Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G gets the September 2021 Android security patch

Samsung once again became the first company to roll out the newest Android security patch for its smartphones before the beginning of a new month as it released the September 2021 Android security patch for the Galaxy S20 FE yesterday. While the update is yet to reach all units, Samsung is now seeding the September 2021 Android patch for the S20 FE 5G. The update comes with firmware version G781BXXU4CUH5 and requires a download of about 790MB. It doesn't bring any new features to the S20 FE 5G, although the changelog claims to improve the stability of the device. The new firmware is...

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Bloomberg: Apple iPhone 13's satellite link may be limited to emergency messages

A recent report from analyst Ming Kuo Chi suggested Apple will equip the next iPhone with satellite communication. A new report surfaced not long after from Bloomberg which suggests this satellite communication feature may has a limited function. It was initially believed that satellite connection would enable carriers to offer internet services outside of carrier coverage areas, but the source claims this will be solely for emergency use. According to the report, Apple's intention for this communication will let users would be able to send emergency messages via satellite in...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic get WalkieTalkie app

Samsung's new smartwatches can be used for two-way voice communication with Samsung's WalkieTalkie app. This app is exclusive to Samsung's new Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic and can only be used to communicate between these wearables. Samsung's Tizen-based smartwatches will not be able to use this app. You can use the WalkieTalkie app to instantly voice chat with your contacts. You can also create channels that multiple contacts can simultaneously participate in. The WalkieTalkie app is an official Samsung app, and it requires a Samsung account to use. The app is on version...

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OnePlus Nord 2 gets gaming optimizations, OnePlus 7 series gets Bitmoji in new updates

While none of these is anything even close to Android 12, OnePlus is currently busy sending out new software updates to the Nord 2, 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro. Let's start with the newest of those phones. The update for the Nord 2 is labeled OxygenOS 11.3.A.10, and it seems to already be rolling out according to some user reports. It's a 245MB download when you get it. OnePlus Nord 2 It comes with battery optimizations for PUBG and other gaming titles, which should hopefully put an end to the unusually high battery drain some people saw when gaming. Additionally, a face unlocking bug...

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Honor 50 and 50 Pro get a limited edition colorway dubbed the "Honor Code"

The Honor 50 series was unveiled in mid-June and went on sale ten days later. The vanilla Honor 50 and the 50 Pro were available in four colors at launch, but now there is a fifth option – the limited edition “Honor Code” colorway. It features the letters of “HONOR” scrambled randomly on the back. The colors of the background and of the letters shift depending on the angle of the light reflecting off them. Of course, there’s a matching wallpaper pre-loaded. Honor Code colorway: Honor 50 and Honor 50 Pro The limited edition units cost the same as the standard ones,...

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Red Magic 6S Pro teasers hint at graphene cooling, no changes to the design

Heat dissipation has become a hot topic for high-end smartphones, especially the ones running top of the line chipsets like the Snapdragon 888+, which will power the upcoming Red Magic 6S Pro. The gaming brand has been posting teasers about the advanced cooling solution it has devised for the new phone. One of the teasers boasts about some space-grade technology, a graphene cooling sheet if we’re reading the machine translation right. This will be coupled with the active cooling fan, which has become a staple for the series. Red Magic 6S Pro teasers: graphene sheet • fan with...

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Fossil Gen 6 watches bring Snapdragon Wear 4100+ platform and good old Wear OS

After a couple of high-profile leaks, Fossil has finally unveiled its Gen 6 smartwatch lineup powered by Google's Wear OS (but not the latest OS 3 version) and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4100+ platform. The new watches come in 44mm and 42mm sizes. Fossil Gen 6 (image: Fossil) Both sized watches have 1.28" AMOLED displays with 416 x 416-pixel resolution and always-on functionality. There are three buttons on the side for controls with the middle one operating as a rotating crown. The watches also bring onboard speakers and microphone allowing calls on the watch itself. The...

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vivo X70 Pro photographed in the wild with a 5x periscope and ZEISS T* lenses

vivo officially unveiled the design for the X70 Pro+ before the September 9 announcement of the new flagship series. The Pro model was not featured in the published images and videos, but someone has a unit on hand and posted a photo. Here’s the first look at the vivo X70 Pro. It matches the 3D renders from a few days ago, so you can check those out for more angles. The vanilla model and the X70 Pro lack the so-called “cloud window” to the side of the camera, which turned out to be a decorative element. You can tell this is the Pro and not the vanilla vivo X70 because of the periscope...

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Harmony OS reaches 70 million users, stable update now available for nearly 100 devices

Huawei introduced its own mobile OS to the world under the name Harmony OS. Back in June, the company CEO promised 100 models will get the stable variant, and according to Chinese media, this milestone is right around the corner. Today, the company celebrated 70 million devices switching to Harmony OS, and reports also claimed “nearly” 100 models are eligible for the update. Users have been able to migrate to HarmonyOS since April, but the first major batch was pushed on June 2. The 70 million mark was reached in just under three months, and that’s primarily Huawei and Honor devices...

