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The Xiaomi CC11 smartphone has been listed on TENAA with its full specs, but the listing was missing the usual accompanying photos. Now the images are up, and the design looks familiar. The Xiaomi CC11 has a square camera island similar to several Mi 11 series phones. The CC brand is exclusively Chinese, but we may see the same device in global markets under a different name, just like the Mi Note 10 was based on the CC9 Pro. Xiaomi CC11/Note 11 The image quality isn't great but we can see there's no periscope lens on board. We can also see all keys on the right side and a...
Samsung introduced the Galaxy A12 last year with the Helio P35 SoC, and Dutch publication GalaxyClub reports the company has now begun working on its successor - Galaxy A13 5G. As evident from the name, the Galaxy A13 5G will support next-gen connectivity, unlike its predecessor which is limited to LTE networks. Samsung Galaxy A12 The source doesn't reveal any specs of the Galaxy A13 5G but says the smartphone will have model code SM-A136B, and it could be priced under €200 as the Galaxy A12 is currently. This will make the upcoming phone the cheapest 5G phone in the Korean...
Samsung highlighted the improved durability of its foldable smartphones when it announced them earlier this month. Improvements include added water-resistance, a reinforced metal frame, stronger hinge, and a more durable folding display surface. American provider of protection plans Allstate posted its findings to YouTube in a short subtitled video. The first drop test shown was the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G while its internal display was open. This test was performed from six feet high and dropped directly on its internal display. It did see noticeable scuffing on the corners of the...
Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE has long been rumored to have been delayed because of the ongoing chip crisis, but it will hopefully launch at some point in the next few weeks. Before that happens, more and more details about it are starting to surface, and today its user manual is the star of the show. This unfortunately reveals that the S21 FE will not have a microSD card slot. This was rumored a while back, but then in July the Chinese TENAA certification refuted that claim by noting that the slot was in fact present. Now with the user manual saying it's not there, we're a bit confused,...
Google has already pre-announced (or semi-announced?) its upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro flagship smartphone duo, promising all of the details (as well as an actual release) for "later this fall". Just when would that be, though? Well, earlier a rumor started spreading like wildfire saying that Google would announce the duo on September 13, the week of Apple's big iPhone launch. That seemed like a pretty bad idea on Google's part, and now a new rumor comes to refute that report... sort of. See, while the September 13 date was meant to be for the announcement, the new info says the...
Microsoft today announced that it will be releasing Windows 11 on October 5. The update will be provided for free to eligible PCs. The update will roll-out gradually from October 5. Microsoft says new eligible devices will get the update first. After that, the update will then roll-out over time to in-market devices based on intelligence models that consider hardware eligibility, reliability metrics, age of device, and other factors that impact the upgrade experience. Microsoft says it expects all eligible devices will be offered the update by mid-2022. Those running Windows 10...
All of Samsung’s older foldables are ready to join their 2021 counterparts in running One UI 3.1.1. The update for the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Z Flip 5G and the original Z Flip starts rolling out today. The original Galaxy Fold will get its update about a week later. What’s new in 3.1.1? Samsung worked to figure out new ways to use the large screen of the foldables. Note that some of these features are available only on select models. Drag & Split is an alternative to tabs – you can drag a link or item from select apps to the side of the screen and open a new window side by side. The list of...
Tecno Mobile’s latest smartphone launch happened in Nigeria, where the brand introduced its Spark 8 handset. Spark 8 brings a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for its 8MP selfie cam. The back houses an unusually large square cutout with a 16MP main cam and a QVGA secondary lens alongside the LED flash module and fingerprint scanner. Tecno Spark 8 (image: FRED'S TECH HUB) There’s a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset under the hood with 2GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage. The phone boots Tecno’s HiOS 7.6 on top of Android 11 Go edition. A 5,000 mAh battery powers...
