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Xiaomi 12 Pro torn down and reassembled on video

Xiaomi recently unveiled the 12 and 12 Pro in China with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipsets and the new flagship is featured in a teardown video posted by WekiHome on YouTube. The teardown reveals that the 12 Pro’s build is very much “glass sandwich” structurally. After breaking through the adhesive seal around the rear panel of the glass, we can see the layout of a main board and camera cluster towards the top, battery in the center, and the daughterboard at the bottom housing the charging part, speakers, and haptic motor. Many of the connectors, modules, cameras, and links to the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3HttmzN

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A13 5G Tipped to Launch in India by February

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G and Samsung Galaxy A13 5G are tipped to launch in India by February, according to a new report. The company is said to be working on launching both handsets in the country, and Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is tipped to come with a price tag that is not “significantly higher” than the price of its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy A32. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3FYMkyh

GSMArena's 2021 in numbers

.big-heading { color: #d50000 !important; font-size: 3em !important; font-weight: 700 !important; line-height: 1; ``` padding-top: 0.4em !important; padding-bottom: 0 !important; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; ``` } .sub-big-heading { text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; letter-spacing: 15px; } #content .sub-big-heading { font-size: 12px; } In the final moments of the year 2021 we decided to have a look back at the past 365 days and have some fun with flags numbers. We’d like you to join us and take a look at our year in numbers... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3sN9B23

Battlegrounds Mobile India Data Transfer: Today Is the Last Day to Copy PUBG Mobile Data

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) data transfer deadline ends today, and Krafton’s option to bring over data from the PUBG Mobile game which is banned in India will no longer be available from tomorrow. Gamers who have signed in to the game with their Twitter ID will be able to transfer some of their data to the new version until 11:59pm UTC on December 31 (or 5:29a... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3Hpmrb3

Telegram adds reactions, spoilers, and message translation

Telegram is ending the year with a bang. The latest update comes with a bunch of new features for both Android and iOS. Reactions are now part of the app - and if you've ever used Facebook Messenger you know how these work. The difference is that in Telegram you press and hold on iOS for the reaction emoji picker, and tap once on Android. On both platforms, double tapping a message sends a quick thumbs-up reaction. You can change the default double-tap reaction to something else in Settings. Reactions are always on in private chats, while in groups and channels it's up to admins whether... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3eD5Iob

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Render Leak Suggests S Pen Support; Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Ultra Colours Tipped

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has been spotted in new renders that suggest the smartphone could come with S Pen support including a built-in slot, like the Galaxy Note series. The upcoming Samsung flagship is tipped to launch in Burgundy Green, Phantom Black, and Phantom White colours options, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 will reportedly be available in Green, Phantom Blac... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/31e229n

Samsung Galaxy Fold and Note 10 series also receiving stable One UI 4

Samsung is continuing to seed its stable One UI 4 update to more of its devices and the latest ones on the list are the first-gen Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Note 10 series in both its 4G and 5G trims. Samsung’s firsts foldable gets the F900FXXU6GUL9 update build which is reported by users in France and also comes with the December 2021 security patch. The 4G variants of the Galaxy Note 10 and 10+ get the N97xFXXU7GULD update builds as spotted by users in Switzerland while the 5G models receive version N976BXXU7GULD alongside the January 2022 security patch. One UI 4 and Android 12 will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3FIrOS3

OnePlus 10 Pro benchmarked with 12GB RAM

The OnePlus 10 Pro launch is just around the corner, and the phone is already seemingly getting benchmarked. A phone from the brand, model-numbered NE2210, was spotted on Geekbench, and tipsters claim it is indeed the Pro variant. The device will have 12 GB RAM, Android 12 out of the gate, and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset - none of these specs are surprising. What surprised us is the actual score this OnePlus phone yielded - 976 for a single core and 3,469 for multiple cores. These results are nowhere near the 1,100+ and 3,600+ we got for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro back in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3pEpAhb

Vivo Y21T Renders Appear Online; Suggest Bezel-Less Design, Triple Rear Cameras

Vivo Y21T renders have surfaced online, alongside the upcoming smartphone’s specifications. According to details shared by tipster Ishan Agarwal, Vivo Y21T will launch with the Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Vivo Y21T is also said to feature a 50-megapixel triple camera setup and come with a 5,000mAhh battery with 18W charging. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/349X8LO

Huawei Mate X2 Collector’s Edition goes on sale in China

Last month, Huawei announced a more premium version of its Mate X2 foldable phone featuring leather material on its back. The device dubbed Collector’s Edition comes in black, white and red colors and Huawei has now opened sales for the limited edition foldable in China. The phones come with 12GB RAM and 512GB as standard and retail for CNY 19,699 which converts to $3,090/€2,734. Apart from the premium back finish, Huawei is also using a nano-crystalline enforced glass material on the outer screen which should be more durable. The rest of the specs are in line with the regular Mate X2... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3FSbhuQ

Hisense announces year end bonanza offer; introduces new 'Simple Life' series washing machine with steam sterilization in India

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Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge Confirmed to Pack MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC Ahead of India Launch

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is all set to launch in India soon. Ahead of the launch, specifications including the processor of the handset has appeared on its dedicated microsite. Now, a company official has revealed that the upcoming Xiaomi smartphone will be among the first smartphones in India to feature the new MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/32tIK0y

