Realme 8s 5G and 8i are coming on September 9 with MediaTek chipsets

Realme introduced the Realme 8 and 8 Pro in March and followed up with the 8 5G in April. Today, the company announced it will add two more members to the 8 series on September 9 - Realme 8s 5G and Realme 8i. In a press note sent to the media, Realme confirmed that the 8i will come with Helio G96 SoC and 120Hz screen, while the 8s 5G will be the world's first smartphone to have the Dimensity 810 chip at the helm. The company also said that both smartphones will feature Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE), letting users expand the phone's RAM virtually using its internal storage. Realme...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE Wi-Fi variant launched in India

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab S7 FE in India in June, but it only launched the LTE variant in the country. Now the Wi-Fi-only model is also available for purchase in India through Amazon.in. It comes in a single 4GB/64GB configuration priced at INR41,999 ($575/€485), and you get four color options - Mystic Pink, Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, and Mystic Green. The LTE version is also offered in the same colorways but has two memory options - 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB priced at INR46,999 ($645/€545) and INR50,999 ($700/€590), respectively. The LTE and Wi-Fi versions come with the same...

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Motorola Edge (2021) undergoes teardown on video, isn't very easily repairable

Back in mid-August Motorola unveiled its newest upper-midrange smartphone for the North American market, which the company confusingly calls Motorola Edge (like the original Edge from last year). Trying to keep our sanity we're going to refer to it as the Edge (2021). This phone is supposed to become available today at Best Buy, B&H, Amazon, and Motorola.com for an introductory price of $500 (which is apparently $200 off the normal price of $700). If, before you place your order, you were curious to see the Motorola Edge (2021) from the inside, then YouTube channel PBKreviews has you...

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RED V-Raptor ST is the company's latest $25,000 flagship camera

RED today announced its newest flagship cinema camera — the V-Raptor ST. The V-Raptor ST is the first member of the company's new DSMC3 generation of cameras and the company's best spec'd cameras to date. The V-Raptor ST features the 8K VV 35.4 megapixel CMOS sensor. With a diagonal size of 46.31mm, the 8K VV sensor is larger than standard 35mm full-frame sensors. RED claims this sensor has a dynamic range of over 17 stops, which is the highest in its range. The V-Raptor ST is capable of recording in high resolutions and high frame rates at the same time. It can shoot in full 8K...

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Realme Pad official teaser highlights its slim design

Realme will soon enter the Android tablet market with its Realme Pad and now Realme India and Europe CEO Madhav Sheth shared an official look at the slate’s slim side profile. This will be the first tablet from the young brand which also launched its first laptop this past month. Realme Pad is confirmed to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, 10.4-inch FHD+ IPS LCD and a 7,100 mAh battery. Tablets can easily be carried anywhere for work or entertainment. However, holding them for too long can be a challenge. There is a need for a real-ly light & slim ones for your ease and we...

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Mobile data traffic surged in 2021, the global average price per gigabyte is $4.07

67% of the world’s population, some 5.3 billion people, owned a mobile phone in July, according to data by Stock Apps. Compared to July of last year, this means 117 million new users. Of course, this is not evenly distributed around the globe – for example, Europe was the leading region last year with 86% of its population having a mobile phone. However, the market is essentially saturated as the forecast for 2025 is 87%, so barely any growth is expected in the next few years. North America is very close, just a few percentage points behind. China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan combined...

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro get noise control and ambient sound features with the new update

Samsung released a new software update for the Galaxy Buds Pro, which enables ambient sound listening during calls. The new firmware also brings new noise control options to the Galaxy Buds Pro, allowing users to control the noise of each earbud while also letting them customize the ambient sound listening. The changelog also says that the update applies "stabilization code related to terminal operation" without getting into the details. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro The new firmware comes with version R190XXUA0UH5/R190XXU0AUH5 and is currently seeding in South Korea, but the...

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Android 11 update for the Nokia 5.4 starts rolling out

The Nokia 5.3 got updated to Android 11 in early August, the 3.4 followed a few weeks later, the lowly 2.4 got it as early as April. So, where’s the update for the Nokia 5.4? Here it is – users are finally reporting that the new software, V2.120, is starting to arrive over the air. It is a 1.77 GB update and includes features like chat bubbles, one time permissions and updates to the Google Play ecosystem that increase security and privacy. The security patch is boosted to August 2021, up from June. Android 11 for the Nokia 5.4 has finally arrived According to the official...

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DIZO will launch the GoPods and GoPods Neo TWS headsets in India this week

DIZO is launching a pair of TWS headsets in India along with a beard trimmer and a hair dryer. These will sold through Flipkart online as well as select physical retail stores. The we’ve been waiting for the DIZO GoPods for a while (don’t confuse them with the GoPods D). This headset appears to be based on the Realme Buds Air 2 and feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that reduces unwanted sounds by up to 25 dB. A Transparency mode is available, which lets speech go through so you can hear people around you. The DIZO GoPods are coming in Smoky Grey and Creme White • DIZO...

