Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series gets its first software update

The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic unveiled last week won't go on sale until next Friday, but they have already received their first software updates. The new builds, carrying version R8xxXXU1BUH5 and weighing about 290MB in size, improve the smartwatch's performance and squash some bugs. The changelog also mentions "New and / or enhanced features," but we don't have any details about them. When your Galaxy Watch4/Watch4 Classic arrives, you'll be able to install this update on the device through the Wearable app installed on the paired smartphone. The Galaxy Watch4...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch4_watch4_classic_first_software_update-news-50614.php

Google Assistant Driving Mode to replace Android Auto with Android 12

Beta testers of Google's upcoming Android 12 OS have reported that the Android Auto for Phone Screens feature has now been replaced by the Google Assistant. Mind you, Android Auto is not entirely gone, but the new change signals a shift to a simpler approach when it comes to in-car experience. If you are running Android 12, connect to your car's Android Auto and try to open up the "Android Auto for Phone Screens" on your handset, a pop-up message appears prompting you to try out "Google Assistant driving mode" since "Android Auto is now only available for car screens". This means...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_assistant_driving_mode_to_replace_android_auto_with_android_12-news-50615.php

4G chip prices to rise, 5G hardware is getting cheaper

According to various industry sources, the fall of 5G chip prices will continue throughout the second half of this year as opposed to 4G prices, which are expected to steadily grow during that same period. The explanation for this is fairly simple - the demand for 4G chips is still big but the supply is getting lower. It's no secret that hardware manufacturers are focusing their efforts on making 5G-compatible hardware with Qualcomm and MediaTek now offering 5G solutions in all price segments. Thus, 4G wafer foundries are getting phased out, inflating the prices. In fact, since most...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/4g_chip_prices_to_rise_5g_hardware_is_getting_cheaper-news-50613.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Wi-Fi variant launching soon in India

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab S7 FE in India in June, but it only launched the LTE variant of the tablet in the country. Now we learn the Korean conglomerate will launch the Wi-Fi version in India soon. This revelation comes from Amazon.in which set up a promo page for the Galaxy Tab S7 FE's Wi-Fi model on its website. The online retailer doesn't reveal the tablet's price or sale date and only says that it's "Coming Soon." The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is powered by the Snapdragon 750G SoC and runs Android 11-based One UI 3.1 out of the box. The LTE model comes with 4GB/64GB and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s7_fe_wifi_india_launch_date-news-50612.php

Motorola Moto G50 5G (Saipan) appears on Geekbench with key specs

Motorola launched the Moto G50 5G (codenamed "Ibiza") in March, and it is planning to introduce another Moto G50 5G, codenamed "Saipan." We saw its leaked renders last week which revealed its design, and now the smartphone has appeared on Geekbench with its key specs. The benchmark database reveals that the Moto G50 5G (Saipan) is powered by the Dimensity 700 SoC, corroborating a recent media report. And the unit that passed through Geekbench runs Android 11 and has 4GB RAM onboard, although there could be other RAM options as well to choose from. The Geekbench listing doesn't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g50_5g_saipan_specs_geekbench-news-50611.php

Realme C21Y India launch set for August 23

The Realme C21Y announced in June will debut in India on August 23 at 12:30PM local time. The company has also set up a promo page on its website for the C21Y, which confirms the Indian unit will come with a Unisoc T610 chip, 6.5" display, and a 5,000 mAh battery. The rear panel of the C21Y, which flaunts a Geometric Art Design, houses a triple camera system consisting of 13MP primary, 2MP macro, and 2MP monochrome units. There's also a fingerprint reader for biometric authentication. Realme says the C21Y will feature an AI Selfie Camera but doesn't mention its resolution. In...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c21y_india_launch_date-news-50610.php

Google confirms Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 will soon be discontinued

