Samsung Galaxy F42 5G moves a step closer to launch as it gets Wi-Fi certified

Samsung introduced the Galaxy F52 5G a couple of days ago, and it will introduce the Galaxy F42 5G soon, which has been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance, moving it a step closer to the launch. The Galaxy F42 5G's Wi-Fi Alliance listing doesn't include its key specs, but the certifying authority does confirm that the smartphone, sporting model code SM-E426B/DS, will support 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi connectivity. That's hardly a surprise, though, since dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity isn't uncommon in modern-day smartphones. That said, if rumors are to be believed, the Galaxy F42 5G won't be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_f42_5g_wi_fi_certified-news-49258.php

Realme tipped to launch Snapdragon 778 and 870-powered smartphones on June 18

A couple of days ago, Realme said it will soon launch a smartphone codenamed "Quicksilver" powered by the freshly announced Snapdragon 778 5G SoC. The company didn't reveal the timeframe for the same, but now we learn Realme is slated to unveil a Snapdragon 778-powered smartphone on June 18. Word comes from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, who said that Realme will also introduce a Snapdragon 870-powered smartphone on the 18th of next month. The tipster doesn't divulge anything else about these smartphones, but the phone with the Snapdragon 778 chip at the helm they are referring...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_snapdragon_778_5g_870_smartphone_launch_date-news-49260.php

OnePlus 6, 6T get May security patch with OxygenOS 10.3.11

The OnePlus 6 and 6T, both launched in 2018, are receiving the OxygenOS 10.3.11 update. It doesn't bring any new features to the duo but bumps up the Android security patch level to May 2021 on both smartphones. Additionally, the new builds also improve the system stability on the OnePlus 6 pair and fix some known issues. OnePlus 6T OxygenOS 10.3.11 is based on Android 10, and it's going to be a while before OnePlus 6 and 6T get the Android 11 stable update since OnePlus will only start releasing the Android 11-based Open Beta builds beginning in August. Circling back to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_6_6t_oxygenos_10_3_11_update-news-49257.php

Redmi Note 8 2021's design revealed in new teaser

A couple of days ago, Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi revealed it sold over 25 million units of the Note 8 globally, and to celebrate the milestone, the Chinese phone maker announced it will soon launch the Redmi Note 8 2021. While Redmi hasn't revealed the Note 8 2021's unveiling date yet, it took to Twitter to tease the smartphone's design. The poster shared by Redmi reveals the Note 8 2021 will pack a waterdrop notch display, just like the original Note 8. It also confirms that Note 8 2021 will arrive in blue color, but there will likely be more options available. Additionally, the image...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_8_2021_design_display-news-49256.php

Samsung trademarks “Z Slide” smartphone name with European IP Office

Recently, we learned that Samsung trademarked the name “Z Roll”, hinting that the company was working towards a device with an extendable display. Samsung has more recently trademarked the name “Z Slide” with the European Intellectual Property Office, indicating yet another entry into Samsung’s “Z” lineup of devices. The trademark is listed under Class 9, indicating a smartphone, mobile, telecommunication apparatus, or tablet computer. There’s no telling what the ‘Z Slide’ would look like. LetsGoDigital provided the following mockup render and speculates that the Z Slide may be a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_trademarks_zslide_smartphone_name_with_euipo-news-49255.php

Xiaomi Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Ultra reach 3 million cumulative sales worldwide

Xiaomi is proudly announcing that its Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Ultra have reached over 3 million cumulative sales worldwide. Undoubtedly, if we would add in the other members of the Mi 11 family, the number would be even bigger. Furthermore, Xiaomi boasts that the aforementioned trio took up the most market share for Android phones in China in their respective price bracket of CNY 4,000 - 6,000. This statistic allegedly comes from third party agencies and it's valid for the first quarter of the year. Although Xiaomi isn't saying it, we're assuming a lot of those 3 million units...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_mi_11_pro_and_mi_11_ultra_reach_3_million_cumulative_sales_worldwide-news-49254.php

