Kuo: Apple’s 5G modem is not quite ready, Qualcomm will supply 5G chips for 2023 iPhones

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo Tweeted an update about the state Apple’s 5G modem situation. Back in 2019, Apple acquired Intel’s modem business so that Apple could eventually begin producing its own 5G chips for iPhones. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Reports of Apple's development of 5G modem began in late-2020, but Kuo’s latest note reveals that Apple won’t be ready to transition to Apple 5G modem’s until 2024. (1/4)[Company Update] Qualcomm (QCOM.O)My latest survey indicates that Apple's own iPhone 5G modem chip development may have failed, so Qualcomm will remain exclusive supplier for...

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Google's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL receive what is almost certainly their last update

While right now it offers a longer support window, Google's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL aren't covered by it since they launched before it was announced. As such, their software support should have ended back in November of last year. And yet Google still delivered updates to these devices in January and February. The build sent out in February was expected to be the last ever to be received by these phones, but Google likes to be surprising so it's sending out one more update to the Pixel 3 and 3 XL. This is surely the last one they'll ever get, but it's an important one if you plan on using...

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Asus ROG Phone 3 finally gets to taste stable Android 12

Asus has finally released the stable, finalized update to Android 12 for the ROG Phone 3 from 2020. According to the company's schedule, this was supposed to come out in the first half of the year, and so it's kept its promise, if only by a few days. Asus sure took its sweet time with this one - Android 13 is practically around the corner, but ROG Phone 3 owners only now get to taste last year's Android 12. Such is the life of gamers, presumably. Anyway, the new build is labeled 31.0210.0210.230, and it lands after an almost two-month beta testing period, so hopefully there aren't any...

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Incoming Montblanc Summit 3 running Wear OS 3.0 will be compatible with iOS

The state of Wear OS is still not clear. Google promised an overhaul with Wear OS 3 and we’re expecting a new Google Pixel Watch that runs Wear OS 3. The only Wear OS 3 wearables on the market for a while were last year’s Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 models and these were the first time Samsung’s Watches were no longer compatible on iOS. This led us to believe that Wear OS 3 smartwatches would no longer cater to iPhone users. This is not the case, however, with new information from Wareable. The recently announced Montblanc Summit 3 has been confirmed to be compatible with iOS as per a Qualcomm...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 gets Android 12 update

Xiaomi is seeding the Android 12 update for the Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11 NFC for a limited number of users. The update, MIUI 13.0.2.0 SGCMIXM weighs 2.7GB and brings the security patch level to June 2022. We found it interesting when we reviewed the Redmi Note 11, that it ran MIUI 13 out of the box, but it was based on the older Android 11. Android 12 for the Redmi Note 11 The changelog for the firmware update lists enhanced accessibility support for Phone, Clock and Weather, as well as more convenient Mind map nodes. If you don't have the update on your device,...

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Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro promo images leak ahead of launch

Samsung’s next rugged Galaxy XCover phone will be announced on July 13 and Evan Blass (@evleaks) shared some official promo images ahead of the big launch. Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro Galaxy XCover6 Pro will bring a 6.56-inch display with a water drop notch on the front and a hardened plastic body with IP68 dust and water resistance. We can spot two camera modules on the back with the main one rumored to come in at 50MP. The device will also boast a removable back for quick battery swaps on the go. Galaxy XCover6 Pro marketing images The new images show out 5G and...

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