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Samsung Galaxy A32 5G gets Bluetooth certified

The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G we've been hearing about since last month has been certified by Bluetooth SIG, moving it a step closer to the launch. The listing on the organization's site doesn't tell us any specs of the A32 5G other than confirming Bluetooth 5.0, but it does reveal the smartphone will have three model designations - SM-A326B_DS, SM-A326BR_DS, and SM-A326B. The last one has appeared in HTML5 and Geekbench tests with Android 11, 4GB RAM, and Dimensity 720 SoC. Galaxy A32 5G gets Bluetooth certified The Galaxy A32 5G has also appeared on FCC with model designation... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/2WYb3Of

iQoo 7 Alleged Geekbench Listing Suggests 12GB RAM Variant in Tow

iQoo 7 smarpthone, with model number V2049A, has allegedly been spotted on Geekbench website. The listing shows that the phone could sport 12GB of RAM. iQoo has already announced that the iQoo 7 BMW Edition will come with an enhanced version of LPDDR5 RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, and an enhanced version of UFS 3.1 storage. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/2Mssdlb

2020 Winners and Losers: Google

2020 was an interesting year for Google. After releasing its first mid-ranger with the the Pixel 3a in 2019 the company eschewed the flagship segment altogether in 2020. The Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 all use Snapdragon 700 series chipsets and have a total of 8 cameras between them including the selfie snappers. The shift from proper flagship hardware, meant Google doubled-down on software as the core of a great experience. A very "in-character" decision for the search giant, but Pixel traditionalists found it a bit hard to accept. Loser: Google Pixel 4a Going in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3o3QZpC

Lockdown Legends Part 5: Tech that got me through the lockdown feat. Sony, SoundMAGIC, Xbox, Samsung, Google

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Happy New Year 2021!

The terribly bizarre 2020 is finally behind us and here we are, hoping for a fresh start. We can only hope the next twelve months will be calmer, safer, and happier. Thank you for being with us through this loooong year that felt like a rollercoaster, but we’re ending on a high. The year has been extremely busy, even from the confinements of our own homes. With hard work and perseverance, we surpassed 1 million subscribers on our YouTube channel, even if we were on the brink of actually closing it after it got hijacked. We posted over 6,100 news articles, trying to filter all the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3rJyXuZ

Top stories of 2020: Q4

As the year winds down it's a great time to reflect on the top stories of the past 12 months. This is the fourth and final installment where we look at the stories that shaped this year. It's time to close out the 2020 issue of our top stories. We're looking at the months of October through to December and for the first time ever, this is the time Apple unveiled its phones. After many reports and leaks, the iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 12 mini and iPhone 12 were all unveiled on October 13. It was only the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro and 12 that went on sale the week following the event,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/351Yiqb

Lockdown Legends Part 3: Tech that got me through 2020 feat. Amazon Echo Show 8, Apple Watch SE, Dyson Pure Hot + Cool

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Reliance Jio will make all domestic voice calls for free starting 1 January 2021 as IUC regime comes to an end

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Redmi Could Launch the Cheapest Snapdragon 888-Powered Smartphone; Alleged Redmi K40 Live Images Surface

Redmi phone with Snapdragon 888 SoC could be the cheapest offering when it comes to phones powered by the latest Qualcomm mobile chipset. There is no release date or pricing associated with this phone and the company has not shared any official information on it. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3pCN1Vk

The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G will be powered by a S750G chipset, have a brand new 108MP sensor

Xiaomi VP Manu Kumar Jain has joined in the teaser campaign for the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G. He posted a video describing the upcoming phone as an “extension” to the Mi 10, Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro and even the Mi 10T Lite. That’s quite a family tree. Anyway, the Mi 10i has been specifically designed for India and uses a brand new camera sensor – a 108MP camera, as seen in the numerous teasers that have come out recently. The full announcement will be on January 5. 'i' for #India 🇮🇳Launching the all-new flagship #Mi10i where the 'i" stands for India. 🇮🇳"i" = #MadeForIndia, #MadeInIndia, Customised... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3n0azSk

