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Realme teases a Realme Book and Realme Pad

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 07:44 AM PDT

During its event dedicated to the arrival of Realme GT in Europe, the company had a one more thing moment, teasing two of its upcoming products - the Realme Book and Realme Pad. As the names imply, it's looking to announce its first laptop and its first tablet. Realme Book and Realme Pad official renders Not many details have been disclosed around the two devices except that a prototype of the notebook was shown on stage and the spokesperson said that it will be designed with Realme fans in mind. There's also this one render showing the thin profile of the laptop along with two...

Nokia 110 4G and 105 4G unveiled withLTE connectivity

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 06:54 AM PDT

HMD Global ships millions of feature phones every quarter – 11 million in Q1, according to Counterpoint – so they are a big part of its business and the company keeps its lineup fresh. The latest additions arrive without fanfare, but are nevertheless an important upgrade. The Nokia 110 4G and 105 4G are simple feature phones that (as the name suggests) support LTE connectivity. This enables high quality HD Voice calls over VoLTE, a big step up from the 2G audio quality. And, perhaps more importantly, it will continue to work for years to come, which cannot be said about the 2019...

Realme GT arrives in Europe, early birds get an amazing deal

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 06:00 AM PDT

The Snapdragon 888-powered Realme GT 5G has officially began its journey to global markets 3.5 months after the domestic launch. Today the phone was introduced to the worldwide audience in two memory combinations and super aggressive pricing starting from €369. The Realme GT will start selling on June 21, with the 8/128 GB variant costing €369 in the first four days and available exclusively on AliExpress, while the 12/256 GB will cost €499 on Amazon only during Prime Day until June 22. After the deals are over, prices will be €449 or €599, with availability at all major retailers...

First case for the Pixel 6 surface, has complex design that wraps around the odd camera bump

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 04:54 AM PDT

We've seen the unorthodox (perhaps Nexus 6P-inspired) design of the upcoming Google Pixel 6 several times in renders and it was clear all along that it would require an equally unorthodox design for protective cases. Leakster Ice Universe posted images of a transparent plastic case for the phone that offers the first real look at what case makers will have to deal with. The camera bump is rectangular with two sloping sides and the case wraps around that to protect it from scratches. According to rumors, the phone will measure 8.9mm thick, with the bump pushing that up to...

Watch the Realme GT 5G global debut live here

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 04:06 AM PDT

Realme launched the Realme GT 5G flagship back in March, and today the smartphone is finally getting introduced to global markets. It is powered by a Snapdragon 888 chipset and its launch will be followed closely because it is the first proper global flagship of the brand in over 15 months. The stream begins at 12:00 noon GMT and we provided the video below. The Realme GT 5G is a glorious smartphone with a 120Hz Full HD+ Super AMOLED screen, ultra-fast 65W charging and three cameras on the back. It runs Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11, which has rightfully received a lot of...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 rumored to go on sale on August 27

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 03:17 AM PDT

Last week, rumors broke out that Samsung might announce its Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 anywhere between August 3 - 27 but now Korean news outlet Yonhap News Agency is bringing more clarity on the matter. The Unpacked event is believed to take place either in the first or second week of August. The latest report also specifies August 27 as the date when sales will start for the upcoming foldable. Speculative renders: Galaxy Z Fold3 • Galaxy Z Flip3 The Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Buds2 wireless earphones are also expected to be part of the August Unpacked event. The new report also...

Honor 50, Honor 50 SE chipsets revealed on Geekbench

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 02:27 AM PDT

The Honor 50 series will be announced tomorrow, June 16, but we already have a decent idea of what to expect. While the leaks have been pretty detailed it's always nice to see some confirmation, which in this case comes in the shape of a couple of benchmark scorecards. Both the Honor 50 and Honor 50 SE have popped up in the Geekbench database, complete with their chipset details. The Honor 50 SE with model number JLH-AN00 will come with a Mediatek MT6877 chipset, which is the Dimensity 900. The vanilla Honor 50 will be slightly more powerful, packing a Snapdragon 778G. Honor 50...

Only Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will get glass back, Plus and vanilla to get plastic

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 01:38 AM PDT

According to a new rumor circulating South Korean portal Naver, Samsung will only bring a glass back to its Galaxy S22 Ultra while the S22 Plus and vanilla S22 will carry plastic rears. The new leak also suggests Samsung will employ an all-new back processing design for the S22 and S22 Plus which is said to look and feel as premium as glass. The latest info on the Galaxy S22 series suggests the vanilla and Plus models will see smaller screen sizes compared to their predecessors at 6.06-inches and 6.55-inches respectively. The S22 Ultra will get a 6.81-inch diagonal and will be the...

New Xiaomi foldable to arrive in Q4 with Snapdragon 888

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 12:47 AM PDT

Xiaomi launched its first foldable smartphone in March, and now leaksters claim the company is already working on a follow-up. According to one source, the new device will stick to a Snapdragon 888 chipset, a 5,000 mAh battery and a 108MP camera, but will bring an improved hinge. Current Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold The whole internal structure of the next Mi Mix Fold is already being tested. The foldable itself will have an inward hinge and will have two displays - one big on the inside, built by Samsung and coming with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a smaller one on the outside with 90Hz,...

Realme Buds Q2 launching soon in India with Active Noise Cancellation

Posted: 14 Jun 2021 11:59 PM PDT

Realme recently announced it's bringing the Narzo 30 4G and 5G smartphones to India this month, and now the company has revealed it will launch the Buds Q2 TWS earphones in the Asian country soon. Realme hasn't revealed the Buds Q2's launch date yet, but we believe the TWS earphones will be introduced in India alongside the vanilla Narzo 30. The Realme Buds Q2 were unveiled in April in Pakistan, but the ones you'll get in India will come with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), unlike the Pakistani model that features Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC), which isn't as effective as...

