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Verizon's LG Velvet 5G UW is receiving Android 11 update

Posted: 10 Apr 2021 07:50 AM PDT

The LG Velvet 5G got the Android 11 update in South Korea in January, and now it's the Velvet 5G UW locked to Verizon's network that's getting a taste of the latest version of Android. Android 11 for the Velvet 5G UW comes with version number G900VM20a and March 2021 Android security. The new build also brings a new UI and the usual set of Android 11 goodies to the smartphone, including chat bubbles. If you haven't received the Android 11 OTA for the Velvet 5G UW yet, you can try checking it manually by navigating to the Settings > About Phone > Software updates menu of your...

Nokia 4.2 gets Android 11 update

Posted: 10 Apr 2021 04:50 AM PDT

The Nokia 4.2 introduced back in May 2019 with Android 9 Pie picked up the Android 10 update last April, and now it's receiving the latest version of Android. #Nokia4dot2, meet Android 11 🤝That's right, we're so happy to announce that the device is now ready to be part of an enhanced experience. Upgrade today to get the latest pure Android technology with all the up-to-date features 🙌Learn more: https://t.co/Rrzz7n4Rc9 pic.twitter.com/wzBhhHFhhZ— Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) April 9, 2021 The Android 11 update comes with version number 3.150 and requires a download of 1.5GB. It bumps up...

Realme 8 5G is coming on April 21 with 48MP triple camera, could be a rebranded V13 5G

Posted: 10 Apr 2021 01:50 AM PDT

Realme introduced the Realme 8 last month, and today the company revealed it will unveil the 5G variant on April 21. This announcement comes from Realme's Thai branch, which posted a short video on its official Facebook account revealing the Realme 8 5G's design. As you can see, the Realme 8 5G doesn't come with the big "Dare To Leap" text on its back like the 4G variant, which is something not everyone's a fan of. Moreover, unlike the 4G model, which comes with a 64MP quad camera, the 5G version will have one less shooter on its rear panel, with the primary camera using a 48MP...

Realme 8 5G's key specs revealed by Geekbench

Posted: 09 Apr 2021 10:50 PM PDT

The Realme 8 was announced last month, and the company is expected to introduce its 5G variant soon. Realme hasn't revealed the launch date or features of the Realme 8 5G yet, but the smartphone has passed through Geekbench, revealing key specs in the process. According to the benchmark database, the Realme 8 5G, sporting model code RMX3241, runs Android 11 and has 8GB RAM onboard. It's powered by MediaTek's MT6833V/ZA, which is a part of the Dimensity 700 SoC. Realme 8 5G on Geekbench The Geekbench listings don't reveal any other specs of the Realme 8 5G, but thanks to FCC, we...

Samsung reportedly in talks with LG negotiating huge order of OLED TV panels

Posted: 09 Apr 2021 07:35 PM PDT

According to more than one Korean news outlet, Samsung is reportedly in talks with LG for a tall order of OLED TV panels. Samsung may be close to closing a deal where LG will supply Samsung with millions of these TV panels, further evidencing its shift away from LCD panels in its QLED TVs, which use a combination of a quantum dot filter and an LCD backlight. According to reports, officials from both Samsung and LG met to discuss the OLED panels. Insiders quotes a couple of LG employees familiar with the details. "We have not signed a supply contract yet, but we only need to go through a...

Android 11 rollout goes global for Asus Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro

Posted: 09 Apr 2021 04:17 PM PDT

Back in March Asus finally released the stable update to Android 11 for both the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro. The rollout was initially limited to the company's home market of Taiwan, but now it's gone global. The new build is rolling out over-the-air, but as usual it's most likely a phased affair, so it may still take a few days (or even weeks) before it reaches all units out there. Alternatively, the files are also available for manual download from Asus' support website, for the people who know what they're doing and have no problem fiddling with manual installs. Asus Zenfone...

Google denies rumors of Pixel 5a 5G being canceled, will be launching it later this year

Posted: 09 Apr 2021 12:48 PM PDT

Google has come out in response to rumors about its upcoming Pixel 5a being canceled. The company has stated that it will be launching the Pixel 5a 5G later this year. The phone will be available in the US and Japan around the same time that the Pixel 4a launched, which should be in August. The rumor was started earlier today by a YouTuber, stating that the Pixel 5a has been canceled due to chip shortages. This was later backed by Android Central citing two sources. The rumor was refuted later by a Google spokesperson speaking to 9to5Google. Of course, the rumor mentioned the...

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