Vivo V1 ISP chip photographed next to Snapdragon 888

Vivo's upcoming X70 line is one of the more curious upcoming releases in recent memory. We are currently expecting a trio of devices in the family - a vanilla X70, a X70 Pro and a X70 Pro+ - all of which we are already quite familiar with, thanks to an avalanche of multiple certifications, leaks, live photos and official teasers and press materials. Yet, there is still plenty of mystery to unravel, mostly related to vivo's new in-house ISP camera chip solution - the V1 - recently announced and said to debut in the X70 line. Today brings yet more info about the V1 chip in the form of some...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v1_isp_chip_photographed_next_to_snapdragon_888-news-50813.php

Xiaomi is testing MIUI Pure Mode - extra protection from installing malicious apps

Xiaomi has always treated MIUI with plenty of respect, care and attention, as technically its first and still one of its most successful products. Things are going great with the latest MIUI 12.5, as well as the later-unveiled 12.5 Enhanced Edition, which are already making their way on to international units. MIUI 13 is also right around the corner, slated for a late June release and Xiaomi also recently invested in something called a Pioneer Team, specifically tasked with gathering and addressing MIUI user feedback. One of the best ways to keep an eye on potential upcoming MIUI features are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_is_testing_miui_pure_mode__extra_protection_from_installing_malicious_apps-news-50811.php

Fujifilm GFX50S II is the most affordable medium format camera, yet

Fujifilm has launched the GFX50S II, which is the most affordable medium format camera, yet. While the price starts at $3999 for the body, it is still considerably less expensive than other medium format cameras on the market, including the previous $5499 GFX50S. The GFX50S II features a 51.4 megapixel medium format sensor. At 55mm diagonally, the sensor is about 1.7x larger than traditional 35mm full frame sensors found in this price range, such as on the similarly priced Sony A7R IV, Canon EOS R5, or Panasonic S1R. Aside from just having a large sensor, the GFX50S II also has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fujifilm_gfx50s_ii_is_the_most_affordable_medium_format_camera_yet-news-50810.php

Realme 8s 5G color options officially confirmed ahead of September 9 unveiling

September 9 will be a big day for Realme since the company will unveil its first tablet, dubbed Realme Pad. The young brand will also introduce two new smartphones on the same day - Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i. Leaked renders have already revealed the designs of both smartphones, but we've only seen them in one color - 8s 5G in purple and 8i in black. Today, a couple of posters shared by Realme show the 8s 5G in a blue shade while also confirming the purple colorway. The images also tell us that the 8s 5G will sport a punch hole display and feature a side-mounted fingerprint...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_8s_5g_colors_confirmed-news-50809.php

Snapdragon 898-powered vivo pops-up on GeekBench

Qualcomm's current top-dog chipset - the Snapdragon 888+ is only a few weeks old at this point. It is essentially a Snapdragon 888 with a slightly overclocked prime core. A proper next-gen chip is already in the works - the Snapdragon 898 or 895. It is yet to be made official, but has already been featured in a few leaks. The latest one comes from GeekBench, where a mysterious vivo prototype is apparently already testing the new silicon. GeekBench listing The vivo V2102A model number is not one that we can associate with an existing device and understandably so, since this is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/snapdragon_898powered_vivo_popsup_on_geekbench-news-50808.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 series is receiving the September 2021 Android security patch

Samsung began rolling out the September 2021 Android security patch last month, with the Galaxy S20 FE being the first in line to get it, and now it's the S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra that are getting updated with the newest security patch. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra The new firmware comes with version G98xxXXSADUH5 and is currently seeding in some parts of Europe, but it doesn't bring any new features to the S20 trio. If you live in Europe, you can check for the update manually by navigating to your S20/S20+/S20 Ultra's Settings > Software update menu. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_s20_plus_s20_ultra_september_2021_android_security_patch-news-50807.php

