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Realme 9 Pro smartphone has been spotted on various certification websites including NBTC, EEC, and TKDN website with model number RMX3472, as well as on BIS platform with RMX3471, as per multiple reports. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3zf6DEI

Vivo Y21T price in India and specifications have been leaked online. The new Vivo phone is rumoured to launch in the country next week. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3HsuEem

Samsung announced that sales of its foldable phone Galaxy Z series increased more than four times this year from last year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/31gbnh2

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) developer Krafton has resolved the issue which did not let players login to the battle royale game. It has not revealed the cause of the problem. Similar problems were also faced by the players of Fortnite as well as on the Epic Game Store during installation and purchase of items. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mMKqsN

OnePlus 10 Pro has been spotted in an official-looking teaser video, showing the smartphone’s design including the rear camera module. The upcoming OnePlus 10 Pro will launch on January 11, according to the video. OnePlus 10 Pro is said to feature the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, along with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage and a 48-megapixel triple camera setup. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qFL907

Samsung will be continuing to seed its stable One UI 4 update to more of its devices. According to a report, the latest ones on the list to get the new update are the first-gen Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Note 10 series in both its 4G and 5G trims. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3n6zpTx

Realme GT smartphones are now receiving the stable update to Realme UI 3.0, based on Android 12, in India. The update brings a redesigned interface with new icons, animations, interface upgrades, and more. Users will gain access to performance and privacy improvements from both Realme UI 3.0 and Android 12 such as gaming optimisations, privacy indicators, and location... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3sIyYlK

Realme XT has allegedly exploded in a fresh incident, which been reported on Twitter. The company is yet to detail the matter, though it promised to address user concerns in response to the original tweet. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3FKT6HB

Realme GT 2 Pro camera specifications have been revealed and the smartphone will come with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary camera with optical image stabilisation. There is a second 50-megapixel sensor paired with 150-degree field-of-view. The third is a micro camera, and the phone will also get Fisheye Mode. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3zawdL7

Xiaomi 12X is tipped to launch soon in India, according to a new report. The recently announced smartphone is the most affordable handset in the Xiaomi 12 series, and comes with a Snapdragon 870 SoC, 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. Xiaomi 12X is tipped to launch in three colour variants in India — blue, grey and purple. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/32B9bRU

For women who assembled iPhones at a Foxconn plant in India, crowded dorms without flush toilets and food sometimes crawling with worms were problems to be endured for the paycheck. But when tainted food sickened over 250 of the workers their anger boiled over, culminating in a rare protest that shut down a plant where 17,000 had been working. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pMGPwZ

Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge price in India has been teased in a media interview ahead of its January 6 launch. The new model is claimed to be the fastest charging smartphone in the country and is confirmed to have features including a 120Hz AMOLED display. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mIdOAe

Samsung and Micron, two of the world's largest memory chip makers, warned that a COVID-19 lockdown in the Chinese city of Xian could affect their chip manufacturing bases in the area. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mJnMRZ

Samsung Galaxy S20 series including the Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy Note 20 series, and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 have started receiving a stable Android 12 update with One UI 4.0 on top, according to reports. The update comes in a week after Samsung resumed the Android 12 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, and the Galaxy S21 series. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3sH6vNl

Vivo Y21T, a new mid-range phone from the Chinese smartphone brand, is tipped to launch on January 3 next year. The smartphone, which is expected to join the Vivo Y series is said to come with a 5,000mAh battery and 18W fast charging support. Vivo Y21T has also reportedly been spotted on NBTC benchmarking site with model number V2131. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/32rPv2X

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India smartphone market is expected to grow faster in 2022 with total shipments reaching around 200 million units, market analysts estimate. 5G phones are said to dominate demand with year-on-year growth in shipments of over 100 percent. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mCg7oM

