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Google will stop updating Play Services for devices running Android Jelly Bean

Google will soon stop updating Play Services for phones running Android Jelly Bean – this covers all three versions, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 (API version 16 through 18, respectively). The lifeline hasn’t been cut yet, JB phones will receive one last update with version 21.30.99, which is scheduled fore release at the end of August. Jelly Bean was first announced in 2012, nine years ago. It brought…
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Realme X7 Max 5G gets dynamic RAM expansion and June security patch with new update

The Realme X7 Max 5G is receiving a new software update with the Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE) feature, which was introduced by Realme on the Narzo 30 5G first. As evident from the name, DRE lets you expand your smartphone’s RAM virtually by using its internal storage. On the Narzo 30 5G, you can head to the > > menu and add up to 2GB, 3GB, or 5GB of RAM virtually to the smartphone…
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Oppo Reno6 Z 5G appears on Geekbench with key specs

The Oppo Reno6 Z 5G is coming on July 21, but before that it popped up on Geekbench confirming a few bits about its internals. It is powered by the Dimensity 800U SoC and runs Android 11. The Reno6 Z 5G has 8GB RAM onboard, but there could be other memory options as well to…
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Realme Pad spotted in the wild

We know that Realme will enter the Android tablet market soon and we’ve already seen some official teasers of the upcoming Realme Pad last month. Now, we have some unofficial leaked images of what appears to be the device in hand out in the wild. Official Realme Pad teaser We’re treated to two images showing the front and back of the device though they are not the most detailed shots out…
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Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition's leaked specs will leave you scratching your head

The naming schemes that different phone makers use have been getting more and more convoluted recently, with multiple names for the same phone in different markets, the same name being used for different phones in different markets, and even the same phone being sold under two or more names in the same market (hi, Xiaomi). Samsung, however, wants to take the (madness) cake with the Galaxy M21 2021…
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