All Samsung Galaxy A series devices will have OIS next year, rumor says

This year Samsung started offering optical image stabilization (OIS) on the main cameras of a few of its mid-range Galaxy A series devices, such as the A52 and A72. Next year, however, things will be different. According to a new unconfirmed report from Korea, Samsung is likely to add OIS to the main cameras of all of the A series models it's going to launch in 2022. That would be an unprecedented 'democratization' of this feature that has, until this year, been reserved for flagships (and very few flagship killers) only. If Samsung pulls this off, it will have an important...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/all_samsung_galaxy_a_series_devices_to_have_ois_next_year_rumor_says-news-50806.php

WhatsApp chat data transfer from iOS to Samsung is now live

Last month on the day of Samsung's official unveiling of the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 WhatsApp unveiled plans to support moving chat history from iOS to Samsung devices running Android 10 or 11. Today this feature finally went live. So, if you have a Samsung handset on Android 10 or 11 and want to transfer your chat history to it from an iPhone, you can now do so. The entire process happens without your messages ever being sent to WhatsApp, and includes voice messages, photos, and videos. When you set up WhatsApp on a new Samsung device running Android 10 or 11 you'll get the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_chat_data_transfer_from_ios_to_samsung_is_now_live-news-50805.php

Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro review

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OnePlus 10 series tipped to reuse predecessors’ design

While we’re patiently awaiting the debut of the rumored OnePlus 9 RT in October, some are already looking into next year. Our first OnePlus 10 series speculation focuses on the design aspect of next year’s flagships. So OnePlus is working on series 10 phones which are being pitched as polished series 9 models. Apart from this a bunch of Nord series models are on the roster as well. They are expected to announce some new accessories at the next launch.— Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) September 2, 2021 Tipster Yogesh Brar is confident that the OnePlus 10 series will be advertised as...

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Microsoft Surface Go 3 specs leak ahead of September 22 event

A Microsoft Surface hardware event is taking place on September 22 at 11 AM ET time as confirmed by the company earlier this week and we now have a detailed spec leak on one of the possible new devices said to arrive thanks to the folks over at WinFuture.de. You’re invited.Learn more about the #MicrosoftEvent: https://t.co/tpK3TB8Xxb— Microsoft (@Microsoft) September 1, 2021 The Microsoft Surface Go 3 will allegedly bring the same 10.5-inch form factor like its predecessor with a magnesium alloy casing and optional keyboard cover. Surface Go 2 (image: Microsoft) The big...

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Canalys: Smart wearables shipments grew in Q2 2021 thanks to smartwatches

The global smart wearable market has been growing for many consecutive quarters now but there's a noticeable shift in the smart bands/smartwatches dynamic that started in Q4 2020 when smartwatches became the main driving factor for growth. The overall shipments grew 5.6% year on year in Q2 2021 while the basic bands' sales fell 23.8%. The decline was offset by the full-fledged smartwatches as they grew an impressive 37.9% year-over-year and now account for 62% of the global sales. In the wristwatch segment, Apple is still leading the pack with a massive 31.1% market share and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_smart_wearables_shipments_grow_in_q2_2021_thanks_to_smartwatches-news-50799.php

Android 12 has a cool system-wide feature that isn't active yet

While some Android makers have implemented system-wide search on their devices, it is not part of the core OS. That is about to change with Android 12 as beta 4 for the Pixel phones does support it, even if it this feature hasn’t been officially released yet. It looks like work on it is still ongoing as it appears incomplete. Right now you can only access it through the search bar in the app drawer, the search widget on the homescreen still uses the old search feature. For the app drawer, a neat new option can make the keyboard pop up every time you open the app drawer, allowing you to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_12_has_a_cool_systemwide_feature_that_isnt_active_yet-news-50798.php

