Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 2021's specs, price, and colorful official images leak

We've been hearing about the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) for a few months now, which is expected to enter mass production in a few days and go official next month. Samsung hasn't divulged anything about the Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021) yet, but thanks to leaked specs and renders, we know what to expect from the tablet. And while we await an official word from Samsung about the Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021), a fresh set of official images have surfaced showing the tablet in two new colors. These pictures come courtesy of WinFuture, and you can see that the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)...

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Counterpoint: Realme almost overtakes Xiaomi in India during October

According to Counterpoint data sent out by Realme in the form of a press release, the manufacturer gained an impressive 18% market share of the Indian smartphone market in October 2021, almost surpassing Xiaomi. The latter was able to pull of 20% market share during the same period. Xiaomi's sub-brand Poco didn't do all that well as it delivered only 2.7% of the sales while Redmi was the main driving factor. Interestingly enough, Realme was also the most popular smartphone brand on Flipkart accounting for 52% of the shipments. Its overall online presence isn't too shabby as well - the...

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra/Note visits Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, which could be called the Galaxy S22 Note, was spotted on Geekbench last month with model designation SM-S908B, Exynos 2200 SoC, and 8GB RAM. Now the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered variant has also appeared on the benchmark database, bearing model code SM-S908N and SM-S908U. The former is likely a Korean unit, and the latter could be a US variant. The SM-S908N and SM-S908U run Android 12, but the former has 10GB of RAM onboard, and the latter has 8GB. A tipster recently claimed the Galaxy S22 Ultra will have two RAM options - 12GB and 16GB - so we'll have to wait...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s22_ultra_note_specs_geekbench-news-52245.php

Xiaomi announces new battery tech, 10% bigger capactiy and advanced monitoring

In a short Weibo post, Xiaomi revealed a new battery tech the R&D team has been working on and it should be made available next year. The machine-translated Chinese might be a little bit off but from what we gather, Xiaomi was able to increase the silicon content inside the battery about 3 times and has resulted in more efficient capacity storage. In the same size, the new battery can fit about 10% more mAh and provide up 100 minutes of additional runtime on a single charge. The packaging technology has also been revamped, which has further improved space efficiency. The PCM...

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Huawei Mate V protective case leaks to reveal design

The Huawei Mate V is supposed to come out on December 23, but we still don't have any proper images of the phone. We only know that it will adopt the same form factor as the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3. So the leaked renders of an alleged case for the Mate V give us a hint of what the device will look like and to no one's surprise, the camera design on the back retains the Huawei P50 series aesthetics. Since there are two large cutouts for the camera bumps, we can probably expect a pretty capable setup. The alleged case renders for the Huawei Mate V It's also worth noting...

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vivo iQOO Z5 hands-on review

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Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro and 12 Ultra cases show out possible back designs

A fresh new case leak might have just revealed the back designs of the upcoming Xiaomi 12 lineup. These offer a look at the backs of the Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro and 12 Ultra. The camera island cutouts on the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro match earlier leaks with a larger opening for the rumored 50MP main cam and two smaller auxiliary modules hanging below. The remaining openings are for the LED flash and what looks like the microphone. Xiaomi 12 series cases Going to the alleged Xiaomi 12 Ultra case is where things become interesting. There’s a massive circular bump here with a total of 8...

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Microsoft almost ready with a fix for slowed down NVMe SSDs

An issue with Windows 11 is slowing down certain NVMe SSDs and it has been first spotted months ago when the system was still in beta stage. The problem hasn't been fixed since then and was recently brought to light once again by a number of Reddit users. As a result, Microsoft has finally acknowledged the issue and is already working on a fix. In fact, the company is actually pretty close to releasing a patch. In a support document, Microsoft outlines the reason behind the slow-downs and it says it's related to the NTFS USN journal and the triggering of unnecessary actions each time a...

