iPhone 14 to come with up to 2TB storage option

We are still about a year away from the iPhone 14 series, but rumors about the next-gen iPhones have already started doing rounds on the Internet, with the latest one claiming Apple will double the maximum storage on next year's iPhones. Apple doubled the maximum storage on the iPhone 13 this year, with the Pro and Pro Max models coming in 1TB trim. And if the source is accurate, we'll see the iPhone 14 lineup come with 2TB of QLC storage. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max leaked render (Source: FrontPageTech) The source doesn't explicitly mention any models, but if Apple's really planning...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_14_storage_capacity_tipped-news-51245.php

Tecno Camon 18 will offer triple camera and 5x optical zoom

Tecno is one of the makers making great progress in the budget and midrange segment in the past year. Its Camon 17 series offered large screens, ample battery life and respectable cameras and we now have an extensive first look at the next generation Camon 18. Tecno Camon 18 From a design standpoint, Camon 18 features a flat back with squared-off edges complemented by a flat display with a punch hole cutout. The selfie cam opening appears smaller than on the preceding Camon 17 series. There’s a large power button on the right-hand side. The images we obtained show out the device...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/exclusive_tecno_camon_18_will_offer_60x_hybrid_zoom-news-51202.php

Samsung Galaxy A50 is the latest phone to get October 2021 Android security patch

Samsung began rolling out the October 2021 Android security patch a few days before September ended, and the Korean conglomerate continues with its release as the Galaxy A50 becomes the latest smartphone to get the latest security update. The Galaxy A50 is also the company's first mid-ranger to get the October 2021 patch since all other Samsung phones that got the October security update are flagships. Samsung Galaxy A50 The new firmware comes with version number A505GUBS9CUI3, but it doesn't bring any improvements to the Galaxy A50 other than bumping up its Android security...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a50_october_2021_android_security_update-news-51244.php

Asus is recruiting Android 12 beta testers for Zenfone 8

The Zenfone 8 announced in May with Android 11 already got a couple of Android 12 beta builds, but those didn't include any additional software features from Asus. However, just ahead of Android 12's stable rollout, Asus has started recruiting testers for the Zenfone 8's Android 12 beta update, which will come with Asus' ZenUI 8 custom Android skin. After Google has released the stable build of Android 12, it will be a while before other OEMs, including Asus, manage to deliver Android 12's final build for their phones. So, if you are a Zenfone 8 user and can't wait to get a taste of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_8_android_12_beta_program-news-51243.php

Poco M4 Pro 5G gets a bunch of certifications on its way to becoming official

Xiaomi's "independent" sub-brand Poco released the M3 Pro 5G back in May, and it's apparently almost ready to be done with that model and replace it with something better. The successor will unsurprisingly be called Poco M4 Pro 5G, and today a bunch of various certifications for it have surfaced. These, first of all, confirm that name - it's going to be called Poco M4 Pro 5G. Then its model number: 21091116AG. That "G" at the end signifies that this model is meant for global markets, not China, by the way. Poco M3 Pro 5G Next up, the certifications also reveal that the handset will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_m4_pro_5g_gets_a_bunch_of_certifications_on_its_way_to_becoming_official-news-51242.php

iOS 15.0.1 and iPadOS 15.0.1 now available with fix for Apple Watch unlock bug

Remember when new big iOS updates didn't have glaring bugs upon their release, despite months and months of public beta testing beforehand? Neither do we, but we're sure such times did exist at some point. iOS and iPadOS 15 were definitely not releases devoid of any issues, and today Apple has started the bug fixing dance, thankfully. So if you have a supported device on iOS 15 or iPadOS 15, you can check for an update and will be presented with iOS 15.0.1 or iPadOS 15.0.1, respectively. iOS 15.0.1 and iPadOS 15.0.1 The former has a changelog with just one item, saying it has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_1501_and_ipados_1501_now_available_with_fix_for_apple_watch_unlock_bug-news-51241.php

Samsung's 6.1-inch Galaxy S22 will reportedly make up more than half the series' production