Clubhouse now available globally on Android

Clubhouse has arrived on Android. The company, who had initially started a slow rollout, has announced that it is now available globally. Dear everyone, everywhere: @Android is officially live across the globe! ❤️👋— Clubhouse (@Clubhouse) May 21, 2021 The app works pretty much exactly the same as it does on iOS. This means you still need an invite from someone to be able to start using the service but the good thing is that all existing users get multiple invites to give out so there's plenty of those going around at the moment. Clubhouse is a social networking service that allows...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/clubhouse_now_available_globally_on_android-news-49253.php

Spotify now lets you download songs to your Apple Watch

Spotify is finally making a long-awaited feature a reality - the option to download songs to your Apple Watch and stream directly to your headset. Up until now, the watchOS Spotify app was merely a remote control of the iOS app on the iPhone but with the new update, you will be able to stream music offline without the need of a phone at all. Let's say you go out for a run and you don't want to bring your phone with you. Just download your favorite playlists/songs to your watch and then stream them via Bluetooth. That's a highly-requested feature that has been around for a while on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_now_lets_you_download_songs_to_your_apple_watch-news-49252.php

Asus Zenfone 8 Flip disassembly video shows few changes from last year’s model

There’s a pair of new Zenfones from Asus and PBKreviews decided to give us a look at the larger Flip model’s insides. There are hardly any hardware differences (check out the Zenfone 7 Pro teardown here) from last year’s model which isn’t surprising. It’s still cool to see just how Asus managed to cram the flip-up camera module among all the other components. Once the glass back and protective cover are removed, we can see the flip up camera surrounded by the motherboard. The 5,000mAh battery is held in place with several connectors while the loudspeaker assembly occupies the bottom...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_8_flip_disassembly_video_shows_few_changes_from_last_years_model-news-49251.php

WhatsApp will soon let you migrate chat history to another phone number

As of now, WhatsApp is quite restrictive when it comes to chat history syncing, only supporting a single phone number rather than an account. Well, according to a reputable source, Facebook is working on making your life easier when changing phones. Screenshots of the supposed features WhatsApp's developers' team will soon let you migrate chat history from one phone number to another, which is pretty useful for people owning two phones or who plan on changing their phone number. They also seem to be working on cross-platform sync because right now, you can't transfer your chat...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_will_soon_let_you_migrate_chat_history_to_another_phone_number-news-49250.php

Microsoft Office for Android gains dark mode

Most paper is white, so naturally digital document editors show black text on a white background. But paper reflects light and screens emit light – many phone users find it easier on the eyes if they read white text on a black background instead. And many of them have apparently been asking Microsoft to enable Dark mode in the Office app for Android. Today their wish is granted, they can now view and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents without bright light blasting their eyes. The update is rolling out today. Once you install it, you can tap on the Profile icon in the Home...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_office_for_android_gains_dark_mode-news-49249.php

Coolpad is coming back, will unveil the Cool 20 next week

Remember Coolpad? The company has been pretty quiet, releasing only a handful of phones over the last twelve months. But according to its Weibo account it is ready to wake up from slumber – it will unveil a new phone on May 25 (Tuesday). That phone will be called the Cool 20 and you can check out an image of its back below. Coolpad rejects plastic builds that are quick to scratch up and promises a more premium and durable glass sandwich design (presumably with a metal frame in between, though it doesn’t specify). Coolpad is coming back and says "no" to plastic • New phone coming...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/coolpad_is_coming_back_will_unveil_the_cool_20_next_week-news-49248.php

Android 12 will prevent screenshots being automatically uploaded on Google Photos

Google Photos users with Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo smartphones have been struggling with a niggling issue since forever - their phones have been backing up their screenshots along with their camera shots with no option to switch it off. According to people from XDA Developers, who dug around the Android 12 beta, Google will finally require that all devices that want to run Android 12 must save the screengrabs in a different folder so they don’t mix with the actual photos. Up until now, major manufacturers pushed the screenshots into the DCIM subfolder (which stands for Digital Camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_12_will_prevent_screenshots_from_uploading_on_google_photos-news-49245.php

