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Samsung has announced the 50MP 1/1.12-inch ISOCELL GN2 camera sensor with features like Dual Pixel Pro, Smart ISO Pro, staggered HDR, and more. The sensor is already in mass production.

Google is rolling out a new UI for Android TV and set-top boxes that's similar to the Google TV UI available on the new Chromecasts. The redesign adds three tabs: Home, Discover, and Apps.

Samsung has permanently reduced the price of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G to $1,200 from $1,450 -- a price cut of $250. This is the same price that Samsung is also asking for the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Xiaomi has unveiled its remote charging technology, the Mi Air Charge. This is a true wireless charging tech that's capable of charging compatible smartphones at 5W speeds remotely.

Samsung Display has revealed that it is using a new OLED display technology featuring a new organic material on the Galaxy S21 Ultra that helps reduce power consumption by 16 percent.

Samsung's Galaxy S21 series of devices do not support the Seamless update feature which Google added to Android a few years ago. This is despite the phones running Android 11 out of the box.

Samsung could launch its first Exynos chipset with an AMD GPU later this year itself with the Galaxy Z Fold3. The AMD mobile GPU will also make its debut in other premium mid-range Exynos chipsets.

Google is reportedly working on a full revamp of the split-view multitasking experience in Android 12 by adding a new 'App Pairs' feature that will see two split-view apps as one task.

Ahead of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series going on sale later this month, the S21 5G has been given a full teardown treatment revealing its internals, cooling system, and other internal changes.

The Trump administration has put Xiaomi and eight other Chinese companies on an investment blacklist. This will require American investors to divest their holdings in these companies by November.

Samsung's next flagship Exynos chip will feature an AMD GPU and it could debut this year inside the Galaxy Z Fold3. Samsung had partnered up with AMD to develop mobile GPUs in 2019.

Lava, an Indian smartphone brand, has launched the world's first customizable phone. Customers can configure the front and rear camera specs, RAM, and storage space on their device before ordering it.

Xiaomi today launched the Mi 10i in India, its first smartphone with the Snapdragon 750G chipset. It is also the first budget smartphone to launch with a 108MP Samsung HM2 primary camera.

Samsung today sent out invites for its next Galaxy Unpacked event 'Welcome to the Everyday Epic' on January 14, 2021. The company is expected to announce the Galaxy S21 series at the event.

Google will be shutting down its Android Things platform for non-commercial usage from next year. The dashboard will stop accepting new devices from January 5, 2021, and shut down entirely in 2022.

Xiaomi today launched the Redmi 9 Power in India with a massive 6,000mAh battery. The budget-centric handset can offer up to 13.5 hours of gaming on a single charge & comes with a 48MP camera as well.

Google has announced a massive 50 percent price cut in 10TB and higher Google One storage plans. This discount particularly makes the 20TB and 30TB plan more affordable for power users.

Samsung Mobile president TM Roh in a blog post has hinted at the impending launch of the Galaxy S21 series with pro video recording capabilities, launching cheaper foldable devices in 2021, and more.

Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 3/Android 11 update for the Galaxy S20 series in Europe. The update brings improvements to many system apps along with privacy improvements.

Samsung could offer Bixby Voice biometric unlock option as a part of One UI 3.1 on the Galaxy S21 series thereby allowing users to unlock the device hands-free by simply using their voice.

Samsung has kickstarted the One UI 3 beta program for the Galaxy S10 series in India, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. One UI 3 is based on Android 11 and brings a number of new features.

Samsung has seemingly "confirmed" that it is launching the Galaxy Z Fold3 in June next year. The device might come with an Under Display Camera and S Pen support and will replace the Galaxy Note21.

The detailed renders of the OnePlus 9 Pro have been leaked revealing its design. The device will feature a 6.7-inch curved AMOLED display at the front and a rectangular camera layout at the rear.

Microsoft has discounted Samsung's Galaxy S20 lineup by as much $450 ahead of Black Friday. It is also offering hefty discounts on 15 months Office 365 subscription and various accessories.

OPPO has announced that its upcoming Find X3 flagship smartphone series will support an end-to-end 10-bit color management system meaning it will be able to capture, store, and display 10-bit photos.

Huawei has sold its Honor sub-brand to a consortium of over 30 agents and dealers in China. It will no longer have any stake in Honor, with the sale being done to save Honor's industry chain.

Hulu is going to increase the price of its Hulu with Live TV bundle by $10/month from next month. The price hike means the Live TV streaming service will cost $64.99/month, the same as YouTube TV.

Samsung is reportedly not looking to launch the Galaxy Note21 series in 2021. With no information on its development, a new leak suggests the Note lineup may not get a new entry in 2021.

Google has started rolling out Google Camera 8.1 for older Pixel phones that adds the Cinematic Pan feature from the Pixel 5 to them. It also brings a revamped camera UI with a sleeker interface.

YouTube is working on adding the ability to share the music you are listening to as a story on Instagram and Snapchat. The feature will be similar to what's already available on Spotify & Apple Music.

Some key specs of the Galaxy S21 Ultra have leaked. It will seemingly be the first Samsung flagship that will support 120Hz refresh rate at WQHD resolution. It will also feature 45W fast charging.

Xiaomi has teased a new 120mm- retractable wide-aperture lens for smartphones that can jut out from the body when required. The company claims this allows for better portrait and low-light photos.

OnePlus is working on another budget Nord handset codenamed 'Ebba'. The OnePlus Nord SE will feature 65W Warp Charging and a 4,500mAh battery. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 765G chipset.

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