Samsung's Galaxy S22 lineup is expected to arrive sometime in Q1 of 2022. A new report from The Elec claims that Samsung is aiming for the standard Galaxy S22 model with a 6.1-inch display to account for 50% to 60% of overall shipments for the series. The 6.6-inch Galaxy S22+ model is aimed to make up 20% while the S22 Ultra is targeted to hit 20% to 30% of total shipments. The Elec's sources also confirm that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will indeed be able to house an S Pen and it claims that "It is highly likely that the Galaxy Note series won't launch in 2022." We've already seen renders of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_61inch_galaxy_s22_will_reportedly_make_up_more_than_half_the_series_production-news-51239.php

Samsung begins removing ads from Health and Pay apps

Samsung's Stock UI apps showed ads for years and the company was often criticized for this. Samsung promised it would begin removing ads from its first-party apps back in August and has already begun doing so, starting with the Samsung Health and Samsung Pay apps. This was confirmed in a reply on Samsung's Community Forum by the Samsung Health Manager. Please note that the banner at the top of the Samsung Health app will not be provided from October 1." (machine translation) Users in South Korea can now use both Samsung Pay and Samsung Health completely free of apps. One user from the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_begins_removing_ads_from_health_and_pay_apps-news-51238.php

The Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 are expected to reach 1 million sales in South Korea this week

Just over a month after their release, Samsung’s third generation foldables – the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 – are on track to reach sales of 1 million units combined in their home country of South Korea. This should happen by the end of the week, according to telecom officials, reportsYonhap. This is an impressive pace, similar to that of the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S8 series, which were some of the fastest ever smartphones to reach 1 million sales in Korea. Of the two, the Z Flip3 is the more popular unit, outselling the Z Fold3 at a 2-to-1 ratio. Not surprising, perhaps,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_galaxy_z_fold3_and_z_flip3_are_expected_to_reach_1_million_sales_in_south_korea_this_week-news-51237.php

Apple iPhone 13 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_13-review-2325.php

Personal Safety app on Pixel phones gains emergency video recording capabilities

Google’s Pixel phones often get exclusive features that differentiate them from the rest of the Android crowd and the Personal Safety app is one of those. With the latest 2021.08.27 update, the app can now record videos in a special emergency mode which is triggered by pressing the power button five consecutive times. Emergency video recording in Personal Safety app (images: XDA Developers) The Emergency SOS feature is able to record videos up to 45 minutes in length provided you have the available space on your phone. According to XDA Developers, videos set at 720p resolution...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/personal_safety_app_gives_pixel_phones_emergency_video_recording_capabilities_-news-51234.php

Report: TikTok is the highest-earning mobile app, PUBG Mobile still on top of the mobile gaming world

At the onset of the pandemic app installs shot up as people searched for something to do. Now with the vaccine rollout app installs on the Google and Apple platforms are down slightly (1.2% and 2.1%, respectively, year over year), but revenues have gone up. Smartphone users spent a collective $33.6 billion on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store during the July-September quarter on apps, in-app purchases and subscriptions. This is a 15.1% increase over the same period last year when $29.2 billion was spent. The increase is slowing down, however, last year there was a 32% jump in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_tiktok_is_the_highestearning_mobile_app_pubg_mobile_still_on_top_of_the_mobile_gaming_world-news-51235.php

New OnePlus Buds Z2 images leak, specs confirmed

OnePlus' next budget TWS earbuds, the Buds Z2started in a couple of leaks, and today we get a third one. It doesn't reveal too much we didn't already know, but rather serves as a confirmation that the previous two were on the right track. The most notable upgrade of the Buds Z2 will be the 3 microphones used for active noise reduction and an improved design that handles wind better. The headphones are protected against water and sweat having IP55 certification while the charging box gets IPX4. The buds will support Bluetooth 5.2 but no advanced audio streaming codecs so they will rely...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_buds_z2_appear_in_more_officiallooking_renders_detailed_specs_in_tow-news-51232.php

