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  • The Realme GT 2 Pro comes with an unusual camera

    The Realme GT 2 Pro comes with an unusual camera

    The appearance of telephone cameras has changed quite a bit in recent years, with several devices receiving strange or even unique back designs. The upcoming Realme GT 2 Pro also reinforces these, as the company is making a unique design.

    A real-looking rendering of the back of the Realme GT 2 Pro with a horizontally positioned large camera island was recently leaked. At first, perhaps the eccentric design of Pixel 6 mobiles may come to mind, but here we see a much more acceptable, more rounded solution. The older Nexus 6P was quite similar, but it certainly wasn’t a standard design.

    The great advantage of such horizontal cameras is that the phone does not wobble when placed on the table, and this design also favors those who love symmetry.

    Otherwise, the phone’s back is reported to be a 50 MP primary camera, an ultra-wide-angle unit that is also 50 MP, and an 8 MP telephoto camera. Other features include a 6.8-inch WQHD + 120 Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen1 processor, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a 32MP front camera. The exact size of the battery is not yet known, but it is reported that it will charge up to 125 W.

    How do you like the new Realme flagship based on what has happened so far?

  • Apple says goodbye to Qualcomm, hello TSMC

    Apple says goodbye to Qualcomm, hello TSMC

    Dog-cat friendship is a relationship between Apple and Qualcomm, sometimes litigation, other times they close deals. On the other hand, Apple wants to be as independent as possible from the chipmaker in San Diego, and it is showing more and more signs of that.

    Apple doesn’t really like Qualcomm, and it doesn’t like vulnerability (and the costs associated with it), which is why it wants to be as independent as possible from the chipmaker. Of course, there’s an area where that doesn’t work yet: Apple has reached an agreement with Qualcomm by 2023 to get the San Diego chip maker’s modems into iPhones. Of course, this does not mean that Apple has not considered independence in this area for some time. In the spring, it was already heard that it was working on its modem with steam power.

    Of course, it’s not an easy thing to do. Modem chips are critical and are responsible for call quality and data rates. The segment has long dominated the part and has built a large patent wall around the technology. Other important players are Taiwan’s MediaTek and China’s Huawei Technologies. Intel, which has been supplying modem chips to Apple alongside Qualcomm since 2016, has gone out of business to develop smartphones and sold the business to Apple in 2019, according to the Cupertino company. However, while it has been using its own A-series mobile processors for more than a decade, the development of mobile modems is a much more significant challenge as they need to support all older communication protocols, from 2G to the latest 5G standards.

    According to the latest news, Apple has already found a partner to develop modem chips, namely TSMC in Taiwan. The relationship between the two companies is not new: TSMC has previously been a vital partner in Apple’s strategy to design more components and become the sole manufacturer of iPhone and M1 Mac processors. Taiwan’s technology titanium is also stationing hundreds of engineers in Cupertino, California, to support Apple’s chip development schedule, writes Nikkei Asia.

    It is known that for the new 5G iPhone modem, Apple will use TSMC’s 5nm chip manufacturing to design and test the chip, followed by even more advanced 4nm technology for mass production. The 5G modems, which include both radiofrequency and millimeter-wave modules, would be integrated into Apple’s mobile processor so they could only work with chips made up of in-house components. Apple even works on its power management chip, specifically for the modem.

    The effort is understandable, as such a complete in-house circuit also means that Apple won’t have to pay more to Qualcomm, which could mean significant savings based on the number of iPhones sold. Another benefit is that if Apple manufactures more components in-house, you can better manage hardware integration, increasing efficiency.

    Experts predict that the first iPhone with an all-in-one chipset could appear in 2023, in part because global service providers need time to test and test new modem chips.

  • Xiaomi launches its own “Improve Yourself” program

    Xiaomi launches its own “Improve Yourself” program

    Probably not out of benevolence, but Apple introduced a “Self Repair Program” on Nov. 17 that allows end-users to repair the devices they own using original parts, tools, and manuals provided by the company.

    Xiaomi may want to follow the example of the apple maker now, as there are indications that the Chinese company may launch its own “Improve Yourself” program shortly.