Google quietly discontinued the previous generation Pixel devices. With the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro ready to be announced in the coming weeks, it is making the logical step of cleaning house and making room for new devices. The recently released Google Pixel 5a must also have been a determining factor. Google Pixel 5 (2020) A Google spokesperson confirmed to Digital Trends that the Google Store will continue selling both the Pixel 4a 5G and the Pixel 5 until stocks are depleted. In the US, Google's Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 are totally out of stock. There should be more coming,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_confirms_pixel_4a_5g_and_pixel_5_are_discontinued-news-50609.php

Samsung talks about durability and construction of new foldables

In a blog posted to Samsung Newsroom, Samsung released a video showing some of the challenged Samsung engineers faced with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and Z Fold3. They first covered how the phone is made of three different parts. The two halves of the phone, and a hinge. All three are protected by what Samsung calls its Armor Aluminum. This is a more durable mix of aluminum made by adding metal elements to enhance durability. This means the Z Foldables should be less prone to scratching and dents from accidents. Next up, the engineers talk about how they managed to make the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_talks_about_durability_and_construction_of_new_foldables-news-50608.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE appears in detailed 3D models

The highly anticipated sequel to last year’s Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has appeared in a set of detailed 3D models shared by Evan Blass. The leakster is giving us a look into the white, green, gray, violet and blue colorways of the Galaxy S21 FE from all angles. You can check out each model in detail from the source link. SGS21FE in 3Dhttps://t.co/JVdBFRUmFQ— Evan (@evleaks) August 20, 2021 As expected the design follows in the footsteps of the Galaxy S21 series with a large protruding camera bump which morphs into phone’s side frame. The big difference here is that the phone’s back cover...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_appears_in_detailed_3d_models-news-50607.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip3_5g-review-2301.php

Asus Chromebook Detachable CZ1 pairs MediaTek Kompanio SoC with shockproof casing

The latest Chromebook tablet from Asus aims to entice students and schools with its Military-grade casing, detachable keyboard and stylus support. The Chromebook Detachable CZ1 runs on MediaTek’s Kompanio 500 (MT8183) chipset featuring an octa-core processor with four Arm Cortex-A73 performance cores and four A53 cores. The GPU side is covered by Arm’s Mali-G72. The tablet packs a 10.1-inch 1920x1200-pixel resolution touchscreen LCD with a 16:10 aspect ratio. It comes with a detachable keyboard cover which also houses a trackpad. The shockproof cover boasts MIL-STD 810H certification...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_chromebook_detachable_cz1_pairs_mediatek_kompanio_soc_with_shockproof_casing_-news-50603.php

Sony Xperia 10 III Lite quietly unveiled in Japan: half the storage lost, eSIM gained

Unexpectedly, Sony unveiled a “Lite” version of the Xperia 10 III. For now it seems that it will be available only on Japanese MVNO carriers (and SIM-free), but you’re not missing much. The Sony Xperia 10 III Lite cuts the 128 GB storage in half to 64 GB. The microSD slot is still available and the RAM capacity remains at 6 GB. Note that the Lite model is available only as a Single SIM model, though there is an eSIM, so you can still have a second phone line available. Also, the FM radio support was removed, but that wasn’t active in many regions to begin with. You still get a 3.5 mm...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_iii_lite_quietly_unveiled_in_japan_half_the_storage_lost_esim_gained-news-50605.php

Repairing a broken screen on a Galaxy Z Fold3 or Z Flip3 is costly but cheaper than before

If you’re interested in Samsung’s new foldables, we have some good news and some bad news. We’ll start with the good – the screen replacements for the most part have gotten cheaper on this generation foldables. As for the bad news – they are still pretty expensive. Replacing the large inner screen of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 will set you back $480. The outer screen is cheap by comparison, just $150. According to the official pricing, the same screen replacements on the older Z Fold2 would cost you $550 and $140, respectively. As for the Galaxy Z Flip3, replacing a broken inner screen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/repairing_a_broken_screen_on_a_galaxy_z_fold3_or_z_flip3_is_costly_but_cheaper-news-50601.php

Xiaomi Mi 11T Pro with 120W charging reportedly in the works, Mi 11T with Dimensity chip to follow

