Xiaomi has rolled out a huge update of the Mi A3, which is the Chinese company’s last Android One smartphone. Xiaomi has continued to provide much important software support for the users of the Mi A3 even though the phone is gradually moving towards its end of days, as it were. In the aftermath of the late release of the November 2021 update, the December update for the device has now rolled out at a massive 458MB.
The Xiaomi Mi A3 will not be provided software support from July 2022, but Xiaomi is still sustaining the device for its global audience with these latest updates. Xiaomi had continued to provide timely and steady updates for the Mi A3 on a global scale. The Android 11-based update is codenamed V12.0.17.0 RFQMIXM. At a hefty 458MB, it is unclear yet what are the components of the December updates released. The Mi A3 has already received its two OS updates and will not be able to get the latest Android 12 OS officially.
The December 2021 security update from Google is meant to improve security and fix bugs on the Mi A3. It will enhance the stability of the device and optimize the overall performance of the Mi A3.
It’s only been a few months since OnePlus launched its first OnePlus Nord CE back in June 2021, and a new certification from BIS India indicates that OnePlus is bringing in the OnePlus Nord 2 CE soon to India.
The news comes from a well-known Indian tipster, Mukul Sharma. He had shared with Twitter that he had found a new listing on India’s BIS database which had shown that OnePlus certified a new model with the model number IV2201, which was revealed earlier to be the model number for the OnePlus Nord 2 CE.
The database listing does not reveal much about the memory configurations, colour options or specs of the phone. However, fortunately, we have received many leaks from the past week on the features specs, and even supposedly leaked renders of the OnePlus Nord 2 CE. The renders show that the OnePlus Nord 2 CE is coming in two color options: Black and Green.
Previous leaks reveal that the OnePlus Nord 2 CE could come with a 6.4-inch 90Hz AMOLED display. Under the hood, the phone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G processor with anywhere between 6GB to 12GB of RAM.
As for the internal storage capacity, there will be two options — 128GB and 256GB. It will have a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 64-megapixel primary OmniVision lens, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front side, the device will have a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The phone will come pre-installed with the latest Android 12 operating system with the company’s own OxygenOS 12 on top which is a unified OS from OnePlus and OPPO. It should pack a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging.
iQOO Neo5S and Neo5 SE are scheduled to go official on Dec. 20 in China. The latter will come with Snapdragon 870 chipset and a 50-megapixel triple camera unit. The official renders of the Neo5S have revealed it will come with an OIS-enabled triple camera unit. Today, the Chinese manufacturer confirmed that it will be equipped with a 48-megapixel primary snapper. It has also released a camera sample of the Neo5S.
The camera sample of the Neo5S shows that its dynamic range is excellent and offers realistic color reproduction. The main camera offers an f/1.79 aperture with a focal length of around 25mm and OIS support. The company is yet to share the details of the other cameras of the Neo5S.
Reports have revealed that the iQOO Neo5S has a Sony IMX598 lens as the primary snapper. For selfies, it will feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. Along with the Neo5 SE, it will be one of the first phones to come preinstalled with OriginOS Ocean UI based Android 11.
iQOO Neo5S camera sample
The iQOO Neo5S will be equipped with a 6.56-inch OLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset will be fueled by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. It may come with other specs such as up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and 66W fast charging. There is no information on the pricing of the Neo5S.
As far as Neo5 SE is concerned, it is expected to come with a 144Hz LCD panel, Snapdragon 870, 50-megapixel triple cameras, and 55W fast charging. The device is likely to be in the price range of 2,000 Yuan (~$314).
A recent report by the Nokia Power User claimed that a Nokia N139DL flip phone with model number TA-1398 at the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) platform. Now, the same publication has come across a product listing to reveal its design and specifications. It is speculated that the device may launch with the Nokia 2760 Flip 4G moniker, and it will run on KaiOS.
According to the publication, the details of the Nokia 2760 Flip 4G has appeared through the official listing at Tracfone. Here is all the information on the specs and design of the company’s next flip phone.
