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An upcoming Google Fit update will utilise cameras to measure heart rates and breathing. (Image source: Daniel Romero)

Google Pixel smartphones will soon be able to measure heart rates and breathing via cameras

Google is bringing some clever features to its current crop of Pixel smartphones. According to a blog post, its smartphones will soon be capable of measuring heart rates and breathing without needing a smartwatch. The features should arrive on other Android smartphones eventually, too.
Alex Alderson, 06 Feb 2021 14:12
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 could be officially announced on February 7. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi teaser suggests imminent Mi Mix 4 announcement with 2021 release date increasingly likely

A post made by the Xiaomi Company on Weibo has increased the likelihood of the Mi Mix 4 being released this year. Although no specs or images of the successor to the innovative Mi Mix line are presented, it does seem likely that the company CEO himself is almost ready to announce the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4.
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Feb 2021 12:29
Motorola will launch a low-cost 5G smartphone in India soon

The Motorola Ibiza will be launched in India sometime in February 2021

A new leak suggests that Motorola will launch the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480-powered Motorola Ibiza (Moto G40) in India first. It is slated for a February 2021 release, and will likely be unveiled alongside the similarly-specced Moto G10 and Moto G30.
Anil Satyanarayana, 06 Feb 2021 08:26
POCO has now sold over 1 million X2s and X3s. (Source: POCO)

POCO India celebrates selling 1 million X-series phones, holds 1st anniversary sale

POCO's Indian division has announced that it has now sold 1 million units from its X series. It is also marking its first anniversary of "independence" from its original parent Xiaomi with a sale on Flipkart. This event involves deals such as 25% off a new C3, and runs until February 7, 2021.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Feb 2021 20:16
The Mi 65W Fast Charger. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi certifies a new, 67W fast-charging power brick for mobile devices

Xiaomi launched a 65-watt (W) power brick in late 2020. Now, it has submitted a newer one rated for slightly faster 67W charging to the TUV safety-testing authority. This has led to speculation that it is intended to accompany the global version of the new Mi 11 flagship phone on its February 8, 2021 launch.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Feb 2021 17:44
The Samsung Galaxy M12 has been launched in Vietnam

Samsung Galaxy M12 launched in Vietnam with Exynos 850 SoC, 6,000mAh battery, and more

Samsung has quietly unveiled its newest low-cost Galaxy M12 smartphone. It comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ screen, four rear cameras, an Exynos 850 SoC and a 6,000mAh battery. The device is only available for purchase in Vietnam at the moment for an unspecified price.
Anil Satyanarayana, 05 Feb 2021 17:07
Motorola will launch two new Moto G-branded smartphones soon

Key Motorola Capri and Capri Plus specifications revealed via a new leak

A new leak has told us everything we need to know about Motorola's upcoming budget smartphones, the Motorola Capri and the Motorola Capri Plus. The former will be launched as the Moto G10, while the latter will go by Moto G30. Both devices are expected to come with three rear cameras, an HD+ screen, and a dedicated Google Assistant button.
Anil Satyanarayana, 05 Feb 2021 15:18
The Xiaomi quad-curved waterfall display concept smartphone has no open ports. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi unveils beautiful quad-curved waterfall display concept smartphone with portless unibody and under-screen camera but don't expect it to be the Mi Mix 4

Xiaomi has posted an incredible video clip of its new concept smartphone that has a quad-curved waterfall display and no ports thanks to a unibody design. While many fans seem to enjoy the aesthetic appeal of the Xiaomi concept phone, it seems more likely it would be a Mi Mix Alpha 2 than a Mi Mix 4.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Feb 2021 09:30
Both the Redmi K30 Ultra (L) and Redmi 10X 5G (R) have been affected by Xiaomi blocking GMS. (Image source: Xiaomi/Notebookcheck - edited)

Updated | Xiaomi uses MIUI 12.5 update to start blocking Google Mobile Services installation on China ROM smartphones

Reports out of China have stated that Xiaomi has started blocking the installation of Google Mobile Services (GMS) from some of its smartphones that operate with the China ROM firmware. Previously, users in China had been able to install the Google apps, but some with devices running on MIUI 12.5 have found this is no longer possible.
Xiaomi has clarified the GMS situation with an official statement.

