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Apple increases 5G component orders for iPhone 13 lineup

Posted: 30 Jun 2021 07:04 AM PDT

According to Digitimes, Apple has increased the number of its suppliers for 5G-related hardware and that's because it expects to deliver more mmWave-capable phones with the iPhone 13 generation. The iPhone 12 family is the first lineup to support 5G connectivity but the mmWave support is limited to US as the rest of the world got only sub-6GHz 5G support. Now more markets are expected to adopt the faster mmWave standard and Apple wants to be ready. Source

Samsung Galaxy F22 arrives on Google Play Console with Helio G80

Posted: 30 Jun 2021 06:14 AM PDT

Samsung is preparing to launch a Galaxy F22 smartphone that is rumored to also arrive under the name Galaxy A22 in non 5G markets (because we already have Galaxy A22 5G for countries with the next-gen network). The phone has appeared on the Google Play Console, confirming its key specs - Mediatek Helio G80 chipset and 4GB RAM. The latter could, of course, relate to just one of the phone's versions and other trims may be available. Samsung Galaxy F22 on Google Play Console The new affordable smartphone will come with Android 11 out of the box, and looking at the single image, it...

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro X debuts with 3.5K OLED display, 35W Intel CPU

Posted: 30 Jun 2021 05:33 AM PDT

Xiaomi announced its latest premium notebook offering, the Mi Notebook X Pro in China and it packs some impressive specs. In addition to the latest generation hardware from Intel and Nvidia, the device also flaunts a 15.6-inch 3.5K (3456 x 2160px) OLED display with going up to 600 nits peak brightness, offers Gorilla Glass protection and full DCI-P3 color gamut coverage. The display is surrounded by thin 4.03mm thin bezels and Xiaomi says it achieves 91% screen-to-body ratio. On the inside you get 11th Generation Intel Core i7 or Core i5 CPUs. Configurations go up to Core i7-11370H,...

Sony Xperia 1 III earns a 6/10 repairability score in disassembly video

Posted: 30 Jun 2021 04:45 AM PDT

The Sony Xperia 1 III looks pretty old-school on the outside, but the inside is layer upon layer of modern components. What if one of them breaks? It will need to be replaced and the video below shows the disassembly process step by step. Sony didn't do anything too crazy, everything is held down by Philips screws and a moderate amount of glue. However, there are multiple layers tied together with flex cables, which need to be taken apart. The good news is that if you need to replace the display, you only need to take apart the bottom assembly to reach the screen's flex cable, you don't...

Apple releases International Collection Watch bands for 22 countries

Posted: 30 Jun 2021 03:59 AM PDT

Apple has announced 22 new bands for the Apple Watch, themed with the flag colors of 22 countries. The breathable Sport Loop bands, cost $49 each and come in 40mm and 44mm sizes, making them compatible with Apple Watch Series 4, Watch SE and later. For each watch band there's a downloadable Stripes watch face with each country's specific color combinations. The countries are Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and...

Energizer Hard Case G5 is the brand's first 5G phone, Ultimate U680S (4G) also unveiled

Posted: 30 Jun 2021 03:09 AM PDT

Avenir Telecom unveiled its first Energizer-branded 5G phone, cleverly called the Energizer Hard Case G5. "Hard Case" means this is part of a rugged line of products that ranges from flashlights to smartphones. And "G5" is "5G" spelled backwards, get it? Jokes aside, this phone comes with an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance. It can go down to 1.2m depth (4 ft) for half an hour. The whole device is hermetically sealed to keep water out. The exterior is made out of several layers of solid industrial rubber, which makes the Hard Case G5 shock resistant and it can survive drops...

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series to have a Classic variant

Posted: 30 Jun 2021 02:21 AM PDT

Samsung is expected to bring at least four Galaxy Watch4 wearables, each with different size and battery capacity. Two of the wearables with model codes SM-R885F and SM-R895F have been certified in Thailand under the name Galaxy Watch4 Classic, meaning this is the third different variant we've seen after the vanilla Watch4 and the sporty Watch4 Active. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic certified at NTBC The Galaxy Watch3 smartwatches sported a selection of leather, rubber and even titanium bands. We expect the Galaxy Watch4 series' Classic variant to leather straps,...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 design and colors revealed in latest leak

Posted: 30 Jun 2021 01:37 AM PDT

After we saw all of the Galaxy Z Flip3's angles through official-looking renders, it's now time to take a gander at the Galaxy Z Fold3's exterior. The renders, reportedly provided by an inside source, show Samsung's upcoming foldable from nearly all angles - just the top and bottom frames are missing. The Galaxy Z Fold3 is rendered in three colors - Black, Green and a gradient (Phantom?) white and pink finish. All three appear to have a matte surface on the rear panel. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 in green The images show a punch-hole outer camera, rumored to have a...

