Samsung accidentally confirms the Galaxy A82 5G existence

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Quantum2 smartphone in South Korea, and we expect it to hit the global market under the name Galaxy A82 5G. While the company hasn’t said anything official about such a device, it has accidentally listed it as an eligible phone for quarterly security updates. Samsung models eligible for updates We are confident the Quantum2 is a new Galaxy A smartphone because its specs do not line up with any existing midranger. It comes with a 6.7” Dynamic AMOLED screen with 1440p resolution and three cameras on the back - 64 MP main + 12 MP ultra-wide + 5 MP macro....

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Google accidentally reveals the name of its cheaper Pixel Buds

Google is rumored to release a new pair of TWS earbuds like the Pixel Buds that may be called the Google Pixel Buds A. This pair of Buds is expected to have a lower price-point than the current Pixel Buds model and as per the latest report, Google may have accidentally confirmed the name of the more affordable Buds. Google Pixel Buds As spotted by Caschy’s Blog, Google Germany added a listing to the search results for its store and the “Pixel Buds A-Series” was listed as an option on Google’s storefront in the search results. While we still don’t know the exact naming structure...

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Check out these Galaxy Z Flip3 renders based on the leaked promo

On Monday, leaked promo images of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 have surfaced, showing us more precisely what we could expect to see from Samsung’s next foldable clamshell smartphone. Not long after the images leaked, LetsGoDigital collaborated with graphic designer Giuseppe Spinelli to create some renders of the new Z Flip based on the leaked photos. Source: LetsGoDigital and Giuseppe Spinelli The images showed that there is going to be a larger external display and matte-finish glass. This is reflected in the Spinelli’s renders as the phone is expected to arrive with Gorilla Glass...

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Microsoft will end Adobe Flash support for Windows 10 in July

Adobe Flash is reaching the very end of its life. The final nail in its coffin comes from Microsoft. Even after Adobe officially ended support for Flash on the very last day of 2020, Flash remains a component of Windows 10, that is until Microsoft releases the 21H1 update for Windows 10. Rollout for this update begins this month and it will remove the Flash component from the operating system. The Verge cited this change by an update posted to the Windows Blog. Titled the “Update on Adobe Flash Player End of support”, it outlines that a component called ‘Update for the removal of...

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Upcoming Samsung Galaxy F22 is probably based on the A22 that hasn't launched yet

While it's definitely nowhere near close to some of its competitors when it comes to confusing naming for its products, Samsung has been playing that game too with the F series and M series and A series, and the differences between them (or sometimes, lack thereof). Now it's being reported that the company is busy working on a new device, the Galaxy F22. This is highly likely to be based on the Galaxy A22, pictured below in its 5G-capable iteration courtesy of a recent leak. That's not an official image because neither the Galaxy A22 nor the Galaxy A22 5G have been unveiled yet,...

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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is on its way to India

So far, Samsung has only launched one 5G capable mid-range smartphone in India, the Galaxy M42 5G, but that is about to change soon. The Korean company has apparently started working on firmware development for a version of the Galaxy A52 5G that is destined for India. This will have the model number SM-A526B. The 4G model of the A52 is already available in the subcontinent starting at INR 26,499. For the 5G model, expect to pay around INR 5,000 more, as you are getting a higher refresh rate screen, a better chipset, and obviously that improved wireless connectivity with...

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Australian retailer pulls AirTags off shelves due to potential hazard

A new safety concern with Apple’s new AirTag tracker has prompted Australian retailer Officeworks to remove the new item from its store’s shelves. The source of the information was a Reddit thread of a user’s experience when trying to purchase one. The user tried to buy AirTags but the store was unable to locate them. That’s when an Officeworks representative notified the user that AirTags were removed from its store’s shelves citing a safety risk with the accessibility of the small button-battery. The ACCC confirmed to Gizmodo AU that the product was indeed removed for the safety...

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Counterpoint forecasts 310 million TWS earbud shipments in 2021

The True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earphone frenzy seen in the past years is expected to grow into this year as well. According to the latest Counterpoint Research forecast report, we should see around 310 million TWS earphones shipped in 2021 which is up by 33% compared to the 233 million units sold in 2020. Apple, Xiaomi and Samsung are expected to remain the three biggest players in the field. Despite the ongoing pandemic and decreased consumer spending, worldwide TWS earphone shipments grew by 78% last year. According to past reports, there were 233 million wireless earphones shipped...

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Counterpoint: Mediatek will keep top spot in chip market for 2021

Chipset manufacturers such as Mediatek and Qualcomm will continue to dominate the market, predicted Counterpoint Research in its latest analysis. The company has calculated that Mediatek will have acquired 37% of the global chip market, but Qualcomm will remain a close leader in the 5G segment. Global smartphone SoC market share Expectations for the calendar 2021 are that Mediatek will gain an advantage over Qualcomm due to the supply constraints around RFICs (radio-frequency integrated circuits) from Samsung’s factory in Austin, Texas. There’s also a generally smaller yield of 5 nm...

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Samsung Galaxy S20, S21 series and Z Fold2 get May security patch

The latest Samsung devices to receive the May security patch are the Galaxy S20 series, S21 series and Z Fold2. Apart from the improved security, the S21 series and Z Fold2 got enhancements to their cameras and quick share function. For now the update has been made available to European units. Galaxy S20 and S21 series update changelogs (Source: AllAboutSamsung) The S21 series is getting G98xBXXU3AUDA update build number which comes in at just under 1GB in size. The Z Fold2’s update comes with the F916BXXU1DUDA build number and weighs just over 493MB. The changelog is...