Two Meizu smartphones were just certified by TENAA and the listing reveal most of their specs and design. They are likely the 18s and 18s Pro flagships since they share a lot of similarities with the Meizu 18 and Meizu 18 Pro. The main difference is the Snapdragon 888+ chipset, powering these phones. The Meizu M182Q or the Meizu 18s has a 6.2” AMOLED screen with 1440p resolution. There are three cameras on the back with 64MP, 16MP and 8MP sensors. The front-facing cam does 20MP stills, all exactly matching the Meizu 18. However, this Meizu 18s has a 2.95 GHz CPU, which is the frequency...
Samsung once again became the first company to roll out the newest Android security patch for its smartphones before the beginning of a new month as it released the September 2021 Android security patch for the Galaxy S20 FE yesterday. While the update is yet to reach all units, Samsung is now seeding the September 2021 Android patch for the S20 FE 5G. The update comes with firmware version G781BXXU4CUH5 and requires a download of about 790MB. It doesn't bring any new features to the S20 FE 5G, although the changelog claims to improve the stability of the device. The new firmware is...
A recent report from analyst Ming Kuo Chi suggested Apple will equip the next iPhone with satellite communication. A new report surfaced not long after from Bloomberg which suggests this satellite communication feature may has a limited function. It was initially believed that satellite connection would enable carriers to offer internet services outside of carrier coverage areas, but the source claims this will be solely for emergency use. According to the report, Apple's intention for this communication will let users would be able to send emergency messages via satellite in...
Samsung's new smartwatches can be used for two-way voice communication with Samsung's WalkieTalkie app. This app is exclusive to Samsung's new Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic and can only be used to communicate between these wearables. Samsung's Tizen-based smartwatches will not be able to use this app. You can use the WalkieTalkie app to instantly voice chat with your contacts. You can also create channels that multiple contacts can simultaneously participate in. The WalkieTalkie app is an official Samsung app, and it requires a Samsung account to use. The app is on version...
While none of these is anything even close to Android 12, OnePlus is currently busy sending out new software updates to the Nord 2, 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro. Let's start with the newest of those phones. The update for the Nord 2 is labeled OxygenOS 11.3.A.10, and it seems to already be rolling out according to some user reports. It's a 245MB download when you get it. OnePlus Nord 2 It comes with battery optimizations for PUBG and other gaming titles, which should hopefully put an end to the unusually high battery drain some people saw when gaming. Additionally, a face unlocking bug...
The Honor 50 series was unveiled in mid-June and went on sale ten days later. The vanilla Honor 50 and the 50 Pro were available in four colors at launch, but now there is a fifth option – the limited edition “Honor Code” colorway. It features the letters of “HONOR” scrambled randomly on the back. The colors of the background and of the letters shift depending on the angle of the light reflecting off them. Of course, there’s a matching wallpaper pre-loaded. Honor Code colorway: Honor 50 and Honor 50 Pro The limited edition units cost the same as the standard ones,...
Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is back with another investor note and it brings an unusual rumor to this year’s upcoming iPhone lineup. The new iPhones will reportedly feature low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication connectivity via custom Qualcomm X60 modems which will allow them to make calls, send texts and get internet service in areas without cellular coverage. Dummy units: iPhone 13 Pro Max, 13 Pro, vanilla 13 and 13 mini Kuo further explains that network operators will have to work with satellite communications providers like Globalstar to direct iPhones to their LEO...
Samsung is expected to bring the Galaxy A52s 5G smartphone to India on September 3. The device, already available in Continental Europe and the United Kingdom, was expected to be 10-15% cheaper in the South Asian country, and we now have a confirmation. Amazon India has listed the device with 6GB RAM and 128 gigs of storage for INR35,999, which is about $485/€415/£355. Just for comparison, British consumers have to pay £419, while Europeans must shed €449 for the same memory combo. The Galaxy A52s 5G is a pretty promising smartphone - 64MP quad camera with OIS on the main shooter, a...
