Realme C25 receives stable Android 12 update based on Realme UI 3.0

The Realme C25 is receiving its first major update. The device was launched last year in March with Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 out of the box. The company is now releasing the stable Android 12 update to the handset along with a layer of Realme UI 3.0 on top.

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The latest update for the Realme C25 is bundled with the firmware version RMX3091_11_C.02 weighing 3.56GB to download. As of now, the package is rolling out in the Philippines, while it will soon be available in other markets as well.

As usual, the changelog for this release is feature-enriched and quite immense with all the new features. In addition, it packs the April 2022 security patch as well. Take a detailed look below.

Changelog

New design

• The brand new design, which emphasizes the sense of space, offers a simple, clean and comfortable visual and interactive experience.


• Redesign icons using new tools to give more depth and a greater sense of space and texture to icons.


• Optimize Quantum Animation Engine: Quantum Animation Engine 3.0 implements the concept of mass to make animations more realistic and optimizes more than 300 animations to deliver a more natural user experience.

Comfort and efficiency

• Adds “Streaming in the Background”: Apps in Background Streaming mode continue to play audio from a video when you leave the app or lock your phone.


• FlexDrop has been renamed Adaptable and Optimized Windows


• Optimize the method of changing the size of floating windows. You can now drag a file from My Files or Photo from the Photos app into a floating window.

Performance

• Adds Quick Start, a feature that detects apps you use frequently and uploads them in advance so you can open them faster.


• Adds a graph to view battery usage.


• Improves responsiveness of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, on or off.

Games

• In team combat scenes, games run smoother and with a stable frame rate.


• Reduces average CPU load and reduces battery usage.

Camera

• You can now decide which camera modes to display in the menu bar and in what order.


• You can now drag the zoom slider to zoom in or out smoothly when shooting a video using the rear camera.

System

• Optimize the automatic brightness algorithm to adapt the screen brightness to multiple scenes for a comfortable screen reading experience.

Accessibility

• Optimize accessibility: Adds visuals to text instructions for an intuitive understanding of accessibility features.


• Optimize function categorization by grouping them into view, hearing, interactive, and general actions.


• TalkBack supports multiple system apps including Photos, Phone, Email, and Calendar.

The OTA is rolling out in batches and will reach out to you in a short while. Alternatively, head over to Settings > Software update to track the package manually.

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Oppo Reno 8 Lite leaked, tipped to power Snapdragon 695 SoC

Oppo is expected to unveil the successor of the Reno 7 series soon. The Oppo Reno 8 series can include three smartphones: Reno 8, Reno 8 Pro, as well as Reno 8 Lite. The lineup is rumored to launch later this month in China. Ahead of any official announcement, the Reno 8 and Reno 8 Lite have become a part of the leaks, while the Pro model is undercover. Let's take a look at the expected Oppp Reno 8 Lite 5G specifications, features, and other details.

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According to the leaks, the Oppo Reno 8 Lite is built around a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a punch-hole cutout at the top left corner. The panel will offer a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz screen refresh rate.

Under the helm, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC can power the device paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The storage will also be expandable via a dedicated microSD card slot. For software, the Reno 8 Lite is tipped to offer Android 11 out of the box along with a layer of ColorOS 12 on top.

In the optics section, the triple-camera setup is likely to consist of a 64MP main sensor. Alongside, 2MP sensors for depth and macro photography can be assisted. At the front, a 16MP front snapper is suggested to serve selfies and video calls.

Furthermore, Oppo can ship the Reno 8 Lite with a 4500 mAh battery and a 33W fast charging support. The other specifications could include a 3.5mm headphone jack and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Lastly, the leak claims that the 5G-powered phone will arrive in Black and Rainbow Silver color options.

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OxygenOS 12 Closed Beta program is live for the OnePlus 9RT 5G

OnePlus releases any build in three different channels— Closed Beta, Open Beta, and Stable. In the latest news, the company has announced OxygenOS 12 Closed Beta testing program for the OnePlus 9RT 5G users in India. The smartphone was released back in 2021 with Android 11 out of the box.

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The formal announcement was made via the OnePlus Community forum. According to the post, the smartphone brand will only recruit 200 closed beta testers for the program. Also, this will be short-term testing emphasizing improving the upcoming OxygenOS 12 for the OnePlus 9RT 5G.

As mentioned, OnePlus will release only a few builds and the selected users will have to sign a non-disclosure agreement with the company. These 200 users are expected to stay in touch regularly via Telegram to report bugs/issues and provide suggestions to the software team. Also, they need to be an active member of the OnePlus Community.

