Samsung Galaxy S20 and Note20 get Android 12-based One UI 4.0 beta in the US

Samsung's Android 12-based One UI 4.0 beta program went live for the Galaxy Note20 lineup in the UK last week, which is now expanded to the unlocked Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra units in the US. Some Galaxy S20 series users had also received the One UI 4.0 beta in the US last week, but Samsung said that it was yet to kick off the beta program for the S20 lineup in the States. Well, if you weren't one of those who got the update and want to give Android 12 and One UI 4.0 a try, you can participate in the One UI 4.0 beta program by tapping on the One UI Beta Program banner in the...

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Samsung Galaxy A13 5G moves a step closer to launch as it gets Bluetooth certified

The Samsung Galaxy A13 5G we've been hearing about for a few months has moved a step closer to the launch as it has bagged Bluetooth SIG's certification. The Samsung Galaxy A13 5G is listed on the certifying authority's website with four model codes for different regions and carriers - SM-A136U, SM-A136U1, SM-A136W, and SM-S136DL. From previous leaks, we know there's a fifth one as well, SM-A136B, with the 4G variant having model designation SM-A135F. Bluetooth SIG doesn't detail the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G's specs, but the SM-A136U model was spotted on Geekbench with the Dimensity 700...

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Google Pixel 6 sees $100 discount, Pixel 5a gets $50 off

As retailers begin rolling out their Black Friday deals early, there are a couple of discounts worth considering if you are looking to purchase a new Google Pixel smartphone. Starting with the Google Pixel 6, you can get a discount of $100 or pay $499 if you are looking to purchase the Pixel 6 with carrier activation at Best Buy. If you opt to activate later you’re looking at a price of $549. Google Pixel 6 Pro If you have your eyes on the Google Pixel 5a, it’s currently seeing a $50 discount bringing the price down to $399 whether you buy it unlocked from the Google Store or on a...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 gets Wi-Fi certified, ever closer to release

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 has received its Wi-Fi certification today, an important prerequisite for its official launch, which should hopefully happen soon. The tablet was spotted at the Wi-Fi Alliance with the model number SM-X205. The listing confirms the Galaxy Tab A8 name, as well as the fact that it will support both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. Previously, it was found in the Geekbench database, and that listing revealed that it's powered by the Unisoc T618 chipset. The device will run Android 11 out of the box, with One UI 3.0 on top. According to past leaks, the...

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MediaTek announces Dimensity 9000 5G chipset on 4nm process

During MediaTek’s ongoing Summit conference taking place over the next couple of days, the Taiwan-based chip maker is announcing its latest 5G chipset called the Dimensity 9000. It’s the world’s first TSMC chip built on the 4nm process - which should improve performance while improving power efficiency. The new sub-6GHz 5G chipset is the first smartphone chip to use a Cortex-X2 core clocked at up to 3.05Ghz and is the world's-first smartphone chip to include Bluetooth 5.3. The SoC is arranged in a 1+3+4 setup. In addition to that single Cortex-X2 “ultra core”, it has a cluster of...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 details leak

Samsung is already working on its next generation foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4, and the first rumored information about these has now been leaked out of Korea. According to this still very much unconfirmed report, the Galaxy Z Fold4 will have an improved under display camera tech, and this time around both selfie cams (on the inside screen as well as on the outside one) will be of this nature. The rear cameras should be improved as well, although we don't yet know what exactly that means. The tipster hopes this means they'll be on par with the best offered by...

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Spotify rolls out its lyrics feature to all users

Spotify is finally bringing back its lyrics function to all of its users and yes, that includes the free tier too. Lyrics are provided by Musixmatch as part of an ongoing partnership with Spotify and the service claims that it has covered more than 8 million songs. The feature has been available to select markets but it's now accessible to all. It's also improved upon as it offers lyrics sharing on social media and it's implemented on all platforms - iOS, Android, Windows, gaming consoles and even smart TVs that have a native Spotify app. Spotify is removing the "Behind the...

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Oppo A55s 5G launched with Snapdragon 480 and 4,000 mAh battery

Oppo unveiled a new member of its A-series in Japan today with the Oppo A55s 5G. The device looks quite similar to the Oppo A55 but brings a 6.5-inch 90Hz LCD with FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout for its 8MP selfie cam. There's a 13MP main cam around the back next to a 2MP depth helper. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 480 SoC sits at the helm aided by 4GB RAM and 64GB storage which can be further expanded via the microSD slot. The battery comesin at 4,000 mAh. The software side is covered by ColorOS 11 based on Android 11. Oppo A55s 5G (images: Oppo) Oppo A55s 5G comes in...

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Realme GT 2 Fold sketches suggest a reverse inward hinge on the right

Realme executive Madhav Sheth told us last month that the company is currently focusing on introducing leading processors and quick charging, and there’s nothing to share on the foldable topic. Yet now members of the Realme Design Studio are ready to share a concept of a Realme GT 2 Fold, which later got reposted by the reliable leakster Ice Universe. The design suggests a radical new solution in the world of foldables - the external screen in on the opposite part compared ot the Galaxy Z Fold line and the Mate X2 phone opens right-to-life. The images showcase a camera setup with...