    Xiaomi has posted a post on Twitter letting fans know that the user experience is essential to them, and their primary goal is to make it even more user-friendly in the future. The attached image strongly suggests that Xiaomi would like to offer better fixability, among many other things, although this has not been expressly stated. Followers have been asked to follow them; presumably, more announcements will follow in the coming days or weeks.

    Of course, our sources may have looked into this tweet as well, and there is no repair program in mind. Maybe we think more behind the post than you want to post, but such a move would fit into Xiaomi’s business policy. If such a “Improve Yourself” program is introduced, it would be tested in India for the first time and perhaps extended to other markets.

    Apple’s recently announced program could be the model.

    Xiaomi lacks its ideas and innovation, but they often draw from other vendors as well, so it’s not impossible to follow Apple’s example in renewing their device repair philosophy. For them, it would be a considerable prestige. It would give us users more freedom and more opportunities to repair our devices, not to mention reducing the amount of electronic waste that the planet would thank us for.

    We are looking forward to the developments. Whatever Xiaomi is up to, it could make life easier for users based on the current announcement, though only in India for now.

  • Production of Samsung Galaxy Note mobile phones will be shut down permanently

    Production of Samsung Galaxy Note mobile phones will be shut down permanently

    So far, it has been speculated that Samsung has no plans to launch a new Note phone, and a recent report says the current generation will soon be phased out, so there’s a good chance the series will go out entirely.

    According to ET News, the Galaxy Note 20 will end before the end of the year. So far, an estimated 3.2 million copies of the series have been made and are still in demand today, although they are far from selling as well as the S21 phones.

    This could be the Galaxy S22 Ultra (source: LetsGoDigital)

    With the Galaxy Note 20, which made its debut last year, the series could be entirely over, as no more Note phones have arrived this year, and Samsung is reportedly not planning to do so again next year.

    Fortunately, Samsung won’t wholly leave fans of the series alone, as the S22 Ultra coming next year is said to be entirely like a Note mobile. Compared to the S22 and S22 +, the phone will have a much more angular design, and the S Pen will also have a place in the house.

  • A promising PlayStation 2 emulator is coming to Android

    A promising PlayStation 2 emulator is coming to Android

    Using an emulator, it doesn’t make much effort to run older console games on a smartphone. NES, SNES, or PS1 titles rarely give the lesson to even a mid-range mobile or tablet, but works developed for the PSP is excellent. However, a genuinely usable PS2 emulator is not available on Android, which means it isn’t there yet, because AetherSX2 will be released soon, allowing the legendary console games to work.

    If someone wants to run PlayStation 2 games on a desktop computer, they will most likely use an emulator called PCSX2 because although there are other similar applications, it has the most support. There are some features on Android, such as DamonPS2. Still, it’s not free at all, and the developer allegedly copied more code from PCSX2 in violation of the LGPL license; RetroArch also has an option to run PS2 games, but it is still in its infancy.

    AetherSX2, also mentioned in the introduction, is still in closed alpha at the moment, with only one developer working on it who was willing to answer questions about AndroidAuthority about the emulator. Tahlreth says that while the software will run best on the most powerful processors, other chips will perform well. The application is based on existing LGPL emulation work to be free and open source. Even before the end of the year, we can expect the open beta to start, and it’s the deck that the final name will change by then.

    Although a single person develops the program, the basics of the application come from an emulator developed for an existing desktop computer, so AetherSX2 already looks excellent in its current closed alpha version. However, like most emulators, Qualcomm’sips will run best on higher-end chips, but it will also run on Samsung and MediaTek processors. Video courtesy of Taki Udon, a YouTuber, proves that AetherSX2 runs fairly on mid-range mobiles. So it is planned that an open beta version of the emulator will be ready before the end of 2021, which anyone will be able to try; based on what we think so far, it will be worth the wait.

  • OnePlus would steal the show from Samsung

    OnePlus would steal the show from Samsung

    It is almost certain that Samsung will flash big early next year. However, OnePlus is also making something similar and may even overtake the South Korean manufacturer.

    OnePlus once put it all on one page: affordable high-end “top phone killer” devices. It was later opened to the middle class, while the last line remained (where it raised prices nicely and quietly). The OnePlus ten series, which could easily rival next year’s Samsung phones, can fit into the latter idea.

    Recently, a well-known tipster, @OnLeaks, posted pictures of the OnePlus phone.

