Tuesday, April 19, 2022

OnePlus Nord N20 5G gets Bluetooth SIG certification ahead of launch

OnePlus is gearing up to add one more smartphone to its Nord series. This time, the device is a successor of Nord N10. The OnePlus Nord N20 5G is expected to unveil later this year. Ahead of its official launch, the device has bagged the Bluetooth SIG certification. The portal reveals a few details that are mentioned below.

OnePlus Nord N20 5G

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Now, on the same lines, the upcoming OnePlus device has been spotted on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) certification website. This listing reveals the model number of the phone and also confirms the phone’s moniker. Let’s take a look at more details of the phone.

Precisely, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) website confirms the model number and the device's moniker. The upcoming OnePlus Nord N20 5G bears the GN2200 model number. Also, it will arrive with Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. Out of the box, the device will operate the GN2200_11_A.02 software version.



Unfortunately, the portal does not reveal much apart from the aforementioned details. However, we do have some render leaks with us. The OnePlus Nord N20 5G will power Snapdragon 695 under the hood, thanks to the Geekbench listing.

For photography, the smartphone is likely to get a 16 MP snapper on the front alongside an LED flashlight. On the other side, a 64 MP primary lens will lead the triple camera island along with s couple of 2 MP other sensors.

Furthermore, the OnePlus Nord N20 5G is likely to feature a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a hole-punch cutout. The panel may provide a Full-HD+ resolution with a 60Hz refresh rate. Also, it will be embedded with an in-display fingerprint scanner. Other specifications can include Android 11 OS along with OxygenOS 11, 4500 mAh battery with 33W (SUPERVOOC) charging support, and more.
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List of eligible Samsung devices to get Android 13 based One UI 5.0 update

Samsung had deployed Android 12 to all its high-end smartphones and almost every mid-range device. Meanwhile, Google is working to unveil the Android 13 OS. The Korean tech giant will accompany it with its next version of skin iteration, possibly One UI 5.0. Thanks to Samsung’s firmware update policies, we can already take an idea of which Galaxy devices are eligible for the upcoming major upgrade.

Android 13 One UI 5.0

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Here is a list of Galaxy devices that will get the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update. Needless to say, all the future devices will join the list as well. If you own a Galaxy handset, check out the list below and see if you can taste the next Android version.

Galaxy S series


  • Galaxy S22 Ultra

  • Galaxy S22+

  • Galaxy S22

  • Galaxy S21 FE

  • Galaxy S21 Ultra (LTE/5G)

  • Galaxy S21+ (LTE/5G)

  • Galaxy S21 (LTE/5G)

  • Galaxy S20 Ultra (LTE/5G)

  • Galaxy S20+ (LTE/5G)

  • Galaxy S20 (LTE/5G)

  • Galaxy S20 FE (LTE/5G)

  • Galaxy S10 Lite





Galaxy Note series

  • Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (LTE/5G)

  • Galaxy Note 20 (LTE/5G)

  • Galaxy Note 10 Lite


Galaxy Z series

  • Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G

  • Galaxy Z Flip

  • Galaxy Z Flip 5G

  • Galaxy Z Fold 3

  • Galaxy Z Flip 3


Galaxy A series


  • Galaxy A73

  • Galaxy A53

  • Galaxy A33

  • Galaxy A71 5G

  • Galaxy A71

  • Galaxy A51 5G

  • Galaxy A51

  • Galaxy A52

  • Galaxy A52 5G

  • Galaxy A52s

  • Galaxy A72

  • Galaxy A Quantum

  • Galaxy Quantum 2

  • Galaxy A42 5G

  • Galaxy A03s

  • Galaxy A12 / A12 Nacho

  • Galaxy A32

  • Galaxy A32 5G

  • Galaxy A22

  • Galaxy A22 5G

  • Galaxy A23

  • Galaxy A13

  • Galaxy A03



Galaxy M series


  • Galaxy M42 5G

  • Galaxy M12

  • Galaxy M62

  • Galaxy M01

  • Galaxy M22

  • Galaxy M31

  • Galaxy M32

  • Galaxy M32 5G

  • Galaxy M52 5G

  • Galaxy M33

  • Galaxy M23



Galaxy F series

  • Galaxy F42 5G

  • Galaxy F62

  • Galaxy F12

  • Galaxy F22

  • Galaxy F23


Galaxy Xcover series

  • Galaxy Xcover 5


Galaxy Tab series


  • Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

  • Galaxy Tab S8+

  • Galaxy Tab S8

  • Galaxy Tab S7+ (LTE/5G)

  • Galaxy Tab S7 (LTE/5G)

  • Galaxy Tab S7 FE

  • Galaxy Tab S6 5G

  • Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

  • Galaxy Tab A7 Lite

  • Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 (2021)




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Oppo A55s 5G (2022) goes official with Dimensity 700 SoC for ¥1,199

Oppo has added a new device to its A-series flagship— Oppo A55s 5G (2022). FYI, this is a totally different device from the Oppo A55s 5G that was launched last year. Apparently, it is identical to the Oppo A55 5G. Here is what the latest mid-range device packs!

