5G services launched in India at IMC 2022 by PM Modi

Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi officially launched the commercial 5G services in India today at the inauguration of the 6th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) held in New Delhi, which will conclude on October 4. PM Modi at the inauguration of IMC 2022 (Image source: Press Information Bureau of India) The 5G network will go live in 22 cities as a part of the first phase of rollout, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jamnagar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune, and Varanasi. The 5G services will be offered by...

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Realme 10's design and charging speed revealed by FCC

The Realme 10 (RMX3630) that's already been certified by a few certifying authorities, including NBTC, has now bagged FCC's certification, revealing its design and charging speed in the process while also corroborating the battery capacity. A schematic of the Realme 10 included in one of the documents on FCC's website reveals the smartphone will sport two cameras on the rear instead of three like the Realme 9. The position of the flash is also changed, and it's moved to the right side of the first camera. You can also see the Realme 10's right-side frame has the volume rocker. We don't...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE gets October 2022 Android security patch

Samsung released the October 2022 Android security patch for the Galaxy S21 and S22 series smartphones in some markets recently, and now it's the Galaxy S21 FE that's receiving the latest security patch with a new software update. The update comes with firmware version G990EXXU3CVI8 and is currently seeding in India for the Galaxy S21 FE units having model designation SM-G990E. However, the rollout should expand to other regions soon. If you live in India and haven't received the update on your Galaxy S21 FE yet, you can check for it manually by heading to the smartphone's Settings...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_october_2022_android_security_patch-news-56016.php

Xiaomi 12 Pro long-term review

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Apple responds to why junkyard crash tests don’t always trigger iPhones’ Crash Detection

With the announcement of the iPhone 14 lineup, Apple announced that its new devices are outfitted with sensors and tech that can detect when a user has been in a car crash. The iPhone will then prompt to dial emergency services and will automatically dial if the user doesn’t respond. iPhone 14 Pro Max The Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern collaborated with a demolition derby driver in Michigan to test whether they could make the new iPhone trigger the safety feature. An iPhone 14, a Google Pixel were placed in the derby car, and an Apple Watch Ultra was strapped to the driver’s...

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro achieves top DxOMark scores for selfie camera and video performance

In DxOMark’s camera testing of the iPhone 14 Pro, Apple’s flagship model achieves outstanding scores. With an overall camera score of 146, it earned second place in DxOMark’s global camera ranking (just one point behind the Honor Magic4 Ultimate). In addition to ranking second overall, DxOMark also recognizes the iPhone 14 Pro to have the best selfie camera performance scores in stills and video with a score of 145. DxOMark highlighted the iPhone’s top score in its new ‘Friends & Family’ use case thanks to its accuracy in capturing skin tones, its consistently fast zero-shutter lag...

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Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro pre-orders start in India on October 6

If you're in India and want to purchase a high-end Google smartphone, you're about to get lucky. After a hiatus, the company has decided to offer its high-end device range in the subcontinent once more. Google has already confirmed that both the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro will be sold in India. Sometimes, companies launch new smartphones in India later than elsewhere, but this thankfully won't be the case for the new Pixels. Today Google has revealed that pre-orders will start for the two handsets on October 6 in India. That's the day of their unveiling event, and it's also the day on...

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Oppo A77s hangs out at Geekbench prior to its launch in India

Oppo is used to churning out A-series mid-rangers like there's no tomorrow, and the next installment in the series will be the A77s, which rumor has it should launch in India very, very soon. It was seen in leaked renders a few days ago, when a lot of its specs were also outed. Now, it looks like someone in possession of a prototype decided to have it run Geekbench, and you can probably imagine what ensued - there's a record of its run in the benchmark's database, and as usual that reveals (or rather, in this case, confirms) a couple of specs. Surprising no one who's read our...

