Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro design & specifications leaked ahead of launch

Samsung will pull the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro out of its bag in a couple of weeks. This will be a rugged smartphone by the company. Likewise, Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro will join the smartphone as well. In the meantime, the images and specifications of the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro have leaked online, thanks to tipster Evan Blass.

Galaxy XCover 6 Pro

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As per the images disclosed by the leakster, the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro has a waterdrop notch display with thick bezels around it. The phone features a 6.5-inch TFT display with a Full HD+ resolution. The panel offers up to a 120Hz refresh rate and a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus protection. In addition, as a rugged smartphone, the screen will work with 2mm or thinner leather gloves.

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Underneath, it might power from the Snapdragon 778G paired with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Moreover, it will ship with a 4,050 mAh user-replaceable battery. However, the company will sell the charger and the pogo charging dock separately.

For optics, the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro is likely to house a 13MP sensor at the front for selfies and video chats. On the other side, it may carry a dual-camera setup alongside an LED flash. The capacity of the unit is tipped to be a 50MP main snapper and an 8MP ultra-wide lens.

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Read more: Samsung Galaxy A01, A21, A11, and M01 Android 12 update imminent, confirms WiFi Alliance

The other notable features of the handset might include a side-facing fingerprint scanner, Dolby Atmos support, IP68-rated MIL-STD-810 grade chassis, WiFi 6E, 5G, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, a USB-C port, a microSD card slot, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Unfortunately, there are no words on the pricing yet.

Asus ROG Phone 3 is joining the stable Android 12 update party

Asus started with the deployment of the latest operating system last year. However, the company seems to be a little slower in the headway. In the latest development, the Asus ROG Phone 3 is getting the stable Android 12 update. The device was launched a couple of years back with Android 10 out of the box.

Asus ROG Phone 3

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The Android 12 package for the Asus ROG Phone 3 can be identified by the firmware version 31.0210.0210.230. The package carries all the Android 12 goodies with a revamped UI. In case you plan to downgrade the software version, it will erase all data from your device. Also, the company advises you to take back up your data before upgrading to Android 12.

Changelog



  • Revamped Mobile Manager, Contacts, Phone, File Manager, Calculator, Clock, Gallery, Weather, Sound recorder, Settings, Data Transfer, Local backup, Setup wizard, System update apps

  • Updated the Console design in Armoury Crate

  • Adjusted Quick Settings panel, notification tray, and volume panel to Android 12 design

  • Added privacy dashboard, camera and microphone indicators, show clipboard access, approximate location access, and microphone access features

  • Replaced ASUS Safeguard with Android 12 Emergency SOS

  • Introduced new widget page design in Launcher. Adjusted the position of the screenshot option and removed the hotseat app icons on the Overview page

  • Removed the Quick Settings layout option in the Display settings

  • ASUS Phone removed SIP calling support as Android 12 does not natively support SIP calling


Read more: Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro appears on TENAA, approves Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC


The OTA is having an incremental rollout, making it take a while to hit all units. Anyway, you will receive a pop-up notification anytime soon. Alternatively, you can check it manually via Settings > System > System updates.

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra appears on WiFi Alliance with Android 12



The Lenovo-owned company introduced the Moto Edge 30, Moto Edge 30 Pro, and Moto Edge 30 Lite. Now, the company is preparing to unveil the Moto Edge 30 Ultra in the coming months. Ahead of any official announcement, the upcoming phone has made an appearance on the WiFi Alliance website. Let's take a look at what the upcoming phone has in store for us.

Moto Edge 30 Ultra
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According to the WiFi Alliance website, the alleged Moto Edge 30 Ultra bears the model number XT2243-2. Further, the portal reveals the operating system and connectivity onboard. FYI, the phone will be called Motorola X30 Pro in China and Motorola Edge 30 Ultra in the global market.

In terms of software, the handset will boost Android 12 out of the box. Also, it has 3-Wifi Bands onboard, including 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz. Besides the above-mentioned details, the website does not divulge any other detail of the device. To recall, the same model was also spotted on the China 3C certification website. This database confirms that the phone will support 68W of charging.



As per rumors, the Moto Edge 30 Ultra will come with a 144Hz 6.73-inch Full-HD+ curved AMOLED panel with HDR 10+ resolution. Underneath, it is likely to run Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. In addition, it can possibly pack a 4,500 mAh battery.

For optics, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is suggested to come with a triple rear camera setup. The unit might consist of a 200MP primary lens, a 50MP secondary shooter, and a 12MP third snapper. At the front, a 60MP sensor may serve selfies and video calls.

At the time of writing, this is all we know about the upcoming handset. With the approaching time, more details will surface online.