HarmonyOS 2.0 reaches 90 million users, 8 new users are added every second

Huawei set an ambitious goal for HarmonyOS 2.0 – to reach 300 million devices by the end of the year. That’s a big number, but doesn’t sound impossible as the new OS is expanding quickly: it was at 10 million users in early June, 70 million at the end of August and days later it has shot up by another 20 million users. That brings the total to 90 million. Okay, we should clear some things up. First, these numbers actually count the devices running HarmonyOS, which may not correspond to users one to one (i.e. someone may have multiple devices). Still, that’s quite impressive. Also, 100...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/harmonyos_20_reaches_90_million_users_8_new_users_are_added_every_second-news-50797.php

nubia teases the Red Magic 6S Pro with RGB cooling fan, 120W fast charging

nubia's Red Magic series have been rocking an active cooling system for generations now but it appears that the OEM is looking to spice things up with the upcoming 6S Pro. The official teaser posters from Weibo In a teaser poster on Weibo, nubia reveals that the handset will feature RGB cooling fan with 200% higher performance. In addition, the fan will be working with a new ICE 7.0 cooling design that consists of nine layers. The RGB fan will supposedly be visible through the back panel of the transparent edition, similar to the Red Magic 6 Pro. Moreover, the handset will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_teases_the_red_magic_6s_pro_with_rgb_cooling_fan_120w_fast_charging-news-50796.php

Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro bring Qualcomm chipset, 30-hour playback time

Alongside the brand new Redmi 10 Prime, Xiaomi India introduced the Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro – the latest affordable TWS earbuds in the Mi family. They bring Qualcomm’s QCC3040 chipset with aptX Adaptive codec support over Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. The new Earbuds 3 Pro pack dual balanced armature drivers for naturally balanced sound output and offer multi-functional touch controls and smart wear detection. There’s a fast pairing option for MIUI devices while other Android and iOS phones will have to connect via the Bluetooth menu. The buds are IPX4 splash-proof and pack a 600 mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_earbuds_3_pro_bring_qualcomm_chipset_30hour_playback_time-news-50795.php

Redmi 10 Prime announced with Helio G88 and 6,000 mAh battery

The latest addition in the ranks of the Redmi brand is the Redmi 10 Prime, which debuted earlier today in India. It boasts similar all-around specs to the global Redmi 10 with the only difference being the larger 6,000 mAh battery. Redmi 10 Prime brings a 6.5-inch LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. There’s a 50MP main cam with an f/1.8 aperture around the back next to an 8MP ultrawide snapper and two 2MP modules for macro shots and depth data. MediaTek’s Helio G88 sits at the helm aided by 4/6GB RAM and 64/128GB storage. The 6,000 mAh battery should help the Redmi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_10_prime_announced_with_helio_g88_and_6000_mah_battery-news-50794.php

Realme Pad with slim and light design is coming on September 9

The Realme Pad, first teased in June, will be officially unveiled on September 9 - the same day the company will introduce the 8i and 8s 5G. The Realme Pad will be just 6.9mm thick, and while the company doesn't reveal its weight, the press note sent to the media says the tablet will have a light design "so that you can entertain on the go, be more accessible for e-learning, and work lighter." Realme also says that its first tablet will offer a "full-scale audio-visual experience at a cinematic level, top-notch sound quality, an amazing screen, an astonishing e-reading experience...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_pad_india_launch_date-news-50793.php

Our Realme GT Master video review is up

Fun fact: the Realme GT Master is the lowest-end member of the GT family despite the "Master" in the name. Oh, and Realme would really like you to add the suffix "Edition" to it as well, even though this is in no way a limited edition device. Confused? Good, because we are too. Naming absurdities aside, the GT Master is a very interesting mid-range device for what it brings to the table and considering its pretty affordable price. We've already gone in-depth with it in our comprehensive written review, and now it's time for a more concise take on what we think about this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_realme_gt_master_video_review_is_up-news-50791.php

vivo X70 series teased with a 2K E5 display, vanilla and Pro+ variants appear on TENAA with full specs

vivo is set to unveil the X70 lineup on September 9, expected to consist of three smartphones - X70, X70 Pro, and X70 Pro+. vivo hasn't detailed the specs sheets of these devices yet, but the company today confirmed that the X70 lineup will feature a 2K E5 display with a punch hole in the center for the selfie camera. vivo doesn't tell us if all three models will feature the 2K E5 screen, but it's safe to assume that the Pro+ variant will pack one. And while we wait for vivo to confirm more features about the X70 series, three vivo smartphones with model codes V2132A, V2133A, and V2145A -...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x70_x70_pro_plus_full_specs_tenaa-news-50792.php

