Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, Flip3, and Watch 4's launch dates tipped

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 that reportedly entered mass production last week was rumored to launch in July, but a new report claims the smartphone will launch on August 27 with the Galaxy Z Flip3. Word comes from tipster Jon Prosser, who also claimed that Samsung will launch the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch Active4 before the two smartphones - on August 11. But Prosser says these are not the announcement dates. It is when Samsung will actually start shipping the devices to the customers. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 render (Image source: Ben Geskin) While there's no word yet from Samsung...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold3_galaxy_z_flip3_galaxy_watch4_launch_dates_tipped-news-49569.php

Mobvoi TicWatch E3's specs and design revealed in an unboxing video, may arrive on June 16

Mobvoi will soon announce the TicWatch E3 smartwatch that has appeared in an unboxing video, revealing its circular design and key specs. The video was posted by a YouTuber on Instagram. It tells us that the TicWatch E3 is powered by the Snapdragon Wear 4100 SoC, making it the second Mobvoi smartwatch after the TicWatch Pro 3 to have the Wear 4100 chip under the hood. The TicWatch E3 runs Wear OS and has a microphone and a speaker on board, which suggests you'll be able to talk on phone calls through the smartwatch. The smartwatch is IP68 water-resistant and comes with 20+...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mobvoi_ticwatch_e3_specs_design_unboxing_video-news-49568.php

Samsung Galaxy M32 price leaks ahead of expected launch

The Samsung Galaxy M32 we've been hearing about since April is likely to launch in India in the fourth week of June, reports Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) citing industry sources. IANS also claims that the Galaxy M32 will be priced in India between INR15,000 ($205/€170) and INR20,000 ($270/€225) and corroborates previously leaked specs, including a 48MP quad camera, 6,000 mAh battery, and a 6.4" FullHD+ Super AMOLED display, which will have a peak brightness of 800 nits and 90Hz refresh rate. The rest of the leaked specs include Helio G85 SoC, Android 11, 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m32_india_price_launch_date-news-49567.php

Xiaomi rumored to release flagship with UWB and under-display camera

If a report from leaker Digital Chat Station is to be believed, Xiaomi is planning to release a flagship of the same caliber as the Xiaomi MI 11 Ultra. According to a Weibo post, the new flagship will feature UWB (Ultra-wide band) tracking technology and an under-display selfie camera. Xiaomi MI 11 Ultra UWB is already featured in both Apple and Samsung’s latest flagship devices. The Samsung SmartTag and Apple AirTag both use this technology for precise tracking using the Galaxy S21 and iPhone 12, respectively. Xiaomi could be planning to introduce UWB-compatible, trackable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_rumored_to_release_flagship_with_uwb_and_underdisplay_camera_-news-49566.php

Beats Studio Buds spotted worn by another celebrity

Yet another celebrity appears wearing the unreleased Beats Studio Buds. Famous soccer player Alex Morgan posts a photo to her Instagram feed showing the soccer star’s arrival to Texas with her daughter in lap while wearing the Studio Buds. Upon closer inspection, Morgan’s daughter is holding the Beats-branded charging case. Morgan has 9.2 million followers on Instagram and the Buds’ appearance here is no accident. Source: Alex Morgan's Instagram LeBron James was spotted wearing the same pair of Studio Buds last month, and the Buds recently passed through NCC...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/beats_studio_buds_spotted_worn_by_another_celebrity-news-49565.php

The next iPad mini will be a smaller iPad Air, new renders show

The iPad mini looks old, compared to the newest iPad Air and iPad Pros, and Apple knows this. We've already heard countless times that a redesign is in the works for the company's smallest tablet, and today a new report reiterates exactly this, while also showing us what the next model will look like. Note that these aren't leaked renders, they're constructed based on a blend of schematics, CAD files, and hands-on images, made from scratch in order to protect sources. With that out of the way, here we go. As you can see, the next iPad mini gives off a lot of iPad Air vibes. In fact,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_next_ipad_mini_will_be_a_smaller_ipad_air_new_renders_show-news-49564.php

