Realme opens Early Access application realme UI 4.0 (Android 13) for Realme 8s 5G

In 2021, Realme unveiled Realme 8s 5G smartphone in India with Dimensity 810 SoC. It came with realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 out of the box. Earlier in 2022, Realme rolled out the stable realme UI 3.0 (Android 12) update for the smartphone. Realme has now begun the application for early access of realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13 for the smartphone. The announcement of the opening came through a community post. Realme will open the application starting on December 29.



Ensure that your Realme 8S 5G runs on RMX3381_11.C.06 or RMX3381_11.C.07 before applying for the beta update. Once applied, Realme will shortlist and approve the application. The realme UI 4.0 (Android 13) beta update will come with the firmware version F.04. To apply, head to Settings on your smartphone.

Open the Software Update menu and select the settings icon in the top right corner. Click on Trial Version and choose Apply Now option. Finally, submit your details and finish the quiz to apply successfully.



Realme asks to back up your data and ensure your smartphone isn't rooted. They also recommend at least a storage space of 10GB for smooth operation. Before applying, keep in mind that the beta update may contain some bugs that may interfere with your smartphone's smooth operation. 

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Realme pushes realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13 for Realme GT NEO 3T & Narzo 50 Pro 5G

Earlier in September 2022, when Google unveiled Android 13, Realme also shared the update schedule of smartphones receiving realme UI 4.0 updates. Now, Realme has rolled out the stable realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13 for Realme GT NEO 3T & Narzo 50 Pro 5G. The announcement of the update came through a post in Realme Community. To recall, the Realme GT NEO 3T was launched in September 2022. It came with realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 out of the box.

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The GT NEO 3T users running on RMX3371_11.A.09 will receive the update through OTA. The realme UI 4.0 update comes with the firmware version RMX3371_11.C.04 and December 2022 security patch. Various users in India and other countries have confirmed the receipt of the update. In contrast, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G users running on RMX3395_11.A.05, RMX3395_11.A.06, and RMX3395_11.A.07 are eligible for the OTA update.

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The update comes with the firmware version RMX3395_11.C.04 and is live for users globally. Realme rolls out both updates via batches, so only a small group of users will receive the update today. It will start the wider rollout in the following days after confirmation from users. That is, the users should confirm the absence of any major bugs in the update. Do let us know if you have received the update on your smartphones. 

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A new Spen arrives on FCC; likely to come with Galaxy S23 Ultra

In the previous week, the upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra was listed in FCC with the id A3LSMS918B. The FCC listing confirmed that the device would get support for Spen. Samsung brought Spen support to the Galaxy S series device with the Galaxy S21 Ultra. Its successor Galaxy S22 Ultra had a dedicated slot for the same. There were rumors that the upcoming S23 Ultra would bring support for a better Spen. Those rumors were true, as a new Spen arrived on FCC. The devices list on FCC with the id A3LEJPS918.



It has a power output of 0.7 mW and a Bluetooth frequency range of 2.402 GHz to 2.48 GHz. The product will work in low energy mode, reducing the battery's consumption. The listing also reveals that it will feature the model number EJ-PS918. It will vary depending on your market, and it can be A3L-EJPS918 /A3L EJPS918 /A3LEJPS918 /A3LEJPS9I8 /A3LEJP5918.

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The FCC listing would publish the photographs of the upcoming stylus pen at a future date. The listing doesn't reveal any other specifications other than those mentioned above. Apart from using in Galaxy S23 Ultra, Samsung would also use the upcoming Spen with other forthcoming Galaxy S series smartphones. With both Galaxy S23 Ultra and Spen arriving at FCC, we can expect the device's launch imminently.

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Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 gets new Tiles and improvements in Google app

Most of you might have heard about Tiles on Wear OS smartwatches. Tiles are interactive widgets that help quickly access your favorite apps and features. It can be phone notifications, fitness information, or anything. The feature is available for any Wear OS smartwatch running on v2.40 or above. Swipe left on your watch face to access it, and it can be customized from the mobile app or the watch itself. Google has added new features for Wear OS watches with the new update. It brings new tiles and improves Google apps in Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 4.



