Motorola Moto G51 5G's India launch date confirmed

Motorola was rumored to launch the Moto G51 5G in India on December 10, and the rumor has turned out to be true since the company's Indian branch confirmed the launch date today on Twitter. Motorola hasn't revealed the Moto G51 5G's Indian pricing yet, but it has confirmed that the smartphone will have two color options in India and will be sold through Flipkart. Be future-ready for the next generation of connectivity. Prepare to #GoTrue5G with the all-new #motog51! Launching 10th Dec on @Flipkart. #gomotog https://t.co/YpCGqqcKbG pic.twitter.com/ljBRbJ2u8C— Motorola India...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g51_5g_india_launch_date-news-52144.php

Xiaomi Redmi K50 series tipped to launch in February 2022

We've been hearing about Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi's K50 series for a few months now, and while there's no word yet from the company about its launch, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station says the Redmi K50 lineup is tentatively scheduled to go official towards the end of February 2022. That's hardly a surprise since the K40 series was unveiled during the same period this year. The tipster also claims that, like the K40 lineup, the Redmi K50 series will consist of four models, likely named K50, K50 Pro, K50 Pro+, and K50 Gaming. The Redmi K50 Pro+ is expected to be powered by the newly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_k50_series_launch_date_tipped-news-52143.php

Motorola Moto Edge X30's live image surfaces, display officially detailed

Motorola will introduce the Moto Edge X30 next week as the world's first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered smartphone. It hasn't detailed the smartphone's specs sheet yet, but a company official has shared a live image of the Moto Edge X30, showing off the slim bezels around its centered punch hole display. Additionally, Motorola's official Weibo account posted a short video clip revealing the Moto Edge X30's screen specs: 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and 1 billion colors. Motorola doesn't tell us anything about the screen size and resolution, but previous leaks claimed it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_edge_x30_live_image_display_specs-news-52142.php

Now non-Pixels can use Google Photos’ Locked Folder, rolling out now

In the June Pixel Feature Drop, Google introduced “Locked Folder” within the Google Photos app to Pixel devices. As initially reported by Android Police, the feature is now rolling out non-Google Pixel devices. Locked Folder is a secure on-device folder where you can store private (yeah, uh huh) pictures and videos and they won’t be uploaded to Google Photos. From here, you can only view whatever you stored, and you won’t be allowed to share, screenshot, or screen record any of the content unless it’s removed back out of the Locked Folder. Source: Android Police The feature...

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The modular Fairphone 4 gets scratched, burned, and bent for durability

While most modern smartphones are designed to not be tinkered with or disassembled, Fairphone is a Dutch smartphone company that believes a smartphone should be sustainable and easy to repair. The company even sells repair kits and parts directly to its customers. The Fairphone 4 gets JerryRigEverything’s full durability test treatment. After tearing down the module smartphone without using a heat gun or yanking battery pull-tabs,, the YouTube host quickly reassembles the Fairphone 4 and begins with the testing. Starting with the scratch test, the Fairphone has a Gorilla Glass 5...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_modular_fairphone_4_5g_tested_for_durability-news-52140.php

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE receives MIUI 12.5 Enhanced update

Xiaomi's 11 Lite 5G NE launched alongside the 11T series recently, and it's basically a Mi 11 Lite 5G with a different chipset - the Snapdragon 778G instead of the Snapdragon 780G. We still don't know if the ongoing and seemingly neverending chip crisis is to blame for this, or merely cost considerations. Anyway, for all intents and purposes, the two phones are identical save for the SoC choice. And now, the 11 Lite 5G NE is being graced with a new update - we're talking about MIUI 12.5 Enhanced. It's still on top of Android 11, as Xiaomi has yet to update any of its devices to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_11_lite_5g_ne_receives_miui_125_enhanced_update_-news-52139.php

