Twitter pauses new account verification program after just over a week of relaunching it

Twitter has paused its new account verification program after just over a week of relaunching it, the reason being it received more requests than it anticipated, and now the micro-blogging platform needs time to review those before it can accept any new requests. Twitter doesn't tell us when exactly it will start accepting new requests, but it promises to "reopen requests soon". We’re rolling in verification requests. So we gotta hit pause on accepting any more for now while we review the ones that have been submitted.We’ll reopen requests soon! (we pinky swear)— Twitter Verified...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G review

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Realme GT 5G is "coming soon" to India

The Snapdragon 888-powered Realme GT 5G unveiled in March in China will arrive in Europe soon. It was also supposed to debut in India in early May as a part of the company's 3rd-anniversary celebration, but that didn't happen. And while we don't have an exact date of the GT 5G's India debut yet, Realme's Indian branch has revealed the smartphone will be introduced in the country soon. This revelation comes via a page set up by Realme on its Indian site for the Making 5G Global virtual summit it is holding on June 3. The page includes the Realme 8 5G, Narzo 30 Pro 5G, and X7 5G that are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_5g_india_launch-news-49372.php

Alleged HarmonyOS update list reveals first batch of Huawei devices migrating to the platform

Huawei's HarmonyOS is right around the corner at this point, with an official unveiling event set for June 2. The Chinese giant has major plans for its Android alternative, with a goal to have it running on 300 million devices by the end of the year. Some part of that massive figure will surely come from brand new device sales. For one, Huawei has been posting teasers for the June 2 event with hints for the upcoming MatePad Pro 2, as well as the Huawei Watch 3 - both slated to be among the first to run HarmonyOS out of the box. A large part of the effort will, however, be focused on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_harmonyos_update_list_reveals_first_batch_of_huawei_devices_migrating_to_the_platform-news-49371.php

Sony WF-1000XM4 promo video pops-up online

Sony's next flagship wireless buds have been on our radar for some time now. And thanks to a recent massive leak, we already had a pretty good idea what to expect. Now we get a clearer picture, still, thanks to an official promo video that recently leaked. It goes over all of the major features of the WF-1000XM4 buds. The buds have a brand new custom V1 processor, as well as new drivers. Active noise cancelling should be better than ever, thanks to an internal and external dual feedback noise reduction module. Among other things, the video showcases a speak-to-chat feature, as well...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm4_promo_video_popsup_online-news-49370.php

Realme UI 2.0 early access program announced for V15 5G

Realme has announced the Realme UI 2.0 early access program for the Realme V15 5G that was launched in China in January with Android 10-based Realme UI. It's unclear when exactly the V15 5G will receive the stable build of Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0, but those who can't wait to get a taste of Realme's latest custom Android skin can participate in the Realme UI 2.0 early access program by heading to the Settings > Software Update menu on their V15 5G, tap on the Settings icon in the top-right corner, then on Trial Version, and then on Apply Now. Once the required details are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_v15_5g_android_11_realme_ui_2_early_access_update-news-49369.php

OnePlus Nord CE 5G reportedly coming with 64MP camera and Snapdragon 750G

Shortly after OnePlus teased its newest Nord device, a report by Android Central outlines some of the upcoming OnePlus Nord CE 5G’s specs. According to the author’s sources, the Nord CE will be powered by the Snapdragon 750G chipset, a slight step below the first generation Nord’s Snapdragon 765G. Other reported specs reveal a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, identical to the one already on the OnePlus Nord. OnePlus Nord (2020) In the camera department, the Nord CE 5G will have a 64MP main camera, and two secondary cameras. The front facing camera may be a 16MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_ce_5g_reportedly_coming_with_64mp_camera_and_snapdragon_750g-news-49368.php

Apple Podcast Subscriptions delayed into June

In April, Apple announced that its update to its Podcasts app would freshen things up for both listeners and creators alike. The new “Podcast Subscriptions” service allows listeners to sign up for freemium or paid podcast shows as posted by creators. Apple Podcast Subscriptions tiers (Source: Apple) In an email sent to creators, and a statement to The Verge, Apple acknowledges that some of the changes it made weren’t well received and is taking feedback from iOS 14.6 into account for a future update. It also plans to update the ‘Library’ interface of the Podcasts app “in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_podcast_subscriptions_delayed_into_june-news-49367.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 family leaks with specs and prices