Everything about Google Camera 8.5 APK (Download Link included)

Google has started rolling out a new update for the Google Camera app. The update is a surprise since Google doesn't update its app regularly. Earlier, the 8.3 updates brought support for Material You visuals and general bug fixes. It is live for the Pixel users and gets the Google Camera 8.5.300 version. We thought Google would release the update and the upcoming Google Pixel 6a smartphone. The best part of the update is that it is live for all types of Pixel smartphones. That is to say; it is live for mid-range smartphones like Pixel 4a & 5a and flagship smartphones like Pixel 6 & 6 Pro. The update is live in Google Play Store and is in a phased rollout over the globe.

Camera
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Google came with a vast improvement in its camera hardware with the Pixel 6 series smartphones. As usual, Google hasn't revealed the changelog or updated its blog regarding the update. In the recently concluded I/O 2022 event, Google introduced the upcoming Pixel 7 & Pixel 7 Pro smartphones. The latest Google Camera app (with version 8.5.300)'s source code has its traces towards Pixel 7 and 7 Pro smartphones. It reveals that the latest Google Camera app is from the Pixel 7 series.



Google now brings Haptic feedback while switching between front/rear camera modes and the shutter button. A new indicator with some animations will display while choosing zoom levels. Further, a centering visual can be seen while using the Night Sight mode. An animation will be shown while switching between camera modes. Apart from this, the interface of the app also receives minor changes. Users on the web suggest that the update improves the photo quality. For example, the crispiness & clarity has increased at 1 & 4x. The transition while sliding zoom is much better now because the viewfinder pans right to align with the telephoto sensor.

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Download Google Camera 8.5 APK!


If you are a Pixel user, you can install the latest version by updating it on Google Play Store. It will be available for any Pixel smartphone that runs on Android 12. Here we include the links to download the latest Google Camera app that is extracted from Google Play Store;

  • Google Camera 8.5.300 APK - Download Now (21MB only)

  • Google Camera 8.5.300 APKS (Bundle) - Download Now (353MB only)


Download Google Camera 8.5 MOD APK!


As of writing this article, no mods of the latest Google Camera 8.5 APK are available online. If any mods are made available in the future, we will update them in this article. Meanwhile, you can download the MOD APKs for the Google Camera 8.4 version.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro gets OxygenOS 12.1 C.61 update with May 2022 security patch

A few months back, the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro got updated to OxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12. Since then, the company is delivering frequent updates to ensure a seamless and polished user experience. In the latest development, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are receiving the OxygenOS 12.1 C.61 update.

oneplus 9

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The latest software update for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro is bundled with the firmware version ColorOS 12.1 C.61. The package is presently rolling out in European, Indian, and global markets. It addresses a few issues, brings system optimizations, and ensures user safety.

To be more precise, the update resolves a few issues, including where clearing the background works abnormally. Also, the camera crash, unstable mobile data, occasional calling issues, and more are taken care of. Moreover, it optimizes the system's fluency and stability to make your phone run more stably and smoothly. In addition, it enhances privacy by integrating the May 2022 security patch. Check out the official changelog below.

Changelog



  • System

    • [Improved] system stability

    • [Optimized] the fluency of the system

    • [Fixed] the issue that clearing the background worked abnormally

    • [Updated] Android security patch to 2022.05



  • Camera

    • [Fixed] the occasional issue that the camera crashed abnormally

    • [Fixed] the issue that photos did not display the right location information



  • Network

    • [Fixed] the issue that the mobile data network was unstable in some scenarios



  • Communication

    • [Fixed] the occasional issue for call dialing




Read more: OnePlus Nord N20 SE visits NBTC certification website, launch imminent

As always, the OTA update is rolling out in batches. So, the respective owners can expect the update notification to reach them anytime soon. In the meantime, you can also attempt to trigger the build manually. To do this, head to the Software Update section under the Settings app.

[Update: May 2022 Security Patch] Realme C30 Updates Tracker

In June 2022, Realme officially launched the Realme C30 smartphone. In terms of specifications, the phone features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen and a Unisoc Tiger T612 Chipset underneath. For optics, there’s a single 8MP rear camera alongside an LED flash and a 5MP lens on the front side for selfies. The device boosts Android 11-based Realme UI Go out of the box and is available in up to 32GB/ 3GB RAM storage variants.

Realme C30
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Note: The updates are listed in Descending Order (Date). We will keep updating this post to reflect the latest updates. 

Realme C30 Updates Tracker



  • [June 28, 2022]: Realme C30 is receiving its first update which is rolling out in India with firmware version  RMX3581_11_A.19. The package integrates the May 2022 security patch and resolves some known issues to improve system stability. Besides, it brings Branch feature which offers precise App recommendation and search features to locate apps quickly. Check out the official changelog below for precise details.




Changelog

  • Security

    • Integrates the May 2022 Android security patches.



  • Branch

    • Added Branch feature, which offers precise App recommendation and search features, which helps you to quickly locate the app you want at any given moment. We also return online App results at the right time, for you to discover more awesome apps out there!



