Samsung Galaxy F12 pops-up on GeekBench and official support page before launch

Samsung is gearing-up for an affordable device launch in India on Monday (April 5), as already confirmed in official teasers. We expect to see two new phones as part of the release - the Galaxy F02s and the Galaxy F12. It's hardly a secret that F-series devices are typically just rebranded M-series ones. Hence, for details on the F02s, you can check out the corresponding Galaxy M02s and the Galaxy F12 should match the Galaxy M12 respectively. We were already pretty certain that this would be the case, but a now-removed GeekBench listing, as well as an official Samsung support page...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_f12_popsup_on_geekbench_and_official_support_page_before_launch-news-48502.php

Tecno Spark 7 is arriving on April 9 with a 6,000 mAh battery

Yesterday we gave you an exclusive first look at the Tecno Spark 7 and reported that the smartphone will launch in India next week. Now the company has announced that the Spark 7 will be introduced in India on April 9. The Tecno Spark 7 will be sold through Amazon.in and the e-commerce giant has set up a promo page on its website revealing that the smartphone will pack a 6,000 mAh battery, claimed to offer up to 41 days of standby time. The Spark 7's render we shared yesterday revealed the smartphone's design, but it didn't tell us how many rear cameras the Spark 7 will come...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_spark_7_launch_date-news-48501.php

Huawei Band 6 is now official

After a bit of a pause since the announcement of the Huawei Band 4 in 2019, Huawei is now ready with an update. The company is skipping number 5 and is jumping straight to 6. We'll just leave it up to you to decide whether that or the company's timing have something to do with Xiaomi's recent announcement of the Mi Band 6. Huawei Band 6 First things first, at 1.47 inches and 194 x 368 pixels, the AMOLED display on the Huawei Band 6 is a big step up from the 0.96-icnh LCD unit on the Huawei Band 4. 148% larger, to be exact. Huawei promises a huge variety of watch faces,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_band_6_is_now_official-news-48500.php

Lenovo Legion 2 Pro will come with a 5,500 mAh battery and 90W charging

Lenovo today announced that the Legion 2 Pro arriving on April 8 will pack a 5,500 mAh battery, which is 500 mAh larger than what its predecessor Legion Pro ships with. The company also revealed that the Legion 2 Pro's battery will support 90W charging, but it's yet to confirm if the implementation will be similar to what we've seen on the Legion Pro, which features two USB-C ports supporting up to 45W speeds, taking the total to 90W. Lenovo is yet to detail the Legion 2 Pro's specs sheet, although the company has already confirmed that the gaming smartphone will come with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_legion_2_pro_battery_size_charging_speed-news-48499.php

vivo X60t announced with Dimensity 1100, 120Hz screen, and triple camera

vivo announced the X60 and X60 Pro last December and followed up with the X60 Pro+ in January. Now the company has added a new member to the lineup, dubbed vivo X60t. The vivo X60t looks similar to the vanilla X60 but comes with the Dimensity 1100 SoC under the hood, unlike the Chinese X60 that has an Exynos 1080 chip at the helm and the global X60 which is powered by the Snapdragon 870. vivo X60t • vivo X60 (China) • vivo X60 (Global) Another difference is in the camera department. The X60t sports a triple camera setup co-engineered with ZEISS. It consists of a 48MP primary,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x60t_specs_price_sale_date-news-48498.php

Samsung’s new Galaxy SmartTag Plus is now available in the US for pre-order

Samsung first introduced the Galaxy SmartTag and SmartTag Plus back in January when it announced the Galaxy S21 series. The small device connects into Samsung’s SmartThings app and lets a Galaxy smartphone find that device or lets the device find the Galaxy smartphone. The Galaxy SmartTag Plus is finally available for pre-order from B&H Photo in the US. Samsung Galaxy SmartTag (standard) The Smart Tag Plus uses a combination of ‘UWB’ and Bluetooth 5.0 to enable AR tracking with the Galaxy phone when you’re in closer proximity. Battery life is also significantly shorter on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_new_galaxy_smarttag_plus_is_now_available_in_the_us_for_preorder-news-48497.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 gets $200 / £200 cheaper in permanent price cut