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Feb 2021 07:29
The Xiaomi Mi 10 2021 New Year Edition is expected to sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 2021 New Year Edition phone, box, and price appear in marketing material: Rumored 120 Hz AMOLED and Snapdragon 870 for 3,399 yuan (US$525)

The Xiaomi Mi 10 2021 New Year Edition phone has turned up in some marketing images posted by the official Xiaomi account on Chinese social media. There is a good look at both the likely Snapdragon 870-powered Mi 10 from the rear and the phone’s box, and a price tag is also revealed: 3,399 yuan (US$525/€439).
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Feb 2021 07:03
The Motorola Ibiza as shown up on Geekbench

Motorola Ibiza shows up on Geekbench running what appears to be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC

Motorola's upcoming budget 5G smartphone called the Motorola Ibiza has just shown up on Geekbench. It very likely running a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 chipset and manages to score 2,466 and 6,299 in Geekbench 4's single and multi-core test. The smartphone also has 6GB of RAM and is running Android 11.
Anil Satyanarayana, 04 Feb 2021 23:58
Apple has been using unfair tactics to sell iPhones in South Korea. (Source: Apple)

Apple agrees to pay South Korea US$89 million to end a legal dispute with the country

Apple has accepted a ruling from South Korea's national Fair Trade Commission that it has abused its dominance of the smartphone market in that country to skew conditions in its favor when it came to selling and supporting iPhones through carriers. Therefore, Apple has "volunteered" to fund facilities and education for small business in the IT sector.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Feb 2021 23:02
Are these the OPPO Find X3 Pro's cameras? (Source: Voice)

The latest OPPO Find X3 Pro leak seems to confirm its design and rear camera set-up

The OPPO Find X3 Pro is an upcoming 2021 flagship phone depicted as having iPhone-esque rear cameras set in a smooth, probably glass, casing. These esthetics have surfaced again in what the leaker Evan Blass has presented as real live images of the device. Blass has also supplied new levels of details on its sensors and their specs.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Feb 2021 21:12
The Pocophone F1 may remain on MIUI 12, having launched on MIUI 10 in 2018. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Former head of POCO Global admits that the Pocophone F1 may not receive MIUI 12.5

MIUI 12.5 will debut in a few days, with Xiaomi billing it as smoother, faster and lighter than MIUI 12. The incremental OS update is not guaranteed to reach the Pocophone F1 though, despite being Xiaomi's poster child less than three years ago.
Alex Alderson, 04 Feb 2021 20:42
The iQOO 7 edges the Mi 11 in AnTuTu, taking the latter's crown in the website's monthly rankings. (Image source: iQOO)

The iQOO 7 has toppled the Xiaomi Mi 11 in AnTuTu's flagship smartphone charts

The Xiaomi Mi 11 may be one impressive smartphone, but it no longer sits atop AnTuTu's flagship smartphone charts. Instead, the Mi 11 has ceded that crown to the iQOO 7, despite both smartphones featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 chipset.
Alex Alderson, 04 Feb 2021 20:24
The Mi 11 will be €50 cheaper than the vanilla Galaxy S21. (Source: Xiaomi)

Mi 11 tipped to launch with €799 base MSRP on the global market

The Mi 11 will make the trip from China to the global market on February 8, and it appears that the most important question about that launch event has now been answered. Going by new information, the Mi 11 could launch in Europe with a base price tag of €799, just like the Mi 10.
Ricci Rox, 04 Feb 2021 20:08
The Mi 10i has proven a real hit in India so far. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi 10i has sold over 200,000 units in India alone so far with its 108 MP camera and 120 Hz display

The Xiaomi Mi 10i is proving popular in India, where it has already been purchased almost 200,000 times. The Mi 10i starts at INR 20,999 (~US$288), for which Xiaomi includes 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage to complement the device's 108 MP primary camera and 120 Hz display.
Alex Alderson, 04 Feb 2021 18:47
It seems that Xiaomi is considering a pop-up camera or a notch for a future Mi Mix Alpha. (Image source: Xiaomi via LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha 2 appears again in another patent filing with a pronounced notch

