2021 Winners and Losers: OnePlus

OnePlus had a rather turbulent year announcing plenty of changes that await fans and users in 2022 but one of the biggest surprises is that the OEM skipped its T series this year. The OnePlus RT was allegedly comming in December, but that never materialized. And we must say that this year, we feel like there were more losers than winners at OnePlus' camp. So we've picked the highlights from this year, as we usually do. Here it goes. Winner: OnePlus Nord series It feels like the Nord lineup is slowly becoming the leading OnePlus lineup. Last year we praised some of the Nord phones and...

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OnePlus 10 Pro to come with 36-month fluency TÜV certification

OnePlus' 10 series event is just a couple of days away so the company doesn't stop teasing its upcoming handsets. The latest post on Weibo talks about a strange new fluency certification from TÜV and the OnePlus 10 Pro is the first phone to pass the tests with flying colors. The certification takes into account various aspects of the hardware and software optimization and ensures smooth operations 36 months after purchase. The post does explain that due to everyone's different usage patterns, experience may vary but generally, the phone should remain snappy in a 36-month...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G to launch in India on January 10

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G unveiled earlier this week and went on sale in a few countries yesterday will launch in India on January 10, reports Gadgets360. Samsung hasn't divulged the Galaxy S21 GE 5G's pricing and availability in India yet, but it is already accepting pre-orders for the smartphone through its official Indian website. You can pre-book one for INR999 ($15/€10) and get a Galaxy SmartTag free. Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S21 FE 5G will be available in India in all four colors (Olive, Graphite, Lavender, White), but the retail package won't include the...

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Samsung W22 5G and Galaxy S10 Lite get Android 12-based One UI 4 stable updates

Samsung's been on a roll lately with Android 12-based One UI 4 stable update's release, and the company isn't slowing down as two more smartphones have received One UI 4 - Galaxy S10 Lite and W22 5G. One UI 4 is rolling out for the international variant of the Galaxy S10 Lite, having model code SM-G770F. The firmware has version number G770FXS6FULA and comes with the December 2021 Android security patch. Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Additionally, Samsung has released One UI 4 for the W22 5G, which is a custom Galaxy Z Fold3 for China. The firmware for the W22 5G comes with version...

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Moto G Stylus (2022) specs leak

Motorola is working on a Moto G Stylus (2022) and this model just keeps on leaking. We've already seen it in leaked renders last month, and today a pretty complete spec list has been outed. Let's see what we can expect. According to the source, the Moto G Stylus (2022) will have a 6.78-inch 1080x2460 IPS LCD touchscreen with 90 Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, paired with 4 or 6GB of RAM (depending on model) and 128 GB of expandable storage. Moto G Stylus (2022) leaked image On the rear the phone has three cameras: a 50 MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 main,...

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Motorola Edge X30 gets certified for Indian release, launching soon

Motorola announced its latest flagship smartphone, the Edge X30, back in December for the Chinese market, and now it seems like the phone is finally on its way to other countries. And one of the countries it's going to launch in is India. The Bureau of Indian Standards has certified the Motorola Edge X30 for sale in the Indian market with the model number XT2201-01. Usually this certification is acquired a few weeks before a new device's release, and rumor has it the Edge X30 will be officially presented in the subcontinent either in late January or early February. So if you're in...

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Madhav Sheth confirms Realme GT2 series global release, more tablets and laptops coming in 2022

Earlier this week Realme announced its latest flagship smartphones - the GT2 and GT2 Pro and now Realme VP and head of Realme International business group Madhav Sheth has confirmed the GT2 series is launching internationally soon. The executive also teased new tablet and laptop announcements set for 2022 as well as plans for bringing its AIoT products to the US. According to Sheth, we should expect an international release of the GT2 series flagships soon which will be held in Europe. The exact date for this launch is yet to be confirmed but we’ll inform you as soon as it emerges....

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G hands-on review

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Moto G71 5G price in India leaks ahead of January 10 unveiling

After a leak talked about January 10 being the launch date for the Moto G71 5G in India, the company went ahead and officially confirmed the date a few days ago. While we wait for the G71 5G to join the G51 5G and the G31 in the Indian market, today one prolific tipster on Twitter went ahead and revealed the upcoming handset's price for the subcontinent. Moto Motorola G71 Indian pricing.- ₹18,999#Moto #Motorola pic.twitter.com/ElBjDTB9g7— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) January 6, 2022 As you can see, it's going to cost you INR 18,999, which at this point in time translates into...

