Apple iPhone 15 Pro to come without a SIM card slot

Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 lineup in September, and the iPhone 14 is still months away from the launch, but rumors around the iPhone 15 have already started doing rounds on the internet, with the latest one claiming Apple will ditch the physical SIM card slot beginning with the iPhone 15 series in 2023. Word comes from Brazilian publication Blog do iPhone, which says that the 2023's Pro models (tentatively called iPhone 15 Pro) will not have physical SIM card slots and will rely entirely on eSIM technology for connectivity. The source also claims that these iPhones will come with dual...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_15_pro_2023_ditch_sim_card_slot-news-52434.php

Winners and losers: Apple

It was a challenging year for all brands, but Apple ends up an absolute winner. Sure, it ended up a victim of the chip shortages as well and is still having trouble putting all of its devices on store shelves. But those devices are in high demand and when that's said for devices as expensive as Apple's are, you know they are pretty great. Apple grew its sales in much of 2021. Whether it was tablets, laptops, or phones, Apple either was the number one or in the top five among rivals. Couple that with Apple's unmatched high margins and it spells a superb 2021. But it wasn't all wins for...

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iQOO 9 and 9 Pro to debut on January 5, leaked poster reveals

vivo sub-brand iQOO is getting ready to unveil its next flagship smartphone duo, comprised of the iQOO 9 and the iQOO 9 Pro. According to a leaked poster that surfaced in China today, these will become official at an event on January 5. As you can see from the image below, the iQOO 9 has a racing stripe design and an unnecessarily huge camera island at the rear. It sports three sensors, and a lot of unused glass - maybe the other half can be used as a mirror? A usually reliable tipster has shared the following image that's said to be of the iQOO 9 Pro, and the design is very similar...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_9_and_9_pro_to_debut_on_january_5_leaked_poster_reveals-news-52431.php

Motorola is working on a new foldable Razr

The foldable smartphone space is definitely heating up these days, with more and more companies announcing more and more such devices. Motorola was one of the pioneers of the space, with the original foldable Razr launched in 2019. The 5G followup a year later made much smaller waves, but the company is undeterred and in fact it's already working on the next generation Razr. This information comes straight from a Lenovo exec, posting on Weibo (Lenovo owns Motorola). He promises that the next Razr will be more advanced in terms of performance, and it will come with an improved UI....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_is_working_on_a_new_foldable_razr-news-52430.php

The top stories of 2021: Q1

Welcome to our recap of the top news articles of 2021. We'll start with the main events of the first three months of the year and we'll cover the next quarters in the following episodes of the series. The first quarter of the year was transformative and shaped a lot of 2021. Qualcomm had just announced its Snapdragon 888 in the last month of 2020, and the first phones with the new flagship chipset came out at the turn of 2021. The Xiaomi Mi 11 pioneered the SD888, but notable phones with Qualcomm's new silicon included the Mi 11 Pro, the Redmi K40 Pro+, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, Mi Mix...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_stories_of_2021_q1-news-52186.php

Lenovo Legion Y90 with 144Hz screen and dual-engine air-cooling is arriving on January 1

The first week of January 2022 is turning out to be busier than expected. We know Realme, vivo, and Xiaomi are hosting launch events on 4th, 5th, and 6th, respectively, to unveil their new smartphones. Now Lenovo has announced it will kick off the new year by unveiling a gaming smartphone on the first day of 2022. Lenovo's new gaming smartphone is called the Legion Y90, and while the company hasn't detailed its specs sheet yet, it did reveal a few specs of the phone's display. The Lenovo Legion Y90 will pack a 6.92" E4 AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and 720Hz touch sampling...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_legion_y90_display_specs_launch_date-news-52429.php

iQOO U5 announced with Snapdragon 695 SoC and 50MP camera

vivo sub-brand iQOO unveiled the iQOO Neo5 S and Neo5 SE earlier this week, and today the company further expanded its portfolio with the iQOO U5's announcement. The iQOO U5 is powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC, runs Android 12-based OriginOS Ocean out of the box, and has three RAM options - 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB. It also comes with Memory Fusion 2.0, allowing virtual RAM expansion up to 4GB. The U5 has a single 128GB storage option, but you can still expand the storage (up to 256GB) via a microSD card. The Snapdragon 695-powered smartphone packs a 6.58" 120Hz FullHD+ LCD with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_u5_specs_price_sale_date-news-52428.php

