Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts from November, 2021

Nokia PureView 9 won't be getting Android 11, says company's official website

Despite Nokia being a bit slow when it comes to updating its phones at times, it has kept its promise to deliver two full years of major Android updates. The Nokia 9 PureView, however, is going to be an exception to the rule according to the company's official Polish website. Nokia outlines the camera experience and its features to be the main reason for the decision. It says that the device's camera software and features are not compatible with Android 11 and therefore, the core appeal of the phone would be lost after updating. After all, Nokia 9 PureView's innovative camera is the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3lmIxCC

Here are the best apps of 2021 on Google Play

Google just announced the best apps for 2021 on its Google Play Android app store but this time around, the selection includes the apps for Wear OS and Google TV. The company says the main criteria for choosing the best apps in each category innovative nature of the said apps. New gameplay features and new ways to interact with the software. Once again apps focused on personal growth are leading the pack with the highest demand. Apps such as Balance for meditation, Moonly for guidance through the lunar calendar and Laughscape for mediation through laughter. The best game category... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/31hKOYw

Amazon Appstore not working on Android 12 phones

As Android 12 becomes more widespread, a growing number of users can't access their apps from Amazon's Appstore and some believe that the company's DRM is to blame. It doesn't play well with Google's new OS. As per Amazon's support forum, users are unable to download apps or even access their app library on the store. The issue itself appeared in October as soon as Google Pixel owners started updating to Android 12. Amazon has already acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix. It has put out a warning on its app store. The good news is that if you are still running Android 11,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3o6aEY9

Wallpaper Engine for Android Released, Allows Importing Live Wallpapers via Desktop App

Wallpaper Engine, a popular application on Steam that allows users to set customised live wallpapers on their desktop and laptop computers, is now available as a companion app on the Google Play store for Android users. They can now import wallpapers from their desktop app, and create and set live wallpapers on their smartphone after pairing it with the Wallpaper Engi... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3D3v5t3

Third Moto smartphone incoming soon with under-display selfie camera

Motorola is expected to bring two new smartphones in December - the Edge S30 with Snapdragon 888+ and Edge X30 (Edge 30 Ultra on the global scene) with Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipsets. According to a leakster, a third phone might also make an appearance, and its unique feature will be an under-display front-facing camera. Motorola Moto Edge 30 Ultra The trend of UD selfie shooters started 15 months ago by ZTE and its Axon 20, while Xiaomi and Samsung adopted the technology this past summer, respectively in the Mix 4 and the Galaxy Z Fold3. The leakster Digital Chat Station did not... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3DcBySC

Samsung unveils the first 5G modem for cars, plus a chipset for in-vehicle infotainment

Cars are catching up to smartphones in terms of compute power and connectivity – thanks to Samsung’s new modem, future models will be able to connect to 5G networks and enjoy download speeds of up to 5.1 Gbps. The Exynos Auto T5123 is the first 5G modem designed specifically for automotive use and it is already being mass produced. Car parts have stringent requirements for durability and longevity, so automakers can’t just use chips meant for smartphones. This is actually more than just a modem. It has a pair of Cortex-A55 cores CPU cores and can provide satellite positioning data for... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3I7bAU9

Honor 60 Pro 5G Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch Tomorrow

Honor 60 Pro alleged specifications have been leaked ahead of December 1 launch. A tipster claims that the smartphone will sport a 6.78-inch OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC, up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The phone is tipped to come equipped with a triple rear camera setup. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3E9TCOE

Tecno Camon 18T brings Helio G85 and 48MP selfie cam

Tecno’s Camon 18 series keeps expanding and the latest member is the Camon 18T. Following up on the budget-friendly Camon 18i, Tecno’s Camon 18T brings the looks of the more premium Camon 18 models but relies on MediaTek’s less capable Helio G85 chipset. Tecno Camon 18T in Iris Purple, Dusk Gray and Ceramic White You still get a 6.8-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout for the 48MP selfie cam. There’s also a dual-LED flash system to help out your selfies. Going around the back we find another 48MP sensor alongside a 2MP macro cam and 2MP depth helper.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3HZBtVY