Samsung Galaxy Note20 gets third One UI 4 beta based on Android 12

Samsung keeps on releasing new betas of One UI 4 based on Android 12. Most recently it was the Galaxy Z Fold2 getting a new beta build, and the S10 series received its first. On the other hand, the Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra are starting to receive their third One UI 4 beta, a build labeled ZUL1. This is now rolling out in the US and Korea, and will arrive as an over-the-air update for those who are on the beta program. The new build fixes a ton of bugs, including issues with fingerprint authentication in some apps, something having to do with choosing the items in the Quick...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note20_gets_third_one_ui_4_beta_based_on_android_12-news-52138.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's design shown through cases

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's design has once again been revealed, this time thanks to British retailer Box. On its website, there are renders of the Galaxy S21 FE in the Clear View Cover, Silicone Cover, and the Clear Standing Cover cases. The renders are in line with what we've seen of the Galaxy S21 FE from other press images and a leaked hands-on photo. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE cases, image source: Box.co.uk To reiterate what we've heard so far, the Galaxy S21 FE will arrive in January, in four colors - White, Black, Purple, and Green. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 888 or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fes_design_confirmed_through_cases-news-52135.php

YouTube app gains listening controls

The YouTube app on Android and iOS has received a cool new upgrade which brings listening controls to all videos. The feature appears to be exclusive to Premium subscribers for now. Accessing the controls is done via the settings menu although some music videos automatically suggest bringing up the controls for you via a pop-up. Listening controls on YouTube app (images: 9to5Google) You get the usual set of controls with play, pause and previous or next video alongside buttons for 10-second rewind/forward. The control page also has like, save and speed playback controls. With...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_app_gains_listening_controls-news-52134.php

Another One UI 4.0 beta arrives for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 entered the beta testing program for One UI 4.0 on top of Android 12 a couple of weeks ago and the company is already pushing a third version of the software. As one would expect the new release is aimed at fixing existing issues rather than introducing new features. Now all apps that support fingerprint authentication will work with the Z Fold2's reader, the screen brightness no longer dims after a reboot and the patch resolves the performance and battery issues when the handset is connected to the Galaxy Watch4. The new software also takes care of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_third_one_ui_40_beta_arrives_for_some_galaxy_z_fold2_owners-news-52133.php

Oppo reports record-breaking sales of Reno7, stock sold out in 15 minutes

Oppo launched the Reno7 series in China last week. The line-up consists of the Reno7 SE, vanilla Reno7, and Reno7 Pro, and went on sale today. The company said the interest towards the midrangers was so high, the whole first batch sold out in 15 minutes, bringing CNY100 million of revenue. Oppo Reno7 series was successful on all retailer platforms Oppo sold the trio of phones primarily through its own store in China, but third-party retailers helped as well. Chinese sources claimed the volume of sold units was 150% more than the first sale of the Reno6 series, without quoting...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reports_recordbreaking_sales_of_reno7_phones_sold_out_in_15_minutes-news-52131.php

Microsoft begins rolling out Office visual refresh

Microsoft is rolling out the visual update it gave to insiders back in July to its regular Office users. Both 365 and licensed versions on Windows are getting the refresh now. The update is matching Windows 11's visual style with rounded window corners and the option to use a dark theme (or sync the theme with your Windows). The Quick Access Toolbar (the one at the very top) has been hidden by default, but you can bring it back with a right-click on the ribbon and a check the Show Quick Access Toolbar option. You can tell you've gotten the visual refresh if there's a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_begins_rolling_out_office_visual_update-news-52126.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE colors confirmed, India will be in the first wave

India will be in the first wave of countries when the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launches in January. The device is reportedly shipping with both a Snapdragon 888 and an Exynos 2100, depending on the market, India will likely get the Exynos variant. European markets are also expected to get the Galaxy S21 FE first and prices are rumored to start from €649, for an 8/128GB, and up to €699 for an 8/256GB one. Meanwhile, the four color options have seemingly been confirmed to be Black, White, Purple, and Green. The Galaxy S21 FE in different colors The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_colors_exposed_india_will_be_in_first_wave-news-52132.php

