Samsung Galaxy A22 India price leaked

The Samsung Galaxy A22 4G unveiled earlier this month is expected to debut in India soon. Samsung hasn't revealed when it will launch the Galaxy A22 4G in India, but a leaked image tells us the 4G model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage will cost INR18,499 ($250/€210) in the Asian country. It appears Samsung won't bring other memory configurations to India, and the same goes for the color options since the poster only includes two color models instead of all four. The Samsung Galaxy A22 4G is powered by the Helio G80 SoC and sports a 6.4" HD+ Super AMOLED 90Hz screen. It packs a 5,000...

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Massive leak reveals most of the Motorola Edge 20 family specs

The Motorola Edge 20 leaks have been sporadic at best for the last couple of months but we finally have a really good look at the specs of what appears to be the whole Edge 20 lineup. Of course, the names in the table refer to the codenames of the devices and only Kyoto has been confirmed to be the Edge 20 Lite. Evan Blass also points out that the PStar could be just another moniker for the rumored Sierra. Anyway, the Berlin NA handset is supposed to bring a 6.78-inch 1080 x 2460px 120Hz display with a centered punch-hole for the front-facing camera. The Snapdragon 778G sits behind the...

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Huawei nova 8i appears in an official render

Huawei confirmed just a couple of days ago that the brand new nova 8i smartphone is headed to Southeast Asia and also disclosing a few major specs. Aside from the brief description of the design, we still don't have a good look at it. Until now, that is. An official-looking render of the handset appeared online, courtesy of Playfuldroid, showing part of the back design. And as expected, the phone adopts a Mate 30 Pro-like look with a circular camera module carrying four shooters and an LED flash positioned next to it. It may be due to the render itself, but the back glass looks more...

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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 leaked images reveal design and color options

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 TWS earphones we've been hearing about for some time now have appeared in leaked images, revealing their design and color options. The Galaxy Buds2 look similar to the Galaxy Buds Pro and will come in at least four colors - Black, Purple, Green, and White. The inside of the charging case will match Buds2's colors, while the outer surface will be painted white. Samsung Galaxy Buds2 You can also see that the charging case has two LEDs - one on the inside and the other on the outside. Samsung Galaxy Buds2 The Buds2 earphones will be tuned...

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Vivo trademarks names for rollable, slideable and foldable NEX phones

Phones with bendable displays are all the craze lately and it's no surprise that major manufacturers are jumping on the bandwagon. Even vivo plans to release a foldable handset until the end of this year, or at least that's what some reports are saying. The latest evidence comes from the Chinese trademark office. On May 24, vivo has trademarked not one but three NEX devices - NEX Slide, NEX Fold and NEX Roll. Their names are pretty self-explanatory, but the new bit is that the new form factor handsets will exist under the NEX branding. Which in turn makes sense given the history of...

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Realme C11 (2021) arrives in India

The Realme C11 (2021) that first surfaced in Russia last month has arrived in India. It comes in a single 2GB/32GB configuration and is priced at INR6,999 ($95/€80). You can buy one in Cool Blue or Cool Grey color from Realme's official Indian website and Amazon.in. The Realme C11 (2021) is built around a 6.5" HD+ screen and has an octa-core processor under the hood with a maximum clock speed of 1.6GHz. Realme doesn't mention the chipset name, but the SoC uses IMG8322 GPU, meaning the smartphone has Unisoc's SC9863 or SC9863A chip at the helm. On the software front, the Realme C11...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch4 alleged official renders leak

The latest set of leaks from 91Mobiles has just fully revealed Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch4. These renders are allegedly official ones from Samsung that show every angle of the unannounced smartwatch and leave nothing to the imagination. Previously rumored as the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Active, the renders confirm that Samsung will call it the “Galaxy Watch4”, allegedly. The renders also reveal more specs about the Watch4. The back of the watch body shows text that shows the Watch4 will come in 40 mm and 44 mm sizes. In addition, 5ATM water resistance, MIL-STD 810G compliance,...

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Honor 50 Series sales surpass $77 million in sales in one miunute

Following weeks of anticipation, Honor’s new 50 and 50 Pro smartphones have officially gone on sale in the company’s home market. The Chinese company announces that it sold CNY 500 million (more than $77 million) of Honor 50 devices in just one minute. The Honor 50 and 50 Pro are solely available in China right now, but Honor has plans to launch the 50 series in Europe, complete with Google Mobile Services pre-installed, as the company confirmed. Honor unveiled its 50 Series last week and its design is widely inspired by the upcoming Huawei P50 Series. The Honor 50 and 50 Pro...

