Best Buy US has some sweet Cyber Week deals

Best Buy US has always embraced the shopping spree spirit around Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year is no exception. We have a nifty, yet non-exhaustive table of deals for you below. The retail titan actually has quite a few Apple promos going. You can get up to $725 off a vanilla iPhone 13 and up to a whopping $900 in savings from an iPhone 13 Pro. Mind you, to reach those kinds of kickbacks you will have to activate the phone on a carrier plan and potentially trade-in an old device too. The same is generally true for the up to $400 of savings on a new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G or Z...

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Samsung Galaxy screen protectors offer S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra size comparison

Barring any further chip procurement and other industry complications, we are currently expecting the Galaxy S22 lineup to get unveiled some time in Q1 2020. February 8 is one date that has been tossed around. There is still plenty of mystery surrounding the upcoming flagship trio, but we have started to piece things together, especially in the design department. A new set of screen protectors for the trio offers what is probably one of the more reliable reference points in terms of scale yet. Left to right: Galaxy S22 Ultra • S22+ • S22 Granted, the pieces of glass themselves...

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Realme 9 series tipped to consist of four models, launch in Q1 2022

Realme launches two generations of its number series smartphones in a year, but Realme VP Mr. Madhav Sheth, in an interview with us in September, revealed that the company had to change its plans this year due to chipset shortage and the Realme 9 series' launch got pushed to 2022. While Mr. Sheth didn't divulge anything else about the Realme 9 series, we are now hearing that the lineup will launch in India in Q1 2022. The source claims that the Realme 9 series will include four smartphones - Realme 9, Realme 9 Pro, Realme 9i, and Realme 9 Max/Pro+. The last variant will be a first for the...

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ZTE allegedly has three upcoming flagships with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset

If you haven't been in the loop on recent Qualcomm developments, the company is planning a rather major naming scheme change that will likely result in the next mainstream mobile flagship being called the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. The Snapdragon 8Gx Gen 1 moniker has also been tossed around, though that could also be a laptop-class chip. In any case, Qualcomm has an event planned for November 30 that should clear up all of this confusion. In the meantime, as tradition goes, the race for bringing the first device with the new chipset to market is already underway, with Xiaomi and Motorola...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_allegedly_has_three_upcoming_flagships_with_the_snapdragon_8_gen_1_chipset-news-52038.php

WhatsApp reportedly gets approval to expand WhatsApp Pay to 40 million users in India

WhatsApp has won regulatory approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to expand its WhatsApp Pay payments service in India to 40 million users, reports Reuters. WhatsApp Pay, based on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform, is currently restricted to 20 million users in India, and while getting the nod from NPCI to double the user base is undoubtedly good news, WhatsApp might be not be all that elated with the approval since the company had requested to lift the cap entirely. That's because the currently approved limit makes up only 8 percent of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_pay_india_40_million_npci_approval-news-52037.php

Samsung Galaxy A13 4G production allegedly starts in India

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy A13 in the following weeks, either before the end of this year or in early 2022. This phone will come in two versions - the Galaxy A13 and A13 5G. Images of the latter have purportedly leaked already, and you can see one of them below. The same can't be said for the 4G version, but today a new rumor claims that this one will feature four cameras on the back - that's one more than its 5G sibling. These will be arranged vertically like in the Galaxy A52s 5G. The Galaxy A13 4G is also said to have a glossy, entirely plastic build, which is no surprise...

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Here's when the Sony Xperia Pro-I will be released

Sony announced the Xperia Pro-I with its huge "1.0-type" sensor back in October, and if you've been waiting for its release date ever since, you're in luck - now we finally have one. The Xperia Pro-I will become available in the UK and France on December 2, in Germany on December 7, and in the US on December 10. So it's looking very likely that you can make someone happy this holiday season by getting them one. Or maybe that someone is yourself? You decide. If you're interested in this phone, don't miss our hands-on review, as well as our special feature where we used it as a video...

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MediaTek Dimensity 9000 will be double the cost of its predecessor

Qualcomm is expected to announce its upcoming high-performance flagship chipset next week during Tech Summit. Meanwhile, MediaTek announced the Dimensity 9000 last week - the first smartphone chipset built on the 4nm process. According to reports from industry insider Digital Chat Station, the MediaTek chipset will carry nearly double the cost of its preceding 5G chipset. This means we can expect to see high-end smartphones powered by the new chipset to be more expensive than devices powered by Dimensity 1200. The report also mentions that although the Dimensity 9000’s price will...

