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...
Samsung announced the One UI 4 beta program at the end of July and it is almost ready to open up the software to public testing. A community manager in the Samsung forums posted that the beta testing will start “in September”. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t committed to a specific date and the beta will be available in South Korea first (but it should expand to other regions soon after). If you want to join, you will need to tap the ‘Join One UI Beta Program’ banner in the Samsung Members app. One UI 4 beta is coming to the Galaxy S21 series in September • Machine...
Oppo launched the Reno6 series on June 5 in China, then it expanded availability to India in mid-July, now it’s time for another expansion. It looks like the Reno6 series will be introduced in Europe as well as the Middle East and Africa region (MEA) about a week from now. The Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G is the one being advertised the most in the UAE, here it is in the hands of several local influencers: The Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G promotional campaign in the UAE has already started In Egypt, the Reno6 (4G) and Reno6 5G are already in a pre-order stage that will last from today until...
The Realme 8i was a subject of an extensive leak last week along with an official-looking render. Most of the specs are already out there but today Realme and MediaTek themselves confirmed the chipset. #MediaTekHelioG96 brings an impressive breadth of features & capabilities to 4G smartphones to power premium user experience. It comes with an 120Hz display, 108MP Camera & #MediaTekHyperEngine 2.0 Lite gaming technologies. https://ift.tt/3zwxag5 #MediaTekHelioGSeries pic.twitter.com/XQpzyrb1gR— MediaTek India (@MediaTekIndia) August 31, 2021 As expected, the device will run on...
Nearly four years after the debut of Bose’s QuietComfort 35 II the American audio brand released a successor dubbed QuietComfort 45. The new pair comes in black and white colors with a largely unchanged design and several improvements like USB-C charging, up to 24 hours of battery life and a fourth onboard mic for better voice pickup. Bose QuietComfort 45 (images: Bose) The active noise cancelation is still here and you get two modes - Quiet and Aware. The former isolates you from the noises in your surrounding area while the latter amplifies ambient noises so you’re more aware...
The Galaxy Z Flip is getting the One UI 3.1.1 update with firmware version F700FXXU8EUH5 in various European markets. The clamshell foldable smartphone will get Flex Mode Panel and Drag & Split support, but not much else. Other features include Bedtime Mode quick setting toggle, faster pop-up menus, and slightly improved stock app designs. The update also includes the September 2021 security patch, which fixes various bugs and vulnerabilities.
With the Flex Mode Panel feature, you can force apps to support Flex Mode even if they don’t support it by default. You can do that by turning on Flex Mode Panel in the ‘Labs’ section on the Galaxy Z Flip and then enabling it for the apps of your choice. The Drag & Split feature allows you to open links on the other half of the foldable screen. It works on Samsung Internet, Samsung Notes, My Files, Messages, MS Office, OneNote, and OneDrive.
If you are a Galaxy Z Flip user in Europe, you can check for the latest software update by navigating to Settings » Software update and clicking on Download and install. You can also download the latest firmware file from our firmware database and flash it manually.
Drone shows are still somewhat of a rarity, despite the widespread availability of drones. Samsung even uses them to deliver some of its smartphones. Coordinating one can be especially frustrating, given that there are quite literally a lot of moving parts involved. Samsung Netherlands put up one hell of a drone show centred around its newest foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3.
It starts off with the drones spelling the Samsung logo, which then morphs into the Galaxy Z Fold 3. It proceeds to ‘unfold’ itself and an S Pen emerges from thin air and proceeds to tap the screen. The first section of the show is quite short and ends with the drones spelling out “Galaxy Z Fold 3”.
Things begin to get a lot more exciting once the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is introduced. We can see two clamshell-like devices orbiting each other before unfolding into two Galaxy Z Flip 3s, which proceed to text each other and even manage to capture a selfie.
The show ends with the drones forming to what appears to be a scannable QR code and then implores users to find out more about the foldables at Samung.com.
