Realme C20 bags NBTC certification

Realme launched a bunch of smartphones under its C series this year, and now it is preparing to add a new member to the lineup dubbed Realme C20, which has been certified by Thailand's NBTC. The C20 carries model designation RMX3061 and while NBTC doesn't reveal any of its specs, documents shared by FCC confirm the C20 will pack a 5,000 mAh battery and boot Android 10 with Realme UI on top. Realme C20 NBTC certified Moreover, FCC has also shared an image of the C20, which reveals the smartphone will have three cameras on the back housed inside a squircle-shaped island. The...

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Google’s new storage policy will delete account data after two years of inactivity

Google’s announcing some new policy changes surrounding the use of Gmail, Docs, and Google Photos. In an effort to purge unused storage, Google is updating its policy to delete users’ data from its most popular services on accounts that are inactive for more than two years. This is noted on Google’s Help site. Beginning on June 1, 2021, Google will enact a new policy that applies to the storage on several of its services. As early as June 1, 2023, Google will delete data from Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Jamboard, Gmail, Photos, Drawings, Forms, and Sites if they are inactive for two...

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Microsoft Edge Beta enables syncing recent tabs and history between Windows 10 and Android

If you’re an avid Microsoft Edge user like myself, you’ll be happy to know that a new sync feature is coming that benefits those who primarily use Android and Windows 10 platforms. You’ll be able to sync recent tabs and browsing history between Edge on Android and Windows 10. This feature comes with the latest version of Microsoft Edge for Android and Windows 10. Chrome is a very popular browser, but Microsoft Edge is a viable alternative for those who’d rather not use Chrome, but still want a Chrome-based experience. The Edge browser received a major update early this year that...

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Google Maps gains Assistant driving mode, viable alternative to Android Auto app

Android Auto can be found in many modern vehicle head-units, but if you don’t have a compatible radio, Google provides a standalone app that simulated the experience: an interface that only allows access the most important messaging, music, and calling apps while doing it in a way that minimizes distractions. Last year at Google I/O, the company announced a new driving mode was coming, and its now rolling out to Android users in the US. The new driving mode is kind of like if Android Auto was fused into Google Maps, with an emphasis on Google Assistant. We saw a prompt in Google Maps just...

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Samsung Galaxy A32 5G gets certified by the FCC

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A32 5G is likely to be the company's cheapest 5G smartphone ever. We've already seen the future affordable device in leaked renders, and so we know what it looks like. Now the FCC has certified it, and this gives us some details about its specs and features. First off, it will ship with a 15W charger in the box. The model that was certified is SM-A326J, and this specific variation comes with support for 5G bands 28/77/78. There's also NFC support on board. The Galaxy A32 5G will have a 6.5" display with a waterdrop notch, and a glossy plastic finish. On the...

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Samsung Galaxy A72 5G stars in shiny leaked renders

Last week we saw the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A52 5G in a comprehensive set of official-looking leaked renders, and today it's time for the same treatment to be afforded to the Galaxy A72 5G. Like the name implies, this is destined to be the successor to the Galaxy A71 5G, and its design language is unsurprisingly incredibly similar to that of the Galaxy A52 5G. Think of the A72 as basically the A52's slightly larger brother. The Galaxy A72 5G is apparently going to become official in early 2021, as per the usually reliable source of these leaks. The phone's back will be plastic...

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Exynos 1080 detailed in Geekbench run by vivo X60

The vivo X60 series is set to be announced on December 28 and we’ve seen plenty of leaks so far. The vanilla X60 is expected to come with Samsung’s Exynos 1080 chipset and now we have a test run from Geekbench. vivo X60 with Exynos 1080 on Geekbench The X60 appeared with the same V2047A model number as seen in previous certification leaks and managed 888 singe core points and 3,244 points in the multi-core department. The multi-core numbers in particular are quite impressive and nearing Snapdragon 888 numbers we’ve seen. The new listing also reveals the X60 comes with 12GB...

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Apple AirPods 3 to feature AirPods Pro design but no ANC

Back in October reports indicated that the successor to Apple’s regular second-gen AirPods will feature an in-ear design similar to the more premium AirPods Pro albeit without their signature active noise cancelation. Now, South Korean tech news media The Elec is backing up these claims and suggests the next AirPods will release in the first half of 2021. Based on knowledge from industry insiders, the 3rd gen AirPods will feature the same design as the current AirPods Pro with Apple’s H1 chip at the core housed in a new system in a package (SiP) enclosure. The new rumor suggests the...

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Samsung Galaxy A02 benchmarked, reveals chipset and RAM

Samsung recently announced the Galaxy A02s and according to recent rumors, the company is looking to launch an even lower-end smartphone called Galaxy A02. A Geekbench listing reveals that such a phone is indeed in the works. The score sheet shows a phone with model number SM-A022F, which perfectly aligns with the A-series naming scheme. The Galaxy A02s, for example, is SM-A025F/DS/G/M depending on the region so this might be the even lower-end vanilla A02 we are talking about here. The limited amount of specs provided back up the theory. The chipset is as MediaTek MT6739WW, which...

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A month with the Huawei Mate 40 Pro

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Huawei nova 8 appears in detailed live images

We’re expecting to see Huawei’s nova 8 series on December 23 in China and after several leaks comes our first look at the vanilla nova 8 from what appears to be a Huawei store in China. The images give us a detailed look of the phone from all sides and also confirm the previously leaked specs including the 6.57-inch curved screen, Kirin 985 chipset and 66W charging. Huawei nova 8 in-hand The phone features a centered punch-hole cutout and a 90Hz refresh rate. The selfie cam comes in at 32MP while the back houses an oval camera island with a 64MP f/1.9 primary sensor alongside an...

