Poco C31's key specs confirmed ahead of September 30 unveiling

Poco will unveil the new C31 smartphone tomorrow in India at noon local time. The company hasn't detailed the C31's specs sheet yet, but it has revealed a few specs of the smartphone to build some hype around it. For starters, the Poco C31 will be powered by the Helio G35 SoC paired with 4GB RAM, but we don't know if it will have higher RAM versions as well. The C31 will feature a waterdrop notch display, and its rear panel will flaunt a dual-tone design. Poco says the C31 will come with Face Unlock and fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication, but the image shared by...

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OnePlus 6, 6T get OxygenOS 11.1.1.1 with September 2021 security patch and power consumption optimization

OnePlus released the stable build of Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 for the OnePlus 6 and 6T last month, which introduced a few bugs, including battery drain issues. To fix that, the company has begun rolling out OxygenOS 11.1.1.1, which also bumps up the Android security patch level on both smartphones to September 2021. OnePlus 6T OxygenOS 11.1.1.1 also optimizes the network connection stability and improves the system stability and gyro sensor sensitivity on the OnePlus 6 duo. You can check out the update's complete changelog below. System Optimized the system...

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Amazon unveils new 15-inch Echo Show and Astro, an at-home robot

Amazon is announcing a few new connected devices to add to its lineup. Let's start with the newest Echo. Amazon Echo 15 The Echo Show 15 is also the largest Echo Show, with a 15.6-inch display and Full HD resolution, it's mounted to a wall and features a front-facing camera in the upper left corner with a closable shutter. It can be customized with widgets containing notes, to do lists, or a calendar view. It can also be used to consume Prime Video or any other supported streaming service. The Echo Show 15 will cost $249. It has a new AZ2 quad-core chip that will power a new...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 October update brings digital car key support in Korea

Every smartphone maker seemingly now wants its devices to act as your digital car keys, and Samsung is no different. The company presented its vision back in January at the launch of the S21 series, and now the digital key function is finally rolling out to the Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra. The feature is part of the October update for said devices. While the update is already going out in Germany, India, the Philippines, and South Korea, only the latter - incidentally, Samsung's home country - is currently getting the digital key support. As previously announced, the digital key...

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OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro get Android 12 Developer Preview 2

As is usually the case with Android OS Developer Previews, the second iteration of Android 12's beta version is mostly about ironing out some issues. That doesn't mean there aren't a couple of new features, though, the changelog is pretty extensive for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. One of the most notable changes are the improved auto-brightness behavior, improved zoom with the camera and there are a couple of recognized issues OnePlus' developer team is currently working on. System Optimized the auto-brightness algorithm to adapt screen brightness to more scenes for a comfortable...

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Xbox Series X and Series S get Dolby Vision support for gaming

Microsoft today announced that it is bringing Dolby Vision gaming support for its current generation Xbox Series X and Series S consoles. Alongside the pre-existing Dolby Atmos support, the new Xbox consoles are now the only ones in the world to offer both technologies. For starters, Microsoft has promised that more than 100 next-gen titles optimized for the Xbox Series consoles either already support Dolby Vision or will do so in the future. Upcoming games like Halo Infinite will also be launching with Dolby Vision out of the box. Microsoft and Dolby are also working with...

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Huawei Watch Fit New coming to Europe next month

Huawei is planning to release a refreshed version of its Watch Fit smart wearable, named Watch Fit New. The company has already set up a landing page for the device in Germany along with a specs sheet that seems identical to the original Watch Fit. However, according to popular tipster @rquandt, the new smartwatch/smartband hybrid will come with NFC, which is listed as not supported on Huawei's website. We are not sure if that's a typo by the Chinese company or we are getting two versions. Moreover, Quandt reveals an exact launch date and pricing for the Watch Fit New. He says...

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Rumor: Pixel 6 to start at €550, the Pixel 6 Pro will be decidedly pricier at €900

The Google Pixel 6 series is expected to be unveiled on October 19 with some evidence pointing to October 28 as the first date of availability. Speaking of, the new Google flagships will be available only in 8 countries, including three in Europe. That is where the latest leak comes from – someone inside a major European carrier caught sight of the pricing for the two new models and it is less than you may have expected. By the way, this info comes from the This is Tech Today YouTube channel, which previously shared a hands-on video with the Pixel 6 Pro. Back to the phones. The...

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Xiaomi Civi will remain exclusive to China

Yesterday Xiaomi introduced its new Civi line with the aptly named Xiaomi Civi midranger. It carries an enticing feature set like a 6.55-inch 120Hz OLED, 32MP selfie cam with an autofocus lens and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G. Unfortunately the aftermath of the event brought some bad news to those looking to get the phone outside of the company's homeland. Xiaomi confirmed to Android Authroity the device will remain exclusive to Mainland China. Xiaomi Civi colorways With no plans to bring the Civi to global markets even if you did manage to import one you will likely have...

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The Honor 50 is coming to Europe soon, with Google Play Services

Honor is making a comeback – this was the goal behind it splitting off from the Huawei mother ship. The new Honor 50 is preparing to launch in Europe, which will happen a month from now, according to WinFuture. The phone is definitely coming, you can see the 6/128 GB and 8/256 GB versions listed on hihonor.com in Germany and we found it on the Italian and French sub-sites too (also in the UK, though with less details available). The laptop will be available in four colorways, including the limited edition Honor Code. The Honor 50 is already listed on hihonor.com in several...

