Latest leak shows us all the products Samsung will announce on August 11 in multiple colors

Samsung is hosting its Galaxy Unpacked event on August 11 to introduce new smartphones, smartwatches, and TWS earphones. The Korean conglomerate hasn't divulged anything about these products yet, but from previous leaks we know what they will look like and the color options they will have. Now a month ahead of the unveiling, reliable leakster Evan Blass has shared 360-degree videos of the entire product lineup in the form of GIFs, showing the devices in multiple colors from different angles. This includes the Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch4 Classic, and...

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Asus will announce new products for students on July 15

Asus is hosting a virtual launch event on July 15 to introduce new "Thoughtfully Simple" products in India for students. Asus hasn't revealed how many products it will unveil next Thursday, but the press note it sent to the media says these products are "designed ground-up with an aim to democratize digital education" and "can seamlessly integrate with your walk of life with minimized learning curve". These new products for students will be sold exclusively through Flipkart, and the teaser image shared by Asus hints at Chromebooks, but we might see tablets as well. With the...

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vivo S10 listed on TENAA with key specs

A vivo device with model code V2121A that's believed to be the vivo S10 has been certified by China's TENAA, revealing key specs in the process. According to the Chinese certifying authority, the vivo S10 will be 7.29mm thick, sport a 6.44" screen, and pack a battery with a rated capacity of 3,970 mAh. The smartphone will support 5G networks and run Android 11, likely with OriginOS on top instead of the Funtouch OS that we get on vivo smartphones outside China. vivo S10 Pro's official image TENAA doesn't reveal other specs of the S10, but rumors have it that the smartphone...

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Realme 6 and 6i get Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 open beta

Realme has announced the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 open beta program for the Realme 6 and 6i (Indian variant). Those interested can enroll in the program by navigating to their smartphone's Settings > Software update menu and tapping on the Settings icon in the upper-right corner, then on Trial Version, and then on Apply Now. If your application is selected, you'll receive the beta build on your device. But, do note that your smartphone should be running the firmware with version RMX2001_11.B.63 before applying for the open beta program. And once you receive the beta update, make sure...

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Google Messages prepares RCS integration with Samsung Continuity

Google is preparing to integrate Google Messages RCS to work with Samsung’s Continuity feature. This feature lets Samsung Tablet and Smartwatch users receive calls and messages from a Samsung smartphone. The new integration would let the Continuity feature access incoming RCS messages and let users respond while using Google Messages. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra XDA-Developers discovered this through the strings of text contained in the Android Messages app code. The text refers to a new permission within the app. Permission to send SMS/MMS/RCS messages using Android Messages API...

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Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition's leaked specs will leave you scratching your head

The naming schemes that different phone makers use have been getting more and more convoluted recently, with multiple names for the same phone in different markets, the same name being used for different phones in different markets, and even the same phone being sold under two or more names in the same market (hi, Xiaomi). Samsung, however, wants to take the (madness) cake with the Galaxy M21 2021 Edition. We've already seen this appear in the Google Play Console, which only revealed its model number. At the time we didn't have any specs that we could compare to the Galaxy M21 that...

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OnePlus lets you test the upcoming, unannounced Buds Pro and Nord 2

OnePlus is working on a new pair of true wireless earbuds, following the OnePlus Buds and Buds Z which both launched last year. The new model will be called OnePlus Buds Pro, and in our book that's a strong hint towards them featuring active noise cancellation. We don't actually know anything about them, except for the fact that they're coming soon, and this has been revealed by OnePlus itself, through its Lab initiative. This lets a few members of the OnePlus Community test out new products before they launch, and today the company has started taking sign-ups from the people who want to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_lets_you_test_the_upcoming_unannounced_buds_pro_and_nord_2-news-49981.php

iPhone 13 dummies and cases leak, the cases don't fit the current 12-series models

iPhone 13 dummies have been sent out to various companies that need them (typically that is case makers) and this has led to inevitable leaks. We already saw a photo that represented all four models, now there are even more to see. Here’s a photo share by Marques Brownlee. This time all four models are shown in white. And no, the vanilla iPhone 13 is not larger than the 13 Pro, it’s just slightly offset. The two models will continue to be the same size, even if they don’t have the same screen. Apple iPhone 13 dummies The current expectations are that only the two Pro models will...