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The Redmi Pad gets unboxed and handled on camera ahead of Oct 4 announcement

It's not as if we didn't already have details on the Redmi Pad but it's always nice to have more. In this case, it's a full unboxing and hands-on video courtesy of the Spanish-speaking YouTube channel Eufracio López 502. The video goes through the retail box - including a USB cable, 22.5W adapter, and the Redmi Pad itself, and then moves on to a detailed look at all sides of the tablet. Of note is the quad speaker setup with two speakers on each side of the Redmi Pad and the Dolby Atmos support. The tablet is a 4/128GB model, running Android 12. It's powered by a MediaTek Helio G99....

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The Google Pixel Watch will cost £339 and €379 for the Wi-Fi model

Yesterday we saw the price of the Pixel 7 and today it's the Google Pixel Watch's turn. Per Roland Quandt, who shared the Pixel 7's European price, Google's first smartwatch will cost £339 in the UK for a Wi-Fi-only model. That would translate to a likely starting price of €379 in Europe and possibly €419 for the LTE model. That's a similar price to the Galaxy Watch5. We've previously reported that the LTE-capable Pixel Watch could cost $399 Stateside. Google will give the full details of the Pixel Watch at its October 6 event next week. The watch will come in three colors - Chalk,...

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Twitter teases edit tweet option ahead of grand unveilng

After years of consumer requests, Twitter is bringing an edit tweet feature. The company plans to launch this feature later this month and it shared a test tweet that has a “Last edited” timestamp. Clicking on the timestamp takes you to the tweet version history which shows you the original tweet and all modifications made. hellothis is a test to make sure the edit button works, we’ll let you know how it goes— Twitter Blue (@TwitterBlue) September 29, 2022 Once the edit tweet feature is ready for consumers it will be exclusive to Twitter Blue – the $4.99 monthly subscription service...

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Google's new teaser video is all about the Pixel 7's design

About two days ago Google released a teaser video showcasing the upcoming Pixel 7 Pro's design from a lot of angles, and in all three colorways in which it will be offered. In case you were one to find it strange that the non-Pro Pixel 7 got ignored and didn't get the same sort of teaser video, well, today you've been vindicated. That's because Google has just posted exactly the same style of video, only this time starring the smaller Pixel 7. Have a look: Once again, we catch glimpses of all three colors, which in the case of the Pixel 7 are officially called Obsidian, Snow, and...

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OnePlus 11R specs leak

The OnePlus 10R was released this May, and the Chinese company is allegedly hard at work on its successor, the aptly named OnePlus 11R. According to a new leak from a usually reliable source, the 11R will come with a 6.7-inch 1080x2412 120 Hz AMOLED touchscreen, just like its predecessor. Unlike the 10R, however, it will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, which is quite the upgrade from the Dimensity 8100. OnePlus 10R The OnePlus 11R will apparently be offered with 8GB and 16GB RAM options, and 128GB and 256GB storage options. Its triple rear camera setup will...

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Twitter experiments with video again, tests vertically scrolling video

Twitter announces on its official Blog that it will begin rolling out a new way to experience videos on TikTok. No, Twitter isn’t going to start pushing TikTok-like short videos the same way that IG did with Reels or YouTube with Shorts. Instead, it is only going to take one element of short form video, making it easier to discover video content on the platform. Twitter is introducing a new “immersive media viewer” which will play videos in a new full screen view. This will be accessible by simply tapping/expanding a video from a Tweet. Users will be able to swipe up from any video if they...

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Google will shut down Stadia on January 18, 2023

Google has announced that it is winding down its game streaming service Stadia. The service will be shut down for good on January 18, 2023. Google will be refunding all hardware and software purchases to users. Anyone who purchased the Stadia controller will get a refund, as well as for any game and add-on content purchased through the Stadia store. The refunds are expected to be completed by mid-January 2023. Google has said that it will be using the technology that powers Stadia in other parts of the company, such as YouTube, Google Play, and its Augmented Reality (AR)...

