Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 to launch with MIUI 12.5, company's PR confirms

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is reportedly all set to launch in August and previous rumors suggest that the handset will launch with the company's MIUI 13 software. In fact, it was believed that the event would not only be about the handset but about the new version of the OS too. However, Xiaomi's PR, Wang Hua, disproved those claims by saying that developers are still working on polishing out the user experience, which also happens to be the main focus of the new MIUI 13. It will take some time before Xiaomi announces MIUI 13, that's for sure. This information is in line with Digital Chat...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_mix_4_to_launch_with_miui_125_companys_pr_confirms-news-50330.php

Xiaomi opens up another store, this time in Bulgaria

Perhaps Bulgaria is one of the few countries left in Europe that doesn't have its own Mi Store, but that's not the case anymore. The company officially unveiled its first Mi Store in the country's capital Sofia. Mi Store in Sofia, Paradise Center We had the chance to talk to a representative, who said that this is just the first of many Mi Stores in the country and it has plans to open up a lot more. Additionally, the official Mi Stores in Bulgaria will work with a new distributor with its own channel. This, in turn, means that the Mi Stores will offer some products that you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_opens_up_another_store_this_time_in_bulgaria-news-50329.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 series is receiving the August 2021 Android security patch

Samsung released the August 2021 Android security patch for the Galaxy A52 a few days ago, followed by the A72 and A8 (2018). Now, the company has rolled out the latest security patch to three more smartphones - Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra The new build carrying the August 2021 security patch comes with firmware version G99x0ZCU2AUGE, and the update for the S21 Ultra requires a download of about 300MB. The update is currently seeding in China and should begin rolling in Hong Kong and Taiwan in a few days, with the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_series_august_2021_android_security_patch_update-news-50328.php

S Pen Pro details surface, including pricing

A recent tweet revealed some spicy details around the upcoming S Pen Pro - Samsung's stylus that can be used with the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold3. Interestingly, the post went unnoticed for days but it comes from a fairly reliable source. The active stylus is said to feature a thin 0.7mm tip that shouldn't damage the handset's foldable screen, supports 4096 pressure levels and charges over USB-C, which is kind of unexpected. Of course, the S Pen Pro will be sold separately and will attach magnetically onto compatible cases. The post ends with an estimated price of £70 in the UK. For...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/s_pen_pro_details_surface_including_pricing-news-50327.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic appears in live images

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic at its August 11 Galaxy Unpacked event. We already know what these smartwatches look like thanks to their leaked renders, but today we are looking at the live images of the Classic model, which corroborate previous leaks and give us a glimpse of the wearable's UI. The Galaxy Watch4 Classic will come with a rotating bezel and two buttons on its right side. The smartwatch is rumored to arrive in three colors, but we only see two of them in the live photos. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Samsung hasn't revealed much...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch4_classic_design_colors_live_images-news-50326.php

Telegram adds video playback speed, screen sharing with sound, and video calls up to 1000 viewers

In a blog post, popular messaging app Telegram outlines a slew of new updates coming to its app, the most significant of which is “Group Video Calls 2.0” where video calls of up to 30 participants can broadcast their cameras and screens with up to 1000 spectators. Telegram lightheartedly jokes that this limit will increase until “all humans on Earth can join one group call”. Video Messages have been updated to 2.0. This means that those circular press-hold video messages are now higher-resolution and you can tap the message to expand the circular video. You can also pause and scrub...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/telegram_adds_video_playback_speed_screen_sharing_with_sound_and_video_calls_up_to_1000_viewers-news-50325.php

Infinix Smart 5A will launch in India on August 2

If you're in India and searching for a cheap smartphone, you'll get yet another option on Monday, August 2, because that's when Infinix is said to launch the Smart 5A in the country. This is an entry-level device with a 6.52-inch HD+ display that can apparently go up to 500 nits of brightness, a teardrop notch, a 13 MP main rear sensor aided by a 2 MP decorative one (and a third "circle" that is actually 100% fake/dummy), a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a 5,000 mAh battery. The phone sadly features a microUSB port, and it's rumored to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G25...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_smart_5a_will_launch_in_india_on_august_2-news-50324.php

