Android 12.1 is all about improving foldable phone experience

XDA Developers unearthed some interesting stuff about an upcoming incremental update to Android 12, likely called Android 12.1. We don't know the full scope of features for now, but it's possible that most of them, if not all, are aimed towards improving the foldable phone experience. It's also possible that this a move to prepare for the foldable Pixel phone release. Screenshots taken from a tablet running a beta version of Android 12 In any case, XDA Developers spotted a docked taskbar feature in earlier beta builds of Android 12 and has found a tutorial along with some strings...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_121_is_all_about_improving_foldable_phone_experience-news-51017.php

Realme tipped to launch Dimensity 1200-powered GT Neo2 with a smaller battery

The Realme GT Neo2, arriving on September 22, is officially confirmed to have the Snapdragon 870 SoC at the helm. The company has also revealed that the GT Neo2 will come with a 120Hz E4 punch hole display, 64MP triple camera, 5,000 mAh battery, and 65W charging. Now the latest information coming our way from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station reveals there's another version of the GT Neo2, powered by a custom Dimensity 1200 AI chip. Realme GT Neo2 Snapdragon variant's confirmed specs The tipster also tells us that the Dimensity 1200-powered GT Neo2 will pack a smaller...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_neo2_dimensity_1200_model_specs-news-51015.php

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_11_lite_5g_ne-review-2320.php

Report: Apple's AirPods 3 still in the pipeline, already in production

After a series of leaks about the AirPods 3 with the start of 2021, we were kind of surprised that Apple didn't unveil them during its iPhone 13 event this week. Well, according to Digitimes report, the pair of TWS buds is coming later this year since the company has already started production. Unfortunately, the report is quite brief and doesn't delve into details and doesn't give any specific release date. It only says that Apple is on track of releasing the AirPods 3 until the end of this year and that they would be ever so slightly pricier than their predecessors, the AirPods 2,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_apples_airpods_3_still_in_the_pipeline_already_in_production-news-51014.php

iPadOS 15 to increase the RAM cap for apps

Apple's iPad Pro is advertised as a worthy substitute of your laptop but there's one thing that's holding it back and Apple fixes it with the iPadOS 15. We are talking about the 5GB RAM limit imposed on third-party apps by the OS. Reportedly, this cap has been increased. Some power users, mostly designers and other creative professionals, use demanding apps on their M1-powered iPad Pros so limiting them to use just 5GB of RAM reduces the performance of the said apps. Sure, by doing this, Apple is ensuring that the system would run fluently no matter what apps you are using and reserves...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ipados_15_to_increase_the_ram_cap_for_apps-news-51013.php

DIZO Buds Z TWS earphones are coming on September 23, design and features revealed

Realme's AIoT sub-brand DIZO debuted in India in May and has launched about a dozen products across different categories until now, including wireless earphones. And the company has announced it will further expand its portfolio of audio devices in India on September 23 with the DIZO Buds Z TWS earphones. While DIZO hasn't revealed the price of the Buds Z yet, the company, in a press note sent to the media, said that the "DIZO Buds Z launch is an attempt by the brand to expand its smart entertainment portfolio of products in the country" and that it's confident that the earbuds will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dizo_buds_z_launch_date_design_specs_features-news-51012.php

Huawei Mate 50 may arrive in October after all

Back in June, reports claimed that Huawei was no longer planning to release another flagship following the P50 series, which launched back in July. It was reported and heavily speculated that Huawei wouldn't be releasing a proper Mate series, likely due to both the US-Huawei ban and supply chain constraints. A new report from a senior expert of the DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants) claims that the Mate series flagship is still planned for release in Q4 of this year. According to the expert, Davin Naranjo, (via Fast Technology) Huawei will release the Mate 50 series some time in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_50_may_arrive_in_october_after_all-news-51011.php