It's the Motorola Edge 20 Pro's turn to get torn down on video

It was just yesterday when we brought you a video teardown/disassembly of the Motorola Edge (2021), a phone that became available today in the US (and is meant for the North American market). If you're elsewhere, though, that may not be useful to you as Motorola won't be selling that model in any other places. What it is selling, though, is the Edge 20 Pro, announced in late July and released in mid-August in specific countries. This phone is more intriguing, as it sports a flagship level chipset (for 2020 at least), and a periscope zoom camera. Luckily the same PBKreviews YouTube channel...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/its_the_motorola_edge_20_pros_turn_to_get_torn_down_on_video-news-50790.php

WhatsApp gets €225M fine in Ireland for breaking data protection rules

Facebook-owned WhatsApp was just slapped with a whopping €225 million fine in Ireland, for breaking data protection rules. Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) issued the fine, because WhatsApp Ireland failed to provide necessary data protection information to users and failed to meet is transparency obligations. This is the largest fine ever issued by the DPC and the second largest ever imposed on an organization under the EU's data protection laws. The ruling states that WhatsApp: failed to process user data in a lawful, fair and transparent way; failed to provide...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_gets__euro225m_fine_in_ireland_for_breaking_data_protection_rules-news-50789.php

Motorola launches Business Edition versions of the Edge 20 and Edge 20 Lite

Motorola is adding the Edge 20 and Edge 20 Lite to the list of Business Edition phones (the Edge 20 Pro was already on that list). These are based on the same hardware, but with improved security features. Some of this is already available on the regular editions of the Edge 20 series. Including Lenovo’s ThinkShield technology, which is a suite of hardware and software security features designed to protect against malware, phishing and network attacks. Recently, the company partnered with Zimperium to further improve ThinkShield using machine learning to monitor the device and analyze any...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_launches_business_edition_versions_of_the_edge_20_and_edge_20_lite-news-50785.php

TCL L10 Pro announced with Unisoc chipset and 4,000 mAh battery

Another entry-level device from TCL was introduced in Brazil and it aims to cover all the Android essentials for BRL 1,299 (about $250). There’s a 6.22-inch LCD with HD+ resolution and a 5MP selfie cam that sits in the waterdrop notch. The back features a 13MP primary camera next to a 5MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP depth helper. TCL L10 Pro in black (images: TCL) Unisoc's SC9863A chipset sits at the helm paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. The battery comes in at 4,000mAh. The phone boots Android 10 and packs a back-mounted fingerprint scanner and a headphone jack. There’s a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_l10_pro_announced_with_unisoc_chipset_and_4000_mah_battery_-news-50784.php

Snapdragon Wear 5100 to stick with Cortex-A53 cores

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 4100 series chipsets feel painfully outdated in terms of efficiency, especially since they target the form factor that is the most constrained in terms of battery. The company allegedly has a new design in the pipeline that will address that concern, though it feels like a half measure. The Snapdragon Wear 5100 will feature four Cortex-A53 cores, according to WinFuture. For comparison, Samsung’s Exynos W920 has two Cortex-A55. That’s less performance overall, but a boon for power efficiency, which is key. According to ARM, the A55 “delivers up to 18% more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_snapdragon_wear_5100_will_reportedly_stick_with_cortexa53_cores_will_be_fabbed_by_samsung-news-50783.php

New beta version of Samsung's Internet browser improves security and the address bar

Samsung’s Internet browser is one of the more feature-complete Chromium forks out there with support for add-ons (including ad blockers), customizable UI and so on. The developer team behind it is working on version 16, which will bring a number of improvements to the browser’s core and its interface. So, what’s new? For starters, the app is now based on Chromium M92, which has faster and more efficient phishing detection. You can read this blogpost for more. Samsung added some safety features of its own, including giving Smart Protect the ability to detect and block tracking pixels. Those...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_beta_version_of_samsungs_internet_browser_improves_security_and_the_address_bar-news-50779.php