Oppo's upcoming magnetic wireless charger gets shown in leaked renders

Realme is going to be the first Android smartphone maker to come out with its own version of Apple's MagSafe magnetic wireless charger. It's called MagDart and will make its debut next week. Given the fact that Realme started out as an Oppo sub-brand, it may not shock you at all to find out that Oppo too is working on a magnetic wireless charger of its own. This has been leaked today in the renders you can see below. Unfortunately no specs were outed alongside the renders, nor any dimensions. From the images alone, it's pretty obvious that it's quite slim, and there's a USB-C port...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppos_upcoming_magnetic_wireless_charger_gets_shown_in_leaked_renders-news-50323.php

OnePlus is the fastest growing phone maker in the US in 2021 thus far

OnePlus has gone through a strategic shift in the last year or so. With the launch of the Nord lineup, it has been able to aggressively expand to new markets within Europe and India, all while raising brand awareness in the US – known to be a very difficult market for Chinese OEMs to break through. OnePlus just announced that its aggressive expansion is showing in its numbers. The company’s growth resulted in a 257% increase in number of shipments globally (including China, India, EU, and US) in the first half of the year. This compared to the same time frame last year. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_is_the_fastest_growing_phone_maker_in_the_us_in_2021_thus_far-news-50322.php

ZTE Axon 30 global launch set for September

After launching in China earlier this week, ZTE’s Axon 30 now gets a global launch which is scheduled for September. The brand confirmed this via its official Twitter handles but did not disclose an exact date and pricing details. Axon 30 is expected to be available across Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, Middle East and Africa. A new under-display camera generation is coming soon...Don't miss out for the Next Gen Vision: https://t.co/ywnbiDl35n— ZTE Device (@ZTEDevice) July 27, 2021 Axon 30 debuts ZTE’s second-gen take at an under-display (UD) camera with a completely reworked...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_30_globa_launch_set_for_september-news-50321.php

AMD announces Radeon RX 6600 XT graphics card for $379

AMD has announced the newest member of the Radeon RX 6000-series of desktop graphics cards, the RX 6600 XT. Priced at $379 (on paper, anyway), the RX 6600 XT will be available starting August 11. The RX 6600XT is now the cheapest and least powerful member of the RX 6000-series, and will compete against the $329 Nvidia RTX 3060. The RX 6600XT uses the new smaller Navi 23 GPU, unlike the Navi 22 (6700XT) and Navi 21 GPU (6800, 6800XT, 6900XT) we have seen on previous cards. It has 32 compute units compared to the 40 on the 6700XT and 60 on the 6800. It can clock up to 2359MHz...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amd_announces_radeon_rx_6600_xt_graphics_card_for_379-news-50320.php

Microsoft rolls out the first beta of Windows 11

There will be no new Dev Channel build of Windows 11 this week, but there is something better – the first Beta build is now live. Microsoft recommends that those who were curious enough to install the early Dev builds, but would prefer something more stable, switch over to the Beta channel. Normally this would require a full reinstall, but for a limited time you will be able to switch from the Dev to the Beta channel. Go to Windows Update > Windows Insider Program to make the switch. Note that Windows 11 is still very much under active development and while the betas should be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_rolls_out_the_first_beta_of_windows_11-news-50319.php

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 rumors describe three models: two with S870, one with S860 chipset

Rumors of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 are starting to coalesce – there will be three models, plus a potential fourth slate, though that might turn out to be a Redmi tablet, so let’s put it aside for now. Two models, let’s call them the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro, will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset. Both will support 67W fast charging for their 8,750 mAh batteries. The Pro model will have 5G connectivity and will feature a 48 MP camera on the rear. The vanilla model should be a Wi-Fi only tablet with a 12 MP camera. All three tablets are said to use the same 10.9” IPS LCD with 120 Hz...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_pad_5_rumors_describe_three_models_two_with_s870_one_with_s860_chipset-news-50318.php