The vivo X70 series will come with a custom-made ISP, and today we know when exactly that will happen. The company confirmed September 9 as a launch date and posted images of the vivo X70 Pro+ smartphone, revealing its camera setup and some details. The flagship smartphone will have a Zeiss T* camera - that’s the very same branding we have seen on the back of the Sony Xperia 1 smartphones. Zeiss is a German optics company and T* is its special type of lens coating, eliminating the glare from stray light. The images also reveal a camera island with four shooters in an L-formation,...
Week 34 didn't see as many new announcements as the previous two, leading to relative stability in our trending chart. Long-term leader Redmi Note 10 Pro returned to the top as the Redmi 10 and former number 1 Mix 4 complete an all-Xiaomi podium. Poco X3 Pro rose all the way to fourth position with Samsung Galaxy A52s and Galaxy S21 Ultra taking the next two spots. Redmi Note 10 in seventh and Poco F3 in ninth make it six Xiaomi-made smartphones in the top 10, while Google's Pixel 5a 5G in eight is the only smartphone not coming from the top two smartphone manufacturers...
The Pureplay Z7 is the latest pair of wireless earbuds from the Chinese manufacturer Lypertek. The company came into the limelight after the launch of its excellent Tevi model, which has since then been replaced with the largely identical Pureplay Z3. I reviewed the Tevi and also the newer Levi models last year and found them to be some of the best wireless earbuds in their price range. Compared to most other brands in their price range, the Lypertek products had more focus on audio quality over superficial features and to this day remain two of my favorite wireless products that I've...
Samsung introduced the Galaxy Buds2 earphones earlier this month, along with the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 smartphones. We received a pair of the new earbuds, and we are now ready with our review, so pour yourself a Sunday drink and enjoy the read. The new earphones borrowed the Active Noise Cancellation from the Galaxy Buds Pro, but stayed humble on speaker sizes, so that’s why they are positioned as a successor of the Buds+ rather than an evolution of the Pro. The new earbuds arrive in a square case, just like the Buds Pro and Buds Live. Samsung announced them as its...
The Motorola Edge 20 series arrived a month ago, and we finally got our hands on a member of the family. The vanilla Edge 20 is now with us and we’ll go over its highlights before handing it over to the review team. Pulling out the phone from the box, we can feel how unusually thin it is. Other manufacturers have ditched the idea of having uber light devices lately, but the Edge 20 measures just 7mm for the most part, making it super easy to handle. The camera setup adds 3mm more, meaning the phone is very wobbly when laid on a flat surface, though. The camera setup on the back...
The Redmi 10 is now available online and can be shipped to various countries. There’s also a Redmi 10 Prime coming to India on September 3 and we strongly suspect that’s just the local name of the Redmi 10. Alright, who wants one? Before you answer, a bit of introduction is in order. This is the most advanced “plain” Redmi so far. It is the first in the series to have a high refresh rate screen, a 6.5” 1080p+ LCD panel running at 90Hz. Though given the price range, the 1080p+ part is perhaps more impressive than the 90Hz part – we’ve been seeing a lot of 720p+ phones recently, for example...
Last week’s poll shows that Google may have underestimated the appeal of the Pixel 5a 5G. As far as we know, this model will only be available in the US and Japan. That pales even in comparison with the upcoming Pixel 6 duo that will launch in eight markets. The poll results are split three ways with nearly equal percentage points. The top option (by a slim margin) is that people are interested in buying a unit, if one is available near them. But that’s easier said than done – with the multitude of 5G bands used around the world, launching in more countries will probably require a new...
After Apple released the original iPhone to great acclaim, the biggest mobile phone maker of the day, Nokia, vowed to beat it at its own game. At first it tried to undercut the price with the ambitious but imperfect Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, its first touch-driven Symbian S60 smartphone. That didn’t work out – the 5800 had its flaws, but it did help software developers and users familiarize with the new software stack and interface. Symbian S60 5th edition was a brand new touch UI unrelated to previous efforts like S80 or UIQ. With the worst issues ironed out, the stage was set for...
