Samsung Galaxy A53's color options leak

Samsung announced the Galaxy A52 and A52 5G in March and followed up with the A52s 5G in August. And while there's still some time for the Korean conglomerate to introduce the Galaxy A53, rumors have already started doing rounds on the Internet, with the latest one talking about its colors. According to GalaxyClub, the Galaxy A53 will come in at least four colors - black, white, light blue, and orange. However, Samsung might offer more options after the smartphone is launched in Q1 2022. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G The Dutch publication previously reported that the Galaxy A53 will...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra breaks cover with a notched display

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series rumored to go official alongside the Galaxy S22 next year reportedly includes three tablets - Tab S8, Tab S8+, and Tab S8 Ultra. Leakster OnLeaks gave us our first look at the vanilla Galaxy Tab S8 yesterday, and now he's back with a new set of CAD-based renders, revealing the Tab S8 Ultra's design. The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra looks similar to the vanilla model - it has antenna lines on the rear panel with a dual camera setup in the top-left corner, below which is the magnetic strip to charge the S Pen, and the Samsung logo further below. The Ultra model has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s8_ultra_design_renders-news-51556.php

Realme Book (Slim) and Pad's green color variants teased, Watch T1's global launch imminent

The Realme GT Neo2 unveiled last month comes in three colors, with the green version attracting a lot of attention on social media. Realme also launched the Buds Air 2 TWS earphones in a green colorway and looking at the response, the young brand is set to offer more products in a green shade. Mr. Madhav Sheth - who's the VP of Realme, CEO of Realme India, and was recently appointed as the President of Realme International Business Group - posted an image on Twitter that includes the Realme Book (Slim) and Realme Pad's green color versions. We don't know the official names of these...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_book_slim_pad_watch_t1_wireless_mouse_green_color_launch_teaser-news-51555.php

Xiaomi's Mi Smart Band 6 NFC is finally available in Europe officially

At Xiaomi's big mid-September global launch event, among many other devices, the company announced the Mi Smart Band 6 NFC for the European market. The non-NFC version of the Band 6 has been out since March, but this time we got the promise of on-wrist payment support, powered by a partnership with Mastercard. Today the Mi Smart Band 6 NFC is finally available in Europe - not continent-wide, mind you, but in just one country: Italy. You can purchase one from Xiaomi's Italian online store or Amazon Italy for its recommended price of €54.99. If you want to buy it for the payments...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomis_mi_smart_band_6_nfc_is_finally_available_in_europe-news-51554.php

Our Huawei nova 9 hands-on video is now up

As you may know, Huawei has launched a new phone for the European market yesterday. We're talking about the nova 9, of course. This upper-midrange offering from the Chinese company will be sold for €499 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. We were there at the European launch and brought you our full hands-on impressions with the device in written form, as we've been working on our hands-on video for the nova 9. This is now finally baked, ready and fresh out of the oven for your viewing pleasure. So if you're interested in Huawei's latest, join us as we explore what sets it apart from the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_huawei_nova_9_handson_video_is_now_up-news-51553.php

Oppo's first foldable phone is allegedly launching next month

Oppo has long been rumored to be working on its first foldable smartphone, and it was always due to arrive at some point this year. And while it didn't launch in the first half of 2021 as some rumors claimed, it's apparently still on track to become official before the end of the year. In fact, according to the newest rumor out of China, we should expect the foldable to be announced in November. It will allegedly have an 8" foldable internal display with 120 Hz refresh rate and LTPO technology, which probably means it will be made by Samsung. The phone will be powered by the Qualcomm...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppos_first_foldable_phone_is_allegedly_launching_next_month-news-51552.php

Sony Xperia 10 III is now sold without a charger in the box in some markets

The latest company to remove the charger from its smartphone boxes is Sony. However, it seems that the move, at least for now, is limited to the Xperia 10 III. Sony's German arm has let us know that going forward, in some retail channels the Xperia 10 III will be offered without a charger, for a recommended sales price that will be reduced by €10. In other channels, the phone will still arrive with a charger, though. It's nice of Sony to actually reduce the price accordingly, unlike other companies doing the same thing, that's for sure. The reason for the move is vague but has to do...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_iii_is_now_sold_without_a_charger_in_the_box_in_some_markets-news-51551.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 appears in render form

