realme GT 5G Android 12 Early Access program goes live in China

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Oct 5, 2021

Chinese tech brand realme has confirmed to unveil realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 on October 13. Ahead of that, the company has kicked off the ‘Android 12 Eary Access’ program for realme GT 5G in its home country

The realme GT 5G is the brand’s first and the only Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone released to date. Hence, it positions this device as its flagship phone. Hence, it is the first model to receive Android 12.

According to an official announcement post on realme Community China, only 700 users will be able to experience Android 12 on the realme GT 5G in China initially. The registrations for the initiative have been opened and they will be closed when the required number of users get selected.

The company says that user data will not be erased when upgrading from realme UI 2.0 to Android 12 Early Access. However, it still recommends users to back up the date and store it somewhere else to restore it if required.

The only requirement to join the program is that the phone should not be rooted. Whereas, the selection criteria will be based on a questionnaire.

Interestingly, realme does not call this software realme UI 3.0. But we believe it should be an early release of 3rd-gen realme UI with some missing features.

Having said that, we expect realme to shed more details on its latest software next week.

Qualcomm acquires automotive tech company Veoneer for $4.5 billion

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Jeet

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Oct 5, 2021

Qualcomm, along with an investment firm SSW Partners, has agreed to purchase Veoneer, a Swedish automotive tech company in an all-cash deal worth around $4.5 billion as the company is paying $37 per share.

For this deal, the chipset maker has managed to outbid Magna International. In July this year, Veoneer had agreed to sell itself to Magna in a bid worth $31.25 per share, but Qualcomm submitted its bid for $800 million, or 18% more.

Magna, having a market capitalization of $25.3 billion compared to Qualcomm’s $164.8 billion, did not even submit a counterbid. Veoneer will pay Magna a “breakup fee” of $110 million. The deal is expected to close next year.

SSW Partners said that it would sell Veoneer’s Arriver tech, which is an advanced driver assistance system stack that includes sensors and software, to Qualcomm and retain the Swedish company’s other Tier 1 supplier businesses.

This isn’t the first major acquisition for Qualcomm this year. In January, Qualcomm agreed to acquire high-performance computing startup Nuvia for $1.4 billion to establish itself in the markets beyond telecoms.

Qualcomm, which is known for making chipsets for smartphones, is seeking new avenues for profit beyond phone-related chips. With the advancement in automotive technology and rise in demand, this seems like a primary target for the company.

It already supplies chips that power in-car communications and infotainment systems and is now aiming to extend its reach in driver-assistance technology. Last year, Qualcomm had partnered with Veoneer to form Arriver and began developing driving technology targeted to hit the road in 2024.

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Realme GT Neo2 memory variants and color options for India leaked ahead of launch

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Jeet

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Oct 5, 2021

Realme GT Neo2 smartphone, which went official last month in China, is now set to launch in the Indian market later this month. The phone will be made official in India later this month and the landing page for the same is now live.

Apart from teasing the smartphone, there’s nothing known about the Realme GT Neo2 for the Indian market. Even the official launch date remains unknown. Ahead of the launch, some details about the smartphone have leaked online.

In India, the Realme GT Neo2 will come in two memory variants — 8GB RAM with 128GB internal storage and 12GB RAM with 256GB internal storage. This means that the 8GB RAM with256GB internal storage model, which is available in China, won’t be coming to India.

Further, it has been revealed that the smartphone will come in three color options in India, including Neo Black, Neo Green, and Neo Blue. While the pricing details remain unknown, we expect the phone to cost around ₹30,000 (~$403).

The Chinese version of the Realme GT Neo2 comes with a 6.62-inch Full HD+ Samsung E4 AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, offering a peak brightness of 1300 nits. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset.

There’s a dynamic memory expansion feature, allowing virtual expansion of the RAM by up to 7GB. The phone also comes with a diamond ice core cooling system that covers 17932mm² in terms of surface area with aerospace-grade cooling gel. It also uses tempered VC and three-dimensional graphene layers for better heat dissipation.

As for the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back, featuring a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. On the front, there’s a 16-megapixel selfie shooter for video calling.

The device has dual stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos Games support as well. It runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with Realme UI 2.0 on top and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging technology.

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Google Pixel 6 Pro leak reveals curved display, video quality, & camera samples

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Sean

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Oct 5, 2021

A new report has revealed certain interesting information regarding the Google Pixel 6 Pro. The leak shared the video quality and camera samples of the flagship smartphone, which will apparently also sport a slightly curved display.

