Sony puts out more videos showcasing the camera prowess on the Xperia Pro-I

Sony is clearly very proud of its new Xperia Pro-I and is enjoying it thoroughly and with good reason. The Xperia Pro-I is honestly more akin to a professional tool, like a DSLR than a general-purpose smartphone and it makes sense to treat it as such, giving it to creators to experiment with and give feedback on. That's exactly what Sony has been doing since the phone's announcement. After what was a great initial burst of highly-informative hardware and feature explanation and demo videos, the Japanese giant has now started to put out more "experience" style coverage for the Xperia Pro-I....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_puts_out_more_videos_showcasing_the_camera_prowess_on_the_xperia_proi-news-51733.php

Huawei nova 9 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_9-review-2342.php

Leaked promo video showcases a familiar, but new Oppo Reno6 Lite

It seems like Oppo is just deliberately trying to confuse everybody at this point. As we are currently waiting on the Reno7 series to drop sometime this month, the smartphone giant clearly has no intention of slowing down its constant rebranding and tiny specs iteration efforts, this time adding yet another member to the Reno6 family. A leaked promo video showcases a Reno6 Lite, apparently headed to Europe shortly and outlines most of its specs. In a hardly surprising development, the Reno6 Line is basically a rebranded Oppo F19. A device that has been selling since April in India, which is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_promo_video_showcases_a_familiar_but_new_oppo_reno6_lite-news-51732.php

Realme's first phone with an under-display selfie cam allegedly shows up in patent document

There has been persistent chatter within the industry that Realme is working on its first phone with an under-display camera for some time now. In fact, back in September, Realme VP Xu Qi Chase posted an image of a smartphone on Weibo that has no notch or a punch hole for the selfie camera, and he clarified in the post's comments that the device doesn't come with a pop-up mechanism either, meaning it is using under-display camera tech. In our recent interview with Realme's Madhav Sheth the pop-up selfie tech was also mentioned as pretty unlikely to make a return. In a new development,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realmes_first_phone_with_an_underdisplay_selfie_cam_allegedly_shows_up_in_patent_document-news-51731.php

The Oppo A16K is a toned-down Oppo A16, now available in the Philippines

Oppo seems to be keeping busy working of variants of the vanilla Oppo A16 announced back in July. Last month an Oppo A16s version was revealed, which basically just added NFC to the original. Now there is a new A16K already on sale in the Philippines. It, however, actually features quite a few changes, or rather downgrades compared to the regular Oppo A16. For one, the Oppo A16K ditches its two supplementary 2MP cameras on the back and just leaves the main 13MP, f/2.2, 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF snapper intact. Don’t get fooled by the "dual camera" island either. That's just a design...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_oppo_a16k_is_a_toneddown_oppo_a16_now_available_in_the_philippines-news-51730.php

Google Pixel 6 Pro doesn't actually charge at 30W

Google's Pixel 6 Pro is advertised to charge about 50% in half an hour and we did nearly achieve that number in our review (we got 48% in half an hour). We did, however, find it rather strange that the Pixel 6 Pro's 5000 mAh battery took nearly two hours to fully charge with a 30W charger. Android Authority went deep diving and performed lab tests of the Pixel 6 Pro's charging cycle. It recorded the actual current of the charger and it marked at what points the charger was switching to lower currents. This is normal operation for any smartphone that charges, but this test reveals more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6_pro_doesnt_actually_charge_at_30w-news-51729.php

Google Messages app prepares to send videos through SMS via Google Photos to retain quality

In the latest APK Insight report by 9to5Google, the default SMS/RCS app for Android: Google Messages may be receiving a new feature that lets users send videos over Google Photos in cases where RCS is not available. The beta version of Google Messages 10.4 reveals a new settings preference called "Google Photos: Share sharper clarity video in text (SMS/MMS). The outlet was able to enable the feature to appear in the settings menu of the app. Source: 9to5Google Based on the description of this setting, recipients may receive a Google Photos link to click and watch a video from the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_messages_app_prepares_to_send_videos_through_sms_via_google_photos_to_retain_quality-news-51728.php