Samsung's high-end Galaxy S smartphones come in threes these days, and it looks like 2021 is the year when the flagship tablet lineup will mirror that logic. According to a huge leak out of Korea, we should expect three Galaxy Tab S8 devices this year - probably launching at some point during the summer. The vanilla Galaxy Tab S8 has an 11" 120Hz LCD touchscreen, a dual rear camera system (13 MP + 5 MP), an 8 MP front-facing camera, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, 8GB of RAM with 128 or 256GB of storage, quad speakers, an S Pen, and an 8,000 mAh battery with 45W charging. It's 6.3mm...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s8_family_leaks_with_specs_and_prices-news-49366.php

Oppo A16 is on the way with 5,000 mAh battery

The absolute entry-level model in the entry-level A-series from Oppo is about to get a refresh. Last year saw the A15 and A15s launch, but soon the Oppo A16 will be out and about. So far, the upcoming phone has received a bunch of certifications here and there, which have revealed the fact that it sports a 5,000 mAh battery, a 10W charger in the box, and that it will run ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 from the get-go. The A16 was certified by the FCC (which is the source of the sketch above), as well as relevant authorities in Singapore, China, and India. The BIS listing in India...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a16_is_on_the_way_with_5000_mah_battery-news-49365.php

Our ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G video review is out

ZTE's first Axon 30 series phone is the Ultra member. It's every bit the flagship with a Snapdragon 888 chipset, three 64MP shooters and a fourth 13MP periscope telephoto camera, as well as a large 144Hz AMOLED display. We’ve already published our written review, and now the video version is also on our YouTube channel. The Axon 30 Ultra definitely looks like the part with its sleek, thin body. It may lack features like IP68 certification or wireless charging, but as Will mentions in the video, this helps the price to stay a bit lower, compared with other flagships. The 144Hz...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_zte_axon_30_ultra_5g_video_review_is_out-news-49354.php

Snapdragon 888+ emerges on Geekbench, Cortex-X1 core clocks in at 3Ghz

Qualcomm has stuck to a consistent update schedule with its last few flagship Snapdragon chipsets. The standard version is released in December while a Plus model usually arrives in July. While we inch closer to the said timeframe a new chipset believed to be the Snapdragon 888+ appeared in a Geekbench listing. Snapdragon 888+ listing on Geekbench The big change compared to the regular SD 888 is the overclocked X1 performance core which hums at 3.0Ghz compared to 2.84Ghz on the old model. The test reveals four low-power A55 cores running at 1.8GHz and three additional Cortex-A78...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/snapdragon_888_emerges_on_geekbench_x1_core_clocks_in_at_3ghz-news-49362.php

Bloomberg: No new AirPods this year, the Pro models will have no stems

Apple hasn’t released an updated design for its in-ear AirPods since 2019 and despite reports that new models are coming later this year, we may have to wait until 2022, according to sources talking to Bloomberg. The AirPods 3 will have shorter stems and a new charging case. We’ve seen those in leaked renders and even a live image. The new models are supposed got get support for Spatial Audio. Leaked render of the AirPods 3 • The current AirPods 2 The AirPods Pro 2 will have no stems at all. The design is supposed to debut with new a Beats headset expected next month (the Beats...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/bloomberg_no_new_airpods_this_year_the_pro_models_will_have_no_stems-news-49361.php

Huawei P50 teased with latest invite for the HarmonyOS event on June 2

Huawei has been using the invites for its HarmonyOS event to tease upcoming products – first the Huawei Watch 3, then a new M-Pencil for the upcoming MatePad Pro 2 tablet and now the Huawei P50 series. The latest invite shows two circular camera bumps seen at an angle. We have seen these bumps several times before in leaked renders and hands-on photos. They are supposed to house an impressive Sony IMX800 1” sensor, however, the trade sanctions and the delays they brought have caused Huawei to lose some of its thunder. For one, Sharp already announced a phone with a 1” sensor,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p50_teased_with_latest_invite_for_the_harmonyos_event_on_june_2-news-49359.php

Oppo Watch 2 series coming with Snapdragon Wear 4100 and Apollo 4s co-processor

It seems Oppo is finally ready to offer a successor to last year’s Oppo Watch. The brand took to Weibo to tease its Watch 2 series. The official teaser hints at longer battery life and an announcement scheduled for the second half of this year. A separate leak from a Chinese tipster offers more in-depth information about the upcoming Watch 2 series. We should expect two sizes just like last year’s models with 42mm and 46mm diameters both powered by the Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform alongside a custom Apollo 4s secondary chipset. The Watch 2 series is expected to offer ColorOS for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_watch_2_series_launching_later_this_year_with_snapdragon_wear_4100_and_apollo_4s_coprocessor-news-49357.php