The leak arrives from This is Tech Today on YouTube. The channel revealed camera samples taken from a Pixel 6 Pro. Keep in mind, that these images were taken with a pre production software and are not high resolution copies, so the captures are not as good as the ones that will be taken by retail Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro units. Furthermore, the YouTuber also revealed the Pixel 6 Pro’s zoom capabilities along with the device’s low light photographic capabilities.

The channel also focused on the Pixel 6 Pro’s ability to create depth of field effects. Although, he did face image flickering in a sample video and poor image stabilization. But again, its still too early to judge the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro’s video quality as of right now, and we will have to wait for the official release unit from the search engine giant.

One of the highlighting detail leaked in the YouTube video was the display of the Pixel 6 Pro. The smartphone can be seen sporting a slightly curved display on the front. This curved display is similar to the one found in Vivo X70 Pro+, which uses a Samsung E5 AMOLED panel. In other words, the display is slightly curved but not as aggressively as Huawei flagship smartphones.

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Ulefone Armor 12 5G remains effective in resisting 99.9% bacteria[Video]

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Simranpal Singh

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Oct 5, 2021

Ulefone Armor 12 5G has already undergone certain tests to prove its durability and usability. After performing exceptionally in the benchmark test, sound test, and camera test, the Ulefone Armor 12 5G shows the effectivity of its silver ion layer which enables it to resist bacteria. In the video below you can see how the smartphone is leaving all the bacteria behind to keep the user safe.

Must See: Ulefone Armor 12 5G excels with dual HiFi speaker and headset-free FM Radio

Ulefone Armor 12 5G is bundled with a silver-ion coating on the rear side for antibacterial purposes. It offers up to 99.9% resistance from bacteria and can remain effective for a long time. The smartphone feature seems quite useful in the world when pandemic has wreaked havoc in the lives of many.

Ulefone 12 5G Specs

Ulefone Armor is a powerful rugged smartphone as it comes with a Dimensity 700 SoC, 8GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage. The smartphone is capable enough to offer flawless multi-tasking. The 5G device can offer you hyperfast uplink and downlink speeds. It features a 6.52-inch large waterdrop display for an outstanding viewing experience.

There is a quad-camera module present on the smartphone featuring a 48Mp primary sensor, an 8MP wide-angle lens, a 2MO macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The features like Fingerprint ID, NFC and Face Unlock enhances the usability of the overall smartphone. It runs on Android 11 OS with all its features.

For more information about the Ulefone Armor 12 5G smartphone, head over to the official website.

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OPPO promises up to 3 Android updates and 4 years of security updates

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 5, 2021

OPPO unveiled ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 in China last month. A few hours earlier, the company confirmed that there will be a global launch event for the latest version of its software on October 11. At the same, the company also disclosed its new software update policy.

ColorOS 12 Featured A — ColorOS 12 Home Screen

Last year, Samsung announced a new software update policy for its smartphones and tablets. The company became the first non-Google brand to offer three generations of Android updates and at least four years of security updates.

A few months back, OnePlus also joined this bandwagon, followed by Xiaomi. Now, OPPO also promises similar software support for its handsets.

The Chinese tech giant says that going forward it will offer three Android updates for the OPPO Find X series, two Android updates for the OPPO Reno as well as OPPO F series, and a single Android update for select OPPO A series models.

The Find, Reno, and F series will also receive four years of security updates, while the A series will be limited to three years. Most importantly, the new update policy only covers the OPPO smartphones launched from 2019.

OPPO Software Update Policy

OPPO Find X Series
- 3 Android Updates
- 4 Years of Security Updates
OPPO Reno Series
- 2 Android Updates
- 4 Years of Security Updates
OPPO F Series
- 2 Android Updates
- 4 Years of Security Updates
OPPO A Series
- 1 Android Update (Select Models)
- 3 Years of Security Updates

OPPO has already kicked off ColorOS 12 Public Beta program in China for the first batch of eligible phones. Ahead of the ColorOS 12 global launch event, the company has also rolled out the international version of the software to a select few interested users of OPPO Find X3 Pro in Malaysia and Indonesia.

We expect the firm to reveal the list of eligible handsets and update timeline at the conference next week. For now, OPPO has confirmed that Android 12-based ColorOS 12 will be available for 110+ devices and 150 million users across the world. This will be the fastest and widest rollout of the ColorOS update rollout since the introduction of the Android skin.

