each individual lens will stick out of the camera bump. It’s just that it will stick out less than on the 12-series. Image stabilization will be upgraded with a feature that tries to keep the subject in the center of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_iphone_13_pro_will_reportedly_shrink_the_notch_touchid_could_be_making_a_comeback-news-48392.php

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra puts its Snapdragon 888 chipset to the Geekbench test

Xiaomi officially confirmed that it will unveil the Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Pro at the March 29 “mega launch”. The Ultra (believed to have a model number M2102K1C) went through Geekbench, an early tests of its Snapdragon 888 chipset. The phone had 12 GB of RAM, though we expect other capacities will be available too. As for the Mi 11 Pro, the phone should be largely similar except without all the experimental hardware that will be in the Ultra. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (M2102K1C) with Snapdragon 888 runs Geekbench Earlier today Xiaomi revealed that the Ultra will have a new chip (with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_ultra_puts_its_snapdragon_888_chipset_to_the_geekbench_test-news-48391.php

Watch the Oppo Find X3 Pro get unboxed to the music of Hans Zimmer

Oppo unveiled the Find X3 Pro earlier this month, and when we found it to be one of the most exquisite smartphones we’ve ever seen. To boost the out-of-this-world feeling of the phone, the Chinese manufacturer has partnered with Hans Zimmer, the famous music producer and composer. The company posted its official unboxing video on Weibo with the background music by the German, giving a proper futuristic vibe. Oppo says the Find X3 Pro is “a powerful device, designed for exploration that’s always ready when you are”. This is clearly a nod to the ultra-fast 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charging,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_oppo_find_x3_pro_get_unboxed_at_the_music_of_hans_zimmer-news-48390.php

Realme 7 joins Android 11 open beta, company details expected Q2 updates

Realme keeps updating phones to its latest Realme UI 2.0. The Realme 7 smartphone is the latest device that is now eligible to join the Open Beta and experience the upcoming release. This comes just a day after the company laid down details for the Q2 2021 roadmap, revealing which devices are next in line for Early Access to the “Seamless Fun for Gen Z”. The Realme UI 2.0 open beta for Realme 7 can be accessed by anyone. You can apply through the Settings > Software Update menu with the gear icon in the top right corner. However, there are some requirements - the phone must have at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_7_is_getting_latest_ui_open_beta_company_lays_down_details_for_q2_roadmap-news-48387.php

Amazfit T-Rex Pro arrives in India for INR12,999, sales begin March 28

The Amazfit T-Rex Pro started its global rollout a few days ago and has now debuted in India. It comes in Desert Grey, Meteorite Black, and Steel Blue colors, and you'll be able to buy one from Amazfit's official India site and Amazon.in for INR12,999 ($180/€150) starting March 28, 2020 at noon local time. Amazfit T-Rex Pro Being a rugged smartwatch, the T-Rex Pro comes with MIL-STD-810 certifications for its ability to withstand extreme conditions. It's 100-meter water-resistant, meaning you don't have to take it off your wrist when going for a swim or a shower. The T-Rex...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazfit_t_rex_pro_india_price_sale_date-news-48386.php

Oppo A74 4G pops up on Google Play Console with SD662 and 6GB RAM

We’ve seen reports of Oppo’s upcoming A74 series which will arrive in both 5G and 4G trims and now the latter has appeared in listing on the Google Play Console. Oppo A74 4G Google Play Console listing The certification reveals the A74 4G packs a 1080 x 2400-pixel display resolution and is powered by the Snapdragon 662 alongside 6GB RAM. The software front is covered by Android 11 presumably with Oppo’s ColorOS 11.1 on top. The same device with the CPH2219 model number previously appeared in the databases of the FCC, Bureau of Indian Standards, TKDN, Eurasian Economic Commission and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a74_4g_drops_by_google_play_console_reveals_sd_662_and_6gb_ram-news-48385.php

Samsung Galaxy A32 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a32-review-2243.php

Xiaomi to introduce revolutionary battery for Mi 11 Ultra and all-new in-house chip on March 29

