Samsung Galaxy S22+ arrives on FCC with LED view cover

Reportedly, Samsung is gearing up to launch its next high-end flagship, Galaxy S22 series. Like its predecessor, the lineup will include three models— Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. In the latest news, the median variant has been approved by the FCC authority.

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The arrival of Galaxy S22+ on the FCC doesn't divulge any major detail, but we do have some render leaks with us. As per the listing, the smartphone will bear the model number SM906U or SM906U1 depending upon the region.

Additionally, it will have a LED view cover that will protect both the front and back sides of the device from any external damage. Therefore, we may say that the Galaxy S22+ will be a little tough. Moreover, the cover will light up with simple, eye-catching notification icons. Also, a specific icon can be set to come up for specific contacts.

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According to previous leaks and rumors, the Galaxy S22 series will draw power from Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. As we know, Samsung debuts its devices in two variants. Accordingly, some regions can also get the Exynos 2200 chipset.

Furthermore, the Ultra model was previously spotted on the China Compulsory Certification (3C) website. The listing suggests the presence of a 5,000mAh battery. As claimed by some rumors, the smartphone could support up to 65W fast charging.

However, there is no official announcement from the company yet. For this, we may have to wait for a month as the lineup is expected to launch next year in February.

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Google Chrome 96 is out with fixes for various security issues

After a successful rollout of Chrome 96, Google has released another upgrade over the stable version. Usually, the tech giant follows a four-week cycle to release an update. However, the latest version had a shorter development cycle as it is launched after three weeks instead. Therefore, there is no new feature on the table this time, but it brings fixes for various security and privacy-related issues.

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The update started rolling out today for all supported Android platforms and desktop operating systems. Though termed as Chrome 96, the minor upgrade can be identified via version number 96.0.4664.92.

As far as changes are concerned, the build does not arrive with any new features or capabilities. However, it does enhance security by addressing 20 different security-related issues. In fact, most of these problems are highly rated, which is the second-highest rating after critical.

The latest Chrome 96 has started rolling out today. The user will automatically receive the update shortly. Android users can directly visit the Google Play Store and update the app if available. In the other case, you can also give it a manual check by heading over to Menu > Help > About Google Chrome.

Alternatively, desktop users can load "chrome://settings/help directly." This page will list the version of the browser that is currently running and will check for any updates. Therein, you can download and install the latest version.

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Pixel Buds A-Series gets new features with the latest update

June 2021 launched Pixel Buds A series by Google are receiving their second software update. While the previous build only fixes a volume bug. This one arrives with new features and capabilities alongside the latest Pixel Feature Drop.

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Starting with, the latest update for the Pixel Buds A-Series adds a new slider in the companion Pixel Buds app. This feature will enable you to adjust the bass from -1 to +4 under the settings section. As per Google, this provides the users access to “twice the bass range” on devices operating Android 6.0 or above.

Additionally, there's also a new toggle under the Sound settings called “Loudness compensation.” Once enabled, this feature will help you to improve bass and to tune, improve, and treble it at low volume levels.

Moreover, the version intends to improve the device switching ability of Pixel Buds A-Series. Google says that it will allow users to “search and connect to the second to last connected device when undocked from the charging case if the last connected host device is unavailable.”

Lastly, no update goes without general bug fixes and stability improvements. All in all, if you own these TWS earbuds, you will experience some user-facing improvements.

The latest update for the Google Pixel Buds A-Series will arrive as the firmware update version 3.223.0. It has started rolling out in batches and will reach all users in around a week. To mention, the update is not available for the Pixel Buds 2nd gen.

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Galaxy A03 Core launched in India with Android 11 Go Edition for ₹7,999

The Galaxy A03 series is the next-awaited budget device from Samsung. The lineup includes three smartphones— Galaxy A03, Galaxy A03s, and Galaxy A03 Core. The latter one has made its debut in India for just ₹7,999. You can purchase the smartphone in black and blue color variants via the official Samsung website and other online or offline stores.

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The Samsung Galaxy A03 core is an entry-level smartphone with all the basic features onboard. It offers a 6.5-inch IPS LCD Infinity-V display with HD+ resolution. A 5,000mAh battery provides a pretty good screen backup. However, there is no support for fast charging.

Under the hood, Galaxy A03 Core draws power from an octa-core Unisoc SC9863A processor. It offers a default memory configuration of 32GB and 2GB RAM which is expandable up to 1TB via a dedicated microSD card slot. On the software front, the device boosts Android 11 Go Edition preinstalled. FYI, this version is said to be 20% faster than its predecessor, the Android 10 Go Edition.

