Huawei employee reveals Huawei's Harmony OS 3 is coming soon

IT Home News reported that a Huawei employee revealed in a social post that Huawei would be unveiling HarmonyOS 3.0 very soon. According to the report, the Chinese phone maker will be holding the Huawei Developer Conference on October 24. At said conference, Huawei will outline the updates coming to HarmonyOS 3.0. Huawei has had to rely less so on Google services and re-invented it's smartphones' operating system (though its still heavily based on Android). HarmonyOS 2.0 launched during last year's Huawei Developer Conference in September of 2020 with the OS arriving to devices on...

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See the iPhone 13 Pro Max go up against the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra in a speed test

Surprisingly enough, the side-by-side timed speed test thing is, well, still a thing. And now that a new top dog iPhone launched, you'd naturally expect that to be pitted against the best Samsung has to offer for 2021. And you'd be right. So here's a speed test comparing the iPhone 13 Pro Max to the Galaxy S21 Ultra. And unlike most such tests, this one doesn't use pesky human hands and fingers, as those could introduce a few milliseconds of difference in the timing of the taps, and we just can't have that for such a level of scientific pursuit. So what do we get? Robot hands! And, in a...

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Counterpoint lowers its forecasted annual smartphone growth for 2021 due to component shortage

A new research report from Counterpoint announces that its forecast for the number of smartphone shipments has been lowered. Previously, the research firm forecasted that (global) annual industry growth is expected to grow by 9% with 1.45 billion units shipped during 2021. The new adjusted forecast calls for just 6% growth, with an estimated total of 1.41 billion unit shipped. Based on the firm's research, "some smartphone OEMs and vendors are reporting they had only received 80% of their requested volumes on key components during Q2 2021, and the situation seems to be getting...

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USB-IF announces new certified Type-C power rating logos for cables and chargers

USB Implementers Forum, the people in charge of deciding how many times you rotate the cable before it plugs in, have announced a new certified logo program based on USB4, USB Type-C, and USB Power Delivery specifications. Cables that now feature the new USB PD 3.1 standard of 60W or 240W will feature the new logo that clearly identify the power rating that the cable is capable of. While the image below shows the 240W logo, a similar logo will also be visible for cables rated for just 60W. Similarly, USB4 cables that support either 20Gbps or 40Gbps speeds will feature a new logo...

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The iQOO 8 Pro Pilot Edition comes bundled with a 55W Flash Car Charger

The iQOO 8 Pro launched in August with BMW M Motorsport branding. Now iQOO is offering a special Pilot Edition bundle with an iQOO 55W Flash Car Charger. The version of the charger sports the M stripe, of course, to match the phone’s branding. Speaking of the phone, this is the top version with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB storage. It is specifically the white version with the BMW M stripe on the back. Note that there is already a 120W Flash Charger in the box that you can use at home (it does a full charge in 18 minutes). iQOO 8 Pro Pilot Edition with a bundled iQOO 55W Flash Car...

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Samsung Galaxy A02's Android 11 update is rolling out

The Samsung Galaxy A02 announced in January with Android 10 is finally receiving the Android 11 update with One UI 3.1. The update comes with firmware version A022GDXU2BUI3 and new UI and features, including chat bubbles, one-time permissions, and improved stock apps. It also bumps up the Android security patch level on the Galaxy A02 to September 2021. The new build is currently seeding in Russia and should hopefully expand to other regions soon. If you live in Russia and haven't received Android 11 on your Galaxy A02, you can go to the phone's Settings > Software update menu to...

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Oppo plans to launch a tablet next year, work on rollable and fodable phones is still ongoing

Last year Oppo unveiled a concept rollable phone, but that was just a tech showcase – the company had no plans to mass manufacture and sell such devices at that point. It was reportedly more willing to try a foldable phone first, but that hasn’t come yet either (despite a rumor saying that it will launch this June). Oppo has not given up on the changeable form factor phones, however. At a recent event VP Liu Bo hinted that the company is working on both foldable and rollable designs, but mentioned no specific plans to launch either. The company will be entering a new market soon,...