Honor's foldable Magic X to be released in Q4

According to noted Chinese tipster Honor is about to release its first foldable phone before the end of Q4 this year and will allegedly be similar to Huawei's Mate X2 as the development strated before the separation of the two companies. The device is internally known as Magic X, but it's not certain if that will be its final marketing name. Previously Honor's CEO George Zhao revealed his company is working on a foldable phone and believed it will be the best one in the industry. Seeing how great the Mate X2 is and how Honor isn't limited by the sanctions imposed on Huawei we wouldn't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honors_foldable_magic_x_to_be_released_in_q4_huawei_prepares_a_vertical_foldable-news-51229.php

Google Pixel 6 appears in new ad, still no official launch date

The highly anticipated Pixel 6 appeared in a new video ad published by Google Japan. We get a glimpse of the phone’s key features such as its design, custom Google Tensor chip and some of Android 12’s dynamic theming options with the Material You design. Sadly, we still don’t get an official launch date for the phone which is rather unfortunate. Based on rumors, the Pixel 6 series should launch on October 19 which is the date shown on the phones’ lock screens in previous teasers. We’ve seen plenty of Pixel 6 leaks so far with the most recent ones detailing the phone’s camera modes and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6_appears_in_new_ad_still_no_official_launch_date-news-51230.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Lite is official - a familiar phone with a new name

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 lineup consists of no less than eight devices, and today a new name joined the roster. The Redmi Note 10 Lite was just announced in India, but as often happens with Xiaomi mid-rangers it's merely a new name for an already announced phone - Redmi Note 9 Pro. The only difference are the Note 10 Lite is available in two new colors - Aurora Blue and Champagne Gold. This means the Redmi Note 10 Lite brings a Snapdragon 720G chipset with either 4GB or 6GB RAM a choice between 64GB and 128GB storage. The primary camera has a 48MP sensor, while next to it is an 8...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_10_lite_is_official_with_familiar_looks-news-51231.php

vivo Watch 2 with eSIM support incoming

The last month was intensive for vivo, with smartphone launches across the globe - the X70 series debuted in China, the iQOO Z5 hit India, and then the global X70 Pro and Pro+ rollout started. The company is now shifting its attention to a new wearable, leaksters revealed. The upcoming vivo Watch 2 will keep the round watchface and will bring eSIM support. The first vivo Watch The source of this rumor is the Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station who is generally on point with their insights. The first vivo Watch did arrive this time last year, so it shouldn’t be a surprise to see the new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_watch_2_to_arrive_with_esim_support-news-51228.php

4G version of Oppo A55 debuts with 50MP camera, Helio G35 chipset

The Oppo A55 5G was announced in January with a Dimensity 700 chipset, but it never reached India. Instead, the country is getting a 4G-only A55 model, though the naming exaggerates how similar these two phones are. For example, the 4G model has a much better camera and faster charging. The Oppo A55 is powered by the Helio G35 – a far cry from the Dimensity, this 12nm chip has eight Cortex-A53 core and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU. It can be configured with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage or 6/128 GB. The triple card slot makes it possible to add extra storage even if you use two SIM cards. So,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/4g_version_of_oppo_a55_is_coming_to_india_with_50mp_camera_helio_g35_chipset-news-51227.php

Apple iPhone 13 lineup pre-orders open in second wave of countries

Pre-orders for Apple’s brand new iPhone 13 series are now live in the second wave of countries around the world. All four models are available to book while deliveries will start next Friday, October 8. In some markets the new phones are joined by the revamped 10.2” iPad and all-new iPad Mini, but other have had the new tablets since their launch in the first wave countries. As usual with new iPhone releases, older models will be discounted once stores open. So if you want to save some cash be on the lookout for the iPhone 12 and 12 mini, the iPhone 11, and the iPhone SE (2020) at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_13_lineup_preorders_open_in_second_wave_of_countries-news-51226.php

