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- First major update for Zenfone 8 and 8 Flip improves camera, performance, adds new features
- Three Galaxy Watch4 models are on the way with One UI-skinned Wear OS
- Realme's smart gadget division will introduce a new brand, the name starts with a "D"
- Samsung showcases several foldable displays ahead of SID 2021 exhibition
- Oppo Reno5 A surfaces in Japan with an S765G chipset and similarities to the Reno5 5G
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE (previously known as S7 Lite) listed on the Google Play Console
- Google is planning a big UI overhaul for Android 12, leak suggests
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S hands-on review
- Sharp Aquos R6 debuts with 240Hz screen and enormous 1” sensor
- LG selling Velvet 2 Pro, Rollable phone to employees in South Korea
- Sony Xperia Ace 2 appears on Google Play with Helio P35
- Realme set to launch Watch 2 Pro, Buds Wireless 2 and more on May 20
- Honor 50 might be the first phone with Snapdragon 775G
- Top 10 trending phones of week 19
- Flashback: a brief history of Bluetooth
- Week 19 in review: Zenfone 8/8 Flip are here, look at the Huawei P50, Pixel 6
| First major update for Zenfone 8 and 8 Flip improves camera, performance, adds new features Posted: 17 May 2021 08:44 AM PDT  The Asus Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip are receiving their first major software updates after launch, versions 30.11.51.41 and 30.11.55.37, respectively. These updates started rolling out over the weekend and may take a few days to reach everyone. The updates have mostly identical changelogs. The image quality of the camera has been improved and there's a new Document mode. If you have a RhinoShield for your Flip, the camera will now launch automatically once you slide the camera cover out of the way. Asus ZenFone 8 Flip and ZenFone 8 • The RhinoShield SolidSuit has a sliding... |
| Three Galaxy Watch4 models are on the way with One UI-skinned Wear OS Posted: 17 May 2021 07:53 AM PDT  Samsung will ditch Tizen and replace it with Wear OS for the Galaxy Watch4 generation, according a constantly increasing pile of leaks and rumors. However, the change may be mostly on the inside – the Google software will reportedly be skinned with On UI 3.x, so the interface will appear similar to the current Galaxy Watches. Samsung will also carry over the SmartThings features that current Watch owners are used to. There will be new features too, including a walkie-talkie function that will allow you to send short voice messages (Apple rolled out a similar feature with watchOS 5). The... |
| Realme's smart gadget division will introduce a new brand, the name starts with a "D" Posted: 17 May 2021 07:02 AM PDT  Realme TechLife, the division for smart gadgets, will soon introduce a new brand. The company and its CEO Madhav Sheth tease that the it starts with the letter D, however, it's not quite clear if this will be an own brand or if it's another company that has joined the TechLife platform. It sounds like the former. Either way, the new brand will have its own product line. The full announcement is scheduled for May 25 (Tuesday next week), but we will probably see a few more teasers until then. Realme plans to launch over 100 new AIoT product this year. "AIOT is another springboard of... |
| Samsung showcases several foldable displays ahead of SID 2021 exhibition Posted: 17 May 2021 06:13 AM PDT  Ahead of this week's Society for Information Display (SID) exhibition, Samsung Display teased several of its upcoming foldable OLED panels. We get a sneak peek at the brand's S-foldable panel as well as a slidable option and a large screen panel for laptops with a built-in camera under the panel. The conference will span from today until May 21. The S-foldable screen folds at two points, giving you the flexibility to adjust the desired screen real estate on the fly depending on the task at hand. The screen diagonal expands up to 7.2-inches when fully opened but there's also a more... |
| Oppo Reno5 A surfaces in Japan with an S765G chipset and similarities to the Reno5 5G Posted: 17 May 2021 05:24 AM PDT  Oppo will soon add a new letter to the Reno5 alphabet – two versions of the Oppo Reno5 A have been spotted at the Google Play Console. One of them will be SIM-FREE (CPH2199), the other is headed for Japan's SoftBank (A101OP). This comes about a year after the Reno3 A was unveiled in Japan. Oppo Reno5 A listing on the Google Play Console • Oppo Reno5 A render (courtesy of @evleaks) The original Reno A phone never made its way West, not even under a different name, so unless Oppo has changes its regional strategy you may never see this one in a store near you. Here's a quick look at... |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE (previously known as S7 Lite) listed on the Google Play Console Posted: 17 May 2021 04:36 AM PDT  The 'Fan Edition' label may get attached to a new product line at Samsung – the tablet that has been leaking under the name "Galaxy Tab S7 Lite" might actually be called the "Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE". The name comes from a Google Play Console listing. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (GTS7XLITE) listed on the Google Play Console It will have the same 10,090 mAh battery (EB-BT975ABY) as the premium Tab S7+ with the same 44W fast charging. Like the S7+, the Fan Edition slate is expected to ship with only a 15W charger. The retail package should include an S Pen, however, which can magnetically... |
| Google is planning a big UI overhaul for Android 12, leak suggests Posted: 17 May 2021 03:47 AM PDT  We are just a day away from Google's annual I/O conference but that's just enough time for a very massive leak on the Android 12. According to an inside source speaking to Jon Prosser, the tech giant is looking to re-design Android's UI and focus on stronger privacy and security in its next major release. Front Page Tech put out a video summarizing the three big changes coming to Android 12: Beautiful new experience (read new UI) Stronger privacy and security protections All of your devices work better together The new design includes revamped toggles, buttons, widgets and even... |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S hands-on review Posted: 17 May 2021 03:19 AM PDT  |