Samsung had a total of three Galaxy Tab S7 series Android tablets and based on rumors we’re expecting three successors in 2022 with updated specs and a giant 14.6-inch AMOLED screen on the Tab S8 Ultra model. Now OnLeaks and Zouton US have teamed up to bring us our first look at the smallest 11-inch Galaxy Tab S8 in silver. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 renders (source: OnLeaks x ZoutonUS) The Tab S8 looks quite similar to its predecessor with thin uniform bezels on the front around its supposed 11-inch 120 Hz LCD and a flat back and sides. The antenna line cutouts around the back look...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s8_appears_in_render_form_-news-51550.php

iQOO puts out Android 12 beta rollout schedule

The latest Android maker to announce its Android 12 beta rollout schedule is iQOO. The news comes a day after vivo announced its own Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12 beta schedule. According to the released info, iQOO 7 series, iQOO Z3 and iQOO Z5 are first-in-line for the Android 12 beta by the end of December. iQOO Android 12 Beta roll out plan (image: iQOO) Another device on the list is iQOO 3 which is expected to follow the abovementioned devices by the end of March 2022. It remains to be seen if other iQOO phones will be added to the list.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_puts_out_android_12_beta_rollout_schedule-news-51547.php

vivo X70 Pro+ review

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Huawei reaches 150M HarmonyOS devices, pushes v3.0 Developer Preview

Huawei Developer Conference took place today, and the company CEO Richard Yu revealed interesting details about the company’s consumer business. According to the executive, over 150 million devices are now on HarmonyOS, making it the fastest-growing OS in history. Yu also revealed HarmonyOS 3 Developer Preview is being released, aiming to improve in three core directions - system architecture, super terminals, and multi-device usage within the same ecosystem. During the conference, Huawei revealed new flexible deployment automation tools which developers can use for different...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_reaches_150m_harmonyos_devices_pushes_v30_developer_preview-news-51545.php

Asus announces Android 12 release schedule for ROG Phone and Zenfone series

With the stable build of Android 12 released by Google, phone makers have started announcing the Android 12 rollout schedule for their devices, and the latest announcement comes from Asus. The Taiwanese technology company has confirmed the Android 12 update for the Zenfone 7, Zenfone 8, Zenfone 8 Flip, ROG Phone 3, and ROG Phone 5 and 5s. The Zenfone 8 is the first smartphone in line to get the Android 12 stable update, slated to roll out in December, which isn't surprising since the company has already released a few Android 12 beta builds for the smartphone. Asus Zenfone 8 The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_android_12_zenui_stable_update_release_schedule-news-51546.php

Apple Watch Series 7 teardown reveals not much has changed compared to Series 6

Over a month after its announcement and after several shipment delays Apple Watch Series 7 is finally set for a teardown courtesy of iFixit. The leaked detailed spec sheet revealed little to no difference between the new model and its predecessor and the teardown shows this is indeed the case. Disassembled Apple Watch Series 7 (image: iFixit) The only major difference here are the smaller bezels and the removed ribbon cable under the screen. Apple also combined the touch and display signals into a unified cable which is how it managed to shrink the bezels and could be the cause of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_7_teardown_reveals_not_much_has_changed_compared_to_series_6-news-51544.php

vivo X60t Pro appears on TENAA with photos and images

The vivo X70 series is already available around the world, but the company has no plans to launch phones from the older X60 lineup to the domestic market. A new vivo phone has popped up on TENAA with a Dimensity 1200 chipset and an AMOLED display, and sources claim it will be called vivo X60t Pro. vivo X60t Pro The phone appears to be completely new, and not just a rebadged version of an old handset, like the X60 Pro+ and X60t Pro+ (or the X60 and X60t). The screen will have a 6.44” diagonal, which would be a first for the X60 family. It will also come with a 64 MP main camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x60t_pro_appears_on_tenaa_with_photos_and_images-news-51543.php

Madhav Sheth becomes President of Realme International

Madhav Sheth, the Realme VP and head of the brand in India, Europe, and Latin America, has another title under his belt. He is now the President of Realme’s International Business Unit - a division specially created to streamline and integrate overseas businesses to provide better products and services. Madhav Prakash Sheth, President of Realme International Business Unit In a press release we received in our inbox we learned Sheth will keep reporting to Sky Li, founder and CEO of the company, but now his responsibilities will be Realme’s business operations. He is part of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/madhav_sheth_becomes_president_of_realme_international-news-51541.php

Samsung not allowed to sell 61 models of its smartphones in Russia due to patent infringement

