Fitbit Charge 5 leaks in official-looking, high-res renders

Fitbit is apparently almost ready with its next Charge wearable. At least that's what reputable leakster Evan Blass (@evleaks) suggests with a set of renders he recently posted. Fitbit Charge 5 renders Unfortunately, there is not additional info on hardware or features here, but we can still try to make some educated guesses and speculate a bit. Since this is allegedly a Charge device, it is safe to assume that it will have on-board GPS, like its predecessor. Also, likely an Sp02 sensor. Seeing how Fitbit also ported-over some features like skin temperature tracking to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fitbit_charge_5_leaks_in_officiallooking_highres_renders-news-50520.php

Samsung Galaxy A03s appears in new renders revealing more color options

The Samsung Galaxy A03s renders that leaked in May revealed the smartphone will pack a waterdrop notch display and sport a triple camera system on the rear. While those images showed us the Galaxy A03s in Black color, a new set of renders have surfaced, revealing two more colorways - White and Blue. In addition to showing the Galaxy A03s in new shades, the source reveals that the smartphone will come with a 6.5" HD+ Infinity-V display, Android 11-based One UI Core 3.1, 128GB storage, and 6GB RAM. Although there's a 4GB RAM model as well that was spotted on Geekbench with Helio G35 SoC, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a03s_renders_color_options-news-50524.php

Oppo A16s arrives with Helio G35, 6.52" screen, and 5,000 mAh battery

Oppo announced the A16 last month with the Helio G35 SoC, and it's now back with an 's' variant. However, the Oppo A16s doesn't bring any significant improvements over the vanilla A16 and isn't an entirely new phone. It's just an A16 with an NFC chip onboard. That means you get a Helio G35 SoC, 6.52" HD+ screen, Android 11-based ColorOS 11.1, and a 5,000 mAh battery. The Oppo A16s packs a total of four cameras. It has an 8MP selfie unit inside the waterdrop notch, and the triple camera system on the rear consists of 13MP primary, 2MP macro, and 2MP monochrome units. The rest of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a16s_specs_price_sale_date-news-50519.php

Xiaomi Mix 4 presale stock is already snatched-up and supply will likely remain very limited

The Xiaomi Mix 4 (no Mi this time around) was unveiled a few days ago and is apparently already in very short supply. While we were under the impression that initial sales in China are scheduled for August 16, it has become clear that Xiaomi recently had a presale event, which quickly exhausted the first batch of phones on the company's home market. The disappointment among eager fans, unable to secure a unit, was, so big that company president and senior VP, Lu Weibing took to Weibo to apologize for the inconvenience and shed some light on the situation. Lu Weibing on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mix_4_presale_stock_is_already_snatchedup_and_supply_will_likely_remain_very_limited-news-50518.php

iQOO 8 pops-up on GeekBench, rocking a Snapdragon 888+ chipset

There has been no shortage of info on the upcoming iQOO 8 series of devices lately. As far as we currently know, we can expect a vanilla and a Pro version to become official on August 17. In the meantime, it seems units are already out in the wild, as evidenced by five, or so, GeekBench runs for a vivo V2141A. A model number that has previously been associated with the iQOO 8, though, without clear indication whether the vanilla or the pro version. vivo V2141A GeekBench runs It is worth noting that not all of the hardware profiles reported in the GeekBench runs are absolutely...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_8_popsup_on_geekbench_rocking_a_snapdragon_888_chipset-news-50517.php

Realme Narzo 30A is receiving Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 stable update

Realme released the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 stable update for the Narzo 30 Pro 5G last week, and now it's the Narzo 30A that's getting a taste of Realme's latest custom Android skin. The update comes with a refreshed UI and the usual Android 11 and Realme UI 2.0 features, including notification history, chat bubbles, one-time permissions, and three Dark Mode styles. You can check the image below for the complete changelog. Realme Narzo 30A Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 update The new firmware comes with version number RMX3171_11.C.03, and your smartphone should be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_narzo_30a_android_11_realme_ui_2_stable_update-news-50516.php

