Lenovo Tab P12 Pro gets Android 12L Beta 2

Google announced Android 12L last October, and its Beta 2 build was released for the eligible Pixel devices over two weeks ago, which is now available for the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro as well. 9to5Google reports the Android 12L Beta 2 released by Lenovo bumps up the Android security patch level on the Tab P12 Pro to December 2021, but we see no mention of it on the company's website. It's also worth noting that Lenovo hasn't shared any release notes of Android 12L for the Tab P12 Pro at the time of writing this, and the software limitations listed on its website remain unchanged from the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_tab_p12_pro_android_12l_beta_2-news-52929.php

The FAA reaches agreement with Verizon and AT&T to safely deploy C-band 5G near airports

This month, there’s been ongoing discussions between US carriers Verizon and AT&T, US Airlines, and the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) regarding the deployment of C-band 5G towers in areas near key airports. The concern lies with the potential for the C-band 5G towers being deployed by US carriers Verizon and AT&T and the Airport’s low-visibility equipment, specifically with interference of an altimeter devices. The latest development is that the US carriers and FAA have reached an agreement on which steps need to be taken to ensure safety of key airports while also deploying more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_faa_reaches_agreement_with_verizon_and_at_t_to_safely_deploy_cband_5g-news-52928.php

Apple gains 165 million subscribers in last year, Cook says Apple is “investing accordingly” to metaverse

During Apple’s latest financial earnings call, Apple revealed that it had gained 165 million subscribers in the last year. Subscribers are counted across all consumer services that Apple offers including iCloud, Music, Arcade, and Apple TV+. Apple CFO and Senior VP Luca Maestri says the growth was worldwide. We set December quarter records in every geographic segment [...] and then as I mentioned earlier, an all-time record for iCloud, for Music, for video, for advertising [and] payment devices. So, we’ve done… better than we were expecting at the beginning of the quarter.” – Luca Maestri,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_gains_165_million_subscribers_in_last_year_cook_says_apple_is_investing_accordingly_to_metaver-news-52927.php

Samsung travels to the future again, releases February update for the Galaxy Note20

Samsung has, for a while now, enjoyed releasing its monthly security patches for some devices before the month in question's even started. It's not always the same handsets or even series, so it all seems pretty random, but almost every month there's at least one phone or family to be blessed with next month's security updates... today. And yes, today is one of those days. Even though we're still in January and February is a few days away, the Korean company couldn't wait anymore and unleashed its February update for the Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra. For now, this only seems to be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_travels_to_the_future_again_releases_february_update_for_the_galaxy_note20-news-52926.php

Apple releases iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 public beta

Earlier this week, Apple sent out iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 to supported mobile devices, and you know what that means, right? Time for a new beta - the development cycle never stops. The company released iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 for developers only yesterday, and today these builds are available for people who are part of Apple's beta program. This upcoming version of Apple's mobile software finally enables Face ID when you have a mask on (and it only took two years!). Additionally, there's some new functionality for wearers of glasses, although it requires you setting it up with each pair...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_releases_ios_154_and_ipados_154_public_beta-news-52925.php

Huawei P50 Pocket in for review

While Samsung and Motorola have already delivered clamshell foldables, Huawei decided to wait a bit longer (about 2 years) before it felt ready to enter the space. The P50 Pocket which originally launched in China back in December has now made its way internationally and we got a review unit here at HQ. While our team is busy working on the full review let’s take a look at what’s so special about the P50 Pocket in this quick hands-on. First stop – design. P50 Pocket has its own look and feel which sets it apart from the other clamshell foldables we’ve come across. Huawei went with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p50_pocket_in_for_review-news-52924.php

Xiaomi Redmi 10A passes by Geekbench and FCC

While Xiaomi’s Redmi 10 series originally launched back in May 2020 it seems we’ll see at least one new member in 2022. A new device dubbed Xiaomi 220233L2C was spotted on Geekbench 4 listing which revealed some of its key specs. This should be the Chinese variant of the upcoming Redmi 10A which already appeared in an IMEI database listing with the 220233L2G model number. Redmi 10A on Geekbench 4 The phone is powered by the MediaTek MT6762G which corresponds to the Helio G25 SoC alongside 4GB RAM and good-old Android 11 on the software front. It managed a 791-point single-core...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_10a_passes_by_geekbench_and_fcc_-news-52921.php

Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ are apparently launching on February 15

Realme's upcoming 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ have been leaking left and right over the past few weeks, but they're still not official. That, however, seems thankfully set to change, although not in the next few days. Instead, according to a newly leaked poster, the mid-range duo's unveiling is scheduled to take place on February 15. That's still more than two weeks off, and by that time we'll probably have seen many more leaks about these two. Realme 9 Pro 5G series launching on February 15, 2022 globally. 😍#realme #Realme9Pro #Realme9ProPlus pic.twitter.com/Eejx4NVFCY— Abhishek Yadav...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_9_pro_and_9_pro_are_apparently_launching_on_february_15-news-52904.php

TCL 30 V 5G now available from Verizon for $300

Earlier this month, TCL announced a boatload of new devices at CES 2022 and one of them was the TCL 30 V 5G - a midrange 5G smartphone. Back then TCL did not announce any pricing and availability details but today Verizon started selling the device for $300 in its single 4GB RAM and 128GB storage trim with a Midnight Gray color finish. TCL 30 V brings a 6.67-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout for its 16MP selfie cam. It supports mmWave and C-Band 5G for optimal high-speed coverage thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 chipset. In terms of cameras, you get a 50MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_30_v_5g_now_available_from_verizon_for_300-news-52901.php

YouTube Shorts soon to get custom voiceover feature like TikTok

YouTube introduced Shorts back in 2020 as a direct rival to the rapidly growing TikTok. The 60-second videos, which you can edit within the app with some basic filters, captions and color correction will now borrow a new feature from the ByteDance's network. It appears you will soon be able to change the voiceover without using a third-party video editing app. XDA-Developers found traces of that in the code of a beta version of the app. Supposedly, YouTube is adding a dedicated button that allows you to record a track and easily overlay it before uploading. YouTube hasn't shared...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_shorts_soon_to_get_custom_voiceover_feature_like_tiktok-news-52898.php

China approves AMD's acquisition of FPGA maker Xilinx, with some conditions

Back in 2015 Intel announced that it will acquire FPGA maker Altera, a move that AMD decided to counter in October 2020 with the acquisition of Xilinx. It has taken quite a while, but China has given its approval for the deal, with some conditions. The conditions being that AMD ensures “the flexibility and programmability of Xilinx FPGAs” and “that their development methods are compatible with ARM-based processors”. If you’re wondering why this is important, remember that China is deeply invested in developing ARM-based products. AMD believes Xilinx will enhance its portfolio and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/china_approves_amds_acquisition_of_fpga_maker_xilinx_with_some_conditions-news-52895.php

Spotify obliges to remove Neil Young's music over Joe Rogan demands

Spotify will remove all of Neil Young's music from its platform after the musician requested the move earlier this week. Neil Young posted an open letter to Spotify and his record label Warner Music Group, demanding to have his music off Spotify because, in his view, the platform is aiding COVID-19 vaccine misinformation by providing a platform for Joe Rogan and his popular podcast. In his message, the "Heart of Gold" singer stated - 'They can have Rogan or Young. Not both.' - so now it seems Spotify has chosen Rogan. Spotify issued a statement - "We regret Neil's decision to remove his...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_obliges_to_remove_neil_youngs_music_over_joe_rogan_demands-news-52899.php

Xiaomi launches Service+ app in India for after-sales support

The Xiaomi Cares program was teased back in November last year but Xiaomi didn't really give many details about what it will include. Now the company is launching its after-sales support app called Service+, which will probably be its key element. The Service+ app is available in India as a one-stop solution for all after-sales requests from customers. The app can be downloaded from Google Play or Getapps and connects customers with roughly 2,000 service centers. Users can file device repair requests through the app, get price quotes and get live chat support. Additionally, the app...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_launches_service_app_in_india_for_aftersales_support-news-52894.php

Samsung may speed up its Android updates in Europe

Samsung has been among the best Android OEMs when it comes to timely firmware updates across its fleet of devices and users in Europe may soon get new updates even faster. According to a new report from Galaxy Club, Samsung will be developing firmware with a unified Country Specific Code (CSC) classification for all its upcoming phones in Europe. The EUX identifier is already present on the 4G version of the Galaxy A52, Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 and this will be the case on most new phones set to debut later this year. Going forward Samsung will be able to push new updates to all EUX...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_may_speed_up_its_android_updates_in_europe-news-52876.php

