Oppo Find X5 Pro poses for the camera with reflective back

Earlier this week we saw a live image of the Oppo Find X5 Pro which corroborated its design revealed by previously leaked renders. The picture showed us the Find X5 Pro's Ceramic White version, and now we are looking at a couple of new images showing us the smartphone with reflective rear panel. These pictures don't reveal anything new, but a previously leaked image of the Find X5 Pro's About screen revealed a few specs of the smartphone, including Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, MariSilicon X NPU, 12GB (+ 3GB virtual) RAM, 256GB storage, and ColorOS 12.1. The Oppo Find X5 series is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x5_pro_live_images-news-52811.php

Micromax IN Note 2 is coming on January 25, key specs confirmed

Phone maker Micromax made a comeback to the smartphone industry in India in November 2020 with the IN Note 1, and the company is all set to launch its successor next week, dubbed Micromax IN Note 2. Revealing the best way to #LevelUp Your Style.Presenting #MicromaxINNote2 with Dazzling Glass finish, launching on 25.01.2022.#INMobiles #INForINdia #INdiaKeLiye pic.twitter.com/qG17T2Hky0— IN by Micromax - IN Note 2 (@Micromax__India) January 21, 2022 The Micromax IN Note 2 will be introduced on January 25 and will be sold exclusively through Flipkart. Micromax hasn't detailed the IN Note...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/micromax_in_note_2_launch_date_specs_design-news-52810.php

vivo Y21A goes official with Helio P22 SoC and 5,000 mAh battery

vivo's been busy this month expanding its product portfolio in India as the company launched five smartphones in the Asian country - V23, V23 Pro, Y21T, Y33T, and Y21e. But vivo's not done yet as the phone maker introduced one more handset in India, dubbed vivo Y21A - successor to the Y20A announced in India in December 2020. However, the vivo Y21A isn't an entirely new smartphone. Just like the Y33T is a version of the Y21T with a few different specs, the Y21A shares its design and most of the specs with the Y21e. vivo Y21e • vivo Y21A For starters, the Y21e came with the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y21a_specs_price_sale_date-news-52809.php

OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro get new update with January security patch and a huge changelog

Today OnePlus has announced the release of a new software update for its latest flagships (outside of China), the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro launched last year. The new software is labeled C.44 in all global markets. This brings with it the January 2022 security patch level, which is welcome since we're still in January. It's also probably the update with the longest changelog we've ever seen from OnePlus. We won't list everything here, but trust us - there are a ton of bug fixes and improvements promised. If you want to see the entire thing in all its glory, make sure you hit the Source link...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9_and_9_pro_get_new_update_with_january_security_patch_and_a_huge_changelog-news-52808.php

Oppo Find N gets bent and tortured with sand

We really enjoyed our time reviewing the Oppo Find N with its gapless folding screen design and more comfortable size. It takes a different approach to the folding display than Samsung with its “Flexion” hinge with water drop shape that lets the screen fold further into the hinge. We wondered about the hinge’s durability and we wonder well it is protected from dust. Thanks to JerryRigEverything’s new durability test video, we now have an idea how the Oppo Find N withstands the YouTuber’s torture tests. The exterior screen comes with a factory installed screen protector and the glass...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_n_gets_bent_and_tortured_with_sand-news-52807.php

OnePlus 10R leaks with Dimensity 9000 at the helm, launching in Q2

An interesting new leak today gives us a treasure trove of information regarding OnePlus' plans and overall strategy. To recap, the company's new market segmentation works like this: the numbered series is the flagship line, the R-branded models are targeted at regional markets, Nord and Nord CE devices are the mid-rangers, and Nord N phones are targeting the entry-level. Speaking of R models, the OnePlus 9RT just launched in India as a successor of sorts to the 9R, but apparently there's going to be a 10R too later this year. Not only that, but global markets are seemingly getting a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_10r_leaks_with_dimensity_9000_at_the_helm_launching_in_q2-news-52806.php