Motorola Razr gets Android 11 update

Samsung announced a couple of new foldable phones this week, but did you know that Motorola also has phones that fold? Like, the Razr from 2019, the company's first effort with a foldable screen and an obvious nostalgia play. Today this model is starting to receive the update to Android 11, which is nice to see even though Android 12 is due out in a few weeks from Google. The Razr started life running Android 9 Pie, and then eventually got upgraded to Android 10. Now it's time for it to jump to 11. As of now, the new release seems to only be going out for handsets purchased from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_razr_gets_android_11_update-news-50515.php

Realme X series is officially dead

If you were for some reason enamored with Realme's X series of smartphones, time to start mourning. Madhav Sheth, the company's CEO for Europe and India, has exclusively revealed to TechRadar that the X series is dead. There will be no more devices in this line, which makes the X7 Max 5G launched in India back in June the last of its kind. However, this doesn't mean that Realme will have one less smartphone family going forward. In fact, the X line is going to be replaced by the GT series. "GT is the new X", Sheth confirmed. Realme X7 Max 5G The C series and numbered series will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x_series_is_officially_dead-news-50514.php

Android 12 Beta replaces ongoing call “bubble” with “chip”

Bubbles was a standout feature for Android 11 when it launched last year. The bubbles are akin to Facebook Messenger’s Chat Heads and the dialer app takes this behavior when a user swipes out of the call screen. Notifications also appeared here and floated over the interface whenever a new notification came in for supported apps. With the latest Android 12 Beta build rolling out to Pixel devices this week, app develops have to finalize their apps’ compatibility. What looks to be changing permanently is the ongoing phone call behavior on Android 12. This was pointed out by Android Police on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_12_beta_replaces_ongoing_call_bubble_with_chip-news-50513.php

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a52_5g-review-2298.php

Facebook Messenger updated with end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls

In a blog post, Facebook Messenger announces that it is introducing new features and more security in voice and video calls. The communication app has seen a surge of voice and video calls, more than 150 million video calls per day, according to Facebook. The app is introducing the option for end-to-end encryption for both video and voice calls. This won’t be an automatic change, users will need to opt-in to end-to-end encryption and this will only work with other recipients who have also done the same. Disappearing messages are also being updated with new controls. Users will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_messenger_updated_with_endtoend_encrypted_voice_and_video_calls-news-50512.php

Oppo to hold a photography-related event next week

Earlier today, Oppo India VP and Head of R&D Tasleem Arif took to Twitter to tease a camera-centric event and we just so happened to receive an invite in our mail revealing the keynote is scheduled to take place on August 19 at 12 noon IST time. Hey #OPPOHumans we are working on something exciting to transform your 📱camera experience forever🙌🏻Interested to know how❓ I wish I could tell you more, but I am bound by embargo..Any guesses what's cooking at OPPO 🧐#CameraExpertOPPO #OPPOAlwaysAhead⚡ pic.twitter.com/3JAsrdmEZd— Tasleem #CameraExpertOPPO🇮🇳 (@tasleemarifk) August 13, 2021 The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_to_hold_a_photographyrelated_event_next_week-news-50511.php

Honor Pad V7 Pro debuts MediaTek Kompanio 1300T chipset, 120Hz display and 7,250mAh battery

Hot on the heels of the Magic3 series and X20 5G smartphones, Honor went ahead and announced an Android tablet dubbed Honor Pad V7 Pro. This is the maker’s most premium slate and it comes with an 11-inch 2560x1600-pixel resolution LCD with a fast 120Hz refresh rate. It’s also the first device to utilize MediaTek’s Kompanio 1300T chipset. Honor Pad V7 Pro The 6nm chipset brings four Cortex-A78 performance cores and four efficient A55 cores alongside the nine-core Mali-G77 MC9 GPU. Performance is said to match the smartphone equivalent Dimensity 1200 SoC. You get 6/8GB RAM and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_pad_v7_pro_debuts_mediatek_kompanio_1300t_chipset_120hz_display_and_7250mah_battery-news-50510.php

