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OnePlus will deepen its integration with Oppo

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 07:47 AM PDT

Last year OnePlus CEO Pete Lau took up the Senior Vice President position at OPLUS – a company that wholly owns Oppo and has a majority stake in OnePlus (as well as a small stake in Realme). Lau was responsible for overseeing the product strategy of both OnePlus and Oppo. Several teams from both companies were joined together to "better streamline our operations and capitalize on additional shared resources". Now, months later, the positive effects of this move are clear and were deemed important enough to further integrate the two companies. However, Lau claims that the OnePlus brand will...

Honor 50 series unveiled with 120Hz displays, 108MP cameras and GMS support

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 06:59 AM PDT

Honor opened a new page in its history today with the release of its Honor 50 series. The Honor 50 Pro, Honor 50 and Honor 50 SE are the first devices from the company which will ship with GMS support out the box in over a year. All three come with 120Hz displays, 108MP main cams and up to 100W fast charging. The Honor 50 and its Pro counterpart are also the first phones powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 778G chipset. The Honor 50 SE is the more affordable entry in the trio and relies on Mediatek's Dimensity 900 platform. Honor 50 and 50 Pro The best of the Honor 50 bunch is...

Honor confirms it's coming back to the GMS family

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 06:25 AM PDT

A Honor spokesperson has confirmed to us that global Honor smartphones and tablets will be able to run Google's Mobile Services going forward. Honor is undergoing Google's Play Protect security review and compatibility testing to ensure GMS apps are ready to run on Honor devices. Honor says that compatible Honor devices will get GMS, but hasn't specified which ones nor whether older devices already on the market will get GMS support or when. As part of Huawei's sale of Honor, the now-independent brand will be able to get access to Google Mobile Services on its smartphones and...

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro to get a White version

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 05:14 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro earphones were introduced in January 2021 in three Phantom colors - Silver, Violet, and Black, to match the Galaxy S21 flagships' palette. One paint job that was missing was White, and while the Stan Smith special edition was something similar, finally we'll get a plain variant. White Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro case The images were shared by tipster Roland Quandt and show the White Buds Pro will also have white rubber tips, a matte white touchpad, a white charging case and Samsung writing in silver on the lid of the case. White Samsung...

Oppo's F series now has 10 million users, F19 and F19 Pro get new color variants

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 04:05 AM PDT

Oppo today announced that its F series family is now 10 million strong, and to celebrate the milestone, the company launched the F19 and F19 Pro in Space Silver and Fantastic Purple colors in India, respectively. Oppo F19 Pro in Fantastic Purple color Oppo also announced deals and offers on its products for the customers. From June 16, 2021 to June 30, 2021, customers who buy the F19 will get a discount of INR1,000 ($14/€11), while existing users will get a Free Double Protection Warranty on the purchase of F19 series smartphones. And if you buy any F series smartphone using...

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will support 25W fast charging, 3C certification reveals

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 02:22 AM PDT

The launch of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE may or may not be delayed, but the certification process is going forward – China's 3C approved the use of the Samsung EP-TA800 charger for the SM-G9900, the local version of the S21 FE. This charger maxes out at 25W and has been around for quite a while, it shipped with the Galaxy Note10 series. Whether or not the S21 FE actually includes said charger in the retail package is unclear. The current Galaxy S20 FE came with a 15W charger (from the S10 days), but the question here is more about whether there will be a charger at all. For what it's...

Lenovo K13 Note and K13 Pro spotted on Google Play Console

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 01:16 AM PDT

Lenovo is expected to announce several K13 phones which are believed to be rebrands of the Moto G series. Confirming those rumors are two new Google Play Console listings for the Lenovo K13 Note and K13 Pro. The former is rumored to be a rebrand of the Moto G10 while the K13 Pro could be nearly identical to the Moto G30. The Lenovo K13 Note brings an HD+ screen with a waterdrop notch. The Snapdragon 480 5G (sm4350) is situated at the helm which is an improvement over the Moto G10's SD 460. RAM is listed at 4GB. The software side is covered by Android 11. The phone is expected to come with...

Counterpoint: iPad market share continues to grow in Q1 2021 across all models

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 12:16 AM PDT

The latest report from market research firm Counterpoint shows that Apple's iPad lineup continues to perform strongly. The brand's global tablet market share has grown 53% YoY in Q1 2021 to a total market share of 37%. During the same quarter in 2020, iPad shipments made up 30% of market share. The report mentions that Apple and Samsung both benefitted throughout 2020 from decreased competition in the tablet space. The two companies "aggressively released and promoted new models" while other tablet makers "downsized or closed the business". Apple sold 33% more iPad units worldwide in...

Honor 50 series: What to expect

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 11:32 PM PDT

The Honor 50 series is arriving today, and it will be the first flagship developed after the company became independent last year. The launch begins at 19:30 local time (GMT +8), and here's a summary of what is expected, based on leaks, rumors and official teasers. Three phones The Honor 30 series arrived in vanilla, Pro, and Pro+, but the brand is stepping back with the names this time. We'll see Honor 50 SE, Honor 50, and Honor 50 Pro, the latter being the most powerful smartphone. Perhaps a Pro+ might arrive later, but the initial lineup is this. Snapdragon and Mediatek...