IDC: Global smartphone market grew by 13.2% in Q2 with Samsung in the lead

The latest IDC report brings more clarity into the global smartphone shipments for the April-June period. Samsung led the way with 59 million shipments ahead of Xiaomi with 53.1 million and Apple with 44.2 million. Xiaomi posted an impressive 86.6% yearly growth as it and other Chinese rivals aim to fill the void left by Huawei. The combined shipments volume outpaced last year’s Q2 performance by 13.2% affirming the rebound in smartphone sales compared to last year. Oppo with its 32.8 million shipments and vivo with 31.6 million round out the top-five largest companies while the rest of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/idc_global_smartphone_market_grew_by_132_in_q2_with_samsung_shipping_59_million_phones-news-50317.php

Two new vivo phones certified with 44W charging

A pair of upcoming vivo devices were spotted in the database of China’s 3C certification agency. Both phones offer 44W charging and based on rumors these could be members of the upcoming vivo X70 lineup. Based on speculation V2134A is the X70 Pro, while V2130A is rumored as the vanilla X70. vivo V2134A and V2130A certifications Past rumors suggest the X70 will bring a new 1/1.5-inch main sensor with the signature 5-axis gimbal stabilization. There’s also talk of 120Hz OLED displays and Snapdragon 888 Plus on the Pro and Pro+ models while the vanilla could stick to the SD 870...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/two_new_vivo_phones_certified_with_44w_charging-news-50315.php

iQOO 8 stealthily showed off at the ChinaJoy convention, first official teaser published

If you happen to be in Shanghai, starting today and until August 2 you can visit the iQOO booth at the ChinaJoy exhibition. If you do, there’s a good chance you’ll get to handle the upcoming iQOO 8 like some already did. Here is the photo evidence of several people with the upcoming phone. Note that the phone is inside a case to hide its design and keep some surprises for the expected August 4 announcement. iQOO 8 photographed at the ChinaJoy convention Here is a video showing off the phone in action: So far these have been unofficial glimpses at the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_8_stealthily_showed_off_at_the_chinajoy_convention_first_official_teaser_published-news-50314.php

Moto G50 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g50-review-2292.php

Xiaomi Mi 12 said to have LPDDR5X RAM to go with its Snapdragon 898 chipset

It was only yesterday that JEDEC unveiled LPDDR5X, a refinement of version 5 that pushes the maximum data rate from 6,400 Mbps to 8,533 Mbps – that’s double what LPDDR4X can do. And today come the first rumors that Xiaomi will be among the early adopters of the new tech with shiny new LPDDR5X RAM chips appearing alongside the Snapdragon 898 in the Xiaomi Mi 12. The 898 should introduce support for the X version of RAM as older Qualcomm chipsets (the 888 and 865) only support the vanilla LPDDR5. The chipset will also be the first in the family to be based on the new ARMv9...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rumor_the_xiaomi_mi_12_will_have_lpddr5x_ram_to_go_with_its_snapdragon_898_chipset-news-50312.php

Micromax IN 2b announced: 6.52" screen, stock Android, and big battery

Micromax made a comeback in India last November with the IN 1b, and today, the company announced its successor, dubbed Micromax IN 2b. The Micromax IN 2b is touted as a "No Hang Phone" that promises a "seamless, lag-free experience". And to do that, the Indian handset maker has used a Unisoc T610 chip paired with 4/6GB RAM. The smartphone runs the stock version of Android 11 devoid of any bloatware and comes with the promise of two years of upgrades. On the storage front, you have only one option - 64GB - but the smartphone has a dedicated microSD card slot, allowing storage...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/micromax_in_2b_specs_price_sale_date-news-50313.php

Huawei will offer storage upgrades for older devices

Huawei held an event yesterday, and while the P50 series was the star of the show, the company revealed an upgrade program for older devices is also being launched. Users with Mate, P, nova, and Enjoy phones will be able to upgrade their internal storage for a small fee of CNY369 (that’s about $57) to have room for the Harmony OS without losing valuable files. First in line are the Mate 9, Mate 10, Mate 20, Mate 30, P10, P20, and P30 series, save for the Lite versions, which aren't eligible. The phones will receive increased storage, meaning phones with 64GB will get a 128GB upgrade,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_will_offer_storage_upgrades_for_older_devices-news-50311.php

