Ahead of the launch of the Pixel 5, the Google Camera and Google Recorder apps, among others, became unable to be sideloaded due to verification errors. Thankfully, a solution — if, perhaps, a temporary one — has been discovered.
What’s happening
When the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G launched late last year, Google also began rolling out updates to their Camera app, bringing it to version 8.0…
A big change is coming to the Gmail mobile apps later this year when tabs for Chat and Rooms join the existing Meet section. Until that comes to personal Google Accounts, a small change in Gmail for Android adds vibration feedback when swiping.
The most convenient way to…
Android 12 design mockup leak reveals radical visual overhaul, first features [Gallery]
February 9, 2021
If Google follows last year’s precedent, the first Android 12 Developer Preview should be rolling this month. Ahead of that, a leak today of Android 12 design mockups show a radical visual overhaul of the Google operating system.
Last month, we reported that Google was…
OnePlus 9 Pro leaks in hands-on images
February 8, 2021
The latest OnePlus 9 leak comes from YouTuber and gives us a good detailed look at the Pro model through a series of hands-on images. The overall design is quite similar to the non-Pro model which leaked back in December and was even auctioned off on eBay later that month.
OnePlus 9 Pro hands-on (source Dave2D)
The 9 Pro comes with four camera modules and Hasselblad branding on the camera…
Samsung Galaxy F62 coming in February 15 with Exynos 9825 SoC
February 8, 2021
After getting some vague info on the Samsung Galaxy F62 for some weeks now, the company has announced a release date and the chipset that will power-up the device. The teaser also reveals the device in full.
The handset will make its official debut on February 15, and will…
Realme teases upcoming Narzo 30 series, the Narzo line has sold 3 million phones already
February 8, 2021
Realme’s budget brand for India, Narzo, was born in May of 2020 and a second generation quickly followed up in September. The pace hasn’t slowed down since and the Narzo 30 series is nearing launch.
The company’s took to its forums to poll its fans about the box design…
Realme Race images appear in TENAA listing
February 8, 2021
Not too long ago we brought you an exclusive report on Realme’s upcoming Snapdragon 888 flagship smartphone codenamed Race. Since then we’ve learned it will be the first entry in Realme’s new series and now we have a listing for the device on Chinese regulatory body TENAA.
Realme Race TENAA images
The device bears the same RMX2202 model number and the attached images reveal a punch-hole…
Watch the Xiaomi Mi 11 global launch event here
February 8, 2021
Xiaomi announced the first Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone back in December, the Mi 11, but the phone was exclusive to the Chinese market until today.
The company is hosting its global launch event for its Mi 11 smartphone and the event itself will kick off at 2PM UTC.
Xiaomi Mi 11 makes its global debut
February 8, 2021
Xiaomi has finally announced the Mi 11 for the global markets and as expected, there are few changes to the specs sheet compared to the Chinese variant. The company also hinted at new color variants coming soon.
The most notable changes are the absence of a 12GB/256GB…
Xiaomi is #3 smartphone brand globally, Redmi Note series reaches 200 million units shipped
February 8, 2021
While the Mi 11 was the star attraction of today’s event, Xiaomi used to opportunity to report it’s progress so far. Last year the company grew to be the 3rd largest smartphone maker in the world (helped by Huawei’s demise, of course).
It is now the #1 brand in 10 markets and in the Top 3 in 36 markets. Xiaomi is the fastest-growing brand in the high-end segment with an impressive 3,639%…