Microsoft Windows 11 officially launched, available for free download

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Sean

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Oct 5, 2021

Microsoft has officially released its highly anticipated Windows 11. The latest version of the popular PC operating system has just launched earlier today (5th October 2021) and is available for free download on systems that are compatible with the update.

For those interested, you can check for the update on the Windows Update settings. Furthermore, new Windows 11 powered PCs and laptops will be launching later today as well. Panos Panay, Microsoft chief product officer for Windows and Devices stated that “We’re pumped to be launching Windows 11; the entire user experience brings you closer to what you love, empowers you to produce and inspires you to create. Windows 11 provides a sense of calm and openness. It gives you a place that feels like home. It’s secure and everything is designed to be centered around you.”

According to the American tech giant, only existing PCs will be eligible for a free Windows upgrade. Although, the new update supports only new hardware for its system requirements. So, this would rule out a number of PCs that run Windows 10 but sport outdated processor. However, Panay believes that all Windows 10 devices with a compatible CPU will “be offered the upgrade to Windows 11 by mid 2022.”

The new update is free for genuine Windows 10 users, so Windows 7 or previous versions may need to buy Windows 11. Keep in mind that the latest laptops released from known PC brands like HP, Dell, Lenovo, Asus, Acer, and others will run Windows 11 pre loaded. To check for your system’s Windows 11 compatibility, one can download the PC Health Check app from the Microsoft website.

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Realme GT Neo2 landing page goes live in India; launching later this month

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Jeet

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Oct 5, 2021

Realme GT Neo2 smartphone was officially launched in China last month and Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India had confirmed that the phone will get launched in the Indian market in the month of October.

Now, ahead of the official launch of the Realme GT Neo2 smartphone in India, its landing page has gone live. This indicates the imminent launch of the device, but the company is yet to reveal the launch date.

The landing page teases the upcoming smartphone with #EverythingNeo and reveals that the phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor, touted to be the “best 5G processor in the segment.” It comes with a Samsung E4 panel display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 600Hz continuous touch sampling rate, the highest in India.

Since the device has already been launched in India, we know what it packs. However, there could be some minor changes but most of the specs are expected to remain the same as the one launched in China last month.

The Realme GT Neo2 features a 6.62-inch Full HD+ Samsung E4 AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, offering a peak brightness of 1300 nits. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

It supports dynamic memory expansion, allowing virtual expansion of the RAM by up to 7GB. The phone also comes with a diamond ice core cooling system that covers 17932mm² in terms of surface area with aerospace-grade cooling gel. It also uses tempered VC and three-dimensional graphene layers for better heat dissipation.

Coming to the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back, featuring a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. On the front, there’s a 16-megapixel selfie shooter for video calling.

The device has dual stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos Games support as well. It runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with Realme UI 2.0 on top and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging technology.

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OnePlus releases Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 Open Beta for OnePlus 9 series smartphones

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Jeet

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Oct 5, 2021

Smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has been working on a new OxygenOS 12 which is based on the Android 12 operating system. After releasing a couple of Android 12 Developer Preview builds for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro, the company has now officially released the first OxygenOS 12 Open Beta.

Currently, the OxygenOS 12 Open Beta is only available on two phones — the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. However, it will soon be available to the users of the OnePlus 9R, OnePlus 8 series, OnePlus 7 series, OnePlus Nord, OnePlus Nord 2, and OnePlus Nord CE.

One of the biggest changes in the Android 12 is Google adopting a new Material You user interface, which won’t be a part of the latest OxygenOS. Instead, for the design, the company is taking inspiration from the “Light and Space” artwork of James Turrell.

It also comes with Work-Life Balance 2.0 which includes features that are now available in all regions. There’s now support for switching between “Life Mode” and “Work Mode” based on the time of day, Wi-Fi network, or location.

There are new “Neumorphism” home screen icons for the stock apps in OxygenOS 12 as well as expanding the “Shelf” feature on the left-most home screen. This allows for more user customization and background images. OnePlus Scout feature, debuted in India, is also now a part of the global build.

This new version of the custom UI comes with three different options for the dark mode, allowing users to choose from Gentle, Medium, and Enhanced modes. They go from lighter to darker tones, but it remains to be seen if this works system-wide.