The new tiles are Favorite Contacts, Sunrise Time, Quick Access for maps, and Sunset Times. The first tile will be useful for everyone. At the same time, the others will only cater to some people interested in that time. The Quick access tile will help you access your work and home location. It will be useful in your daily life to access both locations.



Google also improves its app in the Wear OS watches. For instance, the Google Keep app on Wear OS lacks many features compared to its Android counterpart. It now gets options such as viewing labels, collaborators, photos, custom backgrounds, and drawings. The introduction of these features will reduce the need for smartphones.

Google also integrated Adidas running app integrations to the Google Assistant app. In case anyone wants to start running, it will be useful. On the contrary, it requires an active internet function to work. If you're on the Wi-Fi variant, you might have to carry your smartphone to access the same.

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Google Play System update for December 2022 is here

To improve your smartphone's security and privacy, Google pushes its patch update for the Play System every month. Along with improving security, it also brings new features to the devices. Google combines updates for the Android operating system, Google Play Store, and Google Play services. All these are combined and known as Google Play System. It will be available for all Android devices, including phones, tablets, Android TV, Google TV devices, and many more. It brings fixes, features, and improvements to Google’s applications.

The December 2022 update for Google Play System fixes bugs relating to Account Management, Security, and related services. Google adds a feature that will help you discover the Apps & Games you love. It also brings optimizations for faster and more reliable installation, and improvements for Play Protect to increase security. 



Google updates Cast related settings and reduces delays in discovering contacts via Nearby share. It will also help users in casting on Tablets. Google added a beta feature allowing users from selected US states to digitize their state ID/driver's license into the Google Wallet. It improves system management services that improve device performance and stability. Here is a detailed changelog of the update;

Google Play System December 2022 Update!

Critical Fixes

• [Auto, Phone, TV] Bug fixes for Account Management, Security, and Updatability related services.^[2]

Device Connectivity

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  [Phone] Update Cast related settings.^[2]


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  [Phone] Reduce delays in discovering contacts via Nearby share.^[2]


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  [Phone] Inform the user when casting to a Tablet device needing user interaction.^[2]

Google Play Store

• New Features to help you discover the Apps & Games you love.^[3]


• Optimizations allowing faster and more reliable download and installation.^[3]


• Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device safe.^[3]


• Various performance optimizations, bug fixes and improvements to security, stability and accessibility.^[3]

Wallet

• [Phone] Beta feature to allow users from selected US state(s) to digitize their state ID/driver's license into the Google Wallet for convenient, private and secure presentation.^[2]

Developer Services

• New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Location & Context related developer services in their apps.^[2]

System Management

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  Updates to system management services that improve device performance, and stability.^[2]

  
  

To check whether your device has received the update, head to the Google Play Service update page on Google Play Store. It will display an update option if your device needs an update. Always update to the latest version for security improvements. 

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OnePlus pushes OxygenOS C.22 for OnePlus 10 Pro & A.13 for OnePlus 10T

OnePlus is rolling out new updates for its OnePlus 10 series smartphones, i.e., the OnePlus 10 Pro and OnePlus 10T. The OnePlus 10 Pro received its stable Android 13 update in September 2022. The new update is incremental over the C.21 pushed to it in October. On the other hand, the new update is an incremental update over A.12 for the OnePlus 10T, which brought November 2022 security patch.



The OnePlus 10 Pro gets the update with the firmware version NE2211_11.C.22 in India, NE2213_11.C.22 in Europe, and NE2215_11.C.22 in North America. It brings the November 2022 security patch. OnePlus fixes the problematic screen flickering issue during dark mode and the display issue that affects the background of the Lock screen. It also fixes the lag while switching between apps and camera app crash issues. OnePlus improves the stability of Wi-Fi connections and many more. Here is a detailed changelog of the update.

Changelog of C.22 update of OnePlus 10 Pro

System

• Integrates the November 2022 Android security patch to enhance system security.

• Improves system stability and performance.

• Increases the number of apps that can be kept active in the background.

• Fixes a screen flicker issue that might occur after you switch to Dark mode and then unlock your device using your fingerprint.