WhatsApp will soon allow you to move chat history between Android and iOS

The developers over at WhatsApp are finally close to delivering chat history migration between Android and iOS devices. That was revealed by the source code found of WhatsApp 22.2.74 beta for iOS. It appears that it won't be a straightforward process, though. The migration process requires both devices to have the app installed and the process of migration will likely work using a cable or a private Wi-Fi connection. In comparison, other messaging apps store and sync user data using Google Drive, iCloud or their own cloud service. As of now, the only official way to sync your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_will_soon_allow_you_to_move_chat_history_between_android_and_ios-news-52802.php

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8 lineup briefly appears on Amazon Italy revealing everything

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Tab S8 series should be arriving to Europe sooner than later. The entire Tab S8 lineup was briefly listed on Amazon Italy and everything about them was made public. Frankly, it’s not much we didn’t already know about. All three tablets will come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, Android 12 pre-installed, and the display sizes range from 11 inches, 12.4 inches on the Tab S8+, and 14.6 inches on the Ultra, as well as a dual-selfie camera setup that’s specific to the Ultra. Battery capacities for all three tablets are 8,000, 10,090, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_galaxy_tab_s8_lineup_briefly_appears_on_amazon_italy_revealing_everything-news-52788.php

Samsung confirms February launch event, promises a "noteworthy" Galaxy S22 Ultra

Guess what? Samsung is planning a flagship phone launch event next month, as has been rumored multiple times already. While the company hasn't yet confirmed an exact date for the next Unpacked event, TM Roh, the President and Head of MX Business for Samsung Electronics, penned an interesting blog post today, which was accompanied by the teaser video you can see below. Roh promises that, at next month's Unpacked, we'll get to see "the most noteworthy S series device" Samsung has ever made. Get it? Noteworthy? But wait, there's more: "the next generation of Galaxy S is here, bringing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_confirms_february_launch_event_promises_a_noteworthy_galaxy_s22_ultra-news-52789.php

nubia teases VR headset, gaming monitor, router and the Red Magic 7 in 2022

ZTE's subsidary nubia is gearing up for a solid 2022. It teased on Weibo that it's planning to release a number of devices this year, including its own VR headset, which will be connected to a Red Magic metaverse, a router, and a gaming monitor. The metaverse has become a hot word in 2022 - it's vaguely described as a VR environment that's shared by actual people wearing VR headsets. It's becoming a popular escape for those of us stuck working from home. Nubia's next gaming flagship, the Red Magic 7 will be released in February, according to the teaser. The Red Magic...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ztes_nubia_teases_vr_headset_gaming_monitor_router_and_the_red_magic_7_in_2022-news-52787.php

Samsung Galaxy S22 series' regional chipset configurations revealed

Samsung has been pretty consistent with the distribution of the two chipset versions of its flagships, but this year rumors emerged that potential Exynos production issues might shake things up. The company finally announced the Exynos 2200 on Tuesday and now a leakster claims to have the list of markets that will get it. Traditionally Europe is getting Exynos-powered Galaxy S flagships, while North America and east Asia are going with the Snapdragon version. Interestingly, some regions like Africa, Middle East Asia and West Asia will get both options, depending on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s22_series_regional_chipset_configurations_revealed-news-52786.php

Apple is countersuing Ericsson in the US, seeks import ban on its 5G equipment

A day after Ericsson filed a counter lawsuit against Apple over 5G patent licensing, Cupertino is firing back with a countersuit that aims to ban imports of Ericsson mobile base station equipment in the US. Apple’s suit was filed with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC). United States International Trade Commission (ITC) headquarters in Washington,DC The two companies have been in dispute ever since Apple began using Ericsson LTE patents in its iPhones after a previous deal between the two companies expired and licenses were not renewed. Apple is now asking the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_is_countersuing_ericsson_in_the_us_seeks_import_ban_on_its_5g_equipment-news-52783.php

ZTE nubia Z40 Pro to arrive with Sony IMX787 sensor in February

Nubia just teased its upcoming Z40 Pro flagship phone on Weibo saying that it's going to be the first phone with a custom 35mm lens paired with Sony's IMX787 sensor. We haven't seen 35mm lenses for main cameras in a while so this sounds rather interesting. The teaser posters from Weibo In addition, the teaser confirms a large f/1.6 aperture, OIS and what appears to be omni-directional autofocus. Don't quote us on that one, though, as the machine-translated text is rough around the edges. The teaser then goes on about an aerospace-grade heat dissipation system using new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_nubia_z40_pro_to_arrive_with_sony_imx787_sensor_in_february-news-52780.php

