Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 receives MIUI 12 Global Stable ROM

The global units of the almost-two-year-old Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has started receiving the final version of the MIUI 12 software. The software version is V12.0.1.0.QEEMIXM and brings a lot of novelties, as the detailed changelog below shows. For instance, there are two new swipe down gestures. Swiping from the upper-right corner of the screen will open up the so-called Control center and swipe down from the left corner to open up the Notification shade. Screenshot of the changelog The list also mentions something about brightness and color improvements for wallpapers in Dark...

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and S20 FE 5G mentioned on Samsung.com

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE will receive four months of YouTube Premium – but that’s not the important part, the interesting bit is that this info comes from the official Samsung.com site. Better yet, it mentions both the Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S20 FE 5G. This means that there will be an LTE version in some markets – it’s not clear if it will overlap with the markets that get the 5G model, but if it does, the 4G version will cost less. Also note that Samsung officially calls this phone the “FE” rather than “Fan Edition” (even though that’s what the letters stand for). Anyway,...

Here’s how ZTE Axon 20 5G's under-display camera works

ZTE is going to launch the Axon 20 5G on September 1 as the first commercially available smartphone with an under-display selfie camera. The company went on Weibo and explained how the device will manage to take photos with no glare or fogging despite having the OLED stretch over the lens. ZTE has implemented a special film with anti-reflective coating that maximizes the transparency of the screen without ruining the quality of the image. The screen of the Axon 20 5G consists of seven layers - the protective glass, a polarizer, touch panel, an encapsulation glass, the OLED panel,...

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ latest update brings improved stability

Samsung's Galaxy Buds+ are well loved for their amazing audio quality and great feature set, but some adopters have experienced issues that the company is now addressing. Owners of the wearables have reported that there is a software update, hitting the Buds+, bringing “improved system stability and reliability”. Screenshots of the incoming update for the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ The update’s firmware version is R175XXU0ATH7 and is just 1.38 MB in size. The changelog doesn't say what has been done in particular. A quick test of our unit reveals the minor connectivity issues that...

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OnePlus working on an entry-level phone powered by the Snapdragon 460

When OnePlus unveiled its Nord it left plenty of fans disappointed with its limited international availability. One big market to lose out was the US though we did get a promise that there will be more affordable OnePlus phones in the coming months. According to a new report from Android Central the next budget OnePlus device will bear the Clover code name and will come with a price tag in the $200 range. More importantly, it will be available globally. OnePlus Nord The report specifies the phone’s key specs which include a 6.52-inch HD+ display, Snapdragon 460 SoC with 4GB RAM and...

Realme CEO tests Realme 7 gaming capabilities in new teaser

Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro are arriving on September 3 and at least one of the phones will pioneer a new chipset. Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India and Europe, posted on his Twitter page a confirmation the all-new handset will be launched in India, and he is using it in a short 10-second video. I am happy to bring another World’s First Processor & yes, we are launching it first in India with the #realme7series. We will continue to introduce #TechTrendsetter products to mid-range too and raise the bar for a smoother experience. Watch the launch at 12:30PM, 3rd Sep....

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 goes on pre-order, Thom Browne edition in tow

Samsung is all set to officially announce its Galaxy Z Fold2 on September 1 this time with its full specs and pricing. Ahead of next week’s event, Samsung UK has listed the Z Fold2 in Mystic Bronze and Black colors with a retail price of £1,799 and September 17 shipping date. Open sales are expected to start a day later on September 18. Galaxy Z Fold 2 will cost £1,799.00 in the UK. Samsung's pre-order page is already live. Confirms September 17th shipping date and September 18th release. https://t.co/HpkErtigWJ— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) August 27, 2020 A quick comparison reveals...

Xiaomi demoes its third-generation solution for under-display front camera

Selfie cameras have always been the biggest hurdle in the pursuit of the all-screen-front of smartphones. Bezels got thinner and thinner until they transformed into notches that eventually evolved into punch holes. The logical next step is an under-display front-facing snapper and ZTE is expected to introduce a working smartphone with the technology next Tuesday, September 1. This is a huge motivator for other companies, and Xiaomi has revealed it is also joining the race. A company VP shared on his Weibo profile that their third-generation solution is finally ready for mass production, as...