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Realme GT Neo2 renders and specs surface: Snapdragon 870 chip, 6.62" 120Hz display

Shortly after the original GT, Realme unveiled the Realme GT Neo (this was in March). Today, the VP of Realme China confirmed that the company is working on a follow-up and while the official didn’t go further than that, the OnLeaks and Digit.in have renders and specs to share. The Realme GT Neo2 will have a flat 6.62” AMOLED display, the largest in the GT family yet. It will have 120 Hz refresh rate and 1080p+ resolution. This phone will probably launch with Android 11 and Realme UI 2.0 out of the box. Realme GT Neo2 (unofficial renders) The software will run on a Snapdragon...

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Realme Pad to be powered by MediaTek Helio G80

Realme Pad, the maker's first entry into the tablet space will be powered by a 12nm octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, as revealed by Geekbench. The benchmark also shows the software is Android 11, as expected, and that the Realme Pad will start with 4GB of RAM, although we expect a 6GB model as well. The Realme Pad will come in Grey and Gold, with a 10.4-inch 1080x2400px 60Hz IPS LCD, an 8MP front-facing camera and 8MP camera on the opposite side. There will be a 7,100mAh battery, 64GB of storage, possibly expandable, and even a stylus, housed in the body of the...

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Honor X20 Max reportedly coming with a 7.2” screen

The Honor X20 series already have two members - the affordable X20 SE and the X20 5G with an Oreo-shaped camera island on the back. Reports from China now reveal a third variant is on its way - it will have a humongous 7.2” screen, a 6,000 mAh battery and will keep the circle on the back. The Honor X20 Max would be a natural successor of the Honor X10 Max, launched in the summer of 2020. It came with a 7.1” screen, meaning the new device will have the biggest screen on an Honor smartphone ever. The new device is said to have a Dimensity 1100 chipset. The bigger question here is...

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Lenovo K13 quietly launches in Russia: a cheap Moto E7i Power rebrand with Android 10 Go

The Lenovo K13 quietly launched in Russia – it is a basic Android 10 Go edition smartphone that doesn’t share much DNA with the Lenovo K13 Note. Instead, it is a rebrand of the Motorola Moto E7i Power. The K13 features a 6.52” IPS display with 720p+ resolution (20:9), which sounds very similar to the K13 Note display (you didn’t expect the “Note” to be bigger, did you?). There’s no word on a hardened glass above it, but the phone has a plastic body with an IP52 rating (dust and splash resistant). The phone is powered by a UNISOC SC9863A chipset, a 28 nm part with eight Cortex-A55...

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Newer PlayStation 5 consoles come with a smaller, lighter heatsink

Sony has quietly switched the launch PlayStation 5 console with a revised model that features some notable changes. The biggest of these changes is that the heatsink is now considerably smaller than the previous one. The change was first noted by YouTuber Austin Evans, who ordered this particular model from Japan, where the revised model is now starting to show up in stores, along with Australia, and some parts of the US. In his teardown, Evans noted several minor changes, including a new screw for the stand that is designed to be easy to turn with just your fingers, and some...

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Leakster: the Xiaomi 12 will have a triple 50MP camera with a 5x periscope

Xiaomi got a lot of use out of various 108 MP sensors in the last three years, including featuring one on the Mi 11 and Mix 4. However, the ultra wide and telephoto modules continued to use fairly low resolution sensors, often in the 8-13 MP range. For the Xiaomi 12 generation (remember, no more ‘Mi’), the company will use a triple 50 MP setup, according to leakster Digital Chat Station. This means 50MP main, 50MP ultrawide and 50MP telephoto cameras. This last one will allegedly use a 5x periscope. Xiaomi is said to have a working 10x periscope, but that focal length is impractical –...

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Realme confirms it's bringing the first Dimensity 810 smartphone

Earlier today Realme India officially confirmed it will bring the first Dimnesity 810 powered phone soon. The chipset was unveiled a few weeks back and boasts dual 5G stand-by, Cortex-A76 CPU cores clocked at 2.4GHz alongside Cortex-A55 cores for power-efficient tasks. The GPU side is covered by the Mali-G57 MC2. There is support for up to LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. Another First has been added to the long list of #realme!Our latest Smartphone will be featuring the World's First @MediaTekIndia Dimensity 810 5G Processor for an epic performance. Stay Tuned! pic.twitter.com/fFu7VZia5F—...

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Kuo: iPhone 13 series to feature low earth orbit satellite communication connectivity

Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is back with another investor note and it brings an unusual rumor to this year’s upcoming iPhone lineup. The new iPhones will reportedly feature low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication connectivity via custom Qualcomm X60 modems which will allow them to make calls, send texts and get internet service in areas without cellular coverage. Dummy units: iPhone 13 Pro Max, 13 Pro, vanilla 13 and 13 mini Kuo further explains that network operators will have to work with satellite communications providers like Globalstar to direct iPhones to their LEO...

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Amazon India lists Galaxy A52s 5G ahead of launch, price confirmed

Samsung is expected to bring the Galaxy A52s 5G smartphone to India on September 3. The device, already available in Continental Europe and the United Kingdom, was expected to be 10-15% cheaper in the South Asian country, and we now have a confirmation. Amazon India has listed the device with 6GB RAM and 128 gigs of storage for INR35,999, which is about $485/€415/£355. Just for comparison, British consumers have to pay £419, while Europeans must shed €449 for the same memory combo. The Galaxy A52s 5G is a pretty promising smartphone - 64MP quad camera with OIS on the main shooter, a...

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