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Samsung to supply both displays and circuit boards for iPhone 13 displays

The latest report from Korea suggests that Samsung will supply 110 million OLED panels for the iPhone 12 and 13 this year. The panels for the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max will have an low-temperature polycrystalline oxide backplane (LTPO), which enables variable 120Hz refresh rate without a huge battery hit. The LTPO panels will be supplied mostly by Samsung with some supply coming from LG, but the circuit boards that connect the OLED display to the phone will come from Samsung Electro-Mechanics and Samsung Display. PCB maker Youngpoong Electronics has been added as a supply partner...

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Realme C11 (2021) arrives in Russia with Unisoc chipset

The Realme C11 has been a thing since August, while the Realme C20 is a bit younger and was announced this January. The brand decided to mash together both devices and relaunch them as Realme C11 (2021) but with a twist - the chipset is entirely new. The Realme C11 (2021) runs on а Unisoc SC9863 platform, which makes it the first smartphone of the company with a chip that is not by Mediatek or Qualcomm. This allows Realme to lower the price even more and offer the device as a real bargain. While the phone is technically a successor of the original Realme C11, it has the body of the...

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Redmi Watch coming to India on May 13

Redmi India is gearing up for another launch event on May 13 where we’ll see the local debut of the Redmi Note 10S and now we learn that won’t be the only announcement on stage. A new tweet from Redmi India confirms the brand is also bringing the Redmi Watch which was announced in China late last year. Bet you didn't see this coming! 👀Brace up to #WearYourVibe and witness the arrival of @RedmiIndia's first _ _ _ _! 😎RT and let me know your answer.Arriving alongside the #SavageBeast #RedmiNote10S on 13th May! Get notified: 👉 https://ift.tt/3uhjlQk ❤️ #Redmi #Xiaomi...

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Realme C20A will be unveiled next week

Realme launched the affordable C20 in January, and today, the company's Bangladeshi division announced it will unveil the C20A next week. Realme doesn't explicitly mention the unveiling date but says the C20A will be introduced on Eid, which is on May 13. While Realme hasn't detailed the C20A's specs yet, it did confirm that the smartphone will feature a 6.5" screen and pack a 5,000 mAh battery. We should know more about the Realme C20A in the days leading to the official announcement. Source (in Bangla)

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Samsung ends support for the Galaxy S8 series

Samsung has officially taken the Galaxy S8 series off its list of supported devices after little over four years of updates. Up until now the former flagship phones were getting biannual updates. Interestingly the Galaxy S8 Active is still supported for quarterly security updates, while the Galaxy S8 Lite for biannual ones. The last update the Galaxy S8 received was the April 2021 security patch. The Samsung Galaxy S8 series launched in April of 2017 with the then-new wide-aspect 18.5:9 displays, which ushered in the new on-screen navigation (yes, before the Galaxy S8 there were...

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Realme X7 Max 5G's leaked box confirms specs of upcoming phone

Realme was supposed to launch its X7 Max 5G smartphone in India today, commemorating its three-year anniversary. But the announcement was postponed due to the devastating ongoing COVID-19 wave India. We had previously heard that the Realme X7 Max 5G was a rebranded GT Neo and that has now been confirmed by an image of the phone's retail box. It shows part of the specs, including the 5G-enabled MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset and the 120Hz-capable AMOLED display. Image source: @Gadgetsdata So we are likely also looking at a 6.43-inch 1080p Super AMOLED for the Realme X7 Max, a...

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New video reveals major features and design of Harmony OS

Huawei is expected to start pushing Harmony OS to its devices as early as next month. While the in-house system is still in beta, a four-minute video appeared on Weibo, revealing all major improvements the Chinese company has introduced. The most drastic change is a new control center, dragged from the top right corner. The top left corner brings a search engine within the phone, while a basic down gesture anywhere on the screen reveals notifications. The phone used in this video is Huawei Mate 40 Pro. The apps are opened a lot quicker than we have seen on any Android-powered...

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T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S10+ gets One UI 3.1 with the latest update

T-Mobile has released a new software update for the Galaxy S10+ that brings One UI 3.1 to Samsung's 2019 flagship. The new build comes with the March 1, 2021 Android security patch, which will likely miff some users since Samsung has already started rolling out the May patch. Besides, the update's changelog only mentions improvements to the smartphone's camera and performance, but you also get One UI 3.1 features. The new firmware carries version number G975USQU5GUCG and requires a download of about 1.2GB. The update's rolling out over the air, and if you haven't received it yet,...

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Infinix Note 10 Pro is arriving on May 13

The Infinix Note 10 Pro appeared in a leaked render last month, and we also saw a couple of its live images a few days ago, which revealed its design and two color options. Today we learn the smartphone will be introduced on May 13. This revelation comes from Infinix's Pakistan branch, which confirmed the Note 10 Pro will be up for pre-orders in the Asian country from May 16, with sales commencing two days later. The company also shows us the Note 10 Pro in a previously unseen Black color, but unlike the other two variants, this one has a two-tone design. Infinix hasn't...

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