Infinix unveiled the Hot 10S in April, and the company will follow up with the Hot 11S next month. We don't have the unveiling date yet, but Infinix says the smartphone will launch in India around mid-September. Infinix Hot 10S Additionally, Infinix confirmed that the Hot 11S will be powered by the Helio G88 SoC and have two memory options in India - 4GB/64GB and 6GB/64GB priced at INR9,999 ($135/€115) and INR10,999 ($150/€125), respectively. Infinix is yet to detail the specs sheet of the Hot 11S, but we expect the company to reveal a few more features in the coming days. Via
The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 lineup and Galaxy Buds2 TWS earphones unveiled over two weeks ago will be up for pre-orders in India starting August 30, with sales commencing from September 10. The Buds2 are priced at INR11,999 ($165/€140), whereas the Watch4 series starts at INR23,999 ($325/€275). You can pre-book one through Samsung's official Indian website and leading online and offline retail stores. Galaxy Watch4 • Galaxy Buds2 Consumers who pre-order the Watch4 series will get an e-voucher worth INR6,000 ($80/€70), and those who pre-book the Buds2 will be eligible for an...
Apple has announced a service program for owners of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. Apple's concluded that a "small percentage" of 6.1-inch iPhone 12 devices have an issue where no sound comes from the earpiece during a phone call. Apple will replace the faulty module free of charge. This is not applicable to the iPhone 12 mini or the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Apple has determined that a very small percentage of iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro devices may experience sound issues due to a component that might fail on the receiver module. Affected devices were manufactured between October 2020 and...
The new unified Wear OS version 3 is now publicly available on the new Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. These users are already able to enjoy the native YouTube app on the new Samsung watches, but that hasn't been the case with legacy Wear OS devices. A new report from
In recent weeks, we've seen leaks of the Microsoft Surface Duo 2, which revealed a new triple camera setup on the outside of the phone. We now have some evidence that the next Surface Duo will be powered by a flagship-grade chipset. The new device appeared on Geekbench, with scores indicative of the high-end Snapdragon 888. The device scores 1091 in the single-core test and 3517 in the multi-core. For reference, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G scored 979 (single-core) and 3441 (multi-core) on the same benchmarking app running the same chipset. The Surface Duo 2 tested was...
Google has released its latest commercial for the Pixal 5a 5G and the topic for this video is the headphone jack. But this is no ordinary commercial as it features voiceover from a very famous person. Or at least someone who sounds like a very famous person. The video is obviously a parody of the old Apple commercials featuring the erstwhile Chief Design Officer for Apple, Sir Jonathan Paul Ive. Or as most of us know him by, Jony Ive. I'm sure the irony of the situation is not lost on Google wherein its own flagship smartphones no longer feature the headphone jack, and this...
Last month, Netflix confirmed that it was going to enter into the mobile games industry, and that current subscribers would be able to enjoy them right away. Today, Netflix has begun rolling out two mobile games to subscribers in Poland through the Android app. Stranger Things: 1984 and Stranger Things 3 were previously available on the Play Store, but the games are playable with no ads with a Netflix subscription. Let’s talk Netflix and gaming. Today members in Poland can try Netflix mobile gaming on Android with two games, Stranger Things: 1984 and Stranger Things 3. It’s very, very...
Renders and full specs of the Moto E20 surfaced yesterday, leaving little to the imagination. And while Motorola is yet to divulge anything about the E20, the entry-level smartphone has passed through Geekbench, corroborating key specs from previous leaks. The Moto E20, codenamed "Aruba," has 2GB RAM on board and is powered by an octa-core processor, which we know is a part of the Unisoc T606 SoC. The smartphone runs Android 11, but this is the Go version. Moto E20 on Geekbench 4 • Moto E20 on Geekbench 5 The Geekbench listing doesn't include any other specs of the Moto E20,...