Oppo A55s 5G (2022)

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Oppo A55s 5G (2022) features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. On the front, the phone houses an 8 MP camera to serve selfies and video calls. For software, the device comes pre-instaleed with Android 11 along with a layer of ColorOS 11.1 on top.

Under the helm, an octa-core processor based on MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC powers the device. The smartphone arrives in up to 8 GB RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The memory can be extended up to 1TB via a dedicated microSD card slot.

In the shooting department, the Oppo A55s 5G (2022) carries a triple rear camera island. The capacity of the unit stands at a 13 MP primary sensor, a 2 MP macro shooter, and a 2 MP sensor to measure depth.

A 5,000 mAh battery keeps the system working with a 10W of standard charging support. The connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. In addition, there's a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.

Availability and Price


Oppo A55s 5G (2022) is available in 8GB RAM + 128GB and 6GB + 128GB storage variants. The price for the base variant is ¥1,199, while the cost of the higher model is yet to be revealed. The phone is up for pre-orders in Brisk Blue, Rhythm Black, and Temperament Gold colorways. The shipping will start on April 25.

Read more: Oppo K10 with MediaTek Dimensity 8000 SoC appears on Geekbench

Telegram adds Custom Notification Sounds, Bot Revolution, and much more!

Telegram is one of the best and most popular instant messaging apps, thanks to its feature-packed, fast, and actively developing nature. On that note, the latest Telegram update makes it easier to handle notifications, bots, and much more. Here's everything in detail!

Telegram

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Custom Notifications Sounds


The user can set their favorite sounds as the notification note, including music and memes. To do so, just tap the short audio file or voice message in chat to auto-add it to their list of notification sounds. However, the files should be under 5 seconds and under 300KB in size. You can access the sounds via Settings > Notifications and Sounds.


Custom Mute Durations


With this update, Telegram allows to temporarily mute the notification alerts for specific chats. Also, you can modify alerts. To receive notifications silently, just disable the sound, while toggling one of the Mute options will turn off notifications completely.


New Auto-Delete Menu in Profiles


The auto-delete menu can now be enabled from the three-dot menu on the chats info page. That means it takes fewer taps and supports flexible timer settings like 2 days, 3 weeks, 4 months, and more.


Replies in Forwarded Messages


When a message is forwarded, the other user can also see the reply preview from the original chat to get a better context. Also, to ensure privacy, you can hide the sender’s name or media captions.

Bot Revolution


Telegram is providing tools for developers to create flexible interfaces with JavaScript, allowing bots to replace any website. For instance, a fast-food chain can use the Telegram bot to take orders, show the menu, and do more directly from the chat. That means the users do not need to switch to any other app to order food. In addition, the colors can be adjusted to design the UI that matches the theme.


Improved Message Translation on iOS


This one is for iOS users, the app now supports more languages like Ukrainian. Moreover, it can translate the same languages as the Android app. You can enable it under the Settings menu and exclude certain languages as well.

Improved Picture-in-Picture on Android


The Android users can now pinch to change the size of the PiP video. Plus, you can tap X to close it and see the videos in a new rounded design.


New Animations and Animated Emojis


The telegram app now shows a new duck animation when users are changing their phone numbers. Furthermore, it has new animated emojis, especially for food. Just send a message with a single emoji to get a large animated version.



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Realme UI 3.0 official roadmap for Q2 2022: April, May, June

Realme has successfully completed the first phase of deploying Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0. Now, the company has officially announced the set of eligible smartphones that are set to get the latest operating system in Q2 2022, i.e, April, May, and June.

Realme UI 3.0


Realme informed that about 9 eligible Realme smartphones will get the Realme UI 3.0 in the next three months. As usual, the package will roll out for beta testers at first, later followed by stable users.

Till now, the Chinese tech giant has updated a handful of its devices, including Realme X7 ProRealme X50 Pro 5GRealme GT Neo2Realme 8, and many more. Without any further ado, here's a list of smartphones that are scheduled to get the Realme UI 3.0 in the coming months.

Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 Early Access Q2 Roadmap


April 2022

  • Realme 8 5G

  • Realme 8s 5G

  • Realme Narzo 30 5G


May 2022

  • Realme X7 5G

  • Realme 9i


June 2022

  • Realme X3

  • Realme X3 SuperZoom

  • Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G

  • Realme 9 5G


Keep in note that these are the early access roadmap timeline. The stable update will take time to reach out to respective users.

As claimed by Realme, the new Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 skin is “more fluid, the layout is more spatial, & the overall UI experience is more expressive.” The package arrives with a major overhaul with UI, animation, features, and more. Check out the best of Realme UI 3.0 features by tapping on the button below.

Best Realme UI 3.0 features


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Realme Q5i with Dimensity 810 SoC announced in China for ¥1,199

The Realme Q5 and Realme Q5 Pro will soon make their debut in the Chinese market. In the meantime, the company has silently launched the Realme Q5i smartphone in the home country. Here is what the Q-series mid-range offering packs!

Realme Q5i

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The Realme Q5i is built around a 6.58-inch Full HD+ LCD display featuring a waterdrop notch cutout. The panel offers a 2400×1080 pixel resolution, a 600nits peak brightness, a 90Hz refresh rate, and up to 180Hz touch sampling rate.

Under the hood, an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor powers the Realme Q5i. The chipset is paired with Mali G57 GPU and up to 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. For software, the phone comes pre-installed with Android 12 along with a layer of Realme UI 3.0 on top.

In the optics section, the Realme Qi relies on an 8MP front snapper for selfies and video calls. On the other side, there's a dual-rear camera setup alongside an LED flash. The capacity of the unit stands at a 13 MP primary lens that supports Night mode and a 2MP auxiliary sensor.

Realme Q5i

A 5,000 mAh battery backs up the Realme Qi with a 33W Dart fast charging support over a USB Type-C port. To serve the security, the phone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Availability and Price


Realme Q5i comes is available in Obsidian Blue and Graphite Black color options. The device comes in two configurations – 4GB + 128GB and 6GB + 128GB, priced at¥1,199 and ¥1,299 respectively.
Read more: Realme GT 2 Pro's latest update in India brings March 2022 Security Patch and more

Download Samsung Voice Recorder App v21.3.51.11

The voice recorder app is not anything that gets any attention, but the one from Samsung might. The app provides an easy and convenient recording experience with high-quality sound. Also, it offers playback, editing, and “Voice Memo” recording that can convert your voice to text. Moreover, unlike other voice recorder apps, this one can capture two voices clearly while recording in the interview mode.

Samsung Voice Recorder

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Download Samsung Voice Recorder App v21.3.51.11



  • [April 19, 2022]: Samsung Voice Recorder app version v21.3.51.11 is available to download for the global units operating Android 9.0 or higher. Tap on the button below and check out the amazing features!


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Related: Download Samsung Camera App v9.0.05.3

Download Samsung Camera App v9.0.05.3

As the name suggests, Samsung Camera is the company's own official camera app that comes pre-installed with every Galaxy smartphone. The app provides some notable features like Single Take, Pro mode, enhanced scanning, Portraits for pets, and more. Moreover, it allows you to adjust light, apply filters, super slo-mo, and more within the settings menu of the app.

Samsung Camera

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Download Samsung Camera App v9.0.05.3



  • [April 19, 2022]: Flash the Samsung Camera app v90.05.3 on your smartphones running Android 11 or higher.


Download v90.05.3 



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Monday, April 18, 2022

OnePlus 9 & 9 Pro gets OxygenOS 12 C.48 update with April 2022 security patch

A few months back, the OnePlus 9 series got upgraded to OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12. Since then, the company is seeding out new updates to polish the user experience. On that note, the company is ready to deliver C.48 software update to the OnePlus 9 duo based on the latest operating system.

OnePlus 9 Series Launched

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The latest software update for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro is rolling out in India, North America, and Europe. The package is bundled with version C.48. For the OnePlus 9 handset, the package will bump the version to LE2111_11.C.48 for Indian users. While the European and North American models will get LE2113_11.C.48  and LE2115_11.C.48  respectively.
Whereas, the software arrives on version LE2121_11.C.48​ for the Indian models of the OnePlus 9 Pro. The NA and EU users will experience the update via LE2125_11.C.48  and LE2123_11.C.48 build numbers.


Regarding changes, the build does not carry any significant changes. However, it improves the system's stability, ensuring a seamless experience. In addition, the security patch is bumped to April 2022.

Changelog



  • System

    • [Improved] system stability



    • [Updated] Android security patch to 2022.04




As always, the new software is rolling out in batches and will reach out to you via an OTA. Accordingly, it will roll out to limited users at first, while a border release will take place in a few days. Meanwhile, the user can track the build manually via Software updates under the Settings menu.
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