Mysterious Poco & Redmi devices receive BIS certification

The Redmi K50 series is the next big release from the company. Meanwhile, Xiaomi's sub-brand Poco and Redmi are also expected to introduce new budget offerings. On that note, two mysterious smartphones recently made an appearance on the Indian BIS certification website.

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Although there are three smartphones certified by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards), indicating an approaching launch. The devices bear the model numbers 22021211RI, 22041219PI, and 22011119I. However, the phone carrying model number 22021211RI was already listed on the website last month. To mention, a similar model may go official as Redmi K50  in China.

In that case, the Redmi K50 (if it is) is tipped to power the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC under the hood. In addition, the TENAA listing reveals that the phone will be available in three memory configurations of 128GB and 256GB paired with 6 GB RAM and 8 GB RAM respectively.

Furthermore, some leaks suggest that the smartphone will launch in India under the Poco sub-brand, probably Poco F4. On the other side, the devices with model numbers 22041219PI and 22011119I were also spotted on the IMEI database a couple of months ago.

The former model is said to have a Poco tag as well. In fact, it could be the Poco M4 G. While the latter model might launch under Redmi.

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WhatsApp beta brings new Communities Tab and tweaks Voice Recordings

WhatsApp is trying to make the platform more comfortable for the users. In the latest news, the company is bringing a new tab dedicated to its upcoming Communities feature. In addition, the beta will play around with the voice recording feature as well.

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The changes are a part of the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.6.9. Although the features will not be accessible for users running the latest beta as it’s still under development. Talking about the community tab, it will replace the camera tab at the top of the app. The admins of the group can add specific groups to a ‘Community’ which will be listed under the section.

FYI, communities space will allow group admins to manage their groups better. Also, they'll be end-to-end encrypted. However, a piece of official information from WhatsApp is still awaited. Here's what the feature might look like.



Moreover, the WhatsApp beta for Android is bringing in the ability to pause and resume voice recordings. That means you don't need to discard the voice note in case of any distraction. In addition, the version will show voice waveforms while recording a message.

As mentioned, WhatsApp is yet to test these features on Android or iOS. The options will initially be available on beta versions. While it can take several weeks to make way for the stable channel once beta testing is complete.

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Motorola Moto G22 debuts with Helio G37 SoC for €169.99

The Lenovo-owned company has added one more smartphone to its G-series flagship. The Moto G22 was recently leaked in all its glory. The device is finally official in Europe, and it will be soon available in other markets, including Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia.

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The Moto G22 is an affordable offering featuring a punch hole cut out with thin bezels and a thicker chin. The smartphone is built around a 6.5-inch Max Vision LCD screen that offers a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels.

Under the hood, the Moto G22 powers the MediaTek Helio G37 chipset paired with 4GB RAM. The device will arrive in 64GB of storage variant, which is expandable via a dedicated microSD card slot. For software, it boosts Android 12 out of the box.

Further, the Moto G22 carries a 50 MP quad-rear camera. Accompanying this is an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a couple of 2 MP image sensors. On the front, there is a 1 MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

A 5,000 mAh battery backs up the device with 15W charging support. Although it ships with a 10W charger. For security, there's a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Also, it measures 163.95 x 74.94 x 8.49 mm in dimensions and weighs 185g.

Price and Availability

The Moto G22 cost €169.99 (~₹14,000) for its sole 64 GB + 4 GB storage variant. The phone is available in Cosmic Black, Pearl White, and Iceberg Blue colorways.

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Samsung Galaxy F23 5G specifications tipped ahead of imminent launch

The successor of last year's launched Galaxy F22 is in the making. Samsung Galaxy F23 5G could launch anytime soon as it is a part of leaks and rumors for a couple of months. Ahead of its official announcement, the key specifications of the budget smartphone have been revealed.

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Although Samsung has not mentioned any official launch date, we expect Galaxy F23 5G to debut later this month. In the meantime, let's dive into the specs of the upcoming smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy F23 5G is likely to feature a waterdrop notch display around a 6.4-inch screen. The panel will offer a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Further, the right edge of the device houses a fingerprint scanner.

For optics, the Galaxy F23 5G is suggested to carry a 50 MP triple rear camera. The leaks say that there's an 8MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP tertiary sensor as well. Also, the connectivity options will remain standard, including a 3.5mm headphone jack.

To recall, the smartphone was listed on the Geekbench database a couple of months ago. The listing revealed the presence of a Snapdragon 750G processor under the hood paired with 6GB / 8GB of RAM. Moreover, it mentions the Android 12 operating system onboard tossed with One UI skin on top. Besides, Galaxy F23 5G can offer a default storage capacity of 128 GB.

As the device's launch is approaching, the rest of the details will hopefully surface online in a few days.

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Poco X3 Pro is the latest device to get Android 12 based MIUI 13 update

Xiaomi has finally started kicking off its latest version of custom Android skin to budget smartphones. The MIUI 13 update based on Android 12 is now reaching out to Poco’s best-selling device Poco X3 Pro.

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The new software update for Poco X3 Pro is rolling out globally. The build is designated with firmware version V13.0.3.0.SJUMIXM weighs around 3.1 GB to download. However, the package is only available for the pilot testers, while it will take a few days to roll out for the public.

Concerning changes, the package carries all new features of Android 12 tossed with the modifications of MIUI 13. Along with the new user interface, the build brings some improvements and optimizations as well. Moreover, it enhances privacy by integrating the February 2022 security patch. Below is the official changelog for the update.

Changelog

[System]

• Stable MIUI based on Android 12


• Updated Android Security Patch to February 2022. Increased system security.

