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OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro get 3C certification, charging speed revealed

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 08:44 AM PST

There's less and less intrigue left with the OnePlus 9 series. We know what to expect in terms of looks and specs ahead of the March 23 launch event and now we get another certification listing which confirms the charging speeds on both the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro listing on 3C database Both models will ship with 65W Warp chargers in the box. Third-party USB Power Data Objects (PDO) and USB Programmable Power Supply (PPS) will only be able to supply 45W power. There's still no official word on wireless charging capabilities though speculations suggest the 9 Pro will...

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G listed by Polish and German retailers at higher than expected price

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 07:22 AM PST

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G can't stay out of the stores even though the official announcement is still a few days away – we think that will happen on March 17 (Wednesday) when the A52 will be unveiled alongside the Galaxy A72. Both phones are expected to come in 4G and 5G flavors. And it is exactly the A52 5G that has cropped up on a second retailer, this time in Poland. The listing is still up, though the store removed the price. It was PLN 1,900, which works out to €415, which is higher than expected – when the phone showed up in a Saudi retailer it cost the equivalent of €365. And...

iQOO Neo5 stars in hands-on video

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 06:19 AM PST

We've already seen several leaks and teasers for the upcoming iQOO Neo5 which is expected to debut next week on March 16 and now the device has appeared in a live hands-on video. The short 1:25 minute clip shows out the Neo5's design with the main focus being the 120Hz refresh rate display. We can see a demo of PUBG running on the Neo5 next to a phone with a pedestrian 60Hz panel. In addition to the new hands-on video, iQOO's official Weibo account released some high-quality renders of the device in its dark blue colorway. iQOO Neo5 official renders In a separate...

Huawei P50 first renders reveal two huge cameras

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 05:23 AM PST

Just one day after the first renders of the Huawei P50 Pro, @OnLeaks has shared images of the upcoming vanilla Huawei P50 as well. The phone will have two huge camera lenses on the back, while the front will be a flat panel with a tiny punch hole in the center. The screen will be 6.3" in diagonal, but unlike the P50 Pro, it won't have curved edges on the side. The whole device will be a lot bigger than the Huawei P40 - it will be 8mm taller and 3mm wider, while the camera bump will make the total thickness 10.6 mm (8.3 mm in the base). The Huawei P50 is pictured without an IR...

Oppo unveils Reno5 Marvel Edition

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 04:27 AM PST

A couple of years ago Oppo released the F11 Pro Avengers Edition (which had the pleasure of examining up close), now the company is back with another limited edition, this time based on the Oppo Reno5 4G. It only shows up in Indonesia and only a select few will be able to get one. The phone will become available on March 15 (Monday) and it will cost IDR 5,700,000 ($395/€320). This is slightly more than the regular phone (IDR 5,000,000), but that is not the biggest obstacle to acquiring one. You will need a unique code to buy an Oppo Reno5 Marvel Edition. To acquire such a code, you...

Pete Lau teases the IMX766 and IMX 789 sensors on OnePlus 9 Pro

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 03:36 AM PST

The OnePlus 9 Pro is coming out on March 23 and it has been teased a lot in the build-up, especially for its cameras, co-developed with Hasselblad. The latest teaser is by OnePlus CEO Pete Lau on Twitter. He shared two camera samples from the main and ultrawide angle cameras of the upcoming OnePlus 9 Pro, hinting at their equally-powerful sensors. Main and ultra-wide. Two equally powerful cameras, countless possibilities. #OnePlus9Series pic.twitter.com/WlZjA2IVop— Pete Lau (@PeteLau) March 12, 2021 We know from Lau himself that the main camera of the OnePlus 9 Pro will be a...

vivo X60 trio is coming to India on March 25

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 02:49 AM PST

The vivo X60 series announced a few months ago will make its debut in India on March 25. The media invite sent by the company doesn't get into the specifics, but we've learned vivo will bring the entire lineup to India, which consists of the vanilla X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+. The top-end X60 Pro+ is powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC and built around a 6.56" 120Hz FullHD+ AMOLED screen with a fingerprint reader underneath. The smartphone packs a 4,200 mAh battery with 55W charging and comes with a total of five cameras. vivo X60 Pro+ It has a 32MP selfie shooter inside the...

Google Chrome 89 for Android brings faster loading times

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 01:58 AM PST

The latest Google Chrome for Android update brings improved memory management which helps Chrome start 13% faster than before. The so-called "Freeze-dried" tabs aka tabs you've left open from your previous browser session will now be saved in a special lightweight version that takes up as much space as a screenshot and still supports scrolling, zooming and tapping on links. Google explains this will help you get a more responsive feel while the webpage actually loads up in the background. In addition, the new Chrome for Android should bring improved memory use and reduce crashes while...

Lenovo Legion 2 gets certified with 110W charging

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 01:12 AM PST

Lenovo has released its first Legion smartphones back in May 2020, and they had dual USB charging. A new Lenovo device has been certified at 3C, and it looks like the Legion 2 with a similar technology that will allow up to 110W charging rates. In order to reach such high speeds, Lenovo has split the battery into two equal power cells, each charged from a different USB-C port. Both of them supported 45W in the first Legion, while the second iteration has 65W through one of the ports, while the other will remain at 45W, totaling up to 110W. The Lenovo L70081, as is the model number...