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 leak through FCC, buds and case pictured

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2, which are reportedly in mass production as we speak, have just undergone the FCC trial, further confirming they are ready for the store shelves. The FCC listing gives us a full glimpse of the buds themselves, as well as a detailed look at the case's specs. Despite coming in as replacements for the Galaxy Buds/Buds+ line of TWS earbuds, the Galaxy Buds2 look more akin to Galaxy Buds Pro with their bulbous outer shell and the lack of wingtips. They appear to have two mics - an inner and outer one - an IR sensor for wear detection (so they can pause music when you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds2_leak_through_fcc_pictures_of_buds_and_case-news-49356.php

Asus releases updates for the Zenfone 8 and 8 Flip, ROG Phone 5 and 3, Zenfone 6 too

Asus has been doing a lot of work on its new flagships in the weeks after their release – there’s yet another update for the new Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip. A few other phones got some attention as well, with a fairly substantial update for the ROG Phone 5. The new flagships got another bump in camera quality, this time paired with a call quality improvement. The smaller Zenfone 8 also gained VoLTE support for three European carriers. The 8 is now up to firmware version 30.11.51.50, the 8 Flip went up to 30.11.55.43. Asus Zenfone 8 and 8 Flip Optimized Phone call quality ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_releases_updates_for_the_zenfone_8_and_8_flip_rog_phone_5_and_3_zenfone_6_too-news-49353.php

Honor becomes a member of GSMA

Honor begun its journey as an independent company at the end of last year and it made another step towards regaining its spot as a major manufacturer. The Chinese company has announced its membership of the GSMA - that’s the GSM Association that represents major telecoms, phone makers, equipment providers and internet service companies. In a press release, Honor stated it “plans to further strengthen its strategic partnerships with other members of the GSMA.” The company’s role within the association will be “to create new opportunities to empower the mobile communications industry...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_becomes_a_member_of_gsma-news-49352.php

OnePlus Nord CE 5G India launch detailed, open sales start on June 16

We already got confirmation that OnePlus will unveil its Nord CE (Core Edition) on June 10. Now, the phone’s landing page on OnePlus India has revealed the launch date event is scheduled to begin at 7PM local time. We also get a timeline with launch details. Pre-orders for members of OnePlus’ Red Cable Club are scheduled to kick off on June 11. The timeline also reveals the OnePlus TV U Series U1S is scheduled to go on open sales on the same date. Open sales for the OnePlus Nord CE start five days later on June 16. Unfortunately, there are no further spec details on the phone for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_ce_5g_india_launch_detailed_open_sales_start_on_june_16-news-49351.php

Poco F3 GT to arrive in Q3 ‘21 with Dimensity 1200

Poco India has just posted a video on YouTube, teasing “the next F” will be coming soon. The phone will be called Poco F3 GT, and according to the 28-second clip, will be powered by a Dimensity 1200 chipset. The arrival date is not set, but the low-resolution video says “Coming Q3”, which is anywhere between July 1 and September 30. Aside from the chipset, there’s nothing else official from Poco. However, we already learned that this might be the Redmi K40 Gaming under a new disguise. If this is indeed a gaming/performance smartphone, we expect it to have an AMOLED screen, a 64MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_f3_gt_to_arrive_in_q3_21_with_dimensity_1200-news-49348.php

Mysterious Realme phone certified by FCC

A brand new budget Realme phone has appeared in an FCC listing, revealing its design and a few key specs. The yet to be announced Realme RMX3261 was previously seen in the databases of TKDN, BIS and Indonesia Telecom which combined with today’s listing confirm the launch date is nearing. The RMX3261 sports a waterdrop notch display and three camera cutouts on the back alongside an LED flash. The schematics also show a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a triple SIM slot. Realme RMX3261 design and specs Other specs include a 4,880mAh battery with 18W charging and Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mysterious_realme_phone_certified_by_fcc-news-49349.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G are getting the June 2021 security patch already