• Fixes a lag issue that might occur when you switch between apps in recent tasks.

• Fixes a display issue that affects the background of the Lock screen.

Connections

• Improves the stability of Wi-Fi connections.

Camera

• Fixes an issue where the Camera app might crash in certain scenarios.

On the other, the update for the OnePlus 10T has the firmware version CPH2417_11.A.13 for the North American units. The update is a bug fix over the previous update and brings a fix for the network disconnecting issue. Here is a detailed changelog of the update.

Changelog of A.13 update for OnePlus 10T

Communication

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  Fixes an issue that might cause the device to disconnect from the network when some apps are used.

  
  

Both updates are rolling out as Over the Air update and in batches & the broader rollout will begin in the following days. So, reaching your OnePlus 10 Pro and OnePlus 10T smartphone will take some time. 

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Realme GT Neo 3 picks up Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 update

After months of testing, Realme GT Neo 3 has passed through the Android 13 beta stage. In the latest development, the device is picking up the stable Realme UI 4.0-based update. FYI, both Realme GT Neo 3 and GT Neo 3 150W are picking up this update. Also, this is the first major upgrade for smartphones as they were launched this year in March with Android 12 out of the box.

Make sure to visit: Download the Realme Flash tool to manually Install Realme UI updates [Update tracker]

The announcement was made via the official Realme Community Forum. According to the post, the latest software carries the firmware version RMX3561 11.C.12 for the Realme GT Neo 3. On the other hand, the Realme GT Neo 3 150W users can identify the Android 13 build via build number RMX3563 11.C.12. However, before flashing the update, make sure that your respective device is running on the required versions A.15 or A.16.

As for changes, the package brings a handful of changes to make the experience more fluid and smoother. The update is more visually comforting with the new aquamorphic design. Besides, it adds a ton of new additions to create a more convenient user experience. For precise modifications and details, take a look at the official changelog below.

Changelog

Aquamorphic Design
• Adds Aquamorphic Design theme colors for enhanced visual comfort.
• Applies the Aquamorphic Design philosophy to animations to make them natural and vivid.
• Adds Shadow-Reflective Clock, with shadow simulating the orientation of the sun and moon.
• Adds a Home screen world clock widget to show the time in different time zones.
• Upgrades to Quantum Animation Engine 4.0, with a new behavior recognition feature, which recognizes complex gestures and provides optimized interactions.
• Optimizes UI layers for clearer and neater visual experience.
• Applies real-world physical motions to animations to make them look more natural and intuitive.
• Adapts responsive layouts to accommodate different screen sizes to improve readability.
• Optimizes the widget design to make information easier and quicker to find.
• Optimizes fonts for better readability.
• Optimizes system icons by using the latest color scheme to make the icons easier to recognize.
• Enriches and optimizes illustrations for features by incorporating multicultural and inclusive elements.

Efficiency
• Adds large folders to the Home screen. You can now open an app in an enlarged folder with just one tap and turn pages in the folder with a swipe.
• Adds media playback control, and optimizes the Quick Settings experience.
• Adds more markup tools for screenshot editing.
• Adds support for adding widgets to the Home screen, making information display more personalized.
• Optimizes Shelf. Swiping down on the Home screen will bring up Shelf by default. You can search content online and on your device.

Seamless interconnection
• Optimizes Multi-Screen Connect. You can open multiple mobile apps on a connected PC for efficient multitasking.

Personalization
• Adds Bitmoji to offer more Always-On Display animations.
• Adds Omoji to let you fully express yourself with customized avatars.
• Optimizes Insight Always-On Display, with more personalized Always-On Display settings available.
• Optimizes Portrait Silhouette Always-On Display, with more drawing tools and line colors available.

Security & privacy
• Adds an automatic pixelation feature for chat screenshots. The system can identify and automatically pixelate profile pictures and display names in a chat screenshot to protect your privacy.
• Optimizes Private Safe- The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is used to encrypt all files for enhanced security of private files.

Health & Digital wellbeing
• Adds Eye comfort in Kid Space to protect children’s vision.