For shooting purposes, the Galaxy A03 Core houses a 5MP selfie snapper. On the other side, there's an 8MP rear camera with autofocus, an LED flash, and Full HD video recording at 30fps. The connectivity options include GPS, a dual-SIM card slot, 4G LTE, single-band Wi-Fi b/g/n, a micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Also, the sensors stand standard with an accelerometer, light sensor, and proximity sensor.

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List of eligible Vivo and iQOO devices to get FuntouchOS 12 based on Android 12

Every major smartphone brand has its customized skin that tweaks the current Android version with some more features and customizations. With the stable release of Android 12, the smartphone manufacturers have listed a set of their devices that are eligible to get the next-gen skin. Here we have crafted such a list of Vivo and iQOO smartphones.

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Presently, the Android 12 Beta Developer Preview Program is live for the iQOO 7 Legend users. Regarding changes, the latest FuntouchOS 12 based on Android 12 brings Colorful AOD, refreshed icons, enhanced dark theme mode, and of course a fresh UI design with customization options.

Without further ado, here is a compiled list of Vivo and iQOO devices that are eligible to receive the Android 12 FuntochOS 12 update. Do keep in note that this is no official confirmation for this list and the final record may vary.

List of Vivo devices: FuntouchOS 12

• Vivo X70 Pro+


• Vivo X70 Pro


• Vivo X70


• Vivo Y33s


• Vivo X50


• Vivo X50e


• Vivo X50 Lite


• Vivo X50 Pro


• Vivo X50 Pro+


• Vivo X60t Pro+


• Vivo V21e 5G


• Vivo X60s


• Vivo Y52 5G


• Vivo Y52s t1


• Vivo X60 Pro


• Vivo X60


• Vivo X60 Pro+


• Vivo X60t


• Vivo S7t


• Vivo S7e


• Vivo S7


• Vivo S9


• Vivo S9e


• Vivo V19


• Vivo V20


• Vivo V20 Pro


• Vivo V20 SE


• Vivo V21 5G


• Vivo V21


• Vivo V21e


• Vivo X51 5G


• Vivo Nex 3S 5G


• Vivo Y52 5G


• Vivo Y12s 2021


• Vivo Y52s t1


• vivo Y20s [G]


• Vivo Y70


• Vivo Y70s


• Vivo Y73s


• Vivo Y30G


• Vivo Y30


• Vivo Y31


• Vivo Y31s


• Vivo Y11s


• Vivo Y20


• Vivo Y20s


• Vivo Y20G


• Vivo Y20 2021


• Vivo Y20i


• Vivo Y12s


• Vivo Y51a


• Vivo Y51s


• Vivo Y51


• Vivo Y52s


• Vivo Y21


• Vivo S10 Pro


• Vivo S10


• Vivo Y73


• Vivo Y72 5G


• Vivo Y53s

List of iQOO devices: FuntouchOS 12

• Vivo iQOO 5 Pro 5G


• Vivo iQOO 5 5G


• Vivo iQOO Neo3 5G


• Vivo iQOO Z1x


• Vivo iQOO Z1


• Vivo iQOO Z3


• Vivo iQOO 7 Legend


• Vivo iQOO 7 (India)


• Vivo iQOO Neo5


• Vivo iQOO U3


• Vivo iQOO U1x


• Vivo iQOO 3 5G

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Poco M2 acquires MIUI 12.5 Enhanced update in India

The Poco M2 units intended for the Indian market are finally starting to see the rollout of a new software update, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. While Xiaomi has already released a similar package to the Pro variant of the device last month.

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For the Poco M2 units in India, Android 11 based MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition arrives as firmware version V12.5.3.0.RJRINXM weighing 2.4 GB to download. The update does not bring any new features, it carries major under-the-hood changes that improve and polishes the user experience.

Fundamentally, the package emphasizes providing a fluid experience to elevate the performance of your device. Precisely, the company divides it into four parts— Swift performance, focused performance, atomized memory, and liquid storage. You can refer to the below official changelog issued by the company:

Changelog

• MIUI12.5 Enhanced
  
  
  
  • Swift performance. More life between the charges.
  
  
  • Focused algorithms: Our new algorithms will dynamically allocate system resources based on specific scenes, ensuring a smooth experience on all models.
  
  
  • Atomized memory: Ultra-fine memory management mechanism will make RAM usage more efficient.
  
