Epic Games v Apple ruling: iPhone-maker wins the antitrust lawsuit, but it must allow use of alternative in-app payment methods

Epic Games and Apple were engaged in a legal battle since last August after the former sued the latter for its anti-competitive and monopolistic practices, and Apple has emerged as the winner of the case after the United States District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers handed a 185-page ruling on the lawsuit. The legal battle between the two companies started last year after Apple removed Epic Games' Fortnite from its App Store, citing violation of its policies as the reason since the video game publisher by-passed the Cupertino-based tech giant's in-app payments platform by introducing an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/epic_games_apple_lawsuit_ruling-news-50891.php

Oppo F19s launch imminent as it bags Bluetooth certification

Oppo introduced the F19 Pro and F19 Pro+ 5G in March and unveiled the F19 in April. The company is rumored to further expand the F19 lineup with the F19s, which has been certified by Bluetooth SIG, suggesting an imminent launch. The certifying authority doesn't tell us anything about the F19s besides revealing its model code (CPH2223) and confirming Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. But, a previous leak claimed the F19s will launch in India soon at around INR18,000 ($245/€210) with a Snapdragon 662 SoC under the hood. Oppo F19s Bluetooth certified The rest of the F19s' leaked specs...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f19s_bluetooth_certified-news-50890.php

Huawei schedules a new product launch event for October 21

Huawei has scheduled a new product launch event for October 21 in Vienna, which will start at 3PM CET and will be hosted by Mr. Derek Yu - President, Central Eastern Europe, Nordic and Canada, Huawei Consumer Business Group. Huawei hasn't revealed the name of the product(s) it's going to launch on October 21, but the invite we received from the company includes a smartphone, suggesting the global debut of the P50 series announced in China in July. We say the P50 lineup because the Mate 50 series has been reportedly canceled this year. However, we might also see the international...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p50_p50_pro_nova_9_global_launch_date-news-50889.php

OnePlus Buds Z2 to launch next month, renders surface

OnePlus introduced the Buds Z TWS earphones last October, and the company will follow up with its successor - dubbed OnePlus Buds Z2 - next month. Word comes from leakster OnLeaks, who also shared a few renders of the OnePlus Buds Z2, revealing their design. The Buds Z2 look similar to their predecessor, but the ear tips are slightly angled this time. We also see some sensors on the buds, which could be used for wear detection - a feature that wasn't present on the original Buds Z. OnePlus Buds Z2's leaked renders The source doesn't reveal any specs of the Buds Z2, but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_buds_z2_launch_date_renders-news-50888.php

Motorola Edge 20 review

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Motorola Edge 20 Pro in for review

The latest device that arrived to the office is the Motorola Edge 20 Pro. It's the top-tier device of Motorola's Edge 20 lineup and we're expecting the best that Motorola has to offer. The Edge 20 Pro comes with its own docking accessory: a USB-C to HDMI cable that's used to hook up the Edge 20 Pro to a monitor and use its desktop UI. There's also a 30W charger and a thin factory case. The design gives off major "slab energy". In addition to the volume and power keys, there's a Google Assistant shortcut key on the left side of the phone. All the keys seem like they are quite...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_20_pro_in_for_review-news-50887.php

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G gets more RAM with new update

One of the most recent trends in the Android smartphone world is adding virtual RAM capabilities to devices via software updates. A bunch of Chinese companies have been doing this for some of their models, and now Samsung has jumped into the game too. The latest update for the Galaxy A52s 5G has this feature, which Samsung calls RAM Plus. Enabling it lets you get 4GB extra RAM by using the phone's storage for it. Update details Pagefiles have obviously been a thing for a long time in the computer world, and this feature basically does the same thing, so we're left wondering why...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a52s_5g_gets_more_ram_with_new_update-news-50886.php

