Realme GT Master design reveals two versions incoming

The Realme GT Master Edition leaked multiple times earlier this month, and at the same time, another unknown phone with model number RMX3366 also claimed to be a part of the Realme portfolio of upcoming devices. Today, the Chief Marketing Officer posted a photo of the phone, while at the same time the official company page on Weibo uploaded a video - both phones claim to be the Realme GT Master Edition, but they come with a different design of the camera island. Realme GT Master front; back in two different versions The common thing between those two phones is the...

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Realme Watch 2 Pro and Buds Wireless 2 Neo launching in India on July 23

The Realme Watch 2 Pro announced in May will launch in India on July 23. This revelation comes from Amazon.in, which set up a promo page on its website to reveal the launch date. In addition to the Watch 2 Pro, Realme will introduce the Buds Wireless 2 Neo wireless earphones in India next Friday. The Buds Wireless 2 Neo pack 11.2mm Bass Boost Drivers and have a low latency of 88ms. They are also IPX4 water-resistant and come with the magnetic instant connection feature we've seen on Realme's previous neckband-style wireless earphones. Realme hasn't specified the exact size of the...

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Microsoft’s new Windows 365 subscription lets you stream Windows 11 from anywhere

On Wednesday, Microsoft announced Windows 365 during its Inspire conference. Dubbed the “Cloud PC” during the presentation, Windows 365 is the first subscription-based Windows license. A subscription will let users log into a virtual machine running Windows 11 from any device, anywhere you have an internet connection. Ultimately, this kind of setup makes it easier for large companies to assign its employees with enterprise-level security and organizational policies pertaining the operating system. Using this kind of solution would makes management easier without needing to manually...

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Twitter kills Fleets, its version of Stories

Remember when Snapchat created the Stories format and then every company under the sun copied it? Well, as it turns out, some were more successful than others at that. Facebook's Instagram, for example, overtook Snapchat a long time ago and it's not looking back. Twitter, on the other hand? It just announced that it's killing Fleets. What do you mean you don't know what Fleets are? They're Twitter's Stories. Or, rather, were. Not anymore. In an interesting twist, it turns out that some social networks may be more fitting for the Stories format than others, and Twitter ain't it, as they...

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Facebook announces limited public beta for WhatsApp's phone-less multi device capability

The Holy Grail WhatsApp users have been waiting for is almost here. Almost. Today Facebook announced a limited public beta of WhatsApp's new phone-less multi device functionality, and you can enroll by following the procedure described on this page. You need to be on the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android or iOS. The new beta seems to be limited to only some markets, but the company hasn't mentioned exactly which, so if you're interested try and see if it works for you. It may not because you're not in an eligible country. There are a bunch of things that aren't going to be...

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Facebook will invest more than $1 billion to creators on Facebook and Instagram

This afternoon, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in a post that Facebook will create new programs to invest more than $1 billion to incentivize creators to make content for Facebook and Instagram. The company appears to be making efforts to keep creators around and draw users to the platforms. We want to build the best platforms for millions of creators to make a living, so we're creating new programs to invest over $1 billion to reward creators for great content they create on Facebook and Instagram through 2022. Investing in creators isn't new for us, but I'm excited to expand this...

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New YouTube series: Flashback and how the Nokia 808 PureView made camera phone history

Welcome to our new video series, Flashback, where we take a look at the most prominent moments and models in mobile phone history. A lot of you probably already follow the Flashback articles, now we’re bringing small doses of nostalgia to our YouTube audience as well. And what better place to start than with one of the most famous camera phones ever, the Nokia 808 PureView, which we covered in an early installment of the Flashback series. Launched back in 2012, the Nokia 808 sensor wouldn’t be surpassed in resolution for another 7 years and in terms of pure size - until early 2021. It...

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Samsung Galaxy A03s gets the FCC green light, reveals battery capacity

The Samsung Galaxy A30s has been the subject of several leaks since May and most of the key specs are already known. Including the design. However, the battery has remained unconfirmed up until now. A recently published FCC certification reveals a generous 5,000 mAh battery and also suggests that launch is imminent. This is not the first certification the Galaxy A03s has gained. It has also passed through the Bureau of Indian Standards too. Unfortunately, there's nothing else the FCC listing talks about but as per previous reports and listings, the handset is expected to arrive with...

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OnePlus Watch Cobalt limited edition review

Introduction It's been three months since the OnePlus Watch first went on sale. Unfortunately for OnePlus, the watch was released to widespread critical disapproval; our own review found it to be a poor smartwatch, a mediocre fitness tracker, and a lackluster timepiece for the asking price. Today, the company is launching the Cobalt Limited Edition. This variant features a cobalt alloy body, sapphire glass, and vegan leather strap, all for an even highr price tag than the standard model. However, OnePlus has also been hard at work for the past three months, adding many of the...