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Honor X30 supposed render shows a follow-up to the Magic3 design

The Honor X30, which will go official in China on December 16, could look like the Honor Magic3. A leaked render from Weibo supposedly reveals the X30's design with a circular camera array on the rear, reminiscent of Honor's Magic3 and earlier, of Huawei's Mate efforts. The circular design matches Honor's teaser for the December 16 announcement. Honor unveiled the X30i 5G and X30 Max back in October for the Chinese market, but left out the vanilla X30. The Honor X30 is expected to have a Snapdragon 695 chip and an LCD of 120Hz refresh rate. Source | Via

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Google Play Store games coming to Windows 10 and 11 next year

During this year's Game Awards, a surprising announcement was made by a spokesperson from Google - games found on Google Play will get native support on Windows 10 and 11 starting next year. Then again, given that Microsoft already has a partnership with Amazon to list its apps on Windows 11's Microsoft Store, it was just a matter of time for Google to step in as well. However, while Microsoft and Amazon officially announced their partnership, Google seems to be doing this on its own. The spokesperson didn't go into much detail but he said that games will be available through a Google...

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra could end up called Galaxy S22 Note

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is rumored to have a slot for an S Pen, just like the Galaxy Note smartphones. The latest reports suggest the phone will not only get the stylus but will also be reunited with the moniker as well. That’s right, the biggest Samsung flagship of the upcoming series might be called Galaxy S22 Note. The rumor comes from Twitter user @FrontTron, who has been correct with Samsung leaks in the past. S22 ULTRA IS DEADNext is the S22 Note 😉— Tron ❂ (@FrontTron) December 10, 2021 Having S and Note in the same name feels unnatural, but the current supply chain issues,...

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Realme X7 Max 5G joins its GT siblings in the Realme UI 3.0 early access beta programs

Realme UI 3.0, the company’s Android 12 based update, made its debut in mid-October and after that beta versions have began trials have begun on high-end devices like the Realme GT and the GT Master Explorer. Now owners of a Realme X7 Max 5G have the opportunity to test out the new OS version. Note that this is an Early Access program and only a few volunteers will be accepted. Also, as with any beta, there will probably be bugs and issues, so it is not recommended that you run this on your daily driver. One final bit of warning – rolling back to Android 11 will wipe the phone’s...

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Realme GT2 Pro to get a 1TB storage version

Realme is set to introduce its GT2 Pro flagship with the fresh new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset soon and we now get word from reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal that the top-end version of the phone will have 1TB storage. This would be the first Realme phone with 1TB storage at the helm. Last month, Realme founder and CEO Sky Li confirmed GT2 Pro will be the brand’s most premium flagship to date. Realme GT2 Pro about device screen (image: via Ishan Agarwal) Earlier this week, we got leaked specs for the GT2 Pro will offer a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate and an under...

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Motorola Moto G51 5G debuts in India with faster charging, sales begin December 16

Motorola launched the Moto G31 last week in India, and today the company introduced one more G series smartphone in the Asian country - the Moto G51 5G. The Motorola Moto G51 5G was announced earlier last month as the world's first Snapdragon 480 Plus-powered smartphone, and it's also the first smartphone in India to have the Snapdragon 480+ chip at the helm. The Moto G51 5G sports a 6.8" FullHD+ 120Hz LCD and runs a "near-stock" version of Android 11. It comes in a single 4GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration in India but has a microSD card slot for storage expansion. The camera...

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iQOO Neo 5s coming December 20 with OriginOS Ocean

Just as vivo unveiled its latest Origin OS Ocean update, iQOO confirmed its upcoming Neo 5s is set to debut on December 20. The phone will debut with the brand new Android 12 based interface. A more affordable iQOO Neo5 SE is also expected to debut with the Snapdragon 778G+ chipset. iQOO Neo5s poster and leaked image (images: Weibo) iQOO Neo 5s will debut with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 alongside 8GB RAM and 128GB storage based on the latest leaks. The phone will offer a punch-hole display. Reports also specify a 48MP IMX598 main camera with OIS and 66W fast charging. We’ll be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_neo_5s_coming_december_20_with_originos_ocean-news-52227.php

Samsung Galaxy S22 memory and color options leaked by retailers

Samsung is bringing the Galaxy S22 series early next year, and the memory and the leaks are already coming thick and fast. The latest scoop revelas the color and memory options for the upcmoming flagship trio. Tipster Snoopy Tech claiming to have the info from retailers revealed there are no significant changes from the S21 devices - the vanilla and Plus phones are getting 8GB RAM, the 12GB and 16GB options are only reserved for the Ultra. Here are the confirmed #GalxyS22 Options (by retailers):Galaxy S22 5G:8 + 128 GB/256 GBPink Gold/Green/Black/WhiteGalaxy S22+ 5G8 + 128/256 GBPink...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s22_memory_and_color_options_leaked_by_retailers-news-52226.php

