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Samsung delivers camera-improving update for Galaxy S20 series

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 06:55 AM PDT

Samsung's Galaxy S20 series is now receiving a new software update which brings a series of camera performance upgrades. The new G98xxXXU7DUC7 update comes in at 500MB in size and is seeding in Germany for the time being. As for the changelog, the only thing mentioned is improvements to the camera performance. The update is expected to make its way to more regions gradually over the coming weeks. Via

Black Shark design and key features revealed in hands-on video

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 06:07 AM PDT

The upcoming Black Shark 4 is all set to debut on Tuesday,March 23 in China and each day brings more and more details. The latest leak comes from a Chinese gamer who shared an overview of the Black Shark 4 which gives us a closer look at the design. Black Shark 4 design (Source) Starting with the screen we can see it packs a centered punch-hole cutout. This approach is in contrast with all previous Black Shark phones which forgoed cutouts and instead relied on slightly thicker bezels. Going around the right-hand-side we can spot the mechanical shoulder trigger buttons which were...

Leaked OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro renders show two colorways for each phone

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 05:13 AM PDT

OnePlus has shared official images of the upcoming OnePlus 9 series a few times, even revealing a new color. But the company is still holding back one or two colorways, perhaps to use as teasers or as a reveal on launch day. If you can't wait, then @EvLeaks has spoilers. You can see the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro shown in two colors each: Black and Violet for the vanilla model, Silver and Green for the Pro. OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro in two color each We think there is one color missing, the vanilla OnePlus 9 should be available in a Blue color as well. We've seen it in previous renders...

Realme UI 2.0 Open Beta now available for 6 Pro, Narzo 20 Pro

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 04:24 AM PDT

Realme has announced on its community forums that two more devices can finally join the Open Beta of Realme UI 2.0 - the midrangers Narzo 20 Pro and 6 Pro. The announcement comes 2.5 months after both devices were available for Early Access to the new Android 11-based interface, but now it is no longer limited to select users. To participate in the Open Beta, you are required to have a non-rooted phone, at least 60% battery at the time of update, and at least 5GB free storage for the Realme UI 2.0. Both the Realme 6 Pro and the Realme Narzo 20 Pro have the same steps to get the Open...

Micromax In 1 is official with Helio G80 and three cameras

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 03:36 AM PDT

The Indian smartphone manufacturer Micromax has just announced its latest device - the Micromax In 1. It has the body of the Micromax In note 1 but comes with a slightly more affordable price tag. The lower cost means less impressive Helio G80 chipset and a triple camera. The Micromax In 1 has a 6.67" LCD with Full HD+ resolution and a small punch hole in the middle for the selfie camera. The Mediatek chip is coupled with 4GB RAM and two storage options - 64GB and 128 GB, but the official listing doesn't say anything about a microSD slot. The camera setup on the back looks as if it...

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra certified with 67W fast charging

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 02:46 AM PDT

Xiaomi is expected to launch at least two new flagships soon, called Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra. We still don't have anything official by the company, but two devices have been certified at 3C with ultra-fast charging - it is 11V at 6.1A, which is a 67.1W rate. Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra certification at 3C The M2102K1C and M2102K1AC phones will be able to work with the same MDY-12-ES charger that has been certified earlier this year. Technically, the model numbers of the adapters were MDY-12-EU and MDY-12-ET, but the last letter is just an indication for the market and the...

Oppo A94 introduced - a familiar phone with a new name

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 01:55 AM PDT

Earlier this month, Oppo announced its A94 in the UAE though without a retail price. The phone which is actually a rebranded Reno5 F has now launched in Singapore for SGD429 which is the equivalent of $319 or Є268. The A94 boasts a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 32MP selfie cam housed in the punch hole cutout. There's a built-in fingerprint scanner too. The rear houses a 48MP primary camera alongside an 8MP ultrawide snapper and two 2MP modules for macro shots and depth data. We find the MediaTek Helio P95 under the hood paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage...

Nokia X20 visits Geekbench with a Snapdragon 480 5G SoC

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 12:22 AM PDT

HMD Global has scheduled an event for April 8 where it's expected to announce three new Nokia smartphones - G10, X10, and X20. We haven't heard about any of these from HMD yet, but the X20 has passed through Geekbench ahead of the expected unveiling, revealing key specs in the process. The Nokia X20 runs Android 11, and the motherboard section in the listing says it has SM4350 under the hood, which we know is the Snapdragon 480 5G SoC. The chipset is paired with 6GB RAM, although there could be other memory options as well that are yet to be confirmed. Geekbench doesn't include any...

