Fossil's Gen 6 smartwatches will be unveiled on August 30

Fossil announced its Gen 5 smartwatch back in 2019, and the company will unveil the Gen 6 series next week - on August 30. Fossil has set up a promo page on its website to tease the Gen 6 smartwatch, and while the company doesn't explicitly mention the August 30 date on the page, an email sent by Fossil with a countdown timer suggests the Gen 6 smartwatch will be unveiled sometime early on Monday. Additionally, the company posted a video teaser on its Facebook account, giving us a glimpse of the Gen 6. Fossil hasn't divulged anything else about the Gen 6 series yet, but...

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Infinix Hot 11S is launching next month, key specs and price revealed

Infinix unveiled the Hot 10S in April, and the company will follow up with the Hot 11S next month. We don't have the unveiling date yet, but Infinix says the smartphone will launch in India around mid-September. Infinix Hot 10S Additionally, Infinix confirmed that the Hot 11S will be powered by the Helio G88 SoC and have two memory options in India - 4GB/64GB and 6GB/64GB priced at INR9,999 ($135/€115) and INR10,999 ($150/€125), respectively. Infinix is yet to detail the specs sheet of the Hot 11S, but we expect the company to reveal a few more features in the coming days. Via

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Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series and Galaxy Buds2's Indian prices revealed, pre-orders begin August 30

The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 lineup and Galaxy Buds2 TWS earphones unveiled over two weeks ago will be up for pre-orders in India starting August 30, with sales commencing from September 10. The Buds2 are priced at INR11,999 ($165/€140), whereas the Watch4 series starts at INR23,999 ($325/€275). You can pre-book one through Samsung's official Indian website and leading online and offline retail stores. Galaxy Watch4 • Galaxy Buds2 Consumers who pre-order the Watch4 series will get an e-voucher worth INR6,000 ($80/€70), and those who pre-book the Buds2 will be eligible for an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds2_watch4_watch4_classic_india_price_sale_date-news-50709.php

Apple launches earpiece speaker replacement program for iPhone 12

Apple has announced a service program for owners of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. Apple's concluded that a "small percentage" of 6.1-inch iPhone 12 devices have an issue where no sound comes from the earpiece during a phone call. Apple will replace the faulty module free of charge. This is not applicable to the iPhone 12 mini or the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Apple has determined that a very small percentage of iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro devices may experience sound issues due to a component that might fail on the receiver module. Affected devices were manufactured between October 2020 and...

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YouTube Music wearable app can only be installed on Wear OS 3

The new unified Wear OS version 3 is now publicly available on the new Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. These users are already able to enjoy the native YouTube app on the new Samsung watches, but that hasn't been the case with legacy Wear OS devices. A new report from

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Microsoft Surface Duo 2 appears in Geekbench with Snapdragon 888 and 8GB RAM

In recent weeks, we've seen leaks of the Microsoft Surface Duo 2, which revealed a new triple camera setup on the outside of the phone. We now have some evidence that the next Surface Duo will be powered by a flagship-grade chipset. The new device appeared on Geekbench, with scores indicative of the high-end Snapdragon 888. The device scores 1091 in the single-core test and 3517 in the multi-core. For reference, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G scored 979 (single-core) and 3441 (multi-core) on the same benchmarking app running the same chipset. The Surface Duo 2 tested was...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_surface_duo_2_appears_in_geekbench_with_snapdragon_888_and_8gb_ram-news-50706.php

Google parodies Jony Ive in its latest Pixel 5a 5G video

Google has released its latest commercial for the Pixal 5a 5G and the topic for this video is the headphone jack. But this is no ordinary commercial as it features voiceover from a very famous person. Or at least someone who sounds like a very famous person. The video is obviously a parody of the old Apple commercials featuring the erstwhile Chief Design Officer for Apple, Sir Jonathan Paul Ive. Or as most of us know him by, Jony Ive. I'm sure the irony of the situation is not lost on Google wherein its own flagship smartphones no longer feature the headphone jack, and this...

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Netflix rolls out two Stranger Things games on Android app in Poland

Last month, Netflix confirmed that it was going to enter into the mobile games industry, and that current subscribers would be able to enjoy them right away. Today, Netflix has begun rolling out two mobile games to subscribers in Poland through the Android app. Stranger Things: 1984 and Stranger Things 3 were previously available on the Play Store, but the games are playable with no ads with a Netflix subscription. Let’s talk Netflix and gaming. Today members in Poland can try Netflix mobile gaming on Android with two games, Stranger Things: 1984 and Stranger Things 3. It’s very, very...