Samsung Galaxy F22 Bluetooth certification confirms it is a rebranded Galaxy A22

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 10:40 PM PDT

Samsung introduced the Galaxy F series with the Galaxy F41 last October and added the Galaxy F62 to the lineup in February. The Korean conglomerate will expand the F series with the announcement of the Galaxy F22 next, which has moved a step closer to the launch after getting Bluetooth certified. The certifying authority doesn't detail the Galaxy F22's specs, but it confirms rumors of the F22 being a rebranded Galaxy A22 since the latter is also mentioned in the same listing. That means the Galaxy F22 will be powered by the Helio G80 SoC, sport a 6.4" 90Hz HD+ Super AMOLED screen,...

Google announces six new features for Android, all landing this summer

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 06:59 PM PDT

Google's already announced its latest Pixel feature drop this week, and today it's back with another announcement of some more new features, this time for Android as a whole. These six new things aren't limited to Pixels, they're headed to all Android devices out there. It's the first time the company has done something like this - collating a bunch of upcoming features into one announcement post, clearly inspired by the way Pixel feature drops are revealed. Okay, introduction aside, let's jump right into what you can expect. First, the Android Earthquake Alerts System is rolling out...

Razer’s RGB face mask Project Hazel set to arrive in Q4

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 04:11 PM PDT

During Razer's E3 keynote presentation, the company offered an update on one of the products it announced during CES early this year. Project Hazel is a reusable face mask that received a lot of attention from news outlets and fans of Razer alike. The mask features Razer's signature Chroma RGB lighting, it amplified the wearer's voice, and it has a transparent mouth cover. Razer has updated its Project Hazel's features based on feedback it received from fans. In addition to the dual replaceable N95 filters and the transparent design, Razer has added interior lighting to show the wearer's...

Google Messages end-to-end encryption no longer in beta

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 01:39 PM PDT

Following the global rollout of RCS on Android's default texting app Google Messages, end-to-end encryption began beta testing. This means that only the recipients of a Chat are the ones who can see message content. Any interception of the messages' transmissions would be scrambled and undecipherable without the decryption keys. As 9to5Google reports, end-to-end encryption for Google Messages is no longer in Beta. Android's YouTube channel releases a video explaining encyrption, and the support page no longer mentions that you must join the Beta channel for E2EE on Android...

Samsung introduces LPDDR5 uMCP that brings flash and RAM on the same chip

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 12:47 PM PDT

Samsung introduced its latest memory solution today, called LPDDR5 UFS-based multichip package, or uMCP. It integrates LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 NAND flash on a single chip, which promises to deliver flagship-level performance on a smartphone with a mid-range chipset. Samsung's LPDDR5 uMCP will enable consumers to "enjoy uninterrupted streaming, gaming, and mixed reality experiences even in lower-tier devices", said Young-soo Sohn, VP of the Memory Product Planning Team at Samsung. Beyond the fancy PR talk, the chip will allow manufacturers to make their phones cheaper and faster due...

Apple Music's Android app gets Spatial and Lossless Audio

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 11:27 AM PDT

During this year's WWDC, Apple announced a couple of neat features for its music streaming service, including Lossless and Spatial Audio. And these features are now making their way to the Android Apple Music app as well, although limited to beta testers for now. The description does mention that only compatible devices could make use of the Spatial Audio and thousands of Dolby Atmos-ready tracks currently available. There's a Dolby Atmos badge on the album page to let you know that the tracks are compatible. The same goes for Lossless Audio. The settings menu shows a couple of...

OnePlus Nord N200 5G listed by retailer, pre-orders begin June 25

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 10:19 AM PDT

Last month, OnePlus CEO Mr. Pete Lau confirmed that the company will soon launch the Nord N200 5G, which will be exclusive to the US and Canada. He didn't reveal the unveiling date, but the smartphone has been listed on B&H Photo's website with official-looking images and a price tag of $239.99. While that price may well be a placeholder, the retailer says you'll be able to pre-book one starting June 25, which seems too specific and is likely more accurate. The Nord N200 5G's listing on B&H Photo's website also includes a few specs: 6.49" FullHD+ 90Hz LCD, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage,...

Honor Magic Fold incoming as company looks to introduce its own foldable flagship

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 09:23 AM PDT

A new report by Display Supply Chain gives us a glimpse of what's to come in the foldable smartphone segment. And arguably the most interesting part is that Honor is readying a foldable handset of its own, likely called Magic Fold. The device is said to use BOE and Visionox' in-folding panels and will make it to the market towards the end of this year. Before that, however, vivo and Xiaomi are expected to release their contenders with Samsung's new UTG panel. Motorola is rumored to miss the party and will take the time to rethink its design and make a comeback in 2022. Additionally,...

GSMArena.com turns 21, happy birthday to us!

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 08:31 AM PDT

It's a big day for all of us here at GSMArena as we complete our 21st lap around the sun. With great power comes great responsibility and we promise to be responsible with our alcohol consumption now that we're old enough to drink. Cheers! On a more serious note, we're glad and humbled to be around for such a long time and we owe it all to you – our readers. The past year was a proper rollercoaster journey filled with mixed emotions. We kept our day-to-day stream of spec listings, news and reviews but we also fought an uphill battle to regain our YouTube channel which was hijacked...
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