Honor CEO: New Magic lineup will surpass Huawei Mate and P series

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 11:20 PM PDT

George Zhao, CEO of Honor, had a lengthy interview with a local Chinese media outlet, revealing some of the challenges ahead of the now-independent company, as well as its plans for the future. Honor is already partnering with Qualcomm to develop a Snapdragon 888 smartphone, part of the Magic series. The bombshell of the interview was the claim that the new flagship lineup Honor Magic will aim to surpass even the Huawei Mate and Huawei P phones. Honor Magic 2 Zhao revealed that the separation from Huawei has been done in a very respectful manner, with a farewell party and speech...

Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition tipped to come with a curved screen

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 09:55 PM PDT

Realme introduced the X7 Pro last September with a 6.55" FullHD+ 120Hz AMOLED screen. Now we hear the company will soon launch an Extreme Edition, which will come with a Samsung-made curved display. Word comes from reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station, who said the Realme X7 Pro Extreme Edition is co-designed with Naoto Fukasawa - a Japanese industrial designer who previously designed Realme X and X2 Pro's Master Editions. Realme X7 Pro The tipster claims that X7 Pro Extreme Edition will borrow the chipset, primary camera, selfie unit, battery size, and charging speed from...

OnePlus 9 Pro will wirelessly charge from zero to full in 43 minutes, wired in 29 minutes

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 06:04 PM PDT

If you haven't lived under a rock lately, you know that OnePlus is gearing up to launch a few new devices next week. We're expecting the OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9R, alongside the OnePlus Watch. The OnePlus 9 Pro will take wireless charging to another level for the company (which was very late to the wireless charging party), if you also buy OnePlus' dedicated 50W wireless charger. This contraption, helped by the phone's support for 50W wireless charging, will take it from zero to 100% battery in exactly 43 minutes, the company claims. That is faster than most phones...

Samsung Galaxy A82's camera detailed

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 03:36 PM PDT

Samsung has announced the hero members of its Galaxy A mid-range line for 2021 yesterday - the A52 and A72 (and A52 5G). But the company is apparently not done with the A-series for the moment, as it's also working on launching the Galaxy A82 at some point in the near future. The Galaxy A82 skips a generation and follows in the footsteps of the Galaxy A80 from 2019, and that phone had a very innovative way to let you use the main cameras for selfies - by swiveling to the front. Or popping up to the front. Whatever you want to call the system, it's not something we see very...

OnePlus 9R confirmed by Pete Lau in interview

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 11:47 AM PDT

We're eagerly awaiting the debut of the OnePlus 9 series which is just 5 days away at this point. Alongside the flagship OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, the company is expected to bring a more affordable entry dubbed OnePlus 9R. We've actually heard names like OnePlus 9E and 9 Lite too but now OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed in an interview with Indian news outlet News 18 that the phone will be called OnePlus 9R 5G. More importantly, the model will be exclusive to India. Along with the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, we are excited to launch the OnePlus 9R in India. We are focused on expanding our...

Nvidia introduces Priority plan for GeForce Now, stops accepting Founders' Edition sign-ups

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 10:31 AM PDT

Buying a GPU is tricky right now – not to mention expensive. You could try a game streaming service like Nvidia's GeForce Now instead. The company just launched the Priority membership program that allows you long play sessions and you can even flip RTX and DLSS on. The name of the new plan is no accident. If you've used GeForce Now before, you'll know that sometimes you have to wait in line for a machine to free up before you can start your game. Well, this new tier gets priority when queuing up for a game. You can sign up for $10 a month or pay for a 1-year membership in a single $100...

Samsung Galaxy A72 and A52 star in unboxing and promo videos

Posted: 18 Mar 2021 09:29 AM PDT

Yesterday Samsung announced the Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 midrangers. The new devices feature improvements across the board compared to their predecessors in just about every possible metric and now Samsung has shared some official product videos highlighting the new phones. First up are a pair of unboxing videos for the A52 5G and A72. The A52 5G comes in black, blue, white and violet colors. The standard box contents include a USB-A to USB-C cable and a 15W charger and a SIM ejector pin. The Galaxy A72 comes in the same four color options as the A52. Box contents are almost...

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