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FFALCON Thunderbird FF1 is phone developed by TCL and Huawei

TCL has a brand new smartphone dubbed the FFALCON Thunderbird FF1. For those unaware FFALCON is a TCL sub-brand that sells TV and home audio equipment in China and is now branching into the smartphone realm. Adding another interesting nod to the mix, the FF1 is co-developed with Huawei. Thunderbird FF1 brings midrange specs and 5G connectivity. There’s a 6.67-inch 120Hz display upfront with a pill-shaped cutout for the 16MP selfie cam. The back houses a 64MP primary shooter next to an 8MP ultrawide snapper and a 2MP depth helper. MediaTek’s Dimensity 900 chipset sits under the hood...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ffalcon_thunderbird_ff1_is_a_phone_developed_by_tcl_and_huawei-news-50700.php

Samsung Galaxy A21 Simple SCV49 unveiled in Japan, a simple but durable phone

Samsung quietly launched the Galaxy A21 Simple SCV49 in Japan, available through carriers au, NTT DoCoMo, UQmobile and J:COM. As the name suggests, this phone was designed to be simple to use and is aimed at older users. The Galaxy A21 Simple is rated IP68/IPX5 • Osaifu-Keitai • FM radio There’s a lanyard eyelet on the device, something we haven’t seen in years, but is a good way to prevent accidental drops. The phone is also IP68/IPX5 rated, so it is dust, water and water jet resistant. The Osaifu-Keitai mobile payment system is supported, which simplifies paying at the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a21_simple_scv49_unveiled_in_japan_a_simple_but_durable_phone-news-50697.php

Xiaomi is bringing MIUI 12.5 Enhanced to these nine Mi 11 and Mi 10 models globally

Xiaomi began rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced to select devices in China on August 13 and the plan was to complete the first batch today. Today something else is happening too – the company announced that the Enhanced version of its Android skin will be made available globally. The following devices will be updated in the final quarter of the year (October-December): Xiaomi Mi 11 • Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra • Xiaomi Mi 11i Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro • Xiaomi Mi 11X • Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G • Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G • Xiaomi Mi 10 5G Note that the list of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_is_bringing_miui_125_enhanced_to_these_nine_mi_11_and_mi_10_models_globally-news-50699.php

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G teased in India

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A52s 5G smartphone earlier this month and brought it to Continental Europe and the UK. Now a leakster revealed the Indian price of the phone along with its market launch date. The midranger will start from INR35,999 ($485) in India and will be available starting September 3. The price leak arrived as a follow-up to Samsung India’s official teaser of the Galaxy A52s 5G, which is said to have all the cool features users want, but could find only in flagships before. Why #GalaxyA52s5G? When everyone has access to Awesome technology, creators in all corners...

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One UI 4.0 update for Galaxy phones inches closer as Samsung lays the groundwork

Samsung officially announced the start of the One UI 4.0 beta test back in late July. The new version is built on top of Android 12 and the company was recruiting volunteers to try it out. It seems that they are already doing just that as a couple of days ago a Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G posted a Geekbench run with Android 12. This model used a Snapdragon 888, meaning it likely came from South Korea (which is where the beta test was first started, of course). Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G running Android 12 for this Geekbench test There’s more – the One Hand Operation+ app was updated...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/one_ui_40_update_for_galaxy_phones_inches_closer_as_samsung_lays_the_groundwork-news-50695.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3 are now available for purchase

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 smartphones back on August 11, with pre-orders opening on the following day in a bunch of markets around the world. Starting today, the first foldables in the world that are waterproof are available in stores. The first wave will include 40 countries, while the second will be in October when the phones will be available in 130 markets. Pre-orders of the new Galaxy Z phones have been a massive success in South Korea, and demand is so big, the company had to delay some shipments in Germany, UK and France. The lack of a Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold3_galaxy_z_flip3_are_now_available_for_purchase-news-50696.php

India's Redmi 10 Prime will use the same Helio G88 chipset as the global Redmi 10