Samsung has found itself in a heated legal battle in Russia with a patent infringement related to its Samsung Pay service. Russian courts have ruled on the first instance that Samsung is to halt imports and sales of up to 61 models of its smartphones running Samsung Pay including its top of the line Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 over accusations that Samsung Pay violates a patent of Swiss-based mobile payments company Sqwin Sa. Samsung has appealed the decisions and is not yet legally binned to halt sales of its phones. The problem dates back to 2013 when Victor Gulchenko filed a patent...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_not_allowed_to_sell_61_models_of_its_smartphones_in_russia_due_to_patent_infringement_-news-51540.php

Honor X30 Max, X30i to arrive on October 28

Honor will unveil a new affordable phone called Play 5 Vitality on Monday, and just four days later we’ll see two shiny new devices - the Honor X30 Max and Honor X30i. Their design was revealed by the company on Weibo when it confirmed the October 28 launch at 14:30 local time. These phones will be launched right in time for the massive shopping holiday in China on November 11, better known as Singles’ Day (because 11.11). The Honor X30i has already leaked online, and we expect a Dimensity 810 chipset, 6.7” LCD with Full HD+ resolution and a 4,000 mAh battery with 22.5W fast...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x30_max_x30i_to_arrive_on_october_28-news-51539.php

Redmi Watch 2 and Note 11 will pack AMOLED screens

The Redmi Watch 2 and Note 11 series arriving on October 28 will feature AMOLED screens. This revelation comes from Redmi, which posted a bunch of posters on its Weibo account. The Watch 2 will pack a 1.6" color AMOLED panel and we get to see it in a new color in the latest poster. We previously saw the smartwatch in a black colorway, while leaked images also revealed a blue option. While Redmi confirmed the AMOLED screen on the Note 11, it didn't reveal its diagonal. However, the company said the centered punch hole is 2.96mm in diameter, with the bezels on the left and right sides...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_11_watch_2_amoled_screens-news-51538.php

TCL Tab Pro 5G is a $399.99 Android tablet that's exclusive to Verizon

Android tablets are having a bit of a resurgence these days, and the latest one to be made official today is the TCL Tab Pro 5G. This is a Verizon exclusive, and as the name implies, it comes with 5G connectivity baked in, so you won't be tethered to Wi-Fi. The TCL Tab Pro 5G has a 10.36-inch 1200x2000 LCD screen, stereo speakers, an 8,000 mAh battery with 18W charging (and an adapter supplied in the box), a 13 MP rear camera, an 8 MP front-facing camera with face unlock, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and dual mics. At the core sits the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G SoC, paired...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_tab_pro_5g_is_a_399_android_tablet_thats_exclusive_to_verizon-news-51537.php

Realme Pad pricing in Europe leaks

Realme's first tablet, imaginatively called Realme Pad, is an entry-level offering that was announced back in September. It's already available in India, and should make its way to Europe very soon. While we wait for official availability, let's talk pricing. The Realme Pad goes for INR 13,999 in India, which right now translates into approximately €160. As usual though, making the trip to Europe means the price increases too. According to a leak from a European retailer, the Realme Pad is apparently going to be priced in the continent at €239 with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. If...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_pad_pricing_in_europe_leaks-news-51536.php

Huawei Watch GT 3 and FreeBuds Lipstick announced

Alongside the European debut of the nova 9, Huawei announced a pair of new smartwatches dubbed Watch GT 3 as well as a new pair of wireless earbuds called FreeBuds Lipstick. Watch GT3 comes in 42mm and 46mm sizes and in essence the two models represent slightly tweaked versions of the Huawei Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro with the notable omission on the new models being the lack of eSIM though you can still take calls from your connected phone via Bluetooth. Huawei Watch GT 3 46mm (images: Huawei) The 42mm version comes with a 1.32-inch AMOLED screen while the larger 46mm model...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_gt_3_and_freebuds_lipstick_announced-news-51534.php

Sony announces A7 IV with 33-megapixel sensor and 4K 60 video

Sony today announced the Alpha 7 IV, also known as the A7 IV. It's the successor to the A7 III, Sony's popular entry-level full-frame camera from 2018. The A7 IV furthers the photographic capabilities of its predecessors while vastly improving the video capabilities in an attempt to become a true hybrid camera. The A7 IV features a new 33-megapixel full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor. The new sensor has an ISO sensitivity range of 50-204,800 and while Sony doesn't advertise it as such, it has dual native ISO, with the second step kicking in at ISO 3200. Sony claims...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_announces_a7_iv_with_33megapixel_sensor_and_4k_60_video-news-51535.php