Xiaomi is going big with its March 29 event. The company will introduce not only three or four Mi 11 phones, one complete with the new liquid lens technology and a Mi Mix phone for good measure. Today we also learn the company will bring a silicon-oxygen anode battery for the Mi 11 Ultra and will introduce an entirely new chip, without actually mentioning what it will do. Xiaomi teasers about the new chip and the new battery The battery of Mi 11 Ultra will have super fast-charging, and according to the company, the Si-O2 technology will help make mobile phones thinner and will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_to_introduce_revolutionary_battery_for_mi_11_ultra_and_allnew_inhouse_chip_on_march_29-news-48384.php

Samsung Galaxy A70s and A90 5G get One UI 3.1 update

Samsung has released the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for two more smartphones - Galaxy A70s and Galaxy A90 5G. The new build for the A70s comes with version number A707FDDU3CUC6 and the firmware for A90 5G has version A908NKOU3DUC3. Both come with the March 2021 Android security patch. Samsung Galaxy A90 5G The Galaxy A70s is receiving One UI 3.1 in India and A90 5G in South Korea at the time of writing this. Unless major issues arise the rollout should expand to other countries soon. If you own either of these smartphones and haven't received an update prompt yet, you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a70s_galaxy_a90_5g_one_ui_3_1_update-news-48380.php

Realme GT Neo will pack a 64MP Sony IMX682 sensor, company shares camera samples

Realme yesterday announced the GT Neo arriving on March 31 will pack a 64MP primary camera, which the company today revealed will use a Sony IMX682 sensor. Realme also said the main unit supports multi-frame synthesis technology (machine translated from Chinese), which improves the details of the pictures and lets you zoom in to an image and crop it without losing sharpness and clarity, essentially making it a "small telephoto" lens. Realme shared a picture on Weibo as an example. Here are a couple more photos shot using GT Neo's 64MP primary camera. Realme GT Neo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_neo_camera_samples-news-48383.php

OnePlus 9 Series day 1 pre-orders overtake 8 series by more than three times

In a new Twitter post, OnePlus founder and CEO Pete Lau delivered news that the company’s OnePlus 9 series smartphones have overtaken the OnePlus 8 series in day1 pre-orders by more than three times. There's really just one thing I can say: thank you, to all our community, old and new. pic.twitter.com/UPO5RdMf5d— Pete Lau (@PeteLau) March 26, 2021 After weeks of being teased, OnePlus fully unveiled the OnePlus 9 series earlier this week. The company announced a new partnership with Hasselblad that would help the company improve its cameras. Both the 9 and 9 Pro have a new 50MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/day1_oneplus_9_series_preorders_overtake_8_series_by_more_than_three_times_-news-48382.php

Spotify updates its desktop app to look more like the mobile version

Spotify has announced it is updating the desktop app for desktop and web and is bringing a new “improved look and feel”. The redesign brings a lot of cosmetic tweaks, some features are finding a new place within the app, but the biggest noticeable change is the similarity to the mobile app. The Swedish company has revealed the new update has been brought after months of debates and development. The Search field is no longer in the status bar - it has made its way on the side, right between Home and Your Library; this means Browse and Radio have been pushed into the three-dot menu...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_updates_its_desktop_app_to_look_more_like_the_mobile_version-news-48381.php

Asus Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro are now receiving the Android 11 update

After rolling out the update to Android 11 for the Zenfone 6 back in December (in Taiwan) and January (globally), Asus is now finally ready to do the same for its newer Zenfone 7 series. The new software version is now appearing over-the-air on both Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro units in Taiwan, Asus' home market. For both smartphones, the new build number is 30.40.30.93. It arrives carrying the March 2021 security patch level, as it should. Aside from all the usual bells and whistles that Google packed into Android 11, this release also has updated built-in apps. Asus says the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_7_and_zenfone_7_pro_are_now_receiving_the_android_11_update-news-48379.php