So far, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 have been fairly well-received, even in budget-conscious markets like India. Given the tepid Galaxy S21 series sales and the fact that there is no Galaxy Note device due this year, Samsung’s mobile division is banking on foldable sales to make up for the deficit. Things look good so far, but only time will tell if they met Samsung’s sales expectations.
Samsung issued the second update for the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic following the one that came before they were even launched. The new firmware brings a couple of essential features, mostly related to the fitness tracking functions. The most notable thing about the update is the Samsung Health entry in the settings, allowing you easier management of your health-related features from the watch itself. Moreover, the firmware should improve the accuracy of calorie measurement of cycling exercises. Lastly, you can now switch off the automatic workout detection in case it bothers...
The Galaxy S21 FE is almost here, as has been evident from the tons of mounting evidence these past couple of weeks. And we can now add another one to the pile: We’ve obtained the user manual for the Galaxy S21 FE (5G). And those who were hoping to find a microSD slot on the Galaxy S21 FE will be sorely disappointed, as the user manual doesn’t mention anything about it.
The user manual does confirm other features, though, such as water and dust resistance, an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, a high refresh rate screen, and a design similar to the original Galaxy S21 flagships. Naturally, it doesn’t go into detail about the phone’s specs, which is not unexpected as that’s not what user manuals are meant for.
The vivo X70 series will arrive on September 9. The mightiest phone of the family will be the vivo X70 Pro+ which was already teased yesterday, and today a leakster revealed the full camera setup. The shooters, developed alongside Zeiss, will include a 50MP 1/1.31" main snapper and a periscope lens. The main camera will have a Samsung ISOCELL GN1 sensor. The ultra-wide-angle snapper will come with Sony IMX598 48MP sensor behind, while the third cam will be a dedicated shooter for portraits. Its sensor will be 12MP Sony IMX663 and will offer 2x magnification. The periscope cam will...
Samsung is bringing 5G access to more affordable Galaxy devices with each passing year. Last year, the most affordable 5G Galaxy smartphone was the Galaxy A42 5G. This year, the company’s cheapest 5G smartphone is the Galaxy A22 5G. Next year, the most affordable 5G smartphone from Samsung could cost even lower.
According to a new report from GalaxyClub, Samsung is working on a new 5G smartphone with model number SM-A136B. The company could launch it as the Galaxy A13 5G. Since the Galaxy A12 costs less than $180 in the US and €170 in Europe, we expect the Galaxy A13 5G to carry a price tag that’s lower than $200. The Galaxy A12 was launched in December 2020, so we can expect Samsung to unveil the Galaxy A13 towards the end of 2021 or in early 2022.
Not much else is known about the Galaxy A13 5G. The Galaxy A12 features a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD display, a MediaTek Helio P35 processor, 2GB/3GB/4GB/6GB RAM, and 32GB/64GB/128GB internal storage. It has a 48MP quad-camera setup at the rear and an 8MP selfie camera. It has a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging. We can expect the Galaxy A13 5G to feature a faster processor, higher RAM in the entry-level version, and maybe a better screen.
We expect more information about the Galaxy A13 5G to surface over the next few months. What do you expect to see in Samsung’s cheapest 5G smartphone? Let us know in the comments section below.
OnePlus unveiled the Buds Pro TWS earphones last month, which are the third pair of TWS earphones from the company and the first to come with active noise cancellation (ANC). The Buds Pro are priced at INR9,990/€149/$150, but the company is reportedly working on a "Lite" version of the Buds Pro which will have a more aggressive price. Word comes from tipster Max Jambor, who also claims that the lite variant of the Buds Pro will feature ANC. While Jambor doesn't reveal any specs or launch date, we might see OnePlus introduce these new buds alongside the OnePlus 9 RT, which is rumored to...
According to reports coming out of South Korea, Samsung is planning to launch the Galaxy S22 series in January 2022. The company used to unveil its Galaxy S series smartphones in February every year, but that changed with the Galaxy S21 series. Samsung has reportedly started producing some of the parts that will be used in Galaxy S22 devices.
