Vivo X Fold S hits Geekbench, confirms Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC

A few months back, Vivo entered the foldable smartphone category with the launch of the Vivo X Fold. Now, the company is preparing to unveil the second device: Vivo X Fold S. Ahead of any official announcement from the company, the upcoming foldable has made an appearance on the Geekbench benchmarking site. Let's take a look at the details and specifications revealed by the listing.

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On the Geekbench portal, Vivo X Fold S bears the model number V2229A. The device managed to score 1,319 points in the single-core round. Whereas, in the multi-core round, it scored 4,045 points. Further, the portal reveals some key specifications, including processor, operating system, storage onboard, and more.

Under the hood, the next Vivo foldable will draw power from a processor codenamed ‘taro’. This is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chipset. It has four cores running at 2.02GHz, three at 2.75GHz, and one prime core with a 3.19GHz clock speed. Further, the SoC is integrated with Adreno 730 GPU.



In addition, the website confirms an 11.01GB RAM model. However, the company will market it as a 12GB configuration. Also, we can expect more storage variants as well. On the software front, the phone will run Android 12 out of the box. The OS is likely to be tossed up with a customized UI on top.

To recall, the Vivo X Fold S was recently spotted on China’s 3C certification site. It confirmed that the device will support up to 80W fast charging. Reportedly, it will back up a 4,700 mAh battery. In other leaks, the device is tipped to feature a 120Hz high-res display with a leather finish and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. For optics, it is said to equip a 50MP telephoto lens.

Previous reports suggest the device will come with a 4,700 mAh battery and support up to 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. It is said to have a 50-megapixel telephoto camera and significantly improved hinge and build quality. Further, the device is tipped to have a leather finish and an in-screen ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

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As of now, this is all we know about the Vivo X Fold S. The rumors claim that the handset can go official this month. Although any official statement from the company is still awaited.

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Galaxy A03s gets Android 12 update with July 2022 Security Patch

While Samsung is testing Android 13 for its high-end flagships, the company has not forgotten its entry-level offering. The Galaxy A03s is picking up a stable Android 12 update along with One UI 4.0 on top. This is the first major software update for the device as it was launched back in August 2021 with Android 11 out of the box.

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As of now, the latest update for the Galaxy A03s is rolling out for the Verizon-based carrier network units. The other markets will also get the build in the coming days. In the US, the package is bundled with the firmware version A037USQU2BVH1.

As for changes, Android 12 provides you with all the control of your handset. That means you can customize your phone, control your privacy, and do more to make your device more personalized. Also, it brings the Material You theme that coordinates the entire UI depending upon your wallpaper. In addition, the package integrates the July 2022 security patch for the Galaxy A03s. Check out the official changelog below for more exciting features.

Changelog

• Color Themes
  
  When you select from featured and downloaded wallpapers, you can select different device color themes based on your wallpaper colors. From Settings, go to Wallpaper > Color theme > select your favorite color theme > Done.


• Samsung Keyboard
  
  Emoji Creator
  
  Create your own emojis by combining two different emojis and customizing the animations for the pair. To create an emoji in the Messages app, tap the smiley face in the keyboard > Tap Try it out.

Grammar Correction

Samsung Keyboard now supports built-in grammar correction (Powered by Grammarly). Enable this in Samsung Keyboard settings > Suggest text corrections > English (US).

• Enhanced Privacy
  
  Take control of your privacy with the new Privacy Dashboard, Permission Controls, and Camera / Microphone Indicator.
  
  Privacy Dashboard
  
  Privacy Dashboard lets you easily view which apps are accessing your permissions. Then you can use the permission manager to enable/disable apps from accessing them.
  
  Camera / Microphone Indicator
  
  Whenever your phone is recording audio/video, a green icon will appear in the top right informing you if your camera or microphone is being used. This helps to ensure you’re only recording when you want to.


• Camera
  
  The Camera app now has a simpler, improved layout for Main and Pro modes.
  
  Advanced Quick Take
  
  When using the Camera, you can hold the Shutter button to record video (Quick Take). Now you can lock the Quick Take for hands-free recording.


• Video Collages
  
  In Samsung Gallery, you can now mix both photos and videos using Video Collages. From Gallery > Select More icon (3 dots) > Create > Collage.


• Driving Monitor
  
  Digital Wellbeing has a new Driving Monitor so you can track your phone usage while driving. You can limit your app usage while driving and make sure you’re driving safely.


• Widgets
  
  Home screen widgets have been redesigned for better visibility and ease of use. The new widget list gives you more information at a glance and lets you personalize and decorate your home screen. You will also see recommended widgets to help your daily routine.
  
