OnePlus Nord gets yet another pre-release update, with July security patch

It's not unusual to see phone makers prepare day one software updates for their new phones, which will be waiting to be installed once the first customers take them out of the box. And yet, OnePlus has really outdone itself with the Nord. The handset, which got announced earlier this week but will only go on sale in early August, is now already receiving its second software update. This is OxygenOS 10.5.2, and it brings with it the July security patches. Additionally, the recently unveiled OnePlus Buds get an easier pairing system when used with the Nord, and for India Dailyhunt supports...

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You can now reserve a Galaxy Note20 in the US to get a $50 gift

Samsung has started taking reservations for "the next Galaxy" through its official US site, and we all know that means the Note20 and Note 20 Ultra. It's important to keep in mind that a reservation is not the same thing as a pre-order. In fact, if you reserve, you will "enjoy private access to pre-order the next Galaxy", according to Samsung's wording. This seems to imply that there will be a pre-pre-order period, just for the people who went through the reservation process. Additionally, if you reserve you will receive a $50 instant credit when you complete your pre-order. Samsung...

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Galaxy Buds Live leak in official app, ANC confirmed

Samsung’s upcoming bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live have appeared in numerous leaks in the past months which have confirmed most of their key details. They are rumored to launch alongside the Galaxy Note20, Z Fold 2, Tab S7 duo and Galaxy Watch 3 at the Unpacked event on August 5. Now, an update to Samsung’s Galaxy Wearable app has revealed even more details for the TWS earbuds including the presence of ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) which can be turned on or off via the app. In addition, we get an in-depth look at the software customization options for the Buds Live including an...

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Galaxy Note20 Ultra may lose the 48 MP sensor in the zoom cam, 108 MP gets no upgrades

It’s day 3 of major Note20 leaks and this one will be met with some disappointment. Leakster @rquandt has tweeted a detailed description of the cameras on Samsung’s upcoming flagships. The hardware is based on the S20 family, but with some downgrades (you read that right downgrades). The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra will get S20 Ultra’s large 1/1.33” sensor with 108 MP resolution unchanged. 8K video recording remains capped at 24 fps even though S865-powered phones are already doing 8K at 30 fps (Europe is still getting an Exynos chip, by the way). Also, while some reports claimed it will...

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GSMArena labs: 3D models let you examine the phones like never before, courtesy of Binkies 3D

Helping you select the perfect phone is what we strive to do here at GSMArena. And despite the convergence brought upon us by the touchscreen revolution, design is still a big part of that There are so many peculiarities that are hard to convey through a static photo and even on video. How curved is the screen? The back? How thick is the camera hump? How are the buttons positioned? And so on and so on. In the past, you could walk into a store and examine the phone yourself. Today, that’s not always possible – even before the pandemic, much of the shopping had transitioned from...

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Foxconn starts iPhone 11 production in India

Foxconn has begun assembling iPhone 11 units in India at its Chennai plant. The news has been confirmed by numerous local outlets and marks Apple’s made in India iPhone production expansion following the iPhone XR from last year. The first batches of made in India iPhone 11 are already available for purchase at local retailers. In the past, Cupertino also produced the first gen SE as well as the iPhone 6s and 7 series in India through Wistron. The move will free up Apple from paying a 20% import tax on phones made outside India, allowing it to achieve more competitive pricing on its...

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Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G to come with a 25W charger in the box

Earlier leaks revealed that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note20 lineup will offer Samsung's fast charging solution over the USB Power Delivery standard going up to 45W. However, the company will maintain its tradition of supplying the slower 25W chargers in the box. Leakster @rquandt confirmed that both the Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra will settle get 25W chargers as part of their retail packages. Still, it might not be such a big loss since in our Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ reviews, we found that the difference between 25W and 45W charging isn't that big. With the Galaxy...

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Realme 6i/6S hands-on review

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Realme C15 to launch with Helio G35, 13MP main camera

Realme launched the C11, and its first batch of 150,000 units sold out in two minutes during the initial flash sale in India. The phone is likely to have a bigger brother called Realme C15, scheduled to hit Indonesia next week. While specs of the new phone are scarce, an insider has now revealed that the phone with 6,000 mAh battery will bring a Helio G35 chipset and a 13MP main camera. Realme C15 The chipset brings an octa-core CPU with eight Cortex-A53 units, clocked at 2.3 GHz. However, the rumor says the Realme C15 will have two RAM options - 3GB and 4GB, meaning the...