May isn't over yet, but Samsung has already released the June 2021 Android security patch for the Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, and the Z Flip 5G. The company hasn't detailed the patch at the time of writing this, but that should happen in a few days. The Galaxy Z Flip 5G's firmware comes with version F707BXXS3DUE1 and is seeding in multiple European countries, including Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Italy, France, Hungary, the UK, Switzerland, Romania, the Netherlands, and Spain. Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra The Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra, on the other...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_s21_plus_s21_ultra_z_flip_5g_june_2021_security_patch-news-49347.php

OnePlus Nord gets May security patch and tons of bug fixes with new update

OnePlus has released the OxygenOS 11.1.1.3 update for the OnePlus Nord, which bumps up the Android security patch level on the mid-ranger to May 2021 and improves the Wi-Fi connection speed. OnePlus Nord Additionally, the new build comes with several bug fixes related to the camera, system, and file manager. You can check out the complete update changelog below for more details: System Fixed the issue that the card coupon is not available as a widget Fixed the issue that missed calls are marked as call answered on another device in call logs Fixed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_oxygenos_11_1_1_3_update-news-49346.php

Huawei teases new M-Pencil for incoming MatePad Pro 2

Huawei’s HarmonyOS announcement set for June 2 will contain a couple of product launches as well. Yesterday Huawei teased its upcoming Watch 3 and another teaser confirms that Huawei intends to announce a new MatePad Pro tablet. The teaser image shows the M-Pencil that’ll be compatible with the new MatePad Pro 2. This will be the first Huawei device to come with the company’s custom HarmonyOS out of the box. Blogger @ChanganDigitalKing reports via Weibo that the Huawei MatePad Pro 2 with M-Pencil “will be released soon”. We can also expect the new MatePad Pro 2 to come with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_teases_new_mpencil_for_incoming_matepad_pro_2-news-49345.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 and Watch Active2 receives incremental update

Earlier this month, Samsung released firmware updates for the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 and the Galaxy Watch3 and another OTA update is now being received by the same smartwatch models. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 receiving a firmware update The watch updates this time around are still based on Tizen 5.5.0.2, just like the one from early this month. The incremental update brings minor visual changes to fitness icons and “improved device stability”. Specifically, the auto walking/running and ‘inactive alert’ icons are enhanced. If you have one of these Samsung...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch3_and_watch_active2_receives_incremental_update-news-49344.php

Google Messages prepares app to let you pin conversation threads and favorite messages

Over the years, Google's Messages app has become the default messaging app for Android-powered devices. Similar to iMessage, it layers the traditional SMS (Short Message Service) protocol beneath a newer internet-based platform, in Android's case, it's called RCS. In XDA-Developers' latest APK teardown, version 8.1.050 of the Google Message app was dissected and strings of text within the code show that the messaging app will gain two features: the ability to pin message threads to the top of a list of conversations, and the ability to “star” individual messages from a conversation thread....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_messages_prepares_app_to_let_you_pin_conversation_threads_and_favorite_messages-news-49343.php

iQOO Z3 is headed to India

vivo's iQOO sub-brand announced the Z3 for the Chinese market at around the end of March, and it went on sale on April Fools Day (seriously). And now it looks like this phone is ready for a trip over to neighboring India. Gagan Arora, director of iQOO India, shared a teaser on his Twitter account today, basically asking you to flip the Netflix N logo 90 degrees left or right. What do you get? A Z, of course. If that's not obvious, we don't know what is. What's less clear cut is exactly when we should expect the Z3 to make its debut on the Indian market, but surely iQOO will keep...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_z_series_is_headed_to_india_z3_is_probably_first_to_launch-news-49342.php

Amazon announces it has agreed to purchase MGM for $8.45 billion

Amazon is announcing that it has agreed to acquire MGM’s (Metro Goldwyn Mayer) entire backlog of content dating back almost a century. It’s noted that MGM has over 4,000 films and 17,000 hours of television shows and with it, Amazon hopes to improve its current on-demand video offerings. The deal to acquire MGM is worth $8.45 billion. Amazon has heavily invested into its own Amazon Studios to create original shows and films exclusive for Prime video and this acquisition will position the platform to compete with Disney+ and Netflix on a larger scale. Amazon believes that MGM’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_announces_it_has_agreed_to_purchase_mgm_for_845_billion-news-49324.php

