Sony Xperia Ace 2 appears in case renders

Initially known as a Sony Xperia Compact, the rumored Xperia Ace 2 makes an appearance in a series of case renders. Some suspect the phone will be a Japan-only device but only time will tell if this turns out to be true. Sony Xperia Ace 2 As for the case renders, they reveal a dual-camera setup on the back, what seems to be a side-mounted fingerprint reader and a dedicated button for the camera shutter. Unfortunately, though, there's no way of telling whether it will sport a punch-hole design or it will stick with a thicker top bezel. Sony Xperia Ace 2 If we go...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_ace_2_appears_in_case_renders-news-49128.php

Poco M3 Pro 5G's display and battery detailed ahead of launch

Poco recently announced that the M3 Pro 5G arriving on May 19 will be powered by the Dimensity 700 SoC. Now we learn the smartphone will sport a 6.5" DotDisplay with FullHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. Poco also said that the screen will come with a DynamicSwitch feature to offer you "a more flexible viewing experience". That sounds a bit vague, but the poster shared by the company suggests DynamicSwitch will automatically adjust the screen refresh rate depending on the app. #POCOM3Pro 5G has a 90Hz 6.5” FHD+ DotDisplay featuring DynamicSwitch that offers you a more flexible...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_m3_pro_5g_specs_display_battery-news-49129.php

Instagram will soon let you create posts on desktop

Most of Instagram's features have been exclusive to its mobile app, including one of its core functionalities - the ability to create and edit posts. Well, there has been a trend for the past year or so to expand the desktop Instagram site. According to a developer and tipster on Twitter, Instagram is about to let you create and edit posts from the desktop site. Mockups of the possible design He also posted a couple of mockups of how the feature would work. Supposedly, the desktop site will let you drag and drop photos and videos, crop, apply filters, tag people and locations,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_will_soon_let_you_create_posts_on_desktop-news-49127.php

Realme 8 5G review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_8_5g-review-2267.php

Xiaomi looking to re-release the Redmi Note 8 in select markets`

In a series of tweets, a renowned Xiaomi tipster claims that the company is looking to re-release its 2-year-old Redmi Note 8 phone for select markets. An FCC listing is in line with his claims certifying a smartphone with model number M1908C3JGG. Is this device going to be a Redmi Note 8 for 2021...? Just appeared on FCC. MTK Helio G85, 4k mAh, MIUI 12.5. pic.twitter.com/E1AMSGJqPs— Kacper Skrzypek (@kacskrz) May 13, 2021 The handset is confirmed to run on the MediaTek G85 platform along with a 4,000 mAh battery and will ship with MIUI 12.5 out of the box. The 2019 Redmi Note 8...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_looking_to_rerelease_the_redmi_note_8_in_select_markets-news-49126.php

Oppo Find X3 Pro Mars Exploration Edition announced

China's Tianwen-1 spacecraft has successfully landed on Mars, and as a tribute to the mission, Chinese phone maker Oppo announced a special edition Find X3 Pro, dubbed Find X3 Pro Mars Exploration Edition. The Oppo Find X3 Pro Mars Exploration Edition (machine translated from Chinese) comes in a new gray paint job, making it the fifth color option for the flagship in addition to the already available Blue, White, Gloss Black, and Cosmic Mocha colorways. Oppo says the gray shade is inspired by outer space, and the phone's rear panel is made of high-fog AG Glass with metallic luster...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x3_pro_mars_exploration_edition_specs_price_sale_date-news-49125.php

Samsung Galaxy M12 goes on sale in Russia

The Samsung Galaxy M12 unveiled in February is now available for purchase in Russia. It comes in Black, Blue, and Green colors and has two memory options - 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB priced at RUB12,990 ($175/€145) and RUB14,990 ($200/€165), respectively. The Galaxy M12 is powered by the Exynos 850 SoC and runs Android 11 out of the box. It's built around a 6.5" 90Hz HD+ LCD with a notch for the 8MP selfie camera. Around the back, we get a square-shaped quad camera setup, which is a combination of 48MP primary, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth units. The rest of the Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m12_russia_price_sale_date-news-49124.php