Nokia 2760 Flip 4G specifications
The Nokia 2760 Flip 4G measures 4.33 x 2.28 x 0.76 inches and weighs 4.8 ounces. The screen of the flip phone supports 240 x 320 pixels resolution. It has a 1,450mAh battery that offers a talk time of up to 6.8 hours and a standby time of up to 13.7 hours.
Nokia 2760 Flip 4G
The Nokia 2760 Flip 4G has a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera. There is no information on the internal storage of the device. For additional storage, it will come equipped with a microSD card slot.
The other features of the flip phone include 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, multimedia messaging, handsfree speaker, color display, mp3 player, and T4/M4 Hearing Air Compatible (HAC) rating. After Nokia 6300, Nokia 2720 Flip, Nokia 800 Tough, Nokia 8000, and Nokia 8110, the 2760 Flip will be the company’s sixth phone to come with KaiOS.
The P50 Pocket will be debuting as Huawei’s first flip phone with a foldable screen on Dec. 23. A fresh report by MyDrivers has revealed the key specifications of the P50 Pocket. The leak reveals that It will not be a 5G device.
Huawei P50 Pocket specifications (Rumored)
The report reveals that the Huawei P50 Pocket will feature a 6.8-inch inner foldable display and a 1-inch circular secondary display. There is no information available on the design of the P50 Pocket’s internal display. The clamshell device is powered by the Kirin 9000 chipset, which will lack support for 5G connectivity.
The rear camera setup of the Huawei P50 Pocket has a Sony IMX766 50-megapixel primary camera. It will be coupled with a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. The megapixel count of its front camera is yet to be revealed.
Huawei P50 Pocket
The P50 Pocket will be backed by a 4,100mAh battery, which will seemingly offer a long battery life. The device will carry support for 66W fast charging.
As far as pricing is concerned, the Huawei P50 Pocket is likely to be priced lower than the Galaxy Z Flip 3, which debuted with a price tag of $999. Readers are advised to digest the Huawei P50 Pocket specs leak with a grain of salt. The Dec. 23 event will also see the launch of other products such as the Watch D smartwatch, smart glasses, notebooks, and more.
It has not been even one week since the announcement of Dimensity 9000 from MediaTek on their 16th December event, yet rumors are already spilling out for MediaTek’s next addition to the Dimensity family, the Dimensity 8000!
No news of specs or benchmarks of the Dimensity 8000 were leaked, however, an insider in China posted on Weibo that allegedly in 2022, Redmi will be releasing its Redmi K50 with the MediaTek Dimensity 8000 processor whereas Realme will be releasing its Realme GT Neo3 with the Dimensity 8000 under its hood too.
If the leaks are to be believed, the Redmi flagship K series will be fully transitioning from Qualcomm Snapdragon chips to MediaTek Dimensity processors next year. They are respectively, Dimensity 9000 for the Redmi K50 Pro and Dimensity 8000 for the regular Redmi K50.
This comes as a surprise as throughout the flagship Redmi K series, Redmi has never used MediaTek for its flagships prior to 2021. Redmi only used a MediaTek processor once for its flagships, which was the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. For reference, the Redmi K40 series debuted in early 2021 with the flagship Snapdragon 888 for the Redmi K40 Pro & Redmi K40 Pro Plus, and the Snapdragon 870 for the regular Redmi K40.
2022 seems like the year where MediaTek could finally stand against its rival Qualcomm as both Oppo and Redmi had confirmed that they will be using their flagship processor, the Dimensity 9000 chipset in both their upcoming flagships. Henry Duan, Vice President at Oppo, revealed the next Find X flagship, presumably, the regular Find X4, will be its first device to be launched with the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. As for Redmi, General Manager of Redmi & Vice President of Xiaomi, Lu Weibing announced that Redmi will be using the Dimensity 9000 as well in their Redmi K50 series.
A clever way by phone manufacturers to overcome the disappearing 3.5mm headphone jack trend on smartphones was to release their own first-party TWS earbuds for consumers to buy with their smartphones. However, the prices of these first-party earbuds were normally not quite the price-to-performance that you were getting on their smartphones because of the higher pricing. The solution? 3rd party high price-to-performance TWS earbuds from tech startups! A new yet familiar name to the TWS earbuds scene is Noise with its latest addition the affordable Noise Beads TWS earbuds for only Rs. 1499 (~$20).