The OnePlus’ Canvas Always On Display feature is getting more refinements to the final image and the company has now added support for image scaling as well as the ability to erase erroneous lines.

Also, the latest OxygenOS 12 comes with Games Toolbox 2.0, bringing some new features including the floating FPS window, game filters, frame rate settings, and other tweaks from the OnePlus Nord 2 to all other OnePlus smartphones.

A few months back, after OnePlus merged its business and operations with OPPO, the company revealed that the codebase of OxygenOS and ColorOS will also get merged and the new OxygenOS 12 is a result of that.

OnePlus promises that the codebase integration will result in delivering a fully upgraded experience on a more stable and power-saving system with solid backend support, but it’ll keep the OxygenOS’ “fast and smooth DNA.”

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ColorOS 12 global launch event date confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 5, 2021

OPPO announced the ColorOS 12 in September in China. Now, the international wing of the brand has confirmed that it will be holding the ColorOS 12 launch event for global markets at 9 AM GMT on Oct. 11.

OnePlus and OPPO phones will drop OxygenOS and ColorOS for a unified OS next year. Until then, OPPO and OnePlus users in China will be treated with the ColorOS 12 update in China. In the global markets, the OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 will be available for the OnePlus smartphones, while the OPPO phones will be provided with the ColorOS 12 based Android 12 upgrade.

The ColorOS 12 for the Chinese markets brings a borderless design, meaning each element of the UI is placed on a translucent layer. The responsive design of ColorOS 12 makes it suitable for different form factors such as smartphones, tablets, foldables, smartwatches, and smart TVs.

The AI self-smooth engine 2.0 available on the ColorOS 12 reduces memory usage by 30 percent, cuts down background power usage by 20 percent, and enhances battery life by 12 percent. It comes with other features a free-floating window, smart sidebar 2.0, cross-screen interconnection, OMOJI digital avatars, Car+ for assistance while driving a vehicle, and upgrade security and privacy features.

On Oct. 11, OPPO is expected to confirm the ColorOS 12 rollout scheduled for global users. In China, the OPPO Find X3, X3 Pro, X3 Pro Mars Exploration Edition, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9 will be treated with the ColorOS 12 update. The OPPO Find X2, X2 League of Legends S10 Limited Edition, X2 Pro, X2 Pro Lamborghini Edition, Reno6 Pro+ 5G, Pro+ 5G Detective Conan Limited Edition, Reno6 Pro 5G, and Reno6 5G.

In December, the ColorOS 12 will be available for Ace2, Ace2 EVA Limited Edition, Reno5 Pro+ 5G, Reno5 Pro+ Artist Limited Edition, Reno5 Pro 5G, Reno5 5G, Reno5 K 5G, K9, A95 5G, and A93 5G. In the first half of 2022, the update will be rolled out to a slew of other devices such as OnePlus 9R, 8T, 8 Pro, 8, 7T Pro, 7T, 7 Pro, 7, Reno4 Pro 5G Summer Limited Edition, Reno4 Pro 5G Artist Limited Edition, Reno4 5G, Reno4 Pro 5G Classic Blue Limited Edition, Reno3 Pro 5G, Reno3 Vitality Edition, Reno3 5G, Reno Ace, Reno Ace Gundam Limited Edition, Reno FC Barcelona Edition, Reno 10x Zoom, K9 Pro 5G, K7, K7x, A93s 5G, A92s 5G, A72 5G, A55 5G, and A53 5G.

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Honor X20 Max, Watch GS3 likely to release later this month

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 5, 2021

In August, Honor unveiled the Honor X20 5G mid-range phone in China. Recent reports have revealed that the Chinese manufacturer is working on another X20 model called the Honor X20 Max 5G. A tipster from China has claimed that the X20 Max will be debuting this month.

The tipster claimed that Honor is gearing up for the upcoming Double 11 (Nov. 11) shopping festival in China. Apart from launching the Honor X20 Max, the company may carry out the first sale of the Honor Watch GS 3 this month.

To recollect, Honor announced the Honor Watch GS 3 smartwatch in August. At that time, the company did not confirm its availability. The below-shown screenshot shared by the tipster shows that the X20 Max 5G with KKG-AN70 has been approved by the CMIIT authority of China.

Past reports have revealed that the Honor X20 Max 5G will feature a 7.2-inch LCD panel that delivers an FHD+ resolution. It is unclear whether it supports a higher refresh rate.