Vimeo adds Dolby Vision support, accessible exclusively through Apple devices

Vimeo today announced that it is adding support for the Dolby Vision HDR standard. While the company previously supported uploading HDR10 content, the Dolby Vision support enables an even higher quality viewing experience. If you want to upload a Dolby Vision video, you can currently do it from any device regardless of your Vimeo account tier. To make sure your Dolby Vision video is displayed correctly, all you need to make sure is that it is in HEVC 10-bit, HLG, and Dolby Vision profile 8.4. Vimeo will automatically figure out the rest, including generating the standard HDR10,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vimeo_adds_dolby_vision_support_accessible_exclusively_through_apple_devices-news-50885.php

Kuo: Apple solved the Watch Series 7 production issues, timeline is pushed back by 2 weeks

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg shared some worrying news for fans of Apple’s smartwatches – the new generation faced delays caused by production issues. But maybe it won’t be so bad as analysts Ming-Chi Kuo reported in the latest note to investors that the issues have been resolved. Don’t expect to buy one the day after the September 14 unveiling, however. According to the analyst, Apple will start mass production in mid-September and it will take a while for units from the factory to be distributed to stores. The mass production timeline has been pushed back by two weeks, so shipments are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kuo_apple_solved_the_watch_series_7_production_issues_timeline_is_pushed_back_by_2_weeks-news-50883.php

Our Realme GT Explorer Master video review is up

One of the most unorthodox midrangers on the market, the Realme GT Explorer Master, is already official and we have a comprehensive video review to help you decide whether or not it's worth your hard-earned money. The handset features powerful hardware, a capable camera setup, a top-notch 120Hz OLED panel and a vegan leather back, designed by the famed Naoto Fukasawa, who drew inspiration by suitcases. And it's pretty light too. So while are completing the full text review of the phone, we invite you to see our video review and see what Angie has to say about the phone.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_realme_gt_explorer_master_video_review_is_up-news-50864.php

Ice Universe says the Galaxy S22 Ultra will have continuous zoom 3x and 10x cameras

There have been a lot of conflicting rumors about the camera setup on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. Some say that the phone will reuse the S21 Ultra setup, others claim that it will be equipped with Samsung’s new 200 MP sensors. Leakster Ice Universe has chimed in and leans mostly towards the first option, but with improved telephoto cameras. According to The Cat, the S22 Ultra will feature two zoom lenses with a variable focal length. The first starts at 3x, the second at 10x. These are the same magnification numbers as the current Ultra, though the new lenses should be able to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ice_universe_says_the_galaxy_s22_ultra_will_have_continuous_zoom_3x_and_10x_cameras-news-50881.php

Samsung Galaxy Wide5 unveiled, a tweaked A22 5G with a Dimensity 700 and a 64 MP camera

The Samsung Galaxy Wide5 was just unveiled in South Korea for carrier SK Telecom. From what we’ve seen in Bluetooth certifications, this model will be variously known as the Galaxy F42 5G, Galaxy Buddy or Galaxy Wide5 in different countries, so you can read on even if you are not an SK subscriber (though these other variants aren’t official yet). As we’ve suspected, this phone is related to the Galaxy A22 5G, but it is not a 1-to-1 copy. It is still powered by the Dimensity 700, which is pretty telling – this 7 nm chip has been used by Samsung only for the A22 5G. It has two Cortex-A76...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_wide5_unveiled_a_tweaked_a22_5g_with_a_dimensity_700_and_a_64_mp_camera-news-50879.php

Ray-Ban Stories are smart Wayfarers from Facebook

Facebook just got in the smart glasses business and it did it with the most notable name in glass wear history - Ray-Ban. The Ray-Ban Stories are $299 sunglasses with two 5MP cameras, a touchpad on the temple, built-in speakers, three microphones and a charging case. Coming in classic Ray-Ban styles like Wayfarer, Meteor and Round and in additional combinations of frame and glass colors, these smart glasses take on Snapchat's Spectacles, which are now in their third generation. The Ray-Ban Stories have two 5MP cameras that can snap both photos and up to 30 second videos....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rayban_stories_are_smart_wayfarers_for_facebook-news-50878.php