Garmin India launches new Vivoactive 3 Element with stress level, heart rate monitor more

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Cyberpunk 2077 PC game review

Cyberpunk 2077 is the latest title from Polish game studio CD Project Red, the same company that brought us the successful Witcher series. Announced first in 2012, Cyberpunk 2077 went through multiple delays before it was finally launched on December 10 on Windows, PS4, Xbox One, and Stadia. It would be an understatement to say that Cyberpunk 2077 was one of the most hyped game launches in recent memory. While the initial announcement did happen in 2012, it wasn't until the developers showcased the game at E3 2018 when it suddenly exploded in popularity. Then last year, the studio... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/382aJEA

Amazon acquires podcast producer Wondery, will be incorporated into Amazon Music

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Vivo V2035 Spotted on US FCC With 5,000mAh Battery

The US FCC listing of Vivo V2035 has leaked some details about the phone. The Vivo V2035 should be called something else when it goes official, but its marketing name is still a mystery. The FCC documents leak that the Vivo V2035 may support 4G LTE and come with a dual-SIM slot. Connectivity options on the Vivo phone are listed to include Bluetooth, dual-band Wi-Fi, a... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/393MRQf

LG Wing Update Makes Dual Screens Easier to Use; Report Claims Less Than 50,000 Units Sold in South Korea

LG Wing has sold less than 50,000 units in South Korea, as per a report. The dual-screen phone, however, is getting a new software update that will make its two screens easier to use. Users can now send apps quickly from one display to the other through a ‘Send’ or ‘Fetch’ button. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3aS8DsB

2020 Winners and Losers: Realme

Realme continues its meteoric rise, posting some amazing growth figures even though it's no longer a small startup. Its 2020 lineup was marked by insanely short model turnover in the constant battle to offer something just that little extra bit cheaper or flashier, as fast as possible. That lead to a number of excellent successful products, but also plenty of misfires and experiments gone wrong and everything in between. Winner: Realme 7 Pro Currently the most popular Realme phone in our database, the Realme 7 Pro has plenty going for it. Probably one of the best things about Realme’s... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3pEWhIC

Japan plans to create wooden satellites which they hope will cut down on space junk

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Redmi Note 9T Spotted on Geekbench With MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC, 4GB RAM

Redmi Note 9T has been spotted on Geekbench with the model number M2007J22G. It’s the same model number that was spotted recently on Thailand’s NBTC certification site. Furthermore, the Redmi Note 9 5G that launched in China recently has the model number M2007J22C, and its global variant, expected to called Redmi Note 9T, is likely to carry the model number M2007J... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/2X0eUdr

EU still holds out on granting approval to Oxford-AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine

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OnePlus Nord, Nord N100 start receiving OxygenOS update with December 2020 security patch

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Solar Orbiter approaches Venus in a flyby, conducts some planetary observations

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Apple is currently working on a foldable iPhone that is likely to launch in 2022-23: Report

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My top 5 phones of 2020 - George

I won't lie, it's been a tough year. Just to make myself clear I've enjoyed staying at home and not meeting people and all that, and it has given me the opportunity to reignite my past love for quiet indoor hobbies otherwise hampered by all the going to places (yeah, as if). No, I'm talking about finding a phone that would make me run to the store on launch day. Or maybe pre-order. Whichever is the more rushed and impulsive of the two. Perhaps I should just accept that I'm no longer a run-to-the-store kind of guy? Anyway, I do have a list of phones that I feel are worth saying a few... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3o3VBMf

2020 Winners and Losers: Oppo

In 2020 Oppo had quite the upturns in multiple fields. It launched plenty of new phones, expanded its ecosystem of smart gadgets, and even had some cool concept devices to share with us. Here’s which devices were the real winners and which ones came short of the mark. Winner: Oppo Find X2 Pro We have to start with the new Find X phone, the first one since 2018, and a full-blown flagship with all the bells and whistles that make a smartphone great. The Oppo Find X2 Pro has pretty much everything you want from a flagship - AMOLED screen, top-notch chipset, great camera, ultra-fast... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/37YOBe8

