Samsung Galaxy A33 5G's renders surface

Last week we learned that the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G will come in four colors, and today, we get to see the smartphone since its renders have been leaked by OnLeaks. The Samsung Galaxy A33 5G looks similar to the Galaxy A32 4G. It's built around an Infinity-U Super AMOLED display and sports four cameras on the back, which are now placed on a raised camera bump reminiscent of the Oppo Find X3 and Find X3 Pro. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G leaked renders The Galaxy A33 5G's screen measures 6.4" diagonally and has FullHD+ resolution, with the source saying we should expect "much improved...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a33_5g_renders-news-51828.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G specs and launch date leak

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi unveiled the Redmi Note 11 series last month, consisting of three smartphones - Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+. These are currently China-exclusive and are rumored to launch in the international markets in Q1 2022 with Snapdragon chips. But a new report suggests the global rollout will begin this month as Redmi is said to launch the Redmi Note 11T 5G in India on November 30. The source has also shared the Redmi Note 11T 5G's specs, including a Dimensity 810 SoC, 6.6" FullHD+ 90Hz display, and 5,000 mAh battery with 33W charging. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_11t_5g_specs_india_launch_date-news-51827.php

OnePlus announces Android 12 closed beta program for OnePlus 8 series

OnePlus has already released Android 12 beta for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, and now it's recruiting testers for the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T's Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 closed beta update. As a part of this Closed Beta Test (CBT), participants will be required to sign an NDA and be willing to flash builds that require a clean flash, which wipes the entire data, so it's advisable to not install the beta firmware on your primary device. Also, remember that beta builds often contain bugs that hamper the user experience. OnePlus 8T If you are still interested, you'll need to meet...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8_8_pro_8t_android_12_oxygenos_12_closed_beta_update-news-51826.php

Motorola Moto Watch 100's renders and specs leak

Motorola is expected to launch a few smartwatches this year, one of which is the Moto Watch 100, said to have the Snapdragon Wear 4100 at the helm and run Google's Wear OS. Previously leaked images gave us a glimpse of the Moto Watch 100's design, but the fresh set of leaked renders give us our best look yet at it. The Moto Watch 100 has a circular design with two physical buttons on the right side. The watch body has a matte finish, while the buttons will come with a metallic finish. These buttons look different from what we saw in previously leaked images, showing the smartwatch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_watch_100_specs_renders-news-51825.php

Here's the list of phones from OnePlus, Oppo, and Realme to sport 125W charging next year

We've already told you that Oppo is rumored to bring 125W fast wired charging to the Find X4 series next year, but the X4 and X4 Pro aren't the only smartphones in the Oppo/OnePlus/Realme stable to get that ridiculously fast tech in 2022. Realme has also revealed it would get it, and courtesy of a new leak today we now know that the device in question will be called Realme GT2 Pro. Realme GT 2 Pro, Find X4 series, OnePlus 10 Pro, OPPO N series phone, Reno 8 Pro to feature 125W fast charging. pic.twitter.com/AnwtIz4Bog— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) November 12, 2021 Additionally, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_the_list_of_phones_from_oneplus_oppo_and_realme_to_sport_125w_charging-news-51824.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G marketing materials leak revealing specs and design

The neverending saga of the still unannounced, yet continuously heavily leaked, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, continues. In today's episode of Seriously Samsung, just make it official already!, we present you with a ton of leaked marketing materials, which show off the phone's design very well. To go with these, the same source is also giving us a list of specs to expect the handset to sport, when it finally becomes a real thing that's available in stores and all that - which should apparently happen in January. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G leaked materials So, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_5g_marketing_materials_leak_revealing_specs_and_design-news-51823.php