Latest OnePlus Watch update brings Spotify music mode, optimized sleep tracking and more

There’s a new update available for OnePlus Watch and it brings several noteworthy additions. Chief among them is the new Spotify music mode which allows you to sink your playlist on the watch itself. The B.65 update weighs 50MB and also brings four new watchfaces, the ability to display real-time display navigation on the watch itself as well as optimized sleep tracking and alarm vibration intensity levels. OnePlus Watch B.65 update changelog (image:OnePlus forum member danishhazari) OnePlus is also bringing support for mobile phone alarm reminder linkage. The new update is rolling...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/latest_oneplus_watch_update_brings_spotify_music_mode_optimized_sleep_tracking_and_more-news-50778.php

vivo's custom Imaging Chip V1 debuts after 24 months of development

We have been hearing reports about vivo launching its own ISP chip, and today we finally have an official confirmation from the company - the vivo Imaging Chip V1 is official, aiming to boost the photography credentials of the company's smartphones. The official press release did not reveal any technical information about the ISP but did state it is a milestone in the company’s inaugural breakthrough in independent R&D and chip design. The marketing message from vivo’s Communications office revealed the V1 has been in development for 24 months by an R&D team of over 300 people. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivos_custom_imaging_chip_v1_debuts_after_24_months_of_development-news-50781.php

Xiaomi enters the electric automobiles business

Xiaomi has officially announced the registration of its new company, Xiaomi EV Inc. As the name implies, it will be competing in the electric vehicles' market. The news come shortly after the firm acquired DeepMotion, which works on self-driving technologies. And it looks like Xiaomi has some serious intentions as the initial investment accounts for about $1.5 billion and has already hired over 300 new employees. It plans to add another $1.5 billion to the bill in the next ten years or so. However, the Chinese tech giant hasn't disclosed much about its new EV arm so we don't really...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_enters_the_ev_business-news-50780.php

Qualcomm unveils aptX Lossless for Bluetooth devices

Snapdragon Sound technology is a thing that exist for some time now it is unveiling another impressive feature called aptX Lossless. As the name implies, the technology allows for lossless audio streaming over Bluetooth as long as the headphones and the streaming device support it. The aptX Lossless feature isn't just about quality streaming, it's also pretty smart. It goes up to 16-bit and 44.1 kHz audio. It normally streams at 1Mbit/s but if the connection isn't great or the audio file doesn't have it, it can scale down to just 140 Kbits/s. In fact, the aptX Lossless is an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_unveils_aptx_lossless_for_bluetooth_devices-news-50782.php

vivo X70 Pro revealed by certification listing: Exynos 1080 at the helm

The vivo X70 smartphones will arrive next Thursday, and we know the X70 Pro+ will come with a dedicated vivo V1 ISP and a Snapdragon 888+. At the same time, the slightly less powerful but still as impressive Pro variant appeared on TENAA with its full specs sheet. According to the listing, the vivo X70 Pro will have a 2.8GHz CPU which might be the Snapdragon 888 but is more likely to be the Exynos 1080 - the same as the predecessor X60 Pro. The main difference will come from the camera setup, which now is said to have a 50MP main sensor. The X70 Pro has been certified with a 6.56”...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x70_pro_specs_are_on_tenaa_reveals_exynos_1080_chipset-news-50776.php

India's Redmi 10 Prime will have a larger 6,000 mAh battery (1,000 mAh more than the global model)