Huawei Mate V flip phone arrives on December 23 alongside other products

Huawei's flip phone has been in the rumor mill for a while now but little is known about the device except that it will adopt a new improved hinge design. Now we can add a couple of significant details - its launch date and the fact that it have a special heat pipe designed for foldable smartphones. That last bit isn't entirely confirmed, though, as the report is based on a patent filed back in 2020, so it's not certain that it was meant for the what we know at this point as Huawei Mate V. But the timing does make sense so we wouldn't be surprsied if it was. The pipe would span...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_v_flip_phone_arrives_on_december_23_alongside_other_products-news-52127.php

FTC is suing Nvidia over Arm acquisition

In the latest development of the Nvidia – Arm acquisition saga, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing Nvidia in an attempt to block its $40 billion purchase of the British-based chipset design company. The FTC’s reasoning behind the move is to prevent innovation stifling which it believes would result if the merger goes through. In addition, the FTC believes Nvidia would hold an unfair advantage in accessing sensitive information over rivals such as Qualcomm, Samsung and Apple as these companies rely on Arm-licensed chip designs. The FTC is suing to block the largest...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ftc_is_suing_nvidia_over_arm_acquisition-news-52128.php

Pokemon Go gets higher refresh rate on iPhones with the latest update

Niantic has released the 1.191.0 update for Pokemon Go's iOS app, allowing it to run at higher frame rates. Pokemon Go was previously capped at 30fps on iOS devices, but now there's a new "Unlock your device’s native refresh rate for higher FPS" option under the Advanced Settings menu that lets you play the game at a higher frame rate, meaning 120fps on the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max packing ProMotion displays, and 60fps on the other models. The game's official changelog doesn't say anything about the higher frame rate support, but it does mention "quality-of-life...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pokemon_go_iphone_ios_higher_frame_rate_update-news-52124.php

Oppo Inno Day 2021 scheduled for December 14, new flagship incoming

Every year Oppo hosts an event to present its latest innovations and technologies, and the time for the 2021 conference has come. In a press release, the company announced it will take place on December 14-15 in Shenzhen, while attendees from around the world will be able to visit the first-ever virtual Inno World. Oppo proudly says that this virtual event will “go down as one of the most interactive online launch events in recent years”. The tradition for Oppo Inno Day started back in 2019, where we saw AR glasses, 5G CPE and a smartwatch, with most of the gadgets already being...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_inno_day_2021_scheduled_for_december_1415-news-52125.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 series gets Android 12-based One UI 4 beta

Samsung recently announced the Android 12-based One UI 4 beta for the Galaxy Note10 series in South Korea, and now it's the Galaxy S10 lineup's turn to get a taste of the latest custom Android skin. Samsung is recruiting One UI 4 beta testers for the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 5G, Galaxy S10e, and Galaxy S10+ in South Korea, and those who are interested in checking it out can enroll in the beta program through the Samsung Members app. Samsung hasn't provided an exact date for the release of the stable update, but its One UI 4 roadmap for India revealed the company will begin the rollout...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_s10_5g_s10_plus_s10e_android_12_one_ui_4_beta-news-52122.php

iQOO Neo6 appears on Google Play Console with SD888 and 12GB RAM

A new listing on Google Play Console a new iQOO Neo6 in the works. The device bears the vivo V2154A identifier and sports Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chipset at the held aided by 12GB RAM. It also features an FHD+ display with a punch-hole cutout and boots Android 11. iQOO Neo6 (vivo V2154A) on Google Play Console The same device was previously seen on China’s 3C agency where it was revealed to pack 66W charging which would be a welcome upgrade over iQOO Neo5’s 44W speeds. iQOO Neo6 (vivo V2154A) on 3C database There’s still no confirmation on the potential launch date of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_neo6_appears_on_google_play_console_with_sd_888_and_12gb_ram-news-52121.php

