Earlier this week OnePlus started rolling out the new OxygenOS 12 update based on the Android 12 operating system for the OnePlus 9 and 9 pro smartphones. Just days after, the company is pulling the update after getting reports about bugs and issues from users.
The China-based company said to Android Police that it is aware of the issues caused by the OxygenOS 12 update and added that the software team is working to fix them. Meanwhile, the company is suspending the update and will release a new version soon.
Some of the bugs affecting the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro smartphones include trouble with calls, bad animations, broken autofill, slower Wi-Fi speed, and more. It is really disappointing to see such a buggy stable release despite several rounds of beta testing. While the company has promised to soon release a new version of the update, a specific date or a timeline has not been revealed yet.
For those who are unaware, OxygenOS 12 is basically a custom skin on top of Oppo’s ColorOS. This is also the first time the brand’s devices have been upgraded from the traditional OxygenOS to this new Oppo-made version.
It is believed that the majority of the issues are coming from switching from OxygenOS to ColorOS and various settings are not transitioning properly. Some reports indicate that the factory resetting the phone after updating seems to fix the issues.
A couple of days ago, Motorola officially launched the Moto Edge X30 flagship smartphone, making it the first device in the world to come powered by the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.
Soon after the phone’s debut, the company had started taking pre-orders in the Chinese market. Now, Chen Jin, General Manager of Lenovo‘s Mobile Phone Business Department in China has revealed that the pre-sales for the Moto Edge X30 have now been closed.
He has announced that the company has sold out the five-figure inventory of the latest Motorola flagship smartphone and as a result of that, it is temporarily closing pre-orders. It will start selling the Moto Edge X30 on 15th December for 2,999 yuan.
We expect the smartphone to be soon made available for purchase given that the company will start facing competition in this category later this month when Xiaomi will unveil its next-generation Xiaomi 12 series phones, which are also confirmed to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.
The Moto Edge X30 features a 6.7-inch flexible OLED screen with a 144Hz high refresh rate and up to 576Hz touch sampling rate. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the device comes packed with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
There’s a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 50MP wide-angle main camera, a 50MP super wide-angle macro main camera, and a 2MP depth-of-field sensor. For taking selfies and video calling, there is a 60MP front-facing shooter.
It runs on MYUI 3.0 based on the Android 12 operating system, bringing an entirely new visual interface. The phone is powered by a 5,000mAh super-capacity battery which comes with support for 68W fast charging.
Yesterday, Motorola launched two new flagship killers, including the world’s first phone with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform: Motorola Edge X30. Alongside the X30, the historical company owned by Lenovo launched the Motorola Edge S30 in order to offer a more affordable alternative that still provides amazing performance. A lot of people are currently wondering whether or not the Motorola Edge X30 only differs for the processor or if there are other pros that make it worth spending more. If you do not know which of these devices offers the highest value for money, check this specs comparison between Motorola Edge X30 and Motorola Edge S30 and learn the main differences.
Triple 50 + 50 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
60 MP f/2.2 front camera
Triple 108 + 13 + 2 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 68W
5000 mAh, Fast Charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM, water-repellent, optional under-display camera
5G, dual SIM, water-repellent
Design
Motorola Edge X30 and Edge S30 debuted with attractive and water-repellent designs. They do not have an IP certification, but they still offer protection against water. The Motorola Edge X30 is built with more premium materials as it comes with a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and making it more elegant, while the Motorola Edge S30 is entirely made of polycarbonate with the exception of the front glass. The Motorola Edge X30 is thinner and lighter than Edge S30, and it is even more compact thanks to the presence of a smaller display with a higher screen to body ratio. The fingerprint readers of these handsets are side-mounted.
Display
One of the most important advantages of the Motorola Edge X30,(even more important than the processor) is the display. While the Edge S30 offers a disappointing IPS panel, the Edge X30 has an OLED display that can show up to one billion colors with a 144 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ certification. With a diagonal of 6.8 inches, the Edge S30 has a wider display, but it is an inferior LCD panel with a 144 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10 certification. With the Motorola Edge X30, you actually get a higher image quality under every aspect. Further, it is equipped with stereo speakers, while the Edge S30 has a mono speaker. This is an important difference when it comes to multimedia and music listening.