Honor 50, Honor 50 Pro, and Honor 50 SE leak in full with specs and images

Next week, on June 16, Honor will make its 50 series of smartphones official, the first new high-end line it launches after the separation from Huawei. And today we have specs and images of all three rumored members of this family. The Honor 50 SE will be the entry-level model in the range, with a 6.78-inch FHD+ LCD display, the MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset at the helm, a triple rear camera setup (100 MP f/1.9 primary, 8 MP f/2.2 ultrawide, 2 MP f/2.4 macro), and a 4,000 mAh battery with 66W fast charging. It weighs 191g and measures 164.73 x 75.63 x 8 mm. Honor 50 SE The next...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_50_honor_50_pro_and_honor_50_se_leak_in_full_with_specs_and_images-news-49563.php

Razer announces new Opus X wireless noise-canceling headphones for $100

Razer today announced the Opus X pair of wireless headphones featuring active noise-cancelation. Priced at $99, the Opus X are $100 cheaper than the previous Razer Opus. The Opus X feature large 40mm drivers in a circumaural design with large ear pads. You get active noise-cancelation, which uses microphones on the outside of the headphones to detect and cancel out ambient noise. There's also a Quick Attention Mode that lets outside sound in through the speakers. The Opus X feature Bluetooth 5.0 connection. Razer claims a latency of 60ms when using Gaming Mode, although...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/razer_announces_new_opus_x_wireless_noisecanceling_headphones_for_100-news-49561.php

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G review

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Our Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 video review is out - our first encounter with HarmonyOS 2.0

Our written review of the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) went live a couple of days ago and in the meantime we finished our video review as well. You might want to watch this one even if you’re not in the marker for a new tablet because this is our first encounter with HarmonyOS 2.0. Huawei is forging its own path here, though as it turns out that path is paved on top of Android 10. And while EMUI is front and center, some features like the desktop mode have gone missing. Also, while Huawei provides alternatives to Google apps and services (e.g. Petal Search, Petal Maps, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_huawei_matepad_pro_126_2021_video_review_is_out__our_first_encounter_with_harmonyos_20-news-49560.php

The Android 12 beta is the most downloaded beta in Android history "by far"

The Android 12 beta is “by far our most downloaded/installed beta ever”, says Dave Burke, the VP of Engineering for Android. Unfortunately, he doesn’t give any concrete numbers so we can compare with previous betas. Android 12 first entered the beta testing phase in May and it brought the first major redesign to the interface in a long time. This new iteration is called “Material You”. That surely helped spark interest in the new version. The Android 12 release timeline Also, several makers had Beta 1 ready to go sooner than usual, so it wasn’t just Pixel owners downloading it....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_android_12_beta_is_the_most_downloaded_beta_in_android_history_by_far-news-49558.php

Chinese app stores remove virtual keyboard apps

China has been working on setting limits what kind of user data mobile apps can collect and several apps have already been hit. According to Reuters, Sogou and Iflytek got their virtual keyboards removed from stores such as Huawei AppGallery and the App Store by Apple. As of today, the “input method apps”, as they are called, cannot be downloaded. Iflytek Input allowed you to dictate text anywhere on your phone, but its data privacy agreement allowed the owners to collect personal information for “national security and national defense security” without the consent of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/chinese_app_stores_remove_virtual_keyboard_apps-news-49555.php

A bunch of iPhone 13 models got certified by the EEC

Apple is expected to announce its iPhone 13 series in September but before it can release them on sale they must gain certifications from regulators around the world. That's a long tedious process that so it starts well before the announcement and often produces leaks of various magnitude. One such new certification obtained by the upcoming Apple lineup is by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), which has revealed their model numbers. iPhone 13 model numbers listing on EEC The model numbers listed are: A2628, A2630, A2634, A2635, A2640, A2643 and A2645. All of these devices...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_bunch_of_iphone_13_models_got_certified_by_the_eec-news-49551.php