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max proves its durability in latest test

If you had any doubts that the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a durable phone, go ahead and cast those away. JerryRigEverything's latest video shows the top iPhone being scratched, burned and bend-tested and in keeping with its peers and predecessors, the iPhone 13 Pro Max survived. There were no surprises. If you're familiar with the JerryRig durability test then the iPhone's screen scratched at a level 6 like any other glass display on a current smartphone, the stainless steel frame's glossy coating scratched with a razor, the phone didn't nudge when bend tested. The burn test was...

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Fairphone TWS bring ANC, IPX4 rating and use recycled materials

Alongside the recently announced Fairphone 4, the Dutch-based company is entering the TWS earphone market with its own offering. Like its phones, Fairphone TWS are made from fair and recycled materials with the earbuds and the charging case encompassing 30% recycled plastics. Fairphone TWS (images: Fairphone) The earphones bring hybrid Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) over Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, HFP and AVRCP profiles. They are IPX4 splash resistant and utilize 10mm drivers with each bud housing two microphones. There are touch controls and in-ear detection too. Each earbud...

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The Realme Q3s will allegedly use the Snapdragon 778G, gets certified with 30W charging

A week ago two Realme devices were surfaced on TENAA – the RMX3461 and RMX3463, which seemed to be two variants of the same device. Now they are back in the news again since sources on Weibo claim that these two are the Realme Q3s. Realme Q3s (RMX3461), photos by TENAA A mid-season upgrade to the popular Q3 series from April, this one is said to use the Snapdragon 778G. The original Q3 was powered by a 750G chip instead, the Q3 Pro Carnival used the 768G (the other two used Dimensity chips). The 778G is an advanced 6 nm chip (TSMC) with four big Kryo 670 cores and a premium...

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vivo X70 Pro in for review

Even before you open the vivo X70 Pro box you are greeted with a “Co-engineered with ZEISS” label on the front. The box itself is somewhat small, but it is actually one of the better-stocked retail packages we’ve seen recently. Once you lift the lid you see the phone itself and another label: “Photography. Redefined”. It’s quite clear what the main selling point of the X70 series is and we will get to that in a moment. First, lets us rifle through what’s inside the box. The first thing to note is the FlashCharge 44W power adapter. It offers a USB-A port that can deliver up to 11V and...

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Honor 50 confirmed to arrive in Europe on October 26

The Honor 50 was introduced in China back in June, and quickly became а big part of the brand’s revival at the domestic scene. The company CEO hinted the series is scheduled for a global rollout in Q4, and today we got a more specific date - October 26. According to the PR department of Honor, the Snapdragon 778G-powered phone will first hit the United Kingdom and markets in the European Union. Other markets like Russia, UAE, Latin America, and Malaysia will get it at a later date, with specific region availability to be detailed later on. The Honor 50 has a 6.57” OLED display with...

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Fairphone 4 announced: Snapdragon 750G, modular design and 5-year warranty

The latest phone from Dutch-based Fairphone brings 5G connectivity, dual 48MP cameras and a 9.2 out of 10 repairability score on the French Repairability Index. In true company fashion, the latest Fairphone is produced in an ethical way with recycled materials and fairtrade gold and ethically sourced cobalt and lithium. It’s fairly easy to repair and you can purchase spare parts from Fairphone if something breaks down. A brand new battery costs €29.95, the dual rear cameras go for €79.95 while the selfie cam will costs you €29.95. Fairphone 4 in grey, green and speckled green...

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Xiaomi is recruiting Android 12 testers for Mi 11, 11 Ultra and 11i

In a community forum post, Xiaomi announced the start of its beta testing program for Android 12 on some of its flagship devices, namely the Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11i. This is for the global version of Xiaomi's MIUI, though, keep in mind. The company is recruiting a limited number of users to participate in the testing of the Global Stable ROM and the seats are limited to 200 for each device so you better hurry. You will find a detailed instructions of how to apply and install the ROM at the source link below. Keep in mind that Xiaomi's staff expects you to be active on its...

