Xiaomi CC11 photos also appear on TENA

The Xiaomi CC11 smartphone has been listed on TENAA with its full specs, but the listing was missing the usual accompanying photos. Now the images are up, and the design looks familiar. The Xiaomi CC11 has a square camera island similar to several Mi 11 series phones. The CC brand is exclusively Chinese, but we may see the same device in global markets under a different name, just like the Mi Note 10 was based on the CC9 Pro. Xiaomi CC11/Note 11 The image quality isn't great but we can see there's no periscope lens on board. We can also see all keys on the right side and a...

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Samsung Galaxy A13 5G is in the works, to launch later this year for under €200

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A12 last year with the Helio P35 SoC, and Dutch publication GalaxyClub reports the company has now begun working on its successor - Galaxy A13 5G. As evident from the name, the Galaxy A13 5G will support next-gen connectivity, unlike its predecessor which is limited to LTE networks. Samsung Galaxy A12 The source doesn't reveal any specs of the Galaxy A13 5G but says the smartphone will have model code SM-A136B, and it could be priced under €200 as the Galaxy A12 is currently. This will make the upcoming phone the cheapest 5G phone in the Korean...

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Allstate deems Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G the most durable foldable

Samsung highlighted the improved durability of its foldable smartphones when it announced them earlier this month. Improvements include added water-resistance, a reinforced metal frame, stronger hinge, and a more durable folding display surface. American provider of protection plans Allstate posted its findings to YouTube in a short subtitled video. The first drop test shown was the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G while its internal display was open. This test was performed from six feet high and dropped directly on its internal display. It did see noticeable scuffing on the corners of the...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE user manual reveals lack of microSD card slot, no charger in box

Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE has long been rumored to have been delayed because of the ongoing chip crisis, but it will hopefully launch at some point in the next few weeks. Before that happens, more and more details about it are starting to surface, and today its user manual is the star of the show. This unfortunately reveals that the S21 FE will not have a microSD card slot. This was rumored a while back, but then in July the Chinese TENAA certification refuted that claim by noting that the slot was in fact present. Now with the user manual saying it's not there, we're a bit confused,...

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Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro to become available on October 28, new rumor says

Google has already pre-announced (or semi-announced?) its upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro flagship smartphone duo, promising all of the details (as well as an actual release) for "later this fall". Just when would that be, though? Well, earlier a rumor started spreading like wildfire saying that Google would announce the duo on September 13, the week of Apple's big iPhone launch. That seemed like a pretty bad idea on Google's part, and now a new rumor comes to refute that report... sort of. See, while the September 13 date was meant to be for the announcement, the new info says the...

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Windows 11 to release on October 5 as a free update

Microsoft today announced that it will be releasing Windows 11 on October 5. The update will be provided for free to eligible PCs. The update will roll-out gradually from October 5. Microsoft says new eligible devices will get the update first. After that, the update will then roll-out over time to in-market devices based on intelligence models that consider hardware eligibility, reliability metrics, age of device, and other factors that impact the upgrade experience. Microsoft says it expects all eligible devices will be offered the update by mid-2022. Those running Windows 10...

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Samsung starts rolling out One UI 3.1.1 update for its older foldables, here's what's new

All of Samsung’s older foldables are ready to join their 2021 counterparts in running One UI 3.1.1. The update for the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Z Flip 5G and the original Z Flip starts rolling out today. The original Galaxy Fold will get its update about a week later. What’s new in 3.1.1? Samsung worked to figure out new ways to use the large screen of the foldables. Note that some of these features are available only on select models. Drag & Split is an alternative to tabs – you can drag a link or item from select apps to the side of the screen and open a new window side by side. The list of...

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One UI 4 beta (based on Android 12) will start testing on the Galaxy S21 series in September

Samsung announced the One UI 4 beta program at the end of July and it is almost ready to open up the software to public testing. A community manager in the Samsung forums posted that the beta testing will start “in September”. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t committed to a specific date and the beta will be available in South Korea first (but it should expand to other regions soon after). If you want to join, you will need to tap the ‘Join One UI Beta Program’ banner in the Samsung Members app. One UI 4 beta is coming to the Galaxy S21 series in September • Machine...

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Oppo will launch the Reno6 series in Europe, the Middle East and Africa early next month

Oppo launched the Reno6 series on June 5 in China, then it expanded availability to India in mid-July, now it’s time for another expansion. It looks like the Reno6 series will be introduced in Europe as well as the Middle East and Africa region (MEA) about a week from now. The Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G is the one being advertised the most in the UAE, here it is in the hands of several local influencers: The Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G promotional campaign in the UAE has already started In Egypt, the Reno6 (4G) and Reno6 5G are already in a pre-order stage that will last from today until...

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Realme GT Neo2 gets TENAA certified, might launch as GT Neo Gaming in some markets

The Realme GT Neo2 that surfaced yesterday with its images and specs has been certified by TENAA, moving it a step closer to the launch and corroborating yesterday's leak. The GT Neo2, sporting model code RMX3370, is powered by the Snapdragon 870 and runs Android 11, presumably with Realme UI 2.0 on top. It's built around a 6.62" FullHD+ AMOLED screen with a fingerprint reader underneath. While TENAA doesn't mention its refresh rate, a previous leak claimed the smartphone will feature a 120Hz panel. The display also has a 16MP selfie camera inside the punch hole, and around the back is...

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Honor overtakes Apple and Xiaomi to become third largest maker in China in July

CINNO Research has posted its analysis of the smartphone market in China, and the numbers show one big winner - Honor. The newly independent company climbed to third place in its domestic market with 4 million smartphone sales in July, surpassing Xiaomi (3.9 million) and Apple (3 million). Oppo retained the lead with 5.6 million units sold, while vivo moved 5.3 million phone. However, the month was relatively unimpressive on a yearly basis. The Asian country saw only 26 new models get launched, a 38.1% decrease, and of those only 11 were 5G enabled. Chinese companies will launch...