Redmi Note 10 series sold over 2 million units in India, the Mi 11X is going strong too

Since the Redmi Note 10 series launched in India in early March Xiaomi has sold 2 million units worth over INR 30 billion. Those joined the 200+ million Redmi Note phones sold globally since the family was first introduced. The Redmi Note series is a big deal around the world and it has proven particularly popular in India – if it was an independent brand, it would be #3 or #4 smartphone brand in the Indian market, according to Manu Kumar Jain, the Managing Director of Xiaomi India. Over 2 million Redmi Note 10 units worth over ₹30 billion were sold in India Xiaomi has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_10_series_has_sold_over_2_million_units_in_india_the_mi_11x_is_going_strong_too-news-49553.php

Huawei's HarmonyOS already has 134,000 apps, over 4 million developers have signed on

Eligible devices that migrate to HarmonyOS 2.0 will retain apps and data (the exception being apps that rely on Google Play Services). With backwards compatibility covered, Huawei is looking forward to the future when HarmonyOS will run its own apps instead ones designed for Android. Huawei announced that over 4 million developers have signed on to build on the Harmony platform and that there are already 134,000 apps using HMS Core. HMS Core itself keeps evolving and yesterday’s event saw the launch of version 6.0 with extended support for Huawei’s cloud services. HarmonyOS and HMS...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huaweis_harmonyos_already_has_134000_apps_over_4_million_developers_have_signed_on-news-49552.php

Xiaomi's 200W charging degrades 20% of battery capacity in 800 cycles

Xiaomi did a Q&A about its recently showcased 200W charging technology and was asked whether the hyper charging is safe for the battery. Xiaomi's answer details in a number of slides how it manages to dissipate heat during 200W charging and what kind of impact you can expect from the super quick top up. According to their estimates the battery should lose little under 20% of its capacity after 800 cycles, which is over two years if you do a full charge every day. If you go longer between charges it can stretch even more. Doing quick math for a 5,000mAh (like that of the Mi 11 Ultra)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomis_200w_degrades_20_in_800_cycles-news-49549.php

Samsung Galaxy A30s gets Android 11 update

Samsung’s Galaxy A30s is the latest device to get Android 11 with One UI 3.1 on top. The latest firmware bears the A307FNXXU2CUF2 build number and also brings the May security patch. Users in Russia have already reported the update is popping up on their devices. The new update brings familiar features to the A30s like one-time permissions, chat bubbles, overhauled media controls alongside improved Digital Wellbeing and Dynamic Lockscreen options. The new update is expected to arrive to more regions in the coming weeks. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a30s_gets_android_11_update-news-49548.php

Nokia C20 Plus announced with Android Go, 6.5" screen, and 4,950 mAh battery

HMD Global introduced the Nokia C20 in April, and today the company follows it up with the Plus variant. Like the vanilla C20, the Nokia C20 Plus runs Android 11 (Go Edition) and has a Unisoc SC9863A SoC at the helm. It comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, and you also get a microSD card slot, allowing storage expansion by up to 256GB. The Nokia C20 Plus comes in a one-piece polycarbonate shell with a 3D corrugated design, which the company says makes it strong and sturdy. The smartphone packs a 6.5" HD+ LCD having a waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie camera. Around the back, you...

