Samsung Galaxy M12 moves a step closer to launch as it gets Bluetooth certified

Samsung is preparing to introduce the Galaxy M12, which appeared in CAD renders last month revealing its design. The company hasn't announced the M12's launch date yet, but the smartphone just bagged Bluetooth certification, meaning it shouldn't be too long before the M12 is made official. The listing on the certifying authority's website includes five different models of the Galaxy M12 - SM-M127F_DS, SM-M127G_DS, SM-M127F, SM-M127F_DSN, and SM-F127G_DS. One might think that the last one is the Galaxy F12, but that's not the case since it's mentioned as the Galaxy M12. Galaxy M12...

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vivo Y52s 5G pops up with Dimensity 720 chipset

If you can’t beat them, flood the market - that’s probably vivo’s mantra on the 5G smartphone revolution in China. The company is preparing yet another smartphone for the domestic market, and this time it will be called vivo Y52s 5G. It has already popped up on China Telecom’s certification website with renders and full specs, and it looks like the phone will run on a Dimensity 720 chipset. vivo Y52s 5G The vivo Y52s 5G is listed with a 6.58” screen, likely an LCD, with a waterdrop notch on top for the 8 MP selfie camera. Resolution of the panel is Full HD+ and since there’s...

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Razer announces Hammerhead True Wireless Pro earbuds with in-ear fit and Hybrid ANC

Razer announces its latest TWS earbuds. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro has some improvements over its predecessor, including updated microphones, a new in-ear fit, customizable touch controls, a redesigned case, and improved battery life. Since the new design has an in-ear fit, Razer made sure that most folks can find a comfortable fit, so it included 7 different pairs of tips with the new Hammerheads. There are three smooth silicone sizes, three soft-silicone sizes, and one pair of Comply foam tips. All this effort for making sure the buds fit well is for Razer’s...

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Redmi 9 Power may launch in India on December 15

A new Redmi phone is almost ready to descend upon the Indian subcontinent, and it will be known as the Redmi 9 Power. According to a new rumor, unless something changes last minute, the Xiaomi sub-brand will unveil the Redmi 9 Power in India on December 15. Now if you're wondering what to expect from this phone, as per the leaks and rumors so far, it will be nothing but a rebranded Redmi Note 9 4G, which was announced in China last week. Funnily enough, that phone is nothing but a rebranded (and very very slightly tweaked) Poco M3, which launched globally two days before that event in...

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Here's a picture of the upcoming Moto G powered by the Snapdragon 865

Motorola's Moto G line has always been about affordability, and over the years has churned out some impressive mid-rangers. That may somewhat change in 2021, when the company is rumored to be launching the first Moto G device ever to be powered by a flagship chipset. Before you get your hopes up, though, note that we're not talking about the recently announced Snapdragon 888, but instead, this upcoming Moto G branded phone will have the Snapdragon 865 at the helm. That's still plenty impressive in its own right, having powered most of the flagships of 2020. What you see above is a...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 tested on GeekBench with 8GB RAM and Snapdragon 888

Following official certification and leaked renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S series, the latest evidence of the Galaxy S21 comes from a Geekbench entry, run by the unreleased smartphone. The phone carries a model number SM-G991U and is the chipset listed is “lahaina”. This is the codename for the recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. The phone is also listed with 8GB of RAM and running Android 11. Granted, the scores are not impressive on Geekbench 5.2.5, but that just means Samsung is likely still optimizing the software on this device. The Samsung Galaxy...

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Honor V40's YORK codename and MediaTek chipset confirmed

As you know the Honor V40 is just around the corner and will become the first smartphone by the company after Huawei sold the brand. Now a trustworthy Chinese tipster confirmed its codename and shared some more details about its chipset. He revealed the handset's code name is YORK and its model designation is YOK-AN10. The post on Weibo also says that due to Kirin shortages, the device will only come in one variant instead of two. The Kirin-powered has been scraped while the Dimensity one remains. It's not the first time we hear this so it's likely true. We also wonder if the...