DxOmark gives Huawei P50 Pro's cameras its highest score yet

As usual with its camera reviews, DxOMark managed to deliver a comprehensive camera review of Huawei’s just launched P50 Pro soon after the phone’s launch. Without much surprise, the latest P-series flagship managed a combined score of 144-points which places it first in the overall smartphone camera rankings. The front 13 MP selfie shooter also impressed earning another pole position for Huawei with a combined score of 106 points. DxO lauds the 50MP main sensor and 40MP monochrome module on the P50 Pro which deliver best in class experience with accurate colors, wide dynamic range and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dxomark_reviews_huawei_p50_pro_cameras_performance_is_charttopping-news-50309.php

Samsung Galaxy A03s launch imminent as support page goes live on official website

The support page for the Galaxy A03s we've been hearing about for a few months has gone live on Samsung's official Indian website, suggesting an imminent launch. The page doesn't divulge anything about the Galaxy A03s, but previous leaks revealed the smartphone will pack a 6.5" LCD having a notch for the 5MP selfie camera, and the back cover will sport a triple camera setup consisting of one 13MP and two 2MP units. Leaked renders also revealed the Galaxy A03s will feature a USB-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Samsung Galaxy A03s leaked...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a03s_support_page_official_india_website-news-50306.php

Realme's latest teaser is a dig at Apple

Realme is bringing the first Android smartphone with magnetic charging on August 3, and with that, it will also announce the MagDart, its own magnetic wireless charger. Our exclusive leak revealed an absolute unit of a charger, but now we expect to also see a thinner solution similar to Apple's 15W MagSafe. Realme CEO has posted two teasers on his Twitter page, taking a dig at Cupertino. Madhav Sheth has said the MagDart would be 440% faster and thinner, without specificing the reference point. However, MagSafe is the only popular comercially available alternative so it's clear that it's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realmes_latest_teaser_is_a_dig_at_apple-news-50307.php

Check out all the promo videos of the Huawei P50 series, including an official unboxing

Huawei has announced the P50 and P50 Pro smartphones yesterday. Now that the dust from the event has settled, we decided to go through the official promos the company has posted online, as well as an official fully-fledged video review. The P50 duo has a radical new dual-matrix camera design and Huawei has decided to emphasize what it does best - build a great camera phone with amazing capabilities both for photos and videos. The Huawei P series has always been about aesthetics and photography, and in the video review Bruce Lee, VP and Product Manager at Huawei, explained what new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_all_the_promo_videos_of_the_huawei_p50_series_including_an_official_unboxing-news-50305.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 passes through 3C again, will support 25W charging after all

Last week, it was reported by Ice Universe on Twitter that Samsung’s upcoming clamshell foldable phone the Galaxy Z Flip3 was going to arrive with the same 15W charging capacity as the original Galaxy Z Flip. A recent 3C certification entry for the Z Flip3 now refutes this. The 3C certification shows that the Z Flip3 with model number SM-F7110 is associated with the EP-TA200 and EP-TA800 chargers. It’s unclear which one the phone will actually come with, but this does confirm that the Z Flip3 will be compatible with the faster charger of the two. While the EP-TA200 is the Adaptive...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip3_passed_through_3c_will_support_25w_charging_after_all-news-50304.php

OnePlus Nord CE update brings camera improvements and less overheating

OnePlus recently launched (and subsequently released) the Nord 2 smartphone, but not long before that the Nord CE debuted as a "core edition" of the original Nord. This model hasn't been forgotten by the company after the arrival of the Nord 2, and now it's receiving a new software update. The new build for the Nord CE is labeled OxygenOS 11.0.5.5, and it brings with it "optimized overheating control management", improved overall stability, fixes for known issues, along with improvements to the camera image clarity and stability, better white balance consistency for enhanced image...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_ce_update_brings_camera_improvements_and_less_overheating-news-50303.php