Samsung forecasts 7 million foldable shipments for this year

Samsung is at the forefront of the foldable market thanks to its Z Fold and Z Flip lines. A new report from South Korean news outlet The Elec suggests Samsung is aiming to ship between 6 and 7 million units of its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3. The report specifies that the Z Fold3 alone is expected to sell in the 3 million unit range while the Z Flip3 is expected to rack in an additional 4 million shipments. Both phones are expected to launch in July which would leave roughly 5 months for them to reach the aforementioned milestones. For comparison, Samsung managed 2.5 million...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_forecasts_7_million_foldable_shipments_for_this_year-news-49244.php

Counterpoint: iPhone 12 series leads Q1 sales in terms of volume and revenue

The iPhone 12 was the best-selling phone in Q1 by number of units sold, the iPhone 12 Pro Max came in second. However, looking at the revenue they generated the two Apple devices switch places. This comes from the latest report by Counterpoint Research, which notes that this Q1 was a record-setting quarter with over $100 billion in revenue generated by smartphones. As expected high end devices made the most money – models costing $400 and up account for 65% of the global revenue. The Top 10 devices in the image below account for 46% of the global revenue yet make up only 21% of the units...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_iphone_12_series_leads_q1_sales_in_terms_of_volume_and_revenue-news-49243.php

iQOO Neo5 Life appears on Geekbench ahead of announcement

There’s a new iQOO Neo5 Life scheduled to be announced on May 24 and now the device has appeared in a Geekbench listing ahead of next week’s big reveal. The benchmark listing confirms the V2118A model number and also shows us the Snapdragon 870 will once again sit at the helm just like on the regular iQOO Neo 5. The unit in the test boasts 8GB RAM and managed a 1,021-point single-core performance and 3,427 points on the multi-core test. The device boots Android 11 presumably with OriginOS for iQOO. iQOO Neo5 Life Geekbench listing Based on previous rumors, the Neo5 Life will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_neo5_life_appears_on_geekbench_ahead_of_announcement-news-49238.php

Here's our detailed video review of the Xiaomi Mi 11i

Welcome to our full video review of the Xiaomi Mi 11i, aka the Mi 11X Pro in India. We liked the phone in a vacuum - it has an excellent display, the very best chipset around in the Snapdragon 888, a dependable battery life with solid charging speed and very capable cameras. There are some cut corners like the plastic frame, side-mounted fingerprint sensor and only IP53 splash resistance. But the Xiaomi Mi 11i is only marginally cheaper than some sough-after flagships like the Galaxy S21 5G, which puts it in a tough spot, market-wise. Indian Mi 11X Pro units have a better going,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_our_detailed_video_review_of_the_xiaomi_mi_11i-news-49240.php

Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G get camera improvements and video call effects with new updates

Samsung has released new software updates for the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A52 5G, which bump up the Android security patch level on both smartphones to May 2021. More importantly, the new builds improve camera performance while also bringing video call effects to the Galaxy A52 duo. What they do is let you blur the background or set a custom background in video calls made via third-party apps such as Zoom, Google Duo, and Microsoft Teams. Samsung Galaxy A52 • Samsung Galaxy A52 5G The changelog for the A52 and A52 5G's updates is the same, which you can check below: ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a52_a52_5g_may_2021_android_security_patch-news-49242.php

ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R launch scheduled for May 27

A new gaming phone from nubia, called Red Magic 6R, will be introduced on May 27. The announcement appeared on Weibo, and this is the first time nubia is going to release an R model. Rumors are suggesting this is the nubia NX666J smartphone that was certified on TENAA back in April. A quick glance reveals the phone does not have the aggressive gaming aesthetics, but still offers plenty of power like a Snapdragon 888 chipset, up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage and at least one 64MP camera. The very same device was also certified at 3C with 55W fast charging for its 4,100 mAh battery,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_nubia_red_magic_6r_launch_scheduled_for_may_27-news-49241.php

