Realme GT Neo 3T expected Specifications and Price before June 7 launch

The Realme GT Neo 3 series is all set to put its foot on the global market on June 7. To recall, the vanilla model is already available in India. Alongside, the Chinese tech giant will also unveil the Realme GT Neo 3T tomorrow. Meanwhile, here's what we know about the GT Neo 3T.

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Putting together the previous leaks and listings, the Realme GT Neo 3T will draw power from an octa-core processor based on Snapdragon 870 SoC. This chipset will be paired with Adreno 650 GPU and 8GB RAM. On the software front, the phone will come pre-installed with the latest Android 12 OS tossed with a layer of Realme UI 3.0 skip on top.

At the front, the Realme GT Neo 3T is likely to offer a 120Hz AMOLED display. In addition, it is tipped to pack a 5,000 mAh battery with an 80W fast charging support. For optics, the device is suggested to carry a dual rear camera setup led by a 64MP primary unit.

Moreover, before any official announcement, the pricing details of the Realme GT Neo 3T are also leaked. The base 8GB + 128GB of the device is expected to be priced at €429, while the 8GB + 256GB is said to cost extra 40 bucks. The phone will be available in Dash Yellow, Drifting White, and Shade Black color options.

Furthermore, the Realme GT Neo 3T is also anticipated to launch in India a few days after the global launch.

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Moto Edge 2022 leaked, tipped to offer 6.5-inch display, 5,000 mAh battery, and more

A few months back, Motorola officially launched the Moto Edge+ (2022) smartphone. However, the vanilla model is still awaited and is expected to make its debut in Q3 2022. In the meantime, the Moto Edge 2022 has leaked ahead of its launch. Although as always, there are no official words from the company.

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About the design, the leaks claim that the Moto Edge 2022 will carry a triple rear camera setup on the back and a punch-hole design at the front top center. In addition, the smartphone could feature a flat back with slightly curved edges. Also, the power button and volume rockers may be placed on the right edge.

According to the leaks, the Moto Edge 2022 will sport a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ POLED display. The panel could offer a screen resolution of 2400 × 1080 pixels and a 144Hz refresh rate. Under the helm, the device is tipped to power a MediaTek Dimensity MT6879 SoC paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256 of internal storage.

For optics, the upcoming Moto Edge 2022 is likely to carry a triple camera setup led by a 50MP primary lens. Accompanying this could be a 13MP wide shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. Moreover, a 32MP snapper can serve selfies and video calls.

Furthermore, the other specifications might include a speaker grille, microphone, a SIM tray, and 160.8mm x 74.2mm x 8.2mm in dimensions. Unfortunately, there is no official confirmation about the device and its launch date.

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Poco C40's Design and Specifications leaked ahead of launch

Poco has announced the arrival of a new budget offering on June 16 in the global market. The upcoming device will fall under the C-series segment labeled as Poco C40. Ahead of its official launch, the design and specifications of the handset have managed to leak online. Let's take a look at the tipped Poco C40.

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To recall, the Poco C40 was listed on the NBTC database with model number 220333QPG. In terms of design, the upcoming phone is said to be similar to the Redmi 10C (known as Redmi 10 in India). The leaked picture reveals that the device will flaunt a waterdrop notch bezel-less display with a sizeable chin.

On the back, the Poco C40 will carry a square-shaped camera module, a fingerprint scanner, and a typical Poco logo. On the other side, the entry-level phone will be built around a  6.71-inch screen as confirmed by Poco. The company also mentioned that the device will ship with a 6,000 mAh battery unit.

For optics, the Poco C40 is likely to offer a 5MP camera for selfies and video calls. On the other side, the phone is tipped to carry a dual-rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary snapper and a 2MP AI sensor.



As per the leaks, the Poco C40 will power an entry-level quad-core processor – JLQ510. On the software front, the handset will come pre-installed with Android 11 OS. In addition, it will support an 18W of fast charging. However, the company could provide a 10W charger out of the box.

Lastly, the leaks say that the Poco C40 will cost $177 for its sole 4GB + 64GB storage configuration. In addition, the rendered pictures show the phone in three color variants: Green, Black, and Poco Yellow.

