Early testing shows iPhone 13 models charge in about an hour and a half

The new iPhone 13 family has officially been up for sale in over 30 countries for over a day now. We already have the first wave of early impressions and with every passing hour people are digging deeper and deeper into the new hot-ticket Apple items, doing things like teardowns. We have also started working on our iPhone 13 in-depth reviews, so stay tuned for those. iPhone 13 charging tests In the meantime, we came across some interesting early charging tests on the iPhone 13 family. Naturally, we'll have to do some testing of our own, just to be sure of the methodology. But,...

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The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra might actually be the Note 22 Ultra

The plot surrounding Samsung's upcoming device announcements continues to thicken. Honestly, the rumors and leaks situation has gotten so confusing and intriguing that if all of it turns out to be even remotely, intentionally orchestrated by Samsung themselves, some reward is in order. Enough beating about the bush, here is what we are currently dealing with. As far as we know, August 11 is the big date for the next Galaxy Unpacked event, where we have come to expect the Galaxy S22 lineup, as well as, probably the Tab S8 one. Everyone in the industry has sort of, collectively, been...

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After Galaxy S22 Ultra, the S22 and S22+ break cover with punch-hole screens and triple camera setups

Yesterday we saw renders of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leaked by OnLeaks, revealing the design of the Korean conglomerate's 2022 flagship. Today, the same source is back with the images of the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+. Unlike the S22 Ultra, the S22 and S22+ look similar to their predecessors. They are built around screens with centered punch holes, sport vertically aligned triple-camera systems on the rear, and seemingly have metal builds. We don't have the detailed specs sheets of either of these phones, but the source claims that the S22 is 7.6mm thick and is built around a 6"...

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Motorola G Pure and Moto E40 images leak ahead of launch

Motorola seems to be gearing-up for at least a couple of new device releases, likely to drop next month. The Moto G Pure and Moto E40 have already popped-up in extensive leaks and now we get another round of mostly images. Let's start with the Moto G Pure - the higher-end of the two. We already have a pretty good idea of its specs sheet, as well as a full set of detailed renders. Evan Blass simply offers another look at the phone in what seems to be an official poster. It reaffirms what we already know about the phone's overall design, almost down to a tee. Well, perhaps with the exception...

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Realme TechLife Air Purifier and Vacuum Cleaners launching on September 30 in India

Yesterday we exclusively reported that Realme will launch the TechLife Air Purifier in India next week, and today the company confirmed it will introduce the appliance in its biggest market on September 30. In addition to the Air Purifier, Realme will also launch the Handheld Vacuum Cleaner and the Robot Vacuum Cleaner in India next Thursday. Realme hasn't revealed the Indian pricing of these products yet, but yesterday we exclusively reported that the Air Purifier's HEPA filter will have an MRP of INR1,499 ($20/€17), with the actual selling price expected to be lower. The Realme...

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max aren't rendering all apps in 120Hz

The iPhone 13 lineup officially went on sale on Friday September 24. As pre-order arrive to their customers' doorsteps or Apple Stores in most markets, folks have noticed that the ProMotion feature isn't working consistently. The iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max both feature Apple's ProMotion displays, meaning they support refresh rates of 120Hz. The feature has been on the iPad Pro since 2017, but this is the first time Apple brings the feature to the iPhone. iOS 15 supports ProMotion across all apps while scrolling or performing full-screen transitions like switching apps or...

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra's alleged renders leak with S Pen slot

The first set of renders have officially arrived, kicking off the next several weeks of renders, leaks, and rumors surrounding Samsung's next flagship smartphone. The renders arrive from reliable source @OnLeaks, so we may very well be looking at Samsung's next flagship in these renders. Keep in mind the renders don't represent final hardware exactly. Even if these are based on the actual device, the final design could change. Sooo... Here comes your very first and early look at the #Samsung #GalaxyS22Ultra and its quite "unique" rear camera housing design! (360° video + stunning 5K...

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List of Google Pixel 6's camera features leaked

There's no denying that Google is quite eager about its upcoming Google Pixel 6 duo. The company revealed the device months before it plans to release it, and it has already been advertising the Pixel 6 even before revealing much of its specifications and features. XDA-Developers revealed a list of features we can expect from the Pixel 6 duo, but before getting into that, let's look at the camera hardware first. Most of what we know about the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro's cameras are the hardware side of things. The Pixel 6 will have a 50MP Samsung GN1 main sensor, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. The...