From this point on, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold2 will be $200 cheaper in the US and £200 cheaper in the UK. This is not a temporary offer or anything like that, it's a permanent price cut, which makes the company's foldable device slightly more affordable than before - albeit it's still solidly in "bonkers expensive" territory even so. So, the Z Fold2 is now $1,800 in the US, and £1,600 in the UK. Additionally, in the UK Samsung is offering a 60-day "trial period" for both the Galaxy Z Fold2 and the Galaxy Z Flip. This means you can grab one and then for 60 days you can trade it in at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold2_gets_200____pound200_cheaper_in_permanent_price_cut-news-48496.php

Apple Arcade adds over 30 games including some new and classic App Store titles

Apple has announced that it is adding over 30 new games to the service. This includes some brand new Apple Arcade Originals as well as some classic titles in two new categories. The first of the two new categories is Timeless Classics. This includes games such as Really Bad Chess, Sudoku Simple, Backgammon, Tiny Crossword, Solitaire, Checkers Royale, Chess - Play & Learn, FlipFlop Solitaire, Good Sudoku, SpellTower, and Mahjong Titan. Timeless Classics The other category is App Store Greats. This includes classic App Store titles such as Monument Valley, Mini...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_arcade_adds_over_30_games_including_some_new_and_classic_app_store_titles-news-48495.php

Poco F3 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_f3-review-2248.php

Pixel 6 will reportedly use custom Google silicon

This year's Pixel devices will reportedly use custom Google silicon, according to 9to5Google. As per this report, the upcoming Pixel 6 smartphones — codenamed "Raven" and "Oriole" — will employ this custom SoC (system-on-chip). These devices are part of a platform known as "Slider", which also encompasses future Chromebook devices that will use this SoC. Known internally as the GS101 "Whitechapel" chip, this SoC is seemingly being made in collaboration with Samsung. It is understood that this part will share design and architecture with Samsung Exynos processors, along with some...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pixel_6_will_reportedly_use_custom_google_silicon-news-48494.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 2 dual batteries leak in listings

Samsung is due to release a pair of new foldables later this year as the successors to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Z Flip. We’ve heard a few rumors on the Z Flip successor and now we have more substantial info regarding the device’s battery thanks to certifications from Safety Korea, 3C, and the DEKRA agencies. DEKRA certification It appears the next foldable clamshell in Samsung’s Z-lineup will have a dual battery design as listings on Safety Korea reveal pictures of the two cells bearing the EB-BF711ABY (2,370 mAh) and EB-BF712ABY (903mAh) model numbers. EB-BF711ABY (2,370...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip_2_batteries_leak_in_listings_-news-48493.php

Moto G60 and G20 leak in official looking renders

Motorola has been busy revamping its G-series lately and it seems we’re in for more. Renders of the upcoming Moto G20 and Moto G60/Moto G40 Plus have gone live revealing their designs. In addition, we get some more clarification on the specs for all three. The Moto G60 will sport a design reminiscent to that of the recently released Moto G50 albeit with a punch hole cutout for its 32MP selfie cam instead of the water drop notch found on the G50. The display is said to come in at 6.78-inches and sport FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The chipset of choice is rumored to be the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g60_and_g20_leak_in_renders_with_familiar_designs-news-48492.php

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 gets sleep breathing quality tracking with new update

Xiaomi introduced the Mi Smart Band 6 earlier this week with an SpO2 sensor to measure blood oxygen levels. The sensor can also monitor sleep breathing quality - a feature Xiaomi talked about during the unveiling but is only now enabling through its Mi Fit app with an update. The new update bumps up the app version to 5.0.0, improves user experience, and fixes known bugs. The Mi Fit app is available for Android and iOS devices and allows users to manage and update their Mi wearable devices while also letting them access the collected data. Mi Smart Band 6 can now monitor sleep...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_smart_band_6_sleep_breathing_quality_update-news-48490.php

Huawei announces its first desktop monitor

Huawei is officially part of the desktop monitor business now with the release of its 23.8-inch IPS monitor. It packs 1920x1080 pixel resolution and covers 72% of the NTSC color gamut with a 178-degree viewing angle. Another neat feature is the vertical tilt of the monitor which can go down by 5° or elevate to 22° depending on your preference. Huawei Display 23.8" I/O is fairly basic with a DC input for power, one HDMI and a VGA port. Box contents include a power adapter, a 1.5-meter HDMI cable, quick start guide and warranty. Dimensions come in at 538.5mm x 425mm x 170mm and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_announces_first_desktop_monitor_-news-48489.php