The vivo X70 series is headed to India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the UAE and other regions

The vivo X70 series was unveiled yesterday only for the China market. However, the camera-obsessed trio will be available in other regions as well. Note that there are a few changes compared to the Chinese phones, mostly on the Pro model. The vivo X70 Pro+ stands head and shoulders above its siblings. It is powered by the Snapdragon 888+ chipset and exclusively features vivo’s new V1 chip, which uses AI for noise reduction and MEMC (motion estimation, motion compensation). The vivo X70 Pro switches over to the same Dimensity 1200 chipset as the vanilla X70 (the Chinese model uses...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_vivo_x70_series_is_headed_to_india_thailand_indonesia_malaysia_the_uae_and_other_regions-news-50877.php

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G to have 120Hz display and patterned back design, renders show

The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G is about to make its debut in India, among other countries, and we already saw a massive leak reveal its key specs. Now, we have a bit more detail about the screen and a set of renders that give us a really good look at the phone. The report says that the 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400px resolution will refresh at 120Hz and there will be a centered punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. The renders also reveal a patterned back with vertical stripes going along the long side. Seeing how this is an M-series phone it's probably safe to assume...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m52_5g_to_have_120hz_display_and_patterned_back_design_renders_show-news-50876.php

The Infinix Zero X family leaks on Google Play Console ahead of the announcement

The Infinix Zero X series is due to be announced on September 13 but some of the key specs have already been revealed through three Google Play Console listings. We got an early glimpse of the three models in the lineup - the Zero X Neo, Zero X Pro and the vanilla Zero X. The listings on Google Play Console As per the listing, all three handsets will share the same SoC - the MediaTek Helio G90T and 8GB RAM versions will be available for all three models. Although, we don't know what the base memory configurations would offer. The display resolutions are also listed - 1080 x...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_infinix_zero_x_family_leaks_on_google_play_console_ahead_of_the_announcement-news-50875.php

Epic wants Apple to reinstate its Fornite developer account in Korea

An interesting development is happening on the front of the Epic vs Apple legal battle that began last year. In a Tweet from the @FortniteGame handle, it has been confirmed that Epic, creator of Fortnite, has asked Apple to reinstate its developer account for the game - but only in South Korea. Epic has asked Apple to restore our Fortnite developer account. Epic intends to re-release Fortnite on iOS in Korea offering both Epic payment and Apple payment side-by-side in compliance with the new Korean law.— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) September 9, 2021 The request comes soon after new law...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/epic_wants_apple_to_reinstate_its_fornite_developer_account_in_korea-news-50874.php

All iPhone 13 color and storage options revealed by Ukranian retailer

As we approach the final days before Apple's September 14 event, where the company will announce new iPhones, a hiccup from a Ukrainian retailer may have revealed all of the color and storage configurations that the entire iPhone 13 lineup will arrive with. No images of the devices were listed, the listings were only placeholders for when the iPhones do arrive to stores. 91Mobiles hasn't identified which Ukrainian listed the iPhone 13. If the report by the outlet is to be believed, the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 14 will arrive in six colors: black, blue, purple, pink, white, and Product...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/all_iphone_13_color_and_storage_options_revealed_by_ukranian_retailer-news-50873.php

Google's first Pixel 6 ad shows it in people's hands, giving us another look at the new design

Yesterday Google was teasing the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro on Instagram, and today it's released the first full-on thirty-second video ad for the duo - even though the phones aren't official yet. At least not fully. Google has been doing things very differently this year when it comes to its flagship Pixel launch, confirming the design many weeks ago, then revealing that the devices will be powered by its own custom-designed (or not so much) Tensor SoC. And now it's serving up an ad for phones that haven't technically been announced yet. That's different, for sure. As you can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/googles_first_pixel_6_ad_shows_it_in_peoples_hands_giving_us_another_look_at_the_new_design-news-50872.php