Asus Zenfone 8 and 8 Flip are officially coming to India

We knew it was likely, now it is official – the Asus Zenfone 8 is headed to India. Asus has launched a landing page for the phone and while the page just calls it “new phone”, we think it will trade under the “8z” name. The reason previous Zenfones adopted the “z” naming is that an Indian company owns the Zen and ZenMobile trademarks, which lead a local court to bar Asus from using the Zenfone name as it could confuse consumers. Aside from the new name tag, however, the phone is as we’ve seen it in Europe and Taiwan – a petite Snapdragon 888 flagship with high end features. The Sony...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_8_and_8_flip_are_officially_coming_to_india-news-49239.php

Google Pixel 6 appears in new renders, more specs revealed

Last week we saw leaked images of the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, which revealed the new Google purebreads will come with a refreshed design. And yesterday we saw the Pro model appear in new renders with some specs. Now the vanilla Pixel 6 has also appeared in a new set of images, giving us a better look at its design. The new Google Pixel 6 images corroborate last week's leak - the smartphone packs a punch hole display and has two cameras on the rear placed on the horizontal island. However, the screen in the latest pictures is surrounded by slightly thicker bezels, while the rear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6_specs_cad_renders-news-49237.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will have Snapdragon 888, Geekbench listing confirms

This year’s Samsung Galaxy S lineup is once again getting a Fan Edition, and the phone already popped up in renders online. The Galaxy S21 FE is expected to enter mass production in two months, and thanks to a Geekbench listing, we now get a few more details about its internals. The new smartphone's benchmark scorecard popped up, listing a Snapdragon 888 chipset, 6GB RAM and Android 11. The SM-G990B smartphone is going to be a toned-down version of the Galaxy S21 flagship. The S21 FE will come with a flat 6.4” screen, frosted plastic back and this time the camera island won’t be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_will_have_snapdragon_888_according_to_geekbench-news-49235.php

Oppo Reno5 A launched in Japan with Snapdragon 765G and 90Hz display

The Reno series from Oppo keeps growing and the latest member is the Reno 5 A which just debuted in Japan. It shares quite a few similarities to the Reno5 5G though with some display changes and a lighter battery capacity and slower charging speeds. This one brings a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and 1080p+ resolution. The selfie cam comes in at 16MP instead of the 32MP on the Reno5 5G. The rear camera setup features a 64MP main camera alongside an 8MP ultrawide snapper and two 2MP modules for macro shots and depth data. You’ll also find the fingerprint reader on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno5_a_launched_in_japan_with_snapdragon_765g_and_90hz_display-news-49234.php

Honor 50 will be among the first with the Snapdragon 778G chip

The Honor 50 series will be among the first to be powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset. Honor announced that today along with the fact that the Honor 50 series will premiere in June. Are you excited for our new premium #HONOR50Series powered by latest @Snapdragon 778G 5G Mobile Platform? Stay tuned! @Qualcomm pic.twitter.com/TvNj4nmdAX— HONOR (@Honorglobal) May 21, 2021 We expect to see the vanilla Honor 50 with the Snapdragon 778G chip inside, while the rumored Honor 50 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 888. The Honor 50 series will feature a 50MP main camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_honor_50_will_be_among_the_first_with_the_snapdragon_778g_chip-news-49236.php

Realme GT 5G and Narzo 30 5G are coming to Europe soon

We have some exciting news for European fans of Realme – you will soon have access to two new product lines, including the gaming-oriented GT series and the value-for-money Narzo series. The Realme Narzo 30 5G will be the first to arrive, it will be available from Tuesday next week (May 25) exclusively on AliExpress. This is the first one of the family to reach Europe and keep its name (the Narzo 20 came to the Old Continent as the Realme 7i). And note that this appears to be different from the Narzo 30 (a 4G model that was unveiled this week) and the Narzo 30 Pro 5G. We don’t have the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_and_narzo_30_5g_are_coming_to_europe_soon-news-49225.php

Redmi Note 10 Ultra Phantom Blue variant appears in official posters ahead of May 26 announcement

