Samsung can deploy a 200 MP camera sensor for Galaxy S23 Ultra

A few months back, Samsung announced a 200MP camera sensor for its upcoming flagships. Reportedly, the company has successfully finished the development. However, it is yet to be seen on a device. Rumors now claim that we can see the new camera lens with the introduction of the Galaxy S23 Ultra in 2023.

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In that case, the Galaxy S23 Ultra will be the first smartphone to house the largest sensors than any other device. Although, at the moment, it is unknown what kind of improvements will be ISOCELL HP3 bring. FYI, this is not identical to ISOCELL HP1, in fact, the HP3 is an upgraded version.

The Korean tech conglomerate’s component division, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, will get 70% of orders for the new 200MP ISOCELL sensor. Samsung Electronics and its other partners are said to manufacture the remaining 30% of orders, says ETNews.

 

To recall, the Korean tech giant debuted its 108MP camera sensor with Galaxy S20 Ultra. Also, the Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy S22 Ultra equips the same senor. FYI, the HP1 bought 8K and 4K video recordings. Also, it introduced features like advanced HDR and Double Super Phase Detection autofocus.

If the reporters stand true, the 200 MP change is something we've been looking forward to. Needless to say, as mentioned earlier, these are the rumors and are subject to change anytime. We hope the company will soon provide an official statement confirming the news. In addition, we could hear about the Galaxy S23 Ultra later this year.

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Chrome OS 101 brings unusual features, including dark boot screen and more

Chrome OS gets a new update every four weeks, refining the user experience. This time, the Chrome OS 101 brings some distinctive new features, including a dark boot screen, a new Launcher, a new Firmware updates menu, and more. Let’s check out the changes in detail.

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The Chrome OS 101 update was speculated to arrive on April 28, but clearly, it is late. Anyway, here's what additions it carries!

• Dark boot screen

This is a visual change. With Chrome OS 101, you will see a white Chrome logo followed by “chromeOS.” A lack of space can be noticed along with a night-friendly background change.

• New Launcher

Well, technically, this isn't anything new. The launcher was officially announced in March. However, some users have started seeing it today. It intends t provide “more space for any windows you have open” by replacing the bottom sheet with a floating panel.

Moreover, you can organize the tabs by icon, color, name, or any other format. You can see the five most frequently used apps are shown at the top. In case the launcher is still not available for you with Chrome OS 101, toggle the below flag

chrome://flags/#productivity-launcher

• Firmware updates menu

There's a new Firmware updates menu under the Settings > About Chrome OS section. This will replace the automatic assurance of accessory updates in the background. The section opens up a small window where you can address updates that take a long time to flash.

Besides the above-mentioned features, the version also resolves some glitches and enhances the user experience.

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Realme Narzo 50 5G leaked ahead of launch, tipped to power Dimensity 810 SoC

Realme Narzo 50 series are all set to launch in India. The Narzo 50 5G is expected to debut by the end of this month as the fifth handset in the lineup. Ahead of its official launch, a report has leaked the details of the upcoming Narzo 50 5G, including design and key specs. However, the company did not confirm any official details about the device.

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According to the leaks, the Realme Narzo 50 5G will feature a striped design on the rear panel. At the top, there's a rectangular camera setup housing dual lenses and a dual-LED flash. The front side can display a punch-hole cutout at the top left corner. Realme claims that the phone will feature the "fastest 5G processor in the segment” and the “best cooling technology.”

At the front, Realme Narzo 50 5G is likely to flaunt a 6.58-inch AMOLED display. The panel can support an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. A 4,800 mAh battery may keep the screen brightened up with a 33W fast charging support.

Under the hood, a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset is tipped to power the Realme Narzo 50 5G. The device might arrive in two storage configurations of 4GB/ 64GB and 6GB/ 128GB. On the software front, it is expected to run Android 12 out of the box along with a layer of Realme UI 3.0 on top.

In the optics department, the Realme Narzo 50 5G will presumably carry a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary lens on the rear side. Unfortunately, the capacity of the front camera is not a part leaks.

With the approaching time, we can expect the company to divulge more about the upcoming Realme Narzo 50 5G.