Redmi Note 11S Spotted on Multiple Certification Sites, Launch Expected Soon

Redmi Note 11S has been spotted on multiple certification websites including the BIS authority, EEC, and NTBC certification websites. The listings do not provide the specifications of the smartphones, but previous reports suggest that the smartphone could come with a MediaTek SoC under the hood. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3sIpiaL

Realme Fastest Growing 5G Android Smartphone Brand Globally in Q3 2021: Counterpoint Research

Realme was the fastest-growing 5G Android smartphone brand globally in Q3 2021 as its sales grew 831 percent on year-over-year (YoY) basis, as per a report by Counterpoint Research. Realme’s 5G sales grew 9,519 percent YoY in India. The second and third spots are taken by Oppo and Vivo, respectively. Xiaomi was fourth and Samsung took the fifth spot in YoY growth in... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3eAzEBj

OnePlus 8T Receiving OxygenOS Update With December 2021 Security Patch, App Fixes

OnePlus 8T is getting an OxygenOS update in India, EU, and North America. The update arrives as OxygenOS 11.0.12.12 in NA and EU and as OxygenOS 11.0.11.11 in India. It brings the December 2021 security patch, and a few app fixes. As usual, the new update is expected to roll out in a staggered manner. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3FKonKY

Redmi Note 11S incoming, multiple certifications confirm

Xiaomi launched three phones under the Redmi Note 11 family, followed by a Redmi Note 11T, and now another one is joining - Redmi Note 11S. The phone with model number 2201117SG appeared on multiple certification websites, including the NBTC in Singapore, BIS in India, and the Eurasian Economic Area (EEC). There are no less than four more variations of the model number, which are likely for the different carrier configurations, as well as multiple storage options. Sadly, the listings give zero information on any actual specs, launch date, or pricing whatsoever. The Redmi Note 10S... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3FySgh0

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 getting One UI 4 in the US

The stable OneUI 4 launch for Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 users did not get off to a good start earlier this month and was actually suspended for a while as Samsung had to iron out a bevy of bugs. It seems all is well now and owners of the two foldables in the US are now getting the new update. Users on Verizon are reportedly first in line while those on other networks should receive the update later on. Galaxy Z Fold3 gets the F926USQS1BUL6 update build while the Z Flip3’s bears the F711USQS2BUL6 identifier. The new updates also bring the December 2021 security patch. Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3z5JIvP

Samsung Galaxy S10 series is receiving Android 12-based One UI 4 stable update

Yesterday Samsung began rolling out Android 12-based One UI 4's stable update for the Galaxy Z Fold2 and the Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy S20 lineups. Now it's the Galaxy S10 series that's getting Samsung's latest custom Android skin. The update is rolling out for the Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10+ with firmware version G97xFXXUEGULB. We don't have a detailed changelog yet, but we know the build comes with the December 2021 Android security patch, and you can also expect the usual Android 12 and One UI 4 goodies with it. Samsung Galaxy S10 The One UI 4 update is currently seeding in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3FCHuGt

Moto Edge X30 India Launch Date Tipped for Late January or Early February

Moto Edge X30 may be launched in India either in January end or early, as per a report. It could be one of the phones that the company is reported to unveil in the country in Q1 2022. The Motorola phone made its debut in China earlier this month, and it comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3FDp3S5

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge Teased to Get Two Colour Options, Images Show Design Similar to Redmi Note 11 Pro+

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge has been teased to get two colour options — Pacific Pearl and Stealth Black. The smartphone will launch in India on January 6 and till now, it has been teased to get 120W fast charging support as well as 120Hz refresh rate for its AMOLED display with 1,200 nits of peak brightness. More information about the smartphone will be revealed in the c... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3JlDFb3

Realme 9 Pro+ Reportedly Gets Bluetooth SIG Certification, Realme C31 Spotted on Multiple Sites

Realme 9 Pro+ has allegedly got Bluetooth SIG certification suggesting that the phone will come with Bluetooth v5.2. It reportedly got BIS certification earlier this year. The Realme C31 has reportedly got Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and TUV certification. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3FPX3uR

Samsung’s Galaxy Store Contains Apps That Could Infect Phones With Malware: Report

Samsung's Galaxy Store reportedly contains several apps riddled with malware and adware. These apps reportedly trigger Google Play Protect warnings soon after they are installed on customer devices. Additionally, some of the apps also ask for excessive permissions like access to call logs. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3JmYt1S

Amazon Customer’s Choice Smartphone & Smart TV Awards 2021 Winners: iPhone 13 Named Smartphone of the Year

Amazon Customer’s Choice Smartphone and Smart TV Awards 2021 has named iPhone 13 as the smartphone of the year. Redmi 10 Prime, on the other hand, has won the best budget smartphone title. On the part of smart TVs, Samsung 43-inch Crystal 4K Series Ultra HD Smart LED TV has been named the smart TV of the year. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3EwUiNd

Apple iPhone 13 Mini Review: 10 things you need to know about this compact flagship

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Hisense 55U6G Full Array QLED TV Review: Arguably the best QLED TV of 2021 under Rs 60,000

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Vivo Y75 5G BIS Listing Suggests Upcoming India Launch; Key Specifications Tipped via Geekbench

