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Samsung Galaxy A22 4G and A22 5G renders and specs surface

Posted: 14 May 2021 08:12 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy A22 is reportedly due in June and it looks like it will come in two variants - 4G and 5G. The two phones have a largely identical design and four colors - White, Black, Purple and Mint. Where they differ is in the cameras, displays, chipsets and biometrics. The Galaxy A22 5G, seen below, will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset with a 5G modem, have a 6.4-inch display, which given the visible side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner is likely an LCD. There will be three cameras on the back of the Galaxy A22 5G - a 48MP main one, a 5MP (likely...

The vanilla Oppo Reno6 also makes an appearance on TENAA

Posted: 14 May 2021 07:01 AM PDT

After the Oppo Reno6 Pro and Pro+ showed up on TENAA, we now have the vanilla Reno6 listed as well. As a result we have some of the specs of the handset with model number PEQM00 confirmed. Oppo Reno5 5G The specs sheet says the regular Reno6 will sport a 6.43-inch display and a 4,200 mAh battery split into two cells to enable Oppo's 65W fast charging tech. There were also dimensions on the listing - 158.8 x 72.1 x 7.59mm, which is a tad smaller than the current Reno5 5G with the same 6.43-inch display. This is good news as we recently reviewed the Reno5 5G and it turned out to be a...

Dimensity 900-powered vivo smartphone pops up on Geekbench

Posted: 14 May 2021 06:08 AM PDT

Mediatek introduced the Dimensity 900 chipset for midrangers yesterday. The Taiwanese company stayed silent on an eventual phone launches with the new SoC, but vivo might be very quick to adopt it. A device with the model number vivo V2123A appeared on Geekbench 4, and it is powered by the MT6877 chipset, also known as Dimensity 900. The results are 3,467 in the single core test and 8,852 for multiple cores. vivo V2123A on Geekbench Mind you these numbers are not comparable to those from the more recent GeekBench 5. It is quite hard to compare the performance of the Dimensity 900...

Our Zenfone 8 Flip video review is up

Posted: 14 May 2021 05:17 AM PDT

Unlike some companies Asus knows the value of making a phone available right after announcing it, before the excitement from the launch event cools off. The Zenfone 8 Flip should be available in multiple countries across Europe as of today. At least the Black color is, the Silver one is coming at the end of the month. Of course, it's always prudent to check out reviews before you hit the Buy button. Our written review of the Flip went live yesterday, now you can watch Will explain the ups and downs of the phone on video too. Speaking of, ups and downs are the favorite party trick...

Meizu Watch appears on China Telecom website

Posted: 14 May 2021 03:41 AM PDT

We've been expecting Meizu to announce its second smartwatch for a while now and we might not be far away from it finally happening. The Meizu Watch was spotted on China Telecom's very own site by Weibo leakster @UncleMobile giving us our first look at the device. Meizu Watch listing The design is quite reminiscent of the Apple Watch with its square casing and looped watch band. We can see a single button on the right side of the casing as well as a nod to eSIM capabilities revealed on the page. Meizu Watch was initially believed to launch in Q4 2020 but that never materialized....

Samsung Galaxy S10 series receives May security patch

Posted: 14 May 2021 02:52 AM PDT

Samsung has begun pushing the May security patch for the Galaxy S10 series devices. The new patch bears the G97xFXXUAFUE3 build number and clears several vulnerabilities including the Qualcomm modem flaw on models using Snapdragon chips. Samsung's new patch also irons out several flaws in Samsung's own One UI and improves the overall system stability. The new update has been rolling out in Europe and is expected to spread to more regions soon. Via

Honor Play 5 to come with a 64MP quad camera, company says

Posted: 14 May 2021 02:05 AM PDT

Last month we shared an exclusive render of the Honor Play 5 and reported the smartphone will sport a 64MP quad camera. That bit has now been corroborated by Honor as the phone maker shared a poster on Weibo to confirm it, while a separate post revealed the Play 5 will be only 7.46mm thick. Honor Play 5 will sport 64MP quad camera • Honor Play 5 will be 7.46mm thin Previously, Honor announced that the Play 5 will support 66W charging and revealed the smartphone's design, which is different from what our render showed, suggesting we are actually looking at two different...