OnePlus Nord 2 is getting the OxygenOS update globally. The update packs system bug fixes, improvement in video stability when AI Video Enhancement is on, and a fix for the issue of unclear calls when connected with a Bluetooth device. Indian variants are getting the update with the firmware version DN2101_11.A.15. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3JsEKOv

Apple has conceded that the dormitories for workers of Foxconn’s iPhone plant near Chennai do not meet the set standards after around 250 women workers were treated for food poisoning earlier this month. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3HnfqY2

Vivo V23 5G and Vivo V23 Pro 5G price in India and specifications have been tipped ahead of the launch of the smartphones on January 5. Vivo V23 5G is tipped to launch with a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC and a 64-megapixel triple camera setup, while Vivo V23 Pro 5G is tipped to launch with a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC with a 108-megapixel camera setup. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/32FzLcb

iQoo 9 and iQoo 9 Pro smartphones will be launched in China on January 5. The phones will come with a second-generation Samsung E5 AMOLED display, triple rear camera setup, and BMW design. In addition, a Weibo post from iQoo has confirmed that at least one phone from the series will pack a 4,700mAh battery with 120W fast charging. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3sEB6ea

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Oppo is reportedly working on the next Find X-series handsets and they are said to launch by March next year. Ahead of any official confirmation, the renders of Oppo Find X5 Pro (Oppo Find X4 Pro) smartphone based on early prototype schematics have leaked online. The price of the handset in India is tipped to start at Rs. 52,990. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qz6yI5

iPhone 13 users are demanding Apple to add a dedicated noise cancellation option that is available on earlier models. The iPhone maker has, however, not yet addressed the user demand. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mEzfCw

Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X were launched on Tuesday. While the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro come with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Xiaomi 12X has Snapdragon 870 SoC. Alongside Xiaomi 12 series, the Chinese company unveiled MIUI 13 as its new operating system. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3evA9wx

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are reportedly receiving the fixed, stable version of Android 12-based One UI 4 update. Samsung has collaborated with Google to find Google Play-related issues with Samsung's One UI 4 skin on the latest Android. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/32H08ON

Tecno Spark 8 Pro is all set to launch in India on Wednesday, December 29. The smartphone was unveiled in Bangladesh last month. It has a triple camera setup at the back and packs a 5,000mAh battery inside. The Tecno Spark 8 Pro is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 processor and comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The phone features a 48-megapixel primary... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pw39dN

Xiaomi 12 series launch is set to take place today (Tuesday, December 28). The launch will be livestreamed online. Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X are expected to be the three phones in the lineup. Alongside the new smartphone models, Xiaomi has confirmed to announce the release of MIUI 13 at the event. Xiaomi True Wireless Earphones 3 and Xiaomi Watch S1 are... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3z5tfHP

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Black and White colour options have been spotted in two separate sets of live images. The black colour was also seen in a short video clip shared on Twitter. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3sEHxOA

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G could be nearing its launch soon as its specifications have been tipped by Geekbench benchmarking site listing. The latest 5G offering from the South Korean brand has been spotted on the certification site with model number SM-M336BU. Galaxy M33 5G could be powered by an octa-core Exynos 1200 5G processor. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3py7f5q

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) publisher Krafton has banned nearly 60,000 accounts in a week’s time. This ban is put as a part of the strict countermeasures taken against illegal activities in the game. Recently, Krafton announced that it will ban devices used by players to cheat in the battle royale game. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ECINE6

A Foxconn iPhone factory at the centre of a mass food-poisoning incident will extend a week-long closure by an extra three days, a senior official for the state of Tamil Nadu said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pDu3AR

OnePlus 10 Pro launch date will be announced on January 4, the company announced on Monday. OnePlus has also started taking pre-registrations for the flagship phone ahead of its launch. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3FvA0VR

OnePlus 8, and OnePlus 8 Pro phones are getting a new OxygenOS update. The latest update brings the December 2021 security patch, UI improvement, and app fixes to the two handsets. As usual, the new update is expected to roll out in a staggered manner. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3quO1N1