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Realme Pad spotted in the wild

We know that Realme will enter the Android tablet market soon and we’ve already seen some official teasers of the upcoming Realme Pad last month. Now, we have some unofficial leaked images of what appears to be the device in hand out in the wild. Official Realme Pad teaser We’re treated to two images showing the front and back of the device though they are not the most detailed shots out there so there. We can see the back looks to be made from aluminum or some other metal alloy and the single camera lens is protruding quite noticeably. The tablet’s sides appear squared off just as...

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Nokia files multiple lawsuits against Oppo over patent infringement

Nokia has filed numerous patent infringement complaints against Oppo regarding SEP and non-SEP patents. These patents are about connectivity, interface and security features. The complaints are filed in European and Asian markets. Oppo and Nokia signed a multi-year licensing agreement back in 2018 and it seems that the contract is over. Nokia put out an official statement that Oppo has rejected the offer of renewing the contract so it had to take legal actions since Oppo continues to use those patents. The spokesperson for Nokia believes that there is still a more constructive way to...

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Exynos 2200 to beat the Snapdragon 895, tipster claims

Samsung's Exynos 2200 has recently popped up on 3DMark's Wild Life test achieving an impressive 8134 points score. Well above the Snapdragon 888 but more importantly, that score might be higher than the 2022 Snapdragon flagship SoC too, reportedly being called Snapdragon 895. According to @TheGalox on Twitter, The Exynos 2200 has the chance to be the first Samsung-made chipset faster in both, computational and graphics performance compared to its direct Snapdragon rival. In fact, the Exynos 2200 is expected to be better in GPU-intensive tasks than Apple's A15 Bionic too. However, the...

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Oppo Reno6 Z 5G appears on Geekbench with key specs

The Oppo Reno6 Z 5G is coming on July 21, but before that it popped up on Geekbench confirming a few bits about its internals. It is powered by the Dimensity 800U SoC and runs Android 11. The Reno6 Z 5G has 8GB RAM onboard, but there could be other memory options as well to choose from. However, it's unclear if the smartphone will come with the virtual RAM expansion feature like the Reno6 Pro 5G launching in India next Wednesday. Oppo Reno6 Z 5G on Geekbench Oppo hasn't shared the Reno6 Z 5G's entire specs sheet yet, but the promo page on the company's Thai website revealed the...

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Next-year iPad Pro 11 also to come with mini-LED display

Apple launched the 2021 iPad Pro tablets back in April, and the 12.9” variant is the first to come with mini-LED LCD. The technology allows for 1000 nits maximum brightness and enables far more granular local dimming. However the smaller 11” iPad Pro didn't get the fancy new panel and settled for a conventional LCD. This will change next year, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Both the iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 12.9 will come with mini-LED in 2022 as per his latest investor note. The tablets are also expected to have glass backs rather than aluminum enclosure, which will...

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Realme X7 Max 5G gets dynamic RAM expansion and June security patch with new update

The Realme X7 Max 5G is receiving a new software update with the Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE) feature, which was introduced by Realme on the Narzo 30 5G first. As evident from the name, DRE lets you expand your smartphone's RAM virtually by using its internal storage. On the Narzo 30 5G, you can head to the Settings > About phone > RAM menu and add up to 2GB, 3GB, or 5GB of RAM virtually to the smartphone, but since we haven't received the new build on our unit yet, we can't confirm how much RAM the X7 Max 5G users will be able to add virtually with the latest update. That said, in...

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LG temporarily suspends plans to sell Apple devices at its Best Shop locations

LG’s plans to sell iPhones at its Best Shop locations have been put on hold after a public outcry from small and medium-sized businesses. The South Korean government has a policy that is meant to shield smaller retailers by keeping giants like Samsung and LG from selling competing products at the stores they own. The worry is that if they do, these larger retail locations will draw customers away from the smaller ones – and those are already quite vulnerable due to the pandemic. Of course, Samsung wasn’t a fan of this plan either as it feared that the expanded availability of iPhones...

