Vivo X80 Series tipped to equip MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC

Vivo is expected to unveil the Vivo X80 series in China later this month. The series will succeed the Vivo X70 lineup launched in September. The upcoming series is said to include three smartphones, including Vivo X80, Vivo X80 Pro, and Vivo X80 Pro+. Ahead of the official announcement, the smartphones have managed to leak online.

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According to the leaks, the predicted Vivo X80, Vivo X80 Pro, and Vivo X80 Pro+ will power the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor under the hood. Also, the handsets are suggested to come with Vivo's in-house image chipset along with contact image sensors (CIS).

If the leaks stand true, you can capture images even in low light as it already increases the amount of light intake. To recall, the Vivo X80 series was earlier tipped to feature a display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphones are likely to arrive in up to 12GB RAM variants.

In addition, the vanilla Vivo X80 is said to pack a 5,000 mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. It will probably carry a 50 MP Sony IMX866 RGBW sensor as well.

Talking about the Vivo X80 Pro, it might house a quad rear camera island. The capacity of the rear camera can stand at 50 MP primary, 48 MP ultrawide lens, 12 MP portrait sensor, and an 8 MP periscope telephoto unit. On the other hand, a 32 MP camera could serve selfies and video calls.

Heading forth to the Vivo X80 Pro+, there's nothing much besides the support for a 6.78-inch Quad-HD+ LTPO E5 AMOLED display and 1TB of storage configuration.

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Realme GT 2 Pro gets a new update with March 2022 Security Patch and more

The Realme GT 2 Pro is the first flagship by the company in the year 2022. So far, the company has updated the smartphone every month. This time, the smartphone is receiving a new software update in the home country.

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As mentioned, the update is rolling out in China bundled with the firmware version A.20. The package brings multiple fixes across the system, including Omoji font display, wallpaper display, and abnormal restart of the phone. Also, there's an overall optimization for a seamless experience. In addition, the build packs the March 2022 security Patch, enhancing the device’s security. Check out the official changelog below.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • Optimized the refresh rate of the screen display to 1Hz
  
  
  • Optimized the sliding smoothness of the sidebar of the game assistant
  
  
  • Optimized the smoothness of screen sliding and recent task sliding
  
  
  • Optimize network stability
  
  
  • Fixed the overlapping problem of the OMOJI font display on the account page
  
  
  • Fixed the problem of incomplete display of wallpapers when returning to the desktop
  
  
  • Fixed the abnormal restart of the phone in some scenarios to improve system stability
  
  
  
  


• Fingerprint
  
  
  
  • Optimized the recognition rate of fingerprint unlocking
  
  
  • temperature control
  
  
  • Optimized QQ, WeChat video chat fever problem
  
  
  • Optimized the temperature control strategy for the GT mode of Honor of Kings, Peace Elite, and Genshin Impact in high-temperature scenarios
  
  
  
  


• Security
  
  
  
  • Update Android security patch (2022#3)
  
  
  
  

The OTA update is rolling out in batches and will reach out automatically to all users. In the meantime, you can also give it a manual check by heading over to Settings > System update.

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Oppo A57 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC launched for ¥1,499

The latest Oppo A-series model is here— Oppo A57 5G. The smartphone is a successor to Oppo A56 5G which was launched last year in October. Here is what the Chinese giant has packed with its latest smartphone.

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The Oppo A57 5G features a 6.56-inch HD+ display with a 720x1,612 pixels resolution. The panel offers a 90Hz refresh rate and a 90Hz touch sampling rate. In addition, the Oppo A57 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W standard charging. It measures 163.8 x 75.1 x 7.99 mm in dimeisons and weighs 186 grams.

Under the hood, a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC fuels the Oppo A57 5G integrated with Mali G57 MC2 GPU. The phone arrives in up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of default storage. For software, it comes pre-installed with Android 12 along with ColorOS 12.1 on top.

In the shooting department, the Oppo A57 5G carries a dual rear camera consisting of a 13 MP primary lens and a 2 MP portrait sensor. At the front, there's an 8 MP unit for selfies and video calls.

The other specifications include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, dual-SIM (Nano), microSD card, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, proximity sensor, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Availability and Price

Oppo A57 5G is available in Black, Blue, and Lilac color options. The device costs ¥1,499 for its 8GB + 128GB storage variant. The pricing details for the 6GB + 128GB model are yet to be revealed. You can pre-order the phone now, while the shipping starts on April 15.