The disappearing 3.5mm headphone jack trend in flagships has been ongoing for many years, ever since Apple released the iPhone 7 in 2016. And lately, it has also crept into the budget and mid-range segment with Xiaomi removing it from the Poco X3 GT, the Poco F3 series, the Mi 11X series, and Realme removing it from its Realme GT Neo2 and Realme X7 Pro.
The Noise Beads TWS earbuds have silently debuted via a listing on Amazon India with an introductory price of Rs. 1499, and going on sale in India starting 12 pm noon on December 24. The listing also suggests that after the sale, the earbuds are going to retail for Rs. 3,499 after the sale.
As for the build, the Noise Beads TWS earbuds come in a metallic finish as well as an ergonomic design with silicone tips for a convenient fit. The earbuds are rated for IPX5 sweat and splash resistance, convenient for joggers who always sweat on the move. The earbuds are lightweight too, as each Noise Beads earbud weighs 4.5 grams. The earbuds feature a beads-like design and come in a compact charging case. Users also have three different color options to choose from: white, gray and black.
For endurance, Noise claims that the Beads can deliver up to 18 hours of listening time on a single charge. The description specifies that each earbud has a dedicated battery that is rated to offer seven hours of playtime on a single charge. For charging, the Noise Beads comes in a charging case with a USB Type-C port for convenient charging.
Other features of the Noise Beads include Bluetooth v5.1 connectivity that is paired with a proprietary Hyper Sync technology, touch controls and support for voice assistants. The Noise Beads come equipped with Siri and Google Assistant, allowing the earbuds to be easily paired and used with either an iPhone or an Android phone.
Motorola released the world’s first flagship with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 three days ago and it is already a huge success. During the first sales, 10.000 units have been sold in less than three minutes. But the Motorola Edge X30 is not the only amazing flagship available in its price range. Despite it coming with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the Motorola Edge X30 is not a top-tier flagship. That is why a lot of people are wondering whether they should opt for the new flagship due to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor or they should consider an older top-tier flagship but with an inferior chipset. This comparison between Motorola Edge X30, OnePlus 9 Pro, and Vivo X70 Pro+ tries to answer this question.
Motorola Edge X30 vs OnePlus 9 Pro vs Vivo X70 Pro+
Motorola Edge X30
OnePlus 9 Pro
Vivo X70 Pro+
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
163.6 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm,
194 g
163.2 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm,
197 g
164.5 x 75.2 x 8.9 mm,
209 g
DISPLAY
6.7 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels (Full HD+), OLED
6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels (Quad HD+), Fluid2 AMOLED
6.78 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED
If we exclude the amazing leather variant of the Vivo X70 Pro Plus, I personally prefer the design of the OnePlus 9 Pro. First of all, it is the most compact phone. Further, it has a curved screen at the edges and a minimalistic camera module on the back. The rear is made of glass and the profile is made of aluminum. OnePlus 9 Pro is waterproof with the IP68 certification, just like the Vivo X70 Pro+, while the Motorola Edge X30 is just water repellent. The Motorola Edge X30 takes the last place, it does not have a curved screen and it is built with fewer premium materials.
Display
Despite the Motorola Edge X30 featuring the highest refresh rate with 144 Hz, it does not offer the best display. The OnePlus 9 Pro and the Vivo X70 Pro+ have better panels with a higher Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels and 1440 x 3216 pixels, respectively. They show up to one billion colors with the HDR10+ certification and diagonals of 6.7 and 6.78 inches, respectively. Unlike the Motorola Edge X30 coming with a side-mounted fingerprint reader, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Vivo X70 Pro Plus have in-display fingerprint readers.
Specs & Software
The most advanced hardware department is guaranteed by the Motorola Edge X30 as it features the best Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform. Currently, the Motorola Edge X30 is the most powerful out there and it will be soon joined by Realme GT 2 Pro and Xiaomi 12. Alongside the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, there are up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. The silver medal goes to the Vivo X70 Pro+ fueled by a Snapdragon 888+ mobile platform, but the OnePlus 9 Pro is closer with its Snapdragon 888.
