ZTE Axon 30 Ultra will cost $1,200, key features leak online

ZTE is expected to introduce the Axon 30 Ultra with four cameras, three of those having 64MP sensors. The official announcement is next week, but some key features and specs have leaked on Twitter, revealing the phone might be called Axon 30 Pro+ and will be a true flagship with a massive $1,200 price tag. The new ZTE phone will have a large 6.9” AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and QHD+ resolution. We shouldn’t be surprised to see some adaptive refresh rate, given the popularity among 2021 flagships like the Galaxy S21 series, the Find X3 Pro, and the OnePlus 9 Pro. The ZTE...

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Chinese carmaker Arcfox will launch luxury EV powered by Huawei’s Harmony OS and 5G

Arcfox is announcing a new luxury EV model that equips tech and equipment made by Huawei. The Huawei HI system combines its smart HiCar smart display with lidar technology and 5G connectivity to provide level-3 autonomous driving. The following is a teaser posted about the upcoming vehicle launch. The Arcfox Alpha S HBT (the HBT stands for Huawei Bluepark Together) is the first vehicle to ever get Huawei’s HI solution for self-driving EVs. According to a WeChat post made by BAIC Blue Park New Energy Technology, Arcfox’s owning company, the self-driving capabilities of the vehicle...

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vivo V21 5G certified in Indonesia ahead of launch

The vivo V20 launched last October and apparently the Chinese company is already hard at work on its successor, the V21 5G. As the name implies, this one will support 5G networks, whereas the V20 was 4G only. The V21 5G was certified in Indonesia with model number V2050. The launch could now be just around the corner. Since the V20 used a 7-series Snapdragon chipset, perhaps the V21 will do the same, in which case expect to see either the 765G or the 780G. vivo V20 According to recent rumors, we'll also see an upgraded camera setup on the V21 compared to its predecessor, which...

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Lenovo Legion Duel 2 snaps in three parts in bend test

Remember the Asus ROG Phone 5 and how it snapped in half when subjected to the traditional bend test? Perhaps you had higher hopes for Lenovo's just announced Legion Duel 2. Will this one be the 2021 gaming phone that's not only very gaming-y, but can also withstand a serious bend? Sorry, but no. The Legion Duel 2 unfortunately is similar to the ROG Phone 5 in that it can't take a bend. YouTuber Zack from JerryRigEverything proves it in the video below. Everything starts off as you'd expect, the screen glass is nothing out of the ordinary, scratching at level 6 on the Mohs hardness...

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Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+ brings UWB support and AR visual guidance

Back in February, Samsung announced its Galaxy SmartTag trackers alongside the Galaxy S21 lineup. We’ve already reviewed the more affordable Bluetooth-only Galaxy SmartTag and now Samsung is finally launching the GalaxyTag+ which brings Ultrawide Band (UWB) support to the mix. The SmartTag+ features the same basic design as the regular Galaxy Tag but comes in only two color options - black and grey. The added UWB chip allows users to track their belongings with greater accuracy compared to Bluetooth. SmartTag+ can also leverage both UWB and Bluetooth for AR tracking which guides you to...

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Lenovo’s Legion Phone Duel 2 brings double charge ports, two fans and flagship specs

Following last year’s Legion Duel gaming phone, Lenovo is here with a successor called the Legion Duel 2. The standout features here come in pairs - dual charging ports, dual cooling fans, two linear motors for haptics and two pairs of ultrasonic shoulder triggers. The side-mounted pop-up selfie camera is here again but with a 44MP Samsung sensor this time around. The AMOLED display has grown to 6.92-inches while keeping the 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support of its predecessor. Resolution is still capped at FHD+ (2460 x 1080) to be more precise. The panel now supports a peak...

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Nokia Lite Earbuds have 36-hour battery life, HMD announces 5G MVNO for the UK

The focus today was on new phones – HMD launched no less than 6 new models – but it also had time to introduce a new TWS headset and to unveil its new service, an MVNO to complement the HMD Connect roaming service from last year. Nokia Lite Earbuds The Nokia Lite Earbuds is a TWS headset – here the lite refers more to the sleek, pocketable design than the price. Not that these are expensive, they will be available from mid-April at a price of €75. The Nokia Lite Earbuds have enough battery for 36 hours of total listening time Each bud has enough battery lite for 6 hours of...

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Nokia G20 and G10 unveiled with large batteries, Android Go-powered Nokia C20 and C10 join in

Besides the 5G-enabled X-series, HMD also unveiled four entry-level Nokia phones – two G phones with full Android 11 and two C phones with Android 11 Go Edition. It’s important to note that the G-series will receive OS updates for two years. Nokia G20 and G10 Both models are quite similar, though the Nokia G20 is the clear favorite if you care about the camera. It has a 48MP main module, combined with a 5MP ultrawide angle camera, plus an 8MP selfie camera (also on the back: 2MP macro and 2MP depth units). Save for the ZEISS optics, this is the exact same setup as the pricier X10...