The Dimensity 1100 chipset could be present under the hood of the X20 Max 5G. It is likely to house a 6,000mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging. Its back panel may feature a 64-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit. At present, there is no word on the other specs and pricing of the X20 Max.

In related news, a reliable tipster claimed that the company is gearing up to launch the Honor 50 and Honor 50 Lite smartphones in the international markets. While the global Honor 50 could be the same model that debuted in June in China, the Honor 50 Lite could be a rebranded version of the Huawei Nova 8i. The tipster added that the appearance of the Honor 50 Lite will be the same as the Honor X20. Both models will break cover on Oct. 26 in global markets.

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Over 200,000 Apple iPhone 12 series units sold during Flipkart Big Billion Day Sale in India

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Ashutosh

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Oct 5, 2021

The flagship sale of Flipkart was expected to boost sales of a truckload of products and it seems to have started showing early trends. It comes as a delight for Apple as Flipkart claims that around 2 lakh units of the iPhone 12 series have been sold since the beginning of the sale on October 3.

Among the favorite smartphones are the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini, both of which are being sold at a heavily discounted price. In fact, behind the humongous two lakh sales figure, there’s a major contribution of these two phones.

The show isn’t only about Apple, every one in five customers has chosen to exchange their smartphone for a new one during The Big Billion Days sale. This has brought joy to brands like realme and Xiaomi. Not just that, there’s a big push for cashless payments as well. Banks have been offering some unbelievable discounts.

Flipkart saw a surge in the number of buyers as around 40% more buyers did shopping during the sale. There was also increased participation by Flipkart Plus customers during the early access period of the sale. Close to 5 million products were pre-booked as well that clearly shows the craze of the deals on offer.

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Nokia T20 tablet bags BIS certification, India launch expected

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 5, 2021

Nokia T20 tablet is likely to go official tomorrow. Fresh information reveals that the tablet could be heading to India too in the near future as it has been approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Nokia devices with model numbers TA-1392 and TA-1397 have been approved the BIS authority of India. These two model numbers were spotted at the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) in July. They were also spotted in retailer listings from the U.K and UAE. The aforementioned two models and another variant with TA-1394 were certified by the China Quality Certification (CQC) in September.

Nokia T20 tablet receives the Indian BIS certification.#Nokia #NokiaT20 pic.twitter.com/WG1lLaaULa

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) October 5, 2021

Usually, BIS listings do not reveal any information on the specs of the certified devices. However, BIS certification is a good hint that the Nokia T20 tablet could be heading to India in the coming days.

The Nokia T20 tablet is expected to arrive in Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + 4G editions. The TA-1392 and TA-1397 model numbers may belong to the two variants of the T20 tablet. Hence, it appears that the company be planning both variants of the device to the Indian soil.

Shown above is the leaked image of the Nokia T20 tablet that surfaced yesterday. The slate is expected to arrive with a 10.36-inch LCD panel, stock edition of Android 11, Unisoc T610 or T618 or T700 chip, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of native storage, and 10W charging. The Wi-Fi-only model may cost around £185 or £217, whereas the Wi-Fi + 4G variant could be priced at £202 or £227.

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POCO M4 Pro 5G passes certification process; expected to get launched soon

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Jeet

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Oct 5, 2021

POCO, a sub-brand from Xiaomi, is now gearing up to launch its POCO M4 Pro smartphone as the successor of the POCO M3 Pro that was launched earlier this year. Now, the upcoming POCO M4 Pro has passed through the certification process.

The smartphone has appeared with a model number 21091116AG and it looks like the device is meant for the global markets. The certificate filings of the upcoming POCO M4 Pro were spotted by Abhishek Yadav and Kacper Skrzypek.

The listing reveals that the device will come powered by the MediaTek processor and have support for 33W fast charging technology. While not much is not about the phone’s specifications, the device is expected to get launched soon given that it has already passed through the certification process.

To remind you, the POCO M3 Pro features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate and 91% screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, coupled with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage.

In the camera department, it comes with a 48-megapixel primary sensor in the triple-camera setup, coupled with a 2-megapixel depth sensor and another 2-megapixel macro lens. Taking care of your selfie and video calling needs is an 8-megapixel snapper up front.

The phone runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the Xiaomi MIUI 12 custom user interface on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and comes with support for 18W fast charging technology.