WhatsApp rolls out feature to link devices without needing a smartphone to be online

For several months, WhatsApp has been testing a feature that would allow users to link their account to secondary devices and continue to send and receive messages without the primary smartphone online. This feature is now officially rolling out to all WhatsApp users in the most recent update of WhatsApp on both Android and iOS versions. Previously, you had to make sure your main smartphone was still connected to the internet before you could carry a conversation on your linked web browser. When enabling this feature on your smartphone, you need to opt into the feature - labeled...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_rolls_out_feature_to_link_devices_without_needing_a_smartphone_to_be_online-news-51727.php

Google Pixel 6 Pro undergoes durability test

YouTuber JerryRigEverything never lets us down when it comes to testing the durability of the latest smartphones. The next device to undergo Zack's torture test is the Google Pixel 6 Pro. Starting with the camera bar (also called camera visor), it protrudes about 2.5mm from the back of the phone. The flat portion of the camera cover is flat glass, but the curved are made of plastic and the length of the camera bar that spans across the back of the phone makes it so that It doesn't rock on a table. The sides, bottom, buttons, and SIM tray are all made from aluminum, but the top side...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6_pro_undergoes_durability_test-news-51726.php

OnePlus teasing new Limited Edition phone launch

A new Limited Edition OnePlus phone is right around the corner as per several cryptic tweets by the company. These include retro graphics and … fruits. Well, we’re hard to press out what to expect but according to rumors, the phone will be inspired by the iconic arcade game Pac-Man. Something you definitely won't roll your eyes at is coming soon... Stay tuned 😏 pic.twitter.com/tkegwYwlU5— OnePlus UK (@OnePlus_UK) November 4, 2021 In Pac-Man, bonus items are usually referred to as “bonus fruits” which actually falls in line with the teaser tweets. OnePlus is going to be launching a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_teasing_new_limited_edition_phone_launch-news-51719.php

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leaks in hands-on shots

We’re slowly but surely getting towards the end of 2021, meaning rumors are focusing on the slew of new devices coming in early 2022. As usual, Samsung likes to kick things off in late January/early February with its latest Galaxy S-series phones and seeing how the S22 lineup is already in mass production we’ve been waiting on some real photos of the phones. Enter FrontPageTech who managed to procure spy shots of the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (images: FPT) The most recent renders from last month seem to be on point as the device features a curved display up front...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s22_ultra_leaks_in_handson_shots-news-51724.php

Honor unveils its Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park in Shenzhen

Honor today unveiled its first self-funded factory after gaining independence from Huawei. The Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park located in Shenzhen, China is the maker’s flagship production facility with a 75% automated production line allowing for one device produced every 28.5 seconds. The new production site will also handle quality control, product certification and will act as an incubator hub for Honor’s AI and hardware developments. We are proud to announce the opening of our new manufacturing facility which will be integral to assuring our wider range of premium...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_unveils_its_intelligent_manufacturing_industrial_park_in_shenzhen-news-51721.php

Moto E30 unveiled: a Moto E40 but with Android 11 Go Edition

There is already a Moto E20 and a Moto E40, is there something in between? There is now – the Moto E30 quietly appeared on Motorola Slovakia site as well as Aldi in Belgium. This phone has mostly the same hardware as the E40, save for a couple of important limitation. Motorola Moto E30 This is an Android 11 Go edition phone, just like the E20 and it has 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB storage. But that is pretty much where the similarities between the two end. The Motorola Moto E30 is powered by the same Unisoc T700 chipset as the E40, which does run full-fat Android (though it has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_e30_unveiled_a_moto_e40_but_with_android_11_go_edition-news-51720.php

iFixit: replacing an iPhone 13 screen at a third-party repair shop disables Face ID