    Of course, these photos are unofficial, but according to the leak, they are based on prototypes, and he thinks they can probably be the final version. As you can see in the picture, unlike the previous solution, the OnePlus 10 Pro’s three cameras and flash will be arranged in a 2×2 square shape that stands out from the back.

    You’ll also hear that the OnePlus 10 Pro comes with a 125W fast charge, which is enough to charge a fully discharged phone in as little as 20 minutes. Incidentally, OnePlus has confirmed that the 10 Series phones will debut with brand new software that combines the company’s Android-based system called Oxygen OS with Oppo Color OS following the merger of the two companies. The new software, says the head of OnePlus, combines the speed and smoothness of Oxygen OS with the stability of Color OS and its rich range of features.

    According to 91mobiles, OnePlus would announce the OnePlus ten and OnePlus 10 Pro in late January or early February instead of the usual March demo. If this happened before or just before the announcement of the Galaxy S22, it could surely steal the show from Samsung.

    Of course, this also depends a lot on the specifications of the OnePlus news and what numbers will be on the price tag. The price of the OnePlus 9 was no longer so far from Samsung.

  • This is how Google removes their camera holes from the Pixel 6

    This is how Google removes their camera holes from the Pixel 6

    The first buyers have already received their Pixel 6 and 6 Pro mobiles in recent weeks, but many say Google has released its news with semi-finished software that reads about several bugs.

    There are some particularly annoying ones, and of course, they are funny, now we show an example of the latter. While most people are getting used to perforated displays, Google offers a software option to hide the camera. The point of the feature would be to put a black bar on top so the dark dot won’t be as noticeable. Well, with Pixel 6, it works like this:

    A second “virtual” hole appears on the display

    The black bar doesn’t make much sense if the clock and the tiny top icons are lowered and another black spot appears below. We hope to fix the bug soon, though that’s not the biggest problem with the new Google phones.

  • Images of the Google Pixel 6a

    Images of the Google Pixel 6a

    The Google Pixel 6, the flagship of blood, has recently made its debut, but the search giant has a more affordable offering in every generation, and the latest news is in the works. The smartphone is expected to be called Google Pixel 6a, and in addition to various rumors, now rendered images have come to light that allows us to look at its design.

    Of course, the device’s design is in line with the look of the current Pixel 6 models, so we get a punched screen and a dual-camera backplane capture unit. Based on the information so far, the Google Pixel 6a display may have a 6.2-inch screen, and the panel will be OLED.

    The mid-range model can measure 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.7 mm, which means it will be slightly more compact than the sleek Pixel 6, which measures 158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm has dimensions. According to the fama, the primary image capture module on the back of the device will be a 50-megapixel ISOCELL GN1 from Samsung. The nature of the other sensor is not yet known.

    The device should be matched by the Tensor chipset developed in-house in the search giant or by the Snapdragon 778G. DEPENDING ON THE PACKAGING, the RAM will be 6 GB or even 8 GB, but the storage will be 128 GB in all cases.

    Unsurprisingly, the phone will run Android 12, and if all goes well, it will have at least three years of software support, courtesy of Google.

    Looking at the renders, we can see that there is no headphone output on this model. For other Pixel devices, this connector has already been banished. If the image shown here is actual, then from now on, we will have to ignore the port for mid-range Pixel phones as well. The expected release time and price are not yet known.

  • Apple is postponing the introduction of a presentable Driver’s license for the iPhone

    Apple is postponing the introduction of a presentable Driver’s license for the iPhone

    The apple company will allow you to store your legal and ID card in the Wallet app – but only from 2022 and for the first time in eight U.S. states.

    Slightly later than planned, Apple will not introduce the digital license and ID card, which can be stored the same way, until 2022, the BBC wrote. It is not known precisely when the debut could take place.

    For the first time in September, Apple released official details about the rights and identity presented from the Wallet app. It was also emphasized that the documents would have to be scanned the same way as bank cards.

    The U.S. Transportation Safety Authority had already indicated that digital personnel would be accepted at specific airports. It was also revealed that the novelty was planned to be introduced in eight U.S. states. However, the work could not go as well as Apple had hoped, and that may have something to do with the postponement that has just been revealed.

    Although the company has not confirmed this, taxpayers are said to incur extra costs if they start using the development.