Specs & Software
The best memory configuration of these two devices is the same: 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage; what changes is the processor. The Motorola Edge X30 has the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 that is currently the most advanced mobile platform in the Android market, while the Edge S30 has the predecessor Snapdragon 888+. Even though the Edge S30 has an inferior processor, most of the users won’t notice the difference because in both cases we are talking about two of the best processors out there. Note that the Edge X30 runs Android 12, while the Edge S30 is still based on Android 11.
Camera
There is no challenge: the Motorola Edge X30 is way better than Edge S30 if we talk about the cameras. It is equipped with a main 50 MP camera with OIS, a 50 MP ultrawide camera, and a 2 MP depth sensor. The Edge S30 has the same 2 MP depth sensor, but the remaining cameras are inferior: a 108 MP main sensor without OIS and a 13 MP ultrawide sensor. Last but not least, the Edge X30 is one of the best selfie phones thanks to a great 60 MP front snapper.
Both Motorola Edge X30 and Edge S30 feature a 5000 mAh battery, but the former will most likely provide a longer battery life in every scenario because its display and its processor are more efficient and they consume less energy. Further, the Edge X30 has a faster 68W charging technology.
Price
The starting price of the Motorola Edge X30 in the Chinese market roughly translates into €420/$475, while the Edge S30 starts from €280/$317 in China. Motorola still did not announce when these handsets will make their way outside China. Overall, the Edge X30 is a much better device due to a superior display, better chipset, great cameras, and faster charging. It is definitely worth spending more on it.
Motorola Edge X30 vs Motorola Edge S30: PRO and CONS
Korean tech giant LG has just filed a new patent application for a foldable display for the infotainment system in cars. The patent is filed with the World Intellectual Property Organisation(WIPO) and it showcases the unique foldable car infotainment display.
According to the patent, the foldable car infotainment display is similar to the foldable phone that LG showcased earlier this year. However, the foldable phone project is already wrapped up and LG seems to focus on foldable gadgets for cars and other entertainment devices.
Taking a look at the device, the display panel of the foldable car infotainment system unfolds from a smaller screen to a larger display. Interestingly, the panel can display content even when it’s folded or unfolded. It is touted to be using the popular rollable display technology from its rollable smartphone from Q1 2021.
Since it is foldable, it is expected to save some space when it’s unfolded. We aren’t sure what are the features of the device. But, we expect to hear more about it in the upcoming leaks.
In related news, earlier this month, LG announced that it will shut down the Android developer website on the 31st of December. It means that after December 31, LG users won’t be able to unlock the bootloader on the LG phones.
Earlier this week, Samsung announced its plans to merge the Mobile Communication division with the consumer electronics division with vice-chairman and co-CEO Han Jong-hee at its helm.
Now, Samsung announced that it is renaming this newly merged division. As of now, Samsung’s phone-making business will be called Samsung MX, for Mobile Experience.
The company further announced that this transition, made on December 10, is effective immediately, and the new name will be used from now on in all official communication from the company. The press release revealed that the renaming to Samsung MX was necessary to emphasize the new direction that the company will be taking with its mobile business, namely a larger focus on the user experience, the services, and building a wholesome ecosystem that goes beyond its otherwise excellent phone hardware.
“We’re excited to announce the renaming of our business after decades of innovation and leadership in the mobile industry. We believe this name change will help us usher in a new era in mobile innovations where we can create even more exciting possibilities for Galaxy users.” said TM Roh, the new President and head of the MX business.
Image via phoneArena
Other than this reveal, Samsung also announced that it will participate in CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2022 expo in Las Vegas, with a keynote scheduled for January 4, at 18:30 Pacific time. According to previous rumors, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is expected to be released at CES 2022.
Last month, Samsung also teased its rollable, foldable, and slidable displays, which we expect to get more information at the upcoming CES, so stay tuned as we will be covering the event.
The Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus seems to be gearing up for multiple releases in the Indian market as recent leaks indicated the imminent launch of the OnePlus 9RT and now, news leaks have surfaced of the company preparing for another launch in the near future.
According to 91mobiles, tipster Yogesh Brar has spotted a new OnePlus smartphone which recently revived the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification. A screenshot of the BIS database reveals that the device carries the model number IV2201.