With the iPhone 13 series Apple made the Face ID notch smaller. However, one change that was not publicized is that the each phone’s screen panel is linked to the Face ID system – if you replace the screen, Face ID will stop working. The culprit is a Tic Tac sized chip that now lives on the flex cable connecting the screen to the motherboard. There was no such chip before, so this wasn’t an issue. Of course, official Apple repair centers and shops that are part of Apple’s Independent Repair Program have access to proprietary tools that reprogram the chip to accept the new screen. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ifixit_replacing_an_iphone_13_screen_at_a_thirdparty_repair_shop_disables_face_id-news-51718.php

Apple already testing a 120Hz display for its next iPad mini

According to an insider scoop from a Korean forum, Apple is testing a 120Hz ProMotion display for its next iPad mini. The 8.3 panel is said to be manufactured by Samsung Display and will supposedly debut with the next iteration of Apple’s mini tablet. The sixth gen iPad mini had a profound jelly scroll effect where one side of the display refreshes slower than the other side. We also noticed this in our iPad mini review. Apple dubbed this behavior as normal though plenty of users disagreed and a ProMotion display will certainly help fix this problem. The rest of the hardware for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_already_testing_a_120hz_display_for_its_next_ipad_mini-news-51717.php

First official Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 image leaks as the launch gets closer

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 first surfaced back in September, then a couple of weeks later a detailed spec sheet leaked out. This will be a new affordable tablet with a 10.5” LCD that will (allegedly) target the $260 price point. Its launch draws near and leakster Evan Blass has managed to find the first official image of the slate, here it is: According to the leaked specs, the display will be a 10.5” 1,920 x 1,200 px LCD (16:10) with 60 Hz refresh rate and there will be four speakers with Dolby Atmos around the sides. The tablet will will also feature a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_official_samsung_galaxy_tab_a8_image_leaks_as_the_launch_gets_closer-news-51715.php

Xiaomi introduces Loop LiquidCool tech, promises to double the cooling efficiency of vapor chambers

Smartphone chipsets keep getting faster year after year, but despite continued improvement in silicon nodes, they keep running hotter too. This is why cooling solutions have become a major factor with vapor chambers (aka heat pipes) being a common part of the cooling stack. Xiaomi has developed the Loop LiquidCool technology that improves on basic heat pipes in two ways and the result is double the cooling efficiency. This technology is expected to appear in Xiaomi products in the second half of 2022. Here’s how it works (look at the chart above). Heat from the chipset causes liquid...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_introduces_loop_liquidcool_tech_promises_to_double_the_cooling_efficiency_of_vapor_chambers-news-51714.php

Samsung Galaxy A22s 5G launched in Russia as a rebranded Galaxy A22 5G

Samsung’s newest Galaxy A-series phone is here with the debut of the A22s 5G. So what differences does it have over the A22 5G which came in June? A quick glance over the specs page reveals zero changes and with the same design and color options its evident that Galaxy A22s 5G is just a rebranded A22 5G. You get a 6.6-inch TFT LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. There’s an 8MP selfie cam while the back houses a 48MP main shooter alongside an 8MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro cam. MediaTek’s Dimensity 700 5G chipset sits at the helm paired with 4GB RAM and 64/128GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a22s_5g_launched_in_russia_as_a_rebranded_a22_5g-news-51713.php

DJI Mavic 3 has M4/3 sensor, 46 minute flight time and 5.1K video capture

DJI's long-awaited Mavic 3 is finally here and it's everything the leaks made us expect. However, even without the element of surprise, some of these specs sound unbelievable. The Mavic 3 has two cameras on board - the main is a truly remarkable 20MP 24mm wide-angle shooter in front of a Micro Four Thirds Hasselblad sensor. This is a huge increase over the 1-inch type sensor in the prosumer Air 2s and an even bigger jump from the 1/2-inch type sensor in the Mavic 3's predecessor. The lens in front of the 4/3 imager has a variable aperture of f/2.8 to f/11. The other camera has a 12MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dji_mavic_3_has_micro_4_3_sensor_46_minute_flight_time_and_51k_video_capture-news-51712.php