vivo V23 and V23 Pro with color-changing back panels are coming on January 5

Yesterday we exclusively reported that the vivo V23 series with 50MP dual selfie camera will launch in India next month. Today, vivo confirmed that report as it announced the January 5 launch event of the V23 series in India. vivo will unveil the V23 and V23 Pro at the event, and both will come with color-changing glasses, making them India's first smartphones to have this feature. vivo says the glass's color will change when exposed to sunlight or other sources of artificial UV rays. However, only the Sunshine Gold models of the V23 and V23 Pro will have this feature....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v23_v23_pro_5g_launch_date-news-52427.php

Xiaomi 12 specs and prices leak

Next week Xiaomi is holding a grand launch for its next flagship smartphone family in China. The 'vanilla' Xiaomi 12 model has already been leaked and teased a lot, and so far we found out it will be a smaller handset than you may have expected - its 6.28" screen enables a 69.9mm width. While the panel is "only" 1080p, it's already rumored to have received an "A+" score from DisplayMate. We're also expecting the Xiaomi 12 to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The rest of the spec details have purportedly leaked today in China, along with pricing info. Let's dive in, shall...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12_specs_and_prices_leak-news-52423.php

Honor Magic V will be the first foldable smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Just yesterday Honor started teasing its upcoming foldable smartphone, the Honor Magic V. The company hasn't outed any details about it, aside from letting us know that it is in fact going to be Honor's "first foldable flagship", and that it's coming soon. According to a leaked presentation slide that surfaced in China, however, we get another bit of info about Honor's upcoming foldable - namely that it will use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. It will, in fact, be the first foldable device to do so, although definitely not the last - we're expecting a lot more entries in this category in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_v_will_be_the_first_foldable_smartphone_with_the_snapdragon_8_gen_1-news-52422.php

Huawei smart glasses with HarmonyOS and MateBook X Pro 2022 unveiled

Alongside the P50 Pocket foldable phone, Huawei announced a new pair of smart glasses running HarmonyOS as well as a premium 14.2-inch MateBook X Pro Windows laptop. Huawei smart glasses The latest version of smart glasses from Huawei comes in three styles with Boston-style, Wellington and Aviator frames and prescription lenses or sunshades. They come with powerful 128mm speakers and microphones which allow hands-free access to Huawei’s Celia assistant. The glasses run HarmonyOS and are meant for busy users who are always on the go helping you take calls, listen to music or make notes...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_smart_glasses_with_harmonyos_and_matebook_x_pro_2022_unveiled-news-52417.php

Huawei Watch D announced with ECG and blood pressure monitoring

Huawei today unveiled the P50 Pocket with the Snapdragon 888 SoC and a gapless folding screen. Alongside it, Huawei introduced the Watch D we've been hearing about for a few weeks. The Huawei Watch D sports a 1.64" AMOLED color touchscreen of 456x280-pixel resolution and a pixel density of 326 ppi. It's made of an aluminum alloy case and has two color options - Black and Titanium. The Watch D's straps are made of fluoro-rubber and come in medium and large sizes. The former is 11.8cm long, and the latter is 13.3cm in length. The smartwatch comes with the standard set of health and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_d_specs_price_sale_date-news-52418.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE display assembly and repair costs leak

Another day, another Galaxy S21 FE leak. We're more or less certain of the design, the specs and the timeframe. So here's a look at an alleged genuine replacement kit for the Galaxy S21 FE' display and frame. The quoted price for the part is €185, but there's a cheaper €119 option that seemingly lacks the frame and only has the glass part. The repair parts and service provider, Mobistekla, assures the parts are original. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE service display pack A quick rehash - the Galaxy S21 FE could be official on January 3 and on sale January 11. It's specs are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_display_assembly_and_repair_costs_leak-news-52415.php

Exclusive: vivo V23 series to come with 50MP dual selfie camera, launch in India next month