  • These Xiaomi phones will receive MIUI 13 device updates

    These Xiaomi phones will receive MIUI 13 device updates

    We recently shared a list of Xiaomi phones that will get MIUI 13 (and Android 12) this year, and now the company has released a far longer list of smartphones that will get the new interface.

    The following list is official. However, it was produced by a developer who knows everything there is to know about the subject. According to them, MIUI 13 would be available on 118 smartphones.

    It’s worth noting that while Xiaomi created MIUI 13 for Android 12, there will be devices that get a new interface with an older version of Android.

    Here’s the complete list:

    Xiaomi Mi models upgrading to MIUI 13 (Android 12)

    • Mi 10
    • Mi 10S
    • Mi 10 Pro
    • Mi 10 Lite
    • Mi 10 Lite Zoom
    • Mi 10 Ultra
    • Mi 10T
    • Mi 10T Pro
    • Mi 10i
    • Mi 10T-Lite
    • Mi 11
    • Mi 11 Pro
    • Mi 11 Ultra
    • Mi 11i
    • Mi 11X Pro
    • Mi 11X
    • Mi 11 Lite
    • Mi 11 Lite 5G
    • Xiaomi 11T
    • Xiaomi 11T Pro
    • Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
    • Xiaomi CIVI
    • Xiaomi MIX 4
    • Xiaomi MIX FOLD
    • Xiaomi Pad 5
    • Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro
    • Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 5G

    Xiaomi Mi Note models upgrading to MIUI 13 (Android 12)

    • Mi Note 10 / Pro
    • Mi Note 10 Lite

    Xiaomi Mi models upgrading to MIUI 13 (Android 11)

    • Mi 9
    • Mi 9 SE
    • Mi 9 Lite
    • Mi 9 Pro 5G
    • Mi 9T
    • Mi 9T Pro
    • Mi CC 9
    • Mi CC 9 Pro

    Redmi models upgraded to MIUI 13 (Android 12)

    • Redmi 9T
    • Redmi 9 Power
    • Redmi 10X 5G
    • Redmi 10X Pro
    • Redmi 10
    • Redmi 10 Prime

    Redmi models upgraded to MIUI 13 (Android 11)

    • Redmi 9A
    • Redmi 9AT
    • Redmi 9i
    • Redmi 9A Sport
    • Redmi 9i Sport
    • Redmi 9C
    • Redmi 9C NFC
    • Redmi 9 (India)
    • Redmi 9 Activ (India)
    • Redmi 9 Prime
    • Redmi 9
    • Redmi 10X 4G

    Redmi K models upgrading to MIUI 13 (Android 12)

    • Redmi K30 4G
    • Redmi K30 5G
    • Redmi K30i 5G
    • Redmi K30 5G Speed ​​Edition
    • Redmi K30 Pro
    • Redmi K30 Pro Zoom
    • Redmi K30 Ultra
    • Redmi K30S Ultra
    • Redmi K40
    • Redmi K40 Pro
    • Redmi K40 Pro +
    • Redmi K40 Gaming

    Redmi K models upgrading to MIUI 13 (Android 11)

    • Redmi K20
    • Redmi K20 (India)
    • Redmi K20 Pro
    • Redmi K20 Pro (India)
    • Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition

    Redmi Note models upgraded to MIUI 13 (Android 12)

    • Redmi Note 8 2021
    • Redmi Note 9 4G
    • Redmi Note 9 5G
    • Redmi Note 9T 5G
    • Redmi Note 9S
    • Redmi Note 9 Pro (India)
    • Redmi Note 9 Pro (Global)
    • Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G (China)
    • Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
    • Redmi Note 10
    • Redmi Note 10S
    • Redmi Note 10 (China)
    • Redmi Note 10 5G (Global)
    • Redmi Note 10T (India)
    • Redmi Note 10T (Russia)
    • Redmi Note 10 JE (Japan)
    • Redmi Note 10 Lite (India)
    • Redmi Note 10 Pro (India)
    • Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (India)
    • Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global)
    • Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G (China)
    • Redmi Note 11 (China)
    • Redmi Note 11T (India)
    • Redmi Note 11 JE (Japan)
    • Redmi Note 11 Pro (China)
    • Redmi Note 11 Pro + (China)

    Redmi Note models upgraded to MIUI 13 (Android 11)

