OnePlus Nord launched last year as the brand’s first mid-range smartphone since the OnePlus X. It was soon followed by a number of even cheaper OnePlus Nord series phones. Since a successor to this handset called OnePlus Nord 2 is slated to debut later today, the company appears to have discontinued the original model.
The OnePlus Nord was not available for purchase even before the launch of the OnePlus Nord CE 5G last month. So it is not surprising to learn that the handset has been now discontinued in India.
As per a report, the device is no longer on sale across both offline as well as online channels. It makes sense since the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2 is rumored to carry an identical price tag.
According to the latest leak, the OnePlus Nord 2, which is set to make its debut a few hours from now will retail for the following price tags in India.
OnePlus Nord 2 Price in India (Rumored)
8GB + 128GB – ₹29,999 ($403)
12GB + 256GB – ₹34,999 ($470)
For those unaware, the 12GB + 256GB variant of the original OnePlus Nord retailed for ₹29,999 in India. Since the forthcoming OnePlus Nord 2 is expected to start at this price and the OnePlus Nord CE 5G carries price tags identical to the lower storage configuration of the OnePlus Nord, it does not make sense for the brand to continue selling the last year’s smartphone.
The OnePlus Nord 2 launch event is scheduled to kick off from 19:30 IST. The online-only event will be live-streamed on the company’s official YouTube channel.
A couple of months ago, in May this year, OPPO had launched its new true wireless earphones in China — OPPO Enco Air. Now, the brand has confirmed that the third color option, Summer Jelly, will be available for purchase in China from 27th July for 299 yuan, which is about $46. The Summer Jelly color has a light green hue.
When the earphones were launched, OPPO had announced four color options — Black, White, Green, and Blue. However, only two of them are available for purchase right now — Black and White. The company is yet to start selling the Blue color option.
Coming to the TWS earphones, the OPPO Enco Air has a semi in-ear design and comes equipped with 10mm dynamic drivers. There are also two microphones in each earbud and a bass booster tube that offers a punchy sound.
It also comes with a Game Mode that offers a low latency of 47ms for better sync between audio and video. Similar to most other products, this one too has support for touch controls for actions like play or pause music and answering or ending calls.
The earphones are rated IPX4 for water resistance and are compatible with Android as well as iOS. They get connected with the smartphone as soon as the charging case gets opened. As per OPPO, Enco Air can offer up to 24 hours of playback with the charging case. It further adds that the charging case offers up to 8 hours of playback after a quick charging of just 10 minutes.
Ulefone is frequently launching new smartphones to serve different user segments across the globe. After the launch of Armor 11T 5G, the Chinese rugged smartphone maker is here with Ulefone Power Armor 13 smartphone featuring a magnanimous 13200 mAh battery. It is the world’s first rugged phone to carry such a massive battery. There are several other surprises inside the smartphone which makes it a value-for-money smartphone too.
Ulefone Power Armor 13 smartphone comes with a 6.81-inch FHD+ display having the 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. The phone is coupled with an Helio G95 SoC, 8GB RAM and 256GB Internal storage. However, the interested users can expand the storage up to 1 TB via a MicroSD card.
The smartphone enables high-quality and detailed photos using its 48MP primary rear camera, an 8MP wide-angle lens is also present, a 2MP macro lens allows to capture the beauty of tiny objects, and another 2MP sub camera is on board. The rear camera module captures stunning photos even in a low light environment, and the Penta-flash system helps to lighten up the night photos. The primary camera supports 4K video recording.
Ulefone Armor 11T 5G runs on Android 11 including the features such as fluent User Interface, better multitasking, and enhanced data protection and security. It ships with an infrared sensor that enables to measure the distance between two objects easily. Other primary features include the presence of headset-free FM radio, IP68/69K certification and NFC. The users can do wireless payments using Google Pay or any other NFC supported payment app throughout the globe.
Interested users can participate in the ongoing giveaway to get the Ulefone Armor 11T 5G for free. The results will be out via Ulefone Twitter handle on July 22. More information about the smartphone is live on the official website.