Huawei nova 9 hands-on review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_9_hands_on-review-2337.php

Huawei nova 9 launches in Europe with a €499 price tag

Nearly a month after its announcement in China, Huawei’s nova 9 has made its way to the global stage as it was part of the company’s in-person event held in Vienna. Sadly, it’s not joined by the larger nova 9 Pro which remains exclusive to China. Huawei nova 9 (image: Huawei) Nova 9 packs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G 4G chipset with 8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage alongside a curved 6.57-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 4,300 mAh battery with 66W charging. The main cam on the back features a 50MP RYYB sensor next to an 8MP ultrawide snapper and two 2MP auxiliary modules...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_9_european_launch_with_499_euros_price_tag-news-51532.php

Sony teaser describes upcoming Xperia as a camera attached to a phone

As you might have heard already, Sony is gearing up to introduce a new Xperia smartphone next Tuesday on October 26. There are zero clues to go by as to what this phone is but now Sony went ahead and released a teaser video hyping up its upcoming launch. The video features several professional photographers who praise past Sony models like the Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 II and Xperia Pro and then has some details for the yet to be announced model with one content creator describing it as a “camera with a phone attached” while a photographer shares it has a dedicated shutter button which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_teaser_describes_upcoming_xperia_as_a_camera_attached_to_a_phone-news-51530.php

vivo Y71t unveiled: a V21e with a Dimensity 810 chipset

vivo unveiled the T1 and T1x yesterday, the “x” model featured a 120 Hz LCD, Dimensity 900 chipset and 64 MP camera. Today comes the vivo Y71t, which offers some similar features at a slightly higher price. It’s hard to say which one is better, they optimize for different things. For starters, the vivo Y71t is more compact and has a 6.44” AMOLED display with 1,080 x 2,400 px resolution (20:9). It only runs at 60 Hz, though. Still, you would be looking at a pretty picture with 98% DCI-P3 coverage. The notched camera has a 16 MP sensor, double the resolution of the T1x cam. The rear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y71t_unveiled_a_v21e_with_a_dimensity_810_chipset-news-51529.php

Reports suggest iPhone SE 3 is coming with LCD next spring

The iPhone SE (2020) was warmly welcomed by Apple fans last year, and reports from China revealed they might skip the four-year waiting period for the third iteration of SE. The new iPhone SE 3 will reportedly be the last phone with LCD and will arrive next spring, Chinese media representatives said. Although people expect a small form factor, the new device is likely going to be based on the iPhone XR design. Switching to a notched iPhone means no front-facing home key - Touch ID will move to the side, borrowing the feature from the iPad division. However, this latest info...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/reports_suggest_iphone_se_3_is_coming_with_lcd_next_spring-news-51528.php

vivo announces Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12's beta release schedule

Android 12 released earlier this month arrived on Google's Pixel smartphones a few days ago after the Pixel 6 duo was announced. But those who own a non-Google phone will have to wait for at least a few months before they get the stable Android 12 on their devices. However, some phone makers have already announced their Android 12 beta rollout plan, with vivo being the latest to join the group. vivo has confirmed the Android 12 update for 31 smartphones under its S, V, X, and Y series, and it will begin rolling out the beta version starting next month, with the X70 Pro+ being the first in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_android_12_beta_funtouch_os_12_schedule-news-51527.php

Two Redmi Smart TV X 2022 models unveiled, 55" and 65", both with 120 Hz displays

Two Redmi Smart TV X 2022 models were unveiled – 55” and 65” – both with 120 Hz displays and features dedicated to watching sports and gaming, including getting an official recommendation from the Xbox team in China. 4K/120 fps and variable refresh rate support thanks to HDMI 2.1 • Auto Low Latency Mode The two TVs have HDMI 2.1 ports with support for variable refresh rate (VRR) thanks to FreeSync Premium. Auto Low Latency Mode is also supported, so that the TVs automatically switch to a gaming mode with just 4 ms latency when you hook up a console or PC. If you’re watching video...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/two_redmi_smart_tv_x_2022_models_unveiled_55_and_65_both_with_120_hz_displays-news-51526.php

Canalys: Xiaomi tops the Indian smartphone market in Q3, total market shipments down by 5%