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Black Shark 4S Pro may feature Snapdragon 888+, 144Hz display

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Oct 5, 2021

It was revealed in the previous month by a China-based MOBA game that Black Shark will be announcing the Black Shark 4S and Black Shark 4S Pro gaming smartphones soon. A reliable tipster from China has shared the key specs of the Black Shark 4S Pro model.

As per the tipster, the Black Shark 4S Pro will be driven by the Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform. It will be equipped with a display that produces a 144Hz refresh rate. The handset will carry support for 120W fast charging. The rumor mill is yet to reveal the specs of the Black Shark 4S.

The Black Shark 4S and 4S Pro will be arriving as an updated version of the Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro models that went official in March in China. The upcoming 4S models are likely to borrow most of the specs that were made available on the Black Shark 4 lineup.

Black Shark 4 Pro All Colors Featured — Black Shark 4 Pro

Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro specifications

The Black Shark 4 and 4 Pro features a 6.67-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ 144Hz display and a 20-megapixel selfie camera. The vanilla model has a 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit, whereas the Pro model has a 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) triple camera system.

The Snapdragon 870 chip powers the Black Shark 4, whereas the Pro model is fueled by the Snapdragon 888v SoC. The series offers up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of built-in storage. Both models have a 4,500mAh battery, which carries support for 120W rapid charging. These phones offer other features like physical pop-up gaming trigger buttons, Joy UI-based Android 11 OS, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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Samsung confirms Ray Tracing coming to smartphones with Exynos GPU

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Ashutosh

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Oct 5, 2021

AMD and Samsung have been cooking something in their backyards for quite some time. It was even announced at Computex 2021 that AMD is working with Samsung to build an Exynos chip for smartphones based on the RDNA 2 architecture. Well, looks like it has brought better news than what was anticipated. Samsung has confirmed this by posting a gameplay comparison graphic that gives out a glimpse of ray tracing on a smartphone.

Samsung ray tracing gpu amd — Source: Samsung

If things pan out well, we may get to see Exynos 2200 on the next-gen Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup but expect it to be limited to the Exynos markets only, Snapdragon units may not have the privilege at the time of launch.

Even though it would have been best to understand ray tracing with a video, Samsung chose to tease it with a picture. Stills won’t be able to depict how good and smooth the gameplay is going to be but we know for sure that the entire gaming arena has been leveled up. The image was still able to reflect details such as flames at the bottom of a tank, the building in the background, and the most visible difference of the car in both photos.

The upcoming Exynos also support variable-rate shading with which certain segments of a frame can be shaded, allowing the system to allocate more resources to the important part and lesser on unimportant parts. This will lead to the enhancement of all gaming aspects as more processing power is being drawn.

There will be battery, heating aspects that Samsung will have to work out before releasing this to the public. The measure of how good this ray tracing is still remaining to be seen. A comparison video next time from Samsung would be much appreciated.

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Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 confirmed to launch on October 13

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Jeet

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Oct 5, 2021

Google has officially released the latest Android 12 operating system but the update isn’t available for users to download, even for the users of Google’s own Pixel lineup of smartphones that are eligible for the updates.

The official launch of Android 12 means that smartphone manufactures can now announce an updated version of their own custom user interface based on this latest Android version and we’ve already got an event scheduled from Realme.

Realme CEO Madhav Sheth recently confirmed that the company will soon launch the Realme UI 3.0 based on the Android 12 operating system. Now, it has been confirmed that the launch event will take place on 13th October.

Although the company is yet to confirm the rollout of the upcoming Realme UI 3.0, it is being believed that the Realme GT 5G will be the first smartphone to get this new Android 12-based update. On the other hand, the upcoming global variant of the Realme GT Neo2 is expected to come pre-installed with the Realme UI 3.0.

Currently, there’s no information available about the new features coming to the Realme UI 3.0 which is based on the latest Android 12. However, we expect some major changes in terms of the user interface, including wallpapers, icons, and layout.

The Android 12 comes with a new user interface named Material You, a refreshed notification UI with a more modern look, splash screens for all apps, faster and efficient system performance, new privacy-related features, and much more.

The update will be available for the Google Pixel series smartphones in the next few weeks and soon after that, the Android 12 update will be available for smartphones from Samsung, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, Vivo, and Xiaomi, among others.