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Tecno Camon 17 family reaches Indian shores this month

The Tecno Camon 17 series were announced a little over a month ago but it's just now that they reach Indian soil. The series consists of the Tecno Camon 17, 17 Pro and 17P but only the first two will make it to India through Amazon.in. There's even a landing page set up with Chris Evans as the brand's new ambassador. Prices and exact availability have not bee disclosed but they should be available for purchase until the end of this month. In addition, Tecno and the Amazon.in landing page confirm that the Pro model for India will feature faster charging support with the appropriate...

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Upcoming Realme X9 obtains multiple certifications in a clear indication of nearing launch

A new Realme phone (RMX3361) rumored to be part of the X9 series has been spotted in several certification listings. RMX3361 appeared in the databases of TENAA and 3C while Realme X9 Pro (RMX3381) popped up with the EEC revealing some of its key specs. Realme X9’s TENAA certification reveals a 6.43-inch display, which is expected to be of the AMOLED variety. The phone’s listed dimensions are 159.2 x 73.5 x 8.0mm. The listing also specifies a 2,100 mAh battery capacity which is most likely half of the 4,200 mAh in total. RMX3361 TENAA and 3C listings The software front is...

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Google will stop updating Play Services for devices running Android Jelly Bean

Google will soon stop updating Play Services for phones running Android Jelly Bean – this covers all three versions, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 (API version 16 through 18, respectively). The lifeline hasn’t been cut yet, JB phones will receive one last update with version 21.30.99, which is scheduled fore release at the end of August. Jelly Bean was first announced in 2012, nine years ago. It brought major improvements such a Project Butter, which made the UI run smoothly (with vsync at 60 Hz). Other major additions include Google Now, the now-deprecated Android Beam, expandable notifications and...

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Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro full specs leak, custom chipset confirmed

Google is expected to launch the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones this Fall. We already heard from one leakster that Mountain View is developing a custom SoC, and today Jon Prosser shares what he says are the final specifications of the phones, supporting that claim. A big improvement over previous Pixel phones are the size of the batteries - the Pixel 6 will have a 4,614mAh power cell, while the Pro will come with a 5,000mAh juice pack. The Google Pixel 6 will have a 6.4” AMOLED screen and just two cameras on the back - 50MP main and 12MP ultrawide units. The RAM will be 8GB,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6_6_pro_full_specs_leak_confirm_custom_chipset-news-49966.php

Asus Zenfone 8 coming to India soon

Asus India exec Dinesh Sharma confirmed that the company’s Zenfone 8 is coming to the local market soon. The news was confirmed in a tweet that also linked a pre-sale page. Unfortunately, we don’t get an official launch date just yet. There’s also no word if the larger Zenfone 8 Flip will also join its smaller sibling. To all Fans asking me about our new smartphone’s India launch – the answer is yes. Team is relentlessly working towards the same and we will announce the launch date soon. Deeply appreciate your enthusiasm. Watch this space for more info https://t.co/wpOPJQ0wdm—...

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Huawei patents a smartphone with under-display selfie camera

ZTE is currently the only company that is commercially selling a smartphone with а selfie camera hidden under the display and it's about to release its second generation any moment now. We expect the Samsung Galaxy Fold3 to also adopt the tech, Oppo has also been working on a solution, and now Huawei is on its way to join them after patenting a smartphone with a UPC. The official documents came with illustrations that were used by the folks over at LetsGoDigital to create renders of the phone. The image suggests this phone is likely to be a midranger. It looks a lot like the Honor...

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Google Pixel 4a with custom firmware was used by FBI to intercept criminals messages

An intriguing story by Motherboard tells the tale of an ordinary-looking midrange phone with significant intentions. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) used a Google Pixel 4a with customized firmware to intercept messages sent to direct criminal activity. Motherboard obtained the actual device and detailed how this was done. Motherboard has obtained and analyzed an Anom phone from a source who unknowingly bought one on a classified ads site. Court documents explain that an ex-seller of other bands of secure devices developed their own product called “Anom” and presented it to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4as_with_custom_firmware_was_used_by_fbi_to_intercept_criminals_messages-news-49963.php

vivo Y53s 4G announced with Helio G80 and 64MP triple camera

vivo launched the Y53s 5G last month, and today, the company announced its 4G counterpart, but it isn't just a 4G variant of the Y53s since the two smartphones have different specs sheets. For starters, the vivo Y53s 4G is powered by the Helio G80 SoC, whereas the 5G model has a Snapdragon 480 chip at the helm. Moreover, the selfie shooter has got a megapixel bump - up from 8MP to 16MP - and the 64MP primary and 2MP macro cameras on the rear are now joined by a 2MP depth sensor. The screen refresh rate has been reduced from 90Hz to 60Hz, but the battery charging speed has increased...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y53s_4g_specs_price_sale_date-news-49962.php