The USB-C iPhone X sells for over $86,000

A robotics student Ken Pillonel managed to mount a working USB-C port on an iPhone X, and last week the prototype went on sale. Last night the auction ended, and after 116 bids, the winning one was $86,001. The bidding on the iPhone has ended The bid was steady at $85,000 last week, and in the past few days, it managed to climb up to $86,001. There were some offers above that, but those were later retracted, including a spoof bid for $1 million that was deleted less than an hour after being posted. According to Pillonel, the first step was to make sure the electronics work, then...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_usbc_iphone_x_sells_for_over_86000-news-51819.php

Poco M4 Pro 5G review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_m4_pro_5g-review-2349.php

Xbox Design Lab brings back more metallic finishes and rubberized grips

Ahead of the Xbox Series X launch, Microsoft briefly stopped making customized Xbox controllers through its Xbox Design Lab program. Now, the Design Lab brings back the rubberized grips and adds some more metallic finish options. The black rubberized grips are available for the back case and the side grips. The company also added a couple of fresh new colors for the controllers. There also more metallic finish colors now as Microsoft added 19 into the mix. The price for a customized controller is $69 and you will have to wait about three to four weeks after placing the order....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xbox_design_lab_brings_back_more_metallic_finishes_and_rubberized_grips-news-51818.php

Oppo tablet specs and price leak

Based on recent info, Oppo is the latest Android maker looking to enter the tablet race. The device tentatively named Oppo Pad will reportedly feature an 11-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a Snapdragon 870 chipset. Tipster Digital Chat Station is now expanding the rumor mill with a few more details. The slate will apparently use an LCD with the aforementioned 120Hz refresh rate and dual cameras around the back with a 13MP main shooter and 8MP secondary cam as well as an unnamed front-facing shooter. Oppo tablet leaked design The more interesting bit however is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_tablet_specs_and_price_leak-news-51817.php

Huawei to unveil new Matebook E on November 17

Huawei scheduled an event for November 17 where it will unveil plenty of new products from its smart ecosystem, including a Watch GT Runner. The company later revealed a new Matebook E will also take the stage - a two-in-one hybrid with detachable keyboard. The Matebook E series hasn’t been refreshed since 2019 when a two-in-one device was launched with Snapdragon 850 (essentially a Snapdragon 845 for tablets). The upcoming product will run Windows 11 out of the box, judging by the Start menu in the center of the taskbar. The image also revealed the thinnest ever bezels on a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_new_matebook_e_on_november_17-news-51816.php

Samsung Galaxy S22+ with Snapdragon 898 runs Geekbench

Here is another Snapdragon 898 scorecard from Geekbench – this one belongs to the SM-S906U, which is the US version of the Samsung Galaxy S22+. The chipset ran at the top available clock speeds, meaning 3.0 GHz for the Cortex-X2 core, 2.5 GHz for the A710 and 1.8 GHz for the A510. The score is lower than what the 898-powered Galaxy Tab S8+ managed, but inconsistent results are not unexpected with pre-release hardware and software. Qualcomm won’t announce its new flagship chipset until November 30 and the first phones with the 898 may arrive a month later, there is time left to tweak...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s22_with_snapdragon_898_runs_geekbench-news-51815.php

Leak: Samsung will increase production of foldables next year, Z Flip4 remains in focus

Samsung is planning to greatly increase the number of foldable phones produced next year in preparation of higher sales, reports The Elec, which obtained a document showing production targets. The breakdown between the Galaxy S, Z and A series is quite interesting, especially for the models within each series. The company will aim for 6.9 million units of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 and 2.9 million of the Z Fold4. For comparison, the 2021 models targeted 4 million for the Z Flip3 and 3 million for the Z Fold3. This means that the target for the larger Fold will remain essentially the same,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leak_samsung_will_increase_production_of_foldables_next_year_focusing_on_the_z_flip4-news-51814.php

A Dimensity 2000-powered phone is the first Android to score over 1 million AnTuTu points