Redmi is hosting an event on May 26 in China - next Wednesday. The company hasn't revealed how many products it will announce, but one of them will be the Redmi Note 10 Ultra, which has appeared in a few posters shared by Redmi on Weibo. Redmi doesn't explicitly mention the name of the device, but we know it's the Note 10 Ultra since the device briefly appeared in a listing recently along with a few specs, including a 6.53" AMOLED screen, Dimensity 1100 SoC, 5,000 mAh battery, 33W charging, and 5G support. The Note 10 Ultra will have three memory options - 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_10_ultra_design_features-news-49232.php

OnePlus Watch is getting a Cyberpunk 2077 version on May 24

The OnePlus Watch is a wearable with a 1.4” OLED display and a €159/$159 price tag. It is offered in Black and Silver, but fans in China will get a new, Limited Edition variant. The watch will be named OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 and will arrive in China on May 24 with some visual differences. The Cyberpunk-branded device will have a black rubbery strap will yellow stripes and the logo of the game. We can also see in the teaser a unique watch face that will likely be reserved for this OnePlus Watch. Other than the visual differences, we expect everything on the inside to remain the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_watch_is_getting_a_cyberpunk_2077_version_on_may_24-news-49233.php

Xiaomi teases Redmi Note 8 2021 as the original passes 25 million sales

Xiaomi's naming system for its devices and the ones of sub-brand Redmi has been increasingly confusing over the past few years, and if you thought it couldn't get even more so, well, brace yourself. The one thing that was missing from these names was the year, but that changes soon, because the company has just teased an upcoming device that will be called Redmi Note 8 2021. The #RedmiNote8 has now sold 25M+ units globally!As we celebrate this milestone, we're thrilled to introduce you to the #ThePerformanceAllStar – the #RedmiNote8 2021. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/39RHoTC2Mb— Xiaomi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_teases_redmi_note_8_2021_as_the_original_passes_25_million_sales-news-49231.php

Google Pixel 6 Pro leaks in new renders, more details outed

Last week the upcoming Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro surprise leaked, and we weren't really ready for their backs' design. Today another set of leaked renders basically confirms the looks, and the second time around things are definitely less shocking. These renders are of the Pixel 6 Pro exclusively, a phone that is rumored to sport a 6.67" curved AMOLED touchscreen, which as you can see has a centered hole-punch for the selfie camera and very narrow bezels on three sides (with a decently sized chin as well, if bigger). There's an in-display fingerprint sensor too. On the rear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6_pro_leaks_in_new_renders_display_details_outed-news-49230.php

Realme announces D - its smart home gadget brand launching on May 25

Realme’s TechLife division which focuses on AIoT devices has announced its own sub-brand called “D”. The newly announced brand will focus on a broad range of smart home devices. Realme is set to have a formal launch event next Tuesday on May 25, where we’ll see the first set of D-branded products. With D, Realme also shares that it is looking to collaborate with innovative partners to help co-create its new smart home products. The criteria includes high user demand and uniform design language, quality and experience. Realme will in turn share its R&D, supply chain and quality...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_announces_d__its_aiot_gadget_brand_launching_on_may_25-news-49224.php

Xiaomi Mi 11i/Mi 11X Pro review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11i_11x_pro-review-2270.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Ultra makes a brief appearance, specs and prices revealed

Someone managed to dig up an early listing of the upcoming Redmi Note 10 Ultra, complete with some of its key specs and price. The listing has since been taken down, but not before screenshots were re-shared all over the place. The handset will employ a Dimensity 1100 chipset, a 6.53-inch AMOLED display and a 5,000 mAh battery to power it all. It will support reasonably speedy 33W charging too. The available storage variants are 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. The base model is costs CNY 1,799, which is around $280 but the price will likely go higher if it goes outside of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_10_ultra_makes_a_brief_appearance_specs_and_prices_revealed-news-49222.php