Lenovo Legion 2 Pro will have 6.92-inch 144Hz display, Snapdragon 888

Lenovo's Legion 2 Pro gaming smartphone is coming on April 8 and it will have a 6.92-inch 144Hz E4 AMOLED display made by Samsung. The panel will have a 2460x1080px resolution. Lenovo Legion 2 Pro will have a 6.92-inch display of 144Hz refresh rate We already knew the Legion 2 Pro would use a Snapdragon 888 chipset thanks to a Geekbench leak, but Lenovo confirmed the chipset itself through its Weibo profile. The Snapdragon 888 will be cooled by twin fans, a first on a gaming phone, which should make the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro the most-impressively cooled gaming phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_legion_2_pro_will_have_692inch_display_sd888-news-48488.php

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Pro generate CNY 1.2B in a minute

Xiaomi's first sale of the just-announced Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Pro has gone very well. The company announced on its official Weibo channel that the first sale generated over CNY 1.2B (€155M) in just 1 minute. The two devices saw its first batch sold out in China. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra share a Snapdragon 888 chipset, a 6.81-inch 120Hz E4 AMOLED display, Samsung's GN2 camera sensor as the main camera and a 5,000mAh battery with 67W charging (both wired and wireless). The Mi 11 Ultra adds a better 48MP sensor underneath the periscope and ultrawide cameras, as well as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_ultra_and_mi_11_pro_generate_cny_12b_in_a_minute-news-48486.php

Realme X7 Pro Ultra announced: curved screen, triple camera, and Dimensity 1000+

Realme unveiled the X7 Pro last September, and today it quietly released, or Extreme Edition depending on which version of the machine translation from Chinese we go with . One might expect it to come with improvements over the X7 Pro, and it does, but we are also looking at some downgrades here. For starters, the X7 Pro features a 120Hz FullHD+ flat AMOLED screen, but the Ultra packs a 90Hz display, albeit with curved edges. The number of rear cameras has also reduced from four on the X7 Pro to three on the Ultra, but in practical terms nothing changed as Realme only ditched the 2MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x7_pro_ultra_extreme_edition_specs_price_sale_date-news-48487.php

Exclusive: Here's our first look at the Tecno Spark 7 launching next week

Tecno introduced the Spark 6 last September with a Helio G70 SoC, and it will follow up with its successor dubbed Tecno Spark 7 next week in India. A reliable source sent us an image of the Spark 7, which reveals the smartphone will pack a waterdrop notch display. Its predecessor came with a 6.8" HD+ punch hole screen, and it remains to be seen if there's any change in the display diagonal and resolution on the Spark 7. The Tecno Spark 7 has a textured back, with the big Spark branding on the bottom-left. The picture hides the upper portion of the panel, so we can't tell how many rear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_spark_7_specs_render-news-48483.php

Casio G-Squad Pro is the first G-Shock watch with Wear OS

It sure took some time but the first Casio G-Shock to run Wear OS is finally here. Say hello to the G-Squad Pro GSW-H1000. Bringing the iconic rugged design with up to date specs and an full smartwatch OS, the latest G-Shock watch is built to withstand the elements and track your sports activities too. You get a round 1.2-inch dual-layer display with a monochrome always-on panel on top of the color LCD one. The build is nothing less than what you’d expect from a true G-Shock watch - shock-resistant and with 20 bar water resistance so that you can go about your extreme activities. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/casio_gsquad_pro_is_the_first_gshock_watch_with_wear_os-news-48485.php

Dish calls out T-Mobile for wanting to shut down Sprint’s 3G network too soon

As part of the T-Mobile merger with Sprint, the combined company was required to sell off Boost Mobile, one of Sprint’s prepaid MVNOs, to a third party. Dish Network, a Satellite TV company, ended up being that third party that purchased and acquired the Boost Mobile brand and its millions of subscribers. In a letter obtained by Axios, Dish complained to the FCC that T-Mobile is rushing to shut down Spring’s legacy CDMA (3G) network that millions of Boost Mobile customers are still using. Dish expected that T-Mobile would eventually shut down Sprint’s 3G network three to five years after...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dish_calls_out_tmobile_for_wanting_to_shut_down_sprints_3g_network_too_soon-news-48484.php