Google Pixel 5a stops by the FCC ahead of launch

Google is still hard at work on the Pixel 5a 5G, a phone that back in April it denied was canceled. The company alluded that its official launch would happen around the same time of year that the Pixel 4a got announced in 2020, which was in August. This means we're probably only a few short weeks away from the unveiling, and that's been confirmed by the Pixel 5a's presence at the FCC today. The US regulatory agency issued two separate IDs for versions of the Pixel 5a, of which one is probably intended for the North American market, and another for the rest of the world. The differences...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_5a_stops_by_the_fcc_ahead_of_launch-news-49961.php

OnePlus 6 and 6T get Android 11 Open Beta 1

Remember when OnePlus was really fast in delivering new Android versions to its phones? Yeah, those were the days. Nowadays, while Google is already testing Android 12, and has outed multiple beta builds so far, OnePlus is testing Android 11 for the OnePlus 6 and 6T. Okay, granted, these are old phones, and it's nice to see them being updated to Android 11 at all, despite the huge delay. Back in April the company promised it would out an Open Beta build of OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 for the 6 and 6T in August, and yet it's delivered it today, a month or so ahead of schedule. That's a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_6_and_6t_get_android_11_open_beta_1-news-49960.php

Samsung is cracking down on supply chain leakers

Leaks have become an integral part of the smartphone industry and it seems impossible to keep a smartphone under wraps until its announcement these days. However, brands like Samsung and Apple don't really appreciate having their products revealed long before the actual announcement. And those leaks more often than not occur somewhere in the supply chain. Reportedly, Samsung is looking to minimize those leaks and has already issued strong warnings to its supply chain partners. The company has already started investigating leakers and is handing out copyright statements so that the...

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Samsung Galaxy A10s gets Android 11, its second and last major OS update

Another budget Galaxy A-series phone is getting updated to Android 11. The latest addition is the Galaxy A10s which originally launched with Android 9 and previously got updated to Android 10 back in April of last year. This will most likely be the last major OS update for the A10s. The new update bears the A107FXXU8CUG1 build number and also brings the July 2021 Android security patch. Users in Malaysia and Vietnam have reported the update to be available on their devices and it should also come to units across more markets in the coming weeks. Galaxy A10s owners can expect the...

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Huawei Band 6 comes to India for INR 4,490

Just a few months after its official unveiling in China, Huawei’s Band 6 has made its way to India. Blurring the lines between smartband and smartwatch, Band 6 offers a large 1.47-inch AMOLED display with 100+ watch faces, health and fitness tracking for 96 modes and a 2-week battery life. Pricing is set at INR 4,490 ($60) and first sales are scheduled for July 12, exclusively through Amazon India. Color options include Graphite Black, Sakura Pink, Amber Sunrise and Forest Green. You get continuous heart rate and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring here alongside sleep and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_band_6_comes_to_india_for_inr_4490-news-49954.php

ZTE Axon 30 5G teased with 400ppi in-display camera area

Earlier this week, ZTE teased the Axon 30 5G with an in-display selfie camera, and today the company dropped another teaser, revealing the area above the camera will have a pixel density of 400ppi - that's 2x more than the previous generation. Higher pixel density will result in better image quality, better clarity, and less fogging, which is what marred the experience on the Axon 20 5G - world's first commercial smartphone with in-screen camera. Besides, greater pixel density should also make the under-display selfie camera less noticeable. ZTE Axon 20 5G ZTE hasn't divulged...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_30_5g_400ppi_screen_camera-news-49945.php

Samsung's Bixby gets a major update, no need for voice training anymore

A new Bixby update is being rolled out to Samsung users that should significantly improve the user experience. The update doesn't make it much smarter than it already is but it helps with the ease of usee. For starters, the "Hi Bixby" command doesn't require voice training anymore, streamlining the initial setup. The response to your voice query has also been modified and it no longer takes up the whole screen but just a small portion of it. It will stay there for 15 seconds by default, but there's an option to adjust that time. An important under-the-hood change will be the...

