Realme X2 Pro is grabbing Android 11 based Realme UI 2.0 stable update

Realme started the Early Access Beta program for Android 11 based Realme UI 2.0 in December 2020 to test its functioning on budget smartphones. After a successful test drive, the package has now started to hit the Realme X2 Pro units. The device was debuted a couple of years back with Android 9 Pie based on ColorOS 6.x.

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The latest software for the Realme X2 Pro can be identified by the firmware version RMX1931_11_F.11. However, in order to flash the update, the user needs to be on the version number RMX1931EX_11.C.37 or RMX1931EX_11.C.38.

The package brings all the Android 11 goodies accompanied by the Realme UI 2.0. Android 11 brings a lot of new additions like chat bubbles, native screen recorder, one-time permissions, smart device controls, and much more.

These are further tossed with Realme UI 2.0 attributes like UI customization, new seamless fun for Gen Z design, new Always-on Display, three style dark mode, notification history, and much more. Moreover, the update makes numerous changes to the performance and user experience.

Realme will push this update randomly to a limited number of users to ensure its stability. After making sure there are no critical bugs, the broader rollout will release soon in the coming days.

In case you don't like the new version, the company has provided an option to switch back to Android 10. However, this will cost you the internal storage of the device.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 key details revealed in leaked renders

Now that we have entered July, the launch of the most awaited devices from Samsung, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 are a month away. These are undoubtedly the most anticipated device of this year that have managed to leak extensively. However, there still are some details that stay in the course. Here we have something more that you'd love to know about the Galaxy Z Fold 3!

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 will be identical to Galaxy Z Fold 2 in terms of camera. The device will hold a triple rear lens with 12MP each. On the other side, there will be a 10MP shooter for selfies as per reports.

As reported, Galaxy Z Fold 3 was supposed to carry an LTPO screen with under-display cameras (UDC). The statement stands true as the smartphone will have a 16MP under-display camera on the foldable screen. Interestingly, this will be the first foldable with the UDC.

Under the hood, Galaxy Z Fold 3 was expected to power Snapdragon 888+ processor. But the dust is now clear as it will equip the standard vanilla Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with up to 512GB of memory configuration.

The other specs include a 7.55-inch display in addition to the 6.23-inch Super AMOLED main panel. Galaxy Z Fold 3 will carry an Infinity-O cover display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ certification. It will have Android 11 onboard coupled with up to 16GB RAM.

Furthermore, Galaxy Z Fold 3 will have a side-mounted fingerprint for security. The smartphone will pack a 4,400 mAh battery. Most importantly, it will offer an S Pen functionality which will be a hybrid between the Pen found on the Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Note 20 series.

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Huawei Nova 8i spotted at Geekbench with Snapdragon 662 SoC

Reportedly, Huawei is ready to present a new smartphone in the market, Nova 8i. The upcoming smartphone arrives on the Geekbench database which reveals some of its key specifications. FYI, most Huawei devices run their own Kirin chipsets, yet there are some which power Snapdragon processors. Huawei Nova 8i is one of the smartphones which equips the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC.

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The device's listing at Geekbench reveals its model number NEN-L22. Under the hood, it fuels an octa-core processor based on Snapdragon 662 chipset. Furthermore, Huawei Nova 8i will offer Android 10 OS out of the box paired with 8GB of RAM. The operating system is likely to be tossed with the customized EMUI skin by the compnay.

The Huawei Nova 8i has managed to score 307 points in the single-core round and 1290 in the multi-core section. Keep scrolling to know the further revealed specs about the smartphone.

Huawei Nova 8i

The smartphone is likley to feature a punch-hole design with a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display. The panel will offer a Full HD+ resolution, though the refresh rate is not yet disclosed.

For shooting purposes, Nova 8i can house a quad camera module consisting of a 64MP primary camera, 8MP ultrawide snapper, and a coupke of 2 MP sensors for macro and depth measurement. However, the front camera quality still remains unknown.

Huawei Nova 8i could pack a 4,300 mAh battery that will support 65W of rapid charging. To serve security, there will be a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device is likely to arrive in three color variants of Moonlight Silver, Starry Black, and Interstellar Blue.

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Samsung Galaxy A03s arrives at Bluetooth SIG certification

Apart from the Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy F22, Galaxy Z Flip 3, and many other devices, Samsung is also preparing an A-series handset, Galaxy A03s. The entry-level smartphone recently made an appearance at the Bluetooth SIG certification site. This indicates that Galaxy A03s could debut in the upcoming weeks.

