Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and Edge S30 pass through TENAA

Specifications and images of two upcoming Motorola Edge devices have surfaced from China’s TENAA certification site. Starting with the Motorola Edge X (possibly called ‘Edge 30 Ultra’), this is the same device we just saw featured in unofficial renders. This Edge model is on its way to being the first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 898. The Edge X’s revealed specs include a 6.67-inch OLED screen with FHD+ resolution and 144Hz refresh rate with support for HDR10+. Aside from the Snapdragon 898, there’s 8GB or 12GB RAM with up to 256GB of internal storage. Motorola Edge...

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Verizon announces you can use your phone number on Alexa, but it'll cost you

Verizon introduces a new feature called “Number Share - Home” which allows for Verizon subscribers to pair their phone number up with an Alexa-enabled speaker. The carrier implies the feature is like a reinvention of the home phone and calls placed will show a Verizon number on the recipient’s caller ID. You’ll be able to use Alexa to dial your contacts either by name or by phone number. When a call is incoming, Alexa will tell you something along the lines of “Maria would like to talk to Chris”. You’ll be able to make or receive calls even if your smartphone is offline. For those...

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Here's Samsung's One UI 4 with Android 12 update roadmap for India

Yesterday Samsung shocked us with the quickest One UI release ever to follow a new big Android upgrade, when it announced that One UI 4 based on Android 12 is starting to roll out globally. The update has already been spotted in the US and Europe, but what about India? It turns out things are a little bit different over there, with the rollout only expected to commence in December. Samsung has revealed the following update schedule, seen in the image below, through its Members app in India. As such, these rollout time frames are only valid for India, keep that in mind. Because...

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Moto Watch 100 gets official with $99.99 price tag, all-new Moto OS with 2-week battery life

There's a new Motorola smartwatch on the block today, and it's the Moto Watch 100 that leaked a few days ago. Unlike the last Moto 360 branded watch which launched back in 2019, the Moto Watch 100 forgoes Wear OS and starts the software journey from scratch with a brand new Moto OS. This "dramatically increases battery life", to the point of two weeks, in the best case scenario. That is indeed a far cry from what Wear OS can provide, even today. The Moto Watch 100 comes in one case size, which is 42mm. It has a 1.3" circular LCD display (surprising in a world filled with OLEDs on...

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WhatsApp Beta for Windows is now available to download

WhatsApp has been working on a standalone desktop app for Windows for quite some time now and it has finally launched it in beta version. It's available for download from Microsoft's Windows app store. The app itself is based on the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) and notifications work even if the app is closed. There's also a new writing pad feature, with support for multi-device functionality, which means you don't need a phone to log into your account. Of course, the app is still in beta so some are expected and more features will be implemented in the future. Source

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Balmuda Phone unveiled with 4.9” display, pebble-shaped design

Known for its upmarket home appliances and $300 toaster oven in particular, Japanese brand Balmuda announced its first smartphone – the Balmuda Phone. Balmuda CEO Gen Terao said the idea behind the company’s first phone comes from the need of a compact Android smartphone as most new devices on the market are just too big and hard to use single handedly. Balmuda Phone features a 4.9-inch screen with FHD+ resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio. There’s some noticeable bezel around the screen and a punch-hole cutout in the top right corner for the 8MP selfie cam. The phone is 123mm tall, 69mm...

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OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 2 now seeding

The OxygenOS 12 beta based on Android 12 for the the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro is getting its second version. As expected, there aren't many new features as the update mainly focuses on ironing out existing issues. The changelog is rather long and squashes some nasty bugs with one of the most important improvements being battery life and charging speed and the stability of the Camera app. Google's security patch for November 2021 is also included. Optimized the fluency of the status bar Optimized battery life and charging speed Fixed the low-probability issue of the status bar not...

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Snapdragon 870-powered Xiaomi phone passes through TENAA

A mysterious Xiaomi phone with model number 2112123AC just stopped by TENAA for certification. This isn't the first time we see this device as it recently popped up in the CMIIT database. Some believe this phone is part of the upcoming Xiaomi 12 lineup. Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE As per the TENAA listing, the handset employs a Snapdragon 870 SoC and supports up to 67W fast charging. Tipster Digital Chat Station believes that the 2112123AC will be released in China while the 2112123C will launch outside of the country as a Redmi-branded device. That's at least what we could gather from...

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Google Maps expands crowd tracking in time for holiday season

Google announced new features for its Maps service, right in time for the holidays. The company will expand the busyness feature introduced at I/O 2021 for Christmas markets, fairs, and plazas. Navigation through airports and malls will become easier with the global rollout of navigation inside these places. Some cities around the United States are getting more details on the price range for specific restaurants and better info for quicker grocery store pickup. The busyness feature works for squares, as well as museums and other popular points of interest. It will roll out “in time...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra with Snapdragon 8 gen 1 benchmarked

About a week after the Galaxy Tab S8+ ran Geekbench, the top dog of the upcoming Samsung tablets did so as well – the SM-X906N, suspected of being the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra for South Korea, showed up in the results database. The slate was powered by the same “Taro” chipset, which will be marketed under the name “Snapdragon 8 gen 1”, according to the latest rumors (rather than “898” as it was known so far). Geekbench results: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (SM-X906N) • Galaxy Tab S8+ (SM-X808U) Anyway, the Tab S8 Ultra also ran Android 12 with 8 GB of RAM. Leaked specs...