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Motorola will launch Moto G72 on October 3

The Moto G72 appeared in renders earlier this week, and now Motorola revealed the launch date will be October 3. Alongside that Moto G72 got a landing page at Flipkart, revealing its key features and design. It will be powered by a Helio G99, coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The OLED screen will have a fingerprint scanner underneath. The 10-bit display itself will support 120Hz refresh rate and 576Hz touch sampling rate. It will have It will come with HDR10 support and 1300 nit maximum brightness. Moto G72 key features The main camera on the back will be joined...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11R's coming on September 30, design and specs teased

Earlier this week, we heard that Xiaomi's Redmi was preparing to unveil the Note 11R with dual rear cameras, and today, the company announced that it will launch the Redmi Note 11R on September 30 in China. Redmi said the Note 11R will come with a 90Hz screen and a 5,000 mAh battery. It will have 5G connectivity and both SIMs will support 5G networks. The company also shared a poster revealing the Note 11R's design, reminiscent of the Poco M4 5G. That's no surprise since the Redmi Note 11R is said to be a version of the Poco M4 5G, which isn't all that different from the Redmi Note 11E...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_11r_launch_date_specs_design_revealed-news-55985.php

Android app support on Windows 11 now rolling out in several markets

Microsoft has confirmed that it is now rolling out Android app support to Windows 11 users in 21 more countries. Starting Tuesday, WSA (Windows Subsystem for Android) became available for all Windows 11 users to download to enable Android app support. Thanks to this update, more users can take advantage of a limited selection of Android apps that can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store. Microsoft’s states that the machine must have at least 8GB of RAM (16GB is recommended), an SSD (solid-state drive), Intel core i3 8th Gen or above, and the Virtual Machine Platform setting must be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_app_support_on_windows_11_now_rolling_out_in_several_markets-news-55983.php

Sony announces FX30 Cinema Line camera for $1800

Sony today announced the cheapest member of its FX Cinema Line of cameras. The FX30 takes the existing FX3 camera and swaps the full-frame sensor with a smaller APS-C version. The FX30 features a new back-illuminated 20.1 megapixel APS-C EXMOR R CMOS sensor in the popular Super 35 format. The sensor has a dual base ISO of 800 and 2500 and 14+ stops of dynamic range. The camera can shoot 4K video using a supersampled version of the 6K sensor in 24p, 30p, and 60p. It can also record 4K in 120p but with a 1.62x crop. Videos can be recorded in 10-bit 4:2:2 in H.265 or H.264, with RAW...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_announces_fx30_cinema_line_camera_for_1800-news-55981.php

Amazon announces new 5th Gen Echo Dot models with Eero mesh networking

Amazon today announced three new models of the Echo Dot, the standard Echo Dot, the Echo Dot with Clock, and Echo Dot Kids. The three models are basically identical for the most part. The standard Echo Dot now features a new custom full-range driver, which has the highest excursion of any Echo Dot and claims to offer clearer vocals and double the bass performance while being the same size. The Echo Dot now also features a temperature sensor, which lets you ask Alexa to turn on your smart fan when it gets too warm. There's also an accelerometer to enable tap gestures. The most...

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Amazon announces third generation Fire TV Cube and new Alexa Voice Remote Pro

Amazon today announced the third generation Fire TV Cube, the company's flagship media player. The updated model features a new design, faster processing, and improved connectivity. The new Fire TV Cube has a new design with a cloth grille covering the built-in speaker. Together with the built-in microphones, the Fire TV Cube can act as an Alexa device for your home. The new Fire TV Cube has an updated processor, which is claimed to be 2x as powerful as the one on the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. This should improve app load times and also help speed up video playback performance in...

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Amazon announces Kindle Scribe with pen input

Amazon today announced the Kindle Scribe, the company's largest Kindle yet and for the first time with pen input for reading and writing on the go. The Kindle Scribe features a large 10.2-inch matte touchscreen Paperwhite display. The device includes a standard pen, which attaches magnetically to the side of the device when not in use. You can also choose an optional Premium pen, which has an eraser on the other end and a shortcut button to switch between pen, highlighter, and more. The Kindle Scribe supports adding handwritten notes to books using the sticky note feature....