Realme GT Neo2 lands at Geekbench with Snapdragon 870

Realme has already confirmed that the GT Neo2 is on its way and will launch soon, even though the original GT Neo is less than six months old. We've seen the GT Neo2 in two sets of leaked renders already, but what about specs? Well, perhaps the most important one - the SoC used - has been confirmed today through the fact that the GT Neo2 has been spotted in the Geekbench database. The phone has the model number RMX3370, and it ran the benchmark with the Snapdragon 870 chipset in tow. That's an interesting departure from its predecessor, as the original GT Neo went with MediaTek's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_neo2_lands_at_geekbench_with_snapdragon_870-news-50871.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch4-review-2314.php

Amazon launches Fire TV Stick 4K Max with faster processor and Wi-Fi 6

Amazon has launched an updated version of its popular Fire TV Stick 4K. Called the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, the new model features a faster processor and improved networking. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max comes with a faster MediaTek MT8696 processor. While the previous model had a quad-core 1.7GHz CPU and 650MHz GPU, the new model has a quad-core 1.8GHz CPU and 750MHz. It also has 2GB RAM instead of 1.5GB on the previous model. While the changes may seem small, it should make the UI and playback snappier. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max also features 802.11ax networking, also known as Wi-Fi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_launches_fire_tv_stick_4k_max_with_faster_processor_and_wifi_6-news-50870.php

Leaked photos show an Infinix phone with an 108MP main camera, 5x periscope

A few months ago we tested the 160W fast charging system by Infinix that was built into a concept phone. While the focus with that device was on the charging, it was also notable for having a 135 mm periscope lens that promised up to 60x digital zoom – this was the first time a periscope had graced an Infinix phone. What we’re hearing through the grapevine is that the company is working on a periscope-equipped phone that will make it to retail. A source sent us two images of it. We’ll start with the one that shows a close-up of a fairly impressive camera setup. Photos of an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_photos_show_an_infinix_phone_with_an_108mp_main_camera_5x_periscope-news-50866.php

vivo X70 Pro+ goes live with SD888+ and custom V1 image processor chip

vivo unveiled the latest iteration of its camera-focused, ZEISS-backed X-series of phones. As usual there are three models with the vivo X70 Pro+ sitting on top. And not just because of its Snapdragon 888+ chipset – there are also upgrades to the display, camera and battery over the Pro+ model that came out in January. The screen upgrade is quite big, literally. The X70 Pro+ switches over to a 6.78” Samsung E5 AMOLED panel (up from 6.56”) with 1,440 x 3,200 px resolution (up from 1080p+) and it maintains HDR support. This new display uses an LTPO panel, meaning it can gradually adjust...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x70_pro_goes_live_with_sd888_1440p_ltpo_display_and_custom_v1_image_processor_chip-news-50868.php

vivo X70 and vivo X70 Pro bring improved cameras

vivo introduced the X70 series today in China, and the lineup consists of three phones - vivo X70, vivo X70 Pro, and vivo X70 Pro+. The first two are pretty similar, with the major difference being the number of cameras on the back. The saying “if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it” was implemented by vivo in the display department, and both the vivo X70 and vivo X70 Pro come with a 6.56” AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate that is also found on their predeccessors - vivo X60 and vivo X60 Pro. The same goes for the chipset on the X70 Pro which retains the Exynos 1080, while the vivo X70...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x70_and_vivo_x70_pro_bring_improved_cameras-news-50867.php

Facebook and Ray-Ban's smart glasses leak ahead of launch

Facebook and Ray-Ban have previously teased their smart glasses and are expected to announce the final product later today. However, @evleaks seems to have stolen the thunder and leaked three models of the upcoming glasses. They all adopt Ray-Ban's classic designs - Wayfarer, Round and Meteor. The side frames are a bit thick and feature a button, which probably helps control the smart part of the glasses. Wayfarer The three models come in various colors and Evan Blass is helpful enough to show us the whole retail package too. The box is the only place we can see...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_and_raybans_smart_glasses_leak_head_of_launch-news-50862.php