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Realme GT Neo 3T and Narzo 50 Pro 5G gets NBTC certification, launch approaching

Realme is expected to introduce two new flagship smartphones soon. Ahead of the launch, the Realme GT Neo 3T and Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G have arrived on the NBTC certification website. Here is what we know about the upcoming smartphones.

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Talking about the Realme GT Neo 3T, the device will bear the model number RMX3371. To recall, the Realme GT Neo 3 mobile phone was launched back in March in the Chinese market. Besides the NBTC portal, the device was also spotted on the Camera FV-5 and the BIS certification website.

The NBTC certification only reveals the moniker and model number of the device. According to the Camera FV-5 database, the upcoming Realme GT Neo 3T will offer a 16MP camera setup at the front. The rear camera setup will come with a 26.3mm focal length and feature EIS support. The company can use a pixel binned sensor that might offer a 64MP resolution.

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Apart from it, the listing does not divulge any other details. Although we presume that the Realme GT Neo 3T will carry a triple-rear camera module on the rear side.

Unfortunately, the BIS database does not disclose any features of the smartphone. However, with this, we know that the phone will also make its debut in India.

Coming forth to the Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G, it visited the NBTC website with model number RMX3396. As the name suggests, the phone is an addition to the Narzo 50 series. In addition, the device was listed on the TKDN and EEC certification websites as well. Again, however, these do not proclaim any details.



Now that the devices have emerged on multiple certifications, we can expect more specifications to reveal soon.

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Vivo Y15C goes official in India with Helio P35 SoC, dual rear camera, and more

The Chinese tech giant Vivo has unveiled a new Y-series smartphone in the market: Vivo Y15C. The smartphone is official in India as the latest entry-level offering. Here is what Vivo has packed for us!

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The Vivo Y15C features a 6.51-inch IPS display and a waterdrop-style notch at the top center. The smartphone offers an HD+ resolution of 720x1,600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. For software, it runs Android 12 OS out of the box along with a layer of FuntouchOS 12 on top.

Under the hood, the Vivo Y15C will draw power from an octa-core processor based on MediaTek Helio P35 SoC. The phone arrives with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. In addition, a 5,000 mAh battery keeps the system working with a 10W reverse charging support. Interestingly, it is rated to deliver nearly 19 hours of HD movie streaming as well.

In the optics department, the Vivo Y15C houses an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calls. At the back, there's a dual-camera setup consisting of a 13 MP primary sensor and a 2 MP secondary lens.

The other specifications include a dual-SIM (Nano) support, 4G LTE, microSD card slot, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, FM radio, GPS/ A-GPS, and a Micro-USB port. Lastly, there's a side-mounted fingerprint sensor to serve security.

Price and Availability

Unfortunately, the price and availability details of Vivo Y15C in India are still undercover. But we know that the phone will arrive in Mystic Blue and Wave Green color options. Also, the price is expected to be close to that of the Vivo Y15s. FYI, the Vivo Y15s costs ₹10,490 for its sole 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant.

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OnePlus Nord CE gets Android 12 based OxygenOS 12 Closed Beta Program

OnePlus releases any build in three different channels— Closed Beta, Open Beta, and Stable. In the latest news, the company has announced OxygenOS 12 Closed Beta testing program for the OnePlus Nord CE users in India. The smartphone was released back in 2021 with Android 11 out of the box.

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The formal announcement was made via the OnePlus Community forum. According to the post, the company will only recruit 200 closed beta testers for the program. Also, the selected users will have to sign a non-disclosure agreement with the company. In fact, there are some other requirements as well.

Likewise, these 200 users are expected to stay in touch constantly via Telegram to report bugs/issues/glitches and provide suggestions to the software team. Moreover, they need to be an active member of the OnePlus Community.

Furthermore, OnePlus warns the users that this is a beta build therefore, it will be loaded with bugs and glitches. Accordingly, the user will have to remain patient and “tolerate its instability and accept all risks which might be caused by it.”

If you are an interested OnePlus Nord CE user in the country who meet these requirements, click on the button below to apply for the program.

Apply Now

In addition, do not forget to take a backup of your data as this version requires a clean flash. The stable Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 is expected to release sometime near Q3 2022.