Foxconn would commence operations at its facility in Sriperumbudur and it has been advised to enhance basic infrastructure facilities provided to the employees, the Tamil Nadu government said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3FqNyBX

Tecno Pova 5G has been reportedly launched. The handset reportedly features a 6.9-inch HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate. It is reported to have a MediaTek chipset under the hood, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Tecno Pova 5G is said to pack a 6,000mAh battery with 18W flash charging support. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/32FhgEA

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge will come with a display that has 120Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits brightness, a company executive has confirmed. In the photo released on Twitter, it is seen that the phone will sport a centrally-aligned hole-punch cut-out. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/32CvaHA

Lenovo Legion Y90, an upcoming gaming smartphone, will be launched on January 1, 2022. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/32qdj7b

Oppo Reno 7 5G New Year Edition was launched in China on Saturday. The New Year special edition by Oppo is basically a new colour option for the smartphone that launched in November. It features the same specifications and is priced on par with the regular Oppo Reno 7 5G. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3z1jpGT

iQoo 9, iQoo 9 Pro launch in China is scheduled for January 5, according to a leaked poster. The Vivo sub-brand also shared an image showing the back half of the smartphone. Separately, a tipster shared some images of the iQoo 9 series that is said to include iQoo 9 and iQoo 9 Pro. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3JdP9NM

Vivo T1 and Vivo T1z will reportedly launch in India in Q1 2022 and are said to replace the Vivo Y-series smartphones in the country. However, it is also being speculated that Vivo may launch a new T-series smartphone for India. Vivo T1 and Vivo T1x were launched in China in October. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mQXrBR

iQoo U5 price was revealed on Friday. The smartphone is offered in three storage variants and will be available for purchase in China starting January 1. The base model with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at CNY 1299 (roughly Rs. 15,300). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/32wUe2G

Realme GT 2 Pro design has been spotted online, after it was spotted on the TENAA Chinese certification website. Meanwhile, tipster Digital Chat Station has shared an image of the smartphone on Weibo, which suggests the upcoming smartphone could come with slim bezels and a hole-punch camera located at the top left corner of the display. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3z2BXXl

Vivo V23 series India launch has been confirmed. A small video teaser, which was reportedly aired during a Kabaddi match, showed a phone in “Sunshine Gold” colour sporting an “ultra slim 3D curved display.” There is another phone with a different design and a 64-megapixel triple rear camera setup. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3polGc4

OnePlus Nord 2 CE is reportedly in the works. According to a known tipster, OnePlus Nord 2 CE smartphone will not debut before February 2022. OnePlus Nord 2 CE was recently spotted on the BIS website with model number IV2201. The handset is earlier tipped to feature a 64-megapixel primary sensor and 16-megapixel selfie camera. However, OnePlus has not confirmed the de... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3EjyBjK

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ global launch seems imminent as the smartphone was recently spotted on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) database. The listing did not divulge any information about the smartphone. Redmi Note 11 Pro+ launched in China in October and is speculated to launch in India as Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge on January 6. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3H6vrBK

Tecno Camon 18 was launched in India on Thursday, powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The smartphone comes with a 6.8-inch display and comes with a 48-megapixel triple rear camera setup and a 48-megapixel selfie camera. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ySn7m8

These are the 20 most popular smartphones of 2021 as per Gadgets 360 readers, giving us a glimpse into which smartphones managed to pique the interest of Indian buyers in 2021. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3H4XIsm

Redmi K50 series specifications have surfaced online. The latest leak suggests that the new handsets could be equipped with high refresh rate displays. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pkQYQV

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro users are reporting that their smartphone screens are developing “spontaneous” cracks. Users have taken to the company’s forums, sharing images of their cracked displays. Meanwhile, Google has disabled Call Screen and Hold For Me features on Pixel 6 smartphones with the December 2021 update until underlying bugs are fixed. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pl4GTW

