Nokia finally initiates the Android 12 beta build with Nokia X20

Google portrayed Android 12 as the biggest visual overhaul in years. The beta version for the upcoming operating system was released at the Google I/O 2021 event in May. So far, Google has released the first Android 12 Public Beta for several major smartphone brands. The next in line is HMD Global's Nokia X20.

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Android 12 will bring the major overhaul ever to your smartphones, ranging from revamping UI to enhanced security tools. The version entirely emphasizes the “Material You” theme based on personalization. Accompanying this is an engine code-named “monet” that brings a palette of color based on the home screen wallpaper. The theme syncs to your apps, UI, wallpaper, and other platforms accordingly. To know the best of Android 12 features, tap on the button below.

Best Android 12 features

If you own a Nokia X20 and are interested in the Android 12 beta developer preview program, install the My Phone app on your device. You will receive an OTA within 12 hours of registering yourself. Also, you can track the build manually by heading to the device's Settings > About Phone > System Updates 20 minutes after enrolling in the program.

But before you proceed, keep in note that this is an early preview version. That means the build will not be stable as the official version. Also, it will carry bugs that may hinder your surfing experience. Therefore, it is only meant for developers to do compatibility testing and early development, not for daily average users.

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Make unlimited video calls & live streams with Telegram's latest update

Almost a month ago, Telegram updated its platform with a box full of new features. Once again, the app is getting refreshed with several new additions. But the major one to notice is that unlimited users can participate while video calling and live streaming in a channel. Keep scrolling to know the rest of them.

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In addition to this, participants can also raise their hands and contribute to the conversation if allowed. The other features in Telegram include “flexible forwarding.” This will allow the user to show or hide the caption and sender before forwarding the picture. In case you accidentally tapped the wrong chat, the "Preview" window will allow you to change the recipient.



The other addition enables the user to jump to the next channel. While scrolling to the end of one channel, you will see a prompt that needs to be swiped up to enter the next unread channel. The process repeats if there's another channel left for reading.

The other minor changes include new animated emoji, trending stickers, larger previews for sticker suggestions, and unread comment counters in channels.

The previous update for the Telegram version7.9.0 arrived with a dozen of exciting new features. This includes animated emojis, auto-delete, video playback speed, group video call new drawing tools, screen sharing with sound, and much more. To know these features in detail with the others, visit our dedicated article.

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Samsung unveils Galaxy A52S with Snapdragon 778G 5G Soc

Welcoming September, Samsung has finally launched the much-rumored Galaxy A52S 5G. The latest model in the Galaxy A series is a refreshed version of the standard Galaxy A52 5G. Before the launch, we had some leaks with us but with the official announcement, the device has finally come to light.

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The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel has an IP67 rated build offering dust and water resistance protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Additionally, it offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and 405 PPI pixel density. It will measure 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm in dimensions and weigh 189 grams.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A52s runs Android 11 tossed with One UI 3 on top. Further, it equips Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC. The smartphone has 128 GB of internal storage onboard paired with 6 GB/ 8 GB GB of RAM. The storage is further expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card slot.



In the optics department, Galaxy A52s holds a 64 MP quad rear camera module. The other lenses include a 12 MP secondary sensor, and a couple of 5 MP macro and telephoto shooters. On the other side, there's a single 32 MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

To serve connectivity, Galaxy A52S 5G supports dual- nano-SIM, 5G, 4G LTE network, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, and NFC. The handset ships with a 4,500 mAh battery that supports Super Fast Charging of 25W over a USB Type-C port. Also, it has an in-display fingerprint sensor for security maintenance.

Price and Availability

The Galaxy A52s 5G cost Rs. 35,999 for the lower storage variant. While the top model is worth Rs. 37,499. Samsung has a couple of offers for interested users. The payment made by HDFC Bank cards will get Rs. 3,000 cashback. Also, you can get a discount of Rs. 3,000 in exchange for your previous handset.

The Galaxy A52s will be available in three color variants — Awesome Black, Awesome Violet, and Awesome White. You can purchase the smartphone from the official Samsung store, Amazon, and other major retail outlets.

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Huawei Watch 3 series get smart gesture control with the latest update

A couple of months back, Huawei launched the Watch 3 series after a break of four years. The lineup consists of two models— Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro. The company is now sending a new software update to the wearables that brings smart gesture control features.

