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A week ago two Realme devices were surfaced on TENAA – the RMX3461 and RMX3463, which seemed to be two variants of the same device. Now they are back in the news again since sources on Weibo claim that these two are the Realme Q3s. Realme Q3s (RMX3461), photos by TENAA A mid-season upgrade to the popular Q3 series from April, this one is said to use the Snapdragon 778G. The original Q3 was powered by a 750G chip instead, the Q3 Pro Carnival used...

Samsung might never release the unannounced Galaxy S21 FE, but even if it won’t, we can be sure that pre-production models exist somewhere in Samsung’s labs. The phone was leaked plenty of times before, and Samsung seemed like it was getting ready to release the next FE-branded phone before the end of the year. That might never come to pass, but regardless, more documents found at the FCC (via @simransingh931) confirm that Samsung has at least...

Even before you open the vivo X70 Pro box you are greeted with a “Co-engineered with ZEISS” label on the front. The box itself is somewhat small, but it is actually one of the better-stocked retail packages we’ve seen recently. Once you lift the lid you see the phone itself and another label: “Photography. Redefined”. It’s quite clear what the main selling point of the X70 series is and we will get to that in a moment. First, lets us rifle through...

Samsung started updating its foldable phones with the October 2021 security patch yesterday. The latest Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 were the first to receive the update, but it looks like the Galaxy Z Fold 2 wasn’t too far behind. And today, Samsung began rolling out a new firmware update — with the October 2021 security patch included — for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in South Korea. The update is rolling out across multiple carrier variants, including...

Samsung is now rolling out the October 2021 security patch to a handful of Galaxy devices released last year, namely the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 lineups. The company began deploying the new security patch a couple of days ago, and yesterday, Samsung released the update for its latest foldable phone models in South Korea. Similarly, Samsung is now distributing the new firmware update for the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 lineups in its homeland....

The Honor 50 was introduced in China back in June, and quickly became а big part of the brand’s revival at the domestic scene. The company CEO hinted the series is scheduled for a global rollout in Q4, and today we got a more specific date - October 26. According to the PR department of Honor, the Snapdragon 778G-powered phone will first hit the United Kingdom and markets in the European Union. Other markets like Russia, UAE, Latin America, and...

Third-party case makers have already received the necessary design details to begin manufacturing Galaxy S22 protective cases ahead of the series’ official launch. The first live photos of third-party Galaxy S22 protective cases have now emerged online, and they seem to confirm some of the design details revealed previously in renders. Judging by these third-party case designs, the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ will have the same type of camera housing...

After releasing the September 2021 security update to the Galaxy A02, Galaxy A51, Galaxy A71 5G, Galaxy M30s, and the latest Galaxy Z series smartphones this week, Samsung has released it to the Galaxy A32 5G. The new software update is currently available in Colombia, but it could soon expand to more markets. The Galaxy A32 5G (SM-A326B) is getting a new software update with firmware version...

The latest phone from Dutch-based Fairphone brings 5G connectivity, dual 48MP cameras and a 9.2 out of 10 repairability score on the French Repairability Index. In true company fashion, the latest Fairphone is produced in an ethical way with recycled materials and fairtrade gold and ethically sourced cobalt and lithium. It’s fairly easy to repair and you can purchase spare parts from Fairphone if something breaks down. A brand new battery costs...

In a community forum post, Xiaomi announced the start of its beta testing program for Android 12 on some of its flagship devices, namely the Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11i. This is for the global version of Xiaomi's MIUI, though, keep in mind. The company is recruiting a limited number of users to participate in the testing of the Global Stable ROM and the seats are limited to 200 for each device so you better hurry. You will find a detailed instructions...

Even though Apple doesn't advertise it, the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max got an upgraded charging this year. According to ChargerLAB's tests, the iPhone 13 Pro Max can go up to 27W while the standard Pro peaks at 23W. This means that with appropriate USB Power Delivery charger with at least 30W output, the Pro Max can charge at 27W for a while before temperature constraints lead to throttling. And since the device doesn't ship with a charger at...

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is great. We loved it when it came out, and we think it has held up excellently more than a month later. The Z Flip 3 is stylish, it’s got high-end hardware, and its price tag of $999 is crazy attractive. The Z Flip 3 is pretty much as mainstream as foldables can get right now, and it’s no wonder Samsung has been selling a lot of units around the world. There’s plenty of room for improvement That said, the phone is not perfect. There...

