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Huawei to bring the Mate X2 in late February

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 07:47 AM PST

Huawei brought its previous two foldable Mate X smartphones in February, and according to sources, the new Mate X2 will follow suit. One leakster revealed on Weibo the new foldable phone will come "very soon" with improved design, 5nm chipset, and "new impressive technology". The Mate X2 will be powered by a 5nm chipset - the Kirin 9000. The phone has already been certified at TENAA with an 8" screen but expectations are the form factor to change - from out-folding to in-folding, similar to the Galaxy Fold series. This will bring a secondary panel on the outside, leaving Royole and its...

Redmi Note 9S gets Android 11

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 06:59 AM PST

The latest device to get Android 11 in Redmi's lineup is the Redmi Note 9S, also know as the Note 9 Pro in India. The new update bears the MIUI 12.0.1.0 RJWMIXM build number and comes in at 2.3GB in size. Redmi Note 9s Android 11 update You also get the January security patch on top of the usual Android 11 goodies including chat bubbles, one-time permissions and improved media controls. Keep in mind that this is a staged rollout and availability will vary depending on your region. Via

Oppo Reno5 Pro+'s global launch imminent, certification reveals

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 06:14 AM PST

Oppo announced its Reno5-series back in December in China but it is yet to make the Reno5 Pro+ official in other markets. Luckily, the Global Certification Forums published documents that suggest the global launch is imminent. The document only confirms the model number CPH2207, which helps us tie this to the Reno5 Pro+. Previous certification documents, however, suggest that the specs remain unchanged from the Chinese version, which we already know. What remains to be seen is when and for how much the Reno5 Pro and the Pro+ will launch outside of China but hopefully there's not...

Leakster: OnePlus Nord N10's successor will be called "Nord N1"

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 05:27 AM PST

OnePlus launched the Nord sub-brand last year, but it hasn't settled on a naming scheme yet – leakster Max J. reports that the direct successor to the Nord N10 will be called the "Nord N1". This feels similar to the Sony naming scheme for its phones and especially cameras, e.g. the RX1 full frame camera, RX10 1"-type mirrorless camera and RX100 point-and-shoot. However, it's not clear if there will be a Nord N10 this year or an N100. And if there is an N10 mid-ranger, will the N1 move upmarket? It is often the case with mid-range sub-brands that they eventually get a near-flagship...

New Royole Flexpai appears on TENAA with a surprising camera design

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 04:38 AM PST

Royole is technically the first company that launched a foldable phone, and it has been introducing more products for the past two years. Now, it is time for the third iteration of the Royole Flexpai series, and the phone has appeared on TENAA with specs and images. Previously, the Flexpai had a vertical camera setup in one of the ends, but now the images reveal a square camera with two shooters. On top of that, there is a cutout in the same shape in the opposite corner, allowing for the camera bump to lay in and the phone's back panels to close completely. Royole Flexpai on...

Galaxy S21 Ultra faces iPhone 12 Pro Max in gut-wrenching drop test

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 03:53 AM PST

Drop tests are the kind of videos that give little to no practical information and make for a properly cringy watch for most people. But they can be fun for those with the right mindset. The guys over at EverythingApplePro have pitted the Galaxy S21 Ultra and the iPhone 12 Pro Max against each other in a drop test that starts off at waist level and ends up at ceiling height. The Galaxy S21 Ultra lost a lens cover and cracked its screen, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max shattered its rear panel. Here is the full video. These types of tests are far from scientific, mind you, so don't...

Apple launches iCloud Keychain extension for Chrome

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 03:07 AM PST

A long-lasting problem for users using Chrome instead of Safari while still being invested in Apple's ecosystem has just been resolved. The iCloud Keychain feature that stores and even generate passwords for your accounts was unavailable in the Google browser. Starting today, Chrome users get the iCloud Passwords extension for Chrome. It's pretty straightforward and ties your Keychain to your Chrome browser. You can have access to all of your iCloud-stored passwords from your iPhone, MacBook, and iPad. And it works backward too. If you generate or save a password from your Chrome...

Poco X3 Pro incoming, multiple certifications confirm

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 02:20 AM PST

Poco announced its X3 NFC (aka Poco X3 in India) back in September and now it seems we're also in for a Pro model. The Poco X3 Pro was certified by the FCC with the M2102J20SG model number. The certification revealed it will boot MIUI 12 and offer dual-band Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity. The listing also mentions only LTE band support so it seems the X3 Pro will not offer 5G connectivity. Poco X3 Pro FCC listing details In addition, the upcoming device was seen on TUV, EEC and IMDA listings raveling the handset will make its way to the global market. A quick IMEI search also...

MediaTek gets Apple order for Beats headphones

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 01:25 AM PST

According to people familiar with the matter, MediaTek has entered Apple's supply chain for headphones. Since Apple owns Beats and its headset factories, the company has chosen MediaTek to make some of the components for the headphones. This is the first time MediaTek has entered Apple's supply chain but it's not clear which components the Taiwanese maker supplies. Industry watchers believe that the first order will ship between February and March this year. Even since Apple discontinued including headphones inside the iPhone's retail box, the company has been expanding its range of...

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite to come with 5x camera, new Qualcomm chipset

Posted: 31 Jan 2021 10:10 PM PST

Xiaomi released the Mi 11 flagship in the final days of 2020 and rumors are pointing to two more phones joining the family - Mi 11 Lite and Mi 11 Pro. The first one is expected to be slightly less powerful and cheaper, and a leakster revealed some of its specs. According to the Chinese source, the Mi 11 Lite will have an OLED screen with a punch hole for one selfie camera, a Qualcomm SM7350 chipset, 64MP main cam, and 5x telephoto snapper. Previously leaked Mi 11 Lite renders without a periscope lens Each of these features looks interesting - first of all, there is no SM7350...

Top 10 trending phones of week 4

Posted: 31 Jan 2021 05:22 PM PST

Week four saw the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra at the top of our trending chart once more, but we've got a somewhat surprising silver medalist. The Sony Xperia Pro is more of a professional tool than a phone, but its market launch still got people talking about it. The Xiaomi Mi 11 retains its third spot, while the Poco M3 actually went up a position and captured fourth.. This leaves the Galaxy S21 as the big loser from this week's shuffle dropping three spots and sitting all the way down in fifth. Behind it is its humble stablemate, the Galaxy A12, while the iPhone 12 Pro broke its string of...

Week 4 in review: Oppo A55 5G is here, Xperia 1 III renders leak

Posted: 31 Jan 2021 12:31 PM PST

Welcome to another week's recap. The biggest story of the fourth week of 2021 was the unveil of the Oppo A55 5G in China. Based around a Dimensity 700 chipset, 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD and a 5,000mAh battery. It costs CNY 1,599 (about $245/€200) in China and we expect it to launch globally soon. Xiaomi closed off the week with something truly unbelievable. Mi Air Charge technology promises to be able to wirelessly charge a phone from a distance of "several meters". Providing up to 5W to multiple devices while you're using them, walking around or even when there are objects in the way. The...

The Motorola Moto G Pro is now getting Android 11

Posted: 31 Jan 2021 09:18 AM PST

Motorola hasn't exactly been leading the pack on timely update delivery lately. In fact, some users are still waiting on Android 10 builds. However, things might be looking up, at least for owners of the Moto G Pro. There is already an official Android 11 update seeding to units in the UK. In fact, as per the official update portal the company set-up in a fairly-recent effort to try and assist faster and more transparent delivery, the particular package has been available since January 21! It's only now coming to our attention, though, since nobody really made any fuss on the...
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