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Huawei Summer Sale opens with discounts on select smartphones, tablets, laptops and accessories

Posted: 22 Jul 2021 06:50 AM PDT

Huawei kicked off its latest sales campaign for the UK and German markets and there are plenty of deals across several product categories. Users can save up to 56% on tablets, smartphones, headphones, wearables and laptops. Smartphones Starting off with the smartphones, Huawei is bundling its P40 Pro and FreeBuds 3 for £599.99/€699.00. The P40 Pro+ 5G model is down to £799.99/€999.00 instead of the £1,299/€1.399 retail. Huawei P Smart 2021 and a Huawei Band 4 are going for £179.99/€169. Tablets There are several deals on Huawei tablets as well with the MatePad Pro 10.8...

Watch the OnePlus Nord 2 5G announcement live

Posted: 22 Jul 2021 06:02 AM PDT

The OnePlus Nord launched last year marked OnePlus' comeback to the mid-range segment, and today, the company will introduce its successor, dubbed OnePlus Nord2 5G. The launch event will begin at 2PM UTC, and you can follow it with us by tuning to the stream below. OnePlus hasn't detailed the Nord 2 5G's specs sheet yet, but previous leaks and official confirmations have left little to the imagination. The smartphone will have a custom-developed Dimensity 1200 SoC at the helm called Dimensity 1200-AI, sport a 6.43" 90Hz AMOLED screen, and pack a 4,500 mAh battery with 65W...

First official image of Honor Magic3 case shows a large circular opening for the camera

Posted: 22 Jul 2021 05:13 AM PDT

Honor CEO George Zhao and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon spoke at a panel hosted by Reuters where they talked about their latest partnership – the Honor Magic3 - which will be among the first phones to be powered by the new Snapdragon 888+ chipset. At the panel Zhao revealed the inspiration between the two colorways for the Honor Magic3 – what photographers call "the golden hour". It is a 15-20 minute period before sunrise or after sunset. It can be split into two stages. One stage is when the sun is just below the horizon and the sky is a deep, dark blue. The second stage is when the sun...

Realme C12 and C15 now receiving Android 11 and Realme UI 2.0

Posted: 22 Jul 2021 04:16 AM PDT

The Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition received the stable build of Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 earlier this month, and now, it's the Helio G35-powered variant that's getting a taste of Realme's latest custom Android skin. Realme has also released Realme UI 2.0 for the C12, and the changelog of updates for both smartphones is the same. You get a new UI along with the usual Android 11 and Realme UI 2.0 goodies, including notification history, chat bubbles, one-time permissions, and three Dark Mode styles. You can head to the source links at the end of the article for the complete...

1TB option for iPhone 13 Pro duo, LiDAR on all models, say analysts

Posted: 22 Jul 2021 03:21 AM PDT

Back in June analysts at Wedbush claimed that all iPhone 13 models will have LiDAR and that the Pro models will be available with up to 1 TB storage. Later the analysts at TrendForce reported that neither claim is true, limiting the LiDAR to the two Pro models and their storage to 512 GB. But the Wedbush analysts have kept a close eye at the supply chain in Asia and now reiterate their original claim – LiDAR on all models, 1 TB options on the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. This might mean that the lower storage options (128 GB and 256 GB) will be doubled too. Image credit:...

Google Maps now lets you avoid crowded mass transit in 100 countries

Posted: 22 Jul 2021 02:21 AM PDT

Back in June 2019, Google introduced the transit crowdedness estimates on its Maps that lets you avoid crowds in buses, trains, or the subway. That feature was initially available in 200 cities around the globe and now, Google is expanding it to over 10,000 transit agencies in 100 countries, helping more people find open seats in mass transit or avoid it if it's jam-packed and wait for another train because social distancing is important during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Google says these predictions are made using its AI technology, contributions from Google Maps users, and...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and Z Fold3 5G will be IPX8 rated

Posted: 22 Jul 2021 01:31 AM PDT

Yet another insider report points to the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Z Flip3 5G being water resistant. According to Max Weinbach the pair will be IPX8 rated. That means that they'll be able to withstand water depths of more than 1 meter for over 30 minutes. Flip3 and Fold3 are IPX8 https://t.co/Lenz8aOuCV— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) July 21, 2021 If true, and it's looking like it, the pair will be the first water-tight foldables in the world. Yet dust can also be a bane for foldables and their hinges in particular so it could prove more important for them to have dust protection, than...