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To be precise, the controls introduce three smart gestures. The first one promotes contactless payment. You can raise your wrist and rub your fingers on the screen to open the Alipay QR code for contactless payment. While the other two are related to the calling section. You can make a fist and release it to answer an incoming call. Lastly, the call can be muted instantly by flipping the wrist.

To experience these changes, turn on the gestures via the Application menu > Settings > Accessibility > Gestures and toggle the smart gesture feature. Hopefully, the company will add more such controls in future updates

Both Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro are quite identical, with the main difference in the build of the two watches. The wearable features a 1.43-inch AMOLED screen with a 60Hz refresh rate. The panel offers a 3D rotating crown, 466 X 466 pixels resolution, and 326PPI. The build sports a stainless steel body and a 3D large-curvature mirror design.

The series powers its homegrown OS named Harmony OS as the company is banned from using Google Services. The wearables offer several features including 100+ sports modes, supports temperature, sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, stress monitoring, fall detection, ambient light sensor, sedentary reminder, and more.

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Google Chrome 93 is rolling out for all platforms with new features

Earlier this month, Google released the Chrome 92 in a stable phase with some extensive features. Keeping its record, the tech giant has now come up with the next major release after a gap of few weeks. Chrome 93 is available to download for Mac, Windows, Android, and iOS users.

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As Chrome 92, the new version also offers some changes to simplify and enhance the user experience. Read the bulletins below to read what Chrome 93 arrives with

• With the update to Chrome 93, the user can see what sites were in the group and also open individual pages.
  To see this, open the "Recently Closed" section under Overflow > History which enables the user to restore group tabs.
  chrome://flags/#tab-restore-sub-menus

• Google has done an experiment with Chrome 93 that replaces the lock icon in front of URLs with a downward-facing chevron/caret. This is because the old symbol did not provide full security measures as it was only based on connection encryption.

• The WebOTP API is making its way to reach the desktop with Chrome 93. This allows websites to automatically generate and fill OTPs.
  The user has to tap the “Submit” option on the notification area when the message arrives.


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  The user can notice pop-up info when Google shows any warning regarding security issues.
  chrome://flags/#page-info-version-2-desktop

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• The standard support has ended with Chrome 93 thus halting Ubuntu 16.04.


• There's a new Tab page that will display Google Drive documents. This section will include the files edited by you or other participants. The feature is yet to make a wider rollout though.
  chrome://flags/#ntp-modules
  chrome://flags/#ntp-drive-module

Apart from the above-mentioned features, Google has decided to present a couple more for iOS users.

• A new compact context menu while holding down on links and images.


• The users can now easily sign in to Chrome and other Google services on the web if they have already signed in on their device.


• Google will allow the signed-in users to use and save payment methods from their without sync.

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Microsoft Power BI apps update get new Goals feature on Android and iOS

Microsoft Power BI is a set of business intelligence apps that provides tools for aggregating, analyzing, visualizing, and sharing data to non-technical business users. Today, the app is receiving a new update that adds a new Goal feature, new Goals Hub, and scorecards for keeping track of tasks progress.

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The update is live for both Android and iOS users. If you're on Android, you may look for the 2.2.210823.2142829 version. While the iOS users will find it on 24.0.

“Goals is a great addition to Power BI. Built directly on top of Power BI data, Goals provide a data-driven, collaborative, adaptable way of measuring and tracking progress on key business metrics,” Says Maya Shenhav, Microsoft Power BI Mobile and Devices PM.

Both Android and iOS platforms are getting updated, the changes are different though. Where both platforms users can now monitor goals, scorecards, and check-in progress on the go, directly from the mobile app. The iOS users can request access to a link directly via the app. While Android users now have the Power BI Goals preview on the app.

Update log (iOS)

• Now you can monitor your goals and scorecards and check-in progress on the go, directly from the mobile app! You'll find them right there on the home page in the new Goals Hub.


• Have a link to a report you don't have access to? Now you can request access directly from the app!

Update log (Android)

• Power BI Goals (preview) now available in the mobile apps


• Now you can monitor your goals and scorecards and check-in progress on the go, directly from the mobile app! You'll find them right there on the home page in the new Goals Hub.

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Oppo K3 gets Android 11 based ColorOS 11 stable update in India

While Android 12 is on the way, Oppo is not done with inculcating its Android 11 based skin. At the end of July, Oppo K3 got access to the ColorOS 11 beta update. Following its August 2021 roadmap, the device is finally receiving the Android 11 based ColorOS 11 update in a stable phase.