Android Auto Dual-SIM Support Finally Rolling Out to Let Users Pick SIM While Placing Calls: Report

Android Auto has finally added support for dual-SIM smartphones, allowing users to pick which SIM to make a call from when dialling, as per a user report. The issue has affected dual-SIM smartphone owners since the service was launched while automatically selecting the default SIM while placing a call instead of giving users a choice. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3lnT2oZ

Tecno Camon 18T brings Helio G85 and 48MP slefie cam

Tecno’s Camon 18 series keeps expanding and the latest member is the Camon 18T. Following up on the budget-friendly Camon 18i, Tecno’s Camon 18T brings the looks of the more premium camon phones but relies on MediaTek’s less capable Helio G85 chipset. Tecno Camon 18T in Iris purple, Dusk Gray and Ceramic White You still get a 6.8-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout for the 48MP selfie cam. There’s also a dual-LED flash system to help out your selfies. Going around the back we find another 48MP sensor alongside a 2MP macro cam and 2MP depth helper. There’s... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3E8vKeh

Moto G12 Price, Colour Options, RAM and Storage Specifications Leak Ahead of Official Announcement

Moto G12 colour options as well information about its RAM and storage configuration has surfaced online ahead of the official launch. As per the leak, the upcoming Motorola smartphone will come in a single RAM and storage option and in two different colours. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/2ZGyb8W

Xiaomi to launch a 120W charging phone in India next month

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi today announced the Redmi Note 11T 5G in India, which is a rebranded Redmi Note 11 launched in China last month. The Note 11 series also includes the Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+, with the latter being the fastest charging among the trio as it goes up to 120W. There's no word yet from Xiaomi about the launch of the Note 11 Pro+ in India, but a new media report claims the smartphone could arrive in the Asian country before January, meaning sometime next month. However, like the vanilla Note 11, the Pro+ model is also expected to come with a different moniker - Redmi... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3d4SQ9O

Leak: the Honor 60 Pro will have larger display and a 50MP ultra wide camera

A leak from yesterday detailed the Honor 60 specs, but the Pro variant managed to keep its secretes. Until today that is, as leakster Ishan Agarwal has discovered what the upgrades will be over the vanilla model. The Honor 60 Pro will feature a 50 MP sensor in its ultra wide camera (sensor size unknown). The lens will have an f/2.2 aperture and autofocus, allowing it to shoot macro photography. For comparison, the vanilla model will have an 8 MP sensor. The selfie camera on the front may be another upgrade with a 50 MP sensor (it’s just that the selfie cam on the vanilla phone is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/31c53Xq

XGIMI launches Halo+ portable projector in India at an introductory price of Rs 99,999

via Firstpost Tech Latest News https://bit.ly/31k577K

Realme Techlife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner review: Tidying up the house is less taxing, more fun

via Firstpost Tech Latest News https://bit.ly/3o8l5e6

Oppo Reno7 and Reno7 Pro price in India leaks

Oppo unveiled the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro for the Chinese market last week, and now the wait begins for them to eventually arrive in other places as well. A new report today claims that the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro will debut in India in January, leaving the Reno7 SE behind for some reason. Not just that, but this rumor also gives us some price ranges for the two phones of the series that will make it to India. Allegedly, the Reno7 is to be priced between INR 28,000 to INR 31,000, while the Pro model will go for anywhere between INR 41,000 to INR 43,000. Oppo Reno7 Pro But wait, there's... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3xCVSLR

Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter CEO effective immediately

In an unexpected announcement, co-founder of Twitter Jack Dorsey has confirmed that he’s stepping down as CEO and (now, former CTO) Parag Agarwal will take over as CEO effective immediately. not sure anyone has heard but,I resigned from Twitter pic.twitter.com/G5tUkSSxkl— jack⚡️ (@jack) November 29, 2021 He’s curious, probing, rational, creative, demanding, self-aware, and humble. He leads with heart and soul, and is someone I learn from daily. My trust in him as our CEO is bone deep. Bret Taylor has now been appointed the Chair of Twitter’s board of executives, and Jack Dorsey will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3pblzzf