Our Realme Pad video review is now out

Android tablets are having a resurgence lately, prompted by the pandemic. We've seen Xiaomi jump back into the tablet game after a few years with the Pad 5, but Realme wants some of the action too - although it chose an entirely different price tier to compete in. Enter the Realme Pad. It's not meant to compete with high-end options out there. It's a cheap and cheerful device that's already received its own full in-depth written review, which we think you should definitely check out. However, if you're pressed for time we have something for you too - our brand new video review of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_realme_pad_video_review_is_now_out-news-51220.php

Apple Watch Series 7 pre-orders begin next week, shipping starts mid-October

Apple announced the Watch Series 7 last month alongside the new iPhones and iPads. Those devices are on sale already in the first-wave countries, but Apple still hasn't provided an exact date for the Watch Series 7's sale and only said the smartwatch will be "available later this Fall." While we await more information from Apple about the Watch Series 7's availability, the latest reports claim the wearable will be up for pre-orders next week. AppleTrack accessed multiple emails from Apple partner Hermes' customer service, which reveal the Watch Series 7 will be available for pre-order...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_7_pre_order_shipping_date-news-51225.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 gets October 2021 Android security patch with the latest update

Yesterday Samsung rolled out the October 2021 Android security patch for the Galaxy Z Fold3, which is now rolling for the Galaxy Z Fold2 with a new software update. A detailed changelog of the update is currently unavailable, but we know it has firmware version F916NKSU1DUI4 and is expected to bring some improvements to the Galaxy Z Fold2 in addition to the latest security patch. The new update is currently seeding in South Korea across different carriers, including SK Telecom, KT Corporation, and LG U+. You can head over to your Galaxy Z Fold2's Settings > Software update menu to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold2_october_2021_android_security_update-news-51224.php

Motorola Edge 20 Pro launched in India

Motorola launched the Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion in India in August, and today the company introduced the top-end model of the lineup in the country - Edge 20 Pro. The Motorola Edge 20 Pro is built around a 6.7" 10-bit 144Hz FullHD+ AMOLED screen with a punch hole in the center for the 32MP selfie camera. The display doesn't have a fingerprint reader underneath. It's embedded in the power button located on the right-side frame. The Edge 20 Pro's rear panel features the signature Motorola logo and sports a rectangular camera island consisting of 108MP primary, 16MP ultrawide, and 8MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_20_pro_india_price_sale_date-news-51223.php

Huawei employee reveals Huawei's Harmony OS 3 is coming soon

IT Home News reported that a Huawei employee revealed in a social post that Huawei would be unveiling HarmonyOS 3.0 very soon. According to the report, the Chinese phone maker will be holding the Huawei Developer Conference on October 24. At said conference, Huawei will outline the updates coming to HarmonyOS 3.0. Huawei has had to rely less so on Google services and re-invented it's smartphones' operating system (though its still heavily based on Android). HarmonyOS 2.0 launched during last year's Huawei Developer Conference in September of 2020 with the OS arriving to devices on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_employee_reveals_huaweis_harmony_os_3_is_coming_soon-news-51222.php

See the iPhone 13 Pro Max go up against the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra in a speed test

Surprisingly enough, the side-by-side timed speed test thing is, well, still a thing. And now that a new top dog iPhone launched, you'd naturally expect that to be pitted against the best Samsung has to offer for 2021. And you'd be right. So here's a speed test comparing the iPhone 13 Pro Max to the Galaxy S21 Ultra. And unlike most such tests, this one doesn't use pesky human hands and fingers, as those could introduce a few milliseconds of difference in the timing of the taps, and we just can't have that for such a level of scientific pursuit. So what do we get? Robot hands! And, in a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/see_the_iphone_13_pro_max_go_up_against_the_samsung_galaxy_s21_ultra_in_a_speed_test-news-51221.php

Counterpoint lowers its forecasted annual smartphone growth for 2021 due to component shortage

A new research report from Counterpoint announces that its forecast for the number of smartphone shipments has been lowered. Previously, the research firm forecasted that (global) annual industry growth is expected to grow by 9% with 1.45 billion units shipped during 2021. The new adjusted forecast calls for just 6% growth, with an estimated total of 1.41 billion unit shipped. Based on the firm's research, "some smartphone OEMs and vendors are reporting they had only received 80% of their requested volumes on key components during Q2 2021, and the situation seems to be getting...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_lowers_its_forecasted_annual_smartphone_growth_for_2021_due_to_component_shortage-news-51219.php