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE price in India leaks

Earlier this week, Xiaomi made the 11 Lite 5G NE official alongside the 11T and 11T Pro, and the new Lite mid-ranger is headed to India very soon. Today a new leak claims to tell us how much this device will cost. Apparently the starting price is INR 21,999 (approximately $298 or €254) for the entry-level model, which will have 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Xiaomi will also offer two other variants in the country - one with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, the other with an 8/256GB combo. As it did internationally, it will be available in four colors: Truffle Black, Bubblegum...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_11_lite_5g_ne_price_in_india_leaks-news-51010.php

OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro update adds Hasselblad XPan mode for the camera

OnePlus today started rolling out OxygenOS version 11.2.9.9 for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. This update brings with it a new camera mode, called XPan. The XPan mode is a reference to the Hasselblad XPan, a rebranded version of the dual-format Fuji TX-1 camera launched in the late 90s. Apart from shooting on 35mm film, this camera could also shoot in a wider 65mm format for panoramas in a 65:24 (or 2.7:1) aspect ratio. The XPan mode on the OnePlus 9 series aims to emulate this. You launch this mode from the mode selection screen. This brings up a new UI with the 65:25...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9_and_9_pro_update_adds_hasselblad_xpan_mode_for_the_camera-news-51009.php

Huawei Watch 3 gets updated with new features

A new firmware update is now making its way to Huawei's latest smartwatch - the Watch 3. Notably, this update is only live for the Chinese versions of the watch but it's probably going to be pushed to the international model soon enough. With the new release, the watch gains a couple of neat new features. Now SMS reply from the watch is possible, the raise-to-wake function is further improved and the system now supports a wider variety of music formats to play from the local storage. A new hand-washing detection feature has been introduced that can help you wash your hands more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_3_gets_harmonyos_2_in_china-news-51007.php

Samsung Galaxy S22 to feature 3,700 mAh battery and 25W charging

Prominent leakster Ice Universe has been on a Samsung Galaxy S22 spree in the past week revealing chipset and camera details as well as charging speeds for the S22 Ultra. The latest leaks surround the smaller Galaxy S22 which is reported to feature a 3,700 mAh battery with 25W charging support. The interesting bit here is that the S22+ and S22 Ultra will do 45W charging which is quite the disparity between the three models. You’ll still have to shell out more money for the actual charger as Samsung will most likely not provide one in the box. Elsewhere, the S22 is said to be smaller...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s22_to_feature_3700_mah_battery_and_25w_charging-news-51008.php

ZTE Axon 30 5G review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_30_5g-review-2313.php

Here is the plastic wrap-free iPhone 13 series box

One of the more under the radar announcements with the new iPhone 13 series is the phones' redesigned packaging. Last year brought the slimmest iPhone boxes to date with the omission of the charging adapter and EarPods. This year Apple will make yet another change by removing the plastic wrap around the box of the 13 series. We now have our first look at how Apple’s redesigned box looks like thanks to a post from Weibo. iPhone 13 box (source: Weibo) The removed plastic wrap will be replaced with a tear-off paper tab which is glued to the box lid. This allows the packaging to stay in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_is_the_plastic_wrapfree_iphone_13_series_box-news-51003.php

ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 arrives to Chinese OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro

OnePlus announced that it will start substituting its HydrogenOS for the Chinese market with Oppo's in-house ColorOS, starting with version 12, which is also based on Android 12. Naturally, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro will be the first ones to get it whereas the rest will receive it at a later point. And the distribution of the OS for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro in China has started a bit early according to some users. The OTA update weighs around 4.61GB and was expected to hit the handsets sometime in early October along with the Find X3 and X3 Pro. All other OnePlus devices released after...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/coloros_12_based_on_android_12_arrives_to_chinese_oneplus_9_and_9_pro-news-51000.php

iQOO Z5 to come with 5,000 mAh battery, sub-INR30,000 price

The iQOO Z5 will be unveiled on September 23 at an event in China, which will begin at 2:30PM local time. And while iQOO is yet to reveal the Z5's pricing and availability details in its home country, a reliable source tells us that the smartphone is expected to debut in India by the end of September. That's good news since iQOO took over two months to launch the Z3 in international markets. It was announced in China in March and began its global journey in June, again starting with India. Our source also tells us that the iQOO Z5 will be priced under INR30,000 ($410/€345) in India, making...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_z5_india_price_launch_date_battery_size-news-51001.php