So, it’s not a straight rebrand – the Redmi 10 Prime will have a 6,000 mAh battery, that is 20% bigger than the 5,000 mAh battery of the global Redmi 10. This was confirmed by Xiaomi itself, which adds that this is the lightest 6,000 mAh phone in the Redmi family. With just 2⃣ days to go, we are all charged up ⚡️For the grand entry of the #AllRoundSuperstar!Bringing another first, in ⏪ESREVER⏩!All hail the ⬇️🪶 Lightest 6000mAh Battery From the house of 'Redmi'! ⭐️#Redmi10Prime ➡️ https://t.co/Of2joULE0B03.09.21, 12PM pic.twitter.com/6ZWZRRTFdI— Redmi India - #Redmi10Prime | All-round...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/indias_redmi_10_prime_will_have_a_larger_6000_mah_battery_1000_mah_more_than_the_global_model-news-50777.php

vivo X70 Pro+ appears in posters, shows out three colors

We’re just a week away from vivo’s X70 series being announced and vivo is slowly making its marketing campaign felt in China. The X70 Pro+ was spotted in a series of posters revealing the phone’s black, orange and blue colorways. vivo X70 Pro+ posters (image: Weibo) We had already seen renders of the black and orange models but this is our first time seeing the blue version which does look rather interesting. Yesterday we learned that the X70 Pro+ will feature a 50MP 1/1.31" main snapper (Samsung’s ISOCELL GN1) alongside an 8MP periscope cam with 5x optical zoom, a 48MP Sony IMX598...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x70_pro_appears_in_posters_shows_out_three_colors-news-50774.php

Samsung unveils flagship 200MP ISOCELL HP1, 50MP ISOCELL GN5 sensors

Samsung introduced the flagship image sensor that will most likely be the highlight of the upcoming Galaxy S22 Ultra - the ISOCELL HP1. It has a resolution of 200MP and can achieve different outputs of 12.5MP and 50MP through a pixel binning method Samsung calls ChamaleonCell. The HP1 will output at different resolutions based on the available light. In low light it will combine pixels in a 4-by-4 binning method to achieve 12.5MP images with a large 2.56μm pixel pitch. But in good light the sensor can output in 2-by-2 for 50MP with 1.28μm individual pixels or even natively at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_flagship_200mp_isocell_hp1_50mp_isocell_gn5_-news-50775.php

nubia Red Magic 6S Pro appears on TENAA, confirms SD888+ as one of few changes

The gaming smartphone Red Magic 6S Pro will be introduced by nubia on Monday. We know it will have a Snapdragon 888+ chipset and improved display capabilities, and today it was listed on TENAA with the full specs sheet. The listing showed us the footprint and the key specs of the phone will remain the same as the predecessor nubia Red Magic 6 Pro, as well as the gaming aesthetics on the back panel. nubia Red Magic 6S Pro on TENAA The NX669J-S phone is listed with a 6.8” OLED screen with 1080p resolution. CPU is 2.95 GHz, which is the actual frequency of the powerful Kryo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_red_magic_6s_pro_appears_on_tenaa_confirms_sd888_as_one_of_few_changes-news-50773.php

Our Redmi 10 video review is now up

The new Redmi 10 got its full in-depth written review a few days ago, and since then we've been working on bringing you the video companion to it. Now it's done, fully baked and fresh out of the oven for your viewing pleasure. Here it is, our Redmi 10 video review. The phone launches at a slightly higher price than its predecessor, but it also brings a bunch of spec improvements compared to the Redmi 9. A 90 Hz screen is still not a usual sighting at this price, for example. The Redmi 10 also debuts the new Helio G88 SoC from MediaTek, and bumps up the main camera to 50 MP, while...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_redmi_10_video_review_is_now_up-news-50769.php

Realme 8s 5G and 8i are coming on September 9 with MediaTek chipsets

Realme introduced the Realme 8 and 8 Pro in March and followed up with the 8 5G in April. Today, the company announced it will add two more members to the 8 series on September 9 - Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i. In a press note sent to the media, Realme confirmed that the 8i will come with Helio G96 SoC and 120Hz screen, while the 8s 5G will be the world's first smartphone to have the Dimensity 810 chip at the helm. The company also said that both smartphones will feature Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE), letting users expand the phone's RAM virtually using its internal storage. Realme...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_8s_5g_8i_india_launch_date-news-50772.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Wi-Fi variant launched in India