Xiaomi 12 rear panel appears, reveals camera island design

Xiaomi is expected to bring the 12 series on 12.12, and the rear panel of the vanilla version appeared online, telling us more about its design. The island will house a triple-camera setup with one big hole for the main shooter, and two more cameras below it. The flash and a microphone will be right next to them. The photo was used to create a render, giving us a better idea of what we are looking at. Meanwhile, leakster Digital Chat Station revealed the initial launch will include three phones, which will be slightly different than the Mi 11 launch where the vanilla phone came much...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12_rear_panel_appears_reveals_camera_alignment-news-52120.php

Motorola Moto G51 5G's India launch date tipped

Motorola recently launched the Moto G31 in India with a base price of INR12,999 ($175/€155), and now a new rumor claims the company will bring the Moto G51 5G to the country next - on December 10. The Motorola Moto G51 5G is the world's first smartphone with the Snapdragon 480+ chip at the helm, and when it debuts in India next Friday, it will be the country's first Snapdragon 480 Plus-powered phone as well. The Moto G51 5G runs Android 11 out of the box and comes with up to 8GB RAM and up to 128GB storage onboard, but it's unclear what memory configurations it will come with in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g51_5g_india_launch_date_tipped-news-52119.php

A Google Pixel Watch is totally definitely possibly coming in 2022, new report claims

Google is reportedly totally definitely doing a Pixel Watch this time. Unlike the many, many, many, countless other times this was rumored, this time it's totally happening! - says the report that's all about how it's happening. Forgive us for being skeptical, after having been exposed to way too many Pixel Watch rumors over the years, none of which ever panned out. Anyway, in 2022 the thing is totally going to appear and exist and be sold (presumably in the handful of countries where Google sells Pixel phones). The upcoming wearable is said to be codenamed Rohan, and execs "have told...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_google_pixel_watch_is_totally_definitely_possibly_coming_in_2022_new_report_claims-news-52118.php

vivo V23 5G is allegedly launching in India this month

It's been a bit over six months now since the launch of the vivo V21 5G, and that means its successor is almost ready to appear on the scene. According to a new rumor, this will be called V23 5G and is due to be launched in India at some point this month. The vivo V23 5G could feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. It should come with an upgraded SoC and better camera features compared to its predecessor, the V21 5G. Otherwise, not much is known about it. vivo V21 5G In the meantime, the vivo V23e 5G launched in Thailand last month, right after the 4G V23e made its debut in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v23_5g_is_allegedly_launching_in_india_this_month-news-52117.php

Vivaldi 5.0 for Android brings two rows of tabs

Vivaldi today released v5.0 of its browser for Android. The major new change in this version is the introduction of double tab bars, borrowed from the desktop version of the app. With two tab bars, users can now have one row for tab stacks and the second row for the tabs within. Stacks allow the user to group together a bunch of related tabs and then you can cycle between stacks instead of individual tabs. You can simply drag tabs on to one another to create a tab stack. You can also manage how the tabs appear. You can disable the X button to close the tab on all but the current...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivaldi_50_for_android_brings_two_rows_of_tabs-news-52116.php

New Reddit changes show users voting and commenting in real-time

Reddit is introducing new features that add an element of real-time interactivity to the company's website and mobile apps. These include showing when new votes and comments come in and also when users are typing. Among the new UI changes is a live counter for votes and comments on posts. The number of the votes and comments visible below a post will now change in real-time as the count changes. The voting buttons also have a new animation to them. Another major change is that users will now be able to see other users typing when trying to submit a new comment. This is similar...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_reddit_changes_show_users_voting_and_commenting_in_realtime-news-52115.php