Watch the vivo X70 series announcement here

vivo is introducing its latest mainstream flagships today with the X70 series. We expect at least three different phones in the vivo X70, vivo X70 Pro, and vivo X70 Pro+. The event is scheduled for 19:30 Beijing time, which is 13:30 UTC. The launch is taking place in China, so unsurprisingly it will be in Chinese, and you can find the video at the end of this article in the Source link. According to a leaked specs sheet, the vivo X70 and vivo X70 Pro will share a lot of specs, like the screen, chipset, and selfie camera, but the difference will be in the number of cameras and their...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_vivo_x70_series_announcement_here-news-50865.php

Oppo Reno6 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G are now available in Europe, 4G version coming soon

Oppo announced the Reno6 series in May and added a 4G model in July. Now the company has brought almost the entire series to Europe – aside from some naming confusion, we’re happy to report that this includes the top of the line model. And two of them are available starting today. The Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G is the model known as the Pro+ in China, this is the one with the Snapdragon 870 chipset and superior camera setup. By that we mean the 50 MP main sensor (1/1.56” with OIS), 13 MP tele camera (52 mm, 2x) and a 16 MP ultra wide-angel cam (123º). The Pro is priced at €800 and comes with 12...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno6_5g_and_reno6_pro_5g_are_now_available_in_europe_4g_version_coming_soon-news-50863.php

Infinix Hot 10i comes with big battery and low price

Infinix brought a new affordable smartphone to the Philippines, and it is called Hot 10i. The device comes with the dated Helio P65 chipset but offers a 6,000mAh battery and Android 11. Infinix Hot 10i key features The front of the Infinix Hot 10i has a 6.52” HD+ screen with a waterdrop notch for the 5MP camera. The back panel has room for a square camera island that has two shooters (the main one with a 13MP sensor) and an LED flash and a physical fingerprint scanner. On the inside, the Mediatek chipset has 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage. The company has even introduced a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_hot_10i_comes_with_big_battery_and_low_price-news-50861.php

Realme unveils two portable Bluetooth speakers and a Gold color for the Realme Buds Air 2

The stars of Realme’s event today were the Realme 8s 5G and 8i phones along with the company’s first tablet, the Realme Pad. However, the company also brought out a few smaller gadgets that pair well with the phones and tablet – two portable Bluetooth speakers and a new paint job for the Buds Air 2 TWS headset. The Realme Cobble Bluetooth speaker features a 5W dynamic driver with a passive bass radiator for a deeper bass while keeping the unit small and light. The speaker has a frequency response of 110 Hz to 18 KHz. It provides mono sound, but if you (or one of your friends) have a second...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_unveils_two_portable_bluetooth_speakers_and_a_gold_color_for_the_realme_buds_air_2-news-50860.php

Realme Pad is here with 10-inch screen, ultra-slim body and exciting price

The Realme Pad is now official, becoming the first tablet for the company. It comes with a 10.4” IPS LCD with a 2000x1200 pixel resolution and an impressively slim body - it measures just 6.9mm. The Realme Pad is powered by the Helio G80 chipset with 3/4GB RAM, 32GB or 64GB of storage and a microSD card slot for further expansion. There are two 8MP HD cameras on this tablet - one on each side. Inside it is a 7,100 mAh battery with 18W charging and reverse charging support. Four speakers are placed in the four corners, and they support Dolby Atmos' adaptive surround...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_pad_is_here_with_ultraslim_body_and_design_low_prices-news-50859.php

