Samsung Galaxy A30s, A50, and M51 get September 2021 Android security patch

Samsung has released new software updates for the Galaxy A30s, A50, and M51 which bump up the Android security patch level on the smartphones to September 2021 and fix over 50 security and privacy-related vulnerabilities. Samsung Galaxy A50 The new builds for the A30s, A50, and M51 come with firmware versions A307GUBU4CUH6, A505GUBS9CUH2, and M515FXXS3CUI1, respectively. The A30s is receiving the update in Argentina, and A50 in Panama, Tobago, and Trinidad. The M51, on the other hand, is getting the update in France, Germany, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Slovakia,...

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Android 12 "monet" color theming may be adopted by other OEMs

With Android 12, the most significant UI change is arriving to the OS since Material Design was introduced with Android 5.0 Marshmallow. Dubbed "Material You", Android 12's new changes include a dynamic UI whose color scheme can adapt depending on the colors in the user's wallpaper. This theme engine was codenamed "monet" and as per XDA-Developers, there's evidence that suggests that the color-scheming-theming engine may be gaining an API for Android 12.1. What this means is that other OEMs will be able to use the theme engine once they’ve updated their firmware for Android...

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Samsung releases the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Thom Browne Edition for $800

Since Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event from last month, there have been two Thom Browne Edition bundles with the Galaxy Z Flip3 and the Galaxy Z Fold3. Each of these bundles came with a Galaxy Watch4 and a pair of Galaxy Buds2, each Tome Browne Editions as well, but it wasn't possible to buy the Watch4 Classic Thom Browne Edition until now. This Edition of the Watch4 Classic has been officially unveiled by Samsung and will carry a price tag of $800. The box includes a total of three Thom Browne wrist straps, and a charger branded with the Thom Browne tri-color stripes. The Watch4...

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Twitter will fix when Tweets randomly disappear while you read them

Have you ever experienced this issue on Twitter when you switch back to the Twitter app or desktop website and start reading a Tweet, only for it to suddenly be gone and the feed seeming refreshed itself? It breaks the experience and annoys users, and Twitter is finally addressing this issue. A couple of Tweets from Twitter's Support handle explains what causes the issue, and addresses that it is being worked on. The background: a Tweet would move up the timeline as replies were added to the ongoing convo. Since some convos can evolve quickly, this made it so you didn't see the same...

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People are less interested in iOS 15 than they were in iOS 14, based on installs so far

We're used to every new iteration of iOS breaking adoption records left and right within its first few days of availability, compared to its predecessors. However, it looks like iOS 15 this year is breaking away from that trend. According to a new report from Mixpanel, iOS 15 adoption as of Wednesday at 12 AM Eastern stood at just 8.5%. To put things in perspective, at the same moment in iOS 14's release cycle, it was already running on 14.5% of eligible devices. That's a pretty staggering difference, and points towards people not really being very excited about iOS 15 - thus not jumping...

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Redmi 9 Activ and Redmi 9A Sport to be launching in India soon, rumor says

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi is getting ready to infuse its affordable device portfolio in India with some new color versions and memory combos. To mark the occasion, it will strangely pretend it's launching entirely new devices, if a new rumor is correct. These will allegedly be the Redmi 9 Activ (not a typo, the "e" is seemingly missing at the end) and the Redmi 9A Sport. The former will come in Metallic Purple while the latter is expected to arrive in Metallic Blue. Aside from the colors, the only way in which these will differ from the normal Redmi 9 and 9A is the RAM/storage...

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Samsung Galaxy A13 5G to boast 50MP main camera and 5,000 mAh battery

We first heard about the existence of the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G a few weeks ago, but little has been reported, except for the alleged €200 price tag. Now, we have some details surrounding Samsung's supposedly most affordable 5G-enabled handset. The same source says the device will carry a model name SM-A136B and will likely employ Samsung's ISOCELL JN1 sensor with 50MP resolution. Not that the source explicitly mentions the said sensor, but it's a budget 50MP shooter that has already been used in the affordable Redmi 10, so it makes sense. The device will also boast a 5,000 mAh...

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Global chip shortage hits all-time high with a wait time of 21 weeks

It's probably common knowledge by now that there is a severe chip shortage worldwide, which affects not only the smartphone industry, but also other fields as well. The automotive industry is probably the one that suffers the most with analysts predicting a $110 billion loss in sales across the whole sector. According to a report from Susquehanna Financial Group, the global chip shortage has gotten worse since July when the wait time was about 6 days shorter than it is now. The gap between the companies placing orders for semiconductors and actually receiving them has hit 21 weeks -...