Redmi exec hints new devices will arrive in April

Following Xiaomi’s announcement of several Mi devices earlier this week including the Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Lite 5G, Mi Smart Band 6, and Mi Mix Fold. Despite this announcement late in March, Redmi’s Product Direct Wang Teng Thomas hinted to a commenter that a new device will be launching in April. After a Weibo user commented that there’d be no new phones in April, the Redmi Director responses with a question indirectly admitting that Redmi would be launching a new phone in April. Redmi’s upcoming smartphone was recently rumored to pack the Dimensity 1200 chipset, which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_exec_hints_new_devices_will_arrive_in_april-news-48482.php

Motorola One Hyper gets Android 11 update

Motorola has started sending out the update to Android 11 to another of its devices. This time it's the One Hyper, a smartphone announced in December of 2019 and launched in January last year. Android 11 is starting to hit One Hyper units in Brazil, which is one of Motorola's biggest and most important markets. The new version is build RPF31.Q1-21-20, and it arrives with the March 2021 security patches. Those are technically still current (until Monday, since that's when Google releases new ones). Alongside all the improvements that Google packed into the 2020 version of its OS, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_hyper_gets_android_11_update-news-48481.php

See the OnePlus 9 Pro get torn down on video

The OnePlus 9 Pro became available in most regions yesterday, and today the folks over at iFixit are ready to show you an entirely new perspective on the phone. You get to take a peek at it from the inside, in a video teardown. So grab some popcorn and have a look - at the end you'll find out what reparability score the OnePlus 9 Pro gets. Spoiler alert: it's not great, but that's par for the course for modern smartphones after all. The OnePlus 9 Pro is loaded with 5G antennas on the inside, and thankfully battery removal is made rather easy by the use of large pull tabs. That...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/see_the_oneplus_9_pro_get_torn_down_on_video-news-48480.php

Report: LG to exit mobile business after all

When your business has been operating at a net loss for the past six years, there are few ways you can go about staying afloat. In the case of LG Mobile, shutting down all further efforts now seems like the most likely scenario. A new report from The Korea Times citing industry sources claims LG will confirm its exit from the smartphone market as early as next week. The report specifies that an official announcement will be made next week, April 5 after the LG board meeting decides the fate of the mobile division for good. Just last week LG reportedly went after negotiations to sell off...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_lg_to_exit_mobile_business_after_all-news-48477.php

Hot Take: Xiaomi Mi 11 lineup

On monday, Xiaomi announced the remaining members of its Mi 11 lineup. What started with the Mi 11 back in December is now an entire series with five different models. But now that Xiaomi has put all its cards on the table, it's easier to make an overview of the company's premier series of smartphones and see how each of them stack up in the series. The Samsung GN2 sensor looks exciting The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is the first smartphone to feature Samsung's latest and greatest image sensor. The 50-megapixel GN2 has an impressive spec-sheet, including a massive 1/1.2-inch size with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hot_take_xiaomi_mi_11_lineup-news-48460.php

Sony Xperia phone launch scheduled for April 14

The 2021 Sony Xperia lineup will be introduced on Wednesday, April 14 at 5:30 PM UTC/ 1:30 PM EST. As usual in these times we’re living, Sony will host an online keynote which will be livestreamed on the brand’s official YouTube channel. What can we expect to see at this event? For starters the flagship Xperia 1 III. Rumors haven’t revealed a lot so far but we’re still expecting a 6.5-inch OLED display with 4K resolution and the signature 21:9 aspect ratio alongside improved brightness. Render of the Xperia 1 III We’re also expecting the Xperia 10 III which we saw in a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_phone_launch_scheduled_for_april_14-news-48476.php

vivo X60 series scores twice as many pre-booking as the X50 family

The vivo X60 series is off to a strong start in India – vivo reports that it has received twice as many pre-bookings for the new phones compared to the X50 phones last year. And this only counts up to March 30, so it's missing the last two days of the pre-booking period. Highlight features: vivo X60 Pro+ • vivo X60 Pro • vivo X60 The X60 series will go on sale tomorrow, April 2. You can find the three models on vivo’s official site as well as on Flipkart, Amazon and other online and retail stores. Here are some handy links plus the base prices for the models: vivo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x60_series_doubles_prebooking_numbers_of_the_x50_series_in_india-news-48475.php

Samsung and Flipkart will launch the Galaxy F12 and F02s in India on Monday

Samsung and Flipkart will launch two affordable phones in the F-series on Monday. Their highlight features are already posted on the retailer’s site as a teaser of what is to come. It’s not a huge mystery, by the way, as the F-series tends to follow the specs of the corresponding M-series phone almost word for word.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_and_flipkartwill_launchthegalaxy_f12_and_f02s_in_india_on_monday-news-48474.php