As expected Motorola announced its Moto Tab G20 Android tablet earlier today. The device carries an 8-inch LCD with HD+ resolution, Helio P22T chipset and a 5,100 mAh battery. These specs sound familiar as they match Lenovo’s third-gen Tab M8 slate. The Moto Tab G20 comes in a single 3GB RAM and 32GB storage trim and it also has a microSD slot for expansion. Android 11 covers the software front and Motorola is also bringing a Kids Space mode. You...

Over the past five weeks, Samsung has released the September 2021 security update to many Galaxy smartphones and tablets, including the Galaxy Tab S7 series. Now, the company has started releasing the security update to the Galaxy Tab Active 2. The Galaxy Tab Active 2 is getting the new software update in Panama and Trinidad and Tobago. It comes with firmware version T395UBSCCUI5 and includes the...

Samsung is due to unveil the Galaxy S22 series early next year. If history is any indication, the company will launch the lineup in January 2022. Rumors suggest that next year’s lineup might deliver one of the most comprehensive changes to the Galaxy S series. The company must have a game plan in mind about how it’s going to manage the three different models that will make up the Galaxy S22 series....

There is another affordable 5G Nokia phone on the way – two, in fact, but today the rumor mill surfaced detailed specs for only one of them. The Nokia G300 5G will be based on the same Snapdragon 480 that was used in the recent G50 as well as the X10 and X20 (speaking of, the other upcoming phone we mentioned is the Nokia X100). HMD Global never released a Nokia G30, so this isn’t a sequel. It’s not exactly an upgrade over the G20 either, at least...

Poco launched the C3 last October as its most affordable smartphone and sold 2.5 million units in India. Today, Poco followed it up with the C31 - the second member of the C-series. The Poco C31 is powered by the Helio G35 SoC and comes with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage onboard. It also has a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion by up to 512GB. The C31 runs the dated Android 10 out of the box, and Poco takes pride in offering the...

The Galaxy A02 has finally started getting the Android 11 update. The new software is currently rolling out in Russia, but it could reach more markets over the next few weeks. The update also brings the September 2021 security patch that fixes more than 50 privacy and security-related vulnerabilities. Samsung has released the new software update to the Galaxy A02 with firmware version A022GDXU2BUI3....

The Galaxy S22 series will no doubt bring a number of upgrades that are expected from every new yearly flagship, but at least one important feature will be sacrificed, at least on the Galaxy S22 and S22+. The battery capacities on the two models are being downsized by 300 mAh, as revealed in recent weeks. The Galaxy S22 is going to have a 3,700 mAh battery and the Galaxy S22+ will have a 4,500 mAh...

Samsung once again became the first company to release a new Android security patch ahead of schedule as it rolled out the October 2021 patch for the Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra a few days ago. And now, it's the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 that are getting the latest Android security update. The new build for the Galaxy Z Fold3 comes with firmware version F926NKSU1AUID, and F711NKSU2AUIE for the Galaxy Z Flip3. A detailed changelog of the update...

Samsung could unveil the Galaxy S22 series in January 2022. Ahead of the launch, most of the specifications of the upcoming smartphones have been leaked. It was also rumored that Samsung could call the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s successor the Galaxy Note 22 Ultra because it features a built-in S Pen slot. However, a new rumor claims otherwise. According to tipster Ice Universe (@UniverseIce), Samsung’s next...

Samsung has announced that it has developed a VoNR (Voice over New Radio) solution for 5G voice calls. The company said that its new solution can be used by all mobile phone brands and network carriers worldwide. With this new 5G VoNR solution, Samsung plans to offer a streamlined 5G SoC development and the deployment of VoNR services. Usually, even when devices are connected to 5G networks,...

The vivo X70 series was announced on September 9, and three weeks later the manufacturer brought the lineup to the global audience. During a launch event, the vivo X70 Pro and vivo X70 Pro+ were introduced to the Indian audience, and we know they will arrive in other countries as well. vivo X70 Pro The flagship vivo X70 Pro+ is powered by a Snapdragon 888+ and has a tremendous camera setup, while the vivo X70 Pro is a tad more affordable but still...

The Samsung Galaxy S22 is going to be smaller than the S21, but that also means that it will have a smaller battery – 3,700 mAh according to the most recent rumors. And those rumors have been confirmed with a photo of the actual battery. Here it is, the EB-BS901ABY (14.35 Wh), photographed during the certification process of SafetyKorea. For reference, the Galaxy S21 and the S20 before it had 4,000 mAh batteries, so 300 mAh have gone missing. Of...