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How to change the Google Photos album cover?

Google Photos is a must-have application, especially if you own an Android smartphone. The platform allows you to collect and save your memories as individual pictures or albums. Talking about albums, their covers are usually chosen automatically which might not be the right one for the user. If you are facing a similar issue, here's how you can change the Google Photos album cover.

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To set a picture as an album cover, make sure that the image is a part of the album. To add a photo to the album, click on the three-dots menu in Google Photos and select “Add to album.” Thereafter, follow the below steps:

How to change the Google Photos album cover?

1. At the bottom right, press on the library tab


2. Choose the album whose cover you want to change.
   - You will see the images present inside it.


3. Look for the picture in the album you want to use as the new cover.


4. Press the three-dot menu at the top right corner. Alternatively, you can also swipe up from the center of the image.
   - You will see multiple options here.


5. Finally, select the “use as album cover” option to use the picture as the album cover.

Once you've changed the cover successfully, an ‘Album cover changed’ pop-up message will appear at the bottom of the screen.

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Oppo A77 5G with Dimensity 810 SoC, 5,000 mAh battery, and more launched

Oppo has unveiled a new A-series smartphone in Thailand: Oppo A77 5G. The smartphone was leaked recently, revealing its key specifications. Here's a detailed look at the latest budget smartphone by Oppo.

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Oppo A77 5G flaunts a Glow design which is claimed to be scratch and wear-resistant. The device is built around a 6.56-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel offers a 720 x 1,612 pixels resolution, a 269 PPI, 600 nits of peak brightness, and 100 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut.

Under the helm, an octa-core processor based on MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC powers the Oppo A77 5G. The chipset is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Also, the user can expand the RAM up to 5GB using the virtual memory expansion feature.

For optics, the Oppo A77 5G houses an 8MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. At the back, there's a dual-camera setup consisting of a 48MP primary shooter and a 2MP sensor to measure depth.



In addition to this, the device ships with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports a 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging over a USB Type-C port. Also, it offers a side-mounted fingerprint scanner to serve security. The other major specs include Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n/, Bluetooth v5.3, and more.

Pricing and Availability

The Oppo A77 5G arrives in a sole 6GB + 128GB storage variant that costs THB 9,999. The device will go on sale from June 10 in Midnight Black and Ocean Blue color options. You can purchase the phone via Shopee, JD, and Lazada. However, there is no official words regarding the availability in other regions.

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Google delivers a new update to Gboard, Emoji pack, and other tools

Recently, Google released the Android 13 Beta 2.1 to the supported Pixel smartphones. While we still await the stable build, the tech giant is delivering a new update to its accessibility tools, including GBoard, Emoji Kitchen, and more. Scroll to know what the respective build carries!

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The latest updates for the respective Google tools potentially improve the user experience and add some more fun for the user. Talking about the Gboard update, your phone will now allow you to turn your words into pictures using custom text stickers. Earlier, the feature was only available for the Pixel devices. Finally, it is rolling out to all Android users using Gboard in the English-US language.

In addition to this, there are new emoji mashups that can be accessed using the Emoji Kitchen. Adding this, the user has almost 1600+ new combinations to choose from. Moreover, it includes the new rainbow stickers to celebrate Pride Month.

Furthermore, the update will also filter out the surrounding sounds for a revamped audio experience. This will also enhance the reduction of background noise.

Besides, the list includes a new build for Google Lookout. The app will now offer more modes to assist the users with low vision or blindness. The image mode and other services will work in offline mode as well.

As always, the updates are rolling out via the Play Store app. It will reach out to you automatically, otherwise, you can always sideload it manually.

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[Update: June 2022 Security Patch] Samsung Galaxy A73 Updates Tracker

In March 2022, Samsung officially launched the Galaxy A73 smartphone with Android 12 OS pre-installed. The phone features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Under the hood, it powers an octa-core processor based on the Snapdragon 778G 5G SoC. In the shooting department, the phone houses a massive 108MP quad rear camera and a 32MP front snapper on the front.

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Note: This is an update tracker and the page will be updated with every build released for the Galaxy A73 in descending order.