JioPhone Next goes on sale, here’s how to order one

Exactly one week ago, Reliance and Google formally unveiled the JioPhone Next – an entry-level Android device optimized for the Indian market priced at INR 6,499. As of today, the phone is officially on sale and we’ve recapped all the ways you can order JioPhone Next as well as the EMI plans that can help the phone’s cost go as low as INR 1,999 alongside monthly plans. The first step in getting a JioPhone Next is registering your interest via Reliance’s official website with a valid email and mobile number. You can also use WhatsApp to reserve your JioPhone Next by sending ‘Hi’ to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/jiophone_next_goes_sale_heres_how_to_order_one-news-51711.php

Xiaomi 12 to be first with Snapdragon 898, Motorola also plans a launch by the end of 2021

Xiaomi and Motorola will be the first two makers with Snapdragon 898-powered phones, reliable leakster Digital Chat Station reveals. He says Moto is aiming for a phone launch by the end of the year, but Xiaomi will once again be the pioneer of the new Qualcomm chip. In the meantime another leakster, IceUniverse, shared the Geekbench scores of the upcoming Snapdragon 898 chip. They come in about 15% higher than the Snapdragon 888 and about 5% better than the 888+. The test undoubtedly ran on non-finalized hardware though, so there might be more performance to unclock. Qualcomm...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12_to_be_first_with_snapdragon_898_motorola_also_plans_a_launch_by_the_end_of_the_year-news-51710.php

Foldable Google Pixel to have same 12.2MP main camera from Pixel 5

According to an APK teardown performed by 9to5Google, Google's upcoming foldable Pixel device will not feature the same beefed-up camera system that's present in the Google Pixel 6 series. As per information discovered in the most recent release of Google's Camera app, the upcoming folding Pixel's codename is "Pipit", which was changed from "Passport" at some point. The outlet's "APK Insight" team discovered that the foldable Pixel phone will use the same 12.2MP main camera that's found on the Pixel 5. That's the Sony IMX363 instead of the 50MP GN1 sensor that's found in the new Pixel 6...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/foldable_google_pixel_to_have_same_122mp_main_camera_from_pixel_5-news-51709.php

Google allows third-party payment systems outside of the Play Store in Korea with a discount

In a report by The Wall Street Journal, Google is complying with Korea's new laws that require companies like Apple and Google to offer customers the choice to use payment systems outside of their app store apps. The catch here is that Google will still charge service fees to developers wishing to us their own payment system, but at a discounted rate. According to the report, e-Book and music streaming developers would pay Google 6% instead of 10%, while most other developers will have to pay 11% instead of 15%. Meanwhile, popular devs will need pay 26% versus the regular 30% in service...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_allows_thirdparty_payment_systems_outside_of_the_play_store_in_korea_with_a_discount-news-51708.php

Samsung US kicks off Black Friday early with deals on foldabes, S-series, wearables and more

Samsung is now offering Early Black Friday deals because who wants to wait until the 26th? There’s a bit of something for everyone, from the newest foldables, through Galaxy S21 series and Note20 Ultra deals to smart wearables. Before we look at all the offers, we should note that they are available only from Samsung US. Another important point is that while the links below lead to Samsung.com, the deals are available only through these links - you won't see them if you just open the Samsung US site. Foldables have started to edge into affordable territory, now even more so with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_us_kicks_off_black_friday_early_with_deals_on_foldabes_sseries_wearables_and_more-news-51702.php

Photo of a Snapdragon 898-powered phone confirms the clock speeds of the three CPU clusters

Somewhere out there is a working phone with Qualcomm’s upcoming SM8450 – what has come to be known as the Snapdragon 898, the successor to the 888 (note that some have labeled it the 895 instead). The Device Info HW app is showing on the screen and confirms the configuration of the new flagship chip. The prime core – that should be based on the Cortex-X2 – is running at 3.0 GHz. Next up are three Cortex-A710 based mid-cores clocked at 2.5 GHz and finally four efficient Cortex-A510 derived cores at 1.79 GHz. This exactly matches recent leaks. While most flagships chips of the next...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/photo_of_a_snapdragon_898powered_phone_confirms_the_clock_speeds_of_the_three_cpu_clusters-news-51707.php

