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Oppo A53s 5G unveiled with Dimensity 700, 5,000mAh battery

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 08:44 AM PDT

The Oppo A53s 5G was teased recently on Flipkart, and today the phone makes its official debut. It comes with a Dimensity 700 chipset, two RAM options, a big battery and three cameras on the back. The front of the Oppo A53s 5G is a 6.52" screen with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch. Since the panel is LCD, the fingerprint scanner made its way on the side, acting as a power key as well. RAM is either 6 GB or 8 GB, with internal storage being 128 gigs in both cases. Oppo has provided room for a micro SD in a long tray that can host two SIM cards and a memory card up to 2...

Update improves Samsung Galaxy A52's camera, Galaxy A52 5G gets April security patch

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 07:50 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy A52 (the 4G version) is receiving updates in a couple of regions, the 5G model is getting a new firmware too. The contents of said updates differ – the ones in the UK and India focus on the security patch for the most part, the one in Indonesia contains more enhancements. You can find the changelog for the Indonesian firmware here. The highlight is an update for the camera app, which improves image quality and polishes the overall experience. Also, Portrait mode now gains High-Key mono, Low-Key mono and Backdrop effects, which replace the background. Such modes are...

The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is here with Dimensity 1200, 12GB of RAM

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 06:41 AM PDT

Redmi's first foray into gaming phones is here and it's called the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition (or Gaming Enhanced Edition, depending on which version of the machine translation you want to believe). The K40 Gaming Edition covers all the basics to be considered a serious gaming smartphone - you have a 120Hz display with 480Hz touch sampling rate, physical shoulder triggers to enhance control and a 5,000mAh battery that can go all day and recharge in 42 minutes with the supplied 67W charging. The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition uses a 6nm Dimensity 1200 chipset, paired with 6GB, 8GB or 12GB...

Realme announces Realme UI 2.0 early access program for X7 Pro

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 06:07 AM PDT

Realme today announced the Realme UI 2.0 early access program for the X7 Pro in India. The Realme UI 2.0 is based on Android 11, and those interested in giving it a try can apply for early access by heading to their X7 Pro's Settings > Software Update menu, tap on the Settings icon in the top-right corner, then on Trial Version, and then on Apply Now. Once you've submitted the required information and applied for the early access program and your application is selected, you'll receive the update on your X7 Pro. But before you apply, make sure your X7 Pro is running software with firmware...

Nikkei: Apple is starting mass production of the M2 chips this month using TSMC's N5P process

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 05:18 AM PDT

Last week at the Spring Loaded event Apple expanded its portfolio of M1-powered devices with the new iPad Pros and the new iMacs. The next major event is WWDC, which starts on June 7, and is expected to bring larger MacBook Pro models (14" and 16"). More important than their size will be their brains. Nikkei reports that Apple and TSMC will start mass production of the Apple M2 chipset (or perhaps it will be called M1X). This means that the first devices could ship as early as July – about a month after WWDC. Interestingly, the publication reports that the M2 will be fabbed using the...

iOS 14.5 brings Dual SIM 5G support to iPhone 12 series

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 04:29 AM PDT

Yesterday Apple released iOS 14.5 alongside iPadOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4 to its users worldwide. One more under the radar feature with the new update for iPhone 12 series users is the ability to have 5G connectivity in Dual SIM mode. Dual SIM 5G confirmation from Apple Prior to the update, you would be restricted to 4G LTE when using two SIM cards simultaneously regardless if they were 5G ready. Now, you can only have one line on 5G connectivity and it will only be used for data according to the official changelog released by Apple. Smart Data Mode can now switch to 4G LTE...

Oppo A95 5G is official with 6.43"AMOLED display, Dimensity 800U

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 03:37 AM PDT

Oppo A95 5G popped up on China Telecom's website earlier this month and today, the phone maker made the device official. The Oppo A95 5G has the same chipset and screen as the Oppo Reno 5Z, but one fewer cameras on the back. Oppo A95 5G The panel on the front is a 6.43" AMOLED with a punch hole in the upper left corner. The resolution is Full HD+ and the panel has a standard 60Hz refresh rate. The A95 5G is powered by Dimensity 800U chipset by Mediatek and has 8GB RAM to keep it company. The storage is either 128GB or 256GB, with micro SD for up to 2TB more. The camera setup...

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G listed on Google Play Console

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 02:49 AM PDT

We're expecting Samsung to debut its Galaxy M42 5G tomorrow and just before the event the device was spotted in a Google Play Console listing. The new information reveals that the M42 5G is simply a rebranded Galaxy A42 5G with matching Snapdragon 750G chipsets, HD+ screens and even a42xq device codes. Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Google Play Console listing The Galaxy M42 will bring 6GB RAM and boot Android 11, presumably with One UI 3.1 on top. We can also expect a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display, 48MP primary camera and 5,000 mAh battery. The Galaxy M42 5G is expected to retail between...

vivo V21 series unveiled with 44MP selfie camera with OIS and LED flash

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 02:09 AM PDT

The vivo V21 trio may have the best selfie camera we've seen in recent years, perhaps apart from phones that can use the main cam for the job (those pricey foldables and phones with a second screen on the back). But this is a mid-ranger – actually, three mid-rangers. Meet the vivo V21, V21 5G and V21e. The first two are essentially identical besides the network connectivity, the e model switches over to a Snapdragon chipset and has some additional differences. The V21 and V21 5G share a 44MP front-facing camera. It has OIS, which we haven't seen for years on this side. And it also features...

