New Realme pops up on TENAA with 65W fast charging

Realme introduced its Q3 series yesterday, but a new phone is already in the works. A device with the model number RMX3142 (also RMX3143 with different bands) appeared on TENAA, and while it looks like the Realme Q3 Pro or the Realme GT Neo, it is actually a new handset with different dimensions and faster charging speed. Realme RMX3142/3 This mysterious Realme has a 6.43” AMOLED with Full HD+ resolution and 4,400 mAh minimal charge of the battery with 65W fast charging. It does have similar specs to the Realme GT 5G flagship, but the footprint is different - RMX3142 measures...

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Oppo K9 5G confirmed to come with Snapdragon 768G SoC

Oppo is hosting an event on May 6 to unveil the K9 5G along with a new fitness band and TWS earphones. The phone maker already confirmed that K9 5G will feature a 64MP triple camera and support 65W charging. Now Oppo has revealed the smartphone will be powered by the Snapdragon 768G SoC. The K9 5G will be 7.9mm thin, weigh 172 grams, and come with vapor chamber liquid cooling for sustained performance. Oppo K9 5G will come with Snapdragon 768G SoC and will be 7.9mm thin Oppo hasn't detailed the K9 5G's specs sheet yet, but the smartphone's listing on Chinese retailer JD.com's...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch3 receive new updates improving Wi-Fi

Samsung has started sending out a new update for two of its wearables - the original Galaxy Watch from 2018, as well as the Galaxy Watch3 from last year. It's nice to see the older model receiving the new software at exactly the same time as its successor. The new build is R80xXXU1FUD1 for the Galaxy Watch, and R84xXXU1BUD1 for the Galaxy Watch3. In both cases the lowercase "x" changes depending on your specific model and region. The older watch is currently only being graced with the update in Korea, while the newer model is getting it in the US, Canada, India, and Korea at the...

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iOS 15 is rumored to revamp notifications, iPadOS 15 to change the home screen

Apple is holding its annual developer conference starting on June 7, and it's there where the company is expected to unveil the next iterations of its mobile operating systems: iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. The changes to these are always presented in early summer so that developers have time to update their apps until the new iteration officially drops alongside new iPhones in the fall. With iOS 15, Apple is rumored to debut a new feature that will allow you to set different notification preferences depending on your current status, and update said status easily from the lock screen or the...

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More phones are getting MIUI 12.5

Xiaomi announced the newest iteration of its Android skin, MIUI 12.5 at an event in China in December, and has since shared its plans for expanding it to global markets. Back in China, the stable update has already been rolling out to Mi 11 units since earlier this month, and today the official MIUI Weibo account brought some more good news. Aside from the Mi 11, the update to MIUI 12.5 is now also rolling out to the Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Pro, Mi 10 Ultra, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10, and Mi 9 SE. For all of these models, users in China should be able to receive the update after manually checking...

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Our full Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G video review is out

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite was launched in 4G and 5G variants, and having completed the text reviews, we are also ready with the full video review of the 5G option. Will goes through the key specs and highlight most of the differences with the LTE variant. The Mi 11 Lite 5G get its name not only because of its standing in the lineup but also its weight - it is just 160 grams, and is flat and thin as well, something we haven’t seen recently. It is equally impressive on the front - 6.55” AMOLED with 510 measured nits of brightness in Auto mode or 840 nits in bright sun. Xiaomi decided to...

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You’ll soon be able to color calibrate your Apple TV from your iPhone

One of the more under-the-radar announcements from Apple’s Spring loaded event was the new Apple TV screen calibration feature on the new Apple TV 4K. The premise is that you can tweak your connected TV’s color profile by simply pointing your iPhone’s True Depth sensors and if any inaccuracies are picked up the connected Apple TV will receive the correct color profiling and adjust the picture on the TV. Now, 9to5Mac is reporting that the screen calibration feature is also compatible with older Apple TV units daring back to 2015’s Apple TV HD. You’ll need the latest tvOS 14.5 (which...