First Huawei P50 hands-on photos pop up online

Posted: 29 Jun 2021 10:55 PM PDT

The Huawei P50 will arrive in late July and rumors point to three members. The company has teased the camera setup, and today we have the first live photo. A phone in dazzling sparkling Pink color has appeared online, showing us what the dual-circle solution looks like in real life. There are three cameras at the top, while at the bottom we have a periscope cam. Huawei P50 camera Leica might've released its own-branded phone for the Japanese market, but it looks like the partnership with Huawei will continue for the P50 series as well, just like we were promised earlier. The...

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE certified by FCC with 45W fast charging

Posted: 29 Jun 2021 09:02 PM PDT

Samsung is planning to launch the Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition) and the last several weeks have been full of rumors for the lower-cost Galaxy S21 variant. The latest news comes from MyFixGuide which reports that the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has passed through the FCC and should be ready to launch soon-ish. The FCC listing shows model numbers SM-G990U and SM-G990U1. The phone in question will be compatible with two Samsung chargers: the EP-TA800 (25W) and EP-TA845 (45W) but neither of them will be included in the box as revealed by a previous report. The Galaxy S21 FE was...

vivo S10 leaks with 108 MP main camera, Dimensity 1100 chipset

Posted: 29 Jun 2021 06:13 PM PDT

vivo launched the S9 smartphone in March, and it's already working on this model's successor, according to a new leak from China today. Not just that, but the S10 seems to be finalized, so it's only a matter of time before it becomes official. Such is the fast pace of phone launches these days. The vivo S10 is rumored to sport the MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset at the helm, just like the S9, but unlike its predecessor it will have a 108 MP main camera. It also gets NFC support, UFS 3.1 storage, 44W fast charging (going from zero to 38% in 15 minutes), and Android 11 on board...

Asus Zenfone 8 finally reaches the US, yours from $599.99

Posted: 29 Jun 2021 03:57 PM PDT

Back in May Asus launched the Zenfone 8, one of a very small number of flagship devices that are more compact than most smartphones nowadays. It's taken more than six weeks, but today the Zenfone 8 has finally managed to cross the big pond and land into the US, where Asus' own online store is offering it starting from $599.99. That price nets you the unlocked version with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and you should note that it's a limited time promo price to celebrate the launch. Starting on July 14, it will switch to the generally recommended price of $629.99, so act fast in case you...

Amazon offers up to 6 months of Disney+ for free with an Amazon Music Unlimited subscription

Posted: 29 Jun 2021 01:23 PM PDT

Amazon is known for offering a wild variety of perks all so that you'd sign up for Prime. That's not an exception, but instead it is the game plan – now even Amazon Music Unlimited is getting some interesting perks. Recently, Music Unlimited subscribers got Music HD for free. Now there is a new perk – 6 free months of Disney+ for new Music Unlimited users. Current users get only 3 months, but that's plenty of time to browse through the rich library of Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm and National Geographic content. The Disney+ subscription itself costs $8 a month, meaning you can have...

Nikon announces Z fc mirrorless camera with retro design

Posted: 29 Jun 2021 12:11 PM PDT

Nikon has announced the Z fc, a DX-format mirrorless camera that features a retro design but with modern features and performance. The camera design is inspired by the old Nikon FM2 film camera that was launched back in the 80s but the internals are based on the company's mid-range Z50. The Z fc body is largely made out of plastic but features leather-tone inserts on the front and the top as well as aluminum dials. The dials form a big part of the charm of this camera, offering manual control over things such as ISO, shutter speed, and exposure compensation. There's even a small...

Redmi Note 10 Pro receives an update enabling 2GB of virtual RAM

Posted: 29 Jun 2021 09:59 AM PDT

Many of the smartphone OEMs have introduced their own take on virtual RAM expansion so that low-memory phones can keep up with the ever increasing demand by apps. This boosts the multi-tasking capabilities and keeps more apps cached for faster launch times. And the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G is now gaining that feature with an update. The OTA update is being distributed to Chinese unitz, for now, and when activated, the system allocates 2GB of the internal storage and adds it to the RAM when needed. So depending on your memory configuration - either 6 or 8GB, you get 8GB or 10GB of RAM...

Nothing ear (1) TWS buds to arrive on July 27

Posted: 29 Jun 2021 09:07 AM PDT

Carl Pei, OnePlus co-founder and the person behind the Nothing tech company, is going to announce the Nothing ear (1) wireless earphones on July 27. The date was confirmed in a press release which gave little hints for the upcoming product. The new product is backed by GV and investors like Tony Fadell (inventor of the iPod) and Casey Neistat (creator at YouTube), the message to media read. Nothing's mission is apparently to "remove barriers between people and technology to create a seamless digital future", whatever that means. So far, we know practically nothing about these new...

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 to cost $149-$169

Posted: 29 Jun 2021 08:11 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 are reportedly coming in August and according to the latest report they'll be priced between $149 and $169, making them more of a Galaxy Buds+ replacement than a Galaxy Buds Pro successor. The Galaxy Buds+ launched at $149 (currently $99), while the Galaxy Buds Pro launched at $199. We've seen press renders of the Galaxy Buds2 in Black, Purple, Green and White (the case itself is white, while the inside is accented). The buds themselves feature a Galaxy Buds Pro-like design. They'll reportedly not have active noise cancellation in order to keep the price...

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