Asus ROG Phone 5s series arrives in Europe, starting at €999

Back in August, Asus announced an “S” refresh for its ROG Phone series with the ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro and now the pair have officially made their way to Europe. ROG Phone 5s starts at €999 in its 12GB RAM and 512GB storage trim. There’s a midway 16/512GB model which retails for €1,099 while the top-of-the-line 5s Pro with 18GB RAM and 512GB storage is on pre-order for €1,299. All new phones are available to pre-order from the Asus eStore. First shipments are expected for later this month. ROG Phone 5s comes in Phantom Black and Storm White while 5s Pro is only offered in Phantom...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_5s_series_arrives_in_europe_starting_at_999-news-51704.php

Pixel 6 Pro brings Google into DxOMark's top 10

DxOMark is done with its assessment of the Google Pixel 6 Pro's main camera and it ranked it in its top 10. The breakdown is 143 for photo, 71 for zoom and 115 for video, rounding up a 135 score, which sits the Pro Pixel just beneath the Mate 40 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. In their testing, DxOMark liked the Google Pixel 6 Pro's detail levels in all lighting conditions, its wide dynamic range and its great texture performance at long-range. Fine detail preservation in particular was measured as exceeding the iPhone 13 Pro and Huawei's P50 Pro in the same lighting...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pixel_6_pro_brings_google_into_dxomarks_top_10-news-51703.php

MIUI 13 to come before the end of the year, Lei Jun says

Xiaomi's founder Lei Jun has shed some light on the company's upcoming major MIUI release. MIUI 13 will bring lots of changes that will greatly improve the user experience. More importantly he confirmed the new version of the software is on track to arrive before the end of this year. Normally it would be the Chinese version to come out first with the international one coming a few weeks later. Lei Jun also took the opportunity to highlight MIUI 12.5's battery optimizations contributing the Redmi Note 11 Pro's great battery life. We can confirm from our testing that the battery...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/miui_13_to_bring_lots_of_visual_and_underthehood_changes-news-51701.php

Counterpoint: Apple is the undisputed leader in the United States

Counterpoint Research published its analysis of the smartphone market in Europe in Q3 earlier today and now releases the same data for the United States. While the Old Continent has a diverse selection of makers, US citizen are predominantly using Apple or Samsung phones, with both companies increasing their lead over the competitors. The total market grew 1% on a yearly basis, despite the ongoing global component shortages. Research Director Jeff Fieldhack revealed there is an upward trend in the US market. Apple increased its volume sales by 9%, while Samsung recorded an 18% increase...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_apple_is_the_undisputed_leader_in_the_united_states-news-51700.php

SA: Q3 was yet another strong quarter for the PC market

A new report from Strategy Analytics says that the PC market managed to grow in Q3 2021 by 8% year-over-year despite the hardware supply constraints. However, the authors of the analysis believe that this is going to be temporary as the supply shortages and increasing component prices are slowly catching up to the major vendors leaving the future quarters a bit of a mystery. Lenovo is still leading the market with a 23% share and 5% growth in shipments year-on-year. HP follows closely with a 21% market share, but its shipments declined 5% compared to last year's third...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/strategy_analytics_report_shows_yet_another_strong_quarter_for_the_pc_market-news-51699.php

Realme GT Neo2 reaches Thailand and Malaysia

Not too long after its official launch in China and subsequent debut in India, Realme’s GT Neo2 is now available in two more countries – Thailand and Malaysia. Buyers in Thailand get the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model for THB 13,990 ($416) while those in Malaysia can only choose the 12/256GB trim for now at MYR 2,099 ($505). GT Neo2 brings a compelling spec list headlined by the Snapdragon 870 and 6.6-inch AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone also packs a 64MP main cam alongside an 8MP ultrawide snapper and 2MP macro cam as well as a 5,000 mAh battery with speedy 65W charging....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_neo2_reaches_thailand_and_malaysia-news-51698.php

