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Realme announces Realme UI 3.0 early access program for Realme 9i, open beta for 8i

Posted: 28 May 2022 12:30 PM PDT

Last month, Realme said that it would offer Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0's early access to Realme 9i users in May, and keeping its promise, the company has announced the Realme UI 3.0 early access program for the Snapdragon 680-powered smartphone. Realme 9i users can participate in the Realme UI 3.0 early access program by heading to the Settings > Software Update menu, then tapping on Trial version > Apply Now, and submitting the required details. If your application is accepted, you will receive an update. But, do note that there are only 1,000 slots available, so you might want to...

Google Assistant will soon recognize your voice

Posted: 28 May 2022 10:30 AM PDT

A comprehensive dissection of the Google app for Android has revealed potential plans for improving the Google Assistant feature. Of course, those deep dives into the APKs aren't always accurate and some functionalities may not end up in future versions. Anyway, it's interesting to see that Google is making another big step towards improving its smart assistant experience. It seems that if you opt in for an improved Google Assistant experience, the system will store and analyze your own voice for a more "Personalized speech recognition". Storing and analyzing one's voice will...

Black Shark 5, 5 Pro's global launch set for June 8

Posted: 28 May 2022 08:30 AM PDT

Xiaomi's Black Shark unveiled the Black Shark 5 series in March, which includes three smartphones - Black Shark 5, Black Shark 5 Pro, and Black Shark RS. These are currently only available in China, but the lineup will begin its global rollout next month, starting with Malaysia. Black Shark's Malaysian division took to social media to announce the launch of the Black Shark 5 and Black Shark 5 Pro in Malaysia on June 8. The event will begin at 7PM local time and will be live-streamed on the company's Facebook and TikTok accounts. The Black Shark 5 RS won't be a part of the June 8...

Telegram to soon launch its premium plan

Posted: 28 May 2022 06:30 AM PDT

A new finding by Alessandro Paluzzi reveals that Telegram is moving closer to introducing its premium tier. The hint comes from a data string that drastically changes the wording of the welcome screen when downloading and installing the messaging app. Right now, you will read "Telegram is free forever. No ads. No subscription fees." but that text will be replaced with "Telegram provides free unlimited cloud storage for chats and media." That's a clear indication that a subscription-based plan is in the works and will likely be introduced very soon. The same developer sheds some...

HTC's flagship phone delayed

Posted: 28 May 2022 04:30 AM PDT

We doubt that there are many of you holding your breath waiting for HTC's next flagship phone given that it's been a while since the company released a high-end device. The handset was expected to make its debut in April but it seems that it has been delayed. The reason for the delay is reportedly COVID-19-induced supply chain issues, so HTC hasn't abandoned its project. Some believe that the phone will have an unusual appeal, just like the Exodus 1 and Exodus 1s smartphones, which were blockchain-centric. This time around, HTC's flagship will likely be related to the company's...

Xiaomi Redmi 11 5G specs and release date revealed

Posted: 28 May 2022 02:18 AM PDT

One of the most anticipated low-end smartphones from Xiaomi is supposed to see its release sometime next month, with no information on the actual date. 91mobiles got the most important specs ahead of launch, though, along with the Indian pricing. The device is expected to feature a 6.58-inch FHD+ LCD panel, supporting 90Hz refresh rate. A MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset will run the show coupled with at least 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage via a microSD card slot. Xiaomi Redmi 10 The camera configuration is also known- 50MP sensor will be aided by a 2MP sensor on the...

Realme GT Neo 3T confirmed to launch soon

Posted: 28 May 2022 12:15 AM PDT

Earlier this month, we learned that Realme was gearing up to launch the GT Neo 3T since the smartphone got certified by a few certifying authorities. While we still don't know when exactly the GT Neo 3T will be unveiled, Realme's global team has announced the smartphone is "coming soon." The poster shared by Realme also shows us the GT Neo 3T, which has a punch hole in the top-left corner for the selfie camera instead of the center like the GT Neo 3. You can also see the Neo 3T has the power button on its right-side frame, which is unlikely to double up as a fingerprint scanner for...

New Gallery Go app drops the “Go” name

Posted: 27 May 2022 08:55 PM PDT

As spotted by 9to5Google, the Gallery Go app appears to have dropped the "Go" part of its name with its new app icon. With version 1.8.8.436428459, the name of the app is just "Gallery" now. Via 9to5Google Gallery Go first launched in 2019 as a 'Lite' alternative to Google Photos for devices with limited hardware. As even budget devices catch up to have more RAM and CPU power, the demand for "Go" alternatives may have curbed a bit. It is also possible that Google may be trying to reach a wider audience with its no-frills Gallery app. Earlier this month, it was announced that the...

Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro display specs leak

Posted: 27 May 2022 05:58 PM PDT

Google has already teased the upcoming Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro back at its I/O developer conference earlier this month, showing us both of their backs and thus confirming that it's keeping the camera visor design. If you're interested on the other side of this fall's Pixels, a new report today is here to deliver, with purported details about their displays. Let's get through the specs first and then we'll tell you how they were uncovered. So, the Pixel 7 will have a panel with 1080x2400 resolution and 90 Hz refresh rate, while the Pixel 7 Pro's screen gets 1440x3120 resolution and a...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 case leaks showing a slightly different aspect ratio

Posted: 27 May 2022 02:40 PM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a great foldable smartphone, but perhaps its main issue is the overly tall aspect ratio of its external screen, which makes typing not a great experience. According to a new leak out of China today, that niggle might get improved in the next generation. Seen below is a transparent case for the Galaxy Z Fold3, next to a couple of shots of what is purported to be a similar case for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold4. The latter has a bit more width to it, implying that the cover screen's aspect ratio has been slightly improved, making it less tall than that of the...

