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Samsung Galaxy A22 5G appears in TUV listing

Posted: 05 May 2021 06:20 AM PDT

Samsung is working on an entry-level 5G phone dubbed Galaxy A22 5G and it will be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 700 chipset. We've previously seen renders of what to expect in terms of design and now the phone was spotted in the TUV database The device bears the SM-A226B/DS model number and packs a 15W charger. Sadly, the listing does not reveal any additional information. Based on previous findings, the A22 5G will bring 6GB RAM and a 48MP primary camera alongside an 8MP ultrawide snapper two 2MP modules. Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (renders by OnLeaks) It will sport a...

HTC to unveil two new Vive headsets next week

Posted: 05 May 2021 05:11 AM PDT

HTC might be manufacturing very few smartphones these days, but the Taiwanese company is still going strong in the VR department. It will hold Vivecon on May 11-12 and at the event we expect to see two new VR headsets. One will be a new standalone device called Vive Focus 3 Business Edition, while the other is likely to be the Vive Pro 2 - a high-end PC headset. Set your expectations accordingly 🧐 pic.twitter.com/fh1dbPsyBF— Mike - VRO (@vr_oasis) May 4, 2021 The event, taking place virtually, has been teased with some hardware photos on social media. One image revealed a black...

Canalys: PC and tablet markets record doubled sales in Q1 2021

Posted: 05 May 2021 04:22 AM PDT

Canalys has posted its quarterly report on the PC and tablet market, and the numbers for Q1 2021 are more than impressive - computers and slates doubled in sales on a yearly basis, while Chromebooks in particular posted a whopping a 275% increase. Canalys is keeping the Chromebooks in a separate category because they are indeed laptops or two-in-one devices, but at the same time, they are more affordable with a different Chrome-based UI, catered to a specific audience. They are extremely browser-centric and these devices are perfect for work and study - something many of us had to do...

Check this video comparing HarmonyOS and EMUI 11 side-by-side

Posted: 05 May 2021 03:30 AM PDT

We recently saw a video revealing the design and major features of Huawei's HarmonyOS. Now we are looking at another clip showing a quick speed test comparison between EMUI 11 and HarmonyOS 2.0. You can watch it below. As you can see, apps on the phone running EMUI 11 load a tad faster than HarmonyOS 2.0, but that might be due to network lag. It's also worth noting that the comparison is made between the Developer Beta3 of HarmonyOS 2.0 and the stable firmware of EMUI 11, which could also have some impact. Besides, EMUI 11 and HarmonyOS 2.0 are running on different phone models,...

Xiaomi is getting back into the premium tablet game, MIUI reveals

Posted: 05 May 2021 02:03 AM PDT

The premium Android tablet range for the past few years has been limited to say the least with Samsung and Huawei being the only viable options. According to new info uncovered in MIUI 12.5 system apps by Xiaomi tipster kacskrz and the XiaomiUI Telegram group, we're in for at least three premium Snapdragon 8-series powered Xiaomi tablets. The new info shows a hidden system navigation page for tablets inside MIUI Home alpha build. The source code reveals three distinct devices with the "nabu", "enuma" and "elish" codenames. Hidden system navigation page for tablets in MIUI Home...

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite leaks again on Google Play Console

Posted: 05 May 2021 12:41 AM PDT

Samsung is ready to launch its Galaxy A7 Lite tablet soon as evident by the several certification listings and leaks that emerged in the past months. We now have another listing for the budget tablet straight from the Google Play Console which again confirms its key specs. Galaxy Tab A7 Lite listings on Google Play Console There are two listings for the Tab A7 Lite as it will be available in both LTE and Wi-Fi-only trims. The specs department matches previous listings with a Helio P22T chipset at the helm paired with 3GB RAM. The display will feature an 800×1340 pixel resolution...

Realme C20A's design revealed, will come with the Helio G35 SoC

Posted: 04 May 2021 11:50 PM PDT

Yesterday Realme announced it will unveil the C20A in Bangladesh on May 13 with a 6.5" screen and a 5,000 mAh battery. Now the company has confirmed the smartphone will have a Helio G35 SoC at the helm - the same chip that powers the C20 and C21. Realme also revealed the C20A's design in a teaser video and confirmed the smartphone will have at least two color options - Black and Blue. The C20A looks identical to the C20. It's built around a waterdrop notch display, and the camera island on the rear houses a single camera. It also shares the battery and the display size with...

Samsung confirms the Galaxy A82 5G's existence

Posted: 04 May 2021 11:00 PM PDT

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Quantum 2 smartphone in South Korea, and we expect it to hit the global market under the name Galaxy A82 5G. While the company hasn't said anything official about such a device, it has already listed it as an eligible phone for quarterly security updates. Samsung models eligible for updates The Quantum 2/ Galaxy A82 5G comes with a 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED screen with 1440p resolution and three cameras on the back - 64MP main, 12MP ultrawide and 5MP macro. The selfie camera has a 10MP sensor and there's a 4,500mAh battery inside. The Galaxy Quantum...