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra long-term review

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Best Black Friday smartphone deals on Amazon Germany and UK

It’s that Friday of the year again with discounts on tech flying left and right. We’re here to update you on the best promos and offers from the world of Amazon. Here are the best phone deals across the UK and Germany. As a reminder, check out our Deals page, which is constantly updated with the best new deals. UK Samsung is continuing its promos on the Galaxy Z Flip3 which goes for £800 and Galaxy S21 Ultra listed at £969. Galaxy S21 can be had for as low as £620 while the S21+ slides in at £799. Samsung Galaxy S21 series and Galaxy Z Flip3 OnePlus 9 Pro is down to £679...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/best_black_friday_deals_on_amazon_germany_and_uk-news-52032.php

Huawei Watch D incoming with blood pressure measurements

Huawei is about to launch a new wearable and it's going to have a pretty rare feature. The company received certification for a wearable that monitors blood pressure. Leaksters found a promo image of the device dubbed Huawei Watch D and immediately posted it on Weibo. Reports claim it will be released at the end of December. The product is in its final stages of testing, and according to the leakster, the accuracy rate is really good. The Watch D will be one of the few smartwatches to measures blood pressure, and it will also be unique in Huawei’s wearable portfolio with its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_d_incoming_will_be_able_to_measure_blood_pressure-news-52030.php

Here are some of the best Black Friday deals in the US

It feels like we've been looking at deals all month, but today is the actual day - the day after Thanksgiving known as Black Friday. Here are some of the best deals that we managed to find in the US. We've broken them down into categories to try and make them easier to navigate. Don't forget to have a look out our Deals page, it is automatically refreshed with the most recent price and you can see a price history for the phones to make sure you are actually getting a good deal. Foldables This year you can finally buy a foldable phone like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G for under...

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vivo Y32 spotted on TENAA database

A new TENAA listing for vivo’s upcoming Y32 (V2158A) has been populated with images of the device. It looks quite similar to the Y33s with a waterdrop notch and triple camera setup on the back. The Y32 also features a flat frame just like the Y33s. vivo Y32 (V2158A) images on TENAA Not much else is known about the vivo Y32 for now. The phone also passed by the 3C agency which revealed it packs 18W charging and confirmed the device will not feature 5G connectivity. We'll update you with more info once it emerges. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y32_spotted_on_tenaa_database-news-52029.php

Snapdragon 8Gx Gen 1 logo leaks days before Qualcomm's big announcement

What’s this now – a Snapdragon 8Gx Gen 1? A logo for a new Qualcomm chip was spotted in a staging site for the company by @Za_Raczke just days before the big announcement. The title of the page is “Testing icon” and the icon in question sits besides a “Test123” label. Clearly this is a template that is meant to be filled in with real text (that is the point of the staging site), but that hasn’t happened yet. But the name of the new flagship chipset was supposed to be “Snapdragon 8 Gen 1”. Qualcomm didn’t actually confirm the exact name, it just referred to “our newest flagship...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/snapdragon_8gx_gen_1_logo_leaks_days_before_qualcomms_big_announcement-news-52028.php

Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is official with Kirin 710A

We only heard of a 4G version of the Huawei nova 8 SE yesterday, and today the maker officially announced it. Just as expected, it is powered by the Kirin 710A chipset and supports 66W fast charging. The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G differentiates from the 5G version only by the chipset - it keeps the 6.5” OLED screen of FullHD resolution with an under-display fingerprint scanner and a waterdrop notch on top for the 16MP camera. The main cam setup on the back looks like a stove with four burners, and behind them are hiding a 64MP main cam + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro + 2MP depth sensor. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_8_se_4g_is_official_runs_on_kirin_710a-news-52027.php

Spotify is testing a TikTok-inspired feed of videos with a new Discover tab

TikTok built an empire on short vertical videos with popular music playing in the background. An empire that other tech companies want to emulate, including Spotify – it appears that the music streaming service is testing a feature that displays a feed of vertical videos. That feature is called Discover and was spotted by Chris Messina, who found it in a Spotify TestFlight build (TestFlight is the iOS way for developers to release beta versions). Discover is available as a new tab in the app UI. This appears to be related to Canvas – the feature that allows musicians and bands to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_is_testing_a_tiktokinspired_feed_of_vertical_videos_with_a_new_discover_tab-news-52026.php

Apple gives you a gift card with a purchase of phones, tablets, PCs or headphones

Apple's Black Friday deals but as usual there's little in terms of outright discounts. Instead of a price cut on any of its iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Macs, or AirPods, Apple is offering a gift card so you can get some accessories later on. That credit varies by the product you get - Apple just says "up to a $75 Apple gift card", when you're browsing for AirPods. You get $25 with the 2nd and 3rd gen AirPods, $50 with the AirPods Pro, and only $75 when you go for the $550 AirPods Max. Apple has a neat table on its website that features all the gift card options, broken down into...