Samsung seeds One UI 3.0 and Android 11 to Galaxy Note10

Following the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy Note20 and S20 series, Samsung is now rolling out a stable update for the Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ in Europe. German Note10 users can now update their phones to the latest firmware which bears the N97xFXXU6ETLL build number and also brings the December security patch. Software info after One UI 3 update on Galaxy Note10+ This update is actually coming a month ahead of schedule according to a previous One UI 3.0 rollout roadmap. The new update is currently seeding in Germany but is expected to make its way to more... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/2WXPzkx

Apple pulls down Vybe Together app from App Store for violating COVID-19 rules

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vivo Y20 (2021) goes official with Helio P35 SoC, triple camera, and 5,000 mAh battery

vivo only announced the Y20 in August and today the company is already following it up with its 2021 model, dubbed vivo Y20 (2021). However, there aren't too many differences between the two models. The Y20 (2021) replaces the Snapdragon 460 SoC with a Helio P35 chipset, runs Funtouch OS 11 out of the box, and charges at up to 10W instead of 18W. The rest of the specs remain the same, meaning you get a 6.51" HD+ LCD, 5,000 mAh battery, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The vivo Y20 (2021) features a total of four cameras - an 8MP selfie shooter inside the notch and a 13MP... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3nZ2df3

iQOO 7 is arriving on January 11 with Snapdragon 888 SoC

The iQOO 7 was just confirmed to be unveiled on January 11 through an online event in China, which will start at 7:30PM local time. It will come with a Snapdragon 888 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. The Chinese phone maker gave us a glimpse at the smartphone last week with a triple camera setup and BMW co-branded design. iQOO 7 The iQOO 7 is rumored to sport a 120Hz FullHD+ display and pack a 4,000 mAh battery with 120W charging. More details about the iQOO 7 should surface in the days leading to the official announcement. Source 1 | Source 2 (both in Chinese) from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/2KDiKHa

Vivo X60, Vivo X60 Pro With Exynos 1080 SoC, 120Hz Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo X60 and Vivo X60 Pro have been launched in China. Both new Vivo phones come with Samsung’s Exynos 1080 SoC and feature a 120Hz AMOLED display. Vivo X60 and Vivo X60 Pro will be available in the Chinese market starting January 8, though the details about their global debut are yet to be announced. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3aUtRGq

Samsung homepage mentions January 6 event, could it be the Galaxy S21?

As reported by Telefoon NL, Samsung Netherlands’ home page contains an invitation for an event titled “The First Look 2021”. It’s set to take place on January 6 at 4PM local time (11 AM EST) and details of the event are scarce. The same invitation can also be seen on Samsung’s US home page, but this offers more information as to what the event refers to. This January 6 “First Look” event appears to have everything to do with Samsung’s CES announcements and nothing to do with smartphones. The event ‘save the date’ was posted on Samsung’s main page and the English version of the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3aPhs6x

Samsung Galaxy A31 gets a price cut of Rs 2,000; now selling at Rs 17,999

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OnePlus 8T Getting November 2020 Security Patch, OnePlus Store App for Indian Users With OxygenOS Update

The latest OnePlus 8T update brings a new OnePlus Store app that offers users easy-to-access support, exciting member benefits, and allows users to shop for OnePlus products. This app has been introduced only for Indian users and can be uninstalled at any time. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3pFw4tr

Deal: grab a OnePlus 7T for just $349.99 until the end of the year

If you're looking for a cheap Android smartphone that costs $349.99, most people would recommend a Pixel 4a. But, if you're willing to settle for a slightly less great main camera, the OnePlus 7T can now be yours for the exact same price - and it's a better phone in every other respect. Interestingly, the 7T has an actual telephoto camera on the back, unlike both of its successors from 2020, the 8 and 8T. So there's also that going for it, as well as the fact that last year's flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 855+, is much better than the 730G in the Pixel 4a. The only thing you need to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/38EbpPe