Xiaomi’s Manu Kumar Jain confirmed that the Redmi 10 Prime will be powered by the same Helio G88 chipset as the Redmi 10. Furthermore, he described the new phone as a “significant upgrade” over last year’s Redmi 9 Prime and 9 Power. The “Prime” was just a rebranded Redmi 9 for the Indian market, the only notable difference being the omission of NFC. The “Power” was a significantly different from the vanilla 9 with a Snapdragon 662 (instead of a Helio G80), a 48 MP main camera (instead of a 13 MP module) and a 6,000 mAh battery (up 1,000 mAh). The Redmi 10 Prime teaser image •...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/indias_redmi_10_prime_will_use_the_same_helio_g88_chipset_as_the_global_redmi_10-news-50694.php

Honor Watch GS 3 appears in official images confirming key features

Honor unveiled the Magic3 series smartphones about two weeks ago at an event in China, where the company also teased the Watch GS 3. While Honor didn't reveal much about its new smartwatch at the event, the company took to Weibo to give us a better look at the Classic Streamer and Racing Pioneer (machine translated from Chinese) variants of the Watch GS 3. The Classic Streamer flaunts a golden case and sports a curved screen. It also has a couple of physical buttons on its right side, while the brown-colored strap is made of leather. Honor Watch GS 3 Classic Streamer...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_watch_gs_3_specs_features_official_images-news-50693.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro long-term review

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Our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G video review is out

It’s Samsung’s best take at a foldable phone yet and the Galaxy Z Fold3 is the latest star in our video review series. How's the build, does the under-display selfie cam feel rushed and is the €1,800/£1,600 asking price justified here? Design and build are excellent here and this is by far the best feeling foldable we’ve had the chance to use around. The hinge is sturdier than ever and even the troublesome main 7.6-inch display is now 80% more durable according to Samsung. The new 4MP UD selfie cam is certainly noticeable when you look for it but quickly fades away when consuming...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_samsung_galaxy_z_fold3_5g_video_review_is_out-news-50691.php

vivo X70 will arrive in September with in-house ISP, company exec confirms

A rumor about vivo developing an in-house ISP surfaced yesterday, and today we got an official confirmation. Hu Baishan, President of vivo China, held a press conference where he shed some light on the company's short-term plans. The executive said there is a vivo V1 ISP which will be in a vivo X70 series smartphone. He further revealed the lineup is getting announced in September. There’s also a vivo tablet in development, but it's only coming in the first half of 2022. Hu Baishan, vivo VP and vivo China President The Internet of Things topic was also discussed and vivo is now...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x70_will_arrive_in_september_with_inhouse_isp_company_exec_confirms-news-50657.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro long-term review

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Motorola Moto E20 passes through Geekbench confirming key specs

Renders and full specs of the Moto E20 surfaced yesterday, leaving little to the imagination. And while Motorola is yet to divulge anything about the E20, the entry-level smartphone has passed through Geekbench, corroborating key specs from previous leaks. The Moto E20, codenamed "Aruba," has 2GB RAM on board and is powered by an octa-core processor, which we know is a part of the Unisoc T606 SoC. The smartphone runs Android 11, but this is the Go version. Moto E20 on Geekbench 4 • Moto E20 on Geekbench 5 The Geekbench listing doesn't include any other specs of the Moto E20,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_e20_specs_geekbench-news-50690.php

Realme C21 gets Android 11 update with Realme UI 2.0

The Realme C21 launched back in March disappointingly running Android 10 at a time when Android 11 had already been out for half a year. The software discrepancy is finally being rectified starting today, although five more months have passed and Android 12 is almost fully baked in Google's oven as you read this. Anyway, for an entry-level model like the C21 we suppose it's alright that it's only getting updated to Android 11 starting today. The new build is labeled RMX3201_11_C.02, and it's currently rolling out in India. The new software brings with it Realme UI 2.0 alongside the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c21_gets_android_11_update_with_realme_ui_20-news-50689.php

Get a free battery replacement for your OnePlus 3, 5, 5T, 6, or 6T in India

According to a Reddit thread, OnePlus India is now offering free battery replacements for the OnePlus 3, OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 6, and OnePlus 6T. All you have to pay is the labor cost for the replacement, which for one user's OnePlus 5T amounted to just INR 473 (that's about $6 or €5). This applies when you walk into an official OnePlus store, and not for courier pickup which may incur extra charges. The reason for the move is apparently the fact that the company has been stuck with a lot of unused spare batteries for the aforementioned phones, and since they're rather old right...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/get_a_free_battery_replacement_for_your_oneplus_3_oneplus_5_series_or_oneplus_6_series_device_in_ind-news-50688.php