Moreover, keep in note that this beta build will be loaded with bugs and glitches. Therefore, you will have to remain patient to test and improve the development. OnePlus says that the users will have to “tolerate its instability and accept all risks which might be caused by it.” In addition, do not forget to take a backup of your data as this version requires a clean flash.

If you are an interested OnePlus 9RT user in the country, click on the button below to apply for the program. The stable Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 is expected to release sometime near Q3 2022.

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Oppo Reno 8 arrives on Geekbench with Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC

The Reno 8 series by Oppo seems to be in the works. The lineup could include three smartphones: Reno 8, Reno 8 Pro, as well as Reno 8 SE or Reno 8 Lite. The smartphones are rumored to launch in May, but there’s no word from the company yet. In the meantime, the vanilla model has made an appearance on the Geekbench benchmarking website. Here’s what e collected from the listing about the Oppo Reno 8.

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According to the Geekbench portal, the vanilla Oppo Reno 8 will bear the model number PGAM10. The device has managed to score 712 in the single-core round and 2385 in the multi-core test. In addition, the website reveals some key details, including processor, storage option, operating system, and more.

The Oppo Reno 8 will draw power from a processor codenamed taro with a peak clock speed of 2.36GHz. This could be the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset which is rumored to debut with the Reno 8 series. Also, the listing mentions an 8GB RAM model. Although we expect the company to introduce more storage configurations as well.



On the software front, the Geekbench listing confirms the presence of Android 12 out of the box. This further will be tossed with a layer of ColorOS 12.1 on top.

Besides, the Oppo Reno 8 is tipped to feature a 6.55-inch OLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The other specifications could include a 4,500 mAh battery, an 80W fast charging support, a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera, and a 32MP front snapper.

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OnePlus Nord 2T with Dimensity 1300 SoC announced in Europe for €399

There have been a lot of words on the streets regarding the OnePlus Nord 2T 5G. The company has silently unveiled the smartphone in Europe as a new premium offering. Reportedly, the device could also debut in India by the end of this month. Here are the official details of the OnePlus Nord 2T, including features, availability, and price.

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OnePlus Nord 2T 5G Specifications

The OnePlus Nord 2T 5G features a punch-hole cutout at the top left corner of a 6.43-inch AMOLED display. The panel offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz screen refresh rate. A 4500 mAh battery keeps the system working with an 80W fast charging support.

Under the hood, a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset powers the device. The processor is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. In addition, the Nord 2T comes pre-installed with Android 12 along with a layer of Oxygen OS 12.1 on top.

In the optics department, there's a triple-camera setup on the back led by a 50MP main sensor. Accompanying this is an 8MP ultrawide snapper and a 2MP monochrome unit. At the front, the Nord 2T houses a 32MP front camera lens for selfies and video calls.

Price and Availability

OnePlus Nord 2T 5G is available in a single 8GB + 128GB variant that costs €399. You can purchase the device in two color options: Black and Green. The price in India could be slightly less than in Europe.

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[Update: February 2022 Security Patch] Redmi 10A Updates Tracker

In March 2022, Xiaomi announced the Redmi 10A smartphone with a 6.3-inch IPS LCD. Under the hood, it is powered by an Octa-core processor-based Helio G25 SoC paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The smartphone ships with Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 out of the box. Redmi 10A equips a single 13MP rear camera and a 5MP snapper for selfies.

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Note: This is an update tracker and will be updated frequently with the Redmi 10A smartphone updates.

Redmi 10A Updates Tracker

The updates will be placed below in descending order according to their dates of release.

• [May 5, 2022]: Xiaomi is spinning out the February 2022 security patch update to the Redmi 10A. The update is rolling out in the global markets via firmware version V12.5.3.0.RCZMIXM.

As usual, the OTA update is having a phase-wise rollout. Accordingly, it will take time to reach every unit. Alternatively, you can head over to Settings > Software updates > Check for the updates to track the respective build manually.

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[Update: Bug Fixes and Optimization] OnePlus Ace Updates Tracker

The OnePlus Ace was launched in April 2022 pre-installed with Android 12 OS. The smartphone features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display paired with up to 512GB storage and 12GB RAM. A Dimensity 900 5G chipset fuels the device under the hood. For optics, it provides a triple 50MP camera on the rear side and a single 16MP snapper at the front.

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Note: This is an update tracker and will be updated frequently in Descending Order (Date) with the updates of the OnePlus Ace.

OnePlus Ace Updates Tracker

• [May 5, 2022]: OnePlus Ace users in China are getting ColorOS 12.1 A.11 update. The package brings some optimizations and resolves the low probability of a blurry screen when the screen is off. Check out the official changelog below.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • [Optimized] OTG connection compatibility
  
  
  • [Optimization] Power consumption in some scenarios to improve user experience
  
  
  • [Optimization] System stability
  
  
  • [Fix] Low probability of blurry screen when the screen is off.
  