Redmi 10 moves a step closer to launch as it gets NBTC certified

The Redmi 10 that was spotted on a Singaporean retailer's website earlier this week has been certified by Thailand's NBTC, moving it a step closer to the launch. The Thai authority doesn't divulge anything about the Redmi 10 other than revealing it's a 4G-only smartphone and won't support 5G networks. However, thanks to the Singaporean retailer's listing, we know the Redmi 10 will be powered by the Helio G88 SoC, run Android 11-based MIUI 12, and have 6GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard. The smartphone will pack a 6.5" FullHD+ 90Hz LCD with a punch hole in the center for the 8MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_10_nbtc_certified-news-50506.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G gets Bluetooth certification as launch nears

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has now received the go-ahead from the Bluetooth SIG authority, which signifies that the phone is about ready to go official. The certification covers the model numbers SM-G990N, SM-G990B and SM-G990B_SD, all of which support Bluetooth 5.0. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Bluetooth SIG certification The Galaxy S21 FE 5G will sport a design similar to the Galaxy S21-series phones except the camera island with be the same color as the rest of the back panel. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 888 chipset with 6GB/8GB of RAM and a 4,500mAh battery . At the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_5g_gets_bluetooth_certification_as_launch_approaches_-news-50505.php

JioPhone Next specs leak, Snapdragon 215, Android 11 (Go Edition) and 13MP camera

Two months ago, India’s Reliance conglomerate announced the JioPhone Next - an entry-level smartphone built in collaboration with Google. It’s expected to launch on September 10 and it promises to become the most affordable smartphone in India once it goes on sale. We haven’t heard much about the device since its announcement until now as XDA‘s Mishaal Rahman revealed the Next’s key specs via Twitter. JioPhone Next The phone will come with a 1440x720 resolution display and Qualcomm’s entry-level 215 chipset which also powers Nokia 1.4. RAM comes in at 2GB while the software...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/jiophone_next_specs_leak_snapdragon_215_android_11_go_edition_and_13mp_camera-news-50504.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 does not work with old S Pens

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is the first foldable phone with S Pen support, but apparently there are limits to the compatiblity. The company confirmed using old S Pens will damage the screen, and that’s why it developed the S Pen Pro and the exclusive S Pen Fold Edition. The two new styluses come with a tip, unlike any other S Pen. They are softer, and more importantly - retractable. When pressure is applied, the mechanism prevents damage to the softer foldable screen. If you apply excessive force with the traditional S Pens as seen in the Note series phones you may damage the screen even...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold3_does_not_work_with_old_s_pens-news-50502.php

Realme Book Slim confirmed to launch with 11-gen Intel Core i5 CPU

Realme is looking to enter the laptop market on August 18 with its Realme Book. The laptop that will be known as Realme Book Slim in India and Europe has seen the latest round of spec teasers, where Realme confirmed its laptops will pack 11-gen Intel Core i5 chipsets while the screen will feature a 2160x1440-pixel resolution covering 100% of the sRGB color gamut. Realme Book chipset and screen specs Just yesterday we learned about Realme’s PC Connect feature which will allow you to mirror your Realme phone’s screen on the laptop similar to Huawei’s Share and Microsoft's Your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_book_slim_confirmed_to_launch_with_11gen_intel_core_i5_chipset-news-50503.php

Common mobile charger legislation to be proposed by EU in September

Diversity in phone charger connectors has been nerfed since 2011, but now the European Union is pushing for a universal solution. The European Commission, the executive branch of the EU, is currently drafting a proposal for a common mobile charger solution, sources have told Reuters. It is expected to be presented in September. Apple is most likely to be hurt by such legislation. According to a study from 2019, ordered by the EC, a Lighting connector is used in only 21% of phones, with 79% being micro-USB or USB-C. The source did not give any more details on drafting the legislation,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/common_mobile_charger_legislation_to_be_proposed_by_eu_in_september-news-50501.php