Oppo patents slider phone with extendable display

According to the latest smartphone patent from Oppo, a new smartphone design has come about. This design is reminiscent of the classic slider phone: a mobile device with a display that can be slip up along a track to reveal either a larger display or a set of buttons underneath. The latest patent marries the slider to a modern touchscreen smartphone. Rather than a smartphone that folds closed like the Galaxy Z Flip, the Oppo patent (filed back on February 27 2020) shows a smartphone with a square-size display. Upon pulling the display up, the screen gets longer and taller into an “open”...

T-Mobile announces new Revvl 5G for $400 along with Revvl 4 and 4+

T-Mobile is announcing its latest lineup of its self-branded smartphones. Three T-Mobile Revvl smartphones are arriving next week including the Revvl 4, the Revvl 4+, and the Revvl 5G. The latter is the most expensive one at $400, and is powered by the Snapdragon 765. The other two are powered by the Snapdragon 665 and the MediaTek Helio A22, respectively. T-Mobile Revvl 5G specs: Dimensions: 6.51" X 3" X 0.37" Camera: 48MP + 8MP (ultra wide) + 5MP (macro) Front facing camera: 16MP Battery: 4,500 mAh Software: Android 10 Display: 6.53-inch FHD+ LCD with...

Certification mentioning a OnePlus smartwatch surfaces

Rumors of OnePlus working on a smartwatch aren’t very recent. In fact, OnePlus founder Carl Pei tweeted in June 2016 (over four years ago) sketches of a OnePlus smartwatch that never came into fruition. This watch was intended to be released between the launches of the OnePlus 2 and OnePlus 3. That watch would have features a round form factor with interchangeable bands and bezels. What could have been but never will be. Sketches circa 2015. #throwback pic.twitter.com/5zKuSdDiv0— Carl Pei (@getpeid) June 29, 2016 New evidence of OnePlus’ development for a new smartwatch surfaces...

Sony Xperia 5 II specs leak alongside more renders

Sony is expected to announce the Xperia 5 II at an online event on September 17. This will obviously be the successor to the Xperia 5 from last year, and it looks like Sony isn't ready to give up on its insane naming scheme just yet. Recently we saw the first leaked render showing the Xperia 5 II, and today more of these have been outed, alongside a substantial list of its specs. The phone is said to sport a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with 21:9 aspect ratio, 120 Hz refresh rate, and 240 Hz touch sampling rate. At the helm we find the Snapdragon 865 chipset (the vanilla, non-Plus...

Redmi 9A tipped to come to India soon rebadged to Redmi 9i

Redmi brought over the Redmi 9C to India as the Redmi 9 earlier today. Before that, we saw the Redmi 9 Prime debut - that one was based on the global Redmi 9. This leaves the Redmi 9A as the only Redmi 9 variant yet to grace India and according to a new tip from Ishan Agarwal, we’ll see it as the Redmi 9i. Redmi 9A Yes, that’s Xiaomi’s increasingly convoluted naming scheme in play but it makes sense given the previous rebadged Redmi 9 models. There’s still no exact word on the launch date and pricing of the device but according to the Redmi 9i might come with a slightly higher price...

Future AirPods might drop the force detection sensors for touch sensors

According to a series of filed patents, Apple's future AirPods could come with simple touch sensors instead of force detection for control. The documents reason that this would provide an improved control with a wider variety of gestures. For example, the touch sensors will be able to recognize gestures like swipes for volume control. No more squeezing or strong taps to control your music or answering calls. The simple touch sensors work in a totally different way. The touch sensor will cover the better part of the exterior of the AirPod and it looks for "change in capacitance." ...

Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus full specs and live images surface

Yesterday we saw the Huawei Enjoy 20 and Enjoy 20 Plus in the flesh and learned about their key specs. Today a new set of live images of the duo have surfaced, which show the smartphones in new colors. Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus Two of the leaked images also reveal the full specs of the Enjoy 20 Plus, which include a 6.63" FullHD+ notchless LCD, which from yesterday's leak we know has a refresh rate of 90Hz. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek's MT6853 SoC and will have two RAM options - 6GB and 8GB. The Enjoy 20 Plus will run Android 10-based EMUI 10.1 and have 128GB of storage...