Nokia G50 5G appears on FCC, gets battery capacity confirmed

Nokia G50 5G renders and specs leaked several weeks ago, and now the phone is certified with the FCC with the listing confirming some more details. The G50 will indeed support 5G connectivity, and the battery will be 4,850 mAh - exactly the same capacity as previously reported. Nokia G50 5G The FCC (Federal Communications Commission of the United States) certified the TA-1370/TA-1390 smartphone is safe to use with this battery capacity at certain GSM, LTE and NR bands, as well as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi frequencies. Image-wise, we only have schematics of the designated safety label...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_g50_5g_appears_on_fcc_gets_battery_capacity_confirmed-news-50999.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 appears in renders

The Android tablet market is in something of a renaissance and Samsung is one maker that has consistently delivered a varied lineup of slates. A new midrange model dubbed Galaxy Tab A8 2021 is apparently in the works and we now have our first look at it thanks to renders courtesy of @OnLeaks and 91Mobiles. Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 render (credit: @OnLeaks x 91Mobiles) Galaxy Tab A8 2021 will succeed last year’s Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 sticking to a 10.4-inch LCD with FHD+ resolution. The body appears to be made from aluminum and its dimensions come in at 246.7 x 161.8 x 6.9mm. There’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a8_2021_appears_in_renders-news-50997.php

Oppo announces all the new features of ColorOS 12, posts timeline for updating existing phones

Oppo unveiled the full details of ColorOS 12, its latest platform based on Android 12. The company also published a roadmap for updating existing devices to version 12, the first batch is coming in early October (you can find the list at the bottom of this article). Oppo chose not to follow Google with the Material You redesign, instead opting for acrylic icons and more natural shapes. It’s not just the static look, the new Quantum Animation Engine 3.0 is used to give objects a feeling of inertia for physically-accurate animations. The key goals for ColorOS 12 were to make...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_announces_all_the_new_features_of_coloros_12_posts_timeline_for_updating_existing_phones-news-50998.php

Early Apple iPad mini (2021) benchmarks reveal downclocked CPU and GPU

When Apple announced the new iPad mini (2021) it came as a bit of a surprise that it used the latest and greatest Apple chipset, the A15 Bionic. The tablet’s predecessor, the iPad mini (2019), had an A12 Bionic, which is the iPhone chipset from 2018. So, latest and greatest chipset, huh? Yes and no, as it turns out. The first CPU and GPU Geekbench results are out and they confirm that this is definitely an Apple A15 chip and it’s even the version with the 5-core GPU also used in the iPhone 13 Pro duo (the vanilla 13 and the 13 mini get a 4-core GPU). The results reveal that the tablet...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/early_apple_ipad_mini_2021_benchmarks_reveal_downclocked_cpu_and_gpu-news-50996.php

Realme GT Neo2's display detailed ahead of unveiling

Realme recently confirmed that the GT Neo2, arriving on September 22, will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC, feature a punch hole display, and pack a 5,000 mAh battery with 65W charging support. Today, the company took to Weibo to tell us more about the GT Neo2's screen. Realme says the GT Neo2 will sport an E4 display with a peak brightness of 1,300 nits and 15% reduced power consumption compared to Realme GT 5G's screen. The display will have a 600Hz touch sampling rate and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, allowing the screen to switch between 30Hz, 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz, depending...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_neo2_display_specs-news-50993.php

GoPro Hero10 Black brings 5.3K video at 60fps, new GP2 chipset and improved video stabilization