Samsung Galaxy F02s is on its way to India, prices leak

Samsung looks like it's readying yet another entry-level smartphone for India, to launch in the near future. The device in question is the upcoming Galaxy F02s. This new smartphone may be identical to the Galaxy A02s and M02s for all intents and purposes, if we're going by what Samsung's done in the past with the F-series. The Galaxy F02s will cost INR 8,999 with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, and INR 9,999 if you go for the version with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. If this is going to be a mirror image of the A02s and M02s, then expect it to sport a 6.5" 720p display, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_f02s_is_on_its_way_to_india_prices_leak-news-48378.php

Amazfit T-Rex Pro in for review

Huami unveiled the Amazfit T-Rex rugged smartwatch earlier last year, and a couple of days ago, the company followed it up with a Pro version. We now have the Amazfit T-Rex Pro with us and while we are subjecting it to our testing procedures, let's take a quick look at what Amazfit's latest smartwatch has to offer. The Amazfit T-Rex Pro sports a 1.3" AMOLED touchscreen of 360x360-pixel resolution with the Always-On Display functionality. It comes with the auto-brightness feature and has a nice touch response. The smartwatch's bulky design may lead one to believe it is heavy, but it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazfit_t_rex_pro_in_for_review-news-48367.php

Oppo Find X3 Pro wins The Red Dot Product Design Award

The Oppo Find X3 Pro won a Red Dot Product Design Award. The phone beat out the numerous competition by impressing the judges with its “space-age elegance” and “futuristic flourishes”. When it comes to X3 Pro’s design, it’s all about the glass back. The complex shape is made out of a single flat sheet of glass that is formed to the contour specified by the designers. In the case of the Gloss Black colorway, the glass is glazed with porcelain to achieve a high gloss finish. The Blue option goes the other way and adds anti-glare finish to frosted glass. “We are honored to have our...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x3_pro_wins_the_red_dot_product_design_award_for_2021-news-48373.php

vivo X60 Pro+ and X60 Pro in for review

Welcome to our first look of the vivo X60 Pro and the vivo X60 Pro+. The just-announced pair of flagships have been with us for a few days now and we've been putting them through our review gauntlet. But until that's ready l et's do an unboxing and check out what their key features are. The following video should get you up to speed quickly if you've missed the announcement. The vivo X60 Pro and Pro+ differ in a few ways, but the camera system, battery charging and processor are the main ones. Both phones come with a USB cable, headphones, USB-C to 3.5mm adapter, case and a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x60_pro_and_x60_pro_in_for_review-news-48366.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G coming to India next week

Samsung’s 4G Galaxy S20 FE came to India back in October of last year but the Snapdragon 865-powered 5G model has yet to grace the local market. In a turn of events Samsung has now officially confirmed the S20 FE 5G is going on sale in India starting next Tuesday, March 30. All you want, to do all you love. Meet the new #GalaxyS20FE 5G with Snapdragon processor. Sales start March 30, 2021. Register Now: https://t.co/OWyx7p2fPc#MadeForFans #Samsung pic.twitter.com/pkeIkGTKFR— Samsung India (@SamsungIndia) March 25, 2021 According to a report from The Economic Times and based on industry...

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Motorola Moto G50 debuts with 5G and a 90Hz 720p display

When you looked at the Moto G10 did you think “this would be awesome if it had 5G and cost €250 instead of €150”? Well, maybe you didn’t, but someone at Motorola HQ clearly did. This may not the introduction the Moto G50 would have wanted, but it is the one it deserves. It is notable because it could become the first phone with the Snapdragon 480 5G chipset to launch in Europe. This 8nm chip is better than the S460 that powers the G10 thanks to a pair of Cortex-A76 derived cores (replacing four A73-based cores). And it has a better GPU. Though the 720p 90Hz display won’t stress the GPU...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g50_arrives_as_a_5g_upgrade_over_the_recent_moto_g10_packs_a_90_hz_720p_display-news-48377.php

B&O's new Beoplay HX noise canceling headphones last an impressive 35 hours on a single charge