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Microsoft promises three years of updates for the Surface Duo 2

Microsoft's Surface Duo devices run Android and following the event the company has confirmed that it plans to update the Surface Duo 2 with three years of updates. Microsoft confirmed this to Android Authority with the following statement. We are committed to providing three years of OS and security updates," The same was promised when the first Surface Duo was released. It's worth noting that the first-generation Surface Duo smartphone is still running Android 10. Microsoft did say it was working to update the Surface Duo to Android 11 "before the end of this year." We...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 review

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iPhone 13 Pro teardown reveals 3,095mAh battery and Qualcomm X60 5G modem

Just as the iPhone 13 series has officially gone on sale, Chinese tech blogger WekiHome released a teardown of the iPhone 13 Pro. The video details all major components in this year’s small Pro model and we get to learn it’s battery capacity is exactly 3,095mAh. iPhone 13 Pro battery (source: WekiHome) This is a sizeable gain compared to the 2,815mAh cell on last year’s iPhone 12 Pro and Apple did say the new model should last up to 1.5 hours longer on a single charge compared to its predecessor. The battery is L-shaped this time around and is made by Sunwoda Electronic...

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to have an S Pen slot, more reports confirm

We've been hearing rumors for the past couple of weeks that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will have an S Pen slot like the Galaxy Note devices. Today another report claimed the same thing - the next Samsung flagship will have a holster for the S Pen instead of having you put it inside a case as the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy S21 Ultra. That would also enable the inclusion of a sensor that detects when S Pen is inserted into the smartphone or taken out and can be set to trigger certain actions. While this is good news for S Pen fans, who got no new Galaxy Notes in 2021, we might be...

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G quietly goes official

Samsung has silently unveiled its latest Galaxy M52 5G in Poland a few days ahead of the Indian launch which is taking place on Tuesday, September 28. The phone is listed on the official Samsung Poland website complete with its full specs list though pricing is yet to be confirmed. Galaxy M52 5G brings a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with FHD+ resolution and a punch hole cutout for its 32MP selfie camera. The panel has 120Hz refresh rate for smooth animations and instantaneous touch response. There’s a side mounted fingerprint sensor that doubles as the power button. Around the...

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Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition's launch set for September 27, Enco Buds Blue variant will tag along

A couple of days ago, Oppo announced it would introduce the F19s on September 27 in India, while the Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition was teased as "coming soon," which the company today announced will also be launched on Monday alongside the F19s. The Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition will come in Majestic Gold color, joining the Aurora and Stellar Black models launched in India in July. Oppo didn't detail the Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition's specs sheet but confirmed it will have a Dimensity 1200 SoC at the helm with ColorOS 11.3 and 65W charging support. The smartphone will also come with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno6_pro_5g_diwali_edition_launch_date-news-51119.php

Oppo K9 Pro specs officially confirmed ahead of September 26 launch

A couple of days ago, Oppo announced it will introduce the K9 Pro on September 26 while giving us a glimpse of its design and confirming the 64MP primary camera and MediaTek chipset. The company has now revealed the SoC is the Dimensity 1200 SoC. Oppo also revealed that the K9 Pro will sport a 120Hz AMOLED screen with 100% DCI-P3 coverage and HDR10 certification, but it doesn't tell us the panel's diagonal or resolution. However, thanks to TENAA, we know this is a 6.43" FullHD+ display. The K9 Pro will pack a 4,500 mAh battery with 60W charging and feature a cooling system with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_k9_pro_specs-news-51113.php

Realme narzo 50A and 50i debut

Another Realme event is in the books and this one brought us the narzo 50 series alongside the Indian debut of the realme Band 2 and Smart TV Neo 32-inch. The two narzo 50 series phones pack 6.5-inch HD+ LCDs that sport a waterdrop notch though they utilize different chipsets, rear cameras and have a battery discrepancy which all favor the 50A. Realme narzo 50A Narzo 50A is powered by MediaTek’s Helio G85 chipset and comes with 4GB RAM as standard while storage varies between 64GB and 128GB and can be further expanded via microSD cards. The phone brings an interesting design with a...