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Vivo Y33s arrives in Singapore with Helio G80 SoC and 5,000mAh battery

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Pranav Sawant

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Oct 4, 2021

Earlier this year, Vivo unveiled the Y33s smartphone in the Indian market. The Vivo Y33s debuted with a 6.58-inch FHD+ display, triple cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery. Now, the smartphone has made its way to the global market.

The Vivo Y33s is now officially available in Singapore at S$349 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The device has two colours Black and Gradient finish. The device will be available for purchase from all the authorised channels in Singapore.

Vivo Y33s Specifications

The Vivo Y33s comes with a 6.58-inch LCD display with a Full-HD+ resolution. The screen comes with a standard 60Hz refresh rate and a thin-bezel design. It has a 16MP single camera at the front selfies and has a triple camera system at the rear.

It has a 50MP primary lens, a 2MP macro sensor, and lastly a 2MP depth sensor. As for internals, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage. Vivo has offered a memory expansion option, thanks to the microSD card slot which can take up to 1TB of microSD card.

It packs a 5,000mAh battery with an 18W fast charging support. It has a 3.5mm headphone jack for audio and a USB Type-C port for data transfer and charging. The phone has NFC support and runs on the Android operating system.

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Habeeb Onawole

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Oct 4, 2021

Google has finally taken the wraps off the stable release of Android 12, the latest version of the Android operating system. However, unlike previous versions of Android where the announcement comes with update notifications for eligible devices starting with Google’s own Pixel line, that isn’t the case this year.

The release was confirmed in a post on the Android Developers Blog. “We’re pushing the source to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and officially releasing the latest version of Android” said Google in the post.

Here’s what’s new in Android 12

A new UI – Material You

Android 12 brings a redesigned user interface with a new design language called Material You. Users will notice the changes in the redesigned widgets which feature rounded corners, interactive controls, and dynamic colors.

Notification UI and Stretch overscroll

There is also a refreshed notification UI with a more modern look and custom notifications with standard affordances to make them consistent with other notifications.

Stretch overscroll is a new stretch feature that has been added to make scrolling more smooth. Users will see the new stop indicator effect both within the system and in apps.

App launch splash screens

Google says it has also added splash screens for all apps on Android 12 and app developers will be able to customize the splash screen as they wish.

Faster, more efficient system and performance

Android 12 also brings improvements in system performance. According to the blog post, the CPU time used by core system services has been reduced by 22%, and the use of big cores by 15%. Apps also start and load faster thanks to optimized I/O.

To further improve the experience, Android 12 will prevent apps from starting foreground services while in the background.

Privacy

There is a new privacy dashboard in Settings that allows users to see which apps access the microphone, camera, and location data. Android 12 has also added an option for users to choose between sharing their precise location or approximate location with apps.

Users will also see indicators in the status bar when an app has access to the microphone or camera. There is also an option on supported devices for users to toggle microphone and camera access for an app.

You can read the full list of changes Android 12 brings here.

When will the Android 12 update arrive?

Google has revealed that the Android 12 update will arrive on Pixel devices in the next few weeks while devices from Samsung, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, Tecno, Vivo, and Xiaomi will receive the update later this year.

There are speculations that Google’s decision to delay the release of the update is because it wants the new OS to debut with the Pixel 6 series which makes sense. So there is a chance the Pixel 6 series will launch first before the update arrives for eligible devices.

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Tecno Spark 8P to feature a 6.6-inch display and 50MP triple camera system

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Pranav Sawant

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Oct 4, 2021

Chinese phone maker Tecno seems to update its Spark series soon as renders of an upcoming Spark series phone have appeared on the Internet. The renders are of the upcoming Tecno Spark 8P and they look impressive.

The renders were shared by the Twitter leaker Paras Guglani, it revealed that the phone has a large 6.6-inch Dot notch display with Full-HD+ resolution. The display has thin bezels on all sides except for the bottom. It has a noticeable bottom chin.

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Moving to the rear, the device has a dual-patterned design. It has a textured finish on the upper side of the back. The other half of the back has vertical stripes enhancing its aesthetics. It features a triple camera system at the rear with a 50MP main lens.

Reportedly, the phone will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G70 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Inside, it is touted to pack a 5,000mAh battery and may have some sort of fast charging support. As for security, the phone will feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It is also said to have a DTS stereo speaker effect.

The smartphone’s launch date is still a question, but when it arrives, it will launch in four colour variants – Turquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, Iris Purple, and Cocoa Gold.

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