Vivo has launched the Vivo Y53s NFC smartphone in Indonesia. It has arrived a new variant of the Vivo Y53s 4G that debuted in Indonesia last month. Both handsets have identical specs and the only differing feature on the new is the support for NFC connectivity.
Vivo Y53s NFC specifications and features
The Vivo Y53s NFC has a 6.58-inch Full HD+ LCD panel with a teardrop notch. The screen delivers a 20:9 aspect ratio and supports the P3 color gamut. The Helio G80 chipset is present under the hood of the device.
Vivo Y53s NFC
The phone comes with 8 GB of RAM, which is coupled with 3 GB of extended RAM. The device offers 128 GB of built-in storage and a dedicated microSD card slot. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W rapid charging.
The Y53s NFC runs on Android 11 and FunTouch OS. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. For selfies, it has a front camera of 16-megapixel and its rear camera setup has a 64-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
Vivo Y53s price and availability
The Y53s NFC is priced at IDR 3,699,000 (~$255) and is now for pre-orders through JD Indonesia till July 27. The device is available in color options like Deep Sea Blue and Fantastic Rainbow.
Fast charging technology for smartphones is advancing with each new iteration of a flagship smartphone and major developments in this regard are coming from Chinese manufacturers, with OPPO having announced 125W Super Flash Charging.
Now, the South Korean tech giant Samsung is also working on a new 65W fast charging technology for its upcoming premium smartphones. It is also being reported that the fast charging tech could be used for the upcoming Galaxy S22 lineup.
As per the latest information coming from tipster Tron, the 65W charger is in the testing phase for “Rainbow” which is a codename for the upcoming Galaxy S22 series smartphones. Here, R stands for the vanilla model, G stands for the Plus variant, while B is referring to the Ultra model.
The premium smartphones from the company come with support for 45W fast charging, such as the Samsung Galaxy Note10+. However, most of the devices from the South Korean brand support 15W-25W charging. This is too low for the world’s leading smartphone manufacturer when several companies are offering faster-charging technology.
The 65W charger from Samsung was certified by TÜV SÜD in February this year. This is the same charger with model number EP-TA865 which was certified by South Korea’s NRRA certification in September last year.
The certification process has revealed that the charger will have a maximum output rate of 20V/3.25A and will support the latest USB-IF PD (Power Delivery) standard, which includes a specification called Programmable Power Supply (PPS).
Nowadays, phone manufacturers are removing the charger from the retail box, forcing users to purchase it separately. So, it remains to be seen if Samsung includes the 65W charger in the box when it launches a smartphone with support for such fast charging.
ZTE will be announcing the ZTE Axon 30 5G phone an in-screen camera on July 27 in China. Ahead of the launch, tipster Digital Chat Station has shared a couple of live shots of the smartphone to reveal that it will be a truly full-screen experience.
The tipster claims that the Axon 30 5G’s under-display camera implementation is such that it is difficult to see its presence by looking at it directly. Past reports have claimed that the phone will come with a second-generation in-display camera. The company had previously claimed that the Axon 30 5G has seven layers of high-transmittance materials, three layers of special technology, and offers stronger light transmission.
The tipster added that the device is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset and is equipped with a 64-megapixel quad-camera system. It is a thin and lightweight smartphone as it measures 7.8mm and weighs 189 grams. It is speculated that the ZTE A2232 phone that was recently approved by the TENAA authority will be debuting in the market as the Axon 30 5G.
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ZTE Axon 30 5G specifications (expected)
The ZTE Axon 30 5G has a 6.92-inch OLED panel that offers a 1080 x 2460 pixels resolution. It has a 16-megapixel under-display camera, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel quad-camera system. It will come preloaded with Android 11 OS.
The SD870 powered phone is expected to arrive with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of built-in storage. The 4,100mAh (rated value) battery of the phone is expected to arrive with support for 55W fast charging.
Earlier this year, Tesla started accepting Bitcoin as a payment method for its cars but after a few days, the company stopped doing so, citing concerns about the environmental impact of using cryptocurrency.
