Realme Narzo 30 Pro stops by TENAA, packs a 6.5" screen and 4,880 mAh battery

The Realme Narzo 30 Pro appears to have been listed at TENAA, specifically the RMX3161 model. It is an Android 11 phone with a 6.5” screen and 5G connectivity (with two SIM cards). The screen may be the same size as the Narzo 20 Pro, but the battery is larger, 4,880 mAh. There’s no word on charging speed yet (the 20 Pro supported 65W charging). Despite the extra battery capacity, the handset is actually is slimmer - it measures 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm. Realme RMX3161, likely the Narzo 30 Pro There’s a triple camera on the back of the phone, though we can only guess at the...

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Samsung reveals Galaxy S21 series is selling 30% better than S20 series in South Korea

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 series is selling 30% better than its Galaxy S20 series predecessors in South Korea. The news was disclosed by Samsung in an official press release and is based on data from the first week of sales between January 29 and February 8. Breaking down the sales number, the vanilla Galaxy S21 was the best seller and accounted for 40% of all sales. The Galaxy S21 Ultra contributed 36% while the Galaxy S21+ accounted for the remaining 24% of shipments. Phantom Black and Phantom Violet were the two most proffered colorways for the new devices. This news comes just a day...

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Apple partners with TSMC to manufacture OLED panels for AR and VR devices

A report coming from Nikkei Asia suggests that Apple and TSMC are both working on advanced OLED displays intended for its rumored AR and VR devices. The hardware is currently in the testing stage in Apple's office in Longtan Science Park, which is near the TSMC's testing plant in the region. There are a couple of key takeaways from the report. First and foremost, the OLED panels will be built using TSMC's current chip-production equipment and won't require that big of an R&D investment. Secondly, the OLED displays will be integrated directly onto the chip for improved efficiency and to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_partners_with_tsmc_to_manufacture_oled_panels_for_ar_and_vr_devices-news-47668.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G receiving One UI 3.1 update

Samsung released Android 11-based One UI 3.0 for the Galaxy S20 FE 4G and 5G in December, and now it is rolling One UI 3.1 for the 5G variant in Europe with version number G781BXXU2CUB5. The new build comes with the February 2021 security patch and some new features, including location data removal from photos, the ability to add video call effects in third-party apps, and Google Discover on the home screen. You can check out the changelog below for more details. Calendar Extract the date and address from the event title and recommend automatic registration. ...

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Deal: Samsung's new Galaxy Buds Pro are already 15% off

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have been on the market for less than a month and they're getting their first discount already. Normally $200, the flagship TWS earbuds are down 15% to $170 through Woot. What's more Amazon Prime customers will get free shipping. All three color options are discounted. Sadly for those living outside the US there don't seem to be any deals. Even worse, European prices are a bit higher at €230. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro combine a naturally-isolating in-ear design with active noise cancellation. Their dual drivers promise impressive sound. We've just...

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The Micromax In note 1 will receive Android 11 in April, company is working on a 5G phone

In November Micromax returned to India with the announcement of the In note 1 and In 1b. Co-founder Rahul Sharma answered several questions in the second episode of “Let’s Talk INdia” (which you can watch below). He revealed that an Android 11 update for the In note 1 is in the works and is expected to be released in April. It will go through an early access testing period first, volunteers will be able to sign up at Micromax community forum soon. As for the Micromax In 1b, an update to Android 11 Go edition is planned but no time frame was provided. First, a smaller update will be...

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