Realme has confirmed the launch date of its upcoming Realme GT 2 series to be January 4 in China. Ahead of the launch, a Realme handset with model number RMX3300 has been spotted on the TENAA certification website, offering a glimpse into the key specifications. Separately, Realme GT 2 Pro has tipped to come in three versions. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3H9ZOYa

Xiaomi 12 lineup’s display details have leaked ahead of its December 28 launch. The base model is tipped to feature a 6.28-inch full-HD+ display. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3JbED9Q

Vivo S12 and S12 Pro smartphones have been launched in China. Both the Vivo handsets come with 108-megapixel primary sensor and dual selfie cameras.The Vivo S12 comes with MediaTek Dimesity 1100 SoC, and the S12 Pro packs a MediaTek Dimesity 1200 SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mrXynb

Samsung Galaxy A53 is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2022. A fresh leak suggests that Samsung will launch two versions of the Galaxy A53. The upcoming handset is said to have model numbers SM-A536B and SM-A536E for different regions and will arrive with an Exynos or a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset depending on the market. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is expected to... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/33WQXe5

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has declined an effort by Apple to skip a shareholder proposal asking the iPhone maker to provide greater transparency in its efforts to keep forced labour out of its supply chain. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/30VEVAq

Motorola has released the official list of devices which will be updated to Android 12 over the coming year. The list includes 30 smartphones, including the company’s Motorola Edge, Moto G Series, Motorola Razr, and Motorola One smartphones. The company has not provided a timeline for the updates to arrive on these devices, but the update rollout is scheduled to beg... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3qn2qea

Vivo V23 5G's India launch seems imminent as it has reportedly been spotted on Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as well as Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) certification websites. The listings don't divulge much information about the upcoming smartphone. Vivo V23 5G is said to launch in India next month. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3srkXc3

iQoo 9 and iQoo 9 Pro display specifications have been tipped online. The upcoming smartphones from the Vivo sub-brand are said to feature 6.78-inch E5 OLED displays. The high-end iQoo 9 Pro is tipped to feature curved displays with a Quad-HD resolution, while the vanilla iQoo 9 is expected to feature a full-HD+ resolution display with flat edges. iQoo has not announc... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3Ej7uFx

Motorola is reportedly gearing up to launch Moto G Stylus (2022) in June next year. Ahead of the official announcement, a fresh leak offers insights into the design, price, and renders of Moto G Stylus (2022). The handset is expected to feature an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus chipset, coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3yRAenv

BlackBerry beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue, helped by sustained demand for its cybersecurity and IoT products. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3EjOMgT

Realme GT 2 series has been scheduled to launch on January 4 in China and is also said to have its global debut. The smartphone series has been reconfirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Recently, Realme announced three new technologies coming with the GT 2 series that it says are the "world's first innovations" in the smartphone industry. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3yNN6v9

OnePlus 10 Pro concept renders have been spotted online in a video, showing off the smartphone’s design in Black, Green, Purple, and Silver, along with the large rear camera module. OnePlus has already confirmed the smartphone will launch in January, and previous reports have tipped the handset to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC under the hood. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3piTdUV

iQoo U5 smartphone has been unveiled in China. It comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, and features a display with 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is offered three variants and three colour options. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3yUYzZW

iPhone 14 will come with a 48-megapixel camera as an improvement over the 12-megapixel shooter available on the iPhone 13 series, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. iPhone 15, on the other hand, is said to come with a periscope-shaped lens. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3peaUoE

Realme 9 series is expected to include the vanilla Realme 9, Realme 9i, Realme 9 Pro, and Realme 9 Pro+/ Max smartphones. As per a new leak, the Realme 9i could be rebranded as Realme Narzo 9i in India. Separately, Realme 9 Pro+ and Realme 9i have bagged a few certifications. The camera specifications of Realme 9 Pro+ have also been tipped. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3sszELV

OnePlus 10 Pro launch will be held in January, Co-Founder and CEO Pete Lau confirmed on Tuesday. The new OnePlus phone is expected to come alongside the OnePlus 10, and both new models are speculated to have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3H0vZcf

