AT&T Motorola RAZR 5G updated to Android 11

We received a tip that AT&T’s Motorola RAZR (2020) 5G has been updated to Android 11 via the June security patch. Our tipper sent us a screenshot confirming the Android version on his device is indeed 11. Screenshot sent in by our reader Joe V. Granted, most other regions have already been receiving the OTA update to Android 11 back in April, but US carrier editions normally tend to lag behind unlocked devices. Interestingly, the Android version listed on AT&T’s website is not the one sent in by our tipster. Perhaps a small batch of users were indeed updated to Android 11 with...

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Report: Xiaomi’s 200W HyperCharge to begin mass production next year

A new report via MyDrivers in China claimed that Xiaomi’s 200W charging technology could debut in consumer devices, with mass-production starting as soon as June of 2022. The report cited “some bloggers” who “broke the news about Xiaomi’s plans for this technology,” Charge up to 100% in just 8 minutes using wired charging and 15 minutes wirelessly! #XiaomiHyperChargeToo good to be true? Check out the timer yourself! #InnovationForEveryone pic.twitter.com/muBTPkRchl— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) May 31, 2021 Officially called HyperCharge, the 200W wired charger was demoed earlier this year in May...

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US FTC votes to enact new policies to restore Right to Repair

Back in May, it was reported that the US FTC acknowledged that companies anti-repair tactics were hurting small businesses and consumers. Today, the US FTC announces that it has unanimously voted to crack down on offending companies that purposefully make third-party repairs on products very difficult outside of its own repair network. The Federal Trade Commission today unanimously voted to ramp up law enforcement against repair restrictions that prevent small businesses, workers, consumers, and even government entities from fixing their own products. These types of restrictions can...

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Samsung Galaxy A22 5G is launching in India on July 23

Samsung has officially announced the fact that it's launching the Galaxy A22 5G in India on July 23. The 4G version is already available in the subcontinent, and the A22 5G was initially unveiled at the beginning of June. Aside from the 5G support, the phone has a 6.6-inch 1080x2400 90 Hz TFT screen, the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset at the helm, 4/6/8GB of RAM, 64/128GB of expandable storage, a triple rear camera system (48 MP main, 5 MP ultrawide, 2 MP depth), an 8 MP selfie snapper, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 15W charging. It runs Android 11 with One UI Core 3.1 on top. Gear up...

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Samsung testing 65W charging for the Galaxy S22 series

Samsung is testing new, faster 65W wired charging solution and it looks like it will be ready in time for the Galaxy S22 series in early 2022. The information comes from tipster Tron, who's got a decent track record. Rainbow is the codename for the Galaxy S22 series, with R being the vanilla model, G the Plus and B the Ultra. Hearing 65W in test phase for Rainbow RGB...— Tron ❂ #GalaxyUnpacked (@FrontTron) July 20, 2021 We first saw the 65W charger Samsung has in the works back in January, while in February it was certified with a maximum charging speed of 3.25 Amps at 20...

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iQOO 8 rumored to bring 160W flash charging

There’s been a few teasers circulating around the upcoming iQOO 8 lately. The phone is expected to launch on August 4 as the first Snapdragon 888 Plus powered device on the market and now we’re hearing rumors it could also debut 160W fast charging. iQOO 8 marketing prop with FlashCharge branding Yesterday brought us a look at the iQOO 8 marketing prop which did sport a new FlashCharge sign possibly hinting at the 160W solution. Granted this is just pure speculation at this point and there’s no official word from iQOO yet so take this info with caution. 160W charging is certainly...

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OnePlus Nord 2: what to expect

The OnePlus Nord 2 will be officially unveiled on July 22 – that’s tomorrow! – so it’s time for our usual rumor round-up. But who needs rumors when you can get the information straight from the company. It all started when the OnePlus inadvertently confirmed the OnePlus Nord 2 name. A more deliberate confirmation came when it detailed the custom Dimensity 1200-AI chipset. This is based on the Dimensity 1200 with beefed up AI hardware, which will enable the chip to put in more effort into image processing tasks and other workloads that can benefit from AI smarts. OnePlus Nord 2...