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Kuo: Apple VR headset to have Mac-level computing power, coming in Q4 2022

In the latest portion of rumors surrounding Apple’s upcoming mixed reality headset, we get more confirmation about its release in Q4 of 2022 and it’s alleged M1 chip-level computing power. In his latest investor note, Ming-Chi Kuo describes Apple’s headset as an independently operated device with no need to tether to an iPhone or Mac. It will boast two 4K OLED microdisplays from Sony and dual processors units. Apple VR headset sketch (Image: The Information) The headset’s higher-end chip will have M1-level performance while the low-end chip will handle sensor-related computing. It’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kuo_apple_vr_headset_to_have_maclevel_computing_power_coming_in_q4_2022-news-52022.php

Honor 60 starry design leaks in more renders and live photos

The Honor 60 series will be launched in just a couple of days, and two phones part of the lineup are already listed online at JD.com. The images give us a proper look of the starry design of the back panel, and at the same time live shots leaked on Weibo, giving us an even more detailed insight into the glamorous appearance of the phones. Honor 60 Both Honor 60 and Honor 60 Pro are coming with three cameras on the back and a single punch hole on the OLED screen at the front. A leakster claimed both will run the Snapdragon 778G+ chipset, and both of them will come with a 50MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_60_starry_design_leaks_in_renders_and_live_photos-news-52020.php

Realme GT 2 Pro powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen1 scores over 1 million AnTuTu points

A couple of weeks ago, a vivo smartphone powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9000 SoC crossed the 1 million score mark on AnTuTu, and we recently saw Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen1 also scoring over 1 million points on AnTuTu. Now, a Realme device, believed to be the GT 2 Pro, has become the third smartphone to achieve a score of more than 1 million points in AnTuTu's benchmark test. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 and sports model code RMX3300. Previous rumors claimed the Realme GT 2 Pro will have model designation RMX3301, so it's likely that we are looking at the same phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_2_pro_snapdragon_8_gen_1_antutu-news-52019.php

Samsung Galaxy A03 announced with a 48MP camera and 5,000 mAh battery

The Samsung Galaxy A03s unveiled in August and the Galaxy A03 Core introduced last week is now joined by the Galaxy A03 - successor to the Galaxy A02 announced in January. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is built around a 6.5" HD+ Infinity-V display with a notch for the 5MP selfie camera. Around the back, we get a dual camera system consisting of a 48MP primary and 2MP depth sensor. This is an upgrade over the Galaxy A02's 13MP main camera, joined by a 2MP macro unit. Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy A03 has an unnamed octa-core processor with two clusters having a maximum clock frequency of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a03_specs_price_sale_date-news-52018.php

Xiaomi 12 now rumored to debut on December 12

The end of the year is nearing, and you know what that means, right? No, we don't mean Black Friday, nor the "holiday shopping season". Qualcomm is going to unveil its newest flagship chipset on November 30, and after that the race is on - for the first phone to be announced with it at the helm. Both Lenovo-owned Motorola and Xiaomi are contenders this year, apparently, and while it's unclear which one will "win" this dubious competition, according to a rumor out of China today the Xiaomi 12's announcement date has been set (although not made public yet). It will be December 12,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12_now_rumored_to_debut_on_december_12-news-52017.php

Poco X4 family members revealed, fittingly there will be four of them

Yesterday we revealed the fact that Poco is hard at work on the upcoming X4 and X4 NFC, the former destined for the Indian market sans NFC, the latter headed for a global release. Today we have more information about these phones, along with the fact that the X4 series will in fact comprise of four devices - very fitting, we might say. Aside from the aforementioned ones, we'll also be getting a Poco X4 Pro and a Poco X4 GT, so all of the X3 handsets are going to get successors. According to a usually reliable tipster, the Poco X4 NFC will make its global debut in the first...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x4_family_members_revealed_fittingly_there_will_be_four_of_them-news-52016.php