Samsung Display might keep making LCD panels until the end of next year

Back in March of last year, we heard that Samsung Display would be discontinuing LCD production by the end of 2020. That came and went, and nothing happened. Now, a new report from Korea says that Samsung Display is willing to keep making LCDs until the end of next year. What changed, you wonder? Well, apparently there's been a price rise for LCD panels, which began in June of last year and hasn't stopped yet. Samsung Display has extended production of LCD panels at the request of Samsung Electronics, which still wants to receive LCDs. If Samsung Display keeps making LCDs into next...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_display_might_keep_making_lcd_panels_until_the_end_of_next_year-news-49341.php

OnePlus WellPaper app changes wallpaper based on your phone usage

OnePlus today released WellPaper, a wallpaper app design to change based on how you use your phone. WellPaper is a live wallpaper app. It uses data from your phone's app usage and then categorizes the apps into six categories — social, lifestyle and communication, entertainment, gaming, information and business, and tools. It then assigns each category its own color. Based on your usage, the colors on your homescreen will then change through the course of the day. The app currently comes with three patterns. The first one features shifting tiles with pastel colors that each...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_wellpaper_app_changes_wallpaper_based_on_your_phone_usage-news-49340.php

Oppo Enco Free2 announced with ANC and 30 hour battery life

Alongside the newly launched Reno6 series, Oppo announced a new pair of TWS earbuds called Enco Free2. These offer an in-ear design with silicone tips complete with active noise canceling and a 30 hour rated battery life. Oppo claims the Enco Free2 can cancel out up to 42dB of outside noise thanks to their potent ANC feature. Sound comes through 10mm drivers and is tuned in tandem with Dynaudio. There’s support for AAC and SBC audio codecs. The earphones are IP54 water and dust-proof. They pair over Bluetooth 5.2 and offer a special low latency mode for gaming. Charging happens...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_enco_free2_announced_with_anc_and_30_hour_battery_life-news-49338.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 12.4" tablet unveiled with 5G, cheaper Galaxy Tab A7 Lite follows

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G is official (for real this time) and joining it is the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, which arrives in Wi-Fi and LTE flavors. The FE model gets 5G connectivity instead. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G This one falls somewhere between the between the Tab S7+ (12.4” sAMOLED, 120 Hz) and the Tab S7 (11.0” LCD, 120 Hz). It has a 12.4” LCD with 2,560 x 1,600 px (16:10), though it runs at only 60 Hz. At least it comes with Android 11 with One UI 3.1 out of the box. Speaking of the box, inside you’ll find an included S Pen, which you can use for note taking and drawing....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s7_fe_124_tablet_unveiled_with_5g_cheaper_galaxy_tab_a7_lite_follows-news-49339.php

CEO: the OnePlus Nord CE 5G will be unveiled on June 10, Nord N200 5G coming soon too

The next mid-ranger from OnePlus will be called the Nord CE 5G, with CE standing for “Core Edition”. This was officially confirmed by CEO Pete Lau, who spoke to TechRadar. The new model will be unveiled on June 10 and will be released in Europe and India. It doesn’t sound like it will launch in the US or Canada, however (the original Nord never did). Details about the device are kept under wraps for now. This is the opposite of the OnePlus Nord N200 5G, which will be exclusive to the US and Canada, according to Lau. This will be the sequel to last year’s Nord N100, which was a 4G-only...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ceo_the_oneplus_nord_ce_5g_will_be_unveiled_on_june_10_nord_n200_5g_coming_soon_too-news-49336.php

Leak: the Sony WF-1000XM4 will have better ANC, LDAC support and longer battery life

The upcoming Sony WF-1000XM4 TWS headset will have active noise cancellation (ANC), not surprising considering that the current XM3 model has it too. The interesting part here is that this feature will be enabled by a custom chip called “Sony V1”, which will deliver an even more effective ANC, according to WinFuture. This won’t be Sony’s first custom chip, of course, but compared to the QN1e found inside the current XM3 buds, this one will add support for high-quality wireless audio transmitted using LDAC. The buds will also be Hi-Res Audio certified. Sony WF-1000XM4 The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leak_the_sony_wf1000xm4_will_have_better_anc_ldac_support_and_longer_battery_life-news-49334.php

Instagram brings back Like count as an opt-in feature

Instagram and Facebook have been experimenting with hiding the Like count for the past year, with the feature becoming official in the middle of the pandemic. Today the Instagram revealed it is bringing the counters back, but users will have control over what they see and what their followers can see. First and foremost, there is the option to hide counts on all posts in the News Feed. This allows you to focus on photos and videos rather than on the popularity of a given post. The toggle can be found in the new Posts section in Settings -> Privacy and applies instantly. In terms of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_brings_back_like_count_as_an_optin_feature-news-49333.php