| Sharp Aquos R6 debuts with 240Hz screen and enormous 1” sensor Posted: 17 May 2021 03:00 AM PDT  Sharp has announced the Aquos R6 smartphone for the Japanese market - a flagship with only one functioning camera on the back, but one that comes with a huge 1" sensor. It is the biggest camera sensor put in a mobile phone ever, and it was developed jointly with Leica all the way from R&D through lens design to image quality adjustment. The phone also comes with the world's first Pro IGZO OLED 6.67" screen that allows for a dynamic refresh rate between 1Hz and 240Hz for finding the perfect balance between power-saving and smoothness. Resolution is WUXGA+, which means 2,730 x 1,260... |
| LG selling Velvet 2 Pro, Rollable phone to employees in South Korea Posted: 17 May 2021 01:57 AM PDT  As LG exited the smartphone business, consumers never got to see the brand's Velvet 2 Pro and LG Rollable phones. Yet a limited number of the phones were made and now tipster @FrontTron is reporting that LG employees in South Korea have the exclusive opportunity to purchase either of the unreleased devices. LG Velvet 2 Pro (LG Universal 2nd Gen, LG Rainbow, LM-V700N)Unlocked unitApprox. 3000 unitsResale prohibitedBlack, Bronze, IvoryAvail. only to Korea LG employees (max. 2 unit per person)Around USD 170Around 6 months of After Service (while parts last)No software updates... |
| Sony Xperia Ace 2 appears on Google Play with Helio P35 Posted: 17 May 2021 01:09 AM PDT  The Sony Xperia Ace 2 is a successor to the compact smartphone that remained exclusive to Japan. The phone appeared on Google Play Console and what we see is somewhat underwhelming - a modest Mediatek chipset and unimpressive screen resolution. Sony Xperia Ace II on Google Play Console The SO-41B smartphone, confirmed to arrive on sale under the name Xperia Ace II, has been certified with a Mediatek MT6765 chipset, which is the Helio P35 platform (that means no 5G connectivity). The RAM is 4GB although larger versions aren't ruled out. The screen's resolution is 1496 x 720... |
| Realme set to launch Watch 2 Pro, Buds Wireless 2 and more on May 20 Posted: 17 May 2021 12:11 AM PDT  Realme already unveiled its Watch 2 in Malaysia last month and now it seems we're in for a Pro version. The Realme Watch 2 Pro is teased for a May 20 launch alongside a series of other smart wearables including Realme Buds Wireless 2, Buds Wireless 2 Neo and Realme Pocket Bluetooth speaker. Realme AIoT Sports Launch conference poster Realme's Watch 2 Pro looks to have a square design similar то the regular Watch 2. According to a leaked FCC certification, the smartwatch will boast a 390mAh battery, up from the non-Pro's 315 mAh cell. Realme Buds Wireless 2 will serve as the... |
| Honor 50 might be the first phone with Snapdragon 775G Posted: 16 May 2021 10:02 PM PDT  Qualcomm introduced a new 7-series chipset, the Snapdragon 780G (model number SM7350). However, the San Diego chip company is working on a slightly downgraded project with model number SM7325 and a rumored name Snapdragon 775G. The first phone with the new SoC will be Honor 50, at least according to a leakster in China who has a good track record with this kind of information. The Honor 50 smartphone will be the most affordable member of a family of three - the Honor 50 Pro and Honor 50 Pro+ are expected to arrive with the flagship Snapdragon 888. A date of the release is yet... |
| Top 10 trending phones of week 19 Posted: 16 May 2021 05:12 PM PDT  After being the dominant force in our trending chart for the past couple of weeks Xiaomi is finally seeing some challange. While the Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 still take the top two spots it's the newly announced Asus Zenfone 8 that completes the podium. We then have the Poco X3 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A72 to round up the top five. The Poco F3 is down in sixth ahead of four more Samsung phones. The Galaxy S21 Ultra has overtaken the A52 5G, while the Galaxy A12 retains ninth. The Samsung Galaxy A52 returns to the chart to round up the top 10. The Redmi K40 Gaming and... |
| Flashback: a brief history of Bluetooth Posted: 16 May 2021 12:12 PM PDT  It took years but USB eventually replaced the weird proprietary connectors of early mobile phones. However, years before USB became the norm another data transfer technology wanted to unite all electronics – and it didn't even use wires. From Infrared to Bluetooth Bluetooth was developed by Ericsson in the 1990s. It is named after the 10th century Danish king Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson, who united Denmark and Norway. The Bluetooth logo combines the runes ᚼ and ᛒ, which are Harald's initials. The name (which was actually proposed by an Intel engineer) signified the ambition to become... |
| Week 19 in review: Zenfone 8/8 Flip are here, look at the Huawei P50, Pixel 6 Posted: 16 May 2021 08:41 AM PDT  Another week is done, so let's recap it. Starting with the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro, which will have bigger camera islands, due to their better camera hardware. The entire iPhone 13 series are also going to be slightly thicker. Asus unveiled the petite Zenfone 8 and the larger Zenfone 8 Flip with a rotating triple camera system. The pair is already available in Europe and Taiwan. We saw renders of the upcoming Huawei P50 series, which show three camera sensors in one camera ring and a separate one for the rumored 1-inch main camera. Currently the closest to that coveted 1-inch size is the... |
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