Looking back at how Pfizer-BioNTech won the COVID-19 vaccine race

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Picking quarrels, provoking trouble: Lawyer jailed for publishing COVID-19 stories China wanted to hide

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Jio, Mediatek announce a 70-day e-sports tournament, 'Gaming Masters', with a pool prize of Rs 12.5 lakh

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OnePlus 8T and Nord get new updates

OnePlus is currently pushing new updates to two of its recent smartphones, the 8T and the Nord. The 8T is receiving the November security patch, while the lower-end Nord is going to have the December security level, which is a weird difference, but hey - at least you're getting new security fixes no matter which of these phones you have. The changelog for the update going out to the OnePlus 8T also mentions an optimized experience for gesture navigation, an increased success rate for fingerprint unlocking, a newly added keyboard height adjustment, better image quality for Nightscape shots,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/34VIEMZ

LG Stylo 7 5G renders and hardware details surface

LG's Stylo line has somewhat successfully positioned itself as a more budget-friendly alternative, to Samsung's Note family for a few years now. The main parallel between the two being the stylus, housed in the phone's body. A successor to the Stylo 6 is actually a bit overdue at this point, but earlier leaks did already indicate that the Stylo 7 is on its way. In this new leak we get a much clearer look at the Stylo 7 in higher resolution images along with some basic details, like general dimensions. The phone will sport a 6.8-inch flat display, with a punch hole for the selfie... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3pD5gtN

Motorola Capri Plus appears on Geekbench alongside rumored Motorola Nio

About two weeks ago we reported on Motorola’s upcoming Capri smartphone (model numbers XT2127-1/XT2127-2) which appeared on several certification agencies. Now we have more intel on its more powerful counterpart dubbed Capri Plus and bearing the XT2129-3 model number as it popped up in a Geekbench listing. The new Capri series phones are expected to be part of either the Moto E or Moto G lineups. The new Geekbench test run reveals Lenovo branding and scores of 306 points in the single-core department and 1,258 points on the multi-core test. It appears the device is powered by the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/2KEQkwq

Realme UI 2.0 beta opens for Realme 7 and Realme X2 Pro

Realme UI 2.0 was announced in September and the company promised that by the end of the year, the Realme 7 and Realme X2 Pro will get to experience it albeit in Beta form. Just two days before we turn the calendars, the company has opened the application process through a Google Docs form for which we’ve provided source links in the end of this article. Realme is already pushing the interface, based on Android 11, to some other devices - the 7 Pro is still in early access stage, the X50 Pro 5G flagship is already up for a stable update. On top of that, three Realme Q phones, announced... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/2WQ0Jrx

vivo Y31s 5G with Snapdragon 690 in the pipelines

vivo is expected to launch the X60 series today, but it's also continuing work on its host of mid-rangers. The latest phone we hear of is called vivo Y31s 5G and appeared on China Telecom's website with all its specs and photos. It is a more affordable version of the vivo Y52s 5G with downgrades in the chipset and main camera departments. vivo Y31s listed at China Telecom The vivo Y31s 5G has a Snapdragon 690 chipset and a single memory tier - 6/128 GB. The screen has a 6.58” diagonal and much like on the Y52s is of the LCD variety. vivo Y31s 5G The dual setup on the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3pwd6oL

Netgear launches Nighthawk RAX50 router in India at a price of Rs 19,499

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Hayabusa 2 comes back with charcoal like pieces from asteroid Ryugu

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Samsung Z Flip3 to have mid-range chipset, lower price

Samsung is about to introduce some big shifts to its lineup in 2021, starting with the S Pen-supporting Galaxy S21 this January. Meanwhile the Galaxy Z Fold3 will be the Korean company's proper flagship in H2, and now we add some info about the successor to the Galaxy Z Flip (5G). A report suggests Samsung may equip the next Z Flip model with a mid-range chipset and make it its most affordable foldable to date. A report from Galaxy Club details a model number that’s intended to be assigned to a future Galaxy Z Flip model: SM-F720F. While the “F” signifies that specified model is an... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/2WPM9QP