Oppo Reno6, 6 Pro and 6 Pro+ arrive with 90Hz displays, 65W charging

The Reno series from Oppo continues to grow in numbers and the latest additions are the Reno 6, Reno 6 Pro and Reno 6 Pro+. The two Pro variants feature identical specs save for the cameras and chipsets with the Pro utilizing the Dimenisty 1200 SoC while the Pro+ is outfitted with the Snapdragon 870 instead. The vanilla version opts for the recently announced Dimenisty 900 and all three phones come with triple camera setups and 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charging. Oppo Reno6 Oppo Reno 6 brings a flat 6.4-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. The phone has flat...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno6_series_arrives_with_90hz_displays_65w_charging_-news-49335.php

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_30_ultra_5g-review-2272.php

IDC forecasts boom in smartphone shipments

The latest IDC prediction on the smartphone is painting an optimistic picture. Based on the gathered data, IDC is forecasting 1.38 billion smartphone shipments for 2021 which would be a 7.7% increase compared to last year and the highest total since 2015. The upward trend is also expected to continue into 2022 but with a more modest 3.8% annual growth. IDC believes the wide-scale deployment of 5G networks paired with the lowered cost of 5G phones will lead to a triple-digit percentage increase in 5G phone shipments by the end of this year. China is expected to be the driving force...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/idc_forecasts_boom_in_smartphone_shipments-news-49330.php

The Nintendo Switch Pro may be unveiled in a few weeks with 7" OLED display, DLSS support

Time flies – the Nintendo Switch is already 4 years old and it is time for it to retire to the gaming hall of fame. Its replacement, the tentatively named Nintendo Switch Pro, will be unveiled in a few weeks, some time before E3 (which will be held in mid-June), according to sources speaking to Bloomberg. The timing of the announcement will allow Nintendo’s partners (and the company itself) to showcase their upcoming games at the expo. But that reveal may be followed by a long wait. The first shipments may start around July, though with the chip shortage that is strangling the industry,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_nintendo_switch_pro_may_be_unveiled_in_a_few_weeks_with_7_oled_display_dlss_support-news-49332.php

nubia introduces Red Magic 6R with Snapdragon 888 and four cameras

nubia launched its latest gaming smartphone, called Red Magic 6R. It not a huge upgrade over the Red Magic 6 and Red Magic 6 Pro, but comes with a much slimmer body and more universally appealing design, dropping some of the gaming aesthetics. The nubia Red Magic 6R is powered by a Snapdragon 888 chipset, coupled with either 8GB or 12GB RAM. The display is a 6.67” AMOLED with a 144Hz refresh rate and a single punch hole in the center. There are shoulder triggers that are touch sensors (and not physical keys like in the Redmi K40 Gaming) that offer 400Hz touch sampling...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_introduces_red_magic_6r_with_snapdragon_888-news-49331.php

OnePlus 8T discounted to $569

The OnePlus 8T unveiled last October was sold at $749 in the US with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage onboard. That variant is now discounted by $180, bringing down the price to $569. This offer, valid until May 31, is applicable on the 8T purchased from OnePlus' official website, and if you buy it from the OnePlus Store app, you get an additional discount of $20, translating to a final price of $549. The OnePlus 8T is built around a 6.55" FullHD+ 120Hz Fluid AMOLED display having a punch hole in the upper-left corner for the 16MP selfie camera and a fingerprint reader underneath for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8t_discount_offer_us-news-49328.php

Beats Studio Buds spotted in the ears of LeBron James

We know Apple is working on a new pair of Beats Studio Buds. We even saw their design leak in official renders uncovered in iOS 14.6 but now we have actual images of the earbuds sitting in the ears of LeBron James. LeBron James wearing Beats Studio Buds The basketball superstar posted a few pictures on his Instagram which show the white pair of Studio Buds in his ears prior to a game in the NBA Playoffs. If you zoom in close enough you can see the overall shape matches the previously leaked renders. Studio Buds feature a generic round in-ear design with a squared-off...