[More features and improvements]

• New: Apps can be opened as floating windows directly from the sidebar


• Optimization: Enhanced accessibility support for Phone, Clock, and Weather


• Optimization: Mind map nodes are more convenient and intuitive now

As mentioned, the software is rolling out only for the Mi Pilots testers. After making sure that there are no critical bugs onboard, it will be accessible to the general public.

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Realme V25 5G with Snapdragon 695 SoC announced in China for ¥1,999

The latest V-series smartphone from Realme is finally official in China. The Realme V25 5G is the successor of Realme V15 5G launched last year. The device was officially teased last week labeled as “new technology” by the company. Scroll to know the details of the new smartphone!

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Realme V25 5G is built around a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen with a punch-hole cutout. The panel offers a Full HD+ screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. To mention, the back panel of the phone has a photochromic layer that makes it change color automatically from light blue to red under sunlight.

For software, the smartphone runs the Android 12 OS pre-installed along with Realme UI 3.0 on top. Under the hood, a Snapdragon 695 chipset powers the Realme V25 paired with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB of storage.

Furthermore, the Realme V25 5G houses a 16 MP camera for selfies and video calls. On the other side, there's a triple rear unit led by a 64 MP primary lens. Accompanying this are a couple of 2 MP macro and depth sensors.

A 5,000 mAh battery keeps the system working with 33W fast charging support. The connectivity options include dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Also, there will be a side-mounted fingerprint scanner on the right edge to serve security.

Price and Availability

The Realme V25 will cost ¥1,999 (~$316) for its sole storage variant. It arrives in Morning Star (green), Purple MSI, and Sky Black color options.

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Magisk v24.2 arrives with Zygisk improvements and a bunch of fixes

Magisk is the most popular and systemless rooting method used to modify an Android operating system. What makes it commendable is that the modifications can go undetected by Google SafetyNet. The latest Magisk v24.2 brings over a bunch of impressive improvements, resolves some bugs, and stability fixes for root access.

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The developers mainly emphasized the stability improvements in the new version. Moreover, several fixes are introduced, including the buffer overflow and improves the stub loading mechanism. Check out the official changelog for precise details.

Changelog

• [MagiskSU] Fix buffer overflow


• [MagiskSU] Fix owner managed multiuser superuser settings


• [MagiskSU] Fix command logging when using su -c <cmd>


• [MagiskSU] Prevent su request indefinite blocking


• [MagiskBoot] Support lz4_legacy archive with multiple magic


• [MagiskBoot] Fix lz4_lg compression


• [DenyList] Allow targeting processes running as system UID


• [Zygisk] Workaround Samsung’s “early zygote”


• [Zygisk] Improved Zygisk loading mechanism


• [Zygisk] Fix application UID tracking


• [Zygisk] Fix improper umask being set in zygote


• [App] Fix BusyBox execution test


• [App] Improve stub loading mechanism


• [App] Major app upgrade flow improvements


• [General] Improve commandline error handling and messaging

If you are already running Magisk Manager, the update must be available to download for your device. In case you want to flash the fresh release directly, tap on the button below.

Download Magisk v24.2

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Samsung Galaxy M23 5G arrives on Google Play Console with Snapdragon 750G SoC

The Samsung Galaxy M23 5G smartphone launch is around the corner, as the phone passes through multiple certification websites. The device bagged the FCC, NBTC, and Bluetooth SIG certifications, as well as the Geekbench benchmark database. Now, it is listed on the Google Play Console database, revealing some of the key specifications. Let's dive in!

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The Google Play Console database reveals a few details, including display and processor. The Galaxy M23 5G will bear the model number SM-M236B as per the listing. Further, it mentions that the device will feature a Full HD+ display with a resolution of 1080 × 2408 pixels and 450 PPI pixel density.

Moreover, the database divulges that the Galaxy M23 5G will equip the Qualcomm SM7225 chipset. Also, it will have 2 × Kryo 560 cores and 6 × Kryo 560 cores. Considering this, the smartphone will draw power from an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor. This is further paired with 6 GB RAM and an Adreno 619 GPU.



To recall, the Geekbench listing of the device also disclosed some specifications. The upcoming mid-range phone will offer Android 12 OS out of the box along with Samsung's own One UI skin iteration on top. In addition, the Galaxy M23 5G will support 25W of fast charging support.

Unfortunately, the battery capacity, camera lens, screen size, and other details of the device are still under wrap. Now that the phone has started emerging online, the rest of the specs will be revealed in the coming days.

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Realme Narzo 50A Prime arrives on FCC with model number RMX3516

Realme Narzo 50A Prime is tipped to launch with minor updates over Realme Narzo 50A launched last year. The smartphone recently made an appearance on the FCC certification website, revealing some of its key specs. Although, the company is yet to announce any details of the upcoming device officially.

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Besides the model number RMX3516, the FCC listing of Realme Narzo 50A Prime reveals a few details, including the battery and operating system. The smartphone will boot Android 11 OS out of the box, which is not a bad deal as it is an entry-level device. In addition, it will pack a 4,890 mAh battery that will make the device weigh 193g. Also, the phone will measure 164.30mm x 75.60mm x 8.15mm in dimensions.

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Apart from this, the certification does not reveal any other information. Fortunately, we do have some render leaks with us. According to the leaks, the Realme Narzo 50A Prime will feature a 6.5 inch IPS LCD screen with a 270 PPI. Under the hood, it is likely to equip an octa-core processor based on MediaTek Helio G90 chipset paired with 4 GB of RAM.

For optics, the Realme Narzo 50A Prime is tipped to house a single 16 MP camera on the front for selfies and video calls. On the other side, a 16 MP unit along with a 2 MP sensor could lead the dual-camera module. Moreover, it may support 18W of charging.

At the time of writing, this is all we have about the upcoming Realme Narzo 50A Prime. As the device has started to appear online, the official details could reveal soon.

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