It looks like Xiaomi will be launching revamped T-versions of its Mi 11 flagships in September, similar to the Mi 10T last year. According to a source from Vietnam, the Xiaomi Mi 11T Pro will keep the Snapdragon 888 chipset and 120 Hz OLED display, but it will upgrade the charging hardware. Specifically, the phone’s 5,000 mAh battery will be reworked to support 120W charging, similar to the Mi 10 Ultra. There’s no word on changes to the camera department. As for price, YouTube channel The Pixel claims that the phone will be in the VND 13-15,000,000, which is around $600. The original...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11t_pro_with_120w_charging_reportedly_in_the_works_mi_11t_with_dimensity_chip_to_follow-news-50599.php

vivo Y21 goes official in India with Helio P35 and 5,000 mAh battery

A new vivo handset was announced in India earlier today with affordable pricing and entry-level specs. The vivo Y21 sports a 6.51-inch LCD with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for its 8MP selfie cam. The handset is just 8mm thick and weighs 182 grams. vivo Y21 in Midnight Blue and Diamond Glow It packs a single 13MP main cam around the back which is aided by a 2MP macro cam. MediaTek’s Helio P35 powers the whole thing aided by 4GB RAM and 64/128GB storage which is expandable via microSD. The software side is covered by Funtouch OS 11.1 on top of Android 11. There’s a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y21_goes_official_in_india_with_helio_p35_and_5000_mah_battery_-news-50598.php

New Apple iPad mini chassis suggests revamped design

Apple is expected to bring a new iPad mini, tentatively called iPad mini 6 and the latest leak tells us more about its design. A casing of the tablet revealed thinner front bezels, a lack of Touch ID at the front, and a bigger main camera, likely the same as the upcoming iPhone 13 smartphones. The images' authenticity is hard to verify at this point, but they will tell us the volume rocker is going to be placed on the top of the device, at the opposite side from the power button, rather than any of the sides. This will be a radically new solution, but the source claims it might...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_apple_ipad_mini_chassis_suggests_revamped_design-news-50597.php

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G full specs revealed: Snapdragon 778G at the helm

The Samsung Galaxy M32 5G leaked yesterday, and today a slightly more powerful phone from the M series was detailed - the Galaxy M52 5G. According to the leakster Ishan Agarwal the phone will be powered by a Snapdragon 778G and will have three rear cameras and a big display. The Galaxy M52 5G is said to have a 6.7” Super AMOLED with Full HD+ resolution and a punch hole in the right corner for a 32MP f/2.2 selfie camera. There will be two variants of this phone, both with 128GB storage, but difference will be in RAM - either 6GB or 8GB. The setup on the back is said to include 64MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m52_5g_also_leaks_with_full_specs_will_have_snapdragon_778g-news-50595.php

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra may reuse predecessor’s camera setup

According to a new report from GalaxyClub, Samsung may not offer any significant camera upgrades to its Galaxy S22 Ultra and could end up re-using the hardware from the S21 Ultra instead. The report clarifies that Samsung will stick to a 108MP main camera, backed by a 10MP periscope with 10x zoom, a 10MP telephoto module with 3x zoom and a 12MP ultrawide lens. There was a big spec leak regarding the Galaxy S22 trio earlier this week which also detailed the camera setups of the S22+ and vanilla S22. Both are said to gain all-new 50MP RGBW sensors alongside 12MP telephoto lenses with 3x...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s22_ultra_may_reuse_predecessors_camera_setup-news-50594.php

Google 6 and 6 Pro to support up to 33W charging

In a report from 91 Mobiles, charging one of Google's new Pixel 6 devices is about to get faster. According to the outlet's tipster Yogesh Brar, sources has spotted Google using 33W charging bricks at the company's head offices. These charging bricks are presumed to be for the Pixel 6 duo. Currently, the Pixel lineup only supports 18W maximum charging current. In addition, the report source also mentions Google's foldable device has been delayed but Google may be apt to showing a preview of the device during this year's upcoming Pixel 6 event. The Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_6_and_6_pro_to_employ_33w_charging-news-50593.php