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Infinix Note 12 (2023) and Infinix Zero 20 announced

Infinix has announced two new aditions to its phone lineup - the Infinix Zero 20 and the Infinix Note 12 (2023). The Zero 20 is the more interesting of the pair. It has a 6.7-inch 90Hz AMOLED of 1080p resolution at the front, a MediaTek Helio G99 chip inside, and a 4,500mAh battery with 45W charging. It packs a 108MP wide camera, 13MP ultrawide, and an auxiliary 2MP sensor on the back. On the front you can find its stand-out feature - an autofocusing, optically-stabilized selfie camera with a 60MP sensor at that! The Infinix Zero 20 is now on sale in Gold and Gray in a single...

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Bloomberg: Apple will not increase iPhone 14 production targets

As it was gearing up to launch the iPhone 14 series Apple thought that it would need to increase production by as much as 6 million units. However, demand did not rise to the expected levels, so Cupertino has told its suppliers to scrap the plans to build more units, according to insiders cited by Bloomberg. This means that the production target is going back to where it was this summer – 90 million units. Note that this is for the whole iPhone 14 family, but it is now clear that the four models are not equal in terms of popularity. The iPhone 14 Pro and especially the 14 Pro Max are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/bloomberg_apple_will_not_increase_iphone_14_production_targets-news-55970.php

Intel Unison brings cross-platform collaboration between Windows 11, Android and iOS

Alongside announcing its Intel 13th gen “Raptor Lake” desktop CPUs yesterday, Intel also introduced a new software tool meant to help your phone and PC connect, share files and manage notifications, messages and calls. Intel Unison will be supported on 13th gen devices and certain laptops with Intel Evo 12th Gen CPUs though as it stands it may only work on upcoming devices. The big deal is that Unison supports both Android and iOS which was not previously seen on other Windows cross-collaboration solutions like Microsoft’s Phone Link (aka Your Phone). Unison is based on technology from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/intel_unison_brings_crossplatform_collaboration_between_windows_11_android_and_ios_-news-55969.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE's key specs revealed by Geekbench

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab S7 FE last May, and we expected it to unveil the Galaxy Tab S8 FE around the same time this year. That didn't happen as Samsung only launched the regular, Plus, and Ultra models in the Tab S8 series. However, the good news is that the Galaxy Tab S8 FE isn't canceled, as it has popped up on Geekbench with its key specs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE, sporting model code SM-X506B, is powered by MediaTek's MT8791V/TZA SoC, which is also known as the Kompanio 900T. The tablet runs Android 13 and has 4GB of RAM onboard, although...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s8_fe_specs_geekbench-news-55968.php

Apple will bring Stage Manager to more iPads after all with iPadOS 16.1

Stage Manager is a new multitasking interface that Apple announced for iPadOS and MacOS during its WWDC back in June. Due to some supposed limitation in older iPads, Stage Manager was only going to be available for iPads powered by M1. In a statement to Engadget, Apple confirms that more iPad Pro models will get the feature with iPadOS 16.1. We introduced Stage Manager as a whole new way to multitask with overlapping, resizable windows on both the iPad display and a separate external display, with the ability to run up to eight live apps on screen at once. Delivery this multi-display...

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Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ renders leak showing new design

We're most likely at least three, and possibly even four or five months away from Samsung's official unveiling of the Galaxy S23 family, but the leaks have started in earnest today, with renders of both the vanilla Galaxy S23 as well as the Galaxy S23+. As you can see below, the design is changing next year, even if these are still going to be eminently recognizable as Samsungs. Samsung Galaxy S23+ leaked renders On the back there's no more camera island to speak of, instead each camera is housed in its own round protuberation. If you're thinking you've seen this before...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s23_and_s23_renders_leak_showing_new_design-news-55965.php

Intel announces 13th gen 'Raptor Lake' desktop CPUs

Intel today announced its 13th generation of desktop processors. Codenamed 'Raptor Lake', the range currently includes three new CPU models, with two variants each. Intel claims the 13th gen offers up to 15% better single-threaded performance and up to 41% better multi-threaded performance over the 12th gen. At the top of the range is the new Core i9-13900K and its iGPU-less variant, the 13900KF. Continuing on the hybrid architecture design of the 12th gen, the 13900K has 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores for a total of 32 threads (there is no Hyper-Threading on the E-cores). It has 32MB of...

