List of Xiaomi devices received [month] [year] Security Patch Update [Tracker]

Interestingly, Xiaomi holds the record for the most number of smartphones sold in one day. Besides the top-tier flagships, the mid-range and entry-level devices by the company also offer some outstanding specs. In addition, the tech giant keeps its eligible handsets up to date. Here we have created a list of smartphones that have received the [month] [year] security patch update.

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FYI, Mi provides three major Android updates and four years of security updates to its devices. Although the security updates do not bring along any visible changes, it does protect your phone from third-party threats and maintains your privacy.

[month] [year] Security Patch Update

• Xiaomi 10 Pro- Updates Tracker


• Xiaomi 11- Updates Tracker

The aforementioned smartphones have bagged the [month] [year] Security patch update. We will update the article as any new device joins the list, so stay tuned with us! 

May 2022 Security Patch

• Mi 10i- Updates Tracker


• MI 11T Pro


• Mi 11 Lite 4G


• Mi 11i/Hypercharge


• Mi 10T Lite


• Mi 11 Lite


• Mi 10 Lite


• Mi 10


• Mi 10T Pro


• Mi Note 10 Lite


• Mi 11X Pro- Updates Tracker


• MI 11 Lite 5G NE


• Mi 10 Lite Zoom Youth


• Mi 10 Lite Zoom


• Mi 11 Lite 5G NE


• Mi 12 Pro- Updates Tracker


• Mi 12X


• Mi Pad 5- Updates Tracker

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Realme GT Neo 3T launched globally with Snapdragon 870 SoC for €469.99

The Realme GT Neo 3T smartphone is finally official in the global market. The new member of the GT Neo 3 family was leaked yesterday, revealing its key specifications. Well, here are the official details of the first T series Realme smartphone.

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The Realme GT Neo 3T is built around a 6.62-inch E4 AMOLED display featuring a punch-hole cutout at the top left corner and a racing flag design. The panel offers HDR10+ support, a 120Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of 1300 nits, and a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Under the hood, the device draws power from an octa-core processor based on Snapdragon 870 SoC. This chipset will be paired with Adreno 650 GPU, 8GB RAM, and up to 256GB internal storage. 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.

For shooting purposes, the Realme GT Neo 3T holds a triple rear camera module. The setup consists of a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. At the front, there's a 16MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

Besides, a 5,000 mAh battery backs up the phone with an 80W fast charging support. The other notable specs include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, VC cooling, Virtual RAM feature up to 5GB, NFC, and a USB Type-C port

Price and Availability

The base 8GB + 128GB variant of the Realme GT Neo 3T is priced at €469.99. On the other hand, the upper model costs €509.99. The handset will arrive in Dash Yellow, Drifting White, and Shade Black color variants.

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Moto G82 5G with Snapdragon 695 SoC launched in India for ₹21,499

The Lenovo-owned company has expanded its G-series flagship in India today with the introduction of Moto G82 5G. The mid-range handset made its global debut last month. Let's take a closer look at the Indian model of the Moto G82 5G.

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The Moto G82 5G renders a thin and light design that is IP52 rated for dust and splash resistance. At the front, the Moto G82 features a 6.6-inch 10-bit pOLED display with a punch-hole cutout at the top center. The panel offers a Full HD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, a 120Hz screen refresh rate, 91.32% screen-to-body ratio, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and DC dimming.

Underneath, the Moto G82 5G equips the Snapdragon 695 SoC integrated with Adreno 619 GPU. The chipset is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. On the software front, the smartphone can come pre-installed with Android 12 OS tossed with MyUX custom Android skin on top.

In terms of optics, the Moto G82 5G houses a triple-camera setup. The module consists of a 50 MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. On the other side, a 16 MP camera unit serves selfies and video calls.

In addition, the 5G-powered smartphone ships with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 30W TurboPower charging. The specifications include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, AI Face Unlock, a hybrid SIM slot, dual mics, NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a microSD card slot.

Price and Availability

The Moto G82 5G is available in two storage options of 6GB/ 128GB and 8GB/ 128GB costing ₹21,499 and ₹22,999 respectively. The phone will go on sale from June 13 via Flipkart in Meteorite Gray and White Lily color options.

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Oppo Reno 8 Global variant bags multiple certifications, launch imminent

Last month, Oppo unveiled the Reno 8 series in China. The lineup includes three models: Reno 8, Reno 8 Pro, and Reno 8 Pro+. Now, the company is gearing up to launch smartphones in the global market. Ahead of any official announcement, the vanilla Reno 8 has arrived on multiple certification websites, hinting at an approaching launch. The portals also shed light on some of its key specifications.

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The Oppo Reno 8 is anticipated to make its debut in India later this month. Meanwhile, the device has bagged certifications from NBTC, BIS, EEC, GCF, FCC, and TKDN. All of these websites reveal some key details about the global variant of Oppo Reno 8 5G.

As revealed by the NBTC database, the phone will bear the model number CPH2359. In addition, the FCC portal confirms the presence of a dual-cell battery with a combined capacity of 4,500 mAh. That means each unit will render a 2,250 mAh power. In addition to this, the FCC listing also mentions that the vanilla Oppo Reno 8 5G will come pre-installed with Android 12 along with a layer of ColorOS 12.1 on top.

Moreover, the device with the same model number has cleared the EEC, TKDN, GCF, and BIS certifications as well. Unfortunately, these websites do not reveal any major specifications of the Oppo Reno 8 5G global variant. Anyway, here's a brief look at the Chinese model of the device.

In China, the Reno 8 5G features a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display protected by Gorilla Glass 5. Underneath, it equips Dimensity 1300 SoC paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage. The other key features include a 50MP triple rear camera, a 32MP front sensor, a 4,500 mAh battery, and more.

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iQOO 10 Pro specifications leaked, tipped to power Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

The current flagship by iQOO made its debut in India a few months back. The lineup includes three smartphones: iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro, and iQOO 9 SE. In the latest development, the Chinese tech giant has already announced its next premium flagship series labeled iQOO 10. Ahead of any official announcement, the specifications of the iQOO 10 Pro has managed to leak online. Let's take a closer look at the expected iQOO 10 Pro.

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As the name suggests, the iQOO 10 Pro will be the top-tier smartphone of the iQOO 10 family. The handset is anticipated to launch in Q3 2022. The leaks have rendered some key specs of the phone, including the processor, charging capacity, camera details, and more.

According to the rumors, the smartphone will offer a 2K LTPO display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Although the screen size remains unknown. In addition, the iQOO 10 Pro is said to feature an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner.

Under the hood, the iQOO 10 Pro will draw power from an octa-core processor based on Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Moreover, on the back, the camera setup is suggested to be led by a 50 MP primary sensor.

Adding on to this, the words on the street reveal the charging capacity of the iQOO 10 Pro. The handset is suggested to support 200W of wired fast charging out of the box alongside an adapter with 20V/10A support. The rumors further claim that the device will also offer 65W fast wireless charging.

At the time of writing, this is all we have about the iQOO 10 Pro. More details of the device will be out soon.

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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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