OnePlus OxygenOS 12 review

After being in the beta phase for several months, OxygenOS 12 for the OnePlus 9 series has finally started rolling out to devices in select regions. This is possibly the most significant update in OnePlus history, as not only is it adopting a new build of Android (Android 12), overhauling the UI, but also merging with Oppo's ColorOS codebase to create what is now part OnePlus, part Oppo, and part Google software. For our assessment today, we will be testing the first stable release of OxygenOS 12 on the company's premier OnePlus 9 Pro device. This update was installed as an OTA...

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Motorola Edge X30 debuts with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Special Edition carries under-display camera

It took just over a week after the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 announcement and we already have the first phone to officially use the brand new flagship chipset. Welcome to the Motorola Edge X30. It comes in two versions with the X30 Special Edition sporting a trendy under-display selfie camera while the regular X30 makes do with a punch hole solution. The rest of the specs for the two phone are identical. Motorola also announced a Snapdragon 888+ wielding Moto S30 on stage. Motorola X30 Motorola Edge X30 sports a 6.7-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The regular...

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Oppo Find N appears on Geekbench, teaser video reveals the design

Earlier today Oppo officially confirmed its Find N foldable phone and promised to give us the full details on December 15. Yet a couple of interesting bits came in earlier through a teaser video and a leaked benchmark. The video almost reveals the design in full, which is reminiscent of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold3, except there's no gap between the panels when closed. We then have the Geekbench listing that tells us more about the internals. The phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 888, judging by the listed clock speeds and core configuration. The amount of RAM is 12GB but there...

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Tecno announces affordable Pova Neo with big battery and screen

Tecno launched a new phone in Nigeria, called Pova Neo. It is a relatively affordable handset and comes with а big 6,000 mAh battery and an ample screen. The Pova Neo is built around a 6.8” LCD with HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It has a waterdrop notch on the top for an 8MP selfie camera, while on the back are 13MP main and 2MP portrait cameras. There is also a quad-LED flash, all of them in the same color. The phone is powered by Helio P22, and Tecno coupled it with 4GB RAM. There’s 64GB storage, but there is a microSD slot for easy expansion. The big battery can be...

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Samsung suspends One UI 4 update for Z Fold3 and Z Flip 3

Early adopters often take up risks by installing the latest firmware updates on their main devices and sometimes it makes for a rough experience. Poin in case – Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 owners who’ve updated their devices to the stable One UI 4 update have been reporting major bugs and issues with their devices. Now, Samsung has decided to suspend the update rollout while it takes the necessary steps to iron out the problems. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 that went into recovery mode after trying to install the One UI 4.0 update User reports out of South Korea included bricked...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_suspends_stable_one_ui_4_release_to_z_fold3_and_zflip_3_users-news-52211.php

Apple iPhone 14 Pro series to come with punch-hole displays

While Apple is dealing with supply chain constraints with its current iPhone lineup, Korean news outlet TheElec reports that next year’s Pro models will bring 48MP punch-hole selfie cameras. The 6.06-inch iPhone 14 Pro and 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max are said to use LG Display LTPO 120Hz OLED panels and will be the only models to sport the new look. iPhone 14 Pro Max render (via Front Page Tech | Renders by Ian) The non-Pro iPhone 14 models which should consist of a 6.06-inch model and a new 6.7-inch version will still have a notch and their displays will be supplied by BOE. The...

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iQOO 9 to come with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, iQOO Neo5s will run on 888

At least four new iQOO phones are coming in shortly - the flagship iQOO 9 in two flavors, and two more, part of the Neo5s series. We now get some more details about those with the latest Weibo leak claiming the Snapdragon 888 chipset will power the Neo5s, while the iQOO 9 will have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. vivo iQOO Neo5S unofficial render The iQOO 9 is expected in January 2022 in China and we'll hopefully see it in overseas markets later on. The AMOLED screen of the phones will offer 120Hz refresh rate, and the battery will support 120W fast charging. The flagship will have...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_9_to_come_with_snapdragon_8_gen_1_iqoo_neo5s_will_run_on_888-news-52209.php

Kuo: Rugged Apple Watch coming in 2022

There’s a rumor that Apple is working on a ruggedized version of its Apple Watch and now noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is confirming that the wearable is due to launch in 2022. Kuo is expecting three Apple Watch models next year with the Watch 8 series, a new SE model and the rugged watch. The rugged watch has also been dubbed as Explorer edition in some rumors but we don’t get any spec details for now. It should come with shock impact-resistant casing and will be targeted at extreme athletes and outdoor lovers. Apple Watch Explorer Edition (image: MacRumors) Apple Watch Series 8 is...

