Moto G 5G Plus is now being updated to Android 11 too

Motorola has recently started to take updates to Android 11 more seriously than before, and has already released builds for the Moto G Pro, Moto G8 and G8 Power, as well as the Moto Edge devices. Now it's time for the Moto G 5G Plus to get the same treatment. The smartphone launched last summer is now receiving the update to the latest version of Android in Brazil, one of Motorola's most important markets. The new software arrives over-the-air as build RPN31.Q4U-39-27-5, and it incorporates the February 2021 security patches (someone hand Moto a calendar!). It's a 1GB download, and...

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Oppo Find X2 Lite follows the Find X2 Neo in receiving Android 11 update in Europe

Oppo's Find X2 Lite from last year is now being graced with an update to Android 11, with the Chinese company's own ColorOS 11.1 on top. The update is rolling out in Germany, and it should make its way across Europe in the coming days and weeks. It arrives as build CPH2005_11_C.76 and brings with it all the goodies that Google's packed into the latest version of Android, along with ColorOS' trademark smoothness (in version 11, that's the name of the game). As usual the update may be going out in stages, so it could take a while before it reaches all units in Europe. This update...

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Unlocked OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro will support Verizon 5G

Although Verizon is not going to carry the newly announced OnePlus 9 devices, one of its representatives has just confirmed via Twitter that the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro is certified to work on the wireless carrier. I'm psyched to announce that the @OnePlus 9 Pro & OnePlus 9 have been certified to work on @Verizon & @Visible. That means you can buy it from your fav retailer and know that it will work great on Verizon 5G. Visit https://t.co/iPWwLCbRrn when you get your new phone to activate. pic.twitter.com/SK6eUyhJFK— George Koroneos 🗿🍹 (@GLKCreative) March 26, 2021 T-Mobile already...

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Apple rumored to be working on rugged Apple Watch

So far Apple has offered several distinct versions of its Apple Watch. There are the regular aluminum or stainless steel versions and the Watch Edition and Hermes models with their more premium watch casings and straps. There’s also a Nike Edition which features an aluminum casing and perforated rubber sports band though it does not offer any added durability. According to a new report from Bloomberg from earlier today, Apple considers building a ruggedized Apple Watch and bring it later in 2021 or early 2022. Based on the report, the rugged Apple Watch will have a more durable design...

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Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate in for review

We already brought you our ROG Phone 5 detailed review but we also happened to receive a maxed-out ROG Phone 5 Ultimate with a ludicrous 18GB RAM and 512GB storage. This calls for a quick hands-on treatment to see just how different the two editions are and more importantly what the Ultimate edition has going for it. For starters the core specs remain unchanged – a 6.78” AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 888 and a 6,000 mAh battery with 65W charging. What you do get on the Ultimate edition is a ROG Vision monochrome PMOLED display on the back which can display...

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HarmonyOS will officially launch in April, the Huawei Mate X2 will be the first to get it

Huawei started testing a third beta version of HarmonyOS earlier this month and it has another one on the way. This upcoming version will arrive on March 31 and it will be the final beta. Today the company announced that a stable release is coming in April and that the foldable Mate X2 will be the first phone to receive it as an update. The phone launched with Android 10, but it will soon jump ship. And many other devices are expected to follow it. The Huawei P50 phones were supposed to be the first to run Harmony out of the box. Though it was never officially confirmed, the new...

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The iPhone 13 Pro will reportedly shrink the notch, TouchID could be making a comeback

Apple has redesigned the cameras of the upcoming iPhone 13 Pro duo – on the front, the notch will be narrower (not shorter), on the back, the camera bump is also getting a new look. This is according to EverythingApplePro and Max Winebach. EAP tapped ConceptCreator to help with 3D modeling the alleged new design. The rear camera will still have multiple elevations, that is each individual lens will stick out of the camera bump. It’s just that it will stick out less than on the 12-series. Image stabilization will be upgraded with a feature that tries to keep the subject in the center of the...

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra puts its Snapdragon 888 chipset to the Geekbench test

Xiaomi officially confirmed that it will unveil the Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Pro at the March 29 “mega launch”. The Ultra (believed to have a model number M2102K1C) went through Geekbench, an early tests of its Snapdragon 888 chipset. The phone had 12 GB of RAM, though we expect other capacities will be available too. As for the Mi 11 Pro, the phone should be largely similar except without all the experimental hardware that will be in the Ultra. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (M2102K1C) with Snapdragon 888 runs Geekbench Earlier today Xiaomi revealed that the Ultra will have a new chip (with a...