The latest flagship action camera from GoPro brings a 23.6 MP sensor with newly enhanced low light performance, up to 5.3K video recording at 60fps and the brand’s latest HyperSmooth 4.0 video stabilization. Hero10 Black can also capture 4K videos at 120fps or 2.7K at 240fps. It packs the new GP2 chip which promises two times faster video frame rates with improved video algorithms featuring local tone mapping and 3D noise reduction. GoPro Hero10 Black (images:GoPro) Hero10 still carries the same basic design as the Hero9 but is slightly lighter than its predecessor at 153 grams....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gopro_hero10_black_brings_53k_video_at_60fps_new_gp2_chipset_and_improved_video_stabilization-news-50994.php

Pre-orders for Apple iPhone 13 and 13 Pro begin today

Apple is opening the pre-orders today for its latest iPhone 13 smartphones. This year all four models will be available, unlike last year when the iPhone 12 lineup arrived in pairs. The online store will open at 12 noon UTC, which is 5AM PDT, 8AM in New York, 1PM in London and 5:30PM in India. The first wave includes 30 countries and regions, and shipments (or collecting devices from the physical stores) will start in one week - on September 24. Here’s how much all four phones will cost in key markets. iPhone 13 mini iPhone 13 iPhone 13 Pro iPhone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/preorders_for_all_four_iphone_13_devices_begin_today-news-50992.php

Oppo K9 Pro official photos appear ahead of September 26 announcement

The Oppo K9 Pro appeared on TENAA last month, and today the phone was listed on the Chinese retailer JD's website. So far we have only images, but they confirm what we already saw at the regulatory - triple camera on a big rectangle, occupying the top third of the phone. Later the phone also popped up on Suning's site, another big name in the online retail business in China, where the date September 26 was casually dropped, suggesting a launch has been scheduled. The phone is officially listed with 64MP, 8MP and 2MP cameras, and we can clearly see the “64MP” text on the back. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_k9_pro_official_photos_appear_ahead_of_september_26_announcement-news-50991.php

Realme Narzo 50 India launch set for September 24, Band 2 and Smart TV Neo will tag along

The Realme Band 2 announced a couple of days ago will debut in India next week - on September 24. The launch event will be streamed live on the company's official YouTube channel and Facebook page starting at 12:30PM local time. The Band 2 succeeds last year's Realme Band, and it comes with a bigger screen, bigger battery, and a new design, which makes it look more like a smartwatch. Other new features the Band 2 comes with include stress measurement, women's health tracking, blood-oxygen-level measurement, and Smart AIoT Control. You can read our Realme Band 2 announcement coverage...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_band_2_narzo_50_series_smart_tv_neo_32_india_launch_date-news-50990.php

T-Mobile begins offering in-store same-day repairs across 500 stores

T-Mobile is introducing a new initiative that makes devices repairs better for its customers. T-Mobile is upgrading 500 of its retail stores to support in-store repairs performed by its certified Assurant experts. Assurant is the insurance company that provides T-Mobile's device protection plans. Starting on November 1, customers with the Protection 360 plan can use the T-Mobile Store Locator to find a location that offers in-store repairs. An online appointment tool will be coming soon as well and the repairs are performed by certified technicians with OEM-approved parts. It's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_begins_offering_instore_sameday_repairs_across_500_stores-news-50989.php

Samsung Galaxy A73 to have 108 MP main camera, rumor claims

The first phone to sport a 108 MP main camera was the Xiaomi Mi Note 10, an upper-midrange offering launched in November of 2019. Since then, Xiaomi has expanded 108 MP sensors to a myriad of its products, but Samsung has so far only used this resolution for its top of the line offerings in the S and Note lines. That could however change in the coming weeks and months, as a new rumor from the company's home of Korea now claims that the upcoming Galaxy A73 will have a 108 MP main camera. Samsung Galaxy A72 for reference This would be the first time Samsung has used such a sensor in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a73_to_have_108_mp_main_camera_rumor_claims-news-50988.php

