Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 get One UI 5.1 update

Samsung has released the Android 13-based One UI 5.1 update for the Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Galaxy Tab A8 10.5. The update is rolling out for the 5G version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE's international model bearing model designation SM-T736B. It's currently seeding in Europe with firmware version T736BXXU2CWC5 and February 2023 Android security patch. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE The One UI 5.1 update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5, on the other hand, is rolling for the SM-X200 model in South Korea, but the rollout should expand to other regions soon. The update has firmware...

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Key OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite specs revealed: Snapdragon 695, 108MP camera, 6.72" display

OnePlus is trickling out details about the Nord CE 3 Lite, which is expected to be unveiled next week. The phone is shaping up to be a massive upgrade over the Nord CE 2 Lite, at least for the most part. Here’s what the official landing page has to say about the phone. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 695, the same old chip as its predecessor and the one weak spot of the new version. The chipset will be equipped with 8GB of RAM plus up to 8 extra gigs of virtual RAM, along with 128GB storage. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite with Snapdragon 695, 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage The CE 3...

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Samsung Galaxy S23 series gets camera-improving major update

Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra, which brings camera improvements and fixes to the Galaxy S23 trio. For starters, the autofocus algorithm has been changed for faster photography, meaning when a user presses the camera shutter button in the default camera app, the phone's camera takes the photo even if the focus is not completely set. Galaxy S23 (left), Galaxy S23+ (center), and Galaxy S23 Ultra (right) However, those who want the app to capture a photo only after a proper focus is set can change the behavior by...

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Oppo Find N3 leaked specs suggest larger display and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset

Oppo’s Find N2 launched back in December and now we get our first set of rumors for its successor – the Find N3. The upcoming horizontal foldable will allegedly bring a larger 8-inch main display with a 2268 x 2440px resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. For reference, the Find N and Find N2 featured identical 7.1-inch panels with 1792 x 1920px resolution. Find N3 is also expected to bring two selfie cameras - one for the cover screen and one positioned on the main display. Their resolutions will be 20MP and 32MP respectively. The back of the device will house a 50MP Sony IMX890 main...

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IDC: Foldable shipments to reach 48.1 million units by 2027

Foldable phones have been around for a few years now but their shipments are nowhere near the levels of traditional bar smartphones. The latest IDC report forecasts a healthy increase in the number of foldable shipments in the year to come with an estimated 48.1 million flip and fold devices making their ways to consumers in 2027. At that point, the CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of foldables for the 2022-2027 period is expected to surpass traditional smartphones by tenfold. The new IDC report sees foldables earning a combined 3.5% market share by 2027 compared to the 1.2% for...

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vivo X Fold2 revealed in Red with three Zeiss cameras

The vivo X Fold2 is arriving next month, and today company officials showcased the device as part of the company's participation at the Boao Forum. The new foldable will have a Red color and a circular camera island on which we can see just three shooters and one LED flash. The vivo X Fold2 follows the overall design of the previous vivo foldables, but reports are it will be significantly lighter than the 311g of those two. It will also be thinner, according to early reports, but we cannot confirm this visually by looking at these angled images. The trio of cameras includes a...

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