Realme GT Neo Flash Edition is on the way with 65W charging

Realme's GT line of flagship smartphones has grown from one device (the eponymous GT) to two with the launch of the GT Neo back in April, and now it looks like a third member might join the Chinese company's roster. According to a new rumor from a prolific leakster from the company's home country, Realme will soon out the GT Neo Flash Edition. If you're wondering what the Flash in that name stands for, it's charging. For some reason, the GT Neo only supports 50W fast charging for its 4,500 mAh battery, and doesn't go all the way up to 65W, which is currently the top number for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_neo_flash_edition_is_on_the_way_with_65w_charging-news-49123.php

New Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Pro 360 available for pre-order with $180 Samsung Credit

Last month, Samsung announced its lineup of new Samsung Galaxy Book computers: The Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360. The latter has a hinge that swings all the way around to take advantage of Windows 10’s tablet mode. Each one comes in 13 and 15-inch versions and they’re all currently on pre-order. Today (Friday) is the last day to take advantage of a promotion that Samsung is holding in the US. Anyone who pre-orders one of these Galaxy Book Pros will be eligible for $180 in Samsung Credit, redeemable towards any Samsung accessories or other Samsung products. Samsung...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_samsung_galaxy_book_pro_and_pro_360_available_for_preorder_with_180_samsung_credit-news-49122.php

LeEco is staging a comeback, schedules major event for May 18

LeEco sprang back to life earlier this year when it announced a pair of TWS earbuds with active noise cancellation. But the company has grander plans and sent out invites for a May 18th event. The invite is laconic, with “I’m back” written in large font. Below that it unveils the name of the event, “LeTV Smart Ecological Conference”, which is quite vague. So, what’s this about? Several versions of the invite teasing LeEco's May 18 event If you look closely, there’s a mirrored “TV 3D” in the bottom right of hte first invite. And a mirrored “VR” appears a couple of times. You...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leeco_is_staging_a_comeback_schedules_major_event_for_may_18-news-49121.php

Apple iPhone 13 to feature FaceID chip twice as small as the one on iPhone 12 series

Apple is said to finally shrink the notch on its iPhone 13 series. Last month we even saw a leaked screen protector detailing the re-arranged notch looks and now DigiTimes is reporting Apple is looking to source 40-50% smaller VCSEL chips used for 3D mapping face scans for its 2021 iPhones. Leaked iPhone 13 screen protector The report further mentions that the decreased chip will play a key role in shrinking the overall notch size. The same smaller image processing chip will also be used in future iPads with FaceID. With the smaller notch, Apple will also look to move up the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_13_to_feature_faceid_chip_twice_as_small_as_the_one_on_iphone_12_series-news-49120.php

Samsung adds third-party wallet support to its Blockchain Wallet

Little known fact is that Samsung has a native crypto wallet for its Galaxy smartphones and starting today, the so-called Samsung Blockchain Wallet will support third-party wallets and cold wallet storages so you can manage your crypto assets from one place. Samsung's wallet can now connect to hardware wallets like Ledger Nano S and Nano X. Keep in mind, though, that Samsung's wallet support for tokens is still limited to Bitcoin, Etherium, ERC20 tokens, Tron and TRC tokens. In addition, the wallet supports decentralized apps built on blockchain to authenticate and exchange assets on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_adds_thirdparty_wallet_support_to_its_blockchain_wallet-news-49117.php

Oppo Reno6 Pro+ specs confirmed yet again, will feature X-axis linear motor

The Reno6 Pro and Reno6 Pro+ are expected to arrive as the latest additions to Oppo’s product lineup. We’ve already seen the pair in TENAA listing and a leaked spec sheet and now we get more details surrounding the Pro+ and its camera setup Well-known tipster DigitalChatStation confirmed via his Weibo profile that the Reno6 Pro+ will carry a Snapdragon 870 chipset alongside a 4,500 mAh battery with 65W SuperVOOC charging and Sony’s 50MP IMX766 camera sensor. The handset is said to measure in at 7.99mm thick while weighing in at 188 grams. DigitalChatStation post on Weibo This...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno6_pro_specs_confirmed_yet_again_will_feature_x_axis_linear_motor-news-49112.php

