Realme Narzo 50 gets Android 12 based Realme UI 3.0 Early Access Beta

Realme is constantly delivering the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 package to its eligible smartphones. In the latest development, the Chinese tech giant has initiated the Realme UI 3.0 Early Access Beta Program for the Realme Narzo 50 users in India.

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The statement was made official via the Realme community forum along with some essential details. The registration channel is open from June 14, 2022. As this is an early access beta program, it will be available to 3,000 users initially. Also, the applications will be accepted in batches for the users who registered early. To be an early registered member, here is what you have to do:

How to apply for the Early Access 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 tap on Trial Version


4. Scroll down and click on Apply now


5. Submit your details and finish the quiz

Before applying, make sure your Narzo 50 is at least 60% charged and is running on the required RMX3286_11.A.54 / A.55 / A.56 version. In addition, the company has also issued some key points that are to be taken care of.

• Please make sure your phone is not rooted.


• To prevent data loss, back up your data before proceeding.


• Some third-party application versions might not be compatible with Android 12 yet, after updating these applications might not be available or crash on your device. Therefore, it is recommended to update all your applications to the latest version available on the Play Store before your update.


• The Early Access versions may have an unpredictable impact on your phone and affect daily use.


• Please ensure that the available phone storage is more than 10 GB. Otherwise, there will be a risk of update failure.


• Due to unpredictable factors such as network communication and strategy adjustment, it is not possible to guarantee that every applicant will receive the update. In case the update is not received, we suggest you patiently wait for the official release.

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Galaxy Z Fold 4 arrives on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 will be one of the devices Samsung will introduce at the Galaxy Unpacked event in August 2022. As per rumors, the next generation of foldable will go official on August 26. Although Samsung has not yet confirmed the same. Ahead of any official announcement, the Galaxy Fold 4 has made an appearance on the Geekbench benchmarking website. The listing sheds light on some of its key details that follow below.

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On the Geekbench testing, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 has managed to score 1351 points in the single-core round and 3808 in the multi-core round. In addition, the portal reveals some key details of the handset, including operation system, processor, and storage configuration.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 bears the model number SM-F936U and will power the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC under the hood. To recall, its partner: Galaxy Z Flip 4 will also equip a similar processor. Further, the chipset will be paired with Adreno 730 GPU.



In addition, the portal reveals that the model will have 12GB of RAM at the very least. Also, Samsung is rumored to launch the Galaxy Fold 4 with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage options. On the software front, the handset will boost Android 12 out of the box along with a layer of One UI 4.1 on top.

This is all we could collect from the Geekbench portal. However, do we have some leaks which suggest the presence of a 7.6-inch 2K AMOLED foldable screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 6.2-inch HD+ cover display, a 16MP under-screen camera, a 10MP front camera, a 50MP rear camera setup, a 4400 mAh battery that will support 45W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging as well.

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Xiaomi 12S appears on Geekbench, confirms Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 underneath

The Xiaomi 12 series was launched in China back in December 2021, while it took three months to introduce the flagship to the global market. The lineup includes three devices: Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X. In the latest development, a couple of devices: Xiaomi 12S and Xiaomi 12S Pro will join the list soon. Ahead of the official launch, the vanilla Xiaomi 12S has made an appearance on the Geekbench database, revealing some key details

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The Xiaomi 12S bears the 2206123SC model number. On the Geekbench portal, the phone has managed to score 1328 points in the single-Core round and 4234 in the multi-core round testing. Further, the listing reveals the processor and storage configuration of the device.

The Xiaomi 12S will power an octa-core chipset with four Cores clocked at 2.02 GHz, three cores clocked at 2.75GHz, and one prime core at 3.19Hz clock speed. Considering the information, this is the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset integrated with Adreno 730 GPU.



In addition, the database confirms a 12GB RAM model of the Xiaomi 12S. Although we can expect more RAM and storage options as well. On the software front, the handset will come pre-installed with Android 12 along with a layer of MIUI 13 on top.

To recall, the same Xiaomi 12S was previously spotted on China's 3C website revealing a 67W fast charging speed. Moreover, the smartphone is tipped to feature a 120Hz AMOLED display and a rear camera setup led by a 50MP main lens.