Google accidentally reveals the name of its cheaper Pixel Buds

Posted: 04 May 2021 10:14 PM PDT

Google is rumored to release a new pair of TWS earbuds like the Pixel Buds that may be called the Google Pixel Buds A. This pair of Buds is expected to have a lower price-point than the current Pixel Buds model and as per the latest report, Google may have accidentally confirmed the name of the more affordable Buds. Google Pixel Buds As spotted by Caschy's Blog, Google Germany added a listing to the search results for its store and the "Pixel Buds A-Series" was listed as an option on Google's storefront in the search results. While we still don't know the exact naming structure...

Check out these Galaxy Z Flip3 renders based on the leaked promo

Posted: 04 May 2021 09:27 PM PDT

On Monday, leaked promo images of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 have surfaced, showing us more precisely what we could expect to see from Samsung's next foldable clamshell smartphone. Not long after the images leaked, LetsGoDigital collaborated with graphic designer Giuseppe Spinelli to create some renders of the new Z Flip based on the leaked photos. Source: LetsGoDigital and Giuseppe Spinelli The images showed that there is going to be a larger external display and matte-finish glass. This is reflected in the Spinelli's renders as the phone is expected to arrive with Gorilla Glass...

Microsoft will end Adobe Flash support for Windows 10 in July

Posted: 04 May 2021 08:35 PM PDT

Adobe Flash is reaching the very end of its life. The final nail in its coffin comes from Microsoft. Even after Adobe officially ended support for Flash on the very last day of 2020, Flash remains a component of Windows 10, that is until Microsoft releases the 21H1 update for Windows 10. Rollout for this update begins this month and it will remove the Flash component from the operating system. The Verge cited this change by an update posted to the Windows Blog. Titled the "Update on Adobe Flash Player End of support", it outlines that a component called 'Update for the removal of...

Upcoming Samsung Galaxy F22 is probably based on the A22 that hasn't launched yet

Posted: 04 May 2021 06:38 PM PDT

While it's definitely nowhere near close to some of its competitors when it comes to confusing naming for its products, Samsung has been playing that game too with the F series and M series and A series, and the differences between them (or sometimes, lack thereof). Now it's being reported that the company is busy working on a new device, the Galaxy F22. This is highly likely to be based on the Galaxy A22, pictured below in its 5G-capable iteration courtesy of a recent leak. That's not an official image because neither the Galaxy A22 nor the Galaxy A22 5G have been unveiled yet,...

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is on its way to India

Posted: 04 May 2021 03:59 PM PDT

So far, Samsung has only launched one 5G capable mid-range smartphone in India, the Galaxy M42 5G, but that is about to change soon. The Korean company has apparently started working on firmware development for a version of the Galaxy A52 5G that is destined for India. This will have the model number SM-A526B. The 4G model of the A52 is already available in the subcontinent starting at INR 26,499. For the 5G model, expect to pay around INR 5,000 more, as you are getting a higher refresh rate screen, a better chipset, and obviously that improved wireless connectivity with...

Australian retailer pulls AirTags off shelves due to potential hazard

Posted: 04 May 2021 01:17 PM PDT

A new safety concern with Apple's new AirTag tracker has prompted Australian retailer Officeworks to remove the new item from its store's shelves. The source of the information was a Reddit thread of a user's experience when trying to purchase one. The user tried to buy AirTags but the store was unable to locate them. That's when an Officeworks representative notified the user that AirTags were removed from its store's shelves citing a safety risk with the accessibility of the small button-battery. The ACCC confirmed to Gizmodo AU that the product was indeed removed for the safety...

Counterpoint forecasts 310 million TWS earbud shipments in 2021

Posted: 04 May 2021 09:46 AM PDT

The True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earphone frenzy seen in the past years is expected to grow into this year as well. According to the latest Counterpoint Research forecast report, we should see around 310 million TWS earphones shipped in 2021 which is up by 33% compared to the 233 million units sold in 2020. Apple, Xiaomi and Samsung are expected to remain the three biggest players in the field. Despite the ongoing pandemic and decreased consumer spending, worldwide TWS earphone shipments grew by 78% last year. According to past reports, there were 233 million wireless earphones shipped...

Counterpoint: Mediatek will keep top spot in chip market for 2021

Posted: 04 May 2021 08:41 AM PDT

Chipset manufacturers such as Mediatek and Qualcomm will continue to dominate the market, predicted Counterpoint Research in its latest analysis. The company has calculated that Mediatek will have acquired 37% of the global chip market, but Qualcomm will remain a close leader in the 5G segment. Global smartphone SoC market share Expectations for the calendar 2021 are that Mediatek will gain an advantage over Qualcomm due to the supply constraints around RFICs (radio-frequency integrated circuits) from Samsung's factory in Austin, Texas. There's also a generally smaller yield of 5 nm...
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