Realme 6 and 6i get Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 open beta

Realme has announced the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 open beta program for the Realme 6 and 6i (Indian variant). Those interested can enroll in the program by navigating to their smartphone's Settings > Software update menu and tapping on the Settings icon in the upper-right corner, then on Trial Version, and then on Apply Now. If your application is selected, you'll receive the beta build on your device. But, do note that your smartphone should be running the firmware with version RMX2001_11.B.63 before applying for the open beta program. And once you receive the beta update, make sure...

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Google Messages prepares RCS integration with Samsung Continuity

Google is preparing to integrate Google Messages RCS to work with Samsung’s Continuity feature. This feature lets Samsung Tablet and Smartwatch users receive calls and messages from a Samsung smartphone. The new integration would let the Continuity feature access incoming RCS messages and let users respond while using Google Messages. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra XDA-Developers discovered this through the strings of text contained in the Android Messages app code. The text refers to a new permission within the app. Permission to send SMS/MMS/RCS messages using Android Messages API...

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Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition's leaked specs will leave you scratching your head

The naming schemes that different phone makers use have been getting more and more convoluted recently, with multiple names for the same phone in different markets, the same name being used for different phones in different markets, and even the same phone being sold under two or more names in the same market (hi, Xiaomi). Samsung, however, wants to take the (madness) cake with the Galaxy M21 2021 Edition. We've already seen this appear in the Google Play Console, which only revealed its model number. At the time we didn't have any specs that we could compare to the Galaxy M21 that...

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OnePlus lets you test the upcoming, unannounced Buds Pro and Nord 2

OnePlus is working on a new pair of true wireless earbuds, following the OnePlus Buds and Buds Z which both launched last year. The new model will be called OnePlus Buds Pro, and in our book that's a strong hint towards them featuring active noise cancellation. We don't actually know anything about them, except for the fact that they're coming soon, and this has been revealed by OnePlus itself, through its Lab initiative. This lets a few members of the OnePlus Community test out new products before they launch, and today the company has started taking sign-ups from the people who want to...

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iPhone 13 dummies and cases leak, the cases don't fit the current 12-series models

iPhone 13 dummies have been sent out to various companies that need them (typically that is case makers) and this has led to inevitable leaks. We already saw a photo that represented all four models, now there are even more to see. Here’s a photo share by Marques Brownlee. This time all four models are shown in white. And no, the vanilla iPhone 13 is not larger than the 13 Pro, it’s just slightly offset. The two models will continue to be the same size, even if they don’t have the same screen. Apple iPhone 13 dummies The current expectations are that only the two Pro models will...

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Realme Pad spotted in the wild

We know that Realme will enter the Android tablet market soon and we’ve already seen some official teasers of the upcoming Realme Pad last month. Now, we have some unofficial leaked images of what appears to be the device in hand out in the wild. Official Realme Pad teaser We’re treated to two images showing the front and back of the device though they are not the most detailed shots out there so there. We can see the back looks to be made from aluminum or some other metal alloy and the single camera lens is protruding quite noticeably. The tablet’s sides appear squared off just as...

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Nokia files multiple lawsuits against Oppo over patent infringement

Nokia has filed numerous patent infringement complaints against Oppo regarding SEP and non-SEP patents. These patents are about connectivity, interface and security features. The complaints are filed in European and Asian markets. Oppo and Nokia signed a multi-year licensing agreement back in 2018 and it seems that the contract is over. Nokia put out an official statement that Oppo has rejected the offer of renewing the contract so it had to take legal actions since Oppo continues to use those patents. The spokesperson for Nokia believes that there is still a more constructive way to...

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Exynos 2200 to beat the Snapdragon 895, tipster claims

Samsung's Exynos 2200 has recently popped up on 3DMark's Wild Life test achieving an impressive 8134 points score. Well above the Snapdragon 888 but more importantly, that score might be higher than the 2022 Snapdragon flagship SoC too, reportedly being called Snapdragon 895. According to @TheGalox on Twitter, The Exynos 2200 has the chance to be the first Samsung-made chipset faster in both, computational and graphics performance compared to its direct Snapdragon rival. In fact, the Exynos 2200 is expected to be better in GPU-intensive tasks than Apple's A15 Bionic too. However, the...

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Oppo Reno6 Z 5G appears on Geekbench with key specs

The Oppo Reno6 Z 5G is coming on July 21, but before that it popped up on Geekbench confirming a few bits about its internals. It is powered by the Dimensity 800U SoC and runs Android 11. The Reno6 Z 5G has 8GB RAM onboard, but there could be other memory options as well to choose from. However, it's unclear if the smartphone will come with the virtual RAM expansion feature like the Reno6 Pro 5G launching in India next Wednesday. Oppo Reno6 Z 5G on Geekbench Oppo hasn't shared the Reno6 Z 5G's entire specs sheet yet, but the promo page on the company's Thai website revealed the...