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Apple iPhone 13 lineup, new iPads and Watch Series 7 now on sale

The Apple iPhone 13 quartet are now on sale, in the first wave of over 30 countries to receive them. They are available for pick-up from physical stores, while people who opted for online purchases should already be receiving their packages. Users in first-wave countries were also able to pre-order new iPads and Watch Series 7 wearables, and the most dedicated fans in the Eastern hemisphere have already been enjoying their shiny new devices for a few hours. Second-wave countries see pre-orders open next Friday, October 1, and deliveries or pick-ups will begin on October 8....

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Realme V11s 5G is official with Dimensity 810 chipset

Realme launched a new faster version of its V11 smartphone in China. It is called Realme V11s 5G and brings Dimensity 810 chipset and up to 6GB RAM, which can be expanded to 11GB thanks to the DRE technology. The V11s is similar to the V11 - they share the same body, the same 13MP + 2MP cameras, the same 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging. The main change is the upgraded Mediatek chipset and the addition of DRE - Dynamic RAM Expansion, which allows internal storage to act as a temporary RAM dump in order to allow the phone to keep more apps open at the same time. This...

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Xiaomi Civi to boast 32MP selfie cam with AF

Xiaomi will introduce its new Civi phone series in China this coming Monday, September 27 and we now get official confirmation the first device in the lineup will sport a 32MP selfie cam with autofocus. This combination would be the first on a Xiaomi phone and should result in some solid selfies. Xiaomi Civi poster confirming 32MP selfie cam with Autofocus (image: Xiaomi Weibo) In related news, tipster Digital Chat Station shared some detailed product images of the Xiaomi Civi phone and also shared it will weigh 166 grams and will be just 6.98mm thick. He also added that the phone’s...

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Our Motorola Edge 20 Pro video review is out

Motorola’s Edge lineup has been expanding rapidly over the past year and the Edge 20 Pro is the latest model in the range. With its Snapdragon 870 chipset, 144Hz OLED display and versatile wide, ultrawide and periscope lens camera setup Edge 20 Pro stands at the top of Moto’s hierarchy. With our full written review out the way, we now bring you our video breakdown with Will guiding you through the phone’s pros and cons. With Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back and a resin-coated aluminum frame Edge 20 Pro feels and looks like a premium device. The matte back hides fingerprints quite...

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Oppo Watch Free to arrive on September 26

The month of September is turning out to be big for smart device announcements, and Oppo lines up an event as well. The company announced on Weibo a new smartwatch is on its way - it will be called Oppo Watch Free and will arrive on September 26, at the same stage where we expect to see the Oppo K9 Pro and an Oppo Smart TV. Oppo Watch Free The wearable will have a light rectangular body and what appears to be a rubber strap. According to the posters, the Watch Free will have some sort of sleep tracking that will allow you to wear it at night. We’ll know what kind of OS will the...

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EU Commission proposes removing chargers from all smartphone boxes

In a new press release by the European Commission, legislation is being put forth by the European Commission to standardize the charging plug across all consumer devices. It also plans to "harmonize" a fast-charging standard and "unbundle the sale of chargers from the sale of electronic devices". This proposal will apply to "smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers, and handheld videogame consoles." The Commission officially proposes four things: A harmonized charging port for electronic devices: USB-C will be the common port. Harmonized fast-charging technology:...

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Realme Air Purifier launching next week in India, retail box image reveals filter's price

September's been a busy month for Realme in India since the company launched the Realme 8i, 8s 5G, C25Y, Realme Pad, and a couple of Bluetooth speakers in the country. The brand's also having an event today in India, where it will introduce the Realme Band 2, the Narzo 50A, Narzo 50i, and Smart TV Neo 32". However, Realme isn't done for the month and it has yet another launch coming next week in its biggest market. A reliable source told us Realme will launch the Realme TechLife Air Purifier in India next week, which is already available in the Philippines and Indonesia. While the Indian...

