Realme X3 spotted on GeekBench with 12GB of RAM

We are well aware that a vanilla Realme X3 is on the horizon. It was even teased in an official video, alongside text referring to the company's "next flagship". This, naturally, puts certain expectations on the specs of the handset. Ones that, however, leaks still can't quite back-up or agree on. Last time we got some alleged numbers, regarding the regular Realme X3 was from a Google Play Console entry, which included a display resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels, Android 10 OS and for the more perplexing bits - a Snapdragon 855+ and 8GB of RAM. Realme X3 GeekBench run That...

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Flashback: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini, the smallest Android with the biggest heart

The Xperia X10 brought renewed focus in Sony Ericsson's smartphone strategy - it went all in on Android, leaving behind experimentation with Symbian and Windows Mobile. Its 4.0" display was fairly large for the day, this was back when people railed against large phones. If you still feel that way, you've certainly considered buying one of the Xperia Z Compact phones in recent years. But Sony Ericsson's journey to become king of the premium minis didn't start with the Compact series. In fact, it was part of Sony's Android strategy from the beginning. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini is...

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Samsung Galaxy M01s and Galaxy Watch 3 bag BIS certifications, hinting at imminent release

A couple of listings from The Bureau of Indian Standards appear to add to the already impressive roster of upcoming new Samsung Devices. We are already expecting the Note20 series, Galaxy Fold 2, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G and potentially a pair of Tab S7 tablets and some TWS Buds, all at an August 5 unveiling event. We can probably add the Galaxy Watch 3 to the list, as well. A BIS certification typically signifies an imminent release and this particular one lists three distinct device models: SM-R845F, SM-R855F and SM-R850F. The latter one of these is a bit of a mystery, while the other two have...

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Realme Watch gets improved notification management, battery optimizations with new update

The Realme Watch unveiled last month is getting its second software update, sporting version number 81.0. The new firmware brings improved notification management, which now displays up to 10 notifications in the form of a drop-down list on the smartwatch. Previously, the Watch only displayed one notification, like the Realme Band, meaning new alerts replaced the older ones. This has been one of the major complaints from Realme Watch users and we are glad the issue has been finally addressed by the company. The update also adds support for seven new languages to the watch UI and now...

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Honor 30 Pro+ in for review

Two months ago three Honor 30 smartphones debuted, the mightiest of them called Honor 30 Pro+. And it's exactly that one that we now have in our hands ready to be put through our review routine. Honor 30 Pro+ Coming in the Titanium Silver color, our Honor 30 Pro+ polarized opinions in our office. Not so much the color itself, but the huge letters make this a love it or hate it affair. It's definitely standing out in the crowd, thought - there are no two ways about it. The retail package includes a transparent case, which is exactly what you want if you are among those...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ huge 10,000 mAh battery gets certified for safety

Samsung's next flagship tablet device is on the way, potentially heading towards a massive joint release event on August 5, alongside the Note20 series, Galaxy Fold 2 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. The prospects of a phenomenal launch lineup are sweeter still, since most leaks, thus far, agree that there will be a Plus model, on top of the regular Tab S7 to enjoy. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ battery certification Today brings a pair of certification documents and some photos of the massive battery inside the Tab S7+. Both TUV Rheinland and Safety Korea certifications reaffirm its...

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Samsung Galaxy A11, A21s, A31 and A51 will be launching in the Philippines in the upcoming days

A number of industry sources within the country claim that a total of four A-series mid-ranger will be hitting shelves in the following days. The Galaxy A11 and Galaxy A21s will both be available starting July 10, with alleged asking prices of PHP 7,490 and PHP 11,990, respectively. Samsung Galaxy A51 The Galaxy A31 and Galaxy A51 are both expected even soon, on June 26. Their ticket prices are said to be PHP 14,990 and PHP 17,990. The Galaxy A51 will be available in launch bundles, up until July 5. These include a 2-month subscription to YouTube Premium and a JBL Go 2 bluetooth...

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Realme C11 with Helio G35 SoC is coming soon

Realme will unveil the X3 on June 25 through an online event in India but that's not the only smartphone the company is gearing up to bring to the market. Realme's Malaysian branch has announced it will soon unveil the world's first smartphone with MediaTek's Helio G35 SoC at the helm. Realme Malaysia shared the news through its official Facebook account, but it didn't mention the name of the smartphone in the post. However, in a press note sent to the Malaysian media, Realme confirmed this smartphone will be called the Realme C11. The note also included an image showing the back of...

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Two new Honor devices pop-up on TENAA and a V40, I series and C series of phones are on the way

With around 20 new models, since the beginning of 2020, Honor is clearly amidst a strong announcement year. Between it and Huawei, hardware has been flying all over the place, with various tweaks, rebrands and regional releases. It seems like the confusion is far from over. A new MXW-AN00 Honor device has popped-up on TENAA, which some have identified as the Honor 30 Lite. We already know that a device with exactly that name is on the horizon. However, as per an earlier TENAA leak, it is associated with the AQM-AL10 model number. The certification photos in both listings looks really...

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Samsung Galaxy Note20 series gets NFC certified

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 series rumored to arrive on August 5 has been certified by NFC Forum, taking it a step closer to the launch. Two models are listed on NFC Forum's website - SM-981U and SM-986U believed to be the Galaxy Note20 and Note20+, respectively. However, it's unclear whether SM-986U is the Note20+ because it was listed on Bluetooth SIG's site as the Note20 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy Note20 lineup bags NFC certification The listings on NFC Forum's website don't include any specifications of the two smartphones, but SM-986U was spotted on Geekbench back in April with...

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Microsoft reportedly working on Android 11 update for Surface Duo, to launch with Android 10

Microsoft is expected to announce its Surface Duo smartphone sometime this year. If a new report is to be believed, Microsoft intends to get the Surface Duo to the market as soon as possible. To stay on schedule, Microsoft will reportedly launch the Duo with Android 10, and would later update it to Android 11 via OTA. In addition, Microsoft is reportedly working hard to make its Edge and Outlook apps natively compatible with the Duo's two-screen setup. Panos Panay introducing the Surface Duo at a Microsoft hardware event last year The Surface Duo was first announced back in...

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