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Samsung and Discovery create a short documentary on tigers using a Galaxy S21 Ultra

Samsung has partnered with Discovery to shoot a short nature documentary called “Eye to Eye With a Tiger” using a Galaxy S21 Ultra. The documentary follows wildlife photographer Yashas Narayan as he ventures out into Ranthambore National Park to capture footage of the beautiful but endangered animal. This project is for a good cause, it will raise awareness of the deforestation, poaching and overhunting of the tigers’ prey that are causing their population to dwindle. This project will also help support Project C.A.T. (Conserving Acres for Tigers), which was started by the WWF and...

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Early benchmarks suggest the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 matches Apple's A15 Bionic's GPU

Apple's 15 Bionic launched in September with the iPhone 13 family as it usually does but we are yet to see Qualcomm's competing solution, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Early benchmark results are now out and they suggest that the hype around the SoC's new Adreno GPU might be justified. Renowned tipster IceUniverse shared a couple of screenshots showing how Apple's A15 Bionic and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 are trading blows in various GPU tests. There is no statistically meaningful difference in the GFXBench T Rex offscreen test but in the Manhattan offscreen ES 3.0 test, Qualcomm's contender got 267...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/benchmarks_suggest_the_snapdragon_8_gen1_can_match_apples_a15_bionics_gpu-news-52194.php

Realme GT 2 Pro leaked specs reveal Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, QHD+ screen

Realme will make an announcement regarding its upcoming GT 2 Pro flagship tomorrow. The leakster Digital Chat Station has now shared a few key features in advance, and they include the latest Snapdragon chipset, better screen and two 50MP cameras. Realme GT 2 Pro (image: @OnLeaks x 91mobiles) The phone is said to pack a 6.7” AMOLED panel, manufactured by Samsung. It will be flat, with no curved sides, and will support up to 120Hz refresh rate. There will be a single selfie camera with a 32MP sensor. The rear will host a trio of cameras - a 50MP 1/1.5 main one, which is likely...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_2_pro_leaked_specs_reveal_snapdragon_8_gen_1_chipset_qhd_screen-news-52193.php

Oppo teases new NPU and smart AR glasses

Oppo’s annual Inno Day is scheduled to take place next week and we’ll see plenty of new developments from the brand including a retractable rear camera phone prototype and the brand’s latest flagship. That won’t be all as Oppo shared it also plans to show out its latest neural processing unit (NPU) as well as a new pair of smart AR glasses. Oppo NPU and AR Glass teasers The press release also talks about Oppo’s plans for AI, AR and 5G which will be showcased at the event and also mentions a Digital Human concept that will be unveiled on stage. This year’s Oppo Inno Day will be...

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vivo announces Y55s 5G with its biggest battery ever

The vivo Y55s 5G leaked in full last month when China Telecom added the phone to its database. Today the manufacturer made the phone official, confirming all the specs and features. The most impressive of them is the 6,000 mAh battery, which is the biggest ever in a vivo smartphone. vivo Y55s 5G The vivo Y55s 5G (not to be confused with the vivo Y55s from 2017) is powered by a Dimensity 700 chipset, which is coupled by 8GB RAM and 128 gigs of storage. At the front we’re looking at a 6.58” LCD with Full HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 8MP camera. There are two...