Earlier this month, a media report claimed the vivo V23 5G will launch in India in December, and later we heard the company will introduce the V23 Pro in the Asian country on January 4, 2022. While we are yet to get a confirmation on this date from vivo, we can now report that the vivo V23 series will definitely debut in India next month. Our source also tells us that the V23 series will "come with India's First 50MP Eye Autofocus Dual Selfie camera," ruling out the launch of the V23e or the V23e 5G since both feature single front-facing cameras. It remains unclear how many smartphones...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v23_v23_pro_india_launch_date_camera_specs-news-52414.php

Huawei P50 Pocket comes with gapless folding screen and SD888 chipset

After three generations in the Mate X foldable series, Huawei finally unveiled its first clamshell foldable phone – the Huawei P50 Pocket. It brings a Huawei patented multi-dimensional hinge design with no visible gap when closed. P50 Pocket continues the design language laid out by the Huawei P50 series and uses a custom-made 3D structured glass design. There’s a 6.9-inch 120Hz OLED main screen with a tall 21:9 aspect ratio and 2790 x 1188 px resolution. Huawei went with a punch-hole cutout on the top which houses the selfie camera. The small 1-inch cover screen can do more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p50_pocket_comes_with_gapless_folding_screen_and_snapdragon_888_4g_chipset-news-52412.php

Xiaomi 12 to sport 6.28-inch screen, revamped camera processing

Xiaomi is gearing up to introduce its 12 series on December 28 and ahead of the big announcement we got another bunch of details surrounding the phones. Xiaomi confirmed the vanilla 12 model will sport a 6.28-inch display which is noticeably smaller than the outgoing Xiaomi Mi 11’s 6.81-inch diagonal. Xiaomi 12 size comparison (image: Xiaomi) Earlier today Xiaomi revealed its 12 and 12 Pro phones got A+ scores from DisplayMate with 15 new records. Xiaomi said the smaller 12 series model will be 69.9mm wide making it easier to use singlehandedly. The accompanying posters compare...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12_to_sport_628inch_screen_allnew_camera_algorithms_-news-52400.php

Samsung Galaxy S22 series dummies pictured, S Pen colors confirmed

We can finally get a good look at the Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22, thanks to dummies, provided by UK accessories retailer Mobile Fun. The dummies are representative of the design and dimensions of the three future flagships and we can see how the three sizes compare - from the 6.06-inch Galaxy S22, the 6.55-inch Galaxy S22+, and the (at least) 6.8-inch Galaxy S22 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy S22 dummies The Galaxy S22 Ultra will indeed have an S Pen embedded into its body, just like the Galaxy Note series. In fact, the overall shape and look of the Galaxy S22 Ultra...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s22_dummies_pictured_s_pen_colors_confirmed-news-52399.php

Exynos 2200 scheduled for early next year with a focus on gaming

Samsung’s own flagship chipset, tentatively named Exynos 2200, is expected to arrive before February 2022, when the Galaxy S22 series is rumored to launch. The chipset usually arrives a month or so before the flagship phones, and the company recently confirmed it will indeed launch “early next year”. Samsung said it is preparing a “small gift for fans who love gaming” and while some of the speculations are the Exynos 2200 could be gaming-oriented, we shouldn’t exclude the option to have a version with boosted GPU. Samsung says in the description of the teaser video is for all the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/exynos_2200_scheduled_for_early_next_year_could_be_gamingfocused-news-52397.php

vivo S12 and S12 Pro arrive with impressive selfie cameras

The vivo S12 series is finally official with the vanilla S12 and a bigger, mightier S12 Pro. Both come with Dimensity chipsets and dual selfie cameras, complete with dual-LED flashes. The company said the flashes can be manually set up to any desired color between 3000K and 6000K. vivo S12 The vanilla vivo S12 comes with a 6.44” AMOLED panel. It has 1080p resolution,90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. The screen is HDR10+ compliant and its notch holds a 44MP f/2.0 wide camera and an 8MP f/2.3 ultrawide shooter. The vivo S12 runs OriginOS Ocean on a Dimensity 1100...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s12_and_vivo_s12_pro_are_official_with_dual_frontfacing_led_flash-news-52401.php

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra official poster leaks

It appears the rumors and leaks of the Galaxy S22 Ultra got the design right. A leaked official poster obtained by LetsGoDigital shows the upcoming flagship next to another member of the S22 series - likely the S22+. The Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ will adopt a camera bump similar to this year's Galaxy S21 lineup. Additionally, the poster confirms the S Pen support on the Ultra and while we can't see the holster for it from this angle, the stylus wouldn't have been so prominently featured if it wasn't an integral part of the phone. Source (in Dutch)