New vivo iQOO Neo specs sheet appears on TENAA

Posted: 14 May 2021 01:04 AM PDT

iQOO is expected to launch a new phone that is currently in development with the model number V2018A. It appears to be a more affordable alternative to the iQOO Neo5, and the full specs leaked on TENAA, revealing a mighty chipset and a decent battery size. According to the listing, the iQOO Neo 5S (name not confirmed yet) will run on Snapdragon 870, since the CPU frequency is 3.2 GHz. The phone will also have 6/8/12 GB RAM and 64/128/256 GB storage, but the actual combinations will be revealed once it arrives for sale. At the front we have a 6.57" screen with Full HD+ resolution and...

Poco M3 Pro 5G to have Dimensity 700 chipset

Posted: 14 May 2021 12:15 AM PDT

Poco execs recently revealed that the Poco M3 Pro 5G arriving on May 19 will be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity chip instead of Qualcomm's Snapdragon SoC, which we now know is the Dimensity 700. #POCOM3Pro 5G features the MediaTek Dimensity 700!A 7nm high-performance processor with more power and more efficiency!More speed for all of your entertainment needs.#MoreSpeedMoreEverything indeed! pic.twitter.com/bq0W3WWpDK— POCO (@POCOGlobal) May 13, 2021 Poco hasn't divulged anything else about the M3 Pro 5G yet, but recently leaked renders revealed the smartphone's design. It will come in...

Realme Narzo 30 officially confirmed to feature 48MP triple camera, company shares camera sample

Posted: 13 May 2021 11:26 PM PDT

The Realme Narzo 30 will arrive on May 18, and the company has already revealed a few specs of the smartphone and design, telling us the Narzo 30 will feature a triple camera setup, which is now officially confirmed to include a 48MP primary camera. In addition to confirming the main camera's resolution, Realme also shared a picture taken with the 48MP unit. You can check it out below. Previously confirmed Narzo 30 features include a Helio G95 SoC, 90Hz punch hole display, side-mounted fingerprint reader, 3.5mm headphone jack, and 5,000 mAh battery with 30W charging. We also know...

Honor 50 and 50 Pro receive 3C certification confirming 66W and 100W charging

Posted: 13 May 2021 10:22 PM PDT

The Honor brand is expected to announce its next flagship lineup following Huawei's selling of the brand. The Honor 50 lineup is expected to be announced by the brand as early as this month. The latest news comes from China's 3C where two of the Honor 50 models were certified with their bundled power adapters. As MyFixGuide reports, there are two models certified in this listing. The NTH-AN00 is the vanilla variant of the Honor 50, meanwhile, the NRA-AN00 represents the Pro variant. According to the certification, these devices will be bundled with 66W and 100W power...

Google Assistant’s new colorful UI previewed

Posted: 13 May 2021 09:15 PM PDT

Google Assistant last received a visual refresh of its UI in the later part of 2019 with general rollout taking place in the initial part of 2020. This updated Google Assistant UI is simpler, more compact, and will adapt to the phone's dark theme setting while it's active or disabled. A new report shows that a new update to Google Assistant's UI may be coming in the form of a more colorful appearance. XDA-Developer tipster Matthew Pirszel was able to uncover a new change to Google Assistant's appearance, making it more colorful. Google Assistant had both blue and green shades applied to...

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro renders leak showing shocking new design

Posted: 13 May 2021 08:07 PM PDT

Google has been playing it safe with the Pixel line for the past couple of generations or so, but it looks like this year it's finally ready to shake things up in the mobile world again. A new leak purports to show us renders depicting the upcoming Pixel models. Yes, models plural, and that's the first change compared to last year when the 'flagship' line consisted of only one phone, the Pixel 5. Not so this time around: we're getting both a Pixel 6 and a Pixel 6 Pro. And... just look at them. Google Pixel 6 (left) and Pixel 6 Pro (right) The Pixel 6 seems smaller and has only two...