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Leakster: OnePlus Buds Z2 will have ANC, improved battery life

OnePlus is expected to unveil the sequel to the Buds Z next month. We saw OnePlus Buds Z2 renders a couple of weeks ago, now leakster Max J. offers some details on what is on the inside in his usual creative way. The image below contains some salient specs. And here’s what all this means. The major upgrade seems to be Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) support, which was absent from the original Z buds. This also comes with a newer Bluetooth version (5.2, up from 5.0) and Dolby Atmos will be making a comeback. OnePlus also managed to improve battery life, the buds will last 7 hours on...

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Realme sells over 100,000 GT Neo2 units in one day

Realme's GT Neo2 debuted last week and it went on its first sale today. And it appears it has struck great balance as the units were flying off the shelves. Realme took it to social media to brag about selling over 100,000 units in the first day of market availability. The device is still available for purchase today on Realme China’s website, so there clearly is at least some stock remaining for those that missed the launch of the sales. Source (in Chinese) | Via

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Huawei Mate 50 with Snapdragon 898 4G said to come in Q1 2022

Huawei is far from its glory days of being a leader in the smartphone world, due to inability to source components but the company hasn't lost its R&D capabilities. The P50 series from earlier this year were delayed by four months and while a similar postponement might affect the Mate 50 lineup we now hear that it's still coming. Notable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station claims the new phone will arrive in Q1 2022 with an LTE-only version of Qualcomm's next top chipset - the Snapdragon 898. This rumor either contradicts previous reports of October launch for the Mate 50 or it...

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Nokia Purebook S14 with 11th gen i5, Windows 11 is coming to India

Remember the Nokia Purebook X14 that was unveiled in India in December of last year? Now there’s a new model on the way dubbed the Purebook S14. It’s not quite as light as the X14, though it does come with a newer processor and Windows 11 out of the box. The Nokia Purebook S14 is powered by an 11th generation Intel Core i5 with Iris Xe graphics, up from a 10th gen Core i5. It can be configured with 8 GB or 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB NVMe SSD. The laptop has a 14” IPS LCD with 1080p resolution. The bezels are pleasingly thin, though the laptop itself weighs more than the X14 – 1.4 kg...

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Android 12.1 early build shows out foldable optimizations

XDA Developers published an in-depth look at an early build of Android 12.1 which details plenty of optimizations made by Google for foldable phones. The mid-cycle update to Android 12 carries the “Snowcone v2” codename and seeing how Android 12 also uses the Snowcone codename it’s safe to assume the 12.1 update will bring minor changes for normal phones while foldables will see most of the action. XDA notes that the launch of the Pixel Fold may coincide with the launch of Android 12.1 so we might not see it at the Pixel 6 event on October 19. Starting with the lock screen, Android 12.1...

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iPhone 13 mini matches the 12 Pro Max in DxOMark's camera tests, 13 Pro places 4th overall

Apple used all-new image sensors for the iPhone 13 Pro duo, with a noticeably larger sensor in the main camera. Especially for the smaller Pro, since the 12 Pro missed out on the upgrades that were exclusive to the 12 Pro Max. Said upgrades have been transferred over to the vanilla versions for 2021, however, so even the iPhone 13 mini has a sensor with 1.7 µm pixels and sensor shift stabilization. And that helped push the new mini to 130 points in the DxOMark camera test suite, matching the old iPhone 12 Pro Max. The Pro Max is better at zooming, of course, it has a 2.5x telephoto lens to...

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Beats Studio3 ACW edition announced

Apple’s Beats Studio3 have a new exclusive design option which is the result of a partnership with fashion label A-Cold-Wall* (ACW). The new Beats Studio3 ACW come in a special cement colorway with subtle speckles and ACW branding. The carrying case also has the fashion brand’s logo though it's still in plain black color. Beats Studio3 ACW* (images: Apple) These will retail for the usual $349.95 price as all Studio 3 headphones though they might be a bit more difficult to actually get as resellers will surely try and scoop up multiple pairs at a time. Apple's website says they...

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G launched in India

The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G that was quietly unveiled last week made its debut today in India. The smartphone's built around a 6.7" 120Hz FullHD+ Infinity-O Super AMOLED display and has the Snapdragon 778G SoC at the helm with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB storage and it also has a microSD card slot for storage expansion by up to 1TB. Samsung Galaxy M52 5G comes with 120Hz screen and Snapdragon 778G On the software side, the Galaxy M52 5G runs Android 11-based One UI 3.1 out of the box and comes with the Knox Security Suite and Alt Z, which allows you to seamlessly switch between the...

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Xiaomi Redmi 9i Sport and 9A Sport with P2i coating, Redmi 9 Activ brings more RAM

You'd think now that the Redmi 10 is official, Xiaomi will be done expanding the vast Redmi 9 series, but the company is never taking a break on its quest to deliver an ever more confusing lineup. Say hello to the Redmi 9A Sport and Redmi 9i Sport that bring splash-proof bodies thanks to P2i coating. Beyond that they are identical to their 2020 non-Sport versions, but clearly Chinese company thought a bit of extra element resistance is all they needed to stay relevant a year later. Alongside those we got the Redmi 9 Activ, which has a new 6GB RAM and 128GB storage version and two...

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