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G gets improvements to camera with the new update

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 12:49 AM PDT

Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, which bumps up the Android security patch level on the flagship to May 1, 2021. Additionally, the new build improves the camera and enhances the Quick Share feature. The new firmware carries version number G998BXXU3AUDA and requires a download of about 1.2GB. It's currently seeding in Germany, and we expect the rollout to expand in other countries soon. If you live in Germany and haven't received the update yet, you can try checking for it manually by navigating to your smartphone's Settings > Software update...

Bolt Food is the latest food delivery platform on Huawei AppGallery

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 12:01 AM PDT

Huawei brought the ride-hailing app Bolt on its AppGallery back in summer 2020, and today Bolt Food joined the family as well. The food delivery service is an alternative to Uber Eats, as well as a direct competitor to Takeaway, Foodpanda, and other similar platforms. Bolt Food on AppGallery The Bolt Food app will be initially available across Europe, where the platform is more popular. Huawei prides itself in listening to fans and consumers about which apps should appear on AppGallery, and according to a press release, there was an "unprecedented demand" with over 2,000...

Nokia 2.4 receiving Android 11 update

Posted: 26 Apr 2021 11:06 PM PDT

The Nokia 2.2 got the Android 11 update about two weeks ago, and now it's the Nokia 2.4 that's getting a taste of the latest version of Android. 🛬 We're so pleased to announce that Android 11 has landed for the #Nokia2dot4! All the latest software features are ready to be installed. Find out more here: https://t.co/4P7QnBO4IP pic.twitter.com/88XE8CxsYq— Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) April 26, 2021 We don't have the complete changelog of the Android 11 update for Nokia 2.4, but you can expect a new UI and Android 11 goodies such as chat bubbles and one-time permissions. As is the case...

Oppo K9 5G key specs revealed in an official listing ahead of May 6 launch

Posted: 26 Apr 2021 09:56 PM PDT

Oppo will introduce the K9 5G on May 6 in China, and the company has already confirmed the smartphone will come with a Snapdragon 768G SoC, 64MP triple camera, and 65W charging. Now we learn more about the K9 5G as the smartphone has been listed on Oppo's Chinese website. The Oppo K9 5G will sport a 6.43" Samsung-made OLED having a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. The screen will also have a sixth-gen fingerprint scanner underneath for biometric authentication, with the punch hole in the upper-left corner housing a 32MP selfie camera. The 64MP primary camera on the...

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE battery capacity leaks

Posted: 26 Apr 2021 04:34 PM PDT

Samsung is working on the Galaxy S21 FE, that should be the successor to the successful Galaxy S20 FE from last year, and launch at some point in the next few months. The S20 FE was a sort of 'flagship killer' device from Samsung itself, and it looks like the company will want to reprise its success. It turns out, however, that it plans on doing that with the exact same battery capacity. Rumor has it the Galaxy S21 FE's battery has the model number EB-BG990ABY, which is what you'd expect given that the phone's model number should be SM-G990B. Galaxy S21 FE render The rated capacity...

Apple rolls out iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4

Posted: 26 Apr 2021 12:50 PM PDT

Apple is now rolling out iOS 14.5 to the iPhone alongside iPadOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4. This is a pretty sizable update that brings a lot of new features but here's a quick rundown of some of them. The main new feature is that you can now unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch if you are wearing a mask. A new 'Unlock with Apple Watch' option has been added in phone's settings, which should cause your iPhone to unlock automatically if you are wearing a mask and also your Apple Watch. This feature requires you to have also updated to watchOS 7.4. Another major new feature is App...

Oppo Reno5 5G in for review

Posted: 26 Apr 2021 11:44 AM PDT

Say hello to the Oppo Reno5 5G, a phone that Europeans can find at their local Amazon as the Find X3 Lite, and which aims to be provide the best value in the lineup. It comes in a well-stocked box with a case, 65W charger, a sturdy USB cable and regular old 3.5mm earbuds. Up front the Reno5 5G is one of the best reasons to buy it - the 6.43-inch 1080p AMOLED isn't only high quality and high refresh rate at 90Hz, but it enables the phone's compact form. At 172g the Oppo Reno5 5G is pleasingly light. The Reno5 5G comes with Android 11 and Oppo's fully-featured ColorOS 11.1, which...

Honor 50 Pro+ specs revealed by benchmark: 6.79" AMOLED 120 Hz display, S888 chip, triple camera

Posted: 26 Apr 2021 09:41 AM PDT

Honor will skip the 40 series and jump straight to the "Honor 50". The series will be unveiled in May and the top of the line model should be the Honor 50 Pro+. The team behind the Master Lu benchmark has discovered the phone's specifications and shared them with the world. This will be a proper flagship. It will have a 6.79" AMOLED display with 1440p+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate (with HDR10+ support to boot). It will run the Magic UI 4.0 software, though at this point it is not clear if it will have Google services on board or not.

Smart Keyboard Trio 500 brings DeX button and seamless connectivity with up to 3 devices

Posted: 26 Apr 2021 08:25 AM PDT

Working from home comes with its own perks and issues but regardless a good keyboard is a must-have accessory right now. Samsung launched its Trio 500 compact Bluetooth keyboard earlier today and it aims to be the one keyboard you use across all your devices. It brings a slim and light profile with connectivity to three devices simultaneously and adds a designated DeX key for Samsung users. Switching between your connected devices is fast and convenient with the F7-F9 function keys. The DeX button located on the F12 key summons Samsung's desktop interface on all compatible devices...
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