  
  
  • Weather widget: A dynamic weather widget that changes background color based on the weather or time.
  
  
  • Lock screen widgets: Have been improved for more flexible usage.
  
  
  • Calendar widget: Added monthly view for "Today’s schedule" in widget settings.
  
  
  
  


• Google Meet
  
  Google is upgrading the Duo experience to include all Google Meet features. Google Duo will be replaced by the new Google Meet app, also available for download from Google Play™ Store. After updating to Google Meet, Duo icons will be replaced with Meet icons.

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[Update: Improve Stability] Galaxy Z Flip 4/ Z Fold 4 Updates Tracker

At the Galaxy Unpacked event on August 2022, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4. The smartphone equips the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC underneath. At the front, they hold a foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ resolution. For detailed specs and features, visit our dedicated article. Here on this page, we have created a list of updates that the company has released for the foldables.

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Note: This is a tracker update and the page will be refreshed with every new build released for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Galaxy Z Flip 4/ Z Fold 4 Updates Tracker

• [September 1, 2022]: Samsung is releasing the first update for the new Galaxy foldables in South Korea and the US. The build improves the system stability via firmware version F721BXXU1AVHH for the Galaxy Z Flip 4. For the Galaxy Z Fold 4, the package bumps the version number to F936BXXU1AVHH. Unfortunately, the security patch level remains at July 2022. Anyway, this first update may come pre-installed with your new device.

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All of the updates are rolling out in phases. Accordingly, it may take some time to reach all the units. In the meantime, you can also trigger the build manually. To do so, visit Settings > Software updates and check for the update manually. Lastly, we recommend you switch over to a WiFi network before flashing the update to avoid carrier data charges.

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Sony XPERIA 5 IV launched globally with Snapdragon 8 Gen SoC for $999

With all the smartphone brands coming up, Sony has been lost in the dark. Now the brand is making an entry again with its latest offering: Sony XPERIA 5 IV. The smartphone is a high-end offering and it packs everything we need and more! Here is a detailed look at the device's specifications, features, pricing, and other details.

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At the front, the latest Sony XPERIA 5 IV features a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with a metal middle frame. The panel offers a 120Hz refresh rate and a 21:9 aspect ratio. Also, it is protected with Double-sided Corning Gorilla Victus and is IP65/68 certified, making it dust and splash-resistant. Sony claims that the phone provides 50% more brightness compared to the previous generation and supports Master display mode as well.



Under the hood, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC powers the phone. The chipset is paired with UFS 3.1 8GB RAM and LPDDR5 128GB of internal storage. If needed, you can also increase the memory via a dedicated microSD card slot. In addition, it equips an in-built mobile version X1 image processing engine as well.



In the optics department, Sony XPERIA 5 IV carries a vertically aligned triple camera setup at the back. The setup consists of a 12MP primary unit, a 12MP ultra-wide angle lens, and another 12MP telephoto sensor. On the other side, there's again a 12MP snapper with an HDR display. All the lenses come with autofocus and Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) support.

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Furthermore, the smartphone packs a 5000mAh battery, making it weigh 172g. The power cell supports 30W fast charging and wireless charging. As claimed by the company, the wired charger can fuel up the device up to 50% in just 30 minutes. However, the phone ships without a charger. There's a shitter button on the side, making it 8.2mm thick.



Besides the above-mentioned features, there are more. This includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, NFC, Stereo dual speakers with Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, DSEE Ultimate, and 360 Reality Audio support.

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Availability and Price

The Sony XPERIA 5 IV will go on sale next month in lake green, pearl white, and smoke black color options. The phone costs $999 (~₹79,500) for is sole 8GB/128GB variant.

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How to disable 5G on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro?

The 5G mobile network brings undeniable advantages, including the incredibly fast upload/download speed. However, the second side of the coin is not that fascinating. The next generation network also has some drawbacks like overheating and overconsuming battery. In that case, you might want to disable the 5G connectivity. Well. here's a guide for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro users on how they can do so.

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The 5G network is already present in 30% of world nations, which includes countries like America and South Korea. On the other hand, the nations like India are getting to ready to welcome technology soon.

Why Disable 5G?

Anyway, plenty of users are choosing not to use 5G because of several reasons. The major one is the fast draining of the battery. According to some users, compared to the 5G advantages, the battery consumption is excessive. In addition, phones tend to get overheated while activating 5G networks. This could be the reason that the battery drains fast.