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s22_ultra_appears_in_officiallooking_render-news-52398.php

OnePlus 10 Pro to bring LTPO 2.0 display

In addition to confirming a January 2022 launch for the OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau also detailed that the upcoming flagship will offer an LTPO 2.0 display. Lau mentions that users will notice an even smoother experience in all use cases thanks to the new display tech. Low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) displays is a special kind of OLED display backplane that allows displays to refresh at variable rates between 1Hz and 120Hz while drawing less power than conventional LTPS OLED screens. We are yet to see what improvements LTPO 2.0 brings to the table. We expect the new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_10_pro_to_bring_ltpo_20_display-news-52395.php

Samsung suspends One UI 4.0 update for Galaxy S21 series due to Google Play issues

Samsung started distributing One UI 4.0 along with Android 12 a couple of weeks ago but a newly discovered issue has now paused the rollout. The company had to halt the update for the Galaxy S21 series in South Korea due to incompatibility issues with Google Play. According to a forum post by a Samsung community moderator, the issue with Google's Play Store isn't just on the Korean OEM's end, Google needs to take a look into it as well. So until both tech giants fix the issue, the One UI 4.0 will not be further distributed. We don't really know how widespread this issue is but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_stops_one_ui_40_update_for_galaxy_s21_due_to_google_play_issues-news-52394.php

Pixel Watch to be powered by Exynos SoC, may bring on-device Google Assistant

As we enter the new year, more evidence piles on about Google’s unicorn Pixel Watch. Earlier this month, we saw leaked marketing images of the Google Pixel Watch that show a round watch body and a low-profile touch screen with rounded edge all the way around. A recent report from 9to5Google found mentions of “PIXEL_EXPERIENCE_WATCH” which not only solidifies the case for the smartwatch to bear the Pixel name, but it also suggests that a Pixel smartwatch would receive Wear OS features exclusive to the new wearable. Leaked marketing images of the Google Pixel Watch Pixel...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pixel_watch_to_be_powered_by_exynos_soc_may_bring_ondevice_google_assistant_-news-52388.php

Amazfit GTR 3, GTR 3 Pro, and GTS 3 get second major update

Amazfit is currently busy sending out the second major update for its latest smartwatches - the GTR 3 Pro, GTR 3, and GTS 3. These were unveiled together back in October, and now they're in the process of receiving the latest software goodies. In the case of the GTR 3 Pro, the new build which is currently rolling out is labeled 8.26.3.1, and this brings with it a GoPro mini app in the Zepp app store, the addition of a background app status indicator on watch faces, the addition of a screen lock function in the control center, manual altitude calibration, as well as the usual improvements...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazfit_gtr_3_gtr_3_pro_and_gts_3_get_second_major_update-news-52387.php

Realme 9 Pro+ will have 65W charging while Realme 9i sports a 5,000 mAh battery

Realme is working on bringing us a whopping four members of the Realme 9 family soon, with the official launch expected to take place in the first few weeks of 2022. As we get ever closer to that point, two of the upcoming phones have been certified by CQC, and this process has confirmed the previously leaked rumor about the Realme 9i having a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W charging support. On the other hand, the Realme 9 Pro+ is unsurprisingly going to boast 65W charging. According to previous leaks, this model will have a 50 MP main rear camera and a 16 MP selfie snapper. Not much else is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_9_pro_will_have_65w_charging_while_realme_9i_sports_a_5000_mah_battery-news-52386.php

Motorola Moto G Stylus 2022 appears in detailed renders

The Motorola Moto G Stylus 2022 is rumored to be released sometime in mid-2022 but the first batch of renders are already here to reveal the design. The images themselves are courtesy of @OnLeaks and Prepp. They show a familiar Moto design with oval, rectangular camera bump and slightly protruding lenses. Moto G Stylus 2022 We can also see a flat display on the front and a small, centered cutout for the front-facing camera. The power button and the volume rocker are on the right side while the former seems to double as a fingerprint reader, suggesting an LCD rather than OLED...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_stylus_2022_stars_in_detailed_renders-news-52381.php