MediaTek is already teasing the world’s first 4nm smartphone chipset and while the video doesn’t do much more than declare “first!”, rumor has it that the chipset designer has lined up several clients. vivo is among them and one of its phones may have just become the first Android device to get past the 1 million points mark in AnTuTu. The phone, vivo V2184, is powered by the MT6983. Rumors have dubbed this chip the Dimensity 2000, the phone is probably a new X-series model. The score – 1,002,220 – was reported on by both Ice Universe and Digital Chat Station. AnTuTu itself is yet to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_dimensity_2000powered_vivo_just_became_the_first_android_to_score_over_1_million_points_in_antutu-news-51813.php

Samsung posts unboxing of Maison Kitsune Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Buds2

Samsung announced a partnership with the Maison Kitsune fashion label, and today the company posted an unboxing of all products, branded with the magical fox. The video showcases the protective case for the Buds2, as well as the Galaxy Watch4 with two different straps. There is also a theme for smartphones with One UI where the home button is actually the fox logo of the brand. Both the Green and Cream White bands for the Galaxy Watch4 look gorgeous, but we suspect the cutout of the fox in the cream one might collect grime over time, so it would require extra maintenance. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_posts_unboxing_of_maison_kitsune_galaxy_watch4_and_galaxy_buds2-news-51812.php

Tecno Pop 5C debuts with 5” LCD and Unisoc chipset

Tecno’s latest entry-level phone is here, welcome to the Pop 5C. The spec list is quite modest with a 5-inch IPS LCD of 854 x 480 pixel resolution, Unisoc’s Unisoc SC7731E chipset with just 1GB RAM and 16GB storage. There's a tiny 2,400 mAh battery that charges via micro USB. The software side is covered by the outdated Android 10 Go Edition. There are capacitive buttons for home, multitasking and back. A single 5MP camera lives around the back while the front houses a 2MP selfie shooter. Tecno Pop 5C comes in Lake Blue and Dark Blue colors. Pricing and availability details are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_pop_5c_debuts_with_5_lcd_and_unisoc_chipset__-news-51811.php

Google Pixel 6 gets early access to heart rate and respiratory tracking

Google recently rolled out Adaptive Sound to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, and the vanilla model has now picked up a couple more features as it gained heart rate and respiratory tracking support through Google Fit, which was announced by Google in March. These features let you measure your heartbeat and track respiratory rate using the smartphone's camera and flash. The latter is required to boost the lighting when measuring heart rate to look for changes in your finger's color, but it could prove to be less handy on the Pixel 6 pair since the camera and flash on the duo are far...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6_google_fit_heart_rate_monitoring_respiratory_tracking_early_access-news-51810.php

vivo Y76 5G acquires multiple certifications

Earlier this week vivo launched its Y76s 5G in China. The phone sports a 6.58-inch FHD+ LCD, a Dimensity 810 chipset and a 50MP primary camera. It seems the same device will soon be available in international markets as the vivo Y76 5G which was spotted in multiple certification listings from NCC, NBTC, SIRIM and IMDA agencies. vivo Y76 5G (V2124) NCC certification photos The design of the Y76 5G (vivo V2124) is identical to that of the Y76s 5G with a flat display and waterdrop notch while the back houses a rectangular camera cutout for the 50MP main cam and 2MP macro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y76_5g_passes_multiple_certifications_-news-51809.php

Realme GT Master Explorer Edition gets Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 public beta

Realme announced the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 last month, and while there's still some time before the company begins rolling out its stable build, Realme GT Master Explorer Edition users in China can get a taste of Realme UI 3.0 by enrolling in its early access beta program. Realme hasn't set a deadline for the applications, but the company said there are only 700 slots available, so you might want to hurry if you can't wait to check out Android 12 and Realme UI 3.0. However, before you proceed, remember that beta versions aren't as stable as the final builds and often...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_master_explorer_edition_android_12_realme_ui_3_early_access_beta-news-51808.php

