Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite's Wi-Fi model is receiving Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update

Samsung released the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable update for the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite's LTE version (SM-P615) recently, which is now rolling out for the Wi-Fi model (SM-P610) as well. The update comes with stability and performance improvements in addition to a new lock screen customization menu, a redesigned Recent Apps screen with better animations, and a new "Connected devices" menu inside the Settings app. However, the One UI 5.0 update comes with the dated November 2022 Android security patch instead of the January 2023 or even the December 2022 security patch. Moreover,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s6_lite_2020_wifi_model_android_13_one_ui_5_update-news-57288.php

Weekly poll: how fast should fast charging be?

In a very rapid succession phones crossed the 100W charging barrier, went up to 210W late last year and at least one maker is already promosing 240W on an upcoming phone. These numbers are quite amazing – or maybe quite insane? The 210W phone we mentioned is the Redmi Note 12 Discovery. It has a relatively small 4,300mAh battery, but it only needs 9 minutes for a full charge. And if you only have 5 minutes to spare, the battery can go from flat to 66% charged in that time. Smartphones are quickly setting and breaking new charge speed records The battery capacity is an important...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_fast_charging-news-57245.php

Motorola Moto G23 renders leak online

Motorola is apparently gearing up to launch a new midranger. The G23 has been making the rounds on various certification websites without revealing too much about itself. Today brings a set of detailed and high-resolution renders of the upcoming phone, leaving very little to the imagination in terms of design. Apparently, the phone will come in a trio of colors (Blue, Grey and White) and feature a sort of boxy design with nice and rounded corners. We can also clearly see a punch-hole selfie on the front and a trio of rear cameras. The source actually goes into detail regarding...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g23_renders_leak_online-news-57287.php

Weekly poll results: screen size matters a lot, the ideal for most people is 6.1"

The ideal screen size for a smartphone changed over the years, but it finally seems that it has settled. In a poll in 2019 6 inches emerged as the most popular option, which was confirmed the next year when the range 5.9” to 6.5” was chosen (with most people leaning towards the lower end). And in last week’s poll 6.1” was the top pick among voters. Previous screen size poll results: from 2020 • from 2019 It was the option chosen by a quarter of voters. The slightly larger 6.3” option received half as many votes. This essentially matches previous results, which were focused on 6”...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_screen_size_matters_a_lot_the_ideal_for_most_people_is_61-news-57244.php

Infinix Note 12i 2022's India launch date revealed by Flipkart

The Infinix Note 12i 2022 unveiled last September will be launched in India on January 25. This revelation comes from Indian online retailer Flipkart, which set up a promo page for Infinix Note 12i 2022 on its website. The Infinix Note 12i 2022 is powered by the Helio G85 SoC and was announced with Android 12-based XOS 10.6. However, Flipkart revealed the smartphone will run XOS 12 out of the box in India, which is also based on Android 12. It will also come with Widevine L1 certification, allowing 1080p video streaming on compatible OTT apps. The Note 12i 2022 will have 4GB RAM...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_12i_2022_india_launch_date-news-57286.php

BharOS is a new Android fork with a focus on security developed in India

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras just recently held a conference and announced BharOS – a new mobile operating system focused on privacy and security. The OS is developed by JandK Operations Private Limited (JandKops), which is a Section 8 (not-for-profit) Company established by IIT Madras. BharOS is basically a really clean fork of AOSP that offers various security and privacy features. For instance, there are no default apps pre-loaded in the OS. This allows users to carefully choose only the apps they need and trust. BharOS also provides access to a private app store...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/bharos_is_a_new_android_fork_with_a_focus_on_security-news-57285.php