Realme 8s 5G and 8i arrive with 5,000 mAh batteries, new MediaTek chipsets

Realme held an event in India today where we saw the arrival of two new smartphones - Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i. The two midrangers offer Mediatek chipsets and big batteries and Dynamic RAM Expansion, which lets you dump parts of RAM on the storage as a way to expand its capacity. Realme 8s 5G The Realme 8s 5G is the first phone in the world with the Dimensity 810 SoC. It brings an octa-core CPU with up to 2.4GHz speeds and a Mali-G57 GPU. There are also two LPDDR4X RAM options - 6GB and 8GB, while storage is 128GB, but you can expand that through the dedicated microSD...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_8s_5g_and_realme_8i_arrive_with_big_5000_mah_batteries-news-50858.php

Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro will get three Android upgrades and four years of security patches

Over the past year or so more and more Android device makers have come out with promises of extended software support for their smartphones, with Samsung perhaps extending the support window for the biggest number of models. Notably absent so far from this new game was Xiaomi, but that all changes now. The company has just announced that the upcoming 11T and 11T Pro will get three major Android system updates as well as four years of security patches from their launch, which according to rumors and teasers should happen during an online event taking place on September 15. It's great...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/embargoed_xiaomi_11t_and_11t_pro_will_get_three_android_upgrades_and_four_years_of_security_patches-news-50853.php

Watch the Realme 8s 5G, 8i, Pad announcement here

Realme is about to introduce two new smartphones, Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i, but all the heads are turned to a completely different device - the brand’s first tablet called Realme Pad. The launch will be live-streamed on YouTube and we provided the video for you. The event starts today, September 9, at 12:30 PM IST, which is 07:00 GMT. Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i will be aggressively priced phones, with the first one running on the Dimensity 810 chipset, while the non-5G smartphone will come with the Helio G96 SoC. The Realme Pad is not only the first tablet for the company, it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_realme_8s_5g_8i_pad_announcement_here-news-50857.php

Google teases Pixel 6 on Instagram as "Certified Pixel Lover"

Google has posted a cheeky teaser for its upcoming Pixel 6 smartphones on its @madebygoogle handle. The image shows the Pixel 6 in a grid of 4 x 3, all showing different color backgrounds to showcase Android 12's Material You, which pulls colors out of your wallpaper and applies them throughout the UI. This teaser is a play on Drake's new album cover art for "Certified Lover Boy", which shows twelve pregnant emojis arranged in the same fashion. Source: @MadebyGoogle's Instagram The teaser is captioned "Certified Pixel Lover" and tagged with #TeamPixel and #Pixel6. If its worth...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_teases_pixel_6_on_instagram_as_certified_pixel_lover-news-50856.php

Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Max leaks in renders showing no notch and no camera bump

Next week, on September 14 to be precise, Apple is holding its grand unveiling event for the oft-leaked iPhone 13 family. Despite the negative connotations in some places, countless leaks have "confirmed" (as much as any leak can) that the company will in fact be using the number 13. That means next year we're getting the iPhone 14 series, and today the first renders of the iPhone 14 Pro Max have been outed. We're not kidding, and that's not a typo. It's a strange world we're living in, for sure. As you can see, the design isn't overall a huge departure from what Apple's been doing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_iphone_14_pro_max_leaks_in_renders_showing_no_notch_and_no_camera_bump-news-50855.php

Google releases fifth and final Android 12 beta, now available for the Pixel 5a too

Today Google has outed the fifth and final public beta build of Android 12 for supported Pixel devices. This has "release candidate" status, and the next build after it will be the final one that goes out to all of the supported Pixels out there, not just those enrolled in the Beta program. This is also the first beta that you can install on the newly released Pixel 5a, because that's just gone on sale. If you have one and want to run the fifth Android 12 beta on it, you just have to enroll it in the Android Beta program by going to this page. Once you do that, you'll receive an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_releases_fifth_and_final_android_12_beta_now_available_for_the_pixel_5a_too-news-50854.php

