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The LG phones that could be surface: LG Stylo 7, LG K33 and K35

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 08:19 AM PDT

LG mothballed its smartphone business, but when that happened several new models were in different stages of development. The LG Velvet 2 Pro was apparently close enough to being ready that LG had a few thousand units produced, which it sold to employees. A couple of weeks ago details on the phone surfaced – an S888-powered flagship with a keyless design. Now, a few more models have cropped up. One of them is the LG Stylo 7, what would have been the 2021 entry in LG's mid-range stylus-packing lineup. This one would have had a Snapdragon 662 chipset – not exactly exciting, but still a big...

The Lenovo K13 Pro is the Moto G30, the K13 Note is the G20, confirms the Bluetooth SIG

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 07:28 AM PDT

Yesterday a couple of Lenovo K-series phones appeared on the Google Play Console and we suspected them of being rebranded Moto G devices. That is indeed the case for both as revealed by the Bluetooth SIG, which certified several variants of each device. Bluetooth SIG certifications for the Moto G20/Lenovo K13 Note and the Moto G30/Lenovo K13 Pro The Lenovo K13 Note is a rebadged Moto G20 – the Lenovo has the code XT2128-3, while the G20 has two versions - XT2128-1 and 2. The specs seen in the Google Play Console already matched the Motorola phone, which was announced in...

OnePlus Nord CE 5G starts receiving its first software update

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 06:39 AM PDT

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G just went on sale and it's already getting an OTA update addressing some issues and bumping up Google's security patch to May 2021. The changelog mentions improvements to the color accuracy of the display, ironing of some stability issues and tuning for the selfie portrait mode. The software version is OxygenOS 11.0.2.2 but the interesting part is that it's still not being widely distributed, with only a limited number of early adopters confirming they got it. There's not even a post in OnePlus' community forum about the update so you might have to wait a...

Xiaomi sets up Pioneer Team to polish MIUI experience

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 05:47 AM PDT

Xiaomi's MIUI has come a long way in recent years and we've often praised the custom skin for how mature it has become. However, there are still some bugs and inconsistencies feature-wise from one Xiaomi phone to the other. To fix that the company is now gathering a MIUI Pioneer Team. The team will be based in China and its main task is to gather user information and feedback regarding MIUI so the developers' team can better understand the issues Xiaomi phone owners have. Essentially, it wants to work closely with the MIUI community. And although the team is assembled in China, it...

Motorola Defy officially announced with IP68 rating and Gorilla Glass Victus

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 04:58 AM PDT

Earlier this year Motorola announced a deal with UK-based rugged phone maker Bullitt Group. Now, Moto has unveiled the first phone from the partnership – the Motorola Defy (2021). This is the first Defyphone since 2012 and it has a rugged body with internals similar to the Moto G9 Play. Motorola Defy (2021) It all starts wit the 6.5-inch HD+ screen with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The panel sports a water drop notch for the 8MP selfie shooter. The phone features a ruggedized plastic body which is IP68-certified for water and dust protection. Motorola also assures the Defy can...

Vivo V21e 5G to launch in India on June 24

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 04:08 AM PDT

The vivo V21e 5G is coming to the Indian market on June 24, per vivo itself. The phone is the namesake of the vivo V21e, which launched back in April in Malaysia, but with a few differences. The Indian model achieves 5G through the use of a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset (confirmed via a recent leak) and it has a different rear panel design with a gradient, two-toned finish. Presenting our Camera Xperience Officer @imVkohliwith the #MostStylish5G in town!​Make every moment stylish with the slim and sleek #vivoV21e​#DelightEveryMoment #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/Njb832sHZd— Vivo India...

Honor Earbuds 2 SE run for 10 hours and have active noise cancellation

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 03:19 AM PDT

Honor unveiled its first TWS earbuds since the split with Huawei and they're called the Honor Earbuds 2 SE. Costing CNY 469 (INR 5,400/€60, converted), the Earbuds 2 SE have an in-ear design and active noise cancellation, thanks to two dedicated microphones. When not used for cancelling noise, the two mics allow for ambient sound mode so you can have a conversation or hear your surroundings without taking the buds out. The Honor Earbuds 2 SE have 10mm drivers. Honor says the buds will go for 10 hours (7 and a half with ANC) on a charge with another 22 hours available through the...

