OnePlus 8 series will get ColorOS update next year

OnePlus smartphones sold outside China come with OxygenOS, but the ones available in China come with HydrogenOS. However, that changed with the OnePlus 9 lineup announced in March, which came with Oppo's ColorOS. Now we learn the OnePlus smartphones next in line to get ColorOS are the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T. This revelation comes from OnePlus's COO, Mr. Liu Fengshuo, who took to Weibo to announce that the OnePlus 8 trio will get the ColorOS update in Q1 2022. OnePlus 8T Mr. Fengshuo didn't reveal if the update will only arrive on the Chinese units or the global models as...

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Android 12 Beta 4 rolling out to Pixel phones with Platform Stability

Android 12 is currently in the beta phase and today, the fourth release of Android 12 Beta (not including the Developer Previews) is rolling out to Pixel devices now. The Android Developers Blog advises that this is a significant release as it moves Android 12 into the final phase of testing. Android 12 Beta 4 has reached Platform Stability, a milestone that means all app-facing surfaces and behaviors are now final in Android 12. This includes not only the official SDK and NDK APIs, but also final app-facing system behaviors and restrictions on non-SDK interfaces that may affect apps. So...

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Top-tier Honor Magic 3 leaks in alleged image with five cameras

With just hours leading up to Honor’s launch event in China, a couple of images have surfaced with striking resemblance to a premium Huawei smartphone. The image was reported by AnTuTu and then comments by the leaker Digital Chat Station were made about the camera array’s specifications. Leaked image of alleged Honor Magic 3 Starting with the image, we are reportedly looking at the top-tier version of the Honor Magic 3, equipped with a five-camera setup with a rounded bevel all the way around the ring. The camera 5-camera array isn’t the most striking part of the image: it’s that...

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Moto G60S is official with Helio G95 chipset and 50W fast charging

One month ago we got word that Motorola was working on the Moto G60S, not to be confused with the G60 which has been official since April. And today, the Moto G60S went live on the company's Brazilian website, which marks its global debut. The Moto G60S comes with a 6.8-inch FHD+ 120Hz screen, the MediaTek Helio G95 chipset (which has a 2.0 GHz octa-core CPU and Mali-G76MC4 GPU), 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of expandable storage. On the back there are four cameras: a 64 MP f/1.7 main shooter, an 8 MP f/2.2 ultrawide with 118-degree field-of-view, a 5 MP f/2.4 macro cam, and a 2 MP f/2.4...

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OnePlus 6 and 6T are now receiving the finalized stable update to Android 11

At the beginning of July, OnePlus released the first beta of OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 for the OnePlus 6 and 6T, ahead of its promised schedule. The phones got two subsequent beta updates, the last of them having rolled out just a couple of days ago. It looks like this build served as a sort of 'release candidate' because today OnePlus is announcing the rollout of the finalized, stable Android 11 update for these two phones. The rollout will, as always, start small. Only a limited number of devices will receive the update today, and there will be a broader distribution in a few days...

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WhatsApp can finally transfer chat data between iOS and Android

After being rumored for several weeks, WhatsApp finally enabled message history and content to be transferred between Android and iOS. The feature was officially announced today during Samsung’s Unpacked event. The Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 will be the first to allow this, covering transfers from iOS devices to the new foldables. The feature will gradually roll out to Samsung devices on Android 10 or above before eventually reaching all other Android devices and iPhones “in the coming weeks”. There’s no clear time frame for this new option, but it seems like Samsung pulled...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 hands-on review

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Samsung reveals Thom Browne edition Galaxy Z Fold3, Z Flip 3, and Watch4 Classic

Samsung has revealed the Thom Browne edition of its new Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3, and Galaxy Watch4 Classic devices. The Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 smartphones feature an exclusive matte white finish with a shiny silver border. Along the perimeter run two parallel lines in the Thom Browne red and gray colors. When you purchase the Thom Browne edition Galaxy Z Fold3 or Galaxy Z Flip3, you get a rather special bundle that includes the respective phones along with S Pen Pro (Z Fold3 only), Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Watch4 with three interchangeable straps, and a wireless...

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Realme to deliver the first Dimensity 810 smartphone

MediaTek today announced the Dimensity 810 SoC, and it looks like Realme will be the first brand to launch a device powered by that chipset. Realme India and Europe's CEO, Mr. Madhav Sheth, retweeted MediaTek's post about the Dimensity 810 and asked if customers and fans would like the phone maker to be the first to bring a Dimensity 810-powered device to the market, basically calling dibs on the Taiwanese company's freshly announced chip. Do you want #realme to be the first to bring MediaTek Dimensity 810 Processor in the world? https://t.co/RVcrsnzvE5— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1)...

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Watch all the promo videos of the Galaxy Z Flip3, Fold3, Watch4, Buds2, including a new BTS song

The Samsung Unpacked event brought us the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Z Fold3 smartphones with water resistance and flagship chipsets. The Galaxy Watch4 series followed them on stage and the event was wrapped up by the new TWS earphones Galaxy Buds2. Now the event is done and dusted, and as tradition goes Samsung posted a bunch of promo videos which will tell you everything you need to know about the new devices. The Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 are not just foldable smartphones, they are fashion accessories and social statements. This ad with a catchy tune is likely going to be on TV,...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, Z Flip3, Watch 4 series, Buds2 pricing and availability details

The Samsung Unpacked event is over, and we saw the arrival of two new foldable smartphones in the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3, two Galaxy Watch4 smartwatches and new TWS earbuds, Galaxy Buds2. Pre-orders for all of them have already started in Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Actual sales are scheduled for August 27. Samsung.com has exclusivity on some of the color version of the phones, but most carriers already have listed them if you prefer to go on a contract. Here’s the pricing breakdown. The two smartphones come with two memory choices,...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch4, Watch4 Classic are official with 5nm chipset and WearOS

Say hello to the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic smartwatches - Samsung’s first wearables with One UI Watch, based on Wear OS. These devices come with a fashion-forward design and a host of sensors, but most importantly the first 5nm chipsets on Wear OS. The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 is a modern, sleek option with a rubber band and what the company calls digital bezel, while the Galaxy Watch4 Classic brings the rotating bezel and stainless steel body. Despite the different designs the two share the vast majority of their internals. The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 arrives in 44mm...