Blackview BV8800 review

Posted: 27 May 2022 09:50 AM PDT

GSMArena labs: we are introducing reactions to our comment section

Posted: 27 May 2022 09:05 AM PDT

More and more people prefer to use text communication instead of using their phones for, well, phone calls. But text has limitations – it can't carry emotion or even simple gestures like a nod or a thumbs up. Emojis solved that problem, especially when used for reactions. We use reactions all the time for our internal communications and we thought that they would have real benefit for our comment sections. The simple upvote system that we added a few years ago wasn't particularly expressive. You can still upvote a comment you like and agree with – that will be represented with a "thumbs...

Samsung may cut smartphone production by 30M units

Posted: 27 May 2022 06:59 AM PDT

According to a new report from a reputable South Korean news publication, Samsung will produce 30 million fewer smartphones in 2022. The three main factors for the production decline are rising inflation and subsequent consumer spending, the ongoing component shortage and the war in Ukraine. Samsung is expected to adjust production for all price brackets of devices from entry-level to flagships. Samsung initially planned to manufacture 310 million smartphones for 2022 but the latest developments have forced the Korean tech conglomerate to dial back its goal to 280 million units....

SteamOS 3.2 update adds refresh rate settings, quieter fan curve to the Steam Deck

Posted: 27 May 2022 04:38 AM PDT

Got a Steam Deck? Lucky you. Anyway, if you haven't already, you should install the SteamOS 3.2 update that just released, which quiets down the noisy fan and gives you more options to extend battery life along with other improvements. With version 3.2 the Steam Deck can be switched from the default 60Hz display refresh rate to 40Hz. Then you can set a frame limiter, typically to something like 40, 20 or even 10fps. These settings are per-game so you can keep action-packed games at 60fps, but limit puzzlers to something lower that won't impact gameplay much. Here's an interesting note...

Honor shares details about the Magic4 Pro R&D process

Posted: 27 May 2022 03:43 AM PDT

The Honor Magic4 Pro is finally available globally, and to mark the occasion the brand decided to reveal more about the process of how its latest flagship came to be. The company shared details about its new Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park, as well as the processes happening inside at the R&D department. Honor revealed over 200 reliability tests are applied, including drop tests, button durability testing and extreme weather simulations. The production line of the new plant is 75% automated to minimize the risk of human error. All systems are digitally controlled, and...

Realme unveils 512GB version of the GT Neo3, offers discounts for China's 618 shopping festival

Posted: 27 May 2022 02:54 AM PDT

The Naruto Edition of the Realme GT Neo3 sure looks cool, but some might find more RAM and storage more practical. Luckily, Realme has not stopped refining the phone since its launch in March. The latest version to show up doubles the maximum storage to 512GB while keeping the RAM capacity at the maximum 12GB. The previous top model had a 12/256GB configuration. That one is comes with 150W fast charging and has an MSRP of CNY 2,800. The 512GB model will have a regular price of CNY 3,200 ($475/€445/₹37,000), but will be available at a special introductory price of CNY 2,900 at first....

Honor 70 Pro listed on Geekbench with Dimensity 8000 and 12GB RAM

Posted: 27 May 2022 01:52 AM PDT

One of Honor's upcoming 70 series phones just stopped by Geekbench fkexing MediaTek's Dimesnity 8000 chipset and 12GB RAM. The listing has the phone with the Honor SDY-AN00 model number and reveals it managed 819 single-core points and a 3,303 multi-core score. We can also observe the device boots Android 12 which will likely be layered with Honor's Magic UI 6.0 on top. Honor 70 Pro Geekbench scorecard All Honor 70 models will use 54MP Sony IMX800 camera sensors (1/1.49" size, f/1.9 aperture) alongside two other sensors. All three phones will bring BOE OLED displays with...

Oppo A57 4G announced with Helio G35 SoC and faster charging

Posted: 26 May 2022 11:47 PM PDT

Oppo unveiled the A57 in April with Dimensity 810 SoC and 5G connectivity, and now it has announced a 4G-only version powered by the Helio G35 chip. That's not the only difference between the two variants, though. The 4G model packs a 5,000 mAh battery which now charges faster up to 33W instead of 10W, but the screen refresh rate is reduced from 90Hz to 60Hz. It is still a 6.56" LCD having HD+ resolution. The memory and storage have also come down. You get 3GB RAM and 64GB of storage onboard. However, the Oppo A57 4G supports RAM expansion up to 4GB - which will hardly make any...

Google releases Android 13 Beta 2.1 for Pixel phones

Posted: 26 May 2022 10:55 PM PDT

Google has released a new update to the Android 13 Beta. Alhough we're only halfway through the month, the new Android 13 Beta 2.1 patch will address a few issues that affected Pixel devices immediately following the initial release of the Android 13 Public Beta. Google's release notes include the following fixes: Fixed an issue where typing in the search bar resulted in a blank list of suggestions. Fixed an issue where devices would crash and restart when turning on hotspot. Fixed an issue where a continuous call dialing sound could be heard in the background during a phone...

‘1 Minute Music’ introduced for Instagram Reels in India

Posted: 26 May 2022 09:15 PM PDT

Instagram brings '1 Minute Music', a collection of clips from songs and folks that are exclusively available for use on Instagram Reels or Stories. This includes music from more than 200 Indian artists to entice users in India to create more engaging content. The new collection includes music from recording artists including Dhvani Bhanushali, Neeti Mohan, Shaan, Himanshi Khurana, Aniruth, and GV Prakaash Kumar. Instagram hopes that 1 Minute Music will make it more enticing for more artists to release their tracks on the collection as well. These tracks will be accompanied by music...
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