Lenovo's GM posts from a Motorola Edge X30 (aka Moto Edge 30 Ultra)

Whether it was a Motorola phone that posted those 1 million points in AnTuTu or not, the next Moto flagship is definitely operational – one is in the hands of the General Manager of Lenovo China, who posted a vague teaser about it. A lot less vague is the “posted from” label on Weibo, which names the phone as the Moto Edge X30. The expectation is for this to be the model name in China, while the rest of the world will call the phone the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra. As for the vague teaser, the GM mentions two panes of Gorilla Glass and a cool-running “powerful inner core”. Earlier this... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3lmaOZI

Huawei's upcoming flip phone to feature a new, simpler hinge

Industry sources from Zhaoli Technology that manufacturers smartphone hardware, suggest that Huawei's next foldable phone will feature a next-generation hinge design. The company has worked on the new hinge for quite a while and said that a smartphone manufacturer is ready to launch a phone with the aforementioned hinge. Despite the fact that no names were given, it's most likely that the smartphone manufacturer in question is Huawei; The new hinge uses fewer parts and it's considerably simpler, which in turn drives the price down and improves reliability. The foldable... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3lkEWEP

The best Cyber Monday deals from Amazon US

After a weekend of Black Friday shopping come yet more deals on Cyber Monday. Here are some of the most interesting offers we spotted on Amazon in the US. While normally we focus on smartphones, tablets and wearables, this time we decided to expand the scope with some extra gadget deals. If you are interested in phone deals primarily, check out our Deals page, which is updated daily and shows additional info like a price history (including the lowest and highest prices that we've seen recently). Smartphones The OnePlus 9 Pro is down to $900 ($169 off) for the 12/256 GB version. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3G0RcCf

Honor 60 Pro, Honor 60 appear in live shots, reveal slight differences

The Honor 60 series will be introduced on Wednesday, and leaked live photos of the Honor 60 and Honor 60 Pro revealed new bits about them. The two phones will have largely similar internals, but the new photos reveal the Pro variant will have a curved top and bottom edges, making the tiny bezels even tinier. We can also see the Pro will be ever so slightly taller than its vanilla sibling, but will be similarly wide. Honor 60 Pro and Honor 60 The last time we saw renders with different bezels, we assumed one device would have a flat screen and it appears we got that... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3ljiFXU

Xiaomi testing MIUI 13 based on Android 11 and 12, list of devices in tow

MIUI 13's source code reveals that the Xiaomi 12X will most probably come alongside the Xiaomi 12 next month while a Redmi K50 with MIUI 13 based on Android 11 is also in the works. Now a list of devices that might be the first to get the MIUI 13 is revealed, again thanks to OS' source code. Owners of the Mi Mix 4, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11, Redmi K40, K40 Pro, Mi 10S and Mi 11 Lite 5G should expect their phones to be updated to MIUI 13 based on Android 12 pretty soon as beta builds for these devices have already been spotted. It's worth noting that the software build numbers for the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/319fD1C

Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ cameras detailed: 50MP main, 10MP 3x telephoto

The camera modules of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series has been a frequent topic of leaks, with the rumored specs being refined over time. Most of the attention was on the S22 Ultra setup, but today leakster Ice Universe detailed the cameras vanilla and plus models, both of which will use the same hardware. Starting with the 50 MP sensor in the main camera, a 1/1.57” sensor with 1.0 µm pixels and an f/1.8 aperture. This sounds like the Samsung GN5 and Sony IMX766 sensors (Samsung likes to dual source the camera sensors). For comparison, the main 12MP camera on the S21 and S21+ has a 1/1.76”... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3o2uKCC