ByteDance CEO is stepping down, admits lacking managerial skills

Founder of TikTok and CEO at ByteDance Zhang Yiming has announced in a memo to employees he is stepping down from his role, admitting he lacks “some of the skills that make an ideal manager.” His successor will be Liang Rubo, ByteDance co-founder and HR head, and the two men will be working together for the next six months to ensure a smooth transition. Zhang Yiming (left) and Liang Rubo (right) Yiming revealed he was thinking for several months about the idea of stepping down and moving away from the day-to-day responsibilities. Eventually, in March he discussed the idea and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/bytedance_ceo_is_stepping_down_admits_lacking_managerial_skills-news-49220.php

Android 12 to natively support third-party app stores

Android has historically allowed third-party app stores to be installed as well as sideload individual APKs but the process of doing so is not very streamlined and there's no way to update sideloaded apps automatically. This would change with Android 12, according to Google's own blogpost. XDA-Developers dug deeper into the source code and goes into details of what those changes would be like. The new system will allow third-party app stores not only to install apps directly but also update them in batches automatically. Of course, the user still has to grant the app store's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_12_to_natively_support_thirdparty_app_stores-news-49219.php

HBO Max announces a $10/mo ad-supported tier, US-only for now

HBO Max was on the pricier side of streaming services with a $15/month subscription, compared to Netflix’s popular Standard plan, which recently went up to $14, and Disney+ that went up to $8 in March. To tackle this problem, WarnerMedia is introducing a new $10/month tier for Max – but there’s a catch. Well, two catches actually. You’ve already guessed the first, it’s an ad-supported tier. It will be available later this year and company has committed to “having the lightest ad load in the streaming industry”. That will come in three forms. It starts with Brand Block, which is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hbo_max_announces_a_10_mo_adsupported_tier_usonly_for_now-news-49218.php

Realme confirms X7 Max 5G is on the way

Realme has been teasing its upcoming Dimensity 1200-powered phone for a while now and today we get confirmation that the device in questions is the Realme X7 Max 5G. Realme India and Europe CEO Madhav Sheth shared a teaser for the device on his Twitter account and the official landing page for the phone on Realme’s website (URL mentions X7 Max 5G) confirmed we are indeed expecting the X7 Max 5G. Dare to Leap into the milky way?#FutureAtFullSpeed pic.twitter.com/MiNc7Wf6DP— Madhav108MP (@MadhavSheth1) May 20, 2021 Looking at the phone’s rear design, there’s quite a few similarities with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_confirms_x7_max_5g_is_on_the_way-news-49217.php

Check out our Realme 8 video review

The Realme 8 is one of the most interesting mid-rangers right now, and following our detailed text review we now have the video breakdown for you. While the Realme 8 comes with a Super AMOLED screen of regular 60Hz refresh rate, instead of the 90Hz LCD of the Realme 7. The camera setup is identical to the Asian variant of the Realme 7, but global users will see an upgrade in the 64MP main snapper. The chipset, the battery, and the memory are all borrowed from the predecessor, but one major change is the software - Realme 8 ships with Realme UI 2.0 out of the box. The interface...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_our_realme_8_video_review-news-49212.php

Asus releases second update for Zenfone 8 and 8 Flip with more camera improvements

Just days after the first update, Asus has started rolling out another firmware for its Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip flaship duo – version 30.11.51.44 and 30.11.55.39, respectively. The Asus Zenfone 8 gets its second firmware update Like the first one, this one improves the camera image quality. It also fixes a thumbnail-related issue if you’re using a third-party camera app. This is a fairly small update, weighing in at 140 MB on the Zenfone 8. It does contain a few other important things like improving the system stability (and fixing an issue that caused notifications that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_releases_second_update_for_zenfone_8_and_8_flip_with_more_camera_improvements-news-49215.php

Apple Watch Series 7 leaks in renders

Tipster John Prosser has once again teamed up with concept artist Ian Zelbo to give us an idea of what the design of the next generation of Apple Watch might look like. The Watch Series 7 is expected to bring a major redesign to Apple’s smartwatch line with flat edges instead of the curved ones seen on all previous models. Apple Watch Series 7 renders (Source: @RendersbyIan) The new renders also depict a mint green colored Apple Watch which matches the iPhone 12 and latest iPad Air alongside the more standard black, white, blue and red colored paint jobs. We should be getting...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_7_leaks_in_renders-news-49211.php

