OnePlus Nord 2 blast reported in India, AGAIN!

It looks like the OnePlus Nord 2 is actually setting the users on fire! There have been several reported cases of the explosion of the smartphone. And here is one more, turning the device into a dead machine.

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This time, the incident occurred with a person in Dhule, India. A Twitter user, Suhit Sharma shared the pictures on Twitter displaying how the cell phone becomes stagnant even while resting. Yes, you heard it right, the OnePlus Nord 2 was relaxing in the right pocket of the user, and a major blast occurred out of nowhere, causing some severe consequences.

“Never expected this from you”, “see what your product has done. Please be prepared for the consequences. Stop playing with peoples life. Because of you that boy is suffering contact asap,” said Suhit Sharma on Twitter

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As you can see from the shared images, the device seems to have burnt from the bottom left side and ripped off from the bottom sides. The device was protected with a transparent TPU case. The accident caused major burn marks on the right thigh of the owner. In fact, his body skin has peeled off from the explosion.

OnePlus had an eye on the tweet and said, “We take such incidents seriously. Our team has reached out to the user and we are in process of collecting the details to investigate this further.”

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Galaxy S20 variants in the US receive One UI 4.0 Beta update

Yesterday, it is revealed that the Galaxy S20 series will be the next in line to join the Android 12 based One UI 4.0 Beta program. Immediately day after, Samsung announced the beta update for the interested Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra users in the USA.

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As of now, only the unlocked variants of the Galaxy S20 series in the US have the access to the One UI 4.0 beta update. It can reach the carrier-locked variants of the premium smartphones in the upcoming weeks. Also, the program will be expanded to other regions including China, India, Korea, Germany, and the UK soon.

If you are an interested Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra user in the US, you can join the One UI 4.0 Beta program via the Samsung Members app and follow the below steps:

• Tap on the banner for the One UI beta program. (You can find it on the main screen or under the Notices section.)


• Scroll down and tap on the enroll button.

Thereafter, you can download the Android 12 One UI 4.0 beta update by simply heading to the Settings > Software update > Download and install. 

Android 12 based One UI 4.0 adds the new Material You design with a redesigned UI. Further, it carries several other improvements in the widget picker menu, stock apps, and Samsung Internet & Samsung Keyboard apps. On the top, it enhances privacy and security for a safer user experience.

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Three Motorola devices: XT2211-1, XT2211-2, and XT2211DL arrive on FCC

Motorola has several devices waiting to release this year and Starting of 2022. After introducing a couple of smartphones, new devices from the Lenovo-owned firm have started to emerge on online certifications. In the latest news, the brand has fabricated a three-set of smartphones with model numbers XT2211-1, XT2211-2, and XT2211DL, that are spotted on the FCC certification authority.

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According to the listing on the FCC, all three devices comprise dual-band Wi-Fi and will arrive with 4G LTE support. Moreover, it confirms that the smartphones will pack an MD50 battery and an MC101 adapter. For your information, MD50 features a 5,000 mAh battery, which is the standard with old Motorola smartphones.



However, the question that arises here is what are the names of these Motorola variants? It could be an add-on to the E-series or G-series flagship. Looking at the previous launches of Motorola, this could also be a mid-range smartphone equipped with all the essential functions.

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However,  these are just speculation at the time. We can only make assumptions now, as the official details are still a secret. But now that the devices have started to hit online certification, it is just a matter of time for the beans to spill.

In other news, Motorola introduced the Moto E30 yesterday in some South American countries including Colombia and Slovakia. The device features a 6.5-inch HD+ Max Vision IPS display with  Android 11 Go Edition out of the box. You can read all the details of the latest smartphone in our dedicated article.

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Motorola Moto Edge X visits China's 3C certification

The Lenovo-owned company seems to be all geared up to end this year with a new generation of its smartphones. Yesterday, the company launched Moto E30, and now we have spotted a device Motorola device on China's 3C certification— Moto Edge X.

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Though the listing does not reveal much except the model number and charging capacity, we still have some render leaks with us. The Motorola Moto Edge X will bear the model number XT2201-2 as per 3C certification. Further, it will support a fast charging technology of 68.2W.



