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Oppo commits to three years of software support for the Find X3 series

Posted: 07 May 2021 07:17 AM PDT

Premium Android phones are getting extended software support lately and Oppo's Find X3 series is the latest proof. Today, Oppo confirmed to Android Planet that the Find X3 series will get an extra year of software support bringing the total to three. Up until this point, Oppo generally provided two years of software updates but now phones like the Find X3 Pro will get an extra year of security patches. The new reports also mentions that Oppo is looking to extend software support to four years though it's still testing whether that is a viable option. All Find X3 series phones are...

Honor Tablet X7 announced with 8" screen and 5,100 mAh battery

Posted: 07 May 2021 06:10 AM PDT

Honor today announced a new tablet dubbed Honor Tablet X7. It's powered by the Helio P22T SoC, runs Android 10-based Magic UI 4.0, and has 3GB RAM and 32GB storage onboard. However, the tablet also comes with a microSD card slot for storage expansion by up to 512GB. The Tablet X7 is built around an 8" LCD of 1280x800-pixel resolution with E-Book Mode to prevent eye fatigue during prolonged reading sessions. You also get two cameras - a 2MP selfie shooter with fixed focus, and a 5MP main camera with autofocus. The back panel of the Tablet X7 is made of metal and has a fine sand...

Poco X3 NFC long-term review

Posted: 07 May 2021 05:56 AM PDT

Realme V25 coming soon, could be either of recently certified Realme phones

Posted: 07 May 2021 02:58 AM PDT

Just two weeks ago we saw two TENAA listings for a pair of upcoming Realme phones and now we get a rumor that one of them could end up being the Realme V25.Chinese tipster @Arsenal believes either the RMX 3333 or RMX 3143 will end up called Realme V25. @Arsenal post on Weibo The RMX3333 is expected to bring the Snapdragon 780G while the RMX3143 packs a Snapdragon 768G instead. The latter is expected to be similarly equipped to Oppo's recently announced K9 5G smartphone. RMX3143 This means a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, 64MP primary camera alongside an 8MP...

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 certified with 8,520 mAh battery

Posted: 07 May 2021 01:58 AM PDT

Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi Pad 5 tablet series. They are supposed to be a direct competition to the iPad Pros, the Galaxy Tab series and the Huawei Mate Pad Pro devices. One of the slates has now been certified at 3C with a dual 4,260 mAh battery, meaning the total charge is 8,520 mAh. Image by XiaomiPlanet Rumors suggest two devices are incoming - vanilla Mi Pad 5 and a mightier Mi Pad 5 Pro. The Pro variant will have an LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate, In-Cell active pen technology and WQXGA aspect ratio with 2560 x 1600 resolution. Renders...

OxygenOS 12 to bring a Theme Store

Posted: 07 May 2021 01:09 AM PDT

The next major addition coming to OnePlus phones with OxygenOS 12 is a theme store. OnePlus confirmed the news in an official forum post which laid out a few details of the upcoming OnePlus Open Ears Forum (OEF) set for May 18. OnePlus plans to discuss its upcoming OxygenOS 12 additions with a group of 15 users and several OnePlus community member s. The OnePlus Theme Store is still up for debate though it seems a majority of the OnePlus forum members are supportive of the idea. OxygenOS 12 will be based on Android 12 (codenamed Snow Cone) and is expected to arrive later this year...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite gets 3C certified with 44W charging

Posted: 07 May 2021 12:21 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite, also rumored to be called Tab S7+ Lite, is expected to come in three variants - Wi-Fi only (SM-T730), 4G (SM-T735), and 5G (SM-T736B/SM-T736N). The Wi-Fi and LTE models have bagged 3C certification, revealing 44W charging support in the process. However, the Chinese certifying authority tells us that the tablets won't ship with a 44W charger. Instead, they will come bundled with 15W adapters, meaning you'll have to buy a compatible 44W charger separately for faster charging. It's unclear whether the 5G model will also ship with a 15W charger or come...

Google introduces new family-oriented Assistant features

Posted: 06 May 2021 11:30 PM PDT

Mother's Day is this Sunday in the United States, and to celebrate the holiday, Google has brought new features to Assistant. In a press release, the Mountain View company revealed Broadcast is expanding to users in a newly created "Google Family Group", including their smartphones, and Family Bell is getting more languages. Other new features include more stories, games, and some easter eggs. Starting today, Broadcast will be able to reach you on your Android and iOS devices, not only Google Home devices in separate rooms. One user will be able to say "Hey Google, tell my family...