Caviar crafts custom iPhone 13 Pro (Max) phones inspired by the Holy Trinity of watchmakers

If you’ve been following Caviar’s work, you will know that the founder is a fan of luxury watches. So, when you hear “Holy Trinity”, you should know that it refers to the horological kind – Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin. These three legendary watchmakers are the inspiration behind the new additions to the Pair of Kings line, i.e. Caviar’s series that intends to pair a luxury watch with a luxury phone. The phones in question are based on the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max and have metal backs styled after the watch face and bracelets of the watches that they are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/caviar_crafts_custom_iphone_13_pro_max_phones_inspired_bythe_holy_trinity_of_watchmakers-news-52878.php

vivo V23 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v23-review-2368.php

Blizzard announces a new survival game, commits to CoD for PlayStation

Through its official Twitter account, Blizzard announced a new online survival game but it seems like it's early in its development stage because the announcement serves more as a job listing. And it kind of makes sense given Blizzard's recent legal issues and its ongoing attemp to overhaul its working environment. The description on the company's website says that the new game will be available for PC and consoles, although it did not explicitly mention which consoles will get it. With Microsoft's ongoing Blizzard acquistion, nothing should be considered certain. We’re building a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/blizzard_announces_a_new_survival_game_promises_cod_games_to_for_playstation-news-52872.php

Microsoft: Windows 11 well-loved, adopted twice as quickly as Windows 10

In a blog post on its official website Microsoft is looking back at the performance of its Windows operating system over the past two years and sharing some of its achivements in the period. There are currently over 1.4 billion monthly active Windows 10 and 11 users around the world, and time spent on Windows is up 10% over pre-pandemic levels. On average, people are spending 40% more time on their Windows 11 PCs, than they did on their Windows 10 ones, but that may not be entirely due to the new OS' prowess. Citing Canalys' numbers, Microsoft says there were more than 340 million PCs...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_windows_11_wellloved_adopted_twice_as_fast_as_windows_10-news-52881.php

Disney+ expanding to over 50 new markets this summer

Disney+, the on-demand video streaming platform, will expand to over 50 new countries and regions this summer, the company revealed. The service will reach new markets in Eastern and Central Europe, the Middle East, Africa, as well as some overseas territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean. The full alphabetical list of the new countries Disney+ will launch is: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Egypt, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/disney_expanding_to_over_50_markets_this_summer-news-52874.php

Samsung Galaxy S22 series mega-leak: quality images, specs, prices

Samsung will unveil its Galaxy S22 series and the Galaxy Tab S8 series on February 9, and the stars of the show will be the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. The trio has been the subject of so many leaks that we already have a pretty good idea of what to expect. But this latest leak is the biggest of them all, delivering detailed specs sheets andhigh-quality images. Samsung Galaxy S22 The Galaxy S22 will feature a 6.1-inch 2340x1080px Dynamic AMOLED 2X of variable refresh rate up to 120Hz, a maximum brightness of 1500 nits, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s22_series_megaleak_quality_images_specs_prices-news-52869.php

Lenovo shows off dual fans on Legion Y90

Lenovo published a quick teaser video, showcasing the upcoming Legion Y90's dual-fan cooling. We get a glimpse of the rear of the phone and a preview of the dual fans at work. Lenovo claims they combine to deliver 180.65cm³/s of airflow. It sounds cool, but without context, it's just a random number. We guess having two physical fans can't hurt cooling, though. The Lenovo Legio Y90 is expected later this month with a 6.92-inch E4 AMOLED of 144Hz refresh rate and up to 720Hz touch sampling rate. The gaming phone will run a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 with a rumored up-to 18GB of RAM....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_shows_off_dual_fans_on_legion_y90_-news-52855.php