However, the certification does not disclose the name of the device but, noticing the charging speed, the device belongs to a premium category. Joining the dots, Moto Edge X is the only one that fits into the description.

As a premium smartphone, Moto Edge X is likely to support an AMOLED display with a 120Hz or 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device could draw power from either Snapdragon 888 or Snapdragon 898 chipset, which is set to debut this month. Also, it could offer up to 12GB of RAM.

For shooting purposes, the Moto Edge X is tipped to house a triple rear camera led by a 108MP primary sensor. Moreover, the leaks suggest that the smartphone will probably pack a 4,500mAh or 5,000mAh power cell with the mentioned charging capacity.

Keep in note that these are just assumptions, the official details are still undercover. To put a stamp on this, we have to wait for the company's confirmation. Now that the device has started to surface online, we can expect more details to unveil soon.

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Xiaomi Mi 12 arrives on EEC certification with Snapdragon 898

The next-generation flagship by Xiaomi— Mi 12 series is in the leaks for almost a month now. In the latest news, the smartphone has made an appearance on the EEC certification, revealing some of its ket details. The Mi 12 is expected to arrive by the end of this year or early 2022.

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According to the EEC listing, the global version of the Xiaomi Mi 12 and Mi 12 Pro will bear the model numbers 2201122G and 2201123G respectively. This indicates, unlike its predecessor lineup, the flagship will launch in global markets along with China.

The arrival of the Xiaomi Mi 12 on EEC also put a stamp on the previous rumors. The device will draw power from Snapdragon 898 SoC under the hood. FYI, it will be the first smartphone to equip this chipset.

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Before this, a Xiaomi device with model number 2201122G was spotted at the BIS certification. Thus, implying that the Mi 12 is also ready to make its debut in Inida. It could probably accompany the Redmi Note 11 Pro & Note 11 Pro+ smartphones.

As per the other leaks, the Xiaomi Mi 12 will flaunt a curved display with a punch-hole cutout at the center. Further, the panel is tipped to offer a 2K screen and a 120Hz refresh rate in a slimmer body. The latest operating system, Android 12 could fuel the device paired with 1TB storage and 16GB RAM.

Moreover, in the optics section, the Mi 12 is likely to offer a 50MP triple rear camera. Additionally, the device can pack a 5,000 mAh battery supporting 120W of fast charging and 50W of wireless charging.

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Motorola Moto E30 launched: Specification and Price

A couple of months ago, the Lenovo-owned company released the Moto E20 smartphone followed by the Moto E40 launched last month. Finally, the company extended its budget segment of smartphones by introducing the median device— Moto E30.

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Specification

Display: The Moto E30 features a 6.5-inch HD+ Max Vision IPS display. The panel offers a 90Hz refresh rate, 1600 x 720 pixels resolution, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Additionally, the screen is IP52 rated thus, making it dust and water-resistant.

Processor: The Unisoc T700 chipset powers the Moto E30 under the hood. For software experience, it offers Android 11 Go Edition pre-installed.

Storage Configuration: The device only arrives in a single storage variant of 32GB paired with 2GB RAM. However, there's a dedicated microSD card slot via which, the storage can be expanded up to 1TB.

Camera: In the Optics section, the Moto E30 houses a triple rear camera led by a 48MP primary snapper. The others include a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP sensor to measure depth. On the other side, there's a single 8MP shooter to serve selfies and video calls.



Connectivity and Security: On the connectivity front, the smartphone offers everything we expect from a budget device: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/A-GPS, and USB Type-C port. Also, there's a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for security purposes.

Battery: The Moto E30 packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. According to the company, the device gives 40 hours of battery life on a single charge.

Price and Availability

The Motorola Moto E30 comes in two color variants of Blue and Grey tagged costing COP 529,900 (roughly about 137$). For now, the device is available for purchase in some South American countries including Colombia and Slovakia. It will soon reach other markets in the upcoming weeks.

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Samsung to release One UI 4.0 Beta for Galaxy S20 soon!

Last month, Samsung initiated the One UI 4.0 Beta program for the Galaxy S21 and the new Galaxy Z foldable series. Reportedly, the company is now ready to release the new beta build for the predecessor lineup. And, the Galaxy S20 family is next on the list to get the beta software update.