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Realme GT 5G review

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Report: Samsung is pressuring LG to also sell Galaxy phones at its stores, not just iPhones

LG’s plans to sell iPhones at LG Best Shop locations in South Korea is facing opposition. Samsung is upset by this and claims such a move would violate an agreement signed by the two companies in 2018, which states that only LG-made phones can be sold at LG-run shops and similarly only Samsung phones can be sold at Samsung shops (this agreement was meant to protect small and mid-sized stores from the two giants). However, LG is pointing to a clause in the agreement that says that it can be renegotiated in case of major change. And things did indeed change majorly when LG exited the mobile...

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Google to warn you if the search results are unreliable

Google recently started fact-checking users' search results in order to provide reliable sources of information. However, breaking news is too recent and once the media coverage goes wild, the search engine can't assess which source is trustworthy and which is not. That's why Google will start warning you if it can't guarantee the reliability of the sources that show in your search result. It then explains that the topic you are searching for is new and it takes time for the algorithm to pick out reliable sources. It's also important to note that the current info bracket is hidden...

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Oppo A93s 5G specs leak: an A93 5G with a Dimensity 700 chipset

Detailed specifications of the Oppo A93s 5G (PFGM00) have surfaced in China, even though the phone is not set to launch until early July. It is a variant of the Oppo A93 5G (no “s”) with a different chipset – a Dimensity taking the place of a Snapdragon, just like with the A92 vs. A92s. Specifically, it is a Dimensity 700, a 7 nm (TSMC) chipset with 2x Cortex-A76 cores (2.2 GHz), a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU and a 2.77 Gbps 5G modem (sub-6 only). It replaces the Snapdragon 480, an 8 nm (Samsung) chip with 2x Cortex-A76 derived cores (2.0 GHz), an Adreno 619 GPU and a 2.5 Gbps 5G modem (sub-6...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a93s_5g_specs_leak_an_a93_5g_with_a_dimensity_700_chipset-news-49755.php

MIUI 13 is coming in August, possibly alongside the Mi Mix 4

Xiaomi is already working on MIUI 13 and it will be ready for announcement in August. The information comes from a top Xiaomi executive, speaking on changes to the internal testing procedure of software at the company. The next major installment of Xiaomi's Android OS is now in the testing phase and will likely be announced in August and would then make its way to Chinese units first and gradually roll out to global devices as well, sometime after August. MIUI 13 Coming in August Xiaomi executive hinted that MIUI13 will be launched in August. #MIUI13 #MIUI #Xiaomi...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch4 to come with body composition monitor

The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 rumored to launch in early August will come with a BIA sensor, claims tipster Max Weinbach. With a BIA (bioelectrical impedance analysis) sensor onboard, the Galaxy Watch4 will be able to measure the wearer's body composition - in particular body fat and muscle mass - which is an integral part of assessing a person's health and nutrition. The BIA sensor will likely be joined by the heart rate sensor and SpO2 sensor to measure your pulse and blood oxygen level, respectively. Samsung Galaxy Watch3 The Galaxy Watch4 was also rumored to come with blood...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch4_bia_sensor_body_composition_monitor-news-49750.php

TCL unveils Alcatel 1 (2021) and 1L Pro Android Go edition phones, a new kids watch

At MWC 2021 TCL is teasing an affordable 5G phone with its own brand, but the Alcatel brand is still around. The company introduced two entry-level Android Go Edition phones that will launch in the coming months. Alcatel 1L Pro The Alcatel 1L Pro will cost around $127 when it launchers in September in Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. That’s actually slightly cheaper than the vanilla 1L, which was announced in January at $135. The Pro model boasts a faster chipset – an unnamed chip with an octa-core CPU, replacing the Helio A20 (quad A53 at 1.8 GHz). The memory capacity is...