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TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra leaks with Snapdragon Wear 4100+

There are a couple of interesting developments going on with TicWatch smartwatches. First let's start with the sighting of an unreleased TicWatch Pro 3 variant. In a recent video posted by Italian YouTuber Andrea Galeazzi, the host holds the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS to the camera. We've not seen this "Ultra" model of the TicWatch Pro 3 GPS yet. It is said to run the Snapdragon Wear 4100+ Platform, a slightly updated chip that's slightly more efficient than the non 'plus' version. It has a new co-processor that uses less power when using the always-on display feature in Wear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ticwatch_pro_3_ultra_leaks_with_snapdragon_wear_4100-news-51109.php

Realme Narzo 50A runs Geekbench, reveals its innards

After a bunch of leaks, rumors, and teasers, we're almost there - the launch of Realme's Narzo 50A is happening in just a few hours. Before that, though, someone in possession of a Narzo 50A decided to let the phone run Geekbench, which has resulted in its scores now being part of the online database of the benchmarking app. In case you're wondering, it achieved a 387 single-core score and 1364 multi-core score in Geekbench 5.4.1. The Narzo 50A is listed as being powered by the MediaTek MT6769V/CZ, which is better known as the Helio G85. The model tested has 4GB of RAM on board,...

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Razer launches new Kaira X gaming headset

Razer today launched the Kaira X, a more affordable entrant in the company's range of gaming headset for the consoles. The Kaira X is priced at $60, making it significantly cheaper than the $100 Kaira and $150 Kaira Pro. The Kaira X feature Razer's 50mm TriForce drivers that are designed to focus all three portions of the audible frequency spectrum. The headset portion uses a bendable cardioid microphone with noise suppression. On the side are controls for adjusting the volume and muting the microphone. The Kaira X come in two variants, one for Xbox and one for PlayStation. The...

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Moto Tab G20 is coming to Flipkart next week, a tablet aimed at students

Motorola hasn’t released a new tablet in 10 years, but the drought is about to end. Indian retailer Flipkart has revealed that the company will launch the Moto Tab G20 on September 30 (next Thursday). This tablet will be aimed mostly at kids who will use it for school work and entertainment. It will run near-stock Android 11 with Kids mode. And it will have a metal body, which should make it quite durable. Other than that it is nothing fancy, mostly going for “affordable”. It will have an 8” IPS LCD and Dolby Atmos audio. Android will be running on a Helio P22T chipset (12 nm, 8x A53...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_tab_g20_is_coming_to_flipkart_next_week_a_tablet_aimed_at_students-news-51102.php

iPhone 13 Pro shipments estimates slip to late October, iPad mini delayed even more

Apple launched its latest smartphones and tablets last week and as usual pre-order demand is so big, deliveries for some variants of the iPhone 13 are slipping into the late days of October. If you decide to pre-order the iPhone 13 Pro now you will receive it in a month's time, with October 22 being the earliest date. Future owners of the new iPad mini have it even worse - Apple will start shipping some of the slates as late as November 5, and opting for the free engraving service will delay the arrival by extra 10 days. Both the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are getting slow...

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Official Xiaomi Civi's teaser reveals design identical to vivo X60 Pro

Xiaomi yesterday announced it will unveil the new Civi series smartphones on September 27 in China, and today the company posted a few teasers on its Weibo account, revealing the Civi's design. At first glance, the Xiaomi Civi could be easily mistaken for the vivo X60 Pro's Shimmer Blue variant - thanks to the camera island, the paint job, and the centered punch hole screen. Xiaomi Civi's official teaser posters However, upon closer inspection, you can notice the Civi's back cover has a starry pattern, which reminds us of Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G's Astral Blue and Reno6 Pro 5G's...

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Honor details Magic3 series' Ultra Fusion quad camera

Honor brought the Magic3 series with a Snapdragon 888+ chipset back in August, and all three phones of the lineup had impressive cameras. As it prepares to start a global rollout the company unveiled its Ultra Fusion Quad-Camera Photography technology, which is an explanation of what makes the cameras so impressive. The tech essentially combines an AI fusion image between two large sensors to provide better texture and details in the photos. When the camera takes pictures at 1x zoom, which is the default setting, the fusion happens between the primary camera and the monochrome...

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Charts show the evolution of iPhone prices over the years and how well older phones held their value

Analyst Horace Dediu argues that the iPhone 13 series is “the most important iPhone ever” and has some interesting charts to share that show the evolution of iPhone prices over the years. It’s not the prices that make the iPhones so important, of course, but they are fascinating, so let’s start with them. The current iPhone line-up is bigger and more convoluted than ever, it spans from $400 to $1,600 across a variety of models and storage options. This is not accounting for sales taxes and carrier promos, which make things even more convoluted. Check out this pricing chart that tracks...