Samsung ranks third in global smartwatch market for Q2 2021, India is fastest-growing smartwatch market

The latest report from Counterpoint Research reveals the state of the wearables market, particularly among smartwatches. The overall smartwatch is seeing significant growth, with 27% more shipments in Q2 of 2021 compared to the same quarter in 2020. This is attributed to an increase in demand for smartwatches cheaper than $100. This category of smartwatches grew in shipments by 547% YoY for Q2 2021. Samsung ranked third this quarter, seeing a 43% increase in shipments, surpassing the average growth rate. Samsung was able to improve sales both the Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Watch Active2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_ranks_third_in_global_smartwatch_market_for_q2_2021_india_is_fastestgrowing_smartwatch_marke-news-50687.php

Oppo confirms Color OS 12 release date via smart assistant

Color OS is Oppo’s heavily customized skin layer over Android. The OS is skinned on Oppo smartphones all over the world, and OnePlus devices have already dropped Hydrogen OS in favor of Color OS, though only in China. Version 12 of Color OS (based on Android 12) has been in the beta phase for the past few months, but the OS will be receiving its final public release on September 13, this is indirectly confirmed through Oppo’s smart assistant Breeno and the screenshot was posted to Weibo. Via Weibo The assistant even mentioned that Color OS 12 will be dropping at 3PM (local China...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_confirms_color_os_12_release_date_via_smart_assistant-news-50686.php

Google Pixel 5a 5G disassembly confirms it's not the most easily repairable phone

Have you wondered what the inside of the brand new Pixel 5a 5G looks like? Well, PBKreviews has you covered with his latest disassembly video taking us through a detailed examination of what exactly goes into the latest affordable Pixel phone. Once the screen is pried off we can observe a large black graphene film covering the 4,680 mAh battery as well as several covers over the mainboard and the rest of the internals. The screen also has a plastic frame surrounding by a water-repellent adhesive seal. Digging deeper we find the mainboard, cameras and battery, which requires some...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_5a_5g_disassembly_-news-50683.php

vivo X70 Pro+ renders show a redesigned quad camera, hint at a rear display

The set is complete – after the vanilla X70 and X70 Pro renders comes an unofficial look at the vivo X70 Pro+ design. The phone shares a design language with its siblings, though there are a few curious differences. Let’s start with the tangible data. This will be the biggest phone of the three, measuring 164.8 x 75.5 x 9.0 mm, though the camera bump brings the thickness up to 11.3 mm. vivo X70 Pro+ renders The Pro+ will have a larger 6.7” display, up from 6.56” and 6.50” on its siblings. It will be curved with a centered punch hole. This model, V2145A, also appeared on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x70_pro_renders_show_a_redesigned_quad_camera_hint_at_a_rear_display-news-50681.php

Reuters: the Pixel 6 duo will come with a Samsung mmWave 5G modem

While Exynos modems are in wide use around the world thanks to Galaxy phones of all shapes and sizes, they have been absent from the US for half a decade. This may change with the upcoming Pixel 6 series. Google is reluctant to confirm it, but the custom Tensor chipset is reportedly based on an Exynos design. Now Reuters reports that Samsung will also be providing the 5G modem as well, citing two sources. The interesting part is that the modem will support mmWave 5G, which is trickier to get working – so far Qualcomm was seen as having the lead in this area. There are currently only...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/reuters_the_pixel_6_duo_will_come_with_a_samsung_mmwave_5g_modem-news-50682.php

Early Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 pre-orders in Korea surpass the Galaxy S21 and Note20 series

Samsung received 920,000 pre-orders for Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Z Fold3 5G in total in South Korea during the August 17-23 period. This means in terms of first week orders the foldable duo has already surpassed the Galaxy Note20 and even the Galaxy S21. As a reminder, the S21 pre-orders in Korea surpassed those of the S20 series. This is a signal that the time of foldables has truly arrived. The comparison to last year’s Galaxy Z Fold2 is perhaps even more telling – just two days before the second-gen foldable went on sale, Korean publications were reporting 60,000 pre-orders. The...