Xiaomi sells most devices during Singles Day, Apple comes in second

The shopping holiday Singles Day, taking place on November 11 and named after the lucky date 11.11 was a huge success, revealed the biggest Chinese online retailer JD.com. Xiaomi sold the most phones, followed by Apple in second and Honor in third. Device-wise, the Top 3 bestsellers were the vanilla Redmi K40, the iPhone 13, and the ultra-affordable Redmi 9A. Top 20 phones and companies Xiaomi’s performance and diversity in portfolio got nine devices into the Top 20 - this includes both Redmi and Mi units from all price ranges. Fans really do love their Redmi Note versions, as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_sells_most_devices_during_singles_day_apple_comes_in_second-news-51807.php

Huawei Watch GT Runner is coming on November 17

Huawei has announced it will unveil a new smartwatch in China on November 17, dubbed Huawei Watch GT Runner. Huawei hasn't detailed the Watch GT Runner's specs yet, but the posters it shared on Weibo reveal the smartwatch's circular design, with a button and what appears to be a crown on the right side. The Huawei Watch GT Runner is aimed at professional runners, and it will provide them the data about their pace and running performance index in addition to the distance covered and the heartbeats per minute. Huawei Watch GT Runner The Huawei Watch GT Runner will also come...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_gt_runner_launch_date-news-51806.php

Here's the list of phone makers that will use auto-theming in their Android 12 updates

The main feature in Google's release of Android 12 is undoubtedly the auto-theming system that extracts colors from the wallpaper you've chosen to magically make a new theme every time you change said wallpaper. This is a big user-facing change in how the operating system works, and we were skeptical as to how many Android device makers would choose to use it in their skins, since it's not always a given that big UI-related changes in Android make it through to all skins, especially the heaviest of them. In this case, however, there seems to be good news. As outed today by a new code...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_the_list_of_phone_makers_that_will_use_googles_autotheming_system_in_their_android_12_updates-news-51805.php

WhatsApp is working on letting you hide your "last seen" status from specific people

WhatsApp is constantly working behind the scenes to add new features to its service, and today we're talking about just such a thing. The beta version of WhatsApp for Android now has an option to hide your "last seen" status from specific people. The feature has been in active development for a few months at this point, and now it's finally live for a subset of those part of the beta program. This means it will soon hopefully make it to all the people using the beta, and then eventually to the version of WhatsApp everyone's using, but there's a caveat here, in that "soon" could mean "in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_is_working_on_letting_you_hide_your_last_seen_status_from_specific_people-news-51804.php

Netflix rolls out AV1 streaming for smart TVs and PlayStation 4 Pro

Netflix has announced that it is rolling out AV1 streaming for compatible smart TV models as well as the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro console. AV1 is an open, royalty free codec that has several advantages over the omnipresent AVC (aka H.264) codec currently used by all major streaming services. One of the key advantages of using AV1 over AVC is higher compression efficiency, which allows using lower bit rates and thus lower data to achieve similar image quality. Netflix claims that in their testing the reduced data consumption with AV1 results in up to 38% noticeable drops in image...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/netflix_rolls_out_av1_streaming_for_smart_tvs_and_playstation_4_pro-news-51803.php

Motorola Moto G Power 2022 leaks extensively, Moto G71 5G certified

Motorola's Moto G Power from this year is getting a successor. The so-called Moto G Power 2022 starred in a massive leak, confirming its specs and design. Alleged Moto G Power 2022 The handset is built around a 6.5-inch 720 x 1600px IPS display supporting 90Hz refresh rate. The MediaTek Helio G37 chipset sits behind the wheel along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. The main camera has a 50MP sensor and f/1.8 lens and it sits alongside a 2MP depth sensor. At the front there's an 8MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. The Moto G Power 2022 has a 5,000 mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_power_2022_leaks_in_full_moto_g71_5g_passes_3c_certification-news-51799.php

Exynos 2200 to have 30% higher peak, 20% higher sustained performance than the 2100