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A new Poco C-series phone is coming next week

There’s a new Poco phone on the way – the brand tweeted a teasing “C U soon” message with the date September 30 attached (next Thursday). And while the brand doesn’t have a U-series (yet), it definitely has a C-series. In fact, the Poco C3 sold over 2 million units in India in the nine months after its launch. This was back in August, so the number has probably grown since then. What would a Poco C4 look like? Somehow it has managed to evade the keen eyes of leaksters or has surfaced under another name. The C3 was the most affordable Poco ever, the new model probably won’t break the...

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iQOO Z5 announced with Snapdragon 778G, 120Hz display

As expected, iQOO held a launch event in China today where we saw the announcement of the iQOO Z5. The successor to iQOO Z3 brings a larger 6.67-inch FHD+ IPS LCD with the same 120Hz refresh rate but now sports a punch hole cutout for its 16MP selfie cam. There’s also a new chipset at the helm with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G paired with 8/12GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. iQOO Z5 The back of the Z5 sports the same triple camera setup as the Z3 with a 64MP main Samsung GW3 sensor alongside an 8MP ultrawide shooter and a 2MP macro module. The battery has grown to 5,000 mAh from the Z3’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_z5_announced_with_snapdragon_778g_120hz_display_and_5000_mah_battery-news-51094.php

Galaxy F42 5G confirmed to arrive on Sept 29, design and key specs revealed

Next week will be a busy one for Samsung as the Korean conglomerate will announce two new smartphones in India - Galaxy M52 5G and Galaxy F42 5G. The former will be introduced on September 28, and the latter on September 29. This revelation comes from Indian online retailer Flipkart, which set up a promo page for the Galaxy F42 5G on its website, revealing the smartphone's design and key specs. The Galaxy F42 5G was rumored to be a rebadged Galaxy A22 5G, but it appears it won't be a complete rebrand of the A22 5G since the rear cover has a textured pattern and the camera island looks...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_f42_5g_launch_date_specs-news-51091.php

Here is how to pre-order Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2

Microsoft announced its Surface Duo 2 yesterday with smoother 90Hz displays, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chipset and a revamped triple camera setup. The dual-screen Android 11 device will officially go on sale from October 20 in the US for $1,499 in the base 8/128GB trim. Buyers in Germany and the UK will have to wait a day longer as first sales there tip-off on October 21 at 1AM local times. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 and Surface Slim Pen 2 (sold seperately) Those who want to be first in line to receive the device can already head to the respective Microsoft Store pages and pre-order a...

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Mysterious new Realme surfaces on TENAA

Realme is preparing to launch a new 5G smartphone, as it appeared on TENAA with specs and images. It's seemingly an entry-level handset with a triple camera setup and a big battery. Realme RMX3461 The phone is listed with two model numbers - RMX3461 and RMX3463. The CPU reaches 2.4GHz, which could be virtually any Snapdragon 7 series or Dimensity 800 series chipset. The SoC will be coupled by 6/8/12GB RAM, and storage is said to be 128/256/512GB. The screen is listed as 6.59” Full HD+ panel, and by the fingerprint scanner on the side, we can assume it is an LCD. The...

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Samsung Galaxy A30s, A50, and M51 get September 2021 Android security patch

Samsung has released new software updates for the Galaxy A30s, A50, and M51 which bump up the Android security patch level on the smartphones to September 2021 and fix over 50 security and privacy-related vulnerabilities. Samsung Galaxy A50 The new builds for the A30s, A50, and M51 come with firmware versions A307GUBU4CUH6, A505GUBS9CUH2, and M515FXXS3CUI1, respectively. The A30s is receiving the update in Argentina, and A50 in Panama, Tobago, and Trinidad. The M51, on the other hand, is getting the update in France, Germany, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Slovakia,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a30s_a50_m51_september_2021_android_security_patch-news-51090.php