Vivo Y75 5G may launch in India soon as it has been spotted on the Bureau of Indian standards website. The smartphone has also been spotted on Indonesia Telecom database and Geekbench. The latter suggests some key specifications like MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, 8GB of RAM, and Android 12. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/343iOsZ

Microsoft patent reveals possible tri-fold Surface phone

A new patent from Microsoft may have just revealed an early look into the company’s “multi-panel device” which boasts a tri-fold design. The patent was granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) last week and shows a sketch of a device with two hinges that opens up to reveal one massive screen made up of three distinct sections. When folded back up the device can serve as a traditional smartphone and looks to be in the Surface Duo mold with a wide profile. Microsoft “multi-panel device” (image: USPTO) There aren’t any further spec details from Microsoft nor... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3EyURWQ

iQoo 9, iQoo 9 Pro Specifications Tipped by Geekbench Listing, May Come With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

iQoo 9 series is all set to debut on January 5 in China. iQoo 9 and iQoo 9 Pro handsets have now been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking site. The listing suggests some key specifications of the smartphone. As per the listing, a chipset with the codename 'taro' will power the upcoming iQoo 9 series phones. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3FCXEQ8

vivo confirms iQOO 9 launch date and looks

The vivo iQOO 9 series was rumored to arrive next week with an extra-big camera island on the back, according to a leak from last week. The company decided to lift the curtain and reveal that the leak was right - the new series will launch on January 5, and yes, the rectangular camera island is really that big. vivo iQOO 9 teasers The new iQOO 9 will retain the BMW M design on the back, and vivo also confirmed the screen. It will remain Samsung E5 AMOLED, but this time it will be a second-generation panel. The phone will also be the official KPL device, meaning all competitors... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3Hfsr66

Oneplus 10 Pro appears in retailer listings, could launch on January 4

OnePlus 10 Pro was confirmed to arrive in January 2022, and the phone is already up for reservations, which is just a feature to notify users when the product arrives. A listing on JD.com said the pre-order is scheduled for January 4, and we think this is also the launch date in China. Smartphone companies usually put their phones up for pre-order when the device is launched, but OnePlus is not a typical maker, since it is as popular overseas as it is at home. We would not be surprised to see a simple teaser on January 4 with some of the key features of the phone, like a Snapdragon 8... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3Jm9qkk

MIUI 13, Watch S1 will arrive alongside Xiaomi 12 series

Xiaomi will introduce the 12 series tomorrow, December 28. In a series of posts on Weibo the brand also confirmed the new MIUI 13 will debut alongside the flagships, as well as a new high-end smartwatch for business professionals, called Xiaomi Watch S1. Xiaomi Watch S1, MIUI 13 Pad, MIUI 13 teasers MIUI 13 will have a separate version for tablets, and unsurprisingly will be called MIUI 13 Pad. It will allow multitasking for more than two apps - one on big background, and at least two more in floating windows. The regular-sized MIUI 13 is expected to be a slight upgrade over the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3qw7k8X

Tecno will bring Spark 8 Pro on December 29 with 33W fast charging

Tecno Spark 8 arrived back in August, and now the brand revealed a Pro sibling is on its way. The Tecno Spark 8 Pro will be launched on December 29 and will charge at 33W, the fastest ever in the Spark portfolio. The Twitter account of Tecno India posted the teaser, suggesting the “super-fast charger” will fill the battery from 0 to 85% in just one hour, which is a massive improvement over the 18W standard in the Spark 6 (quickest one so far) and 10W disappointment in the regular Spark 8. We don’t know much about specs, but we can assume the screen will be LCD from the image, given... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3sBsOUl

Xiaomi 12 Series Phones Confirmed to Pack Surge P1 Chip; Full Specifications, Live Images Leak Online

Xiaomi 12 series is confirmed to launch in China on December 28 and teasers of the smartphones have started surfacing via the company's official channels. Alongside, entire specifications of Xiaomi 12 model and Xiaomi 12 Pro, along with renders, have been leaked online. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3mx1SkL

Honor Magic V teaser highlights gapless design

Honor’s first foldable smartphone will be announced soon and we’ve already got reports that it will debut with a horizontal fold design and Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Today, Honor posted a short video teaser highlighting the phone’s design and we finally got to see its cover screen alongside glimpses of the primary large screen, hinge mechanism and the device’s bottom. The main screen appears to have an interrupted appearance with no visible camera cutout. It remains to be seen if Honor completely omitted a selfie cam on the inward panel or went with an... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3epr0FO

Xiaomi reveals key 12, 12 Pro specs while live photos leak

Xiaomi is expected to introduce its new flagship series tomorrow, December 28. We expect to see the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro on stage, while rumors also suggested a Xiaomi 12X is on its way. The phones will have Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipsets, and today company CEO and co-founder Lei Jun revealed more key features about the duo. The Xiaomi 12 will ship with 67W fast wired charging and 50W wireless, while the Pro will bring 120W to the table. Meanwhile the full list of alleged 12 Pro specs leaked online, along with some renders and live photos, suggesting yet another camera redesign that... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3FwSmWx

Realme GT 2 Series Phone With Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Spotted on Geekbench; Specifications Teased

Realme GT 2 and Realme GT 2 Pro’s specifications as well as display details have been teased on Weibo. The alleged details about Realme GT 2 were shared by a tipster on Twitter as well as by a listing on Geekbench. The information about the display of Realme GT 2 Pro has been shared by Xu Qi Chase, President of Global Marketing and Vice President at Realme, in a num... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3mA9qDI