Honor X20 5G goes official: Dimensity 900, 120Hz screen, and 66W charging

Honor unveiled its Magic3 series smartphones yesterday, and alongside those, the company also introduced the X20 5G. The Honor X20 5G is powered by the Dimensity 900 SoC, runs Android 11-based Magic UI 4.2, and comes in three memory configurations - 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, and 8GB/256GB. However, it also supports virtual RAM expansion, which virtually expands the RAM by 2GB using the phone's internal storage. The X20 5G is built around a 6.67" FullHD+ 120Hz LCD with a pill-shaped hole in the upper-left corner for the 16MP selfie camera. And around the back, we get a circular...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x20_5g_specs_price_sale_date-news-50500.php

Fairphone 4 5G certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance

The next Fairphone smartphone will be called the “Fairphone 4 5G” and indirectly confirmed by the phone’s certification with the Wi-Fi Alliance as reported by WinFuture. The certification does not tell us anything more about the next Fairphone. The Fairphone 3 launched back in August 2019, with a refreshed Fairphone 3+ arriving with updated cameras a littler afterwards in August 2020. This could mean the next Fairphone is approaching its own launch window. Fairphone 3+ Fairphone is a Dutch company that focuses on sustainable phones that are affordable, and with materials...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fairphone_4_5g_certified_by_the_wifi_alliance-news-50499.php

Report hints Foxconn will use new camera assembly method for iPhone 13

According to a report from The Elec, Apple will be changing its camera module production process. The report explains that Apple normally purchased pre-assembled camera modules from its suppliers which would then be assembled into smartphones. Up to last year, Apple has procured double and triple camera modules from its suppliers LG InnoTek, Sharp, and O’Film that are pre-assembled. The Elec reports that a Korean supplier Hyvision System will be supplying Focxonn with “camera module inspection equipment.” This kind of equipment is used to inspect the alignment of axes of various...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_hints_foxconn_will_use_new_camera_assembly_method_for_iphone_13-news-50498.php

Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 895/898 tests show 20% performance improvement

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 runs pretty hot, even wildly so under some circumstances on some phones. The Snapdragon 865/865+/870 family doesn't have this problem, on the other hand. If you were expecting the next generation of Qualcomm's top of the line chipsets to be cooler than the 888, well, you might be in for a surprise. According to a rumor out of China, the first testing of samples using Samsung's 4nm litography shows a 20% improvement in performance for the upcoming chip, which has the model number SM8450 and may be branded as either Snapdragon 895 or 898... or who knows what else....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomms_upcoming_snapdragon_895_898_tests_show_20_performance_improvement-news-50497.php

iQOO 8 will have 120W wired charging, iQOO 8 Pro also gets 50W wireless charging

Since iQOO is a sub-brand of vivo, which is a brand of the BBK stable, perhaps it's not surprising that it's applying a marketing strategy that seems taken straight from OnePlus - now part of Oppo, another BBK brand. iQOO has been drip-feeding the media tidbits of information about the upcoming iQOO 8 phones, that will finally be made official on August 17. So far we know that there will be a BMW M Sport special edition, as well as details about the devices' cameras, chipsets, and screens. Today iQOO has outed the fact that both the iQOO 8 and iQOO 8 Pro will feature 120W fast wired...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_8_will_have_120w_wired_charging_iqoo_8_pro_also_gets_50w_wireless_charging-news-50496.php

Realme Book Slim will be able to control a Realme phone with PC Connect

Realme's upcoming laptop will have a smartphone connect feature, similar to Huawei's Share or Microsoft's Your Phone that would let users control their smartphone from the PC and share files. The feature, called PC Connect, will likely work between the soon to be announced Realme Book and a list of supported Realme smartphones - like Huawei's exclusive solution. Unlike Huawei's solution, which is initiated with NFC when you tap the phone on the laptop's touchpad, Realme's is expected to use Wi-Fi Direct. ‌Being a trendsetting technology pioneer, we are back with "THE BIGGEST LAUNCH...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_book_slim_will_be_able_to_control_a_realme_phone_with_pc_connect-news-50495.php

