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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Realme Q5 arrives on Geekbench with Snapdragon 695 SoC ahead of launch

The Realme Q5 series is gearing up to launch on April 20 in the Chinese market. The lineup will include two models— Realme Q5 and Realme Q5 Pro. Ahead of its official launch, the Realme Q5 has made an appearance on the Geekbench benchmark database, revealing some of its key specifications. Here is what we collected from the listing.

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According to the Geekbench benchmark database, the Realme Q5 bears the model number RMX3478. The smartphone has managed to score 690 points in the single-core test and 2038 points in the multi-core test. Further, the listing reveals details about the operating system, processor, and more.

The Realme Q5 will be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm processor under the hood with a 2 + 6 core configuration and codename holi. Considering this, we can say that it will fuel the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor.

Also, the chipset will be paired with 8GB of RAM. However, we do expect it to launch in other memory configurations as well. On the software front, the Realme Q5 will come pre-installed with Android 12 OS along with a layer of Realme UI 3.0 on top.



To recall, the upcoming Realme Q5 was spotted on the TENAA certification website last week. The smartphone will feature a 6.58-inch LCD with a Full HD+ resolution. Moreover, a 4,890 mAh power cell will keep the screen brightened up with a 60W fast charging support. For optics, the phone will carry a triple-rear camera setup led by a 50MP primary sensor.

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Realme GT 2 Pro's latest update in India brings March 2022 Security Patch and more

It seems like the Chinese tech giant is taking special care of Realme GT 2 Pro. Recently, the smartphone received a new update in China. Now, an almost similar build is rolling out in India as well. Check it out in detail below.

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As mentioned, the update is rolling out in India bundled with the firmware version RMX3301_11_A.13. The package brings multiple fixes, including wallpaper display, and abnormal restart of the phone. Also, it optimizes the refresh rate of the screen by adding a 1Hz AOD. In addition, the build packs the March 2022 security Patch, enhancing the device’s security. Alongside, the Game Assistant, home screen animations, and fingerprint unlock are also taken care of. For precise details, check out the official changelog below:

Changelog

• Security
  
  
  
  • Integrates the March 2022 Android security patch.
  
  
  
  


• System
  
  
  
  • Reduces the refresh rate for Always-On Display to 1 Hz.
  
  
  • Game Assistant now Slides out more smoothly from the edge of the screen.
  
  
  • Animations on the Home screen and Recent screen become smoother as you swipe.
  
  
  • Improves network stability.
  
  
  • Fixes a display issue with the wallpaper.
  
  
  • Fixes an issue where your phone might unexpectedly restart.
  
  
  
  


• Fingerprint
  
  
  
  • Improves the Success rate of fingerprint unlock.
  
  
  
  

The OTA update is rolling out in batches. It will be available for a limited number of users at first, followed by a border rollout. Alternatively, you can track the software manually via the device’s Settings > Software update > Check for updates.

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WhatsApp adds Communities feature and more to enhance group conversations

WhatsApp has made group conversations more eas and more convenient by introducing a set of new features. Months after the feature was spotted in testing, the Communities tab is finally rolling out to stable users along with four other features. This includes admin delete, large voice calls, message reactions, and large file sharing.

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The Communities space will allow group admins to manage their groups better. Also, they’ll be end-to-end encrypted. It will allow users to “receive updates sent to the entire Community and easily organize smaller discussion groups on what matters to them,” says the Meta-owned messaging platform.



In addition, the feature will bring new tools, including announcement messages that can be controlled and sent to several groups at once. WhatsApp plans to bring communities, like schools, colleges, NGOs, and more together under one roof. Moreover, there are more additions as mentioned before.

• Reactions: This works similar to Facebook's Messenger or Apple's iMessage reactions. The users in a group can now react to a particular message and share their opinion without flooding the chat with text.


• Admin Delete: WhatsApp group admins will be able to remove errant or problematic messages from everyone’s chats.


• File-Sharing: WhatsApp is also increasing file sharing to support files up to 2GB. FYI, the existing file limit is 100MB, so we can mark it as a significant expansion. Also, it is applicable to both personal and group chats.


• Larger Voice Calls: The group calls on WhatsApp are extended for up to 32 people with an all-new design. In the present version, it only allows up to 8 participants.

The aforementioned features will initially roll out for beta users, while the stable release will occur in the coming weeks.

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OnePlus 9R upgrades to ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12

It's not been even a month since the OnePlus 9R received the Android 12-based skin iteration. The company is now releasing an upgrade over the previous version. The smartphone is now getting the ColorOS 12.1 update based on the latest operating system.

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The latest ColorOS 12.1 package for the OnePlus 9R is bundled with the firmware version C.21. The build is packed with a bunch of features, new addition, optimizations, and more. In addition, the changelog is pretty hefty as you can see below.