Huawei MateBook 16 unveiled with Ryzen 5800H APU, 16" 3:2 display and sub-2kg metal body

The newly uveiled Huawei MateBook 16 strikes a great balance between power and portability. It’s a 16” laptop that features the latest H-series APUs from AMD, but still finds a way to keep things relatively light and weighs a hair under 2 kg, despite the nearly all-metal body. Huawei MateBook 16 The laptop has two configurations – one with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600H (6 cores/12 threads) and one with a Ryzen 7 5800H (8c/16t). Both are 7nm parts based on the Zen 3 architecture with a TDP of 45W, but they also have a 54W performance mode that can be launched by tapping Fn + P. A...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_huawei_matebook_16_brings_a_ryzen_5800h_apu_16_32_display_inside_a_sub2kg_metal_body-news-49214.php

Realme Watch 2 Pro announced with 1.75" screen, GPS and 14-day battery life

Realme unveiled the Watch 2 last month, and today the company followed up with the Realme Watch 2 Pro. The Realme Watch 2 Pro looks similar to the vanilla Watch 2 but sports a larger screen that measures 1.75" diagonally and has a resolution of 385x320 pixels. It also has a 30Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 600 nits. Like the Watch 2, the Pro version also supports 100+ watchfaces, including the new live options. But, you now get the Master Edition watchfaces as well that are designed by South Korean artist Grafflex - the same person who collaborated with Realme for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_watch_2_pro_specs_price_sale_date-news-49216.php

nubia Z30 Pro brings three 64MP cameras, Snapdragon 888 and 120W charging

There’s a new flagship from nubia called the Z30 Pro and it brings a compelling camera experience with three 64MP shooters alongside Qualcomm’s best Snapdragon 888 and a 144Hz refresh rate display. If these specs sound familiar it’s because we’ve seen them in ZTE’s Axon 30 Ultra which launched last month. nubia Z30 Pro The Z30 Pro features a curved 6.67-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel can output 10bit colors and brings HDR10+ support in a 20:9 aspect ratio. Around the back, we have a 64MP main cam with a Sony IMX686 sensor and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_z30_pro_pairs_three_64mp_cameras_with_snapdragon_888_and_120w_charging-news-49213.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE LTE version now available in Vietnam

About a month ago, Samsung silently listed a new 4G LTE version of its Galaxy S20 FE powered by the Snapdragon 865 in Germany. Now that same phone got a more formal introduction before being listed on Samsung Vietnam’s official website complete with pricing details. The 256GB storage version retails for VND 15,490,200 which is roughly $672/€550. The now discontinued Exynos 990 version was selling for €630 in Europe which is a substantial premium over the newly released SD 865 version in Vietnam. Only time will tell when Samsung plans to bring its refreshed S20 FE to more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_lte_version_now_available_in_vietnam-news-49198.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note series reaches 200 million sales

Xiaomi has announced a very impressive milestone today - the company has sold 200 million Redmi Note phones across the world. The series has been the maker’s bestseller since the arrival of the first Redmi Note in March 2014 and has been the driving force that pushed Xiaomi up to third place in the world. The company also announced China will finally get the Note 10 series on May 26, and the country might get a new device as well, according to an official poster on Weibo. Xiaomi posters about the 200M milestone, the Note 10 arrival, and the Note 9 sales The phone, pictured in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_reaches_200_million_redmi_note_sales_as_the_note_10_lineup_reaches_china-news-49210.php

