Samsung Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A53 get August 2022 Android security patch

Samsung continues to release the August 2022 Android security patch for its devices, and the latest smartphones to receive the patch are the Galaxy A52 (4G model) and Galaxy A53. The software update that upgrades the Android security patch level on the Galaxy A52 comes with firmware version A525FXXU4BVG2, while the update for the Galaxy A52 has firmware version A536EXXU3AVGA. Samsung Galaxy A53 Samsung is rolling the August 2022 Android security patch for these smartphones in Russia, but the rollout should expand to more countries soon. If you live in Russia and haven't received...

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Watch the vivo V25 series announcement live here

The vivo V25 series is scheduled to arrive today. The launch is scheduled for 12 PM Indian time (6:30 UTC), and the company will live-stream the event on YouTube. We've embedded the live stream video below. The new series is going to keep the color-changing feature that the predecessor vivo V23 introduced but we do expect to see some new colorways. Teasers also suggest a triple-cam setup including a 64 MP main shooter. Other specs reveal a big battery with 66W fast charging, Dimensity 1300 chip for at least one of the vivo V25 phones and 8 GB Extended RAM, likely for the mightiest...

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WhatsApp gets native Windows app, MacOS version still in beta but coming soon

WhatsApp lets users link a desktop computer so they can continue to make and receive calls and send messages without needing to have your smartphone nearby. This is done through WhatsApp Web via a browser, or a web-based WhatsApp desktop app. WhatsApp is launching a native Windows app, which no longer uses the old web-based backend and has been updated to be run natively on Windows. Although the app won’t really look different on the surface, the native app will run better, use fewer resources, and should launch quicker than before. These apps will also allow you to keep chats alive from...

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vivo Y22s and Y16 specs leak through a promo poster

vivo is gearing up to unveil the V25 series in India in a few hours, but it's also got other models in the pipeline too, which should be launching in the near future. And today the main specs for two of those have been outed through a leaked promo poster. We're talking about the vivo Y22s and the vivo Y16. The former is revealed to have a 90 Hz touchscreen, the Snapdragon 680 SoC at the helm, 8GB of RAM (plus 8GB of Virtual RAM), and a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W charging support. The phone is going to be IP54 certified for dust and water ingress protection, and it will have a 50 MP main...

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MIUI 13 on Android 13 beta arrives for Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro

Android 13 is now official and smartphone manufacturers are jumping on the hype train to announce their public beta. Xiaomi’s MIUI account posted on Twitter that Android 13 beta is now available for Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphones with global ROM. The first 200 users for each model will get the chance to test the new OS on a first-come-first-serve basis. MIUI 13 on Android 13 for Xiaomi 12 All applicants should follow a special Telegram channel for details on the OTA update. Also, they should be on the MIUI Global stable ROM and they have to be members of the Mi Community...

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Samsung unveils prices for Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 in India, details discounts and promos

We have waited nearly a week for Samsung to unveil the prices for the new Galaxy Z foldables for the Indian market and here they are. Fans can now pre-book a Z Flip4 or Z Fold4 and score some gifts and discounts. This is a special Samsung Live promo event that starts today and ends tomorrow a midnight. Pre-booking options for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 First, the prices. The table below has the breakdown by storage capacity. A couple of things to note about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 – the customizable Bespoke Edition is available from Samsung Live and Samsung Exclusive...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro launch imminent as multiple certifications surface

Samsung brought the durable Galaxy XCover6 Pro smartphone in July and we expected to see the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro as well. It is now August and the tablet is still unannounced, but a launch might be just around the corner. The tablet received certifications at Bluetooth SIG, Google Play List, and Google Play Console, revealing some of its specs. Samsung’s new durable tablet will be powered by a Snapdragon 778G chipset. Samsung Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro certifications There are two model numbers that appear on these certifications - SM-T636B and SM-T636N and the assumptions are...

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