Vivo V23 Pro's key specifications have been tipped by an alleged Google Play Console listing. The smartphone will reportedly launch in India early next month along with the vanilla Vivo V23. The upcoming smartphone is shown with dual selfie cameras placed in an iPhone-like notch in the curved display. Under the hood, it may get the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC, paired ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3yMr0ZJ

iQoo U5 specifications have surfaced after a listing was spotted on the JD Mall site. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC, according to the listing. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pcR8Km

Xiaomi 12 series launch date has been set for December 28, and the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is set to bring its newest flagship smartphones to China before the new year begins. Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro will sport the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, while Xiaomi 12X is expected to launch with the Snapdragon 870 SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3FfTXQn

Police have released dozens of those detained for blocking a key highway in a protest against food poisoning at a Foxconn unit, India’s second instance of unrest at an Apple Inc supplier factory in a year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mjh2Kx

Apple iPhone SE 3 will reportedly enter the trial production phase soon, a report has said. It may feature an A15 Bionic SoC, paired with 3GB of RAM and 5G connectivity. The smartphone is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2022. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3H1d2q6

iQoo Neo 5S is set to release later today through a special launch event in China. iQoo Neo 5S' key specifications were teased through multiple posts on Weibo. It will get a stereo speaker setup, a 4,500mAh battery, dual-cell 66W fast charging support, and a 48-megapixel primary rear camera along with some key specifications for the display of the upcoming smartphone. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/32ivmMi

The Galaxy S21 FE smartphone has been spotted on Samsung Ireland’s website. The listing features two variants priced at EUR 769 and EUR 839. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3shoppC

OnePlus is reportedly gearing up to launch the new OnePlus Nord 2 CE 5G smartphone in the Indian market soon. The device is now said to be spotted on the BIS website with model number IV2201. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3yIKLBp

Realme GT 2 series launch is taking place today (December 20). The launch will be livestreamed on YouTube and is expected to include the Realme GT 2 Pro. The smartphone is confirmed to have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3EfxsJU

App Privacy Report is the most powerful new tool introduced by Apple on iOS 15 for privacy-conscious users. The feature allows users to quickly monitor which apps are accessing their private data, while also monitoring what domains and websites apps are connecting to on their smartphones. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3FcHe0D

The discovery of the omicron Covid-19 variant by South African and Botswanan scientists last month has lent urgency to efforts to isolate the virus and test its ability to evade vaccines the world is pinning its hopes on to end a two-year pandemic. from Fin24 Tech https://ift.tt/3yAX9DH

Vivo Y32 has been listed on the Vivo China website. The new smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3yElp7J

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are getting OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 again. The update is promised to resolve the problems of the release that was rolled out last week. Separately, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 are also getting One UI 4 based on Android 12 once more. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3FaBSD8

Foxconn employees at its plant near Chennai, which makes iPhones for Apple, were hospitalised on Saturday after a bout of food poisoning. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3p8EA6O

On this week’s episode of Gadgets 360 podcast Orbital, we talk about the best phones of 2021 in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3e2EZ4k

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or Fan Edition will reportedly launch during CES 2022. Ahead of its alleged launch, the full specifications, pricing, and design have surfaced online in a fresh report. The upcoming smartphone is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 SoCs, depending on the market. It will reportedly get up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboar... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/33r04Dh

OnePlus is reportedly gearing up to launch OnePlus Nord 2 CE 5G and OnePlus 10 Pro smartphones. Ahead of the official announcement, a fresh leak offers insights into the design of the OnePlus Nord 2 CE 5G. A tipster, on the other hand, has leaked the specifications of the OnePlus 10 Pro model. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3s9WyYt