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Huawei introduces Matebook D 14 & D 15 with Ryzen 5000 CPUs

Huawei has upgraded its Matebook D 14 and Matebook D 15 laptops once again - they received the latest AMD Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 platforms. Aside from the new chips, everything else remains the same on the inside and outside, including screen size, battery capacity and form factor. Huawei Matebook D 14 AMD 2021 • Huawei Matebook D 15 AMD 2021 The D 14 and D 15 models use either the mid-range Ryzen 5 5500U or the more capable Ryzen 7 5700U SoC, in either case with built-in Radeon Vega GPU. The Ryzen 5 has six CPU cores with a max clock rate of 4.0GHz, while the Ryzen 7 has eight cores...

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Huawei Watch 3 with HarmonyOS is coming on June 2

Huawei is holding an event on June 2 to unveil its new lineup of HarmonyOS-running devices, which will also include a new smartwatch - the Huawei Watch 3. Huawei hasn't detailed the Watch 3's specs yet, but it has released several teaser images on its Weibo profile. The Huawei Watch 3 will support eSIM functionality, allowing you to make calls from the smartwatch without requiring a smartphone. The company's also promising better battery life. The Watch 3's unveiling is less than a week away, but you can expect Huawei to drop some teasers confirming more features of its new...

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Amazon announces it has agreed to purchase MGM for $8.75 billion

Amazon is announcing that it has agreed to acquire MGM’s (Metro Goldwyn Mayer) entire backlog of content dating back almost a century. It’s noted that MGM has over 4,000 films and 17,000 hours of television shows and with it, Amazon hopes to improve its current on-demand video offerings. Amazon has heavily invested into its own Amazon Studios to create original shows and films exclusive for Prime video and this acquisition will position the platform to compete with Disney+ and Netflix on a larger scale. Amazon believes that MGM’s catalog will complement Amazon Studios...

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100W charger for the upcoming Honor 50 series gets pictured

Honor is expected to unveil its next flagship smartphone series next month, and rumor has it we'll be looking at three smartphones in the family: Honor 50, Honor 50 Pro, and Honor 50 Pro+. One or two of these will get 100W fast wired charging, as already revealed through a past certification, and today the 100W charging brick has leaked in all its glory in the hands-on image you can see below. It's likely that only the Honor 50 Pro+ will use this specific charger, with the other two models limited to 66W. The 50 and 50 Pro are also said to sport the same chipset, namely the recently...

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Our Black Shark 4 video review is now out

Xiaomi sub-brand Black Shark is playing the affordability game this year with its latest gaming focused smartphone, the Black Shark 4. Unlike the Pro model, this one's getting a global release, and its price significantly undercuts its direct competitors. But just how good can it be, all things considered? Well, we wanted to find out, of course, so we went ahead and wrote an in-depth review of it. And now, for those who are short on time, we're releasing the video review as well. As usual, this is much more concise, while still containing all of the essential bits and pieces of info you...

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Watch the Chinese Redmi Note 10 Pro go through a series of torture tests

As the latest phone in Redmi’s lineup in China, the Note 10 Pro underwent a rough patch of stress tests to prove its durability. Wang Thomas who serves as product head under the Redmi brand shared the short video in which the Note 10 Pro takes a long sequence of abuse and manages to stay intact. The first obstacle in the Note 10 Pro’s way is a short drop test on a hard surface. It’s followed up by a spin in a centrifuge machine accompanied by some small plastic materials. The phone is then subjected to a series of shots with walnuts, machine drilling followed by a round in a...

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Xiaomi publishes Q1 report, net profits more than double as market share grows

Xiaomi published its financial report on the three-month period that ends on March 31 2021, which shows growth across the board. The total revenue for the company was CNY 76.9 billion, up 54.7% compared to the same period last year, while the adjusted net profit went up to CNY 6.1 billion, a 163.8% increase over last year (note: this is a non-IFRS number). Smartphones remain the backbone of the company, the 49.4 million units shipped accounted for CNY 51.5 billion of the revenue (up 69.8% YoY). 4 million of those phones cost CNY 3,000/€300 or more. The gross profit margin on smartphones...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 to weigh the same as Flip 5G

It appears Samsung's next clamshell foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip3 will weight the exact same 183g as its predecessor, as per renowned tipster Ice universe. Sadly, there's no more information in his report as of now. Samsung is expected to change-up the design of the Galaxy Z Flip3 with a bigger outer display, which shares a matte glass cover with the dual main cameras. The total number of cameras is expected to stay at three - likely a wide and ultrawide on the outside and a selfie on the inside (possibly an under-display one, like the Galaxy Z Fold3). Flip3 183g— Ice universe...

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