Redmi Note 11 Misty Forest color variant shown off in official teasers

Yesterday Xiaomi announced it will unveil the Redmi Note 11 series on October 28. The company didn't divulge any specs, but a couple of images it shared revealed the Note 11 will pack a punch-hole display and sport a triple camera system on the rear. Today we are looking at the new set of official teasers, which give us a better look at the Note 11 in the Misty Forest (machine translated from Chinese) color. You can see the smartphone has flat edges, with the USB-C port placed at the bottom, joined by a speaker and a microphone. The phone also has the 3.5mm headphone jack, located at the...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 starts receiving October 2021 Android security patch globally

Last month, Samsung released the October 2021 Android security patch for the Galaxy Z Flip3 in South Korea, which was rolled out for the unlocked units in the US earlier this month, and is now finally seeding to the Galaxy Z Flip3 globally. The October 2021 patch for the international Galaxy Z Flip3 comes with firmware having version F711BXXU2AUJ7. We don't have the complete changelog of the update yet, but we know it fixes more than 60 security and privacy-related issues. The update should reach all the global units in a few weeks, but you can also try downloading it manually by...

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One UI 4 beta 3 starts rolling out with new weather app, removed ads, improved animations

Today Samsung started rolling out the third beta build of its upcoming One UI 4 Android skin in South Korea, its home market. This new build comes with a complete removal of ads from the UI, including in built-in apps, as well as further improved animations and a brand new Weather app. This is the completely redesigned, new Weather app in One UI 4 Beta 3rd version.The advertisements are completely gone, and the new animations are amazing. pic.twitter.com/L9Pc6d8TOo— Tron ❂ (@FrontTron) October 20, 2021 Additionally, there are a bunch of bug fixes thrown in for good measure, including...

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Redmi Watch 2 also launching on October 28

Earlier today Redmi confirmed its Note 11 series is launching on October 28. The official Redmi Weibo handle also shared a more recent post with a teaser for the Redmi Watch 2 – a successor to last year’s Redmi Watch which is also dropping on October 28. Redmi Watch 2 poster (image: Redmi Weibo) The teaser image does not show out the Watch 2 in its entirety but we do get a good look at its screen and repositioned side button which now sits in the middle watch casing on the right side. We can expect a larger screen on Watch 2 which would mean over 1.4-inches in which is the diagonal...

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Honor Play5 Youth Edition coming on October 25

It seems the Honor Play5 series is getting another member next week with the release of the Play5 Youth Edition officially confirmed to take place on October 25. Honor will hold a keynote at 7:30 PM CST time (11:30 AM UTC time). The accompanying teaser poster shows the device’s back with a large camera bump housing two camera sensors, an LED flash and what appears to be a sticker cutout to complete the look. Honor Play5 Youth Edition poster (image: Honor Weibo) We can also spot a fingerprint scanner on the right-hand side which likely doubles as the power button. The volume rocker...

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Huawei launches the nova 9 series in Europe tomorrow, Moovit helps you get to the event

Huawei has announced yet another project with Moovit - the app that gathers public transport data from all over the world under one platform. The smartphone company will have an event tomorrow, October 21, in Vienna, Austria, where it will unveil the Nova 9 series, and Moovit will help media and event attendees to get to the venue quicker and easier. The unveiling is taking place at the Messe Wien Exhibition. Everyone who wants to get there has received a unique QR code that will give precise directions from every point in Vienna. Moovit does have a dedicated page for the Nova...

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Samsung and Maison Kitsuné team up for limited edition Galaxy Watch4 and Buds2

Samsung’s Unpacked Part 2 event brought Bespoke customization to the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Watch4 series which lets you cater the devices to your own style. Staying on the style theme, Samsung announced a collaboration with French—Japanese electronic music and fashion label Maison Kitsuné for limited editions of the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Buds2. Galaxy Watch4 Kitsuné Edition comes in a single 40mm Bluetooth-only version and features the fashion house’s signature Fox logo on the Moonrock Beige colored watch strap and also brings a second Stardust Gray color strap with the brand’s...

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Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Flip3 and Watch4 series Bespoke Edition

Remember how Samsung gave you the option to customize the hinge cover on the Galaxy Z Fold2? Well, it has extended that idea with the new Bespoke Studio starting with the Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition, the Galaxy Watch4 series joins the fun as well (but not the Z Fold3). The Galaxy Bespoke Studio lets you choose the color of the Front, Back and the Frame of the phone. Right now you can pick between Black and Silver for the frame, for the front and back you have the following options: Blue, Pink, Yellow, White and Black. Note that the camera island remains black no matter what options you...

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Watch the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 event live here

Samsung held an Unpacked event back in August when we saw the arrival of the Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3, the Galaxy Buds2 and the Galaxy Watch4. With the reports of a Galaxy Note21 being canceled and the Galaxy S21 FE postponed, we were quite surprised to learn there is a Part 2 event in the timeline. The time for the new launch has come - it is today, and Samsung will present whatever it has in store for us online at its website and on YouTube. The event begins at 14:00 GMT, which is 10 AM EDT/4 PM CEST/7:30 PM IST. Some rumors suggested new colorways for the Galaxy Z Flip3, as...