Bang & Olufsen unveiled the Beoplay HX, a pair of premium over-ear headphones with Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) and a long-lasting battery. With ANC on, they can last 35 hours on a single charge (with a Bluetooth connection). Turning ANC off stretches playtime to 40 hours. The HX are designed to be worn for extended periods. The headband has a relief comfort zone in the center. The earcups feature soft lambskin draped over memory foam. This is not the lightest pair of headphones, however, tipping the scales at 285g. Bang & Olufsen's new Beoplay HX premium headphones with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/b_os_new_beoplay_hx_noise_canceling_headphones_last_an_impressive_35_hours_on_a_single_charge-news-48374.php

Motorola Moto G100 in for review

The Moto G line keeps growing past the double digit mark. After the G10 and G30 we turn out attention to a more compelling addition - the Moto G100 which serves as the top dog in Motorola’s G lineup. Our review unit just came in so let’s see what it has to offer. Starting with a quick design overview, the Iridescent Ocean colorway of our unit is undoubtedly flashy and one of the more interesting hues we’ve had at the office. It shifts between blue, green and purple depending on the lighting. Upfront it’s business as usual with a 6.7-inch IPS LCD and FHD+ resolution. The dual punch...

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The new Snapdragon 780G is a 5nm mid-range chip with flagship-grade modem

Qualcomm just unveiled what could be the premium mid-range chipset to beat – the Snapdragon 780G is one the first chipsets in its class to be built on a 5nm node (following the Exynos 1080) and it’s basically a lite version of the 888 powerhouse. The Kryo 670 CPU is described with a vague “40% performance uplift” without a point of reference. The 600-series cores should be derived from the latest Cortex-A78, while the 768G chipset used A76-based cores, which sounds to be on target for a 40% performance increase. Interestingly, despite being fabbed at a leading node, the cores clock up...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_snapdragon_780g_is_qualcomms_first_midrange_5_nm_chip_with_flagshiplike_hardware-news-48368.php

Moto G100 brings Snapdragon 870 and 5,000 mAh battery to the global stage

The goal of Motorola’s Moto G line has always been to offer the best possible specs at an affordable price point. We’ve come accustomed to solid midrange offerings over the years but now we get a more exciting addition - enter the Moto G100. Actually, we’ve seen this phone before – it’s the Motorola Edge S released in China just two months ago. Moto G100 in Iridescent Sky and Iridescent Ocean colors With its 6.7-inch IPS LCD and 90Hz refresh rate the Moto G100 brings a spacious and smooth viewing experience. The panel has FHD+ resolution and is also HDR10 certified. You get not...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_g100_brings_snapdragon_870_and_5000_mah_battery_to_the_global_stage-news-48371.php

iQOO Z3 unveiled with Snapdragon 768G, 5G, 120Hz display and 55W fast charging

vivo launched the iQOO Z3 in China, an affordable 5G phone with fast charging and some gaming inspirations based on the Snapdragon 768G chipset and a 120Hz display. The Z3 is currently in the pre-sale stage, availability is set for 7 days from now. The Snapdragon 768G chipset is connected to a heat pipe that leads to a graphite heat sink that then transfers the heat into the air. vivo makes the bold claim that this system drops the chipset temperature by 10ºC. The chipset is hooked up to 6GB or 8GB of RAM (LPDDR4X dual channel) and 128GB or 256GB of storage (UFS 2.2). Storage can be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_z3_unveiled_with_snapdragon_768g_5g_120hz_display_and_55w_fast_charging-news-48372.php

Xiaomi to equip the new Mi Mix with a liquid lens

Xiaomi will bring back the Mi Mix series at the March 29 launch. In a teaser, the company revealed the phone will have a camera with a liquid lens, researched and developed in-house. It is supposed to imitate how the human eye works and how it focuses instantly on objects at different distances. Xiaomi calls the technology “Bionic photography” and is essentially a transparent fluid wrapped from by ultra-thin film that can change the curvature of the lens to achieve rapid refocusing and minimize distortion. According to the official Weibo post, this fluid has high light transmittance,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_to_equip_the_new_mi_mix_with_a_liquid_lens-news-48369.php