Android 12 "monet" color theming may be adopted by other OEMs

With Android 12, the most significant UI change is arriving to the OS since Material Design was introduced with Android 5.0 Marshmallow. Dubbed "Material You", Android 12's new changes include a dynamic UI whose color scheme can adapt depending on the colors in the user's wallpaper. This theme engine was codenamed "monet" and as per XDA-Developers, there's evidence that suggests that the color-scheming-theming engine may be gaining an API for Android 12.1. What this means is that other OEMs will be able to use the theme engine once they’ve updated their firmware for Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_12_monet_color_theming_may_be_adopted_by_other_oems-news-51088.php

Samsung releases the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Thom Browne Edition for $800

Since Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event from last month, there have been two Thom Browne Edition bundles with the Galaxy Z Flip3 and the Galaxy Z Fold3. Each of these bundles came with a Galaxy Watch4 and a pair of Galaxy Buds2, each Tome Browne Editions as well, but it wasn't possible to buy the Watch4 Classic Thom Browne Edition until now. This Edition of the Watch4 Classic has been officially unveiled by Samsung and will carry a price tag of $800. The box includes a total of three Thom Browne wrist straps, and a charger branded with the Thom Browne tri-color stripes. The Watch4...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_releases_the_galaxy_watch_4_classic_thom_browne_edition_for_800-news-51089.php

Twitter will fix when Tweets randomly disappear while you read them

Have you ever experienced this issue on Twitter when you switch back to the Twitter app or desktop website and start reading a Tweet, only for it to suddenly be gone and the feed seeming refreshed itself? It breaks the experience and annoys users, and Twitter is finally addressing this issue. A couple of Tweets from Twitter's Support handle explains what causes the issue, and addresses that it is being worked on. The background: a Tweet would move up the timeline as replies were added to the ongoing convo. Since some convos can evolve quickly, this made it so you didn't see the same...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/twitter_will_fix_when_tweets_disappear_upon_autorefreshing_feed-news-51086.php

People are less interested in iOS 15 than they were in iOS 14, based on installs so far

We're used to every new iteration of iOS breaking adoption records left and right within its first few days of availability, compared to its predecessors. However, it looks like iOS 15 this year is breaking away from that trend. According to a new report from Mixpanel, iOS 15 adoption as of Wednesday at 12 AM Eastern stood at just 8.5%. To put things in perspective, at the same moment in iOS 14's release cycle, it was already running on 14.5% of eligible devices. That's a pretty staggering difference, and points towards people not really being very excited about iOS 15 - thus not jumping...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/people_are_less_interested_in_ios_15_than_they_were_in_ios_14_based_on_installs_so_far-news-51087.php

Redmi 9 Activ and Redmi 9A Sport to be launching in India soon, rumor says

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi is getting ready to infuse its affordable device portfolio in India with some new color versions and memory combos. To mark the occasion, it will strangely pretend it's launching entirely new devices, if a new rumor is correct. These will allegedly be the Redmi 9 Activ (not a typo, the "e" is seemingly missing at the end) and the Redmi 9A Sport. The former will come in Metallic Purple while the latter is expected to arrive in Metallic Blue. Aside from the colors, the only way in which these will differ from the normal Redmi 9 and 9A is the RAM/storage...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_9_activ_and_redmi_9a_sport_to_be_launching_in_india_soon_rumor_says-news-51085.php

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G to boast 50MP main camera and 5,000 mAh battery

We first heard about the existence of the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G a few weeks ago, but little has been reported, except for the alleged €200 price tag. Now, we have some details surrounding Samsung's supposedly most affordable 5G-enabled handset. The same source says the device will carry a model name SM-A136B and will likely employ Samsung's ISOCELL JN1 sensor with 50MP resolution. Not that the source explicitly mentions the said sensor, but it's a budget 50MP shooter that has already been used in the affordable Redmi 10, so it makes sense. The device will also boast a 5,000 mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a13_5g_to_boast_50mp_main_camera_and_5000_mah_battery-news-51078.php

Global chip shortage hits all-time high with a wait time of 21 weeks

It's probably common knowledge by now that there is a severe chip shortage worldwide, which affects not only the smartphone industry, but also other fields as well. The automotive industry is probably the one that suffers the most with analysts predicting a $110 billion loss in sales across the whole sector. According to a report from Susquehanna Financial Group, the global chip shortage has gotten worse since July when the wait time was about 6 days shorter than it is now. The gap between the companies placing orders for semiconductors and actually receiving them has hit 21 weeks -...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/global_chip_shortage_hits_alltime_high_with_a_wait_time_of_21_weeks-news-51079.php