Now that the Xiaomi 12S has bagged some major certifications, we can expect more details to surface online soon. Also, the series can soon make its debut in China, later followed by the global market.

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Realme V20 5G with Dimensity 700 SoC goes official in China for ¥1,099

The Chinese tech giant has silently launched the Realme V20 5G smartphone in China. The latest V-series handset is an entry-level offering that provides all the decent specs. Here's a detailed look at the Realme V20 5G's features, specifications, price, and availability.

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Realme V20 5G Specifications

Realme V20 5G is built around a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD panel with a screen resolution of 720 x 1,600 pixels. The device is backed up by a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 10W of fast charging. Also, it measures 8.1mm in thickness and weighs 184 grams.

Under the hood, the Realme V20 5G draws power from a MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor. The chipset is paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. In addition, you can use up the free storage as virtual RAM to improve performance, thanks to the Dynamic RAM Expansion feature.

For shooting purposes, the Realme V20 5G carries a dual rear camera consisting of a 13MP primary sensor and a 0.3MP secondary lens. On the other side, there's a 5MP snapper to serve selfies and video chats.

Price and Availability

The Realme V20 5G arrives in a single 4GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration costing ¥1,099. The phone is available in Ink Cloud Black and Star Blue color options. It will go on sale in China via major online and offline retail stores. However, any details about the India launch are still awaited.

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Asus ROG Phone 6 & ROG Phone 6 Pro appears on 3C website with 65W fast charging support

Asus is preparing to expand its gaming flagship with the introduction of the ROG Phone 6 series. A couple of weeks back, the company announced the launch date for the same which is July 5. Ahead of the official debut, two devices from the series: ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro have made an appearance on China's 3C certification website. Let's check out what we know from the listing.

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The 3C certification database reveals the model number “ASUS_AI2201_A” for the vanilla ROG Phone 6. On the other hand, the Pro model bears the model number “ASUS_AI2201_B.” Besides, the charging speed of the devices, the portal confirms the 5G connectivity onboard for the ROG Phone 6 series.

According to the 3C website, the Asus ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro will support a maximum charging speed of 65W. While in normal mode, the smartphones will support 15W charging. Also, they will offer PPS protocol up to 65W.



In addition to this, Asus has confirmed some of the details of the upcoming gaming flagship. The ROG Phone 6 series will feature slightly thick top and bottom bezels with a 165Hz refresh rate display. Under the hood, the phones will power Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.

Moreover, the ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro are tipped to pack a massive 6,000 mAh battery, dual stereo speakers, a VC cooling chamber, and more. Now that only a few weeks are left for the lineup to get official, more details are expected to surface online.

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Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition hits TENAA, design and key specs revealed

Following its protocol, Realme is gearing up to add the Master Explorer Edition to the Realme GT 2 series. The handset is expected to launch in the coming weeks. Ahead of any official announcement, the smartphone has arrived on the TENAA certification website, shedding light on the design and key specs. Here's what the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition will pack.

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Talking about the design, the upcoming Realme handset will feature a flat edge and metal chassis, just like the Realme GT Neo 3. On the rear side, the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition will come with a triple camera setup. Also, the volume rockers and power button will be placed on the left edge and right edge of the device, respectively.

As per the TENAA's listing, the Realme GT 2 Master Explorer Edition will sport a 6.7-inch 10-bit AMOLED display. The panel will offer a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. In addition, it will weigh 199grams and measure 161.3 × 74.3 × 8.2mm in dimensions.

For optics, the triple rear camera setup will consist of a 50MP primary sensor, 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP auxiliary unit. On the front, the phone will house a 16MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

Underneath, the phone will draw power from an octa-core processor based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Furthermore, the portal reveals the presence of a 2,440 mAh dual-cell battery, providing a total capacity of 4,960 mAh. The power cell is also suggested to support 100W of fast charging.

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Oppo K10 and Reno 7 5G joins the stable Android 12 update party!

Like every major smartphone brand, Oppo has tossed the Android 12 OS with its own skin iteration: ColorOS 12. The first smartphone to get the package was the Find X3 lineup followed by more of its flagships. In the latest news, the company is delivering the latest operating system to the K10 and Reno 7 5G smartphones.