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UK's mobile operator EE is introducing roaming charges for the EU

After Brexit happened, UK's mobile operators didn't immediately introduce roaming charges but they are now gradually rolling those. The roaming charges will take place starting January 2022. O2 and Three are meanwhile going to limit their fair use caps - the former will limit the data roaming to 25GB a month while Three is reducing the limit from 20GB to 12GB. For those of you are unaware, the EU has banned roaming charges within the EU but it has also introduced a fair use agreement where you can't buy a mobile data plan in one EU country and use it endlessly in another. In any...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/uks_mobile_operator_ee_is_introducing_roaming_charges_for_the_eu-news-49751.php

Instagram is now testing publishing posts on desktop

Instagram has started testing creating and publishing posts on desktop. The feature was spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra, who shared screenshots on Twitter, revealing users will have pretty much the same control over photos and their appearance in the News Feed. A quick glance of how Instagram on desktop works Some users should be getting a Plus icon, but it will work only for posts for now with stories and reels not yet supported. After an image is added by dragging or manually browsing folders, you will have the choice to crop the image, then edit it with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_publish_post_feed_desktop-news-49749.php

TCL teases an affordable 5G phone at the MWC, there's a 5G tablet in the works too

Last year TCL unveiled the TCL 10 5G, a €400 5G phone. Earlier this year the company unveiled the TCL 20 5G, a €300 5G phone. Now the company is going around the MWC dropping hints of new 5G models coming in September, one of which will bring the minimum price even lower. Stefan Streit, the GM of Global Marketing at TCL Communication, kept the price a secret, but €200 seems to be the target. Given the proliferation of mid-range 5G chipsets, this price target should be easy enough to achieve. About the phone Streit only mentions a NXTVISION display with a high refresh rate. The...

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Android apps on Windows 11 will work with both Intel and AMD chips

One of the biggest new features of Windows 11 is the promised ability to run Android apps. In order to get those apps you will need to install the Amazon app store through the Windows store. That's when Intel Bridge kicks in - a run-time post compiler, which translates non-X86 apps to run on that architecture. It was initially unclear if Intel made the compiler work with only Intel hardware, but it turns out that's not the case. In a statement to The Verge, Intel has confirmed that Intel Bridge will "support all x86 platforms (including AMD platforms)". So that means that Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_apps_on_windows_11_will_work_with_both_intel_and_amd_chips-news-49747.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launch postponed for October

Samsung is among the endless list of companies being hit by the shortage of chipsets, and the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone is the latest victim. Earlier this month, Samsung denied rumors of the late arrival of the phone, although the company did not sound confident in its statement. Today new report arrives from South Korea, revealing the launch has been postponed from early August to October, and there will be limited availability on top of that. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, expected to be a more affordable flagship in the sea of $1,000+ smartphones, will not launch in South Korea or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_launch_postponed_for_october-news-49746.php

Samsung Galaxy A20 gets Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update in India

The Samsung Galaxy A20 announced back in March 2019 with Android 9 Pie received Android 11-based One UI 3.1 a couple of weeks ago. The update was released in Russia, but the rollout has now expanded to India. The Android 11 update for Galaxy A20 in India comes with firmware version A205FXXUACUF3. It includes the June 2021 Android security patch, and you can expect a redesigned UI with the usual Android 11 goodies such as chat bubbles and one-time permissions. The Android 11 update for the A20 should reach all the units in the country in a few weeks, but if you can't wait for the...

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Pixel Buds A-Series hands-on

Google just launched its Pixel Buds A-Series, a more economical version of the Pixel Buds that launched with the Pixel 5 in 2020. The result is a very similar product down to the weight, size, fit, sound, and hardware, but with a couple of key differences and a much lower $99 price point. What exactly do you lose out on if you want to save $80? Simply put, the Buds A-Series don’t have wireless charging, and it does not have the experimental ‘Attention Alerts’ features. Everything else is the same on paper and all of the features are still here. Pixel Bud (2020) on left,...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 leak in official-looking renders

There's been a lot of talk about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 sporting an under-display camera for the inside, folding screen, but new official-looking renders of the phone, leaked today, contradict that hypothesis, clearly showing a hole-punch selfie snapper in a very similar location to where it is on the Z Fold2. The image above also confirms the fact that the Fold3 will have S Pen support, though it may be a special S Pen, since the one in the picture has the words Fold Edition laser-etched onto it. We also see the triple rear camera array, which is much subdued compared to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold3_and_z_flip3_leak_in_officiallooking_renders-news-49743.php

vivo V21e 5G is now official in India

Unsurprisingly, vivo kept its word and made the V21e 5G official in India today, following a teaser earlier this week. This is not to be confused with the non-5G vivo V21e, which was announced in April and has been available since early May. vivo V21e 5G in Sunset Jazz The vivo V21e 5G comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset at the helm, the same 6.44-inch 1080x2400 60 Hz AMOLED screen as the V21e, a lower-res 32 MP selfie camera, and one less camera on the back - the 5G model has the main 64 MP sensor and the 8 MP ultrawide, but says goodbye to the useless 2 MP macro cam. The...