Moreover, as of now, not all carriers are 5G-ready yet. The quality of the new network is not as expected (maybe because it is in its early stage). Nevertheless, not all users are experiencing fast speed. In fact, in some cases, the 5G speeds are slower than 4G LTE, making no sense to keep it active and lose the battery.

How to disable 5G on Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro?

Disabling the 5G network on your Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro is pretty easy, depending upon the following cases

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  Case 1: If the carrier network allows

  
  

1. Open the Settings app on your device


2. Look for Network and Internet > select SIMs


3. Scroll down to Preferred Network type


4. A dialogue box will pop up with 3 options: 5G, LTE, and 3G
   


5. Here, select the LTE option

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  Case 2: If the carrier network does NOT allow

  
  

Sometimes, the carrier ‘blocks’ the option, denying you from accessing it from the System Settings. In that case, follow the process below.

1. On your device, open the keypad and dial *#*#4636#*#*
   It will provide you with the hidden-phone status page.


2. Here you will find network types: LTE/GSM/WCDMA and NR (NR is 5G).


3. Change it to the default option i.e; NR/LTE/GSM/WCDMA

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It seems safe to say that 5G is not living up to the user's expectations. Also, it is not worth the hope created all around. Regardless, we hope to see improvements in connectivity with future developments.

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Moto Edge 30 Neo appears on Google Play Console with Snapdragon 695 SoC

The Lenovo-owned company is preparing another Edge 30 series device: the Moto Edge 30 Neo. The smartphone is expected to launch in a few days. In the meantime, the phone has arrived on the Google Play console website, revealing some of its key details. Here is what we know about the upcoming handset so far.

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According to the Google Play Console listing, the Moto Edge 30 Neo has the codename “Miami”. Further, the portal reveals some key specs, including display, processor, and operating system. At the front, the device will feature a full-HD+ display with a hole-punch cutout to house the selfie camera.

Under the hood, an octa-core processor based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC will power the phone. The chipset will be integrated with Adreno 619 GPU and an 8GB RAM model. Although we can expect the company to introduce multiple storage options. On the software front, it will run Android 12 out of the box along with the MyUX skin iteration on top.



As per rumors, the Moto Edge 30 Neo is a rebranded version of the Edge 30 Lite. It is tipped to sport a 120Hz 6.28-inch P-OLED display. While a 4020 mAh battery can keep the screen lightened up with 30W charging support. For optics, the upcoming device is likely to carry a dual camera setup consisting of a 64MP primary unit and a 13MP ultrawide sensor.

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Reportedly, the handset will retail in Aqua Foam, Black Onyx, Ice Palace, and Very Peri color options. As for price, it is said to cost €399 in Europe. However, the company has not confirmed any of these rumors yet.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro rugged tablet announced officially

After the launch of Galaxy XCover 6 Pro, the Korean tech giant has announced another rugged tablet: Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro. The device was running around the rumor mills for the past few months. Finally, the new tab is ready to survive the great outdoors this month. Let's take a look at the specification, features, and other details.

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The Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro is built around a 10.1-inch TFT LCD screen. The panel offers a resolution of 1920 x 1200 and is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Also, it is IP68-rated, protecting it from dust & splash, and is MIL-STD-810H certificated. This means the device has passed standardized tests designed by the US Military. On top, the rugged tab ships with an Anti-Shock Protective Cover as well.

Under the hood, the tab draws power from a 6nm Octa-Core processor. However, the exact chipset remains unspecified. Although some reports suggest that it could be the Snapdragon 778G SoC. Further, the device will arrive in 4GB/ 64GB and 6GB/ 128GB of storage configurations. Likewise, it will have a microSD card slot so you can expand the memory up to 1TB.

In addition, the company will ship the tab with a 7,600mAh battery. Unlike other Galaxy tablets, this one has a removable power cell with a No Battery Mode. That means you can connect the tablet to an external power source and use it without a battery. Isn't it amazing?

For optics, Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro carries a 13MP primary camera alongside an LED flash on the back. At the front, there is an 8MP lens to take selfies. For connectivity, it offers 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, and a USB-C port. On the software front, the handset runs Android 12 on day one along with One UI 4.1 on top.

Moreover, the gadget comes with support for Samsung’s DeX mode, Knox security, Dolby Atmos, and customizable XCover and Top Keys. Besides, it offers S Pen support and a dedicated S Pen holster as well. For security, there's a fingerprint scanner onboard.

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Price and Availability

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro will go on sale this month in selected European countries. As of now, the prices are kept under cover. The company announced that the device will make its debut in Asia, Latin America, North America, and the Middle East later this year.

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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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