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iPhone 13 Pro Max supports up to 27W fast charging, the regular Pro goes up to 23W

Even though Apple doesn't advertise it, the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max got an upgraded charging this year. According to ChargerLAB's tests, the iPhone 13 Pro Max can go up to 27W while the standard Pro peaks at 23W. This means that with appropriate USB Power Delivery charger with at least 30W output, the Pro Max can charge at 27W for a while before temperature constraints lead to throttling. And since the device doesn't ship with a charger at all, Apple is happy to sell you a $50 30W USB PD charger. The iPhone 13 Pro received some love as well and ChargerLAB says it can get up to...

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Motorola Moto Tab G20 launched with 8-inch LCD, Helio P22T chipset

As expected Motorola announced its Moto Tab G20 Android tablet earlier today. The device carries an 8-inch LCD with HD+ resolution, Helio P22T chipset and a 5,100 mAh battery. These specs sound familiar as they match Lenovo’s third-gen Tab M8 slate. The Moto Tab G20 comes in a single 3GB RAM and 32GB storage trim and it also has a microSD slot for expansion. Android 11 covers the software front and Motorola is also bringing a Kids Space mode. You get a 2MP front-facing cam and a 5MP sensor around the back. There’s also Dolby Atmos coming from the single bottom-mounted speaker. The...

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Nokia G300 5G leaks with Snapdragon 480 chipset, 720p+ display, 16 MP main camera

There is another affordable 5G Nokia phone on the way – two, in fact, but today the rumor mill surfaced detailed specs for only one of them. The Nokia G300 5G will be based on the same Snapdragon 480 that was used in the recent G50 as well as the X10 and X20 (speaking of, the other upcoming phone we mentioned is the Nokia X100). HMD Global never released a Nokia G30, so this isn’t a sequel. It’s not exactly an upgrade over the G20 either, at least as far as cameras and batteries are concerned. Though this one has a much more powerful chipset (it’s not hard to beat a Helio G35) and 5G...

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Poco C31 arrives with Helio G35 and 5,000 mAh battery

Poco launched the C3 last October as its most affordable smartphone and sold 2.5 million units in India. Today, Poco followed it up with the C31 - the second member of the C-series. The Poco C31 is powered by the Helio G35 SoC and comes with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage onboard. It also has a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion by up to 512GB. The C31 runs the dated Android 10 out of the box, and Poco takes pride in offering the phone to its customers without any advertisements in the UI. The smartphone's built around a 6.53" 20:9 HD+ screen with TUV...

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Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 are the latest phones to get October 2021 Android security patch

Samsung once again became the first company to release a new Android security patch ahead of schedule as it rolled out the October 2021 patch for the Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra a few days ago. And now, it's the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 that are getting the latest Android security update. The new build for the Galaxy Z Fold3 comes with firmware version F926NKSU1AUID, and F711NKSU2AUIE for the Galaxy Z Flip3. A detailed changelog of the update is unavailable, but it should bring more to the smartphones than just a new security patch. The update for both smartphones is seeding...

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vivo X70 Pro, X70 Pro+ global rollout begins

The vivo X70 series was announced on September 9, and three weeks later the manufacturer brought the lineup to the global audience. During a launch event, the vivo X70 Pro and vivo X70 Pro+ were introduced to the Indian audience, and we know they will arrive in other countries as well. vivo X70 Pro The flagship vivo X70 Pro+ is powered by a Snapdragon 888+ and has a tremendous camera setup, while the vivo X70 Pro is a tad more affordable but still running on the mighty Dimensity 1200 chipset. The vanilla vivo X70 was missing from the event, as we received a confirmation from company...

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Follow the Poco C31 launch live here

Poco announced the Poco C3 last October, and today the company will add a new member to the C-series with the C31. The launch event will be streamed live on Poco's official YouTube channel starting at 12PM IST, and you can follow it with us by tuning to the stream below. The C31 is touted by Poco as a strong, secure, and fast smartphone. The company has confirmed it will have a Helio G35 SoC at the helm with 4GB RAM, but we hope there will be a 6GB RAM model as well. The C31 will sport a waterdrop notch display and come with a fingerprint scanner for password-less unlocking. The...