Stable MIUI 13 is ready, likely to launch alongside the Xiaomi 12

A developer who likes to dig deep into Xiaomi's software to look for clues suggests that the company is ready with MIUI 13 stable release and the uncovered builds are for the vanilla Xiaomi 12. Looks like #MIUI13 will come to the Stable channel (at least in China) at launch... Builds for the expected Xiaomi 12 series are ready. pic.twitter.com/H0pIZ3gfvZ— Kacper Skrzypek 🇵🇱 (@kacskrz) December 1, 2021 The latter is rumored to come this month so the time frames coincide well and Xiaomi will likely introduce its new skin with Xiaomi 12, which will come with MIUI 13 based on Android 12...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/stable_miui_13_is_ready_likely_to_launch_alongside_the_xiaomi_12-news-52113.php

AnTuTu's Android ranking is out for November - SD888+ on top

AnTuTu's Android power rankings for November are out and unsurprisingly, the high end is all Snapdragon 888 Plus' with a few vanilla 888 sprinkled in. The statistics are taken from November 1 until the 30 and only phones to have completed more than 1000 runs qualify. The number below is the average and not the highest. The Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro is the leader for a second month in a row. Also unchanged from October are the next six places, occupied by the SD888+ ZTE nubia Red Magic 6S Pro, vivo iQOO 8 Pro, the SD888 Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, the SD888+ vivo X70 Pro+, Asus Rog Phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/antutus_android_ranking_is_out_for_november__sd888_rules-news-52114.php

Apple vs. Epic Games lawsuit in Australia to begin as court rejects stay request

Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Apple and the company's anti-competitive App Store policies in Australia a while back, but the Cupertino-based company argued that the dispute should be first filed in California. The court initially ruled for a temporary stay on the case and is now overturned. The decision was made in July and was overturned by a full bench of the court and the High Court in Canberra didn't go with Apple's request. Epic Games says that if the court allows Apple to choose where the trial would be held, it would have a "chilling effect" on the Australian...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_vs_epic_games_lawsuit_in_australia_soon_to_begin_court_refuses_to_drop_it-news-52112.php

Sony Xperia Pro-I review

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Samsung Galaxy Note10 series gets One UI 4 beta

South Korean users of the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ can now enroll for the One UI 4 beta. The Samsung Members app is the one-stop shop to sign up for early access to the new Android 12-based update. Once enrolled users will be allowed to download the update as from the software update sub-menu in the settings app. Samsung One UI 4 banner in Members app (image: via @FrontTron) We still don’t have official confirmation of which features made it to the 2019 Galaxy Notes but we expect most of them to be around as the phones run capable hardware even by 2021 standards. Based on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_series_gets_one_ui_4_beta_-news-52111.php

Xiaomi 12's camera bump to have a unique coating

No, we are not talking about Zeiss-branded lens coating, this latest leak is referring to the whole camera bump's finish. According to reputable Chinese tipser Digital Chat Station, the upcoming Xiaomi 12 will take a unique approach with its camera bump design. Alleged Xiaomi 12 camera design In the Weibo post, he says that the camera bump with a bunch of large camera modules inside. However, Xiaomi is likely looking for a way to make it a bit more inconspicuous by applying the same AG glass coating it uses for the back panel. The tipster says that the company uses new coating...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12s_camera_bump_to_have_a_unique_coating-news-52110.php

Samsung Galaxy A73's specs, price, and renders surface

Two weeks ago, we got our first look at the Samsung Galaxy A73 as its concept renders surfaced. Today we are looking at the CAD-based renders of the Galaxy A73 shared by OnLeaks, which corroborate the smartphone's previous design leaks. The Samsung Galaxy A73 will pack a 6.7" FullHD+ AMOLED display with a centered punch hole for the selfie camera of an unknown resolution and a fingerprint reader underneath for biometric authentication. The source says that the panel is expected to have a 90Hz refresh rate, but a previous leak claimed it will go up to 120Hz. Around the back, we'll get a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a73_specs_price_cad_renders-news-52109.php