Samsung Galaxy A52s specs detailed: to feature a Snapdragon 778 SoC

There’s been quite a few leaks and rumors surrounding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A52s and now Roland Quandt is bringing the most detailed list of specs we’ve seen yet. Galaxy A52S 5G is regarded as a refresh of the standard Galaxy A52 5G with the key difference being in the chipset department. The upcoming "s" model will pack the newer and more capable Snapdragon 778G chipset in place of the Snapdragon 750G found in its predecessor. The new SoC should give the A52s a 15% advantage in single and multi-core performance. Quandt mentions the phone will only come with 6GB RAM and 128GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a52s_specs_detailed_will_pack_snapdragon_778_soc-news-50494.php

Our Motorola Defy 2021 video review is out

We have no shortage of mid-range smartphones these days, but this is not your usual €300 smartphone. The Motorola Defy 2021 is a rugged device that can take a lot of abuse while still offering adequate smartphone experience. We already published the written review, and now the video review is live on our YouTube channel. The body and build quality of this phone is its selling point - it has a rubber-like protective back that also goes around the frame. It may look unusual, but it feels exactly like any other phone with a bulky protective case. The front panel has Gorilla Glass...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_motorola_defy_2021_video_review_is_out-news-50493.php

Wear OS 2 update will bring new Messages, Pay from your wrist and new Tiles

Yesterday Samsung unveiled its new Wear OS-powered Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic and Google tagged along with the announcement with new features for Wear OS 3. Those include an update to Messages, the ability to use Google Pay in more countries, offline playback on YouTube Music and new apps and Tiles (Wear OS' widgets of sorts). Most of those are coming to Wear OS 2 watches - new Messages app that allows for easier replies from your wrist, Google Pay in new countries and new Tiles. Google Pay will let you pay from your wrist in 16 new countries - Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Croatia,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/wear_os_2_update_will_bring_updated_messages_pay_from_your_wrist_and_new_tiles-news-50492.php

Samsung launches a new Galaxy A12 in India with an Exynos chip

The Samsung Galaxy A12 announced last November with the Helio P35 SoC was launched in India in February. Now the South Korean conglomerate has introduced yet another Galaxy A12 in the Asian country that comes with a different chipset. The new Galaxy A12 has an Exynos 850 SoC at the helm. It runs Android 11 out of the box and has two memory options - 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB. The rest of the new Galaxy A12's specs remain the same as the Helio P35 variant's, meaning you get a 6.5" HD+ LCD, 5,000 mAh battery, 15W charging, USB-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a12_exynos_850_specs_price_sale_date-news-50491.php

Honor Magic3 Pro+ has gorgeous design, beastly camera setup

Honor is making its return to the flagship segment with the three-strong Magic3 lineup. The vanilla and Pro models are joined by an Honor Magic3 Pro+, which is the top dog in the series. This phone brings four cameras with very large sensors and gorgeous looks while sharing its screen and internals with its siblings. This means the Magic3 Pro+ has a 6.67” Flex OLED with 89-degree curvatures on the sides and a 120Hz refresh rate. HDR10+ support is also part of the deal and unlike the other two Magic 3 phones here Honor used a “Nano Crystal Shield” that is three times tougher than...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic3_pro_gorgeous_design_four_cameras_large_sensors-news-50489.php

Honor Magic3 and Magic3 Pro bring SD 888+, IMAX cinematic video recording, 66W charging

The latest flagship Honor phones are here with the brand-new Magic3 series. We start with the regular Magic3 and Magic3 Pro which share plenty of similarities across their spec sheets but differ in their camera setups. These are also the first IMAX-enhanced phones on the market offering exclusive 3D LUT color grading profiles and video recording in the LOG format. Both Magic3 and Magic3 Pro feature curved 6.76-inch OLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. The panels support 10-bit color output and come with a pill-shaped cutout for their 13MP main cam alongside a 3D...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic3_and_magic3_pro_bring_sd_888_imax_cinematic_video_recording_and_66w_charging-news-50490.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series activation requires a GMS supporting smartphone