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab S7 FE in India in June, but it only launched the LTE variant in the country. Now the Wi-Fi-only model is also available for purchase in India through Amazon.in. It comes in a single 4GB/64GB configuration priced at INR41,999 ($575/€485), and you get four color options - Mystic Pink, Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, and Mystic Green. The LTE version is also offered in the same colorways but has two memory options - 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB priced at INR46,999 ($645/€545) and INR50,999 ($700/€590), respectively. The LTE and Wi-Fi versions come with the same...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s7_fe_wifi_india_price_sale_date-news-50771.php

Motorola Edge (2021) undergoes teardown on video, isn't very easily repairable

Back in mid-August Motorola unveiled its newest upper-midrange smartphone for the North American market, which the company confusingly calls Motorola Edge (like the original Edge from last year). Trying to keep our sanity we're going to refer to it as the Edge (2021). This phone is supposed to become available today at Best Buy, B&H, Amazon, and Motorola.com for an introductory price of $500 (which is apparently $200 off the normal price of $700). If, before you place your order, you were curious to see the Motorola Edge (2021) from the inside, then YouTube channel PBKreviews has you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_2021_undergoes_teardown_on_video_isnt_very_easily_repairable-news-50770.php

RED V-Raptor ST is the company's latest $25,000 flagship camera

RED today announced its newest flagship cinema camera — the V-Raptor ST. The V-Raptor ST is the first member of the company's new DSMC3 generation of cameras and the company's best spec'd cameras to date. The V-Raptor ST features the 8K VV 35.4 megapixel CMOS sensor. With a diagonal size of 46.31mm, the 8K VV sensor is larger than standard 35mm full-frame sensors. RED claims this sensor has a dynamic range of over 17 stops, which is the highest in its range. The V-Raptor ST is capable of recording in high resolutions and high frame rates at the same time. It can shoot in full 8K...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/red_vraptor_st_is_the_companys_latest_25000_flagship_camera-news-50768.php

Realme Pad official teaser highlights its slim design

Realme will soon enter the Android tablet market with its Realme Pad and now Realme India and Europe CEO Madhav Sheth shared an official look at the slate’s slim side profile. This will be the first tablet from the young brand which also launched its first laptop this past month. Realme Pad is confirmed to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, 10.4-inch FHD+ IPS LCD and a 7,100 mAh battery. Tablets can easily be carried anywhere for work or entertainment. However, holding them for too long can be a challenge. There is a need for a real-ly light & slim ones for your ease and we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_pad_official_teaser_highlights_slim_design-news-50767.php

Mobile data traffic surged in 2021, the global average price per gigabyte is $4.07

67% of the world’s population, some 5.3 billion people, owned a mobile phone in July, according to data by Stock Apps. Compared to July of last year, this means 117 million new users. Of course, this is not evenly distributed around the globe – for example, Europe was the leading region last year with 86% of its population having a mobile phone. However, the market is essentially saturated as the forecast for 2025 is 87%, so barely any growth is expected in the next few years. North America is very close, just a few percentage points behind. China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan combined...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mobile_data_traffic_surged_in_2021_the_global_average_price_per_gigabyte_is_407-news-50762.php

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro get noise control and ambient sound features with the new update

Samsung released a new software update for the Galaxy Buds Pro, which enables ambient sound listening during calls. The new firmware also brings new noise control options to the Galaxy Buds Pro, allowing users to control the noise of each earbud while also letting them customize the ambient sound listening. The changelog also says that the update applies "stabilization code related to terminal operation" without getting into the details. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro The new firmware comes with version R190XXUA0UH5/R190XXU0AUH5 and is currently seeding in South Korea, but the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds_pro_noise_control_update-news-50761.php

Android 11 update for the Nokia 5.4 starts rolling out

The Nokia 5.3 got updated to Android 11 in early August, the 3.4 followed a few weeks later, the lowly 2.4 got it as early as April. So, where’s the update for the Nokia 5.4? Here it is – users are finally reporting that the new software, V2.120, is starting to arrive over the air. It is a 1.77 GB update and includes features like chat bubbles, one time permissions and updates to the Google Play ecosystem that increase security and privacy. The security patch is boosted to August 2021, up from June. Android 11 for the Nokia 5.4 has finally arrived According to the official...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_11_update_for_the_nokia_54_starts_rolling_out-news-50764.php