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Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro and Mi Notebook Ultra launched in India with 11th Gen Intel CPU and 65W charging

Xiaomi announced the RedmiBook 15 series laptops in India earlier this month, and today the company introduced the more premium Mi Notebook Pro and Mi Notebook Ultra. These come with very similar bodies, but the latter is more expensive and packs more powerful internals. Mi Notebook Pro • Mi Notebook Ultra Xiaomi Mi Notebook Ultra Let's talk about the Mi Notebook Ultra first. It's powered by Intel's 11th Gen Core i7-11370H processor with a maximum clock speed of 4.8GHz, but you also have the option to buy the one that comes with the same generation i5-11300H CPU, which goes up...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_notebook_pro_mi_notebook_ultra_specs_india_price_sale_date-news-50678.php

The new Apple Watch Series 7 may come in larger 41mm and 45mm sizes

The Apple Watch had a growth spurt in 2018 when the two size options went from 38/42mm up to 40/44mm. A photo of a wrist strap, one presumably for the Apple Watch Series 7, hints that the new model may grow by another millimeter. The image shows a close-up of an encircled “45 MM”, which is the way Apple marks wrist straps since ones for different sizes are (normally) not interchangeable. This image ties into what leakster Uncle Pan was saying a few days ago – that the Series 7 will come in 41mm and 45mm sizes. We’ve been hearing about a redesign for Apple’s smartwatch, that will...

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Xiaomi launches Mi Band 6, Mi TV 5X, more IoT products in India

Xiaomi capped off a wave of announcements in India earlier today with the brand finally bringing over the Mi Band 6 as well as three smart TVs, two laptops, a home security camera and a new gigabit Wi-Fi router. Mi Band 6 Mi Band 6 is Xiaomi’s most recent fitness tracker and offers a “full screen” 1.56-inch AMOLED display, SpO2 tracking as well as the usual mix of heart-rate monitoring, sleep and stress tracking. You get 30 exercise modes and a 5ATM water resistance rating as well as two weeks of battery life. You can check out our Mi Band 6 written review here to see our verdict on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_launches_mi_band_6_mi_tv_5x_and_four_more_products_in_india-news-50677.php

Xiaomi was top maker in 22 markets in Q2 as MIUI reaches 450M users

Xiaomi has been having a blast in the past twelve months capitalizing on the void Huawei left in the world of smartphones. The company has posted its quarterly results and they look mightily impressive with a double-digit increase in revenue, profit, phone shipments and just about every other important metruc. Between April and June 2021, Xiaomi shipped 52.6 million smartphones, or 86.8% more than Q2 2020. Its global smartphone market share reached 16.7%, making the company the second biggest maker in the world - behind Samsung and ahead of Apple. Of the phones shipped in the first...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_shipped_526_million_smartphones_in_q2_2021-news-50675.php

Oppo rumored to enter tablet market soon

There’s a wave of Android tablets coming from Chinese makers recently and it seems Oppo is ready to join in with its own offering. Noted tipster Digital Chat Station took to Weibo to tease a few key specs of the upcoming Oppo tablet and an illustrative image which should give us an idea of what the device might look like when it launches. Digital Chat Station Weibo post (machine translated) Oppo’s tablet is said to feature a large 12.6-inch screen which matches Huawei’s most recent MateTab Pro. The actual device render used in the post is the very same Huawei tablet as the tipster...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_rumored_to_enter_tablet_market_soon-news-50674.php

vivo to introduce its in-house ISP called V1 with the X70 series

The vivo X70 series has been in the rumor mill for quite some time, and today we learned a spicy new detail about the lineup. According to leakster Digital Chat Station, the company will introduce a self-developed chip called vivo V1 with the new flagships. An image of the chips, sitting in a mold, has popped up on Weibo, and while there is no hard proof of what the chip would be for, we’re pretty confident this is an ISP for the camera setup. The vivo V1 won’t be the first image signal processor a smartphone maker has developed for its own purposes. Google was one of the first...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_to_introduce_inhouse_isp_called_v1_will_arrive_with_x70_series-news-50673.php

Realme GT Master Edition goes on sale in India today

Realme announced the GT 5G and GT Master Edition in India last week. The former went on sale yesterday in the country, and the latter will be up for purchase starting today at noon local time through Realme's official website, Flipkart, and mainline channels. The Realme GT Master Edition is offered in Luna White, Cosmos Black, and Voyager Grey colors. The last one's designed by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa, which flaunts a Suitcase Design and comes with a vegan leather back. Luna White • Cosmos Black • Voyager Grey All three colors have two memory options - 8GB/128GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_master_edition_india_price_sale_date-news-50672.php

Motorola Moto E20's specs and renders surface, Moto E30 codenamed "Cyprus" in the works

