Google Pixels’ At a Glance may begin showing timers from Nest Home devices

The latest 9to5Google “APK Insight” post reveals that owners with Google Pixels and Nest devices may see a useful integration take place. As per code found in the latest beta version of the Google app 13.26, the new At a Glance feature will offer “Cross Device Timer” and “Timer info from your home devices”. Source: 9to5Google “At a Glance” is a contextual feature part of the Pixel launcher that displays information throughout the day including weather, events, timers, and reminders. The ability to keep an eye on timers you set with home speakers from your phone is convenient in...

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One UI 5.0 Beta is reportedly being tested internally at Samsung, on track for July release

A new report from SamMobile tells that Samsung’s One UI Beta 5.0 is currently being tested internally by Samsung employees. This is according to the outlet’s sources. Samsung’s One UI 5.0 is Samsung’s firmware based on Android 13. Samsung normally launches a beta program annually when there's a new version of Android. Samsung Galaxy smartphone users are able to test early software and provide feedback so that the final release arrives polished and ready for the masses. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and S22 Ultra Just last week, SamMobile reported that the One UI 5.0 Beta will launch on...

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Poco C31 joins the millionaires club

While most of the attention in the mobile world generally goes towards the flagship devices innovating this and that left and right, most of the sales actually come from the entry-level and mid-range devices that don't often get talked about. They may be ignored in the media or even in casual conversations between friends, but they're the real workhorses of the industry - the phones most people actually get to experience, not just aspire to. One such device is definitely the Poco C31, launched in September and released in October of last year with an entry-level MediaTek Helio G35 chipset....

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Redmi K50i expected to launch in India on July 20 as rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro+

Last month a rumor claimed Redmi would launch the K50i 5G in India soon, and that it would be a rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro, which arrived in China back in May. Today a new rumor ups the ante by saying the K50i 5G is actually a rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro+, which also landed in China in May. But wait, there's more! The same source also says the launch will happen on July 20, with the first sale taking place on July 22. As this rumor hasn't been confirmed yet, do take it with a grain of salt. That said, Redmi and Poco love to play the rebranding game, so it wouldn't surprise us at all if...

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Analysts: Galaxy shipments drop 16% in Q2, but chip business brings in increasing profits

Samsung Electronics is expected to publish its Q2 financial report later this week, but analysts are forecasting a 15.6% increase in operating profit compared to the same period last year, reports Yonhap News. This is despite declining sales of consumer electronics. Smartphone shipments are down to an estimated 61 million units in the April-June period, a 16% drop compared to the previous quarter. This will bring in KRW 2.6 trillion in operating profit ($2 billion), KRW 600 billion less than last year. Samsung’s display panel business is also seeing weaker demand with a predicted...

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Xiaomi turns to Vietnam for smartphone production

Smartphone makers in China experienced plenty of hurdles over the past year and are looking for alternative production and supply chain lines. Xiaomi has now turned its sights to Vietnam and has already delivered its first batch of smartphones made in its new production facility in Vietnam. The new facility is located in North Vietnam of the country and represents an $80 million investment covering an area of 200,000 square meters. Hong Kong-based DBG Technology is trusted with the production. Xiaomi’s goal is to use its new Vietnam facility as a hub for exports into neighboring...

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OnePlus 10T price leaks via Amazon listing

The upcoming OnePlus 10T will start at £799 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage trim as per an Amazon UK listing. The since-removed page also confirms some of the phone’s key specs including Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, a curved AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate and a 50MP main camera. Amazon also confirms the phone will ship with a bundled charger, USB cable, phone case and SIM-ejector tool. OnePlus 10T listing on Amazon UK Last week we came across a new batch of detailed OnePlus 10T renders which showed out the design differences between...

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Realme GT2 Explorer Master design revealed

The Realme GT2 Explorer Master is coming on July 12 with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, and today we got to see the phone’s appearance. The new flagship will have a triple camera setup with a 50MP sensor behind the wide lens, and there is also going to be OIS. The design itself is pretty intriguing as well - leather-like texture on the back with what appears to be a metal frame akin to a medieval book cover. Realme GT2 Explorer Master The camera design resembles the GT Neo3 series with one big lens and two smaller ones underneath and a dual LED flash in the center. A leaked...

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