Twitter tests edge to edge tweets and 'remove this follower' feature

Twitter today announced a bunch of features that it will be testing over the coming days. This includes a new UI design, a way to remove your followers, and also the Communities feature that was announced a while back. The new UI change is edge to edge tweets. Instead of having an indentation below the display picture that wastes precious space on the left side of the screen, the tweet will now occupy the entire screen. Now testing on iOS:Edge to edge Tweets that span the width of the timeline so your photos, GIFs, and videos can have more room to shine. pic.twitter.com/luAHoPjjlY—...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/twitter_tests_edge_to_edge_tweets_and_remove_this_follower_feature-news-50852.php

DJI OM 5 is a smartphone gimbal that doubles up as a selfie stick

DJI today announced the OM 5, the next generation version of its handheld gimbal for smartphones. The OM 5 is a third smaller than its predecessor and also features an extension rod. The OM 5 features a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, which physically moves to counteract the movement of the camera, resulting in a naturally smooth motion that pure electronic stabilization cannot offer. New for this model is also an extension rod that lets the gimbal double as a selfie stick or extend the reach of the camera for very low or high shots. The OM 5 combines this hardware with the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dji_om_5_is_a_smartphone_gimbal_that_doubles_up_as_a_selfie_stick-news-50851.php

Motorola demos wireless charger that works at 3m, handles four phones simultaneously

During CES at the beginning of the year Motorola demonstrated a new wireless charging technology – unlike typical Qi chargers, it allowed phones to be charged at up 1 meter away (3.3 ft). And it could handle two devices simultaneously. The company has developed the second generation of this technology with much improved capabilities. Phones can now be charged at up to 3 meters (10 ft) of clear air between them and the charger. It’s one hefty charger equipped with a phased array with with a whopping 1,600 antennas. The charger covers an arc of over 100º, so it can beam power to phones even...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_demonstrates_a_wireless_charger_that_works_at_up_to_3m_can_handle_four_phones_simultaneousl-news-50850.php

Lenovo unveils Tab P11 and P12 Pro 5G tablets

Lenovo announced two new tablets today that combine skills for entertainment and serious work. These two are the company's first 5G-enabled tablets and the Tab P12 Pro model also debuts a new feature for pairing the tablet with a Windows computer. Also new today is a TWS headset with ANC and 28 hour battery life. Lenovo Tab P12 Pro The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro packs a lot more punch than the Tab P11 Pro as it features a Snapdragon 870 chipset (a massive upgrade over the 730 of its predecessor). It is paired with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage (double the base memory of the P11 Pro), so it can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_unveils_its_first_5g_tablets_p11_5g_and_tab_p12_pro_the_latter_with_sd870_and_120_hz_amoled_d-news-50849.php

The ZTE Axon 30 5G open sales start tomorrow at $500

Did you see the camera samples we posted from the Axon 30 5G? If you did and liked what you saw, you should know that the phone goes on sale around the world tomorrow. You will be able to grab one from the official site, ztedevices.com. Axon 30 5G box contents: phone, USB-C cable, charger and protective case The base 8/128 GB model will cost you $500/€500/£430, while the version with more memory (12/256 GB) carries a $600/€600/£520 price tag. The ZTE online store supports various payment methods, including PayPal, Visa, Mastercard and more. Shipping is free and you have a 15-day...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_zte_axon_30_5g_open_sales_start_tomorrow_at_500-news-50839.php

New report casts doubt on WhatsApp's privacy practices

A new investigation ProPublica has cast doubt on Facebook's privacy practices and the encryption of its WhatsApp messaging platform. The article highlights several key findings that are not explicitly revealed to the 2-billion user base. Even though WhatsApp features end-to-end encryption since 2016, there are some circumstances in which the 1,000 contractors using Facebook's special software can read messages sent from one user to another. For instance, when somebody reports a message, even in a private chat, the AI algorithm will look for suspicious activity related to terrorism,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapps_privacy_policies_are_under_scrutiny_again-news-50848.php