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Watch the vivo X70 series global launch event live here

The vivo X70 series arrived earlier this month in China, and we got a confirmation the lineup will also appear in India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the UAE. There will be some changes in the hardware, most notably a new chipset for the X70 Pro. The wait is over, and the official globall rollout will begin with an online event. It will be streamed live on YouTube and will begin at 12PM IST, which is 06:30 AM GMT/UTC. The global variant of the vivo X70 Pro will bring a Dimensity 1200 chipset instead of an Exynos 1080, powering the Chinese variant. The gimbal system, introduced...

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Skype unveils its new overhauled UI

In its latest blog post, Skype just outlined a major UI overhaul is coming to its appearance, with focus on the "call stage" or the screen where call participants can see each other. Chats can be customized with themes, accented by color gradients. Skype says it's "designed the most beautiful call stage in the world" with new layouts, themes, and features. Skype aimed to modernize the look and feel of Skype while still remaining familiar to its longtime users. It also talks about making the user more inclusive in the call stage. The first person we included was you - now you can...

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New Xiaomi device arrives at TENAA, alleged to be CC11 Pro with 4K display

Xiaomi is going to release a new device soon and proved by the most recent TENAA listing. The verdict is out on which device it is, but the model 2109119BC may be linked to the Xiaomi CC11 Pro. The TENAA listing confirms some of the specs for the unreleased smartphone. There's a 6.55-inch OLED screen with 3840 x 2160 resolution. This is interesting because that resolution and aspect ratio are identical to that of a 4K TV. TENAA specs listed for Xiaomi 2109119BC There's also mention of a 4,400 mAh battery, and an octa-core chipset clocked at 2.4GHz paired with...

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Facebook has Reels now, taking TikTok cloning one step further

Facebook's never-ending quest to quash its competitors through copying their features has reached a new high (or low, depending on how you look at it) today with the launch of Reels. "But wait", you say, "isn't that an Instagram feature?" And the answer is, yes, but from now on you can also see Reels on Facebook. TikTok keeps getting ever more popular, and Facebook's TikTok clone thus can't forever be omitted from the main app. Because let's face it, Reels is a TikTok clone like Stories was a Snapchat clone, and here's the thing - no one remembers Snapchat anymore. Facebook won that...

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New iPad mini torn down, iFixit explains jelly scroll effect

In a new video posted by iFixit, the recently announced iPad mini is torn down and a jelly scrolling effect is also explained. This so-called "jelly scroll" effect is not new. It has to do with the orientation of the controller board and the direction that user is scrolling. Because the screen refreshes by scanning from one side to the other, scrolling in the direction that's perpendicular to the direction of the scan may appear like its scrolling unevenly in some cases, particularly when using the iPad in a vertical orientation. Apple has recently confirmed to Arstechnica that the...

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Withings ScanWatch Horizon delivers dive watch looks, usual fitness and health tracking features

The latest smartwatch from Withing fuses the brand’s traditional minimalist design language with a fresh new take inspired by dive watches with their stainless steel casings and large tachymeters. Despite looking like a normal analog watch, ScanWatch Horizon features a medical-grade electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor, built-in Sp02 sensor, fitness tracking for over 30 activities and handles notification from your paired smartphone. ScanWatch Horizon comes in a single 43mm size with blue and green color options for the casing and tachymeter. Both come with stainless steel watch straps and...

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G review

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The iPhone 13 Pro Max received the DisplayMate Best Smartphone Display Award

DisplayMate examined the new ProMotion-enabled display on the iPhone 13 Pro Max the findings were nothing but positive – in fact, Apple’s new flagship earned the DisplayMate Best Smartphone Display Award along with an A+ grade. It set or match 12 smartphone display performance records. Each iPhone 13 Pro Max display has been calibrated at the factory for color and contrast accuracy. The phone supports sRGB and DCI-P3 content and renders both with near perfect accuracy. The display scored a 0.5 JNCD (Just Noticeable Color Difference) for both formats (values less than 1 means you can’t see...