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[Update: Bug fixes & Improvements] Samsung Keyboard app Updates Tracker

As the name suggests, Samsung Keyboard is the company’s official app that comes pre-installed with every Galaxy smartphone. The app has its own design with customization options, allowing you to change the layout, language, size, and other options. Moreover, it includes plenty of new additions, like animated emojis, GIFs, and stickers. In addition, the writing assistant supported by Grammarly keeps your grammar and spelling accurate.

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Furthermore, the company keeps the app updated with new features and general fixes to keep the experience seamless. Here we have listed all such updates in descending order as per their date of release.

Samsung Keyboard app Updates Tracker

• [April 13, 2022]: Samsung Keyboard is getting a heavy update with version 5.4.70.25 which brings a handful of changes. After upgrading, you can enable or disable the Suggest Text Correction feature as required. Also, the UI is more consistent and it now has a lower typo rate. Lastly, it resolves a bunch of issues and brings improvements to the Clipboard feature.


• [April 4, 2022]: Samsung Keyboard is receiving a new update with version 5.4.70.23 weighing around 110MB to download. The latest update comes with some normal changes to usability.


• [February 23, 2022]: A new update with version number 5.4.70.7 is rolling out to the Samsung Keyboard app. The build does not bring any significant changes but it brings some general fixes to improve the stability and user experience.


• [January 7, 2022]: Samsung Keyboard application grabs a new update with version number 5.4.20.6. The latest update brings some general fixes to optimize the system's stability.

You will receive the update notification automatically in a while. To give it a manual check, open the Samsung Galaxy Store > Click on the three-dot menu at the top left corner. The updates for all the apps will be enlisted here.

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Download Gcam Mod for Samsung smartphones

We all know that Google offers some of the best camera features in Pixel smartphones that make it stand above other brands. This includes features like HDR+ with dual exposure controls, Night Sight, Super Res Zoom, Top Shot, Portrait, and Long Shot.

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Several developers and modders continuously work to make these features available for other smartphones. However, the results are not always what we see in Pixel smartphones as it does not use Google’s HDR+. Anyway, the cracking of Pixel camera by these modders provides us with GCam Mod.

The users can download the apk on their respective Android smartphones, including Samsung. Here are some Gcam Mods for the Galaxy devices powered by Snapdragon chipsets and how you can install them.

How to install GCam?

1. Enable the Install from Unknown Sources. To do so visit Settings > Apps & notifications > Open the camera app > toggle the "Allow from this source"


2. Look for your Galaxy model and click on the adjacent Download button.

Download Gcam Mod for Samsung smartphones

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Note:

1. The above links are collected from different unknown sources.


2. These GCam APKs may/may not be compatible with your device.


3. Look out for the exact model before downloading.


4. Install the GCam Mod at your own risk.

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Moto G52 goes official with Snapdragon 680 SoC in Europe for €249

Motorola has provided one more budget offering smartphone— Moto G52. The device is a successor of the Moto G51 launched last year. For now, the device went official in Europe, while it will soon launch in India as well. However, the precise date is not yet revealed. Anyway, here is a closer look at Moto G52.

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The new Moto G52 is built around a 6.6-inch OLED display featuring a hole-punch cutout at the top center. The panel offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 20:9 aspect ratio.

Under the helm, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC powers the Moto G52. The phone arrives in two configurations with up to 6GB RAM and 256GB of storage which is expandable via a microSD card. For software, it boots Android 12 out of the box along with a layer of MyUX on top.

In the optics department, the Moto G52 carries an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP depth sensor alongside a 50MP primary lens. Whereas, the selfies and video calls are all on a 16MP front-facing snapper.

In addition, the Moto G52 ships with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. Also, the phone is IP52-rated for splash resistance and comes with dual speakers and support for Dolby Atmos.

Price and Availability

The Moto G52 cost €249 (~₹20,600) for its 128GB/ 4GB RAM storage variant. However, the price for the higher 256GB/ 6GB RAM model is still undercover. The phone will soon go on sale in Europe and is expected to debut in other regions in the coming weeks.

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ColorOS 12 beta update goes official for Oppo F17 and Oppo A73

Recently, Oppo unveiled the ColorOS 12 update timeline for Q2 2022. Adhering to its schedule, the company is releasing the Android 12 based ColorOS 12 beta update for Oppo F17 and Oppo A73.

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The announcement was made through an official post on the Oppo community. According to the statement, the Android 12 based ColorOS 12 beta is available in Vietnam and India for the Oppo F17 and Oppo A73.

Interested users can register themselves from April 11 to April 15. Although, the company is recruiting only 5,000 testers for the handsets in each region. Therefore, the user needs to make sure to register as soon as possible in order to be a first batch candidate.