Netflix led US streaming market in Q4, HBO Max gained the most

The subscription video on demand (SVOD) market in the US experienced remarkable growth in 2021 and based on JustWatch's metrics HBO Max saw the largest growth at 5 percentage points. Netflix held on to its lead with 25% of the market, followed by Amazon Prime and its 19% while Disney Plus and Hulu each stood at 13% of the market. HBO Max was close by with 12% while Apple TV+ (5%) and Paramount+ (3%) rounded out the top-seven rankings. 2021 SVOD data HBO Max also saw the highest growth in Q4 with a 2percentage points increase which helped it close up on Hulu and Disney+ in a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/netflix_was_the_most_used_streaming_platform_in_the_us_hbo_max_grew_the_fastest-news-52846.php

Motorola Frontier design and specs leak

Last month we heard about an upcoming Motorola flagship set to debut Samsung’s 200MP ISOCELL HP1 camera sensor and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus chipset and we finally have our first look at the device. The folks over at WinFuture have obtained an official looking image of the Motorola Frontier 22 alongside more confirmation of its key specs. Motorola Frontier render (via: WinFuture) The phone features an eye-striking camera bump with a huge cutout for the alleged 200MP main cam. That sensor is said to feature OIS and will be joined by a 50MP ultrawide snapper and 12MP telephoto module...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_frontier_design_and_specs_leak-news-52850.php

Samsung touts Exynos 2200's ray tracing support, other upgrades in new video

Samsung published a short introductory video for the Exynos 2200. It opens up with the chip’s unique feature – the Xclipse GPU (based on AMD RDNA2 architecture) is the first mobile GPU with hardware acceleration for ray tracing. The new PUBG: New State is heavily featured in the video (which doesn't officially support ray tracing as far as we can tell, maybe it's waiting for the right chipset). The GPU will also support Variable Rate Shading (VRS), which will help it keep the frame rate stable. And for future gaming phones, the chipset supports displays with up to 144 Hz refresh rate and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_touts_exynos_2200s_ray_tracing_support_other_upgrades_in_new_video-news-52852.php

nubia teases the Red Magic 7 once again as 165W charger leaks

nubia's official Weibo account shared four teasers, each one being cryptic and pointing to an area where the Red Magic 7 will excel. The first machine translates to 100% flawless, but we are unsure what to make of it. The second one's 1,101,769 is relatively easier - representing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC breaking the 1 million barrier on AnTuTu 9. The third one is about cooling with 41,279 likely the total surface area of the heat plates. Finally there's the 165, which refers to the 165W charging speeds. The four cryptic teaser posters Chinese leakster Digital Chat...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_teases_the_red_magic_7_once_again_as_165w_charger_leaks_in_the_wild-news-52847.php

OnePlus could launch 10 Ultra model later this year

With the OnePlus 10 Pro already out in China and reportedly coming to Europe in March we looked set in terms of premium OnePlus phones. Yet a new rumor however suggests that we may see an Ultra model in the near future as tech journalist Yogesh Brari suggests the device is already in its early engineering testing phase. Technology sharing between OnePlus & Oppo is in Full swing, Find X5 series gets Hasselblad treatment and I'm hearing that MariSilicon will be seen on a OnePlus Flagship in the 2nd Half of this year.There are rumours of an Ultra flagship from OnePlus in the EVT phase right...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_could_launch_an_ultra_model_later_this_year-news-52853.php

Xbox has a special Year of the Tiger Series S for the Chinese New Year

Microsoft is celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year with a special Year of the Tiger Xbox Series S release. The Chinese New Year comes on February 1 and we'll enter the year of the Tiger. The special release Xbox Series S console is painted in traditional Lunar New Year lucky colors - red and gold, with Chinese black ink tiger drawings from artist Bu2ma (Bu-er-ma). Microsoft has only made 15 such Xbox Series S consoles and you can enter to win one today through the official sweepstakes on Wechat and bilibili. Microsoft has done more than one special edition Xbox - there...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xbox_has_a_special_year_of_the_tiger_series_s_for_the_chinese_new_year-news-52842.php

Realme 9 Pro storage options revealed

With a couple of major Realme 9 Pro leaks recently there's not much left we don't know about those two. We can now scratch the storage and RAM options off that short list as MySmartprice has detailed those. The leak claims that all Realme 9 Pro will come with 128GB of internal storage, but three different RAM tiers - 4GB, 6GB and 8GB. It's a rather strange selection, seeing how most phones vary in storage more than RAM, but Realme clearly has different ideas. Realme 9 Pro The report notes that the storage variants are intended for the Indian market only so other countries...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_9_pro_storage_options_in_india_revealed-news-52854.php