Apple Watch Series 7 detailed specs appear in internal datasheet

Apple usually does not provide detailed specs of its mobile devices and this was the case with the brand new Apple Watch Series 7. Thankfully an internal document straight from Apple itself managed to leak out on Twitter via user @alixrezax giving us out most comprehensive spec list of the brand new Watch 7. Apple Watch Series 7 specs sheet document marking (source: @alixrezax) The specs of the latest Apple smartwatch are also shown next to the older Series 6, Series 3 and SE models. Detailed Apple Watch Series 7 specs sheet (source: @alixrezax) Perhaps the most notable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_7_detailed_specs_appear_in_internal_datasheet-news-50985.php

Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro spotted on display at NYC Google Store

With Apple's launch event making many headlines in tech news this week, other companies have tried to drum up noise to take attention away from the new iPhone lineup. Google's latest move involves both the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, which have been put on display at Google's Store front in New York City. The Google Store is located in NYC on 9th Avenue between West 15th and 16th Streets directly across from Chelsea Market. Images of each of the devices were posted to Reddit by different users. Both u/ThisGuyRightHer3 and u/rami1190 posted images of the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6_and_6_pro_spotted_on_display_at_nyc_google_store-news-50987.php

New Sony PlayStation 5 heatsink testing reveals no real differences from older model

Last month, we reported on the updated Sony PlayStation 5 model, which featured some notable changes. The changes were first brought to light by YouTuber Austin Evans, who noticed the difference in the heatsink sizes between the 2020 and the 2021 models, and concluded that the 2021 model was worse. In our article, we questioned the legitimacy of the testing Evans conducted and also the conclusion drawn from it. Turns out, there was a good reason to do so, as according to a new report jointly published by Gamers Nexus and Digital Foundry, there's not really much of a difference between the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_sony_playstation_5_heatsink_testing_reveals_no_real_differences_from_older_model-news-50986.php

Samsung's 14-inch 90Hz OLED panels for laptops enter mass production

Samsung unveiled its 14-inch 90Hz, 2880 x 1800px resolution (16:10 aspect ratio) OLED panels back in March but and now that it kicked off the mass production. The first panels will debut on some of Asus' latest laptops. According to Samsung, these panels will look smoother than 120Hz LCD panels due to the natural ability of OLEDs to produce less blurring effect on moving objects. However, there's more to that than just blurring so that doesn't make it entirely true. Anyway, there's no denying that the OLED panels will deliver deeper blacks, better colors with 100% DCI-P3 coverage...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_14inch_90hz_oled_panels_for_laptops_enter_mass_production-news-50982.php

Google Pixel Fold tipped to launch later this year

It’s been long rumored that Google is eyeing to enter the foldable space with its own Pixel foldable phone. A fresh new leak from Senior Director at Display Supply Chain Consultants - David Naranjo reveals a supposed launch date in Q4 2021 for the Google Pixel Fold and suggests the device will use an LTPO OLED display. With the announcement of iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max having a variable refresh rate up to 120Hz marks 20 models that are current and rumored that use LTPO OLED panels from SDC. pic.twitter.com/5wlbsl2HF1— David Naranjo (@DSCCDave) September 16, 2021 Google is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_fold_rumored_to_launch_later_this_year_-news-50978.php

Xiaomi Pad 5 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_pad_5-review-2317.php

First AnTuTu score from iPhone 13 Pro shows faster CPU, GPU and memory than the 12 Pro