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Google Street View gets Connected Photos contribution option

The latest addition to Google’s Stree View service gives you the opportunity to contribute full 360-degree panoramas that can be later used in Maps without the need for Google’s iconic Street View cars. Connected Photos relies on Google’s ARCore to stitch together user-generated photos captured via the Street View Android app which will then be automatically aligned and published by Google to the Street View tab in Google Maps. This feature which is still in Beta will help Google add Street View options to new locations and also keep a more up-to-date visual of current Street View...

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Realme Buds Air 2 and Buds Q2 just around the corner, certifications reveal

Realme ventured into the TWS headphones market a year ago but it has already built a solid portfolio of such products. The latest FCC and Indonesia Telecom certification filings reveal that it's about to add two more TWS sets in the very near future, updating its original ones. An FCC certification was granted for Realme Buds Air 2. The model number of the pair is RMA2003 and unfortunately, the listing isn't very helpful when it comes to specs. We can only confirm that the charging case is said to house a 400mAh battery. Screenshots from the FCC listing Meanwhile a...

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Stable Android 11 for Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and Mi 10 arrives in Europe

Xiaomi pushed its stable Android 11 beta update for the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro in China last month and now the latest Android version with MIUI 12 on top has made its way to European units. The new firmware bears the MIUI 12.2.1.0 RJBEUXM build number and also brings the October security patch. You’ll need to do a 2.9GB download to install the new update. For now, only selected users are receiving the new firmware so expect a wider rollout to take a few days or weeks. Android 11 stable beta update changelog Those interested in testing it out will have to head over to the Update...

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IDC: Wearables shipments reach 125 million in Q3 2020

IDC has published its analysis of wearable shipments in Q3 of 2020 and the numbers look impressive. A total of 125 million units were shipped - a 35% increase over the same period last year. Apple was the runaway leader with a 33% marketing share, by Xiaomi, Huawei, and Samsung. Fitbit and Boat are tied for fifth, both of them pushing 3.3 million devices or 2.6% of the total market. All major manufacturers recorded a yearly increase in volume.Due to the fact there is wide availability in all price segments, users from all financial backgrounds were able to purchase a wearable in...

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First phone with camera under display, the ZTE Axon 20 5G, now available globally

The ZTE Axon 20 5G was announced back in September and has been available for purchase in China for some time now. The smartphone remains unique with its under-display front-facing camera and now everyone will be able to experience it as the company makes it available globally. ZTE is opening reservations for the phone, you just need to type in your email address to reserve a unit because the manufacturer says there will be limited quantities at first. The first actual shipments will begin from December 21. Here's a list of the first markets to get the phone outside...

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Samsung's One UI 3.0 is rolling out with Android 11, improves both form and function

After completing testing, Samsung’s One UI 3.0 update is now live and is already rolling out with the Android 11 update for the Galaxy S20 family. You can check the schedule for when the other eligible devices will get the latest version. What’s new in One UI 3.0? The interface has been redesigned to be more aesthetically pleasing, to improve concentration and make everything easy to customize to your tastes and needs. Lock screen widgets offer quick access to basic functions and information like controlling the music player and checking your agenda for the day. You can reduce the...

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iOS 14.2 update quietly added 1080p FaceTime support for iPhone 8 and newer

The iPhone 12 series enabled with support for 1080p video calls in FaceTime. As usual, Apple takes good care of its older devices too, so the iOS 14.2 update quietly added 1080p support for older models as well. The 2017 generation (iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X) and later have been updated, including the budget iPhone SE (2020). Previously, they were capped at 720p for video calls. This doesn’t quite put them on equal footing with the 12-series, which can also do 1080p over 5G – either Apple doesn’t believe 4G is fast enough to beam up FullHD or it’s a bit of product...