Counterpoint: Samsung remains on top in Europe for Q3 2021, but the lead is shrinking

Counterpoint Research has posted its report on the smartphone market in Europe during the third quarter of 2021. The data reveals that Samsung is still the market leader, but it's losing ground and could be challenged in the near future. Xiaomi jumped in second, with a 51% yearly growth - not the most percentage-wise, but the most in volume, despite taking a big hit in September due to significant component constraints. Samsung has recovered from the supply issues from earlier in 2021, but results could’ve been terrible if it wasn’t for the popularity of the foldable Galaxy Z Flip3,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_samsung_remains_on_top_in_europe_for_q3_2021_but_the_lead_is_shrinking-news-51697.php

Android 12L Beta will be compatible with Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL

Now that the Pixel 3 and 3 XL have reached the end of their product support cycle, the next ones in line are the Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL. They are scheduled to receive their final security patch in May 2022 and when the update schedule went up earlier today, it wasn't clear whether the Pixel 3a duo would be eligible for Android 12L beta. Source: Android The Android 12L page was updated after our initial post, confirming that both the Google Pixel 3a and Google Pixel 3a XL will be eligible for the Android 12L beta builds. The Pixel 3a is officially getting the Android 12L...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_12l_beta_will_be_compatible_with_google_pixel_3a_and_3a_xl-news-51696.php

Instagram post previews work on Twitter again after almost a decade

Today Instagram proudly announced that you can now see previews of Instagram posts on Twitter. These will automatically be made into a card format once you enter any Instagram link into any tweet. That sounds like a neat feature to have, of course, but you might wonder why it wasn't there in the first place - and what's with the "they said it would never happen" thing Instagram's Twitter account went on about. They said it would never happen… Twitter Card previews start rolling out TODAY. 👀Now, when you share an Instagram link on Twitter a preview of that post will appear. 🙌...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_post_previews_work_on_twitter_again_after_almost_a_decade-news-51695.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE appears in hands-on video, sort of

In a new report from LetsGoDigital and Concept Creator, a video shows off a live mock-up sample of the rear panel that will come on the upcoming Galaxy S21 FE. Jermain Smit, the Concept Creator himself, appears on video to show this back panel mocked up on the frame of a Galaxy S10. While it's not exactly a "hands-on", it does give us an idea of how large it will be. Although the design of the Galaxy S21 FE has yet to be officially confirmed, there's no physical proof of the phone's design - even though it is a mock-up based on previously known CAD renders. The back panel of the Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_appears_in_handson_video_sort_of-news-51694.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 gets its first discount

Black Friday season is almost upon us, and yes we called it Black Friday season, because that's what it is these days, isn't it? No longer just one day of deals, now companies left and right are desperately trying to one-up each other in their offers and how long they last. Samsung, for example, has already discounted its latest smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch4 released this August. At the company's own online store for the US, as well as at Best Buy, the Galaxy Watch4 is now $50 off across all its variations. This means the cheapest model now goes for $199 instead of $249. If you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch4_gets_its_first_discount-news-51693.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 chipset and memory variants confirmed

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab A8 leaked almost in full back in September but the latest Geekbench listings suggests that the device is just around the corner. It's also here to confirm some of the hardware from the previous leak. The Wi-Fi only version is SM-X200 while the LTE variant carries the SM-X205 model name. Screenshots from the Geekbench listings As per the Geekbench listings, the Wi-Fi and the LTE variants will run Unisoc Tiger T618 chipset with two Cortex-A75 cores running at 2.0 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 cores ticking at 1.8 GHz. The CPU is paired with Mali-G52 MP2. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a8_chipset_and_memory_variants_confirmed-news-51692.php

