New phone called Realme C12 with a 6,000 mAh battery gets multiple certifications

Realme C11 and Realme C15 are the latest affordable devices by the young smartphone brand, and now there will be a third addition to the C lineup, called Realme C12. It appeared on multiple certifications along with the model number RMX2189, revealing Realme is planning to make it widely available and not limited to a single market. Realme RMX2189 certifications The Realme C12 is certified in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and China - all four of them being major markets for the company. Some of the listings also revealed a 6,000 mAh battery, although it will support charging...

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AnTuTu releases Top 10 list of Android performers for July

Although most of all high-end Android smartphones are powered by the Snapdragon 865, some are faster than others in terms of raw performance scores. Although scores aren’t everything, here we are reporting AnTuTu list of the top 10 performing Android smartphones for the month of July. The list consists of the highest-scoring devices tested on AnTuTu benchmarking app between July 1-31 and the scores listed are averages of all the scores given on AnTuTu version 8. If the phone has multiple variants, it takes the variant with the highest scores. Every smartphone in this list runs...

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Galaxy Note20 is getting a gaming bundle and a special Xbox Game Pass app

As rumored before, Samsung and Microsoft have been working on some special Xbox-related features for Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra buyers. There's a special gaming bundle on the way, which includes three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PowerA's MOGA XP5-X Plus, a controller made with xCloud in mind (which is Microsoft's game streaming service). The Note20 owners will also have a special Xbox Game Pass app in the Galaxy Store, allowing Xbox players to redeem tokens and make in-app purchases like buying skins or DLC items in the Xbox Store. The Xbox Game Pass app in the Google...

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Samsung Unpacked coverage wrap-up

Samsung used to unveil new Galaxy Note models at IFA, but in recent years it moved that unveiling to its own Unpacked event. That event has since grown with no less than 7 new devices debuting at it this year. You can (re)watch the livestream from the event or just jump to the good stuff. Below we’ve included various useful links covering the new devices, so you can use this page as a jumping off point. To summarize quickly, the Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra build on the camera advancements of the S20 phones with new S Pen features. Battery life should be better than the Note10...

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Razer made a special heat dissipating case for the Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra

The Razer Arctech is a series of phone cases for the iPhone and Razer Phone 2. The company has now launched two new models for the Galaxy Note20 and the Galaxy Note20 Ultra. Similar to other Arctech cases, the Razer Arctech Pro for the Note20 series features Razer's trademarked Thermaphene cooling technology, which consists of a thermally conductive layer sandwiched between the inner lining and the perforated exterior. The heat is then dissipated through the perforations on the back. Razer Arctech Pro for Note20 Ultra Additionally, Razer claims the case is drop...

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Apple iPhone 12 to have wireless charging with magnetic attachment

The last few generations of iPhones have been supporting wireless charging, but the 2020 iPhone 12 lineup might enhance the experience.. Cupertino is planning to introduce the first phone with magnetic positioning - very strong magnets will move the phone automatically to the optimal position on the charging pad. This is how the iPhone 12 magnets will be positioned According to some leaked molds and coils, the first generation with magnetic positioning will be the iPhone 12 family, expected to arrive next month. The magnetic molds appeared on Weibo, where they were shot...

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live hands-on review

After months of speculation that the Galaxy Buds+ will be Samsung's first entry into the world of truly wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, it became clear that Samsung is working on a completely different product to fill that spot. Meet the Galaxy Buds Live - truly wireless earbuds with an innovative design and ANC. Unboxing, design They come in a simple retail box with a single USB-A to USB-C charging cable, silicone wingtips and the case with the buds themselves. The charging case itself is very small - smaller even than the AirPods 2 case. It still holds...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 introduced: larger displays inside and out

Samsung didn’t fully unveil the Galaxy Z Fold2 but it did lift the cover a little bit so we can have a peek. Really, it focused on the two displays and even then it held back some details. Larger 7.6" screen inside • 6.2" screen outside The internal screen has grown to 7.6”, up from 7.3” on the original. Also, the display now incorporates Ultra Thing Glass (UTG) for improved image quality. The external screen is much larger too – at 6.2” it covers the entire “front” when the Fold2 is folded. The aspect ratio is taller than most phones out there, but you can successfully use the...

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These infographics are the fastest way to get to know the Galaxy Tab S7, Watch3 and Buds Live

Samsung unveiled several new devices today, it’s a lot to take in. The quickest way to get acquainted with the new tablets, the watch and the TWS buds is to have a look at the infographics below. You can flip between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ – did you spot the difference? The S7+ gets the upgraded S Pen with decreased latency, just like the Note20 Ultra. The non-plus tablet will miss out on this upgrade. That is even though both tablets have 120 Hz screens. The S7+ has a larger AMOLED (12.4”) while the S7 has an LCD (11”), though that’s for market segmentation rather...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch3 come with more features, LTE variants in both sizes

The stream of Samsung announcement continues - after the two Galaxy Note20 phones and two Galaxy Tab S7 tablets, there is also a new smartwatch - the Galaxy Watch3. It comes with the ability to measure the blood oxygen levels (SpO2) and will also provide blood pressure and ECG readings. The smartwatch comes in two sizes - 45mm and 41mm, with respective screen diagonals of 1.4” and 1.2”. The panel is Super AMOLED with a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels and has Gorilla Glass DX on top for protection. The bezel will be able to rotate and used for some navigation in the OS. On the...

