Honor 50 series: What to expect

The Honor 50 series is arriving today, June 16, and it will be the first proper lineup since the brand became independent last year. The launch begins at 19:30 local time (GMT +8), and here’s a summary of what is expected, based on leaks, rumors and official teasers. Three phones The Honor 30 series arrived in vanilla, Pro, and Pro+ clothing, but the brand is stepping back with the names this time. We’ll see Honor 50 SE, Honor 50, and Honor 50 Pro, the latter being the most powerful smartphone. Google Mobile Services Honor is officially no longer part of Huawei to preserve the...

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Samsung Galaxy F22 Bluetooth certification confirms it is a rebranded Galaxy A22

Samsung introduced the Galaxy F series with the Galaxy F41 last October and added the Galaxy F62 to the lineup in February. The Korean conglomerate will expand the F series with the announcement of the Galaxy F22 next, which has moved a step closer to the launch after getting Bluetooth certified. The certifying authority doesn't detail the Galaxy F22's specs, but it confirms rumors of the F22 being a rebranded Galaxy A22 since the latter is also mentioned in the same listing. That means the Galaxy F22 will be powered by the Helio G80 SoC, sport a 6.4" 90Hz HD+ Super AMOLED screen,...

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Google announces six new features for Android, all landing this summer

Google's already announced its latest Pixel feature drop this week, and today it's back with another announcement of some more new features, this time for Android as a whole. These six new things aren't limited to Pixels, they're headed to all Android devices out there. It's the first time the company has done something like this - collating a bunch of upcoming features into one announcement post, clearly inspired by the way Pixel feature drops are revealed. Okay, introduction aside, let's jump right into what you can expect. First, the Android Earthquake Alerts System is rolling out...

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Razer’s RGB face mask Project Hazel set to arrive in Q4

During Razer’s E3 keynote presentation, the company offered an update on one of the products it announced during CES early this year. Project Hazel is a reusable face mask that received a lot of attention from news outlets and fans of Razer alike. The mask features Razer’s signature Chroma RGB lighting, it amplified the wearer’s voice, and it has a transparent mouth cover. Razer has updated its Project Hazel’s features based on feedback it received from fans. In addition to the dual replaceable N95 filters and the transparent design, Razer has added interior lighting to show the wearer’s...

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Google Messages end-to-end encryption no longer in beta

Following the global rollout of RCS on Android’s default texting app Google Messages, end-to-end encryption began beta testing. This means that only the recipients of a Chat are the ones who can see message content. Any interception of the messages’ transmissions would be scrambled and undecipherable without the decryption keys. As 9to5Google reports, end-to-end encryption for Google Messages is no longer in Beta. Android’s YouTube channel releases a video explaining encyrption, and the support page no longer mentions that you must join the Beta channel for E2EE on Android...

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Samsung introduces LPDDR5 uMCP that brings flash and RAM on the same chip

Samsung introduced its latest memory solution today, called LPDDR5 UFS-based multichip package, or uMCP. It integrates LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 NAND flash on a single chip, which promises to deliver flagship-level performance on a smartphone with a mid-range chipset. Samsung’s LPDDR5 uMCP will enable consumers to “enjoy uninterrupted streaming, gaming, and mixed reality experiences even in lower-tier devices”, said Young-soo Sohn, VP of the Memory Product Planning Team at Samsung. Beyond the fancy PR talk, the chip will allow manufacturers to make their phones cheaper and faster due...

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Apple Music's Android app gets Spatial and Lossless Audio

During this year's WWDC, Apple announced a couple of neat features for its music streaming service, including Lossless and Spatial Audio. And these features are now making their way to the Android Apple Music app as well, although limited to beta testers for now. The description does mention that only compatible devices could make use of the Spatial Audio and thousands of Dolby Atmos-ready tracks currently available. There's a Dolby Atmos badge on the album page to let you know that the tracks are compatible. The same goes for Lossless Audio. The settings menu shows a couple of...

