Oppo Find X3 Pro starts receiving update, finally has 1 Hz-120 Hz adaptive refresh rate

Oppo launched the Find X3 Pro with an LTPO screen, and in theory, it could support adaptive refresh rate from 1 Hz to 120 Hz. The Chinese company promised the flagship would have this feature, but launched it without, just to push it through an OTA update, starting today. In theory, the Find X3 Pro will recognize what app is being used and will reduce the refresh rate of the screen, thus lowering the battery consumption. For example, when previewing photos or using an e-reader app, it could get as low as 1 Hz, but in practice, it rarely happens. However, with the new update, the...

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Realme GT Neo is coming on March 31 with Dimensity 1200 SoC

Realme unveiled the Snapdragon 888-powered GT 5G earlier this month and teased the GT Neo with the Dimensity 1200 SoC. While the company is yet to detail the GT Neo's specs, it today confirmed that the GT Neo will be unveiled on March 31 at 2:30PM (6:30AM UTC) in Beijing, China. A Realme smartphone bearing model code RMX3116 and believed to be the GT Neo was spotted on TENAA with a 6.55" curved screen, Android 11, and a 4,400 mAh dual-cell battery. The phone's rear panel has the big "Dare To Leap" text and a rectangular camera island that appears to house three cameras and LED...

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New iPad Pros with M1-like chipset and Thunderbolt reportedly coming in April

Apple may be gearing up to present a bunch of new tablets very soon, according to a new report originating from "people with knowledge of the matter". The company is said to unveil new iPad Pros in April, and in the past we also heard rumors about an iPad Mini refresh (with smaller bezels in line with those of the new iPad Air), so that may join the Pros. The new Pro tablets will reportedly feature a new chipset, which will be on par, performance-wise, with the M1 Apple has used in its latest MacBooks and Mac mini. There will also be improved cameras, while overall looks and...

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ROG Phone 5 snaps like a twig in durability test

We’ve grown accustomed to the JerryRig durability tests over the years as a measurement of smartphone build quality. Most recent phones usually pass the test without any noticeable issues but that wasn’t the case with the brand new ROG Phone 5 from Asus. While havong the standard glass and metal sandwich construction, the device has a weak point along the antenna line on the side frame. With some pressure applied to the back the host was able to crack the frame and fatally damage the internal vibration motor. Another bend effort completely snaps the display despite the glass panel...

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The LTPO AMOLED displays on the OnePlus 9 series will have 1-120 Hz adaptive refresh rate

The OnePlus 9 series will use the new LTPO type of AMOLED display. One of the key advantages of this tech is that it easily supports adaptive refresh rate – CEO Pete Lau revealed that the OnePlus 9 duo will be able to go from 120Hz all the way down to 1Hz. This will be a boon for things like the Always On Display and other instances where the phone is showing a static screen. The CEO is also keen to point out that not all 120Hz panels are born the same. The upcoming phones will feature a high touch sampling rate (exact frequency is TBA), which will allow them to react to input...

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Huawei Assistant can now show you live Esports scores

The latest new feature coming to Huawei’s ecosystem is live Esports scores inside the Huawei Assistant. Huawei has partnered with live sport scores platform SofaScore to bring detailed scores, analyses and news on the three most popular Esports titles. Users will be treated to live scores from major gaming events for CS:GO, Dota 2 and League of Legends. Huawei Assistant Esports tab Users will be able to personalize contentment based on their proffered game, teams or topics they are interested in tracking. There will also be a quick toggle to watch live streams for supported...

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Spy shots suggest that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro will also have a secondary display on the back

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra will have a small display next to its camera – and so will the Mi 11 Pro, if this leak is to be believed. Parts for the camera island for the Pro version were photographed at the assembly line, showing an identical design. That means two lenses in the upper left, a periscope lens below and the display on the right. The tiny display will show a countdown if you activate the camera’s self timer. It will have other functions too, of course, but it’s usability when framing a selfie shot with the rear camera is the biggest unanswered question right now. Components...

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Report: Samsung will launch new foldable phones in Q3, Galaxy S21 FE coming in Q4

It seems that we might not get a new Galaxy Note this year after all – the flagship line is not canceled, but the next phone in the series could be pushed back into 2022. Reuters quotes an SVP at HMC Securities who predicts that the chip shortage could also impact Samsung’s mid-range smartphones and its laptops. Even the automotive industry is impacted by this global chipset, to say nothing of the state of GPU production. Samsung Galaxy S21 (left) and the Galaxy S20 FE (right) Samsung is announced the new A52 and A72 today. According to SamMobile, the company will then launch the...