Last week, we saw a couple of official-looking renders of an unknown Motorola smartphone leaked by Evan Blass, which we now know is the Moto E20. Blass says the Motorola Moto E20 is codenamed "Aruba" and sports model designation XT2155-1. It's built around a 6.5" HD+ display with a notch for the 5MP selfie camera. The back panel of the Moto E20 flaunts a hexagon-shaped pattern and houses a camera system consisting of 13MP and 2MP units. The cover also has the signature Motorola logo, but it's unclear if it doubles up as a fingerprint scanner. Motorola Moto E20 The Moto E20...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_e20_specs_renders-news-50671.php

iPhone 13 Face ID might work with masks and foggy glasses on

According to a new report, Apple is currently testing the new, revamped and narrowed Face ID array of the upcoming iPhone 13 family. Employees are given a special case for the iPhone 12, as revealed in the image below. This case has the next-gen Face ID array at the top, as you can see, and once the case is connected to an employee's iPhone 12, the phone will use the case's array for authentication. And that's where the interesting bit starts. Apparently, Apple is testing this internally on a large scale, choosing to go this route instead of giving select employees an unreleased...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_13_face_id_might_work_with_masks_and_foggy_glasses-news-50670.php

Message reactions are coming to WhatsApp

WhatsApp might have a ton of users, but it does usually find itself lacking in features compared to a lot of its competitors, and a lot of times that's by design. Some things, however, are missed by people more than others. One such feature that is a mainstay in other messaging apps, including Facebook's very own Messenger, is message reactions. You long press a message you've received and a row of emojis show up and you can instantly react to that message without having to bother to quote-reply and then insert an emoji, or, even worse, actually type some words. This feature is...

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Limited Edition Halo Infinite Xbox Series X Bundle and Elite Series 2 controller announced

Microsoft and 343 Industries today announced two Halo themed products, the Xbox Series X - Halo Infinite Limited Edition Bundle and the Halo Infinite Limited Edition Elite Series 2 controller. Both pieces of hardware are meant to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Halo and celebrate the launch of Halo Infinite. The Xbox Series X - Halo Infinite Limited Edition Bundle includes a custom console, controller, and a copy of the game. The console features a custom livery featuring references from the game. The bottom of the console is covered in dark metallic armored pattern with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/limited_edition_halo_infinite_xbox_series_x_bundle_and_elite_series_2_controller_announced-news-50669.php

Fitbit Charge 5 comes with an ECG, EDA and many more sensors, brighter Always On display

The Fitbit Charge 5 was unveiled today with an impressive array of sensors. This is the company’s first band-style fitness tracker with an ECG feature. Just touch your finger to the metal frame and hold for 30 seconds – the band will be able to detect Atrial Fibrilation (AFib). Note that this feature will be enabled some time after launch. Fitbit Charge 5 in Black/Graphite, Lunar White/Soft Gold and Steel Blue/Platinum The Charge 5 also has a skin temperature sensor as well an an EDA sensor (ElectorDermal Activity, aka galvanic skin response), which allows it to track your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fitbit_charge_5_comes_with_an_ecg_eda_and_many_more_sensors_brighter_always_on_display-news-50667.php

vivo X70 renders show a similar design to the Pro, with three cameras and a flat display

vivo is expected to launch three flagship phones in September – the vivo X70, X70 Pro and X70 Pro+. Earlier today we saw renders of the Pro model along with some specs, now it’s time to have a closer look at the vanilla model. vivo X70 renders by @OnLeaks and MySmartPrice The vivo X70 will be roughly the same size as the Pro and will feature a flat 6.5” display (most likely a 1080p+ panel). The phone will measure 158.5 x 73.4 x 8.0 mm, according to info from @OnLeaks. For comparison, the Pro model has a curved 6.56” display with 120 Hz refresh rate. The vanilla model will...

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Realme Narzo 50A renders surface revealing unique back design

On Monday, we got our first set of info for Realme’s upcoming Narzo 50A handset. Now @OnLeaks and 91mobiles are back with the first set of renders for the yet to be released device and the back design is certainly polarizing. Realme Narzo 50A (source: 91mobiles) We can see a spacious rectangular camera cutout with three lenses and an LED flash and a fingerprint scanner below them. There’s a dual-tone design to the back with a smooth surface complemented by a portion featuring diagonal grooves which is something we haven’t seen so far. Narzo 50A will be a budget offering said to...