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Exynos 9825-powered Samsung Galaxy F62 surfaces on Geekbench

Samsung has launched the Galaxy F41 in India. The phone has a big battery, Exynos 9611 chipset, and right now is the only device in the Galaxy F lineup. This is likely going to change soon, as a Samsung Galaxy F62 is on its way, according to a leakster and a leaked benchmark scorecard. The Galaxy F62 will be the marketing name of the Samsung SM-E625F, a phone that appeared on Geekbench with an Exynos 9825 chipset. The benchmark scores are in line with the Exynos 9825-powered Galaxy Note10 so nothing too surprising. Geekbench also reveals the Galaxy F62 will come with Android 11 out...

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Xiaomi Mi 11 front panel leaks, to be announced by the end of this month

A few days ago a renowned tipster suggested that the Xiaomi Mi 11 is almost ready for release and we should expect it "next month". Since it was posted on November 30, we thought that by "next month", he meant January, but it turns out he really meant December. As per the new information coming from Ice Universe, the Mi 11-series will debut this month, confirming the Digital Chat Station report. Alongside that intel he provided a photo of Mi 11's front glass panel. A tempered glass for Mi 11 The panel tells a story of a display, which is curved to all four sides with...

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See the best of the new Snapdragon 888 in a few minute-long promo videos

The Snapdragon 888 is an improvement over the 865 in every category, you can read the detailed breakdown for more. However, Qualcomm had its focus on some areas in particular. The first batch of promo videos make it pretty clear what those were. We start off with gaming. The Adreno 660 GPU is 35% faster than its predecessor as a baseline, but can gain another 30% with modern features such as Variable Rate Shading. With the third generation Snapdragon Elite Gaming, Qualcomm wants to positions the 888 as the chipset to have for serious gamers. The chipset renders HDR graphics, lowers...

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Android 11 and One UI 3.0 now seeding to first Galaxy S20 units

Normally Samsung starts the rollout of its major updates with unlocked units in a single country as a sort of a soak test, but the company went in a different direction with the Galaxy S20's serving of Android 11. This time around Galaxy S20-series owners on Verizon in the US are the first getting the stable build of One UI 3.0 based on Android 11. In any case, this is a clear indication that the latest software update for the Galaxy S20 lineup is just around the corner and hopefully a global rollout is expected in the following days. The Galaxy S20 family was the first to enter One...

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Infinix Zero 8i arrives with a 48MP main cam, 16MP dual selfie shooter

Infinix announced the Zero 8 smartphone in August and we got the chance to review it. Now the company is following it up with a slightly toned down version dubbed Infinix Zero 8i. The new phone is pretty much the same as the old one, down to the footprint and the internals. We’re looking at a 6.85” LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution. The chipset is Helio G90T and is coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage, with optional expansion through the microSD slot. The main shooter on the back is now 48MP with an f/1.8 lens in front instead of the 64MP f/1.9 module on the...

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Apple facing more “batterygate” lawsuits in Europe

At the start of this week, Apple was fined €10 million (about $12 million) in Italy over its misleading water resistance claims. Last month Cupertino agreed to pay $113 million in settlements with its consumer fraud allegations in over 30 US states over its infamous “batterygate” practices affecting iPhone 6, iPhone 7 and iPhone SE models. Now, a total of five European consumer organizations filed new class-action lawsuits against Apple in Belgium and Spain over the same planned obsolescence claims and the intentional slowdown of iPhone 6 and 6s series devices. The new lawsuits are...

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New vivo Y51 announced with bigger screen and battery

vivo introduced the Y51 back in December 2015 with Snapdragon 410 SoC, and in September this year, it launched the new Y51, which came with the Snapdragon 665 chipset, AMOLED screen, and 48MP quad camera. Now the company has announced one more smartphone with the Y51 moniker, but it has a different design and internals. For starters, the new Y51 is built around a 6.58" FullHD+ LCD panel, which is 0.2" larger than the Y51's AMOLED display launched in September. The new Y51 also has a bigger battery - 5,000 mAh as opposed to the 4,500 mAh cell. Another difference between the new Y51 and...

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