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Samsung Galaxy A22 4G silently goes official in India, available to order already

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 04:18 PM PDT

At the beginning of June, Samsung made the Galaxy A22 5G official, and ever since then we've heard multiple times that a 4G model was on its way to India. This has now been officially added to Samsung India's website, and not just that but you can already order one. The Galaxy A22 4G is priced at INR 18,499 ($248, €209 at the current exchange rates) before any bank offers. For this amount of cash, you're getting the device in the only memory/storage combo that it has, namely 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Color-wise, you can pick between black and Mint. The handset comes with a...

OnePlus extends software support for its smartphones

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 11:33 AM PDT

Earlier today, OnePlus confirmed its new update policy for its device portfolio. Flagship devices starting with the OnePlus 8 series will now get three major Android OS updates and four years of security updates. This includes T-series and R models too. OnePlus Nord and Nord CE devices will get two major OS updates alongside three years of security patches. Nord N series devices are in for one Android OS update and three years of security updates. OnePlus flagships released prior to the OnePlus 8 series will follow the old update policy of two Android OS updates and three years of...

Our video review of the Realme X7 Max 5G / GT Neo is now up

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 10:14 AM PDT

A short while back we reviewed Realme's current top of the line smartphone, the GT, but the company has also created a spinoff of sorts in the GT Neo. At least that's the name in China, for Realme has launched the exact same device in India as the X7 Max 5G. It shares most of the features with the GT, save for the chipset, which in this case is MediaTek's Dimensity 1200, incidentally that chip maker's top of the line offering right now. We were excited to put the X7 Max 5G through the paces of our review process at the office since this is the first smartphone powered by this chipset that...

LG Tone Free DFP8W bring ANC and up to 24 hours of battery life

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 09:08 AM PDT

While LG will not be making phones anymore, it's still in the headphones business and its latest offering is the Tone Free DFP8W. These TWS earbuds bring active noise cancelation, up to 24 hours of playback and a UVnano charging case that cleans the silicone tips and speaker mesh. The earbuds come with 8mm dynamic drivers developed with Meridian Audio and feature three microphones, two of which are dedicated for calls while the remaining one is for ANC. They pair over Bluetooth 5.2 with support multi pairing with up to five devices and the Google Fast Pairing and Windows Swift Pair...

The Sony Xperia 1 III will launch in Europe in August, Xperia 5 III gets delayed to September

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 07:43 AM PDT

Sony announced pre-orders for its Mark III flagships in Europe last week, but it was a false start and pre-orders were taken down a few days later. Now, they are back on again and we have some bad news. Some good news first. The Sony Xperia 1 III will become available for pre-order in Germany on July 15 and should start shipping on August 31. At least that's when the pre-order bonus ends, the press release doesn't actually name a shipping date (originally, the 1 III was planned to ship on August 6). The phone will cost €1,300 and you'll get a free pair of WH-1000XM3 noise canceling...

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic prices leak

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 06:47 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series will feature a Classic variant, which will have a rotating bezel (as seen in these renders) and a higher price tag – at least according to the leaked pricing info for this and the vanilla models. The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 (renders here, no bezel to be seen) will come in two sizes, 40 mm and 44 mm, the smaller one will cost €350-370, while the larger watch will be €380-400. These two will be available in Black, Silver, Green and Gold. The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic will also offer two sizes to choose from, 42 mm and 46 mm. The former will go for...

TikTok videos are becoming longer

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 05:39 AM PDT

TikTok is currently the major social media platform for sharing short 60-second videos, but from the start of Q2 2021 creators will have even more time for their videos. In an official message, Drew Kirchhoff, Product Manager at TikTok, has revealed the service will be rolling out the option to create longer videos of up to three minutes. Creators have been talking to TikTok, revealing they need a bit more extra time to bring their content to life without splitting it into videos like "like and follow for part 2". The feature has already been tested with some users, but it is now...

Next year's iPhone will use a 4nm chipset, the iPad Pros will get more advanced 3nm chips

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 04:49 AM PDT

The current Apple A14 and M1 chipsets are both fabbed on the same 5nm TSMC node, but the two product lines are set to diverge next year – the iPhone 14 chipset will be manufactured on a 4nm node, while the next major M-series chip release will be based on the more advanced 3 nm node, according to Nikkei Asia. For context, let's look at what is coming later this year. The A15 chipset for the iPhone 13 is being manufactured on the revamped N5P node at TSMC, which offers a 5% increase in clock speed or a 10% reduction in power compared to N5. The M1X is also expected to use N5P. Apple will...

vivo V21 5G released in the UK

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 03:55 AM PDT

After launching back in April, vivo's V21 5G is now on sale in the UK. The suggested retail price for the 8/128GB trim is set at £399 though select retailers like Clove are offering it for slightly less. The big deal with the V21 5G is its 44MP front-facing camera which boasts OIS and EIS for shake-free images and videos at up to 4K resolution. The phone is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 800U chipset and also features a 4,000 mAh battery with 33W charging. The back houses a 64MP main cam alongside an 8MP ultrawide module and a 2MP macro cam. The software front is covered by...