  
  • Liquid storage: New sensitive storage mechanisms will keep your system vibrant and responsive as time goes by.
  
  
  
  

If you are a Poco M2 user in India, you will receive the OTA update in a few days in case you haven’t received it yet. Alternatively, you can visit Settings > About phone > Check for new updates.

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OxygenOS 12 Stable update is now live for OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro

It's been a couple of months since the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro is running the Android 12 based OxygenOS 12 beta. Finally, the company has put an end to the beta phase, making the devices the first ones to get the stable version of the latest operating system.

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The OxygenOS 12.0.0.0 update for the OnePlus 9 series is available for Indian, European, and Global users. While the areas left out will also join the list soon. Though OnePlus has not officially posted about this update on its Forums, users have already started to receive the new software.

Concerning changes, the OnePlus delivers a bunch of them. To mention a few, it adds several new additions including three adjustable Dark mode levels, a new style for cards, new earphone controls, and much more. You can refer to the changelog below for precise details.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
  
  
  
  


• Dark mode
  
  
  
  • Dark mode now supports three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
  
  
  
  


• Shelf
  
  
  
  • New additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
  
  
  • Newly added Earphone Control Card with Bluetooth earphone one-click adjustment
  
  
  • Newly added access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
  
  
  • Newly added OnePlus Watch Card in Shelf, to easily glance at your health stats
  
  
  
  


• Work Life Balance
  
  
  
  • Work Life Balance feature is now available to all users, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
  
  
  • WLB 2.0 now supports automatic Work/Life mode switching, based on specific locations, Wi-Fi network, and time, also bringing customized App notification profiles according to the personalization
  
  
  
  


• Gallery
  
  
  
  • Gallery now allows you to switch between different layouts with a two-finger pinch gesture, intelligently recognizing the best-quality pictures, and cropping the thumbnail based on the content, making the gallery layout more pleasing
  
  
  
  


• Canvas AOD
  
  
  
  • Canvas AOD brings you new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
  
  
  • Newly added multiple brushes and strokes and support for color adjustment
  
  
  • Optimized software algorithm and improved face recognition to better identify the features and skin color of different figures
  
  
  
  

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Samsung releases stable Android 12 update to Galaxy Z Flip 3

A couple of months ago, Samsung released the Android 12 based One UI 4.0 beta program for Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. Since then, the devices have crossed multiple stages. Finally, they are leaving the beta phase as the stable update of the latest operating system has started rolling out.

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As of now, the stable Android 12 update for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is currently rolling out in Serbia via the firmware version F711BXXU2BUKM. But we expect it to soon expand to more regions as well. To mention, we are not yet sure if the package is also arriving for the One UI 4.0 beta testers. However, it does enhance privacy by inculcating the current security maintenance, December 2021.

Samsung's customized skin One UI 4.0 paired with Android 12 will render a whole new experience of using your foldable. To mention a few, it brings an overhaul to the UI with Material You design. Also, it emphasizes majorly on privacy by improving security, adding Privacy Dashboard, and more. Additionally, you get revamped widget design, more fluid performance, and a variety of emojis, GIFs, and stickers on the Samsung Keyboard, etc. To check the best of Android 12 features, tap on the below button.

Top Features of Android 12

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 users in Serbia can navigate to Settings > Software update > Download and install in case the build doesn't arrive over the next few days.

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Galaxy S21 receives Android 12 One UI 4.0 update in Canada

Last month, Samsung released the Android 12 One UI 4.0 stable update to the Galaxy S21 series in the US. The company said that the package will gradually extend to more regions in the upcoming weeks. Keeping its words, the latest stable build is now live for the Canadian variants of the Galaxy S21 lineup.

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The Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra are the first flagship to receive the Android 12 update, even less than a month after Google. However, the update was not released in all regions and is still making its way to some countries. This time, the package is arriving with a month-old security patch, November 2021.

Concerning changes, Android 12 will bring the major overhaul ever to your smartphones, ranging from revamping UI to enhanced security tools that you can READ HERE. Moreover, the One UI 4.0 on the top brings a plethora of minor enhancements. It will allow you to create a customized mobile experience, making it more expressive, dynamic, and personal. Furthermore, it arrives with new a variety of emoji features, GIFs, and stickers, a new privacy dashboard that alerts you when an app is accessing a camera or microphone, and a whole lot more.

As often the case, the update will arrive as an OTA and will be available to limited users initially. That means it may take a while for you to experience the new OS. But if you are feeling particularly impatient, you can track the build manually by heading to the Software update menu under the Settings app.

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