Realme 8s leaks, official images and specs are out

Unsurprisingly given its usual new phone release pace, Realme is working on its next device, and today a huge leak brings us its specs and some official-looking images too. The device in question is said to be called Realme 8s, and in spite of the lack of 5G branding, this will be a 5G capable smartphone. In fact, it's a bit of a confusing addition to the Realme 8 family. Because of the 5G support, it can only be viewed as a a slight improvement over the Realme 8 5G, which it is. We're not sure whether it will end up being sold alongside all the other Realme 8 branded handsets or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_8s_leaks_official_images_and_specs_are_out-news-50302.php

Canalys: China smartphone shipments declined by 17% in Q2, vivo in the lead

According to the latest report from Canalys, smartphone shipments in China totaled 74.9 million units for the April-June period. The number represents a 17% decline compared to the 90.7 million shipments during the same period last year. Another big takeaway is that Huawei is no longer among the top five largest brands in its local market. Leading the way is vivo which managed 18.2 million shipments and a 24% market share. Oppo comes in second with 16 million shipments and 21% of the market while Xiaomi with its 12.6 million shipments and 17% market share rounds out the top three. ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_q2_smartphone_shipments_in_china_declined_by_17_-news-50290.php

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ brings ANC and 20-hour battery life

Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen today announced its Beoplay EQ earbuds which marks the first active noise cancelation earbuds in the maker’s lineup. They feature an in-ear design without any protruding stems and offer up to 20 hours of usage with their charging case. Beoplay EQ are powered by 6.88 mm electro-dynamic drivers and feature three microphones in each bud for ANC and voice pickup. The buds pack an anodized aluminum casing and feature the signature B&O sound tuning. Pairing is done over Bluetooth 5.2 and battery life is rated at 6.5-hours on the buds with ANC on and 20 hours...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/bang___olufsen_beoplay_eq_brings_anc_and_20hour_battery_life_-news-50297.php

Leakster: the Snapdragon 898 will run its Cortex-X2 prime core at 3.09 GHz

The successor to the Snapdragon 888 will be called the Snapdragon 898, according to leakster Ice Universe, who also posted that the prime Cortex-X2 core will be running at 3.09 GHz. The single X2 will most likely be paired with 3x Cortex-A710 and 4x Cortex-A510, the first ARMv9 designs. The X2 promises a 16% speed boost over the X1, the A710 upgrades are more focused on energy efficiency (+30%). And keep in mind that these numbers are if the cores are fabbed on the same process. The 898 chipset will be manufactured at Samsung’s 4nm foundry (according to rumors), the process...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leakster_the_snapdragon_898_will_run_its_cortexx2_prime_core_at_309_ghz-news-50291.php

Official Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 cases leak, show kooky design with belts and D-rings

Come, feast your eyes on these Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 cases. Some of them are a little... utilitarian. The official cases for the new clamshell foldable will come in leather, silicone and clear varieties. The leather case looks pretty fine. This image also showcases the larger external display and dual camera setup. As a reminder, the Z Flip3 (and Z Fold3) will be the first water-resistant foldables with an IPX8 rating. Of course, the cases have nothing to do with that, but we’re curious to see the hinge that made this possible. Official Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 case (leaked...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/official_samsung_galaxy_z_flip3_cases_leak_show_kooky_design_with_belts_and_drings-news-50296.php

Motorola Edge 20, 20 Pro, 20 Lite announced

A trio of new Motorola phones was announced with the Edge 20 Pro, Edge 20 and Edge 20 Lite. The Pro model brings a flagship specs sheet with its 6.7-inch OLED display of speedy 144Hz refresh rate, 108 main cam and 8MP periscope module with 5x optical zoom. The Edge 20 houses the same 144Hz OLED panel and 108MP main shooter but substitutes the periscope for an 8MP telephoto module with 3x optical zoom. Edge 20 Lite dials back to a 6.7-inch 90Hz OLED and 108MP main cam. Edge 20 Pro brings a Snapdragon 870 chipset with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage while the Edge 20 gets Snapdragon 778G with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_20_20_pro_20_lite_announced-news-50300.php