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Realme's MagDart charger leaks, it comes in two variants

Just the other day, a listing on EUIPO revealed Realme's plans to release an Apple MagSafe alternative called MagDart. And now we have a pretty good look at the charger or should we say chargers. Yes, Realme is readying not one but two MagDart pads. One of them looks a lot like Apple's MagSafe so it's probably safe to assume that it will offer conservative charging speeds. However, the second one is considerably bulkier and shows off what appears to be a cooling vent just below the USB-C connector. This means that it would support some fast charging wireless tech but the source...

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Oppo will talk about its 125W charging tomorrow

Oppo has put out two teasers for a July 22 event (that's tomorrow) that will detail the company's 125W SuperVOOC 2.0 charging and how it leverages AI to optimize the charging process. Oppo unveiled 125W charging exactly 1 year ago in July, but the tech hasn't made it to an commercial smartphone just yet. Oppo claimed its 125W charging can get a 4,000mAh battery from 0% to 41% in 5 minutes and all the way to 100% in 20 minutes. Oppo's teasers for July 22 It's unclear exactly what part the AI will play in the charging process, but it's likely it will have something to do with...

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Micromax readying new In smartphone launch for July 30

Indian smartphone brand Micromax is set to unveil its latest In-series phone on July 30. The company confirmed the announcement date via its official site and also shared a few teaser on Twitter. Based on the latest rumors, Micromax could announce its In 2b and In 2c smartphones. The two yet-to-be-released devices were spotted in Geekbench listings powered by the Unisoc T610 chipset and 4GB RAM. The chipset scored 350-points on the single-core and 1,200-points in the multi-core department which is similar performance to MediaTek’s Helio G80. Other than that there are plenty of...

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The Huawei P50 series will be available globally, company confirms

Huawei officially confirmed that the P50 series will be unveiled on July 29, that is Thursday next week. And these phones won’t be just for China, a company representative in Finland stated that the P50 flagships will launch globally. The company will continue to develop its own ecosystem, which already boasts 134,000 apps and has seen 4 million developers sign up for the Harmony platform. Having current phones is a key part of growing the platform. An official teaser from yesterday confirmed that the Huawei P50 phones will still use Leica cameras and that at least one model will sport...

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Samsung US will allow you to trade in two old devices to get a new Galaxy Z Fold3 or Z Flip3

Samsung finally confirmed the August 11 date for the Unpacked event and it is now accepting registrations from people interested in the upcoming Galaxy foldable flagships. Samsung US promises that if you sign up now you will get Care+ for 12 months for free (worth up to $155), an “extra, special offer” during the pre-order period and up to $100 extra in trade-in credit. Speaking of trade-in credit, after filling in the form to reserve a spot in line, you will see that you can send in two devices, not just one. And you’re not limited to just old phones, you can trade a phone, tablet or a...

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Netflix foray into gaming will start with mobile games, which will be available at no extra cost

The report that Netflix is looking to enter the gaming has been proven right as the streaming company shared more details in its financial report for the second quarter. Netflix will focus on mobile gaming initially and there will be no barrier to entry – subscribers will get access to games at no extra costs. It seems that the company is taking a page out of Amazon’s playbook in how to make its core service more valuable. The company points to interactive TV like Black Mirror Bandersnatch (there was also an interactive Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal) as well as actual...

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Bloomberg: 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros coming in September-November

A new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman shares that the new MacBook Pro's will be announced in the months from September to November. The period is extrapolated from the expectation that the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro's will enter production in Q3. The pair of computers were expected to launch earlier but was delayed because of miniLED display complications. Those complications were reportedly sorted with new miniLED supplier Osram Opto Semiconductors. Still, mass production of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro's is expected to be delayed so the machines might not be...