Coolpad Cool 20 Pro is official with Dimensity 900, 120 Hz display

Coolpad announced a new phone for the Chinese market called Cool 20 Pro. It is powered by a Dimensity 900 chipset and comes with a 120Hz LCD. Coolpad Cool 20 Pro promo images The 6.58” display has Full HD+ resolution and supports up to 120Hz refresh rate. Coolpad decided to equip the Cool 20 Pro with an 8MP selfie camera, sitting in a waterdrop notch. Around the back the Cool 20 Pro has a 50MP main camera, coupled with an 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro shooters. The battery capacity is 4,500mAh and supports 33W charging through the USB-C port. The bottom also has a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/coolpad_cool_20_pro_is_official_with_dimensity_900_120_hz_display-news-52108.php

These are the App Store Award winners for 2021

As the year comes to a close, Apple announced its annual App Store Awards winners for the best iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV apps. As usual the categories are App of the year and Best game and they are separated by device. This year Apple added a new Trend of the Year category which identifies a movement that had lasting impacts on people’s lives. The theme of this category is connection and Among Us, Bumble and Canva were the three prize winners here. The iPhone app of the year belongs to Toca Life World – a colorful world-building game for kids with plenty of freedom for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/these_are_the_app_store_award_winners_for_2021-news-52107.php

Samsung plans to launch more water-resistant Galaxy A series phones next year

Samsung has launched over half a dozen Galaxy A series smartphones with water resistance already, including the Galaxy A52, A52 5G, A52s 5G, and A72 this year. And if a report by The Elec is to be believed, we'll see more water-resistant Galaxy A series mid-rangers from Samsung in 2022 in a bid to compete with Chinese brands. So which smartphones in the Galaxy A lineup will come with an IP rating? The publication claims that the Galaxy A33 and higher models will have ingress protection, but it doesn't reveal the exact rating. So far, Samsung has launched five Galaxy A smartphones with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a_series_water_resistant_2022-news-52106.php

Apple warns suppliers over dwindling iPhone 13 series demand

According to industry sources quoted by Bloomberg, Apple has informed its suppliers that demand for its iPhone 13 series has slowed down and it will further cut production estimates. Previously, Apple cut down its iPhone production estimates for this year from 90 million to 80 million due to the ongoing chipset shortage and it now seems those numbers will be revised yet again. One of the big reasons why Apple is seeing lowered demand is because consumers are deciding to skip on buying the hard-to-get iPhones. Despite the ongoing struggles analysts predict a record holiday season for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_warns_suppliers_over_dwindling_iphone_13_series_demand_-news-52104.php

Poco X3 Pro was the best-selling phone in Europe during Black Friday

Senior Xiaomi executive Lu Weibing revealed on social media that Poco X3 Pro was a massive success in Europe. The device was the best-selling smartphone on Amazon in six key Western European markets - Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, the United Kingdom. Mr. Lu accompanied the image with a text proudly announcing that Poco has developed rapidly in 2021. The phone itself was definitely a steal and we understand why it was such a success during Black Friday. Poco X3 Pro started selling for €249 or €299 in March 2021, but for Black Friday it was massively discounted - users...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x3_pro_was_the_bestselling_phone_in_europe_during_black_friday-news-52103.php

nubia Red Magic 7 gets 3C certified with a whopping 165W charging support

ZTE's nubia announced the Red Magic 6 in March with 66W charging, but its successor - nubia Red Magic 7 (NX679J) - could break all records of fast charging on a commercially available smartphone since it got 3C certified with 165W (20V/8.25A) charging support. The fastest charging nubia smartphones right now are the Red Magic 6 Pro and the Red Magic 6s Pro, going up to 120W. However, you get those speeds on the Chinese models of the phones since their international versions are capped at 66W. Hence, if nubia decides to launch the Red Magic 7 globally, you may not get 165W charging on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_nubia_red_magic_7_specs_3c_certified-news-52102.php