Based on data from the latest Canalys report, smartphone shipments in India few to 47.5 million units in the July-September period compared to 50 million in the same period last year. Supply chain difficulties persisted here as well and were seen mostly in the entry-level segment which forced all key players in India to down mark their more premium devices with promotions to make them more appealing. Xiaomi still led the way with 11.2 million shipments for the period followed by Samsung with 9.1 million and vivo with 8.1 million. Realme took up the fourth spot with 7.5 million...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_xiaomi_shipped_the_most_smartphones_in_india_during_q3_total_market_shipments_down_by_5-news-51525.php

Redmi Note 11 Misty Forest color variant shown off in official teasers

Yesterday Xiaomi announced it will unveil the Redmi Note 11 series on October 28. The company didn't divulge any specs, but a couple of images it shared revealed the Note 11 will pack a punch-hole display and sport a triple camera system on the rear. Today we are looking at the new set of official teasers, which give us a better look at the Note 11 in the Misty Forest (machine translated from Chinese) color. You can see the smartphone has flat edges, with the USB-C port placed at the bottom, joined by a speaker and a microphone. The phone also has the 3.5mm headphone jack, located at the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_11_series_green_version_poster-news-51524.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 starts receiving October 2021 Android security patch globally

Last month, Samsung released the October 2021 Android security patch for the Galaxy Z Flip3 in South Korea, which was rolled out for the unlocked units in the US earlier this month, and is now finally seeding to the Galaxy Z Flip3 globally. The October 2021 patch for the international Galaxy Z Flip3 comes with firmware having version F711BXXU2AUJ7. The patch fixes more than 60 security and privacy-related issues and the changelog also talks about improved stability of the device. Additionally, the new build brings Portrait mode support for pets, allowing you take portrait photos of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip3_international_october_2021_android_security_update-news-51523.php

One UI 4 beta 3 starts rolling out with new weather app, removed ads, improved animations

Today Samsung started rolling out the third beta build of its upcoming One UI 4 Android skin in South Korea, its home market. This new build comes with a complete removal of ads from the UI, including in built-in apps, as well as further improved animations and a brand new Weather app. This is the completely redesigned, new Weather app in One UI 4 Beta 3rd version.The advertisements are completely gone, and the new animations are amazing. pic.twitter.com/L9Pc6d8TOo— Tron ❂ (@FrontTron) October 20, 2021 Additionally, there are a bunch of bug fixes thrown in for good measure, including...

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Redmi Watch 2 also launching on October 28

Earlier today Redmi confirmed its Note 11 series is launching on October 28. The official Redmi Weibo handle also shared a more recent post with a teaser for the Redmi Watch 2 – a successor to last year’s Redmi Watch which is also dropping on October 28. Redmi Watch 2 poster (image: Redmi Weibo) The teaser image does not show out the Watch 2 in its entirety but we do get a good look at its screen and repositioned side button which now sits in the middle watch casing on the right side. We can expect a larger screen on Watch 2 which would mean over 1.4-inches in which is the diagonal...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_watch_2_also_launching_on_october_28-news-51519.php

Realme GT Neo2 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_neo2-review-2335.php

Honor Play5 Youth Edition coming on October 25

It seems the Honor Play5 series is getting another member next week with the release of the Play5 Youth Edition officially confirmed to take place on October 25. Honor will hold a keynote at 7:30 PM CST time (11:30 AM UTC time). The accompanying teaser poster shows the device’s back with a large camera bump housing two camera sensors, an LED flash and what appears to be a sticker cutout to complete the look. Honor Play5 Youth Edition poster (image: Honor Weibo) We can also spot a fingerprint scanner on the right-hand side which likely doubles as the power button. The volume rocker...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_play5_youth_edition_coming_on_october_25-news-51516.php

Huawei launches the nova 9 series in Europe tomorrow, Moovit helps you get to the event

Huawei has announced yet another project with Moovit - the app that gathers public transport data from all over the world under one platform. The smartphone company will have an event tomorrow, October 21, in Vienna, Austria, where it will unveil the Nova 9 series, and Moovit will help media and event attendees to get to the venue quicker and easier. The unveiling is taking place at the Messe Wien Exhibition. Everyone who wants to get there has received a unique QR code that will give precise directions from every point in Vienna. Moovit does have a dedicated page for the Nova...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_launches_the_nova_9_series_in_europe_tomorrow_moovit_helps_you_get_to_the_event-news-51515.php