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Realme's first tablet and laptop to be unveiled on June 15

Realme is having a launch party on June 15 where the Snapdragon 888-powered Realme GT 5G will make its global debut. We also learned that the brand’s first laptop and tablet will also make an appearance during the event which is scheduled for noon GMT. Realme Book leaked shots (Source: Android Authority) According to the press message, the smartphone business of Realme has grown “by leaps and bounds” and now it is time for the brand to bring more “leap-forward products” to more consumer electronics categories. The future laptops and tablets, launched by Realme, will be deeply...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_new_tablet_and_laptop_to_be_unveiled_on_june_15-news-49546.php

Nokia XR20's key specs revealed by Geekbench

HMD Global unveiled the Nokia X10 and X20 in April, and the company will soon follow up with the XR20 that has popped up on Geekbench with its key specs. According to the benchmark database, the Nokia XR20 runs Android 11 and has 4GB RAM onboard, but there could be other memory options as well that are yet to be confirmed. Under the hood, the Nokia XR20 has a Snapdragon 480 5G SoC - the same chip that powers the X10 and X20. Geekbench doesn't divulge any other specs of the XR20, and details are scarce about this smartphone right now, but you can expect to hear more about it in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_xr20_specs_geekbench-news-49545.php

Beats Studio Buds pass through NCC with USB-C charging

Apple-owned Beats is expected to launch a new pair of TWS earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds are a pair of stem-less TWS earbuds that were recently leaked in a recent build of iOS, and famous basketball star LeBron James was also spotted wearing the new buds. The latest news, as reported by MacRumors shows the same pair of earbuds as they passed through the Taiwanese communications authority. The NCC (National Communications Commission) certified the new buds, and the accompanying photos revealed a USB-C charging cable. Source: NCC/MacRumors The Buds themselves feature a stem-less...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/beats_studio_buds_pass_through_ncc_with_usbc_charging-news-49544.php

OnePlus Nord2 specs leak in full

OnePlus has just taken the wraps off its latest Nord phone earlier today, the Nord CE, which is a reinterpreted version of the original Nord. But the company is also working on a direct succesor to the first Nord, which will aptly be named Nord2. The full specs for this handset have now been outed. The OnePlus Nord2 is said to come with a 6.43-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED touchscreen with an in-display fingerprint sensor, the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset, and a 4,500 mAh battery. This will have at least 30W fast charging, hopefully 65W. OnePlus 9 Pro camera island The camera island on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord2_specs_leak_in_full-news-49543.php

iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) with M1 gets subjected to scratch, burn, and bend testing

Past iPads have not always fared well in bend tests - something about the size and the metal build combo doesn't really make them as durable as most phones in that way. Apple's recently outed its new flagship tablets for 2021, and if you were wondering just how the bigger one of those two would do in a traditional scratch, burn, and bend test, well, here's your answer. Zack from JerryRigEverything is at it again, this time testing the iPad Pro 12.9 with the M1 chipset and the first ever mini-LED LCD display in a tablet. How will that screen take the abuse? Well, for starters, it's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ipad_pro_129_2021_with_m1_gets_subjected_to_scratch_burn_and_bend_testing-news-49542.php

OnePlus launches the affordable OnePlus TV U1S in India

OnePlus today announced the OnePlus TV U1S, which is the latest model in the company's growing lineup of televisions for the Indian market. The OnePlus TV U1S is an LED LCD television. It comes in three sizes, 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch, each with a UHD resolution of 3840x2160 pixels. The panel has a 10-bit color depth and 93% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. The U1S also supports HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG but there's no Dolby Vision. OnePlus claims a color accuracy of Delta-E The U1S runs on the Android TV 10 platform with built-in apps for Netflix, Prime Video, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_launches_the_affordable_oneplus_tv_u1s_in_india-news-49541.php

Facebook smartwatch in the works, will have detachable cameras

According to a recent report from The Verge, Facebook is looking to enter the smartwatch market. The social media giant’s first smartwatch offering will reportedly feature two detachable cameras which can be propped up anywhere users see fit to capture photos and videos which can then be shared across the Facebook app suite which includes the Facebook app, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp. The Facebook Watch (tentative name) will bring both front-facing and rear-mounted cameras enclosed in a stainless steel casing. The front-facing shooter is said to be primarily used for video calls...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_smartwatch_in_the_works_will_have_detachable_cameras-news-49539.php