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The new stable update for the Oppo K3 arrives via firmware version CPH1955_11_F.11. The package is rolling out in India. It will probably reach out to other countries after ensuring its smooth functioning. The smartphone was released in May 2019 with Android Android 9.0 (Pie) and ColorOS 6 on board. This major update brings a whole new user experience with a bunch of features.

Talking about the features, the update will bring all the expected Android 11 traits to your device. This includes Chat Bubbles, one-time permissions, native screen recorder, smart device controls, new dark mode, improvements to Always on Display, Flex Drop, Super Power Saving Mode, and much more.

Moreover, Oppo’s customized skin, ColorOS 11 will serve as a cherry on the top. The skin will add new themes, wallpaper, AOD mode, UI changes, fingerprint animation icon, enhancements in Oppo Relax, new gestures, google lens integration, Game space, improved battery performance, and the list goes on.

As usual, the update is rolling out in batches. In case you have not received the firmware, you can track it manually via the device's Settings > Software Updates > Check for update, if the update is available for your device, tap on Download and install.

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Here is what One UI 3.1.1 adds to the Galaxy foldable devices

The new upgraded skin by Samsung, One UI 3.1.1 has started making its way to more devices. After the successful testing of the skin for Galaxy Z Fold 2, the company has started sending the update to more devices like Galaxy A52 and Galaxy S21. That implies the firmware is ready to release to older flagships including foldables.

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Here we will emphasize the exclusive features that One UI 3.1.1 will add to the Galaxy Foldable devices. To mention, the skin was designed to enhance the user experience with extra features, making it more convenient to use.

One UI 3.1.1 Features

For a crisp detail, the skin includes features like Drag & Split, Natural Window Switching, better Multi-Active Window, Cover Screen Mirroring, and more. Keep scrolling to know the details.

• Drag & Split enables the user to open a URL in split-screen mode while browsing the web. That too without reopening another browser. To test this feature, drag and drop the respective link to the edge of the screen.


• The experience of using Multi-Active Window and Natural Window Switching is now improved. You can now readjust the height and width of the apps when using three apps split-screen mode.


• Rotate All Apps allows users to enable landscape orientation for apps that natively work only in portrait mode.


• Custom Aspect Ratio for Apps will enable the user to select different aspect ratios for apps that don’t fit on the screen. The options include full screen, 16:9, 4:3, and App default.


• App Split View enables a more tablet-like UI for the Z Fold series for various apps. Also, this now works with apps that don’t natively support it.


• Similarly, Flex Mode Panel adds Flex Mode compatibility to apps that don’t offer native support.


• Galaxy Z Fold series got one of the finest features i.e; Taskbar. It is a persistent taskbar containing your favorite apps, making the app switch easier.


• Cover Screen Mirroring will allow you to easily transfer or mirror the layout of the cover screen home screen to the main foldable display. Without working manually, it enables a more unified UI design across both home screens

Though some of these features will not be available for the Z Flip series. Precisely, the Flex Mode Panel and Drag & Split features will be inaccessible. On the other side, the original Galaxy Fold will miss Cover Screen Mirroring and Flex Mode Panel. But the Galaxy Z Fold 2 users will have all the features on board with the update.

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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G joins the One UI 3.1.1 update list

Samsung has officially confirmed the arrival of its next customized skin, One UI 4.0. As per the company's words, the first beta for the new skin will be released next month. Meanwhile, it has started sending an upgraded version of the current stable skin, One UI 3.1. The next in line to get the One UI 3.1.1 update is the Galaxy A52 5G.

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FYI, the version number of the One UI skin remains unchanged but with the introduction of improvements and new features, we can consider it an upgrade over the current skin. But technically it isn’t. The latest update for the Galaxy A52 5G bears the firmware version number A526BXXU1AUH5, weighing 800MB in size. Accompanying the other changes, the package gets you the current security maintenance, August 2021.

The build carries some new additions like the Bedtime mode toggle that can be seen in the notification shade. Moreover, the drawing board with Enhanced Processing is now renamed “Processing Speed.” This further includes three new presets— Optimized, High, and Maximum.

Alongside, there's plenty of new features that are not so easy to notice though. This includes an updated Weather app, faster animations, faster app launching, and more improvements for a seamless user experience.

Like all the other updates that take place, this is rolling out in batches. Therefore, it may take a while to hit every unit. If you own a Galaxy A52 5G, you can head over to the Settings > Software updates to check for the build manually.

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