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Leak: the Nokia G50 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 480, have a 6.38" 720p+ display

The yet to be announced Nokia G50 5G can’t keep itself out of the news – official images along with some details about the phone have been dug up by WinFuture. Apparently, the G50 aims to be an affordable phone for those looking for an entry into 5G. To sweeten the deal even further, Nokia will bundle the phone with a TWS headset in many regions. This next-gen connectivity will come courtesy of the Snapdragon 480, Qualcomm’s first 5G-capable entry-level chip. This is also the chip inside Nokia’s X10 and X20 phones. The Nokia G50 will reportedly be bundled with a TWS headset in some...

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Xiaomi CC11 surfaces on TENAA with 64MP main camera, 6.55" AMOLED display

The CC11 series is expected to arrive with two models – vanilla and Pro – and should be available globally under the Note 11 (last year’s CC9 was exported as the Note 10 series). We’ve been hearing rumors about the devices, now TENAA has supplied some additional details about the vanilla phone. The Xiaomi CC11 features a 6.55” AMOLED display with 1,080 x 2,400 px resolution (that is 20:9). According to previous rumors, it will have a 90 Hz refresh rate. Unfortunately, there are no images attached to the listing yet, so we can’t tell if the display is curved or flat. The phone measures...

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It's official: The Realme 8i will run the new MediaTek Helio G96

The Realme 8i was a subject of an extensive leak last week along with an official-looking render. Most of the specs are already out there but today Realme and MediaTek themselves confirmed the chipset. #MediaTekHelioG96 brings an impressive breadth of features & capabilities to 4G smartphones to power premium user experience. It comes with an 120Hz display, 108MP Camera & #MediaTekHyperEngine 2.0 Lite gaming technologies. https://ift.tt/3zwxag5 #MediaTekHelioGSeries pic.twitter.com/XQpzyrb1gR— MediaTek India (@MediaTekIndia) August 31, 2021 As expected, the device will run on...

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Bose QuietComfort 45 bring improved sound, USB-C and 24-hour battery life

Nearly four years after the debut of Bose’s QuietComfort 35 II the American audio brand released a successor dubbed QuietComfort 45. The new pair comes in black and white colors with a largely unchanged design and several improvements like USB-C charging, up to 24 hours of battery life and a fourth onboard mic for better voice pickup. Bose QuietComfort 45 (images: Bose) The active noise cancelation is still here and you get two modes - Quiet and Aware. The former isolates you from the noises in your surrounding area while the latter amplifies ambient noises so you’re more aware...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic are getting another firmware update

Samsung issued the second update for the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic following the one that came before they were even launched. The new firmware brings a couple of essential features, mostly related to the fitness tracking functions. The most notable thing about the update is the Samsung Health entry in the settings, allowing you easier management of your health-related features from the watch itself. Moreover, the firmware should improve the accuracy of calorie measurement of cycling exercises. Lastly, you can now switch off the automatic workout detection in case it bothers...

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vivo X70 Pro+ leaks point to impressive camera setup, Snapdragon 888+

The vivo X70 series will arrive on September 9. The mightiest phone of the family will be the vivo X70 Pro+ which was already teased yesterday, and today a leakster revealed the full camera setup. The shooters, developed alongside Zeiss, will include a 50MP 1/1.31" main snapper and a periscope lens. The main camera will have a Samsung ISOCELL GN1 sensor. The ultra-wide-angle snapper will come with Sony IMX598 48MP sensor behind, while the third cam will be a dedicated shooter for portraits. Its sensor will be 12MP Sony IMX663 and will offer 2x magnification. The periscope cam will...

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OnePlus tipped to be working on a lite version of Buds Pro with ANC

OnePlus unveiled the Buds Pro TWS earphones last month, which are the third pair of TWS earphones from the company and the first to come with active noise cancellation (ANC). The Buds Pro are priced at INR9,990/€149/$150, but the company is reportedly working on a "Lite" version of the Buds Pro which will have a more aggressive price. Word comes from tipster Max Jambor, who also claims that the lite variant of the Buds Pro will feature ANC. While Jambor doesn't reveal any specs or launch date, we might see OnePlus introduce these new buds alongside the OnePlus 9 RT, which is rumored to...

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Tecno Spark 8 launched with Helio P22 and 5,000 mAh battery

Tecno Mobile’s latest smartphone launch happened in Nigeria, where the brand introduced its Spark 8 handset. Spark 8 brings a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for its 8MP selfie cam. The back houses an unusually large square cutout with a 16MP main cam and a QVGA secondary lens alongside the LED flash module and fingerprint scanner. Tecno Spark 8 (image: FRED'S TECH HUB) There’s a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset under the hood with 2GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage. The phone boots Tecno’s HiOS 7.6 on top of Android 11 Go edition. A 5,000 mAh battery powers...

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Meizu 18s, 18s Pro appear on TENAA with specs, pictures

Two Meizu smartphones were just certified by TENAA and the listing reveal most of their specs and design. They are likely the 18s and 18s Pro flagships since they share a lot of similarities with the Meizu 18 and Meizu 18 Pro. The main difference is the Snapdragon 888+ chipset, powering these phones. The Meizu M182Q or the Meizu 18s has a 6.2” AMOLED screen with 1440p resolution. There are three cameras on the back with 64MP, 16MP and 8MP sensors. The front-facing cam does 20MP stills, all exactly matching the Meizu 18. However, this Meizu 18s has a 2.95 GHz CPU, which is the frequency...

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