OnePlus might be working on a cheap Nord for India

OnePlus' ever-expanding Nord line might be readying yet another expansion, to a previously unreached price point - under INR 20,000. We're talking about the Indian market, of course, where past Nords have become rather popular in between INR 20,000 and INR 30,000. However, up until now there was no OnePlus device selling for less than INR 20,000, despite the fact that that's the most popular price point in the country. Well, according to a new rumor from a generally reliable tipster, that may change later this year. OnePlus is said to be considering launching a Nord phone that will retail...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_might_be_working_on_a_cheap_nord_for_india-news-52767.php

Global Xiaomi 12 model passes through Geekbench with 8GB of RAM

It's really no surprise that the Xiaomi 12 will have a global version, since its predecessor, the Mi 11, also launched globally following its initial release in China. The 12 was unveiled for the company's home market last month, and it's expected to make its global debut soon. Ahead of that, someone put a prototype of the global model through the paces of Geekbench, and that has naturally resulted in a listing of it found in the benchmark's online database. This reveals that the global Xiaomi 12 will have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset at the helm just like its Chinese sibling (the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/global_xiaomi_12_model_passes_through_geekbench_with_8gb_of_ram-news-52766.php

The iPhone SE+ 5G will become available in late April or early May, claims analyst

Display Supply Chain Consultants CEO Ross Young has more information on the iPhone SE+ 5G to dish out. Production of display panels for the new model is starting this month, which means that Apple can unveil the SE+ in late April or early May and it will be able to start shipping out orders in that same period. The new model will use the old design, according to all the leaks so far. There is some uncertainty as to whether it will keep using the same 4.7” LCD with the Touch ID button on the front. One thing is clear though, the focus of this release will be the 5G connectivity. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_iphone_se_5g_will_become_available_in_late_april_or_early_may_claims_analyst-news-52765.php

This launcher will let you do much more with the Galaxy Z Flip3's cover screen

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has a more usable cover screen than its predecessor, but it's still far from letting you control all of the phone's features. It basically runs a copy of the Galaxy Watch4's OS - giving you an always-on clock, notifications, and a few control toggles. But a launcher called CoverScreen OS tries to give you more. You can get more information from notifications, additional quick toggles, an app drawer, and even a task manager of sorts - allowing you to swipe between your recently-opened apps. You'll need to grant a few permissions in order for the app to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_launcher_will_let_you_do_more_with_the_galaxy_z_flip3s_cover_screen-news-52764.php

Apple is working on a fix for critical Safari security flaw

Researchers found that a critical flaw on Safari lets websites read your entire browsing data and even your Google ID. The issue affects all major Apple platforms - iOS 15, iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey. The company has acknowledged the issue and is now working on a fix. The problem lies within the IndexedDB API, which is used by pretty much all web browsers. It works as a client-side storage of data and it's supposed to give websites access only to data that has originated from the said website. That's called "same-origin policy". However, the Safari bug lets websites read your entire...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_is_working_on_a_safari_fix_for_a_critical_security_flaw-news-52760.php

vivo V23 Pro review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v23_pro-review-2366.php

Temporary buffer zones created around US airports in wake of 5G rollout in the C-Band

AT&T and Verizon bought most of the spectrum in the C-Band that was allocated for 5G usage and launched 5G service in that spectrum today. However, the two carriers have agreed to create temporary buffer zones around 50 airports after the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) warned of safety issues with many widebody airplanes. The problem is that those airplanes use radar-based altimeters that operate on a frequency close to the C-Band and 5G cell towers could cause interference. This would result in inaccurate readings for the plane’s altitude, a reading pilots rely on when landing in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/temporary_buffer_zones_created_around_us_airports_in_wake_of_5g_rollout_in_the_cband-news-52763.php

