Facebook introduces new tools to protect teens and their privacy

Meta has been under constant fire from regulators and governments for not protecting teens on its platforms Facebook and Instagram, and now the Mark Zuckerberg-owned company introduced updates to address this. The company is now adding more filters to the People You May Know feature, limiting friends’ list visibility and bringing new tools to spread the unwanted spread of intimate images. The People You May Know might be a feature to reconnect with long-lost friends, but teens won’t be shown a “suspicious” account - that’s an account that has recently been reported by a young...

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Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Lite's renders surface

Xiaomi's Redmi unveiled the Redmi Buds 4 and Redmi Buds 4 Pro TWS earphones in May, and the company might soon launch a Lite model that has appeared in renders revealing its design. Unlike the vanilla and Pro models, the Redmi Buds 4 Lite TWS earphones don't come with silicone ear tips, meaning no passive noise cancellation. We also don't see the charging indicator on the charging case. And while the images only show the Redmi Buds 4 Lite in white color, there could be more color options at launch. Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Lite's leaked renders The source doesn't reveal the...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is now receiving the One UI 5 update based on Android 13

Mere hours ago, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE started receiving its very own update to One UI 5 based on Android 13, and here we are not even a day after that, and its successor got into the action too. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is now also being graced with the latest iteration of the Korean company's software skin, which is built on top of Google's latest Android release. The update is currently available in select markets to the international model, the one identifying itself as SM-G990B. The new build that's rolling out is labeled G990BXXU2DVK3, it arrives over-the-air as a 2.3GB...

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Realme GT Neo2, GT, and Narzo 50 get Android 13 betas

Today Realme's official Twitter account for India announced that it's expanding the beta program for its Android 13 update to three more devices: we're talking about the Realme GT, the Realme GT Neo2, and the Narzo 50 5G. As usual with Realme early access builds, you'll need to apply to be part of the beta program. Thankfully, that's pretty easy. First you need to ensure that your handset is on the latest stable software version. Then head into Settings > Software Update and tap on the gear icon in the top right corner. After that, tap on Trial Version > Apply Now. That's where you need to...

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Samsung US updates its Black Friday deals for phones, tablets, laptops and accessories

While it’s technically Cyber Monday, Samsung US continues offering Black Friday deals. The usual suspects are here – Galaxy S22 and Z 4 series – but there are a few interesting additions to the offers. We’ll start with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. It can go as low as $310 with the $150 instant discount and a maximum of $600 enhanced trade-in credit. You will get a minimum of $150 credit for a Galaxy device regardless of its condition. If you have nothing to trade in, not even a beat up, age-old Galaxy device, you will get a $50 extra discount. ...

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vivo X90 Pro+ camera and display features leak in full

The vivo X90 series is arriving on November 22, and the mightiest member of the family, the X90 Pro+ was alrwady confirmed to have a 1” sensor. Today a leaked image, apparently designed for the official web page, revealed the phone’s full camera details, as well as most of the info regarding the new display, with some other key features in the mix as well. The vivo X90 Pro+ will indeed sport the Sony IMX989 1” sensor, and the screen will be a Samsung E6 OLED with LTPO 4.0 technology. The phone is likely coming with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, coupled with a vivo V2 ISP that will...

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE gets One UI 5.0 update, Tab S6 Lite receives Android 12L

The Galaxy S20 FE is the latest Samsung phone to receive the One UI 5.0 update. Samsung has issued the G780FXXUAEVK3 update for the Exynos 990 version of the device and it comes in at just under 2GB in size. The firmware update also brings the latest November security patch. The update is currently seeding to users in Europe and Russia. More regions are expected to join in the coming days. The One UI 5.0 update is likely the last major Android OS update for the S20 FE which launched in 2020 with One UI 2.5 based on Android 10. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Exynos) One UI 5 update changelog...

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Oppo Find X6 Pro rumored to bring three 50MP camera sensors

The ongoing Oppo Find X6 rumors are starting to form a clearer picture and the latest bit of info seems to confirm the upcoming flagship’s camera hardware. Tipster Digital Chat Station claims the Find X6 Pro will feature three 50MP cameras on its back with Sony sensors behind all three lenses. The main one will be the Sony IMX 989 – a 1-inch sensor with a 7P lens and OIS. The ultrawide module will house a Sony IMX890 sensor while the third one is also expected to be a Sony IMX890 lens with 2.7x optical zoom and OIS. Oppo will also bring a ToF (time of flight) sensor to help with depth...

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