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Realme Tab launches in Europe as company offers Black Friday promos

Realme’s first ever tablet has reached Europe right on time for Black Friday deals. Only the Wi-Fi model made it (there is an LTE model in India) and only the Gray colorway. If you want to know more about the tablet, read our written review or watch our video review. The Realme Pad is available only in the 4/64 GB configuration (Wi-Fi only) at a regular price of €240 (although some pages list it as “€260“). But this is the season of discounts, so you can grab the tablet for €200. This price is valid until November 29. As Realme’s online store notes, shipping is limited to Belgium,...

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Huawei looking to license smartphone designs to get around US trade ban

According to a new report from Bloomberg, Huawei is looking into licensing some of its smartphone designs to third-party companies in order to circumvent restrictions imposed by the US trade ban. One of the speculated companies is Xnova - a unit of China Postal and Telecommunications Appliances Co. (PTAC). Telecom equipment manufacturer TD Tech Ltd. is another company speculated to be on Huawei’s radar. PTAC’s Xnova unit already sells Huawei’s Nova series phones on its online platform. By licensing its designs to third-party companies, Huawei will be able to gather components like TSMC...

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Samsung Galaxy A33 5G frame leaks in the wild

The Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is coming in early 2022 with 5G support and in four colors. We've seen press renders of the device and have just found out it will carry a 5,000mAh battery. Adding to the picture are these leaked images of the phone's frame, which help visualize where its controls are going to be. The bottom houses the USB-C port, but no 3.5mm headphone jack, the SIM tray is on the top. Volume keys and power button, possibly doubling as a fingerprint scanner, are on the right of the phone. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G The camera cutout on the rear is said to...

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WhatsApp working on new apps for Windows and macOS

WhatsApp has been available on computers for a while now, but it is essentially the mobile app, adapted for desktop. According to a source from Italy, this will change in the future, as the company is developing an entirely new application for Windows and macOS. Aggiornamenti Lumia posted screenshots and gifs, revealing what the new software will look like and what will be its key features. The WhatsApp UWP (Universal Windows Platform, allows the app to be used on Xbox as well) will be designed in line with Windows 11, with semi-transparent panels. It will work even when it is...

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New Oppo K9 series smartphone gets TENAA certified

Oppo launched three K9 series smartphones this year - vanilla K9, K9s, and K9 Pro. Now it seems the company will add a fourth member to the lineup as an Oppo smartphone with model code PGCM10 has been certified by China's TENAA, revealing its design and specs in the process. The Oppo PGCM10 is built around a 6.5" FullHD+ LCD and packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W charging support. It runs Android 11 and has three RAM (4/6/8GB) and two storage (128/256GB) options. The smartphone has a 16MP selfie shooter on the front, and on the rear is a rectangular camera island, housing one 64MP and...

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Oppo A95 official with Snapdragon 662 and 5,000 mAh battery

Several months after the debut of Oppo’s A95 5G we get an LTE version of the device aptly named Oppo A95. It brings a similar design to its 5G counterpart but is powered by the Snapdragon 662 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. You still get a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. There’s a fingerprint scanner tucked under the display while the punch hole cutout houses a 16MP selfie cam. Going around the back we find a 48MP main camera alongside a 2MP macro shooter and a 2MP depth helper. There’s a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W charging while the...

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Motorola tipped to launch two flagships next month with Snapdragon chips

Motorola is expected to announce the Moto Edge X next month in China, rumored to arrive on the global scene with the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra moniker in January. Now we hear Motorola will launch two flagship smartphones in December - one having the Snapdragon 888+ at the helm and the other having the next-gen Snapdragon 8-series chip, rumored to be called Snapdragon 898 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Word comes from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, who said that Motorola will launch two flagships next month as a part of its dual-flagship strategy, with the Snapdragon 888 Plus-powered...

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Samsung seeding second One UI 4 beta for Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3

Last month Samsung started testing its One UI 4 beta on the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 and now Samsung is expanding with a second version of the update.The new firmware boasts the ZUKA identifier and brings several noteworthy bug fixes over its predecessor. There are fixes for slowdowns in the UI, automatic Wi-Fi connection, camera performance and lock screen problems faced by beta testers on the past version. The overall UI is more responsive with fewer slowdowns. The new update is currently rolling out in South Korea and is expected to expand to more regions in the coming...

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Samsung Galaxy A33 5G's battery size revealed

Last weekend we saw leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G revealing its design, and while we don't have the smartphone's full specs yet, South Korean certifying authority Safety Korea tells us the Galaxy A33 5G's battery size will be the same as its predecessor. It has the model code EB-BA336ABY and a typical capacity of 5,000 mAh. The listing doesn't clarify if the Galaxy A33 5G will charge at the same speed (15W) as the Galaxy A32 4G and 5G models or go faster. The Samsung Galaxy A33 5G will sport a 6.4" FullHD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED screen and have a total of five cameras...

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