The first Dimensity 9000-powered smartphones to hit the market in February

Although MediaTek beat Qualcomm to the punch and announced its flagship 4nm Dimensity 9000 SoC way before its competitor, Snapdragon 8 Gen1-powered devices will hit the market earlier than MediaTek's offerings. According to a tipster on Weibo, the first Dimensity 9000 smartphones will launch in February if all goes according to plan. In comparison Snapdragon 8 Gen1-equipped flagships are expected to hit the shelves this year. The Xiaomi 12 is said to offer the chipset in December. Via (in Chinese)

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iQOO U5 surfaces on 3C with 18W charging

iQOO is readying another smartphone in China, which would most likely be a budget one judging by the name and the charging speeds. A 3C certification revealed those details signaling an imminent launch as well. The 3C listing reveals 18W charging speed, which is among the lowest in the iQOO lineup. As per previous rumors, the device will likely sport a Dimensity 800U chipset, 8GB/128GB memory, 90Hz IPS LCD panel and a three cameras on its back. It's too early to tell if the phone would make it outside of China or it will remain exclusive to its home market. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_u5_surfaces_on_3c_with_18w_charging_support-news-52014.php

Samsung may have killed the Galaxy Note lineup permanently

Earlier this year Samsung said it is skipping a Note generation but will introduce new smartphones from the family next year. However, the latest report coming straight from South Korea suggests otherwise. It appears that Samsung has completely removed the Note series from its product planning for 2022 and the main reason behind this is the foldables. And it makes sense when you look at the stats. The Galaxy Note10 and Note20 lineups got about 12.7 and 9.7 million orders in 2019 and 2020, respectively while the Galaxy Z Fold targets alone go up to 13 million. So if Samsung is seeing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_may_have_killed_the_galaxy_note_lineup_permanently-news-52011.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 scores 124 points in DxOMark review

The latest device to get the DxOMark camera review treatment is the nearly three-month-old Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and it managed an impressive 124 points. The triple 12MP sensors put the foldable in 24th place on the all-time leaderboard and ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra flagship which has the more impressive camera specs on paper. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 DxOMark review scorecard The Z Fold3 camera review notes its still images and videos deliver less noise compared to the S21 Ultra. More importantly, there are no autofocus issues on the foldable and it’s said to bring better...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold3_scores_124_points_in_dxomark_review-news-52013.php

Our Tecno Camon 18 Premier video review is here

Tecno released its premium phone called Camon 18 Premier in October, and earlier this month we were ready with the full text review. Then the device went into Will’s hands who went through it once again and now the video is on our YouTube channel. The phone is one of the mightiest in the portfolio of Tecno, but is still an LTE-only Helio G96-powered handset, so it has its shortcomings. The Camon 18 Premier's camera perforamnce was a bit of a mixed back, but it looks great and its AMOLED screen has impressive quality, plus it delivers remarkable battery life. On top of that, it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_tecno_camon_18_premier_video_review_is_here-news-52006.php

Caviar makes a custom iPhone and an Elon Musk bust out of a melted down Tesla Model 3

Caviar typically looks back when it comes to luxury – its phones are often clad in precious gold, expensive leather and sometimes even marble. But the company also likes to look towards the future, a future filled with electric cars and space exploration. At the intersection of both is Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. Recently, the Caviar team got inspired to extend its Visionaries collection with a special iPhone 13 Pro and a bust of Elon Musk – both made out of a melted down Tesla car. The Elon Musk bust and the iPhone 13 Pro Tesla Electro feature metal from a melted down...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/caviar_makes_a_custom_iphone_and_an_elon_musk_bust_out_of_a_melted_down_tesla_model_3-news-52005.php

New Honor 60 teaser video gives us a better look at the design

Honor is all set to launch the 60 series on December 1 and it's doing its part to keep up the hype with various teasers. Today's teaser comes in the form of a short video showcasing the chassis in full. The video itself is quite similar to the one posted a couple of days ago but is a tad more revealing. The back design looks almost identical to the Honor 50 with the circular camera module and the starry gradient paint job. The teaser also suggests that the front will feature a display curved on all sides. The curvature on the top and bottom seem less prominent, or at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_honor_60_teaser_video_gives_us_a_better_look_at_the_design-news-52007.php

ZTE announces Voyage 20 Pro 5G and Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition

ZTE held a space-themed event in China earlier today where it announced its brand new Voyage 20 Pro and a limited edition Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition. The former is a 5G midranger with a Dimensity 720 chipset and a 90Hz AMOLED display while the Aerospace Edition Axon 30 Ultra brings a whooping 18GB RAM and 1TB storage as well as special packaging. ZTE Voyage 20 comes with a 6.67-inch 90Hz AMOLED with FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout for its 16MP selfie cam. There’s also a 64MP main cam around the back aided by an 8MP ultrawide snapper and a 5MP macro cam. The phone comes with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_announces_voyage_20_pro_5g_and_axon_30_ultra_aerospace_edition_-news-52008.php

vivo Watch 2's leaked image reveals circular design and calling support

The vivo Watch announced last September is due for a successor. And while we await more information from vivo about its second-gen smartwatch, a render and a few specs of the vivo Watch 2 have surfaced, suggesting its launch isn't too far now. The vivo Watch 2's image reveals the smartwatch will have a circular design and come with leather and silicone strap options. You can see three watches in the picture, with the one in the center confirming heart rate monitoring, step counter, and in-built GPS on the vivo Watch 2, while the one on the right reveals voice call support. That's hardly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_watch_2_specs_design_leaked_render-news-52003.php

Oppo Reno7, Reno7 Pro and Reno7 SE go official

Oppo just unveiled its Reno7 series in China with the Reno7 5G, Reno7 Pro 5G and Reno7 SE 5G. The first sales begin on December 3 at 10:00 for the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro and December 17 at 10:00 for the Reno7 SE. Reno7 Pro 5G The Oppo Reno7 Pro 5G is the best of the three Reno7 phones. It sports the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-Max chipset mated to either 8GB or 12GB of RAM. Both configurations start at 256GB of storage. On the front, the Reno7 Pro 5G has a 6.55-inch AMOLED with 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch-sampling rate and an embedded fingerprint scanner. The screen has 1080p resolution...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno7_series_is_here__reno7_5g_reno7_pro_5g_and_reno7_se_5g-news-52004.php

Leak: Huawei nova 8 SE to be re-released as a 4G phone

Huawei is having difficulties sourcing parts from abroad, so it has had to be creative with new launches. It looks like the Huawei nova 8 SE from last year is bound for a 4G-only re-release. Here is a look at the spec sheet, courtesy of leakster WHYLAB. The original model was powered by a Dimensity 720 for the standard model and a Dimensity 800U for the premium model. This re-release will use the Kirin 710A instead – it is the first chipset to be mass produced at China’s SMIC foundry (the chip is fabbed on a 14 nm FinFET process). The phone will come with HarmonyOS 2 out of the box and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leak_huawei_nova_8_se_to_be_rereleased_as_a_4g_phone-news-52002.php

Apple's Holiday movie is about Simon the snowman and is shot on the iPhone 13 Pro

It's that time of the year again, and Apple has released its annual Holiday movie, shot on the iPhone 13 Pro. The movie is made by Jason Reitman and his father, Ivan Reitman, both Oscar-nominated in their own right. It's a film about Simon the snowman and a little girl that cares for him throughout the year. Here it is. Apple also released the 'making of' video that shows commentary from the directive duo and a glimpse at the tech used to enhance the iPhone's video-making abilities, like ND filters, attachable lenses, and phone holders. As with all such films, additional...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_holiday_movie_is_about_simon_the_snow_man_and_is_shot_on_the_iphone_13_pro-news-52001.php

Oukitel RT1 rugged tablet brings IP68 and IP69K ratings and a 10,000 mAh battery

Known for its rugged smartphones and entry-level devices, Oukitel has announced its first rugged tablet – the RT1. It’s a 10-inch slate running largely stock Android 11 with a hardened plastic shell that’s both IP68 and IP69K water and dust-proof. It’s also drop-proof for up to 1.5m. The 10.1-inch IPS LCD boasts a 1200 x 1920-pixel resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio. Oukitel RT1 is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P22 chipset alongside 4GB RAM and 64GB storage which is expandable via microSD. The tablet brings a sizeable 10,000 mAh battery which charges at 18W speeds via USB-C. There’s a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oukitel_rt1_rugged_tablet_brings_ip68_and_ip69k_ratings_and_a_10000_mah_battery_-news-52000.php

Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming to sport Dimensity 9000