It remains to be seen if Xiaomi will launch a Mi Mix Alpha 2, but a recent patent filing suggests that the company is working towards releasing another smartphone with a wraparound display. A new patent has revealed that Xiaomi may return to notches, too.
Alex Alderson, 04 Feb 2021 18:42
The Exynos 2100 is on average slightly faster than the Snapdragon 888. (Image Source: GizmoChina)

Unprecedented multi-core performance variance: the Exynos 2100 SoC can score anywhere between 3,200 - 4,073 points in Geekbench multi-core tests

Most tests show that the Exynos 2100 is slightly faster than the Snapdragon 888, but some Exynos samples even manage to break the 4,000-point barrier in the Geekbench 5 multi-core tests, which essentially makes them on par with Apple's latest SoCs.
Bogdan Solca, 04 Feb 2021 17:19
The One UI 3.0 update will arrive on your Samsung Galaxy A51 soon

Samsung Galaxy A51 gets stable One UI 3.0 update in Russia; global rollout to follow suit soon.

The Android 11-based One UI update is finally making its way to some Samsung Galaxy A51 in Russia. It brings forth new features such as a new user interface, scopes storage, improved privacy and permission settings and chat bubbles.
Anil Satyanarayana, 04 Feb 2021 17:04
The Galaxy F62 features a larger screen and a quad-camera setup on the back. (Image Source: EntertainmentBox)

Specs for the Samsung Galaxy F62 mid-range smartphone leak out

This model will again be exclusive for the Indian markets, but, apparently, it is a rebranded Galaxy M62, which should launch in other regions too. It features quite a few improvements over the F41 model, including a slightly larger 6.7-inch sAMLOED screen, larger 7,000 mAh battery, an Exynos 9825 SoC upgrade and a quad-cam setup on the back.
Bogdan Solca, 04 Feb 2021 16:35
Dated but impressive fan-made concept render of a potential Xiaomi Mi Fold with Mi Mix inspiration. (Image source: TechConfigurations)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 or Mi Mix Fold could cost over US$1,500 of your folding money but is likely to feature under-display camera technology

A potential Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 or Mi Mix Fold with under-display camera technology could end up with a price tag of 10,000 yuan (US$1,548/€1,289). Xiaomi’s CEO, Lei Jun, has asked his followers on Weibo if they would be willing to buy a phone at that price and what it should feature. A Xiaomi foldable phone and a Mi Mix successor are expected to appear at some point this year.
Daniel R Deakin, 04 Feb 2021 10:21
The Mi 10T Pro. (Source: NextPit)

Android 11 update arrives for the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro

After gracing the Redmi Note 9S with the Android 11 update days ago, Xiaomi has now set its sights towards the Mi 10T series, with the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro currently receiving the Android 11 update in India. The OTA is a 2.8 GB download and is being sent out randomly at the moment.
Ricci Rox, 04 Feb 2021 08:15
The HTC-made Pixel 2 XL has some thick bezels. (Image source: Calyx Hikari)

Pixel 2 XL prototype unit appears online, offering an insight into why Google chose LG over HTC for its flagship smartphone of 2017

Someone has got their hands on the Pixel 2 XL 'muskie', the cancelled version of Google's flagship smartphone of 2017. Produced by HTC, the muskie went big on bezels, so it is no wonder that Google eventually went with LG for the Pixel 2 XL, instead.
Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2021 19:33
Can the Xperia 1 III save Sony Mobile? (Source: Voice)

Sony sold 4.5 times more PlayStation 5 consoles than phones in the last quarter of 2020

Sony has released its financial performance report for October to December 2020. They show that the company shipped approximately 4.5 million PS5 units during that time, compared to about 1 million phones. It also posted 208% greater operating profits year-on-year (YoY), even though there were also 2% less sales for this quarter.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Feb 2021 19:26
There will be no need for a SIM tool to access the SIM card and microSD card slot in the Xperia 1 III. (Image source: OnLeaks)