Reuters: TSMC may build its advanced 3nm foundry in the US instead of Europe

Building more semiconductor foundries in the midst of a global chip shortage sounds like great news. However, it’s a very expensive process that takes years, which is made clear in a report from Reuters about TSMC’s plans to built more factories. Last year it announced a $10-12 billion investment to build one chip factory in Phoenix, Arizona (first of up to six). It will be producing chips on a 5 nm process with a relatively low target of 20,000 12” wafers a month (compared to 100,000/month that the factories in Taiwan are churning out). Now the company’s leadership is considering a more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/reuters_tsmc_may_build_its_advanced_3nm_foundry_in_the_us_instead_of_europe-news-49116.php

Samsung Galaxy A22 4G and A22 5G renders and specs surface

The Samsung Galaxy A22 is reportedly due in June and it looks like it will come in two variants - 4G and 5G. The two phones have a largely identical design and four colors - White, Black, Purple and Mint. Where they differ is in the cameras, displays, chipsets and biometrics. The Galaxy A22 5G, seen below, will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset with a 5G modem, have a 6.4-inch display, which given the visible side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner is likely an LCD. There will be three cameras on the back of the Galaxy A22 5G - a 48MP main one, a 5MP (likely...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a22_4g_and_a22_5g_renders_and_specs_surface-news-49113.php

The vanilla Oppo Reno6 also makes an appearance on TENAA

After the Oppo Reno6 Pro and Pro+ showed up on TENAA, we now have the vanilla Reno6 listed as well. As a result we have some of the specs of the handset with model number PEQM00 confirmed. Oppo Reno5 5G The specs sheet says the regular Reno6 will sport a 6.43-inch display and a 4,200 mAh battery split into two cells to enable Oppo's 65W fast charging tech. There were also dimensions on the listing - 158.8 x 72.1 x 7.59mm, which is a tad smaller than the current Reno5 5G with the same 6.43-inch display. This is good news as we recently reviewed the Reno5 5G and it turned out to be a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_vanilla_oppo_reno6_also_makes_an_appearance_on_tenaa-news-49115.php

Dimensity 900-powered vivo smartphone pops up on Geekbench

Mediatek introduced the Dimensity 900 chipset for midrangers yesterday. The Taiwanese company stayed silent on an eventual phone launches with the new SoC, but vivo might be very quick to adopt it. A device with the model number vivo V2123A appeared on Geekbench 4, and it is powered by the MT6877 chipset, also known as Dimensity 900. The results are 3,467 in the single core test and 8,852 for multiple cores. vivo V2123A on Geekbench Mind you these numbers are not comparable to those from the more recent GeekBench 5. It is quite hard to compare the performance of the Dimensity 900...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dimensity_900_powered_vivo_smartphone_pops_up_on_geekbench-news-49111.php

Our Zenfone 8 Flip video review is up

Unlike some companies Asus knows the value of making a phone available right after announcing it, before the excitement from the launch event cools off. The Zenfone 8 Flip should be available in multiple countries across Europe as of today. At least the Black color is, the Silver one is coming at the end of the month. Of course, it’s always prudent to check out reviews before you hit the Buy button. Our written review of the Flip went live yesterday, now you can watch Will explain the ups and downs of the phone on video too. Speaking of, ups and downs are the favorite party trick...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_zenfone_8_flip_video_review_is_up-news-49114.php

Meizu Watch appears on China Telecom website

We’ve been expecting Meizu to announce its second smartwatch for a while now and we might not be far away from it finally happening. The Meizu Watch was spotted on China Telecom’s very own site by Weibo leakster @UncleMobile giving us our first look at the device. Meizu Watch listing The design is quite reminiscent of the Apple Watch with its square casing and looped watch band. We can see a single button on the right side of the casing as well as a nod to eSIM capabilities revealed on the page. Meizu Watch was initially believed to launch in Q4 2020 but that never materialized....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_watch_appears_on_china_telecom_website-news-49110.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 series receives May security patch