Vodafone, Qualcomm and Thales demo iSIM standard

As physical space inside electronics becomes more scarce manufacturers are looking for new ways to implement core functions in more efficient ways. A new iSIM (integrated SIM) standard is on its way as Vodafone, Qualcomm and French-based multinational company Thales have conducted tests with a proof of concept Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 tested on Vodafone’s network. The new iSIM standard builds upon eSIM by directly integrating the SIM technology in the device’s main chipset. For reference, eSIM required a separate chip to process data. The key feature for iSIM is that it eliminates separate...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vodafone_qualcomm_and_thales_demo_isim_standard-news-52762.php

Ericsson is suing Apple over 5G patents after licensing negotiations fall through

Apple and Ericsson are once again squabbling over patent licenses. Like last time, the lawsuit was filed as soon as the license expired. Apparently, the two companies were negotiating a renewal, but couldn’t agree on the fee – Ericsson was asking $5/unit, Apple was claiming that it is too much. That resulted in a lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Texas court three months ago (Apple is countersuing). Now, Ericsson has filed additional suits in the Western District of Texas as well as other countries, including Germany. There are two new suits, one relates to four patents, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ericsson_is_suing_apple_over_5g_patents_after_licensing_negotiations_fall_through-news-52759.php

TCL 30 and 30+ leak in official-looking renders

At CES this year, TCL unveiled the 30 V 5G and 30 XE 5G, the first two devices in its latest 30 family. But they will definitely not be the only ones, if we judge by how many members last year's TCL 20 family comprised of. Adding fuel to our speculation above are the leaked renders you can see below, which purport to depict the upcoming TCL 30 and TCL 30+ in all their glory. TCL 30 and TCL 30+ leaked renders The renders look pretty much official, which makes us think TCL could unveil these handsets very soon. And that would be a great thing, since there's practically no...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_30_and_30_leak_in_officiallooking_renders-news-52744.php

Apple iPhone SE+ 5G and new iPad Air listed by Russian EEC

Three unreleased Apple devices have been certified by the Russia-based EEC (Eurasian Economic Commission) regulator. Those carry the identifiers A2595, A2783, and A2784 - likely the third-gen iPhone SE (to be called SE+ 5G), and A2588, A2589, A2591, A2696, A2757, A2759, A2761, A2766, and A2777 - expected to be the fifth-gen Apple iPad Air. This rumor fits nicely with a recent report that the next iPad Air will come alongside the new iPhone SE. Apple smartphone and tablet listings The iPhone SE+ 5G will likely retain its ancient look with a 4.7-inch display and Touch ID home...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_se_2022_and_new_ipad_air_listed_in_russian_eec-news-52742.php

Oppo Find X5 and Find X5 Pro certified with 80W fast charging

Oppo is working on three new Find X flagships, two of which – the Find X5 and X5 Pro – received 3C certification for their SuperVOOC chargers. The third model, the Find X5 Lite, appears to be an international release of the Reno7, so it there shouldn’t be any surprises in its spec sheet. Back to the two more premium X5 models. It seems that both will support 80W fast charging with PPS-enabled power bricks (5-11V, 7.3A max). The rumor of 125W charging is proving to be false. Anyway, the Oppo Find X5 Pro is expected to have a 5,000 mAh battery, the vanilla model will likely use the same...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x5_and_find_x5_pro_certified_with_80w_fast_charging-news-52743.php

Caviar now offers to put a golden QR code on the back of your iPhone 13 Pro

These days people in a lot of places need a health certificate to enter establishments such as restaurants, gyms and congress centers, and for that we need to have the QR code, proving its authenticity on our mobile phones. But having it displayed on the display is too pedestrian - how about having it engraved on the phone's back instead? Caviar, the luxury gadgets brand, is now offering a Digital Signature collection of products, which can put a QR code made out of pure 18K gold on the back of an iPhone 13 Pro. The code can lead to business cards, websites, social media handles or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/caviar_now_offers_to_engrave_a_golden_qr_on_the_back_of_your_iphone_13_pro-news-52737.php

Rumor: a new Mac Pro will complete the transition to Apple silicon in Q4 this year