Changelog

• New design
  
  
  
  • The borderless design concept has evolved again, and the design language of real noise reduction makes the experience simple, easy and burden-free
    Convenient and efficient
  
  
  • [New] Portable card holder, easy to organize and share photos of cards and receipts in the album
  
  
  • [New] Open the floating window in the split-screen state, support three applications to display at the same time, and the floating window and split-screen applications can be switched to each other, making it more convenient to collaborate on the same screen
  
  
  • [Optimization] Flashback window interaction, add support for clock application
  
  
  • [Optimization] The free translation function, after the smart sidebar is enabled, adds support for selecting full-screen translation
    seamless interconnection
  
  
  • Application multi-open function, support to open up to three application windows on the computer at the same time, multi-task parallel processing is more efficient
  
  
  
  


• Security Privacy
  
  
  
  • [New] Clipboard read permission settings, control the access permissions of third-party applications to clipping information, and protect information security
  
  
  
  


• Game experience
  
  
  
  • [Added] HyperBoost full-link game frame stabilization technology
  
  
  • GPA frame stabilization technology to find the best balance between performance and power consumption to achieve stable frame rate and lower power consumption in key scenes (supports some games)
  
  
  
  

The latest update is rolling out in batches. It will steadily make way for all users after making sure there are no critical bugs. Alternatively, you can manually check for the update via Settings > Software Updates > Download and Install.

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Realme V23 with Dimensity 810 SoC is official in China for ¥1,699

Realme has launched a new smartphone under the V series flagship— Realme V23. The device packs everything we expect from a mid-range offering. Let's take a closer look at the latest handset.

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Talking about the design, the Realme V23 has a rising sun design made up of crystal diamond technology. This makes the device more transparent and textured color effect. The smartphone features a 6.58-inch FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels. Also, it measures 8.1mm in thickness and weighs 190g.

Under the hood, the Realme V23 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC. The phone arrives in two storage variants of up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of memory. For software, the smartphone runs the Android 12 OS pre-installed along with Realme UI 3.0 on top.

In the optics department, Realme V23 carries a dual rear camera consisting of a 48MP primary lens and a 2MP secondary unit. On the other side, there's an 8MP front-facing camera that serves selfies and video calls.

Furthermore, a 5,000 mAh power cell keeps the system working with a 33W fast charging support. The other features include a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded inside the power button.

Availability and Price

Realme V23 is available in Glass Magic and Gravel Black color options. The device will go on sale today at a base price of ¥1,699 for the 8GB + 256GB model. Whereas, the higher 12GB +256GB model is priced at ¥1,899.

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iQOO Neo 6 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 debuts in China for ¥2,799

The iQOO Neo 6 is now official as the successor of last year's iQoo Neo 5. For now, the smartphone is only available in China, while it could launch in other markets, including India soon. Anyway, here is what the latest model has stored for us!

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iQOO Neo 6 is built around a 6.62-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel supports a 2400 x 1080 pixels resolution, a 1200Hz instant touch rate, a 1300 nits peak brightness, and a 360hz touch sampling rate. Also, the device comes with an independent display chip that is said to ensure that the screen is providing the right amount of colors, even at low brightness.

Under the hood, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor powers the iQOO Neo 6 paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. In addition, it has a VC cooling system onboard to keep the phone cool during gaming. For software, the device runs Android 12 out of the box along with Origin OS on top.

In terms of optics, the iQOO Neo 6 houses a 16 MP lens at the front for selfies and video calls. The rear side carries a triple rear camera led by a 64 MP primary snapper. Accompanying this is a 12MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP portrait shooter.



Furthermore, a 4,700 mAh battery backs up the iQOO Neo 6 with an 80W fast charging support. The other features include an in-display fingerprint scanner, dual speaker setup, dual linear motor for rich vibration, and noise reduction algorithm.

Availability and Price

iQOO Neo 6 is available in Black, Blue, and Orange color variants. Depending upon the storage variant you choose, here is how much the device will cost.

• 128GB/ 8GB RAM: ¥2,799 (~₹33,500)


• 256GB/ 8GB RAM: ¥2,999 (~₹35,900)


• 256GB/ 12GB RAM: ¥3,299 (~₹39,500)

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Poco F3 receives Android 12 based MIUI 13 update in Turkey and EEA

Poco F3 was unveiled a year ago with Android 11-based MIUI 12 out of the box. Almost after a year, Xiaomi is endowing the device with the latest operating system. The Poco F3 is getting the Android 12 update in Turkey and EEA region based on the company’s own skin iteration MIUI 13.

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As mentioned, the latest stable update for Poco F3 is rolling out in Turkey and EEA markets bundled with the firmware version V13.0.1.0.SKHTRXM and V13.0.4.0.SKHEUXM respectively. The package weighs 3.1 GB to download and is currently available only for the pilot testers. It will soon be released to the general public and more regions as well.

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 February 2022 security patch. Moreover, the apps can be opened as floating windows directly from the sidebar. Check out the changelog below for more details.

Changelog

[System]

• Stable MIUI based on Android 12


• Updated Android Security Patch to February 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

As said earlier, the update is pilot tester exclusive as of now. The build will be accessible to all users after making sure that there are no critical bugs onboard.

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