ZTE S30 Pro will feature a 144Hz screen and 44MP selfie camera

Posted: 12 Mar 2021 12:12 AM PST

ZTE's new S series was teased by a company exec yesterday, and today the phone maker announced that S30 Pro will be a part of it and will be launched soon. ZTE's Weibo post also includes a poster that shows us the rear design of the S30 Pro, which has a gradient paint job and houses a 64MP quad camera. ZTE S30 Pro with 64MP quad camera Additionally, the poster tells us the S30 Pro will pack a 144Hz OLED screen and feature a 44MP selfie camera. However, we don't know what the S30 Pro's front looks like and whether the display will have a notch or a punch hole for the selfie...

Asus ROG Phone 5 receives its first software update

Posted: 11 Mar 2021 11:24 PM PST

The Asus ROG Phone 5 was only unveiled a couple of days ago, but it is already receiving its first software update. The new build is rolling out for ROG Phone 5 bearing model code ZS673KS and has firmware version 18.0830.2101.73. It adds a new Esports Mode and ROG Akira Character theme pack to the phone and a new animation editor for ROG Vision in Armoury Crate. Asus ROG Phone 5 Additionally, the update optimizes the phone's camera experience and system stability and brings along multiple theme packs developed in partnership with famous game publishers. You can check out the...

Google shifts its strategy in India for Pixel smartphones, may begin manufacturing some Pixels locally

Posted: 11 Mar 2021 09:18 PM PST

Indian smartphone buyers can expect to see more Google Pixel devices in the near future. A Google executive tells Economic Times that the company plans to bring larger quantities of the Pixel 4a's successor when it launches later this year, possibly in June. Google Pixel 4a ET also reports that Google is entertaining the idea of moving some of the Pixels' production to India for domestic sales and export. Google doubled inventory for Pixel for India last year and this year the intention is to further increase the focus and get larger share from global inventory for the India...

Oppo to launch its first foldable phone by the end of June

Posted: 11 Mar 2021 05:04 PM PST

We've already heard that we should expect a lot more foldable smartphones this year from a bunch of different companies, and Oppo was name-checked in such leaks every single time. Now a new rumor from China says the company is expected to unveil its first such device in Q2, which starts in April and ends in June. Sadly it will be a folding device and not a rollable like the Oppo X 2021 concept pictured below and showcased last year - this one isn't going to become an actual product anytime soon. Alongside Oppo, Xiaomi, vivo, and even Google have been rumored to join the fray of the...

Oppo Reno 10x zoom and Reno2 F receive final Android 11 update, Reno2 gets a beta

Posted: 11 Mar 2021 02:49 PM PST

Looks like today was Oppo day. The Chinese company has made the Find X3 Pro, Find X3, Find X3 Neo, and Find X3 Lite official, but it didn't forget some older devices either. Oppo decided to release the update to ColorOS 11 based on Android 11 for two more devices today, to make it a full day indeed. We're talking about the Oppo Reno 10x zoom and the Reno2 F. Back in January, the company opened up public betas for both, and now the finalized updates are fully baked. Oppo Reno 10x zoom The Reno 10x zoom update is version CPH1919EX_11_F.40 and is already rolling out in India and...

Oppo Find X3 Pro in for review

Posted: 11 Mar 2021 12:01 PM PST

It's here! The Oppo Find X3 Pro that was announced earlier today has made it to our office. The latest Oppo flagship is a feast for the eyes coming with a futuristic glass design, waterproofed at that. It is going all in with the 10-bit color with a 10-bit OLED screen and a duo of 50MP 10-bit camaras. Here's a key features video for your viewing pleasure. The Oppo Find X3 Pro specs sheet is long and impressive, but undeniably the design will be the first thing anyone will notice. Sure, the Find X3 Pro is a glass sandwitch phone like many others, but the rear camera is...

Stable Android 11 update for OnePlus Nord on pause after users report bugs

Posted: 11 Mar 2021 10:35 AM PST

The stable Android 11 update for the OnePlus Nord started rolling out just over a week ago, but that rollout has now been paused. It turns out that several bugs have slipped through the three open beta testing stages. The OnePlus team is working on fixes and once they are done the update process will resume. If you have already installed Android 11 on your Nord, you will receive a separate update with the fixes. OnePlus' out a message to Nord users (image credit) There's no official list of bugs, but users have complained about various issues after installing the update. There...

Motorola Moto G50 (Ibiza) price revealed by Spanish retailer

Posted: 11 Mar 2021 09:29 AM PST

The Motorola Moto G50 had a busy day. The phone went through 3C then leaked on a Spanish retailer, which revealed its price – €230. This phone, XT2137, is code named "Ibiza" and has leaked a few times before (though it was originally thought to be the G40). This price is for the 4/128 GB version, but a Geekbench result showed that there will be a 6 GB version too. Unfortunately, the retailer's page is pretty bare bones and doesn't list an availability date. Anyway, the Moto G50 will be powered by Qualcomm's first entry level 5G chipset, the Snapdragon 480. The display is expected to...
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