OnePlus Nord CE 5G improves battery, camera and price

The Nord was a huge success for OnePlus, so now and now the company aims to build on that formula with the OnePlus Nord CE 5G. It stands for Core Edition as the phone aims to deliver much of the same experience at an even lower price. And it even brings some upgrades over its supposedly more premium sibling. The OnePlus Nord CE 5G has the Snapdragon 750G chipset, a 6.43-inch 1080p AMOLED with 90Hz refresh and OnePlus' OxygenOS based on Android 11. A big focus with the Nord CE 5G is the design and build. OnePlus hails the phone as the thinnest OnePlus since the 6T, measuring...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_ce_5g_keeps_the_good_price_adds_battery_and_better_camera-news-49540.php

Devices will keep all data when migrating to HarmonyOS 2

Huawei has already begun the HarmonyOS 2 rollout in China and earlier today we reported the platfoem has reached 10 million devices. In an interview with media representatives in China, company execs revealed an important detail about the upgrade process. After flashing the new firmware all user data, games, photos and apps will carry over without losing any data. HarmonyOS 2 is in its final rollout stage with A/B testing with current users who signed up for the public beta. Some devices are still on internal beta, but Huawei is optimistic about making quick progress. Speaking...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_promises_users_will_keep_all_data_when_migrating_to_harmonyos_2-news-49538.php

OnePlus Nord CE arrives today, watch the launch live here

OnePlus is bringing a new Nord smartphone to its midrange lineup, and it is going to be called Nord CE that stands for Core Edition. It aims retain all the key functionality from the original Nord, while delivering ever more aggressive pricing. The phone will be officially announced today at 14:00 UTC during an online launch, and you can watch it in below. The OnePlus Nord CE 5G, as is the full name of the upcoming phone, is likely to be powered by a Snapdragon 750G chipset and offer a 90Hz AMOLED display and a 64MP main camera. We'll get the full details in a bit - keep watching...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_ce_arrives_later_today_watch_the_launch_live_here-news-49535.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE with 8GB of RAM shows up on Geekbench

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will have versions with both 6GB of RAM and 8GB of RAM. Either capacity will go with a Snapdragon 888 chipset, no Exynos here. The existence of an 8GB model was revealed through a newly published Geekbench scorecard. The tested device also brings Android 11 and the aforementioned Qualcomm chipset. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is rumored to be coming in Q4 and we expect it to feature four color options, a 6.41-inch Super AMOLED of 120Hz refresh rate, 128GB or 256GB of storage and a 4,500mAh battery. Source | Via

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Samsung Galaxy M32 design leaks in full, specs clarified

The upcoming Galaxy M32 from Samsung is expected to make its debut in India soon and the latest round of leaked specs are here to bring more clarity on what we should expect. We also get official images from Samsung Mobile Press which show the phone’s design in full. The M32 will bring a 6,000 mAh battery as leaked earlier. It will also bring a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a U-shaped notch for the 20MP selfie cam. MediaTek’s Helio G85 chipset is expected at the helm with 4/6GB RAM and 64/128GB storage which will be expandable via microSD. Samsung Galaxy M32...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m32_design_leaks_in_full_specs_clarified-news-49536.php

Realme Book leaks in live shots

Just yesterday, Realme teased its first laptop and now Android Authority has obtained several shots of the device giving us a clear look at what’s to come. The Realme Book sports a 3:2 aspect ratio screen with fairly thin bezels and a Realme logo on the bottom. The laptop appears to have an aluminum casing and a slim side profile as seen in one of the shots. We can also spot two USB-C ports on the left side which could imply the Realme Book will charge over USB PD though that is not confirmed yet. Realme Book leaked shots (Source: Android Authority) We can also observe two...