Image via 91mobiles
Yogesh Brar further states that the device carries the internal codename “Ivan” and hints at it being a Nord-branded device. The device could be the next generation lower-mid range offering from the brand AKA the OnePlus Nord CE or even an entirely new moniker.
The BIS certification indicates that we can expect the device to launch in early 2022 and are sure to hear more about it in the coming days.
However, OnePlus won’t be sitting idly till then as reports have surfaced of the OnePlus 9RT to be released in India in the month of December only. The launch was previously expected to happen in early 2022 but OnePlus might be saving that for the upcoming OnePlus 10, which will carry the new SoC from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
According to reports, the OnePlus 9RT will arrive in India carrying the same specs as the Chinese variant with minor adjustments to the naming scheme and is expected to be priced at ₹40,000 for the 8 GB + 128 GB configuration.
As for the specs, the OnePlus 9RT is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage. Its display is sized 6.62-inches and is an E4 OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1300nits peak brightness, HDR10+ support, and 600Hz touch response. It packs a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging. Its rear camera setup comprises a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera, a 16MP wide-angle lens, and a macro lens.
In December 2019, the first known case of novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was identified in Wuhan, China, signaling the start of what would turn out to be a global pandemic. Several months after the first reported case, the world was thrown into a global lockdown with a resultant effect on the global economy. Apart from the economic impact, the pandemic also triggered a wave of deaths and emotional trauma in its trail.
Google’s Year in Search 2021 was published recently and there is no better word to describe the short video than “touching”. In Google’s words: “In a year of overcoming personal and global challenges, the world searched for “healing” more than ever before.”
Last year, people spent a lot of time trying to survive and understand the prevailing global pandemic (COVID-19). It is a different story this year as the search results tell stories that people hope to rebuild physically, emotionally, and socially.
According to Hema Budaraju, senior director of product, health and search social impact at Google, “People are coming to Google looking for ways to heal. It’s a good sign of our resilient spirit and the globe wanting to come back and get better.”
Among health-focused searches, searches for vaccinations, mental health, and helping others have seen the largest increase in the past year. The year also recorded an increase in searches related to lending a helping hand to people dealing with mental health issues, with phrases such as “how to help a friend” and “how to help someone having a panic attack.”
Check out the video from above. You can also drop a comment under the video to lend support to those struggling to deal with one issue or the other.
Ahead of the rumored February 2022 launch of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the device has surfaced on performance website Geekbench, with some expected specifications of the next biggest flagship device from Samsung. February 8 is the predicted date of the unveiling event for the Galaxy S22 Ultra although there is no official confirmation of this at this time.
A Geekbench 5 listing of the Galaxy S22 Ultra has provided some key specs of the upcoming device. As per the Geekbench listing, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will sport a model number of SM-S908N possibly for its home market of South Korea and SM-908U for other markets. It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset with overall improved performance of the smartphone guaranteed. The Exynos chipset is also a possible candidate for the Galaxy S21 Ultra in some markets possibly. The Galaxy S22 Ultra will offer between 8GB and 12GB of RAM, although the Geekbench 5 listing indicated a device with 10GB of RAM.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra GeekBench
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Geekbench
The Galaxy S21 Ultra will expectedly run on Android 12 from the box together with One UI 4.0. An Indonesian certification has seemingly confirmed that the Galaxy S22 Ultra has the S Pen functionality, with a model number given as EJ-PS908. These new details add to the tons of renders, leaks, and teasers in the past, thus providing a fair grasp of the full specs of the flagship offering.
Pricing and global availability details are not yet out definitively although we expect these details as we move closer to the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series, which will be headlined by the S22 Ultra.
In late October, ASUS revealed its Android 12 stable update plan for eligible smartphones. One and a half months later, the first model in the list has now started receiving the latest Android release as scheduled. The aforementioned handset is none other than ZenFone 8.
ASUS ZenFone 8
The ZenFone 8 launched this year as an Android alternative to iPhone 12 mini. It debuted with Android 11 and has now become the first ASUS smartphone to receive the Android 12 stable update.
According to XDA Developers, the latest system update for the ASUS ZenFone 8 arrives with build number 31.1004.0404.55. It is reportedly rolling out to select users as part of the batched rollout. Therefore, it will take some time to reach every user.