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Samsung reportedly solved its Galaxy S21 FE production issues

Even though everyone knows that Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a thing by now, the handset hasn't been announced yet as it faced several obstacles along the way. First, it was the chip shortages and now, there seem to be some production issues that pushed the phone's announcement date further into 2021. Finally we have some good news. The latest report suggests that Samsung has solved those problems after producing just 10,000 units this month. And this isn't enough, judging by last year's Galaxy S20 FE sales and popularity. After all, the handset aims to strike a balance between a...

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Ice Universe: the Galaxy S22 Ultra will have a built-in S Pen

The Galaxy Note series is dead, long live the... Galaxy S22 Ultra? Leakster Ice Universe has been told by two independent sources that the new S-series flagship will have a slot for the stylus. The S21 Ultra was the first non-Note phone to support the S Pen, but having to use a special case just to have somewhere to put the stylus wasn’t ideal. The new Ultra will allegedly solve this particular headache, but it will require some design modifications. For starters, the display will have a 19.3:9 aspect ratio, matching the Galaxy Note20 Ultra (the S21 phones all have 20:9 screens). This...

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Moto G Pure leak lists 6.5" AMOLED display, 48 MP main camera and aluminum frame

Motorola will reportedly launch a new phone dubbed the Moto G Pure next month. That will be a few weeks from now, today you can enjoy these unofficial 3D renders and specification details, courtesy of OnLeaks and Zouton. This phone will target the North American market and will cost around $300-$350. Unlike some recent addition to the G-series, this one should have an aluminum frame. The back will most likely be plastic and (as seen in the renders) will be home to the fingerprint reader. The phone will measure 10.1 mm thick, including the camera bump. The Motorola Moto G Pure...

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Microsoft announces new Surface Laptop Studio with a foldable 2-in-1 design

Microsoft today announced a whole host of Surface devices. Chief among these was a brand new Surface Laptop Studio, along with updates to other members of the Surface lineup. The Surface Laptop Studio is a 2-in-1 device that functions as a laptop but can also be folded into a tablet-like device. The Surface Laptop Studio features a 14.4-inch, 2400x1600 resolution touchscreen with 120Hz and Dolby Vision support. The display can be folded into three modes: laptop, stage, and studio. The laptop mode is self-explanatory. The stage mode folds the display forward, hiding the...

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Microsoft announces new Surface Duo 2 with Snapdragon 888 and triple camera

Microsoft today launched the second generation of its Surface Duo smartphone. The new Surface Duo 2 corrects many of the shortcomings of the previous model on paper, and is a much more fleshed out offering, especially considering the price point. The new Surface Duo 2 features dual 5.8-inch 1892x1344 resolution AMOLED panels, which combined become 8.3-inch across with a resolution of 2688x1892. The display can reach 800 nits of brightness and is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The new feature on this model is the bump up to 90Hz for smoother scrolling. The...

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Meizu 18s and 18s Pro arrive with SD 888+ and advanced cameras, 18x tags along with SD 870

Meizu refreshed its 18-series offerings with three new models – the 18s, 18s Pro and 18x. All three feature high-end Snapdragon chipsets, high refresh rate screens, fast charging and sleek designs. The Meizu 18s and 18s Pro are both powered by the Snapdragon 888+ with vapor chamber cooling, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The Meizu 18s Pro is equipped with a curved 6.7” Super AMOLED display with 1,440 x 3,200 px resolution (20:9), 120 Hz refresh rate and 240 Hz touch sampling rate. It is HDR10+ certified and has a peak brightness of 1,300 nits. The camera...

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Realme UI 3.0 is coming in October, Realme is now the 6th largest smartphone brand globally

Oppo and OnePlus are merging their OSes, what does that mean for Realme? Not much for the immediate future – the brand’s Vice President Xu Qi revealed that Realme UI 3.0 is expected to launch in October. Realme unveiled the GT Neo2 earlier today, the phone will be available next week and will run Realme UI 2.0 out of the box. That is the brand’s Android 11-based software, version 3.0 will be based on Android 12 instead. The new version will bring a revamped interface and will increase security and privacy. Next month Realme will announce a time line for updating its current models to...

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Oppo K9 Pro officially confirmed to arrive on September 26 with MediaTek chip and 64MP camera

Last week, Chinese online retailer Suning revealed the Oppo K9 Pro will launch in China on September 26, and the date is now officially confirmed by the company as it took to Weibo to announce the K9 Pro's launch event will begin in China on Sunday at 5PM local time. Oppo's touting the K9 Pro as a gaming smartphone, and while it hasn't detailed the phone's specs sheet yet, the company shared a poster on Weibo, showing us the smartphone's rear and confirming color options. The phone's back cover sports a camera island spanning the panel's width, reminding us of Xiaomi's Mi 11 Ultra. It...