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Samsung Galaxy A52 in for review

Straight from its Unpacked event the Samsung Galaxy A52 flies into our office. Here's a quick video overview of its key features to get you started in case you missed the announcement. The Samsung Galaxy A52 we have here is the 4G model, which will retail for €350 when it launches soon. It's bundled with a 15W wired charger and a cable. We would've liked a case bundled too. The Galaxy A52 4G differs from the 5G model in three major ways - it's cheaper (€350 vs €430), it uses a Snapdragon 720, while the 5G model comes with a Snapdragon 750, and the screen refresh rate is...

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Black Shark 4 will launch with improved cooling, SD 888 confirmed

Yesterday news got out that the Black Shark 4 gaming phone is set to launch next Tuesday, March 23 and now we get more details surrounding the soon to launch device. The official Black Shark Weibo page shared a short teaser video outlining the phone’s physical shoulder triggers which are making a return from the Black Shark 3 Pro as well as its new back design. In addition, we get two posters confirming the Black Shark 4 series will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset and will feature improved cooling which can reduce the CPU temperatures by up to 18 degrees Celsius. The SD...

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Samsung announces Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy A72

The new Galaxy A series started off with the entry level – the likes of the A32 and even A02 are already official, now it’s time to move up to the mid-range. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A52 and A72 today, both focusing on fun but are also capable all-rounders. The A52 comes in two flavors – 4G and 5G – while the A72 arrived only as a 4G phone. Let’s have a closer look at the new models. Samsung Galaxy A52 and A52 5G The Samsung Galaxy A52 is the smaller of the two phones. It has a flat 6.5” display and weighs in at 189grams with a battery that should last 2 days between...

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Watch the Samsung Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event here

Samsung is holding an event today called “Galaxy Awesome Unpacked”. We expect to see the debut of the Galaxy A52 and A72 and everything will be live-streamed on YouTube. We’ve embedded the video below, and you can follow the event once it starts at 10 AM EDT, 11 PM KST, 3 PM CET, 2 PM GMT. The Galaxy A52 will likely come in 5G flavor as well as an LTE version. The other phone to make appearance is the Galaxy A72, which may also get a couple of different flavors. Once the event is done tune in to our homepage for the full coverage of everything announced on stage.

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New vivo iQOO Z smartphone with Snapdragon 768G appears online

Yesterday we saw the debut of the iQOO Neo5, but it will only hold the title “The latest iQOO smartphone” for a very short time. A new device, supposedly called iQOO Z3 has been teased by the company and it made an appearance on the Google Play Console. vivo iQOO Z poster The listing at Google Play Console says the new phone with model number vivo V2073A will have 6 GB RAM and a Qualcomm SM7250 chipset. This is the codename for Snapdragon 765G, but is also shared with the overclocked and newer platform Snapdragon 768G. The iQOO Z3 will also run Android 11 out of the box, likely...

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Redmi TV X-series launched in India, ranging from 50” to 65” in size

The affordable smart TV market is becoming increasingly more saturated and Redmi’s latest offerings are now official in India. Meet the Redmi Smart TV X50, X55 and X65 which are made locally and bring identical specs across the board. All three models feature 4K resolution LED panels with HDR10+, Dolby Vision and support for 92% of the DCI-P3 color spectrum. The refresh rate is capped at 60Hz and Xiaomi is offering its Vivid Picture profiling and Reality Flow MEMC image smoothing. On the audio side all three models sport two 15W speakers tuned with DTS Virtual X and Dolby Audio as well...

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Samsung to delay next Galaxy Note due to chip shortage, but promises one in 2022

Earlier today Samsung held its annual shareholders' meeting in Suwon, South Korea. The co-CEO DJ Koh revealed to investors the company is considering skipping the introduction of a Galaxy Note smartphone in 2021 due to a “serious imbalance” in semiconductors globally, meaning there is a higher demand for chips than there is a supply. Koh said that Samsung wants to release new products, but due to the unusual chip situation, “timing may vary” and “next year” the lineup should be back on track. Samsung is one of the biggest chipmakers in the world, but it is one of few, the other...

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OnePlus Watch specs leak ahead of March 23 unveiling

The OnePlus Watch might be unveiled on March 23 alongside the OnePlus 9 series smartphones. OnePlus has been drip-feeding us information about its 2021 smartphones for some time now, but it hasn't divulged much about its smartwatch yet. However, key specs and features of the OnePlus Watch have now surfaced, giving us an idea of what to expect from the Chinese phone maker's first smartwatch. The source claims that the OnePlus Watch will have Black and Silver color options and come in a 46mm dial size, although it's unclear if that will be the smartwatch's sole size, or we'll get a smaller...

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