Realme GT 2 Pro name confirmed, renders show out camera visor

Earlier today Realme founder and CEO Sky Li confirmed the brand’s upcoming flagship will be called GT 2 Pro. The device is described as Realme’s most premium flagship to date and will be available worldwide. GT 2 Pro - that’s how we are going to name our first and most premium flagship phone. Always feel great to deliver something new and exciting to users worldwide. #realmeGT2Pro pic.twitter.com/ngX5VI409S— Sky Li (@skyli_realme) November 29, 2021 In related news OnLeaks (via 91mobiles) provided our first look at the GT 2 Pro. The design is a big departure from the Realme GT and GT... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3d1VHAm

Realme GT 2 Pro India Launch Tipped for Q1 2022, Renders, Key Specifications and Price Revealed

Realme GT 2 Pro will be launched in India in the first quarter of 2022 (Q1 2022), as per a report. The phone may be priced at around $799 (roughly Rs 60,000) for the base model. The renders shared by OnLeaks show a protruded rear camera module with two 50-megapixel sensors. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3rfoJVn

Oppo Foldable Smartphone Tipped to Feature Inward-Folding Design, 50-Megapixel Triple Camera Setup

Oppo's rumoured foldable smartphone specifications have been spotted online, thanks to a tipster who says the handset could feature an inward-folding LTPO display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 50-megapixel triple cameras, and a Snapdragon 888 SoC under the hood. Oppo is yet to make an official announcement about its foldable handset, but previous reports have suggested t... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3D31oZa

Sony Xperia Pro-I Featuring 1-Inch Camera Sensor to Finally Go on Sale in December

Sony Xperia Pro-I will be sold in select European markets and the US in early December, in time for the holiday season. The smartphone is equipped with a Snapdragon 888 SoC, and a 1-inch camera sensor with Zeiss Tessar optics and optical image stabilisation (OIS). The handset has a price tag of Rs 1,799 (roughly Rs. 1.35 lakh) and will be sold in a single Frosted Blac... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3I0DlOd

Leak reveals Oppo foldable phone's screen and camera details

The era of foldable phones is upon us and it's no secret that every major OEM is working on a foldable phone of its own. Oppo is close to releasing its own and now reputable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station confirms some of the specs. It will be adopting an in-folding design like the Samsung Galaxy Fold line with the outer screen being locked at 60Hz with a centered punch-hole for the selfie camera and a slightly curved glass. The main, internal screen will use the same punch-hole selfie camera design and run at 120Hz. The punch-hole, however, will be placed in the upper-left... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/315xFCa

Oppo Reno 7 5G, Reno 7 Pro 5G, Next-Gen Oppo TWS Earphones Price in India Tipped

Oppo Reno 7 5G and Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G have been tipped to launch in India in January. Their prices are said to be between Rs. 28,000 and Rs. 31,000 for the Oppo Reno 7 5G and Rs. 41,000 and Rs. 43,000 for the Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G, respectively. The next-gen Oppo TWS earphones are said to be priced around Rs. 9,990. Along with the Oppo Watch Free, the three Oppo devices ... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3I5RWrF

Dimensity 7000's specs surface: 2.75 GHz CPU, new GPU

MediaTek unveiled its Dimensity 9000 flagship chipset earlier this month and we later heard it will be getting a more affordable version called Dimensity 7000. Back then we learned the upcoming SoC will be built on the TSMC 5nm FinFET process, and today a leakster gave us more info on the specs. The CPU will have two clusters of four cores each - one running at 2.75GHz, the other at 2.0GHz. The four powerful cores will be of the Cortex-A78, while the other four, dedicated to efficiency, will be Cortex-A55. This alignment of the CPU looks a lot like the Dimensity 1200, but... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3D4mXJ5

Moto G31 comes to India, starting at INR 12,999

Earlier this month Motorola held a mega launch event where it unveiled a total of five new Moto G series phones. One of those – the Moto G31 has now made its way to India. As a refresher, it packs a 6.4-inch AMOLED display, Helio G85 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery. The phone also comes with a 50MP main cam and IPX2 rating and boots near stock Android 11. Moto G31 (images: Motorola) Moto G31 comes in Mineral Grey, Baby Blue colors and retails for INR 12,999 ($173) for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage trim. There’s also a 6/128GB trim which goes for INR 14,999 ($200). First sales... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3lkJUl1