Apple iPad Pro and MacBook Pro to use new OLED tech allowing higher brightness

A new report from The Elec suggests that Apple will introduce iPad Pro and MacBook Pro models with double-stack OLED displays that have two layers of the light-emitting diodes and thus achieving double the brightness. This seems to be in line with an earlier rumor from September. The current issue is that the tech is expensive and the manufacturing process is not fully developed so the sources familiar with the matter say the first units won't arrive until 2023 or 2024. We do know, however, that the price of the panels would allow Apple to use those only on the 11-inch and 12.9-inch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_pro_and_macbook_pro_to_use_new_oled_tech_allowing_higher_brightness-news-51690.php

Realme is working on a proper flagship for early next year, will cost more than current GT models

Realme is working on a flagship phone, this was revealed by company executive Xu Qi at the China Mobile Global Partners Conference. The exec promised a number of new high-end products that will be launched early next year, but kept most details under wraps. For now all that Xu Qi revealed is that the flagship phone will cost around CNY 5,000. That converts to $780/€675/₹58,000, so it will be below the most expensive flagships. And it will probably use the 125W UltraDart fast charging system, which is conspicuously also set to launch early next year. You may be thinking that Realme...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_is_working_on_a_proper_flagship_for_early_next_year_will_cost_more_than_current_gt_xseries_mo-news-51691.php

Google Pixel 6 Pro review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6_pro-review-2343.php

Samsung will reportedly unveil an entry-level 5nm chipset next week

The Exynos 1080 was Samsung’s first 5nm chipset (and one of the first in general), but it was a mid-range offering – the 2100 was the flagship chip. Leakster Ice Universe reports that Samsung is working on a new nm chip that will be lower end than the 1080 and will target entry-level phones. That chip will (confusingly) be called the Exynos 1280. We don’t have information on the CPU and GPU composition, but that should be a step down from the 1080, which packs four Cortex-A78 cores, four A55s and a Mali G78 MP10. Interestingly, this may be the first entry-level 5 nm chipset. There...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_will_reportedly_unveil_an_entrylevel_5nm_chipset_next_week-news-51689.php

Google releases Fingerprint Calibration tool for the Pixel 6 to help with repairs

It seems that Google has taken a page out of Apple’s playbook at tied the fingerprint reader on every Pixel 6 and 6 Pro to the original motherboard (or more likely, to the Titan M2 security chip on said motherboard). This means that if you replace the screen in a non-official repair shop, the fingerprint reader will have to be removed from the old screen and placed on the new one, which carries the risk of damaging it. There is hope of an easier solution. Google added a new feature to the Google Pixel Update and Software Repair tool - while it doesn’t have the most imaginative name, it can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_quietly_releases_a_fingerprint_calibration_tool_for_the_pixel_6_that_should_help_with_repairs-news-51688.php

Motorola Moto G51 is the first phone with Snapdragon 480+ chipset

Motorola has just announced its new Moto G51 smartphone in China, in partnership with local carrier China Mobile. It is officially the first phone with the new Snapdragon 480+ chipset by Qualcomm and comes with a big battery and screen, as well as an attractive price tag. The Moto G51 is built around a 6.8” LCD with 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate and a single punch hole for the selfie camera. The back hosts a triple camera with a 50MP main sensor, flanked by an 8MP ultrawide-angle shooter and a 2MP depth module. Motorola equipped the Moto G51 with Dolby stereo...

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The Pixel 3 and 3 XL will get one final update early next year

It’s almost time for the Pixel 3 and 3 XL to wave goodbye to updates. The two phones launched in October 2018, so following Google’s policy at the time of 3 years of security patches, they will no longer get them. Indeed, while the 3-series received Android 12 last month, it was left out of the November 1 patch. There is some good news, however. Google will deliver one last update to the Pixel 3 and 3 XL. That will happen in the first three months of next year. This will allow for one final round of bugfixes for the 2018 phones. Next on the chopping block are the Pixel 3a and 3a XL –...