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Nokia X10 and X20 announced: 5G support and 3 years of software updates and warranty

The Nokia X name has been associated with many different kinds of phones in the past – multimedia ones, a Microsoft-backed Android phone, then an HMD-made Android for China and now it is all about sustainable 5G smartphones. The new series debuts with two models, the Nokia X10 and X20. HMD has pledged full support for three years – this means three years of OS and security updates, but also three-year warranty. As part of HMD’s green initiative, the phones come with an included case that is 100% compostable. The two phones are nearly identical, differing mainly in the camera department....

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Watch HMD announce a bunch of new Nokia phones live

HMD Global is about to introduce its next batch of Nokia phones in a customary for our times online event. It starts at 2PM UTC and will be live-streamed on Nokia’s website. We've embedded the stream below and there's also a link at the end of this article if you prefer the follow the event on Nokia's website. When the event was announced, the company promised three new phones - Nokia G10, Nokia X10, and Nokia X20. The G series will be the entry-level lineup, while the X family will consist of midrangers. We also expect the Nokia C20 as an ultra-affordable smartphone,...

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Huawei P50 prototype photos suggest entirely new camera design

Huawei is expected to launch its P50 series in June with Harmony OS 2.0 out of the box. While we’ve seen renders of the Huawei P50 and Huawei P50 Pro with two big camera lenses, today we’ve received some images in our inbox that suggest something completely different. According to our anonymous tipster, this phone is part of the new P series, and looking at the curved edges, we would think it is the P50 Pro, however, the camera setup on the back lacks a periscope lens, meaning it could be the vanilla P50 as well. Alleged Huawei P50 prototype These is also a chance that the...

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Samsung Galaxy Quantum2 - aka Galaxy A82 - leaks in detail

The Galaxy A80 from 2019 was one of the more unique models in Samsung’s lineup, but it didn’t get a sequel – which may be about to change. Though it will be a sequel in name only, it’s really more of a followup to the Galaxy A Quantum than an A80-series model. In South Korea, this phone will be known as the Samsung Galaxy Quantum2 and will be exclusive to carrier SKT. The exciting part for the rest of the world is that (according to rumors) this hardware will be sold under the name Samsung Galaxy A82 globally. Samsung Galaxy Quantum2 (aka Galaxy A82) in its retail package for SK...

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ZTE Axon 30 Ultra will feature three 64MP cameras

ZTE will introduce the Axon 30 series smartphones on April 15, including the Axon 30 Pro already confirmed to sport three 64MP cameras. Today, the Chinese phone maker on Weibo announced that Axon 30 Pro will be joined by an Ultra model, which too will feature three 64MP shooters - primary, ultrawide, and portrait. A video teaser shared by ZTE reveals these 64MP units will be accompanied by a fourth module, which will use an 8MP sensor and a periscope lens. In a separate post, ZTE shared a video showing off the Axon 30 lineup's video stabilization. The company...

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LG confirms up to three Android OS updates for premium smartphones

At the start of this week, LG announced its exit from the smartphone business. Despite this, LG is now officially confirming that all of its premium smartphones released after 2019 will receive three Android OS updates. LG specifies the G and V series devices as well as its newer Velvet series and the Wing. This means the LG G8 series, LG V50, LG V60, the trio of LG Velvets and LG Wing are all in line for upgrades up to Android 13 as they all launched with Android 10. Midrangers like the LG Stylo 6 and certain LG K-series phones from 2020 will receive two OS updates so users can...

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Realme C20, Realme C21, Realme C25 all arrive in India

Realme held an event today, introducing three affordable phones to Indian fans - the Realme C20, Realme C21, and Realme C25. All three phones have been previously announced around the globe, but now they will sell in the Asian country for prices between INR6,999 and INR10,999 ($95-$150). Realme C20 The Realme C20 arrives with a Helio G35 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery. It has only one memory option - 2GB RAM + 32GB storage (expandable through a dedicated microSD slot) and only one camera on the back - an 8MP shooter with an f/2.0 lens. Realme India is offering the C20 in Cool...

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Harmony OS 2.0 stable coming in June, Huawei P50 series delayed until then

Huawei president of Consumer Business Group hosted a TEDx keynote in Shenzhen, China, revealing future plans for the company’s division of mobile and IoT devices. Dr. Wang Chenglu confirmed that “many devices” will be able to switch to Harmony OS 2.0 by June 2021. The executive expects 300 million smartphones, tablets, and other IoT devices to have the Harmony OS by the end of the calendar year. After the announcement a tipster shared on Huawei’s fan forum that the P50 flagship series will be postponed to June so it can become the Harmony pioneer. The flagships will launch alongside...

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