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Microsoft announces Windows 11 with updated UI and Android app support

Microsoft today officially announced Windows 11, the next major version of the company's perennial desktop operating system. The new version brings with it several improvements, including a redesigned UI, updated window management features, and even support for Android applications. Right off the bat, the first thing you'd notice is the redesigned taskbar and Start menu. Windows 11 has a macOS style centered taskbar icon placement, eschewing the age-old left-aligned layout of all previous Windows installments. It still keeps the miscellaneous items such as the clocks and icons on...

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nova 8i coming to Southeast Asia, Huawei confirms

The Huawei nova 8i is a brand new phone confirmed to be released in Southeast Asia. The design of the handset is reminiscent of the Mate 30 Pro rather than the nova 8 5G, for example. Spec-wise, it's going to be positioned in the mid-range segment and aims to attract the young audience. The handset itself is built around a 6.67-inch IPS LCD panel with FHD+ resolution and covers the full DCI-P3 color gamut. The display has a punch-hole for the front-facing camera. A Snapdragon 662 chipset is running the show coupled with a 4,300 mAh battery supporting Huawei's 66W SuperCharge. This...

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2022 iPhones to feature UD fingerprint sensors, come in only two sizes

The reputable Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo just published another investors note, containing some interesting predictions on the 2022 iPhones. For starters, the iPhone 2022 lineup will reportedly only have two display sizes - 6.1" and 6.7" and four models in total. Their marketing names are supposed to be iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Arguably the most intriguing part is that the vanilla Max will be the cheapest 6.7-inch iPhone ever with an expected price below $900. Key highlights that should boost the sales of the iPhone 14 are the significant...

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Sony Xperia 1 III pre-orders open in Europe, shipments start in early August

The Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III smartphones might combine the best of Sony in 2021, but they are yet to grace the world's markets. We already the prices in Russia, China, and the United States, and today we see a listing in Germany, revealing the pricing and availability in Europe. The Xperia 1 III will cost €1,299, while the smaller Xperia 5 III will be “just” €999. The phones are available for pre-order now, but shipments will begin as early as August 6, which is a month and a half from today. However, those prices are likely some sort of placehorlders, seeing how Mediamarkt...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_iii_gets_listed_in_europe_for_1299_shipments_start_in_early_august-news-49735.php

Jio will launch the first 5G network in India, already conducted a field test

At its 44th annual general meeting, Reliance Jio announced the JioPhone Next – one of the most affordable 4G phones, which will run a custom Android version co-developed by Jio and Google. However, the carrier is also looking forward to launch the first next generation network in India. A test network was already demonstrated it can deliver data speeds of over 1 Gbps after Jio received regulatory approval. The company has been given trial spectrum in which to run 5G field trials with a site in Navi Mumbai ready to go. Jio believes it will be the first carrier to make a 5G network...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/jio_announces_that_it_will_launch_the_first_5g_network_in_india_soon_already_conducted_a_field_test-news-49736.php

Tecno unveils Phantom X - its first premium phone with 50MP main and 48MP selfie cameras

Tecno is focused on entry-level and mid-range devices for emerging markets, but the company wants to grow into the more upscale segments. To that end it is relaunching Phantom as a separate sub-brand that will create premium devices. And Phantom comes out swinging. The Phantom X is the first phone by the new brand and it has a fairly impressive camera hardware both on the front and the back. The triple rear camera stars a 50MP main module with a large 1/1.3” sensor with 1.2µm native pixels that grow to 2.4µm with binning. This sensor has Dual Pixel and Laser autofocus and sits behind an...

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Reliance announces JioPhone Next super-affordable smartphone in partnership with Google

The Indian conglomerate Reliance is launching a smartphone under its Jio Platforms subsidiary, Chairman Mukesh Ambani revealed during the annual general meeting that took place online earlier today. The phone will be called JioPhone Next and was developed in partnership with Google, and Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, made a pre-recorded statement, revealing more details about the software of the smartphone. The new JioPhone will likely arrive with Android Go, as the device was pictured with some apps like Google Camera Go, Chrome, and the Play Store. Pichai revealed his teams at...