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro ECG and Band 6 Pro announced

Alongside the brand new P50 series, Huawei introduced two new wearables with the Watch GT 2 Pro ECG and Band 6 Pro. Both offer incremental upgrades over their standard versions with the Watch GT 2 Pro ECG offering electrocardiogram readings while Band 6 Pro comes with body temperature measurements. Watch GT 2 Pro ECG is identical in size and features to the regular Watch GT 2 Pro which we reviewed last year. It brings a 1.39-inch AMOLED display, Sapphite crystal-infused glass protection and titanium frame. You get heart-rate tracking, blood oxygen monitoring and sleep and stress...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_gt_2_pro_ecg_and_band_6_pro_announced-news-50299.php

Nothing ear (1) review

The ear (1) is the first product from the London-based Nothing. By now you must have read all about the company and its founding members — and if not, you can find more info here — so let me just cut to the chase and focus on the product. The ear (1) are a pair of truly wireless earbuds. Available in the US, Europe, UK, and India, the ear (1) feature active noise cancelation, wireless charging, water resistance, and a unique transparent design for a starting price of around $99. Packaging The ear (1) come in compact paper packaging. The box features a paper sleeve on the outside...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_1_review-news-50295.php

Oppo Reno6 5G goes on sale in India as the country's first Dimensity 900-powered smartphone

Oppo introduced the Reno6 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G in India about two weeks ago. The Pro variant went on sale on July 20, and now the Reno6 5G is available for purchase in India through Oppo's online store, Flipkart, and mainline retailers. The Oppo Reno6 5G comes in a single 8GB/128GB configuration in India with a price tag of INR29,990 ($405/€340) and two color options - Aurora and Stellar Black. The Reno6 5G is powered by the Dimensity 900 SoC, making it the first smartphone in India to have this chip at the helm. The smartphone runs Android 11-based ColorOS 11.3 and sports a 6.43"...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno6_5g_india_price_sale_date-news-50292.php

Huawei P50 and P50 Pro unveiled: SD888 and Kirin 9000 in 4G, upgraded cameras

After months of waiting, the Huawei P50 series has finally been revealed. There’s no Pro+ model this time around, just a vanilla and a Pro phone. But both feature improved cameras and some interesting choices for chipsets, more on that in a second. Let’s start with the cameras – they are still Leica-branded, both models feature 10-channel color sensors and improved telephoto modules. The P50 pair is equipped with the same main camera – a 50MP sensor sitting behind a 23mm lens with an f/1.8 aperture and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). Camera details: Huawei P50 Pro • Huawei...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p50_and_p50_pro_unveiled_s888_kirin_9000_chipsets_in_4g_upgraded_cameras-news-50298.php

PlayStation 5 becomes the fastest-selling Sony console ever, surpasses 10M units

Sony Interactive Entertainment posted an article on its blog, revealing a huge milestone - it sold 10 million PlayStation 5 consoles across the globe since the launch in November, becoming the fastest-selling console in the history of the company. The announcement was made by Veronica Rodgers, Senior VP of Global Sales and Business Operations. She pointed out that the success was achieved thanks to “amazing innovations “ such as the lightning-fast SSD, immersive 3D audio and the dynamic DualSense controller. The company could have reached the sales mark even faster but there wasn't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/playstation_5_becomes_the_fastestselling_sony_console_ever_surpasses_10m_sales-news-50294.php

CR: India smartphone market rebound continues, Samsung loses ground

Counterpoint Research has released its quarterly analysis of the mobile market in India, one of the biggest markets in the world. The report revealed an 82% yearly increase in shipments and a 14% sequential decline due to the second COVID-19 wave. Xiaomi retained its leadership with a 28.4% market share, while second placed Samsung lost a lot of ground and accounted for just 17.7% of the sales. Third placed vivo also lost some market share as Realme and Oppo as well as the makers in the "others" group gained significantly. India is also a huge market for feature phones, and that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/cr_india_sees_33_million_smartphone_shipments_in_q2_2021_xiaomi_remains_on_top-news-50289.php