WhatsApp Tipped to Bring Redesigned Contact Info Page, Ability to Search Specific Nearby Businesses

WhatsApp is tipped to be working on a redesigned interface for the Contact Info page. Separately, WhatsApp is spotted to have an option to let users look for specific businesses nearby and developing an ability to let group administrators link their groups to a community on iOS. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/311FJ6J

Tecno Pova 5G With 6,000mAh Battery Launched as the Company’s First 5G-Powered Smartphone: Reports

Tecno Pova 5G has been reportedly launched. The handset reportedly features a 6.9-inch HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate. It is reported to have a MediaTek chipset under the hood, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Tecno Pova 5G is said to pack a 6,000mAh battery with 18W flash charging support. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3qvXh3P

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge Confirmed to Feature 120Hz Display With 1200 Nits Peak Brightness Ahead of January 6 Launch

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge will come with a display that has 120Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits brightness, a company executive has confirmed. In the photo released on Twitter, it is seen that the phone will sport a centrally-aligned hole-punch cut-out. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3pwv2Tk

Winners and losers: Xiaomi

It has been a productive year for Xiaomi – it launched over 50 devices and that is just counting the phones. It also did a bit of rebranding by dropping the ‘Mi’ from its premium devices – starting in the second half of this year, the company goes with just “Xiaomi” + model number, just as it has always done in China. The year isn’t over yet, the company plans to unveil one of the first phones with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 – the Xiaomi 12 series – which will probably arrive with the stable MIUI 13 (a beta version is already undergoing tests). Winner: Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra It’s... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3z0O3A9

Top 10 trending phones of week 51

Oppo's Find N foldable phone did stay long in the spotlight and after being the most popular smartphone in our database last week didn't even make the top 10 this time around. Instead all eyes are on the Xiaomi 12, which is due to be announced in two days. It leads from the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G, which have been in these positions for three weeks now. In fourth place we have another upcoming phone - the vivo V23 Pro, which just edged out the newly introduced Huawei P50 Pocket foldable. That pushes the iPhone 13 Pro Max to sixth, just ahead of another new... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3ex2Glf

Best phone speakers of 2021

What are the best-sounding smartphones to come out this year? Not the ones that are the loudest - that's settled by the numbers in our tests and we already covered it. No, we're talking about the phones that we can listen to with our own ears and truly like what we're hearing. And while some of the phones we've gathered here are objectively loud and that did help their cases, that's not what got them on this list in the first place. We introduced the current testing methodology in early 2020 to replace the old one in an attempt to offer a test that better reflects real-world usage of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3ewDueF

Huawei Watch GT3 review

Huawei has consistently delivered impressive smart wearables for the past few years and it's no wonder we welcomed the Watch GT3 with high expectations. Having spent the better part of a month putting it through its paces we are now ready to share our impressions with you. Spoiler alert: it's very good, an the 2021 smartwatch to have for many a user. Read on to find out if you are among them. Design and Build The Huawei Watch GT3 adopted the rotating top button from its more premium Watch 3 siblings, down to the neat detail with the engraverd brand name. The bezel has minute... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3sBTQeq

Week 51 in review: Galaxy S22 leaks aplenty, Huawei P50 Pocket is here

Another week down and only one left to go in 2021. It was business as usual, which means a lot of Galaxy S22 leaks. We saw official cases for the Galaxy S22 and S22 Ultra, as well as a look at the new S Pen. We saw the Galaxy S22 series dummies pictured side by side for scale, as well as a reported official poster for the Galaxy S22 Ultra. We learned that all three S22 models will have glass backs, as opposed to last year's series, where only the Ultra was all glass. Finally, the Galaxy S21 FE is expected to become official on January 3 and launch on the 11. The upcoming phone was... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/32GjfsE

My top 5 phones of 2021 - Kaloyan

We all know this year wasn't great as many things went from bad to worse. The mobile industry suffered from supply shortages that caused cancelled launches and premature discontinuations. But the year 2021 still gave us some incredibly good smartphones, beacons across a sea of incremental upgrades (or even downgrades). I have reviewed, helped review, or just used, a lot of phones this year and there are certainly a few that left their mark and became an instant recommendation to give to friends and family. Those are not necessarily flagships; they are just good smartphones for various... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3FwgpVo

Best tablets of 2021

Working, studying and spending more time at home than ever before leads to some unexpected market trends. The tablet market was dormant for years with Apple having an unparalleled lead over competitors yet once 2020 rolled in things began to change. Android makers re-emphasized their efforts in the once-forgotten tablet sphere and we got plenty of interesting options in all price points over the past twelve months. Apple also kept improving its own iPads with its refreshed mini and high-end Pro models. We’ve gathered a bunch of our top picks for the best tablets of 2021 and are presenting... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3szhVT2

Anker 547 USB-C charger provides up to 120W of power while teaching you math

Anker has launched a new multi-device charger featuring four USB-C ports. This charger is capable of providing up to 120W at the same time, provided you can do a bit of math. The way this works is that different ports on the charger have different outputs. One of the ports is capable of sending up to 100W of power by itself if it's the only one in use. Another one can do up to 60W and then the remaining two can do 20W each. Now, if you plug in two devices, the 100W port drops down to 90W if you use one of the two 20W ports or 60W if you use the 60W port. And if you're charging... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3Hb49u6