Xiaomi confirms only two flagships will launch on Dec 28, teases design

Xiaomi revealed earlier today December 28 will be announcement date for the 12 series, and later followed up with more information, revealing we’ll see only two flagships make an appearance. The devices will have slightly curved screens on the side, which clashes with the previous information of curved display from all four sides, meaning these are likely the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro. Both of them will have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, and a bunch of performance highlights were shared in a separate Weibo blog post. The hype for the new Qualcomm platform is real at Xiaomi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_confirms_only_two_flagships_will_launch_on_dec_28-news-52380.php

Apple iPhone 14 Pro to have 48MP camera, periscope scheduled for 2023

Apple has been relying on 12MP sensors for the main cameras of its smartphones for the better part of a decade now. This is finally about to change in the iPhone 14 Pro series, as Cupertino is aiming to put a 48MP sensor behind the main shooter, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims. The 48MP sensors still output 12MP images after pixel-binning, but allows more data to be gathered for computational photography. Kuo stated that Apple might add a “48MP” feature that takes pictures in 48-megapixel resolution for when total resolved detail is key. The company will then move to introduce...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_to_introduce_48_mp_camera_in_iphone_14_pro_periscope_scheduled_for_2023-news-52379.php

vivo V23 Pro arrives on Google Play Console, could be the global version of S12 Pro

The vivo S12 Pro is getting announced tomorrow with two front-facing cameras and two dual-LED flashes in the bezel on top. The S-series is usually exclusive to China, but the manufacturer often relaunches the phones under the V lineup outside of its domestic market. Something similar is likely to happen this time as well - the vivo V23 Pro is expected next month, and we have some evidence that it's a rebadged S12 Pro after it appeared on Google Play Console. vivo S12 Pro / vivo V23 Pro All of the specs of the vivo V23 Pro (with model number V2132) are in line with what we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v23_pro_arrives_on_google_play_console_could_be_the_global_version_of_s12_pro-news-52375.php

Xiaomi 12 series launch date revealed

The Xiaomi 12 series that was rumored to arrive on December 12 will be unveiled next week - on December 28. The launch event will be held in China next Tuesday and begin at 7:30PM local time. Xiaomi hasn't explicitly mentioned how many smartphones the Mi 12 lineup consists of, but we know there are at least three of them since the company execs used the phones for their Weibo posts - vanilla 12, 12X, and 12 Pro. We've also heard of an Ultra model, which isn't officially confirmed yet. The Chinese phone maker hasn't divulged anything else about the Xiaomi 12 lineup besides confirming...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12_series_launch_date_official-news-52374.php

OnePlus 10 Pro launch confirmed for January 2022

This morning, OnePlus founder Pete Lau has confirmed that the brand’s upcoming OnePlus 10 Pro flagship will arrive in January. The news was confirmed via a post made by the executive on the Chinese micro-blogging site Weibo. The OnePlus 10 Pro will arrive with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chispet. Accroding to previous leaks and rumors, the OnePlus 10 Pro will have an improved 32MP selfie camera. There’s also word of a 6.7-inch LPTO QHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate with the selfie camera punch hole cut out in the same upper corner. Image credit: @OnLeaks The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_10_pro_launch_confirmed_for_january_2022-news-52373.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G briefly listed on Samsung Ireland's web store

The now almost mythical Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is expected to finally debut in early January and while there are a few weeks left to the big announcement, Samsung Ireland went ahead and listed the device for a brief period. The since-deleted listing came complete with actual pricing - €769 for the 128GB storage trim (no word on RAM) as well as detailed shots of the device in its Olive colorway. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G listing on Samsung Ireland The SM-G990 model number from the new listing matches previous certifications but we don’t get any new specs info. Design-wise, the S21 FE...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_5g_briefly_listed_on_samsung_irelands_web_store-news-52364.php

iQOO U5 details revealed through store listing

Even though the iQOO U5 is still unreleased, it appeared on the popular Chinese web store, JD Mall. The listing reveals quite a bit of detail and, of course, the design too. Pre-orders start on December 24 so an actual release should be in order before that date. Screenshots from the JD Mall listing The handset is running a Snapdragon 695 SoC with 6GB/128GB base memory and sports a 120Hz display. A 5,000 mAh battery powers the whole thing. The camera bump on the back has a typical vivo-like appearance and houses a 50MP main camera and 8MP secondary one (probably...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_u5_details_revealed_through_store_listing-news-52361.php