Infinix phone with 160W charging leaks in renders

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 02:27 AM PDT

Last week we reported on an upcoming Infinix phone with 160W charging and today we have some images shared by the folks over at XDA Developers showcasing the rumored device in all its glory. Infinix 160W charging phone renders The device certainly looks more premium than past Infinix phones with a curved display and under-display fingerprint scanner. The back houses a triple cam setup while the front has a small cutout in the left corner for the selfie cam. We can also spot a USB-C port on the bottom next to the speaker grille and SIM slot. The power button and volume rocker are...

LG Velvet LTE gets Android 11 stable update

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 01:37 AM PDT

The LG Velvet 5G received the Android 11 stable update in January, and now it's the LTE model that's getting a taste of Android 11. A detailed changelog of the update is currently unavailable, but we know the new build comes with the usual Android 11 features such as chat bubbles and notification history. It also adds Quick View and Night Time Lapse features to the default camera app. The Android 11 update for the LG Velvet LTE is currently seeding in South Korea, and it should reach all the units in the country in a week or two. Back in April, LG confirmed it will release...

Leitz Phone 1 is a Leica-branded phone exclusive to Japan

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 12:47 AM PDT

Leica has released its first phone for the Japanese market with the SoftBank exclusive Leitz Phone 1. The internals are shared with another Japan-exclusive phone – Sharp's recently launched Aquos R6 with the only difference being in the phone's design including the camera bump which is now circular and comes with its own Leica-branded lens cap. The Leitz Phone 1 comes with a 6.6-inch IGZO OLED display with a 2,730 x 1,260-pixel resolution and an adaptive 240Hz refresh rate display. The big highlight is around the back where we find the massive 1-inch camera sensor. It's a 20MP...

Realme Narzo 30 4G and 5G's India launch set for June 24, Smart TV 32" will tag along

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 11:59 PM PDT

Realme India and Europe's CEO, Mr. Madhav Sheth, recently confirmed that the company will launch the Narzo 30 4G and 5G in India this month, and today the phone maker announced the Narzo 30 duo will debut in the Asian country next week - on June 24. Alongside the Narzo 30, Realme will introduce the new Smart TV 32" in the country and promised "more surprises" at the event. Realme hasn't divulged anything about these surprises yet, but we believe the company will announce the Buds Q2 TWS earphones for the Indian market next Thursday, which are expected to be rebranded Buds Air 2...

Spotify launches Greenroom, a Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces competitor

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 11:05 PM PDT

Spotify announces Greenroom, a new competitor for the suddenly-popular category of livestreaming voice chat apps like Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces. Although Greenroom carries Spotify's branding, it's a separate app altogether. It works with the same basic premise as Twitter Spaces and Clubhouse. One user creates an audio-only room with listeners able to tune in and participate. The creator of the room can control whether anyone speaks or only certain folks. Spotify positions Greenroom as a way to connect with people to "join the conversation". It features music, sports, and...

Qualcomm confirms Snapdragon Wear 3100/4100 “capable” of running new Wear OS

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 10:14 PM PDT

During Google I/O, it was announced that Wear OS was going to receive a long-awaited and significant update. The question remained whether existing wearables running Wear OS would be upgradable to the new Wear OS version co-developed with Google and Samsung. Thanks to a statement provided to XDA-Developers, we have confirmation that upgrading existing Wear OS devices to version 3.0 is theoretically possible. The spokesperson confirms that both the Snapdragon Wear 3100 and Snapdragon Wear 4100/4100+ will be "capable" of supporting Wear OS 3.0. Here's what Qualcomm said. We are working...

