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Our Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 video review is out - our first encounter with HarmonyOS 2.0

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 08:47 AM PDT

Our written review of the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 (2021) went live a couple of days ago and in the meantime we finished our video review as well. You might want to watch this one even if you're not in the marker for a new tablet because this is our first encounter with HarmonyOS 2.0. Huawei is forging its own path here, though as it turns out that path is paved on top of Android 10. And while EMUI is front and center, some features like the desktop mode have gone missing. Also, while Huawei provides alternatives to Google apps and services (e.g. Petal Search, Petal Maps, the...

The Android 12 beta is the most downloaded beta in Android history "by far"

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 07:41 AM PDT

The Android 12 beta is "by far our most downloaded/installed beta ever", says Dave Burke, the VP of Engineering for Android. Unfortunately, he doesn't give any concrete numbers so we can compare with previous betas. Android 12 first entered the beta testing phase in May and it brought the first major redesign to the interface in a long time. This new iteration is called "Material You". That surely helped spark interest in the new version. The Android 12 release timeline Also, several makers had Beta 1 ready to go sooner than usual, so it wasn't just Pixel owners downloading it....

Chinese app stores remove virtual keyboard apps

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 05:52 AM PDT

China has been working on setting limits what kind of user data mobile apps can collect and several apps have already been hit. According to Reuters, Sogou and Iflytek got their virtual keyboards removed from stores such as Huawei AppGallery and the App Store by Apple. As of today, the "input method apps", as they are called, cannot be downloaded. Iflytek Input allowed you to dictate text anywhere on your phone, but its data privacy agreement allowed the owners to collect personal information for "national security and national defense security" without the consent of...

A bunch of iPhone 13 models got certified by the EEC

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 04:20 AM PDT

Apple is expected to announce its iPhone 13 series in September but before it can release them on sale they must gain certifications from regulators around the world. That's a long tedious process that so it starts well before the announcement and often produces leaks of various magnitude. One such new certification obtained by the upcoming Apple lineup is by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), which has revealed their model numbers. iPhone 13 model numbers listing on EEC The model numbers listed are: A2628, A2630, A2634, A2635, A2640, A2643 and A2645. All of these devices...

Redmi Note 10 series sold over 2 million units in India, the Mi 11X is going strong too

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 03:29 AM PDT

Since the Redmi Note 10 series launched in India in early March Xiaomi has sold 2 million units worth over INR 30 billion. Those joined the 200+ million Redmi Note phones sold globally since the family was first introduced. The Redmi Note series is a big deal around the world and it has proven particularly popular in India – if it was an independent brand, it would be #3 or #4 smartphone brand in the Indian market, according to Manu Kumar Jain, the Managing Director of Xiaomi India. Over 2 million Redmi Note 10 units worth over ₹30 billion were sold in India Xiaomi has...

Huawei's HarmonyOS already has 134,000 apps, over 4 million developers have signed on

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 02:39 AM PDT

Eligible devices that migrate to HarmonyOS 2.0 will retain apps and data (the exception being apps that rely on Google Play Services). With backwards compatibility covered, Huawei is looking forward to the future when HarmonyOS will run its own apps instead ones designed for Android. Huawei announced that over 4 million developers have signed on to build on the Harmony platform and that there are already 134,000 apps using HMS Core. HMS Core itself keeps evolving and yesterday's event saw the launch of version 6.0 with extended support for Huawei's cloud services. HarmonyOS and HMS...

Xiaomi's 200W charging degrades 20% of battery capacity in 800 cycles

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 01:49 AM PDT

Xiaomi did a Q&A about its recently showcased 200W charging technology and was asked whether the hyper charging is safe for the battery. Xiaomi's answer details in a number of slides how it manages to dissipate heat during 200W charging and what kind of impact you can expect from the super quick top up. According to their estimates the battery should lose little under 20% of its capacity after 800 cycles, which is over two years if you do a full charge every day. If you go longer between charges it can stretch even more. Doing quick math for a 5,000mAh (like that of the Mi 11 Ultra)...