Regarding the Galaxy S21 FE, the report states that the phone’s mass production will start next month, but this is contrary to most other reports. We had reported a few days ago that the Galaxy S21 FE could be unveiled on September 8 and could go on sale as soon as the end of this month. In fact, Samsung has already started preparing stores for the launch of the Galaxy S21 FE.
Due to a shortage of chips, Samsung’s smartphone production and sales have taken a hit. The sales numbers of the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A72 are reportedly well below Samsung’s initial targets. Usually, the company’s Galaxy A5x and Galaxy A7x series smartphones account for around 30 million units, but that won’t be the case this year. Samsung could fail to reach the 300 million shipment mark in 2021.
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...
Beginning today, One UI 3.1.1 is no longer exclusive to the latest Samsung foldable phones — the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3. The company is now rolling out the One UI 3.1.1 firmware update to every one of its previously-released foldable devices, including the original Galaxy Fold.
Samsung designed One UI 3.1.1 to improve the user experience for foldable device owners with additions like Drag & Split, Natural Window Switching, better Multi-Active Window, Cover Screen Mirroring, and more.
We previously detailed these One UI 3.1.1 characteristics in our Galaxy Z Fold 3 review and our story detailing its best features. They have certainly elevated the user experience to new heights, and thankfully, every foldable device enthusiast should now benefit from these changes, more or less, depending on the model they own.
Which One UI 3.1.1 features are coming to which foldable phones?
The best features in One UI 3.1.1 are Drag & Split, Multi-Active Window and Natural Window Switching, Auto Rotate Apps, Customized Aspect Ratios, Flex Mode Panel, Taskbar, and Cover Screen Mirroring.
Drag & Split lets you open a URL in split-screen mode while browsing the web without having to reopen another browser instance. It works by dragging and dropping the desired link to the edge of the screen.
Multi-Active Window and Natural Window Switching now provide a better experience with options to readjust the height and width of opened apps when using three app split-screen mode.
Rotate All Apps allows users to enable landscape orientation for apps that natively work only in portrait mode.
Custom Aspect Ratio for Apps lets you choose a different aspect ratio for apps that don’t fill the whole screen. Options include full screen, 16:9, 4:3, and App default.
App Split View enables a more tablet-like UI for the Z Fold series, or more specifically for various apps. Now, this feature works with apps that don’t natively support it.
Similarly, Flex Mode Panel adds Flex Mode compatibility to apps that don’t offer native support.
The Taskbar is a fine addition to the Galaxy Z Fold series. It’s somewhat reminiscent of the original Edge Screen for the Galaxy Note Edge. It’s a persistent taskbar containing your favorite apps. It makes for much easier app switching.
Cover Screen Mirroring lets you easily transfer — or mirror — the layout of your cover screen home screen to the main foldable display. It lets users have a more unified UI design across both home screens without having to do all the work manually.
Most of these features were designed for the book-like form factor, which means they won’t be available for the Z Flip series. The clamshell foldable phones will have access to Flex Mode Panel and Drag & Split, but not much else. Still, these additions are appreciated.
As for the Galaxy Fold series, both the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and the original Galaxy Fold will benefit from most of these new additions in One UI 3.1.1. In fact, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 will take advantage of every one of these new features, while the original Galaxy Fold will be missing out on two: Cover Screen Mirroring and Flex Mode Panel.
The One UI 3.1.1 update for these foldables is already rolling out in the US and will also be reaching other markets starting today. As always, you should be able to download it from your phone’s Settings » Software update menu, but you can also skip the wait and download new updates from our firmware database.
If you want to see these new One UI 3.1.1 features in action, make sure you check our in-depth video below.
Earlier this year, we had exclusively reported that Samsung’s new smartwatches could be used as walkie talkies. However, that feature was missing from the Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic during the launch. The South Korean firm has now released a new app that activates the feature and allows its new watches to be used as walkie talkies.
Samsung’s new Walkie-Talkie app can be used for instant two-way voice communication. You can use it to send short voice messages that are relayed in real-time. You can create channels where multiple contacts can simultaneously communicate. However, this app only works on the company’s Wear OS devices, which means that it can’t be used on Tizen-based smartwatches like the Galaxy Watch 3 or Wear OS devices from other brands.