Now, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla says that the company will likely start accepting bitcoin for vehicle purchases again. At the B-Word conference, which was hosted by the Crypto Council for Innovation, he said: “It looks like bitcoin is shifting a lot more toward renewables and a bunch of the heavy-duty coal plants that were being used…have been shut down, especially in China.”
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX
He further added that he wanted to do a little more due diligence to confirm that the percentage of renewable energy usage is most likely at or above 50 percent and that there is a trend toward increasing that number. He also said that if this continues, then Tesla will most likely resume accepting bitcoin.
In the month of May, when the company stopped taking bitcoin as payment, the company issued a statement and said that it would start accepting bitcoin payments once the process of mining bitcoin “transitions to more sustainable energy.” It also added that the company is also “looking at other cryptocurrencies that use <1% of Bitcoin’s energy/transaction.”
For those who are unaware, mining cryptocurrency involves computers competing against other machines to solve complex mathematical puzzles, which is an energy-intensive process. Estimate claims that bitcoin mining takes up about the same amount of energy annually as the Netherlands.
Samsung has already confirmed that the company’s next Galaxy Unpacked event will be hosted on 11th August. At the event, the South Korea giant will unveil its Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable smartphones.
Along with the foldable smartphones, the company will also be launching the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Active. Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 will also get launched at the same event. Ahead of the official launch, Evan Blass has shared images of the upcoming earphones, revealing its design and color options.
The images confirm that the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 will come in four color options — Black, White, Violet, and Green. The company will be bundling the charging case which has a white-colored exterior but internally, it has the same color as the earphones.
In terms of design, the upcoming Galaxy Buds 2 looks similar to the Galaxy Buds+ but the charging case is similar to what the company offered with last year’s Galaxy Buds Live, and has a Samsung branding on top.
The upcoming TWS earphones from Samsung are expected to come powered by a 120mAh battery while the charging case packs a 500mAh battery. As for the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature, there are contradictory reports. To know for sure about its features, pricing, and availability information, we will have to wait for the official announcement next month.
After the success of the iQOO 7, the Chinese phone giant is expected to launch its successor iQOO 8 in the H2 of this year. Previous rumors have revealed that the phone could arrive on August 4 in China. Later, iQOO’s president Fen Yufei shared a video teasing the smartphone. Now, a fresh leak confirms the phone’s moniker.
According to the previous video, the president is playing billiards with the number ‘8’ ball hinting at the iQOO 8 flagship smartphone. In addition, a Weibo tipster named WHYLAB has shared an image that confirms the iQOO 8 moniker and confirms the August 4 launch. The tipster reveals that the phone will launch at 2:30 PM China time. The image also reveals that the device will have flash charging support.
It may arrive with fast charging speeds of 100W+and is said to boast a periscope telephoto camera.
Apart from this, the popular Chinese tipster Digital Chat Stationshared the device’s settings page. The screenshot of the page confirmed the phone’s key details. The iQOO 8 is said to come with a model number V2141A sporting a 2K(3200 x 1440 pixels) resolution display.
The page also reveals that the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset, clocked at 3.0GHz. It features 12GB of RAM and 4GB of additional memory expansion option (which seems like a virtual memory option). It will have 256GB of onboard storage and runs on OriginOS (Android 11) out of the box.
Last month, Samsung announced the Galaxy A22 5G as well as Galaxy A22 4G smartphones. Earlier this month, the 4G variant of the phone was silently launched in the Indian market for the price of ₹18,499 (~$255).
Today, the South Korean giant has officially confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G will be launched in India on 23rd July. While the company has not revealed its pricing details, a recent leak indicates that the device could cost around ₹19,999 (~$268) for the 6GB RAM model while the 8GB RAM model could be priced at ₹21,999 (~$295).
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The Samsung Galaxy A22 5G features a 6.6-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD Infinity-V display with a 90Hz refresh rate support. Underneath, the phone comes powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 octa-core processor clocked at 2.2GHz.