The launch of the Exynos 2200 will be a major event for smartphone graphics – the industry tends to lose GPU providers, not gain new ones. The chipset’s GPU will be based on AMD’s RDNA 2 architecture that is used in its APUs, graphics cards and (in modified form) the PlayStation 5 and Xbox One Series consoles. The biggest question is how the architecture will handle the transition to the constrained TDPs of mobile chipsets. Leakster @FrontTron shared numbers showing the performance uplift compared to the current Exynos 2100. The peak performance will improve by 31-34% while sustained...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rumor_the_exynos_2200_will_have_30_higher_peak_20_higher_sustained_performance_than_the_2100-news-51802.php

Google Pixel 6 in for review

Google introduced the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro last month and offically came back to the flagship game. We already reviewed the Pro variant, and now we have the vanilla model with us. Our unit comes in the Stormy Black color, but you also can buy one in Sorta Seafoam or Kinda Coral shades. The Google Pixel 6's retail package is the same as the Pro version's - you get a USB-C cable, a quick switch adapter, a SIM ejector tool, and the usual paperwork. There's no power adapter in the box, though, so you'll have to shell out extra money if you don't have a compatible charger. Like...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6_in_for_review-news-51761.php

Motorola Edge X/Edge 30 Ultra leak shows a flat 6.67" 144Hz AMOLED display

Motorola’s first Snapdragon 898 flagship – possibly the first 898 smartphone – will be called the Motorola Edge X or Edge 30 Ultra (different names for different regions). Now thanks to @onleaks and 91mobiles we get our first glimpse of the upcoming flagship. The front will be home to a 6.67” 144 Hz AMOLED display with HDR10+ support. Surprisingly, a flat panel, judging by the renders. Inside a punch hole will be a 60 MP selfie camera. Motorola Edge X/Edge 30 Ultra (CAD-based renders by @onleaks) On the rear will be a triple camera with a 50 MP main (OV50A) and 50 MP ultra...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_x_edge_30_ultra_renders_leak_show_a_flat_667_144hz_amoled_display-news-51801.php

Xiaomi to launch Redmi Note 11 series globally in Q1 2022 with Snapdragon chips

Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 11 series last month right in time for Singles’ Day - one of the biggest shopping holidays in China. The series is yet to hit global markets, and according to the latest rumor, this will happen in Q1 2022. The phones will undergo a chipset change however as the report says Xiaomi will go for Snapdragon platforms, and possibly a different design on the back panel. If you are eager to check those out, you should know that the vanilla Redmi Note 11 is already official as the Poco M4 Pro 5G. Previous rumors suggested new names for the Pro phones as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_to_launch_redmi_note_11_series_globally_in_q1_2022_with_snapdragon_chips-news-51797.php

43 Samsung products win CES 2022 Innovation Awards, including the Z Flip3 Bespoke edition

No less than 43 Samsung products were honored with a CES 2022 Innovation Award, including four that won Best of Innovations awards. CES will be making an in-person return on January 4 and Jong-Hee Han, President and Head of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics, will be delivering a pre-show keynote. Now let’s have a look at what won what award. The new bespoke edition of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a Best of Innovation Award winner. The regular version of the device also scored wins in the Digital Imaging/Photography and Mobile Devices & Accessories categories. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/43_samsung_products_win_ces_2022_innovation_awards_including_the_z_flip3_bespoke_edition-news-51796.php

Realme TV Stick coming to Europe next month, prices revealed

Realme launched its Smart Google TV Stick in India recently and it appears the company is about to bring it to Europe as well. The confirmation comes from an official Realme spokesperson, so there's no reason to doubt it. He disclosed that Realme's stick will come in two flavors - 4K TV Stick and 2K TV Stick, referring to the maximum streaming resolution of 2K and 4K. The two are supposed to arrive sometime in December and the asking price for the 2K model is going to be €54.99 while the 4K version will be €69.99. The stick is like a more advanced Chromecast with HDMI and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_tv_stick_coming_to_europe_next_month_prices_revealed-news-51795.php