Samsung’s adoption of multi-camera systems for smartphones a few years ago didn’t seem to have helped local lens suppliers much. In fact, the opposite happened, and rival companies from China have been thriving on the back of Samsung’s orders for a few years. Meanwhile, lens suppliers in South Korea were all in the red last year, and Haesung Optics stopped producing lens modules altogether earlier...

There have been numerous rumors about Apple developing OLED iPads in two different sizes - a 10.86-inch model and a larger 12.9-inch one. However, according to a Korean news outlet, the development of the smaller model has been halted. The source believes there are several reasons behind the discontinuation. Since Samsung will be delivering the screens, Apple is asking the Korean tech giant to produce double-stack tandem structure OLEDs instead...

Nothing to see here, move along. Samsung swept any evidence of the Galaxy S21 FE under the rug and removed the support pages for the phone that went live in anticipation of its announcement. An announcement that has reportedly been canceled. You can see the various support pages for the SM-G990B, the international version of the Galaxy S21 FE. They have all been removed now (though they still linger in Google’s cache). It seems that a series of...

The Google Pixel 6 series is expected to be unveiled on October 19 with some evidence pointing to October 28 as the first date of availability. Speaking of, the new Google flagships will be available only in 8 countries, including three in Europe. That is where the latest leak comes from – someone inside a major European carrier caught sight of the pricing for the two new models and it is less than you may have expected. By the way, this info comes...

According to Counterpoint Research, Honor has outpaced Xiaomi in terms of smartphone sales in China for August and is thus one of the top-three largest smartphone brands in the country behind Oppo and vivo. The new report states an 18% increase in monthly Honor smartphone sales for August which also made the company one of the fastest growers in the region. Counterpoint Research Monthly Market Pulse, August 2021 Counterpoint’s Tarun Pathak commented...

We have the Galaxy Buds Live on offer in our latest SamMobile Weekly Giveaway. It remains one of the best Samsung earbuds in 2021 and with good reason. We mentioned in our Galaxy Buds Live review that comfort is one of the biggest selling points of these earbuds. The unique design allows for a very comfortable listening experience. The Galaxy Buds Live also happen to be the first Samsung earbuds to...

Need a little help with your workouts? Samsung’s Galaxy Fit 2 is just the perfect device for you. It’s up for grabs in our latest SamMobile Weekly Giveaway. In addition to the many advanced tracking features that the Galaxy Fit 2 offers, the device can even automatically detect five different activities. There’s even sleep tracking functionality. A single charge is enough to make the device last for...

What comes to your mind when someone mentions the Galaxy Note 7? It’s probably the device’s flawed battery that was a fire hazard. The battery was the entire reason why Samsung had to discontinue the Galaxy Note 7 weeks after it was released. Samsung reevaluated its battery supply chain after the incident. It ceased all business with a Chinese supplier that supplied a chunk of those batteries. That...

There have been multiple rumors about an OLED iPad being released next year. Apple was reportedly working with Samsung on the OLED panel for the tablet. That was hardly surprising as Samsung’s is the dominant supplier of OLED displays. However, it appears that there has been a change of plan. The latest reports suggest that Apple and Samsung have given up on this project for now. This means that there...

As some users have reported, the new iPhone 13 models have troubles with the Unlock with Apple Watch feature that was introduced with iOS 14.5. Apple is aware of the issue and iOS 15.1 beta 2 already contains a fix for it. For now Apple recommends that you disable the feature and use a passcode unlock while waiting for version 15.1. Unfortunately, it’s not clear yet when it will graduate from beta. Especially since the fix requires watchOS 8.1 to...

Back in 2019, it felt that the only company that could go toe-to-toe with Samsung in the foldables market was Huawei. Samsung was showing off the first Galaxy Z Fold at the event. Not far from its booth, Huawei had the Mate X foldable on display. A lot changed in the coming months. Huawei’s troubles with the US government dented its ability to compete. It even had trouble securing vital components...

The Galaxy S22 series could be unveiled in January 2022. However, months ahead of its release, the phone’s design and almost all of its specifications have been leaked. The Galaxy S22’s battery capacity was reported two weeks ago, and now, the battery capacity has been confirmed. A Samsung battery with model number EB-BS901ABY has been certified by the South Korean certification agency. Going by its model number, it will be used in the Galaxy S22,...