Samsung and Maison Kitsuné team up for limited edition Galaxy Watch4 and Buds2

Samsung’s Unpacked Part 2 event brought Bespoke customization to the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Watch4 series which lets you cater the devices to your own style. Staying on the style theme, Samsung announced a collaboration with French—Japanese electronic music and fashion label Maison Kitsuné for limited editions of the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Buds2. Galaxy Watch4 Kitsuné Edition comes in a single 40mm Bluetooth-only version and features the fashion house’s signature Fox logo on the Moonrock Beige colored watch strap and also brings a second Stardust Gray color strap with the brand’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_and_maison_kitsun_team_up_for_limited_edition_galaxy_watch4_and_buds2-news-51521.php

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Flip3 and Watch4 series Bespoke Edition

Remember how Samsung gave you the option to customize the hinge cover on the Galaxy Z Fold2? Well, it has extended that idea with the new Bespoke Studio starting with the Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition, the Galaxy Watch4 series joins the fun as well (but not the Z Fold3). The Galaxy Bespoke Studio lets you choose the color of the Front, Back and the Frame of the phone. Right now you can pick between Black and Silver for the frame, for the front and back you have the following options: Blue, Pink, Yellow, White and Black. Note that the camera island remains black no matter what options you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_galaxy_z_flip3_and_watch4_series_bespoke_edition-news-51520.php

Watch the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 event live here

Samsung held an Unpacked event back in August when we saw the arrival of the Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3, the Galaxy Buds2 and the Galaxy Watch4. With the reports of a Galaxy Note21 being canceled and the Galaxy S21 FE postponed, we were quite surprised to learn there is a Part 2 event in the timeline. The time for the new launch has come - it is today, and Samsung will present whatever it has in store for us online at its website and on YouTube. The event begins at 14:00 GMT, which is 10 AM EDT/4 PM CEST/7:30 PM IST. Some rumors suggested new colorways for the Galaxy Z Flip3, as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_samsung_galaxy_unpacked_part_2_event_live_here-news-51517.php

Snapdragon 898 and Dimensity 2000 specs revealed

Thanks to a trustworthy tipster on Weibo, and sometimes active on Twitter as well, the upcoming flagship SoCs from Qualcomm and MediaTek are partially revealed. Some of the specs have already been outed but the new information helps paint a fuller picture. The Snapdragon 898 will be fabbed at Samsung using its 4nm manufacturing process and the SoC would employ an octa-core CPU that consists of a Cortex-X2-based main core clocked at 3.0 GHz along with 3x Cortex-A710-based performance cores running at 2.5 GHz. The energy-efficient Cortex-A510-based cores will be clocked at 1.79GHz while...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/snapdragon_898_and_dimensity_2000_specs_revealed-news-51514.php

Amazfit GTR 3 Pro, GTR 3, and GTS 3 debut in India

The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro, GTR 3, and GTS 3 unveiled last week have debuted in India. The GTS 3 and GTR 3 are priced at INR13,999 ($185/€160), whereas the GTR 3 Pro is priced at INR18,999 ($255/€220). The GTR 3 is offered in Thunder Black and Moonlight Grey colors, while the Pro model comes in Infinite Black and Brown Leather colors. The GTS 3, on the other hand, has three color options - Graphite Black, Terra Rosa, and Ivory White. All three smartwatches are sold through Amazfit's Indian website, but you can also buy the GTR 3 from Flipkart and the GTS 3 and GTR 3 Pro from Amazon.in. All are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazfit_gts_3_gtr_3_gtr_3_pro_india_price_sale_date-news-51513.php

Global Realme GT 5G gets Realme UI 3.0 early access beta

Exactly one week after its official announcement, Realme UI 3.0 early access beta has finally graced global Realme GT 5G units. The news was shared on the Realme community forum complete with a detailed walkthrough of how to enroll for the beta. Keep in mind this release has a limited amount of spots so first come, first served. You’ll need at least 10 GB of freed up storage on your device beforehand and as usual, it's best to back up your data before the whole process. Your phone should have at least 60% battery charge and should be running the latest RMX2202_11_A.14 software before...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/global_realme_gt_5g_gets_realme_ui_30_early_access_beta-news-51511.php

Pixel 6 availability check: vanilla phone available almost everywhere, Pro is hard to find