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max in for review

Apple announced the iPhone 13 series earlier this month, and we've already acquired a Pro Max unit with us to subject to our review procedure. It has the same footprint as the iPhone 12 Pro Max, but is slightly thicker due to its bigger battery, has better display and an overhauled camera setup. Apple calls the iPhone 13 Pro Max screen a "ProMotion display", which is the marketing name for the variable refresh rate 120Hz panel. Developers have to adapt their apps with updates to enable support for that, so don't expect to have the extra smoothness everywhere from the start...

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The Sharp Aquos zero6 has a 240Hz IGZO OLED display and is one of the lightest 5G phones yet

Sharp unveiled the Aquos zero6 – a smartphone with a 240Hz screen and that’s not even it’s biggest achievement (the Zero 2 did 240Hz last year and there’s also the R6 with a 1” sensor). Instead, zero6’s claim to fame is that it is the lightest 5G smartphone in the world. Well, that’s what Sharp claims and it comes with a number of asterisks. Specifically, the Sharp Aquos zero6 is the lightest 5G phone with a screen larger than 6” and a battery that is 4,000mAh or higher. The iPhone 12 mini weighs 135g, though that one has a 5.4” display and a 2,227mAh battery (the 13 mini is lighter too at...

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More iOS 15 bugs discovered as iOS 15.1 release imminent

The iOS 15 launch hasn't been exactly smooth sailing as many early bugs sprang their ugly heads. Ones of the most annoying ones is by far the inability to unlock your iPhone using your Apple Watch when wearing a mask. In some cases, you can't even set up the said unlock method. In addition, some owners report a non-functional viewfinder in the camera app, unable to wake up their iPhone 13 phones up upon touch, screen unresponsinvess after unlocking (can't swipe up after a successful face recognition) and Mail app crashes. Apple already acknowledged some of the bugs, and it even...

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Sony announces WH-XB910N headphones and WF-C500 earbuds

Sony today announced two new audio products, the WH-XB910N wireless headphones and the WF-C500 truly wireless earbuds. Both will be available for purchase in October. The WH-XB910N are full-sized circumaural headphones. They are part of Sony's Extra Bass series and are designed for a bass-heavy sound profile. The WH-XB910N also feature active noise cancellation. While the non 1000X series from Sony usually does not have high quality noise cancellation, it may still be better than nothing. Other features including support for AAC and LDAC codecs, Adaptive Sound Control...

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More rumors claim that Apple will replace the mini with a 6.7" iPhone 14 Max next year

The iPhone 12 mini didn’t sell well. You know what did? The 12 Pro Max. Data from the analysts at CIRP earlier this year showed that Apple’s largest and most expensive iPhone decidedly outsold its smallest (and cheaper) iPhone. So, when you hear reports that the iPhone 14 series will drop the mini in favor of another large model, it just makes sense. A large model at a lower price should sell well, even if it misses out on the Pro camera hardware. Speculative iPhone 14 Pro Max render The tentatively-named iPhone 14 Max should have the same 6.7” display as the Pro Max model, except...

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Our Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE video review is out

Xiaomi’s dominance in the midrange segment is quite evident and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (known as Lite NE 5G in India) is the latest proof. The device boasts a capable Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset, 120Hz AMOLED screen and 64MP triple camera wrapped in a sleek 6.88mm thick chassis weighing 158 grams. So how does the phone feel and perform? Our latest video review will tell you all about it. The 6.55-inch AMOLED display on the 11 Lite 5G NE is capped at FHD+ resolution and brings a speedy 90Hz refresh rate which is adaptive. It performed quite well with good color accuracy and managed to...

