Samsung Galaxy S20 series is receiving the September 2021 Android security patch

Samsung began rolling out the September 2021 Android security patch last month, with the Galaxy S20 FE being the first in line to get it, and now it's the S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra that are getting updated with the newest security patch. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra The new firmware comes with version G98xxXXSADUH5 and is currently seeding in some parts of Europe, but it doesn't bring any new features to the S20 trio. If you live in Europe, you can check for the update manually by navigating to your S20/S20+/S20 Ultra's Settings > Software update menu. Via

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All Samsung Galaxy A series devices will have OIS next year, rumor says

This year Samsung started offering optical image stabilization (OIS) on the main cameras of a few of its mid-range Galaxy A series devices, such as the A52 and A72. Next year, however, things will be different. According to a new unconfirmed report from Korea, Samsung is likely to add OIS to the main cameras of all of the A series models it's going to launch in 2022. That would be an unprecedented 'democratization' of this feature that has, until this year, been reserved for flagships (and very few flagship killers) only. If Samsung pulls this off, it will have an important...

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WhatsApp chat data transfer from iOS to Samsung is now live

Last month on the day of Samsung's official unveiling of the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 WhatsApp unveiled plans to support moving chat history from iOS to Samsung devices running Android 10 or 11. Today this feature finally went live. So, if you have a Samsung handset on Android 10 or 11 and want to transfer your chat history to it from an iPhone, you can now do so. The entire process happens without your messages ever being sent to WhatsApp, and includes voice messages, photos, and videos. When you set up WhatsApp on a new Samsung device running Android 10 or 11 you'll get the...

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OnePlus 10 series tipped to reuse predecessors’ design

While we’re patiently awaiting the debut of the rumored OnePlus 9 RT in October, some are already looking into next year. Our first OnePlus 10 series speculation focuses on the design aspect of next year’s flagships. So OnePlus is working on series 10 phones which are being pitched as polished series 9 models. Apart from this a bunch of Nord series models are on the roster as well. They are expected to announce some new accessories at the next launch.— Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) September 2, 2021 Tipster Yogesh Brar is confident that the OnePlus 10 series will be advertised as...

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Microsoft Surface Go 3 specs leak ahead of September 22 event

A Microsoft Surface hardware event is taking place on September 22 at 11 AM ET time as confirmed by the company earlier this week and we now have a detailed spec leak on one of the possible new devices said to arrive thanks to the folks over at WinFuture.de. You’re invited.Learn more about the #MicrosoftEvent: https://t.co/tpK3TB8Xxb— Microsoft (@Microsoft) September 1, 2021 The Microsoft Surface Go 3 will allegedly bring the same 10.5-inch form factor like its predecessor with a magnesium alloy casing and optional keyboard cover. Surface Go 2 (image: Microsoft) The big...

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Canalys: Smart wearables shipments grew in Q2 2021 thanks to smartwatches

The global smart wearable market has been growing for many consecutive quarters now but there's a noticeable shift in the smart bands/smartwatches dynamic that started in Q4 2020 when smartwatches became the main driving factor for growth. The overall shipments grew 5.6% year on year in Q2 2021 while the basic bands' sales fell 23.8%. The decline was offset by the full-fledged smartwatches as they grew an impressive 37.9% year-over-year and now account for 62% of the global sales. In the wristwatch segment, Apple is still leading the pack with a massive 31.1% market share and...

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Android 12 has a cool system-wide feature that isn't active yet

While some Android makers have implemented system-wide search on their devices, it is not part of the core OS. That is about to change with Android 12 as beta 4 for the Pixel phones does support it, even if it this feature hasn’t been officially released yet. It looks like work on it is still ongoing as it appears incomplete. Right now you can only access it through the search bar in the app drawer, the search widget on the homescreen still uses the old search feature. For the app drawer, a neat new option can make the keyboard pop up every time you open the app drawer, allowing you to...

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HarmonyOS 2.0 reaches 90 million users, 8 new users are added every second

Huawei set an ambitious goal for HarmonyOS 2.0 – to reach 300 million devices by the end of the year. That’s a big number, but doesn’t sound impossible as the new OS is expanding quickly: it was at 10 million users in early June, 70 million at the end of August and days later it has shot up by another 20 million users. That brings the total to 90 million. Okay, we should clear some things up. First, these numbers actually count the devices running HarmonyOS, which may not correspond to users one to one (i.e. someone may have multiple devices). Still, that’s quite impressive. Also, 100...

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nubia teases the Red Magic 6S Pro with RGB cooling fan, 120W fast charging

nubia's Red Magic series have been rocking an active cooling system for generations now but it appears that the OEM is looking to spice things up with the upcoming 6S Pro. The official teaser posters from Weibo In a teaser poster on Weibo, nubia reveals that the handset will feature RGB cooling fan with 200% higher performance. In addition, the fan will be working with a new ICE 7.0 cooling design that consists of nine layers. The RGB fan will supposedly be visible through the back panel of the transparent edition, similar to the Red Magic 6 Pro. Moreover, the handset will...

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Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro bring Qualcomm chipset, 30-hour playback time

Alongside the brand new Redmi 10 Prime, Xiaomi India introduced the Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro – the latest affordable TWS earbuds in the Mi family. They bring Qualcomm’s QCC3040 chipset with aptX Adaptive codec support over Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. The new Earbuds 3 Pro pack dual balanced armature drivers for naturally balanced sound output and offer multi-functional touch controls and smart wear detection. There’s a fast pairing option for MIUI devices while other Android and iOS phones will have to connect via the Bluetooth menu. The buds are IPX4 splash-proof and pack a 600 mAh...

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Redmi 10 Prime announced with Helio G88 and 6,000 mAh battery

The latest addition in the ranks of the Redmi brand is the Redmi 10 Prime, which debuted earlier today in India. It boasts similar all-around specs to the global Redmi 10 with the only difference being the larger 6,000 mAh battery. Redmi 10 Prime brings a 6.5-inch LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. There’s a 50MP main cam with an f/1.8 aperture around the back next to an 8MP ultrawide snapper and two 2MP modules for macro shots and depth data. MediaTek’s Helio G88 sits at the helm aided by 4/6GB RAM and 64/128GB storage. The 6,000 mAh battery should help the Redmi...

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Realme Pad with slim and light design is coming on September 9

The Realme Pad, first teased in June, will be officially unveiled on September 9 - the same day the company will introduce the 8i and 8s 5G. The Realme Pad will be just 6.9mm thick, and while the company doesn't reveal its weight, the press note sent to the media says the tablet will have a light design "so that you can entertain on the go, be more accessible for e-learning, and work lighter." Realme also says that its first tablet will offer a "full-scale audio-visual experience at a cinematic level, top-notch sound quality, an amazing screen, an astonishing e-reading experience...

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Our Realme GT Master video review is up

Fun fact: the Realme GT Master is the lowest-end member of the GT family despite the "Master" in the name. Oh, and Realme would really like you to add the suffix "Edition" to it as well, even though this is in no way a limited edition device. Confused? Good, because we are too. Naming absurdities aside, the GT Master is a very interesting mid-range device for what it brings to the table and considering its pretty affordable price. We've already gone in-depth with it in our comprehensive written review, and now it's time for a more concise take on what we think about this...

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