ZTE nubia Z30 Pro is arriving on May 20

Posted: 06 May 2021 10:40 PM PDT

nubia VP Mr. Ni Fei today announced that the company will unveil the Z30 Pro smartphone on May 20. nubia hasn't detailed the Z30 Pro's specs yet, but Mr. Fei said that the Z30 Pro will be the first smartphone to come with professional SLR functions. We could also see nubia introduce the regular Z30 on May 20, which appeared in a couple of renders with a curved, notchless screen. Like the Axon 20 series, the Z30 will also pack an under-display selfie camera. Leaked nubia Z30 render The back panel of the Z30 will house a quad camera setup, and the leaked pictures revealed the...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 certified to ship with 15W charger

Posted: 06 May 2021 09:50 PM PDT

As leaks for Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip3 5G begin to ramp up in recent weeks, the latest information reveals information about the phone's battery charging capabilities. As revealed by the 3C, China's equivalent to the US FCC, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G will come with the Adaptive Fast Charge adapter in the box (EP-TA200). This charger has been bundled in with Galaxy S smartphones for years and it outputs a peak current of 15W (9V @ 1.67A). This is the same charger that was bundled with the Galaxy Z Flip. The model number listed is the SM-F7110 which represents the Chinese variant...

US FTC report finds large companies’ anti-repair restrictions hurt small businesses and consumers

Posted: 06 May 2021 08:55 PM PDT

A new report has been published on Thursday by the United States Federal Trade Commission which validates anti-repair tactics used by large-scale companies. iFixIt has spent a lot of time advocating for the consumers' Right to Repair as well as provide tools and documentation for the repair of most of today's mainstream tech. iFixIt's teardown of the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Major findings in the report mention a few topics that are concerning for consumers: "Warranties are being routinely voided in violation of the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act". This act, established in 1975,...

Gboard for Wear OS updated with enhanced text input, multi-language support, and a new look

Posted: 06 May 2021 07:33 PM PDT

On Google's Wear OS support page, a new entry has appeared with details outlining a new update to Wear OS' Gboard app. Though no drastic change has been made, Gboard for Wear OS has been updated with a new appearance, multi-language input support, and enhanced correction and suggestions. Message the way you want to with the new Gboard ⌨️ on #WearOSbyGoogle.Multiple ways to message like voice, QWERTY keyboard or gestures ✔️Enhanced suggestions and corrections ✔️Multi-language support ✔️See what's new: https://t.co/RjjtZO23Tv pic.twitter.com/dggR6HxsFc— Wear OS by Google (@WearOSbyGoogle)...

Sony Xperia Pro reaches Europe, pre-orders start

Posted: 06 May 2021 05:04 PM PDT

Sony's phone-that-is-mainly-a-pro-camera-accessory, the Xperia Pro, was announced way back in February of last year, and it finally launched in the US and Japan this January with a hard to swallow price of $2,500. Today the company is announcing that the Xperia Pro is making it across the pond and over to Europe, where it will be offered in the UK, Germany, and Nordic countries. While Sony has refrained from providing an actual release date for the phone, it has announced that pre-orders have started today in the UK, and will be available until May 13. Presumably then, May 14 is the...

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra goes on sale in the UK alongside Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11 Special Edition, promptly sells out

Posted: 06 May 2021 02:26 PM PDT

Xiaomi's highest-end, most expensive mainstream smartphone ever, the Mi 11 Ultra, was expected to finally reach European shores on May 11, but it actually made it to the UK sooner. It went on sale today at 1 PM, for an eye watering £1,199, but even with that price tag it managed to quickly sell out - and it's still sold out. Alongside the top dog, Xiaomi UK also has a sale going for the Mi 11 Lite 5G, which can be yours for £369 - that's £30 cheaper than its usual price. And if you're feeling special, the company is offering a special edition Mi 11 with a unique back design and...

Oppo expands its ecosystem with new TWS earphones, smartbands, Smart TVs

Posted: 06 May 2021 08:42 AM PDT

Oppo held a big event today, introducing a new smartphone, simply called Oppo K9 5G. The company also unveiled new TWS earphones called Oppo Enco Air, a band called Oppo Band Vitality, and new series of TV under the name Oppo Smart TV K9 - yes, just like the phone. Oppo Enco Air The wireless audio accessory comes as a lighter alternative to the Oppo Enco X. The buds come with a 12 mm driver with a composite titanium-plated diaphragm moving coil. They have 25 mAh batteries, while the case brings 440 mAh to the table, totaling the music playback up to 24 hours, 4 of them on a single...
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