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Upcoming Realme phone gets specs and design revealed

The Realme RMX3366 has just been certified by Chinese regulator TENAA, and the smartphone’s key specs and photos have been posted on its website. The listing reveals a phone that looks like an Oppo Reno5 series member at first, but that has its own distinct traits as you look closer. Realme RMX3366 The front of the RMX3366 has a 6.55” OLED with curved edges and likely one selfie camera. Given the lack of any visible fingerprint scanners, we’re pretty confident the sensor is under the display. On the inside is a dual-cell battery, with one of the cells being 2,200 mAh,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_realme_pops_up_on_tenaa_once_again_this_time_with_specs_and_photos-news-49533.php

Samsung brings ISOCELL JN1 camera sensor with 0.64 um pixels

Samsung has just introduced its latest camera sensor - it is called ISOCELL JN1 and packs 50 MP with plenty of hardware and software improvements. The size of a single pixel is just 0.64 μm, which is the smallest the Korean company has ever produced, while the sensor is 1/2.76”. The sensor is made for “every smartphone, from mid-range to flagship”. It has ISOCELL 2.0, which Samsung said is a technology for advanced pixel isolation. In theory, it should improve light sensitivity and color fidelity with upgraded materials between color filters, while in reality, it means more vivid...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_brings_isocell_jn1_camera_sensor_with_064_um_pixels-news-49532.php

Moto G Stylus 5G goes official for the US market with $399 price

Motorola's already announced G Stylus (2021) now has some 5G-capable company in the company's roster. The oft-leaked Moto G Stylus 5G has finally gone official today for the US market, where it will become available starting on June 14 for $399. So, you're wondering exactly what you get for the money, aside from the stylus that's obvious because it's in the name? Let's see. The phone has a 6.8-inch 1080x2400 LCD touchscreen, the Snapdragon 480 5G chipset, 6GB of RAM, 256GB of expandable storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery with a 10W charger in the box. Moto G Stylus 5G On the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g_stylus_5g_goes_official_for_the_us_market_with_399_price-news-49531.php

Huawei's HarmonyOS 2 already passes 10 million users

Huawei's new HarmonyOS 2 seems to be quite successful in China, as it's already passed 10 million users - aka active devices using it. To mark the momentous occasion, the company has decided to celebrate with a rather unique-looking cake, as you can see below. The TWS headphones, watch, phone, and TV are all edible elements making up the cake, by the way. While the uptake of the new brand is incredibly quick, it's important to note that HarmonyOS isn't one OS, in fact it seems to act more like an all-encompassing umbrella brand for all of Huawei's different operating systems as well...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huaweis_harmonyos_2_already_passes_10_million_users-news-49530.php

Android 12 Beta 2 now rolling out to Pixel devices, brings new privacy features

Google released its first Android 12 Public Beta last month, and the second build is now on its way to participating Pixel users. This update brings some of the privacy features that were announced for the final release during the I/O presentation. I've installed the latest build on the Google Pixel 5 and can tell you that the UI visually looks better. There's more contrast throughout the interface. The huge volume slider from the first build has been updated to look more less ridiculous. We anticipate Google will continue tweaking the interface throughout Android 12's Beta...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_12_beta_2_now_rolling_out_to_pixel_devices_brings_new_privacy_features-news-49529.php

Honor 50 Pro benchmarked on AnTuTu with Snapdragon 778G, more specs revealed

One week away from its official announcement, more details have been revealed about the upcoming Honor 50 Pro. The top-tier model of the lineup, RNA-AN00, has been benchmarked by popular benchmarking app AnTuTu. The 50 Pro scored just shy of 526K for its run. The phone will debut running the Snapdragon 778G chipset and Adreno 642L GPU, paired with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The benchmark listing shows that the device will come with 256GB of UFS 2.X storage and it will run Android 11. There’s also note of high refresh rate support up to 120Hz. The Honor 50 Pro was previously...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_50_pro_benchmarked_on_antutu_with_snapdragon_778g_more_specs_revealed-news-49528.php