The app has a file size of 23MB, and you can download it on your Galaxy Watch 4 series smartwatch from the Google Play Store. You will also need to have a Samsung account on a smartphone connected to your Galaxy Watch. Future Wear OS-based smartwatches can use this app as well.
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...
One UI 3.1.1 is so heavily lacking in user-facing features that the update might as well not exist at all, and Samsung knows that, which is why it has been bringing new updates based on One UI 3.1.1 without actually bumping up the version number to many of its devices. Pretty much all of its (non-folding flagships from) from the last two years have received such an update, and Samsung is now adding mid-range devices to the list.
The Galaxy A52 5G has begun receiving a new update that’s supposedly based on One UI 3.1.1. The only real indicator that it’s a slightly newer version of One UI is the new Bedtime mode toggle in the notification shade. The rest of the new stuff is hard to verify. The Weather app has reportedly been updated even though we see the same app on previous firmware, and supposed improvements such as faster animations are not easily noticeable.
Still, this is certainly not a run-of-the-mill security update, so there’s that. Speaking of security updates, the One UI 3.1.1 update comes with the August security patch. The firmware version is A526BXXU1AUH5 and the update comes in as an almost 800 MB download. Hopefully the regular Galaxy A52 will soon receive this update as well, and once it does, we will be sure to let you know.
If you own a Galaxy A52 5G, you can check for the new update from the phone’s Settings » Software update menu or head to our firmware archive to download the newest software for manual installation using a Windows PC.
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,...
Heat dissipation has become a hot topic for high-end smartphones, especially the ones running top of the line chipsets like the Snapdragon 888+, which will power the upcoming Red Magic 6S Pro. The gaming brand has been posting teasers about the advanced cooling solution it has devised for the new phone. One of the teasers boasts about some space-grade technology, a graphene cooling sheet if we’re reading the machine translation right. This will be coupled with the active cooling fan, which has become a staple for the series. Red Magic 6S Pro teasers: graphene sheet • fan with...
After a couple of high-profile leaks, Fossil has finally unveiled its Gen 6 smartwatch lineup powered by Google's Wear OS (but not the latest OS 3 version) and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4100+ platform. The new watches come in 44mm and 42mm sizes. Fossil Gen 6 (image: Fossil) Both sized watches have 1.28" AMOLED displays with 416 x 416-pixel resolution and always-on functionality. There are three buttons on the side for controls with the middle one operating as a rotating crown. The watches also bring onboard speakers and microphone allowing calls on the watch itself. The...
Shortly after the original GT, Realme unveiled the Realme GT Neo (this was in March). Today, the VP of Realme China confirmed that the company is working on a follow-up and while the official didn’t go further than that, the OnLeaks and Digit.in have renders and specs to share. The Realme GT Neo2 will have a flat 6.62” AMOLED display, the largest in the GT family yet. It will have 120 Hz refresh rate and 1080p+ resolution. This phone will probably launch with Android 11 and Realme UI 2.0 out of the box. Realme GT Neo2 (unofficial renders) The software will run on a Snapdragon...
Samsung’s new Galaxy A52s 5G refresh is reportedly on its way to becoming available in South Korea soon. Local media reports that the Galaxy A52s 5G will be going on sale in Korea on September 3. It will be available through Samsung’s online store and retail partners, as well as the country’s three main mobile carriers: KT, SK Telecom, and LG U+.
The Galaxy A52s 5G will reportedly go on sale in South Korea for 599,500 won ($514), though it’s unclear if the price corresponds to the 6GB or 8GB model. Either way, the Galaxy A52s 5G and Galaxy A52 5G are essentially the same, except the refreshed model has a more powerful Snapdragon 778G chipset and replaces the blue color with mint green.
The Galaxy A22 5G is also coming to South Korea
The Galaxy A52s isn’t the only new 5G smartphone planned for release in South Korea, and according to the latest news, customers who might be looking for a heaper 5G solution will soon be able to pick the Galaxy A22 5G instead.