Poco exec teases four possible designs for the Poco X3

The Product Marketing Manager and Global Spokesperson for the Poco brand has seen the recent Poco X3 leaks and decided to get in the game. He posted four possible designs for the upcoming phone asking his followers on Twitter to guess which one is the real deal. Four possible designs for the Poco X3 The broad strokes of the design are known – we saw the back panel in FCC documentation. However, the camera layout was left blank. All four designs posted posted by the Poco exec show a quad camera setup, but there are two things to note here. First, none of them seems to have...

Samsung releases a Galaxy M51 teaser

Samsung India just shared a teaser of its upcoming midranger, the Galaxy M51. The short clip shows the phone as a monster and we are guessing that refers to its battery that previous rumors said will have 7,000 mAh capacity. If you can guess why the all-new #SamsungM51 is the most unpredictable, power-packed #MeanestMonsterEver, you can stand a chance to win one for yourself. A mean reward for one mean monster lover out there. pic.twitter.com/o2YAzwJL6U— Samsung India (@SamsungIndia) August 27, 2020 A Google console listing from earlier today gave us a good idea about the key specs. ...

Infinix Zero 8 announced with 90Hz display, Helio G90T chipset

Shenzhen-based smartphone maker Infininx announced the latest member of its lineup with the Zero 8 in Indonesia. It brings a few first for the brand with a 90Hz refresh rate display, a unique rhombus-shaped quad camera with a 64M primary shooter and MediaTek Helio G90T chipset. Upfront we have a 6.85-inch IPS LCD with a pill-shaped cutout for the dual 48MP and 8MP selfie cameras. The 90Hz refresh rate is accompanied by 180Hz touch sampling. The back features the aforementioned 64MP Sony IMX 686 main sensor with 4K video recording and EIS alongside an 8MP ultrawide snapper and two...

Apple's share in the TWS buds market shrinks despite increasing sales

A Counterpoint Research report shows that Apple has lost some market share in the truly wireless earphones market while its AirPods sales are actually going up. From nearly half of all the sales of TWS buds in 2019, Apple's share has dropped down to 35% in 2020. However, the raw numbers still show healthy growth - 61 million sales in 2019 to a forecasted 82 million sales in 2020. The reason for the decreasing share is mostly Chinese brands offering the same, if not better features and sound quality at considerably lower prices. Samsung is gaining traction as well - now standing at 6%...

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Samsung schedules Galaxy Z Fold2 Unpacked event for September 1

Samsung’s August 5 Galaxy Unpacked event wasn’t enough for the Korean tech giant to share all details on its new Galaxy devices so it decided to throw a Part 2 on September 1 at 2 PM UTC. As the accompanying poster shows the event will be centered around the Galaxy Z Fold2 which was introduced at the previous Unpacked event though not with all its details. Since then we’ve seen plenty of leaks including a full-blown review video which gave us a good look at the hardware and software of the new Fold. The last remaining question mark is pricing. Source

Amazon unveils Halo band and service can 3D scan your body, listen to the tone of your voice

Amazon is entering the wearable market with its health-tracking Halo band. Note that the focus here is on health rather than exercise. Also, this isn’t really a smart band, it’s more of a wrist-worn collection of sensors. Specifically, there’s an accelerometer, a temperature sensor, a heart rate monitor and two microphones. There’s no display here, in fact the fabric and silicone bands also cover the front of the device. You won’t get notifications on your Halo band and you can’t use the mics to ask Alexa a question. Actually, this band is very much disconnected from other Amazon...

Madhav Sheth appointed CEO of Realme Europe

Madhav Sheth has been known in the smartphone world as a Vice President at Realme and the CEO of Realme India. The brand is doubling down on its push in Europe and now Sheth has also been appointed CEO of Realme Europe. With the change, Realme hopes to become one of Top 5 smartphone brands in Europe. Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India & Europe Starting with the countries of Spain, France, Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, Realme is aiming to introduce “cutting-edge technology, innovative products, and superior servicing”, per the official press release. European consumers can...

Huawei Mate 40 and 40 Pro cases show a round camera bump, vanilla model has a 3.5 mm jack

Basic transparent cases that allegedly belong to the Huawei Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro have surfaced, courtesy of leakster Digital Chat Station. They have a circular opening for the camera bump on the back, rather than square. There’s no extra hole for the LED flash, which suggests that it has been incorporated into the circle. Which makes sense as the circular hump is now larger than on the Mate 30 series. Now let’s have a closer look at the differences between the Pro and the vanilla model. Huawei Mate 40 Pro case: note the volume rocker and the extra grille The Huawei Mate 40...