The Sony Xperia 1 III leaks once again in 360 degree video

The upcoming Xperia 1 III can now be seen in a 360° video, thanks to OnLeaks. Sony's next flagship smartphone is expected to arrive in a few weeks with improved cameras than the Xperia 1 II, albeit with broadly the same design. Two other Xperia smartphones should launch simultaneously with the Xperia 1 III, too.
Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2021 19:24
The ZenFone series will be getting a miniature model, according to DigiTimes. (Image source: IXBT)

ASUS is set to revitalise its smartphone business with a ZenFone Mini; ROG Phone 5 launching by April at a higher price than the ROG Phone 3

According to industry sources, ASUS plans to shake up its smartphone business this year to make the division profitable. The strategy change includes releasing a more expensive ROG Phone, the ROG Phone 5, and a ZenFone Mini.
Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2021 17:29
The low-cost Nokia 1.4 is finally here

The Nokia 1.4 is HMD Global's latest Android Go powered smartphone

HMD Global has unveiled the Nokia 1.3's successor, the Nokia 1.4. It comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ screen, two rear cameras, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 SoC, up to 3GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 4,000mAh battery. It will retail at €99 (US$119) and will be available for purchase globally soon.
Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Feb 2021 16:21
The Xiaomi Mi Air 2 Pro earbuds offer a very good overall concept for an import price of about 110 Euros (~$132).

Xiaomi Mi Air 2 Pro TWS in review: Premium true wireless earbuds with ANC for under 100 Euros?

If you want to buy true wireless in-ears with active noise cancellation, you don't have to spend over 200 Euros (~$241) anymore like with the Apple AirPods Pro. The relatively inexpensive Mi Air 2 Pro earbuds from Xiaomi not only offer ANC and a very high-quality feel, but they also convince with very long battery life and in what is probably the most important discipline for TWS.
Marcus Herbrich, 03 Feb 2021 01:30
The 1100 may be out in its first phone soon. (Source: MediaTek)

Vivo's MediaTek Dimensity 1100-powered phone is slated to launch in March 2021

The Dimensity 1100 is an SoC MediaTek has introduced as a one-step-down option from its new flagship, the 1200. The OEM Vivo is rumored to be one of the first, if not the first, to produce a phone based on it. According to a new leak, it is called the S9 and will debut on March 6, 2021.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Feb 2021 00:44
Huawei currently bases HarmonyOS 2.0 on Android 10, according to Ars Technica. (Image source: Apps APK)

Huawei is being dishonest in marketing HarmonyOS 2.0 as a brand-new OS; beta reveals it to be an EMUI 11 rebrand based on Android 10

Huawei may brag that HarmonyOS 2.0 is a 'brand-new distributed operating system', but Ars Technica has discovered that the company is telling porkies. Instead, HarmonyOS 2.0 is nothing more than a renamed EMUI 11, and one that Harmony requires a passport or a driving licence to try out.
Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2021 00:17
Touch ID might upgrade to an in-display form soon. (Source: Apple)

Apple might launch in-display Touch ID with the 2021 iPhones

Flagship iPhones have been unlockable through Face ID only since 2017. Now, however, there are hints that Apple might bring its only real alternative, Touch ID, back in 2021. It will apparently be an in-display version for the first time, with the company leaving the Home button in the dust with the putative new technology.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Feb 2021 00:17
The pink Xperia 5 II has a glossy finish. (Image source: Sony)

Xperia 5 II: Sony brings the pink model to Europe and throws in WF-1000XM3 earbuds to sweeten the deal

Sony loves its limited edition colourways of Xperia smartphones, as the Frost Black and Mirror Lake Green versions of the Xperia 1 II have shown. The company has now brought a pink version of the Xperia 5 II to Europe, which is available from €799. The smartphone comes with a pair of WF-1000XM3 earbuds, too.
Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2021 00:03
The Exynos 2100 is a big improvement over the Exynos 990 nonetheless. (Source: Samsung)

Performance vs Efficiency: How does the Exynos 2100 compare to the Snapdragon 888?