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Samsung support page for Galaxy S21 FE 5G uploaded once more

If you weren't sure that these renders of the Galaxy S21 FE 5G are legitimate, they are. The Green variant appeared briefly on Samsung UAE's official website under a support page for the Galaxy S21 FE 5G. Here's a snippet of the sighting, which doesn't reveal any specs, but at this point, we don't really need any. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is due in January, it's expected to have a 6.41-inch 120Hz 1080p AMOLED, to run either a Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 and have a 4,500mAh battery. The expected cameras are a 12MP main shooter, 12MP ultrawide, and an 8MP 3x tele. The Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_support_page_reveals_galaxy_s21_fe_5g-news-52185.php

Xiaomi TV ES50 2022 debuts with HDR and Dolby Vision support

Xiaomi just announced its ES50 2022 TV in China, delivering plenty of features in a 50-inch diagonal. Of course, resolution is 4K but more importantly, the device supports HDR, Dolby vision and can go up to 600 nits of brightness in 4096 different levels. One of the centerpiece features Xiaomi's new TV has is the professional-level color accuracy of about 2.0 dE2000a achieved through complex algorithms that reduce the color reproduction errors. The AI engine uses super resolution algorithms to reduce noise, improve definition and fix low-resolution artifacts in real-time. Other...

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Samsung US offers deals for last minute gift shopping: foldables, tablets plus renewed S20 phones

Do you have all the gifts sorted out for the holiday season? If not, here's a chance to pick up a Samsung phone, tablet or wearable with some discounts and freebies. Note that the deals are available only through the links below that lead to Samsung US. We'll start as usual with the foldables, which are the hot item this season. They, along with the Galaxy S20 series, come with a free pair of Galaxy Buds2, which are normally worth $150, though they've been less than that for the last month thanks to all the discounts. Indeed, they are discounted right now, but we'll get to that. The...

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Realme to make a GT 2 Pro announcement on December 9

Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship SoC for Android devices last week, and with that began the race amongst smartphone brands to become the first company to launch the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered smartphone. Xiaomi Founder and CEO Mr. Lei Jun said the "Xiaomi 12 Series will be the world's first smartphones" to have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC under the hood, but Motorola beat it by announcing its December 9 event to introduce the Moto Edge X30 powered by Qualcomm's latest silicon. Soon after, Realme VP Mr. Madhav Sheth also confirmed the December launch of Snapdragon 8 Gen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_2_pro_december_9_announcement-news-52173.php

Analyst: iPad Pro with wireless charging, plus updated iPad Air and basic models coming in 2022

Apple hasn’t missed a year and released a new basic iPad every year since 2017’s 5th generation, going up to the 9th generation this year. There will be a new model in 2022, says Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, which will bring minor upgrades just like its predecessors. The 2021 model got bumped up to an Apple A13 Bionic chipset (up from A12), which means that it is a couple of generations behind the current iPhones. We can expect another bump. The basic iPad was also rumored to have an iPad Air-like design, but that didn’t pan out – maybe next year. As for the next iPad Air, there was a...

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Major Samsung shake-up: phone and consumer electronics divisions merged

Samsung revealed it will merge the mobile and consumer electronics businesses into one big division and will appoint new co-CEOs. The goal is to simplify its structure and focus on growing the logic chip business, Reuters reports. Han Jong-see, the current visual display business (primarily TVs) will be promoted as vice chairman and co-CEO, and also will lead the newly merged division. Analysts are withholding forecasts about what changes will Han bring. The chip and components division is also seeing changes at its helm, with the CEO of Samsung Electro-Mechanics Kyung Kye-hyun...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_is_merging_its_phone_and_consumer_electronics_divisions-news-52171.php

Samsung and Tecno working on RGBW camera sensor

Tecno Mobile held a webinar event yesterday where it unveiled that it’s working with Samsung to bring an RGBW camera sensor to its future phones. Samsung’s ISOCELL GWB was briefly detailed on stage and its main feature is the RGBW color filter. Samsung ISOCELL GWB The new 64MP sensor adds a white sub-pixel to the red, green and blue array which should result in improved light sensitivity and better performance in low light scenes. It will likely debut on a Tecno phone in 2022. Samsung ISOCELL RGBW sensor details Sony, Huawei, vivo and Oppo have all experimented with RGBW...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_and_tecno_working_on_rgbw_camera_sensor_-news-52169.php