Verizon offering accessory discounts to vaccinated customers

Posted: 14 Jun 2021 11:14 PM PDT

Verizon announces that it will begin offering vaccinated customers 10% off any accessory that Verizon sells, including items that are on sale (*but excluding clearance items with prices ending in $.97). The COVID-19 vaccine is already widely available to all Americans, so Verizon is offering this discount to any Verizon customer who has received at least one vaccine. First responders, nurses, teachers, and members of the military are eligible as well. To get the discount, you need to visit the link at the bottom of this post and fill out a form before July 31. Then, once you...

OnePlus Nord N200 5G pops up on Geekbench

Posted: 14 Jun 2021 10:10 PM PDT

An unknown OnePlus device sporting model code DE2117 and believed to be the Nord N200 5G has popped up on Geekbench with key specs. The DE2117 runs Android 11 and has 4GB RAM on board, while the motherboard section lists "holi" and the CPU section reveals the processor consists of 6x 1.80GHz cores and 2x 2.04GHz cores, suggesting the device is powered by the Snapdragon 480 SoC. Geekbench doesn't divulge any other specs of the DE2117, but a recent Nord N200 5G leak revealed the smartphone's design and complete specifications, leaving little to the imagination. The leak claims that...

Amazon Luna game streaming service goes invite free for Prime Day

Posted: 14 Jun 2021 07:47 PM PDT

Amazon launched its very own game streaming service, Luna, last year, but it's been an invite-only affair so far. That's set to change on June 21 and 22, however. Those are the days during which Amazon is running its Prime Day event, and to mark the occasion, Prime members will be able to get access to Luna without an invite, and play free for 7 days with a Luna+ free trial. After those 7 days, you'll pay $5.99 per month as long as Luna is in the "early access" phase. There's no telling how long this will last, but Amazon will notify you at least 30 days before it ends and the price...

Honor launches MagicBook X 14 and X 15 with 10th Gen Intel processors

Posted: 14 Jun 2021 05:00 PM PDT

Honor just unveiled a new series of its MagicBook notebook series named MagicBook X. The series starts with two aluminum-clad ultrabooks - the MagicBook X 14 and X 15. Both notebooks run on Intel's 10th Generation processors and it's a choice between the Core i5-10210U and the Core i3-10110U with either 8GB or 16GB of DDR4 memory. They PCIe NVMe SSDs can either have 256GB or 512GB capacity. Interestingly enough, both laptops sport a 56Wh battery that supports up to 65W fast charging over the USB-C connector. The MagicBook X 14 gets a 14" 16:9 1080p IPS display, while the X 15...

Oppo Reno6 Pro+ gets certified by the FCC ahead of global launch

Posted: 14 Jun 2021 04:59 PM PDT

Last month, in sticking with the rapid twice-a-year pace of refreshing its Reno midrange line, Oppo unveiled the Reno6, Reno6 Pro, and Reno6 Pro+ for the Chinese market. And now the Reno6 Pro+ has been certified by the FCC, which means its global launch can't be far off. It's unclear at the moment whether the Reno6 and Reno6 Pro will both join the Pro+ on the global scene, but we see no reason for them not to. Unsurprisingly, the Reno6 Pro showed up at the FCC running ColorOS 11.3 based on Android 11, and sporting a 4,500 mAh battery, dimensions of 160.8 x 72.5 x 7.99 mm and a...

Beats launches Studio Buds with ANC and transparency mode

Posted: 14 Jun 2021 11:39 AM PDT

Beats today announced its Studio Buds pair of truly wireless in-ear noise-canceling earbuds. The Studio Buds feature active noise-cancelation that cancels background noise using microphones on the exterior of the earbuds. A transparency mode is present when you do need to hear your surroundings, and uses the same microphones to pipe the ambient sound through the speakers. The Studio Buds don't feature custom Apple silicon like some of Beats' other models. Despite that, they still feature one-touch pairing for both Apple and Android devices. For Android devices, any audio...

Samsung Galaxy S22 family display sizes leak, only the Ultra will adopt LTPO

Posted: 14 Jun 2021 10:42 AM PDT

We are still a long way away from Samsung's Galaxy S22 series but we already have a couple of reports from unnamed inside sources. They both claim to reveal details on the displays of the upcoming flagship family and the numbers quoted align. According to one of the leaks, the Galaxy S22 will feature a 6.06-inch display, the S22+ will use a 6.55-inch panel and the Ultra will retain the 6.81-inch diagonal. And as per the other rumor, the phones are expected to have 6.1", 6.5-6.6" and 6.8" screens, respectively. The numbers suggest vanilla S22 and the Plus-sized variant will have...

Bloomberg: Apple Watch with body temperature sensor coming in 2022

Posted: 14 Jun 2021 09:31 AM PDT

There's a new Bloomberg report about the Apple Watch and it brings more detail on what to expect this fall and next year as well. The seventh-generation Apple Watch will be an incremental upgrade over the current Series 6 model with thinner display bezels and improved screen lamination, decreasing the air gap between the glass and touch screen. The Series 7 will also bring improved ultra-wideband (UWB) connectivity. Apple Watch Series 7 renders (Source: @RendersbyIan) The succeeding 8th gen Apple Watch was expected to bring measurements for blood pressure, blood sugar and alcohol...

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