ET News reports that the Galaxy A22 5G will become available in South Korea disguised as the Galaxy Buddy — a name that leaked before. The Galaxy Buddy will be sold exclusively through LG U+, and prospective buyers will be looking at a 200,000 won ($171) price tag for the unlocked model.
The new security update is rolling out to the Galaxy S20 FE 5G in Austria, Italy, Luxembourg, Nordic countries, Poland, Slovenia, Switzerland, the Baltic region, and the Czech Republic. It has firmware version G781BXXU4CUH5 and features the September 2021 security patch. Samsung is yet to detail which vulnerabilities it has fixed with its latest security patch. The official changelog mentions device stability and security improvements.
If you are a Galaxy S20 FE 5G user in any of the countries mentioned above, you can check for the new update by navigating to Settings » Software update and clicking on Download and install. Alternatively, you can also download the entire firmware file from our firmware database and flash it manually using a Windows computer.
I uninstalled Samsung Pay a few months back when it came to light that Samsung is doing away with MST support on newer flagships, which means you can only use Samsung Pay with NFC-enabled payment terminals and card readers these days. While reviewing the Galaxy Z Flip 3, however, I set up Samsung Pay again, and boy am I in love with how cool it feels to make payments with it.
Thanks to the larger cover display on the Galaxy Z Flip 3, you can use Samsung Pay without unfolding the phone. As long as you’ve set up a fingerprint on the phone, you just need to swipe up on the cover display to bring up the Samsung Pay widget, tap the power button to start payment mode, and place the phone against the NFC-enabled card reader or payment terminal. It might not sound very special, but in my experience using the Z Flip 3 to make payments in recent days, I’ve seen a lot of heads turning.
And that’s down to the fact that people see a small shiny square little device being used to make those payments instead of a card or a regular phone. Some people know foldables are a thing, but there are many who aren’t that aware, at least here in India. I’ve had a few people ask me what device I’m using, including the cashiers at the places where I made the purchases, and I’ve been happy to tell them all about it.
It actually reminds me of that Samsung advertisement that cheekily talks about how the Galaxy Z Fold 2 ruined a customer’s life because everywhere they go they garner more attention than they would like. But it’s not about the attention – it just feels awesome when I use the Z Flip 3 to pay because of how quick and easy the process is.
If you’re picking up a Galaxy Z Flip 3 or already own one and have used Samsung Pay through the cover display, you probably know what I’m talking about. Samsung Pay may not be as awesome as it used to be thanks to the cutting down of functionality (MST support, reward points), but the Z Flip 3 has given me a whole new appreciation for the app and got me using it again.
Realme Pad, the maker's first entry into the tablet space will be powered by a 12nm octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, as revealed by Geekbench. The benchmark also shows the software is Android 11, as expected, and that the Realme Pad will start with 4GB of RAM, although we expect a 6GB model as well. The Realme Pad will come in Grey and Gold, with a 10.4-inch 1080x2400px 60Hz IPS LCD, an 8MP front-facing camera and 8MP camera on the opposite side. There will be a 7,100mAh battery, 64GB of storage, possibly expandable, and even a stylus, housed in the body of the...
ECG and blood pressure monitoring will become available for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic in Australia starting September 10 through the Samsung Health app. They’ll be the first Samsung smartwatches in Australia to offer these features, but they won’t be alone. Samsung announced that ECG and blood pressure monitoring will also become available to Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Watch Active 2 customers in Australia through a firmware update that’s planned to go live in the coming months.
The ECG app has been approved by the Australian Government’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). It was registered as a Class IIA medical device in the Australian Therapeutic Goods Registry (ARTG). As for blood pressure monitoring, it’s intended for general fitness purposes as opposed to monitoring, diagnosis, or treatment. Outside fitness and general wellness, Samsung recommends that you consult a medical professional for advice.
The ECG and BP features will become available for the Galaxy Watch 4 series in Australia in less than two weeks — on September 10. The new smartwatches will have a head-start over the previous models, byt the Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Watch Active 2 in Australia will also benefit from ECG and BP monitoring later this year. Samsung confirmed that a firmware update will enable these features in the coming months, though a concrete launch window wasn’t revealed.