USB-IF announces new certified Type-C power rating logos for cables and chargers

USB Implementers Forum, the people in charge of deciding how many times you rotate the cable before it plugs in, have announced a new certified logo program based on USB4, USB Type-C, and USB Power Delivery specifications. Cables that now feature the new USB PD 3.1 standard of 60W or 240W will feature the new logo that clearly identify the power rating that the cable is capable of. While the image below shows the 240W logo, a similar logo will also be visible for cables rated for just 60W. Similarly, USB4 cables that support either 20Gbps or 40Gbps speeds will feature a new logo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/usbif_announces_new_certified_typec_power_rating_logos_for_cables_and_chargers-news-51218.php

The iQOO 8 Pro Pilot Edition comes bundled with a 55W Flash Car Charger

The iQOO 8 Pro launched in August with BMW M Motorsport branding. Now iQOO is offering a special Pilot Edition bundle with an iQOO 55W Flash Car Charger. The version of the charger sports the M stripe, of course, to match the phone’s branding. Speaking of the phone, this is the top version with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB storage. It is specifically the white version with the BMW M stripe on the back. Note that there is already a 120W Flash Charger in the box that you can use at home (it does a full charge in 18 minutes). iQOO 8 Pro Pilot Edition with a bundled iQOO 55W Flash Car...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_iqoo_8_pro_pilot_edition_comes_bundled_with_a_55w_flash_car_charger-news-51211.php

Samsung Galaxy A02's Android 11 update is rolling out

The Samsung Galaxy A02 announced in January with Android 10 is finally receiving the Android 11 update with One UI 3.1. The update comes with firmware version A022GDXU2BUI3 and new UI and features, including chat bubbles, one-time permissions, and improved stock apps. It also bumps up the Android security patch level on the Galaxy A02 to September 2021. The new build is currently seeding in Russia and should hopefully expand to other regions soon. If you live in Russia and haven't received Android 11 on your Galaxy A02, you can go to the phone's Settings > Software update menu to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a02_android_11_update-news-51210.php

Oppo plans to launch a tablet next year, work on rollable and fodable phones is still ongoing

Last year Oppo unveiled a concept rollable phone, but that was just a tech showcase – the company had no plans to mass manufacture and sell such devices at that point. It was reportedly more willing to try a foldable phone first, but that hasn’t come yet either (despite a rumor saying that it will launch this June). Oppo has not given up on the changeable form factor phones, however. At a recent event VP Liu Bo hinted that the company is working on both foldable and rollable designs, but mentioned no specific plans to launch either. The company will be entering a new market soon,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_plans_to_launch_a_tablet_next_year_work_on_rollable_and_fodable_phones_is_still_ongoing-news-51207.php

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max proves its durability in latest test

If you had any doubts that the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a durable phone, go ahead and cast those away. JerryRigEverything's latest video shows the top iPhone being scratched, burned and bend-tested and in keeping with its peers and predecessors, the iPhone 13 Pro Max survived. There were no surprises. If you're familiar with the JerryRig durability test then the iPhone's screen scratched at a level 6 like any other glass display on a current smartphone, the stainless steel frame's glossy coating scratched with a razor, the phone didn't nudge when bend tested. The burn test was...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_13_pro_max_proves_durable_in_latest_test-news-51216.php

Fairphone TWS bring ANC, IPX4 rating and use recycled materials

Alongside the recently announced Fairphone 4, the Dutch-based company is entering the TWS earphone market with its own offering. Like its phones, Fairphone TWS are made from fair and recycled materials with the earbuds and the charging case encompassing 30% recycled plastics. Fairphone TWS (images: Fairphone) The earphones bring hybrid Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) over Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, HFP and AVRCP profiles. They are IPX4 splash resistant and utilize 10mm drivers with each bud housing two microphones. There are touch controls and in-ear detection too. Each earbud...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fairphone_tws_bring_anc_ipx4_rating_and_use_recycled_materials_-news-51215.php