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iPhone SE (2022) will apparently still look like something from 2017

In early 2021, some rumors talked about the next iPhone SE having a more modern-looking design. Now, though, through an 'update' to one such rumor, we're told that actually the iPhone SE (2022) will have the same design as the iPhone SE (2020), which in fact reused the design of the iPhone 8 from 2017. That's definitely going to look out of place in the mobile world this year, with practically all phones, including budget blowers, settling for the 'all-screen' look. The new iPhone SE will have none of that, though. Then again, iPhone SE buyers don't seem to care how outdated their device's...

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Samsung Galaxy A52 is also getting the One UI 4 stable update

Samsung is expanding its stable One UI 4 update to yet another Galaxy A-series phone, this time its the Galaxy A52. Just a day after it started seeding the Android-12 based update to the Galaxy A72, Samsung went ahead and added the smaller A52 to the mix. The new firmware comes bearing the A525FXXU4BUL8 identifier and is currently available in Russia. It comes alongside the December 2021 security patch and is expected to expand to more regions in the coming days. Samsung has been on a roll with its timely firmware updates as of late and it’s currently ahead of its roadmap which is...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S appears on FCC signaling nearing release

We still don't have an official confirmation on when the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S will be announced but an FCC listing suggests that it's pretty close. And it's in line with earlier rumors about a February launch. The listing itself doesn't tell much but it does confirm the model numbers 2201117TY and 2201117SY. The document also says that the phone will run MIUI 13 out of the box. There are also listed the three memory options - 6GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB. Screenshots from the FCC listing From what we know so far from earlier rumors, we can expect a 108MP main camera aided...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_11s_appears_on_fcc_signaling_nearing_release-news-52570.php

Intel announces 5.5GHz Core i9-12900KS CPU

At CES 2022, Intel revealed its teased 12th Generation, limited edition CPU that can boost one of its cores up to 5.5GHz. It's going to be part of the so-called KS series and its actual name is Core i9-12900KS. During the announcement, Intel showcased a demo of a configuration running Hitman 3 and the CPU maintained a solid 5.2GHz clock speed on all of its 8 performance cores. Of course, just like the standard Core i9-12900K, this one also has a set of 8 power-efficient E-cores. However, no additional info regarding temperatures or power draw was given. Initially, the CPU will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/intel_announces_a_12th_gen_55ghzcapable_cpu-news-52569.php

Oppo shares updated ColorsOS 12 rollout schedule

Oppo’s Android 12-based ColorOS 12 was introduced back in October and we’ve got a few rollout schedule details. A new more detailed list was shared on Oppo’s community forum further detailing both beta and stable release dates and the included devices and regions. Starting with the beta rollout schedule, Oppo will bring Color OS 12 beta to the Reno5 F, Reno4, Reno4 F, F19 Pro and F17 Pro phones in February. Reno5 Lite, Reno4 Pro 5G, Reno4 Z 5G, Reno4 Lite, A94, A93 and A53s 5G will get Color OS 12 beta in March. ColorOS 12 beta roll-out details Moving on the stable ColorOS 12...

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Google to introduce new connectivity features for your smart devices in 2022

At CES 2022, Google shared its future plans to make device connectivity easier and more seamless for Android phones, Chromebooks, Android TVs and Wear OS smartwatches. Google will begin with Fast Pair for Bluetooth headphones, which will automatically pair with your Chromebook or even use your Android phone to set up a new Chromebook giving it all the information needed of paired devices and Wi-Fi passwords. This should be available in the coming weeks. Looking a couple of months ahead, Matter-enabled smart devices will support pairing with your Google TV or Android TV OS...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_to_introduce_new_connectivity_features_for_your_smart_devices_in_2022-news-52565.php

iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro get official with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, BMW M versions

Today vivo sub-brand iQOO finally made its latest flagship smartphone duo official, following many weeks of leaks, rumors, and speculation. Both the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro can be had with BMW M stripes on the back in a special version. iQOO 9 The 'vanilla' phone comes with a flat screen - a 6.78" 1080x2400 AMOLED panel with 120 Hz refresh rate and 1,500 nit peak brightness, more specifically. On the rear it has Samsung's ISOCELL GN5 1/1.57" sensor for its main 50 MP camera with f/1.75 aperture and OIS, alongside a 13 MP 120-degree ultrawide, and a 12 MP 2x zoom lens. Selfies are taken...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_9_and_iqoo_9_pro_get_official_with_snapdragon_8_gen_1_bmw_m_versions-news-52553.php