Camera
If you are looking for the best and most versatile camera setup, then you should go for the Vivo X70 Pro+ without thinking twice. It has a 50 MP main sensor with OIS and laser autofocus, an 8 MP periscope sensor with 5x optical zoom, a 48 MP ultrawide camera with gimbal OIS, and a 12 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. The Motorola Edge X30 wins the front camera comparison with a 60 MP snapper supporting 4K video recording.
The Motorola Edge X30 is the king of battery life because it features a bigger 5000 mAh battery. But unlike the Vivo X70 Pro+ and the OnePlus 9 Pro, it lacks wireless charging.
Price
Motorola Edge X30 starts from €420/$472 in China, just a half of the prices of the Vivo X70 Pro+ and the OnePlus 9 Pro. The Edge X30 is definitely inferior overall because its rivals offer better displays and cameras, but it provides higher performance and longer battery life, which is the reason why its value for money is very high.
Motorola Edge X30 vs OnePlus 9 Pro vs Vivo X70 Pro+: PRO and CONS
iQOO has scheduled to launch the Neo5s smartphone on December 20 in China. Ahead of its release, the key specs of the phone were revealed. Now, the phone’s high resolution renders have been surfaced giving us a closer look at its design.
According to the renders, the iQOO Neo 5s has a flat-screen display with a thin-bezel design. It is a punch-hole panel that is touted to be a 6.56-inch OLED screen. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and a Full-HD+ resolution.
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Moving to the rear, the smartphone has a triple camera system placed vertically. It has a 48MP Sony IMX598 primary lens with OIS(Optical Image Stabilization) support. The details of the other lens are yet to be known but we expect the secondary lens to be an ultra-wide sensor. Besides the camera lenses, there’s an LED flash. The device also has an iQOO branding at the bottom left-side.
Apart from this, the other specs of the phone have been teased previously. Under the hood, the device is expected to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. It will also have an independent display chip that will offer improved gaming performance.
It may house a big battery and will have 66W fast charging support. The device will run on Android 12 out of the box with OriginOS on top of it. Reportedly, the iQOO Neo5s will also come with a heat dissipation system that will be equipped with rare earth elements. It will make sure that the device doesn’t get heated up while playing intense games.
Microsoft launched the Surface Duo 2 phone back in September, with the device arriving with several improvements over the predecessor. However, the first-gen Surface Duo owners have been stranded on an Android 10 based operating system for a while. Now, reports have emerged that the Surface Duo is having some basic functionality issues on its software side. According to a report by MSPoweruser, after the December 2021 update, the Surface Duo has started to glitch when it comes to the copy and paste feature. Reddit user Chris St Aubyn took to the r/surfaceduo subreddit to post about his issue. Aubyn said the copy/paste feature is now broken on his Surface Duo device. But apparently, his device is not the only one that has developed this issue.
One Duo owner wrote that the new patch is “ruining my whole multitasking experience.” While another one complained: “I’m having a problem where text that is copied from one screen doesn’t paste on the other. Which for me destroys almost the whole point of dual screens.”
One Duo owner wrote that the new patch is “ruining my whole multitasking experience.” While another one complained: “I’m having a problem where text that is copied from one screen doesn’t paste on the other. Which for me destroys almost the whole point of dual screens.”
Around October end, Google launched its latest Pixel 6 lineup of devices with the all-new Tensor chipset and a whole host of new features. However, it has been unclear how well these new devices are doing in their domestic U.S market. Now, a new report has emerged that sheds light on this question.
Google Pixel 6 Pro
According to a 9to5Google, Wave7 Research has published a new report that breaks down brick-and-mortar carrier sales based on a sample size of multiple stores around the United States. In Wave7’s October report, Google Pixels averaged around a mere 1-2% sales with major carriers, namely Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. However, this data represented the previous generation Pixel Phone sales, namely the Pixel 5 and Pixel 5a, as the latest devices were released too late in the month to affect the sales figures.
In the November report, we observe Google’s Pixel sales have increased to anywhere between 3-5%. The flagship duo seems to be most popular at Verizon, where it managed to capture 5% of store sales in November compared to 3% back in October. Sales remained constant at AT&T, which saw 3% during both months, while T-Mobile saw a slight increase of 1%, bringing the sales share from 2% in October to 3% in November.