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OnePlus Nord N200 5G listed by retailer, pre-orders begin June 25

Last month, OnePlus CEO Mr. Pete Lau confirmed that the company will soon launch the Nord N200 5G, which will be exclusive to the US and Canada. He didn't reveal the unveiling date, but the smartphone has been listed on B&H Photo's website with official-looking images and a price tag of $239.99. While that price may well be a placeholder, the retailer says you'll be able to pre-book one starting June 25, which seems too specific and is likely more accurate. The Nord N200 5G's listing on B&H Photo's website also includes a few specs: 6.49" FullHD+ 90Hz LCD, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage,...

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Honor Magic Fold incoming as company looks to introduce its own foldable flagship

A new report by Display Supply Chain gives us a glimpse of what's to come in the foldable smartphone segment. And arguably the most interesting part is that Honor is readying a foldable handset of its own, likely called Magic Fold. The device is said to use BOE and Visionox' in-folding panels and will make it to the market towards the end of this year. Before that, however, vivo and Xiaomi are expected to release their contenders with Samsung's new UTG panel. Motorola is rumored to miss the party and will take the time to rethink its design and make a comeback in 2022. Additionally,...

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GSMArena.com turns 21, happy birthday to us!

It’s a big day for all of us here at GSMArena as we complete our 21st lap around the sun. With great power comes great responsibility and we promise to be responsible with our alcohol consumption now that we’re old enough to drink. Cheers! On a more serious note, we’re glad and humbled to be around for such a long time and we owe it all of it to you – our readers. The past year was a proper rollercoaster journey filled with mixed emotions. We kept our day-to-day stream of spec listings, news and reviews but we also fought an uphill battle to regain our YouTube channel which was...

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Realme teases a Realme Book and Realme Pad

During its event dedicated to the arrival of Realme GT in Europe, the company had a one more thing moment, teasing two of its upcoming products - the Realme Book and Realme Pad. As the names imply, it's looking to announce its first laptop and its first tablet. Realme Book and Realme Pad official renders Not many details have been disclosed around the two devices except that a prototype of the notebook was shown on stage and the spokesperson said that it will be designed with Realme fans in mind. There's also this one render showing the thin profile of the laptop along with two...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 rumored to go on sale on August 27

Last week, rumors broke out that Samsung might announce its Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 anywhere between August 3 - 27 but now Korean news outlet Yonhap News Agency is bringing more clarity on the matter. The Unpacked event is believed to take place either in the first or second week of August. The latest report also specifies August 27 as the date when sales will start for the upcoming foldable. Speculative renders: Galaxy Z Fold3 • Galaxy Z Flip3 The Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Buds2 wireless earphones are also expected to be part of the August Unpacked event. The new report also...

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Nokia 110 4G and 105 4G unveiled withLTE connectivity

HMD Global ships millions of feature phones every quarter – 11 million in Q1, according to Counterpoint – so they are a big part of its business and the company keeps its lineup fresh. The latest additions arrive without fanfare, but are nevertheless an important upgrade. The Nokia 110 4G and 105 4G are simple feature phones that (as the name suggests) support LTE connectivity. This enables high quality HD Voice calls over VoLTE, a big step up from the 2G audio quality. And, perhaps more importantly, it will continue to work for years to come, which cannot be said about the 2019...

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Realme GT arrives in Europe, early birds get a great deal

The Snapdragon 888-powered Realme GT 5G has officially began its journey to global markets 3.5 months after the domestic launch. Today the phone was introduced to the worldwide audience in two memory combinations and super aggressive pricing starting from €369. The Realme GT will start selling on June 21, with the 8/128 GB variant costing €369 in the first four days and available exclusively on AliExpress, while the 12/256 GB will cost €499 on Amazon only during Prime Day until June 22. After the deals are over, prices will be €449 or €599, with availability at all major retailers...