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Intel announces pricing and availability for the Arc A770

Intel today announced the pricing and availability information for its flagship desktop graphics card. The Intel Arc A770 desktop GPU will start at $329 and be available starting October 12. The A770 is the company's flagship desktop graphics card and one of the three that have been announced so far (the other two being the A380 and the A750). The A770 is based on the Arc 7 GPU, which features the full complement of 32 Xe Cores and ray tracing units. It also features 8GB and 16GB memory options. The A770 will also support XeSS, Intel's AI-based image reconstruction and super...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/intel_announces_pricing_and_availability_for_the_arc_a770-news-55963.php

vivo becomes official smartphone of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

The FIFA World Cup 2022 starts in less than two months, with Qatar being the host. For the second World cup in a row, the football association is partnering with vivo, which will be the official smartphone partner during the event. The partnership was announced yesterday during the vivo X Fold+ launch, a day that coincided with FIFA’s 118th anniversary. This year’s partnership will put vivo’s logo in major advertising spots such as panels on the sideline, backboard for interviews and other visual representations. In return, the company will provide “industry-leading” flagships to...

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Xiaomi 12T series tipped to launch on October 4

We’ve seen several spec leaks for the upcoming Xiaomi 12T series and it seems the launch is just around the corner – more specifically on Tuesday, October 4. The launch information is not yet confirmed by Xiaomi though the leak comes from a reliable tipster so we can assume it’s legit. The launch event poster details the event will start at 8PM GMT +8 which converts to 12PM UTC and 5:30PM IST time. Xiaomi 12T series launch event poster The event poster is titled “ Make moments mega” which is a likely nod to the 12T Pro’s rumored 200MP camera sensor – Samsung’s ISOCELL HP1 sensor...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12t_series_tipped_to_launch_on_october_4_-news-55952.php

Oppo A77s' design and full specs revealed through leaked poster

Oppo unveiled the A77 5G in June and followed up with a new 4G version in August. These are expected to be joined by the A77s soon, which has appeared in a leaked poster revealing its design and specs. The Oppo A77s is a version of the A77 4G with a different chip (Snapdragon 680) and more RAM (up to 8GB). The A77s will come in Sky Blue and Starry Black colors, but it's unclear if there will be a Sunset Orange version with the Fiberglass-Leather Design. There's no word from Oppo about the A77s yet, but the smartphone was certified by Thailand, India, and European Union's authorities...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a77s_full_specs_design_leaked_poster-news-55950.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11R incoming with dual camera

Xiaomi keeps the Redmi Note 11 train going and is planning to launch yet another member of the ever-growing series. The device with model number 22095RA98C appeared on China Telecom with the name Redmi Note 11R, as well as an extended specs sheet. This phone will have dual camera and familiar hardware - it is going to be identical to the Poco M4 5G. All the specs of the Redmi Note 11R match the Poco - 13MP and 2MP dual cameras on the back and a 5MP selfie shooter. It's built around a 6.58” screen and the fingerprint scanner is on the side, embedded into the power key. Storage is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_11r_incoming_with_dual_cameras-news-55943.php

Samsung Galaxy Xcover6 Pro scores high repairability rating in disassembly video

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover6 Pro is one of the more rugged phones on the market with an IP68 dust and water resistance, plus a MIL-STD-810H certified design. And yet its back comes off easily, giving you access to the user replaceable battery. A simple rubber gasket keeps water out of the compartment. Samsung Galaxy Xcover6 Pro: swapping the battery is easy as pie • standard Phillips head screws The video below shows PBKreviews taking one of these apart. The phone scores pretty highly on repairability – no surprises here, one of the most common repairs these days (replacing an old...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_xcover6_pro_scores_high_repairability_rating_in_disassembly_video-news-55945.php