ZTE Axon 30 breaks cover in hands-on videos

Posted: 22 Jul 2021 12:53 AM PDT

Rumors and leaks about ZTE's Axon 30 keep pilling on ahead of the phone's announcement date scheduled for July 27. Today we have a pair of short hands-on videos of the Axon 30 showing off its design and the second-gen in-display camera. The first video shows the phone's front and back design and gives plenty of attention to the hidden selfie camera. There's a quick comparison to the outgoing Axon 20 and we can clearly see the progress in terms of display sharpness especially in the area above of the camera which is rumored to sport a 16MP sensor. The area remains indistinguishable from the...

Samsung Galaxy A51 gets July 2021 Android security patch with the latest update

Posted: 21 Jul 2021 11:42 PM PDT

Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy A51, which bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphone to July 2021. A complete changelog of the update is currently unavailable, but it might include some additional new features or user-facing improvements. Samsung Galaxy A51 The new firmware has version number A515FXXU5EUG2 and is currently seeding in Russia. If you live in Russia and haven't received the update prompt yet, you can check for the update manually by navigating to your Galaxy A51's Settings > Software update menu. Via

AT&T Motorola RAZR 5G updated to Android 11

Posted: 21 Jul 2021 10:54 PM PDT

We received a tip that AT&T's Motorola RAZR (2020) 5G has been updated to Android 11 via the June security patch. Our tipper sent us a screenshot confirming the Android version on his device is indeed 11. Screenshot sent in by our reader Joe V. Granted, most other regions have already been receiving the OTA update to Android 11 back in April, but US carrier editions normally tend to lag behind unlocked devices. Interestingly, the Android version listed on AT&T's website is not the one sent in by our tipster. Perhaps a small batch of users were indeed updated to Android 11 with...

Report: Xiaomi’s 200W HyperCharge to begin mass production next year

Posted: 21 Jul 2021 09:29 PM PDT

A new report via MyDrivers in China claimed that Xiaomi's 200W charging technology could debut in consumer devices, with mass-production starting as soon as June of 2022. The report cited "some bloggers" who "broke the news about Xiaomi's plans for this technology," Charge up to 100% in just 8 minutes using wired charging and 15 minutes wirelessly! #XiaomiHyperChargeToo good to be true? Check out the timer yourself! #InnovationForEveryone pic.twitter.com/muBTPkRchl— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) May 31, 2021 Officially called HyperCharge, the 200W wired charger was demoed earlier this year in May...

US FTC votes to enact new policies to restore Right to Repair

Posted: 21 Jul 2021 07:55 PM PDT

Back in May, it was reported that the US FTC acknowledged that companies anti-repair tactics were hurting small businesses and consumers. Today, the US FTC announces that it has unanimously voted to crack down on offending companies that purposefully make third-party repairs on products very difficult outside of its own repair network. The Federal Trade Commission today unanimously voted to ramp up law enforcement against repair restrictions that prevent small businesses, workers, consumers, and even government entities from fixing their own products. These types of restrictions can...

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G is launching in India on July 23

Posted: 21 Jul 2021 06:18 PM PDT

Samsung has officially announced the fact that it's launching the Galaxy A22 5G in India on July 23. The 4G version is already available in the subcontinent, and the A22 5G was initially unveiled at the beginning of June. Aside from the 5G support, the phone has a 6.6-inch 1080x2400 90 Hz TFT screen, the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset at the helm, 4/6/8GB of RAM, 64/128GB of expandable storage, a triple rear camera system (48 MP main, 5 MP ultrawide, 2 MP depth), an 8 MP selfie snapper, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 15W charging. It runs Android 11 with One UI Core 3.1 on top. Gear up...