Android 12L Developer Preview is now available for the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro

Back in October Google surprised everyone by announcing Android 12L, an evolution of Android 12 that is specifically designed to be optimized for larger screens than those of phones. We're talking tablets, foldables, and Chrome OS devices. Fast forward to today and the first Android 12L Developer Preview is available for the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro. A public beta is coming "soon", for this tablet as well as Pixel devices - Android 12L will arrive as an update on phones too, even though its main focus is on larger things. If you're a developer, you can grab the Android 12L Developer...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_12l_developer_preview_is_now_available_for_the_lenovo_tab_p12_pro-news-52101.php

Google announces new Android features, including digital car keys for Pixels and Galaxy S21

Google is getting into the festive spirit today by announcing a bunch of new Android features, which are coming soon or available today. Let's start with the digital car key functionality. This is now live on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, as well as the Samsung Galaxy S21, in select countries. It will only work with compatible BMW cars for now. Next up, there's Family Bell, which will alert you and your family when it's time for important moments throughout the day. The alerts come via phone, home speaker, or smart display. Aside from the shared "bells", you can also set "bells" on your own...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_announces_new_android_features_including_digital_car_keys_for_pixels_and_galaxy_s21-news-52100.php

The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is the first 5nm chipset for Windows-on-ARM laptops, 7c+ Gen 3 tags along

Yesterday was all about the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, today Qualcomm is focusing on other platforms. Starting with Windows-on-ARM laptops and two new chipsets for them – one flagship and one for affordable devices that nevertheless need 5G connectivity. The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is the high-end offering. Qualcomm is keeping hardware details under wraps, so we don’t know what CPU cores are being used here. We do know that it is a 5 nm chipset (a world’s first for Windows devices), while both the original 8cx and the Gen 2 were 7 nm parts. The company also revealed that the new chip will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_snapdragon_8cx_gen_3_is_the_first_5nm_chipset_for_windowsonarm_laptops_7c_gen_3_tags_along-news-52015.php

Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 chipset for handheld consoles unveiled, Razer helps create a dev kit

All the best gaming smartphones use a Snapdragon chipset, says Qualcomm, but the company has identified a related market that currently doesn’t have a dedicated chip line – handheld game consoles, devices like the Nintendo Switch, which sit between a smartphone and the at-home consoles like PlayStation and Xbox. The first chipset for such devices is called the Snapdragon G3x Gen 1. Hardware details are sparse, but the chip borrows heavily from the smartphone Snapdragons, as well as the likes of the Snapdragon XR2 that powers the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset. Qualcomm wants to give...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/snapdragon_g3x_gen_1_chipset_for_handheld_consoles_unveiled_razer_helps_create_a_dev_kit-news-52024.php

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G goes official in the US, the A03s joins it stateside in January

The much leaked Samsung Galaxy A13 5G was finally made official today, by Samsung's arm in the US. The phone is the company's cheapest 5G device to date, and it will be available online from AT&T on December 3 for just $249.99 or $6.95 per month on a qualifying three-year installment plan. The handset will then land at T-Mobile in January. It has a 6.5" 90Hz (adaptive refresh rate) 720x1600 LCD display with a V-shaped notch at the top, the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset at the helm, 64GB of expandable storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 15W charging support. Samsung Galaxy A13...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a13_5g_goes_official_in_the_us_the_a03s_joins_it_stateside_in_january-news-52099.php