The Redmi K40 Gaming arrived in April 2021 with a Dimensity 1200, and reports are the successor will use a Mediatek platform as well. Digital Chat Station reveals the Redmi K50 Gaming is coming with a Dimensity 9000 - the latest flagship platform by the Taiwanese chipmaker. It will keep the 64MP main camera and the 5,000 mAh battery, while the screen will be flat and this time will have a fingerprint scanner underneath. Redmi K40 Gaming internal design The internal design of the Redmi K50 Gaming will be slightly different from the K40, allowing for better implementation and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_k50_gaming_to_sport_dimensity_9000-news-51999.php

OnePlus RT and Buds Z2's India launch date revealed

Yesterday a media report claimed that OnePlus will launch the OnePlus RT and Buds Z2 TWS earphones in India in December, which is now corroborated by tipster Max J., who also revealed that both products will make their Indian debut on December 16. The OnePlus Buds Z2 were unveiled in October in China, and the OnePlus RT is said to be the OnePlus 9RT introduced last month, which is currently only available in China. The OnePlus 9RT comes with the Snapdragon 888 SoC, 6.62" FullHD+ 120Hz AMOLED screen, Android 11-based ColorOS 12, 50MP triple camera, 16MP selfie camera, and a 4,500 mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9rt_rt_buds_z2_india_launch_date_tipped-news-51998.php

Redmi 10 2022 acquires multiple certifications

It seems Xiaomi is preparing a 2022 refresh for its Redmi 10 smartphone which launched back in August. The Redmi 10 2022 (model number 21121119SG) was spotted on the IMEI database by MIUI tipster Kacper Skrzypek last week and was later revealed to pack the exact same camera setup as its predecessor with a 50MP main cam, 8MP ultrawide snapper and 2MP macro and depth helpers. The #Redmi102022 camera setup is the same as basic Redmi 10 (S5KJN1/OV50C40 50Mpx, IMX355 8Mpx, OV02B1B/GC02M1B 2Mpx), so I won't be surprised if it's a very similar device.— Kacper Skrzypek 🇵🇱 (@kacskrz) November 23,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_10_2022_passes_multiple_certifications-news-51983.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G goes official: It's a Redmi 10 with a different camera setup

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi announced the Note 11 series last month in China, consisting of three smartphones - Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+. And now, the company has further expanded the Note 11 lineup with a 4G version of the vanilla Redmi Note 11. But this isn't just a 4G-only variant of the Redmi Note 11. It's actually a Redmi 10 with one less camera on the rear. That means you get a Helio G88 SoC, Android 11-based MIUI 12.5, and a 6.5" FullHD+ LCD with 90Hz refresh rate, which can automatically switch to 45Hz when you are reading something and 60Hz when watching...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_11_4g_specs_price_sale_date-news-51997.php

Xiaomi 11T, 11T Pro, and Redmi 10 2022 should all launch in India very soon

Unsurprisingly Xiaomi is preparing for its next launch in India which is happening on November 30, but what about plans for after that? Well, it turns out that the company has even more stuff in the pipeline for the subcontinent. According to a traditionally reliable tipster, the Xiaomi 11T, 11T Pro, and Redmi 10 2022 are all going to be launching in India very soon. Additionally, the company is reportedly testing the Redmi Smart Band Pro, Redmi Watch 2, Redmi Watch 2 Lite, and Xiaomi Watch S1 Active in the country - and that means any or all of these may also be released at some point in...

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Poco X4 and Poco X4 NFC are coming soon, expect a Redmi Note 11 Pro rebrand

It's been quite a while since the Poco X3 NFC made its debut - more than a year, in fact, from its September 2020 release. And while the M-line is already in the 4 territory with the launch of the Poco M4 Pro, the mid-range X-series is currently still made up of the X3 NFC and X3 Pro. That will change soon, according to the latest leak. It turns out that Poco is working on both an X4 for the Indian market sans NFC, as well as an X4 NFC for global markets. It doesn't seem like the awkward naming scheme is going away this time around. Poco X3 NFC The same source that spotted these in...

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Xiaomi 12 lineup to feature curved displays, symmetrical speakers

Xiaomi is expected to unveil its 12 and 12X smartphones at an event in December, one a Snapdragon 8 Gen1 flagship and the other with a more modest Snapdragon 870. Now, adding to the rumored specs, popular Weibo insider Digital Chat Station shares that both phones will feature curved displays. Last year's Xiaomi 11 lineup featured a flat-sided Xiaomi Mi 11 and a curved Mi 11 Ultra. Another tidbit has to do with the speakers - according to the leaker, the Xiaomi 12 and 12X will feature symmetrical stereo speaker grilles, likely on the top and bottom of each phone. The speakers on the...