Sony cuts PlayStation 5 production due to component and logistics issues

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the supply chains among most industries, but some feel the impact more than others. Most recently it appears the availability of Sony's PlayStation 5 will again be reduced. The console has been hard to find for most of the time since its launch last year and now Bloomberg reports the Japanese conglomerate has reduced its PS5 production for this fiscal year due to component and logistics constraints. The publication, citing people familiar with the operations, claims that Sony previously had a production forecast of 16 million units for the year ending in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_playstation_5_production_cut-news-51794.php

Oppo A55s image leaks, Geekbench shows a Snapdragon 480 chipset

With an Oppo A53s 5G, A54, A54s, A54 5G, A55, A55 5G and A56 all having been unveiled this year, you’d think that the company is done with the A5x branch, at least for a little while. You’d be wrong – here are leaked images of the Oppo A55s 5G. The show the phone in black and mint green. The rear camera design looks very similar to the A54s and A55, though it is not identical to any of the phones we listed above. While the image is a bit fuzzy, we should note that there are only two camera modules actually on there – the small circle in the middle is an “AI” label. Unfortunately, we can’t...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a55s_image_leaks_geekbench_shows_a_snapdragon_480_chipset-news-51792.php

YouTube will start hiding dislike counts on all videos across the platform

Earlier this year, YouTube started experimenting with hiding the dislike counts on videos to help reduce the dislike attacks on creators across the platform, and after analysis in July, YouTube did see a reduction in that behavior, so the company has announced it will start hiding the dislike counts on all the videos across its platform. But that doesn't mean you won't be able to dislike a video since the dislike button isn't going anywhere, and you can still use it to tune the recommendations. It's just that the number of dislikes a video gets will now be private to creators who can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_dislike_count_hide_public_view-news-51791.php

Samsung stops One UI 4 beta updates for the Galaxy S21, stable release incoming

Samsung pushed its fourth One UI 4 beta for the Galaxy S21 series last week, and today a company representative revealed it was the final one. The next firmware for the 2021 flagship will be the stable update but we still have no ETA. The Community Manager on Beta operations revealed any issues with the fourth Beta will be fixed with the new package, which will be the official firmware. So barring the discovery of any major last-minute issues the next time an update notification arrives it should be for the Android 12-based One UI 4 stable version. The Galaxy S21 smartphones will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_stops_feeding_one_ui_4_beta_to_galaxy_s21_users_next_up_is_stable_update-news-51790.php

Instagram starts testing a new feature that reminds you to take a break

Instagram head Mr. Adam Mosseri announced that the company has started testing a new feature called "Take a Break" to help users curb their Instagram addiction and encourage them to take a break after spending a certain amount of time on the app. It's an opt-in feature, which, after being turned on, will allow you to set in-app reminders to take a break from the Instagram app after continuously using it for 10, 20, or 30 minutes. Instagram's "Take a Break" feature reminds you take a break from using the app Mr. Mosseri said that the "Take a Break" feature is developed as a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_take_a_break_feature_testing-news-51789.php

Upcoming Moto G Power 2022 leaks with renders and specs galore

Motorola launched the Moto G Power (2021) back in January, which means we're probably very close to the unveiling of its successor, the tentatively named Moto G Power 2022. This phone is clearly in the works, as it has been leaked today with official-looking renders alongside a bunch of specs. So let's dive in. Next year's iteration of the Moto G Power changes the design, as you can see, moving the camera array on the back to the top left side from its more centered position on the 2021 edition. The bottom bezel seems oddly larger than that of its predecessor, which is not a great look...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/upcoming_moto_g_power_2022_leaks_with_renders_and_specs_galore-news-51788.php