The Realme C21 launched back in March disappointingly running Android 10 at a time when Android 11 had already been out for half a year. The software discrepancy is finally being rectified starting today, although five more months have passed and Android 12 is almost fully baked in Google's oven as you read this. Anyway, for an entry-level model like the C21 we suppose it's alright that it's only getting updated to Android 11 starting today. The new build is labeled RMX3201_11_C.02, and it's currently rolling out in India. The new software brings with it Realme UI 2.0 alongside the...
According to a Reddit thread, OnePlus India is now offering free battery replacements for the OnePlus 3, OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 6, and OnePlus 6T. All you have to pay is the labor cost for the replacement, which for one user's OnePlus 5T amounted to just INR 473 (that's about $6 or €5). This applies when you walk into an official OnePlus store, and not for courier pickup which may incur extra charges. The reason for the move is apparently the fact that the company has been stuck with a lot of unused spare batteries for the aforementioned phones, and since they're rather old right...
The latest report from Counterpoint Research reveals the state of the wearables market, particularly among smartwatches. The overall smartwatch is seeing significant growth, with 27% more shipments in Q2 of 2021 compared to the same quarter in 2020. This is attributed to an increase in demand for smartwatches cheaper than $100. This category of smartwatches grew in shipments by 547% YoY for Q2 2021. Samsung ranked third this quarter, seeing a 43% increase in shipments, surpassing the average growth rate. Samsung was able to improve sales both the Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Watch Active2...
Color OS is Oppo’s heavily customized skin layer over Android. The OS is skinned on Oppo smartphones all over the world, and OnePlus devices have already dropped Hydrogen OS in favor of Color OS, though only in China. Version 12 of Color OS (based on Android 12) has been in the beta phase for the past few months, but the OS will be receiving its final public release on September 13, this is indirectly confirmed through Oppo’s smart assistant Breeno and the screenshot was posted to Weibo. Via Weibo The assistant even mentioned that Color OS 12 will be dropping at 3PM (local China...
Realme announced the GT 5G and GT Master Edition in India last week. The former went on sale yesterday in the country, and the latter will be up for purchase starting today at noon local time through Realme's official website, Flipkart, and mainline channels. The Realme GT Master Edition is offered in Luna White, Cosmos Black, and Voyager Grey colors. The last one's designed by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa, which flaunts a Suitcase Design and comes with a vegan leather back. Luna White • Cosmos Black • Voyager Grey All three colors have two memory options - 8GB/128GB...
Last week, we saw a couple of official-looking renders of an unknown Motorola smartphone leaked by Evan Blass, which we now know is the Moto E20. Blass says the Motorola Moto E20 is codenamed "Aruba" and sports model designation XT2155-1. It's built around a 6.5" HD+ display with a notch for the 5MP selfie camera. The back panel of the Moto E20 flaunts a hexagon-shaped pattern and houses a camera system consisting of 13MP and 2MP units. The cover also has the signature Motorola logo, but it's unclear if it doubles up as a fingerprint scanner. Motorola Moto E20 The Moto E20...
According to a new report, Apple is currently testing the new, revamped and narrowed Face ID array of the upcoming iPhone 13 family. Employees are given a special case for the iPhone 12, as revealed in the image below. This case has the next-gen Face ID array at the top, as you can see, and once the case is connected to an employee's iPhone 12, the phone will use the case's array for authentication. And that's where the interesting bit starts. Apparently, Apple is testing this internally on a large scale, choosing to go this route instead of giving select employees an unreleased...
WhatsApp might have a ton of users, but it does usually find itself lacking in features compared to a lot of its competitors, and a lot of times that's by design. Some things, however, are missed by people more than others. One such feature that is a mainstay in other messaging apps, including Facebook's very own Messenger, is message reactions. You long press a message you've received and a row of emojis show up and you can instantly react to that message without having to bother to quote-reply and then insert an emoji, or, even worse, actually type some words. This feature is...