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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 bring ANC in a lightweight body

Alongside its new foldable flagships Samsung announced the Galaxy Buds2 - its lightest TWS earphones to date. They bring a new design and active noise cancellation enabled by the three microphones per bud. The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 arrive with a dynamic two-way speaker. It is split into a woofer and a tweeter, promising clear high notes and deep atmospheric lows. Samsung trimmed the weight to 5.0 grams per bud, with the case adding just 41.2 grams more to the total weight. The trio of microphones, placed in each bud, is responsible for the active noise cancellation when listening to...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 brings larger cover display, Armor Aluminum frame

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 clamshell is the second foldable phone to debut at today's unpacked event. It comes with a new design and improvements to both screens, plus an official IPX8 rating for water resistance, much like the Galaxy Fold3 that shared the stage with it. For starters, the Flip3 has a much larger cover display - 1.9” Super AMOLED with a 260x512 resolution. That enables easier checking and interaction with notifications and support for more apps without opening the phone. The big foldable panel on the inside has also slightly improved - it remains a 6.7” Dynamic AMOLED...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 introduced with IPX8 rating, S Pen support and under-display camera

As expected, Samsung introduced its foldable flagship Galaxy Z Fold3 at its Unpacked event. The third generation Fold brings an IPX8 rating for water resistance and support for the S Pen alongside durability, display and performance enhancements. The Galaxy Z Fold3 carries over 7.6” Dynamic AMOLED 2X with adaptive 120Hz refresh rate from its predecessor, but now the selfie camera has made its way under the display, instead of being behind a punch hole, making the Z Fold3 the first Samsung phone with a UD camera. The sensor of this UDC solution has just 4MP resolution but also...

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Mediatek unveils 6nm Dimensity 920 and Dimensity 810 chipsets

Mediatek has just announced the arrival of two new chipsets - the Dimensity 920 and Dimensity 810. They are an evolution of the Dimensity 900 and Dimensity 800, respectively, and are built on TSMC’s 6nm manufacturing process. Both platforms bring octa-core CPUs and support for Full HD+ displays with 120Hz screen refresh rate suggesting they are intended for mid-range phones. The Dimensity 920 has its powerful Cortex-A78 cores running at 2.5GHz with the Cortex-A55 ones clocked at 2GHz. The GPU is a Mali-G68 MC4, and Mediatek claims an optimized design for power efficiency should...

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Watch Samsung’s Unpacked event live here

Samsung’s summer Unpacked event is here, and while we are not getting a Galaxy Note this time, there is still plenty to get excited about. We expect to see the new Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3, as well as the Wear OS-powered Galaxy Watch4 wearables and new TWS Galaxy Buds2. The event begins at 23:00 KST which is 14:00GMT/10AM EST/16:00 CEST. Samsung has provided a YouTube link which we included below. We expect to see S Pen support come to the Galaxy Z Fold3 even if the phone won't have a slot for it, utilizing one in a specially designed case instead. The new foldable will also...

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Samsung leaks: Z Fold3’s S Pen case, Z Flip3 renders, and water resistance leaks

Another day, another load of Samsung leaks pertaining to Samsung’s upcoming foldables. There are a few leaks that we’re covering in a single post. Let's start with the Water resistance news. According to a poster leaked by @evleaks, both of Samsung’s foldable phones will feature a water-resistance rating. Along with this, the well-known leaker also offered some specs for the upcoming foldables. We've seen reports of the IPX8 water resistance before, but now we have a visual. Few upcoming foldable details.Z Flip3- 6.7" internal / 1.9" cover displays- 12MP x2 (rear) / 10MP (selfie)Z...

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Samsung leaks: Z Fold3’s S Pen case, Z Flip3 renders, and water resistance leaks

Another day, another load of Samsung leaks pertaining to Samsung’s upcoming foldables. There are a few leaks that we’re covering in a single post. Let's start with the Water resistance news. According to a poster leaked by @evleaks, both of Samsung’s foldable phones will feature a water-resistance rating. Along with this, the well-known leaker also offered some specs for the upcoming foldables. We've seen reports of the IPX8 water resistance before, but now we have a visual. Few upcoming foldable details.Z Flip3- 6.7" internal / 1.9" cover displays- 12MP x2 (rear) / 10MP (selfie)Z...

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Realme Book (Slim) is launching in India on August 18 with metallic design

August 18 will be a big day for Realme since the company has three separate events in India, China, and Europe. The phone maker will introduce the GT Master series in India and Europe, and in China, it will unveil the Realme Book. Today, another revelation came from Realme's Indian branch, which announced that it will introduce the Realme Book (Slim) in its biggest market next Wednesday alongside the GT 5G and GT Master Edition. It's unclear whether the Realme Book and Realme Book (Slim) are two different products or the same machines with different market names. And while Realme hasn't...

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