Google Pixel 3 series receives an update that fixes emergency calling bug

The Google Pixel 3 series received its timely security patch but along with it, Google bundled a fix that should take care of the emergency calling bug. Even though last October was the end of the road for the duo in terms of major software updates it's nice that the company still addressed this issue. The build number is SP1A.210812.016.A2 and is available for download to most users, including Verizon-locked ones. The patch itself is just 500KB big. After applying you will be able to call 911 without issues. As we mentioned earlier, Android 12 is the last major update for the Pixel...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_3_series_receives_an_update_that_fixes_emergency_calling_bug-news-52552.php

Wi-Fi 6 Release 2 improves upload performance and power management

The Wi-Fi Alliance just announced the Wi-Fi 6 Release 2 standard. It brings improvements to uplink, as well as power management at all supported bands - 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz - and is intended for routers and devices both at home and in the workplace as well as smart home IoT devices. Release 2 adds support for multi-user MIMO uplink - the ability for multiple connected devices to upload to an access point simultaneously. Wi-Fi 6 Release 2 is smarter with power management too. It supports new low-power and sleep modes that will particularly benefit battery-powered smart home...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/wifi_6_release_2_improves_upload_performance_andpower_management-news-52550.php

Samsung is bringing a new 45W charger for the Galaxy S22 Ultra

Samsung will bring back the 45W charging standard to its smartphones, starting with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, leakster Roland Quandt reveals. He shared an image of the new PD charger with the model number EP-T4510, which will obviously be sold separately. The travel charger will come with a USB-C to USB-C cable in the retail package, according to the leaked image. If the leakster is correct, this would mean we'll once again see a Galaxy smartphone with 45W charging. The last one was the Galaxy S20 Ultra, introduced in February 2020. Back then the 45W charger would throttle extremely quickly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_is_bringing_a_new_45w_fast_charger_for_the_galaxy_s22_ultra-news-52548.php

Sony shows its Vision-S 02 electric SUV concept, details plan to enter the EV market

During CES 2022, Sony showcased its Vision-S 02 electric vehicle concept, which looks a lot like its first concept but adopts the SUV form factor. The Japan firm also shared its plans to enter the EV segment and produce cars under the Sony Mobility Inc. company. In fact, Sony has already been testing its vehicles on public roads in Europe since December 2020. The Vision-S 02 The interesting bit about the new concept is that it's filled with sensors on the outside and inside. It has CMOS imagers and LiDAR sensors to aid the driver and help it run autonomously. As we already...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_shows_its_visions_02_fully_electric_suv_concept_reveals_plan_to_enter_the_ev_market-news-52549.php

TCL at CES 2022: 30 V 5G, 30 XE 5G, Project Chicago, NxtPaper 10s

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Realme 9i specs and renders leak ahead of January 10 announcement

Earlier today, Realme made the GT 2 and GT 2 Pro official in China, but we're not talking about those this time around. Instead, we're focusing on the upcoming Realme 9i, a mid-ranger that is supposedly going to get unveiled next week, on January 10. Today some new renders depicting it have surfaced, along with a spec list. Let's dive in, shall we? The Realme 9i is said to sport a 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD touchscreen with 90 Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 680 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. On the rear will sit a 50 MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_9i_specs_and_renders_leak_ahead_of_january_10_announcement-news-52533.php

Nvidia announces RTX 3080 Ti and 3070 Ti laptop GPUs and RTX 3050 desktop GPU

Nvidia today announced two new GPU options for notebooks, along with a new graphics card for desktop user. The company also teased an upcoming flagship desktop GPU. The RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti join the range of Nvidia 30-series GPU options for notebooks. These are now the flagship options in the range and promise desktop class performance in a mobile form-factor. The RTX 3080 Ti for laptop features 16GB of GDDR6 memory, which is higher than the 12GB available on the desktop version. Nvidia claims the mobile version is faster than the desktop Titan RTX from previous...

