Android 12 AOSP release coming on October 4

Google released its final beta build of Android 12 last week and now XDA’s Mishaal Rahman shared an internal Google document which details the Android 12 source code will be published on Google’s Android Open Source Project (AOSP) on October 4. The Android 12 stable update may be released on October 4, as that's when Google plans to release to AOSP. This tentative release date was also mentioned by a 3PL. pic.twitter.com/PMN802gQj0— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) September 12, 2021 In the past years, the AOSP release date coincided with the stable release of new Android versions for...

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Oppo’s ColorOS 12 unveiling scheduled for September 16

Oppo’s ColorOS is ready to hit version 12 and now the company officially confirmed that it will be introduced on September 16 in China. The latest version of Oppo’s OS will be based on Android 12 and a beta for the Find X3 series is expected to launch on the same date. The stable build is expected to arrive sometime in October. ColorOS 12 launch event posters (source: Weibo) ColorOS 12’s debut will be joined by several new Oppo product launches including a phone, tablet and smartwatch. Based on speculation we should see the debut of the Reno7 series and Oppo Watch Free while the...

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Oppo’s first Kodak phone is a limited edition Find X3 Pro

Oppo and Kodak are working together to bring us a new flagship with dual 50MP cameras, a report suggested earlier this month. But before that the partnership will bring us a new color for the Oppo Find X3 Pro. The new back panel is silver with black leather, an homage to the design of the Kodak 35 classic. We are confident this isn’t some sort of a Plus version with any other upgrades because the model number on the sticker is PEEM00 - the very same as the original Find X3 Pro. In the world of smartphones, there are already a number of partnerships between manufacturers and camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppos_dual_50_mp_kodak_phone_is_a_find_x3_pro_with_a_new_color-news-50895.php

Realme GT Neo2 officially arriving on September 22

The Realme GT Neo2 has already been certified and now we know when it will be officially launched. The date is September 22, the brand unveiled on its Weibo profile. The event will take place in China at 2 PM local time, and hopefully, we’ll see the phone make it overseas shortly after. The phone will be for “hardcore players”, according to Realme, and we know it will be powered by a Snapdragon 870 chipset and will have a 6.62” AMOLED with Full HD+ resolution. Memory-wise, it will appear in China with 12 GB RAM but we’re yet to see a GT-series smartphone with so much memory outside the...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 36

A couple of major events are taking place next week with Apple and Xiaomi about to announce new premium smartphones. Obviously, the new iPhones are looked forward with more excitement as the 13 Pro Max was the most popular entry in our database this week even though the phone isn't even announced yet. The Redmi Note 10 Pro had to settle for second and the Galaxy A52s stepped down to third. In fourth we have another newly announced phone - the global Reno6 Pro that just its debut with several differences compared to the phone of the same name in China. Redmi 10 Prime moved up to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_36-news-50893.php

Week 36 in review: iPhone 13 event set for next week, vivo X70 series official

Another week done, so let's recap. Apple will unveil its iPhone 13 series on September 14, that's next Tuesday. We'll cover the whole thing and we expect the announcement of the iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. A retailer revealed the upcoming iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 will arrive in six colors: black, blue, purple, pink, white, and Product RED. The mini will be available in both 64GB and 128GB storage options. Meanwhile, the iPhone 13 will arrive in either 128GB or 256GB. The iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max will arrive in four, more conservative colors: black, silver, gold, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_36_in_review_iphone_13_event_set_for_next_week_vivo_x70_series_official-news-50882.php