Google brings Adaptive Sound to Pixel 6 duo with latest update

The Adaptive Sound feature aims to improve sound quality by dynamically adjusting it depending on your surroundings. It uses the microphone to do that and while the feature has been available for Google's older Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 phones it was initially missing on the newer Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. Not for long, apparently. According to a tweet from @MishaalRahman, Google is quietly seeding an OTA update that enables the Adaptive Sound feature to Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro owners. There's no official word for now and we don't know when to expect the update. Screenshots from the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pushes_an_update_to_pixel_6_series_containing_the_adaptive_sound_feature-news-51787.php

Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (Snapdragon) review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno6_pro_5g_snapdragon-review-2346.php

Twitter Blue brings undo tweet, custom navigation, bookmarks folders, and more for a monthly fee

Twitter is now rolling out Twitter Blue, a premium service that enables additional features on the website and apps for its subscribers. Available in the United States and New Zealand, users will pay a monthly price of US $2.99 / NZ$ 4.49 and get several additional features. One of the new features is ad-free articles. Twitter has partnered with US-based publications, such as The Washington Post, L.A. Times, USA TODAY, The Atlantic, Reuters, The Daily Beast, Rolling Stone, BuzzFeed, Insider and The Hollywood Reporter. Clicking on a link from one of these services will open a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/twitter_blue_brings_undo_tweet_custom_navigation_bookmarks_folders_and_more_for_a_monthly_fee-news-51786.php

Our Infinix Zero X Pro video review is up

Infinix is primarily a value-for-money brand, but it has stepped into a more premium territory with the Zero X Pro – a flagship for the company, a mid-ranger in the grander scheme of things. Still, the company set a few priorities (screen, camera, battery life) and did what it could to optimize the parts budget for those. The end result is fairly unique with a large 6.67” AMOLED display made snappy by its 120 Hz refresh rate, though brightness and color accuracy leave something to be desired. Battery life is great with 119 hours Endurance rating thanks to the 4,500 mAh battery, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_infinix_zero_x_pro_video_review_is_up-news-51785.php

EU General Court upholds Google’s appeal over €2.4 billion antitrust fine from 2017

Back in June of 2017, the European Commission slapped a hefty €2.42 billion ($2.79 billion) fine on Google over accusations of tampering with search results to promote its Google Shopping service and demote rival shopping comparison services. Today, the General Court of the European Union decided to uphold Google’s appeal which leaves the Alphabet subsidiary with the only option to appeal at the highest instance before the European Court of Justice. Google has been hit with multiple other antitrust accusations across several countries in the past years and the EU remains one of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/eu_general_court_upholds_googles_appeal_over_24_billion_antitrust_fine_from_2017-news-51784.php

Samsung: no new Exynos chipset on November 19

The Samsung Exynos Instagram account posted a number of suggestive teasers yesterday, which led everyone to believe that the big reveal on November 19 will be a new Exynos launch. Today, the company took to Twitter to clarify – no new chipset, not on the 19th, anyway. Instead, the company will reveal “some changes” to “our social accounts”. It looks like @SamsungExynos will be transitioned over to the new @SamsungDSGlobal account. The Instagram post says “We are moving to our new social channel on Nov. 19th. Stay tuned.” Despite the rumors, we don't have any Exynos-related events...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_no_new_exynos_chipset_on_november_19-news-51783.php

Google worked on face unlock for the Pixel 6 duo, but it missed the deadline

Google flip-flopped on the face unlock/fingerprint reader debate, but seemingly settled on having a physical fingerprint reader. Then Pixel 6 and 6 Pro leaks promised the return of face unlocking, only for the official unveiling to make no mention of it. That may have been a last minute change. XDA Recognized Developer Freak07 spotted some relevant source code in the Pixel 6 series kernel. Back in July there was a patch that reduced power usage during face unlocking, a feature code named “Tuscany”. A leaked image the mentions face unlock • The official image The patch reduced...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_worked_on_face_unlock_for_the_pixel_6_duo_but_looks_like_it_didnt_finish_on_time-news-51782.php

The Samsung Galaxy A13 (4G and 5G) will be available in Black, White, Blue and Orange