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Samsung officially confirms the August 11 date for the Galaxy Unpacked event

Samsung has officially scheduled the Galaxy Unpacked event for August 11 (feign surprise). The event will start at 14:00 UTC and will be livestreamed on Samsung.com – we’ll have an article up to remind you so you won’t miss it. The UK branch of Samsung is already teasing that the pre-orders will start soon. You will be able to trade in an old phone, tablet or even a smartwatch to get a discount on the new devices. Or if you’re part of the Samsung Upgrade Program, it may be time to switch to a new device. Samsung US is also taking reservations promising some perks if act now, including up...

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The first promo videos for the Realme GT Master Edition show the inspiration behind the design

Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa is known for his unorthodox creations and has a long-standing partnership with Realme. Remember the Onion and Garlic-themed Realme X? The Brick and Concrete Relame X2 Pro Master Edition? The Lines and Cricles X50 5G Master Edition? Well, now it’s time for the Realme GT Master Edition. This time Fukasawa drew inspiration from travel and more specifically from suitcases. Soft touch leather that has been shaped to match the curves of the back of the phone. This Master Edition also has a ribbed design, reminiscent of suitcases, and comes in two neutral colors:...

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Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition announced with 48MP triple camera and big battery

Samsung announced the Galaxy M21 last March, and today the company introduced its 2021 version, called Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition. The Galaxy M21 2021 Edition doesn't bring too many improvements over last year's model. All you get is a rear panel with a slightly different design and a primary camera that now uses Samsung's 48MP GM2 sensor. The smartphone boots Android 11-based One UI 3.1 Core - a slightly downgraded version of One UI 3.1. The rest of the specs remain the same, meaning you get an Exynos 9611 SoC, a 6.4" FullHD+ Super AMOLED screen, 6,000mAh battery with 15W...

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Realme GT Master Edition series announced

There’s a sort of tradition for Realme to release Master Editions of its flagships. These are more premium-looking versions of its phones where the brand can showcase different materials and an overall more premium design. Japanese industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa was again tasked behind the two new phones bringing together the Realme GT Master Edition and GT Master Exploration Edition. The design inspiration for the two new devices comes from suitcases with ridged patterns complete with soft-touch leather. There are also more traditional frosted glass back versions. The GT Master...

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Apple planning all-5G lineup for 2022, including SE model

Last year Apple introduced its first 5G-enabled phone lineup and it only makes sense that the trend will be carried over to its upcoming models. Nikkei Asia reports that next year’s iPhone lineup will be made up of all-5G models including a redesigned entry-level iPhone SE with the A15 chipset and 5G connectivity. The device is said to retain its 4.7-inch LCD panel and will carry the same iPhone 8 style chassis and is expected to launch in the first half of 2022. Apple is also expected to move on from its iPhone mini by 2022 which had disappointing sales throughout the past year. A...

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Galaxy A10e is the latest Samsung phone to get Android 11

The Samsung Galaxy A10e launched back in 2019 with Android 9 Pie picked up the Android 10 update last year and is now receiving Android 11. Android 11 for the Galaxy A10e comes with the July 2021 Android security patch and a new version of One UI, but you don't get all the features you would on other, more expensive Samsung smartphones. That said, the new firmware has version number A102USQUBCUFC and is seeding in the US for units with model number SM-A102U. If you haven't received the update prompt yet, you can try checking for the update manually by heading to your Galaxy...

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G's battery size and charging speed officially confirmed

OnePlus has already confirmed a few specs of the Nord 2 5G arriving tomorrow, and the latest tidbits shared by the company tell us more about the smartphone's battery. The Nord 2 5G will pack a 4,500 mAh battery, and while OnePlus doesn't tell us what kind of endurance we should expect from it, the company says it will support 65W charging, giving you a "full day's power in just 15 minutes". We gave Nord 2 a 4500 mAh battery and Warp Charge 65. The result? Warp-speed charging giving you a full day’s power in just 15 minutes. pic.twitter.com/SpfsWcv4p7— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) July...

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