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…
Upcoming Realme X9 obtains multiple certifications in a clear indication of nearing launch
July 10, 2021
A new Realme phone (RMX3361) rumored to be part of the X9 series has been spotted in several certification listings. RMX3361 appeared in the databases of TENAA and 3C while Realme X9 Pro (RMX3381) popped up with the EEC revealing some of its key specs.
Realme X9’s TENAA…
LG’s plans to sell iPhones at its Best Shop locations have been put on hold after a public outcry from small and medium-sized businesses. The South Korean government has a policy that is meant to shield smaller retailers by keeping giants like Samsung and LG from selling…
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…
Oppo Reno6 Z 5G appears on Geekbench with key specs
July 10, 2021
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…
Nokia has filed numerous patent infringement complaints against Oppo regarding SEP and non-SEP patents. These patents are about connectivity, interface and security features. The complaints are filed in European and Asian markets.
Oppo and Nokia signed a multi-year…
Realme Pad spotted in the wild
July 10, 2021
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…
iPhone 13 dummies have been sent out to various companies that need them (typically that is case makers) and this has led to inevitable leaks. We already saw a photo that represented all four models, now there are even more to see.
Here’s a photo share by Marques Brownlee.
OnePlus is working on a new pair of true wireless earbuds, following the OnePlus Buds and Buds Z which both launched last year. The new model will be called OnePlus Buds Pro, and in our book that’s a strong hint towards them featuring active noise cancellation.
We…
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…