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Amazfit PowerBuds Pro bring ANC and health tracking to your ears

Amazfit smartwatches are known for their health and fitness tracking prowess but the brand is now bringing similar features to a pair of TWS earphones. Enter the Amazfit PowerBuds Pro. While they look like your standard pair of wireless in-ear buds, they pack an in-ear PPG heart rate sensor that tracks your heart rate during workouts. Users can tap the buds to get their heart rate readings and also be alerted if they pass a certain threshold. Amazfit PowerBuds Pro Another neat feature is the posture reminder which assesses your cervical spine angle through the built-in...

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Xiaomi publishes its Sustainability Report 2020, which covers reducing waste, fighting COVID-19

Xiaomi published its Sustainability Report for 2020, which goes beyond the environmentally-conscious measures undertaken by the company, it also addresses privacy, COVID-19 and earthquakes. The packaging for the Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro series contains 60% less plastic than previous retail packages. The target for the European market is reduce plastic use for packaging even further, which Xiaomi believes it can achieve by the end of the year. Xiaomi has a program in China that allows users to send their old devices for recycling or responsible disposal. Starting in March this...

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Oops! Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic listed prematurely by Amazon Canada

Not yet, Amazon Canada, Samsung hasn’t officially announced the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic. The retail giant jumped the gun and published both models (first spotted by Snoopy) and left a note saying that the watches “will be released on August 27”. The fancier Galaxy Watch4 Classic with a hardware bezel is priced at CAD 428 for the 42 mm model and CAD 464 for the 46 mm one. That translates to USD 343/EUR 290 and USD 370/EUR 315, respectively. That is a lot less than the rumored prices, though the pages may have gone live before Amazon updated the listings. Both sizes have stainless...

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Bloomberg: Apple is looking to make 90 million units of its next iPhones

A new Bloomberg report emerged claiming that Apple will look to increase its iPhone production for the upcoming 2021 models. Based on details from supply chain partners, Cupertino will look to have ready 20% more iPhones compared to last year’s launch for a total of 90 million units during the initial period. Despite the global chipset shortage, Apple’s supply chain remains unaffected and key partners like TSMC have already planned their orders in advance. The launch date for the upcoming iPhones is rumored to take place in September. Apple’s building on strong momentum from the iPhone...

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vivo S10 Pro arrives on TENAA, has 108 MP main camera

The vivo V2121, expected to launch under the name S10 Pro, has appeared on TENAA earlier this month, but now we have the full specs sheet, along with actual images of the smartphone. It will have a rectangular camera island on the back for the triple shooter, and there are two cameras on the front as well - likely packed within an actual notch. vivo V2121 TENAA does not list the actual chipset of the vivo S10 Pro, but the CPU frequency is 2.6 GHz, which is likely the Dimensity 1100. It will be coupled with 6/8/12 GB RAM and 64/128/256 GB storage, and there’s no word on...

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UBI Research: 97.5% of OLED phones released in H1 2021 had a 6 to 7 inch display

Almost all smartphones with an OLED display released in the first half of 2021 had a diagonal of 6 inches or higher, according to UBI Research. More specifically, 6 to 7 inch OLED phones have a 97.5% share in the market, compared to 78% in 2018. That is 119 models out of 122 released in the first six months of 2021. The Asus Zenfone 8 is the only one to go below 6” (just below, it has a 5.9” display), the Sony Xperia 10 III is exactly at 6.0”. On the other end of the scale are the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold and Huawei Mate X2, which are the only models with 8.0” OLED panels. There were no 7”...

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Honor to hold a global press conference on August 12

Honor has introduced the 50 series, its first flagship since becoming an independent brand. We saw three smartphones, and since they all are limited to the Chinese market, users overseas can’t really enjoy them. This is likely to change on August 12 - that’s when Honor will reportedly hold a global press conference, according to @OnLeaks. While the Honor 50 with GMS is the most obvious and logical smartphone lineup to see, the company might have something up its sleeve. The brand has confirmed a Magic3 device with Snapdragon 888 Plus smartphone will arrive soon, and this global...