It comes packed with 4GB/6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage. However, the company has not yet confirmed which memory configuration will be available in India. There’s a microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity up to 1TB.
As for the camera department, the smartphone features a triple-camera setup on the back that consists of a 48-megapixel wide-angle primary sensor, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, it is equipped with an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The device features a fingerprint sensor that is embedded into the power button. Other features on the phone include Samsung Pay, Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with the Samsung’s One UI 3.1 custom interface on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging support.
Huawei is all set to launch its latest flagship smartphone lineup under its P-series — Huawei P50 on 29th July in its home country China. Continuing with the USP of this lineup, the smartphones will be focusing on mobile photography.
Ahead of the official launch next week, it has been confirmed that the upcoming Huawei P50 series smartphones won’t be limited to the Chinese market only but will be launched globally. The development was reported by GSMArena citing Huawei’s representative in Finland as the source for this information.
The company had recently shared a teaser for the P50 series smartphones, which revealed that the phones will pack Leica-branded lenses. The teaser video also highlights that it will capture true-to-life colors, offering exactly what you see in the real-life.
Reports have revealed that the upcoming P50 series will be equipped with the custom-made Sony IMX80 camera lens. It is said to be the first 1-inch mobile camera sensor with 50-megapixel resolution and an RYYB color filter.
The lineup is expected to have three models — P50, P50 Pro, and P50 Pro+ and if the reports are to be believed, then only the Pro and Pro+ models will come featuring Sony IMX800 lens. The standard model is expected to have a triple-camera sensor consisting of a Sony IMX707 lens, a Sony IMX600 lens, and a 3x telephoto sensor.
On the other hand, the Pro variant will have a quad-camera setup and along with the Sony IMX800 lens, there’s expected to be an OV64A OmniVision camera, 5x periscope camera, and a ToF camera sensor.
The devices are expected to come powered by the Kirin 9000 SoC but rumors indicate that the company will be launching only 4G variants. The global variants could come powered by the 4G-only Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. The Chinese brand could be launching 5G variants of the P50 series in the near future.
Xiaomi rice cookers are among the most popular smart home products in the Chinese tech giant’s catalog. Xiaomi first launched a rice cooker in 2016 and launched its first rice cooker in Japan in 2019. Even in Japan where rice cookers are common household appliances, Xiaomi’s own rice cooker has over the years proven to be very popular in the Asian country. Xiaomi has now launched the MIJIA Smart Rice Cooker 3L, a portable version that also won’t put a hole in your pockets.
The MIJIA Smart Rice Cooker 3L, as the name implies, is equipped with a 3L container. It is similar to the MIJIA Smart IH Rice Cooker 3L which is on sale for 349 yuan (~$54). However, this new version comes with a screen at the top just like the pricier MIJIA Smart Pressure IH Rice Cooker 1S 3L that carries a 999 yuan (~$154) price tag.
The new rice cooker is equipped with IH Surround heating technology and a spherical pressure accumulating valve design, which makes the rice more delicate and sweet. It also has a 3mm thick base material liner, and the surface is sprayed with a new generation of Daikin PFA powder non-stick coating.
It is also worth mentioning that the MIJIA Smart Rice Cooker 3L is equipped with NFC technology. This makes it possible to operate the gadget right from your NFC-enabled smartphone. it also comes with support for voice control using the XiaoAI smart speaker. It carries a crowdfunding price of 449 yuan (~$69) but it will retail in China for 499 yuan (~$77) after the crowdfunding exercise.
Last week, it was reported that Netflix was going to add game streaming to its service. More details regarding the streaming giant’s plan have surfaced and they reveal mobile devices will be the focus first.
In a report by CNET, Netflix’s primary focus will be ad-free mobile games for phones and tablets. However, its larger goal is to bring games to all devices that Netflix supports which includes TVs, game consoles, and computers.
Netflix won’t be offering a separate subscription for this service as it is ”a one-product company” according to its CEO, Reed Hastings. What this means is that it will be an all-in-one subscription that combines movies, TV, shows, documentaries, and games.
