Nokia C31 bags Geekbench certification with UniSoC SoC

The house of HMD Global is preparing to extend its C-series of smartphones. After the Nokia C21 and Nokia C21 Plus, the company is working on another phone: Nokia C31. The upcoming device will be an entry-level offering. However, as always, the brand has not announced anything officially yet. Ahead of the announcement, the upcoming Nokia device has made an appearance on the Geekbench certification website. The listing sheds light on some key details of the handset, here's a detailed look at them.

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The Nokia C31 will sit over the Nokia C30 that was unveiled in October 2021. On the Geekbench 5 test, the device has managed to score 145 in the single-core round and 796 in the multi-core round. Further, the listing reveals some key specifications, including processor, operating system, and storage configuration.

Under the hood, the upcoming smartphone by the company will draw power from a UniSoC processor. The octa-core processor will have a core configuration of 4 + 4, a base frequency of 1.20GHz, and a peak frequency of 1.60GHz. Further, the portal reveals the presence of PowerVR Rogue GE8322 GPU. Considering these details, the device seems to equip a UniSoC SC9863A chipset.

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On the software front, the Nokia C31 is confirmed to run Android 12 out of the box. In addition, the benchmarking website approves a 4GB RAM model of the phone.

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As mentioned before, Nokia is yet to officially reveal the specifications and launch timeline of the Nokia C31. At the time of writing, any further details about the device are missing. However, now that it has started to emerge online, we can expect more specifications to come out soon.

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Xiaomi 13 Pro to sport a 6.7-inch Samsung E6 display, claims leak

After unveiling the Xiaomi 12S series in its home country, the company is preparing to launch the Xiaomi 13 lineup in November 2022. The upcoming family will include three members: Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro, and Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Ahead of the official launch, the leaks have revealed the display details of the Xiaomi 13 Pro. Here is what we know about the handset so far.

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The Xiaomi 13 Pro will be a median model from the lineup. According to the rumors, the handset will feature a punch-hole cutout at the top center to house the front camera. The screen will be a 6.7-inches AMOLED display with up to 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Also, the company will use a Samsung E6 substrate flexible screen with narrow bezels and a micro-curved design on both sides.

Under the hood, the upcoming flagship can draw power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. In addition, the company can also equip an upgraded Surge P1 chip for more effective power management. On the software front, the devices are likely to come pre-installed with Android 13 OS along with MIUI 14 skin iteration on top.

Another leak reveals that the Xiaomi 13 series will support 120W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. However, the battery capacity remains under cover.

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Xiaomi has not officially confirmed any details about the Xiaomi 13 flagship yet. Although the Chief Executive Officer, Lei Jun has recently announced the launch of the next-generation Ultra smartphone in the global markets. That means, unlike the Xiaomi 12S, we can see the unveiling of the Xioami 13 in the coming months. Lastly, the upcoming devices can go official in China in November, while the global launch can happen early next year.

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Moto E22s with MediaTek Helio G37 SoC goes official for €159

The Lenovo-owned company has silently unveiled a new E-series smartphone: Moto E22s. The device is an entry-level offering that is currently official in Europe. The company can launch the handset soon in India as well. In the meantime, here's a detailed look at the specifications, features, price, and other details of the latest Motorola handset.

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At the front, the Moto E22s is built around a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with a center-aligned punch hole cutout. The panel offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x1600 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. It sports a polycarbonate back that measures 163.95 x 74.94 x 8.49mm. in dimensions

Under the hood, an octa-core processor based on MediaTek Helio G37 SoC powers the smartphone. The chipset is paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. On the software front, it boosts Android 12 out of the box.

In the optics department, the Moto E22s carries a vertically aligned dual-camera setup alongside an LED flash. The module consists of a 16MP primary lens and a 2MP sensor to measure depth. For selfies and video calls, there's an 8MP snapper at the front.

In addition, the company ships the device with a 5000 mAh battery, making it weigh 185 grams. The power cell comes with 10W charging support. Also, to serve the security, the handset offers a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and AI face unlock support.

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Price and Availability

The Motto E22s is available in Europe in Arctic Blue and Eco Black color options. The device costs €159 for its sole 4GB/ 64GB storage variant. However, the cost for the Indian model can be different.