Samsung Galaxy F23 5G pops up on Geekbench with SD 750G

Last year Samsung released the Galaxy F22 handset as a regional version of the Galaxy M22 in some regions and it appears we are in for a repeat this year. A newly surfaced Geekbench listing tells of a Samsung phone with mode number SM-E236, which should be the Galaxy F23. The Galaxy F22 from last year was SM-E225. The listing confirms the phone packs a Snapdragon 750G SoC, which is a huge step up from the MediaTek Helio G80 powering up the previous generation. There's also at least 6GB of RAM and Android 12 out of the box. Seeing last year's release strategy, we would expect the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_samsung_galaxy_f23_5g_pops_up_on_geekbench_running_sd_750g-news-52818.php

Realme 9 5G live images leaked by FCC, looks a lot like the Realme 8 5G

We knew Realme 9 Pro and Pro+ are around the corner and it was reasonable to expect a vanilla model will join them. Now an FCC listing shows we are also getting a Realme 9 5G. The FCC documentation states that the Realme 9 5G has a different marketing name and model number but it's essentially the same as the Realme 8 5G design-wise. Looking at the live photos themselves, the Realme 9 5G is not too different from the Realme 8 5G. Live images from the FCC filing We also learn there will be an 18W charger in the box as opposed to the 33W charger that the two Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_9_5g_goes_live_on_fcc_looks_a_lot_like_the_realme_8_5g-news-52821.php

A software bug is causing iPhone 13 displays to turn pink

An apparent software issue is causing some iPhone 13's to display a pink overlay on their screens and crash. The issue has been reported numerous times on Apple's Discussions Forums and Reddit. Seemingly the only common thing between the issues is that it's happening to the iPhone 13 series and not other Apple devices. One person reported that their GPS was inaccurate and the phone's display turned pink. Another said the battery was acting weird and the phone kept freezing and then proceeded to pink screen. A couple of users have reportedly had their phones replaced, while others were...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_software_bug_is_causing_iphone_13_displays_to_turn_pink-news-52819.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S coming on February 9

After several certification appearances and a launch teaser, Redmi India today confirmed the Note 11S will launch on February 9. The device will feature a 108MP main camera and will be powered by a MediaTek chipset but we don’t have the exact details at the moment. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S launching on February 9 Past rumors suggest the phone will bring an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro unit. There will be at least three configurations with a baseline 6GB RAM and 64GB storage model alongside a 6/128GB middle option and an 8/128GB version. We’ll be on the lookout for more specs...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_11s_coming_on_february_9-news-52820.php

Google Pixel 6a rumored to launch in May

Google is rumored to launch a midrange Pixel 6a later this year featuring the in-house Tensor chipset and less impressive camera hardware than the flagship Pixel 6 phones. Earlier rumors said the device will not launch before August but well-known tipster Max Jambor thinks otherwise saying the device will be official come May. Past Pixel A-series phones like the 5a 5G and the 4a came in August so this would be quite the shift by Google. Pixel 6a render Apart from the Tensor chipset, Pixel 6a is said to share the same basic design as its more expensive siblings with a punch-hole...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6a_rumored_to_launch_in_may_-news-52817.php

Canalys: Smartphone sales in India grow 12% in 2021

The smartphone market faced its fair share of challanges in 2021, but the total sales in India went up a healthy 12% compared to the also disrupted 2020. The start of the year was tough for makers, but not nearly as tough as the previous year and then another strong comeback in the second half of the year saw 162 million devices pushed. Realme was the biggest gainer, posting a 25% growth in sales and rising to third place, with Tecno and Infinix also growing significantly. Those last two significantly boosted the performance of the "Others" category as they didn't make the top 5 at this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_smartphone_sales_in_india_grow_12_in_2021_in_spite_of_pandemic-news-52816.php

Samsung Galaxy S22 series European pricing leaks, S22 Ultra to start with 8GB RAM