Realme GT Neo design revealed ahead of March 31 announcement, 64MP triple camera confirmed

Realme has revealed the design of the GT Neo that will be introduced on March 31 in China with the Dimensity 1200 SoC. As you can see, the smartphone has a rectangular camera island on the back, which includes three shooters, with the primary unit using a 64MP sensor. The camera island is aligned with the shiny stripe that stretches across the rear panel's length and has the Realme logo placed on it with the "Dare To Leap" text. Realme calls this a "Box Logo" design and says it is a tribute to the Cyberpunk culture since that's the source of the design's inspiration. Realme GT Neo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_neo_design-news-48370.php

Xiaomi posts stellar 2020 annual results as it sold 10M premium smartphones

Xiaomi has announced its financial results for 2020, and the numbers look absolutely stellar. Profit increased on a yearly basis, while smartphone shipments rose 17.5% to 146.4 million units. Also half the company’s revenue now comes from the overseas market. Xiaomi claimed to have sold approximately 10 million “premium” smartphones in 2020, while the monthly active users of MIUI are now above 400 million. Xiaomi considers premium phones that costs CNY3,000 and above in China, or €300 and beyond overseas, so take that number with a pinch of salt. Snippets from Xiaomi's annual...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_posts_stellar_2020_annual_results_as_it_sold_10m_premium_smartphones-news-48364.php

New Google Assistant Feature “Memory” detailed in new APK teardown

An APK teardown performed by 9to5Google details a new feature coming to Google Assistant. This feature is named “Memory” and lets you save whatever content you like to a dedicated feed that can be viewed later. Google describes it as “easy, quick way to save and find everything in one place”. The feature was enabled from a build that contained some of the feature’s assets. Memory will be able to save things using a verbal Assistant command and it will be smart about what it saves based on contextual cues. Memory can save: articles, books, contacts, events, flights, hotels, images, movies,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_google_assistant_feature_memory_detailed_in_new_apk_teardown-news-48363.php

Samsung Galaxy A52 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a52-review-2242.php

Xiaomi Mi Mix phones to make comeback at March 29 event

Xiaomi is hosting a launch event on March 29 where it already confirmed that the company will unveil the Mi 11 Pro and the Mi 11 Ultra. Now the company took it to Weibo to confirm it will also be announcing the return of the Mi Mix lineup. The teaser posted was accompanied by the following text (machine translated). ”I’M COMING BACK” Xiaomi MIX, after two years, has returned strongly! With endless technical strength, we can live up to the expectations of hundreds of millions of users. At 19:30 on March 29th, we will have a chat about Mi MIX. At the bottom of the poster it reads...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_will_announce_new_mi_mix_device_at_march_29_event-news-48361.php

vivo X60 Pro+ is coming to India, X60 and X60 Pro are launching in over 20 international markets

The vivo X60 series made its debut in China, starting with the X60 and X60 Pro, which were joined by the X60 Pro+ a month later. Yesterday, the first two models appeared on vivo’s international site, which made us worry that the Pro+ will remain exclusive to China. vivo X60 Pro+ It turns out that is not the case, the Snapdragon 888-powered phone with the impressive GN1-based main camera will be available in India too. No other countries are part of this initial rollout, however, and the company didn’t give any hints if and when that might change. The vivo X60 Pro+ is (mostly)...

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Realme 8 5G gets NBTC certified

Realme introduced its Realme 8 series yesterday, which includes the Realme 8 and Realme 8 Pro. Neither of those offers 5G connectivity, but the company said a 5G-compatible version of the vanilla 8 is on the way and it has now been certified by Thailand's NBTC. The Thai certifying authority doesn't reveal any Realme 8 5G specifications but tells us the smartphone sports model designation RMX3241. The 4G variant comes with model code RMX3085. Realme 8 5G NBTC certified (machine translated from Thai) Details are scarce about the Realme 8 5G, but more information about it should...