Philips PH1 announced with Unisoc chipset and 4,700 mAh battery

Here’s something you don’t see every day – a new Philips smartphone launched in China. The PH1 is the latest budget effort in the brand’s portfolio and pairs entry-level specs with affordable pricing. The PH1 comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch for the 5MP front camera. There’s a dual-camera ring design on the back housing a 13MP main shooter and a 2MP depth helper. Philips went with the same 12nm Unisoc Tiger T310 chipset as the recently launched Philips PH2. You get 4GB RAM as standard and 32/61 or 128GB storage. There’s a 4,700 mAh battery onboard though no...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/philips_ph1_announced_with_unisoc_chipset_and_4700_mah_battery-news-52362.php

Nokia 2760 Flip 4G featurephone details leak

An upcoming Nokia featurephone with clamshell form factor has just been leaked through a Tracfone listing. Access to the listing has already been restricted, but you can't delete anything from the internet and we got the deatils. The phone sports a simple LCD screen with 240 x 320px resolution and a 1,450 mAh battery that lasts almost 14 days on standby or up to 6.8 hours of talk time. Since it runs on KaiOS, it supports many of the smartphone-intrinsic features and works over 4G LTE and Wi-Fi. The internal storage is 32GB and can be expanded via microSD card. The hands is still not...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_2760_flip_4g_feature_phone_details_leak-news-52359.php

Realme confirms the three GT 2 Pro firsts

Realme introduced today the "world's first innovations" on their upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered smartphone GT 2 Pro, revolving around design, photography, and communication. Design Let's talk about the design first. Realme had worked with Japanese industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa for Master Edition products before, and the company once again teamed up with him for the Realme GT 2 Pro, which flaunts a design focused on sustainability and inspired by paper. Realme calls it the "Paper Tech Master Design" and says the GT 2 Pro's back cover is made of a biopolymer material from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_2_pro_world_first_innovations-news-52332.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G is acquires certificates ahead of global launch

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G was launched in China as a cheaper alternative to its 5G namesake, and now a device with the same moniker is being certified for global sales. The company received approval from at least two authorities - IMDA in Singapore and the EEC, which is the overseeing organization for several markets in the Eurasian Economic Area. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G on EEC and IDMA According to our tipsters, this new Redmi Note 11 4G phone will have a Snapdragon 680 chipset. It is highly unlikely to get relaunched with the Helio G88 platform since the very same phone is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_11_4g_is_getting_certified_for_global_sales-news-52358.php

vivo S12 Pro to bring dual front-facing LED flashes

The vivo S12 series will arrive on Wednesday, December 22, and we already know the phones will have a triple-camera setup on the back, with two more shooters at the front. The brand posted a short video teaser on its Weibo page, revealing selfies will be further improved with two LED lights. That’s right - vivo is putting two flashes at the front of the S12 Pro, which will be embedded into the thin bezel on top. One of the front cameras will be 50 MP, and we expect the second to be an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle shooter, inherited from the vivo S10 series. The company advertises the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s12_pro_to_bring_dual_frontfacing_led_flashes-news-52356.php

2021 Winners and Losers: Samsung

In a turbulent year filled with component shortages and delayed product launches, Samsung once again stood at the top of the smartphone world. Notable developments started with the Galaxy S21 series introduction in January, while the Galaxy Z Fold3, Z Flip3 and Tab S7 series arrived in August. We also saw plenty of new Galaxy A and M series phones throughout the year as well as two new Galaxy Buds earphones and the excellent Watch4 series that marked the Korean maker's return to the WearOS family. We spotted some wrong turns among the many successful moves so let's recap what Samsung did...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/winners_and_losers_samsung-news-52097.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 50

We've got a third leader in as many weeks in our trending chart after Oppo's new Find N foldable took the number one spot. Yet, as the Motorola Edge X30 dropped to fifth, Redmi Note 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G retained their places on the podium. In fourth we have the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, while the Redmi Note 10 Pro retains its sixth position. A couple of Samsung phones follow with the Galaxy A12 ahead of the Galaxy S21 Ultra. The Poco X3 Pro has slid to ninth, while the iPhone 13 completes this week's top 10. That means we wave goodbye to the Motorola S30 and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_50-news-52355.php

