Poco M4 Pro 5G gets a bunch of certifications on its way to becoming official

Xiaomi's "independent" sub-brand Poco released the M3 Pro 5G back in May, and it's apparently almost ready to be done with that model and replace it with something better. The successor will unsurprisingly be called Poco M4 Pro 5G, and today a bunch of various certifications for it have surfaced. These, first of all, confirm that name - it's going to be called Poco M4 Pro 5G. Then its model number: 21091116AG. That "G" at the end signifies that this model is meant for global markets, not China, by the way. Poco M3 Pro 5G Next up, the certifications also reveal that the handset will...

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iOS 15.0.1 and iPadOS 15.0.1 now available with fix for Apple Watch unlock bug

Remember when new big iOS updates didn't have glaring bugs upon their release, despite months and months of public beta testing beforehand? Neither do we, but we're sure such times did exist at some point. iOS and iPadOS 15 were definitely not releases devoid of any issues, and today Apple has started the bug fixing dance, thankfully. So if you have a supported device on iOS 15 or iPadOS 15, you can check for an update and will be presented with iOS 15.0.1 or iPadOS 15.0.1, respectively. iOS 15.0.1 and iPadOS 15.0.1 The former has a changelog with just one item, saying it has...

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Samsung's 6.1-inch Galaxy S22 will reportedly make up more than half the series' production

Samsung's Galaxy S22 lineup is expected to arrive sometime in Q1 of 2022. A new report from The Elec claims that Samsung is aiming for the standard Galaxy S22 model with a 6.1-inch display to account for 50% to 60% of overall shipments for the series. The 6.6-inch Galaxy S22+ model is aimed to make up 20% while the S22 Ultra is targeted to hit 20% to 30% of total shipments. The Elec's sources also confirm that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will indeed be able to house an S Pen and it claims that "It is highly likely that the Galaxy Note series won't launch in 2022." We've already seen renders of...

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Samsung begins removing ads from Health and Pay apps

Samsung's Stock UI apps showed ads for years and the company was often criticized for this. Samsung promised it would begin removing ads from its first-party apps back in August and has already begun doing so, starting with the Samsung Health and Samsung Pay apps. This was confirmed in a reply on Samsung's Community Forum by the Samsung Health Manager. Please note that the banner at the top of the Samsung Health app will not be provided from October 1." (machine translation) Users in South Korea can now use both Samsung Pay and Samsung Health completely free of apps. One user from the...

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The Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 are expected to reach 1 million sales in South Korea this week

Just over a month after their release, Samsung’s third generation foldables – the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 – are on track to reach sales of 1 million units combined in their home country of South Korea. This should happen by the end of the week, according to telecom officials, reportsYonhap. This is an impressive pace, similar to that of the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S8 series, which were some of the fastest ever smartphones to reach 1 million sales in Korea. Of the two, the Z Flip3 is the more popular unit, outselling the Z Fold3 at a 2-to-1 ratio. Not surprising, perhaps,...

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Personal Safety app on Pixel phones gains emergency video recording capabilities

Google’s Pixel phones often get exclusive features that differentiate them from the rest of the Android crowd and the Personal Safety app is one of those. With the latest 2021.08.27 update, the app can now record videos in a special emergency mode which is triggered by pressing the power button five consecutive times. Emergency video recording in Personal Safety app (images: XDA Developers) The Emergency SOS feature is able to record videos up to 45 minutes in length provided you have the available space on your phone. According to XDA Developers, videos set at 720p resolution...

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Report: TikTok is the highest-earning mobile app, PUBG Mobile still on top of the mobile gaming world

At the onset of the pandemic app installs shot up as people searched for something to do. Now with the vaccine rollout app installs on the Google and Apple platforms are down slightly (1.2% and 2.1%, respectively, year over year), but revenues have gone up. Smartphone users spent a collective $33.6 billion on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store during the July-September quarter on apps, in-app purchases and subscriptions. This is a 15.1% increase over the same period last year when $29.2 billion was spent. The increase is slowing down, however, last year there was a 32% jump in...

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New OnePlus Buds Z2 images leak, specs confirmed

OnePlus' next budget TWS earbuds, the Buds Z2started in a couple of leaks, and today we get a third one. It doesn't reveal too much we didn't already know, but rather serves as a confirmation that the previous two were on the right track. The most notable upgrade of the Buds Z2 will be the 3 microphones used for active noise reduction and an improved design that handles wind better. The headphones are protected against water and sweat having IP55 certification while the charging box gets IPX4. The buds will support Bluetooth 5.2 but no advanced audio streaming codecs so they will rely...

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Honor's foldable Magic X to be released in Q4

According to noted Chinese tipster Honor is about to release its first foldable phone before the end of Q4 this year and will allegedly be similar to Huawei's Mate X2 as the development strated before the separation of the two companies. The device is internally known as Magic X, but it's not certain if that will be its final marketing name. Previously Honor's CEO George Zhao revealed his company is working on a foldable phone and believed it will be the best one in the industry. Seeing how great the Mate X2 is and how Honor isn't limited by the sanctions imposed on Huawei we wouldn't...