Performance optimization
• Adds Dynamic Computing Engine to improve the system speed, stability, battery life, and app experience.

Gaming experience
• Upgrades to HyperBoost GPA 4.0 to stabilize the frame rate and balance the performance and power consumption in key scenarios.

Read more: Live images of upcoming Realme 10 Pro+ are Viral on Twitter ahead of the Launch

As usual, the OTA update is rolling out in batches. Accordingly, it may take a while to hit all units. In the meantime, you can try to trigger the build manually via Settings > Software Update.

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OnePlus 11 will be the first smartphone to feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset!

It has been a while since Qualcomm has been working on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Qualcomm has finally taken the wraps off Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 during the Snapdragon Submit 2022. The chipset offers 35% better CPU performance and 25% better GPU performance and also receives a massive improvement in artificial intelligence (AI). The chipset will also provide a 40% increase in battery life. It also features Wi-Fi 7, dual Bluetooth connectivity, 5G modem with dual-active dual-SIM support. OnePlus confirms that the vanilla OnePlus 11 5G will feature the same chipset.

OnePlus 11 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2!

A few months back, we reported that OnePlus would launch a smartphone with an 8 Gen 2 chipset by the end of 2022. So, which means that the smartphone leaked was the OnePlus 11. The teaser shared by the brand tells us that it will be the first brand to launch a smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The brand also adds that it will be the first mobile optical tracking open platform. The details of the smartphone have been leaked before. It will feature the model number PHB110 and a curved display with a 6.7-inch LTPO display.



The smartphone will feature a triple rear camera setup comprising a brand-new 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor. It will pair with a 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 32MP telephoto sensor. On the front, it will feature a 32MP sensor. Other specifications include a 120Hz refresh rate, 5000mAh battery with 100W fast charging, and up to 16GB RAM & 512GB storage. The device will run on OxygenOS 13 on top of Android 13 out of the box. Earlier, there were reports of the OnePlus 11 Pro launching with the 8 Gen 2 chipset in early 2023.

Other smartphones, such as Samsung Galaxy S23+, were listed in GeekBench with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Moto will also launch its smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with the Moto X40. Finally, Xiaomi is rumoured to launch the Xiaomi 13 Pro with an 8 Gen 2 chipset. Other brands, including OPPO, iQOO, Realme, and Asus, will launch smartphones with the 8 Gen 2 chipset by the end of 2022.

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Android 14 will allow predictive back gesture to work inside apps

It's been a few months since the release of Android 13. The operating system might not be a major overhaul like Android 12, but it still packs a plethora of amazing features. One such trait is the predictive back that provides visual feedback to the users to remind them that they are exiting the app. Apparently, Google is planning to expand the feature further with Android 14. The predictive back can work within applications and display the previous screen with the upcoming OS.

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The feature was unveiled while “Designing a High-Quality App with the Latest Android Features” during the Android Developer Summit’s Platform Track. At the event, the tech giant came up with a term called "falling". It is simply how sometimes the user exits the app by mistake via the back gestures. To a layman, it may seem normal or useless. However, it does affect the app usage metrics or the revenue earned by the apps based on the time user spends.

Google is confident that gesture navigation is a “fast, natural, and ergonomic interaction model.” Although some users have complained that they can't see the last screen prior to the home screen.

For the record, the predictive back gesture already supports a couple of apps, including Google Phone and Google TV. However, you have to enable it from the Developer options. Fundamentally, the feature is Google’s key to giving a preview of the home screen as the user swipes and the app window starts shrinking.

With Android 14, the feature will enable by default so the user can avoid exiting the app by mistake. For instance, Google showed how the calendar opens up to show the events. Afterward, as the slow swipe back occurs, the fullscreen events page shrinks. At the same time, you will start to see Calendar’s Schedule list view (previous screen). In addition, it is paired with an animation that exhibits the inline event card.

Read more: Google Pixel Watch app getting its maiden update after launch

In a nutshell, the predictive back feature is “coming soon in Android 14” and it will offer a “similar experience when [users] swipe within the app. Letting users know where the back is going to take them by leveraging default or custom animations.”

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