The Exynos 2100 and the Snapdragon 888 are the two major Android flagship chipsets for this generation, and much has been said about Samsung's Exynos finally catching up to Qualcomm's best, especially after the debacle with the Exynos 990 last year. Reality, however, is often disappointing, as new SPECInt benchmark numbers will show.
Ricci Rox, 02 Feb 2021 21:11
The Redmi K40 series should debut this month in some tantalising configurations. (Image source: Xiaomi Adictos)

Xiaomi set to release three Redmi K40 series devices initially as Redmi General Manager boasts that the Redmi K40 has the best flat screen of any 2021 smartphone

According to Digital Chat Station, the Redmi K40 series will be launching this month as three models in China and India. Lu Weibing continues to hype the Redmi K40 series too, having now claimed that it will have the best flat screen of any smartphone released in 2021.
Alex Alderson, 02 Feb 2021 18:19
The Xperia 5 II is one of five Xperia smartphones to receive Android 11 so far. (Image source: Sony)

The Xperia 1, Xperia 5 and Xperia 5 II receive Android 11 upgrade in more countries, but many people are unhappy at the changes that Sony has made

Sony decided to only update only a handful of devices to Android 11, including the Xperia 1, Xperia 5 and Xperia 5 II. The Android 11 upgrade has now spread to more countries, but there are multiple complaints from owners of bugs and of regressive changes that Sony has made from Android 10.
Alex Alderson, 02 Feb 2021 17:57
Xiaomi released the Mi 10 Ultra in August. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra details revealed with a 2K and 120 Hz display, a 5,000 mAh battery and up to 67 W wireless charging

Digital Chat Station has lifted the lid on the Mi 11 Ultra, the successor to August's Mi 10 Ultra. Apparently, Xiaomi will equip the Mi 11 Ultra with a 2K and 120 Hz display, along with a much larger battery than it included in the Mi 10 Ultra. The Mi 11 Ultra will supposedly support up to 67 W wireless charging too.
Alex Alderson, 02 Feb 2021 17:47
The Galaxy A52 in full alleged color. (Source: Voice)

The Samsung Galaxy A52 is captured in 3D and "Awesome" color ahead of its launch

The Galaxy A52 is a keenly-anticipated Samsung mid-ranger as it is projected to come with quad rear cameras and 4G/5G variants. Its launch has been set in stone as it has now been listed on the TENAA regulatory database. Meanwhile, the leaker Evan Blass now asserts that it will come in 4 "Awesome" colors.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Feb 2021 17:41
The Find X3 Pro might look like this. (Source: Weibo)

OPPO Find X3 Pro: a new SlashLeaks post purports to confirm many important specs of the upcoming flagship phone

The OPPO Find X3 Pro has allegedly been spotted tearing up benchmarks prior to its March 2021 launch. Its latest leak allegedly comes directly from a cloud-testing website belonging to its OEM. It seems to affirm the screen resolution, SoC, RAM and OS associated with this premium phone.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Feb 2021 23:32
The X3 might get a Pro variant soon. (Source: POCO)

A supposed POCO X3 Pro is cleared by the FCC for launch

The brand POCO has certified a new device with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and a number of other regulators. There is some evidence that this phone will be revealed as the Pro version of the X3 on its launch. To date, most of its specs remain a mystery, however, although its leaks point to NFC support, at least.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Feb 2021 22:01
The Black Shark 4 may have a centered front camera. (Image Source: Digital Chat Station on Twitter)

Xiaomi Black Shark 4 and Asus ROG Phone 4/ROG Phone 5: ROG Phone 4/5 seems to offer 32% higher capacity for the same thickness, but Black Shark 4 features 120 W fast charging

A few specifications of the upcoming Xiaomi Black Shark 4 and the Asus ROG Phone 4/5 have leaked online. While it is common knowledge that these gaming phones will be powered by the Snapdragon 888, we are now getting to know a few additional specs of these devices including the dimensions, battery capacity, fast charging, and display resolution.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Feb 2021 21:31
The OnePlus Nord N100 is a well-equipped smartphone for under 200 Euros (~$241). But there's strong competition...

Nord N100: Is the cheapest smartphone from OnePlus cheap enough?