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Realme RMX3333 leaks on TENAA with 6.43-inch AMOLED, 4,220mAh battery

Today has been a big day for Realme. It brought the Realme 8 5G to India and then the 8 and 8 5G to Europe and finally the Realme Q3, Q3i and Q3 Pro to China. Now an unofficial Realme, wearing the model number RMX3333 has appeared on TENAA along with very comprehensive specs. It has a 6.43-inch AMOLED of 1080x2400px resolution, an octa-core processor that ramps up to 2.4GHz, 6GB or 8GB of RAM, 64GB, 128GB or 256GB of storage (expandable through microSD) and a 4,220mAh battery. The phone has a 16MP selfie camera, nestled inside a left-corner punch-hole in the screen. On the rear there...

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ZTE nubia NX666J with Red Magic logo shows up on TENAA

A new nubia Red Magic smartphone has appeared on the TENAA website with preliminary specs that include a Snapdragon 888 chipset, 6GB, 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB and 512GB of storage. The phone, model name NX666J measures 163.04x75.34x8.20mm and weighs 186g. It's powered by a 4,100mAh battery and has five cameras with at least one 64MP shooter. ZTE nubia NX666J nubia announced the Snapdragon 888-powered Red Magic 6/6 Pro and the Axon 30 Pro/Ultra. It has yet to announce the rumored Nubia Z series devices, but seeing the Red Magic logo on the NX666J, it likely...

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Realme launches global wallpaper design contest, lets you win up to $10,000

The Realme brand is known not only for its affordable handsets but also for its massive engagement with fans and users around the world. We have just received a press release from the company, announcing the launch of the second global wallpaper design contest. Users, designers and design students from all over the world will be able to compete and create wallpapers for the Realme 8 5G smartphone, and the best ones will grab cash rewards of up to $10,000, as well as internships at the Realme offices. The global contest has already opened, and we’ve provided a link in the Source...

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Renders of the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G show the phone from all angles

A few days ago we saw renders of cases for the Samsung Galaxy A22, but today OnLeaks published cleaner renders (without a case getting in the way). And there is a video too. Note that this is specifically the 5G version of the phone – not that the 4G one will look any different, but this should be the new “cheapest 5G Samsung” once it goes official. Currently, that title is held by the A32 5G, which was the first 5G Galaxy to go under €300. Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (renders by OnLeaks) From the front, the phone looks the same as the A32 5G, down to the teardrop notch (13 MP...

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Oppo F19 Pro+ 5G hands-on review

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RedMagic Watch now available globally

The nubia RedMagic Watch was announced back in March for its home market of China. Now the gaming smartwatch has made its way to the global stage and is available in black or white colors for $99/ €99/ £89 from the RedMagic store. RedMagic Watch in black and white RedMagic Watch brings a round 1.39-inch AMOLED display with 15-day battery life and tracking for 16 sports. You also get heart rate and blood oxygen tracking alongside sleep and stress metrics. Other specs include onboard GPS and 5ATM water resistance. Source

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Realme Q3 Pro with Dimensity 1100 unveiled, joined by Q3 (Snapdragon 750G) and Q3i (Dimensity 700)

It has been a busy day for Realme – after events in India and Europe, the company moved its attention to launching the Q3 series in China. These are brand new, affordable 5G phones starting at just CNY 1,000 ($155) and there is three of them. The top two phones will be available for pre-order starting today, but only in China for now. Pre-orders for the Q3i model start later today. You will find all three on realme.com, as well as JD and other retailers. Realme Q3 Pro The Realme Q3 Pro is the leader of the pack yet its launch price is that much higher, CNY 1,600 ($245/€205). That...

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Oppo Smart Tag tracker leaks

With Apple’s AirTag official and Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag already on sale for a while, we see the Tile’s tracking dominance challenged. It seems more competition is coming soon as Oppo’s Smart Tag was spotted by leakster Digital Chat Station who shared two images of the device on Weibo. Oppo Smart Tag tracker design We can see Oppo’s tracker sports a round puck shape and features a USB-C port for charging which is not that common with other makers. For reference, Tile, Samsung and Apple’s trackers rely on CR2032 batteries which give you battery life ranging from several months to...