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AMD announces Ryzen 6000 mobile platform, Ryzen 5800X3D CPU, and Radeon 6500 XT graphics card

AMD today had an action-packed CES keynote filled with over half a dozen announcements and product launches for 2022. Most of these were for the notebook market but we also have a couple of announcements for the desktop segment. The biggest announcement of the event was the launch of the Ryzen 6000 mobile platform. This announcement includes the launch of ten new APU models for the mobile market with updated CPU and GPU options. On the CPU side, AMD is switching to the Zen3+ architecture, an updated version of the Zen3 architecture used on the 5000 series. Based on an updated...

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Apple breaks $3 trillion market cap threshold

Apple breached the $3 trillion market cap value for a brief time, before going back just under that figure. The stock price reached as high as $182.94, but is now down just under $180. It would need to close above $182.86 to finish the day at the record market value. It took Apple around 16 months after it broke $2 trillion in value back August of 2020. Per market cap value, Apple is currently the most valuable company in the world. Market analysts claim that it would be much harder for Apple to get to $4 trillion market value, than it was to hit $3 trillion. Unless Apple releases a new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_breaks_3_trillion_market_value-news-52531.php

Oppo A96 5G leaked renders reveal dual camera, flat sides

A new phone called Oppo A96 5G is on its way, and its press images just appeared online. Evan Blass, better known as @evleaks shared several photos of the phone, revealing its design - two cameras at the back, one more at the front, and flat sides. Oppo A96 5G Some replied on Twitter that the Oppo A96 5G bears a strong resemblance to the Apple iPhone 12, and we can't disagree, but there are also plenty of differences to make the A96 stand out. It does appear to have a punch-hole screen with a single front-facing camera, instead of a notch, increasing the overall screen-to-body...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a96_5g_leaked_renders_reveal_dual_camera_flat_sides-news-52521.php

LG announces 2022 OLED TV models with new 42-inch and 97-inch sizes

LG today unveiled its 2022 range of OLED TV models, including the new LG G2, C2, B2, and A2. Each of these come in different sizes, with a couple of new size options being added for 2022. LG G2 97-inch The LG G2 is the company's flagship 4K OLED TV model for 2022. The new version features an updated OLED Evo panel capable of reaching higher peak brightness than the previous generation G1. It also features a heatsink for the panel, which LG markets as Brightness Booster technology. The heatsink pulls heat away from the panel, making it run brighter and also reduce image retention as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_announces_2022_oled_tv_models_with_new_42inch_and_97inch_sizes-news-52525.php

Garmin launches Venu 2 Plus and vivomove Sport at CES 2022

Garmin unveiled its latest wearables at CES 2022 - the $450 Venu 2 Plus and the $180 vivomove Sport. The Garmin Venu 2 Plus is a full-on smartwatch with a 1.3-inch 416x416px AMOLED display with an always-on mode. The Venu 2 Plus has a single 43mm size and sits between the 40mm Venu 2S and 45mm Venu 2, which came out in April. The Plus adds a speaker and a microphone, which allows for calls on the smartwatch. The microphone works through Bluetooth to support any smart assistant you have on your phone, which is quite innovative. There are three battery endurance modes - 9 days in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/garmin_launches_venu_2_plus_and_vivomove_sport_at_ces_2022-news-52524.php

Honor Magic V officially arriving on January 10

Honor decided to start the year with a blast, and sent a press release, revealing the launch date of its new device. The Honor Magic V, the company’s first foldable phone, will be launched on January 10 at 11.30 AM UTC in China. The event will be available to watch online, and there will be a link for the stream once the date arrives. The foldable phone will have a vertical hinge, closing inwards. We can see from the promo image that the cover display will come with a punch-hole screen, while the main cameras on the back will be three. The main shooter (on top) and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_v_officially_arriving_on_january_10-news-52514.php

vivo Y21T debuts in India with higher refresh rate screen

The vivo Y21T announced last week in Indonesia has debuted in India. The smartphone comes in a single 4GB/128GB configuration priced at INR16,490 ($220/€195). It's offered in Pearl White and Midnight Blue colors and is already available for purchase in the country through mainline and online channels. However, the vivo Y21T launched in India is slightly different from the one unveiled last week. The Indian Y21T packs a 6.58" FullHD+ LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate, while its Indonesian counterpart comes with a 6.51" HD+ LCD having a 60Hz refresh rate and more RAM (6GB). The rest of the...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is finally here with SD888