Samsung has begun pushing the May security patch for the Galaxy S10 series devices. The new patch bears the G97xFXXUAFUE3 build number and clears several vulnerabilities including the Qualcomm modem flaw on models using Snapdragon chips. Samsung’s new patch also irons out several flaws in Samsung’s own One UI and improves the overall system stability. The new update has been rolling out in Europe and is expected to spread to more regions soon. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_series_receives_may_security_patch-news-49108.php

Honor Play 5 to come with a 64MP quad camera, company says

Last month we shared an exclusive render of the Honor Play 5 and reported the smartphone will sport a 64MP quad camera. That bit has now been corroborated by Honor as the phone maker shared a poster on Weibo to confirm it, while a separate post revealed the Play 5 will be only 7.46mm thick. Honor Play 5 will sport 64MP quad camera • Honor Play 5 will be 7.46mm thin Previously, Honor announced that the Play 5 will support 66W charging and revealed the smartphone's design, which is different from what our render showed, suggesting we are actually looking at two different...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_play_5_5g_specs_64mp_quad_camera-news-49109.php

New vivo iQOO Neo specs sheet appears on TENAA

iQOO is expected to launch a new phone that is currently in development with the model number V2018A. It appears to be a more affordable alternative to the iQOO Neo5, and the full specs leaked on TENAA, revealing a mighty chipset and a decent battery size. According to the listing, the iQOO Neo 5S (name not confirmed yet) will run on Snapdragon 870, since the CPU frequency is 3.2 GHz. The phone will also have 6/8/12 GB RAM and 64/128/256 GB storage, but the actual combinations will be revealed once it arrives for sale. At the front we have a 6.57” screen with Full HD+ resolution and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_vivo_iqoo_neo_specs_sheet_appears_on_tenaa-news-49107.php

Poco M3 Pro 5G to have Dimensity 700 chipset

Poco execs recently revealed that the Poco M3 Pro 5G arriving on May 19 will be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity chip instead of Qualcomm's Snapdragon SoC, which we now know is the Dimensity 700. #POCOM3Pro 5G features the MediaTek Dimensity 700!A 7nm high-performance processor with more power and more efficiency!More speed for all of your entertainment needs.#MoreSpeedMoreEverything indeed! pic.twitter.com/bq0W3WWpDK— POCO (@POCOGlobal) May 13, 2021 Poco hasn't divulged anything else about the M3 Pro 5G yet, but recently leaked renders revealed the smartphone's design. It will come in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_m3_pro_5g_specs_processor-news-49106.php

Realme Narzo 30 officially confirmed to feature 48MP triple camera, company shares camera sample

The Realme Narzo 30 will arrive on May 18, and the company has already revealed a few specs of the smartphone and design, telling us the Narzo 30 will feature a triple camera setup, which is now officially confirmed to include a 48MP primary camera. In addition to confirming the main camera's resolution, Realme also shared a picture taken with the 48MP unit. You can check it out below. Previously confirmed Narzo 30 features include a Helio G95 SoC, 90Hz punch hole display, side-mounted fingerprint reader, 3.5mm headphone jack, and 5,000 mAh battery with 30W charging. We also know...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_narzo_30_specs_48mp_camera_sample-news-49105.php

Honor 50 and 50 Pro receive 3C certification confirming 66W and 100W charging

The Honor brand is expected to announce its next flagship lineup following Huawei’s selling of the brand. The Honor 50 lineup is expected to be announced by the brand as early as this month. The latest news comes from China’s 3C where two of the Honor 50 models were certified with their bundled power adapters. As MyFixGuide reports, there are two models certified in this listing. The NTH-AN00 is the vanilla variant of the Honor 50, meanwhile, the NRA-AN00 represents the Pro variant. According to the certification, these devices will be bundled with 66W and 100W power...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_50_and_50_pro_receive_3c_certification_confirming_66w_and_100w_charging-news-49104.php