The Samsung Galaxy A 2022 series will have a standard palette of four colors: Black, White, (Light) Blue and Orange. The Galaxy A33 5G will come in these colors, the Galaxy A53 will as well and so will the entry-level Galaxy A13. This comes from GalaxyClub, which reports that these paint jobs will be seen on both 4G and 5G versions of the phone – SM-A135F and SM-A136B, respectively. This will be the first 5G entry in the A10 series. You can see the black and white colorways represented in these 3D renders: Samsung Galaxy A13 5G in Black and White (speculative renders) The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_a13_4g_and_5g_will_be_available_in_black_white_blue_and_orange-news-51781.php

Samsung offering free cloth to Samsung Members users in Germany

Alongside its new MacBook Pros with M1 Pro and M1 Max chips and AirPods 3 Apple made headlines for launching a $19/€25 polishing cloth. Now, Samsung is following up by offering a free 20x20 cm black polishing cloth to the first 1,000 users in its Samsung Members app in Germany. Samsung polishing cloth promotion details (image: GalaxyClub.nl) It seems the promo is only available in Germany for now and we are yet to receive confirmation if it will expand to other regions. Samsung has a long history of poking fun at Apple and it’s always entertaining to see some light-hearted exchanges...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_offering_free_cloth_to_samsung_members_users_in_germany_-news-51780.php

Pixel 6/6 Pro's fingerprint reader stops working if the battery hits 0%

The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro fingerprint reader has been the subject of numerous less-than-positive reports in the short time since Google’s new flagships reached consumers. The latest is yet another way in which the reader stops working. If the phone’s battery goes completely flat, the fingerprint reader can no longer be used to unlock the phone and can't register new fingerprints either. This is reported by several users on Reddit and is the subject of a bug report in the official Issue Tracker. There is some good news, however, a factory reset seems to fix the issue – not only does it restore...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pixel_6_6_pros_fingerprint_reader_stops_working_if_the_battery_hits_0-news-51778.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE hits Geekbench with Exynos 2100

As per previous rumors, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S21 FE is coming in two variants - Exynos and Snapdragon. But we've only seen the latter appear online so this new Geekbench listing is the first solid proof of the Exynos 2100 variant. Screenshot from the Geekbench 5 listing The model number of the S21 FE is SM-G990E, the clock speeds are in line with the Exynos chipset and so are the achieved results. The version tested runs on 8GB of RAM. The most recent reports say that the device will finally be announced next on January 4. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_makes_an_appearance_on_geekbench_running_exynos_2100-news-51777.php

Oppo Pad's specs and live image surface

Last November, we heard rumors of Oppo launching tablets and laptops this year, but 2021 is almost running out and the company is yet to announce either of those. And while Oppo hasn't officially divulged its plans about notebooks and tablets yet, a picture of what's allegedly an Oppo tablet (let's call it Oppo Pad for now) has surfaced. The image doesn't reveal much about the Oppo Pad, but we can see that its screen doesn't have a notch in the center or a punch hole on the right side for the selfie camera. Although that doesn't necessarily mean it's on the opposite side because you can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_pad_tablet_specs_live_image-news-51776.php

Microsoft goes after Chromebooks with Windows 11 SE and the $249 Surface Laptop SE

Microsoft has announced an OS and laptop combination aimed at taking over the K-8 school classroom and putting up a fight against Google's Chromebook line. Starting with the Surface Laptop SE, which is a no-nonsense $249 machine with an all-plastic body, an 11.6-inch 1366x768px TFT display, 4GB or 8GB of RAM and an Intel Celeron processor (either N4020 or N4120). The keyboard and trackpad have been carried over from the $550 Surface Laptop Go. Storage is of the eMMC variety and can be either 64GB or 128GB. There's a 1MP camera capable of 720p video. The ports are one USB-A, one...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_goes_at_chromebooks_with_windows_11_se_on_the_249_surface_laptop_se-news-51779.php