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Watch the Oppo Find X3 Pro get unboxed to the music of Hans Zimmer

Oppo unveiled the Find X3 Pro earlier this month, and when we found it to be one of the most exquisite smartphones we’ve ever seen. To boost the out-of-this-world feeling of the phone, the Chinese manufacturer has partnered with Hans Zimmer, the famous music producer and composer. The company posted its official unboxing video on Weibo with the background music by the German, giving a proper futuristic vibe. Oppo says the Find X3 Pro is “a powerful device, designed for exploration that’s always ready when you are”. This is clearly a nod to the ultra-fast 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charging,...

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Realme 7 joins Android 11 open beta, company details expected Q2 updates

Realme keeps updating phones to its latest Realme UI 2.0. The Realme 7 smartphone is the latest device that is now eligible to join the Open Beta and experience the upcoming release. This comes just a day after the company laid down details for the Q2 2021 roadmap, revealing which devices are next in line for Early Access to the “Seamless Fun for Gen Z”. The Realme UI 2.0 open beta for Realme 7 can be accessed by anyone. You can apply through the Settings > Software Update menu with the gear icon in the top right corner. However, there are some requirements - the phone must have at...

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Amazfit T-Rex Pro arrives in India for INR12,999, sales begin March 28

The Amazfit T-Rex Pro started its global rollout a few days ago and has now debuted in India. It comes in Desert Grey, Meteorite Black, and Steel Blue colors, and you'll be able to buy one from Amazfit's official India site and Amazon.in for INR12,999 ($180/€150) starting March 28, 2020 at noon local time. Amazfit T-Rex Pro Being a rugged smartwatch, the T-Rex Pro comes with MIL-STD-810 certifications for its ability to withstand extreme conditions. It's 100-meter water-resistant, meaning you don't have to take it off your wrist when going for a swim or a shower. The T-Rex...

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Oppo A74 4G pops up on Google Play Console with SD662 and 6GB RAM

We’ve seen reports of Oppo’s upcoming A74 series which will arrive in both 5G and 4G trims and now the latter has appeared in listing on the Google Play Console. Oppo A74 4G Google Play Console listing The certification reveals the A74 4G packs a 1080 x 2400-pixel display resolution and is powered by the Snapdragon 662 alongside 6GB RAM. The software front is covered by Android 11 presumably with Oppo’s ColorOS 11.1 on top. The same device with the CPH2219 model number previously appeared in the databases of the FCC, Bureau of Indian Standards, TKDN, Eurasian Economic Commission and...

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Xiaomi to introduce revolutionary battery for Mi 11 Ultra and all-new in-house chip on March 29

Xiaomi is going big with its March 29 event. The company will introduce not only three or four Mi 11 phones, one complete with the new liquid lens technology and a Mi Mix phone for good measure. Today we also learn the company will bring a silicon-oxygen anode battery for the Mi 11 Ultra and will introduce an entirely new chip, without actually mentioning what it will do. Xiaomi teasers about the new chip and the new battery The battery of Mi 11 Ultra will have super fast-charging, and according to the company, the Si-O2 technology will help make mobile phones thinner and will...

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Samsung Galaxy A70s and A90 5G get One UI 3.1 update

Samsung has released the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update for two more smartphones - Galaxy A70s and Galaxy A90 5G. The new build for the A70s comes with version number A707FDDU3CUC6 and the firmware for A90 5G has version A908NKOU3DUC3. Both come with the March 2021 Android security patch. Samsung Galaxy A90 5G The Galaxy A70s is receiving One UI 3.1 in India and A90 5G in South Korea at the time of writing this. Unless major issues arise the rollout should expand to other countries soon. If you own either of these smartphones and haven't received an update prompt yet, you...

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Realme GT Neo will pack a 64MP Sony IMX682 sensor, company shares camera samples

Realme yesterday announced the GT Neo arriving on March 31 will pack a 64MP primary camera, which the company today revealed will use a Sony IMX682 sensor. Realme also said the main unit supports multi-frame synthesis technology (machine translated from Chinese), which improves the details of the pictures and lets you zoom in to an image and crop it without losing sharpness and clarity, essentially making it a "small telephoto" lens. Realme shared a picture on Weibo as an example. Here are a couple more photos shot using GT Neo's 64MP primary camera. Realme GT Neo...

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