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Photo of Samsung Galaxy S22 battery confirms 3,700 mAh capacity

The Samsung Galaxy S22 is going to be smaller than the S21, but that also means that it will have a smaller battery – 3,700 mAh according to the most recent rumors. And those rumors have been confirmed with a photo of the actual battery. Here it is, the EB-BS901ABY (14.35 Wh), photographed during the certification process of SafetyKorea. For reference, the Galaxy S21 and the S20 before it had 4,000 mAh batteries, so 300 mAh have gone missing. Of course, the battery life was significantly improved between the two generations – in our reviews we found that the Endurance rating went up...

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Apple's 10.86-inch OLED iPad's development suspended

There have been numerous rumors about Apple developing OLED iPads in two different sizes - a 10.86-inch model and a larger 12.9-inch one. However, according to a Korean news outlet, the development of the smaller model has been halted. The source believes there are several reasons behind the discontinuation. Since Samsung will be delivering the screens, Apple is asking the Korean tech giant to produce double-stack tandem structure OLEDs instead of single stacks, which is the more widely used configuration in today's smartphones and tablets. Of course, this would up the price of the...

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Rumor: Pixel 6 to start at €650, the Pixel 6 Pro will be decidedly pricier at €900

The Google Pixel 6 series is expected to be unveiled on October 19 with some evidence pointing to October 28 as the first date of availability. Speaking of, the new Google flagships will be available only in 8 countries, including three in Europe. That is where the latest leak comes from – someone inside a major European carrier caught sight of the pricing for the two new models and it is less than you may have expected. By the way, this info comes from the This is Tech Today YouTube channel, which previously shared a hands-on video with the Pixel 6 Pro. Back to the phones. The...

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Samsung removes the support pages for the Galaxy S21 FE

Nothing to see here, move along. Samsung swept any evidence of the Galaxy S21 FE under the rug and removed the support pages for the phone that went live in anticipation of its announcement. An announcement that has reportedly been canceled. You can see the various support pages for the SM-G990B, the international version of the Galaxy S21 FE. They have all been removed now (though they still linger in Google’s cache). It seems that a series of delays pushed the launch back so much that the S21 FE is no longer relevant. In August a back to school promo leaked – that would have been...

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Honor is now the third-largest smartphone brand in China

According to Counterpoint Research, Honor has outpaced Xiaomi in terms of smartphone sales in China for August and is thus one of the top-three largest smartphone brands in the country behind Oppo and vivo. The new report states an 18% increase in monthly Honor smartphone sales for August which also made the company one of the fastest growers in the region. Counterpoint Research Monthly Market Pulse, August 2021 Counterpoint’s Tarun Pathak commented that Honor has successfully rebuilt its smartphone business after parting ways from Huawei. Honor was able to restore ties with...

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Upcoming iOS 15.1 beta 2 fixes the Unlock with Apple Watch bug on iPhone 13

As some users have reported, the new iPhone 13 models have troubles with the Unlock with Apple Watch feature that was introduced with iOS 14.5. Apple is aware of the issue and iOS 15.1 beta 2 already contains a fix for it. For now Apple recommends that you disable the feature and use a passcode unlock while waiting for version 15.1. Unfortunately, it’s not clear yet when it will graduate from beta. Especially since the fix requires watchOS 8.1 to be running on the your Watch and that is currently in beta 1. iOS 15.1 beta 2 fixes the Unlock with Apple Watch bug on iPhone 13 iOS...

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Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G launched in India

Xiaomi India launched its latest 5G midranger – the 11 Lite NE 5G. It’s the exact same phone as the global Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE with matching specs and NFC onboard. The 6/128GB trim will go for INR 23,499 ($317) while the 8/128GB version retails for INR 25,499 ($344). First sales start on October 2 at 12 midnight via mi.com, Amazon India and partnering retailers. Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G brings a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. There’s a Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset at the helm and a 4,250 mAh battery which does up to 33W fast charging. The camera setup...

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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G is a new name for a familiar phone

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A22 5G smartphone in Europe earlier this year, and the device has finally arrived in India under a new name - Galaxy F42 5G. Beyond that it's largely the same phone with a new color and a slightly modified design of the camera island, highlighting the two usable shooters. The display of the Galaxy F42 5G is a 6.6” LCD with Full HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 8MP selfie camera. The back has 64MP main, 5MP ultrawide and 2MP depth sensing cameras. The phone runs on Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset with an octa-core CPU going up to 2.2GHz for...