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Redmi Pad 4G arrives on 3C Certification, key specs revealed

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi is working to enter the world of tablets. The brand is preparing to unveil the first tab. According to the leaks, Redmi is keeping the device really basic so we call it the Redmi Pad 4G. However, the company did not announce any name yet. Ahead of any official announcement, the tab has made an appearance on China's 3C Certification website. Let's take a look at the key details revealed by the listing.

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As per the reports collected by tipster Mukul Sharma, the Redmi Pad 4G has been spotted on China’s 3C certification website. The portal divulges some key specifications of the tab, including display, processor, battery, and charging capacity.

As per the certification, the first tab by Redmi will bear the model number 22081283C. The letter “C” at the end of the model number could mean that the tablet will be limited to the Chinese market.

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As for specifications, the Redmi Pad 4G will be built around an 11.2-inch IPS LCD panel. Under the hood, the device will draw power from an octa-core processor based on MediaTek Helio G99 SoC. The chipset is based on TSMC’s 6nm manufacturing process.

In addition to this, the listing discloses that the pad will ship with a 7800 mAh battery out of the box. Further, the power cell will offer a 22.5W fast charging support.

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Apart from the above-mentioned details, the certification does not reveal any major specs. The rest of the features are still under cover. Although now that the device has started emerging online, we can soon get more information in the approaching weeks.

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Asus ROG Phone 6D arrives on Wi-Fi Alliance with Android 12 OS

Asus is planning to extend the ROG Phone 6 lineup. The Asus ROG Phone 6D and Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate are in the works. The company officially announced the launch of the duo worldwide on September 19. Ahead of the unveiling, the ROG Phone 6D has made an appearance on the Wi-Fi Alliance website with model number ASUS_AI2203. Here is what we know about the upcoming device so far.

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Apart from the model number, the Wi-Fi Alliance website reveals a few details, including the operating system and the connectivity options onboard. The Asus ROG Phone 6D will run Android 12 out of the box. It will support a 5G network. Also, the device will support 2.4GHz, 5.0 GHz, and 6 GHz Wi-Fi frequency bands. However, the Bluetooth standard remains unknown.



In addition, the company has confirmed that the upcoming duo will draw power from a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC. Reportedly, the phones are similar to the ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro, except for the processor. The 'D' in the name stands for Dimensity. While the specifications are likely to be similar to the Snapdragon variants.

With that saying, the new gaming-oriented smartphones will be identical to the previous models in terms of design and specifications. To recall, the Asus ROG Phone 6D was spotted on some major websites recently, including AnTuTu, 3C certification, and China RoHS Compliance Mark page.

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The official specifications, pricing, and availability details will be announced at the event on September 19. Till then, stay connected with us for more such a dose of news, reviews, rumors, and much more.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 series joins the One UI 5.0 beta program

Now that Android 13 is finally cooked up, all the major smartphone brands, including Samsung has started testing their customized skin iteration for the eligible flagships. Earlier this month, the company released the One UI 5.0 Bets for the Galaxy S22 series. Now, the predecessor, the Galaxy S21 becomes the next lineup to join the program.

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As of now, the availability of the One UI 5.0 Beta program for the Galaxy S21 series is limited to South Korea and the UK. In the UK, the program is restricted to unlocked variants. The users can identify the build via firmware version G99xBXXU5ZVHE. Also, the company can soon expand the package to more markets as well.

As for changes, the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 beta update will pack a plethora of features. To name a few, it includes new Material You theming colors, tweaked notifications icons, stacked widgets, new multi-tasking gestures, enhanced privacy and security, and much more. Moreover, it will bring OCR (Optical Character Recognition) feature that will allow the user to copy text from an image and keyboard.

If you are an interested user who wants to test the features before its official release, here's what you have to do:

How to flash One UI 5.0 Beta?

To download the One UI 5.0 beta on your device, download the Samsung Members app and follow the below steps:

• Visit the Notification Page and click on the Register for One UI Beta Program link


• After that, Accept the terms and conditions.


• Now, go to the device’s Settings > gear icon > Download and install.


• Lastly, submit the feedback via the Samsung Members app.

Note: The beta updates are loaded with bugs and glitches that can hinder the user experience. Therefore, we do not recommend you flash it on your primary phone.