However, before registering, make sure that your respective smartphone operates the basic version C.19. Afterwards, follow the below step for registration:

1. Head to Settings > Software Update


2. Click on the Gear Icon at the top right corner


3. Tap on Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version


4. Follow the on-screen instructions and submit to enroll in the Android 12 beta initiative.

The beta software will reach out to the selected applicants within 3 working days. In case the OTA does not arrive on your device, wait for the next round of recruitment (if there’s any).

Lastly, before updating to the beta version, take a backup of your important files to avoid data loss. Additionally, the beta build could carry a lot of bugs like overheating and lagging.

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Vivo X Fold and Vivo X Note launched in China alongside Vivo Pad

At the Vivo event in China, the company unveiled three new smart devices, including Vivo X Fold, Vivo X Note, and Vivo Pad. With this, we can now officially say that Vivo has entered the foldable smartphone category. Let's take a detailed look at the latest Vivo devices.

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Vivo X Fold Specifications 

The Vivo X Fold is built around an 8.03-inch AMOLED screen featuring a punch-hole display. The panel offers a 120Hz refresh rate, a 4:3.5 aspect ratio, and a 2K resolution. In addition, it has an aerospace-grade wing hinge for a smooth and durable folding mechanism. A 4,600 mAh battery keeps the screen lightened up with 66W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging support.

If unfolded, Vivo X Fold is curved slightly on the right side with a punch-hole display. The phone flaunts a 6.53-inch AMOLED display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it fuels Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, while Android 12 operates the device along with Origin OS Ocean on top.



In optics, the Vivo foldable carry a 16MP front-facing camera. On the other side, there's a quad-camera setup led by a 50MP primary sensor. The other lenses include a 48MP ultra-wide unit, a 12MP portrait snapper, and an 8MP periscope shooter.

Availability and Price

Vivo X Fold is available in Black, Blue, and Grey colorways. The base model (12GB RAM/ 256GB) of the phone is priced at ¥8,999, while the upper model (12GB RAM/ 512GB) costs ¥9,999.

Vivo X Note Specifications 

The Vivo X Note also features a punch-hole cutout with a 7.0-inch 2K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is identical to the Vivo X Fold in terms of processor, operating system, and camera. Although, it packs a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. 

Availability and Price

Vivo X Note arrives in Blue, Black, and Grey color options. For the 8GB + 256GB variant, the device costs ¥5999, while the 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB models are worth ¥6,499 and ¥6999 respectively.

Vivo Pad Specifications 

The latest Vivo tablet sports an 11-inch 2.5K display with thin bezels around. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate, Vivo’s Pencil smart stylus, and a keyboard. For software, unfortunately, it comes preinstalled with Android 11 based Origin OS. Underneath, a Snapdragon 870 processor powers the pad.



In the camera department, there's a dual-rear camera consisting of a 13MP main sensor and an 8MP ultrawide lens. At the front, an 8MP front camera serves selfies and video calls. Furthermore, the pad packs a massive 8,040 mAh battery with 44W fast charging support.

Availability and Price

The Vivo Pas arrives in Blue and Grey color options. The tab is available in 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB storage configurations costing  ¥2499 and ¥2499 respectively.

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Four mysterious smartphones by Google bags FCC Certification

It seems like Google is working to introduce a set of new smartphones in the market. Recently, four mysterious smartphones by the company made an appearance on the FCC Certification website. Well, it could be a part of the Pixel 7 series or some new addition to the Pixel 6 lineup, but we never know!

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Unfortunately, the name of these listed smartphones remains unknown. However, the model numbers GX7AS, GB17, G1AZG, and GB62Z were revealed by that website. Talking about the Google GX7AS, the device was also spotted on the BIS certification, confirming its Indian launch.

According to the FCC listing, the set of Google smartphones will have 5G, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity enabled. Apart from that, there's nothing we could gather from the portal.

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As mentioned earlier, the smartphones could be a part of the Pixel 7 series or Pixel 6a. In that case, the smartphones are tipped to power Google’s in-house Tensor chipset.

To recall, the Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) was spotted on the Geekbench last month with  Android 12 OS out of the box paired with 6 GB RAM onboard. In addition, it will be a downgraded version of the Pixel 6 handset launched last year.

On the other hand, the other devices could be possible Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel 7a. The vanilla Pixel 7 is tipped to feature a 6.2 inch OLED display with a 5,000 mAh battery underneath, while the Pro model is said to sport a bigger 6.8-inch curved OLED panel.

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