Samsung Galaxy S23 series gets July 2023 security update in Europe

The July 2023 Android security update released by Samsung for the Galaxy S23 series in the US last week is now rolling out in Europe. The update has firmware version S91xBXXS3AWF7 and requires a download of about 430MB. It bumps up the Android security patch level on the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra to July 2023, and Samsung claims it fixes 90+ security issues found in Galaxy phones and tablets. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra If you live in Europe and are yet to receive the July 2023 Android security update on your Galaxy S23/S23+/S23 Ultra, you can check for it manually...

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Fiarphone 3 and Fairphone 3 get Android 13 support window might expand to 2026

Last week the Fairphone 4, originally launched in Europe back in 2021, finally made it to the US, although in an altered software form, 'de-Googled' as they say. Today the sustainable smartphone company is in the news again, this time related to its previous models, the Fairphone 3, which was released in 2019, and the Fairphone 3+ from 2020 . Fairphone says it couldn't deliver Android 12 to these devices because the chipset manufacturer (Qualcomm) didn't support that for the Snapdragon 632 inside. #Android13 is now available for Fairphone 3 and 3+ 🎉 pic.twitter.com/vmFxtXtHAE— Fairphone...

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Redmi 12 launches in India on August 1 with "crystal glass design"

The Redmi 12 that initially launched in some markets last month (and which we've reviewed last week) is finally making its way to India as well. The wait is not over, however. The brand has revealed that the phone is launching in India on August 1, so there are still a few more weeks to go. Redmi promises that this phone is a "style icon" that represents "the perfect blend of beauty & innovation". It comes with a "crystal glass design" and the brand signed up Indian actress Disha Patani to promote it. The Redmi 12's back is glass (though the frame is plastic), and that is indeed...

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Samsung silently launched the SD 888-powered Galaxy S21 FE in India

Samsung quietly launched the Snapdragon 888-powered Galaxy S21 FE across retail stores in India and will make it available online from tomorrow. Previously, the country only got the Exynos 2100-powered Galaxy S21 FE. The new Snapdragon Galaxy S21 FE costs INR 49,999 (€550, converted) compared to INR 37,999 (€420, converted) for the Exynos variant. Samsung will offer some promotions for the launch of the new model. Expect cashback offers for HDFC credit cars, EMIs, and a no-cost leasing option through Samsung Finance+. As exciting as this 1-year-old phone relaunch might be,...

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Asus Zenfone 10 teardown video shows no repairability improvements

When PBKRevewis disassembled the the Zenfone 9 last year, the phone scored a below average 4.5/10 on the repairability score. Now that Asus has had a year to work on it, has the Zenfone 10 become easier to maintain? The latest teardown video explores just that. Just below the polycarbonate back is one of the major upgrades for this year – the Qi charging coil (up to 15W). This assembly, which also contains the NFC antenna, snaps off easily to give access to the motherboard. All three cameras are mounted on the motherboard. The video has an interesting close-up of the 50MP main...

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Xiaomi 14 schematic leaks

Last week brought us the first leaked specs Xiaomi 14 series and we now have our first look at an early schematic of the base Xiaomi 14. The illustration was shared by tipster Digital Chat Station who holds a solid track record for Xiaomi device leaks though as always this image may differ from the final design. Xiaomi 14 schematic Xiaomi 14 will bring a flat screen with slim bezels and a centered punch-hole cutout which looks in line with its predecessor. Moving around the back we can see a similar square camera island to the Xiaomi 13 series but with larger cutouts for the main...

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