Ather Energy commissions second plant to ramp up production to 400,000 units amid surging e-scooter demand

via Firstpost Tech Latest News https://bit.ly/3ljMIih

vivo Y55s 5G specs and design leaked by China Telecom

China Telecom has revealed a detailed an early look at the upcoming vivo Y55s 5G. The phone’s design and specs were uploaded on the telecom’s database prematurely revealing a decently spec’d 5G midranger. Y55s 5G packs a 6.58-inch FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch for the 8MP selfie cam vivo Y55s 5G in Mirror Lake Blue The listed dimensions come in at 163.87 x 75.33 x 9.17mm. There’s a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset at the helm paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The back houses two cameras with a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP auxiliary module. There’s a side-mounted... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3cYJaxn

Samsung 35W Power Adapter Duo With USB Type-C, USB Type-A Ports Launched in India

Samsung 35W Power Adapter Duo was launched in India that can charge two devices simultaneously. It comes with one USB Type-C and one USB Type-A charging port. It delivers a maximum 35W charging with USB Type-C PD (Power Delivery) 3.0 port and a maximum of 15W charging from the USB Type-A port. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3cWB7RR

Xiaomi 12 Series May Not Be First to Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, December-End Launch Tipped

Xiaomi 12 series could be launched alongside the Xiaomi 12X series at a December-end event, according to a new leak. The smartphones were previously tipped to arrive on December 12 in China, but it appears that Xiaomi may not be the first brand to launch a handset with the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC this year. Motorola is reportedly working on its Moto Edge X —... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3rjChzk

Next version of OriginOS arriving on December 9, to be called Ocean

The OriginOS is vivo’s platform of choice for its Chinese phones and it's about to get a new version. The new release is coming on December 9 and it will be called OriginOS Ocean. According to reports at least a dozen phones will be in the first wave to receive it. The new OriginOS (which is technically a UI on top of Android’s kernel) will bring improved features for mobile use, as well as easy cross-device navigation with PC and file transfers. Design-wise it will keep the grid system with multiple widgets and gesture navigations which became a hit among vivo users when the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3cYdqZu

BMW seeks temporary import duty relief for electric vehicles in India, to launch three EVs in six months

via Firstpost Tech Latest News https://bit.ly/3o26Wz5

Best phones under Rs 40,000 (Nov 2021): Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro 5G, OnePlus 9R to Motorola Edge 20 Pro

via Firstpost Tech Latest News https://bit.ly/3o2w7RX

Vivo V12 Series Design Tipped via Leaked Images; Spotted on TENAA, 3C Listings

Vivo V12 Series launch seems imminent as images of the smartphones have surfaced online. The vanilla Vivo V12 and Vivo V12 Pro are said to launch sometime in December. The images show some of the design of the two smartphones. Furthermore, the two smartphones have also been spotted on China's TENAA and 3C certification listings. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3FQ6zxo

Vivo Y55s Price, Specifications, Launch Date Tipped via China Telecom Listing

Vivo Y55s has been spotted in a China Telecom listing ahead of an official announcement from the company. As per the listing, the handset features a waterdrop-style notch display, dual rear cameras, and a 6,000mAh battery. Vivo Y55s price is CNY 1,899 (roughly Rs. 22,200), as per the listing. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3xy93h4

Realme 9 Series Tipped to Launch With 4 Models in Q1 2022 After Delays Due to Global Chip Shortage

Realme 9 series missed its rumoured October launch date, thanks to the global chip shortage. The company later confirmed that it would launch the upcoming series in 2022. The Realme 9 series has now been tipped to launch in Q1 2022 consisting of four different phones with a new Pro+ variant. The smartphones are rumoured to sport Snapdragon 870 SoCs and 120Hz AMOLED di... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3xusPdm