Right on schedule, Samsung didn't wait long to announce something in 2022. The Galaxy S21 FE is here and it's just what we've been expecting. Upfront the Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a 6.4-inch 2340x1080px AMOLED that runs at 120Hz with a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. Processing is done by a Snapdragon 888, which comes with 5G capabilities. There are four cameras on the Galaxy S21 FE 5G - a 32MP fixed-focus f/2.2 selfie shooter and a 0.5x-1x-3x combo on the rear. Those are a 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide, 12MP 1/1.76-inch f/1.8 main camera with OIS, and an 8MP f/2.4 stabilized 3x tele. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_5g_is_everything_we_expected_on_sale_january_11_for_749_-news-52487.php

Moto G71 allegedly coming to India on January 10

Back in November, Motorola decided to unload half a dozen or so new smartphones on us, including the Moto G71 5G - which was then immediately rumored to be headed to India at some later point, alongside the G51 5G and the G31. While the latter two handsets are both already available in the subcontinent, the G71 5G has so far been missing in action. Worry not, though, for today a prominent tipster has purportedly unveiled the Indian launch date for the Moto G71 5G, and it's January 10. If this pans out it means that next Monday India is getting yet another of Moto's latest...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g71_allegedly_coming_to_india_on_january_10-news-52512.php

OnePlus 9RT is officially launching in India on January 14 alongside Buds Z2

Earlier today OnePlus started teasing the imminent arrival of the 9RT in India, and now the company has finally decided to let us know when the launch event is actually taking place. It's going to be on January 14 at 5 PM local time. The phone will be joined by the OnePlus Buds Z2. The OnePlus 9RT was initially unveiled for the Chinese market back in October, and this is going to be its first outing in another territory. Hopefully India is just the first step in its global journey, we'll have to wait and see. The OnePlus 9RT has a 6.62" 1080x2400 120 Hz AMOLED screen, the Snapdragon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9rt_is_officially_launching_in_india_on_january_14_alongside_buds_z2-news-52511.php

2021 Winners and Losers: Honor

To say 2021 was a bounce-back year for Honor would be an understatement. The former Huawei sub-brand rose up from the smog of the Huawei US ban and got on track releasing phones with Google Mobile Services (GMS) once again. The Honor 50 series came first followed by the flagship Magic 3 series shortly after. The Magic 3 Pro+ in particular brought arguably the most impressive spec sheet of any Android flagship this year though, like the rest of the Magic 3 series, it remained exclusive to China. Honor continued to deliver on the laptop front with excellent offerings with new AMD Ryzen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/winners_and_losers_honor-news-52259.php

Mark Gurman: Apple is really bringing a punch hole display to the iPhone 14 series

Reports about Apple bringing a punch-hole screen to the iPhone 14 series are not new, but another insider doubled down on them during the weekend. Mark Gurman, Editor at Bloomberg who specializes in Apple products, revealed in his latest podcast Power On he expects Apple to ditch the notch on some 2022 devices. The new year will also bring us a redesigned MacBook Air with an M2 chip and wireless charging for the 2022 iPad Pro. When/if the iPhone 14 series comes with a punch-hole solution, FaceID will likely make it under the display. Apple has been working on the technology for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mark_gurman_apple_is_really_bringing_a_punch_hole_display_to_the_iphone_14_series-news-52510.php

OnePlus 9RT is going global soon

OnePlus launched the 9RT smartphone in China back in October, and we finally have a confirmation it is going global. The Indian division of the brand posted a morse code on Twitter with the message “Get ready to decode greatness. Coming soon!” and after quick decryption, the code simply said “OnePlus 9RT”. Get ready to decode greatness. Coming soon!#NeverSettle pic.twitter.com/kEtiDfAt3e— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) January 2, 2022 The OnePlus 9RT is a Snapdragon 888-powered device and fancy cooling. The display is 6.62” AMOLED with all the fancy bells and whistles such as HDR10+...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9rt_is_going_global_soon-news-52507.php