The streaming service has an advantage over rivals Amazon and Google who have streaming services (Prime Video and YouTube TV) and game streaming services (Luna and Stadia), in that these services are separated and have their own individual subscriptions. Netflix’s games will also be devoid of in-game purchases and won’t have ads.
We believe going with mobile games first is a good decision. Netflix says that its games will be based on its existing original shows and movies. This means we should expect games tied to popular shows such as Stranger Things, The Witcher, The Umbrella Academy, and Carmen Sandiego that allow viewers to be a part of the adventure and take control of their favorite characters.
Another advantage we foresee is that these mobile games will be playable over internet connections that are not strong. Will it be possible to download these games for offline play just as it is possible to download a show or movie to watch offline later? We don’t know yet as Netflix didn’t say. Nevertheless, we should expect the streaming giant to experiment with different ideas with its game service.
Tecno is a brand that serves just two areas (Africa and South Asia) but it is still one of the biggest players in the smartphone market as it belongs to the Transsion Holdings group and it sells a lot of devices. The latest handsets launched by Tecno are the Tecno Camon 17 and the Camon 17 Pro. Two devices belonging to the budget segment which, despite being two variants of the same lineup, have a lot of differences. This comparison will help you to understand which differences are we talking about and which phone should you choose depending on your actual needs. If you are interested, go ahead with the specs comparison between Tecno Camon 17 and Camon 17 Pro.
First of all, Tecno Camon 17 and Camon 17 Pro differ in their design. I personally prefer the vanilla version (despite it is more affordable) because it is more compact and it has a less invasive camera module. Another important difference is the punch hole which is placed on the top left corner in the vanilla version and at the center in the Pro version. On the other hand, Tecno Camon 17 Pro has a fingerprint reader in a better position: it is side-mounted instead of rear-mounted. On both the phones, the power key, and the volume keys are placed on the right side. The handsets are built with polycarbonate like most of the budget phones out there.
Display
The display is one of the most important differences between Tecno Camon 17 and Camon 17 Pro. On the Pro variant, there is a wider panel with a diagonal of 6.8 inches, while the vanilla version has just 6.6 inches. Even the resolution is different: HD+ with 720p on the former and Full HD+ with 1080p on the latter. Both the phones come with an IPS panel sporting a 90 Hz refresh rate, but the Pro variant has slightly higher brightness, so it is more visible under sunlight. It also comes with a higher screen to body ratio.
Specs & Software
Unfortunately, none of these devices supports the 5G connectivity, but this is an advantage for those who want to save money as these phones are very affordable. The Tecno Camon 17 is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, 128 GB of internal storage, and up to 6 GB of RAM. With the Tecno Camon 17 Pro, you can get a stronger MediaTek Helio G95 SoC, up to 8 GB of RAM, and a whopping 256 GB of native storage. The Helio G95 is more powerful than Helio G85, but in each case, we are talking about midrange processors. Despite belonging to an inferior segment, the Helio G95 is very close to the Dimensity 800U in terms of performance. The only important difference between Helio G85 and G95 is the 5G support.
Camera
The Tecno Camon 17 has a typical 48 MP triple camera including a 48 MP main sensor and a pair of 2 MP lenses for macros and depth calculation. Tecno Camon 17 Pro is definitely more impressive with a quad camera including a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, and two additional sensors with 2 MP resolution. But what leaves everyone astonished is the front camera: with a 48 MP resolution, it is definitely one of the most advanced front cameras out there and it is able to provide a very high level of detail.
The Tecno Camon 17 and the Camon 17 Pro pack the same battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh, but the vanilla version is able to last more on a single charge because its display is smaller and comes with a lower resolution. Both the phones support fast charging, but the Pro variant comes with a faster charging technology (the power is 33W).
Price
The starting price tag of Tecno Camon 17 roughly translates into €160/$190, while Tecno Camon 17 Pro starts from €280/$330. There is a big difference between their prices, but we can tell you the same about their specifications. The Pro variant is another planet and it is superior in almost every aspect, with the exception of the battery life. It has a better display, better cameras, and even better hardware.