Apple iPhone 15 Pro to come without a SIM card slot

Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 lineup in September, and the iPhone 14 is still months away from the launch, but rumors around the iPhone 15 have already started doing rounds on the internet, with the latest one claiming Apple will ditch the physical SIM card slot beginning with the iPhone 15 series in 2023. Word comes from Brazilian publication Blog do iPhone, which says that the 2023's Pro models (tentatively called iPhone 15 Pro) will not have physical SIM card slots and will rely entirely on eSIM technology for connectivity. The source also claims that these iPhones will come with dual... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3pq5yXn

Winners and losers: Apple

It was a challenging year for all brands, but Apple ends up an absolute winner. Sure, it ended up a victim of the chip shortages as well and is still having trouble putting all of its devices on store shelves. But those devices are in high demand and when that's said for devices as expensive as Apple's are, you know they are pretty great. Apple grew its sales in much of 2021. Whether it was tablets, laptops, or phones, Apple either was the number one or in the top five among rivals. Couple that with Apple's unmatched high margins and it spells a superb 2021. But it wasn't all wins for... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3mzSzkl

Samsung Galaxy S20 will get Android 12-based One UI 4 stable update next, no more betas

Samsung's been testing the Android 12-based One UI 4 beta on the Galaxy S20 series for some time now, but the lineup won't get any more beta builds since the Korean tech giant has said that the S20 smartphones will receive the stable update next. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra This revelation comes from Samsung Korea's Beta Operations Manager, who said "there are currently no plans to open additional betas" and the company is "preparing to open the official version." While that's undoubtedly good news, the official didn't tell which S20 series smartphone will receive the stable One UI 4... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3yZO87u

Lenovo Legion Y90 with 144Hz screen and dual-engine air-cooling is arriving on January 1

The first week of January 2022 is turning out to be busier than expected. We know Realme, vivo, and Xiaomi are hosting launch events on 4th, 5th, and 6th, respectively, to unveil their new smartphones. Now Lenovo has announced it will kick off the new year by unveiling a gaming smartphone on the first day of 2022. Lenovo's new gaming smartphone is called the Legion Y90, and while the company hasn't detailed its specs sheet yet, it did reveal a few specs of the phone's display. The Lenovo Legion Y90 will pack a 6.92" E4 AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and 720Hz touch sampling... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3JgrhZX

Realme 9i Listed on AliExpress, Seen to Feature 50-Megapixel Primary Camera, 5000mAh Battery

Realme 9i has been spotted on AliExpress, tipping the specifications of the upcoming smartphone. The handset is tipped to feature a 5,000mAh battery with 33W adaptive fast charging, and is powered by a Snapdragon SoC. Similarly, the smartphone could come with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, according to the listing on AliExpress. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3Fnj57M

Vivo V23 5G, Vivo V23 Pro 5G India Launch Date Set for January 5; to Feature MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC

Vivo V23 5G, Vivo V23 Pro 5G have been scheduled to launch in India on January 5 at 12pm IST (noon). A microsite which is live on the official website reveals some key specifications of the smartphone. The upcoming Vivo handsets will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM. The Sunshine Gold colour option for both smartphones will feature a... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3sxNcpC

iQOO U5 announced with Snapdragon 695 SoC and 50MP camera

vivo sub-brand iQOO unveiled the iQOO Neo5 S and Neo5 SE earlier this week, and today the company further expanded its portfolio with the iQOO U5's announcement. The iQOO U5 is powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC, runs Android 12-based OriginOS Ocean out of the box, and has three RAM options - 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB. It also comes with Memory Fusion 2.0, allowing virtual RAM expansion up to 4GB. The U5 has a single 128GB storage option, but you can still expand the storage (up to 256GB) via a microSD card. The Snapdragon 695-powered smartphone packs a 6.58" 120Hz FullHD+ LCD with a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/32xqK4M

Oppo ColorOS 12 China Rollout Plan Revealed for 2022 First Quarter: All You Need to Know

Oppo ColorOS 12 China rollout plan for Q1 2022 has been revealed. The latest version of its Android 12-based operating system will start rolling out to various Oppo and OnePlus handsets from the first week of January. Meanwhile, OnePlus co-founder Pete Lau has said that the ColorOS update for OnePlus is delayed because the company wants to deliver a seamless migration... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/32yBAaF

vivo V23 and V23 Pro with color-changing back panels are coming on January 5

Yesterday we exclusively reported that the vivo V23 series with 50MP dual selfie camera will launch in India next month. Today, vivo confirmed that report as it announced the January 5 launch event of the V23 series in India. vivo will unveil the V23 and V23 Pro at the event, and both will come with color-changing glasses, making them India's first smartphones to have this feature. vivo says the glass's color will change when exposed to sunlight or other sources of artificial UV rays. However, only the Sunshine Gold models of the V23 and V23 Pro will have this feature.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/32oDnPV

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Unboxing Videos Surface Online Ahead of Launch; Replacement Kit for Display, Frame Tipped

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is reportedly slated to launch in January 2022. Ahead of the launch, multiple unboxing videos of the handset suggested key features, design, and retail box internals of the handset. Also, the pricing details of the screen and glass repair also surfaced online. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3ejsuBq