New Motorola Edge launches in the US with 144 Hz display, Snapdragon 778G chipset

To complement the already unveiled Edge 20, Edge 20 Pro, Edge 20 Lite, and Edge 20 Fusion, Motorola has a new Edge smartphone to show us. This is simply (and very confusingly) called Motorola Edge (yes, exactly like the original Edge from last year), and is meant for the North American market. It will go on sale in the US on September 2 for $500. It comes with a 6.7" 1080x2460 144 Hz LCD display with 576Hz touch latency, the Snapdragon 778G chipset, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, a water repellant coating (with IP52 rating), a side-mounted fingerprint reader, and a 5,000 mAh battery...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_motorola_edge_launches_in_the_us_with_144_hz_display_snapdragon_778g_chipset-news-50592.php

Google Pixel Buds A-Series available August 25 on Flipkart for INR 9999

If you’ve been eyeing Google’s new Pixel Buds A-Series from India, you’ll be happy to know that they are now listed on Flipkart and will officially go on sale on August 25 for the price of INR 9,999. That’s for the Clearly White color option, which appears to be the only one coming to India as of now. We reviewed the Pixel Buds A-Series and really enjoyed using them. Google managed to take the Pixel Buds (2020) experience and refine them very well into a small and user-friendly package with Google Assistant easily accessible. Flipkart’s price is higher than what the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_buds_aseries_available_august_25_on_flipkart_for_inr_9999-news-50591.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 disassembly video brings a closer look at its two halves design

You’ve probably heard all about Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip3 and Z Fold3 by now but PBKreviews is offering us an exclusive look at the innards of the brand new clamshell foldable in his latest signature disassembly video. The procedure begins with the familiar heat gun treatment of both sides of the phone’s back which allows the back glass to be pried off. After disconnecting the cover screen connection cable, a few screws and the battery cable we get a closet look at the top half of the device. We can see the 1.9-inch cover screen, mainboard, dual cameras and the smaller 930mAH capacity...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip3_disassembly_video_brings_a_closer_look_at_its_two_halves_design-news-50590.php

Rumor: OnePlus 9 RT is in the works, an upgraded 9R with the 50MP IMX766 sensor

As you may have heard, there won’t be a OnePlus 9T (or 9T Pro) this year. But that may not be the whole story – the company is reportedly working on a phone (code named “Martini”), which may launch as the OnePlus 9 RT. As the name suggests, it is a T version of the OnePlus 9R, which itself is a OnePlus 8T with a Snapdragon 870 chipset (replacing the 865). According to AndroidCentral, the 9 RT will offer “modest upgrades” over the 9R and like it will be only available in select markets. The chipset remains the same, Snapdragon 870, with the same 4,500 mAh battery and same 65W charging....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rumor_oneplus_9_rt_is_in_the_works_an_upgraded_9r_with_the_50mp_imx766_sensor-news-50589.php

Latest Honor Magic 3 Pro+ video highlights craftsmanship

Honor’s Magic3 series was announced last week and includes three phones with the Magic3 Pro+ headlining the specs and build department. Earlier today, Honor went ahead and released a video detailing the premium build of its latest flagship It all starts with the nanocrystalline glass used in the phone’s display which is tempered and molded. The glass panel is then durability testes so it’s ensured to survive drops from arm's length. The ceramic material used in the phone’s back is also a key talking point in the video with a process that takes 23 days from start to finish. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/latest_honor_magic_3_pro_video_highlights_craftsmanship-news-50588.php

Samsung Galaxy M32 5G with Dimensity 720 is coming to Amazon India with downgraded screen

Only a month ago Samsung brought the Galaxy M32 to the Indian market, a Helio G80-powered 4G smartphone. Now it's partnering with Amazon to deliver a 5G version of the phone. The Samsung Galaxy M32 5G will be powered by the Dimensity 720 chipset – a 7nm part fabbed in TSMC’s foundries with two Cortex-A76 cores (2.0GHz) and a Mali-G57 MC3, which should provide a solid performance boost over the 4G model. The new chipset enables faster 5G connectivity, Amazon is advertising support for 12 bands: n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n66, n38, 40, n41 and n78. Also, Samsung will deliver two OS...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m32_5g_with_dimensity_720_is_coming_to_amazon_india_with_downgraded_screen-news-50586.php