The iPhone 13 announcement came with the reveal of the new Apple A15 chipset and (as always) Apple said it is the fastest smartphone chip in the world. Interestingly, the chip inside the iPhone 13 vanilla and mini had a 4-core GPU (as usual), while the one inside the iPhone 13 Pro, Pro Max and the new iPad mini had 5-cores (quite possibly the result of different binning intended to stave off chip supply issues). AnTuTu discovered an early test run of an “iPhone 14,2”, which is likely the 13 Pro, a unit with 6GB of RAM and 1TB storage, no less. And with an overall score of nearly 840,000 it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_antutu_score_from_iphone_13_pro_shows_faster_cpu_gpu_and_memory_than_the_12_pro-news-50979.php

Leak: the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will have a 14.6" OLED display with 3K resolution

The current expectation is for Samsung to launch three Galaxy Tab S8 tablets alongside the Galaxy S22 smartphones. In both trios the “Ultra” model will be the best-equipped device, which can be seen in the Tab S8 specs that leaked a few months ago. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (SM-X906B) will have a 14.6” OLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate, according to said specs. This is reiterated by Ice Universe, who adds that the display will have 2,960 x 1,848 px resolution (that’s a 16:10 aspect ratio). Additionally, the tablet will be powered by an 11,500 mAhbattery (says to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_tab_s8_ultra_will_have_a_146_oled_display_with_3k_resolution_writes_ice_universe-news-50972.php

Realme Pad in for review

Realme makes tablets now, and the Realme Pad is its first attempt. And for a first try it is quite promising. Despite its aggressive pricing it's looking quite good and the internals aren't bad either. Let's start by opening the retail package. It contains the tablet itself, a USB cable and an 18W charger. The Realme Pad has a simple, clean design. Its front is all glass while its rear is all metal. Ours is the Real Gold model and it feels nicely made. It's very light in the hand and smaller than its 10.4-inch display would have you believe. The display brings 224 ppi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_pad_in_for_review-news-50981.php

Motorola is bringing the Moto G60 and G60S to Europe

Motorola is bringing several Moto G models to parts of Europe. The Facebook accounts for Moto in Czechia, Serbia and Slovakia posted teasers that set the time and date for September 20 (Monday) at 10:00 am. This probably doesn’t mean all new models, just ones that are new to said countries. Looking at Motorola Serbian site, we see the Moto G60 featured prominently on the home page. The G10, G30 and G100 were already available. The G60 page has a ‘buy now’ button, but that doesn’t do anything at the moment. The other three are already available. Motorola Moto G60 • Motorola Moto...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_is_bringing_the_moto_g60_and_g60s_to_czechia_and_slovakia_just_the_g60_to_serbia-news-50977.php

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G listed by Polish retailer

Yesterday we got official confirmation that Samsung will unveil its Galaxy M52 5G in India on September 19. Today a Polish retailer has already listed the yet to be released device complete with pricing details. The phone costs PLN 1,749 which rounds out to $450/€382 and is available in black, blue and white colors. Galaxy M52 5G listing The provided renders match the ones we saw earlier this week and we also get a detailed spec sheet. Galaxy M52 5G packs a 6.7-inch FHD+ Infinity-O Display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone packs a centered punch-hole cutout with a 32MP selfie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m52_5g_listed_on_polish_retailer_website_-news-50973.php

vivo X70 Pro and X70 Pro+ are launching in India on September 30

The vivo X70 series unveiled last week will debut in India on September 30 as vivo's local branch has set up an event page for the lineup on its official website with a countdown timer which ends on 30th at 12PM IST. The X70 lineup consists of three smartphones - X70, X70 Pro, and X70 Pro+. But it appears vivo will skip the vanilla model this time in India since the promo page only includes the images of the Pro and Pro+ variants. vivo also confirmed that the Indian X70 Pro and X70 Pro+ will feature ZEISS T* coating and Ultra-Sensing Gimbal Camera, which we yesterday reported...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x70_pro_x70_pro_plus_india_launch_date-news-50975.php

Honor signs strategic partnership with Microsoft, will reveal Windows 11-powered Magicbook V 14