Oppo working on a flagship with Kodak, to feature dual 50MP cameras

Popular tipster machine translated as Digital Chat station just revealed on Weibo that Oppo's next flagship will be using two of Sony's new IMX766 sensor. According to the report, the Chinese OEM is working with Kodak to produce a smartphone that pays tribute to the classic Kodak camera design as shown in the picture. Of course, the Sony IMX766 50MP, 1/1.5" sensor will at the heart of the camera and much like the Find X3 Pro the new flagship will have an equally large sensor behind its ultrawide camera. The 13MP 2x telephoto unit and 3MP microscope camera will seemingly be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_working_on_a_flagship_with_kodak_to_feature_a_50mp_main_sensor-news-50847.php

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G inches closer to launch as support page is now up

The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G smartphone has appeared multiple times in rumors and leaks, and now the device with model number SM-M526B/DS has finally popped up on Samsung India’s website. It is just the support page being prepared for when the phone launches, which is a sign that a launch is right around the corner. The Galaxy M series is very popular in India and the M52 5G phone is expected by fans. It is said to have a Snapdragon 778G chipset, a big 6.7” AMOLED screen and a 64 MP main camera. It will also come with the latest One UI 3.1 based on Android 11, while the battery is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m52_5g_inches_closer_to_launch_as_support_page_is_now_up-news-50846.php

Realme to bring Dizo Watch 2 and Dizo Watch Pro on September 15

Dizo, the brand under Realme’s TechLife ecosystem, will introduce two wearables on September 15. The Dizo Watch 2 and Dizo Watch Pro will be slightly different from any other Realme smartwatch, and will be sold on Flipkart, where they are already listed with key specs. This time around, we've decided to up the ante. Get ready for the biggest display in the segment with #DIZOWatch2⌚ Launching on 15th September at 12 PM: https://t.co/IBqApwJAcs pic.twitter.com/Cw6f3tD415— DIZO (@DIZOTech) September 7, 2021 The Dizo Watch 2 will have a 1.69” square display, which the brand says is “the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_to_bring_dizo_watch_2_and_dizo_watch_pro_on_september_15-news-50845.php

TCL 20 R is official with 5G and low price

Today TCL has expanded its 20 family of smartphones even further in the European markets with the TCL 20 R 5G. This device lands in the series with a low price that makes it the cheapest TCL 20 device so far. If you're wondering what it can offer you, let's see. It has a 6.52-inch 720x1600 90Hz display (with 180 Hz touch sampling rate and 500-nit peak brightness), the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC at the helm, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable storage, a triple rear camera system (13 MP main + 2 MP depth + 2 MP macro), a fingerprint sensor on the back, and a 4,500 mAh battery with 10W...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_20_r_is_official_with_5g_and_low_price-news-50844.php

New MagSafe charger arrives to FCC ahead of Apple event

As first reported by 9to5Mac, Apple has filed with the FCC about an updated MagSafe charger. This model was added to the FCC's database on August 13, pretty much one month before Apple's launch event is scheduled. The new MagSafe charger carries the model number A2548 while the current MagSafe charger for the iPhone 12 lineup is A2140. It's noted that although Apple might sometimes release new models of existing accessories, there may be no major changes to note. Source: FCC There is, however, a note that the new MagSafe charger has been tested with eight iPhone models. Eight,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_magsafe_charger_arrives_to_fcc_ahead_of_apple_event-news-50843.php

Google rolls out September Android update for its Pixels

Traditionally Google releases its monthly Android update for still-supported Pixels on the first Monday of each month, with the only exceptions being when that Monday happens to be a holiday in the US. That was the case yesterday - Labor Day - which means the rollout was delayed by one day... until today. So now Google is ready to give its Pixels the September Android security update. This has started rolling out today, but as usual with Google it may take many days (or even weeks) for the software to reach all of the devices that are out there in the wild. The new build number is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_rolls_out_september_android_update_for_its_pixels-news-50842.php

Google Pixel 5a 5G review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_5a_5g-review-2312.php