  • System

    • Fixed some known issues and improved system stability.





Related: Realme C11 Updates Tracker

Similar to all the other OTA updates, Realme is also rolling out the update in phases. Therefore, it could take a couple of days to reach all the units. Meanwhile, you can also check the update status manually by heading over to the Settings > Software updates.

Xiaomi Mi 10T and 10T Pro receives stable Android 12 update

yXiaomi Mi 10T and 10T Pro were unveiled in September 2020 with Android 10-based MIUI 12 out of the box. Now, the company is endowing the respective devices with the latest operating system. The Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro are getting the Android 12 update in the European region based on the company’s own skin iteration MIUI 13.

 Mi 10T and 10T Pro

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As mentioned, the latest stable update for the Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro is rolling out in the EEA markets bundled with the firmware version V13.0.6.0.SJDEUXM. Other markets will get the package soon in the upcoming days.
Concerning changes, the Android 12 operating system paired with MIUI 13 is loaded with new features. In addition, the package increases the system security and stability by integrating April 2022 security patch. Moreover, you can now open the apps as floating windows directly from the sidebar. Furthermore, it optimizes the mind map nodes and enhances accessibility support. Check out the changelog below for more details.

Changelog


System

  • Stable MIUI based on Android 12

  • Updated Android Security Patch to April 2022. Increased system security.


More features and improvements

  • New: Apps can be opened as floating windows directly from the sidebar

  • Optimization: Enhanced accessibility support for Phone, Clock, and Weather

  • Optimization: Mind map nodes are more convenient and intuitive now


Read more: Redmi Note 11 receives stable Android 12 update based on MIUI 13


As always, the Android 12 update for both smartphones is having a phase-wise rollout. Therefore, it may take a while to hit all units. If you're particularly impatient, you can trigger the build manually via Settings > Software update > Check for updates.

Redmi Note 11 receives stable Android 12 update based on MIUI 13

Xiaomi is now started spinning out the Android 12 update to its mid-range offerings. This time, the package is rolling out for the Redmi Note 11. FYI, this is the first major update for the device as it was launched back in January with Android 11- based MIUI 13 out of the box.

Redmi Note 11

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The latest software update for the Redmi Note 11 can be identified by the firmware version V13.0.2.0.SGCMIXM. As of now, the package is rolling out in the global market. Other markets may receive the update in the upcoming weeks.

Concerning changes, Android 12 is the major overhaul in years. The version will pack an all-new UI with extensive features and a smoother experience. Besides these modifications, the changelog claims to have optimized the mind map nodes and enhanced accessibility support. In addition, the system security is improved by integrating the June 2022 security patch.

Changelog 


[System]

  • Stable MIUI Based on Android 12

  • Updated Android Security Patch to June 2022.

  • Increased system security.


[More features and improvements]

  • Optimization: Enhanced accessibility support for Phone, Clock, and Weather

  • Optimization: Mind map nodes are more convenient and intuitive now


Read more: Redmi 10 Prime Plus 5G arrives on Geekbench with Dimensity 700 SoC

As usual, the Android 12 update for the Redmi Note 11 is rolling out in batches. Accordingly, the build will make way for every user after successful verification. In case you have not received it yet, head over to Settings > System updates to track it manually. Also, we recommend you keep your device connected to Wi-Fi to avoid carrier data charges.

Redmi 10 Prime Plus 5G arrives on Geekbench with Dimensity 700 SoC

Xiaomi's spin-off brand Redmi is preparing to unveil a new smartphone: Redmi 10 Prime Plus 5G. This number series smartphone will be a budget offering that is likely to launch in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the device has made an appearance on the Geekbench benchmarking website. Let's take a look at the specifications, features, and other details revealed by the listing.

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On the Geekbench database, the Redmi 10 Prime+ 5G bears the model number 22041219I. The phone has managed to score 198 points in the single-core round and 1179 in the multi-core round. Further, the listing reveals some details, including the processor, GPU, OS version, and storage models.

Under the hood, the smartphone will draw power from the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC integrated with Mali G57 GPU. In addition, the portal confirms a 4GB RAM model of the Redmi 10 Prime+ 5G. However, we can expect the company to introduce multiple storage options. On the software front, the website ensures that the phone will boost Android 12 out of the box. This layer of Android will be tossed with MIUI 13 skin iteration on top.



This is all that is disclosed by the Geekbench listing. However, some reports suggest that the Redmi 10 Prime+ will be a rebadged version of the Redmi Note 11E 5G, which was launched in China earlier this year. In that case, the upcoming handset will feature a 90Hz 6.58-inch Full HD+ display with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Read more: Redmi Note 9T receives stable MIUI 13 update based on Android 12

For optics, it will house a 5MP front camera sensor and a dual-camera setup on the back. The capacity of the rear unit stands at a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP portrait lens. Also, the device will pack a 5000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support over a USB Type-C port.