Apple rolling out iOS 15.2 beta 4 to developers as public release nears
After a brief hiatus, the beta train is back in business today. Apple is now rolling out iOS 15.2 beta 4 to registered developers, bringing new features and continued refinements. Today’s update to beta 4 comes just over two weeks after the release of beta 3 to developers and public beta users. Head below for the details.
Today’s new release of iOS 15.2 beta 4 is available to developers via an over-the-air update in the Settings app. As usual, if the update does not immediately appear for download, keep checking, as it sometimes takes a few minutes to roll out to all registered developers. The build number of iOS 15.2 beta 4 is 19C5050b.
Apple is also releasing iPadOS 15.2 beta 4 to developers, as well new betas of watchOS 8.3 and tvOS 15.2. Here are the full details on today’s releases:
- watchOS 8.3 beta 4 (build: 19S5050c)
- iPadOS 15.2 beta 4 (build: 19C5050b)
- tvOS 15.2 beta 4 (build: 19K5050a)
- HomePod 15.2 beta 4 (build: 19K5050a)
From 9to5Mac
Samsung Takes on Motorola with $250 Galaxy A13 5G
Over the last year, Motorola has launched a series of devices that absolutely dominate the sub-$300 smartphone market. But Samsung wants a piece of the pie. Its latest device, called the Galaxy A13 5G, costs just $250 but features 5G connectivity, a 90Hz display, and of course, Samsung camera technology.
I have to compare this device to Motorola’s upcoming Moto G Power because, in all honesty, they’re very similar phones. They both run on a 5,000mAh battery, feature a 6.5-inch 720p display with a 90Hz refresh rate, and feature a 50MP main camera, 2MP macro lens, and 2MP depth sensor.
From Reviegeek
Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE could still cost you $700 when it launches in January
Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy S21 Fan Edition (FE), an affordable flagship that was supposed to make its debut earlier this year, but was a casualty of the ongoing chip shortage. Now, a new report from WinFuture’s Roland Quandt claims that the phone will cost $700 upon release.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a cheaper version of the S21 in the same vein as the S20 FE Samsung revealed last year. Essentially, it’s a phone that takes the essence of the S21, strips away all the superfluous parts, and delivers a flagship experience for less money. You’d think the vanilla S21 already filled in that role, but Samsung may have found a way to go even cheaper.
From Digital Trends
Nvidia may already be working on an RTX 3050 to counter Intel’s Arc GPUs
As Intel plans to disperse the first batch of Arc Alchemist discrete graphics cards for early 2022, rumors suggest Nvidia is already planning to sabotage it.
Nvidia and AMD have long traded blows with one another on the GPU market. However, Intel is going to be joining the fight in early 2022 with the release of its Arc graphics cards. But as anticipation builds, Nvidia has something up its sleeve to counter them: The release of its new RTX 3050.
From Digital Trends
vivo V23 5G is allegedly launching in India this month
It’s been a bit over six months now since the launch of the vivo V21 5G, and that means its successor is almost ready to appear on the scene. According to a new rumor, this will be called V23 5G and is due to be launched in India at some point this month.
The vivo V23 5G could feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. It should come with an upgraded SoC and better camera features compared to its predecessor, the V21 5G. Otherwise, not much is known about it.
In the meantime, the vivo V23e 5G launched in Thailand last month, right after the 4G V23e made its debut in Vietnam. The Indian launch is rumored to also incorporate a vivo V23 Pro, while the V23e in either of its iterations may make an appearance in the subcontinent too.
From Gsmarena
Motorola Moto G51 5G’s India launch date tipped
Motorola recently launched the Moto G31 in India with a base price of INR12,999 ($175/€155), and now a new rumor claims the company will bring the Moto G51 5G to the country next – on December 10.
The Motorola Moto G51 5G is the world’s first smartphone with the Snapdragon 480+ chip at the helm, and when it debuts in India next Friday, it will be the country’s first Snapdragon 480 Plus-powered phone as well.
The Moto G51 5G runs Android 11 out of the box and comes with up to 8GB RAM and up to 128GB storage onboard, but it’s unclear what memory configurations it will come with in India.
The G51 5G is built around a 6.8″ 120Hz FullHD+ LCD with a punch hole in the center for the 13MP selfie shooter (16MP in China). The rear panel of the smartphone is home to a triple camera system comprising 50MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP macro units.
The G51 5G comes with Dolby Atmos support, features a side-mounted fingerprint reader, and packs a 5,000 mAh battery charged through a USB-C port at up to 10W.
From Gsmarena
iQOO Neo6 appears on Google Play Console with SD888 and 12GB RAM
A new listing on Google Play Console a new iQOO Neo6 in the works. The device bears the vivo V2154A identifier and sports Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chipset at the held aided by 12GB RAM. It also features an FHD+ display with a punch-hole cutout and boots Android 11.
The same device was previously seen on China’s 3C agency where it was revealed to pack 66W charging which would be a welcome upgrade over iQOO Neo5’s 44W speeds.
From Gsmarena
Google Pixel Watch release date might be closer than you think
Rumors earlier this year said that Google might unveil three new devices in 2021: the Pixel 6 series, the first-gen Pixel Fold, and the first-gen Pixel Watch. Google only released the Pixel 6 in stores without acknowledging the foldable and wearable devices it’s been developing behind closed doors. But Google is still working on the Pixel Fold and Pixel Watch, with a new report offering more details about the latter. If everything goes according to plan, the Pixel Watch’s release date might be closer than ever.
From BGR
Google just revealed a ton of new Android features coming this winter
New features coming to Android this winter
- Family Bell
- New widgets
- Google Photos Memories
- Android and your car
- Permissions auto-reset
- New Emoji Kitchen combinations
From BGR
Intel Eager to Avoid Clashes With Apple As It Looks to Secure TSMC’s 3nm Chip Supply
Intel is looking to develop a closer relationship with TSMC, Apple’s largest and most important chip supplier, to avoid possible clashes with the Cupertino tech giant over TSMC’s 3nm chip production, according to DigiTimes.
Yesterday, we reported on TSMC beginning pilot production of its 3nm process that will eventually be used in future Apple silicon Macs. Apple currently uses a 5nm process in its latest iPhones, Macs, and iPads.
Ahead of Apple’s adoption of the smaller chip process in its products, Intel is now trying to establish a clear relationship with TSMC to ensure the Taiwan supplier will fulfill its orders for a rumored upcoming 3nm GPU, without conflicting with Apple’s orders.
From Macrumors