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The latest Android 12 x ColorOS 12 software for the Oppo K10 and Reno 7 5G is rolling out in India. More regions could get the update soon over the next few weeks. For the Oppo K10, the build is bundled with the firmware version C.07, while the Reno 7 5G is upgrading with version number C.18.

Regarding modifications, the ColorOS 12 skin brings along all-new features, improvements, and optimizations. In fact, the company portrays the ColorOS 12 as the “Best custom version of Oppo” with the concept of “Just Sync.” The skin aims to provide a new inclusive UI, smoother performance, rich features, and a seamless experience. Read the ColorOS 12 features and more by tapping on the button below. In addition, you can click here to see if your Oppo device is eligible to grab ColorOS 12 based on Android 12.

All about Oppo ColorOS 12

As always, the software is currently rolling out in batches and is available for limited users as of now. Therefore, the package will take a few days to reach out to all users. In the meantime, you can visit Settings > Software Update > Check for updates.

Also, the ColorOS 12 public beta testers do not need to click on early adopters to apply. While the users of the official version will have to apply for some upgrades and early adopters.

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Realme 7 Pro receives stable Android 12 update based on Realme UI 3.0

Realme is actively spinning off the latest stable operating system to its eligible flagship. After the high-end device, the company is now upgrading its mid-range offerings. The latest smartphone to join the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 update list is Realme 7 Pro.

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The latest update for the Realme 7 Pro is rolling out in India bundled with the firmware version RMX2170_11_F.14. The build weighs around 2.1GB to download and will be soon available in more markets as well. As usual, the changelog for this release is feature-enriched and quite immense with all the new features. 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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iQOO 7, iQOO 9, and iQOO 9 SE gets May 2022 Security Patch update

Vivo has started spinning out a new software update for the iQOO 7, iQOO 9, and iQOO 9 SE smartphones. The packages for the respective smartphones bring different changes. However, the privacy of all devices is upgrading as the build inculcates the May 2022 security patch.

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The latest build for the iQOO 7 carries the firmware version PD2055F_EX_6.70.43. On the other hand, it arrives on PD2136BF_EX_36.8.27 and PD2154CF_EX_3.7.2 for the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 SE, respectively. Here's what the new firmware packs for smartphones.

iQOO 7 Update

Besides the May 2022 patch, the build resolves a couple of issues, including the crashing of Bluetooth connections and the inability to take screenshots sometimes. Also, it optimizes the compatibility with some third-party apps and improves battery life.

Changelog

• System
  
  
  
  • Updated to the May 2022 Google security patch to improve system security
  
  
  • Optimized the compatibility with some third-party apps and game
  
  
  • Fixed the occasional issue of crashing when you make Bluetooth connections in Settings
  
  
  
  


• Power consumption
  
  
  
  • Optimized standby consumption in scenarios to improve the battery life
  
  
  
  


• S-capture
  
  
  
  • Fixed the issue where screenshots occasionally cannot be taken by pressing the power button and volume down button together
  
  
  
  

iQOO 9 Update

The firmware for the iQOO 9 also resolves multiple occasional issues like camera failure to take pictures and fingerprint unlock failure on the lock screen.

Changelog

• Security
  
  
  
  • Updated to the May 2022 Google security patch to improve system security
  
  
  
  


• Camera
  
  
  
  • Fixed the occasional issue where the camera failed to take photos
  
  
  
  


• Fingerprint, face, and password
  
  
  
  • Fixed the occasional issue where there is no response on the off-screen when you use fingerprint to unlock
  
  
  
  


• Apps
  
  
  
  • Fixed the issue where animation or list swiping Interfaces shake in some app scenarios
  
  
  
  

iQOO 9 SE Update

With the latest update, the power consumption of the iQOO 9 SE is optimized, improving the battery life. In addition, it fixes some issues where some apps might crash thus, optimizing system stability.

Changelog

• Security
  
  
  
  • Updated to the May 2022 Google security patch to Improve system security
  
  
  
  


• System
  
  
  
  • Optimized system stability to fix the issue where some apps occasionally crash or fail to launch
  
  
  
  


• Battery
  
  
  
  • Optimized standby power consumption in some scenarios to improve the battery life
  
  
  
  

As usual, all the updates are rolling out in batches. Therefore, the users may have to wait for some days to experience the new build. Meanwhile, you can also visit Settings > Software updates to manually check the status.

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