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Samsung Galaxy A03s passes the Bluetooth certification authority (Bluetooth SIG), with model number SM-A037F. The listing does not reveal any particular specs apart from the Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. Though, we do have some render leaks with us.

The upcoming Galaxy A03s is likely to feature a top-notch display with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen. Reportedly, the device may have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, embedded in the power button. Surprisingly, it is said to support a USB Type-C port, which will be an upgrade for an entry-level smartphone.



For shooting purposes, the device may equip a 5MP snapper to serve selfies and video calls. On the rear side, Galaxy A03s might carry a tri-lens consisting of a 13MP primary camera and a couple of 2MP sensors to measure macro and depth aspects.

At the time of writing this, that's all we have in our hands. The other details such as processor, battery capacity, storage configuration, etc remain unknown. But, we can expect more details to reveal soon as the device has passed major certifications. Also, we will make sure to keep you all posted with the same.

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Samsung Notes grabbing a major update with new features and changes

Samsung has earned goodwill through its outstanding range of products and most importantly, the constant updates. Recently, the company released new updates to several applications, including the My Files app. Moving ahead, Samsung is sending a major new update for the Samsung Notes app with new features and changes.

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The fresh upgrade for the Samsung Notes app arrives on firmware number 4.3.00.58. As of now, the build is limited to the Indian Galaxy devices. The latest version drives new additions along with some changes to the app. Here's what you will get after flashing the update.

What's New?

• The new update provides the option to anchor images to text. If you press, enter as you would with text, the image will move. You can add text on top of fixed images. The feature to anchor text to audio files, web cards, etc., and images are provided.


• You can also adjust the transparency of the highlighter as well as its thickness.


• Furthermore, a neat list of frames with the same height is provided.

As mentioned, the update is unfurling for the Indian Galaxy devices of all models. If you have not received the update, head or to Galaxy Store and install the new version.

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Samsung Files starts receiving a major update with new features and improvements

A day back, Samsung released new updates to many applications, including Game Launcher, Private Share, SoundAssistant, Digital Wellbeing, and One Hand Operation+. The company has now started rolling a new update to the My Files application on the build version 12.2.00.251.

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What's New?

Regarding the changes, it is a significant update, and it includes several new features and improvements. Let's have a look at each and every feature.

'Required' filter option

• So far, the File Manager used to show all the folders of the root folder instead of separating them. Taking it into point, the company has now added the 'Required' filter option through which users can hide root folders and show some of the many folders in the internal memory Root (top location).


• The essential folders like DCIM, Download, Music, Pictures, etc., will be displayed automatically in the required filter mode. The other folders, including the Alarms, Audiobooks, Documents, Movies, Notifications, Podcasts, Ringtones, Recording, will not be displayed if they are empty. Moreover, the folders created/renamed/copied/moved by the user in the My Files app will always be displayed with the mandatory filter applied.

Navigation Rail Screen

• The update also introduces the Navigation Rail screen for the large-screen models like Galaxy Fold and tablets. This feature permits you to navigate quickly to Recents, Music, Downloads, Google Drive, etc.


• On the other hand, the company has also added the Standard Drawer screen, which expands the sticky elements in the Navigation Rail screen.

Run a file in multiple windows

From now, You can press and hold the file you want to run and select Open in New Window or Open in Another Window from the menu that appears. The above images show the target file launched in a window other than how the My Files app was launched.

Support for 'Favorites' backup restore (Backup & Restore)

The update also packs with the support for favorites Backup & Restore option. With this feature, users can back up & Restore their Favorites folder. The backup/restore of the items you set as your favorites are supported through Smart Switch so that you can keep the list of favorites from your old device, even on a new device.

Allow Copying and moving files within the same category

Samsung has added a new feature that allows users to copy and move the files within the same category. It's also worth noting that Copying and moving to categories is now possible only within the same category (e.g., image category A folder -> image category B folder).

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE arrives on FCC with 45W fast charging capacity

Samsung was rumored to launch the Galaxy S21 FE in an Unpacked event on August 19th. However, the production got delayed to Q4 due to some technical reasons. After several render leaks online, the device has managed to arrive on FCC. The listing at the online certification site discloses few specs and key details about the Galaxy S21 FE.