Samsung Galaxy A30s gets Android 11 update

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 12:55 AM PDT

Samsung's Galaxy A30s is the latest device to get Android 11 with One UI 3.1 on top. The latest firmware bears the A307FNXXU2CUF2 build number and also brings the May security patch. Users in Russia have already reported the update is popping up on their devices. The new update brings familiar features to the A30s like one-time permissions, chat bubbles, overhauled media controls alongside improved Digital Wellbeing and Dynamic Lockscreen options. The new update is expected to arrive to more regions in the coming weeks. Via

Nokia C20 Plus announced with Android Go, 6.5" screen, and 4,950 mAh battery

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 11:33 PM PDT

HMD Global introduced the Nokia C20 in April, and today the company follows it up with the Plus variant. Like the vanilla C20, the Nokia C20 Plus runs Android 11 (Go Edition) and has a Unisoc SC9863A SoC at the helm. It comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, and you also get a microSD card slot, allowing storage expansion by up to 256GB. The Nokia C20 Plus comes in a one-piece polycarbonate shell with a 3D corrugated design, which the company says makes it strong and sturdy. The smartphone packs a 6.5" HD+ LCD having a waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie camera, and around the back,...

Realme's first tablet and laptop to be unveiled on June 15

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 10:45 PM PDT

Realme is having a launch party on June 15 where the Snapdragon 888-powered Realme GT 5G will make its global debut. We also learned that the brand's first laptop and tablet will also make an appearance during the event which is scheduled for noon GMT. Realme Book leaked shots (Source: Android Authority) According to the press message, the smartphone business of Realme has grown "by leaps and bounds" and now it is time for the brand to bring more "leap-forward products" to more consumer electronics categories. The future laptops and tablets, launched by Realme, will be deeply...

Nokia XR20's key specs revealed by Geekbench

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 09:41 PM PDT

HMD Global unveiled the Nokia X10 and X20 in April, and the company will soon follow up with the XR20 that has popped up on Geekbench with its key specs. According to the benchmark database, the Nokia XR20 runs Android 11 and has 4GB RAM onboard, but there could be other memory options as well that are yet to be confirmed. Under the hood, the Nokia XR20 has a Snapdragon 480 5G SoC - the same chip that powers the X10 and X20. Geekbench doesn't divulge any other specs of the XR20, and details are scarce about this smartphone right now, but you can expect to hear more about it in...

Beats Studio Buds pass through NCC with USB-C charging

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 08:39 PM PDT

Apple-owned Beats is expected to launch a new pair of TWS earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds are a pair of stem-less TWS earbuds that were recently leaked in a recent build of iOS, and famous basketball star LeBron James was also spotted wearing the new buds. The latest news, as reported by MacRumors shows the same pair of earbuds as they passed through the Taiwanese communications authority. The NCC (National Communications Commission) certified the new buds, and the accompanying photos revealed a USB-C charging cable. Source: NCC/MacRumors The Buds themselves feature a stem-less...

OnePlus Nord2 specs leak in full

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 06:36 PM PDT

OnePlus has just taken the wraps off its latest Nord phone earlier today, the Nord CE, which is a reinterpreted version of the original Nord. But the company is also working on a direct succesor to the first Nord, which will aptly be named Nord2. The full specs for this handset have now been outed. The OnePlus Nord2 is said to come with a 6.43-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED touchscreen with an in-display fingerprint sensor, the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset, and a 4,500 mAh battery. This will have at least 30W fast charging, hopefully 65W. OnePlus 9 Pro camera island The camera island on...

iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) with M1 gets subjected to scratch, burn, and bend testing

Posted: 10 Jun 2021 04:08 PM PDT

Past iPads have not always fared well in bend tests - something about the size and the metal build combo doesn't really make them as durable as most phones in that way. Apple's recently outed its new flagship tablets for 2021, and if you were wondering just how the bigger one of those two would do in a traditional scratch, burn, and bend test, well, here's your answer. Zack from JerryRigEverything is at it again, this time testing the iPad Pro 12.9 with the M1 chipset and the first ever mini-LED LCD display in a tablet. How will that screen take the abuse? Well, for starters, it's...
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