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[Update: May 2022 Security Patch] Samsung Galaxy A33 Updates Tracker

In March 2022, Samsung officially launched the Galaxy A33 smartphone with Android 12 OS pre-installed. The phone features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Under the hood, it powers an octa-core processor based on the Exynos 1280 SoC. In the shooting department, the phone houses a 48MP quad rear camera and a 13MP front snapper on the front.

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Note: This is an update tracker and the page will be updated with every build released for the Galaxy A33 in descending order.

Samsung Galaxy A33 Updates Tracker

• [May 9, 2022]: Samsung is spinning out the May 2022 security patch to the Galaxy A33 with firmware version A336EDXU2AVD7. The build is rolling out in  India, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Taiwan, while it will soon be available for more regions as well. The bump will make your phone more stable by addressing some critical security vulnerabilities. In addition, it could bring some general bug fixes and device stability improvements as well.
  

As the update is having a phase-wise rollout, it may take some time to reach all the units. Meanwhile, you can head to Settings > Software updates > Security updates to check the update manually. Also, we suggest you switch over to a WiFi network while flashing the update to avoid carrier data charges.

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Realme GT 2 Pro receives a new update with April 2022 Security Patch and more

The Realme GT 2 Pro is the first flagship by the company in the year 2022. So far, the company has updated the smartphone every month. On that note, the smartphone is receiving another software update that elevates the user experience.

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The latest software update for the Realme GT 2 Pro is bundled with the firmware version RMX3301_11_A.15. The package brings multiple fixes across the system, including AOD display not working, image preview issue, problem with video shooting, abnormal restart of the phone, and more. Also, there’s an overall improvement for a seamless experience. In addition, the build packs the April 2022 security Patch, enhancing the device’s security. Check out the official changelog below.

Changelog

• Security
  
  
  
  • Integrates the April 2022 Android security patch.
  
  
  
  


• System
  
  
  
  • Improves smoothness when you swipe from the screen edge.
  
  
  • Fixes the issue of Always On Display not working.
  
  
  • Fixes an issue of the MS Intune application not working.
  
  
  • Fixes an issue where a task might fail to be closed when you swipe up on it from recent tasks.
  
  
  • Fixes an image display issue that might occur after the image is moved to a different place.
  
  
  • Fixes an issue where your phone might unexpectedly restart.
  
  
  
  


• Fingerprint
  
  
  
  • Improves the success rate of fingerprint unlock.
  
  
  
  


• Rear camera
  
  
  
  • Improves clarity when you zoom in or out.
  
  
  • Fixes an image preview issue.
  
  
  • Fixes a video shooting issue.
  
  
  
  


• Temperature control
  
  
  
  • Improves the overheating issue of BGMI.
  
  
  
  

The OTA update is rolling out in batches and will reach out automatically to all users. In the meantime, you can also give it a manual check by heading over to Settings > System update.

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iQOO Neo 6 SE goes official with Snapdragon 870 SoC for ¥1,999

iQOO Neo 6 SE is official in China as the latest affordable flagship smartphone. The device is a part of the iQOO Neo 6 series, which debuted last month. It succeeds iQOO Neo 5 SE launched last year. Here are all the details, including features, specifications, and price.

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The iQOO Neo 6 SE is built around a 6.62-inch Full HD+ E4 AMOLED display. The panel offers a 120Hz screen refresh rate, HDR10+ content, and a peak brightness of 1300 nits. In addition, it packs a 4,700 mAh battery, making it weighs 190 grams. The power cell supports 80W fast charging.

Under the hood, a Snapdragon 870 SoC powers the iQOO Neo 6 SE paired with Adreno 650 GPU. The phone offers 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. On the software front, it comes pre-installed with Android 12 OS along with a layer of OriginOS Ocean.

For shooting purposes, the iQOO Neo 6 SE houses a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies and video chats. On the other side, there's an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP macro shooter alongside a 64MP primary sensor.



The other specifications include an in-display fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.2, a liquid cooling system, X-axis linear motor, and NFC. Also, the company claims that the device can go 0 to 100% in just half an hour.

Price and Availability

The iQOO Neo 6 SE is priced at ¥1,999 for its base 8GB/ 128GB variant, while the upper 8GB/ 256GB model costs ¥2,299. You can pre-order the phone in Orange, Interstellar, and Neon color options.

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