New affordable vivo phone surfaces on TENAA

A vivo phone with model number V2140A appeared on Chinese certification agency TENAA's website. It is an entry-level device with LTE connectivity and basic features, suggesting a low price, and we think the name will be vivo Y15. Our assumption is based on the fact that many of the specs match the already launched vivo Y15a and vivo Y15s, two phones that also share the body of the new phone, down to the last millimeter. vivo V2140A This vivo V2140A comes with a 6.51” AMOLED screen with HD+ resolution, which would be an improvement over the two other phones. The chipset is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_affordable_vivo_shines_on_tenaa-news-52167.php

You can now make new WhatsApp chats disappear by default after 90 days

Last November, WhatsApp introduced the disappearing messages feature that deletes chats automatically after seven days. And a year later, it has increased that time limit, allowing you to set messages for auto-deletion after 24 hours or 90 days in addition to the previous one-week option. Not just that, WhatsApp users will now also have the option to turn on the disappearing messages feature for all new individual chats by default. Previously, it had to be enabled manually. And, once you've turned on default disappearing messages, the app will display a message in your chats telling the...

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Realme RMX3310's specs and design revealed in TENAA certification listing

Realme is expected to launch new smartphones soon, including the flagship GT 2 Pro and the 9i. The company hasn't divulged much about these yet, but a new Realme smartphone bearing model designation RMX3310 has been TENAA certified, revealing design and specs in the process. The Realme RMX3310 is powered by an octa-core processor with a maximum clock speed of 2.84GHz, suggesting a Snapdragon 888 SoC at the helm. The smartphone has two RAM (8/12GB) and storage (128/256GB) options and runs Android. The certifying authority doesn't tell us which version of Android, but we hope it's Android 12...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_rmx3310_specs_design_tenaa-news-52166.php

Motorola teases Moto Edge X30’s under display selfie camera with live image

This morning, Motorola’s upcoming Moto Edge X30 – the one that’s to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset – has appeared in a live image posted by Motorola’s GM, showing that the Moto smartphone will have an under-display selfie camera. Motorola General Manager Chen Jin posted the following image with the accompanying text: There is no doubt that the under-screen camera is still a radical choice for the industry, but the crazy increase in user demand and feedback for this feature tells us to do the right thing, not the easy thing. So this time we decided to do whatever it takes,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_teases_moto_edge_x30s_under_display_selfie_camera-news-52165.php

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro now receiving Oxygen OS 12 update

A new stable update is now rolling out to the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro across most regions globally. The update includes Oxygen OS 12 based on Android 12. We were able to pull the update on a US Unlocked variant of the OnePlus 9 Pro and installed it with no issues. Oxygen OS 12 brings new changes to the recently Oppo-fied Android skin. Even with this update, the UI keeps the Oxygen OS despite the recent merging of Oppo’s Color OS team with OnePlus. There are now some new design elements and animations that look new. App icons are also updated with new textures and according to OnePlus “a design...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9_and_oneplus_9_pro_now_receiving_oxygen_os_12_update-news-52164.php

New Pixel Feature Drop brings a lot of goodies

Google has a new Pixel Feature Drop for owners of Pixel devices. All of these are headed to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, but for the rest of the Pixels that are still supported, you'll be getting a subset of "relevant updates", according to Google. Anyway, let's dive right into the drop. The December Pixel Feature Drop puts Snapchat on your lock screen (if you want it to be there), with Quick Tap to Snap. This means you'll be able to make a Snap quicker than on any other device, Google boasts. Also, "starting this month", you'll be able to add a new Pixel-exclusive Lens called Pixel Face to your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_pixel_feature_drop_brings_a_lot_of_goodies-news-52163.php

vivo publishes new video teaser for upcoming Origin OS Ocean

vivo is getting ready to unveil the next version of its Android skin for China. This will be called Origin OS Ocean and will be announced on December 9, as already revealed. Today the company has published a new video teaser for the upcoming OS version, and, rather unsurprisingly, it all starts in the ocean. The new UI design elements are neatly showcased too, it's not just an empty teaser, this one. The home screen UI is especially new and fresh compared to the previous iteration of Origin OS, and apparently the traditional Android home screen / launcher experience is gone now,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_publishes_new_video_teaser_for_upcoming_origin_os_ocean-news-52162.php