Samsung and Apple remain dominant in the North American market with Google now coming in at a distant 3rd.
The sales gains might not appear huge, but it is a significant increase that has not been observed throughout 2021. It signifies the increased interest of customers in the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, which could be credited to Google’s aggressive ad campaign, especially the heavy TV advertising.
When asked directly about the sales performance of the Pixel 6 series phones, one carrier store said that the Pixel 6 series was a cause of frustration due to a lack of inventory. Multiple Verizon employees gave similar feedback stating that inventory was “too thin” to meet the demand for the new Pixel smartphones.
However, this comes as no surprise Google has had trouble keeping the Pixel 6 series in stock since launch day due to the ongoing global chip shortage.
Huawei‘s upcoming Watch D has been a hot topic as of late due to its blood pressure tracking capabilities, but people have been curious as to how the device will achieve this feat. Now, new leaks have surfaced featuring a video guide on how to use Watch D’s blood pressure monitoring features.
The known tipster 看山的叔叔 took to Weibo (a Chinese microblogging site) and leaked a whole host of information about the upcoming Watch D, including accessories, memory and RAM configurations, a silver color variant as well as a video guide on how to use Watch D’s blood pressure monitoring features (via).
Huawei Watch D accessories
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From the pictures, it is apparent that the Huawei WATCH D will come with multiple accessories, including the body of the watch, different sizes of straps, different sizes of airbags, as well as the ruler for measuring your wrist’s circumference, a charger, user guide, etc.
According to the Huawei Watch D user guide video, It appears that the Watch D will come equipped with an airbag to measure the user’s blood pressure. The airbag appears to be removable and has to be attached under the watch strap and connected with the watch D via a small pin to enable the blood pressure monitoring capabilities.
The WATCH D user will need to measure wrist circumference to match the size of the strap and the airbag. After the measurement, you can adjust the strap according to the scale, and you can also change different sizes of straps and airbags.
When measuring blood pressure, the user can initiate the measurement by double-clicking a physical button on the smartwatch. A timer will pop up indicating that the blood pressure check is about to start. It is necessary to stay in a relaxed position, keep the wrist (with the device on) at the heart level with your palms on the shoulder, and support the elbow with your other hand.
The tipster revealed that the Huawei Watch D will feature 32 MB of RAM and 4 GB internal storage, akin to the Huawei Watch GT 3, and can be connected to Bluetooth headphones. Additionally, a silver color variant of the Watch D was revealed via these leaks alongside its expected price of 2998 Yuan ($470).
The watch D, which is currently available for registration, is expected to launch on December 23rd at Huawei’s winter product launch conference.
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Android 11 has begun seeding out to the LG Wing and it could be the very last for the phone. First reported by 9to5Google to be rolling out to the Verizon model in the United States, it could be possible that more variants are beginning to receive it now.
To recall, the LG Wing was released as the brand’s last major offering back in September 2020 before the company’s smartphone division shut down earlier this year for good. LG was on a streak of launching some really crazy designs, whether it was the LG G8X ThinQ’s dual-screen or the LG G5’s modular design, so seeing it call it quits was actually tragic.
Still, the company’s legacy lives on through software updates for some of its existing models, although that slowly seems to be coming to an end as well.
You see, LG’s company website had earlier specified that the LG Wing was not only eligible for Android 12 but also for Android 13. The phone was launched with Android 10 so three Android upgrades is actually quite a feat.
However, given how Android 11 for the phone has rolled out only now at a time when flagship-level phones from various OEMs are already receiving stable Android 12, it could be possible that the update is the Wing’s very last. A delay of around a year is no joke and if LG keeps up such a pace, it could mean Android 12 only by 2023 and Android 13 by 2024 – something that looks highly unlikely now for a brand that’s already shut down.
Regardless, we do hope that LG will surprise us all with Android 12.