The Honor X20 series already have two members - the affordable X20 SE and the X20 5G with an Oreo-shaped camera island on the back. Reports from China now reveal a third variant is on its way - it will have a humongous 7.2” screen, a 6,000 mAh battery and will keep the circle on the back. The Honor X20 Max would be a natural successor of the Honor X10 Max, launched in the summer of 2020. It came with a 7.1” screen, meaning the new device will have the biggest screen on an Honor smartphone ever. The new device is said to have a Dimensity 1100 chipset. The bigger question here is...
The Lenovo K13 quietly launched in Russia – it is a basic Android 10 Go edition smartphone that doesn’t share much DNA with the Lenovo K13 Note. Instead, it is a rebrand of the Motorola Moto E7i Power. The K13 features a 6.52” IPS display with 720p+ resolution (20:9), which sounds very similar to the K13 Note display (you didn’t expect the “Note” to be bigger, did you?). There’s no word on a hardened glass above it, but the phone has a plastic body with an IP52 rating (dust and splash resistant). The phone is powered by a UNISOC SC9863A chipset, a 28 nm part with eight Cortex-A55...
Since the South Korean firm is not mentioning One UI 3.1.1 in the Settings menu and there are hardly any notable features, it is hard for users to know whether their Galaxy device is running actually One UI 3.1 or One UI 3.1.1. However, Samsung’s official community manager has now confirmed that the software updates released over the past week are based on One UI 3.1.1.
This update carries firmware version G97xFXXUCFUH3 for the Galaxy S10 series and has a file size of 733MB. The Galaxy S20 series gets this update with firmware version G98xBXXU9DUH2 and it weighs 623MB in size. The Galaxy Note 10 series gets the One UI 3.1.1 update with firmware version N97xFXXU7FUH3, which has a file size of 927MB. The Galaxy Note 20 series gets the new update with firmware version N98xBXXU3DUH2 and the update has a download size of 738MB.
Some new features reportedly include a Bedtime Mode quick setting toggle, faster app opening speed, faster camera, faster pop-up menus, faster fingerprint reader, improved heat management, and slight improvements to some stock apps (Clock, Contacts, Samsung Internet, Weather). Your smartphone might have already received this update and it is hard to see some of those changes, so you should not get too excited about this new version of One UI.
Now that the Galaxy A52s 5G is out and about globally, it’s time to talk about its price in one of the most important smartphone markets in the world: India. A leak from earlier hinted that it would cost significantly more than its predecessor, the Galaxy A52. Now a deleted Amazon listing confirms the aforementioned leaks’ validity and reaffirms that the Galaxy A52s 5G will not come cheap in India.
The listing tells us that the entry-level Galaxy A52s 5G with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage will set you back by Rs 35,999 ($485). It is vastly more expensive than the Galaxy A52, which retails for Rs 26,499 ($361) in India. Our Galaxy A52 5G vs Galaxy A52s 5G comparison determined that the upgraded Qualcomm chipset (and 5G connectivity) were the only improvements the latter had to offer.
The Galaxy A52s 5G’s prohibitively high price could be a problem in India
Samsung India has confirmed that the official Galaxy A52s 5G India launch date is set for September 3, so it shouldn’t be long before we find out about its actual price in the country. Nonetheless, the Galaxy A52s 5G lacks the hardware prowess to justify the near Rs 9,000 ($130) price hike, especially when it is a whole lot cheaper in European markets.
To put things in perspective, you can get a Snapdragon 888-powered Mi 11X Pro in India for around Rs 39,999 ($545). Similarly, the Realme GT also offers flagship-tier specifications for Rs 37,999 ($518). The Galaxy A52s 5G will have a hard time fighting against these affordable flagships.
