Samsung commits to 4 years of updates for its 2019 and later smartphones
Samsung has taken a strong stance on security by offering an extended support of security updates for its smartphones. All Galaxy phones from the Z, S, Note, A, M, XCover and Tab series, launched since 2019 will receive at least 4 years of security updates. At the time of writing that’s more than 130 models.…
Exclusive: Realme GT pictured at MWC Shanghai
Indian Xiaomi Poco M2 units are receiving February 2021 security patches
Xiaomi appears to be keeping a decently tight security update schedule for the Poco M2 in India. After dropping the major MIUI 12 overhaul package back in December, the Chinese manufacturer is now seeding a V12.0.3.0.QJPINXM package to Indian units. Poco M2 Pro Indian variant is now getting February 2021 security patch in MIUI version…
Apple may launch a MagSafe battery pack for iPhones
According to Bloomberg sources, Apple is working on a new MagSafe accessory for the iPhone 12. A magnetically attached battery pack would let iPhone users easily piggyback a battery pack to juice up the battery. The advantage with MagSafe is that magnets would easily align the charger pack to the back of the phone. With…
Realme GT 5G appears in 3C listing with 65W charging
The hype surrounding Realme’s upcoming GT 5G (aka Realme Race) is growing by the day as we await its March 4 announcement. We first reported on the Snapdragon 888-powered device back in December and now we have a listing that confirms the phone will ship with 65W charging capabilities. Realme RMX2202 listing on 3C database…
Microsoft finally makes its Office app iPadOS optimized
Microsoft has finally optimized its Office app for the iPad and its tablet UI. Up until now iPads got iPhone app that ran windowed, not making use of its enhanced multitasking features, such as split screen. Interestingly Microsoft has the Office app, which encapsulates Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as independent Word, Excel and…
Poster reveals that the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G will be powered by a Dimensity 800U
Apple rumored to bring Always-On Display functionality with iPhone 13
The hype surrounding Apple’s next iPhone lineup has been slowly gaining traction in the passing months. According to a new leak from EverythingApplePro and Max Weinbach, Apple will finally bring Always-On Display functionality to its upcoming iPhone 13 series. The rumor suggests iPhone 13 units will use Samsung’s 120Hz LTPO (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) displays and…
Exynos 2100 vs Snapdragon 888: Battery testing the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra versions
Samsung has been releasing two versions of most of its premium smartphones in recent years – one with a Qualcomm chipset and another one with its own Exynos chips. In the Galaxy S21 family, the chipsets in question are the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (US&China) and Samsung’s own Exynos 2100, available on every other market. We…