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Design Tipped by Marketing Image; Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ Spotted in Pink Gold Colour

Samsung is reportedly gearing up to launch Samsung Galaxy S22 series. Ahead of any official announcement, new renders of Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ in Pink Gold colour have leaked online. Additionally, the marketing image of the Samsung Galaxy Ultra variant has also surfaced online. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3FoQBKZ

Apple Sold Most 5G Smartphones in Q3 2021, Samsung Grows as Xiaomi Stalls: Strategy Analytics

Apple sold the most 5G smartphones globally in Q3 2021, according to a new report by analytics firm Strategy Analytics. The Cupertino company is followed by Xiaomi, which saw its growth slow down after increased competition, according to the report. Xiaomi is followed by Samsung, which beat Oppo to the third spot. Meanwhile, Honor emerged as the fastest growing brand ... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3H91LDU

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE display assembly and repair costs leak

Another day, another Galaxy S21 FE leak. We're more or less certain of the design, the specs and the timeframe. So here's a look at an alleged genuine replacement kit for the Galaxy S21 FE' display and frame. The quoted price for the part is €185, but there's a cheaper €119 option that seemingly lacks the frame and only has the glass part. The repair parts and service provider, Mobistekla, assures the parts are original. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE service display pack A quick rehash - the Galaxy S21 FE could be official on January 3 and on sale January 11. It's specs are... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3yUVTeT

Xiaomi 12 Price, Full Specifications Leak Online; Tipped to Come With Triple Rear Cameras, 4,500mAh Battery

Xiaomi 12 series have been confirmed to launch on December 28. Ahead of that, a fresh leak offers insights into the price and full specifications of the vanilla Xiaomi 12 smartphone. It is said to come with a triple rear camera unit, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary snapper and a 4,500mAh battery. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3ehuv0P

Oppo K9x With MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Unveiled: Specifications

Oppo K9x smartphone has been unveiled featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC in China. It has a 64-megapixel triple rear camera setup and packs a 5,000mAh battery. The phone is offered in three RAM + storage variants and two colour options, and has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3Je3mKE

OnePlus 10 Pro Display Details Revealed; Confirmed to Have LTPO 2.0 Screen

OnePlus 10 Pro will have LTPO 2.0 display, OnePlus Co-Founder and CEO Pete Lau confirmed on Weibo. LTPO, which stands for low-temperature polycrystalline oxide, is a new type of display technology that allows for a variable refresh rate. The company had earlier confirmed the launch of OnePlus 10 Pro in January. However, the exact debut date is unknown. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3FrpBKE

Exclusive: vivo V23 series to come with 50MP dual selfie camera, launch in India next month

Earlier this month, a media report claimed the vivo V23 5G will launch in India in December, and later we heard the company will introduce the V23 Pro in the Asian country on January 4, 2022. While we are yet to get a confirmation on this date from vivo, we can now report that the vivo V23 series will definitely debut in India next month. Our source also tells us that the V23 series will "come with India's First 50MP Eye Autofocus Dual Selfie camera," ruling out the launch of the V23e or the V23e 5G since both feature single front-facing cameras. It remains unclear how many smartphones... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/33IOLXe

Pixel 6, 6 Pro Users Report Spontaneous Screen Cracks; Google’s New Update Disables Call Screen, Hold for Me

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro users are reporting that their smartphone screens are developing “spontaneous” cracks. Users have taken to the company’s forums, sharing images of their cracked displays. Meanwhile, Google has disabled Call Screen and Hold For Me features on Pixel 6 smartphones with the December 2021 update until underlying bugs are fixed. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3po8tQG

Xiaomi 12 to sport 6.28-inch screen, revamped camera processing

Xiaomi is gearing up to introduce its 12 series on December 28 and ahead of the big announcement we got another bunch of details surrounding the phones. Xiaomi confirmed the vanilla 12 model will sport a 6.28-inch display which is noticeably smaller than the outgoing Xiaomi Mi 11’s 6.81-inch diagonal. Xiaomi 12 size comparison (image: Xiaomi) Earlier today Xiaomi revealed its 12 and 12 Pro phones got A+ scores from DisplayMate with 15 new records. Xiaomi said the smaller 12 series model will be 69.9mm wide making it easier to use singlehandedly. The accompanying posters compare... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3J95mUl

Realme GT 2 Pro Design Revealed in Official Renders Ahead of January 4 Launch; Shows Paper-Inspired Design

Realme has confirmed the launch date of its upcoming Realme GT 2 series as January 4 in China. Ahead of the launch, the company has shared the first look of the Realme GT 2 Pro phone revealing its bio-based polymer design. The handset is co-designed by Realme design studio and Naoto Fukusawa. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3ElMONd

Samsung suspends One UI 4.0 update for Galaxy S21 series due to Google Play issues

Samsung started distributing One UI 4.0 along with Android 12 a couple of weeks ago but a newly discovered issue has now paused the rollout. The company had to halt the update for the Galaxy S21 series in South Korea due to incompatibility issues with Google Play. According to a forum post by a Samsung community moderator, the issue with Google's Play Store isn't just on the Korean OEM's end, Google needs to take a look into it as well. So until both tech giants fix the issue, the One UI 4.0 will not be further distributed. We don't really know how widespread this issue is but... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/32maMe5

