Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE appears in first real-world images
Last week, a massive leak revealed nearly everything about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S21 FE. The value flagship has now leaked once again, this time in live images.
The source of these images claims the phone has a “light” build and an “awesome camera.” The phone is also said to have a plastic back and a metal frame, just like its predecessor.
The latest Galaxy S21 FE leak also confirms that the follow-up to one of Samsung’s best Android phones will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and feature a 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint sensor.
In the camera department, the phone is tipped to have a triple-lens setup on the back with a 12MP primary sensor. For selfies, the S21 FE will have a 32MP camera on the front. Some of the other rumored specs of the phone include a 4500mAh battery, up to 12GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of internal storage
As per information shared by tipster Jon Prosser earlier this month, Samsung will announce the Galaxy S21 FE at an Unpacked event on January 4, 2022.
From Android Central
Oppo Reno 7 live photo reveals new camera design
The Oppo Reno 7 appeared last month in renders, revealing a new design for the camera island. Today we see a live photo, confirming their authenticity.
The lack of visible fingerprints and what appears to be a protruding power key suggest an AMOLED screen with the sensor placed underneath.
According to previous leaks, the panel will be 6.5” in diagonal, manufactured by BOE, and will have 90Hz refresh are. The Reno 7 will be powered by a Dimensity 920 chipset and apparently will have a slightly upgraded 4,500 mAh battery. The Reno series is bringing a new lineup every 5-6 months, so a Reno 7 launch in China is just around the corner.
From Gsmarena
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G appears in concept renders as more specs surface
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G looks similar to the Galaxy A72 – it has a punch hole screen on the front, and on the rear are four cameras placed inside a camera bump with the LED flash.
The Galaxy A73 5G has the power button and volume rocker on its right-side frame, and at the bottom is the USB-C port joined by a microphone and speaker. Samsung has ditched the 3.5mm headphone jack, so now there’s room for the SIM card tray at the bottom.
These 3D renders are created by Technizo Concept in collaboration with LetsGoDigital and are based on the rumors, so keep in mind that the final product may have slight differences.
The Galaxy A73 5G is expected to have a Snapdragon 750G at the helm and pack a 6.7″ FullHD+ AMOLED panel with a fingerprint scanner underneath for biometric authentication. That’s what the Galaxy A72 came with, but the screen refresh rate is said to go up from 90Hz to 120Hz, with the panel rumored to be supplied by Chinese manufacturers.
The source claims that the Galaxy A73 5G will have a plastic build and come with an IP67 rating. And like the A73, the A73 5G will feature a 108MP primary camera, but it’s unclear what the other three cameras will do.
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G will likely run Android 12-based One UI 4 out of the box and might ship with a 5,000 mAh battery with 25W charging.
Samsung announced the Galaxy A72 in March, but the Galaxy A73 5G will arrive late since its production isn’t expected to kick off before Q2 2022.
From Gsmarena
vivo Y54s 5G unveiled with Dimensity 700 SoC and 5,000 mAh battery
The vivo Y53s 5G launched in June has got a successor as vivo has unveiled the vivo Y54s 5G. It’s powered by the Dimensity 700 SoC and runs Android 11-based OriginOS 1.0 out of the box. The smartphone has 128GB UFS 2.1 storage and 6GB RAM onboard, virtually expandable up to 2GB.
The vivo Y54s 5G is built around a 6.51″ LCD with a notch for the 8MP selfie camera. But this is a 60Hz screen and not a 90Hz panel we’ve got on the Y53s 5G, with the resolution down from FullHD+ to HD+.
Around the back, we get a dual camera system comprising 13MP primary and 2MP depth units, unlike the Y53s 5G that came with 64MP primary and 2MP macro cameras.
Fueling the entire package is a 5,000 mAh battery, charged through a USB-C port at up to 18W.
The vivo Y53s 5G comes with a dual-SIM card slot with dual-SIM dual-standby support. It also features a 3.5mm headphone jack, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and comes with Multi-Turbo 4.0, which includes an E-sports Mode, Game Space 5.0, and 4D Vibrations for a better gaming experience.
The Y53s 5G is 8.5mm thick, weighs 188.4 grams, and has two color options – blue and gray. It’s priced at CNY1,699 ($265/€235) in China, but there’s no word on availability in other markets.