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iPhone 13 mini prototype photographed, the two cameras are now laid out diagonally

Last week we saw renders of the iPhone 13 mini, which showed a slightly redesigned camera with the two lenses in a diagonal arrangement instead of one over the other. The latest leak, a hands-on photo of a prototype mini, shows just that same design and lends credibility to the renders. Note that this is just a prototype – Apple is months away from starting mass production of the 13-series, so the design is not set in stone. If Cupertino does settle on this design, it will most likely be carried over to the larger iPhone 13 as well. Hands-on photo of an iPhone 13 mini...

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Realme 8 and Realme 8 5G are coming to Europe in May, both priced at €200

When Realme launched the 8-series a month ago, only the 8 Pro was promised for Europe, the 8 wasn’t coming. Well, it is now and it won’t be traveling alone – the Realme 8 5G is headed to the Old Continent as well. The Realme 8 will be available in May and it will start at €200. That is a fair bit lower than the Pro model, which goes for €300. Comparing the two, they share the same 6.4” Super AMOLED display (1080p+, 60 Hz), but have different cameras, chipsets and batteries. The vanilla 8 has a 64MP main cam (vs. 108MP on the Pro), the 8MP ultrawide module is the same. It is powered...

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Realme teases the first Dimensity 1200-powered smartphone for India

The Realme 8 5G was unveiled in India today and the company had a “one more thing” moment – it will be the first to bring a Dimensity 1200-powered smartphone to India. However, today’s event was focused on the 8-series model, so we’ll have to wait for more details. We have been hearing rumors of a Realme X9 Pro that was teased with the 1200 chip. However, we should note that this name was never confirmed officially. The company did launch a phone with MediaTek’s flagship chipset, the Realme GT Neo. Does X9 Pro = GT Neo? Maybe. Currently, no GT models are available in India. However, the...

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Realme 8 5G hits India

After debuting in Thailand yesterday, the Realme 8 5G now arrives in India. Despite some design similarities with the Realme 8, the 5G model is an entirely new device that comes with several key differences starting with the chipset. Realme 8 5G is the first device in India with MediaTek’s Dimensity 700 SoC. The 7nm chip supports sub-6 GHz connectivity with peak speeds of 2.77Gbps. It comes paired with 4/8GB RAM and 128GB storage which is expandable via microSD. There’s a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. The punch hole cutout houses a 16MP selfie...

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Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming video demoes new shoulder keys

The Redmi K40 Gaming will be powered by the Dimensity 1200, when it launches next week. Despite being part of an already established lineup, it will be essentially a new handset with new cameras, design and other hardware features. One of them are shoulder keys for gaming, which will pop up from the side once a slider is pulled. Here’s a neat video by Redmi, explaining how this works. The brand says the keys are so good for clicking, they can even be used as fidget toys when the user is not gaming. They deliver a crisp sound every time they is pressed and closes with a magnet,...

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OnePlus Gaming Triggers go on sale in India

Initially teased during the OnePlus 9 series launch event, the OnePlus Gaming Triggers are now up for sale in India. The clip-on accessory adds two shoulder buttons that attach independently on both Android and iOS devices as long as their thickness does not exceed 11.5 mm. OnePlus touts the new accessory as ideal for multiplayer titles like PUBG, Call of Duty and Free Fire. We designed the OnePlus gaming triggers to be solid, responsive, pleasingly “clicky,” and, yes, beautiful. We also made sure they work with many other phones—because the best product design is one that leaves you free...

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Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Note20 series get new camera features

The Samsung Galaxy S10 locked to Verizon's network recently got a new software update which bumped up the Android security patch level on the smartphone to April 2021 and brought new camera features. Those same features have made their way to Verizon's Galaxy Note20 5G and Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G along with the April patch and new background effects for the Portrait Mode. Here's the full changelog of the new update for the Note20 duo: Pro Mode – Ultra Wide Ultra wide lens is now available in Pro and Pro Video camera modes. Portrait – Mono/Backdrop Effects ...

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