Top 10 trending phones of week 47

Week 47 brought no major shift in our trending chart with Xiaomi's Redmi Note 11 Pro retaining the lead. The Samsung Galaxy A52s kept its silver medal, while the iPhone 13 Pro Max was the biggest gainer, rising to the podium places. The Redmi Note 10 Pro is another phone on the rise despite its advanced age and is now fourth, ahead of the Galaxy S21 Ultra. We then have the newly announced Redmi Note 11 4G, which just edged the Galaxy A12 for the sixth place. The Poco X3 Pro is up to eight, while the Google Pixel 6a only just entered the rumor mill and already got enough people... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3xvKrW6

Week 47 in review: Reno7 series debut, OnePlus 10 Pro specs leak, Snapdragon 8 Gen1 confirmed

Another week down, so let's recap. The OnePlus 10 Pro' specs leaked, revealing a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz display, IP68, and a 5,000mAh battery. The cameras will be a 48MP main, 50MP ultrawide and an 8MP 3.3 zoom. The chipset will be the newly-renamed Snapdragon 8 gen1. Oppo unveiled its Reno7 series in China. The Oppo Reno7 and Reno7 SE have 6.43" 90Hz displays, while the Pro stretches it to 6.55". The Pro uses a Dimensity 1200-Max chip, while the Reno7 uses a Snapdragon 778G, and the SE has a Dimensity 900. The first sales begin on December 3 at 10:00 for the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro and December... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3lir3ad

Weekly poll: the Oppo Reno7 trio is launching soon, but will it find any success?

Oppo's Reno family sits between the Find flagships and the mass-market A models. This week the Reno7 series was unveiled with three new models that offer mostly the same specs - the major differences are in the choice of chipset and the camera department. All three have 90Hz AMOLED displays, though the Oppo Reno7 Pro 5G stands out with HDR10+ support and higher typical brightness (800 nits vs. 600 nits), plus a slightly larger diagonal of 6.55" compared to 6.43" for the other two. All three have 1080p+ resolution with a 20:9 aspect ratio and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Also, all... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3lBCOJh

Flashback: Toshiba TG01, the first smartphone to hit 1GHz is now mostly forgotten

Last year Qualcomm unveiled the first mobile chipset to go above 3.0GHz, that was the Snapdragon 865+. But today’s story takes us a decade earlier to visit another Snapdragon chipset – the first to achieve 1GHz on mobile and more specifically the first smartphone to use it. The Toshiba TG01 was nothing short of jaw-dropping when it was unveiled in January of 2009. For the first time we had to use “gigahertz” when describing the CPU clock speed and that wasn’t the only incredible feature of this device. It was both large and small. It had a “massive” (for the time) 4.1” screen and we... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3nZY4de

vivo tipped to launch a Snapdragon 870-powered tablet

vivo was expected to announce its first tablet in January, but that didn't happen. However, later in August, vivo VP said that the company will launch a tablet in H1 2022, meaning anytime between January and June. And while we await more details from vivo about its first tablet, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed that the company will launch a tablet with the Snapdragon 870 SoC at the helm. Although it's unclear if they are referring to vivo's first tablet or a different model. We also don't know the name of vivo's tablet, but the company trademarked "vivo Pad" with the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3rf6E9S

Weekly poll results: the Moto G200 is the clear favorite of the family, the Moto G71 shows potential

There was no clear consensus in last week’s poll – some think that Motorola is onto something with the new G-series, others think that all five are duds. Two models in particular stood out, the Moto G200 and the G71, the other three are shaping up to be disappointments. The Motorola Moto G200 5G impressed with its €450 price tag and Snapdragon 888+ chipset. Commenters seemed happy with the 108+8+2MP camera setup, though some lamented the loss of the ultrawide selfie camera of the G100. We didn’t see much talk about the 144Hz refresh rate of the screen, but like the 888+ chip it’s not... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3rgPjxe

Oppo foldable phone might be called Find N 5G and a Huawei foldable could be in the works

It seems like foldable display devices are constantly battling adversity. Not only is the technology still maturing and very expensive, but its rise is alco currently battling unfortunate global market and economic conditions. Even so, Samsung has successfully proven that if you are big enough and bold enough in your offers and pricing, the foldable form factor can have a lot of success. Keeping that in mind, it seems like the foldable market is on the cusp of a major expansion. According to industry sources, Oppo has been working on its first foldable for quite some time now.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/30ZStuR