Samsung testing 65W charging for the Galaxy S22 series

Posted: 21 Jul 2021 05:01 PM PDT

Samsung is testing new, faster 65W wired charging solution and it looks like it will be ready in time for the Galaxy S22 series in early 2022. The information comes from tipster Tron, who's got a decent track record. Rainbow is the codename for the Galaxy S22 series, with R being the vanilla model, G the Plus and B the Ultra. Hearing 65W in test phase for Rainbow RGB...— Tron ❂ #GalaxyUnpacked (@FrontTron) July 20, 2021 We first saw the 65W charger Samsung has in the works back in January, while in February it was certified with a maximum charging speed of 3.25 Amps at 20...

iQOO 8 rumored to bring 160W flash charging

Posted: 21 Jul 2021 03:57 PM PDT

There's been a few teasers circulating around the upcoming iQOO 8 lately. The phone is expected to launch on August 4 as the first Snapdragon 888 Plus powered device on the market and now we're hearing rumors it could also debut 160W fast charging. iQOO 8 marketing prop with FlashCharge branding Yesterday brought us a look at the iQOO 8 marketing prop which did sport a new FlashCharge sign possibly hinting at the 160W solution. Granted this is just pure speculation at this point and there's no official word from iQOO yet so take this info with caution. 160W charging is certainly...

OnePlus Nord 2: what to expect

Posted: 21 Jul 2021 02:49 PM PDT

The OnePlus Nord 2 will be officially unveiled on July 22 – that's tomorrow! – so it's time for our usual rumor round-up. But who needs rumors when you can get the information straight from the company. It all started when the OnePlus inadvertently confirmed the OnePlus Nord 2 name. A more deliberate confirmation came when it detailed the custom Dimensity 1200-AI chipset. This is based on the Dimensity 1200 with beefed up AI hardware, which will enable the chip to put in more effort into image processing tasks and other workloads that can benefit from AI smarts. OnePlus Nord 2...

Realme's MagDart charger leaks, it comes in two variants

Posted: 21 Jul 2021 12:21 PM PDT

Just the other day, a listing on EUIPO revealed Realme's plans to release an Apple MagSafe alternative called MagDart. And now we have a pretty good look at the charger or should we say chargers. Yes, Realme is readying not one but two MagDart pads. One of them looks a lot like Apple's MagSafe so it's probably safe to assume that it will offer conservative charging speeds. However, the second one is considerably bulkier and shows off what appears to be a cooling vent just below the USB-C connector. This means that it would support some fast charging wireless tech but the source...

Oppo will talk about its 125W charging tomorrow

Posted: 21 Jul 2021 11:14 AM PDT

Oppo has put out two teasers for a July 22 event (that's tomorrow) that will detail the company's 125W SuperVOOC 2.0 charging and how it leverages AI to optimize the charging process. Oppo unveiled 125W charging exactly 1 year ago in July, but the tech hasn't made it to an commercial smartphone just yet. Oppo claimed its 125W charging can get a 4,000mAh battery from 0% to 41% in 5 minutes and all the way to 100% in 20 minutes. Oppo's teasers for July 22 It's unclear exactly what part the AI will play in the charging process, but it's likely it will have something to do with...

Micromax readying new In smartphone launch for July 30

Posted: 21 Jul 2021 10:19 AM PDT

Indian smartphone brand Micromax is set to unveil its latest In-series phone on July 30. The company confirmed the announcement date via its official site and also shared a few teaser on Twitter. Based on the latest rumors, Micromax could announce its In 2b and In 2c smartphones. The two yet-to-be-released devices were spotted in Geekbench listings powered by the Unisoc T610 chipset and 4GB RAM. The chipset scored 350-points on the single-core and 1,200-points in the multi-core department which is similar performance to MediaTek's Helio G80. Other than that there are plenty of...

OnePlus Nord 2 leaks in more colors

Posted: 21 Jul 2021 09:28 AM PDT

You know a device has been a frequent visitor to the rumor mill when even its color variants are revealed before the announcement. And that's exactly the case with the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2. The device has already been almost fully revealed through leaks and color options are another thing that's no longer a mystery. Green Wood, Gray Sierra and Blue Haze We've already seen it in red but now Evan Blass shows us the Green Wood, Blue Haze and Gray Sierra versions. These three are joining the roster with the Blue Haze and the Green Wood seems to also have a different...
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