Samsung releases another One UI 4 Beta for Galaxy S21

Samsung launched its beta program for Galaxy S21 One UI 4 based on Android 12 earlier this month and is already releasing a third OTA update fixing several issues. The update is about 975MB big and it's already being distributed to Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra units. Screenshot from the changelog The changelog is rather long but it focuses on ironing out some problems. For instance, the voice command recognition in the default camera app has been improved, Bixby now works from a locked screen, the phone won't randomly restart after changing the system's theme and also fixed the...

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Redmi Watch 2 price leaks ahead of launch

Redmi is hosting a launch event later this week on October 28 where we’ll see the debut of the Redmi Note 11 series as well as the Redmi Watch 2. While we wait for the event, the smart wearable has appeared in a listing on Chinese online retailer JD.com revealing it will cost CNY 399 which roughly translates to $62.51. This is a bit steeper than the first-gen Redmi Watch which launched at CNY 299 ($45). Redmi Watch 2 price leaks (image: Weibo) Keep in mind that this price is yet to be confirmed officially so we’ll have to wait until after Thursday’s event. Redmi Watch 2 is...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 series confirmed to bring 120W charging

Xiaomi is bringing Redmi Note 11 phones on Thursday, October 28, and today the company confirmed another intriguing feature of the lineup. According to its official Weibo page, the Redmi Note 11 series will feature 120W fast charging, a first for the midrange lineup. The confirmation comes two weeks after the noted tipster Digital Chat Station revealed the very same thing. Such charging speeds will be a massive improvement over the Note 10 series that have 67W rates in China, and 33W on the global scene. We are pretty confident the 120W will hit overseas devices as well after the...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 42

Google finally made its Pixel 6 duo official this week and it appears you guys were really interested in checking those out - the Pro leads our chart from the vanilla model. In third we have the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, while just off the podium sits a phone that has only barely entered the rumor mill, but is clearly already focusing attention - the Redmi Note 11 Pro. The successor of long-time leader has some big shoes to fill - the Redmi Note 10 Pro is regularly making our top 10 more than six months after its debut and this week it sits in fifth. The Samsung Galaxy A52s is down to...

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Google Pixel 6 Pro in for review

One of the most awaited smartphones of the year - the Pixel 6 Pro - was officially unveiled earlier last week, and we've received one for review in the Stormy Black color. However, there are two more options to choose from - Cloudy White and Sorta Sunny. The Google Pixel 6 Pro's retail package includes a USB-C cable, a quick switch adapter, a SIM ejector tool, some documents and that's that. Google followed Apple's footsteps and removed the power adapter from the retail package. That said, the Pixel 6 Pro is powered by Google's homegrown Tensor chip, which is one of the headline...

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Week 42 in review: Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, MacBook 14 and 16 Pro official

This week was a big one. Four major events unfolded and brought a variety of devices. Apple kicked things off with the unveiling of its new M1 Pro and M1 Max processors, which power the new MacBook Pro 14 and 16. The M1 Pro has an 8-core CPU, while the M1 Max can offer a 32-core GPU. The new MacBook Pro's have mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR displays, three USB-C ports, a full-sized HDMI port, an SDXC card slot, and see the return of the MagSafe charging port. The AirPods 3 are here with 3D audio, a new water-resistant design, up to 6 hours of playback and a price of $199/€199. The Google...

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