Tecno Camon 17 vs Tecno Camon 17 Pro: PRO and CONS
Japanese tech giant Sony has unveiled two new Soundbar models that might be the perfect Soundbars for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles. The two models include the Sony HT-A7000 Dolby Atmos 7.1 2-Channel Soundbar and the HT-A9 Soundbar with four wireless speakers and a control box unit. Sony’s latest flagship soundbars come with several impressive sound features and reflect a design tailored to suit the high-end consumer spectrum’s needs.
The Sony HT-A7000 Soundbar comes with two HDMI 2.1 ports that can provide simultaneous inputs, for example, connecting the PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles to the Soundbar at the same time. The A7000 can process excellent and high-quality 8K videos, 4K gaming at 120Hz, and support Dolby Vision HDR and eARC. The A7000 soundbar has an impressive speaker system with all the necessary accompaniments for firing, beam tweeters, and surround sound. The built-in dual subwoofer provides sufficient bass output for audio content. For an extra bass effect, interested users could go for the Sony 300W ($700) or 200W ($400) wireless subwoofer.
The Sony A7000 Soundbar can tune itself to a room’s acoustics to optimize the overall sound profile. It also has 360 Reality Audio support and Voice Assistant compatibility. The A7000 Soundbar will be available at $1,300 at the end of September possibly.
The Sony HT-A9 Soundbar, on the other hand, consists of a control box unit and four cylindrical-shaped vertical wireless speakers that combine to produce an optimized sound output for users. The back of the cylindrical wireless speakers is flat for more effortless movement and balance. Sony says that the speaker system in the HT-A9 can create up to 12 phantom speakers from the existing four units by synthesizing soundwaves based on the positional information available.
The A9 also uses 360 spatial sound mapping technology. The device has a single HDMI port, an Ethernet input, and an Aux port for input devices, including any compatible Sony TV. This guarantees greater audio clarity in the output from the Soundbar. Being a wireless speaker system, the A9 Soundbar does not need wires to connect to the speakers. However, the four speakers, together with the control box unit, need to be powered individually from the mains electricity. The A9 Soundbar will sell at $1,800 from October 2021.
The Vivo X70 series is expected to launch this quarter. The X series is known for its camera capabilities and Vivo plans to raise the bar with the next-gen models reported to be scheduled for a September launch. A new leak has revealed an important feature that will help the X70 series achieve superior camera performance.
According to the Weibo user @熊猫很禿然, Vivo will ship the X70 series with a self-developed image signal processor. The ISP should be soldered onto the board as a separate chip, and together with Vivo’s imaging algorithm, the Vivo X70 series should take better photos.
The news is surprising as there were no previous reports that Vivo was developing its own chip. Earlier this month, we learned that OPPO is developing its own ISP but we do not know when it will appear on a phone. Vivo has kept the development of its own ISP a secret until now, and we can’t wait to see the improvements it brings to the X70 series.
Renowned tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) has shared three more color variants of the OnePlus Nord 2 smartphone to add to the current list of leaks relating to the upcoming smartphone. An initial leak for the device had indicated a red color variant. Now, Blass has shown that the OnePlus Nord 2 will also come in Green Wood, Gray Sierra, and Blue Haze color variants.
OnePlus Nord 2 Green Wood
The leaker also indicated that the Green Wood and Blue Haze variants would have a significantly different finish from the other versions. The OnePlus Nord 2 is scheduled for unveiling on July 22, and prior to its launch, it has been the subject of several leaks from different quarters. You can follow the launch live on the official OnePlus YouTube channel and set the reminder notice to join millions to see the unveiling live. OnePlus is also doing a competition to herald the launch of the OnePlus Nord 2. Participants in some specified AR games will be entered into a lucky draw with winners going away with a Nord 2 smartphone, as well as other gifts.