One can only hope that the now-deleted Amazon listing and earlier leaks got the Galaxy A52s 5G’s price a tad high, otherwise, there is a very real risk of the smartphone being overlooked completely. Although its 64MP rear camera array, 120Hz AMOLED screen and 4,500mAh battery can hold their own against the competition, the lack of a high-end chipset will hurt Samsung’s prospects in the spec sheet-driven market.
Sony has quietly switched the launch PlayStation 5 console with a revised model that features some notable changes. The biggest of these changes is that the heatsink is now considerably smaller than the previous one. The change was first noted by YouTuber Austin Evans, who ordered this particular model from Japan, where the revised model is now starting to show up in stores, along with Australia, and some parts of the US. In his teardown, Evans noted several minor changes, including a new screw for the stand that is designed to be easy to turn with just your fingers, and some...
Xiaomi got a lot of use out of various 108 MP sensors in the last three years, including featuring one on the Mi 11 and Mix 4. However, the ultra wide and telephoto modules continued to use fairly low resolution sensors, often in the 8-13 MP range. For the Xiaomi 12 generation (remember, no more ‘Mi’), the company will use a triple 50 MP setup, according to leakster Digital Chat Station. This means 50MP main, 50MP ultrawide and 50MP telephoto cameras. This last one will allegedly use a 5x periscope. Xiaomi is said to have a working 10x periscope, but that focal length is impractical –...
Samsung’s at it again with its early security update releases. The Galaxy S20 FE has started receiving the September 2021 security update, two days before we exit August. The update has been released in Brazil for the Snapdragon-powered 4G LTE model, but we can assume that other variants of the phone will catch up soon.
The update comes with firmware version G780GXXU3AUH5 and is a 747 MB download over the air. The size of the update suggests this could be the One UI 3.1.1 update, though you won’t really see any changes if that is the case.
Good thing then that the Galaxy S20 FE is eligible for the Android 12-based One UI 4.0, though it remains to be seen when that update will arrive for last year’s flagship models. One UI 4.0 beta testing for the Galaxy S21 lineup is rumored to start sometime this month, and it will be a few months before Samsung manages to get the new software to a stable level that’s suitable for a worldwide rollout.
How do I download September 2021 update for my Galaxy S20 FE?
We can expect the September 2021 security update to be released for many more Galaxy devices in the coming weeks. Galaxy S20 FE owners, in the meantime, can check if the update is available for them by going into the phone’s settings, selecting Software update, and tapping Download and install. Our firmware archives are at your disposal if you would like to upgrade your phone manually, though we would recommend taking a backup of your data if you choose to go that route.
A new version of the Galaxy S21 FE has appeared in Geekbench’s database. It bears model number SM-G990E and seems to feature the Exynos 2100 processor and 8GB of RAM. The phone scored 1,084 points in Geekbench 5.1’s single-core CPU test and 3,316 points in the multi-core CPU test. While tests have shown that the Exynos 2100 is still not as good a performer as the Snapdragon 888, the Exynos variant of the Galaxy S21 FE seems to be performing similarly to the Snapdragon version (at least in CPU-bound tests).
The Exynos 990 was a poor performer compared to the Snapdragon 865. Hence, the presence of an Exynos chip inside the Galaxy S21 FE might make consumers sad. Some Asian and European markets might get the Exynos version of the phone, while others will get the Snapdragon variant.
The Galaxy S21 FE features a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with an in-display fingerprint reader and a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 32MP selfie camera and a 12MP triple-camera setup on the rear. It runs Android 11 out of the box. The phone has stereo speakers, an IP67 rating, and a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging and wireless charging.
Earlier today Realme India officially confirmed it will bring the first Dimnesity 810 powered phone soon. The chipset was unveiled a few weeks back and boasts dual 5G stand-by, Cortex-A76 CPU cores clocked at 2.4GHz alongside Cortex-A55 cores for power-efficient tasks. The GPU side is covered by the Mali-G57 MC2. There is support for up to LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. Another First has been added to the long list of #realme!Our latest Smartphone will be featuring the World's First @MediaTekIndia Dimensity 810 5G Processor for an epic performance. Stay Tuned! pic.twitter.com/fFu7VZia5F—...
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