Samsung offers $125 discount on the Galaxy Z Flip 5G for trading in an old flip phone

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 03:09 AM PDT

We know that there's a new Galaxy Flip model on the way and we also know that it will be pricey. If you want to save some cash, you can get the Galaxy Z Flip 5G with a trade-in offer – with the new Flip Your Flip promo, you don't even have to trade-in a good phone. Samsung will knock $125 off the price for that old flip phone you have at the bottom of the drawer (subject to some requirements, of course). For comparison, a still-functioning Galaxy S9 Plus gets you the same $125, while an iPhone X is worth $175 discount. A quick peek at eBay shows that these are worth more than...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 pops up on Geekbench with Snapdragon 888 and 12GB RAM

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 02:18 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is expected to launch in August, and while Samsung hasn't divulged anything about it yet, the foldable smartphone has popped up on Geekbench with its key specs. The Galaxy Z Fold3 that passed through Geekbench is the US variant and sports model code SM-F926U. It runs Android 11, has 12GB RAM onboard, and is powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 on Geekbench The benchmark database doesn't include any other specs of the Galaxy Z Fold3, but this particular model recently bagged FCC certification, revealing S-Pen support and 5G...

Tecno Phantom X review

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 01:33 AM PDT

Realme to partner with Kodak on its next flagship

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 01:30 AM PDT

Last week, we heard about a Realme GT Master Edition being in the works and now more info is starting to emerge. Realme VP Xu Qi Chase posted an image on his Weibo profile hinting it was taken from the unreleased device. We can see the name of the device is blurred out intentionally at the bottom of the image sample. Realme VP Xu Qi Chase post on Weibo Noted tipster Digital Chat Station also chimed in that Realme is preparing a collaboration with an established photography brand and the GT Master Edition will be the first phone to come out of it. Digital Chat Station...

Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 now seeding to Realme 7

Posted: 02 Jul 2021 12:39 AM PDT

The Realme 7 is the latest smartphone to get a final stable update of the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0. Reports from the company's community forums reveal first in line are Open Beta testers, but regular users should get the update soon as well. The package has a version number RMX2151_11_C.08 and is 640 MB in size. Major new features that Realme 7 users will get are more personalization options, optimized visuals and sounds in the system and improved security and privacy. The update also brings also one-time app permissions and the June 2021 security patch. Source

Ultra-cheap Realme C21Y with Unisoc T610 chipset goes on sale

Posted: 01 Jul 2021 11:39 PM PDT

The Realme C21Y has been on the Vietnamese company website in Vietnam for a few weeks, and the phone is now finally available for sale. It is an ultra-affordable phone with an Unisoc Tiger T610 chipset, three cameras on the back and a big 5,000mAh battery. Realme C21Y key specs The chipset brings an octa-core CPU with two Cortex-A75 units running at 1.8 GHz. The Realme C21Y has 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and can take up to 256GB more thanks to a dedicated micro SD slot. The front of the phone holds a 6.5" HD+ LCD with a waterdrop notch for the 5MP f/2.2 selfie camera. On the...

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G's leaked poster shows the phone in multiple colors

Posted: 01 Jul 2021 10:45 PM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G's renders that leaked last month showed us the smartphone in four colors. Now an official poster of the S21 FE 5G has surfaced, corroborating the color options and giving us a better look at the smartphone in those shades. The Galaxy S21 FE 5G was spotted on Geekbench with Android 11, 6GB/8GB RAM, and Snapdragon 888 SoC, but we've heard rumors of Samsung opting for an Exynos chip in some markets. The S21 FE 5G will pack a screen with a punch hole in the center, which is said to house a 32MP selfie unit. The display is rumored to measure 6.41" diagonally...

Sony Xperia 1 III goes on pre-order in the US with a free pair of WF-1000XM3 earbuds

Posted: 01 Jul 2021 09:11 PM PDT

Right on schedule, the Sony Xperia 1 III finally went up for pre-order in the US, more than two months after its announcement in April. But if you thought that was a long wait, get ready for even more waiting, as the release date is August 19! If you do dare to pre-order and wait all that long for the delivery, you are getting some perks. First, a free pair of Sony's WF-1000XM3 true wireless earbuds, in silver or black (your choice). These may not be the company's latest and greatest noise cancelling earbuds (supplanted by the recently launched WF-1000XM4), but they are still...

Insider reports Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 and E3 will receive unified Wear OS update

Posted: 01 Jul 2021 07:08 PM PDT

There's been much uncertainty surrounding Wear OS-powered smartwatches and whether they'd be upgraded to the newly announced "unified platform" that Google co-developed with Samsung, and is expected to arrive later this year. Wareable reports that two of Mobvoi's TicWatch models, the Pro 3 and E3, are slated to receive the "Unified OS" update, which has also been referred to as "Wear OS 3.0". The report is cited to come from a source close to the matter. Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 Wareable's source also reported there will be a waiting period before the TicWatch models will be...

ZTE readying another Axon phone with under-display camera

Posted: 01 Jul 2021 04:59 PM PDT

While last year's ZTE Axon 20 was the industry's first commercially available phone with an under-display camera, this year's Axon 30 Pro and Axon 30 Ultra featured standard punch-hole designs for their selfie cams. But according to a new leak, ZTE is planning to release another Axon 30 family member, this time with an improved UD camera. The new leak seems to be in line with earlier rumors too. ZTE Axon 20 5G The leak itself doesn't go into much detail but it does mention a couple of interesting insights. For starters, the handset will be announced as soon as this month. Secondly,...

Instagram is no longer a photo-sharing app, says company head

Posted: 01 Jul 2021 03:26 PM PDT

Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri recently took to Twitter to talk about the company's plans for the second half of 2021. In the video, Mosseri outlined some of the changes coming to Instagram over the next few months and what the company will be focusing on going forward. One of the key takeaways from the video is Mosseri's admission regarding the nature of the service, one that many have speculated for a while now. "We're no longer a photo-sharing app." says Mosseri, halfway through the video. Changes are coming to video on Instagram 📺At Instagram we're always trying to build new...
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