DIZO will launch the GoPods and GoPods Neo TWS headsets in India this week

DIZO is launching a pair of TWS headsets in India along with a beard trimmer and a hair dryer. These will sold through Flipkart online as well as select physical retail stores. The we’ve been waiting for the DIZO GoPods for a while (don’t confuse them with the GoPods D). This headset appears to be based on the Realme Buds Air 2 and feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that reduces unwanted sounds by up to 25 dB. A Transparency mode is available, which lets speech go through so you can hear people around you. The DIZO GoPods are coming in Smoky Grey and Creme White • DIZO...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dizo_will_launch_the_gopods_and_gopods_neo_tws_headsets_in_india_this_week-news-50766.php

Samsung Galaxy A03s comes to the UK for £139

Exactly two weeks after its global debut, Samsung brought its entry-level Galaxy A03s to the UK. The phone will retail for £139 and will be available for purchase via Samsung and all partner retailers from September 24. Galaxy A03s in black and blue (source: Samsung) The A03s brings a 6.5-inch LCD with HD+ resolution, a Helio P35 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery. There’s a 13MP main shooter around the back next to a 2MP macro cam and 2MP depth module. The selfie shooter comes in at 5MP. There’s also a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, headphone jack and One UI 3.1 Core on top of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a03s_comes_to_the_uk-news-50765.php

Windows 11 to launch without Android apps support

One of the highlight features of Windows 11 is the ability to natively run Android apps. However it appears those looking forward to that will have to show some extra patience. In an announcement on its website yesterday Microsoft said that the Android apps support won't be available at launch on October 5. It will make it available for Insider users in the following months, though. The good news is that the rest of the highlight Windows 11 features will be available in the first stable release such as new UI, new Start menu and gaming-related enhancements. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/windows_11_to_launch_without_android_apps_support-news-50756.php

Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra battery capacities revealed in certifications: 4,500mAh and 5,000mAh

Two batteries from Samsung SDI received 3C certifications and judging by their model numbers, they are headed for the upcoming Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra. Their capacities are almost a perfect match for the ones reported by Ice Universe a couple of weeks ago. The EB-BS906ABY battery for the Galaxy S22+ has a rated capacity of 4,370 mAh, meaning the typical capacity should be 4,500 mAh. This is a small downgrade from the S21+, which has a 4,800 mAh battery. The EB-BS908ABY for the Galaxy S22 Ultra has a rated capacity of 4,855 mAh, meaning a typical capacity of 5,000 mAh. This is an exact...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s22_and_s22_ultra_battery_capacities_revealed_in_certification_4500mah_and_500mah-news-50760.php

South Korea lets developers bypass Apple and Google's app stores fees

Apple and Google have been under fire regarding their app stores fees for quite some time now. The US, the EU and the UK are all investigating the possibility of Apple and Google infringing several antitrust laws but South Korea is the first country to take action. The country's president Moon Jae-in and his party passed a bill yesterday that would free Korean developers from the App Store and Google Play Store's fees as well as in-app transaction fees. They are usually 30% but both companies lowered that to 15% for small developers. Still, mobile app revenue in 2020 brought in a total...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/south_korea_lets_developers_bypass_apple_and_google_app_stores_fees-news-50757.php

Meizu 18x, 18s and 18s Pro appear in 3C listing, will do up to 40W charging

Meizu is expected to add a few new members to its 18 series smartphones soon and three of them were spotted in the database of China’s 3C agency. In addition, well-known tipster Digital Chat Station revealed more details regarding the corresponding devices’ model numbers as well as their battery capacities. Meizu 18s, 18s Pro and 18x listings on 3C database The 3C listing reveals the Meizu 18x (M172Q) supports 30W charging, Meizu 18s (M182Q) goes with slightly faster 36W charging while the top-dog 18s Pro (M192Q) will support 40W speeds. The 18x is rumored to pack a 4,200 mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_18x_18s_and_18s_pro_appear_in_3c_listing_-news-50758.php