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Oppo Reno6 and Reno6 Pro 5G launched in India, Enco X gets a new color variant

The Oppo Reno6 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G announced in May in China begin their global rollout today, starting with India. The Reno6 Pro 5G comes in a single 12GB/256GB configuration and is priced at INR39,990 ($535/€455) in the Asian country. The Reno6 5G, on the other hand, is offered in 8GB/128GB configuration and can be yours for INR29,990 ($400/€340). Both smartphones come in Aurora and Stellar Black colors, but the Pro version will go on sale starting July 20 through Flipkart and mainline retailers, while the vanilla model will be up for purchase from July 29 through the same sales...

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Redmi 10 goes through the FCC, is rumored to use the 50MP JN1 sensor

A Redmi 10 has been certified by the FCC, model number 21061119AG. The FCC docs show that this is a dual-SIM 4G phone that will run MIUI 12.5 at launch. It will come in three versions: 4/64 GB, 6/128 GB and 4/128 GB. There is some conflicting information about the camera, but pretty much all rumors agree that the main sensor will have 50 MP resolution. The development may have started with a Sony sensor, but that was later switched to a Samsung one. Specifically, the new ISOCELL JN1 for the main cam, according to Kacper Skrzypek. It has a 1/2.76” optical format and 0.64 µm pixels...

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OnePlus Nord 2 rumored to be more expensive than the original

The OnePlus Nord 2 will be unveiled on July 22 (Thursday next week) and it could be the most expensive Nord yet, if the information by 91mobiles and Yogesh Brar proves to be correct. And we mean most expensive by quite some margin. The Nord 2 will allegedly cost INR 32,000 ($430/€365) for the base 8/128 GB model, the version with 12/256 GB will be INR 35,000. We’ve put the prices and some comparison figures in the table below: Model Storage Price (INR)) OnePlus Nord2 8/128 GB ₹32,000 (rumored) 12/256 GB ₹35,000 (rumored) ...

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Google fined €500 million in France over an antitrust lawsuit

The antitrust ruling of fining Google in France follows almost a 7-month period in which the search giant was supposed to reach an agreement with local publishers to use snippets of their content on Google News. The fine is €500 million and is in line with the latest EU regulations. Unfortunately, Google didn't offer a fair deal and couldn't agree with Agence France-Presse and other publishers on a payment framework. Reportedly, the fee Google was willing to give was less than what it pays for weather data and dictionary definitions. In addition to the fine, Google needs to enter...

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Amazfit GTR 2 LTE version announced

A new Amazfit GTR 2 watch was announced earlier today. The GTR 2 LTE variant brings the ability to make and receive standalone calls straight from the watch via eSIM. European users in Spain and Germany will be able to use the GTR 2 LTE on Telefonica: Movistar in Spain and O2 in Germany. The GTR 2 LTE will retail for €249 once it goes on sale in Q3. More countries and carriers will offer the watch at a later point in time. Amazfit GTR 2 LTE in black Elsewhere the new watch is identical to the standard GTR 2 which we reviewed last year and enjoyed its great build quality and...

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Huawei MateBook D 15 launches in the UK with 11-gen Intel Core i5

Following the refreshed MateBook D 15 announced in May, Huawei went ahead and released an Intel-powered version for the UK market. The new MateBook D 15 is offered in a single 11-gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 chipset version compared to the Ryzen 5 5500U or the more capable Ryzen 7 5700U SoCs found in the global models. You still get a 15.6-inch IPS LCD with 1920 x 1080 resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio. The ultrabook comes with 8/16GB DDR4 dual-channel memory and 256/512GB NVMe PCle SSD storage. The GPU is an integrated Intel Iris Xe. The build is aluminum and the weight is kept at just...

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Realme GT Master Series will be unveiled on July 21, leaked document reveals full specs

Realme today announced that it will introduce the GT Master Series on July 21 in China at 2PM local time. The company hasn't divulged anything about the new Master Edition yet, but since it said it will unveil a new series, we expect to see multiple smartphones go official next Wednesday. Realme GT Master Series is coming on July 21 Realme doesn't tell us how many smartphones the GT Master Series includes, but reliable tipster Digital Chat Station says the lineup will consist of two smartphones - GT Master Edition and GT Master Exploration Edition. And while we wait for Realme...

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Honor is bringing a foldable with an 8” main display, the secondary is 6.5”

Honor is working on a foldable smartphone, as confirmed by a list of patented monikers, and a leakster on Weibo has revealed some details around the device. According to Digital Chat Station, Honor will bring a smartphone with an 8” main display, while the secondary panel will be 6.5”. The source also revealed the panel will be developed by BOE, the biggest display manufacturer in China. The company that has worked with Huawei in the past is currently working on new technology for ultra-thin flexible glass cover to protect the fragile screen. We all know Honor is now an independent...

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