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Leak suggests all four iPhone 13 models will go on sale on September 17

Last year Apple launched the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro (starting pre-orders in mid-October), followed by the iPhone 12 mini and 12 Pro Max (in early November). This year Cupertino may launch all four models simultaneously and at an earlier date too, based on evidence spotted in an ecommerce app in China. The following screenshot was posted by @PandaIsBald and was reported on by IT Home. It shows that all four iPhone 13 models will go on sale on September 17. This is for China, but the country should be in the first wave. A screenshot revealing the September launch schedule for the iPhone...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 series is getting One UI 3.1.1 features with new update

Samsung has released new software updates for the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra, which come with the One UI 3.1.1 features, including a new bedtime mode, a new weather app, faster animations, and enhanced Camera app. Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra The new firmware, having version G99*WVLU4AUGQ, bumps up the Android security patch level on the S21 lineup to August 1, 2021, and adds Voice over Network Radio (VoNR) support to the units locked to T-Mobile's network in the US. The updates are currently seeding in the US (T-Mobile only) and Canada, but the rollout should...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_s21_plus_s21_ultra_one_ui_3_1_1_features_update-news-50660.php

Counterpoint: how vivo conquered the Chinese market in Q2

Counterpoint Research reported that vivo climbed to the top spot in the Chinese market back in April. Now an analyst from the company has posted an interesting write-up of how vivo (and its sibling company Oppo) managed to grow so big. It starts with the fall of Huawei, of course. While the now-independent Honor is doing well in recapturing some of the lost market share, its new products (like the Magic3 series) are on the pricey side and Honor just lacks the brand acclaim held by Huawei that allowed the P and Mate series to sell at such prices. Pricing is a big factor, explains the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_vivo_conquered_the_chinese_market_with_a_focus_on_product_segmentation_offline_distribu-news-50663.php

The Google Pixel 6 phones to have in-display fingerprint readers

Google officially confirmed some details about the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro earlier this month and even shared images of the two upcoming phones. Unlike the Pixel 5, the 6-series shows no sign of a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. Where is the reader then? Built into the display, by the looks of it. Hiroshi Lockheimer posted a screenshot, probably from the Pixel 6 Pro (Lockheimer is a founding member of the Android team). The post was deleted, but you can clearly see the fingerprint reader icon. Screenshot (probably) showing the Pixel 6 Pro lockscreen Per the official details, the Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_google_pixel_6_phones_will_most_likely_have_indisplay_fingerprint_readers-news-50662.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G listed on the Google Play Console with 6GB of RAM

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset – we knew that already from Geekbench results. Now the details listed on the Google Play Console confirm this and make it clear that this isn’t the Plus chip (look at the clock speed of the prime core). The GPC listing also confirms another spec, the 6 GB of RAM. We’ve seen versions with 8 GB, so that will be an option, but it should have been the base capacity – both the Galaxy S20 (4G and 5G) and the S21 start at 8 GB RAM. In fact, this will be the first Snapdragon 888-powered phone with less than 8...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_5g_listed_on_the_google_play_console_with_only_6gb_of_ram-news-50661.php

Samsung Galaxy M32 5G announced: Dimensity 720 and 48MP quad camera

Samsung introduced the Galaxy M32 with Helio G80 SoC in June, and today the company followed up with its 5G version - Galaxy M32 5G. Unlike its 4G counterpart, the Samsung Galaxy M32 5G is powered by the Dimensity 720. It comes in 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB configurations and supports storage expansion by up to 1TB via a microSD card. On the software front, the Galaxy M32 5G boots Android 11-based One UI 3.1 and comes with the promise of two years of OS upgrades. You also get Samsung's Knox Security suite and the Alt Z mode. The latter allows you to quickly switch between main and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m32_5g_specs_price_sale_date-news-50656.php

Samsung Germany warns that some Galaxy Z Fold3 and Watch4 Classic pre-orders have been delayed

Pre-orders for Samsung’s new foldable phones are going well. Perhaps a little too well as buyers in Germany have received emails saying that due to high demand the shipping of certain Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Watch4 Classic versions may be delayed. Technically, the new phones and watches are not supposed to ship until the 27th, though some units have already been sent out to lucky buyers. Some less lucky buyers may have to wait until mid-September to get theirs, however. The issue appears to be limited to the 512 GB version of the Z Fold3 and the 46 mm LTE version of the Watch4...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_germany_warns_that_some_galaxy_z_fold3_and_watch4_classic_preorders_have_been_delayed-news-50659.php