The Realme Q3s will allegedly use the Snapdragon 778G, gets certified with 30W charging

A week ago two Realme devices were surfaced on TENAA – the RMX3461 and RMX3463, which seemed to be two variants of the same device. Now they are back in the news again since sources on Weibo claim that these two are the Realme Q3s. Realme Q3s (RMX3461), photos by TENAA A mid-season upgrade to the popular Q3 series from April, this one is said to use the Snapdragon 778G. The original Q3 was powered by a 750G chip instead, the Q3 Pro Carnival used the 768G (the other two used Dimensity chips). The 778G is an advanced 6 nm chip (TSMC) with four big Kryo 670 cores and a premium...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_realme_q3s_will_allegedly_use_the_snapdragon_778g_gets_certified_with_30w_charging-news-51214.php

vivo X70 Pro in for review

Even before you open the vivo X70 Pro box you are greeted with a “Co-engineered with ZEISS” label on the front. The box itself is somewhat small, but it is actually one of the better-stocked retail packages we’ve seen recently. Once you lift the lid you see the phone itself and another label: “Photography. Redefined”. It’s quite clear what the main selling point of the X70 series is and we will get to that in a moment. First, lets us rifle through what’s inside the box. The first thing to note is the FlashCharge 44W power adapter. It offers a USB-A port that can deliver up to 11V and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x70_pro_in_for_review-news-51170.php

Honor 50 confirmed to arrive in Europe on October 26

The Honor 50 was introduced in China back in June, and quickly became а big part of the brand’s revival at the domestic scene. The company CEO hinted the series is scheduled for a global rollout in Q4, and today we got a more specific date - October 26. According to the PR department of Honor, the Snapdragon 778G-powered phone will first hit the United Kingdom and markets in the European Union. Other markets like Russia, UAE, Latin America, and Malaysia will get it at a later date, with specific region availability to be detailed later on. The Honor 50 has a 6.57” OLED display with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_50_confirmed_to_arrive_in_europe_on_october_26-news-51205.php

Fairphone 4 announced: Snapdragon 750G, modular design and 5-year warranty

The latest phone from Dutch-based Fairphone brings 5G connectivity, dual 48MP cameras and a 9.2 out of 10 repairability score on the French Repairability Index. In true company fashion, the latest Fairphone is produced in an ethical way with recycled materials and fairtrade gold and ethically sourced cobalt and lithium. It’s fairly easy to repair and you can purchase spare parts from Fairphone if something breaks down. A brand new battery costs €29.95, the dual rear cameras go for €79.95 while the selfie cam will costs you €29.95. Fairphone 4 in grey, green and speckled green...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fairphone_4_announced_snapdragon_750g_modular_design_and_5year_warranty-news-51213.php

Xiaomi is recruiting Android 12 testers for Mi 11, 11 Ultra and 11i

In a community forum post, Xiaomi announced the start of its beta testing program for Android 12 on some of its flagship devices, namely the Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11i. This is for the global version of Xiaomi's MIUI, though, keep in mind. The company is recruiting a limited number of users to participate in the testing of the Global Stable ROM and the seats are limited to 200 for each device so you better hurry. You will find a detailed instructions of how to apply and install the ROM at the source link below. Keep in mind that Xiaomi's staff expects you to be active on its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_is_recruiting_android_12_testers_for_mi_11_11_ultra_and_11i-news-51208.php

iPhone 13 Pro Max supports up to 27W fast charging, the regular Pro goes up to 23W

Even though Apple doesn't advertise it, the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max got an upgraded charging this year. According to ChargerLAB's tests, the iPhone 13 Pro Max can go up to 27W while the standard Pro peaks at 23W. This means that with appropriate USB Power Delivery charger with at least 30W output, the Pro Max can charge at 27W for a while before temperature constraints lead to throttling. And since the device doesn't ship with a charger at all, Apple is happy to sell you a $50 30W USB PD charger. The iPhone 13 Pro received some love as well and ChargerLAB says it can get up to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_13_pro_max_supports_up_to_27w_fast_charging_the_regular_pro_goes_up_to_23w-news-51206.php