Interestingly, despite releasing in December, the fresh software update ships with November 2021 security patches. Perhaps, the Taiwanese PC maker will seed a new build with updated security patches in the coming days.
Going by the changelog, the new system update for the handset brings almost all the features of Android 12. It also comes with certain ZenUI-specific features.
Having said that, the ZenFone 8 Flip is also scheduled to get the Android 12 stable update in December itself. Hence, it should likely get access to the update in the next few days.
Nokia G20 Smartphone which generally retails for ₹13500 is now available at a heavily discounted price of ₹9990 only at Amazon India. Please note that this offer includes a discount coupon of ₹2500 that needs to be added before buying the product.
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Chinese chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) may have been under the searchlight of the US Defense Department and a new proposal could see the company being shut out from accessing key supplies from US producers. The Defense Department says that some current regulatory loopholes are being exploited by SMIC to buy critical United States technology that could be used for military purposes.
However, it is reported that the Defense Department’s proposal is not having a smooth ride as some US Commerce Department officials are making efforts to block the new proposal. SMIC is already holding the wrong end of the stick, as it has been previously blacklisted from accessing advanced manufacturing equipment from US suppliers on suspicion of ties to the Chinese military. SMIC continues to reject the claims that it has any links with the Chinese military.
Chinese companies have continued to endure stringent scrutiny and blacklisting due to suspicion that they may be fronts for the Chinese government or its military. More Chinese companies could be added to the US blacklist in the coming months. These blacklists are captured by the Commerce Department’s Entity List and the Treasury Department’s list banning US investment.
The blacklisting move comes amidst growing tensions between Beijing and Washington. Some of the issues are also related to alleged human rights violations in China’s Xinjiang region. An official response from SMIC is still expected at this time.
Qualcomm released their 4nm-based Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset earlier this month. The company promised a 20% leap in performance over the Snapdragon 888, which was confirmed yesterday by Motorola, who launched the first smartphone housing the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, the Moto Edge X30.
Earlier today, the General Manager of Motorola, Chen Jin, took to Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website) to boast the structural features of their latest flagship, including its aluminum alloy frame, which allows the device to offer excellent thermal conductivity helping keep the phone cool.
However, there might be trouble in paradise as a tweet by the popular tipster @iceUniverse, suggest that the new SD 8 Gen 1 SoC might have heating issues. The tweet reads “On moto phones, the extreme test of Snapdragon 8 Gen1 is very hot. Please be mentally prepared, 2022 may be “HOOOT” year for Android phones.”
On moto phones, the extreme test of Snapdragon 8 Gen1 is very hot. Please be mentally prepared, 2022 may be “HOOOT”year for Android phones.
The Moto phone mentioned in the tweet is the newly released Moto Edge X30, which undercut other brands like Xiaomi to be the first to launch a phone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. But the tweet warns about being mentally prepared for a ‘Hot year for Android phones’, indicating that the problem is SoC-centric rather than a bad cooling solution from Motorola.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 uses Samsung’s 4-nm node and ARM’s v9 architecture, which is highly power efficient. So, in theory, it looks like the SoC should run cooler compared to the last generation. But the issue here might be the additional performance gain, as skeptics have pointed out that Motorola might not be throttling the chip’s performance enough to keep the temperatures under control in heavy use cases.
For those unaware, thermal throttling occurs when the chip heats up due to constant heavy use like gaming, video recording, or running processor-intensive apps. To prevent the SoC from overheating and potentially damaging or degrading, Smartphone companies program temperature limits into their devices which once crossed results in slowing down of the CPU, aka throttling, to help it maintain safe temperatures and cool down. This results in a considerable loss in performance.
This cooling method is employed as OEMs have little to no room for other cooling solutions due to smartphones getting slimmer while gaining performance every year.
It is too soon to accurately tell what the root cause of this heating issue is, so stick around as we will cover any notable developments.
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is gearing up to unveil MIUI 13 in the coming days. However, there are still multiple handsets out there that are yet to be upgraded to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition.
The update is currently rolling out to the following regional variants of the listed smartphones with the mentioned build numbers.
Like any other OTA software update, the latest system update for these phones is also being rolled out in batches. Therefore, it may take some time to reach every user.
That being said, the Redmi 9T is originally known as Redmi Note 9 4G in China. This version of the handset has already received the update in China. At the same time, the variant sold in India as Redmi 9 Power is yet to get the update just like the remaining regional variants of Redmi 9T.