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Watch the vivo X60, X60 Pro and X60 Pro+ global launch live

Yesterday, the vivo X60 series appeared on the company’s international site, though the premium X60 Pro+ model was missing. Never mind that because today is the proper international launch of the X60 series. You can watch it below, the event starts at 6:30 am UTC. We’ve embedded the YouTube stream below, but you can also watch on Twitter. Interestingly, vivo India is teasing the Snapdragon 888-powered Pro+. That is great news as it is the most interesting phone of the three by a wide margin. And not just because of the chipset, the large 1/1.3” GN1 sensor dwarfs the 1/2.0” sensors in the...

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Nokia X20 passes through the FCC on its way to probable April 8 unveiling

The Nokia X20 has been certified by the FCC, and this is one of a trio of phones that have been rumored to become official on April 8, during an event that HMD Global has already announced. The other two we're expecting are the Nokia G10 and the Nokia X10. Based on past leaks and rumors, the G10 is a 4G phone, while both the X10 and X20 are going to be powered by the Snapdragon 480 chipset which does bring with it 5G support. The FCC documents reveal that the X20 should have a touchscreen around 6.5", and a huge circular camera island on the back. There's no cutout for a fingerprint...

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You can already get $20 off the new OnePlus Watch

The OnePlus Watch got official yesterday at the Chinese company's event during which it also unveiled the OnePlus 9, 9 Pro, and 9R. The US pricing of the company's first wearable is $159, but you can already get $20 off that. From now until April 14, you can claim a $20 off voucher that will then be automatically applied to your order when the smartwatch goes on sale next month. That means you can purchase it for $139, which makes it even more attractive. The device has a 1.39-inch 326 ppi AMOLED touchscreen within a 46mm stainless steel case. It's IP68 and 5ATM water and dust...

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Oppo A74 5G stops by Geekbench with Snapdragon 480 chipset

Oppo's A-series of entry-level and mid-range devices is going to expand even further soon with the addition of two new phones - the A74 and A74 5G. The latter has just been spotted at Geekbench, where it was powered by the Snapdragon 480 chipset, Qualcomm's entry-level 5G-capable SoC. As you can see, the prototype in question achieved a 523 single-core score, and a 1,758 multi-core score. This specific A74 5G had 6GB of RAM when it reached Geekbench, but other versions with different amounts of memory may be offered when it goes on sale. Thanks to a bunch of different certifications...

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Huawei Mate X2 in for review

The Huawei Mate X2 just flew in our office. The third generation foldable phone by the Chinese manufacturer switches the formula entirely - the X2 moves from the outward fold of the original Mate X and the Mate Xs to an inward fold, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2. The retail box contains a rapid 66W charger, USB-C earphones, charging cable and a protective case that acts as a kickstand as well - certainly better retail package than its Samsung cometitor. The Huawei Mate X2 also comes with a pre-applied protector on the external screen, while the internal has no such thing....

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Oppo Reno5 Lite launches as rebadged Reno5 F in Ukraine

Oppo has just launched a new device for the Ukrainian market dubbed Reno5 Lite. It’s actually not entirely new as we’ve seen it before as the Oppo A94 in the UAE and F19 Pro in India. In Kenya, it goes by as the Reno5 F. You get a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and an integrated fingerprint reader. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio P95 coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. The back houses a 48MP primary camera next to an 8MP ultrawide snapper, a 2MP macro cam and a depth sensor. The phone boots Android 11 with ColorOS 11.1 on top and packs a...

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Alleged Huawei P50 Pro+ images show wild penta-camera design

A couple of weeks ago OnLeaks posted 3D renders of the Huawei P50 and of the P50 Pro. Both devices share a curious design with two large circles on the pill-shaped camera bump. However, those circles were left blank. Now another leakster, HoilNDI, has published renders of the previously unseen Huawei P50 Pro+, claiming to reveal what lives inside those circles. And it’s pretty wild – it’s a penta-camera design with a periscope and a smaller lens in one circle, plus a triple camera (and a ToF sensor?) in the other circle. Alleged Huawei P50 Pro+ renders These renders may...

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