Apple iPhone 14 review

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Apple won't be holding an October event for Macs and iPads, analyst says

According to a renowned Apple analyst, Mark Gurman, the company doesn't have enough products to hold a dedicated event in October, so it might have decide to launch them with separate press releases instead. The Cupertino-based firm believes that a couple of press releases spaced apart are more effective than a full blown at this point in time. It's not the first time Apple chooses to do so. Apple has previously unveiled new products with press releases outside of the core iPhone lineup. And there aren't any rumors or teasers coming out of Apple regarding an October event. Gurman...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_wont_be_holding_an_october_event_for_macs_and_ipads_analyst_says-news-55938.php

Rumored Pixel 7 specs show little deviation from the Pixel 6

Where has the year gone? The Pixel 6 was announced in mid-October 2021 and now its successor is just around the corner – but if rumors are to be believed, it will be nearly the same phone. The Pixel 7 will feature the new Tensor G2 chipset, which will bring some important updates to the GPU, NPU, modem and other hardware, basically everything but the CPU. It probably won’t post headline-grabbing test scores, but it will offer hardware acceleration for Google’s software, which is more important to the Pixel experience. As for the rest of the phone, leakster Yogesh Brar posted a...

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Infinix Zero Ultra pops up with 200 MP camera, 180W fast charging

Infinix announced its 180W Thunder Charge earlier this year, and today a teaser comes to confirm the first phone to have support it. A video popped up on the company's official AliExpress store and it reveals the Infinix Zero Ultra is on its way. On top of the massively fast charging, it will also have a 200MP main camera with OIS and a 120Hz OLED screen with 2.5D curved edges. The teaser also confirms a Dimensity 920 chipset, which raises some questions. In theory, the Mediatek chipset has an ISP that supports 20MP + 20MP dual cameras or 108MP single cameras, meaning the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_zero_ultra_pops_up_with_200_mp_camera_180w_fast_charging-news-55936.php

ZTE Axon 30S unveiled with Android 12 and competitive pricing

ZTE unveiled its Axon 30S in China earlier today and as the name implies this is a slightly updated version of last year’s Axon 30. The core specs and design remain unchanged while the only noticeable difference is on the software side where the Axon 30S now boots Android 12 with ZTE’s MyOS 12. ZTE Axon 30S Pricing is also altered with the baseline 8/128GB trim now going for CNY 1,698 ($238) while the 12/256GB model is CNY 2,198 ($308) which was the launch price for the 8/128GB Axon 30 last year. You can pick up an Axon 30S in black or blue colors starting today in China while...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_30s_unveiled_with_android_12_and_competitive_pricing-news-55935.php

Tecno Pova Neo 2 launches with Helio G85 and 7,000 mAh battery

Transsion brand Tecno launched its latest Pova member in Russia with the Tecno Pova Neo 2. The device brings a 6.82-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. You get an 8MP selfie camera housed in a punch hole notch while the back brings a 16MP main cam and a 2MP depth sensor. MediaTek’s Helio G85 chipset sits at the helm paired with 4/6GB RAM and 64/128GB storage. Tecno Pova Neo 2 Pova Neo 2 packs a sizeable 7,000 mAh battery which supports up to 18W charging. The phone boots Android 12 with Tecno’s HiOS 8.6 on top. Other features include a side-mounted...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_pova_neo_2_launches_with_helio_g85_and_7000_mah_battery-news-55934.php

Oppo A17 arrives with Helio G35 for $130

Oppo A17 appeared in leaks over the weekend, and now it is official. The smartphone comes with a Mediatek chipset, big battery and dual cameras, and its key selling point is the back panel that has a leather-imitating texture. The Oppo A17 is built around a 6.56” LCD with HD+ resolution and standard 60Hz refresh rate. There is a waterdrop notch for the 5MP f/2.2 selfie camera with fixed focus. The back has a 50MP f/1.8 main camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The chipset is a Helio G35, matching the A16, A16s, and A16K. RAM is 4GB, while storage is 64GB storage. Oppo A17...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a17_arrives_with_helio_g35_for_130-news-55933.php