Honor announced a new key partnership, this time with Microsoft. A press release stated both companies will be working together “to develop smart and integrated technology solutions to seamlessly enhance consumer experiences”, which doesn’t mean anything in particular. An Honor Smart Life event will take place on September 26 where the Honor MagicBook V 14 will debut with Windows 11 out of the box. Honor Smart Life posters According to George Zhao, CEO of Honor Device, the companies will be able to establish an interconnection between end-devices and the all-scenario ecology to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_schedules_an_event_for_september_26_will_reveal_magicbook_v_14_with_windows_11-news-50976.php

Samsung W22 5G render leaks (a Z Fold3 for China), Z Flip3 pops up in Navy Blue

Every year Samsung reworks its Galaxy Z Fold devices as the China Telecom exclusive W-series and the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G will be no exception. Here’s a render of the new device, to be called the Samsung W22 5G, that was shared by Evan Blass. Samsung W22 5G (leaked render in silver) • Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (official image in silver) An interesting thing to note is that the silver color of the frame extends to the border around the screen, which isn’t the case for the Z Fold3 (that one has a black border around the screen, regardless of the frame color). The W-series phones tend to be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_w22_5g_render_leaks_a_z_fold3_for_china_telecom_also_galaxy_z_flip3_in_navy_blue-news-50974.php

Realme C25Y debuts in India with a 50MP camera

Realme promised a new phone on Tuesday, and today it delivered - say hello to the affordable Realme C25Y. It is very similar to the C25 and C25s but comes with a Unisoc chipset, a better sensor for the main camera and a slightly smaller battery. This Realme C25Y runs on Unisoc T610 chip, which has an octa-core CPU where all cores are 1.8 GHz, with two of them being Cortex-A75, the other six - Cortex-A55. Performance-wise it should be a bit less impressive than its C25 siblings, but at least the GPU has remained Mali-G52. When Realme launched the C25 and C25s, they arrived on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c25y_launches_in_india_with_a_50_mp_camera-news-50971.php

Renders of Oppo Watch 2 ECG edition leak

The original Oppo Watch arrived in early 2020 and had a special ECG edition that launched globally in mid-September. The Oppo Watch 2 launched at the end of July, but there was no mention of an ECG sensor. Oppo does seem to be working on an ECG edition for the new model as evidenced by the leaked images shared by Evan Blass. Will this one be available globally? Unfortunately, only Oppo can answer that right now. Oppo Watch 2 ECG edition (leaked renders) ECG (sometimes EKG) stands for electrocardiogram, a much more accurate way to track your heartbeat compared to the optical...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/renders_of_oppo_watch_2_ecg_edition_leak-news-50970.php

WhatsApp brings multi-device support to iOS beta

WhatsApp’s beta program has finally reached a wide rollout across iOS and now allows all users on the latest version of WhatsApp to access the multi-device option. The new feature brings support for using one WhatsApp account across up to four devices including a macOS/Windows computer, a Facebook Portal, or a device running a WhatsApp Web session. Sadly you still cannot link a secondary phone to your main account. WhatsApp Multi-Device Beta screens (via: XDA Developers) Users on the latest 2.21.180.14 version of WhatsApp for iOS who’ve enrolled in the beta program will now get a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_brings_multidevice_beta_support_to_ios_-news-50969.php

iQOO Z5 will feature a 120Hz punch hole display and stereo speakers

Yesterday, iQOO announced it will unveil the iQOO Z5 on September 23 and confirmed the smartphone will have the Snapdragon 778G SoC at the helm with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Today, the company has revealed some more features of the smartphone. The iQOO Z5's screen will have a 120Hz refresh rate like its predecessor, Z3, but iQOO doesn't tell us if it's an LCD or an OLED panel. However, the display will have a 240Hz touch sampling rate, DCI-P3 coverage, and HDR10 certification. One of the images shared by iQOO also reveals the display has a centered punch hole for the selfie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_z5_specs_screen_refresh_rate_stereo_speakers-news-50968.php