Google Assistant’s new colorful UI previewed

Google Assistant last received a visual refresh of its UI in the later part of 2019 with general rollout taking place in the initial part of 2020. This updated Google Assistant UI is simpler, more compact, and will adapt to the phone’s dark theme setting while it’s active or disabled. A new report shows that a new update to Google Assistant’s UI may be coming in the form of a more colorful appearance. XDA-Developer tipster Matthew Pirszel was able to uncover a new change to Google Assistant’s appearance, making it more colorful. Google Assistant had both blue and green shades applied to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_assistants_new_colorful_ui_previewed-news-49103.php

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro renders leak showing shocking new design

Google has been playing it safe with the Pixel line for the past couple of generations or so, but it looks like this year it's finally ready to shake things up in the mobile world again. A new leak purports to show us renders depicting the upcoming Pixel models. Yes, models plural, and that's the first change compared to last year when the 'flagship' line consisted of only one phone, the Pixel 5. Not so this time around: we're getting both a Pixel 6 and a Pixel 6 Pro. And... just look at them. Google Pixel 6 (left) and Pixel 6 Pro (right) The Pixel 6 seems smaller and has only two...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6_and_pixel_6_pro_renders_leak_showing_shocking_new_design-news-49102.php

Sony Xperia 10 III goes on pre-order in the UK with free noise cancelling headphones

Sony's Xperia 10 III mid-range smartphone is slowly making its way through Europe. After having gone on pre-order in Germany yesterday, today it's reached the UK. You can pre-order the phone from Amazon and a bunch of other places (here's the full list provided by Sony) for £399 unlocked and SIM-free. Not just that, but you'll receive a pre-order gift too: a free pair of Sony WH-CH710N noise cancelling headphones. The Xperia 10 III will be released in the UK on June 11, the same day as in Germany actually. The phone was announced in mid-April, so it's definitely taking its sweet...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_iii_goes_on_preorder_in_the_uk_with_free_noise_cancelling_headphones-news-49101.php

Google faces €100 million fine in Italy for “abuse of dominant position” of Android Auto

A new release published by Italy’s Antitrust Authority calls out Google for its “abuse of dominant position” and fined Google for €100 million on the grounds that Google excluded Enel X’s app JuicePass, an app that helps drivers find and reserve spots at charging stations. The case against Google is that the Authority’s investigation found Google excluded the JuicePass app from the Android Auto Platform for more than two years. “According to the Authority’s findings, Google did not allow Enel X Italia to develop a version of its JuicePass app compatible with Android Auto. Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_faces__euro100_million_fine_in_italy_for_abuse_of_dominant_position_of_android_auto-news-49100.php

Nokia announces 2720 V Flip for Verizon with LTE and Google Assistant

HMD Global announces the arrival of the Nokia 2720 V Flip feature phone. After launching less than two years ago to some international markets, the phone is arriving to the US in the form of a Verizon-branded variant marketed to its older customers. The 2720 V Flip will support Verizon’s LTE network, HD calls, and the phone runs Kai OS. Kai OS lets the 2720 V Flip boast smart phone features like Google Assistant, Google Maps, messaging and social apps that can be downloaded from Kai’s app catalog. The international version of the Nokia 2720 Flip has a 1,500 mAh battery, 4GB of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_announces_2720_v_flip_for_verizon_with_lte_and_google_assistant-news-49099.php

Huawei to announce MateBook 16, FreeBuds 4 and other devices on May 19

With Huawei's troubles with the US government hampering its smartphone efforts, the company is focusing more of its efforts on the host of other devices it makes. The tech giant is now about to unveil a MateBook 16 and new flagship FreeBuds 4 TWS earphones on May 19. This was confirmed by teaser on the company's Weibo page. The announcement is taking place in China and we expect to see a MateBook 16, which is different from the MateBook D 16, which is already available, as well as the new FreeBuds 4. Perhaps those two will be the highlight of the event but other devices will join the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_to_announce_matebook_16_freebuds_4_and_other_devices_on_may_19-news-49098.php