Micromax In note 1 Pro goes through Geekbench with Helio G90 chipset

Micromax launched the In note 1 in India in late November and the company has been working on a Pro follow-up to that model. One unit was spotted running Geekbench and besides revealing the name, it also listed a model number (E7748_64) and chipset information. The Micromax In note 1 Pro is powered by a MediaTek Helio G90 chipset (MT6785). It is still a 12 nm chip, but compared to the G85 found inside the vanilla model, this chip features slightly more recent Cortex-A76 cores (two at 2.05 GHz) and a higher-end Mali-G76 MC4 GPU (up from two A75 cores and a Mali-G52 MC2). Early...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/micromax_in_note_1_pro_goes_through_geekbench_with_helio_g90_chipset-news-50585.php

Oppo unveils 85-200mm continuous zoom lens, RGBW sensor for smartphones

Oppo held an event today, revealing its latest smartphone photography advancements that it will incorporate into its devices as soon as later this year. The event, led by Oppo's Director of Imaging Simon Liu, saw the introduction of a new sensor, a variable zoom lens, new lens and sensor stabilization and improved algorithm to control the pixels over next-gen under display cameras. New RGBW sensor Oppo's newly-developed RGBW sensor adds white sub-pixels to the red, green and blue array and uses a 4-in-1 pixel binning for resulting final images. Oppo claims that it's using 'ground...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_unveils_85200mm_continuous_optical_zoom_periscope_5axis_ois-news-50584.php

Moto Tab G20 specs revealed by Google Play Console

It seems yet another Android maker will rejoin the tablet market soon as a new Google Play listing confirmed the Moto Tab G20 by Motorola. The device is actually believed to be a rebrand of Lenovo’s third-gen Tab M8 slate which was announced back in June. Moto Tab G20 listing on Google Play Console Looking at the listing we can see an 800x1280-pixel resolution display which should be 8-inches in diagonal. The MediaTek MT8768A SoC which corresponds to the Helio P22T chipset sits at the helm paired with 3GB RAM while the software side is covered by Android 11. Moto Tab...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_tab_g20_certified_on_google_play_console_-news-50581.php

Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches with Snapdragon Wear 4100+ leak, will start at €300

Fossil’s Gen 6 smartwatches with Wear OS are “coming soon”, but that’s as far as the official page goes. But we can look to unofficial sources to see what’s in store – all models will use the Snapdragon Wear 4100+ chipset. This is a relatively recent 12 nm chipset that is 85% faster than the Wear 3100, according to official numbers. It also supports 4G LTE (Cat. 4) and GPS, plus it has an improved AON co-processor for extended battery life. It can handle continuous heart rate measurements and an Always On display (with 64K colors, up from just 16 in earlier iterations of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fossil_gen_6_smartwatches_with_snapdragon_wear_4100_leak_will_start_at_300-news-50580.php

The upcoming Galaxy Tab S8 trio will feature Snapdragon 898 chipsets (not Exynos 2200)

A couple of months ago there was a massive leak of Galaxy Tab S8 specs covering three models – vanilla, S8+ and S8 Ultra. The vanilla model will support 45W charging based on that leak. In fact, all three models will, says reliable tipster Ice Universe. They will be able to handle 10V at 4.5A, which matches the Galaxy Tab S7 models. Despite having larger batteries than phones, fast charging at 40 or more Watts on tablets is quite rare. Speaking of, the Galaxy Tab S8+ is supposed to have a 10,090 mAh battery, the S8 Ultra an 11,500 mAh battery, the vanilla model will have the smallest...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_upcoming_galaxy_tab_s8_slates_will_feature_snapdragon_898_chipsets_not_exynos_2200-news-50579.php