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The information was revealed by the Galaxy S Manager via his latest answer post. He mentioned that the next Galaxy S20 update will be an Android 12-based One UI 4 beta version. However, though we know that the Galaxy S20 series will grab the update next, the release date is still a secret.

While answering a query, he proposed the firmware version number ending with ‘EUI4’ is the last to run on One UI 3.1 update. He further added that the Android 12 based One UI 4.0 update for Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra is in the developing stage.



We assume that the One UI 4.0 Beta for the Galaxy S20 series will be released in the next few days or by mid-November. To mention, the South Korean units of the devices are operating the firmware version ‘G98*NKSU1EUI4’ with October 2021 security patch. That implies the update will hit its home country first, later followed by the other regions.

The users need to install the Samsung Members app to keep a track of beta program status. On the other hand, the stable Android 12 One UI 4.0 build for the Galaxy S21 lineup will begin unfurling in December 2021.

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Redmi 8 receive MIUI 12.5 update in India

Xiaomi introduced the Redmi 8 in 2019 with Android 9.0 (Pie) out of the box. After almost two years, the device is finally receiving Android 10 based customized skin— MIUI 12.5. The skin is a minor upgrade over the MIUI 12 that serves as a bridge to reach MIUI 13.

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The latest skin for Xiaomi Redmi 8 is currently rolling out in India, while the other regions may take around a week to receive the update. As mentioned, the build is based on Android 10 and is bundled with the firmware version V12.5.2.0.QCNINXM weighing 2.3 GB in size.

Concerning features, MIUI 12.5 will refine your user experience. Also, the company has issued a detailed changelog for this update. Meanwhile, you can also check the best of the MIUI 12.5 features via the button below.

Best MIUI 12.5 features that you would love to enjoy!

Changelog

• Highlights
  
  
  
  • MIUI 12.5. Yours alone.
  
  
  
  

• System
  
  
  
  • New: Response to gestures is now instant.
  
  
  • New: With 20 times more rendering power, there are now few limits to what you can see on your screen.
  
  
  • New: With custom device model adjustments, any phone becomes faster after the upgrade.
  
  
  • Optimization: Noise could be heard when the screen was turned off in some cases
  
  
  • Optimization: MIUI became lighter, faster, and more durable.
  
  
  
  


• Notes
  
  
  
  • New: Compose mind maps with complex structures.
  
  
  • New: New tools for doodling and sketching.
  
  
  • New: Press and hold a sketch to adjust the strokes automatically.
  
  
  • New: A gesture shortcut now allows you to create notes, tasks, and excerpts anywhere.
  
  
  • New: Excerpts save text, URLs, and images to Notes in a few simple taps.
  
  
  • New: Dynamic layouts bring the typography in Notes to a new level.
  
  
  • All-new Notes.
  
  
  
  

As always, the OTA update is rolling out in phases thus, it will take time to reach all units. But you can also track the update via the Settings app > Software update.

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[Update: October 2021 Security Patch] Realme Narzo 50A & 50i Series Updates Tracker

Realme Narzo 50 series include two smartphones— Narzo 50A and Narzo 50i. The smartphones were launched in September 2021 featuring a 6.5 inch IPS LCD. The series is run by Mediatek Helio G85 with Android 11 pre-installed. For shooting purposes, Narzo 50 houses a 50MP triple rear camera and an 8MP selfie lens. While the Narzo 50i carries an 8MP rear and a 5MP front-facing snapper.

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Note: We will keep this post updated with the latest information regarding Realme Narzo 50A and Narzo 50i smartphones.

Realme Narzo 50A & 50i Series Updates Tracker

The updates will be placed below in descending order according to the date released. 

• [November 8, 2021]: Realme Narzo 50i is receiving a new update that adds the October 2021 security patch. Currently, the update is unfurling in India via the firmware version RMX3231_11.A.51, it will soon hit other regions as well. Additionally, the build also fixes some known issues and carries some improvements to system stability.

As usual, Realme is incrementally pushing the updates. Thus, you may have to wait for some time to receive the update. Alternatively, you can also check the update status manually by heading over to Settings > Software updates > Check for the updates. Also, we suggest you switch over to a WiFi network to avoid carrier data charges.

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