Asus Zenfone 8 Flip review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_8_flip-review-2265.php

vivo to unveil its first noise-canceling TWS earphones on May 20

vivo published a teaser video for its first noise-canceling TWS buds called vivo TWS 2. The video is mostly about the design of the buds and confirms the announcement date - May 20. The TWS 2 will adopt an in-ear design, quite similar to the AirPods Pro but with shorter stems. There's also a dedicated button for the active noise cancellation and the case looks a bit bigger than before suggesting longer overall battery life too. As we already mentioned, the pair will be announced on May 20 but the actual sales will begin on June 1. Source (in Chinese)

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_to_unveil_its_first_noisecanceling_buds_on_may_20-news-49097.php

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra global pricing confirmed ahead of May 27 pre-orders

After launching in China earlier this month, ZTE’s Axon 30 Ultra is set to go global with pre-orders starting on May 27. The latest flagship from ZTE will be available from the official ZTE devices website. Pricing is set at $749/€749/£649 for the 8/128GB trim while the 12/256GB version will go for $849/€849/£739. For comparison prices in China start at CNY 4,700 which converts to $720/€600. Those who pre-order their Axon 30 Ultra will be treated to a pair of LiveBuds TWS for free. Open sales of the Axon 30 Ultra are set to begin on June 4. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_30_ultra_going_on_preorder_from_may_27-news-49094.php

Sony adds new black and red color options for the PS5 DualSense controller

The PlayStation DualSense controller is getting two new color options. Called Midnight Black and Cosmic Red, they will be available starting next month. The new colors are designed around the theme of 'galaxy'. The Midnight Black version features two subtly different shades of black with light gray detailing to "reflect how we view space through the night sky". The Cosmic Red version features a more distinct two-tone appearance, and is "inspired by the unique vivid shades of red found throughout the cosmos". Both controllers feature matching button designs, with blacked out keys...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_adds_new_black_and_red_color_options_for_the_ps5_dualsense_controller-news-49093.php

Galaxy A11 is the latest Samsung smartphone to get Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update

A few days ago, Samsung released Android 11 for the Galaxy A02s and Galaxy A12. Now it's the Galaxy A11 that's getting a taste of the latest version of Android with One UI 3.1. The new build sports version number A115MUBU2BUE1, and while a detailed changelog is currently unavailable, you can expect it to include the usual Android 11 goodies, such as notification history, chat bubbles, and one-time permissions, in addition to One UI 3.1 features and new Android security patch. The update is currently rolling in Panama, but the rollout should expand to other markets soon. If you live...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a11_android_11_one_ui_3_1_update-news-49088.php

Realme 7i starts receiving stable Realme UI 2.0 update

The Indian Realme 7i joined the Early Access program for Realme UI 2.0 in February, and three months later the final update is seeding. Reports from the brand’s community forums revealed the user interface, based on Android 11, is 801 MB in size under the name RMX2103_11_C.05. Realme UI 2.0 for Realme 7i There are a lot of new features and plenty of improvements, but key optimizations include a better Dark Mode and Optimized Night Charging that uses an AI algorithm to control charging speed at night to extend the 5,000 mAh battery’s life. In terms of security and privacy,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_7i_starts_receiving_stable_realme_ui_20_update-news-49090.php

vivo V21 5G in for review

The Oxford Dictionary named “selfie” the word of the year way back in 2013, yet many phones still suck at taking a selfie eight years later. If a terrible front-facing camera has been the bane of your social network existence, you may be interested in what we just received in the mail. The vivo V21 5G brings some serious hardware. The front-facing module houses a high resolution 44MP sensor, which could make pricey phones like the Galaxy S21+ (10MP), iPhone 12 (12MP) and Xperia 1 III (8MP) feel bad. And it has Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), which none of the aforementioned flagships...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v21_5g_in_for_review-news-49034.php

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G appears in Google Play Console listing