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First case for the Pixel 6 surface, has complex design that wraps around the odd camera bump

We’ve seen the unorthodox (perhaps Nexus 6P-inspired) design of the upcoming Google Pixel 6 several times in renders and it was clear all along that it would require an equally unorthodox design for protective cases. Leakster Ice Universe posted images of a transparent plastic case for the phone that offers the first real look at what case makers will have to deal with. The camera bump is rectangular with two sloping sides and the case wraps around that to protect it from scratches. According to rumors, the phone will measure 8.9mm thick, with the bump pushing that up to...

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Watch the Realme GT 5G global debut live here

Realme launched the Realme GT 5G flagship back in March, and today the smartphone is finally getting introduced to global markets. It is powered by a Snapdragon 888 chipset and its launch will be followed closely because it is the first proper global flagship of the brand in over 15 months. The stream begins at 12:00 noon GMT and we provided the video below. The Realme GT 5G is a glorious smartphone with a 120Hz Full HD+ Super AMOLED screen, ultra-fast 65W charging and three cameras on the back. It runs Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11, which has rightfully received a lot of...

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Unpacked event for Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 rumored to take place on August 27

Last week, rumors broke out that Samsung might announce its Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 anywhere between August 3 - 27 but now Korean news outlet Yonhap News Agency is bringing more clarity on the matter. The latest report specifies August 27 as the date when sales will start for the upcoming foldables. Speculative renders: Galaxy Z Fold3 • Galaxy Z Flip3 The Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Buds2 wireless earphones are also expected to be part of the August Unpacked event. The new report also mentions that the S21 FE is still happening will launch later in the fall around September. The...

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Honor 50, Honor 50 SE chipsets revealed on Geekbench

The Honor 50 series will be announced tomorrow, June 16, but we already have a decent idea of what to expect. While the leaks have been pretty detailed it's always nice to see some confirmation, which in this case comes in the shape of a couple of benchmark scorecards. Both the Honor 50 and Honor 50 SE have popped up in the Geekbench database, complete with their chipset details. The Honor 50 SE with model number JLH-AN00 will come with a Mediatek MT6877 chipset, which is the Dimensity 900. The vanilla Honor 50 will be slightly more powerful, packing a Snapdragon 778G. Honor 50...

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Only Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will get glass back, Plus and vanilla to get plastic

According to a new rumor circulating South Korean portal Naver, Samsung will only bring a glass back to its Galaxy S22 Ultra while the S22 Plus and vanilla S22 will carry plastic rears. The new leak also suggests Samsung will employ an all-new back processing design for the S22 and S22 Plus which is said to look and feel as premium as glass. The latest info on the Galaxy S22 series suggests the vanilla and Plus models will see smaller screen sizes compared to their predecessors at 6.06-inches and 6.55-inches respectively. The S22 Ultra will get a 6.81-inch diagonal and will be the...

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New Xiaomi foldable to arrive in Q4 with Snapdragon 888

Xiaomi launched its first foldable smartphone in March, and now leaksters claim the company is already working on a follow-up. According to one source, the new device will stick to a Snapdragon 888 chipset, a 5,000 mAh battery and a 108MP camera, but will bring an improved hinge. Current Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold The whole internal structure of the next Mi Mix Fold is already being tested. The foldable itself will have an inward hinge and will have two displays - one big on the inside, built by Samsung and coming with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a smaller one on the outside with 90Hz,...

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Realme Buds Q2 launching soon in India with Active Noise Cancellation

Realme recently announced it's bringing the Narzo 30 4G and 5G smartphones to India this month, and now the company has revealed it will launch the Buds Q2 TWS earphones in the Asian country soon. Realme hasn't revealed the Buds Q2's launch date yet, but we believe the TWS earphones will be introduced in India alongside the vanilla Narzo 30. The Realme Buds Q2 were unveiled in April in Pakistan, but the ones you'll get in India will come with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), unlike the Pakistani model that features Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC), which isn't as effective as...

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