The Realme C25s has a 48MP camera outside India

The Realme C25s was announced for the Indian market yesterday. It is coming to a few other countries as well, but there the phone will have a different main camera – 48MP instead of 13MP. So far we’ve spotted the upgraded model in Cambodia and Malaysia. This sort of inconsistency shouldn’t come as a surprise anymore, the Realme C25 was the same way – 13MP main camera in India, 48MP elsewhere. Either way, the two phones are nearly identical except the “s” model gets the faster Helio G85 chipset instead of the G70. Anyway, the Realme C25s will cost MYR700 in Malaysia and $190 in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_realme_c25s_has_a_48_mp_camera_in_cambodia_and_malaysia_not_13_mp-news-49527.php

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 review

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AT&T is offering 6 free months of Stadia Pro if you upgrade your 5G or Fiber subscription

AT&T will gift you 6 months of Stadia Pro for free if you upgrade your wireless plan or home internet subscription. After the 6 months you can cancel or be enrolled at the usual $10 a month price. AT&T subscribers can also get the Stadia Controller and Chromecast Ultra combo for only $20 (it’s normally worth $100). This promotion applies to new and existing customers on eligible unlimited wireless plans that buy or bring their own 5G phone (the plan needs to be at least $75/month before discounts). If you have AT&T Internet at home, you’re eligible if you upgrade to AT&T Fiber plan at 300...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/at_t_is_offering_6_free_months_of_stadia_pro_if_you_upgrade_your_5g_or_fiber_subscription-news-49526.php

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is coming to India in two weeks

Back in March Xiaomi promised to bring the Mi 11 series to India and while the Mi 11 Ultra did arrive in April, the more affordable members of the series have been MIA. That will change in a couple of weeks' time. The company tweeted that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite will arrive on June 22 at 12 noon. It didn’t specify which variant, so we assume this means the 4G version. There’s a 5G model with some differences, the biggest of which is the Snapdragon 732G vs. 780G chipset. Anyway, we’ve already reviewed the Mi 11 Lite (4G) and even did a video on it if you want to learn more about the phone....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_lite_is_coming_to_india_in_two_weeks-news-49525.php

Samsung to detail Galaxy Watch with Wear OS on June 28

Samsung is attending MWC in Barcelona this year, but will do it virtually. During the first day of the conference, June 28, the company will hold a Galaxy Experience keynote which will reveal the latest in Galaxy ecosystem, new watch experience and mobile security. Yes, that is correct - Samsung is planning to tell us more about its new Galaxy smartwatches that will now launch with Wear OS. According to the official description, Samsung is “reimagining smartwatches, creating new opportunities for both developers and consumers”. It is also enhancing security, as well as empowering...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_to_reveal_galaxy_watch_with_wear_os_on_june_28-news-49524.php

Realme tablet incoming as CMO polls the internet on its name

Earlier today Realme teased its first laptop and now the brand’s CMO - Francis Wong went ahead and revealed it will be joined by a Realme tablet. Wong posted a poll on his Twitter account to let you vote on the naming of the slate with two options available – Realme Pad and Realme Tab. Which one is your pick?✍️— Francis FutureX (@FrancisRealme) June 9, 2021 As of writing, this article Realme Tab holds a slight advantage with 50.3% of all votes compared to 49.7% for the Realme Pad with 20 hours left to vote. There are plenty of unknowns at this point regarding the tablet so we can’t...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_tablet_incoming_as_cmo_polls_the_internet_on_its_name-news-49523.php

Gionee StylFit GSW7 unveiled in India: an affordable watch with SpO2 tracking, IP67 rating

Gionee unveiled a new smartwatch for India – the StylFit GSW7. It has a round body, unlike the rectangular GSW5, and is less bulky than the Gionee Watch 4. It runs proprietary software called Gbuddy, which talks the to corresponding Gbuddy Smart Life app available for Android (5.1+) and iOS (9.0+). Gionee StylFit GSW7 • 9.6 mm thick • It pairs with the Gbuddy Smart Life App The watch features a 1.3” LCD display with 240 x 240 px resolution. Unfortunately, the screen is covered with plain glass. The watch measures 50 x 45 mm and it is quite thin and light, clocking in at just...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gionee_stylfit_gsw7_unveiled_in_india_an_affordable_smartwatch_with_spo2_tracking_and_an_ip67_rating-news-49521.php