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro tipped to use a Snapdragon 870, vanilla model to get S860

Xiaomi is expected to introduce a new premium tablet later this month. Rumors so far have dubbed it the “Xiaomi Mi Pad 5” and while we don’t have official confirmation for that name just yet, the certifications it has received and info coming from leaksters reveal a few details about it. Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 Pro (M2105K81C) appears on MIIT This model, M2105K81C, is the higher-end Pro model with 5G connectivity, which will be powered by a Snapdragon 870 chipset. There will be a Wi-Fi only model as well with a Snapdragon 860, according to Digital Chat Station. Previous rumors claimed that...

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US smartwatch market is on the rise, to hit $10 billion this year

New market analysis by TradingPlatforms, predicts that the US smartwatch market will hit the $10 billion revenue mark by the end of 2021 and will keep growing substantially over the next five years. By 2025, the sector could grow beyond $14 billion, the analysts predict. There are some other interesting stats in that report. For instance, China leads the smartwatch market with a $12 billion, followed by the US with $10 billion dwarfing Japan, France and South Korea all of which see smartwatch sales below $1 billion. Infographics The report also predicts a steady growth in...

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Qualcomm announces Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders with Snapdragon 888 and 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED screen

Qualcomm has more than 1.6 million ‘Snapdragon Insiders’, a community of fans and enthusiasts who participate in online forums and are among the first to hear about news coming from Qualcomm. To cater to these power users, Qualcomm has partnered with Asus to deliver a unique smartphone. Qualcomm announces the “Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders” and yes, that’s the official name. To those who can afford the curated offering of $1,500, the package includes the handset, along with a pair of TWS earbuds with Snapdragon Sound produced by Master & Dynamic, a bumper case, a Qualcomm...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_announces_smartphone_for_snapdragon_insiders_with_snapdragon_888_and_678inch_144hz_amoled_s-news-49940.php

OnePlus confirms July 22 launch date of Nord 2 5G

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G is right around the corner, and yesterday the first batch of teasers appeared online. Today we received an official confirmation in our inbox that the new midranger will arrive on July 22 at 7:30 PM. The announcement from OnePlus we received in the mail We are pretty confident what the phone will look like, thanks to unofficial renders, and the company confirmed the Nord 2 will be powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 1200 chipset. Specs have also leaked, suggesting a 6.53” AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 4,500mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_confirms_july_22_launch_date_for_nord_2_5g-news-49951.php

Our Sony Xperia 1 III video review is out

The Sony Xperia 1 III may be the ultimate power user phone – it checks boxes that other phones don’t even know exist (e.g. dual focal length telephoto) or have forgotten about (3.5 mm jack, what’s that?). But it’s also a phone that is not easy to love due to some frustrating limitations. The main attractions are out in the open – the 4K OLED 120 Hz display, the stereo speakers, a microSD slot, two-stage shutter key, mostly stock Android 11 along with the aforementioned headphone jack. But when we dug into the details, we found that not all is as it seems. For one, only some apps...

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G goes through 3C certfication, battery capacity revealed

Samsung's top M-series phone, the Galaxy M52 5G, is approaching release and a 3C (Compulsory Certification of China) is here to add another item to list of known specifications. The certification docs confirm a battery capacity of 4,860mAh. We believe that this is the rated (minimal) capacity so the typical, marketed capacity will be 5,000mAh. Going by a previous leak, the camera setup will be identical to the Galaxy A52's while the Snapdragon 778G is believed to be powering up the Galaxy M52 5G. Via

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Poco F3 GT due to launch in India with Dimensity 1200 chipset

Back in May, Poco confirmed that its upcoming Poco F3 GT phone will launch in Q3 (July 1-September 30) and will be powered by the Dimensity 1200 chipset. The device is expected to be a rebranded Redmi K40 Gaming Edition and earlier today, Poco India posted a cryptic tweet which confirms its F3 GT is indeed coming to India soon. FFFor real??? pic.twitter.com/FKUUnuFfSg— POCO India - The God Of Madness (@IndiaPOCO) July 8, 2021 The new teaser confirms the F3 GT is launching in India soon and we get a snapshot of the device at the end. The looks do match the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_f3_gt_due_to_launch_in_india_with_dimensity_1200_chipset_-news-49948.php