Oppo Reno6 smartphones appear on company website and online retailers

Yesterday, Oppo announced that it will officially launch the Reno6 series on May 27. Now, the company has shared a teaser for the Reno6 Pro with a summer-inspired color scheme. In addition, the smartphone and its Reno6 Pro+ sibling have been listed on JD.com, one of China’s largest retailers, ahead of the phone’s announcement. The listing shows the phone from all angles in product renders. The device in the video above allegedly shows the Oppo Reno6 Pro which has curved sides. It has a shimmery finish on the back that’s meant to mimic the sparkling waves of the sea at midday, just in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno6_smartphones_appear_on_company_website_and_online_retailers-news-49207.php

Samsung Galaxy F52 5G announced with Snapdragon 750G and 120Hz screen

Samsung introduced the Galaxy F62 in February, and now it has expanded its portfolio of the Galaxy F series with the Galaxy F52 5G. The Samsung Galaxy F52 5G is built around a 6.6" FullHD+ TFT screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch hole in the top-right corner for the 16MP selfie shooter. Around the back, we get a 64MP primary camera joined by 8MP ultrawide, 2MP depth, and 2MP macro units. Under the hood, the Galaxy F52 5G has a Snapdragon 750G SoC with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It also has a microSD card slot for storage expansion by up to 1TB. On the software side, we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_f52_5g_specs_price_sale_date-news-49209.php

Realme smartphone codenamed "Quicksilver" is coming soon with Snapdragon 778G 5G SoC

Realme has announced that it will soon launch a smartphone powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 778G 5G SoC introduced yesterday. Realme doesn't tell us anything about this Snapdragon 778G 5G-powered smartphone, but it did reveal that the phone is codenamed "Quicksilver" and will come with a GT Mode and new cooling system to offer a "leap-forward performance" to its users. The Snapdragon 778G 5G is built on TSMC's 6nm node and comprises eight cores - 1x Kryo 670 (A78) clocked at 2.4GHz, 3x Kryo 670 (A78) cores clocked at 2.2GHz, and 4x Kryo 670 (A55) cores that max out at 1.9GHz. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_quicksilver_launching_soon-news-49208.php

Model numbers for future Google Pixels revealed by Android 12 Beta including a foldable Pixel

Following Google’s I/O Keynote on Tuesday, Google released the first Public Beta build for Android 12 and within it, 9to5Google found “numerous” mentions of four unreleased Pixel devices. Even these models’ codenames were also revealed within the code. The following model numbers are specific to “Japanese variants of the Pixel 6 and other phones." G4S1M (Pixel 5a 5G) “Barbet” GR1YH (Pixel 6 family) “Oriole” GF5KQ (Pixel 6 family) “Raven” GPQ72 (Pixel foldable) “Passport” It’s interesting to note that Google has been using fish species as codenames for all its Pixel devices and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/model_numbers_for_future_google_pixels_revealed_by_android_12_beta_including_a_foldable_pixel-news-49206.php

Samsung’s new Wear OS watch rumored to bring 5nm chipset and thinner bezel

On Tuesday, Google made several announcements about updated to various Android products and Google apps and services. Among the announcements was Google’s partnership with Samsung in developing a new Wear OS for future smartwatches. Neither company shared any specifics about incoming smartwatches, but tipsters @IceUniverse and @RQuandt both shed some light on the Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch that’s expected to arrive with the new operating system. 1 model Aluminum, 1 model stainless steel.— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) May 19, 2021 Starting with the chipset, this is expected to be a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_new_wear_os_watch_rumored_to_bring_5nm_chipset_and_thinner_bezel-news-49205.php

Xiaomi Mi 11 gets MIUI 12.5 update in Europe

Back in February at the global unveiling of MIUI 12.5, Xiaomi promised that global versions of its phones would start receiving this update in April or May. Among the devices in the first batch was the Mi 11, and today the company has kept its promise. Following a rollout in China last month, MIUI 12.5 is now available for Mi 11 units in Europe. The new build that's arriving over-the-air is labeled 12.5.1.0.RKBEUXM. The "EU" in the middle there tells you where it's headed. Xiaomi Mi 11 MIUI 12.5 update in Europe According to the changelog you can see in the screenshots above,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_gets_miui_125_update_in_europe-news-49204.php