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Introducing our Daily deals page: one place for the best phone deals

You may have noticed that we added pricing information for phones to our specs pages and reviews a while back. That information comes from a growing list of stores from several regions – but you still have to check on phones one by one. After covering the Black Friday deals we decided to create a single page with all the best deals we’ve found, even on days that are not global shopping holidays. Introducing our Daily deals page. On it you will find great discounts on smartphones (and the occasional tablet and smartwatch). While the price info is gathered automatically, we hand-pick the...

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Firefox 84 brings native Apple Silicon support on macOS

Mozilla has released version 84 of Firefox across all three desktop platforms. The big news with this version is that it adds support for Apple Silicon on the macOS version, making it the third browser after Safari and Chrome to do so. Starting with version 84, the macOS build of Firefox will now natively support both Intel x86 and the ARM-based Apple Silicon processors, including the current M1 SoC and all future models. While the previous version did still work on these newer machines, it would run under emulation through Rosetta whereas version 84 runs natively. Running natively...

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vivo now pushing OriginOS beta - NEX 3S, X50 and S7 are first to get it

vivo introduced OriginOS, its latest user interface, on November 18. The very next day we saw the official roadmap for updates, and the first batch of beta has been scheduled as “before January 2021”. The company is way ahead of schedule and users reported that the iQOO 5 Pro, vivo NEX 3S, vivo X50, and vivo S7 5G are already receiving the initial public beta. A compilation of screenshots from different users, switching to OriginOS The OriginOS is based on Android 11 but customization run very deep. The platform brings a reimagined widget system, better gestures, memory...

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Honor CEO promises an immediate smartphone launch after company's takeover completes

After Huawei sold Honor to Shenzhen Zhixin New Information Technology Co., Ltd., it was made clear that this wouldn't affect Honor's brand direction and overall vision of its future products. Even the CEO and senior manager remained the same. However, there are some administrative procedures that need to be taken care of before Honor finally becomes and independent brand and when it happens, George Zhao, the company's CEO, promises an immediate launch of a phone. He also thanks to all the fans of the brand in an open letter. It's probably safe to assume that George Zhao is...

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Infinix Smart HD 2021 announced with Helio A20 SoC, 6.1" screen, and 5,000 mAh battery

Infinix today announced its latest entry-level smartphone dubbed Infinix Smart HD 2021. It is powered by the Helio A20 SoC and boots XOS 6.2, which is based on Android 10 (Go Edition). The Infinix Smart HD 2021 has 2GB RAM and 32GB storage onboard, but it also comes with a dedicated slot for a microSD card, which allows storage expansion by up to 256GB. The Smart HD 2021 is built around a 6.1" HD+ screen with a notch for the 5MP selfie camera, which is accompanied by an LED flash to help you take brighter photos in dim conditions. The back of the phone, which has a gem-cut...

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Huawei releases HarmonyOS 2.0 beta for select phones, still lets you roll back to EMUI 11

Huawei released the first version of its in-house operating system, HarmonyOS, which supports smartphones (the first version made its debut on a smart TV). The software is currently in beta and both users and developers are invited to try it out. The phones that are supported currently are: Huawei P40, P40 Pro, Mate 30 (and the 5G version) and Mate 30 Pro (and its 5G version). One tablet can install the new OS too, the Huawei MatePad Pro (Wi-Fi and LTE models, plus the 5G one). Many more EMUI 11 devices should be supported in the future, but the first beta version is limited to...

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Samsung denies rumors of Galaxy Note discontinuation

Samsung is planning to introduce the Galaxy S21 lineup next month and we’ve received multiple reports that as the S21 Ultra and the Z Fold3 after it adopt the S Pen the company will retire the Galaxy Note series. Yet, a report from South Korea arrived today, disproving these rumors - a company official said a Galaxy Note launch is being prepared for next year. Samsung S Pen incoming sooner than usual TM Roh, president of the mobile business at Samsung revealed that “the Galaxy Note experience might be applied to more products”, but that does not mean the Galaxy Note itself is coming...

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vivo Y30 Standard Edition arrives with Helio P35 SoC and dual camera

vivo announced the Y30 back in May and launched a new variant in China in October, which is a rebranded Y20 available in India. Now the company has introduced the vivo Y30 Standard Edition, which is mostly based on the regular Y30 selling in China but still comes with a few twists. For starters, the Y30 Standard Edition is powered by the Helio P35 SoC, whereas the Y30 from October has a Snapdragon 460 chipset at the helm. The second difference is the RAM amount - the regular Y30 has 8GB RAM while the Standard Edition comes with 6GB RAM onboard. There's also a difference in the...

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Microsoft Surface Duo coming to Europe and Canada in early 2021, gains enhanced TikTok app

Microsoft’s Surface Duo was announced back in August though it's yet to make its debut outside the US. That will all change in early 2021 when Microsoft plans to bring its dual-screen Android phone to Canada, the UK, France and Germany. This was confirmed via the official Window blog in addition to an enhanced version of the TikTok app for existing Duo users. Enhanced TikTok and Microsoft Teams apps Microsoft worked with ByteDance to overhaul its app, allowing users to browse hashtags and profiles on one screen while simultaneously watching videos on the other screen. The blog...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G appears in first official press image

We are about a month away from the unveiling of the Galaxy S21 lineup, but we've already seen leaked renders of the S21 5G, S21+ 5G, and S21 Ultra 5G which revealed their design. Now we are looking at the first official press render of the Galaxy S21 5G shared by Evan Blass, which doesn't reveal anything new, but once again confirms that the smartphone will pack a punch hole display. The image also shows off the S21 5G's wallpaper, and Blass says that we should expect more leaks about the S21 series as we inch closer to its unveiling. That said, while this official press image...

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