On the other hand, the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition also goes by the name of POCO F3 GT in India. The POCO version of the device should receive the update in the coming days.
With China aggressively expanding in various fields like artificial intelligence, 5G networking, semiconductors, and more, it appears that the nation will be overtaking the US in 21st century technologies within just a decade.
The news arrives from a recent report from Harvard, which is titled “The Great Rivalry: China vs the US in the 21st Century” that was published by the the Belfer Centre for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The report adds that “China’s rapid rise to challenge US dominance of technology’s commanding heights has captured America’s attention.” It further adds that in some areas China “has already become No 1. In others, on current trajectories, it will overtake the US within the next decade.”
This report further emphasizes on the very real possibility of China replacing the US to become the world’s top economic and technological power, which Reuterslabeled as a Sputnik moment of this generation. As of right now, the Asian country has already dethroned America to become the world’s top high tech manufacturer. The nation had produced over 250 million computers, 25 million cars, and a whopping 1.5 billion smartphones in 2020 alone, as per the Harvard report.
Back in October, US intelligence officials had even warned American tech firm about working with their Chinese counterparts (and by that extension the country as well), especially in the fields of I, quantum computing, bioscience, semiconductors and autonomous systems. The report states that “China is catching up and, in some cases, has already overtaken America. Unlike prior technological revolutions that took place when the nation was still a poor country, China’s meteoric rise has provided it with the funds and manpower to potentially lead this field.”
In October, Honor announced the Honor X30i and Honor X30 Max smartphones in China. Now, the brand is gearing to unleash the Honor X30 on Dec. 16 in the home market. Its rumored specs suggest that it will be positioned higher than the existing X30 models. Now, tipster Panda is Bald has shared a render to reveal the rear camera design of the Honor X30.
The leaked poster reveals that the Honor X30 will be flaunting a circular camera housing. It appears that the smartphone features a triple camera system and an LED flash. A recent leak claimed that the X30 has a 48-megapixel primary camera and a pair of 2-megapixel snappers.
While the Honor X30 is speculated to feature a punch-hole display, there is no image that showcases its front design. The only other thing that is known about the X30 is that it will be equipped with the Snapdragon 695 mobile platform. The other details of the smartphone are under the wraps.
Its right side is fitted with a volume rocker and a power key. The absence of a physical fingerprint scanner suggests that it could be equipped with an AMOLED display with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. Hopefully, newer reports that may appear before the launch date will reveal more details on its display and other specs.
Apart from the Honor X30, the Chinese manufacturer is also working on the Honor 60 SE. This device is expected to arrive with support for 40W fast charging. The case renders of the phone that appeared last week revealed that it will be equipped with a punch-hole display, a triple camera unit, and it will lack a 3.5mm audio jack.
Yesterday, we reported on OPPO recruiting ColorOS 12 beta testers for OPPO Reno5 Pro and OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G. It appears the company even opened beta registrations for two more phones, namely OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G and OPPO Reno6 Z 5G, at around the same time.
OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G
The Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta program for the above-mentioned four smartphones was supposed to start only today (December 10). However, OPPO kickstarted the initiative ahead of the stipulated schedule.
The registrations opened for the 4G and the 5G variants of Reno5 on December 8. Whereas, the beta program for F19 Pro+ 5G and Reno6 Z 5G kicked off on December 9.
According to the official announcementposts on OPPO Community, any user running the below-mentioned firmware builds in the listed regions can enroll in the Android 12 beta initiative.
OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G
Regions
India
Firmware
A.08 or A.09
OPPO Reno6 Z 5G
Regions
Thailand
Cambodia
Firmware
A.14
For each region and device, OPPO is recruiting only 5,000 testers. Hence, interested users are advised to register as soon as possible.
In order to join the beta program, applicants will have to go through Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow on-screen instructions.
Participants will receive the beta software build via OTA within 3 days from the day of getting selected. Having said that, the stable update rollout may happen as early as next month.
As Chinese smartphone OEMs have now more or less completely dominated the budget segment, the mid to high-end segment is increasingly becoming more important. Not only is the range just another bit waiting to be conquered, but higher-value phones are also more profitable.