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Apple seeds iOS 15.1.1 update to fix call drops on iPhone 12 and 13 series

The latest update to iOS comes after numerous user reports of call drops on iPhone 12 series and iPhone 13 series devices. Now, Apple has begun seeding iOS 15.1.1 with the sole purpose of tackling these issues. iOS 15.1.1 changelog (image: XDA Developers) The only info mentioned in the release notes for the new update is that it improves call drop performance on iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models. The update weighs in at 385MB. Apple is also supposed to release iOS 15.2 this month which should bring a plethora of changes and bug fixes including App Privacy Reports, updated Emergency...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra's notched display confirmed

Rumors about the Galaxy tab S8 Ultra started doing rounds this summer but we got a good look at the tablet and its specs only recently. A series of renders suggested that the device will come with a notch that's quite similar to this year's MacBooks from Apple. Well, unfortunately, the autheticity of those images is confirmed by one of the most reputable Samsung tipsters on the web. Ice Universe shared what appears to be an official-looking render of the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra confirming the existence of the notch. The good news is that the notch houses two selfie cameras, one of which...

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vivo Y76 5G scheduled to launch on November 23

The dual-cam vivo Y76s 5G arrived last week, and now we hear the vanilla version is also right around the corner. The phone will be called vivo Y76 5G and will come with three cameras on November 23. The launch will take place online and will be live-streamed by vivo Malaysia on its social media channels. vivo Y76 5G promo images The vivo Y76 5G is confirmed to have a 50MP main camera, 2MP portrait shooter and a 2MP macro snapper. The front panel will have a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera that's yet to be detailed. The maker will offer the device through its channels,...

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Samsung unveils Galaxy Watch4 and Buds2 Wooyoungmi Edition

Samsung has been collaborating with fashion brands and music acts to promote its new products. For example, earlier this month it unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Z Fold3 Wooyoungmi Edition. For those who want a matching smartwatch or earbuds for their outfit, the company just expanded its collection. The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Wooyoungmi Edition and the Galaxy Buds2 Wooyoungmi Edition were created in collaboration with the fashion brand. The brand was founded in Paris and has been described by The Korea Herald as “the most successful Korean independent menswear designer...

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with Exynos 2200 runs Geekbench

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the latest to do a run on Geekbench in its Exynos 2200 flavor with 8GB of RAM. And while we should refrain from taking pre-release bench scores seriously (cross-platform ones even less) the 691/3167 of the Exynos 2200 is in line with the Tensor and Snapdragon 888 chipsets and worse than the A15 in the iPhone 13 series. The device that ran the benchmark has the model number SM-S908B, which is very likely the Galaxy S22 Ultra. We've already seen similar numbers from the SM-S906B, likely the Galaxy S22+, also running an Exynos 2200. Both devices dispel the...

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Google clarifies Pixel 6 series charging, confirms 23W speeds

Earlier this month we came across a report that detailed a rather odd charging behavior by the brand new Google Pixel 6 series. We also found out in our own testing that the Pixel 6 Pro charges at 23W rather than the implied 30W speeds. Google doesn't originally mention any charging rates, just says that the charging times are achieved with its 30W adapter. Now, Google came out with an official statement on its Pixel community page which confirms the true charging speeds of the two new phones. The peak power that Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro draw from the wired charger is 21W and 23W,...

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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G appears in concept renders as more specs surface

Back in September, we heard that the Samsung Galaxy A73 will feature a 108MP primary camera, and while Samsung's yet to divulge anything about it, renders of the Galaxy A73 5G have surfaced, revealing what the mid-ranger could look like. The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G looks similar to the Galaxy A72 - it has a punch hole screen on the front, and on the rear are four cameras placed inside a camera bump with the LED flash. The Galaxy A73 5G has the power button and volume rocker on its right-side frame, and at the bottom is the USB-C port joined by a microphone and speaker. Samsung has...

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Motorola unveils Moto G200 with SD 888+, along with four other G-series models

Motorola unveiled the next generation Moto G series phones starting with 5 new models. They cover everything from €200 mid-rangers to Snapdragon 888+ devices (which won’t break the bank either). Two of the models offer large, high refresh rate LCDs, the other three prefer smaller OLED displays. All five models have 5,000 mAh batteries, though they support different charging rates. The final shared detail before we look at them individually, is the near-stock Android 11 (with a set of My UX tools) with one guaranteed major Android OS update. Motorola Moto G200 This is a step up in...

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vivo Y54s 5G unveiled with Dimensity 700 SoC and 5,000 mAh battery

The vivo Y53s 5G launched in June has got a successor as vivo has unveiled the vivo Y54s 5G. It's powered by the Dimensity 700 SoC and runs Android 11-based OriginOS 1.0 out of the box. The smartphone has 128GB UFS 2.1 storage and 6GB RAM onboard, virtually expandable up to 2GB. The vivo Y54s 5G is built around a 6.51" LCD with a notch for the 8MP selfie camera. But this is a 60Hz screen and not a 90Hz panel we've got on the Y53s 5G, with the resolution down from FullHD+ to HD+. Around the back, we get a dual camera system comprising 13MP primary and 2MP depth units, unlike the Y53s 5G...

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Phones with new Snapdragon chip will have up to 150W fast charging

Qualcomm is bringing a new flagship chipset on November 30, and according to some reports, it will be named Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Leakster Digital Chat Station claimed on his Weibo page that some phones with the new SoC will be able to offer 150W fast charging, but they are scheduled to arrive later, as the first batch of chips is not ready to support such rates. Xiaomi and Motorola (through its parent company Lenovo) have devices in the portfolio with impressively high charging rates and flagship Snapdragons - the Mi 10 Ultra was launched back in mid-2020 with 120W, while the Legion 2...

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