Google offers a look into its first permanent Google Store in New York

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 08:55 PM PDT

Google announced its plans to open its first permanent brick and mortar store in New York City last month and today Google unveiled the store in a blog post. The store will open its doors to the public on Wednesday June 17. In anticipation of its new store opening, Google offers a look inside the store, its layout, and spaces throughout. In Google's Blog post, the company explains that the store's materials, furniture, and fixtures were all considered with sustainability in mind. "The veneer on the walls is a soft gray responsible sourced hickory, each lighting fixture is energy...

There won't be a Huawei Mate 50 series this year, rumor has it

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 06:48 PM PDT

At this point in the year, Huawei's P50 flagship device family should've already been announced, but the company's very well documented woes stemming from the various bans against it issued by the US government have taken a toll on that launch, which is why it's rumored to have been delayed. It should still happen at some point this year, and that's much more than could be said for the presumptive Mate 50 family. Every year in the second half, Huawei has unveiled the new Mate flagships, complementing the P-series in its roster. But in 2021, that won't happen, according to a new report out...

Rugged Motorola Defy 2021 has full specs leaked alongside a bunch of images

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 04:09 PM PDT

It's been a while since we've seen a ruggedized smartphone from Motorola, but the company is apparently looking to revive its Defy brand this year, with a device aptly named the Motorola Defy 2021, which has now leaked in full, with specs and images, courtesy of Evan Blass, aka @evleaks. This phone will have IP68 dust and water resistance, withstanding up to 1.5m of water depth for up to 35 minutes. It's also "drop-proof", able to survive falling from up to 1.8m onto steel. It sports a structurally reinforced PCB as well as a lanyard that's somehow supposed to reduce...

Samsung Galaxy M32 unboxing video posted ahead of announcement

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 01:21 PM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy M32 has essentially leaked in full (by Samsung itself, no less) and we even saw pricing details. Even so, the phone doesn't officially go live until next week – Samsung and Amazon will launch the M32 in India on June 21 at noon. So, one might say that it is too early for unboxing videos, but here we are. There isn't much to unbox: the phone itself, a 15W charger (EP-TA200) and a USB A-to-C cable. There should be a SIM ejector in there too. This is pretty much what we expected and the same kit that the A32 comes with. Beyond showing the contents of the retail...

Some Poco X2 owners are facing camera issues, Poco posts a simple fix

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 12:03 PM PDT

Having issues with the camera on your Poco X2? It turns out that you are part of a small, unlucky group – Poco reports that less than 0.2% of X2 owners in India have experienced this issue. But fret not, there's a really easy fix you can try. What Poco advises that you try is to clear the app data for the Camera app and then reboot the phone. According to the company, this should be all it takes for the majority of users. If you don't know how to clear the app data, Poco posted the step-by-step process: Step by step instructions on how the clear the app data for the...

Honor to launch the Magic 3 in August

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 10:42 AM PDT

Honor may be bringing back a new Magic phone this August, as per tipster @RODENT950. In his tweet he lists only the supposed time of announcement - August - and an old promo image of the Honor Magic 2 from 2018. August 😏 pic.twitter.com/SfIRB67BTV— Teme (特米)😷 (@RODENT950) June 16, 2021 The Honor Magic 2 hid its selfie camera, front-facing sensors and earpiece in a slide-away portion of the phone that tucked under the display. That aside the Magic 2 was a competent phone for its time with a Kirin 980 chipset, three rear cameras and a 6.39-inch AMOLED display. If Honor is indeed...

Windows 11 revealed in leaked screenshots

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 09:41 AM PDT

Microsoft has set an even date for June 24 and will most likely introduce the net iteration of Windows, supposedly called Windows 11. And we already have a pretty good look at what the major changes in the UI will look like, thanks to the leaked screenshots online. Windows 11 screenshots The first thing to notice is the centered Start Menu and taskbar icons, looking similar to Apple's macOS. There's also a setting that moves the Start Menu and icons to the left where they've always been if you don't really like the change. here's a first look at Windows 11. There's a new Start...
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