Doogee announces its first women’s oriented smartwatch

Known for its rugged smartphone range, Doogee has also ventured into the smartwatch front with a few models. Today the brand is unveiling its first women’s smartwatch – the DG Venus. It brings a colorful design, a slim watchband and plenty of themes to suit your style. Doogee DG Venus (image: Doogee) Doogee DG Venus comes in at just 34 grams and is 9.6mm thick. It features a round display with a single button for controls on the right side. You get sports tracking for 7 sports as well as a heart rate monitor and sleep tracker. Battery life is rated at 7 days on a single charge. You...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/doogee_announces_its_first_womens_oriented_smartwatch-news-52160.php

Dogee announces its first women’s oriented smartwatch

Known for its rugged smartphone range, Doogee has also ventured into the smartwatch front with a few models. Today the brand is unveiling its first women’s smartwatch – the DG Venus. It brings a colorful design, a slim watchband and plenty of themes to suit your style. Doogee DG Venus (image: Doogee) Doogee DG Venus comes in at just 34 grams and is 9.6mm thick. It features a round display with a single button for controls on the right side. You get sports tracking for 7 sports as well as a heart rate monitor and sleep tracker. Battery life is rated at 7 days on a single charge. You...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dogee_announces_its_first_womens_oriented_smartwatch-news-52160.php

Marketing images of the Google Pixel Watch leak

Wear OS shot up in popularity after Samsung dropped its in-house platform in favor of Google’s software. But Google will still make a Pixel Watch, right? Apparently it tried, it was supposed to launch at the Pixel 6 event, but the chip shortage pushed back the release to early 2022. After years of waiting, a few more months doesn’t seem like much. Leaked marketing images of the Google Pixel Watch The design and branding have reportedly been decided – it will be called the Google Pixel Watch and it will have a bezel-less display with a crown as the only hardware button....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/marketing_images_of_the_google_pixel_watch_leak-news-52159.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 also gets stable One UI 4

Just as the Galaxy Z Flip3 got its stable One UI 4 update, Samsung has begun seeding the Android 12-based UI update to its other foldable – the Galaxy Z Fold3. South Korean units of the large screen foldable are now receiving the new firmware. Users in other parts of the world should expect to see the update pop up on their phones in the coming days. South Korean Z Fold3 users on the stable Android 11 build have reportedly received the update while those on the One UI 4 beta are yet to have the same success. As usual, the new update requires you to go into settings and select software...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold3_also_gets_stable_one_ui_4_-news-52154.php

Lenovo execs post photos of Lenovo Legion Pad, a small gaming tablet

Gaming tablets are a rarity – we haven’t seen one in a long while, but Lenovo is making one and it will be part of its Legion series. Actually, we can barely call this a tablet, assuming that the rumors are true. So far all the official info that we have is two photos shared by Lenovo execs on Weibo. One shows the front of the tablet, the other the Legion branding on the back. The tablet is visibly on the small side. How small? It will be about 8”, according to IT Home, which quotes unnamed sources. That’s fairly small, considering that a phone like the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro has a 6.92”...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_execs_post_photos_of_lenovo_legion_pad_a_small_gaming_tablet-news-52158.php

Sharp Aquos Wish goes official in Japan with SD480 and compact body

Sharp has been making some really interesting phones for the Japanese market in the past year with the Aquos R6 and its 1-inch camera sensor being among the biggest headliners. Today the brand announced an entry-level device dubbed Aquos Wish. Sharp Aquos Wish in its three colors (image: Sharp) It comes with a compact 5.7-inch HD+ LCD with a waterdrop notch for its 8MP selfie cam. There’s a Snapdragon 480 chipset at the helm aided by 4GB RAM and 64GB storage which is expandable via microSD. The back house a single 13MP cam. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sharp_aquos_wish_goes_official_in_japan_with_sd_480_and_compact_form_factor-news-52155.php

Oppo shares detailed December timeline for ColorOS 12 updates

Oppo introduced its new ColorOS 12 back in October and promised some phones will be able to get it before the end of the calendar year. Now that we’re in the last month, the company gave specific dates for seven smartphones from four lineups. December 10 Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G Oppo F19 Pro+ 5G December 20 Oppo Find X2 December 22 Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G (incl. Diwali Edition) December 28 Oppo A74 5G Oppo Reno6 5G The date for every device mentioned is the first available when the update can be downloaded. If you want to participate you must head to the Software Update section in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_shares_detailed_december_timeline_for_coloros_12-news-52153.php