    • Redmi Note 8
    • Redmi Note 8T
    • Redmi Note 8 Pro
    • Redmi Note 9

    POCO models upgraded to MIUI 13 (Android 12)

    • POCO F2 Pro
    • POCO F3
    • POCO F3 GT
    • POCO X2
    • POCO X3 (India)
    • POCO X3 NFC
    • POCO X3 Pro
    • POCO X3 GT
    • POCO M3
    • POCO M2 Pro
    • POCO M3 Pro 5G
    • POCO M4 Pro 5G

    POCO models upgraded to MIUI 13 (Android 11)

    • POCO M2
    • POCO M2 Reloaded
    • POCO C3
    • POCO C31

    There are Chinese, Indian, and European variants on the list, and the fascinating ones have been marketed here as well. However, the worldwide (Global) versions will be upgraded after the Chinese devices, as is customary. It will most likely take a long time for all phones and tablets on the list to receive MIUI 13.

  • The Honor 60 series will debut next week, and an official picture has arrived

    The Honor 60 series will debut next week, and an official picture has arrived

    The Honor 50, which was released in June this year, played a massive role in getting Honor back on the road to greatness. The sequel will make its debut later this year, on December 1st, according to a recent video, which was shortly followed by a picture.

    Based on preliminary information, we expect three devices to debut, with a Pro and an SE variant in addition to the base model. The Honor 60 Pro will be the most interesting of all three, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset and powered by a 4,500mAh battery that will support 100-watt or faster chargers.

    Based on previous certification documents, we know that the Honor 60, the base model, shouldn’t be ashamed either, as it is assumed to be compatible with 66-watt fast chargers. If you liked the dual ring camera design of the Honor 50 models, you’d be happy to keep this layout for the new generation as well. Here is one of the Honor 60 editions:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVMymmtRzKI

    We can’t provide actual specifics because the manufacturer has kept its secrets surprisingly effective recently, so if you want a complete and detailed description of the devices, you’ll most likely be forced to wait for next week’s presentation.

  • OnePlus 10 Pro specifications have been leaked and fresh images have also arrived

    OnePlus 10 Pro specifications have been leaked and fresh images have also arrived

    One of the well-known leaks, @OnLeaks, shared some exciting information about the following top OnePlus model, in addition to some preview images. Let’s see what the OnePlus 10 Pro will look like!

    The device comes with a 6.7-inch QHD + resolution, 120 Hz AMOLED panel that will be slightly curved on both sides. The 32 MP self-contained camera will be in a tiny hole in the top left corner, and the sensors on the back will get a rather attractive design, with the protruding camera island flowing onto the side of the mobile.

    In addition to the 48 MP primary sensor, we get a 50 MP ultra-wide-angle camera and an 8 MP telephoto unit with 3.3x optical zoom.

    Inside the OnePlus 10 Pro, of course, a Snapdragon 8 Gen1 processor will serve only if that becomes the final name for the new Qualcomm peak. It comes with 8 or 12 GB of RAM, 128 or 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery that can be charged up to 125W. The good news is that IP68 remains water-resistant.

    It is essential to mention that these are not yet officially confirmed features, but they come from a reliable leak and will most likely be known to your mobile. The exact time of the presentation is not yet known, but sometimes at the beginning of next year, maybe in March.

  • Real photos of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

    Real photos of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

    It is not an exaggeration to call the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE a vomiting fate, the release of which was first postponed. Allegedly mowed and then rescheduled for a January 2022 introduction, well, of course, if nothing changes by then. To keep the wait from faltering, they got the affordable flagship.

    There are undeniable similarities with the current Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, as we can look at a completely flat, 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with a cutout centered at the top to hide the self-timer.

    There are three image capture units on the back, and as with the Galaxy S21, the “bulge” that includes the cameras is said to “flow” onto the side frame, but it doesn’t differ in color from the back course, made of plastic.

    To talk about the standard technical features, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 can perform calculations under the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, depending on the market. It will most likely be available with us.

    The hardware components of the smartphone can be powered from a 4500 mAh battery, and the battery will support both reverse and conventional wireless charging.

    The mobile could be a favorite of colorful individuals because the manufacturer makes it available in many shades. It will be available in white, lavender, cream, black, and even additional shades.