We’ve already seen several certification listings for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A22 5G and now the device has made its way to the Google Play Console. Тhe listing confirms the device is powered by MediaTek’s MT6833 platform which corresponds to the Dimensity 700 chipset. Samsung Galaxy A22 5G listing on Google Play Console There’s also 4GB RAM and an FHD+ resolution display. The software side is covered by Android 11 presumably with One UI 3.1 on top. Based on past rumors, we’re expecting a 6.4-inch display with V-shapred cutout for the selfie cam. The back should feature a triple...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a22_5g_appears_in_google_play_console_listing-news-49087.php

Mediatek announces Dimensity 900 - a 6nm chipset for 5G midrangers

Mediatek has just announced its latest 5G chipset, designated for midrange smartphones - the Dimensity 900. It is built on the 6 nm process technology and comes as a logical update over the Dimensity 800 series with a faster CPU and better connectivity options. The new Dimensity 900 chip brings an octa-core CPU with two clusters - one with two Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4GHz for power and six Cortex-A55 units at 2 GHz for efficiency. The chipset supports cameras of up to 108MP resolution and video recording up to 4K@30 fps. Smartphones with the Dimensity 900 chipset can have Full...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_announces_dimensity_900__a_6nm_chipset_for_5g_midrangers-news-49089.php

Redmi Note 10S debuts in India as Redmi Watch tags along

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi today added a fourth member to the Note 10 lineup in India - the Redmi Note 10S. It comes in Deep Sea Blue, Frost White, and Shadow Black colors and has two memory options - 6GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB priced at INR14,999 ($205/€170) and INR15,999 ($220/€180), respectively. You can buy one starting May 18 through Mi.com, Amazon.in, and retail outlets across the country. The Redmi Note 10S is powered by the Helio G95 SoC and runs Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 out of the box. The smartphone sports a 6.43" FullHD+ AMOLED screen with a 180Hz touch sampling rate and packs a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_10s_redmi_watch_india_price_sale_date-news-49086.php

Asus Zenfone 8 promo videos highlight flagship specs and size difference

Yesterday Asus unveiled its latest flagship Zenfones with the small but powerful Zenfone 8 and the more traditional (for Asus) Zenfone 8 Flip. And as goes the tradition Asus has uploaded several promo videos detailing the two new devices. The Zenfone 8 Flip introductory video highlights the phone’s key specs which include the flip up camera, Snapdragon 888 chipset and its 5,000 mAh battery. The attention is then placed back on the unique camera setup with its motorized mechanism allowing for precise angle control and one of a kind panorama shots. Zenfone 8 is small in size but big...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_8_promo_videos_highlight_specs_and_size_difference-news-49085.php

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro arrive with ANC, dedicated audio chip

Xiaomi just announced its latest TWS earphones called FlipBuds Pro. They are the first audio accessory of the company with actual Active Noise Cancellation, and bring an 11mm driver and a dedicated flagship audio chip by Qualcomm. Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro The ANC can tone down the surrounding noise to 40dB, which Xiaomi compares to the volume of the noise in a library. The FlipBuds Pro have three microphones - one is taking in the voice of the speaker during a call, another is listening for external noise and isolating it, while the third is making sure the user’s voice isn’t...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_flipbuds_pro_arrive_with_anc_dedicated_audio_chip-news-49084.php

vivo V21 SE pops up on Geekbench with Snapdragon 720G

vivo's V21 series currently includes three smartphones - V21, V21 5G, and V21e. But the company is expected to add the V21 SE to the lineup soon, which has popped up on Geekbench with key specs. According to the benchmark database, the V21 SE, bearing model code V2061, runs Android 11 (likely with FuntouchOS on top) and has 8GB RAM onboard. There could be a 6GB RAM option as well, but that's yet to be confirmed. The motherboard section of the listing mentions "atoll", which is a codename for the Snapdragon 720G. Previously, the V21 SE was spotted on Google Play Console with the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v21_se_specs_geekbench-news-49081.php

nubia Z30 Pro stars in official trailer, will borrow Axon 30 Ultra’s cameras

ZTE’s brand nubia has posted an official video teaser of the nubia Z30 Pro smartphone. The four-minute video says the phone will be ideal for photographers of the night sky, and the device has appeared in the clip as well. The cameras look exactly the same as the Axon 30 Ultra setup and only the “nubia” writing confirmed it is indeed a new phone. Since the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra has a 64MP wide + 64MP standard + 64MP ultrawide + 8MP telephoto setup on the back, we are pretty confident the Z30 Pro will have the same combo. We also expect the front to arrive with ZTE’s new under-display...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_nubia_z30_pro_stars_in_official_trailer_will_borrow_axon_30_ultras_camera_setup-news-49083.php