While Apple added new GPU options to the Mac Pro configurator last year, there haven’t been any major changes to the product line since 2019. In fact, it is the last product line not to have an option with an Apple M-series chip. Leakster @DylanDKT posted that this will change in the final three months of this year. The new Mac Pro will reportedly use a chipset that sits above the M1 Max (which powers the MacBook Pro 14” and 16”). We’ve heard talk of a “dual” M1 Max, essentially a Max chip with extra hardware – as many as 40 CPU cores and 128 GPU cores (even though the Max only has an 8+2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rumor_a_new_mac_pro_will_complete_the_transition_to_apple_silicon_in_q4_this_year-news-52733.php

Xiaomi Redmi K50 series to adopt industry's best haptics motor

As Xiaomi is gearing up to announce the Redmi K50 lineup next month, teasers from the company's official Weibo account keep the hype going. The latest one is all about the haptics motor called CyberEngine. In a separate Weibo post, the manufacturer of the CyberEngine was fast to boast about what they claim to be the best haptic X-axis motor in the industry. It's the biggest one so far measuring at 560mm2 and covering the frequency range between 50Hz and 500Hz. That's not only unrivaled in the Android segment but also significantly higher than the 130Hz motor on today's iPhones. But...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_k50_series_to_adopt_industrys_best_vibration_motor-news-52734.php

Disassembly: Take a look inside the OnePlus 10 Pro

The OnePlus 10 Pro is now 7 days old and selling well in China. Seeing how it's topping our popularity charts we imagine people outside of China are clamoring for the flagship to reach them. But while we need to do a bit of extra waiting, here's a disassembly video of the OnePlus 10 Pro that's one part instruction into how to replace a component if needed, and one part the pure joy of seeing the neatly arranged innards of the phone. For instance, here are the three main camera sensors - the massive 48MP main camera, the 8MP telephoto sharing a connector with it, and the 50MP ultrawide...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/disassembly_take_a_look_inside_the_oneplus_10_pro-news-52740.php

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G gets certified with 15W charger

The Galaxy A5x series model du jour has consistently been Samsung's best selling device year after year, and we have no reason to doubt the situation being similar in 2022 with the upcoming Galaxy A53 5G. We've already seen this phone in some speculative renders, and a prototype was spotted in a benchmark database revealing some of its specs. Now, it's been certified by 3C, alongside its charger - a 15W unit. Rather disappointingly, that means that Samsung's best selling device won't be getting a properly fast charging experience out of the box in 2022. Maybe next year. Hopefully next...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g_gets_certified_with_15w_charger-news-52723.php

Apple's AR/VR headset reportedly delayed until 2023, target price revealed

The detailed leaks and their frequency suggest that Apple's augmented reality/virtual reality headset's development is going at full speed. But according to the latest report from Bloomberg it has hit a snag and the headset, initially intended for announcement at year's WWDC and market release in the Fall, has slipped to 2023. The publication cites a source familiar with the matter, who says overheating, software issues and camera problems are the main culprits for the delay. As a result, the headset will likely be announced towards the end of this year and will not hit the shelves...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_ar_vr_headset_gets_delayed_to_2023_target_price_revealed-news-52720.php

Xiaomi reaches 240 million Redmi Note sales

Xiaomi shared an impressive milestone today - 240 million Redmi Note units were sold since the inauguration of the lineup. The announcement comes eight months after Xiaomi reached the 200 million mark. This means Xiaomi sold 5 million Redmi Note phones per month, which equals two Redmi Note phones every second for eight straight months. And these were some properly challenging months with the pandemic and chip shortages and whatnot. The Redmi Note 11 series is slowly making its way to the overseas markets, where Xiaomi has been having a bigger share of revenue in the past few...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_announces_240_million_redmi_note_sales-news-52713.php

Apple to release a new iPad Air alongside the iPhone SE (2022)

Apple is rumored to introduce its third-generation iPhone SE this Spring but alongside the handset, the company might announce the fifth-generation iPad Air as well. The news comes from a reliable source on Apple scoops Mac Otakara. The report points to an A15 Bionic chip, 12MP ultrawide front-facing camera with Center Stage support, 5G connectivity for select models and a quad-LED True Tone flash. Design-wise, the device will be no different from its predecessor and that includes the 10.9-inch display, Touch ID button and slim bezels. The same color options will be on the menu as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_to_release_a_new_ipad_air_alongside_the_iphone_se_2022-news-52714.php