Oppo F19 unveiled, company sets April 6 launch event for India

After debuting its F19 Pro and F19 Pro+ last month, Oppo has now unveiled the third member in the series – the vanilla F19 in Sri Lanka. The Oppo F19 brings a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. You get a punch hole cutout in the top left corner for the 16MP selfie cam as well as an embedded fingerprint scanner under the display. The back brings a square camera cutout for the 48MP main shooter which is accompanied by a 2MP macro cam and a 2MP depth module. The Snapdragon 662 sits at the helm aided by 6GB RAM and 128GB storage which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f19_unveiled_company_sets_april_6_launch_event_for_india-news-48473.php

Samsung Galaxy Galaxy A Quantum 2 leaks on Google Play Console

Back in 2019, Samsung released the curious Galaxy A80 on the scene with its unique flip-up camera that allowed you to have a full-screen experience and great quality selfies. As time went by we never quite got a true successor but the last few months we’ve seen several reports on the Galaxy A82 and now we get a Google Play Console listing revealing its alleged appearance and key specs. Samsung Galaxy Quantum2 listing on Google Play Console The device is codenamed Galaxy A Quantum 2 and bears the a82xq model number. The attached image reveals a centered punch hole cutout on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a82_5g_leaks_on_google_play_console-news-48471.php

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is coming to India on April 23

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra unveiled earlier this week will debut in India on April 23, although it's currently unclear if it will be joined by the other smartphones in the Mi 11 series - the Mi 11, Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11i (the Mi 11 Pro was confirmed to be exclusive to China). In the world of flagships, we're pushing further.The only #SuperPhone, launching on 23.04.2021.Stay tuned! RT with #Mi11Ultra if you're excited too. pic.twitter.com/sVk73yd0zh— Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) April 1, 2021 The Mi 11 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, boots Android 11-based MIUI 12.5, and has three...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_ultra_india_launch_date-news-48470.php

Realme C20, C21, and C25 set to debut in India on April 8

Realme today announced it will introduce the C20, C21, and C25 in India on April 8. The launch event will start at 12:30PM IST (7AM UTC) and will be streamed live on the company's official YouTube channel and Facebook and Twitter accounts. The press note Realme sent says the C20 will be introduced as an "entry-level smartphone killer," C21 as the "most versatile and stylish entry-level king," and the C25 as an "entry-level gaming and battery monster" in India. The C20 was unveiled in January, while the C21 and C25 were announced in March. All three smartphones feature 6.5" HD+ LCDs,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c20_c21_c25_india_launch_date-news-48469.php

Realme 8 Pro gets April security patch and camera improvements with second software update

The Realme 8 Pro unveiled last week is receiving a new firmware with version number RMX3081_11_A.27. This is the second software update after a build with version RMX3081_11_A.24 was rolled out before the launch, which came with Starry Mode and Starry Timelapse features. The new build bumps up the Android security patch level on the Realme 8 Pro from February 2021 to April 2021, which is impressive since even Google's Pixels are yet to receive the April patch. Realme 8 Pro Additionally, the firmware adds Hyper Motion Slo-Mo mode to the smartphone's rear camera and updates the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_8_pro_april_2021_android_patch_update-news-48468.php

Samsung Galaxy M21 gets One UI 3.1 Core update

The Samsung Galaxy M21 announced last March with Android 10-based One UI 2.0 received One UI 2.1 in September and One UI 2.5 in November. The smartphone then picked up the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update in January, and now it's receiving the One UI 3.1 Core update. The new firmware includes the March 2021 Android patch and improves the Galaxy M21's security while also improving the camera and overall device performance. But aside from that, you can also expect it to bring new editing tools, Eye Comfort Shield, and improved stock apps to the smartphone. Samsung Galaxy M21 One...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m21_one_ui_3_1_core_update-news-48467.php

Microsoft shuts down Cortana app on Android and iOS

Microsoft’s Cortana apps for Android and iOS have officially reached their defunction on March 31 2021. Microsoft’s voice assistant alternative to Google Assistant and Siri will continue to function on Windows 10. As explained in Microsoft’s Cortana support page, the mobile app is no longer supported as of Wednesday this week. Lists and reminders will no longer be available through Cortana apps on mobile. These reminders and lists can still be accessed through Cortana on Windows 10 and Microsoft’s To Do apps, available for both Android and iOS. The shutdown was originally...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_shuts_down_cortana_app_on_android_and_ios-news-48466.php