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Fitbit Charge 3 receives an update with Charge 4 features

Fitbit Charge 3 users are now receiving an update with version 1.88.11 and this one can be considered as a major update. It brings some Fitbit Charge 4 features that that will surely improve the user experience. With the new update, you can set Smart Wake alarm through the device itself without having to open up the app on the phone. The second important change is the screen timeout, which allows you to set a longer timeout of the screen. The Agenda app on the band itself lets you set new events or meetings in your calendar while Sleep mode and DND have been added in the quick...

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Microsoft Surface Duo gets Bluetooth SIG certification

Microsoft’s upcoming foldable Android phone -the Surface Duo was announced back in October with few details and a tentative release date for 2020 holiday season. Since then we’ve haven’t heard much about the device apart from the occasional rumor. Now, it appeared on the Bluetooth SIG website as the Surface Model 1930. Bluetooth SIG listing As is the norm with these certifications, we don’t get much details on the hardware apart from the fact that Duo sports Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. Luckily, the device also appeared in an FCC listing yesterday which confirmed its running Android...

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Samsung Galaxy S20 series will soon receive One UI 2.5

Samsung is expected to introduce the Galaxy Note20 with One UI 2.5 at the Unpacked event on August 5, and according to multiple reports from leaksters, the interface will hit the Galaxy S20 trio as well. One UI 2.5 will be an update over the One UI 2.1 platform with improved features, just like One UI 1.5 that came with the Note10 series last year and eventually rolled to the S10 family. Rumors are suggesting the new interface will bring Pro mode for Video where the cameras can be utilized even more. Earlier reports suggest One UI 2.5 will also be available out of the box for all...

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Realme V5 is coming on July 27

Yesterday Realme teased the V5 and today the company announced the smartphone will arrive on July 27. The V5 is the first smartphone in Realme's new V series and the company shared some images of the smartphone that revealed its design. The V5 will pack a punch hole display and feature an L-shaped quad camera on the back which is a first for the Chinese phone maker. The V5 will feature a side-mounted fingerprint reader and have a big Realme branding on its back like the Narzo 10A. Realme hasn't divulged any specs of the V5 yet, but according to reliable Chinese tipster...

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vivo Y51s unveiled: with Exynos 880 5G, triple cameras and 4,500 mAh battery

The latest 5G midrange offering from vivo is here with the Y51s which made its debut in China. It shares its key specs with the previously announced Y70s like the 6.53 inches FHD+ LCD, Exynos 880 5G chipset and 4,500 mAh battery. The punch-hole display comes with a toned-down 8MP selfie camera housed in the top left corner and boasts a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Around the back we find a 48MP primary camera next to a 2MP depth sensor and 2MP macro shooter. Video recording goes up to 4K resolution. The phone comes in a single 6GB RAM and 128GB storage version and boasts a side-mounted...

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Realme 6i debuts in India, deepening naming convention confusion

Realme today announced the Realme 6i in India. No, we are not talking about the 6i that was unveiled back in March and brought to India as the Narzo 10 in May. The one brought to the Indian market today is actually a rebranded Realme 6s announced in May, which really highlights how confusing the company's naming is. In the bigger scheme of things the Indian Realme 6i is actually an affordable variant of the Realme 6 and comes with a downgraded main camera. The Realme 6i features a 48MP primary camera as opposed to the 64MP sensor on the 6. The rest of the specs of the Indian 6i are...

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Huawei TalkBand B6 and C5 10 Tablet leak

The Huawei TalkBand B5 is a smart band that transforms into a Bluetooth headset when taken out of the strap. It is two years old, and finally, a successor is coming, according to leaks on Weibo. The Huawei TalkBand B6 appeared in multiple photos and videos, revealing the biggest issue - the thickness of the smart part - has been fixed and now it looks rather attractive. The TalkBand B6 will have the Kirin A1 chipset, developed by Huawei’s chip arm HiSilicon. It will support Bluetooth 5.1, will have a USB-C port for quicker charging and slightly flexed 1.53” touch screen, all...

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T-Mobile will require VoLTE compatible devices for future line activations

According to an internal document (as reported by Android Police, T-Mobile will no longer allow new line activations with devices that do not support VoLTE (voice calls over LTE). This change will begin on August 4. Source: Android Police T-Mobile offered a statement to Android Police following the report: We’re making great progress building a truly transformative nationwide 5G network. As part of that, we will be phasing out some older technologies over time to free up even more capacity for LTE and 5G. In preparation for that and to give customers the best experience, those...

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