Oppo Find X5 Pro live shots reveal Hasselblad camera

The Oppo Find X5 Pro is around the corner and we not get to see a glimpse of its in a couple of live images. In a now-deleted Weibo post, one user revealed the front and back of the phone - the Find X5 Pro will inherit the camera "hill" of its predecessor, but the setup itself will be narrower. The image also reveals the “Powered by MariSilicon” text written between the main and ultrawide lenses and the Hasselblad logo in the bottom right corner of the back. Oppo Find X5 Pro live shots MariSilicon X is the name of Oppo’s own NPU, announced last month at Oppo Inno Day. It aims...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x5_pro_live_shots_reveal_hasselblad_partnership-news-52711.php

vivo Y55 5G debuts with Dimensity 700 and 5,000 mAh battery

Last month vivo launched its first phone with a 6,000 mAh battery - the Y55s 5G and now a similarly spec’d device made its way to Taiwan albeit with a slightly smaller 5,000mAh cell. vivo Y55 5G packs the same 6.58-inch punch hole LCD with FHD+ resolution like its “s” sibling and an 8MP selfie cam. Around the back, the phone brings a 50MP primary shooter alongside two 2MP modules for macro shots and depth data. MediaTek’s Dimensity 700 sits at the helm alongside 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. The software side is covered by Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 11 and the 5,000 mAh battery...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y55_5g_brings_dimensity_700_and_5000_mah_battery_-news-52712.php

Non-Pro iPhone 14 models to miss out on ProMotion displays

Last week we heard a rumor Apple will bring 120Hz ProMotion displays to its entire iPhone 14 series but a new report from Ross Young is saying Apple will keep its high-refresh-rate display tech exclusive to its Pro iPhones. Young specifies that BOE Display which is expected to be one of the display suppliers for this year’s new iPhones does not have enough LTPO display capacity and Apple will wait out at least another year to implement ProMotion on the vanilla iPhone models. No since BOE doesn’t have enough LTPO capacity and have yet to ship any LTPO panels. Would be quite risky. Maybe in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nonpro_iphone_14_models_to_miss_out_on_promotion_displays-news-52710.php

Realme Number series reaches 40 million sales

The Realme 1 arrived in the middle of 2018, and while it feels like a long time ago, it hasn't even been four years. Since that launch, Realme has brought over two dozen phones as part of its core "Number" series, and has just confirmed it has reached 40 million sales. According to a study by Strategy analytics this lineup is Realme's second most successful after the affordable C series, the two being pivotal for the brand’s spike in popularity and quick rise to 100 million shipments overall. The Number series was fourth in consolidated shipments of all “new-age smartphone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_number_series_reaches_40_million_sales-news-52709.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 2

The most major announcement in the second week of the year was the OnePlus 10 Pro, but the newly official phone came just short of occupying the top of our trending chart. That still belongs to the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE as the Xiaomi 12 Pro conceded the silver medal to the new OnePlus flagship. The Samsung Galaxy A52s and Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max rose to fourth and fifth, respectively as the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge captured sixth in the week of its market launch. The Redmi Note 11 Pro is up to seventh, while the Realme GT2 Pro drops to eight. The Galaxy A12 makes a return to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_2-news-52708.php

OnePlus Buds Z2 review

Introduction and unboxing OnePlus introduces the Buds Z2, a successor to the brand’s OnePlus Buds Z. For the most part, the design and overall look of the buds is the same as the Buds Z, but with overall enhancements throughout the product including larger drivers and improved battery life. These new Buds are rated for up to 38 hours of battery life in the best-case scenario. Like the OnePlus Buds Pro, the OnePlus Buds Z2 have an in-ear fit and both use the same 11mm drivers. The Buds Z2 now feature active noise cancellation and pass-through sound, features normally seen on TWS buds...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_buds_z2_review-news-52701.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_5g-review-2365.php

Week 2 in review: OnePlus 10 Pro, Honor Magic V announced

Last week was pretty busy with, Samsung announcing the much-anticipated Galaxy S21 FE, a few Chinese launches and the commotion around CES 2022. This week maintained the pace with a bunch of announcements from OnePlus, Honor and Xiaomi. Arguably the highlight of this week is the OnePlus 10 Pro announcement in China. The rumors turned out to be true so along with the new design, the next-generation OnePlus sports an LTPO 2.0 screen, second-generation Hasselblad camera setup, 80W charging and, of course, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The Honor Magic V was the other major announcement this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_2_in_review_oneplus_10_pro_announced_honor_launches_its_foldable_phone-news-52692.php