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Nokia G50 5G phone unveiled with Snapdragon 480, 6.81" HD+ display and a 48 MP camera

The Nokia G50 is getting unveiled earlier than we expected. The phone joins the X10 and X20 in using the Snapdragon 480 chipset to deliver affordable 5G connectivity. However, this is still a G-series phone, so you can expect 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of monthly security patches (vs. 3 years of OS updates and 4 years of patches for the X-series). Note that the G50 comes with Android 11 out of the box. For comparison with the Nokia G20, which is powered by a Helio G35, the new model has a more advanced chipset (8 nm vs. 12 nm) with two big cores (based on the Cortex-A76, 2.0 GHz)...

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What to expect from Microsoft's Surface event livestream, and how to watch

Microsoft will be holding its livestream event today, Wednesday September 22 where it will be announcing a new lineup of Surface products. The livestream can be watched through Microsoft's event page or through the Microsoft Surface YouTube Channel. You’re invited.Learn more about the #MicrosoftEvent: https://t.co/tpK3TB8Xxb— Microsoft (@Microsoft) September 1, 2021 Surface Duo 2 The Surface Duo's successor is on our list. We are excited to see how Microsoft refines its Android-powered, dual-screened smartphone this year. Leaks have pointed to a new triple-camera setup on the...

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Samsung to offer Galaxy S22, S22+ in Green, S22 Ultra in Dark Red

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is unlikely to arrive before January next year, but sources from the Netherlands had a first look at the color options for all three flagships. The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ will be available in Black, White, and Pink Gold and a Green variant. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S22 Ultra will be offered in only three colors - Black, White, and Dark Red. The last one spiked our curiosity because Samsung has never brought a Red paint job during the initial announcement of its flagships. Samsung Galaxy S21 series The Green variant of the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+...

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Redmi G 2021 gaming laptops unveiled with 16.1" 144Hz displays, Intel and AMD processors, Nvidia RTX graphics

As promised Xiaomi unveiled two gaming laptops today, one with an Intel processor and one with an AMD processor, both sporting Nvidia RTX graphics. Here are the Redmi G 2021 laptops. Both laptops have 16.1” displays with up to 144 Hz refresh rate. There is a 72 Hz mode too, if the GPU can’t quite cut it for some game. The upgraded Hurricane Cooling 3.0 system with two 12V fans and five all-copper heat pipes will try to prevent that from happening by allowing the CPU and GPU to fire on all cylinders. The laptops have the same memory configuration, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB storage. They...

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First iPhone 13 lineup reviews are in: here's what we learned

The first iPhone 13 reviews are so let's have a look at what our colleagues have to say about the new lineup. The early reviews seemingly all agree on the improved battery life. MKBHD, The Verge and Engadget all praised the battery life of the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max. Apple says the new A15 Bionic chipset is super energy efficient and the LTPO 120Hz OLED panel is providing further benefits to in this regard. However, as Dieter Bohn from The Verge pointed out, the significant increase in the battery capacity is likely the main contributor to the solid battery life. He said that a...

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Oppo F19s launch set for September 27, Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition is 'coming soon'

The Oppo F19s we've been hearing about for nearly a month will be launched on September 27 in India. This revelation comes from Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart, which set up a promo page for the smartphone on its website. The page also includes a few images of the F19s, revealing the phone's design reminiscent of the vanilla F19. The F19s will come in Glowing Gold and Glowing Black colors. The former will feature India's first AG Shimmering Sand Technology (whatever that means), while the latter will glow in the dark. The F19s' rear panel houses a triple camera system, rumored to...

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Honor Tablet V7 incoming on September 26

Honor introduced a Tablet V7 Pro device back in August, and now it is time for its vanilla version. The new slate will arrive on September 26, and it won’t be just a downgrade on the hardware side - it will also look different, according to an official image, posted by Honor on Weibo. The Honor Tablet V7 (likely to be called Pad V7 outside China) will have its power key and volume keys in the same upper left corner, but this time the sides will be slightly rounded and not flat. Such design would make it pretty much impossible for the new Magic Pencil 2 to stick magnetically to the long...

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Realme GT Neo2 arrives with Snapdragon 870 and improved cooling

Realme announced the GT Neo2 smartphone during an event in China. The specs of the new smartphone already leaked multiple times, but now we have a confirmation on the Snapdragon 870 chipset and the 5,000 mAh battery with super-fast charging. The screen of the Realme GT Neo2 is a 6.6” AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution, and there are many features packed in this Samsung panel. The maximum brightness advertised is 1,300 nits, while the refresh rate is 120 Hz, available to switch in the UI menu in four different steps. The touch sampling rate is also impressive - 600 Hz. There is a...

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