The best flagships and flagship killers to get for the Holiday season 2021

After going over the best midrange phones of 2021 we now turn your attention to the best flagships and flagship killer offerings. Based on our freshly updated Buyer’s Guide we’re giving you a look into the best of the best at the end of 2021. Whether you’re looking for something more than a good midranger or you want the best phone money can buy we’ve got you covered. One could argue that the flagship killers cover everything you’d need in a phone but there’s always something left to compromise. Speaking of which camera quality still seems to be that one area that differentiates... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3cSZpvN

Realme GT 2 Pro's key specs confirmed by AnTuTu, 120Hz screen in tow

A Realme smartphone with model code RMX3300, believed to be a variant of the GT 2 Pro, was spotted on AnTuTu recently with a score of over 1 million points. AnTuTu said it will verify the entry, and it now reports that the phone's scores are legit. AnTuTu also revealed a few specs of the RMX3300, including 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 512GB UFS 3.1 storage, a 120Hz refresh rate screen, and Android 12, likely with Realme UI 3.0 on top. The RMX3300 is powered by Qualcomm's SM8450 SoC, expected to be called Snapdragon 8 Gen1. This is the third Android device to cross 1 million AnTuTu points since we... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3rlaM8x

Honor 60 shows up on GeekBench, with a Snapdragon 778G+ chipset and 12GB of RAM

The Honor 60 series is scheduled for announcement in just a few days on December 1. We already have an official banner showcasing its mostly familiar design as well as a slew of high-definition renders and live photos from pretty much every angle. So, that essentially just leaves the specs sheet as a major question mark since this year, the vanilla Honor 60 and the Honor 60 Pro seem to be nearly identical in both design and dimensions. GeekBench run Enter a last-minute visit to GeekBench, where a certain HONOR TNA-AN00 was recently spotted with a few consecutive benchmark runs.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/2ZxRSzI

Best Buy US has some sweet Cyber Week deals

Best Buy US has always embraced the shopping spree spirit around Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year is no exception. We have a nifty, yet non-exhaustive table of deals for you below. The retail titan actually has quite a few Apple promos going. You can get up to $725 off a vanilla iPhone 13 and up to a whopping $900 in savings from an iPhone 13 Pro. Mind you, to reach those kinds of kickbacks you will have to activate the phone on a carrier plan and potentially trade-in an old device too. The same is generally true for the up to $400 of savings on a new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G or Z... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3rdbXqe

Samsung Galaxy screen protectors offer S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra size comparison

Barring any further chip procurement and other industry complications, we are currently expecting the Galaxy S22 lineup to get unveiled some time in Q1 2020. February 8 is one date that has been tossed around. There is still plenty of mystery surrounding the upcoming flagship trio, but we have started to piece things together, especially in the design department. A new set of screen protectors for the trio offers what is probably one of the more reliable reference points in terms of scale yet. Left to right: Galaxy S22 Ultra • S22+ • S22 Granted, the pieces of glass themselves... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/2Ztd3CS

Realme 9 series tipped to consist of four models, launch in Q1 2022

Realme launches two generations of its number series smartphones in a year, but Realme VP Mr. Madhav Sheth, in an interview with us in September, revealed that the company had to change its plans this year due to chipset shortage and the Realme 9 series' launch got pushed to 2022. While Mr. Sheth didn't divulge anything else about the Realme 9 series, we are now hearing that the lineup will launch in India in Q1 2022. The source claims that the Realme 9 series will include four smartphones - Realme 9, Realme 9 Pro, Realme 9i, and Realme 9 Max/Pro+. The last variant will be a first for the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3xxciFE

ZTE allegedly has three upcoming flagships with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset

If you haven't been in the loop on recent Qualcomm developments, the company is planning a rather major naming scheme change that will likely result in the next mainstream mobile flagship being called the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. The Snapdragon 8Gx Gen 1 moniker has also been tossed around, though that could also be a laptop-class chip. In any case, Qualcomm has an event planned for November 30 that should clear up all of this confusion. In the meantime, as tradition goes, the race for bringing the first device with the new chipset to market is already underway, with Xiaomi and Motorola... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/30Y5t45