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Snapdragon 898 and Dimensity 2000 specs revealed

Thanks to a trustworthy tipster on Weibo, and sometimes active on Twitter as well, the upcoming flagship SoCs from Qualcomm and MediaTek are partially revealed. Some of the specs have already been outed but the new information helps paint a fuller picture. The Snapdragon 898 will be fabbed at Samsung using its 4nm manufacturing process and the SoC would employ an octa-core CPU that consists of a Cortex-X2-based main core clocked at 3.0 GHz along with 3x Cortex-A710-based performance cores running at 2.5 GHz. The energy-efficient Cortex-A510-based cores will be clocked at 1.79GHz while...

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Amazfit GTR 3 Pro, GTR 3, and GTS 3 debut in India

The Amazfit GTR 3 Pro, GTR 3, and GTS 3 unveiled last week have debuted in India. The GTS 3 and GTR 3 are priced at INR13,999 ($185/€160), whereas the GTR 3 Pro is priced at INR18,999 ($255/€220). The GTR 3 is offered in Thunder Black and Moonlight Grey colors, while the Pro model comes in Infinite Black and Brown Leather colors. The GTS 3, on the other hand, has three color options - Graphite Black, Terra Rosa, and Ivory White. All three smartwatches are sold through Amazfit's Indian website, but you can also buy the GTR 3 from Flipkart and the GTS 3 and GTR 3 Pro from Amazon.in. All are...

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Global Realme GT 5G gets Realme UI 3.0 early access beta

Exactly one week after its official announcement, Realme UI 3.0 early access beta has finally graced global Realme GT 5G units. The news was shared on the Realme community forum complete with a detailed walkthrough of how to enroll for the beta. Keep in mind this release has a limited amount of spots so first come, first served. You’ll need at least 10 GB of freed up storage on your device beforehand and as usual, it's best to back up your data before the whole process. Your phone should have at least 60% battery charge and should be running the latest RMX2202_11_A.14 software before...

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Pixel 6 availability check: vanilla phone available almost everywhere, Pro is hard to find

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro were announced yesterday and immediately went on pre-order. Shipping will start on October 28, at least for some. The Pixel 6 series is officially available only in nine countries, so we checked how their local online stores are doing. Long story short, the Pixel 6 is pretty easy to get everywhere, though in places the 256 GB option was missing either completely or for some color options. The situation with the Pixel 6 Pro is worse. It is already out of stock in some countries, in others you can only get the 128GB version and some colorways were...

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Oppo K9s goes official with Snapdragon 778G, 6.59" 120Hz LCD

Right on schedule, the Oppo K9s has arrived – in China, at least. The s-phone is a Snapdragon 778G-powered alternative to the K9 Pro that was unveiled last month and something of an upgrade over the original K9. Here is a comparison between them. The K9s is bigger than both with its 6.59” display. Unlike the other two, this is an IPS LCD (instead of AMOLED). It has 120 Hz refresh rate (matching the Pro) and 240 Hz touch sampling rate, 1080p+ resolution and “Panda Glass” protection. No HDR support, though it does cover 100% of the DCI-P3 color space (and 96% of NTSC). The panel’s...

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Oppo looking to develop own in-house chipset for future flagships

With Google’s long-awaited Pixel 6 event finally in the books we can look forward to how the custom Tensor chipset sitting at the helm of the new devices performs in the real world. It seems another smartphone OEM is looking to follow in Google’s footsteps with a report from Nikkei Asia saying Oppo is already planning its own custom system on a chip (SoC) which should be implemented in its flagships as early as 2023. As per the report, Oppo is interested in utilizing TSMC's 3nm fabrication process to create its own high-end chip to be used in flagship devices. To date, Oppo has relied...

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Facebook plans to rebrand itself next week

The Facebook company is heading towards a new name, reveals The Verge. According to documents, obtained by a source, it will reflect the focus on building a metaverse, and the name will be discussed during the company’s annual Connect conference on October 28. The name might be revealed earlier and it will act as a signal the company is planning to expand over the horizon of social media and the troubles it has been facing there. The rebrand is likely to position the Facebook social network as a separate product, just like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Oculus; a spokesperson for the company...

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Redmi Note 11 series is arriving on October 28

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi today announced it will unveil the Note 11 series on October 28 in China. The company also shared a couple of posters on its Weibo account, revealing a punch hole display and a triple camera setup on the rear. The smartphone also has volume buttons on the right-side frame, with the 3.5mm headphone jack placed on top alongside what's likely an IR blaster and a speaker tuned by JBL. Since Redmi says it will unveil the Note 11 series next Thursday, you can expect more than one smartphone. The company doesn't tell us how many smartphones the Note 11 series includes,...

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vivo unveils T1 and T1x with 64MP cameras and big batteries

Earlier today we saw vivo launch the iQOO Z5x, and now the company also introduces the T1 and T1x midrangers. They sport 6nm chipsets, ample batteries and fast charging. vivo T1 is powered by a Snapdragon 778G chipset and has a 5,000 mAh battery. At the front is a 6.67" LCD with a single punch hole that supports 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Around the back it has a triple camera with a 64MP main sensor, 8MP one behind an ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro camera. vivo T1 The vivo T1x is slightly cheaper and comes with a Dimensity 900 SoC. It still...

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