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro review

For the second year in a row Samsung introduced TWS earphones alongside its foldable smartphones. The August 10 event saw the arrival of the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, the successor of last year’s Galaxy Buds Pro. We spent a bunch of time testing those and here goes our review. The first thing you'll notice is that Samsung managed to lower the weight and removed the glossy finish, making the Buds2 Pro both more comfortable and more attractive. The case for the earbuds is square and unlike previous versions, the color on the outside matches the one on the inside. There are three color options...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds2_pro_review-news-55883.php

Weekly poll: the Asus ROG Phone 6D duo asks whether you'd have Dimensity over Snapdragon

This week Asus unveiled the ROG Phone 6D and 6D Ultimate and shook up the gaming phone world. For one, this is the first time that an ROG phone has used a non-Snapdragon chipset – the “D” stands for Dimensity, the 9000+, specifically. More influential is the AeroActive Portal, which was created by cleverly repurposing the tech Asus used for its flip-up cameras. It is a hatch that can open up the internal cooling system to open air. This isn’t designed for passive cooling, though, instead it works in conjunction with the bundled AeroActive Cooler 6. Unlike the Red Magic phones, which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_the_asus_rog_phone_6d_duo_asks_whether_youd_have_dimensity_over_snapdragon-news-55885.php

Weekly poll results: Motorola Edge 30 series shows a lot of promise

Last week’s poll shows that Motorola is on the right path – the Edge 30 trio received a mostly warm welcome, with people showing a preference for the flagship Ultra and a liking for the Fusion. It is really only the mid-range Neo that’s in the red (and even then the positive and negative votes are nearly even). We’ll start with the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra. If you’ve missed them, check out our written and video reviews. One important thing to note is that Motorola has addressed one of the biggest criticisms against its phones – software support. The Ultra will get three major OS updates...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_motorola_edge_30_series_shows_a_lot_of_promise-news-55916.php

Asus ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition hands-on

If Bruce Wayne decides to take up mobile gaming seriously, he can rest assured Asus has him covered with the ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition. Gotham’s superhero vigilante is the inspiration behind the latest limited edition phone from Asus' ROG lineup and we got the chance to test it out alongside all of its bundled accessories. The unboxing experience starts with a hard-shell box with latches that reveals the phone and all its goodies. There’s a hardshell Batman-themed Aero Case, a custom bat-shaped SIM ejector tool and the usual Asus 65W HyperCharge charger and braided USB-C cable. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_6_batman_edition_handson_-news-55867.php

Apple AirPods Pro 2 receive first firmware update

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 TWS earphones unveiled earlier this month and went on sale yesterday are receiving their first firmware update. The new firmware has version number 5A377, and the release notes say it comes with bug fixes and "other improvements," but we don't know what bugs are squashed and what's improved with this update. Firmware updates on the AirPods are usually delivered when they are charging and in the Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, and there's no standard way to install the updates manually, so you'll have to wait till the update arrives on your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_airpods_pro_2_first_firmware_update-news-55931.php

Oppo Reno 8 Pro 5G and F21 Pro start receiving ColorOS 13 beta in India

Oppo unveiled ColorOS 13 back in August, and the OS update has already started rolling out to devices. Most notably and first in line were the flagship Find X5 and Find X5 Pro which already have a stable version available. Keeping with its original update roadmap, the Reno 8 Pro 5G has now started receiving beta builds of ColorOS 13 in India. The same goes for the Oppo F21 Pro, which was originally part of the October beta wave, but has apparently been moved up. ColorOS 13 beta roadmap If you are eligible and interested, you do still have to apply for the beta...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno_8_pro_5g_and_f21_pro_start_receiving_coloros_13_beta_in_india-news-55925.php