Motorola Moto Tab G20 launched with 8-inch LCD, Helio P22T chipset

As expected Motorola announced its Moto Tab G20 Android tablet earlier today. The device carries an 8-inch LCD with HD+ resolution, Helio P22T chipset and a 5,100 mAh battery. These specs sound familiar as they match Lenovo’s third-gen Tab M8 slate. The Moto Tab G20 comes in a single 3GB RAM and 32GB storage trim and it also has a microSD slot for expansion. Android 11 covers the software front and Motorola is also bringing a Kids Space mode. You get a 2MP front-facing cam and a 5MP sensor around the back. There’s also Dolby Atmos coming from the single bottom-mounted speaker. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_tab_g20_launched_with_8inch_lcd_helio_p22t_chipset-news-51209.php

Nokia G300 5G leaks with Snapdragon 480 chipset, 720p+ display, 16 MP main camera

There is another affordable 5G Nokia phone on the way – two, in fact, but today the rumor mill surfaced detailed specs for only one of them. The Nokia G300 5G will be based on the same Snapdragon 480 that was used in the recent G50 as well as the X10 and X20 (speaking of, the other upcoming phone we mentioned is the Nokia X100). HMD Global never released a Nokia G30, so this isn’t a sequel. It’s not exactly an upgrade over the G20 either, at least as far as cameras and batteries are concerned. Though this one has a much more powerful chipset (it’s not hard to beat a Helio G35) and 5G...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_g300_5g_leaks_with_snapdragon_480_chipset_720p_display_16_mp_main_camera-news-51204.php

Poco C31 arrives with Helio G35 and 5,000 mAh battery

Poco launched the C3 last October as its most affordable smartphone and sold 2.5 million units in India. Today, Poco followed it up with the C31 - the second member of the C-series. The Poco C31 is powered by the Helio G35 SoC and comes with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage onboard. It also has a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion by up to 512GB. The C31 runs Android 11 out of the box, and Poco takes pride in offering the phone to its customers without any advertisements in the UI. The smartphone's built around a 6.53" 20:9 HD+ screen with TUV Rheinland...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_c31_specs_price_sale_date-news-51203.php

Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 are the latest phones to get October 2021 Android security patch

Samsung once again became the first company to release a new Android security patch ahead of schedule as it rolled out the October 2021 patch for the Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra a few days ago. And now, it's the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 that are getting the latest Android security update. The new build for the Galaxy Z Fold3 comes with firmware version F926NKSU1AUID, and F711NKSU2AUIE for the Galaxy Z Flip3. A detailed changelog of the update is unavailable, but it should bring more to the smartphones than just a new security patch. The update for both smartphones is seeding...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold3_galaxy_z_flip3_october_2021_android_security_patch-news-51198.php

vivo X70 Pro, X70 Pro+ global rollout begins

The vivo X70 series was announced on September 9, and three weeks later the manufacturer brought the lineup to the global audience. During a launch event, the vivo X70 Pro and vivo X70 Pro+ were introduced to the Indian audience, and we know they will arrive in other countries as well. vivo X70 Pro The flagship vivo X70 Pro+ is powered by a Snapdragon 888+ and has a tremendous camera setup, while the vivo X70 Pro is a tad more affordable but still running on the mighty Dimensity 1200 chipset. The vanilla vivo X70 was missing from the event, as we received a confirmation from company...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x70_pro_pro_plus_global-news-51201.php

Follow the Poco C31 launch live here

Poco announced the Poco C3 last October, and today the company will add a new member to the C-series with the C31. The launch event will be streamed live on Poco's official YouTube channel starting at 12PM IST, and you can follow it with us by tuning to the stream below. The C31 is touted by Poco as a strong, secure, and fast smartphone. The company has confirmed it will have a Helio G35 SoC at the helm with 4GB RAM, but we hope there will be a 6GB RAM model as well. The C31 will sport a waterdrop notch display and come with a fingerprint scanner for password-less unlocking. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_poco_c31_launch_event_livestream-news-51200.php