WhatsApp reportedly gets approval to expand WhatsApp Pay to 40 million users in India

WhatsApp has won regulatory approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to expand its WhatsApp Pay payments service in India to 40 million users, reports Reuters. WhatsApp Pay, based on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform, is currently restricted to 20 million users in India, and while getting the nod from NPCI to double the user base is undoubtedly good news, WhatsApp might be not be all that elated with the approval since the company had requested to lift the cap entirely. That's because the currently approved limit makes up only 8 percent of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3cRblhV

Samsung Galaxy A13 4G production allegedly starts in India

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy A13 in the following weeks, either before the end of this year or in early 2022. This phone will come in two versions - the Galaxy A13 and A13 5G. Images of the latter have purportedly leaked already, and you can see one of them below. The same can't be said for the 4G version, but today a new rumor claims that this one will feature four cameras on the back - that's one more than its 5G sibling. These will be arranged vertically like in the Galaxy A52s 5G. The Galaxy A13 4G is also said to have a glossy, entirely plastic build, which is no surprise... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3FUCVXI

Here's when the Sony Xperia Pro-I will be released

Sony announced the Xperia Pro-I with its huge "1.0-type" sensor back in October, and if you've been waiting for its release date ever since, you're in luck - now we finally have one. The Xperia Pro-I will become available in the UK and France on December 2, in Germany on December 7, and in the US on December 10. So it's looking very likely that you can make someone happy this holiday season by getting them one. Or maybe that someone is yourself? You decide. If you're interested in this phone, don't miss our hands-on review, as well as our special feature where we used it as a video... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/32E496T

MediaTek Dimensity 9000 will be double the cost of its predecessor

Qualcomm is expected to announce its upcoming high-performance flagship chipset next week during Tech Summit. Meanwhile, MediaTek announced the Dimensity 9000 last week - the first smartphone chipset built on the 4nm process. According to reports from industry insider Digital Chat Station, the MediaTek chipset will carry nearly double the cost of its preceding 5G chipset. This means we can expect to see high-end smartphones powered by the new chipset to be more expensive than devices powered by Dimensity 1200. The report also mentions that although the Dimensity 9000’s price will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3lcaBsc

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra long-term review

from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3FPPJyF

Best Black Friday smartphone deals on Amazon Germany and UK

It’s that Friday of the year again with discounts on tech flying left and right. We’re here to update you on the best promos and offers from the world of Amazon. Here are the best phone deals across the UK and Germany. As a reminder, check out our Deals page, which is constantly updated with the best new deals. UK Samsung is continuing its promos on the Galaxy Z Flip3 which goes for £800 and Galaxy S21 Ultra listed at £969. Galaxy S21 can be had for as low as £620 while the S21+ slides in at £799. Samsung Galaxy S21 series and Galaxy Z Flip3 OnePlus 9 Pro is down to £679... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3cTY7Rg

Huawei Watch D incoming with blood pressure measurements

Huawei is about to launch a new wearable and it's going to have a pretty rare feature. The company received certification for a wearable that monitors blood pressure. Leaksters found a promo image of the device dubbed Huawei Watch D and immediately posted it on Weibo. Reports claim it will be released at the end of December. The product is in its final stages of testing, and according to the leakster, the accuracy rate is really good. The Watch D will be one of the few smartwatches to measures blood pressure, and it will also be unique in Huawei’s wearable portfolio with its... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3p3tcYr

Here are some of the best Black Friday deals in the US

It feels like we've been looking at deals all month, but today is the actual day - the day after Thanksgiving known as Black Friday. Here are some of the best deals that we managed to find in the US. We've broken them down into categories to try and make them easier to navigate. Don't forget to have a look out our Deals page, it is automatically refreshed with the most recent price and you can see a price history for the phones to make sure you are actually getting a good deal. Foldables This year you can finally buy a foldable phone like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G for under... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3p5M60O