Sony Xperia 10 III goes on pre-order in the UK with free noise cancelling headphones

Posted: 13 May 2021 07:01 PM PDT

Sony's Xperia 10 III mid-range smartphone is slowly making its way through Europe. After having gone on pre-order in Germany yesterday, today it's reached the UK. You can pre-order the phone from Amazon and a bunch of other places (here's the full list provided by Sony) for £399 unlocked and SIM-free. Not just that, but you'll receive a pre-order gift too: a free pair of Sony WH-CH710N noise cancelling headphones. The Xperia 10 III will be released in the UK on June 11, the same day as in Germany actually. The phone was announced in mid-April, so it's definitely taking its sweet...

Google faces €100 million fine in Italy for “abuse of dominant position” of Android Auto

Posted: 13 May 2021 04:44 PM PDT

A new release published by Italy's Antitrust Authority calls out Google for its "abuse of dominant position" and fined Google for €100 million on the grounds that Google excluded Enel X's app JuicePass, an app that helps drivers find and reserve spots at charging stations. The case against Google is that the Authority's investigation found Google excluded the JuicePass app from the Android Auto Platform for more than two years. "According to the Authority's findings, Google did not allow Enel X Italia to develop a version of its JuicePass app compatible with Android Auto. Android...

Nokia announces 2720 V Flip for Verizon with LTE and Google Assistant

Posted: 13 May 2021 02:20 PM PDT

HMD Global announces the arrival of the Nokia 2720 V Flip feature phone. After launching less than two years ago to some international markets, the phone is arriving to the US in the form of a Verizon-branded variant marketed to its older customers. The 2720 V Flip will support Verizon's LTE network, HD calls, and the phone runs Kai OS. Kai OS lets the 2720 V Flip boast smart phone features like Google Assistant, Google Maps, messaging and social apps that can be downloaded from Kai's app catalog. The international version of the Nokia 2720 Flip has a 1,500 mAh battery, 4GB of...

Huawei to announce MateBook 16, FreeBuds 4 and other devices on May 19

Posted: 13 May 2021 12:21 PM PDT

With Huawei's troubles with the US government hampering its smartphone efforts, the company is focusing more of its efforts on the host of other devices it makes. The tech giant is now about to unveil a MateBook 16 and new flagship FreeBuds 4 TWS earphones on May 19. This was confirmed by teaser on the company's Weibo page. The announcement is taking place in China and we expect to see a MateBook 16, which is different from the MateBook D 16, which is already available, as well as the new FreeBuds 4. Perhaps those two will be the highlight of the event but other devices will join the...

Asus Zenfone 8 Flip review

Posted: 13 May 2021 10:55 AM PDT

vivo to unveil its first noise-canceling TWS earphones on May 20

Posted: 13 May 2021 10:55 AM PDT

vivo published a teaser video for its first noise-canceling TWS buds called vivo TWS 2. The video is mostly about the design of the buds and confirms the announcement date - May 20. The TWS 2 will adopt an in-ear design, quite similar to the AirPods Pro but with shorter stems. There's also a dedicated button for the active noise cancellation and the case looks a bit bigger than before suggesting longer overall battery life too. As we already mentioned, the pair will be announced on May 20 but the actual sales will begin on June 1. Source (in Chinese)

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra global pricing confirmed ahead of May 27 pre-orders

Posted: 13 May 2021 09:31 AM PDT

After launching in China earlier this month, ZTE's Axon 30 Ultra is set to go global with pre-orders starting on May 27. The latest flagship from ZTE will be available from the official ZTE devices website. Pricing is set at $749/€749/£649 for the 8/128GB trim while the 12/256GB version will go for $849/€849/£739. For comparison prices in China start at CNY 4,700 which converts to $720/€600. Those who pre-order their Axon 30 Ultra will be treated to a pair of LiveBuds TWS for free. Open sales of the Axon 30 Ultra are set to begin on June 4. Source

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