Watch the Huawei P50 series announcement live

Huawei will unveil its P50 series smartphones today in China. The event will start at 7:30PM local time, and you can follow it live on Huawei's website here. Huawei P50 series announcement livestream Huawei hasn't revealed much about the P50 lineup in advance, but thanks to leaked renders, we know what the P50 and P50 Pro will look like. We also saw the P50 Pro 4G's leaked specs sheet yesterday, which left little to the imagination. The report claimed that the Huawei P50 Pro 4G will be powered by the Kirin 9000 SoC and come with 8GB RAM. It will have 256GB and 512GB storage...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p50_p50_pro_launch_event_livestream-news-50287.php

Nokia T20 tablet surfaces in both Wi-Fi only and 4G flavors, pricing revealed

It has been ages since the last Nokia tablet – that whole Windows RT thing didn’t pan out and who even remembers the Nokia N1? HMD Global is planning to re-enter the tablet market, so the next tablet, dubbed the Nokia T20, will be here soon. Two versions of the Nokia T20 were listed by British retailer MoreComputers. One is a Wi-Fi only version, the other packs 4G connectivity. Both are available in Blue (at least that’s the only colorway to leak so far). The T20 tablet will have a 10.36” display and fairly modest specs – 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB storage. There chipset is as yet unclear,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_t20_tablet_surfaces_in_both_wifi_only_and_4g_flavors_pricing_revealed-news-50288.php

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 passes by TENAA with 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage

As suggested by a handful of rumors in the past months Xiaomi is ready to bring its Mi Mix 4 soon. The phone now obtained certification from China’s TENAA with the same 2106118C model number as seen in a previous 3C listing. Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 TENAA listing and render The new TENAA listings confirms Mi Mix 4 will brings 8/12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. The phone will also feature dual-SIM 5G connectivity. Past rumors suggested the phone will bring a Snapdragon 888 chipsetr and 120W charging. The phone is also rumored to feature an under-display camera and MIUI 13. The latest bit...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_mix_4_passes_by_tenaa_with_12gb_ram_and_256gb_of_storage-news-50286.php

Samsung Q2 report: mobile business sees increase in sales and profit

Samsung has posted its earnings report for the second quarter of 2021, and the numbers look really impressive - a 20% increase in sales on a yearly basis, and 54% better profits than Q2 2020 when the pandemic lockdowns caused consumers to delay their purchases of electronics. In its earnings release, Samsung revealed while there might be demand uncertainties in some divisions due to the COVID-19 situation, it expects the market to recover to a 2019 level in the second half of the year. Q2 2021 Q1 2021 QoQ Change Q2 2020 YoY Change IM...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_q2_report_mobile_business_sees_increase_in_sales_and_profit-news-50285.php

OnePlus 9R gets Bitmoji AOD and July 2021 security patch with OxygenOS 11.2.4.4

OnePlus just released the OxygenOS 11.2.4.4 update for the OnePlus 9R that bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphone to July 2021 and updates the GMS package to June 2021. Additionally, the new firmware optimizes the overheating control management of third-party apps and brings the Bitmoji AOD feature to the 9R, which can be enabled from the smartphone's Settings > Customization > Clock on ambient display > Bitmoji menu. You can check out the full changelog of the update below. System Optimized the overheating control management of third-party...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9r_oxygenos_11_2_4_4_update-news-50284.php

Realme Book certified by 3C with 65W charger

Last month, Realme teased two new kinds of products to be offered by the Chinese brand. The Realme Book and Realme Pad were teased on stage during the European Realme GT event. More specifics about the devices weren’t offered right away. In recent news for the Realme Book, the laptop is spotted going through the Chinese 3C where it is certified with charger model number VCA7JECH rated for 65W charging (20V @ 3.25A). The certification was filed by Realme Chongqing Mobile Telecommuncations Corp., Ltd. The laptop looks a lot like Apple’s MacBook Air and some of Huawei’s Windows...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_book_certified_by_3c_with_65w_charger-news-50283.php

