OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro will get Android 11 in December

OnePlus has recently sent out the update to Android 11 for the 8 and 8 Pro, and you may be wondering when to expect the same new software to reach the company's 2019 phones. We're talking OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro, as well as the 5G variants. Well, according to OnePlus, the 2019 roster is due to receive that sweet Android 11 goodness at some point in December. This reportedly comes from a company spokesperson speaking to Android Authority. Weirdly missing any mention here is the OnePlus Nord, the mid-range smartphone that launched not that long ago with Android 10. Hopefully...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_7_pro_7t_and_7t_pro_will_get_android_11_in_december-news-45795.php

Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime Edition announced, sales begin October 17

After introducing the Galaxy M31 and Galaxy M31s in February and July, respectively, Samsung today announced the Galaxy M31 Prime Edition. Thanks to Amazon.in, we knew its specs and price already, but the Korean tech giant made things official today and revealed the phone's sale date. The Galaxy M31 Prime Edition comes in a single 6GB/128GB memory configuration priced at INR16,499 ($225/€190) and has three color options - Ocean Blue, Space Black, and Iceberg Blue. Amazon says there's a 64GB variant as well, but it's not mentioned in Samsung's press release or on its official Indian...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m31_prime_edition_specs_price-news-45781.php

iPhone 11, SE (2020) and XR also lose in-box chargers and EarPods

Yesterday Apple unveiled its first iPhones to come without a power adapter or earphones in the box. The new iPhone 12 models ship with a USB-C to Lighting cable and that's that and we now learn that thechange has been carried over to older models sold by Apple as well. From now on iPhone XR, iPhone 11 and iPhone SE (2020) units will only come with a USB-C to Lightning cable and no power adapter or EarPods in the box. Box contents for older iPhones To partially offset the change Apple discounted the price of its EarPods by $10, taking them down to $19 apiece and matching the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_11_se_2020_and_xr_also_lose_inbox_chargers_and_earpods_-news-45780.php

Watch the OnePlus 8T and Buds Z announcement live here

Apple unveiled its new phones yesterday and today the center of attention becomes OnePlus - we expect the company to unveil the OnePlus 8T smartphone and the TWS earphones OnePlus Buds Z. There will be an online event which will be streamed on YouTube and all other major social media platforms - it begins at 14:00 UTC and you can follow it below. For the first time in 2.5 years, we are going to see only one phone - no 8T Pro or collaborations with automotive brands. The OnePlus 8T is expected to arrive with Warp Charge 65, topping at 65W, 120Hz refresh rate, and a flat display - you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_oneplus_8t_and_buds_z_announcement_live_here-news-45779.php

Huawei Mate 40 phone teased with octagonal camera setup

In the world of smartphones, big manufacturers try to differentiate themselves with an unique design of the back panel and the camera setup. We’ve seen squares from Apple and Google, a rectangle from Samsung, a circle from OnePlus and Moto, or scattered shooters from Nokia. According to an official teaser, the Huawei Mate 40 lineup will feature at least one phone with a hexagonal or octagonal setup on the back. We can also see a physical volume rocker, meaning the company is dropping the idea of virtual buttons that was introduced with the Mate 30. Official teaser of the Huawei...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_40_phone_teased_with_octagonal_camera_setup-news-45778.php

Samsung Galaxy A71 gets One UI 2.5 update

Samsung has released the One UI 2.5 update for a bunch of its phones already, and the latest one to get a taste of Samsung's latest custom Android skin is the Galaxy A71. Samsung Galaxy A71 The One UI 2.5 update bumps up the Android security patch level on the A71 to October 1, 2020 and brings in new features, which include Bitmoji Stickers for Always On Display, SOS location sharing for Messages, and improvements to the Camera app, Samsung Keyboard and Wi-Fi connectivity. The One UI 2.5 update requires a download of around 1GB and sports version number A715FXXU3ATI8. It's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a71_one_ui_2_5_update-news-45777.php