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Winamp teases a completely overhauled app, invites beta testers

It looks like one of themost popular music players from the olden days is coming back. The new Winamp promises a completely overhauled experience and to be something more than a music player. Because after all, who's still listening to offline music only? The website welcomes you with a new Winamp logo, which looks more in line with the modern flat design language and talks about the opportunity for fans to connect with artists. The app will also let users stream online radios and podcasts. It all sounds like Winamp is trying to make a music-centric social network of sorts. And in...

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Nikkei: Apple to use self-developed iPhone modems from 2023

Apple has long been looking to transition away from using Qualcomm modems to its own in-house developed solutions. A new report from Nikkei Asia suggests that Apple will finally start using its custom 5G modems in 2023 and they will be built on TSMC’s 4nm process node. Prior to this, a report by Ming-Chi Kuo also speculated that Apple will switch to its in-house modem in 2023 at the earliest. Apple has been in search of a new workaround for its smartphone modems ever since it dropped Qualcomm in 2018 due to patent disputes though it still uses Qualcomm’s X60 in the iPhone 13 series....

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Xiaomi 12X to debut at December event

Reports so far regarding the upcoming Xiaomi 12 lineup suggest that the company will unveil the series in multiple events over several weeks and months, starting with the vanilla Xiaomi 12 in December. Yet a new report now says we will get at least two members at the initial announcement event next month. The Xiaomi 12X, which only recently started making the rounds in the rumor mill, will be announced alongside the Xiaomi 12. As per current information, this is supposed to be an affordable, compact flagship with Snapdragon 870 chipset and 6.28-inch OLED display. A 50MP main shooter is...

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Motorola to pioneer Samsung's 200MP camera sensor, Xiaomi will be next

Samsung announced its 200MP ISOCELL HP1 sensor back in September but we are yet to see a phone using that. According to popular tipster IceUniverse it's not going to take long, but the device won't be coming from Samsung. According to the very reliable tipster the first phone to use it will probably be from Motorola with Xiaomi quickly following. Samsung, on the other hand, will wait until 2023 before releasing a 200MP handset. Perhaps the Galaxy S23 Ultra will get that honor. Seeing how a 200MP sensor will put significant strain on the ISP we wonder if those rushing to implement it...

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Vulnerability in MediaTek chipsets discovered, promptly fixed

Check Point Research published a whitepaper detailing a vulnerability that has been fixed by MediaTek back in October. The vulnerability allowed for what's called a privilege escalation attack. The issue itself is related to the AI and audio processing and apps with the right code could have gotten access to system-level audio information that apps usually don't have. More sophisticated apps could have launched an eavesdropping attack even. Check Point Research explains that the vulnerability is pretty complicated and the researchers' team had to reverse-engineer the process. In...

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Oppo Find X4 Pro to come with upgraded chipset and faster charging

The Oppo Find X3 Pro arrived as a great all-around flagship back in March 2021. We are now starting to hear more and more rumors about its successor, tentively named Find X4 Pro. According to the trusted leakster Digital Chat Station, the new phone will be powered by a Qualcomm SM8450 platform which is the new Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset, and will support 80W charging. Oppo Find X3 Pro • Oppo Find X2 Pro The 6.7” AMOLED will have 120Hz refresh rate and 1440p resolution. The selfie camera is said to have a 32MP sensor, matchin the Find X3 Pro and Find X2 Pro - makes us wonder...

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Redmi 10 2022 acquires multiple certification

It seems Xiaomi is preparing a 2022 refresh for its Redmi 10 smartphone which launched back in August. The Redmi 10 2022 (model number 21121119SG) was spotted on the IMEI database by MIUI tipster Kacper Skrzypek last week and was later revealed to pack the exact same camera setup as its predecessor with a 50MP main cam, 8MP ultrawide snapper and 2MP macro and depth helpers. The #Redmi102022 camera setup is the same as basic Redmi 10 (S5KJN1/OV50C40 50Mpx, IMX355 8Mpx, OV02B1B/GC02M1B 2Mpx), so I won't be surprised if it's a very similar device.— Kacper Skrzypek 🇵🇱 (@kacskrz) November 23,...

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