Netflix app for iPhone and iPad now supports spatial audio

Netflix is the latest app on iOS and iPadOS devices to support Apple’s spatial audio feature. The immersive 3D surround sound feature works only on AirPods Pro and AirPods Max and recalibrates sounds constantly based on your head position relative to your device position. Users can toggle spatial audio via Control Center and initial reports have confirmed the feature is accessible on iOS14 and iPadOS 14. You should still update your Netflix app to the latest available version. For a more in-depth look into spatial audio for music and the world of lossless and high-resolution formats...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/netflix_app_for_iphone_and_ipad_now_supports_spatial_audio_-news-50578.php

vivo and nubia flagships both get certified at 3C

The Chinese Compulsory Certification (CCC or 3C) website has revealed two more flagships are on their way. One of them is a vivo V2145A, probably the vivo X70 Pro+, while the other is NX669J-S by nubia, likely the Red Magic 6S Pro. We are pretty confident the new vivo phone is the most premium member of the upcoming X70 lineup since it is certified with 66W - the predecessor X60 Pro+ has just 55W, while the iQOO lineup has already been announced earlier this month. A similar logic applyies for the Red Magic 6S Pro as well - CCC has certified the phone with 120W charging speeds,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_and_nubia_flagships_both_get_certified_at_3c-news-50577.php

Google Fi will give you a Pixel 5a for a grand total of $216

Google made the Pixel 5a mid-range smartphone official just yesterday, and already today the company is offering an incredible deal on the device, if you switch to its carrier, Fi. Here are the details. You can get the Pixel 5a from Google Fi on a phone subscription, and you pay just $9 per month for two years. That adds up to a grand total of $216, which is less than half the phone's full price of $449. After the 24 monthly installments, the phone is yours to keep - or you can get a phone subscription for another handset. It's important to note, however, that while the $9 per month...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_fi_will_give_you_a_pixel_5a_for_a_grand_total_of_216-news-50576.php

WhatsApp is working on messages disappearing after 90 days

Last November, WhatsApp introduced messages that disappear after 7 days. A couple of months ago it also started work on "view once" messages, that are gone forever after you viewed them once, as the name handily implies. Now it turns out that WhatsApp is also going to add another option for message expiry, and that's 90 days. So whenever all of these features make it out of beta, you'll be presented with a menu similar to the one you can see in the screenshot below, where you'll be able to pick between "Off" (so messages never disappear), or choose to have your chats disappear after 24...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_is_working_on_messages_disappearing_after_90_days-news-50575.php

Samsung Galaxy owners in the US can now add COVID-19 vaccination info to Samsung Pay

Samsung has partnered with the Commons Project Foundation to allow owners of Galaxy phones to add their COVID-19 vaccination record to their Samsung Pay wallets. This is a US-based project using SMART Health Cards, QR codes that are digital versions of your clinical information. To enable this, you need to download the CommonHealth app from the Play Store and go through the secure authentication measures. However, CommonHealth contains your personal health records, so it’s best not to use that outside of health centers. If you just need to prove you are vaccinated to enter a certain...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_owners_in_the_us_can_now_add_their_covid19_vaccination_info_to_samsung_pay-news-50574.php

OnePlus 8, 8 Pro and 8T get Buds Pro support, August security patch with latest update

What a coincidence – the OnePlus Buds Pro are now available in Europe and the company started rolling out the 11.0.8.8 update for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, which adds support for the TWS headset. There are other improvements as well, including optimizing the Portrait mode for the front-facing camera. If you have a OnePlus 8T, a very similar update – 11.0.9.9 in India and 11.0.10.10 in the rest of the world – brings the same changes to the T-phone as well. OnePlus 8 • OnePlus 8 Pro • OnePlus 8T The Always On Display now has a screenshot feature and a Bitmoji AOD option, which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8_8_pro_and_8t_get_updated_with_oneplus_buds_pro_support_august_security_patch-news-50573.php