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Oppo A55 4G's design and specs confirmed ahead of October 1 launch

Oppo launched the A55 5G in January, and it will unveil its 4G variant on October 1. This information comes from Amazon.in, which set up a promo page on its website, revealing the smartphone's design and specs. The online retailer doesn't explicitly mention the A55 on the page only saying the phone is a part of the A-series, but the filenames of the images included in the listing confirm we are looking at the Oppo A55. The Oppo A55 will pack a 6.51" screen and have a total of four cameras on board - a 16MP selfie shooter inside the punch hole, with the triple camera setup on the...

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Huawei Mate V clamshell scheduled to arrive this year

The Huawei Mate X series delivers foldable devices that unfold into a tablet, but now the company is planning to introduce the Mate V which will be a clamshell akin to the Moto Razr and Galaxy Z Flip3. Huawei Mate X2 4G The Huawei Mate V (using the letter V which looks like a folded phone) will be powered by a Kirin 9000 chipset, which is hardly a surprise - it is the latest and most powerful SoC by HiSilicon, Huawei’s in-house chip division. What we don’t know is what kind of mobile networks it would support since the Mate X2 is currently available both in LTE-only and 5G...

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Poco C31's key specs confirmed ahead of September 30 unveiling

Poco will unveil the new C31 smartphone tomorrow in India at noon local time. The company hasn't detailed the C31's specs sheet yet, but it has revealed a few specs of the smartphone to build some hype around it. For starters, the Poco C31 will be powered by the Helio G35 SoC paired with 4GB RAM, but we don't know if it will have higher RAM versions as well. The C31 will feature a waterdrop notch display, and its rear panel will flaunt a dual-tone design. Poco says the C31 will come with Face Unlock and fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication, but the image shared by...

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OnePlus 6, 6T get OxygenOS 11.1.1.1 with September 2021 security patch and power consumption optimization

OnePlus released the stable build of Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 for the OnePlus 6 and 6T last month, which introduced a few bugs, including battery drain issues. To fix that, the company has begun rolling out OxygenOS 11.1.1.1, which also bumps up the Android security patch level on both smartphones to September 2021. OnePlus 6T OxygenOS 11.1.1.1 also optimizes the network connection stability and improves the system stability and gyro sensor sensitivity on the OnePlus 6 duo. You can check out the update's complete changelog below. System Optimized the system...

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Amazon unveils new 15-inch Echo Show and Astro, an at-home robot

Amazon is announcing a few new connected devices to add to its lineup. Let's start with the newest Echo. Amazon Echo 15 The Echo Show 15 is also the largest Echo Show, with a 15.6-inch display and Full HD resolution, it's mounted to a wall and features a front-facing camera in the upper left corner with a closable shutter. It can be customized with widgets containing notes, to do lists, or a calendar view. It can also be used to consume Prime Video or any other supported streaming service. The Echo Show 15 will cost $249. It has a new AZ2 quad-core chip that will power a new...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 October update brings digital car key support in Korea

Every smartphone maker seemingly now wants its devices to act as your digital car keys, and Samsung is no different. The company presented its vision back in January at the launch of the S21 series, and now the digital key function is finally rolling out to the Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra. The feature is part of the October update for said devices. While the update is already going out in Germany, India, the Philippines, and South Korea, only the latter - incidentally, Samsung's home country - is currently getting the digital key support. As previously announced, the digital key...

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OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro get Android 12 Developer Preview 2

As is usually the case with Android OS Developer Previews, the second iteration of Android 12's beta version is mostly about ironing out some issues. That doesn't mean there aren't a couple of new features, though, the changelog is pretty extensive for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. One of the most notable changes are the improved auto-brightness behavior, improved zoom with the camera and there are a couple of recognized issues OnePlus' developer team is currently working on. System Optimized the auto-brightness algorithm to adapt screen brightness to more scenes for a comfortable...

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