The brand new Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic from Samsung are the first smartwatches to run on Google’s new Wear OS 3 platform which was developed jointly with the Korean tech giant. In an interesting turn of events, Samsung requires a smartphone that supports Google Mobile Services (GMS) in order to activate the new watches meaning no iOS or Huawei devices will be able to work with the Watch4 series out the box. Galaxy Watch4 series compatibility details The official Watch4 specs page on Samsung’s website further lists a pairing requirement for smartphones that have to boot Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch4_series_activation_requires_a_gms_supporting_smartphone-news-50487.php

Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro to use Samsung GN1 50MP sensor

The Google Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6 will indeed use the 50MP Samsung GN1 sensor for their main cameras. The rumor was confirmed by a string of code in Google's new Camera app, which arrived with the Android 12 Beta 4. The code mentions 'p21', which refers to the upcoming Pixel 6 series, attached to a 'gn1_wide', which is very straightforward to decipher. The GN1 sensor, which Samsung unveiled last May, has 1.2μm-sized pixels before binning. Combining them 4-to-1 turns the 50 million 1.2μm pixels to 12.5 million 2.4μm-sized pixels. The sensor was used in the vivo X60 Pro+ and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6_and_6_pro_to_use_samsung_gn1_50mp_sensor-news-50486.php

Watch the Honor Magic3 series announcement live here

Honor will announce the Magic3 series today, introducing its first proper flagship line since its separation from Huawei. The company already teased they will use a Snapdragon 888+ chipset, and pack some serious photography firepower. The event is scheduled for 19:30 Beijing time/12:30 BST/11:30 GMT and it will be live-streamed so you can follow it in real time. The circular camera setup on the back of the new phones will have at least five cameras, leaksters claim - a main 108MP or 50MP and three 64MP snappers. At least some of the new phones will arrive overseas, unlike the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_honor_magic3_series_announcement_live_here-news-50485.php

iQOO 8 Pro renders and pricing leak

We’re eagerly expecting the debut of iQOO’s 8 series phones on August 17 and ahead of next week’s event, we got some more renders and pricing info on the Pro model. The device will come in an exclusive BMW M Sport colorway in white with the automaker’s signature blue, violet and red-colored stripes. We can also observe the triple camera setup on the back which is said to feature a 50MP main module alongside a 48MP ultrawide lens and a 60mm equivalent zoom lens which should do 2.5x zoomed shots. In addition to the new renders, we are also treated to a leaked pricing of CNY 5,299 which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_8_pro_renders_and_pricing_leak-news-50484.php

Xiaomi exec: Mix 4 is a phone for full-screen experience, not selfies

Xiaomi launched the Mix 4 smartphone earlier this week, and it is the company’s first device with an under-display camera. The company calls it CUP (camera under panel) and it was designed to offer a full-screen experience at the expense of selfie quality. That was confirmed by William Lu, Senior VP at Xiaomi, on his Weibo page. Lu recommended people to buy phones with punch holes if they want selfies with the best possible quality from a front-facing camera. He also said that if they left the display area over the camera very visible it would have been better to stick with holes...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_exec_mix_4_is_a_phone_for_fullscreen_experience_not_selfies-news-50483.php

OnePlus 8 series will get ColorOS update next year

OnePlus smartphones sold outside China come with OxygenOS, but the ones available in China come with HydrogenOS. However, that changed with the OnePlus 9 lineup announced in March, which came with Oppo's ColorOS. Now we learn the OnePlus smartphones next in line to get ColorOS are the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T. This revelation comes from OnePlus's COO, Mr. Liu Fengshuo, who took to Weibo to announce that the OnePlus 8 trio will get the ColorOS update in Q1 2022. OnePlus 8T Mr. Fengshuo didn't reveal if the update will only arrive on the Chinese units or the global models as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8_8_pro_8t_coloros_update-news-50482.php

