Realme 6, 6i get August security patch and Smooth Scrolling feature with latest updates

Realme has released new software updates for the Realme 6 and 6i (aka Realme 6s outside India), which bump up the Android security patch level on both smartphones to August 2020 and bring along a bunch of new features. The first one is Smooth Scrolling, which makes scrolling appear "visually smoother, faster" on smartphones, and another is Super Nighttime Standby. Both these features are still under development and can be activated by heading over to the Settings > realme Lab menu on your device. Realme 6 Realme has also added a decimal point charging feature to both phones,...

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BLU G90 Pro launches with Helio G90T chipset, $200 price tag

BLU has just launched its newest unlocked smartphone in the US market, the G90 Pro. We have to say, we didn't expect the name itself to make perfect sense, but it does: the phone is powered by MediaTek's Helio G90T chipset. In a mobile world dominated by impossibly complicated naming schemes, this is a breath of fresh air indeed. Then again, there's also a BLU G90, announced back in June, only that one has the Helio A25 SoC at the helm. Anyway, name shenanigans aside, the G90 Pro has a 6.5-inch 1080x2340 LCD touchscreen with 19:9 aspect ratio, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/blu_g90_pro_launches_with_helio_g90t_chipset_200_price_tag-news-44939.php

Samsung Galaxy A12 is on the way, some details leak

Samsung is getting ready to refresh one of its lowest-end devices in the Galaxy A line soon. We're talking about the A11, which launched back in May, but is soon due to be replaced by the upcoming Galaxy A12. This phone will have the model number SM-A125F, according to a new report. That's not surprising at all, taking into account Samsung's naming scheme and the fact that the A11 is SM-A115F. Samsung Galaxy A11 The A12 is said to come in two storage options: 32GB and 64GB. The latter, upper tier was missing from its predecessor. The A12 is expected to keep the A11's PLS TFT...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a12_is_on_the_way_some_details_leak-news-44938.php

Apple is reportedly working on AR bonus content for its Apple TV+ shows

Bloomberg reports that Apple is preparing to add Augmented Reality (AR) content that ties into shows from its Apple TV+ streaming service. This is intended to both help keep subscribers around and to lay the groundwork for the AR headset that the company is allegedly preparing for a 2022 launch. The new feature will allow fans to view characters, objects and locations from their favorite shows, e.g. a moon-walking scene from For All Mankind using an iPad or iPhone with AR capabilities. This is apparently intended to be bonus content rather than something you watch in sync with the show....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_is_reportedly_working_on_ar_bonus_content_for_its_apple_tv_shows-news-44936.php

Xiaomi made a profit in Q2 thanks to strong sales in Europe

Xiaomi posted its Q2 report and the results are quite positive, despite a slowing global market due to the ongoin pandemic. Xiaomi managed a total revenue of $7.7b in the three months ending in June, up 3.1% over Q2 of 2019 and up 7.7% over Q1 of 2020. Profit was $650m, which is 129.8% increase year-over-year and 108% better than in Q1 of 2020. Xiaomi saw a recovery of its sales outside of China - India aside, Xiaomi recorded 120% more daily smartphone activations than in the pre-pandemic January 2020. Europe played a big part in Xiaomi's positive quarter. Xiaomi shipments in Europe...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_made_a_profit_in_q2_thanks_to_strong_sales_in_europe-news-44937.php

Germany's Sparkasse debit cards gain support for Apple Pay

Sparkasse's debit card - the most popular payment card in Germany - just received a green light from Apple and is now officially supported by Apple Pay. The card is used by a long list of customers from over 400 saving banks in the country. Sparkasse represents banks that belong to non-profit organizations from local regions. And the interesting part is that the company has already received support for its credit cards but it's only now that it gets support for its debit card. The support was expected to come around in July but was delayed. Source (in German)

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/germanys_sparkasse_debit_card_receives_support_for_apple_pay-news-44935.php