Oppo A55s 5G (2022) goes official with Dimensity 700 SoC for ¥1,199

Oppo has added a new device to its A-series flagship— Oppo A55s 5G (2022). FYI, this is a totally different device from the Oppo A55s 5G that was launched last year. Apparently, it is identical to the Oppo A55 5G. Here is what the latest mid-range device packs!

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Oppo A55s 5G (2022) features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. On the front, the phone houses an 8 MP camera to serve selfies and video calls. For software, the device comes pre-instaleed with Android 11 along with a layer of ColorOS 11.1 on top.

Under the helm, an octa-core processor based on MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC powers the device. The smartphone arrives in up to 8 GB RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The memory can be extended up to 1TB via a dedicated microSD card slot.

In the shooting department, the Oppo A55s 5G (2022) carries a triple rear camera island. The capacity of the unit stands at a 13 MP primary sensor, a 2 MP macro shooter, and a 2 MP sensor to measure depth.

A 5,000 mAh battery keeps the system working with a 10W of standard charging support. The connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. In addition, there's a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.

Availability and Price

Oppo A55s 5G (2022) is available in 8GB RAM + 128GB and 6GB + 128GB storage variants. The price for the base variant is ¥1,199, while the cost of the higher model is yet to be revealed. The phone is up for pre-orders in Brisk Blue, Rhythm Black, and Temperament Gold colorways. The shipping will start on April 25.

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Telegram adds Custom Notification Sounds, Bot Revolution, and much more!

Telegram is one of the best and most popular instant messaging apps, thanks to its feature-packed, fast, and actively developing nature. On that note, the latest Telegram update makes it easier to handle notifications, bots, and much more. Here's everything in detail!

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Custom Notifications Sounds

The user can set their favorite sounds as the notification note, including music and memes. To do so, just tap the short audio file or voice message in chat to auto-add it to their list of notification sounds. However, the files should be under 5 seconds and under 300KB in size. You can access the sounds via Settings > Notifications and Sounds.

Custom Mute Durations

With this update, Telegram allows to temporarily mute the notification alerts for specific chats. Also, you can modify alerts. To receive notifications silently, just disable the sound, while toggling one of the Mute options will turn off notifications completely.

New Auto-Delete Menu in Profiles

The auto-delete menu can now be enabled from the three-dot menu on the chats info page. That means it takes fewer taps and supports flexible timer settings like 2 days, 3 weeks, 4 months, and more.

Replies in Forwarded Messages

When a message is forwarded, the other user can also see the reply preview from the original chat to get a better context. Also, to ensure privacy, you can hide the sender’s name or media captions.

Bot Revolution

Telegram is providing tools for developers to create flexible interfaces with JavaScript, allowing bots to replace any website. For instance, a fast-food chain can use the Telegram bot to take orders, show the menu, and do more directly from the chat. That means the users do not need to switch to any other app to order food. In addition, the colors can be adjusted to design the UI that matches the theme.

Improved Message Translation on iOS

This one is for iOS users, the app now supports more languages like Ukrainian. Moreover, it can translate the same languages as the Android app. You can enable it under the Settings menu and exclude certain languages as well.

Improved Picture-in-Picture on Android

The Android users can now pinch to change the size of the PiP video. Plus, you can tap X to close it and see the videos in a new rounded design.

New Animations and Animated Emojis

The telegram app now shows a new duck animation when users are changing their phone numbers. Furthermore, it has new animated emojis, especially for food. Just send a message with a single emoji to get a large animated version.

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Realme UI 3.0 official roadmap for Q2 2022: April, May, June

Realme has successfully completed the first phase of deploying Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0. Now, the company has officially announced the set of eligible smartphones that are set to get the latest operating system in Q2 2022, i.e, April, May, and June.

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Realme informed that about 9 eligible Realme smartphones will get the Realme UI 3.0 in the next three months. As usual, the package will roll out for beta testers at first, later followed by stable users.

Till now, the Chinese tech giant has updated a handful of its devices, including Realme X7 Pro, Realme X50 Pro 5G, Realme GT Neo2, Realme 8, and many more. Without any further ado, here's a list of smartphones that are scheduled to get the Realme UI 3.0 in the coming months.

Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 Early Access Q2 Roadmap

April 2022

• Realme 8 5G


• Realme 8s 5G


• Realme Narzo 30 5G

May 2022

• Realme X7 5G


• Realme 9i

June 2022

• Realme X3


• Realme X3 SuperZoom


• Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G


• Realme 9 5G

Keep in note that these are the early access roadmap timeline. The stable update will take time to reach out to respective users.

As claimed by Realme, the new Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 skin is “more fluid, the layout is more spatial, & the overall UI experience is more expressive.” The package arrives with a major overhaul with UI, animation, features, and more. Check out the best of Realme UI 3.0 features by tapping on the button below.

Best Realme UI 3.0 features

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Realme Q5i with Dimensity 810 SoC announced in China for ¥1,199

The Realme Q5 and Realme Q5 Pro will soon make their debut in the Chinese market. In the meantime, the company has silently launched the Realme Q5i smartphone in the home country. Here is what the Q-series mid-range offering packs!

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The Realme Q5i is built around a 6.58-inch Full HD+ LCD display featuring a waterdrop notch cutout. The panel offers a 2400×1080 pixel resolution, a 600nits peak brightness, a 90Hz refresh rate, and up to 180Hz touch sampling rate.

Under the hood, an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor powers the Realme Q5i. The chipset is paired with Mali G57 GPU and up to 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. For software, the phone comes pre-installed with Android 12 along with a layer of Realme UI 3.0 on top.