Top 10 most popular reviews of 2021: Q4

So here we are - after recapping the most popular reviews of Q1, Q2 and Q3 we now focus on the final three months of the outgoing year. It's just one of the ways we can take a look back and evaluate the current state of the mobile market and its most important aspect - what you, the readers, like. The top 10 review chart for Q4 2021 definitely has some surprises, but seeing Apple's iPhone 13 lineup on there is hardly one of them. While Cupertino technically unveiled the four phones in September, their review coverage spilled over to Q4. There's really nothing we can say about the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_most_popular_reviews_of_2021_q4-news-52090.php

My top 5 phones of 2021 - Victor

For better or worse, we've had yet another "interesting" year. Мost things in the world are still a mess — no way around that. There is still room for positivity, though, at least as far as the mobile industry is concerned. Despite all of the ongoing supply shortages and manufacturing difficulties, the smartphone makers produced more than a few excellent devices. I've reviewed, used or otherwise experienced a fair share of devices throughout 2021, and these are just some of the ones that left an impression on me. Asus ROG Phone 5/5s Though many have and are still trying to dethrone...

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Top 20 phones of the year 2021

With 2021 nearly in the history books, it’s time for a comprehensive list of the twenty most popular phones of the past year. These were the device you searched for the most on our site and the ones that shaped how the year went by. As usual, there’s a clear-cut leader in terms of total devices on the list and it's none other than Samsung (shocker, we know). A total of four manufacturers contributed to the list this year which is one less than last year's index. Samsung’s Galaxy A-series and S-series phones piled on the hits with 9 out of 20 devices in the list, or exactly 45% of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_20_phones_of_the_year-news-52447.php

Week 52 in review: Xiaomi 12 series is here, 2021 is gone

It's time to wrap up the last week of 2021 (we have a separate series for the top stories of the entire year). Xiaomi waited until the very end of the year to announce its 12 series. The Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro have Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipsets, while the Xiaomi 12X has a Snapdragon 870. All three have 50MP main cameras, but the 12 Pro's sensor is the largest at 1/1.28" type. The Pro also has a 100mAh bigger battery, a bigger 1440p display that's also variable refresh rate, thanks to 120Hz. All three Xiaomi 12 phones are available from December 31 in China. We're still waiting for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_52_in_review_xiaomi_12_series_is_here_2021_is_gone-news-52489.php

My top 5 phones of 2021 - Ro

The smartphone world had a bit of an off year in 2021 with no ground-breaking technologies or designs. Howeve as a user, not a reviewer, there are a couple of smartphones that stood out. Those are the ones I'd use as daily drivers and I have a reason for each smartphone on my list. So here it is. Asus Zenfone 8 Perhaps my favorite phone this year would be Asus' Zenfone 8 - one of the few compact flagships on the market but more importantly, there are hardly any compromises relative to the size. The few issues we've had with the handset when reviewing it were offset by the competitive...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/my_top_5_phones_of_2021__ro-news-52367.php

It is time for another phone revolution

The smartphone is dead! The bar form factor reached its peak a while ago and now we've come to a standstill. We need something new, a breakthrough that will herald a new era for the most popular handheld device in the world. The next big thing is nigh, and I can't wait! Years ago, I read this, and it shows how far our technology has gone and how far, well, we've gone: "Your mobile phone has more computing power than all of NASA in 1969. NASA launched a man to the moon. We launch a bird into pigs." It's true, isn't it? While we do get incremental speed and camera lenses upgrades each...

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Top stories of 2021: Q3

Welcome to our recap of the top news articles of 2021. This is Q3, you can also take a look at the top stories of Q1, Q2 and Q4. We're into Q3, where a lot of the biggest phones of the year are unveiled. Among them are the iPhone 13 series, Samsung's foldable Flip3 and Fold3 and Huawei's P50. Samsung made big waves in August with the Galaxy Z Flip3, Z Fold3, and the Galaxy Watch4 series. The pair of foldables both boasted 120Hz displays and were the first in this segment to be fully water-proof. The announcement of the 5nm Exynos W920 chipset helped the new Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4...

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2021 Winners and losers: Google

It was a very good year for Google, but especially for its mobile division. The jury's still out on whether hardware sales will match the quality of its latest phones but in all cases the phones we saw from Google in 2021 deserve respect. Winner: Tensor Google's custom-developed chip Tensor is probably the company's biggest win. It enables advancements in machine learning and computational photography that Google wouldn't have been able to achieve by using an off-the-shelf Qualcomm chip. The processor has two Cortex-X1 cores, instead of the usual one, which means the Tensor is plenty...

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