90 Hz display, large battery, fast charging, stereo speakers: The OnePlus Nord N100 has a lot to offer. Nevertheless, OnePlus fans might be disappointed by the 200-Euro (~$241) smartphone...
Florian Schmitt, 01 Feb 2021 19:05
There may be no space for a new OnePlus Nord with the OnePlus 9E and the OnePlus Nord N1 5G. (Image source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus Nord may be a one-off with the OnePlus 9E and the Nord N1 5G serving as replacements

The OnePlus Nord N1 5G is on its way, according to Max Jambor. The Nord N1 5G will succeed the Nord N10 5G, a device that OnePlus launched late last year. OnePlus is expected to release the OnePlus 9E this year too, which may leave no room for a follow-up to the OnePlus Nord.
Alex Alderson, 01 Feb 2021 18:07
A render of how the Mi 11 Lite could look. (Image source: The Pixel)

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G may be on the verge of entering the fray with an OLED screen, a Snapdragon 775G SoC, a 64 MP camera and a 5x zoom lens

A well-known Chinese leaker has ignited speculation about Xiaomi releasing a new mid-range smartphone with an unreleased Snapdragon 7 series chipset. Possibly the Mi 11 Lite 5G, the device is said to feature a Snapdragon 775G, along with an OLED screen, a 64 MP primary camera and a 5x zoom lens.
Alex Alderson, 01 Feb 2021 14:41
February 8 will mark the global launch of MIUI 12.5. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi promises to deliver a faster and smoother OS with MIUI 12.5

Not only will Xiaomi unveil the Mi 11 globally on February 8, but it will also reveal the latest version of MIUI. MIUI 12.5 should initially reach at least 28 devices across Xiaomi's Mi and Redmi series. Xiaomi promises that MIUI 12.5 will be faster and smoother than MIUI 12, too.
Alex Alderson, 01 Feb 2021 14:37
The Xiaomi Mi A2 should receive security patch updates until at least July 2021. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Mi A2 receives a new update as Xiaomi upgrades its Android security patch

The Xiaomi Mi A2 has received another security patch update, bringing the Android One handset onto the January patch. The Mi A2 will remain on Android 10 indefinitely, but security patch updates should be headed its way until the summer.
Alex Alderson, 01 Feb 2021 13:11
The Redmi Note 9 Pro is likely to follow. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi Note 9S and Mi 10 Ultra are now receiving Android 11

After rolling out the Android 11 update to the Poco X2 and Mi Note 10 Lite last month, Xiaomi is now seeding a similar update to the popular Redmi Note 9S. The update is based on MIUI 12, as expected, and is slowly arriving for global versions of the phone.
Ricci Rox, 01 Feb 2021 13:08
The Xiaomi Mi A3 now has a working screen recorder in Android 11. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Mi A3 receives another Android 11 update with a working screen recorder as Xiaomi leaves it late with the January security patch

Xiaomi has seeded a new update to the Mi A3, bringing the device onto the January security patch. The update, which the company has based on Android 11, also contains a working screen recorder. V12.0.4.0.RFQMIXM is rolling out as an OTA now for all devices on the global branch of Xiaomi's Android One program, including those that have already been upgraded to Android 11.
Alex Alderson, 01 Feb 2021 13:07
The Galaxy Z Flip foldable phone was first introduced to the world in February 2020. (Image source: Samsung)

Latest Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 specs leak reveals a choice of two memory and storage configurations and universal improvements over the Z Flip 5G but at a cost

Supposed further specs for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 have revealed some final key details about the foldable phone. Apparently there will be at least two RAM + storage configurations, possible IP certification, camera housing design based on that of the Galaxy S21, and 15 W wireless charging. But all these improvements over the Z Flip 5G will come at a high price.
Daniel R Deakin, 01 Feb 2021 08:51
The POCO M3 is finally coming to India. (Source: Twitter)

The POCO M3 is to launch in India "with 6GB RAM only" on February 2, 2021

The POCO M3 is the global version of the impressively successful Redmi Note 9 4G/LTE that launched in China in 2020. Now, it is finally coming to India, and in its 6GB RAM flavor no less, whereas it sells as a 4GB phone in some other markets. It will launch via Flipkart in February 2020.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jan 2021 22:46
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