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According to the leaks, the One UI 5.0 stable public rollout will officially start after mid-October 2022. The first lineup to hit the stable milestone will be the Galaxy S22 family, while other lineups will follow later. In the meantime, check if your Galaxy handset is eligible to get the Android 13 x One UI 5.0 update.

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Oppo A57s launched with 6.56-inch display and Helio G35 SoC

Oppo has unveiled a budget handset under its A-series lineup— Oppo A57s. The smartphone is a slightly upgraded version of the Oppo A57 that was launched back in June. Let’s take a detailed look at the specifications, price, and other details of the latest Oppo offering.

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The Oppo A57s will feature a water drop notch HD+ LCD screen with a display size of 6.56-inch. The panel offers a standard 60Hz refresh rate, a screen resolution of 1612 × 720 pixels, 269ppi pixel density, 600nits peak brightness, a 60Hz touch sampling rate, and an 89.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. Also, it is protected with a layer of Panda MN228 glass.

Underneath, the smartphone draws power from an octa-core processor based on MediaTek Helio G35 SoC. The chipset is paired with IMG GE8320 GPU, 4GB RAM, and 64GB of internal storage. For software, it boots Android 12 out of the box along with ColorOS 12.1 skin iteration on top.

In addition, the Oppo A57s carries a dual-rear camera setup alongside an LED flash. The module consists of a 50MP primary unit and a 2MP monochrome sensor. At the front, the cutout houses an 8MP lens for selfies and video calls.

Furthermore, the company ships the handset with a 5000mAh battery that supports 33W SuperVOOC fast charging. To serve the security, there's a fingerprint sensor embedded inside the power button. The other notable features include a USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, a micro-SD card slot, a stereo speaker setup with Dirac 3.0 sound, Dual-SIM, 4G, WiFi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, GPS, Glonass, and Galileo.

Price and Availability

The Oppo A57s will retail in Starry Black and Sky Blue color options. However, the pricing details of the phone are still undercover. Reportedly, the device is likely to cost around €199. We will update the post soon as we get any official information.

Read more: [Update: Official] List of Oppo smartphones to get Android 13 ColorOS 13 update

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[Update: Bug Fixes] Realme Watch 3 Updates Tracker

As the name suggests, the Realme Watch 3 is the third smart wearable offered by the company. It was unveiled in July 2022 with a 1.8-inch 2.5D curved dial that offers a 240 × 268 pixels screen resolution. For features, the gadget comes pre-loaded with 100+ watch faces, all the standard health monitoring elements, and over 110 sports modes. In addition, the wearable ships with a 340 mAh battery that last for 7 days on a single charge. Besides, it offers other useful features like Bluetooth voice call support and an AI noise cancellation.

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Note: This is a tracker update and the page will enlist all the updates released for Realme Watch 3 in descending order (as per the date of release)

Realme Watch 3 Updates Tracker

• [August 31, 2022]: The August 2022 update for the Realme Watch 3 arrives on the firmware version 2.3.0.74. The build does not carry any new features. However, it resolves some known bugs to ensure system stability and improve user experience. To get the update at the earliest, make sure to keep your Realme Link app updated to the 2.0.620.1714 version.

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As usual, the update will have a staged rollout to ensure its stability. Accordingly, it will hit some random users initially. A border rollout will follow in a few days after making sure that there are no critical bugs onboard.

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List of iQOO devices received August 2022 Security Patch [Tracker]

The iQOO smartphones are prepared with top-end specifications and advanced software. Besides the top-tier flagships and some outstanding specs, the tech giant also keeps its eligible handsets up to date. Here we have created a list of such smartphones that have received the latest security patch update. jnjndjn

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FYI, iQOO provides three years of regular monthly security patches and two major Android 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.

iQOO August 2022 Security Patch update

The August 2022 security patch addresses over a dozen vulnerabilities found in Android devices.

• iQOO 9 SE


• iQOO 9T


• iQOO 9 Pro


• iQOO 9 5G


• iQOO Z3 5G


• iQOO Z5 5G


• iQOO Z6 5G


• iQOO Z6 44W


• iQOO Z6 Pro


• iQOO 7


• iQOO NEO 6 5G

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As of now, the above-mentioned handsets have bagged the August 2022 security patch update so far. We will update the article soon as any other handset joins the list in the future. Meanwhile, you can keep a tracker of your Oppo smartphones here.

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