Realme GT 5G Racing Yellow Leather Edition hands-on

The Realme GT 5G unveiled in March finally made its debut in India today with three color options - Dashing Blue, Dashing Silver, and Racing Yellow. The last one flaunts an exclusive Dual-Tone Leather Design, and we got a chance to spend some time with it, so here are our first impressions. Let's check out the retail box first, which is the same as the other two versions, meaning you get a 65W SuperDart charger, USB-C cable, a protective case, a SIM ejector tool, and the usual paperwork. While the Dashing Blue and Dashing Silver variants feature glass backs, the Racing Yellow...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_5g_racing_yellow_leather_edition_hands_on_review-news-50563.php

Check out the 3D Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner of the vivo iQOO 8 Pro

Yesterday we saw the arrival of the iQOO 8 Pro and vivo claimed the phone had a 3D Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. Initially, we overlooked this hardware spec because smartphone companies tend to overexaggerate for marketing purposes, but a video review of the scanner revealed plenty of impressive features. The scanner is now 578 sq. mm in size, a lot bigger than any other on the market. It is also faster than any we’ve seen in a smartphone, and on top of that, it now reads more than one finger - a lot of these functions were already demoed back in 2018 on the vivo APEX Concept...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_the_3d_ultrasonic_fingerprint_scanner_of_the_vivo_iqoo_8_pro-news-50572.php

Google is offering three free months of Stadia Pro to YouTube Premium subscribers

Last year Google was giving out Stadia Premiere Edition bundles for free to YouTube Premium subscribers, now it is giving another freebie to Premium users to promote its game streaming service yet again. YouTube Premium subscribers can claim three free months of Stadia Pro (normally $10 a month). This is available to those in the US, Canada and several European countries (the full list is below) and applies to Individual, Student and Family Plan subscribers. Even trial subscriptions to YT Premium can claim this freebie. The one condition is that you need to be a new Stadia Pro user –...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_is_offering_three_free_months_of_stadia_pro_to_youtube_premium_subscribers-news-50567.php

Realme GT Explorer Master & GT Master hands-on review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_explorer_master_and_gt_master_handson-review-2300.php

OnePlus Buds Pro now available for purchase in Europe

Almost a month after their initial announcement, OnePlus Buds Pro are available for purchase across Europe and the UK for €149/£139. The first pair of noise-canceling earbuds from OnePlus are up for grabs in Glossy White and Matte Black colors from the official OnePlus store. OnePlus Buds Pro Buds Pro bring adaptive noise cancellation with three onboard microphones on each bud that cancel up to 40dB outside noise. They feature 11mm drivers and support Dolby Atmos. Pairing happens over Bluetooth 5.2 and OnePlus is touting a 94ms latency level. Battery life is rated at 10 hours on the...

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Samsung Galaxy A03s unveiled with 6.5” HD+ screen and 5,000 mAh battery

A new budget offering in Samsung’s Galaxy A lineup is here with the Galaxy A03s. The phone was announced in India and brings a 6.5-inch LCD, Helio P35 chipset and 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging. The camera setup on the rear offers a 13MP main shooter and two 2MP modules for macro and depth data. Mounted on a waterdrop notch sits a 5MP selfie camera. Samsung Galaxy A03s in black, blue and white The trimmed-down One UI 3.1 Core with Android 11 covers the software side. There are three color options to choose from with a black, blue and white variants. RAM varies...

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Realme GT Explorer Master and Realme Book to hit global markets

Realme had a series of events today, and the European one that began at 1PM BST has just wrapped up. At the stage, we saw the Realme GT Master that is already listed at AliExpress, the Realme GT Explorer Master, and the freshly unveiled Realme Book laptop. While the Realme GT Master prices are already up, we still watched the event patiently to learn the pricing of its mightier sibling. The Explorer comes with a Snapdragon 870 chipset, 50MP camera with Sony IMX766 sensor and a lovely 6.55” Super AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate. Realme is offering the GT Explorer Master in four...