Google faces lawsuit in the US over Play Store monopoly

36 US states have filed a lawsuit against Google over engaging in monopolistic activities in app distribution and payments on the Play Store. The suit at the US District Court for the Northern District of California claims Google is violating Section 1 and 2 of The Antitrust Laws, better known as the Sherman Act. According to the plaintiff states, Google is imposing “technological obstacles or inaccurate warnings” to scare away users from sideloading apps and prohibiting OEMs from preloading competing app stores. OnePlus 9 Pro According to the documents, over 90% of Android users...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/36_us_states_sue_google_over_play_store_monopoly-news-49944.php

The design story behind the Oppo Reno6 and the manufacturing process told through videos

The Oppo Reno6 series is preparing to launch in India next week, but before the fireworks start, the company took some time to describe the design process behind the Reno6's unique exterior. A big part of it is the “Sparkling Matte finish”, which sounds like an oxymoron. This was first introduced with the Reno5 Pro 5G, but after refining the process, Oppo has extended it to all models in the Reno6 series. The step-by-step process of creating the rear glass panel for the Reno6 series What it is is an anti-glare pane of glass that has been etched in a special...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE details listed on TENAA, has new 32 MP main camera, microSD slot

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is percolating through the Chinese wireless authority testing procedures and after a bit of waiting TENAA finally lists the device specifications along with the four usual product shots. We’ve seen renders and we’ve heard specs, but it’s always nice to get those confirmed by a reliable source. The S21 FE will have 6.4” display with 1,080 x 2,340 px resolution. That’s larger than the S21 (6.2”) and a bit smaller than the S20 FE (6.5”) with a different aspect ratio to boot (19.5:9 vs. 20:9). The phone measures 155.7 x 74.5 7.9 mm, slightly shorter and thinner than...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_details_uploaded_to_tenaa_has_new_32_mp_main_camera_microsd_slot-news-49943.php

Motorola One 5G UW Ace comes to Verizon

There’s a new and affordable 5G Motorola phone out on Verizon called the One 5G UW Ace. Yes, that’s a mouthful of a name but it’s been Verizon’s way of differentiating itself from the crowd. Spec-wise the phone is nearly identical to the Moto One 5G Ace launched earlier this year. The new device sports mmWave 5G connectivity and also debuts Verizon’s Adaptive Sound audio which is the carrier’s own spatial audio feature and a direct answer to the likes of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The premise is that it can optimize sounds across all apps and media on your device including on your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_5g_uw_ace_comes_to_verizon-news-49942.php

Motorola Edge 20, Edge 20 Pro pop up on TENAA, confirm key specs

Two Motorola smartphones were just certified by TENAA, XT2143-1 and XT2153-1, and they appear to be the Edge 20 and Edge 20 Pro devices, since they are matching the previously leaked specs. The vanilla variant is indeed having a 2.4 GHz CPU, which is the frequency of the prime cores in the Snapdragon 778G, while the Pro option is listed with a periscope lens and 3.2 GHz processor, which matches the Snapdragon 870. Motorola Edge 20 The Motorola Edge 20 will arrive in China with three RAM and three storage options - 6/8/12 GB and 128/256/512 GB. Usually, TENAA also lists...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_20_edge_20_pro_pop_up_on_tenaa_confirm_key_specs-news-49941.php

vivo S10 Pro is coming on July 15 with 108MP camera

vivo introduced the S9 series in March, and the company today announced it will unveil the S10 lineup next week - on July 15. vivo hasn't explicitly mentioned how many smartphones the S10 series includes, but we'll get a Pro model since that's what the phone maker used to share the lineup's posters on its Weibo account. The images reveal that the S10 Pro will feature three cameras on its rear panel, with the primary camera using a 108MP sensor. vivo S10 Pro You can also see that the smartphone has flat frames, and an image shared on vivo's Chinese website tells us the S10...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s10_s10_pro_launch_date-news-49939.php