Android 12 Beta 4 rolling out to Pixel phones with Platform Stability

Android 12 is currently in the beta phase and today, the fourth release of Android 12 Beta (not including the Developer Previews) is rolling out to Pixel devices now. The Android Developers Blog advises that this is a significant release as it moves Android 12 into the final phase of testing. Android 12 Beta 4 has reached Platform Stability, a milestone that means all app-facing surfaces and behaviors are now final in Android 12. This includes not only the official SDK and NDK APIs, but also final app-facing system behaviors and restrictions on non-SDK interfaces that may affect apps. So...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_12_beta_4_rolling_out_to_pixel_phones_with_platform_stability-news-50478.php

Top-tier Honor Magic 3 leaks in alleged image with five cameras

With just hours leading up to Honor’s launch event in China, a couple of images have surfaced with striking resemblance to a premium Huawei smartphone. The image was reported by AnTuTu and then comments by the leaker Digital Chat Station were made about the camera array’s specifications. Leaked image of alleged Honor Magic 3 Starting with the image, we are reportedly looking at the top-tier version of the Honor Magic 3, equipped with a five-camera setup with a rounded bevel all the way around the ring. The camera 5-camera array isn’t the most striking part of the image: it’s that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/toptier_honor_magic_3_leaks_in_alleged_image_with_five_cameras-news-50481.php

Moto G60S is official with Helio G95 chipset and 50W fast charging

One month ago we got word that Motorola was working on the Moto G60S, not to be confused with the G60 which has been official since April. And today, the Moto G60S went live on the company's Brazilian website, which marks its global debut. The Moto G60S comes with a 6.8-inch FHD+ 120Hz screen, the MediaTek Helio G95 chipset (which has a 2.0 GHz octa-core CPU and Mali-G76MC4 GPU), 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of expandable storage. On the back there are four cameras: a 64 MP f/1.7 main shooter, an 8 MP f/2.2 ultrawide with 118-degree field-of-view, a 5 MP f/2.4 macro cam, and a 2 MP f/2.4...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g60s_is_official_with_helio_g95_chipset_and_50w_fast_charging-news-50480.php

OnePlus 6 and 6T are now receiving the finalized stable update to Android 11

At the beginning of July, OnePlus released the first beta of OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 for the OnePlus 6 and 6T, ahead of its promised schedule. The phones got two subsequent beta updates, the last of them having rolled out just a couple of days ago. It looks like this build served as a sort of 'release candidate' because today OnePlus is announcing the rollout of the finalized, stable Android 11 update for these two phones. The rollout will, as always, start small. Only a limited number of devices will receive the update today, and there will be a broader distribution in a few days...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_6_and_6t_are_now_receiving_the_finalized_stable_update_to_android_11-news-50479.php

WhatsApp can finally transfer chat data between iOS and Android

After being rumored for several weeks, WhatsApp finally enabled message history and content to be transferred between Android and iOS. The feature was officially announced today during Samsung’s Unpacked event. The Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 will be the first to allow this, covering transfers from iOS devices to the new foldables. The feature will gradually roll out to Samsung devices on Android 10 or above before eventually reaching all other Android devices and iPhones “in the coming weeks”. There’s no clear time frame for this new option, but it seems like Samsung pulled...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_can_finally_transfer_chat_data_between_ios_and_android-news-50477.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 hands-on review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unpacked_hands_on-review-2297.php

Samsung reveals Thom Browne edition Galaxy Z Fold3, Z Flip 3, and Watch4 Classic

Samsung has revealed the Thom Browne edition of its new Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3, and Galaxy Watch4 Classic devices. The Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 smartphones feature an exclusive matte white finish with a shiny silver border. Along the perimeter run two parallel lines in the Thom Browne red and gray colors. When you purchase the Thom Browne edition Galaxy Z Fold3 or Galaxy Z Flip3, you get a rather special bundle that includes the respective phones along with S Pen Pro (Z Fold3 only), Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Watch4 with three interchangeable straps, and a wireless...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_reveals_thom_browne_edition_galaxy_z_fold3_z_flip_3_and_watch4_classic-news-50476.php

