Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 gets October 2021 Android security patch with the latest update

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 gets October 2021 Android security patch with the latest update Yesterday Samsung rolled out the October 2021 Android security patch for the Galaxy Z Fold3, which is now rolling for the Galaxy Z Fold2 with a new software update.

A detailed changelog of the update is currently unavailable, but we know it has firmware version F916NKSU1DUI4 and is expected to bring some improvements to the Galaxy Z Fold2 in addition to the latest security patch.

The new update is currently seeding in South Korea across different carriers, including SK Telecom, KT Corporation, and LG U+. You can head over to your Galaxy Z Fold2’s Settings > Software update menu to…

Motorola Edge 20 Pro launched in India

Motorola Edge 20 Pro launched in India Motorola launched the Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion in India in August, and today the company introduced the top-end model of the lineup in the country – Edge 20 Pro.

The Motorola Edge 20 Pro is built around a 6.7″ 10-bit 144Hz FullHD+ AMOLED screen with a punch hole in the center for the 32MP selfie camera. The display doesn’t have a fingerprint reader underneath. It’s embedded in the power button located on the right-side frame.

The Edge 20 Pro’s rear panel features the signature Motorola logo and sports a rectangular camera island consisting of 108MP primary, 16MP ultrawide, and 8MP…

Huawei employee reveals Huawei’s Harmony OS 3 is coming soon

Huawei employee reveals Huawei’s Harmony OS 3 is coming soon IT Home News reported that a Huawei employee revealed in a social post that Huawei would be unveiling HarmonyOS 3.0 very soon. According to the report, the Chinese phone maker will be holding the Huawei Developer Conference on October 24. At said conference, Huawei will outline the updates coming to HarmonyOS 3.0.

Huawei has had to rely less so on Google services and re-invented it’s smartphones’ operating system (though its still heavily based on Android). HarmonyOS 2.0 launched during last year’s Huawei Developer Conference in September of 2020 with the OS arriving to devices on…

See the iPhone 13 Pro Max go up against the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra in a speed test

See the iPhone 13 Pro Max go up against the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra in a speed test Surprisingly enough, the side-by-side timed speed test thing is, well, still a thing. And now that a new top dog iPhone launched, you’d naturally expect that to be pitted against the best Samsung has to offer for 2021. And you’d be right.

So here’s a speed test comparing the iPhone 13 Pro Max to the Galaxy S21 Ultra. And unlike most such tests, this one doesn’t use pesky human hands and fingers, as those could introduce a few milliseconds of difference in the timing of the taps, and we just can’t have that for such a level of scientific pursuit. So what do we get? Robot hands! And, in a…

Counterpoint lowers its forecasted annual smartphone growth for 2021 due to component shortage

Counterpoint lowers its forecasted annual smartphone growth for 2021 due to component shortage A new research report from Counterpoint announces that its forecast for the number of smartphone shipments has been lowered. Previously, the research firm forecasted that (global) annual industry growth is expected to grow by 9% with 1.45 billion units shipped during 2021. The new adjusted forecast calls for just 6% growth, with an estimated total of 1.41 billion unit shipped.

Based on the firm’s research, “some smartphone OEMs and vendors are reporting they had only received 80% of their requested volumes on key components during Q2 2021, and the situation seems to be getting…

USB-IF announces new certified Type-C power rating logos for cables and chargers

USB-IF announces new certified Type-C power rating logos for cables and chargers USB Implementers Forum, the people in charge of deciding how many times you rotate the cable before it plugs in, have announced a new certified logo program based on USB4, USB Type-C, and USB Power Delivery specifications.

Cables that now feature the new USB PD 3.1 standard of 60W or 240W will feature the new logo that clearly identify the power rating that the cable is capable of. While the image below shows the 240W logo, a similar logo will also be visible for cables rated for just 60W.

Similarly, USB4 cables that support either 20Gbps or 40Gbps speeds will feature a new logo…

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