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Google Pixel 6 appears in new ad, still no official launch date

The highly anticipated Pixel 6 appeared in a new video ad published by Google Japan. We get a glimpse of the phone’s key features such as its design, custom Google Tensor chip and some of Android 12’s dynamic theming options with the Material You design. Sadly, we still don’t get an official launch date for the phone which is rather unfortunate. Based on rumors, the Pixel 6 series should launch on October 19 which is the date shown on the phones’ lock screens in previous teasers. We’ve seen plenty of Pixel 6 leaks so far with the most recent ones detailing the phone’s camera modes and...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Lite is official - a familiar phone with a new name

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 lineup consists of no less than eight devices, and today a new name joined the roster. The Redmi Note 10 Lite was just announced in India, but as often happens with Xiaomi mid-rangers it's merely a new name for an already announced phone - Redmi Note 9 Pro. The only difference are the Note 10 Lite is available in two new colors - Aurora Blue and Champagne Gold. This means the Redmi Note 10 Lite brings a Snapdragon 720G chipset with either 4GB or 6GB RAM a choice between 64GB and 128GB storage. The primary camera has a 48MP sensor, while next to it is an 8...

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vivo Watch 2 with eSIM support incoming

The last month was intensive for vivo, with smartphone launches across the globe - the X70 series debuted in China, the iQOO Z5 hit India, and then the global X70 Pro and Pro+ rollout started. The company is now shifting its attention to a new wearable, leaksters revealed. The upcoming vivo Watch 2 will keep the round watchface and will bring eSIM support. The first vivo Watch The source of this rumor is the Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station who is generally on point with their insights. The first vivo Watch did arrive this time last year, so it shouldn’t be a surprise to see the new...

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4G version of Oppo A55 debuts with 50MP camera, Helio G35 chipset

The Oppo A55 5G was announced in January with a Dimensity 700 chipset, but it never reached India. Instead, the country is getting a 4G-only A55 model, though the naming exaggerates how similar these two phones are. For example, the 4G model has a much better camera and faster charging. The Oppo A55 is powered by the Helio G35 – a far cry from the Dimensity, this 12nm chip has eight Cortex-A53 core and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU. It can be configured with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage or 6/128 GB. The triple card slot makes it possible to add extra storage even if you use two SIM cards. So,...

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Apple iPhone 13 lineup pre-orders open in second wave of countries

Pre-orders for Apple’s brand new iPhone 13 series are now live in the second wave of countries around the world. All four models are available to book while deliveries will start next Friday, October 8. In some markets the new phones are joined by the revamped 10.2” iPad and all-new iPad Mini, but other have had the new tablets since their launch in the first wave countries. As usual with new iPhone releases, older models will be discounted once stores open. So if you want to save some cash be on the lookout for the iPhone 12 and 12 mini, the iPhone 11, and the iPhone SE (2020) at...

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Our Realme Pad video review is now out

Android tablets are having a resurgence lately, prompted by the pandemic. We've seen Xiaomi jump back into the tablet game after a few years with the Pad 5, but Realme wants some of the action too - although it chose an entirely different price tier to compete in. Enter the Realme Pad. It's not meant to compete with high-end options out there. It's a cheap and cheerful device that's already received its own full in-depth written review, which we think you should definitely check out. However, if you're pressed for time we have something for you too - our brand new video review of...

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Apple Watch Series 7 pre-orders begin next week, shipping starts mid-October

Apple announced the Watch Series 7 last month alongside the new iPhones and iPads. Those devices are on sale already in the first-wave countries, but Apple still hasn't provided an exact date for the Watch Series 7's sale and only said the smartwatch will be "available later this Fall." While we await more information from Apple about the Watch Series 7's availability, the latest reports claim the wearable will be up for pre-orders next week. AppleTrack accessed multiple emails from Apple partner Hermes' customer service, which reveal the Watch Series 7 will be available for pre-order...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 gets October 2021 Android security patch with the latest update

Yesterday Samsung rolled out the October 2021 Android security patch for the Galaxy Z Fold3, which is now rolling for the Galaxy Z Fold2 with a new software update. A detailed changelog of the update is currently unavailable, but we know it has firmware version F916NKSU1DUI4 and is expected to bring some improvements to the Galaxy Z Fold2 in addition to the latest security patch. The new update is currently seeding in South Korea across different carriers, including SK Telecom, KT Corporation, and LG U+. You can head over to your Galaxy Z Fold2's Settings > Software update menu to...

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Motorola Edge 20 Pro launched in India

Motorola launched the Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion in India in August, and today the company introduced the top-end model of the lineup in the country - Edge 20 Pro. The Motorola Edge 20 Pro is built around a 6.7" 10-bit 144Hz FullHD+ AMOLED screen with a punch hole in the center for the 32MP selfie camera. The display doesn't have a fingerprint reader underneath. It's embedded in the power button located on the right-side frame. The Edge 20 Pro's rear panel features the signature Motorola logo and sports a rectangular camera island consisting of 108MP primary, 16MP ultrawide, and 8MP...

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