In the optics section, the Realme Qi relies on an 8MP front snapper for selfies and video calls. On the other side, there's a dual-rear camera setup alongside an LED flash. The capacity of the unit stands at a 13 MP primary lens that supports Night mode and a 2MP auxiliary sensor.



A 5,000 mAh battery backs up the Realme Qi with a 33W Dart fast charging support over a USB Type-C port. To serve the security, the phone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Availability and Price

Realme Q5i comes is available in Obsidian Blue and Graphite Black color options. The device comes in two configurations – 4GB + 128GB and 6GB + 128GB, priced at¥1,199 and ¥1,299 respectively.

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Download Samsung Voice Recorder App v21.3.51.11

The voice recorder app is not anything that gets any attention, but the one from Samsung might. The app provides an easy and convenient recording experience with high-quality sound. Also, it offers playback, editing, and “Voice Memo” recording that can convert your voice to text. Moreover, unlike other voice recorder apps, this one can capture two voices clearly while recording in the interview mode.

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Download Samsung Voice Recorder App v21.3.51.11

• [April 19, 2022]: Samsung Voice Recorder app version v21.3.51.11 is available to download for the global units operating Android 9.0 or higher. Tap on the button below and check out the amazing features!

Download v21.3.51.11

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Download Samsung Camera App v9.0.05.3

As the name suggests, Samsung Camera is the company's own official camera app that comes pre-installed with every Galaxy smartphone. The app provides some notable features like Single Take, Pro mode, enhanced scanning, Portraits for pets, and more. Moreover, it allows you to adjust light, apply filters, super slo-mo, and more within the settings menu of the app.

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Download Samsung Camera App v9.0.05.3

• [April 19, 2022]: Flash the Samsung Camera app v90.05.3 on your smartphones running Android 11 or higher.

Download v90.05.3 

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OnePlus 9 & 9 Pro gets OxygenOS 12 C.48 update with April 2022 security patch

A few months back, the OnePlus 9 series got upgraded to OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12. Since then, the company is seeding out new updates to polish the user experience. On that note, the company is ready to deliver C.48 software update to the OnePlus 9 duo based on the latest operating system.

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The latest software update for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro is rolling out in India, North America, and Europe. The package is bundled with version C.48. For the OnePlus 9 handset, the package will bump the version to LE2111_11.C.48 for Indian users. While the European and North American models will get LE2113_11.C.48  and LE2115_11.C.48  respectively.

Whereas, the software arrives on version LE2121_11.C.48​ for the Indian models of the OnePlus 9 Pro. The NA and EU users will experience the update via LE2125_11.C.48  and LE2123_11.C.48 build numbers.

Regarding changes, the build does not carry any significant changes. However, it improves the system's stability, ensuring a seamless experience. In addition, the security patch is bumped to April 2022.

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As always, the new software is rolling out in batches and will reach out to you via an OTA. Accordingly, it will roll out to limited users at first, while a border release will take place in a few days. Meanwhile, the user can track the build manually via Software updates under the Settings menu.

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Samsung Galaxy A12 is on the way to pick up Android 12 update

Samsung is ahead of all the other smartphone brands in terms of releasing updates. The company has already updated all its high-end smartphones and most of the mid-range offerings. Although the tech giant is yet to deploy the Android 12 OS to its entry-level smartphones. Well, it seems that the scene could change soon!

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The Samsung Galaxy A12 is on the verge to get the One UI 4.1 package based on the latest stable operating system. The South Korean firm has started testing the update internally in India (INS) with firmware version A125FXXU2CVD5. Moreover, knowing the company's nature, the software is likely to pack the latest version of the Android security patch as well.

Talking about changes, Android 12 will bring a whole new user experience with a revamped UI design and Material You theme. That implies everything on your phone will be color-coordinated with the home screen wallpaper. In addition, there will be more widget options with better styling and an improved widget picker UI.

However, Galaxy A12 is an entry-level smartphone, therefore, it will not get the Smart Widgets feature. On the bright side, the privacy features and not compromised here. Android 12 with One UI 4.1 will give you a more secure experience. It adds the Privacy Dashboard that offers a detailed single view of your permissions settings. Thanks to the indicators, you will now know when your apps are accessing the microphone or camera.

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Oppo K10 with MediaTek Dimensity 8000 SoC appears on Geekbench

Oppo K10 series is gearing up to launch in China. FYI, this is different from the one available in India. The Oppo K10 and K10 Pro are scheduled to debut on April 24. Ahead of the official launch, the vanilla model has made an appearance on the Geekbench benchmarking website. Here is what we collected from the listing.

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As per the Geekbench portal, the Oppo K10 bears the model number PGJM10. The device scored 920 points in the single-core round and 3725 points in the multi-core round. Apart from this, the website divulges details about the operating system, processor, and more.

Under the hood, a MediaTek Dimensity 8000 processor powers the Oppo K10 Chinese variant. In this case, the device will be the first one in the world to fuel the new MediaTek chipset. Further, it will be integrated with a Mali-G610 MC6 GPU for graphics. Also, the portal enlists a 12GB RAM variant. However, we expect the company to launch the device in other configurations as well. On the software front, the Oppo K10 will come pre-installed with Android 12. This will further be tossed with a layer of ColorOS 12 on top.

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Moreover, some other details about the device are available on the web as well. The Oppo K10 features a 6.59-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel will flaunt a hole-punch cutout that houses a 16MP front camera. At the back, the device carries a 64MP triple rear camera. In addition, the Oppo K10 ships with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. For security, there's a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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