Coming to the Android 11 build itself, it brings along the November 2021 security patch, which is a slight bump over the current September 2021 patch. The changelog mentions a new conversation bubbles feature and some other miscellaneous changes but that’s about it. These changes include support for Focus Mode through the quick settings, expanded support for Emergency Alerts, and the apparent removal of some mobile hotspot controls.
MediaTek has been making strides in developing chips for devices other than smartphones, recently announcing its Kompanio series of processors for Chromebooks and Pentonic 2000 chip for high-end 8K 120Hz TVs. While most of its revenue continues to come from SoCs for smartphones, it’s clear that the Taiwanese chipmaker is keen on undercutting competition through innovation and being first in offering cutting-edge technologies.
Company CEO Cai Lixing recently revealed that MediaTek will be launching the first 5G mmWave (millimeter-wave) mobile SoC next year. It will be paired with a Wi-Fi 7 solution, also set to be launched early next year (via Digitimes). This, he hopes, will allow the company to achieve 10-20% revenue growth, which although is lower than 2021 growth, is still quite decent.
Lixing further pointed out that MediaTek has received major capacity support in 2022 from its foundries, back-end packaging, and substrate partners, and the shipment situation will be stable next year.
“The post-epidemic era has added many variables to global economic development, and MediaTek will also face many technical challenges, including increasingly complex design architectures and more advanced 3nm and 2nm chip manufacturing nodes,” he said.
MediaTek’s financial report recently revealed consolidated revenue for 3Q21 stood at NT$131,074 million, up 4.3% from the previous quarter and 34.7% year-on-year. Sales of mobile phone chip solutions rose by over 110% year-on-year with a revenue contribution rate of 57%. Sales of non-mobile products including power management ICs and network chips also increased by more than 30%.
In addition, Cai Lixing revealed that MediaTek has become one of the leading companies in the field of wireless communication chips and is doing quite well in the field of Wi-Fi 6/6E.
Huawei yesterday published a patent for “fingerprint identification method and its electronic equipment and media” with publication number CN113807141A detailing an innovative piece of tech that will improve fingerprint identification.
In it, an optical fingerprint sensor will be used in combination with a capacitive sensor (via IT Home). While the former will be used to acquire a virtual image of the finger, the latter will help grab data on what hand the finger belongs to. These two bits of data will then be fused together to greatly improve the efficiency of terminal fingerprint identification. It isn’t clear if the ‘improved efficiency’ bit mentioned within the patent relates to advancement in security or a speedier scanning process but our guess is it’s for both.
The Huawei patent application further mentions that the new fingerprint tech will be used for the “field of smart terminals.” What that stands for is again unclear but it’s safe to assume that smartphones may also be benefitting from the tech, particularly those with optical under-display fingerprint sensors.
The cool piece of tech currently seems to be limited to the document but it’s not unsafe to say that Huawei must already be working on developing it. Digging through the document will reveal that the patent was first filed back in June 2020 and it has already been over a year since, after all.
That said, for those unfamiliar with optical fingerprint sensors, the tech is used in under-display fingerprint sensor hardware and works by reflecting light off of your finger. While they are a cheaper alternative to superior ultrasonic fingerprint sensors, they are slower and not as accurate. Hopefully, Huawei’s patent means that these shortcomings will be eventually addressed.
The vivo Y32 first emerged on TENAA at the end of November. The phone’s listing on TENAA was later updated with its entire specs in early December. A couple of weeks from that, the handset is now finally official in China.
vivo Y32 Specifications and Features
The newly launched vivo Y32 looks like a premium smartphone, however, it features a glossy plastic finish. It measures 164.26 x 76.08 x 8mm in dimensions, weighs 182g, and arrives in two color options (Harumi Blue, Foggy Night).
The main highlight of this device is the presence of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC. In fact, it is the world’s first smartphone with the aforementioned chipset.
This silicon is paired with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 storage. If needed, the storage can be further expanded up to 1TB via a MicroSD card slot.
Further, the phone flaunts a 6.51-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+), 16.9 million colors, and a 60Hz refresh rate. The display has a 1500:1 contrast ratio, an 89% screen-to-body ratio, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a dewdrop notch.
As far are cameras are concerned, the handset houses a 13MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) dual-camera setup on the rear. Whereas, an 8MP snapper is present inside the notch on the front.