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G to feature 90Hz display

We already have a fairly comprehensive specs list for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A13 5G and 4G, but the latest information comes as a surprise. It appears that at least the 5G-enabled variant will boast a 90Hz display. And that comes on top of the already impressive 50MP main camera and supposed price tag. In a 12-minute video guide by AT&T, you can see the so-called Motion smoothness feature in the settings menu suggesting that the display will support more than 60Hz refresh rate. And given the budget status of the A13, it's safe to assume that the panel would be clocked at 90Hz....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a13_5g_to_feature_90hz_display-news-52098.php

vivo S12 Pro render reveals a notch, streamlined camera island

The vivo S family is about to get some new members, a leakster revealed on Weibo. The vivo S12 and vivo S12 Pro are scheduled to arrive soon, and the latter has appeared in an official-looking render, accompanied by some specs. According to the source, the vivo S12 Pro will stick to a notched screen, but this time the panel will have curved sides, which will be a first for the series. The cameras on the back will have impressive performance, and this time vivo decided to stick to a classic vertical traffic light alignment rather than going for all kinds of unusual triangle-in-square...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s12_pro_render_reveals_a_notch_streamlined_camera_island-news-52091.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE color variants and supposed European price revealed

Unlike before, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE seems to be close to an actual launch date in January. We already know everything there is to know about the handset thanks to numerous leaks throughout 2021 but a reliable source just tipped the available colors at launch along with pricing, two important pieces of the puzzle. The Galaxy S21 FE in different colors First, let's get the price out of the way. According to WinFuture.de, the starting price of the base 8GB/128GB model is reportedly €649 while the beefier 256GB variant will go for €50 more. Interestingly, this is the exact...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_color_variants_and_supposed_european_price_revealed-news-52096.php

Researchers develop ultra-compact camera with the size of a salt grain

Researchers from Princeton University and the University of Washington have developed an imaging system that is the size of a coarse grain of salt. It is built on a so-called metasurface with 1.6 million cylindrical posts and can work exactly like a camera sensor. Each post acts as an optical antenna, receiving light, to shape the optical wavefront, and then thanks to AI algorithms, the high-quality image is developed in full colors. Traditional cameras use a complex plastic and glass lenses that bend light onto a sensor that sends the signals electronically. The new solution relies...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/researchers_develop_ultracompact_camera_with_the_size_of_a_salt_grain-news-52095.php

Report: Samsung wants 22% of the smartphone market in 2022, expects high Galaxy S22 sales

According to a report by The Elec, a South Korean media outlet, Samsung has some ambitious goals for 2022 and aims at 21.9% share of the global smartphone market. Samsung execs think that the prolonged pandemic will likely increase the sales of smartphones throughout 2022 and it wants to take an even bigger cut. The global smartphone shipments are expected to hit 1.52 billion and about 390 million of those should be Samsung-made devices to reach the 21.9% goal. But only 33 million of those units will be part of the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup. 14 million Galaxy S22 units are expected while...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_wants_22_of_the_smartphone_market_in_2022_expects_33_million_galaxy_s22_sales-news-52094.php

Caviar goes back to the iPhone 2G days with its latest luxury modification

Luxury gadgets brand Caviar recently unveiled its Visionaries collection which pays homage to tech entrepreneurs like Elon Musk, Jack Ma and Steve Jobs with bespoke modified iPhone 13s. Their latest project is dubbed iPhone 2G and it uses bits of the motherboard of an original Apple iPhone form 2007 and fuses them on the back of Apple’s the latest iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max "iPhone 2G" (images: Caviar) The phones feature aviation titanium casings and a black PVD coating mimicking the OG iPhone design and are complemented with a laser engraved Steve...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/caviar_goes_back_to_the_iphone_2g_days_with_its_latest_luxury_modification-news-52092.php

iQOO 9 series to launch in India in Q1 2022 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and 120W charging

Several smartphone brands have confirmed to launch devices with the freshly announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship chip, and vivo sub-brand iQOO is one of them. The company hasn't divulged anything about its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered flagship yet, but a new report claims the smartphone could be a part of the iQOO 9 series, which will launch in India by late January or early February next year. The iQOO 9 series is expected to consist of vanilla and Pro/Legend models, and the source claims at least one of them will support 120W charging. iQOO introduced the iQOO 7 lineup in India in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_9_series_india_launch_date_tipped-news-52085.php