ROG Phone 5 snaps like a twig in durability test

We’ve grown accustomed to the JerryRig durability tests over the years as a measurement of smartphone build quality. Most recent phones usually pass the test without any noticeable issues but that wasn’t the case with the brand new ROG Phone 5 from Asus. While havong the standard glass and metal sandwich construction, the device has a weak point along the antenna line on the side frame. With some pressure applied to the back the host was able to crack the frame and fatally damage the internal vibration motor. Another bend effort completely snaps the display despite the glass panel...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rog_phone_5_snaps_like_a_twig_in_durability_test-news-48258.php

The LTPO AMOLED displays on the OnePlus 9 series will have 1-120 Hz adaptive refresh rate

The OnePlus 9 series will use the new LTPO type of AMOLED display. One of the key advantages of this tech is that it easily supports adaptive refresh rate – CEO Pete Lau revealed that the OnePlus 9 duo will be able to go from 120Hz all the way down to 1Hz. This will be a boon for things like the Always On Display and other instances where the phone is showing a static screen. The CEO is also keen to point out that not all 120Hz panels are born the same. The upcoming phones will feature a high touch sampling rate (exact frequency is TBA), which will allow them to react to input...

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Huawei Assistant can now show you live Esports scores

The latest new feature coming to Huawei’s ecosystem is live Esports scores inside the Huawei Assistant. Huawei has partnered with live sport scores platform SofaScore to bring detailed scores, analyses and news on the three most popular Esports titles. Users will be treated to live scores from major gaming events for CS:GO, Dota 2 and League of Legends. Huawei Assistant Esports tab Users will be able to personalize contentment based on their proffered game, teams or topics they are interested in tracking. There will also be a quick toggle to watch live streams for supported...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_assistant_can_now_show_you_live_esports_scores-news-48256.php

Spy shots suggest that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro will also have a secondary display on the back

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra will have a small display next to its camera – and so will the Mi 11 Pro, if this leak is to be believed. Parts for the camera island for the Pro version were photographed at the assembly line, showing an identical design. That means two lenses in the upper left, a periscope lens below and the display on the right. The tiny display will show a countdown if you activate the camera’s self timer. It will have other functions too, of course, but it’s usability when framing a selfie shot with the rear camera is the biggest unanswered question right now. Components...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spy_shots_suggest_that_the_xiaomi_mi_11_pro_will_also_have_a_secondary_display_on_the_back-news-48255.php

Report: Samsung will launch new foldable phones in Q3, Galaxy S21 FE coming in Q4

It seems that we might not get a new Galaxy Note this year after all – the flagship line is not canceled, but the next phone in the series could be pushed back into 2022. Reuters quotes an SVP at HMC Securities who predicts that the chip shortage could also impact Samsung’s mid-range smartphones and its laptops. Even the automotive industry is impacted by this global chipset, to say nothing of the state of GPU production. Samsung Galaxy S21 (left) and the Galaxy S20 FE (right) Samsung is announced the new A52 and A72 today. According to SamMobile, the company will then launch the...

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Samsung Galaxy A52 in for review

Straight from its Unpacked event the Samsung Galaxy A52 flies into our office. Here's a quick video overview of its key features to get you started in case you missed the announcement. The Samsung Galaxy A52 we have here is the 4G model, which will retail for €350 when it launches soon. It's bundled with a 15W wired charger and a cable. We would've liked a case bundled too. The Galaxy A52 4G differs from the 5G model in three major ways - it's cheaper (€350 vs €430), it uses a Snapdragon 720, while the 5G model comes with a Snapdragon 750, and the screen refresh rate is...

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