Samsung Galaxy A73 Updates Tracker

• [June 3, 2022]: The Galaxy A73 is receiving a new update on firmware version A736BXXU1AVE3. The build brings the June 2022 security patch that is currently rolling out in Malaysia. The Android privacy patch will soon unfurl to more regions soon.
  

As the update is having a phase-wise rollout, it may take some time to reach all the units. Meanwhile, you can head to Settings > Software updates > Security updates to check the update manually. Also, we suggest you switch over to a WiFi network while flashing the update to avoid carrier data charges.

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OnePlus Nord 5G receives stable Android 12 update in India

Now that the premium offerings are already updated, OnePlus has started to update its mid-range offerings. In the latest development, the standard OnePlus Nord 5G is getting OxygenOS 12 update based on Android 12.

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The latest software update for the Nord 5G is rolling out in India bundled with the firmware version AC2001_11_F.12. The Build packs a ton of rich features and improvements. In addition, it improves privacy by integrating the May 2022 security patch.

Changelog

• System 
  
  
  
  • [Added] Smart Battery Engine, a feature that prolongs your battery life based on smart algorithms and biomimetic self-restoration technology
  
  
  • [Optimized] desktop icons with improved textures, by using a design inspired by brand-new materials and uniting lights and layers
  
  
  • [Fixed] the issue that sound plays abnormally
  
  
  • [Fixed] the occasional issue that unable to start “OK Google” with voice
  
  
  • [Fixed] the issue that Safe Mode popup displayed abnormally in certain scenarios
  
  
  • [Fixed] the issue that Camera displayed abnormally and crashed
  
  
  • [Fixed] the issue that the charging icon displayed abnormally
  
  
  • [Updated] Android security patch to 2022.05
  
  
  
  


• Dark mode 
  
  
  
  • [Supported] three adjustable levels, bringing a more personalized and comfortable user experience
  
  
  
  


• Shelf 
  
  
  
  • [Added] new additional style options for Cards, making data contents more visual and easier to read
  
  
  • [Added] access to OnePlus Scout in Shelf, allowing you to search multiple contents on your phone, including Apps, Settings, Media Data, etc
  
  
  
  


• Work Life Balance
  
  
  
  • [Added] WorkLife Balance feature, allowing you to effortlessly switch between Work and Life mode via quick settings
  
  
  • [Supported] 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
  
  
  
  • [Supported] switching 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
  
  
  
  • [Added] new diverse styles of lines and colors, for a more personalized lock screen experience with inspiring visuals
  
  
  • [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
  
  
  
  


• Games
  
  
  
  • [Added] HyperBoost end-to-end frame rate stabilizer
  
  
  • [Added] Voice effect preview to allow you to record your voice effect or check your voice effect in real-time
  
  
  
  

The OTA update is rolling out in batches and will reach out to all users within a week.

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Realme UI 3.0 Open Beta is available for Narzo 20 Pro and Narzo 30

While Google is cooking up the Android 13, the other OEMs are busy with the deployment of Android 12 for their respective smartphones. In addition, these brands toss-up the Android version with their own skin iteration. On that note, Realme has released the Realme UI 3.0 Open Beta update for the Narzo 20 Pro and Narzo 30.

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The availability of the  Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 beta program is currently limited to India, while it will soon be available for more regions as well. If you are an interested Narzo 20 Pro or Narzo 30 smartphone user, follow the below steps to register yourself:

How to register for Realme UI 3.0 beta program?

1. Head to phone Settings > Software update


2. Look for the gear icon in the upper right corner of the screen


3. Click upgrade and early adopters and fill in the required information


4. Scroll down and click on the trial version by confirming the agreement


5. Lastly, Submit your details and tap on Apply Now button

The Realme UI 3.0 Beta will bring major changes, including refreshed UI, new camera modes, enhanced security & Privacy, and more. Needless to say, the system performance and device accessibility will be improved, rendering a whole new experience.

Prior to registering, make sure that your device operates on the required version. For the Narzo 20 Pro, it is RMX2161_11_C.16 /C.17, while the Narzo 30 should operate on RMX2156_11_C.17 / C.18 version. Also, keep your device’s battery above 30% and keep at least 3GB of storage space free.

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