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Realme X7 Max/GT Neo in for review

Say hello to the Realme X7 Max, the fresh new arrival at HQ. It's a phone identical to the Realme GT Neo and very similar to the Realme GT 5G with the only differences being the chipset - Dimensity 1200 instead of Snapdragon 888 - and 50W charging instead of 65W. The Realme GT Neo became official at the end of March in China, while the X7 Max came to India two months later. Here's the quick rundown of the Realme X7 Max/GT Neo - it has a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 6GB to 12GB of RAM to go along with the aforementioned Dimensity 1200 chip, a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x7_max_gt_neo_in_for_review-news-49704.php

FCC docs confirm the Galaxy Z Fold3 will support an S Pen and UWB, Z Flip3 also certified

Both the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 have been certified by the FCC, which is one of the final steps before a device launches in the market. This happens just days before Samsung’s virtual MWC event, though we probably not get much more than a teaser before August. The FCC docs do confirm some rumors about the foldable devices, however. The Galaxy Z Fold3 (SM-F926U) will support an S Pen, though the device won’t have a built-in slot for the stylus. The FCC docs talk of magnetic induction (which is used for wireless charging), so it’s possible that the Fold will at least be able...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fcc_docs_confirm_the_galaxy_z_fold3_will_support_an_s_pen_and_uwb_z_flip3_also_certified-news-49731.php

Microsoft releases another Windows 11 teaser ahead of the event

Microsoft has an event lined up in a few hours from now that will showcase Windows 11 to the world, and it wants you to tune in. In a promo clip posted on its official Windows Twitter account, Microsoft teases the new OS' overhaul as well as hinting that touch is going to be a big part of the new OS. Set a reminder to experience what’s new, live, June 24th at 11 am ET 📅 https://t.co/r7D0GQnR4x pic.twitter.com/UJrji0WxxB— Windows (@Windows) June 23, 2021 So far we know that Windows 11 will bring a new look to the taskbar and windows, as well as more advanced options for multiple...

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Realme Narzo 30, Narzo 30 5G hit India, Buds Q2 and new Smart TV tag along

Realme held an event in India today, bringing more of its products to its biggest market. The show's big stars were the Narzo 30 and Narzo 30 5G smartphones, but we also saw the Buds Q2 make an appearance on stage, as well as an unveiling of a new Realme Smart TV with Full HD resolution. The Narzo 30 will be available both online and offline, starting from June 29. It will sell with 4GB RAM and either 64GB or 128GB storage for INR12,499 ($170/€140) and INR14,999 ($200/€170), respectively. You can pick between Silver and Blue colors, both of them with a fancy racing stripe. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_narzo_30_narzo_30_5g_hit_india_buds_q2_and_new_smart_tv_tag_along-news-49729.php

Honor X20 SE incoming with Dimensity 700 chipset

The Honor 50 flagship series are out, and now the company has switched its focus to the mid-range X20 series. We saw a photo earlier this month that suggested a triple camera aligned vertically, and today the same source shared some specs of the phone. We know have typically reliable tipster Digital Chat Station reveal the key specs of the most affordable member of the lineup - X20 SE. It will run on a Dimensity 700 chipset and have a 6.6” LCD with 90Hz refresh rate. The front of the new Honor phone will have a single punch hole for the selfie camera, although the source said...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x20_rumors_point_to_dimensity_700_chipset-news-49728.php

Watch the Realme Narzo 30 and 30 5G Indian debut live

The Realme Narzo 30 and Narzo 30 5G unveiled last month will be introduced in India today. The launch event will be streamed live starting 12:30PM IST (7AM UTC) and you can follow it with us tuning in to the stream below. The Narzo 30 is powered by the Helio G95 SoC and is built around a 6.5" FullHD+ 90Hz LCD. It sports a 48MP triple camera on the rear panel and has a 5,000 mAh battery under the hood with 30W charging. The Narzo 30 5G, on the other hand, has a Dimensity 700 chip at the helm, and unlike the European model that comes with 4GB RAM, the Indian unit will have 6GB RAM...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_narzo_30_narzo_30_5g_buds_q2_smart_tv_fhd_32_launch_livestream-news-49727.php