Huawei posts strong revenue in 2020 despite US ban

Huawei’s 2020 annual report has been published and the company reports that the numbers are in line with what was forecasted: “marginal growth”. Huawei’s sales revenue weighed in at CNY 891.4 billion ( $136.7 billion) with net profit CNY 64.6 billion ($9.9 billion). Revenue is up 3.8% YoY and profits are up 3.2% YoY. This is despite US sanctions that were set in 2019 by the Trump Administration. Over the past year, we’ve held strong in the face of adversity. We’ve kept innovating to create value for our customers, to help fight the pandemic, and to support both economic recover and social...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_posts_strong_revenue_in_2020_despite_us_ban-news-48465.php

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra stars in its very own video teardown

This Monday Xiaomi unveiled its top of the line flagship smartphone for 2021, the Mi 11 Ultra, alongside many other products. The Ultra is the successor of the widely praised (including by us) Mi 10 Ultra from 2020, which sadly never got an international release. The Mi 11 Ultra rectifies that error, albeit for an eye-watering price. If you were wondering whether what's inside the handset might warrant all that dough, a Chinese YouTube channel has the answer for you, in the form of a video teardown. Obviously it's in Chinese, but you can see what's important - and you may also want to try...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_ultra_stars_in_its_very_own_video_teardown-news-48464.php

vivo X60t surfaces with Dimensity 1100 chipset

vivo's X60 family already has quite a few members, but soon another one will join, and thanks to a China Telecom listing, we have a lot of details about it. It's called X60t, and unlike all the other X60 series models which use Exynos and Snapdragon chipsets, this one has a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 under the hood, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Its model number is V2085A, it runs Android 11 (we assume with Origin OS on top), and it has a 6.56-inch 1080x2376 OLED display. The phone measures 159.63 x 75.01 x 7.4mm and weighs 175g. On the front, in the centered...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x60t_surfaces_with_dimensity_1100_chipset-news-48463.php

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G in for review

Xiaomi announced a whole bunch of smartphones this week and the Mi 11 Lite 5G is the first phone on the market to boast the brand new 5nm Snapdragon 780G chipset. Our own review unit came by and these are our early impressions before the review team puts it through its paces. The first thing you notice about the Mi 11 Lite 5G is just how light it actually feels in the hand. It weighs just 159 grams despite packing a respectably sized 6.55-inch screen upfront. The panel is AMOLED and boasts FHD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. Bezels are quite slim and uniform and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_lite_5g_in_for_review-news-48456.php

Motorola Moto G100 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g100-review-2247.php

New Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G surfaces on Geekbench with Snapdragon 865

When Samsung announced the Galaxy S20 FE last year it gave people a choice – a Snapdragon 865 chipset with the S20 FE 5G model, even in countries that normally get Exynos in their S-series, or an Exynos 990 with the 4G model (which was cheaper). Now it looks like things are about to become a bit blurred. The NBTC certified an SM-G780G / DS, labeled as Galaxy S20 FE, and certified only for 4G operation. There’s even a support page for it on Samsung.com (multiple support pages, in fact). That exact model number can be seen in Geekbench with the motherboard listed as “kona”. This is the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_4g_surfaces_on_geekbench_with_snapdragon_865-news-48457.php

OnePlus 9 Pro 5G is now on sale in most regions

The OnePlus 9 Pro is now available, following the launch of its vanilla sibling a few days ago. It is in stock in multiple regions, ready to ship within 24 hours, though that is not the case everywhere. You can buy a 9 Pro today in the following countries: the UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and a few others. Before you part with your hard-earned cash, make sure to check out our review. Keep in mind that while you can buy the OnePlus 9 Pro from the company’s official site, it’s also available elsewhere. For example, in the UK you can find...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9_pro_5g_is_now_on_sale_in_most_regions-news-48459.php

Canalys: Global TWS and wearables sales jumped 15% in 2020

The past twelve months have been turbulent for smartphone manufacturers, but the world of wearables and smart audio devices has been a positive beam in the world of technology. According to Canalys, the global market grew throughout 2020, with Apple being the leader in both fields. Strong consumer demand and health-conscious users drove the increase in sales, the research agency says. The market has quite a low barrier to enter, and that allowed manufacturers to flood the market with “vast shipments”, also assisted by the companies’ mature supply chain. Both established vendors...