Microsoft and 343 Industries today announced two Halo themed products, the Xbox Series X - Halo Infinite Limited Edition Bundle and the Halo Infinite Limited Edition Elite Series 2 controller. Both pieces of hardware are meant to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Halo and celebrate the launch of Halo Infinite. The Xbox Series X - Halo Infinite Limited Edition Bundle includes a custom console, controller, and a copy of the game. The console features a custom livery featuring references from the game. The bottom of the console is covered in dark metallic armored pattern with...
The Fitbit Charge 5 was unveiled today with an impressive array of sensors. This is the company’s first band-style fitness tracker with an ECG feature. Just touch your finger to the metal frame and hold for 30 seconds – the band will be able to detect Atrial Fibrilation (AFib). Note that this feature will be enabled some time after launch. Fitbit Charge 5 in Black/Graphite, Lunar White/Soft Gold and Steel Blue/Platinum The Charge 5 also has a skin temperature sensor as well an an EDA sensor (ElectorDermal Activity, aka galvanic skin response), which allows it to track your...
vivo is expected to launch three flagship phones in September – the vivo X70, X70 Pro and X70 Pro+. Earlier today we saw renders of the Pro model along with some specs, now it’s time to have a closer look at the vanilla model. vivo X70 renders by @OnLeaks and MySmartPrice The vivo X70 will be roughly the same size as the Pro and will feature a flat 6.5” display (most likely a 1080p+ panel). The phone will measure 158.5 x 73.4 x 8.0 mm, according to info from @OnLeaks. For comparison, the Pro model has a curved 6.56” display with 120 Hz refresh rate. The vanilla model will...
Samsung introduced the Galaxy A52s 5G on August 17, but back then it only revealed its cost in the United Kingdom. One week later, the German division of the company posted a press release, revealing the price in Europe. The Galaxy A52s 5G is €449 for the 6/128 GB version, while 8GB/256GB units cost €509. The phone is already listed on Samsung Germany’s online shop, revealing consumers in Europe will get a choice of all four Awesome color options - Mint, Violet, White, and Black. Highlights of the phone include a Snapdragon 778G chipset, a 4,500 mAh battery and a 64MP camera with...
The Realme GT 5G announced in March will go on sale in India today starting at noon local time through Realme's official website, Flipkart, and mainline channels. The Realme GT 5G has two memory options - 8GB/128GB priced at INR37,999 ($510/€435) and 12GB/256GB priced at INR41,999 ($565/€480). The former is offered in Dashing Blue and Dashing Silver colors in India, while the latter only comes in Racing Yellow, which flaunts a Dual-Tone Leather Design. Realme GT 5G Dashing Blue • Realme GT 5G Dashing Silver • Realme GT 5G Racing Yellow Irrespective of which color version you...
MediaTek made the Helio G96 chipset official last month, and today we're already seeing a comprehensive leak of the first device to boast this new SoC - the Realme 8i. The phone will debut in India alongside the 8s, and it's shown in the official-looking renders you can see below. Alongside the pictures of the phone, the same source has a list of its main specs for us. Thus, the Realme 8i is said to sport a 6.59-inch FHD+ display with 120 Hz refresh rate and a hole-punch cutout for the 16 MP camera in the top left. On the rear there's a 50 MP main shooter, flanked by a 2 MP depth...
Samsung's Galaxy Buds2 were announced during the company's August 11 grand event, and they're due to start shipping on August 27. Before that, though, Samsung has already issued their first ever firmware update. Those of you who pre-ordered should find this ready to install once you take the Buds2 out of the box. The update brings with it the ability to have Ambient Sound on during calls. You can also customize Ambient mode, and set active noise cancelation to be on only for one of the buds, instead of both. The experimental Lab section of the app is graced with a new feature too,...