Nokia G20 launches in the US for $199

The Nokia G20 announced in April has debuted in the US. It's priced at $199 and comes in a single 4GB/128GB memory configuration with two color options - Night and Glacier. You can buy one starting July 1 through the company's official website. The Nokia G20 is powered by the Helio G35 SoC, sports a 6.52" HD+ screen, and runs Android 11. The smartphone will also get Android 12 and 13 since Nokia has promised two years of major OS upgrades and three years of security updates. The G20's camera department consists of a total of five cameras - an 8MP selfie unit inside the notch, with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_g20_us_price_sale_date-news-49726.php

Google releases Android 12 Beta 2.1 with bug fixes

At this point we're well into Android 12 public beta territory, following a few months of developer-only releases. And today Google has outed the Android 12 Beta 2.1, which, as the small increment implies, is all about fixing bugs in Android 12 Beta 2, released earlier. The Beta 2.1 fixes issues such as one that prevented users from accessing things on the lock screen, for example swiping down the notification shade, swiping away notifications, or even swiping to unlock the phone. Next up, issues that caused weather and calendar event info to not appear in the At A Glance widget have been...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_releases_android_12_beta_21_with_bug_fixes-news-49725.php

Oppo Reno6 Z full specs leak ahead of launch

Oppo has gotten us used to refreshing its Reno line of upper-midrange smartphones twice a year, but this is fast even by those standards. The Reno5 Z only launched back in April, and yet Oppo's upcoming Reno6 Z is already well underway, with a full specs leak today. We don't know exactly when the Reno6 Z is supposed to become official, but we have to wonder whether Oppo's switching from two Reno lines per year to three. Anyway, back to the Reno6 Z. The phone is said to come with a 6.43-inch FHD+ 60 Hz AMOLED touchscreen covered with Gorilla Glas 5, the MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset, 8GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno6_z_full_specs_leak_ahead_of_launch-news-49724.php

Samsung to talk Watch Design Studio and Good Lock at MWC 2021

This year's belated MWC 2021 is almost here and we already some of the things Samsung will talk about during its event. The company just filed two new trademarks with the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office). They are for Samsung Watch Design Studio and Samsung Good Lock. The first one is likely a final and official name of the already released Galaxy Watch Designer service that allows you to create your own watchfaces for Samsung's smartwatches. The app can be found on the Galaxy Store but it's still in beta version. So perhaps, during this year's MWC, Samsung will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_to_introduce_watch_design_studio_and_good_lock_at_mwc_2021-news-49723.php

LG Velvet 2 Pro unboxing video shows off its pressure-sensitive "buttons"

The LG Velvet 2 Pro will never get an official release, but at least it got an unboxing video, featuring one of the several thousand units that were sold to LG employees. This video shows the keyless design that could have been. The phone has several “buttons” – a power button on top, two volume buttons on the side plus a Google Assistant button – except that they are pressure-sensitive pads rather than true buttons. It looks like the interface renders a few small rectangles as a reminder of where they are located (they look hard to find by touch). The design of the back differs...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_velvet_2_pro_unboxing_video_shows_off_its_pressuresensitive_buttons-news-49721.php

vivo V21e 5G specs leak in full ahead of the official unveiling, point to Dimensity 700 chipset

The vivo V21e was unveiled in April alongside two V21 models – a 4G and a 5G version, while the “e” phone was 4G only with a Snapdragon 720G chipset. Last week the company officially confirmed that there’s a 5G version of the “e” phone coming and it will be unveiled tomorrow. Until then the company is mum on specs. That’s not the case with leaksters, however, 91Mobiles has a detailed spec sheet for the phone as well as images that show the new design. This includes a dual camera replacing the triple cam on the 4G V21e. vivo V21e 5G (leaked images) Thankfully, only the 2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v21e_5g_specs_leak_in_full_ahead_of_the_official_announcement_point_to_dimensity_700_chipset-news-49720.php

Four iPhone 13 dummies pose for a photo

Check out this photo of iPhone 13 dummies, showing all four models. Dummies are not functioning phones, they just represent the physical dimensions of a device, which is useful for designing and testing cases. There’s not much to see, Apple will reuse the 12-series design with only slight modifications. You may have already noticed that the iPhone 13 and 13 mini have switched to a diagonal placement for the rear cameras instead of vertical. Dummy units: iPhone 13 Pro Max, 13 Pro, vanilla 13 and 13 mini Sonny Dickson, who posted the photo, says that the iPhone 13 Pro Max is slightly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/four_iphone_13_dummies_pose_for_a_photo-news-49719.php