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Redmi 10 announced with Helio G88 chipset, 90Hz display and 50MP main camera

While the Redmi brand has expanded in multiple directions, its core is still the vanilla series, which focuses on value for money. The brand new Redmi 10 tries to excel in that area with a number of major upgrades, including several firsts. This is the first phone in the series to have a high refresh rate display – a 6.5” 1080p” LCD (20:9) that can run at up to 90Hz (with 60Hz and 45Hz modes too). This is also the first phone to use the new Helio G88 chipset from MediaTek, a tweaked version of the G85 that enables the higher refresh rate at 1080p+ resolution. Another win for the Redmi...

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Apple SharePlay won’t be part of initial iOS 15 rollout

Announced back in June at Apple’s WWDC event and coming later this fall, iOS 15 is one of the most incremental OS updates in a while. One of the noteworthy additions is SharePlay which lets you watch and listen to content from streaming platforms with friends over FaceTime. It seems however that this functionality won’t be available when iOS 15 launches to the public later this fall as Apple confirmed the news in a blog post on its Developer portal. Apple SharePlay Apple is also disabling SharePlay across developer beta 6 versions of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and tvOS 15 as well as the...

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Realme GT Master launches in Europe, early birds get an amazing deal

The Realme GT Master was introduced to India earlier today, and now it is about to officially debut in Europe. The phone is already listed at AliExpress for sale ahead of the event, and we expect it to appear on the company website as well later today. The official starting price is €349, but the early bird one is €299. On top of that, there are even more discounts in several European countries, bringing it to as low as €256. That's an increadible deal for a phone with Snapdragon 778G chipset, 120Hz AMOLED display and a competent camera setup. The GT Master will be available in...

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Major retailer accidentally leaks Bose QuietComfort 45, a pair will cost you $330

The Bose QuietComfort line of headphones is lauded as some of the best when it comes to comfy fit and excellent noise cancellation. However, the QC 35 II are getting quite old at this point and competitors have delivered improved designs to the market. Bose will soon do that as well – the next generation of over-ear cans are nearly here. They passed through the FCC and earlier today they were accidentally published on Staples.com (as spotted by WinFuture). The store listing indicates that the Bose QuietComfort 45 will improve on the most important areas – ease of wear, battery life and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/major_retailer_accidentally_leaks_bose_quietcomfort_45_a_pair_will_cost_you_330-news-50564.php

Realme GT 5G and GT Master arrive in India

Realme has finally brought the GT series to India during an event that also saw the debut of the company’s first notebook called Realme Book Slim. The first two GT phones to hit India are the Realme GT 5G with Snapdragon 888 and the Realme GT Master with its fancy suitcase-inspired Gray leather back by Naoto Fukasawa. They will begin selling on August 25 at Flipkart, Realme.com and offline stores. The Realme GT series is said to be Flagship Killer 2021, and we can see why the company thinks it has a shot of that title. The GT 5G smartphone has a Snapdragon 888 chipset, 8/12GB LPDDR5...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_5g_gt_master_come_to_india-news-50561.php

Realme Book announced with 14” IPS LCD, 11-gen Intel processors and metallic body

It’s a big day for Realme as the brand hosts three events across China, India and Europe. Kicking things off is a new product category for the brand with the Realme Book (aka Book Slim) – the first laptop from Realme and in turn the BBK Electronics group. It’s a slim and light 14-inch ultrabook with 11-gen Intel Core processors, Windows 10 and up to 11-hours battery life on a single charge. The laptop features a premium all-metallic build and comes in blue and grey colors. The display features a 2160x1440-pixel resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio protected by an unspecified version of...

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Watch the Realme GT Master series and Book Slim launch events here

Realme is having three events today, bringing new products to India, China, and Europe. The first two will take place at the same, starting at 12:30 IST/15:00 Beijing/07:00 UTC. Realme India is expected to introduce the Realme GT 5G and the Realme GT Master smartphones, as well as its first notebook called Realme Book Slim. The smartphone duo is already available in China, which means the laptop will be the only new hardware on stage at that event. The Realme Europe event is scheduled for 1PM BST, which is noon UTC or 14:00 CEST. We already know we’ll see the Realme GT Master...

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