MediaTek continued to dominate the smartphone system-on-chip (SoC) market in the third quarter of 2021, according to a report by research firm Counterpoint. Qualcomm, on the other hand, is said to remain the second player in the market, while Apple came third. China’s Unisoc maintained its third position and gained double-digit share, Counterpoint said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/31XcgLX

iQoo Neo 5 SE is going to officially launch on December 20 in China. It is going to be released alongside iQoo Neo 5S. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/32gucks

OnePlus Community sale kicked off on Friday bringing deep discounts on the company’s smartphones, wearables, and smart TV lineup. The discounts are part of the company’s 8th anniversary celebrations, and the sale will go on till December 20. The company is offering up to Rs. 8,000 off on the OnePlus 9 series and discounts on accessories like OnePlus Watch and OneP... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3IXc3c8

HTC Wildfire has been launched. The smartphone is currently on sale in Russia but there is no information about its availability in other markets yet. It is powered by a Unisoc Tiger T610 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. HTC Wildfire E2 Plus features a quad rear camera setup and packs a 4,600mAh battery. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3e1ubn2

Apple is hiring engineers for a new office in Southern California to develop wireless chips which could eventually replace components supplied by Broadcom and Skyworks. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3p2b3LI

MediaTek Dimensity 9000 5G SoC was launched on Thursday and the company has announced device maker adoption and endorsement from Honor, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi. The first smartphones with the new flagship chipset from MediaTek will launch in Q1 2022. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3F0Pfpj

Fresh new designs are expected, along with the usual folding madness. 2022 is going to be another exciting year for smartphones! Here are some of the models we can’t wait to get our hands on. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3m8qdgG

India has approved a $10-billion (roughly Rs. 76,090 crore) incentive plan to attract semiconductor and display manufacturers, technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3p2dMoJ

The company says removing the cameras allows users to work with their phones in areas where cameras are prohibited from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3m60IwI

iQoo 9 vanilla model has been spotted on the Compulsory Certificate of China (3C) website. The listing hints at the charging specifications of the iQoo 9 series phone. New iQoo series handsets have been tipped to launch in early next year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3yxks1h

Samsung Galaxy A13 4G could be powered by an Exynos 850 SoC chip and run Android 12, as per a Geekbench listing. The images of the 4G variant had surfaced towards the end of last month and indicated the new Samsung phone may include a quad camera unit at the rear. The 5G variant of Samsung Galaxy A13 was launched in the US earlier this month. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3m8ZUa8

OnePlus is reportedly gearing up to launch the new OnePlus Nord 2 CE 5G smartphone in the first quarter of next year. OnePlus Nord 2 CE is earlier tipped to feature a 64-megapixel primary sensor and 16-megapixel selfie camera. However, the company has not confirmed the development of any new model yet. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3yuAyZn

Vivo V23 Pro is tipped to be the the first phone to launch in India with a ‘Changeable Fluorite Glass’ design that will make its back panel change colour from one shade to another when exposed to certain kinds of light. The Vivo phone is speculated to launch as early as January 4. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/329PeAT

Moto G51 5G - launched in the country on December 10 - will go on sale in India today for the first time at 12pm IST (Noon). It will exclusively be available on Flipkart and is offered in two colour options. It is powered by a Snapdragon 480 Plus SoC paired with 4GB of RAM. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3IVWgKw

Apple is reportedly delaying its return to office plans indefinitely while the company said it has temporarily closed three stores in the US and Canada after a rise in COVID-19 cases. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ysP3Nn

The first look of iQoo Neo 5S has been revealed by the company. It features a triple rear camera setup with OIS mechanical image stabilization. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3E1f6MG

Oppo Find N foldable smartphone has been launched at Oppo Inno Day annual event in China. The smartphone comes with Flexion Hinge, LTPO OLED display, triple rear cameras, and a 4500mAh battery. It will launch in China later this month. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3s5O5oW

Tecno Spark 8T has launched in India. The handset features a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The phone has a dual rear camera unit on the back, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/31ZVrPY