First Samsung Galaxy Watch Active4 renders surface, showing a new, flatter design

Samsung will unveil a new breed of smartwatches soon, possibly in August. They will run Wear OS, the first Samsung watches to do so in quite a while, but it will be skinned with One UI for a smoother transition from the current models. Thanks to OnLeaks and GizNext we get our first look at the design of the upcoming Active model. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active4 (unofficial renders) The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active4 will move away from the rounded sides of the current Active2 model. Even the two buttons on the side will be rectangular rather than round. The new shape helps...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_samsung_galaxy_watch_active4_renders_surface_showing_a_new_flatter_design-news-49718.php

Micromax In 2b and In 2c benchmarked with Unisoc chipset, show Helio G80 level of performance

Micromax is staging a comeback and plans to release 4-5 new products every quarter, said co-founder Rahul Sharma. It already launched 1-series devices like the Micromax In 1, the In Note 1 and In 1b, now clues of the upcoming 2-series have surfaced. The Micromax In 2b and In 2c both ran Geekbench 5 and both are powered by the same Unisoc T610 chipset connected to 4 GB of RAM and running Android 11. Geekbench 5 scores: Micromax In 2b and In 2c The Unisoc T610 is a 12 nm chipset with 2x Cortex-A75 cores at 1.8 GHz and 6x A55 cores also at 1.8 GHz. It also features a Mali-G52 MP2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/micromax_in_2b_and_in_2c_benchmarked_with_unisoc_chipset_show_helio_g80_level_of_performance-news-49714.php

Honor patents Magic Flip, Fold and Flex names as it looks to join the foldable race

Honor is proudly going forward as an independent company, and last week we saw the first flagship series since the company separated from Huawei. It is also moving towards foldable devices after patenting at least three names - Magic Flip, Magic Fold, Magic Flex. The trade names does not necessarily mean Honor will launch three phones, nor they give a specific timeline of a potential foldable arrival. However, the company is certainly evaluating its options and it seems reasonable to expect from it to to adopt the new form factor sooner rather than later. The patent list also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_paves_its_way_to_foldables_patents_magic_flip_magic_fold_magic_flex_monikers-news-49715.php

Caviar puts meteorites on the back of iPhone 13 Pros, gilds a Tesla Model S

Caviar is not known for its patience – it is, however, known for creating luxury versions of smartphones covered with as many precious metals and precious stones as they can hold. The latest line-up has a cosmic theme and it comes from the future. Caviar's Parade of the Planets Golden, based on iPhone 13 Pro Okay, these are just prototypes, but Caviar plans to customize iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max (which are, of course, months away from announcement). A couple of these have enough meteorites on them to make even Bruce Willis break a sweat. They are called “Parade of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/caviar_puts_meteorites_on_the_back_of_iphone_13_pros_gilds_a_tesla_model_s-news-49717.php

Facebook Live Audio Rooms and Podcasts launch in the US

Facebook's alternative to Clubhouse has started rolling out in the US to some iOS users. It's called Live Audio Rooms and also comes with Podcasts. Both features are part of the Facebook platform and for now, are limited to just select public figures and groups. If the Facebook group is public, anyone can drop in and listen but private groups allows only members to join. Up to 50 speakers are supported but the number of listeners is unlimited. Group moderators and admins can choose who can create a Live Audio Room and who can join as a speaker. The Podcasts feature is pretty...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_live_audio_rooms_and_podcasts_launch_in_the_us-news-49716.php

LTE-only Snapdragon 888 variant incoming, will power the Huawei P50 series

Qualcomm is planning to build a new Snapdragon 888 chipset without the 5G connectivity. It will be a new platform with a model number SM8450 (the current 888 is SM8350). It will be aimed at manufacturers who prefer to sell in markets where the next-gen networks haven’t been developed and one particular maker that is not allowed to use 5G technology from American companies. Yes, we’re talking about Huawei. According to some leaksters, the P50 series, scheduled to launch in late July, will be powered by this new Qualcomm chipset. The Chinese company cannot trade with US companies on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_snapdragon_888_lteonly_variant_incoming_power_the_huawei_p50_series-news-49712.php