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Google Pixel Buds A in the works as more affordable TWS entry in Google’s lineup

True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headphones are all the rage these days and Google is looking to bring some variety and more importantly affordable alternatives to its Pixel Buds lineup. According to a new report from 9to5Google the search giant is working on a pair of new affordable earbuds called Pixel Buds A. Like Google’s Pixel A-series smartphones re-use designs of the more premium Pixel phones, the Pixel Buds A are said to copy the design of the flagship Pixel Buds but with new colorways. These include an all-white color and a forest green option. The core design of the Pixel Buds A...

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ARM announces its next-gen ARMv9 architecture: focus on security, AI and vector processing

The ARMv8 architecture was announced in 2011, a full decade ago. It was a massive change as it moved from 32-bit to 64-bit. Over the last 5 years there have been more than 100 billion ARMv8 devices. The company is now looking at the future – ARMv9 will be the architecture that will be at the heart of the next 300 billion ARM chips. The focus now is on security, vector processing and machine learning. Version 9 introduces the Confidential Compute Architecture, CCA. It is a hardware-based secure environment that protects to code and data from even privileged software. To keep...

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Kuo: iPhone 13 Pro Max to have f/1.5 main lens, whole lineup to use 7P glass

In a note to investors, renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed that the iPhone 13 Pro Max will have an outlier main camera compared to the rest of the 13 lineup. The iPhone 13 Pro Max will use a slightly brighter f/1.5 lens on top of its main sensor, whereas the iPhone 13, 13 mini and 13 Pro will use an f/1.6 lens for their main cameras, which will either have a similar or identical to the current main imager on the iPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 mini. There's no word on any differences to the sensors behind those cameras just yet. All iPhone 13 models will have a 7P lens (that's...

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ZTE Watch GT and LiveBuds SE unveiled

ZTE held a launch event in China earlier today where we saw the debut of its S30 series phones. Alongside those, ZTE announced its Watch GT smartwatch and a new pair of TWS earphones called LiveBuds SE. ZTE Watch GT The Watch GT comes with a traditional round watch casing and a 1.2-inch AMOLED display. The lightweight aluminum alloy build and helps the Watch GT tip the scales at just 30 grams. The casing features a brushed look while the silicone watch straps come in black, gray, orange, yellow and blue colors. Watch GT can track your heart rate as well as blood oxygen levels,...

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Realme V13 5G is official with Dimensity 700 and a big battery

Realme introduced the GT Neo today with a Dimensity 1200 chipset, but it wasn’t the only phone on the stage - we also saw the launch of the Realme V13 5G. This new affordable midranger has some specs to get enthusiastic about - a big 5,000mAh battery, 90Hz refresh rate and ample storage for the class. The chipset of the Realme V13 5G is Dimensity 700 - an SoC, built on the 7nm process technology, and having two CPU cores running at 2.2 GHz (the other six are at 1.8 GHz). It is coupled with 8GB RAM and either 128GB or 256GB storage. On top of that, there is also a dedicated microSD...

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ZTE S30 Pro comes with SD768G and 144Hz AMOLED display, the S30 and S30 SE switch to Dimensity and LCD

ZTE unveiled a trio of mid-range 5G phones with the new S30 series. Besides next gen connectivity, the three phones share a passion for display quality, photography and fast charging, it's just that some are better at those things than others. ZTE S30 Pro The clear leader of the pack, the ZTE S30 Pro derives its power from a Snapdragon 768G chipset. It comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage as standard and runs MyOS 11, a ZTE skin over Android 11 (all three phones run the same software). The S30 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 768G with a heat pipe that keeps it cool A heat...

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Realme GT Neo arrives with a Dimensity 1200 chipset in a familiar body

Realme GT Neo just made its official debut with a Dimensity 1200 chipset and bold design of the back panel. The phone is almost identical to the Realme GT 5G, down to the measurements, cameras and screen. The Realme GT Neo is built around a 6.43” Super AMOLED screen with a punch hole in the right corner. It has Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate. The 6nm Dimensity 1200 chipset by Mediatek is coupled with three RAM options - 6GB, 8GB and 12GB - and two UFS 3.1 storage choices - 64GB and 128GB. The Realme GT Neo has a 64MP main shooter on the...

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