OnePlus Nord 2 Blue Haze
OnePlus Nord 2 is a 5G compatible smartphone with a triple rear camera setup, a unique chipset, the MediaTek Dimensity1200-AI, powerful AI functionality, and many other impressive features seen from earlier teasers and leaks. The primary rear camera is a 50MP cam based on Sony’s IMX 766 sensor. The new camera setup guarantees a better picture quality and improved low-light performance. The two other rear cameras could be ultra-wide and a macro to accentuate the primary sensor.
OnePlus Nord 2 Gray Sierra
The attached MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI chipset for the OnePlus Nord 2 supports 4K stacked HDR video recording. The RAM and internal storage of the device are projected to be quite decent for its status.
As per battery capacity and performance, the OnePlus Nord 2 could come with nothing less than a 4,000mAh battery and ultra-fast charging that could go beyond 30W. Pricing and availability details are lacking, but these will be revealed at the launch, just hours away.
OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T were the brand’s flagship smartphones of 2018. The handset currently runs OxygenOS 10 based on Android 10. They are eligible for Android 11 but have only received a single public beta build so far. Ahead of the stable release of OxygenOS 11, the devices are now receiving a new maintenance update.
OnePlus 6
According to an official announcement post on OnePlus Community, the brand has started seeding a new system update for the OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T. This update arrives as OxygenOS 10.3.12.
As per the official changelog, the latest software update bumps up the security patch to July 2021. Apart from that, the new update improves system stability and fixes some known issues.
Like any other OTA software update, the OxygenOS 10.3.12 for the OnePlus 6 and the OnePus 6T is being rolled out in a staged manner worldwide. Therefore, it may take some time to reach every unit.
That said, the upcoming Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 stable build should be the last major system update for these phones. It’s not known when this software build will be rolled out.
Samsung announced the Galaxy Buds Pro alongside the Galaxy S21 series. The 360 Audio feature powered by Dolby Head Tracking technology is one of the main highlights of this product. However, this feature is not supported on all devices. The company has been rolling out compatibility to some of its older handsets. The latest smartphone to add support for this feature is Galaxy M51.
Samsung Galaxy M51
The Galaxy M51 was one of the best budget smartphones launched by Samsung in 2020. The device debuted with One UI Core 2.1 based on Android 10. The handset was updated to Android 11-based One UI Core 3.1 earlier this year.
A few months later, the phone is now receiving yet another important system update. According to SamMobile, the latest system update for the Galaxy M51 adds support for 360 Audio via Galaxy Buds Pro.
Apart from bringing the compatibility for one of the primary features of Samsung’s flagship truly wireless earphones, the new update also bumps up the security patch level to June 2021.
That said, like any other OTA software update, this one is also being seeded out in batches. Therefore, it may take some time to reach every unit. Anyway, users of the phone can head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether their device has received the update.
Taiwanese tech company ASUS has a few heavy-hitting phones from its recent lineup, including the ROG Phone 3, which debuted with the Android 10 operating system. Many users of the ROG Phone 3 had expected a quick update of their devices with the new Android 11 OS when the new software became available last year. But ASUS declined from an immediate upgrade of the device when it introduced the first Android 11 update for its device back in December 2020.
Asus also overlooked the ROG Phone 3 in a subsequent update earlier this year. However, it seems the wait is over – at least for its home market of Taiwan. The Android 11 update is now in full motion in Taiwan, with the global users slated for the upgrade subsequently. The gaming flagship packs a lot of power with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset and up to 16GB of RAM. It is essential that Asus fast tracks the update of its devices to Android 11, as the next version of the OS, the Android 12, is already at the Developers stage, and a Steady version could be out in no distant time.
Many additions will come with the Android 11 update, which is up to 2.7GB in size. The new ZenUI design will come on stream with a revamped app system. There will be changes in the Quick Settings, power optimization for more excellent battery performance, new editing options, and adjustments in the notifications tray, among others.
The Asus ROG Phone 3 is already out of stock in some countries. It is a powerful smartphone that could receive more than one OS upgrade in its life cycle. However, the precedents already set by the ROG Phone 3 predecessors show some likelihood that this may be the only upgrade specified for the device. Subsequent events will determine whether this is the case or not.
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