Flashback: the LG V10 had unique second screen, rugged design and a fatal flaw

LG established the G-series as its flagship lineup in 2012 and we’ve already looked at some of the best in the series like the LG G3 and LG G Flex. However, the company felt that there was room for an even more premium line, something to emulate the S and Note lines of perennial rival Samsung. And so the LG V series was born, its specialty would be powerful, durable phones with innovative screen, camera and audio tech. This all began in late 2015 with the arrival of the LG V10. The V10 certainly had a unique look. Instead of going for a sleek glass and metal sandwich design, LG opted...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/flashback_the_lg_v10_had_a_unique_secondary_screen_a_rugged_design_and_a_fatal_flaw-news-52693.php

Weekly poll: OnePlus 10 Pro, hot or not?

The OnePlus 10 Pro was announced earlier this week and it even went through its first sale – you probably didn’t get one, though, as it was only in China and all available were gone in a second. It was a small batch, 18-21,000 units, so now it’s a race to produce more for future releases. Including the global launch, which will happen in the spring, though the company kept things vague. That goes for the pricing too, we only know the one for China where the 8/128 GB model costs CNY 4,700 (a straight currency conversion yields $740/€650). The 9 Pro started at CNY 5,000 last year, so we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_oneplus_10_pro_hot_or_not-news-52677.php

Weekly poll results: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE arrives too late

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is not off to a good start, judging by the results of last week’s poll. Most people either already have a phone that they are happy with or have shifted their focus towards the Galaxy S22 series, which will be here in about a month. If anything, the poll highlights excitement for the new flagships as just over 40% of voters say they will wait for an S22 phone. Last we heard, the vanilla Galaxy S22 will cost the same as its predecessor, or just €100 more than the S21 FE. But that’s a conversation for February. Right now, the new Fan Edition compares against the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_arrives_too_late-news-52675.php

Stable ColorOS 12 now seeding for OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G, Reno6 Z 5G, A73 5G

Oppo has mostly been sticking to its update timeline, though the schedule has gone through a few iterations now, making it harder to follow. You should probably just follow along on the official Oppo community forum for the most recent news. As per the aforementioned resource, stable Color OS 12 updates based on Android 12 are now officially available for the following devices in the following regions: OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G - Indonesia (Firmware version C.14) OPPO Reno6 Z 5G - Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam UAE (Firmware version C.14) OPPO A73 5G - Saudi Arabia (Firmware version...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/stable_coloros_12_now_seeding_for_oppo_f19_pro_5g_reno6_z_5g_a73_5g-news-52707.php

Honor MagicBook View 14 review

Introduction Last September Honor debuted its MagicBook View 14 in China powered by Intel’s 11-gen Core chipsets, NVIDIA GeForce MX 450 GPU and running Windows 11 out of the box. The same laptop (minus the dedicated graphics card) came to Europe later in Q4 and we are finally ready to give you our impressions after a test period where this reviewer used the MagicBook View 14 as his sole work machine for over two weeks. Coming from MacOS to a Windows 11 laptop took some getting used to at first and while I am not fully converted to make the switch just yet Honor certainly made an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magicbook_view_14_review-news-52678.php

Apple allegedly working on an iPad Pro prototype with MagSafe charging glass logo

Apple has never been particularly chatty when it comes to future plans and RnD. Still, most analysts believe that we can expect updated vanilla iPad and iPad Air, as well as new Pro models in 2022. You can read more predictions about the basic iPad and the Air here while we focus on the new iPad Pro design. The question of wireless charging has been a topic for discussion basically since Apple unveiled its MagSafe wireless charging tech for the iPhone. As per the latest chatter from industry insiders, Apple is already experimenting with at least one 2022 iPad Pro prototype with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_allegedly_working_on_an_ipad_pro_prototype_with_magsafe_charging_glass_logo-news-52706.php