Watch the vivo X70 series global launch event live here

The vivo X70 series arrived earlier this month in China, and we got a confirmation the lineup will also appear in India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the UAE. There will be some changes in the hardware, most notably a new chipset for the X70 Pro. The wait is over, and the official globall rollout will begin with an online event. It will be streamed live on YouTube and will begin at 12PM IST, which is 06:30 AM GMT/UTC. The global variant of the vivo X70 Pro will bring a Dimensity 1200 chipset instead of an Exynos 1080, powering the Chinese variant. The gimbal system, introduced...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_vivo_x70_series_global_launch_event_live_here-news-51199.php

Skype unveils its new overhauled UI

In its latest blog post, Skype just outlined a major UI overhaul is coming to its appearance, with focus on the "call stage" or the screen where call participants can see each other. Chats can be customized with themes, accented by color gradients. Skype says it's "designed the most beautiful call stage in the world" with new layouts, themes, and features. Skype aimed to modernize the look and feel of Skype while still remaining familiar to its longtime users. It also talks about making the user more inclusive in the call stage. The first person we included was you - now you can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/skype_gets_a_much_needed_update-news-51197.php

New Xiaomi device arrives at TENAA, alleged to be CC11 Pro with 4K display

Xiaomi is going to release a new device soon and proved by the most recent TENAA listing. The verdict is out on which device it is, but the model 2109119BC may be linked to the Xiaomi CC11 Pro. The TENAA listing confirms some of the specs for the unreleased smartphone. There's a 6.55-inch OLED screen with 3840 x 2160 resolution. This is interesting because that resolution and aspect ratio are identical to that of a 4K TV. TENAA specs listed for Xiaomi 2109119BC There's also mention of a 4,400 mAh battery, and an octa-core chipset clocked at 2.4GHz paired with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_xiaomi_device_arrives_at_tenaa_alleged_to_be_cc11_pro_with_4k_display-news-51196.php

Facebook has Reels now, taking TikTok cloning one step further

Facebook's never-ending quest to quash its competitors through copying their features has reached a new high (or low, depending on how you look at it) today with the launch of Reels. "But wait", you say, "isn't that an Instagram feature?" And the answer is, yes, but from now on you can also see Reels on Facebook. TikTok keeps getting ever more popular, and Facebook's TikTok clone thus can't forever be omitted from the main app. Because let's face it, Reels is a TikTok clone like Stories was a Snapchat clone, and here's the thing - no one remembers Snapchat anymore. Facebook won that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_has_reels_now_taking_tiktok_cloning_one_step_further-news-51195.php

New iPad mini torn down, iFixit explains jelly scroll effect

In a new video posted by iFixit, the recently announced iPad mini is torn down and a jelly scrolling effect is also explained. This so-called "jelly scroll" effect is not new. It has to do with the orientation of the controller board and the direction that user is scrolling. Because the screen refreshes by scanning from one side to the other, scrolling in the direction that's perpendicular to the direction of the scan may appear like its scrolling unevenly in some cases, particularly when using the iPad in a vertical orientation. Apple has recently confirmed to Arstechnica that the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_ipad_mini_torn_down_ifixit_explains_jelly_scroll_effect-news-51194.php

Withings ScanWatch Horizon delivers dive watch looks, usual fitness and health tracking features

The latest smartwatch from Withing fuses the brand’s traditional minimalist design language with a fresh new take inspired by dive watches with their stainless steel casings and large tachymeters. Despite looking like a normal analog watch, ScanWatch Horizon features a medical-grade electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor, built-in Sp02 sensor, fitness tracking for over 30 activities and handles notification from your paired smartphone. ScanWatch Horizon comes in a single 43mm size with blue and green color options for the casing and tachymeter. Both come with stainless steel watch straps and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/withings_scanwatch_horizon_delivers_dive_watch_looks_usual_fitness_and_health_tracking_features-news-51193.php