Week 50 in review: Oppo Find N official, Galaxy S22 live photo emerges

Welcome to another week's recap. The biggest story of the week was the arrival of the Oppo Find N. It has a much smaller footprint than the Galaxy Z Fold3. Outside, the Find N has a 5.49-inch 18:9 display - a standard aspect and an easier one to use, compared to the Fold3's 25:9 outer screen. On the inside, the Find N has a 7.1-inch 8.4:9 main screen, which is only slightly narrower than a square. The Oppo Find N sold out in China, and the maker is as of now not planning to make it available outside. We saw an alleged live image of the Galaxy S22, while the Ultra received FCC...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_50_in_review_oppo_find_n_official_galaxy_s22_ultra_live_photos_emerge-news-52343.php

Interview: Renowned filmmaker Philip Bloom on the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the state of smartphone videography

Sony's Xperia Pro-I just went on sale and at one of the press events accompanying the launch we ran into renowned filmmaker Philip Bloom. One of the big names in the industry, he has worked as a cameraman and cinematographer for Lucasfilm, CNN, Sky News, and the BBC, among others. Mr. Bloom is also keeping a close eye on the smartphone industry and had some very interesting thoughts to share about the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the state of smartphone videography as a whole. You can read the interview below. Renowned British filmmaker Philip Bloom (Image Credit: Philip Bloom) How would...

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Weekly poll: is the Oppo Find N the best foldable yet?

Did Oppo design the best foldable yet or is the company’s first go at the form factor too little, too late? The Oppo Find N has some exciting design elements, but also some flaws. In case you missed it, check out our hands-on review for more details (and you can watch our key features video below). The biggest flaw is that right now Oppo seems to have no intention of selling the Find N outside of China. The model proved very popular in the country as it quickly sold out and people are asking for more than MSRP on the resale market. Clearly, Oppo is on to something. The Flexion hinge is...

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Major leak reveals Garmin's new Venu, Epix, Fenix, and Instinct series smartwatches

Garmin unveiled the Venu 2 and Venu 2S smartwatches in April, and we know a Plus variant exists since we saw its leaked image last month revealing the design, color options, and a few features. Now a major leak by WinFuture reveals Garmin is planning to introduce more than one smartwatch since the publication posted over three dozen official-looking images of the Epix Gen2, Fenix 7, Fenix 7S, Instinct 2, and Instinct 2S, in addition to the Venu 2 Plus we've already seen. Garmin Epix Gen2 The Garmin Epix Gen2 will have an in-built GPS like the original Epix and come with an altimeter and...

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Weekly poll results: the Motorola Edge X30 looks like a runaway success, the S30 not so much

The Motorola Edge X30 may be a big hit for the brand, it was a clear favorite in last week’s poll. Between it and the Moto G200, which also seems ripe for success, Motorola is headed for a strong year. The major concern that most commenters expressed is about the price – the X30 could be one of the best value-for-money phones of 2022, but we just don’t know how much it will cost outside of China. The phone has a lot going for it, but it is not perfect, so pricing is crucial. Most of the complaints are the usual – no microSD card, no 3.5 mm jack. Another issue is that proper...

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iQOO Neo5 SE price and specs tipped ahead of launch, Snapdragon 870 in tow

iQOO yesterday announced it will introduce the Neo5 SE on December 20 alongside the Neo5s. The company also shared a few teasers on social media, revealing the Neo5 SE's design, color options, and some features. And while the vivo sub-brand hasn't detailed the Neo5 SE's specs sheet yet, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed the smartphone will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC. The tipster also claims that the iQOO Neo5 SE will pack a 144Hz refresh rate screen and support 55W charging. However, the smartphone will come bundled with a 66W adapter, likely because the 55W...

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Samsung patent shows a funky device with a rollable and foldable display with adjustable angle

We'll just start by saying that, in case it isn't apparent, this design cannot be considered a serious indication of an actual product that is on its way. Companies the likes of Samsung tend to patent a lot of things. Many of those patents don't actually lead to actual products, and that's just part of the reason the vast majority of such filings just fly under the radar. WO2021251775 submitted to the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation) on 10.06.2021 and posted openly online on 16.12.2021 is just too intriguing to pass up, though. Rollable display Titled...

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