Samsung reportedly solved its Galaxy S21 FE production issues

Even though everyone knows that Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a thing by now, the handset hasn't been announced yet as it faced several obstacles along the way. First, it was the chip shortages and now, there seem to be some production issues that pushed the phone's announcement date further into 2021. Finally we have some good news. The latest report suggests that Samsung has solved those problems after producing just 10,000 units this month. And this isn't enough, judging by last year's Galaxy S20 FE sales and popularity. After all, the handset aims to strike a balance between a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_reportedly_solved_its_galaxy_s21_fe_production_issues-news-51082.php

Ice Universe: the Galaxy S22 Ultra will have a built-in S Pen

The Galaxy Note series is dead, long live the... Galaxy S22 Ultra? Leakster Ice Universe has been told by two independent sources that the new S-series flagship will have a slot for the stylus. The S21 Ultra was the first non-Note phone to support the S Pen, but having to use a special case just to have somewhere to put the stylus wasn’t ideal. The new Ultra will allegedly solve this particular headache, but it will require some design modifications. For starters, the display will have a 19.3:9 aspect ratio, matching the Galaxy Note20 Ultra (the S21 phones all have 20:9 screens). This...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ice_universe_the_galaxy_s22_ultra_will_have_a_builtin_s_pen-news-51081.php

Moto G Pure leak lists 6.5" AMOLED display, 48 MP main camera and aluminum frame

Motorola will reportedly launch a new phone dubbed the Moto G Pure next month. That will be a few weeks from now, today you can enjoy these unofficial 3D renders and specification details, courtesy of OnLeaks and Zouton. This phone will target the North American market and will cost around $300-$350. Unlike some recent addition to the G-series, this one should have an aluminum frame. The back will most likely be plastic and (as seen in the renders) will be home to the fingerprint reader. The phone will measure 10.1 mm thick, including the camera bump. The Motorola Moto G Pure...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g_pure_leak_lists_65_amoled_display_48_mp_main_camera_and_aluminum_frame-news-51080.php

Microsoft announces new Surface Laptop Studio with a foldable 2-in-1 design

Microsoft today announced a whole host of Surface devices. Chief among these was a brand new Surface Laptop Studio, along with updates to other members of the Surface lineup. The Surface Laptop Studio is a 2-in-1 device that functions as a laptop but can also be folded into a tablet-like device. The Surface Laptop Studio features a 14.4-inch, 2400x1600 resolution touchscreen with 120Hz and Dolby Vision support. The display can be folded into three modes: laptop, stage, and studio. The laptop mode is self-explanatory. The stage mode folds the display forward, hiding the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_announces_new_surface_laptop_studio_with_a_foldable_2in1_design-news-51083.php

Microsoft announces new Surface Duo 2 with Snapdragon 888 and triple camera

Microsoft today launched the second generation of its Surface Duo smartphone. The new Surface Duo 2 corrects many of the shortcomings of the previous model on paper, and is a much more fleshed out offering, especially considering the price point. The new Surface Duo 2 features dual 5.8-inch 1892x1344 resolution AMOLED panels, which combined become 8.3-inch across with a resolution of 2688x1892. The display can reach 800 nits of brightness and is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The new feature on this model is the bump up to 90Hz for smoother scrolling. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_announces_new_surface_duo_2_with_snapdragon_888_and_triple_camera-news-51084.php

Meizu 18s and 18s Pro arrive with SD 888+ and advanced cameras, 18x tags along with SD 870

Meizu refreshed its 18-series offerings with three new models – the 18s, 18s Pro and 18x. All three feature high-end Snapdragon chipsets, high refresh rate screens, fast charging and sleek designs. The Meizu 18s and 18s Pro are both powered by the Snapdragon 888+ with vapor chamber cooling, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The Meizu 18s Pro is equipped with a curved 6.7” Super AMOLED display with 1,440 x 3,200 px resolution (20:9), 120 Hz refresh rate and 240 Hz touch sampling rate. It is HDR10+ certified and has a peak brightness of 1,300 nits. The camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_18s_and_18s_pro_arrive_with_sd_888_and_advanced_cameras_18x_tags_along_with_sd_870-news-51076.php