Google finally sends out July update to its Pixels

Usually Google sends out its monthly software update to supported Pixel smartphones on the first Monday of the month, but the rollout got slightly delayed this time around because of the 4th of July weekend in the US. Anyway, a couple of days late, it's here now. If you have a supported Pixel, you're getting build RQ3A.210705.001, which obviously includes the July security patch level. This fixes a bunch of vulnerabilities ranging from high to critical. Additionally, the Pixels are also getting VoLTE support "on certain networks" (can't believe it's 2021 and this is now rolling...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_finally_sends_out_july_update_to_its_pixels-news-49938.php

OnePlus responds to app throttling fiasco

In case you've been fully enclosed underneath a rock today, you might have missed the scandal regarding OnePlus' throttling of most known and popular apps - something that led Geekbench to remove the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro from its database. Now the company has responded, issuing the same statement left and right. Here it is in all its glory: Our top priority is always delivering a great user experience with our products, based in part on acting quickly on important user feedback. Following the launch of the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro in March, some users told us about some areas where we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_responds_to_app_throttling_fiasco-news-49937.php

Microsoft Office gets a new UI, Office Insiders can try it

Windows 11 comes with a new UI and to match it, Microsoft has come up with a fresh UI redesign for its Office too. The update is only available to Insiders for now (that's how Microsoft is calling its beta testers) and will be seeded to the wider public later this year. The changes include a new rounder look to go in line with Windows 11's aesthetics and some buttons have been retouched here and there across all Office apps. Microsoft originally intended to move away from the traditional ribbon bar and swap it for a command bar. In this update, though, there's no change in this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_office_gets_a_new_ui_office_insiders_can_try_it-news-49936.php

Rumor: Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 will have a completely invisible under display camera, rear display

Xiaomi has been working on under display cameras (or as some call them, under panel cameras, UPC) for years, but is yet to actually launch a phone with one. The Mi 10 Ultra was supposed to be the first, but that didn’t pan out. It didn’t happen for the Mi 11 Ultra either. But now the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is getting ready for launch and this one may be it – Xiaomi has finally figured out how to truly hide the under display camera, says Ice Universe. A render showing the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 and its under display camera The camera will be completely invisible to the naked eye when not in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rumors_the_xiaomi_mi_mix_4_will_have_a_completely_invisible_under_display_camera_rear_display-news-49935.php

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 keyboard accessory leaks ahead of tablet's unveiling

There’s been an influx of rumors surrounding Xiaomi’s alleged return to the Android tablet game and now we have a listing of what appears to be a keyboard accessory and stylus pen for the yet to be official Mi Pad 5. Mi Pad 5 keyboard case and stylus The certification comes courtesy of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and shows several images of the keyboard cover alongside the stylus which has a separate holster built-in on the case. The keyboard does not come with a trackpad and appears to be a bit on the cramped side. Xiaomi Mi Pad 5...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_pad_5_keyboard_accessory_leaks_ahead_of_tablet_unveiling_-news-49933.php

Limited Edition Cobalt OnePlus Watch coming to India

OnePlus is finally bringing its limited-edition Cobalt Watch to India. This version brings a more premium leather band alongside a cobalt alloy casing in place of the stainless steel on the regular model. Pricing starts at INR 19,999 (268) though HDFC Bank credit card owners get INR 1,000 ($13) off. Open sales begin on Jul 16 while pre-orders are open until Julu 10. It’s not about being watched, it’s about being remembered. Check out our latest addition to the OnePlus Watch, Cobalt Limited Edition. Pre-order now: https://t.co/XuzOfxynZj#SmartEverywear pic.twitter.com/P4jBMe369N— OnePlus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/limited_edition_cobalt_oneplus_watch_coming_to_india-news-49929.php

LG's Q2 2021 earnings guidance point to record revenue

LG published its Q2 guidance and it looks great. The company posted its highest ever revenue and unsurprinsgly bested the lockdown-interrupted second quarter of 2020 by around 48.4%. Operating profit for the period stood at KRW 1.1 trillion (~$967 million), a 65.5% increase year-over-year while the revenue is estimated at KRW 17.1 trillion (~$15 billion). It's important to note that since LG has shut down its mobile business, it will be excluded from the Q2 reports and will be treated as an operating loss. The actual earnings report will be posted by the end of this month, giving...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lgs_preliminary_q2_2021_earnings_hit_record_high-news-49932.php