  
  • [Repair] Connected to the computer to transfer large files interrupted
  
  
  
  


• Camera
  
  
  
  • [Optimized] The clarity of portrait photos taken by the rear main camera
  
  
  
  

• [April 27, 2022]: OnePlus Ace is getting its first software update on firmware version ColorOS 12.1 A.09. The build packs the April 2022 security patch and resolves a few system issues and optimizes system stability. Moreover, the version will bring some improvements to the camera app and gaming section. Visit our dedicated article to know the precise changes.

The OTA update is rolling out in batches. So, you can expect the update notification to reach them anytime soon. In the meantime, you can attempt to trigger the download manually. To do this, head to Settings > Software update.

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Vivo T1 Pro 5G, T1 44W, and Y55 4G launched: Specifications and Price

The Chinese tech giant has unveiled three new smartphones: Vivo T1, Vivo T1 Pro 5G, and Vivo Y55 4G. The former two models are official in India, while the latter device is launched in Vietnam. Let's take a closer look at the new Vivo smartphones.

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Vivo T1 Pro 5G

The Vivo T1 Pro 5G is built around a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch cutout on top. The panel offers a Full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and an HDR10+ certification. A 4,700 mAh battery lights up the screen with 66W fast charging support. 

Underneath, the phone powers a Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. For software, it boosts Android 12 out of the box along with Funtouch OS 12 on top.



In the optic department, the Vivo T1 Pro 5G houses a 16 MP camera at the front for selfies and video chats. At the back, there's a triple-camera module led by a 64MP primary sensor. The other lenses include an 8MP ultrawide snapper and a 2MP macro sensor.

Vivo T1 44W

The Vivo T1 44W features a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with Snapdragon 680 SoC under the helm. The smartphone is a 4G model of the vanilla T1 5G packed with a 5000 mAh battery and a 44W fast charging support.



For shooting purposes, the smartphone carries two 2MP sensors for depth and macro at the back accompanied by a 50MP main unit. The rest of the features are identical to the Pro model.

Price and Availablity 

Vivo T1 Pro 5G costs ₹23,999 for the base 6GB/ 128GB model. The higher 8GB/ 128GB model is priced at ₹24,999. The phone will go on sale starting May in Turbo Black and Turbo Cyan color options.

On the other side, Vivo T1 44W will go on sale via Flipkart from May 8 in Midnight Galaxy, Starry Sky, and Ice Dawn colorways. The device is available in 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB RAM options paired with 128GB of internal storage. The price for each model is ₹14,999, ₹15,999, ₹17,999 respectively.

Vivo Y55 4G

Vivo Y55 4G has a waterdrop notch display with a 6.44-inch Full HD+ screen. The panel supports a screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and a DCI-P3 color gamut. In addition, it ships with a 5000 mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging.

Under the hood, a Snapdragon 680 SoC powers the device paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Software-wise, the Vivo Y55 4G comes pre-installed with Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12.



At the front, the cutout houses a 16MP front camera sensor for selfies and video calls. At the back, there's a dual-camera setup consisting of a 50MP main snapper and a 2MP depth sensor.

Price and Availablity 

The Vivo Y55 4G costs ₫6,990,000 for its sole 8GB/ 128GB model in Veitnam. You can buy the phone in Black Star and Snow White color variants.

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Google Pixel Foldable Smartphone specifications revealed in render leaks

It's been a long time since we are expecting a foldable smartphone from Google. Well, it seems like we don't have to wait for long now. Reportedly, a Pixel foldable phone will debut in the second half of the year. Ahead of any official announcement, the device's specifications have managed to leak online. Here's what we know so far!

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According to the tipsters, the upcoming Google foldable phone will feature a 5.8-inch cover display. In this case, we can say that it will be identical to the Oppo Find N. On the other side, the foldable screen will measure 8-inches, which is similar to what we expect from the Galaxy Z Fold 4. While the Pixel foldable can offer a wider aspect ratio compared to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Other than this, some specifications were tipped in the past as well. The Google Pixel foldable smartphone is expected to carry a dual-camera setup on the back. The capacity of the rear module could stand at 12.2MP primary lens and a 12MP ultrawide unit. For selfies and video calls, the phone is likely to house an 8MP shooter on the foldable screen. Also, the same lens will be placed on the outer display.

In addition, following Google's pattern, the foldable device can draw power from the company’s custom-developed Tensor series chipset. However, as mentioned, the tech giant has not confirmed any details of these details yet. But we expect the foldable phone to launch by the end of this year.

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