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Samsung Galaxy A13 to come with a 50MP camera

Samsung introduced the affordable Galaxy A12 last November, and now it is time for the successor, tentatively called Galaxy A13. According to sources from South Korea, the main camera will be equipped with a new 50MP sensor, while the rest of the shooters will remain unchanged. The Galaxy A12 and its successor Galaxy A12s (sold as Galaxy A12 Nacho) have a 48MP main camera accompanied by 5MP ultra-wide unit and a couple of 2MP auxiliary snappers. The report has it the other three shooters will remain the same in the Galaxy A13, and the 8MP front-facing camera will also be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_to_bump_galaxy_a13_camera_to_50_mp-news-51684.php

Motorola to launch three new feature phones - Moto A10, A50, A70

Motorola is expected to launch three new feature phones in the Indian market. The Moto 10, Moto 50, and Moto 70 have 1,750 mAh batteries, dual SIM support and a two-year replacement guarantee scheme. The Moto A10 and Moto A50 both will come with an MT6261D chipset by Mediatek. They will also share a 1.8” color screen, as well as a torch, activated with a physical button. There is a micro SD card slot (up to 32GB) and a 3.5mm audio jack on top. The A10 has no camera whatsoever, while the A50 has one on the back. The Moto A70 has a similar appearance, but the screen is bigger - 2.4”....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_to_launch_three_new_feature_phones__moto_a10_a50_a70-news-51685.php

You can now buy the world's first USB-C iPhone

Last month, Ken Pillonel - a robotics student from Switzerland showed the world his iPhone X with a fully working USB-C port. The very same phone is now being auctioned off on eBay and you can own a bit of history if you choose so. As of writing this article, the price has reached a sizeable $3,950. World's first USB-C iPhone listing on eBay The phone in question is a pre-owned 64GB iPhone X in black and only comes with the box and no accessories included. Pillonel also advises it should not be used as a daily driver phone nor restored or have its data erased. If you want to see...

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Leaked Poco M4 Pro 5G images show it’s indeed a rebranded Redmi Note 11

Poco’s M4 Pro is coming next Tuesday and is expected to be a rebrand of the recently announced Redmi Note 11. Further amplifying these rumors is a new set of renders and key specs for the unreleased Poco from ThePixel.vn. Poco M4 Pro (images: ThePixel.vn) We can see the M4 Pro brings a 6.6-inch LCD punch-hole display with a 90Hz refresh rate just like Redmi’s Note 11 while its back features an even larger camera island with Poco branding. The actual camera setup is said to be identical to the one on the Note 11 with a 50MP main shooter and an 8MP ultrawide snapper. Poco M4...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_m4_pro_5g_renders_show_its_indeed_a_rebranded_redmi_note_11-news-51682.php

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G expected early next year in four colors

The Samsung Galaxy A33 5G has just broken into the rumor mill with a few details about its color options. Similarly to the upcoming Galaxy A53, the Galaxy A33 5G will be available in Black, White, Light Blue, and Orange - the latter seemingly replacing the Lavender of current-gen Galaxy A series phones. The other bit of information is that the Galaxy A33 will most likely be 5G-only. Samsung released the Galaxy A32 5G in January of 2021 and then followed up with the 4G Galaxy A32 in February, hints at a launch for the Galaxy A33 5G's in January as well. We'll update you when we know...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a33_5g_expected_early_next_year_in_four_colors-news-51681.php

Xiaomi Redmi K50 phones to bring back the UD fingerprint scanners

Xiaomi's Redmi K50 series are closing in, and reports from China claim the new devices will bring back the under-display fingerprint scanners. The main reason quoted was visual aesthetics and better body protection, even if readability is sometimes poorer. The Redmi K40 series moved the sensor on the side, doubling as a power key, even if the screens were OLED panels that can accommodate the scanner underneath. The Xiaomi brand has done this to shave some of the manufacturing cost of the phones, effectively keeping a low price tag for the customers as well. The same source also...

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