Understanding lossless, high-resolution, and spatial audio

Apple recently announced its lossless audio option for the Apple Music streaming service. Additionally, the company will also be offering lossless high-resolution audio as well as surround sound audio using Dolby Atmos encoding. Apple is now the latest member of the lossless club, joining services such as Tidal, Amazon, Deezer, and Quobuz, who have been offering this option for a while. Even Spotify, which is actually yet to start rolling out lossless audio to its subscribers, beat Apple to the punch by announcing its own Spotify HiFi service a few months earlier. Apple is now...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/understanding_lossless_highresolution_and_spatial_audio-news-49490.php

OnePlus Nord CE design promo materials leak ahead of its launch

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is set to debut tomorrow and a few days ago we saw an official looking render of the device but now leakster Evan Blass has shared some additional promo materials. OnePlus Nord CE colors We have a detailed look at all three colors of the upcoming midranger which include silver, black and blue finishes. The design matches the previously disclosed info with a triple camera setup around the back and a punch-hole display upfront. In addition to the new imagery, we are also treated to an official promo video detailing the Nord CE’s key...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_ce_design_promo_materials_leak_ahead_of_its_launch-news-49520.php

Realme teases its first laptop

Realme has been working a lot on diversifying its portfolio, and apparently laptops are going to become the next addition. Madhav Sheth, CEO for India and Europe, has posted a photo on Twitter, showing a laptop peeking out of a thin envelope or bag, alongside a binary message that says “Hello World” when decoded. 01001000B 01100101B 01101100B 01101100B 01101111B 00100000B 01010111B 01101111B 01110010B 01101100B 01100100B 00100001B 00000000B#realme new product category has a message for you!Can you decode it & guess the product name that will add up to your #TechLife?...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_ceo_teases_a_laptop-news-49522.php

Samsung SmartThings app gets UI overhaul

The SmartThings app from Samsung has received an entirely redesigned UI with the latest update. Made with customer feedback in mind, the latest build brings a lighter look more in line with the Windows version of the app. The new update is already being pushed on Android phones while the iOS update is coming later. Updated SmartThings app on Android and WearOS The big new redesign features five sections of controls instead of the previously seen rooms assigned to devices. There’s a Favorites section with fast access to the most used devices and their assigned scenes. The Devices tab...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_smartthings_get_overhauled_interface_-news-49519.php

Honor introduces Band 6 to India, sales begin on June 14

The Honor Band 6 global sales began back in late March, and today the wearable reaches India as well. The brand announced the launch date for the wristband, as well as its price - it will start selling on June 14 for INR3,999 (that’s about $55/€45). The Honor Band 6 is definitely not a new device - it arrived in China back in November 2020 but due to the change in ownership and the brand splitting from Huawei, global operations were halted for several months. Eventually, the wearable escaped the domestic scene and we even got to review it. We handled the Black variant, but Honor...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_introduces_band_6_to_india_sales_begin_on_june_14-news-49518.php

Infinix is working on a 160W fast-charging adapter

Infinix is a Hong Kong-based smartphone company that focuses on developing markets like Nigeria, Egypt, and Indonesia. The manufacturer is know for delivering very solid specs for the price rather than groundbreaking industry innovations, but this might change. XDA-Developers shared a photo of an upcoming Infinix-branded 160W fast charger, intended for use in a future mobile phone. The adapter on the photo sure looks huge, as is to be expected for a brick this powerful. It's unclear when we'll see a phone ready to take advantage of it but it can't be long now. An alternative...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_is_working_on_a_160w_fastcharging_adapter-news-49517.php