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro were announced yesterday and immediately went on pre-order. Shipping will start on October 28, at least for some. The Pixel 6 series is officially available only in nine countries, so we checked how their local online stores are doing. Long story short, the Pixel 6 is pretty easy to get everywhere, though in places the 256 GB option was missing either completely or for some color options. The situation with the Pixel 6 Pro is worse. It is already out of stock in some countries, in others you can only get the 128GB version and some colorways were...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pixel_6_availability_check_vanilla_phone_available_almost_everywhere_pro_is_hard_to_find-news-51510.php

Oppo K9s goes official with Snapdragon 778G, 6.59" 120Hz LCD

Right on schedule, the Oppo K9s has arrived – in China, at least. The s-phone is a Snapdragon 778G-powered alternative to the K9 Pro that was unveiled last month and something of an upgrade over the original K9. Here is a comparison between them. The K9s is bigger than both with its 6.59” display. Unlike the other two, this is an IPS LCD (instead of AMOLED). It has 120 Hz refresh rate (matching the Pro) and 240 Hz touch sampling rate, 1080p+ resolution and “Panda Glass” protection. No HDR support, though it does cover 100% of the DCI-P3 color space (and 96% of NTSC). The panel’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_k9s_goes_official_with_snapdragon_778g_659_120hz_lcd-news-51512.php

Oppo looking to develop own in-house chipset for future flagships

With Google’s long-awaited Pixel 6 event finally in the books we can look forward to how the custom Tensor chipset sitting at the helm of the new devices performs in the real world. It seems another smartphone OEM is looking to follow in Google’s footsteps with a report from Nikkei Asia saying Oppo is already planning its own custom system on a chip (SoC) which should be implemented in its flagships as early as 2023. As per the report, Oppo is interested in utilizing TSMC's 3nm fabrication process to create its own high-end chip to be used in flagship devices. To date, Oppo has relied...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_looking_to_develop_own_inhouse_chipset_for_future_flagships-news-51508.php

Facebook plans to rebrand itself next week

The Facebook company is heading towards a new name, reveals The Verge. According to documents, obtained by a source, it will reflect the focus on building a metaverse, and the name will be discussed during the company’s annual Connect conference on October 28. The name might be revealed earlier and it will act as a signal the company is planning to expand over the horizon of social media and the troubles it has been facing there. The rebrand is likely to position the Facebook social network as a separate product, just like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Oculus; a spokesperson for the company...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_plans_to_rebrand_itself_next_week-news-51509.php

Redmi Note 11 series is arriving on October 28

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi today announced it will unveil the Note 11 series on October 28 in China. The company also shared a couple of posters on its Weibo account, revealing a punch hole display and a triple camera setup on the rear. The smartphone also has volume buttons on the right-side frame, with the 3.5mm headphone jack placed on top alongside what's likely an IR blaster and a speaker tuned by JBL. Since Redmi says it will unveil the Note 11 series next Thursday, you can expect more than one smartphone. The company doesn't tell us how many smartphones the Note 11 series includes,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_11_series_launch_date-news-51507.php

vivo unveils T1 and T1x with 64MP cameras and big batteries

Earlier today we saw vivo launch the iQOO Z5x, and now the company also introduces the T1 and T1x midrangers. They sport 6nm chipsets, ample batteries and fast charging. vivo T1 is powered by a Snapdragon 778G chipset and has a 5,000 mAh battery. At the front is a 6.67" LCD with a single punch hole that supports 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Around the back it has a triple camera with a 64MP main sensor, 8MP one behind an ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro camera. vivo T1 The vivo T1x is slightly cheaper and comes with a Dimensity 900 SoC. It still...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_t1_and_t1x_midrangers_with_64_mp_cameras_and_big_batteries-news-51506.php

iQOO Z5x announced with Dimensity 900, 50MP camera, and 120Hz screen

iQOO announced the Z5 last month, and today it followed up with the Z5x. The iQOO Z5x is built around a 6.58" FullHD+ 120Hz LCD with a waterdrop notch for the 8MP selfie camera. Around the back, we get a 50MP primary camera joined by a 2MP macro unit. Under the hood, the iQOO Z5x has the Dimensity 900 SoC with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. The smartphone runs Android 11-based OriginOS 1.0 out of the box and comes with the virtual RAM feature, allowing you to extend RAM virtually by up to 1.5GB on the 6GB RAM variant and up to 4GB on the 8GB RAM model. The Z5x has a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_z5x_specs_price_sale_date-news-51505.php