Samsung Galaxy S22 Lineup Gets New Launch Date Due to Alleged Supply Chain Issues

Samsung is reportedly gearing up to launch Samsung Galaxy S22 series. The upcoming lineup is said to be announced on February 9, 2022. The new non-foldable flagship lineup is likely to include the regular Samsung Galaxy S22 model, alongside the Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/32h8exW

iOS 15.3 seeded to beta testers, WatchOS 8.4 beta goes to developers

Apple just started seeding iOS 15.3 to public beta testers so if you have a beta tester or developer account, you can download it right away. WatchOS 8.4, on the other hand, is only available to developers for now. Both firmware updates focus on improving system stability and clearing out some bugs from previous versions of the software. There are no apparent visual changes nor there are any new features of note. Keep in mind that beta versions of a given software are not meant to be used on daily drivers as they may contain bugs. Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3srC4u8

Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate With 18GB RAM to Go on First Sale in India on December 26: Price, Specifications

Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate to go on its first sale in India on December 26. The gaming smartphone is the first to offer 18GB of RAM to users in the country. Its RAM is paired with a Snapdragon 888 5G SoC and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate will be available to purchase via Flipkart. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3FknXdL

Realme GT 2 Series Launch Date to Be Announced Tomorrow, Chief Marketing Officer Teases

Realme GT 2 series could likely launch on Wednesday, or the Chinese tech giant many announce its launch date. It is likely to be the latter as Realme has not yet announced the time or the location for the launch event. On Monday, Realme introduced three new innovative features for Realme GT 2 Pro through a special event. These features are related to the design, photo... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3qdxjld

Xiaomi 12 Series Design Teased, Xiaomi 12 Pro Spotted on Geekbench With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

Xiaomi 12 series has been confirmed to launch in China on December 28. Ahead of its launch, a teaser reveals some design elements of Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro. Separately, the latter has also been spotted on Geekbench and the listing suggests some key specifications of the smartphone. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3pfV7Wx

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Launch Date Tipped for January 2022, Pricing Details Surface Online

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is reportedly slated to launch in January 2022. Multiple tipsters have suggested the launch date of the device. Also, the pricing details of the handset have been tipped online. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE price in the UK is expected to start at GBP 699 (around Rs 70,000). from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3EbgXid

Apple iPhone 14 Pro to have 48MP camera, periscope scheduled for 2023

Apple has been relying on 12MP sensors for the main cameras of its smartphones for the better part of a decade now. This is finally about to change in the iPhone 14 Pro series, as Cupertino is aiming to put a 48MP sensor behind the main shooter, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims. The 48MP sensors still output 12MP images after pixel-binning, but allows more data to be gathered for computational photography. Kuo stated that Apple might add a “48MP” feature that takes pictures in 48-megapixel resolution for when total resolved detail is key. The company will then move to introduce... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3H19LH3

OnePlus to Launch New Smart TVs in India, New 32-Inch and 43-Inch Models Expected: Report

OnePlus is working on launching new smart TV models in India, according to tipster Mukul Sharma. There is no word on whether the smart TVs will be part of the company’s Q-series, Y-series, or U-series smart TV lineup, or when they will be launched in India. OnePlus is also working on its upcoming OnePlus 10 series as well as the OnePlus Nord 2 CE 5G smartphones. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3eb4xfo

Apple iPhone 13 to be mass produced in India starting Feb 2022, trial production begins

Apple's been manufacturing iPhones locally in India for a few years now, and it will begin the mass production of the iPhone 13 in the Asian country starting February 2022, reports The Economic Times. The publication claims that Apple has secured the supply of semiconductor chips required for the mass production and has already begun the iPhone 13's trial production in Foxconn's plant near Chennai, where the tech giant also manufactures the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12. In addition to the Foxconn plant in Chennai, Apple produces the iPhone SE in the Wistron facility in Bengaluru, and as per... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3J6DIY8

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Accessories Listed on UK Retailer Site, May Come With One UI 4.1

Samsung Galaxy S22 series of flagship smartphones is rumoured to launch next year in early February. Ahead of any official announcement, the accessories of the upcoming Samsung handsets have now been spotted on a UK-based retailer website. Separately, the Samsung Galaxy S22 series phones are tipped to ship the latest One UI 4.1. from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3yMmY3z

iQOO 9 lineup's display specs tipped

vivo sub-brand iQOO unveiled the iQOO 8 and 8 Pro in August and followed up with a Pilot Edition of the latter in September. The company is expected to introduce the iQOO 9 series sometime next month, and while it hasn't said much about the lineup yet, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has detailed the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro's displays. The tipster says that the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro will pack 6.78" Samsung-made E5 OLED displays. However, the one on the vanilla model will have FullHD+ resolution, while the Pro version's panel will have 2K resolution and curved edges. iQOO 8 • iQOO 8... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3pgv5Ct

Popular ride-hailing app Bolt gets Petal Maps integration

Ride-hailing service Bolt is getting Huawei Petal Maps integration. Users will see the Bolt app as a means of transport when route-planning in Huawei's Petal Maps and will then be taken to the Bolt app to choose driver and ride options. Bolt was one of the first major services to launch on Huawei's AppGallery and offers ride-hailing, ride-sharing, scooters, and food delivery in a number of countries and cities across Europe, Asia, North, and South America, and Africa. The Bolt app has been downloaded more than 12 million times on Huawei's AppGallery, while Petal Maps has more than... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3J6lYvT