Leaker claims these are real renders of the Huawei P50 series

The Huawei P50 has been wildly rumored in the last few months and for the most part, we’ve understood that the camera will have a new layout. Two large camera rings are speculated to house four cameras, including one large 1-inch sensor for the main camera. The latest news on the P50 Series is a render posted to Twitter by user @RODENT950. The leaker alleges that these renders are not mockups, but rather actual renders. In these renders, the camera array within the large rings is visible, showing three cameras in the upper cluster and one in the lower one. It’s speculated that the lower...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaker_claims_these_are_real_renders_of_the_huawei_p50_series-news-49082.php

GasBuddy sees surge in downloads after Colonial Pipeline shutdown, #1 on App Store

On Tuesday, several States along the south eastern corner of the US felt the effects of the a fuel shortage that followed after a cyber-attack prompted the Colonial Pipeline to shut down. The fuel shortages were felt across 11 states, but Washington D.C. and North Carolina had the most fueling stations depleted as of Wednesday afternoon. The fuel outage information comes from the popular fueling app GasBuddy, which has seen an influx of downloads due to the fuel shortages. The app now ranks #1 on the App Store and Google Play Store in each app catalog’s respective “Travel”...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gasbuddy_sees_surge_in_downloads_after_colonial_pipeline_shutdown_1_on_app_store-news-49080.php

Poco M3 Pro 5G leaks in official-looking renders just as execs tease specs

Looks like Poco has something new coming our way soon. The Poco M3 Pro is on its way to complement the vanilla M3 in Poco's ever-expanding roster. It's a similar move to what Poco recently pulled with the X3 and X3 Pro. Unlike that pair, however, it looks like the M3 Pro won't look identical to the M3, opting to forgo that model's standout design for a different type of standout design. We're saying this based on the leaked renders you can see below. Compared to the M3, the M3 Pro will have a MediaTek Dimensity chipset at the helm, according to Kevin Xiaobo Qiu, the head of Poco...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_m3_pro_5g_leaks_in_officiallooking_renders_just_as_execs_tease_specs-news-49079.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Watch Active4 will run Wear OS, won't support blood sugar reading

Samsung's next big Unpacked event is going to be... packed. Aside from the next generation Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip smartphones, and perhaps even the S21 FE too, the company is also planning on releasing not one but two new smartwatch models, each in two sizes. We're talking about the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch Active4. Both of these are to run Wear OS by Google, in a rare but big change of strategy for the Korean company, which in the past few years has relied on the in-house developed Tizen OS for its wearables. Samsung Galaxy Watch3 The problem with Tizen is its lack of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch4_and_watch_active4_will_run_wear_os_wont_support_blood_sugar_reading-news-49078.php

Infinix Note 10 unveiled with 90Hz 6.95" FHD screens, Pro model adds 33W charging

They say “go big or go home” and the new Infinix Note 10-series is definitely not going home as the three new models have 6.95” displays - that is the same size as the Note 8 from last year, but this time the displays have 1080p+ resolution, up from 720p+ (which was rather low for this size). And the displays run at 90 Hz refresh rate (and 180 Hz touch sampling rate) and are backed by faster chipsets. Let’s have a closer look. Infinix Note 10 Pro and Note 10 Pro NFC The two phones are essentially identical besides the addition of NFC to the latter. The Note 10 Pro will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_10_and_note_10_pro_unveiled_with_695_fhd_screens_90_hz_33w_charging_for_the_pro-news-49077.php