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power review: Everything you want with a bit of what you don’t

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WHO initiates International day of Epidemic Preparedness, releases list of 10 public health issues

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Cold Moon to occur today and tomorrow: All you need to know about last and highest full moon of the year

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Nokia 6.3, Nokia 7.3 May Come With 4,500mAh and 5,000mAh Batteries, Alleged TUV Rheinland Certification Shows

Nokia 6.3 (could also be named Nokia 6.4) and Nokia 7.3 (could also be named Nokia 7.4) smartphone models may be in the pipeline. They will reportedly come with 4,500mAh and 5,000mAh batteries, respectively. The models were spotted on TUV Rheinland certification website. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/2WOYh4B

MIUI 12.5 Released With Enhanced Privacy Controls, New Animation Effects

MIUI 12.5 has been released by Xiaomi as its latest custom skin. The new version comes as an intermediate update after MIUI 12, and includes enhanced privacy protection as well as a list of new features and improvements. MIUI 12.5 also includes MIUI+ to let users integrate their phones with a Windows PC. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/34TCNYB

How gaming made 2020 a tiny bit more tolerable: A short story

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Realme Watch S Pro with a 14-day battery life to go on first sale today at 12 pm

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OnePlus 9 Series May Not Include Periscope Lens, Tipster Claims

OnePlus 9 series is tipped to not include a periscope lens. Tipster Digital Chat Station alleges that the phones will have a telephoto lens instead. The tipster further claims that fewer phones will see the integration of periscope lens in the future, and the reason for this is not known. It could be due to supply chain issues. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3ppwW54

You can already reserve a Galaxy S21 in the US and get $50 for accessories

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra have been leaking like crazy lately, and so there's practically not a lot we don't know about them yet. While Samsung hasn't yet officially confirmed the unveiling date, all of the rumors point towards January 14. While you wait, you can reserve a new S21 device, straight at Samsung in the US. The company isn't naming the phones on its website, instead using the phrase "the next Galaxy" as it usually does. If you go to this special page on Samsung.com and reserve yours, you will get $50 towards accessories, as well as an extra $10 in the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3hphUtm

Lockdown Legends Part 2: Tech that got me through the lockdown feat. Galaxy Tab A7, Vivo TWS Neo earbuds, Mi Watch Revolve

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ZTE Axon 20 5G video teardown goes hunting for the hidden selfie camera

We've already reviewed the ZTE Axon 20 5G in-depth, but what we don't do is pry inside handsets to give you a literal look at their innards. On the other hand, that's exactly what JerryRigEverything's video teardowns are for, and today the channel uploaded exactly such a thing concerning the Axon 20 5G. This, remember, is the world's first commercially available device with an under-display selfie camera, that stays hidden from view and doesn't require any unsightly notches or hole-punches or moving parts. The Axon 20 is definitely far from being a perfect phone, but it is an interesting... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/2Jq8C3G

Tesla will start its operations in India in 2021, confirms Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

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Solar eclipses 2021: All you need to know about the two Surya Grahans that will take place next

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Happy New Year 2021: How to create new year-themed stickers on WhatsApp

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Top 10 most popular reviews of 2020: Q4

As we wrap up the year we take a look back at the most popular reviews on our website and we are now in the final quarter of the year. These are the phones everybody was most eager to learn more about in the last three months of the year. A month or two behind their usual schedule, the Apple iPhone 12 family dropped on the mobile scene and triggered the usual frenzy. Tensions running as high, as usual, with all eyes on Cupertino’s launch. This year – a quartet of phones. As per our statistics you were most interested in getting more in-depth info on the vanilla iPhone 12, followed by the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3aOtAoc

Validity of motor vehicle documents like driving licence, registration certificate, permits extended till 31 March 2021

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