Another Motorola Edge 20 ‘Fusion’ tier revealed in latest leak

In an exclusive report from Deal N Tech, it’s been discovered there will be a total of four Motorola Edge 20 variants. The report reveals leaked banner graphics containing the official marketing names of the Edge 20 lineup. In addition to the previously leaked Edge 20 lineup, which included three variants: the Edge 20 Lite, Edge 20, and Edge 20 Pro, there will be a fourth variant called the Edge 20 Fusion. We’ve not yet seen leaked renders of this variant. A previous report mentioned that a completely different variant would arrive to the US, so we wonder if that will be the Edge...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/another_motorola_edge_20_fusion_tier_revealed_in_latest_leak-news-50282.php

Microsoft’s revenue up 20% YoY, surpasses analysts’ expectations

Microsoft has reported its earnings for the latest quarter ending on June 30, the fourth quarter of its fiscal year. Overall revenue came in at $46.15 billion, higher than the originally projected $44.24 billion estimated by analysts. This, according to Refinitiv. Revenue was up 21% YoY. $14.69 billion of revenue was earned by Microsoft’s “Productivity and Business Processes” while the “More Personal Computing” segment raked in $14.09 billion This segment includes revenue from Windows, hardware, gaming, and search ads. Meanwhile, revenue from sales of Windows licenses to OEMs (preloaded on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsofts_revenue_up_20_yoy_surpasses_analysts_expectations_-news-50281.php

OnePlus Nord 2 is now available

Right on schedule, the OnePlus Nord 2, which was announced last week, has become available today in continental Europe, the UK, and India. You can purchase the phone from OnePlus' website with shipping within 24 hours starting at €399, £399, or INR 29,999 for the model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. If you want the one with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, it's €499, £469, or INR 34,999, respectively. Both hues are up for grabs - Gray Sierra and Blue Haze. Over in India, the 6/128GB model that was supposed to be priced at INR 27,999 is not available at this time. If...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_2_is_now_available-news-50280.php

Poco X3 GT is not headed to India

Earlier today the oft-leaked and long-rumored Poco X3 GT was announced internationally, the week after the Poco F3 GT made its debut in India. And while the F3 GT has so far been exclusive to India (although that may change at any point), the X3 GT is not ever going to be sold in the subcontinent officially. This information comes straight from Anuj Sharma, Country Director at Poco India, so it's pretty much settled. He says that Poco already has "unmatched products" in the country, with the X3 Pro and F3 GT, and so the point seems to be there's no need for the X3 GT to land there...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x3_gt_is_not_headed_to_india-news-50279.php

Upcoming iPad Air to get dual cameras and Pro-like design, iPad mini will get a larger screen

The upcoming iPad Air refresh (5th generation) will adopt the chassis of the current iPad Pro 11 (2021), writes Japanese blog MacOtakara, based on information from the supply chain. The two are already quite similar with squared off sides and a side-mounted TouchID fingerprint reader. However, the new design will include getting a second camera on the back, an ultra wide shooter, plus possibly a LiDAR sensor. This last part is unlikely, however. Apple will want to maintain some separation between the Air and the Pro. Part of that will be the chipset – the blog says only an Apple A15,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/upcoming_ipad_air_to_get_dual_cameras_and_prolike_design_ipad_mini_will_get_a_larger_screen-news-50278.php

Huawei Nova 8 SE Life quietly launched in China

A new midrange Huawei smartphone was introduced in China earlier today with the Nova 8 SE Life edition. It is a trimmed down version of last year’s Nova 8 SE. There’s a slightly larger 6.6-inch display with FHD+ resolution upfront though its an LCD instead of an OLED panel. The waterdrop notch has been replaced by a punch hole cutout for the 16MP selfie camera. The rear cameras are also downgraded with a 48MP main shooter alongside two 2MP modules for macro shots and depth data. There’s a Kirin 710A chipset under the hood paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The battery is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_8_se_vitality_quietly_launched_in_china-news-50277.php