Exynos processor with AMD GPU gets benchmarked, reveals better GPU performance than iPhone 12 series

Samsung already confirmed that it has been working with AMD and the next-generation mobile GPU from AMD will be used in the next flagship Exynos processor. AMD recently confirmed that the SoC will feature custom AMD RDNA 2 architecture-based graphics IP that brings raytracing and variable rate shading capabilities to flagship mobile devices. Today, leakster … Continue reading “Exynos processor with AMD GPU gets benchmarked, reveals better GPU performance than iPhone 12 series”

Google confirms Pixel 5a 5G will launch later this year in US and Japan; cancelled in other regions [Update: Expected in August]

Update: According to a new Bloomberg report, the Pixel 5a is expected to launch in August. It is not clear if the company is planning to launch the 4G version of the phone for other markets like India.

Infinix Concept Phone 2021 with 160W fast charging can charge from 0 to 100% in 10 minutes

After rumours, Infinix today introduced 160W Ultra Flash Charge technology that can charge a phone in less than 10 minutes. Infinix has demoed the fast charging technology in an Infinix Concept Phone 2021 that shows 4,000 mAh battery on the phone being charged up to 11% in 1 minute, 58% in 5 minutes and 100% … Continue reading “Infinix Concept Phone 2021 with 160W fast charging can charge from 0 to 100% in 10 minutes”

Instagram will soon let you publish posts directly from desktop

Instagram has been adding new features to its platform lately and has been testing features as well. While until now the Instagram Desktop version allows users to scroll through their feed, like, comment on posts, it did not allow users to publish posts directly. It is going to change soon as Instagram has started testing … Continue reading “Instagram will soon let you publish posts directly from desktop”

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 with S Pen and Galaxy Z Flip 3 surface in renders

Samsung is expected to introduce new Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable phones in early August. Now the press renders of the phones have surfaced, thanks to @evleaks. This shows that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will come with S Pen support, as rumoured earlier. You will likely have to buy … Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 with S Pen and Galaxy Z Flip 3 surface in renders”

YouTube making changes to ‘Autoplay on Home’ feature with audio, captions and progress bar

The YouTube app has been seeing changes lately, with new features like the ‘Shorts’ tab replacing the ‘Explore’ tab. Similarly, Google is experimenting with the ‘Autoplay on Home’ feature on the YouTube app with some users.

Clubhouse update hints at possible private messaging feature called Backchannel

Clubhouse, the popular audio chat-room app, has unintentionally leaked an upcoming feature in their app called Backchannel, which appears to be for private messaging. The feature was quickly removed from the app, however some users were able to capture it and see how it works.

realme 5 Pro realme UI Software Update Tracker [Update: Android 11 based realme UI 2.0 rolling out for Early Access Users]

realme launched the realme 5 Pro smartphone in India running ColorOS 6.0 realme edition on top of Android 9.0 (Pie), which was later introduced as realme Q in China. The smartphone received Android 10 based realme UI 1.0 update last year. realme has already confirmed that realme 5 Pro will receive Android 11 based realme UI 2.0  update … Continue reading “realme 5 Pro realme UI Software Update Tracker [Update: Android 11 based realme UI 2.0 rolling out for Early Access Users]”

Several Samsung Galaxy M series and A series users in India report auto restart and freezing issues

Samsung launched the Galaxy A50 smartphone powered by Exynos 9610 SoC back in 2019, later it started using Exynos 9611 in Galaxy A50s and Galaxy A51 in the A series and the Galaxy M30s, M31, M21 and M31s in the M series as well as Galaxy F41 in India. Now several users have started reporting … Continue reading “Several Samsung Galaxy M series and A series users in India report auto restart and freezing issues”

realme X realme UI 2.0 Software Update Tracker [Update: Android 11 based realme UI 2.0 rolling out for Early Access Users]

realme launched the realme X smartphone in India back in 2019 running ColorOS 6.0 on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). The company has started rolling out Android 11 based realme UI 2.0 update as part of the Early Access program. Android 11 based realme UI 2.0 comes with new features such as System Cloner, Quick Return Bubble, … Continue reading “realme X realme UI 2.0 Software Update Tracker [Update: Android 11 based realme UI 2.0 rolling out for Early Access Users]”

Motorola Defy 2021 rugged phone with military-grade durability, IP68 ratings surface

Motorola is all set to launch a new Defy rugged smartphone in the US soon, and the press shots as well are detailed specifications of the phone have surfaced, thanks to @evleaks. It has similar specifications as the Moto G9, but this has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection, and the screen is usable with wet fingers.

vivo V21e 5G with 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Dimensity 700 launching in India on June 24

After rumours, vivo today confirmed the launch of V21e 5G, the company’s new smartphone in the V21 series in India on June 24th. The 4G version of the V21e was introduced back in April in Malaysia, but the 5G version is quite different from the 4G version, featuring a gradient rear design and dual rear … Continue reading “vivo V21e 5G with 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Dimensity 700 launching in India on June 24”

POCO India acknowledges POCO X2 ‘camera not working’ issue, suggests solution

After a lot of complaints from POCO X2 users in India regarding the ‘camera not working’ issue, POCO has acknowledged the issue, saying that it has been reported by less than 0.2% of the total POCO X2 user base in India. For the affected users, the company has asked to follow the software solution protocol … Continue reading “POCO India acknowledges POCO X2 ‘camera not working’ issue, suggests solution”

Samsung has not decided on halting Galaxy S21 FE production

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE surfaced in press renders last week after the CAD-based renders recently. Earlier rumours said that the Galaxy S21 FE will be introduced at an Unpacked event tentatively scheduled on August 19th. Yesterday, a report from South Korea’s ETNews said that the company has halted the production of the phone due to global chip … Continue reading “Samsung has not decided on halting Galaxy S21 FE production”

OnePlus Nord N200 5G with 6.49-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, Snapdragon 480, 5000mAh battery surfaces

OnePlus already confirmed Nord N200 5G smartphone for the US markets recently, and the company’s CEO Pete Lau recently revealed that it will come with a 6.49-inch FHD+ LCD screen with 90Hz refresh rate, same as last year’s Nord N10 5G. Now the press images and the complete specifications of the smartphone has surfaced, thanks … Continue reading “OnePlus Nord N200 5G with 6.49-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, Snapdragon 480, 5000mAh battery surfaces”