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Next-year iPad Pro 11 also to come with mini-LED display

Apple launched the 2021 iPad Pro tablets back in April, and the 12.9” variant is the first to come with mini-LED LCD. The technology allows for 1000 nits maximum brightness and enables far more granular local dimming. However the smaller 11” iPad Pro didn't get the fancy new panel and settled for a conventional LCD. This will change next year, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Both the iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 12.9 will come with mini-LED in 2022 as per his latest investor note. The tablets are also expected to have glass backs rather than aluminum enclosure, which will...

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Realme X7 Max 5G gets dynamic RAM expansion and June security patch with new update

The Realme X7 Max 5G is receiving a new software update with the Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE) feature, which was introduced by Realme on the Narzo 30 5G first. As evident from the name, DRE lets you expand your smartphone's RAM virtually by using its internal storage. On the Narzo 30 5G, you can head to the Settings > About phone > RAM menu and add up to 2GB, 3GB, or 5GB of RAM virtually to the smartphone, but since we haven't received the new build on our unit yet, we can't confirm how much RAM the X7 Max 5G users will be able to add virtually with the latest update. That said, in...

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LG temporarily suspends plans to sell Apple devices at its Best Shop locations

LG’s plans to sell iPhones at its Best Shop locations have been put on hold after a public outcry from small and medium-sized businesses. The South Korean government has a policy that is meant to shield smaller retailers by keeping giants like Samsung and LG from selling competing products at the stores they own. The worry is that if they do, these larger retail locations will draw customers away from the smaller ones – and those are already quite vulnerable due to the pandemic. Of course, Samsung wasn’t a fan of this plan either as it feared that the expanded availability of iPhones...

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Tecno Camon 17 family reaches Indian shores this month

The Tecno Camon 17 series were announced a little over a month ago but it's just now that they reach Indian soil. The series consists of the Tecno Camon 17, 17 Pro and 17P but only the first two will make it to India through Amazon.in. There's even a landing page set up with Chris Evans as the brand's new ambassador. Prices and exact availability have not bee disclosed but they should be available for purchase until the end of this month. In addition, Tecno and the Amazon.in landing page confirm that the Pro model for India will feature faster charging support with the appropriate...

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Upcoming Realme X9 obtains multiple certifications in a clear indication of nearing launch

A new Realme phone (RMX3361) rumored to be part of the X9 series has been spotted in several certification listings. RMX3361 appeared in the databases of TENAA and 3C while Realme X9 Pro (RMX3381) popped up with the EEC revealing some of its key specs. Realme X9’s TENAA certification reveals a 6.43-inch display, which is expected to be of the AMOLED variety. The phone’s listed dimensions are 159.2 x 73.5 x 8.0mm. The listing also specifies a 2,100 mAh battery capacity which is most likely half of the 4,200 mAh in total. RMX3361 TENAA and 3C listings The software front is...

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Google will stop updating Play Services for devices running Android Jelly Bean

Google will soon stop updating Play Services for phones running Android Jelly Bean – this covers all three versions, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 (API version 16 through 18, respectively). The lifeline hasn’t been cut yet, JB phones will receive one last update with version 21.30.99, which is scheduled fore release at the end of August. Jelly Bean was first announced in 2012, nine years ago. It brought major improvements such a Project Butter, which made the UI run smoothly (with vsync at 60 Hz). Other major additions include Google Now, the now-deprecated Android Beam, expandable notifications and...

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Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro full specs leak, custom chipset confirmed

Google is expected to launch the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones this Fall. We already heard from one leakster that Mountain View is developing a custom SoC, and today Jon Prosser shares what he says are the final specifications of the phones, supporting that claim. A big improvement over previous Pixel phones are the size of the batteries - the Pixel 6 will have a 4,614mAh power cell, while the Pro will come with a 5,000mAh juice pack. The Google Pixel 6 will have a 6.4” AMOLED screen and just two cameras on the back - 50MP main and 12MP ultrawide units. The RAM will be 8GB,...

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Asus Zenfone 8 coming to India soon

Asus India exec Dinesh Sharma confirmed that the company’s Zenfone 8 is coming to the local market soon. The news was confirmed in a tweet that also linked a pre-sale page. Unfortunately, we don’t get an official launch date just yet. There’s also no word if the larger Zenfone 8 Flip will also join its smaller sibling. To all Fans asking me about our new smartphone’s India launch – the answer is yes. Team is relentlessly working towards the same and we will announce the launch date soon. Deeply appreciate your enthusiasm. Watch this space for more info https://t.co/wpOPJQ0wdm—...

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Huawei patents a smartphone with under-display selfie camera

ZTE is currently the only company that is commercially selling a smartphone with а selfie camera hidden under the display and it's about to release its second generation any moment now. We expect the Samsung Galaxy Fold3 to also adopt the tech, Oppo has also been working on a solution, and now Huawei is on its way to join them after patenting a smartphone with a UPC. The official documents came with illustrations that were used by the folks over at LetsGoDigital to create renders of the phone. The image suggests this phone is likely to be a midranger. It looks a lot like the Honor...

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