The true champ in the entry-premium, however, has been vivo which has made quite the progress in China’s mid to high-end segment (via Counterpoint Research). The company’s market share in the $500-$599 range (at wholesale price) has risen from 10% to 20% in just a year from September 2020 to September 2021. The price band used to be dominated by Huawei.
Image: Counterpoint Research
Much of this was driven by none other than vivo’s flagship X70 Pro offering, and of course, the company’s strides in innovation in camera tech. vivo recently also partnered with optical technology leader ZEISS.
The vivo X series wasn’t always a solely premium offering though. It earlier had blurring boundaries – something that was addressed with the launch of the S series in April 2021, effectively freeing it from the $470 and below segment.
vivo X70
Moving on to China’s smartphone market itself, Counterpoint Research expects it to see flattish growth this year, with a lot of it having to do with the semiconductor shortage. The slow market size growth rate is leading OEMs to move into the game of revenue and average selling price (ASP).
The research firm further says that Chinese OEMs are no longer pleased to be crowned as the “king of affordable” and are hungry to grab more of the $470 and above segment. The price bracket is increasingly becoming a strategic territory for all Chinese OEMs and competition in it is expected to rise next year.
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus, released the latest update to their OxygenOS for their midrange OnePlus Nord 2 device. The update brings a couple of changes to the device with a major feature that has been missing from the European and North American versions of the handset.
Last month, OnePlus released the November update for the Nord 2 devices, including general bug fixes, performance optimization, and stability changes. But one notable difference between the Indian and other versions was that the Indian update included the November security patch, while the European and North American variants got the October security patch. It is still unclear why this disparity happened, but OnePlus might be correcting it with this update.
The latest A.14 update to the OxygenOS for the OnePlus Nord 2 5G arrived on December 7th, and a changelog for the update was posted on the official OnePlus forum. It features system optimization and stability changes for all three variants, namely, Indian, European, and North American. In addition to that, the European and North American OnePlus Nord 2 devices finally received the November security patch.
The thin changelog might even indicate another update in the works that brings the December security patch to all variants of the device.
If you have not received this OTA update yet, you can check its availability by heading to Settings > System > System updates on your device. Additionally, Indian customers interested in buying a new OnePlus device can take advantage of the massive discounts being offered on Amazon and OnePlus India’s website right now.
OnePlus is apparently working on its first ever tablet. A new report revealed this information and even shared the possible launch timeline regarding the upcoming OnePlus Pad for the Indian market.
According to a 91Mobilesreport, the Chinese smartphone maker is gearing up to enter the tablet segment for the first time next year. The company had expanded outside of smartphones, branching out to smart TV, audio based products, and more in recent times and it seems that the latest endeavor is set in the large screen category. Notably, the news also arrives as the brand also prepares for the announcement of its 2022 flagship OnePlus 10 series.
Now, tipster Mukul Sharma also revealed that the OEM will launch a new tablet as well. However, he did not reveal any information about how many models will be announced in China. Although, we do know that there is at least one model is arriving in India within the first half of 2022. The tipster also added that the new tablet will not be launching alongside the flagship 10 series, which is set to launch in the first quarter of next year.
Earlier this year, we had reported that the company may be planning on entering the tablet market. So, the new information is also in line with our previous article. Unfortunately, the Mukul Sharma did not reveal any finer details regarding the upcoming OnePlus Pad’s specifications or features. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report as well, so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stay with us for more updates.
Samsung is expected to debut the Galaxy A53 next year. This device will succeed the Galaxy A52 series released this year. The exact launch timeline for the handset is not known, however, a report says that the phone’s production has begun.
According to the industry sources of 91Mobiles, Samsung has kickstarted the production of the Galaxy A53 at its Greater Noida factory in India. For those unaware, this Samsung facility is the world’s largest smartphone factory.
The sources have not repealed the specs of the phones. But they have confirmed that the device arrives with a water resistance rating like its predecessor. This is obvious as even the cheaper Galaxy A33 is tipped to come with an IP67 rating.
The handset is reported to arrive in a single 5G variant. It could be powered by a yet-to-be-announced Exynos SoC with AMD mRDNA GPU.
Other expected features include a 64MP quad-camera setup on the back and a 5,000mAh battery. Last but not least, the smartphone is expected to come in four colors, namely white, black, light blue, and orange.
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