As for connectivity, the device comes with dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS), a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It has all the essential sensors like an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, proximity sensor, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Last but not least, the vivo Y32 runs OriginOS based on Android 11 and draws energy from a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.
vivo Y32 Price and Availability
The vivo Y32 is priced at ¥1,399 ($219) in China. The company is yet to reveal its availability.
As of now, we are not sure if and when the smartphone will make its way to the international markets.
According to the Android 12-based realme UI 3.0 update timeline shared by realme, a total of four devices are supposed to receive ‘Early Access’ builds in December 2021. As three of them have got the update in the past few days, the fourth and the last one, realme 8 Pro, also gets it now.
The realme 8 Pro is the first budget smartphone from realme to join the realme UI 3.0 Early Access program. According to the official announcement post on realme Community, the registrations for the initiative kickstarted on December 17.
In order to enroll in the program, users should be on firmware version RMX3081_11.C.09. If they are, then they need to go through Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Trial Version > Apply Now > Submit Details.
Selected applicants will receive the realme UI 3.0 (Android 12) Early Access build via OTA. If participants don’t get selected, then they can try their luck in the next round of recruitment.
Users have an option to roll back to the realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) stable channel if they are not satisfied with the new software. However, this process will erase the phone’s internal storage.
At present, it’s not known when realme 8 Pro will get access to the realme 3.0 stable update based on Android 12.
Last week, OnePlus rolled out the Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 stable update for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. Unfortunately, despite being called stable, the software was plagued with bugs. Hence, the brand had to halt the rollout. A few days later, the Chinese smartphone maker has now re-released the update with fixes for some of the most reported issues.
OnePlus 9
According to the official announcement post on OnePlus Community, the OxygenOS 12 stable re-release for the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro is currently being rolled out in India and North America with the following build numbers.
OnePlus 9
IN: LE2111_11_C.39
NA: LE2115_11_C.39
OnePlus 9 Pro
IN: LE2121_11_C.39
NA: LE2125_11_C.39
OnePlus says that the new software builds for the handsets arrive with fixes for mobile data connection failure, blank notification bar, screen tearing while switching to home screen from some games, certain display problems, freeze issues, and more.
The company assures that its aware of the auto-fill issue in Chrome and lack of access to 48MP mode and auxiliary cameras in GCam mods as well as other third-party camera apps. These and other prevailing bugs will be fixed via subsequent software updates.
Having said that, the fresh system update for the OnePlus 9 series is currently being rolled out in batches. It will soon make its way to Europe and other regions as well.
OnePlus 9, 9 Pro OxygenOS 12 Stable Re-release Official Changelog
System
Improved the smoothness of fingerprint unlocking
Optimized system power consumption to extend the battery life
Fixed the issue of screen tearing when back to the home screen in some games
Fixed the issue that the notification bar showed a blank bar
Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.12
Camera
Improved the startup speed of the application
Improved the image effect of the rear camera
Network
Fixed the issue that failed to connect to the mobile data in certain scenarios
HMD Global may have just yet another entry-level Nokia “smart” feature phone in the works if the latest FCC listing is anything to go by. The most interesting aspect of this listing is that the device will come with a flip design. The Nokia N139DL is listed with the model number TA-1398 and may be launched in no distant time.
The Nokia N139DL is potentially the second flip design-packing feature phone HMD Global will be unveiling in recent times. Recall that the Nokia 2720 4G was launched in May this year as the first KaiOS-powered Flip phone.
FCC documents show that the Nokia N139DL design won’t be too different from the Nokia 2720 4G. This model will pack a 1450mAh battery that is almost similar to the 1,500mAh cell on the 2720 4G. The listing also shows the device will come with support for Wi-Fi and 4G connectivity. The device had earlier received certification from the WiFi Alliance showing it will be powered by KaiOS 3.0. We also expect it to come with support for Google Assistant for voice commands just like its predecessor.
We expect the Nokia N139DL to carry a decent price like the Nokia 2720 4G which is priced at $80. There is no indication when the device will be launched but we expect that to happen soon. We’ll keep you updated when new details emerge about the upcoming Nokia flip phone.
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