Samsung is expected to finally unveil its Galaxy S22 series flagships in about two weeks’ time. The countless leaks over the past months have left little to no unknown at this point but Roland Quandt is here to fill us in on one of the more important aspects – pricing. The baseline Galaxy S22 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage will start at €849 in Europe which converts to about $960. Whoever said S22 series was to be cheaper, didn't think of Covid, parts shortages and inflation.Actual official EURO prices:S22 8/128GB = 849S22 8/256GB = 899S22+ 8/128GB = 1049S22+ 8/256GB = 1099S22 Ultra...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s22_series_european_pricing_leaks_s22_ultra_to_start_with_8gb_ram-news-52815.php

Oppo Reno7 series to hit the global market on February 4

Oppo announced the Reno7 smartphones in late November, and the devices are finally coming to markets outside China. The first stop on their global journey will be India, as the local division scheduled a launch party for February 4. We are going to see at least two phones, since the Oppo Reno7 Pro is the hero device in all the promo shots, and the vanilla Reno7 is likely going to come as an the affordable alternative, but we’re waiting to see whether the even cheaper Reno7 SE will also make it to India. The Oppo Reno7 Pro was launched with a 50MP main camera and a Sony IMX766 sensor...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno7_series_to_hit_the_global_market_on_february_4-news-52814.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 3

The second half of January will seemingly be the calm before the storm of February, when we expect a bunch of new flagships to arrive. So in the absence of major new announcements it's little surprise that our trending chart has seen little change compared to last week. We get the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE on top - the place it has occupied since its announcement. It's joined on the rostrum by the OnePlus 10 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Pro in that order. The Samsung Galaxy A52s and Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max keep fourth and fifth, while the Redmi Note 11 in sixth is the first change compared to last...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_3-news-52813.php

Week 3 in review: Samsung announces the Exyno 2200, Galaxy S22 leaks continue

In the third week of 2022 the most popular news articles were Samsung-related. We got a bunch of Galaxy S22-related leaks, but also an official announcement as Samsung unveiled the Exynos 2200 chipset. It will come with a brand new Xclipse GPU co-developed with AMD and will power the flagship lineup in certin markets. Along with all the Galaxy S22, the Android community has a growing interest in the upcoming mid-range Galaxy A53 5G as it once again pops up on our weekly recap. On Apple's side of the fence the most popular article was the iPhone 13's inability to apply noise...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_3_in_review_samsung_announces_the_exyno_2200_galaxy_s22_leaks_continue-news-52798.php

Weekly poll: are you using 5G on your phone?

The first 5G phones arrived on the market in early 2019, but three years later we’re still in a transitional period – most flagships have 5G, a typical mid-ranger does as well and even some entry level models. However, 4G phones are still being unveiled and there are quite a few countries without active 5G networks. This week’s question is a simple one – do you use 5G on your phone? There are many reasons why you may not have switched yet, ranging from “not available in my country” to “don’t need it”. Often the answer depends on your carrier. As a new addition to networks, 5G coverage...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_are_you_using_5g_on_your_phone-news-52800.php

Weekly poll results: the OnePlus 10 Pro shows promise, but it needs glowing reviews

The OnePlus 10 Pro may not bring any jaw-dropping upgrades, but it is shaping up to be a solid improvement over the 9 Pro, judging by last week’s poll. However, as the retail price of every OnePlus flagship crept up, fans became more discerning. The majority of voters who are interested in the 10 Pro will be holding off until the reviews are out – and they better be good. A smaller yet still substantial portion of voters already like what they see and don’t expect any surprises. The most interesting part of those reviews will be how the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 performs, but that is a concern...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_the_oneplus_10_pro_shows_promise_but_it_needs_glowing_reviews-news-52785.php

Flashback: Android 4.4 KitKat optimized the OS for phones with just 512MB of RAM

Remember when Google used to name Android releases after deserts? It would even put statues of said deserts in front of its office – things were fun back then and more importantly, every new release carried major improvements. Some were major milestones, the likes of Android 2.3 Gingerbread, the version that was so good that it refused to die. Android 4.4 KitKat introduced extensive upgrades as well, which are surprisingly relevant to this day, eight years after its 2013 release. First, the name – this was the first release to be named after a branded snack, all the others are generic...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/flashback_android_44_kitkat_optimized_the_os_for_phones_with_just_512mb_of_ram-news-52805.php