From Gsmarena
Motorola Moto G200 is here with a Snapdragon 888+ chipset, 144Hz display
The new Moto G200 is a value flagship powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888+ chipset. It sports a large 6.8-inch LCD with a 144Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. In addition to a more powerful processor and a more impressive screen, the Moto G200 also comes with an upgraded camera setup.
You get a 108MP main sensor that supports 9-in-1 pixel binning and up to 8K videos. The main sensor is joined by a 13MP ultra-wide + macro lens and a depth sensor. The 16MP selfie camera is housed within the centered hole-punch cutout at the top of the screen.
Motorola’s answer to the best Android phones also packs a large 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging and IP52 water resistance. It is slated to go on sale in Europe “in a few weeks” for €450. The phone will also be sold in Latin America.
From Android Central
Spotify lyrics finally roll out to all subscribers worldwide
Spotify launched lyrics as a native feature of its service for all its users — free and paid — globally Thursday, widening a long-awaited product feature to its entire listener base after it was already native to its service in a few large corners of the world.
As the culture at large has shifted to streaming as the most common way people listen to tunes, Spotify‘s has emerged as the world’s dominant music service. But while many Spotify users would have to jump out of its app to find the words to the song they were listening too, lyrics were pro forma features of rival streaming services. Until now, lyrics were a Spotify product feature only in India, Latin America and Southeast Asia. With the global rollout Thursday, Spotify listeners everywhere will be able access the words to the song they’re hearing without having to go hunting for them on their own.
From Cnet
Repair iPhones and Macs yourself with Apple’s self service program
You’ll soon be able to repair parts of your iPhone yourself, without going to an approved service center. In a major shift in policy for Apple, the company is launching a Self Service Repair program that will let you repair products yourself using official Apple parts and tools.
It’ll launch in the US in early 2022 (rolling out later that year for other countries) and will initially give the resources to fix an iPhone 12 or iPhone 13. Apple says M1 Macs will follow after that.
So why the change? It could well be all this government pressure. The White House, the Federal Trade Commission and multiple states have backed right-to-repair measures that could have forced Apple’s hand. There was even a shareholder resolution deadline coincidentally timed for the same day.
Once this program launches, any skilled person will be able to replace parts like the screen, camera and battery on the latest iPhone models. There will reportedly be 200 parts and tools available at the start. Best take another look at those iFixit guides.
From Engadget
Google Meet adds new immersive backgrounds, raises participant limit to 500
Google Meet has added new light and color filters, as well as more stylized backgrounds, to make your video feed look more realistic. Previously, regardless of the backdrop you used, the actual lighting in your room could still be seen. The lighting in your video feed will now be more representative of your chosen environment, thanks to the new update.
As usual, you can use the Effects panel to add these new backgrounds and filters before or during a call. However, it is currently limited to Meet’s web version, with no word on when it will be available on Android. Given that Google introduced video backgrounds to many of the best Android phones in September, it’s only a matter of time before the immersive backdrops make their way to mobile.
The new backgrounds and styles come hard on the heels of the new size limit for Meet participants. Select Google Workspace customers can now host meetings with up to 500 participants. The new limit is applied automatically to all meetings, with no action required from admins or end users.
From Android Central
Google Pay’s handy split bill feature is coming to India later this year
Google Pay is one of the most frequently used payment services in India, where it’s the go-to app for UPI payments. Today, at the Google for India 2021 event, the search giant announced a couple of new features that will make the app even better.
The bill split feature was first tested in Singapore before being rolled out in the US at the end of 2020. It’s going to come to India later this year, which will be super handy when a group of friends or family members go out to a restaurant or a movie and need to split up the expenses among them. It will send the request to group members and also track the payments for you. It will also help you avoid sending reminders to your friends on WhatsApp as Google Pay can take care of that.
From Android Police
SpaceX boss Elon Musk eyes new date for Starship’s first orbital flight
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SpaceX boss Elon Musk has said he expects the first orbital flight of the company’s next-generation Starship rocket will take place in January 2022 or a short while later.
Musk revealed the targeted launch date at a joint meeting of the National Academies of Science Space Studies Board and the Board on Physics and Astronomy on Wednesday, November 17.
“We’re close to our initial orbital launch,” Musk said in comments reported by Space News.
The SpaceX chief said the company is hoping to conduct the maiden launch “in January,” though later said it would take place “in January or perhaps February.”
The launch from SpaceX’s facility in Boca Chica, Texas, also requires regulatory approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.
From Digital Trends