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Samsung Galaxy A03s comes to the UK for £139

Exactly two weeks after its global debut, Samsung brought its entry-level Galaxy A03s to the UK. The phone will retail for £139 and will be available for purchase via Samsung and all partner retailers from September 24. Galaxy A03s in black and blue (source: Samsung) The A03s brings a 6.5-inch LCD with HD+ resolution, a Helio P35 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery. There’s a 13MP main shooter around the back next to a 2MP macro cam and 2MP depth module. The selfie shooter comes in at 5MP. There’s also a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, headphone jack and One UI 3.1 Core on top of...

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Windows 11 to launch without Android apps support

One of the highlight features of Windows 11 is the ability to natively run Android apps. However it appears those looking forward to that will have to show some extra patience. In an announcement on its website yesterday Microsoft said that the Android apps support won't be available at launch on October 5. It will make it available for Insider users in the following months, though. The good news is that the rest of the highlight Windows 11 features will be available in the first stable release such as new UI, new Start menu and gaming-related enhancements. Source

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Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra battery capacities revealed in certifications: 4,500mAh and 5,00mAh

Two batteries from Samsung SDI received 3C certifications and judging by their model numbers, they are headed for the upcoming Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra. Their capacities are almost a perfect match for the ones reported by Ice Universe a couple of weeks ago. The EB-BS906ABY battery for the Galaxy S22+ has a rated capacity of 4,370 mAh, meaning the typical capacity should be 4,500 mAh. This is a small downgrade from the S21+, which has a 4,800 mAh battery. The EB-BS908ABY for the Galaxy S22 Ultra has a rated capacity of 4,855 mAh, meaning a typical capacity of 5,000 mAh. This is an exact...

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South Korea lets developers bypass Apple and Google's app stores fees

Apple and Google have been under fire regarding their app stores fees for quite some time now. The US, the EU and the UK are all investigating the possibility of Apple and Google infringing several antitrust laws but South Korea is the first country to take action. The country's president Moon Jae-in and his party passed a bill yesterday that would free Korean developers from the App Store and Google Play Store's fees as well as in-app transaction fees. They are usually 30% but both companies lowered that to 15% for small developers. Still, mobile app revenue in 2020 brought in a total...

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Meizu 18x, 18s and 18s Pro appear in 3C listing, will do up to 40W charging

Meizu is expected to add a few new members to its 18 series smartphones soon and three of them were spotted in the database of China’s 3C agency. In addition, well-known tipster Digital Chat Station revealed more details regarding the corresponding devices’ model numbers as well as their battery capacities. Meizu 18s, 18s Pro and 18x listings on 3C database The 3C listing reveals the Meizu 18x (M172Q) supports 30W charging, Meizu 18s (M182Q) goes with slightly faster 36W charging while the top-dog 18s Pro (M192Q) will support 40W speeds. The 18x is rumored to pack a 4,200 mAh...

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Apple starts rolling out eighth beta of iOS, iPadOS and its watch and TV OSes

Apple is still putting the finishing touches on the upcoming versions of the operating systems of its smart gadgets. The company has started rolling out new beta versions and there may be one more before the final versions come out. The changelog at this point has crystallized, these last few releases focus on squashing bugs. This is the eight round of betas with a new one coming about once a week, so there’s time for one more before the expected mid-September launch of the iPhone 13 series. Those phones will come with iOS 15 out of the box. New features include spatial audio support...

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nubia reveals Red Magic 6S Pro will have improved touch sampling and response rate

The nubia Red Magic 6S Pro smartphone is expected to arrive on Monday, September 6. Teasers already revealed it will be pretty much the same as the Red Magic 6 Pro on the outside, but on the inside, it is upgrading to a Snapdragon 888+ chipset. A new teaser reveals another improvement nubia made and it's all about the screen. The Red Magic 6S Pro will now support 720Hz touch sampling rate, and the response time will be just 7.4 ms. The panel is expected to remain the same as the predecessor - 6.8” AMOLED with 1080p resolution and 165Hz refresh rate. The nubia Red Magic 6S Pro...

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Nokia X20 gets first Android 12 beta build

Nokia has announced the Android 12 developer preview program for the X20, allowing users to get a taste of the upcoming version of Android with the first beta build. Interested users can participate in the developer preview program through the My Phone app installed on their X20. Once registered, you'll receive the OTA within 12 hours on your device, and if you want it sooner, you can try checking it manually by navigating to the phone's Settings > About Phone > System Updates menu 20 minutes after participating in the developer preview program. But before you proceed, it's worth...

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G launched in India

Just two weeks after its initial debut, Samsung’s Galaxy A52s 5G was unveiled in India. The 6/128GB version will retail for INR 35,999 ($493) while the 8/128GB trim will go for INR 37,499 ($513) and Samsung is offering an INR 3,000 cashback or upgrade bonus. You can scoop one up starting today from Samsung’s online shop or partnering online and offline retailers. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Galaxy A52s 5G builds upon the Galaxy A52 5G with a more capable Snapdragon 778G chipset and slightly faster 25W charging with the charger provided in the box. Everything else from the 6.5-inch AMOLED...

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Xiaomi CC11 photos also appear on TENAА [Update: It could be called Mi 11 Lite NE]

Update: We received some info from our tipsters that the M2109119DG phone has appeared on certification websites under the name Mi 11 Lite NE and isn't a successor of the CC/Note lineup. That would explain the similarity with the current Mi 11 Lite smartphones. Original story follows: 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...

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