Huawei nova, nova 9 Pro appear in live shots, listings

Huawei will introduce the nova 9 series on September 23 but two of the phones from the lineup already are online. The nova 9 Pro popped up on TENAA with its model number RTE-AL00, with a full specs sheet. It also appeared in live photos right alongside the vanilla nova 9, and they look a lot like the Honor 50 series, raising valid questions did both companies ever truly split from one another. Rumors also claim they will share a lot of specs, including the chipset, the size, and the battery. Huawei nova 9 (or nova 9 Pro) The Huawei nova 9 Pro will have a 6.72” screen with a 120...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_nova_9_pro_appear_in_live_shots_listings-news-50967.php

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to support 45W charging

The Galaxy S20 Ultra launched last year came with 45W wired charging, but Samsung downgraded the charging speed to 25W with the S21 Ultra this year. However, the latest rumor claims that the Korean conglomerate will switch to previous speeds with the S22 Ultra next year. Word comes from reliable tipster Ice universe, who said the Galaxy S22 Ultra is 100% confirmed to feature 45W (10V/4.5A) charging. While the source didn't reveal if the S22 Ultra will come bundled with a 45W adapter, chances are you'll have to shell out extra money to get those speeds. It's also unclear if other models...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s22_ultra_charging_speed_45w-news-50966.php

iPhone 13 Pro runs Geekbench, reveals 55% better GPU performance vs iPhone 12 Pro

As you probably already know, Apple unveiled four new smartphones yesterday - the iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max. They're all powered by the A15 chip, but there are GPU differences between them. While the iPhone 13 and 13 mini have a 4-core GPU, the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max, along with the new iPad mini, have a 5-core GPU. This A15 chip with a 5-core GPU has been tested on Geekbench's compute benchmark using the Metal API today, by someone in possession of an iPhone 13 Pro prototype. The resulting score is 14216, which is about 55% more than the iPhone 12 Pro's 9123....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_13_pro_runs_geekbench_reveals_55_better_gpu_performance_compared_to_iphone_12_pro-news-50965.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 lineup gets eSIM support in US with OneUI 4 Beta

On Tuesday, Samsung launched its beta program for Android 12 and One UI 4. Along with the list of many new features and updates for the Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra is support for eSIM in the US. eSIM allows a smartphone to be registered to a network without needing a SIM card. You'd only need to provide a unique eSIM number to your carrier to activate service. Galaxy S21 variants outside of the US come fitted with dualSIM trays while the US variant's supports a single nanoSIM at a time. Android 12 will enable eSIM support for the Galaxy S21 lineup with the option to use dualSIM...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_lineup_gets_esim_support_in_us_with_oneui_4_beta-news-50964.php

Redmi 10 arrives in Europe

Xiaomi first announced the Redmi 10 in mid-August, and it's since made it to India as the Redmi 10 Prime (with a bigger battery). Now the original, non-Prime Redmi 10 is finally landing in Europe. That is, you will be able to purchase it from European stores - before you needed to go to Chinese storefronts like AliExpress and order from there. Multiple Mi.com regional sites in Europe have listed the Redmi 10, and pricing varies. There are two models on offer, the one with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage goes for €179.90 in Spain and Germany, and €199.90 in Italy. The 4/128GB version is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_10_arrives_in_europe-news-50963.php

Xiaomi Pad 5 in for review

We don’t get to review a lot of tablets these days, electronics companies have mostly shifted their focus to smartwatches, headphones and other gadgets to supplement their smartphone sales. But some folks still have room in their lives for a tablet, right? If you are looking to spend €350 on a new tablet, check out the Xiaomi Pad 5, which was announced earlier this year in China and is now finally expanding to global availability. A quick note: the slate will be available with a €50 discount during the first 24 hours of availability. Speaking of China, there was also a Pad 5 Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_pad_5_in_for_review-news-50960.php