Android 11 update is rolling out for Asus Zenfone 6

Depending on how you decide to count them, the Asus 2020 device announcements only include between two and four devices. And in fact, neither this year’s ROG Phone 3, nor the Zenfone 7 family are running Android 11 as of yet. The Taiwanese giant is being methodical about its update cycle, with Android 11 only now starting to officially pop-up on a select few Zenfone 6 devices and only in its home Taiwan market. This development is actually yet another stage in a lengthy beta process, that kicked-off all the way back in August with tester recruitment, followed-up by a few beta build...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_11_update_is_rolling_out_for_asus_zenfone_6_users_in_taiwan-news-46934.php

Photos of the Realme Koi (aka Race) surface, rumors hint at 125W fast charging

Realme created a new Weibo account to tease its upcoming Snapdragon 888-powered phone, code-named “Koi”. That hasn’t stopped other Weibo users from posting additional info about the phone, like one @Geek_Cao who posted a pair of photos of the device plus some details. Alleged photos of the Snapdragon 888-powered Realme Koi (note the 64 MP camera) The back of phone shows the “Dare to leap” slogan in big, bold letters. You can also see the slogan in the official koi-themed teaser posted by the company, which confirms that the phone will indeed use the new Snapdragon chipset. Note...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/photos_of_the_realme_koi_aka_race_surface_rumors_hint_at_125w_fast_charging-news-46931.php

Brand new Xiaomi Mi 11 gets torn down on video

The first phone with a Snapdragon 888 chipset is already official with the launch of Xiaomi’s Mi 11 yesterday in China. The brand new Xiaomi flagship has quickly made its way to local tech bloggers and teardown experts Aiao Technology decided to take it apart and show us what it looks like on the inside. As with all teardowns this one starts by removing the SIM tray located on the bottom near the USB-C port. Then it's time to pry open the plastic eco-leather back free from all the adhesive and remove a few screws holding the camera sensor cover. The main 108MP sensor is Samsung's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/brand_new_xiaomi_mi_11_gets_torn_down_on_video-news-46930.php

Realme UI 2.0 beta opens for Realme 7 and Realme X2 Pro

Realme UI 2.0 was announced in September and the company promised that by the end of the year, the Realme 7 and Realme X2 Pro will get to experience it albeit in Beta form. Just two days before we turn the calendars, the company has opened the application process through a Google Docs form for which we’ve provided source links in the end of this article. Realme is already pushing the interface, based on Android 11, to some other devices - the 7 Pro is still in early access stage, the X50 Pro 5G flagship is already up for a stable update. On top of that, three Realme Q phones, announced...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_ui_20_early_access_beta_opens_for_realme_7_and_realme_x2_pro-news-46929.php

vivo Y31s 5G with Snapdragon 690 in the pipelines

vivo is expected to launch the X60 series today, but it's also continuing work on its host of mid-rangers. The latest phone we hear of is called vivo Y31s 5G and appeared on China Telecom's website with all its specs and photos. It is a more affordable version of the vivo Y52s 5G with downgrades in the chipset and main camera departments. vivo Y31s listed at China Telecom The vivo Y31s 5G has a Snapdragon 690 chipset and a single memory tier - 6/128 GB. The screen has a 6.58” diagonal and much like on the Y52s is of the LCD variety. vivo Y31s 5G The dual setup on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y31s_5g_with_snapdragon_690_in_the_pipelines-news-46928.php

Samsung Z Flip3 to have mid-range chipset, lower price

Samsung is about to introduce some big shifts to its lineup in 2021, starting with the S Pen-supporting Galaxy S21 this January. Meanwhile the Galaxy Z Fold3 will be the Korean company's proper flagship in H2, and now we add some info about the successor to the Galaxy Z Flip (5G). A report suggests Samsung may equip the next Z Flip model with a mid-range chipset and make it its most affordable foldable to date. A report from Galaxy Club details a model number that’s intended to be assigned to a future Galaxy Z Flip model: SM-F720F. While the “F” signifies that specified model is an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_might_position_z_flip3_as_a_midrange_foldable-news-46927.php