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The arrival of Galaxy S21 FE at FCC reveals the model number SM-G990U and SM-G990U1 for the device, depending upon the region. The listing divulges some key details regarding the phone’s connectivity and charging features. In fact, it will ship with a high-end feature that’s even missing on the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

According to FCC documentation, The Galaxy S21 FE will pack a 45W of fast charging capacity (11V, 2.25A or 21V, 2.1A). This power was first debuted with Galaxy Note 10+ and made it to the Galaxy S20 Ultra. However, the company failed to deliver the same even to Galaxy S21 Ultra. But, Samsung is making up for it by having this feature onboard for Galaxy S21FE.

Moreover, the device will support fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. Regarding connectivity, Galaxy S21 FE will equip dual-band Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6), Bluetooth 5.0 (with EDR and LE), NFC, WPT (Wireless Power Transfer), sub-6GHz 5G, and a 4G LTE network support.

The other specs of Galaxy S21 FE could include a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz high refresh rate. Furthermore, the device will power Snapdragon 888 and run One UI 3.1 skin based on Android 11. Galaxy S21 FE is likely to offer a 12MP rear main camera and a 2MP selfie snapper. It is alleged to house a 4,500 mAh Battery.

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Nokia 5.4 grabs a new software update with June 2021 security patch

Last year in December, HMD Global unveiled the Nokia 5.4 with the Android 10 operating system. After half a year of launch, the smartphone is getting a new software update. Though the device scheduled to get the latest stable channel. But for some reason, the company decided to bump the Android 10 build with V1.300.

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The unfurling of new software has been announced by a company official in an authentic Nokia community post. According to the post, the new Android 10 version update for Nokia 5.4 is currently live in India that weighs 46.75 MB in size. Whereas, the units in other countries will also get similar treatment soon.

Accompanying the Android 10 V1.300 is the current security maintenance by Google, June 2021 patch. Furthermore, the package drives a refreshment in UI and brings system optimizations, ultimately improving the stability.

As regular updates take place, this as well is rolling out in a phase-wise manner. But as always, you can also track the build manually by navigating to the device’s Settings > System update > Check for update, and tap on Download and install.

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Nokia 5.4 Specifications

The smartphone features a 6.39 inch IPS LCD display paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It equips an octa-core processor-based Snapdragon 662 chipset along with Android 10 OS. Nokia 5.4 houses a quad rear camera module indulging a 48MP primary sensor. On the other hand, there’s a 16MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

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[Update: June 2021 security patch] Samsung Galaxy A40 update tracker

In Q3 2019, Samsung officially launched Galaxy A40 with Android 9 Pie. The phone features a 5.9-inch screen paired with 4GB RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. Under the hood, it powers an octa-core processor based on Exynos 7904 chipset and Mali-G71 MP2 GPU. In the shooting department, the phone houses a 16MP dual rear camera and a 25MP front snapper.

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Note: This is an update tracker and will be updated regularly with the latest update releases for the Galaxy A40

Samsung Galaxy A40 Updates Tracker

• [June 26, 2021]: The latest Samsung device to grab the June 2021 security patch is Galaxy A40. The latest build is arriving on firmware version A405FNXXU3CUF2 in Germany. While other regions will also get similar treatment soon. This is a minor bump in safety level and does not add anything new. Though, the package increases the device’s overall performance.


• [March 24, 2021]: Galaxy A40 is grabbing the Android 11 update based on One UI 3.1 on top. Currently, the build is available for model no SM-A405FM in Russia and can be identified with firmware version A405FMPUU3CUC2. Whereas, it can be spotted for the SM-A405FN variant in Germany which bears the version number A405FNXXU3CUC2. Also, the bump in the UI version is accompanied by the latest March 2021 security patch level. Head here to know more about the package.


• [March 16, 2020]: Samsung Galaxy A40 finally gets an Android 10 update. The update also includes the Samsung One UI 2.0 that totally changes your phone user interface. Galaxy A40 update comes with firmware version A405FNXXU3BTB8/BTB7 and weighs about 1.7GB in size. Visit our dedicated page for precise information about the update.

As the update is having a phase-wise rollout, it may take some time to reach all the units. In the meantime, you can head to Settings > Software updates > Security updates to check the update manually. We also suggest you switch over to a WiFi network before downloading the update to avoid data charges.

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