Realme GT 2 Pro to Get Three World-First Innovations, Company Claims

Realme GT 2 Pro's three new features that the company claims as "world's first innovations" were announced on Monday. The innovations pertain to the design, photography, and communication features of the smartphone. Realme has partnered with Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa for the design, incorporated a 150-degree field-of-view ultra-wide-angle sensor with a fish eye... from Gadgets 360 https://bit.ly/3EdhnEA

iQOO U5 details revealed through store listing

Even though the iQOO U5 is still unreleased, it appeared on the popular Chinese web store, JD Mall. The listing reveals quite a bit of detail and, of course, the design too. Pre-orders start on December 24 so an actual release should be in order before that date. Screenshots from the JD Mall listing The handset is running a Snapdragon 695 SoC with 6GB/128GB base memory and sports a 120Hz display. A 5,000 mAh battery powers the whole thing. The camera bump on the back has a typical vivo-like appearance and houses a 50MP main camera and 8MP secondary one (probably... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3mioiGk

Philips PH1 announced with Unisoc chipset and 4,700 mAh battery

Here’s something you don’t see every day – a new Philips smartphone launched in China. The PH1 is the latest budget effort in the brand’s portfolio and pairs entry-level specs with affordable pricing. The PH1 comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch for the 5MP front camera. There’s a dual-camera ring design on the back housing a 13MP main shooter and a 2MP depth helper. Philips went with the same 12nm Unisoc Tiger T310 chipset as the recently launched Philips PH2. You get 4GB RAM as standard and 32/61 or 128GB storage. There’s a 4,700 mAh battery onboard though no... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3ebvBeO

Nokia 2760 Flip 4G featurephone details leak

An upcoming Nokia featurephone with clamshell form factor has just been leaked through a Tracfone listing. Access to the listing has already been restricted, but you can't delete anything from the internet and we got the deatils. The phone sports a simple LCD screen with 240 x 320px resolution and a 1,450 mAh battery that lasts almost 14 days on standby or up to 6.8 hours of talk time. Since it runs on KaiOS, it supports many of the smartphone-intrinsic features and works over 4G LTE and Wi-Fi. The internal storage is 32GB and can be expanded via microSD card. The hands is still not... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3GYkNgb

Top 10 trending phones of week 50

We've got a third leader in as many weeks in our trending chart after Oppo's new Find N foldable took the number one spot. Yet, as the Motorola Edge X30 dropped to fifth, Redmi Note 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G retained their places on the podium. In fourth we have the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, while the Redmi Note 10 Pro retains its sixth position. A couple of Samsung phones follow with the Galaxy A12 ahead of the Galaxy S21 Ultra. The Poco X3 Pro has slid to ninth, while the iPhone 13 completes this week's top 10. That means we wave goodbye to the Motorola S30 and the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3sgwIlD

Week 50 in review: Oppo Find N official, Galaxy S22 live photo emerges

Welcome to another week's recap. The biggest story of the week was the arrival of the Oppo Find N. It has a much smaller footprint than the Galaxy Z Fold3. Outside, the Find N has a 5.49-inch 18:9 display - a standard aspect and an easier one to use, compared to the Fold3's 25:9 outer screen. On the inside, the Find N has a 7.1-inch 8.4:9 main screen, which is only slightly narrower than a square. The Oppo Find N sold out in China, and the maker is as of now not planning to make it available outside. We saw an alleged live image of the Galaxy S22, while the Ultra received FCC... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3E7SBpn

Interview: Renowned filmmaker Philip Bloom on the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the state of smartphone videography

Sony's Xperia Pro-I just went on sale and at one of the press events accompanying the launch we ran into renowned filmmaker Philip Bloom. One of the big names in the industry, he has worked as a cameraman and cinematographer for Lucasfilm, CNN, Sky News, and the BBC, among others. Mr. Bloom is also keeping a close eye on the smartphone industry and had some very interesting thoughts to share about the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the state of smartphone videography as a whole. You can read the interview below. Renowned British filmmaker Philip Bloom (Image Credit: Philip Bloom) How would... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/33C2IWV

Weekly poll: is the Oppo Find N the best foldable yet?

Did Oppo design the best foldable yet or is the company’s first go at the form factor too little, too late? The Oppo Find N has some exciting design elements, but also some flaws. In case you missed it, check out our hands-on review for more details (and you can watch our key features video below). The biggest flaw is that right now Oppo seems to have no intention of selling the Find N outside of China. The model proved very popular in the country as it quickly sold out and people are asking for more than MSRP on the resale market. Clearly, Oppo is on to something. The Flexion hinge is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3e8Dp0B

Samsung has a huge selection of official Galaxy S22 accessories incoming

As we inch closer and closer to the likely February unveiling of the Galaxy S22 family, we have naturally started seeing more and more of the upcoming devices through increasingly-official channels, like the recently published support pages on Samsung.com. BOX UK has now chimed in with its own "leak" of sorts, listing a large number of official accessories for the Galaxy S22 family on its site. Over 60 different items (color options included) across the trio of phones. Galaxy S22 Ultra Smart Clear View Cover • Galaxy S22 Ultra Clear Standing Cover Samsung seems to be going... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://bit.ly/3J2g3rT