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live TWS earphones have unusual looks, active noise cancellation

Samsung just unveiled its Galaxy Buds Live TWS earphones with one-of-a-kind aesthetics and active noise cancellation. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Samsung arrange all components horizontally to achieve the bean shape, that it feels follows the shape of the outer ear. That way the Buds Live don’t protrude from the ears and Samsung claims this will allow for a “more natural appearance”. Since not all ears are the same in shape in size, the Buds Live can be attached to wingtips for better ergonomics. On the inside there is a 12 mm speaker and bass duct, while on the outside there are...

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Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra unveiled with upgraded screens, S Pen and cameras

For fans of the stylus there is no substitute – Samsung's Note line-up offers a freehand note-taking, doodling and annotating experience second to none. The 2020 generation brings improvements on all fronts, from software to hardware, to make the S Pen even better. The rest of the phones got major upgrades too, of course, but they come at a cost. Galaxy Note20 Ultra (left) and Note20 (right) Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra As the name implies, the Galaxy Note20 Ultra is built on the S20 Ultra platform. It has the same screen, a 6.9” Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with 1440p+ resolution and...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ are here: 120Hz screens, S865+ and S Pen

Samsung is one of the few remaining companies that makes Android tablets, but Android competition is not what the company is trying to best – instead, Apple’s iPad Pro and Microsoft’s Surface are the real adversaries. Today the company is unveiling two Tab S7 models, the unifying theme between them is a display with 120Hz refresh rate and S Pen support, great audio and video capabilities, high performance Snapdragon 865+ chipset and Android UI customized for productivity. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ is the larger of the two with a 12.4” AMOLED display. It’s has...

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Watch the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event live here

Samsung is holding its biggest event of the year today, with the second Unpacked of 2020 about to bring all sorts of new hardware. We are looking to see new phones, tablets, and wearables, and probably even teasers of hardware. The entire event will be streamed online, starting at 2PM UTC. We've embedded it below so can tune in from the comfort of your home or office. Samsung gave ustwo teasers, giving us glimpses of the Note20 duo, the new Galaxy Z Fold2, the Galaxy Watch 3, the bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live and the Galaxy Tab S7 tablet duo. We’ve done a full recap of what to...

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Realme C15 arriving in India, appears on Support page

Realme introduced the C15 last week with a 6,000 mAh battery and prices starting at just $130. The device was initially available only in Indonesia, but it is soon expanding its reach to India as evident by its uploaded Support page on the local official website. When looking for issues on Realme India, a dropdown menu lumps the yet-to-be-released Realme C15 with already present devices like the Realme 6i or the Realme Buds Q. The phone is a more feature-rich version of the Realme C11 with its four cameras (13 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP) and 18W fast-charging for the battery. For...

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New Pixel phone with 120Hz 6.67" display in the works

Google teased the Pixel 5 5G and 4a 5G without revealing much about them. The Pixel 4a 5G will presumably be very similar to the 4G model announced a couple of days ago (with a 5.81” display). CAD-based renders place the Pixel 5 display at 5.78” (this was not officially confirmed, however). Now Ross Young, who is tapped into companies’ display supply chains, says that Google will be sourcing 6.67” panels from Samsung Display and BOE. This implies a brand new model that Google did not tease. CAD-based renders of a Pixel 5 XL did surface in early July, however they claimed a 6.12”...

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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G passes through Geekbench

An unknown Samsung device sporting model code SM-A426B and believed to be the Galaxy A42 5G has passed through Geekbench, revealing key specs in the process. The phone runs Android 10 and has 4GB RAM onboard. The motherboard section in the listing mentions "lito" which corresponds to the Snapdragon 765G SoC and the details mentioned in the processor information section also hint towards the same, but the source code of the web page tells a different story. The code lists the GPU on the device as Adreno 619 instead of Snapdragon 765G's Adreno 620. This might lead some to believe that...

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LG Q92 passes through Geekbench with Snapdragon 765G chipset and Android 10

The LG Q92 finishing up final preparations before launch, including the traditional Geekbench test. It ran it earlier today and achieved scores similar to the Velvet 5G. Not surprising since both phones are powered by the same chipset, Snapdragon 765G (aka “lito”). This particular unit had 6 GB of RAM, which matches the listing on the Google Play Console. LG Q920 (LM-Q920N) result from Geekbench 5 That also revealed a 1080p screen, about the same size as on the Velvet (6.8”). This could be an LCD instead of an OLED panel, however. Storage is 128 GB in size and naturally there may...

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vivo lists iQOO 5 with a regular Snapdragon 865 chipset

The vivo iQOO 5 is arriving on August 17 as the first device on the market with 120W fast-charging. Today, the brand announced it has been certified by TUV Rheinland to be safe to use, and the phone is now listed at JD.com, revealing some key specs. The new smartphone will have a Snapdragon 865 chipset, rather than the Plus version of the platform that recently debuted. It's a minor difference though so it can well be a typo. vivo iQOO 5 promo posters The chip will be accompanied by LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage - hardly a surprise seeing how its vivo iQOO 3 5G predecessor...

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Snapdragon 720G-powered Oppo Reno4 Pro now available for purchase

The Oppo Reno4 Pro announced for the global markets last week is now available for purchase in India through Amazon.in and Flipkart for INR34,990 ($470/€395). It comes in a single 8GB/128GB memory configuration and you get two color options - Silky White and Starry Night. The Reno4 Pro for the global markets is different from the Chinese Reno4 Pro. The international unit doesn't support 5G networks and is powered by the Snapdragon 720G SoC instead of the Snapdragon 765G. You also get a downgraded quad camera which comprises a 48MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth sensor...

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