Realme to deliver the first Dimensity 810 smartphone

MediaTek today announced the Dimensity 810 SoC, and it looks like Realme will be the first brand to launch a device powered by that chipset. Realme India and Europe's CEO, Mr. Madhav Sheth, retweeted MediaTek's post about the Dimensity 810 and asked if customers and fans would like the phone maker to be the first to bring a Dimensity 810-powered device to the market, basically calling dibs on the Taiwanese company's freshly announced chip. Do you want #realme to be the first to bring MediaTek Dimensity 810 Processor in the world? https://t.co/RVcrsnzvE5— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_8s_dimensity_810_smartphone-news-50473.php

Watch all the promo videos of the Galaxy Z Flip3, Fold3, Watch4, Buds2, including a new BTS song

The Samsung Unpacked event brought us the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Z Fold3 smartphones with water resistance and flagship chipsets. The Galaxy Watch4 series followed them on stage and the event was wrapped up by the new TWS earphones Galaxy Buds2. Now the event is done and dusted, and as tradition goes Samsung posted a bunch of promo videos which will tell you everything you need to know about the new devices. The Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 are not just foldable smartphones, they are fashion accessories and social statements. This ad with a catchy tune is likely going to be on TV,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_all_the_promo_videos_of_the_galaxy_z_flip3_fold3_watch4_buds2_including_a_new_bts_song-news-50475.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, Z Flip3, Watch 4 series, Buds2 pricing and availability details

The Samsung Unpacked event is over, and we saw the arrival of two new foldable smartphones in the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3, two Galaxy Watch4 smartwatches and new TWS earbuds, Galaxy Buds2. Pre-orders for all of them have already started in Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Actual sales are scheduled for August 27. Samsung.com has exclusivity on some of the color version of the phones, but most carriers already have listed them if you prefer to go on a contract. Here’s the pricing breakdown. The two smartphones come with two memory choices,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold3_z_flip3_watch_4_series_buds2_pricing_and_availability_details-news-50474.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch4, Watch4 Classic are official with 5nm chipset and WearOS

Say hello to the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic smartwatches - Samsung’s first wearables with One UI Watch, based on Wear OS. These devices come with a fashion-forward design and a host of sensors, but most importantly the first 5nm chipsets on Wear OS. The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 is a modern, sleek option with a rubber band and what the company calls digital bezel, while the Galaxy Watch4 Classic brings the rotating bezel and stainless steel body. Despite the different designs the two share the vast majority of their internals. The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 arrives in 44mm...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch4_watch4_classic_are_official_with_new_healthoriented_features-news-50472.php

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 bring ANC in a lightweight body

Alongside its new foldable flagships Samsung announced the Galaxy Buds2 - its lightest TWS earphones to date. They bring a new design and active noise cancellation enabled by the three microphones per bud. The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 arrive with a dynamic two-way speaker. It is split into a woofer and a tweeter, promising clear high notes and deep atmospheric lows. Samsung trimmed the weight to 5.0 grams per bud, with the case adding just 41.2 grams more to the total weight. The trio of microphones, placed in each bud, is responsible for the active noise cancellation when listening to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds2_bring_clear_sound_anc_experience_in_a_lightweight_body-news-50470.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 brings larger cover display, Armor Aluminum frame

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 clamshell is the second foldable phone to debut at today's unpacked event. It comes with a new design and improvements to both screens, plus an official IPX8 rating for water resistance, much like the Galaxy Fold3 that shared the stage with it. For starters, the Flip3 has a much larger cover display - 1.9” Super AMOLED with a 260x512 resolution. That enables easier checking and interaction with notifications and support for more apps without opening the phone. The big foldable panel on the inside has also slightly improved - it remains a 6.7” Dynamic AMOLED...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip3_brings_larger_cover_display_armor_aluminum_frame-news-50471.php