Best gadgets of 2021: PlayStation 5, Pixel 4a, MacBook Air M1, Apple One, OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z, Moto G 5G — these are some of Gadgets 360’s favourite gadgets of the year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3s6dPSc

Vivo S12 Pro's price and specifications have surfaced online ahead of the official launch on December 22. As per the leak, the upcoming S-series smartphone will come with dual front cameras and triple rear cameras. The handset is tipped to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3yuKMsx

Former US President Donald Trump's social media venture said it has entered into a technology and cloud-services agreement with Canadian video platform Rumble. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3yqlps6

Android 12 (Go edition) is set to arrive in 2022, and Google has revealed that the upcoming operating system update for entry-level smartphones will feature improvements to performance and battery life. Android 12 introduced a privacy dashboard with privacy indicators, which is also coming to Android 12 (Go edition). Meanwhile, Nearby Share and Google Play will allow ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3dTQVoM

Vivo V23 Pro will reportedly launch in India soon and the upcoming smartphone has now been spotted in multiple listings on Geekbench. The listings suggest it will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC and is paired with 8GB of RAM. It also says that the smartphone will boot Android 12 out-of-the-box. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3m429LO

Apple will require all customers and employees to wear masks at its US retail stores, the iPhone maker said, as COVID-19 cases surge in the country. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3DVWGgm

Samsung Galaxy S22 series is tipped to launch on February 8 and a video has now surfaced online which shows the purported design of the three smartphones. The video shows dummy models of the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra (aka Galaxy S22 Note) but these appear like production-ready models. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3GFMYjY

Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE 5G has the potential to attract more than a billion non-premium Android users, J.P. Morgan analysts said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3s3WQjB

Apple has released iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2, macOS Monterey 12.1, watchOS 8.3, tvOS 15.2, and HomePod Software Version 15.2. All these new software updates include support for Apple Music Voice Plan. The latest iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS updates also carry the App Privacy Report feature to detail data access by apps. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3GDYa0s

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have reportedly started receiving the December Feature Drop update that was announced last week. It brings features like digital car key support in certain regions, Quick Tap to Snap feature, and improvements to Now Playing and Recorder. Google is also extending support for car crash detection to France, Italy, and Taiwan. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3q1kHOi

Vivo has officially announced the launch date for the Vivo 12 series. Reservations for the handsets have been opened for the Chinese market. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3yqUxby

A Realme smartphone with the internal model designation RMX3300 was allegedly spotted on China's 3C certification site. It is being speculated that the listing is for the Realme GT 2 Pro and it suggests that the smartphone may get 65W fast charging support and 5G connectivity. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3s0fx7G

Apple said it had launched an Android app to help users scan nearby AirTag or other similar item trackers which might be traveling with them without their knowledge, in an effort to boost privacy. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oRr4UP

Xiaomi 12 Ultra's 3D concept renders have surfaced online. They show how the rear of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra could look like. It shows a centrally placed circular camera module on the rear. The handset is said to feature quad rear cameras as well. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3pSG97V

Listing excerpt: A live image of Samsung Galaxy S22 has surfaced on Weibo. The image shows a redesigned triple camera setup and a glossy body. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oPCHf9

Redmi Note 11 4G is tipped to launch globally with the Snapdragon 680 SoC. Its pricing is believed to start at USD 199 (roughly Rs. 15,000). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/31SK2Sb

OnePlus Ivan aka OnePlus Nord 2 CE is inching towards launch, as the specifications of the smartphone along with pricing details have surfaced online. The new phone might launch as a successor to the OnePlus Nord CE. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3sfZNh9

Infinix Note 11 and Infinix Note 11S have been launched in India with MediaTek SoCs under the hood and 5,000mAh batteries which support 33W fast charging. The smartphones come with triple rear cameras and feature side-mounted fingerprint sensors. Infinix Note 11 and Infinix Note 11S are priced at Rs. 11,999 and Rs 12,999, respectively, and will go on sale starting Dec... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/31QxLNT