Dimensity 900-powered vivo spotted on Google Play Console

Dimensity 900-powered vivo spotted on Google Play Console A vivo smartphone with a V2130A model number is about to be announced. We thought it might be the vivo X70 when it was certified with 44W fast charging, but now it has appeared on Google Play Console with Dimensity 900, suggesting it might be part of the V21 lineup.

vivo V2130A • vivo V2131A

The V2130A and V2131A both have the Mediatek chipset, coupled with 8 GB RAM. Other specs include a Full HD+ resolution, Android 11 out of the box and a punch-hole screen if the images are correct.

The Dimensity 900 is a true midrange chipset, while the Snapdragon 870, powering the vivo X60,…

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy A20 is getting Android 11-based One UI 3.1 in the US

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy A20 is getting Android 11-based One UI 3.1 in the US The Samsung Galaxy A20 units locked to Xfinity Mobile’s network in the US received the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update earlier this month, and now it’s the unlocked models that are getting a taste of the latest version of Android in the United States.

In addition to the usual Android 11 and One UI 3.1 goodies, the update comes with the August 2021 Android security patch. It has firmware version A205U1UEU9CUH3 and should reach all the unlocked units in the US in a few weeks.

But, if you don’t want to wait for the update notification to pop up on your Galaxy A20, you can try…

Spotify offline playback starts rolling out on Wear OS smartwatches

Spotify offline playback starts rolling out on Wear OS smartwatches Ever since the announcement of Wear OS’ unification with Samsung back during Google I/O, we’ve been waiting for all the changes and promises made that would make Wear OS a real competing wearable platform. We’re now starting to see these features take effect with Spotify adding offline playback support to Wear OS. The ability to download music for offline listening lets you pair a Bluetooth headset directly to your smartwatch and leave your phone behind.

Spotify on the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3

As reported by Android Central, some users on Reddit are already reporting that this…

OnePlus Nord and Nord CE both receive updates with improved performance

OnePlus Nord and Nord CE both receive updates with improved performance Today OnePlus has released two software updates for its mid-rangers, one is going out to the original Nord, the other is headed to the Nord CE released this June.

The original Nord is getting OxygenOS 11.1.5.5 in all regions, although there’s a difference in the build: AC01AA for North America, AC01DA for India, and AC01BA for Europe.

OnePlus Nord

This update comes with the August 2021 security patch level, as well as improved system stability, and a couple of new features for the Ambient Display: screenshot functionality, and a Bitmoji AOD, co-designed with Snapchat, “which will…

Our Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 video review is up now

Our Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 video review is up now The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is in an incredibly interesting smartphone, if for no other reason than the fact that it’s the cheapest foldable device ever made – until this point, of course. It’s much more affordable than its predecessors, and that means this is the first handset that may really have the chance to take foldables mainstream. Perhaps.

Things are never that simple, though, and if you’re interested in our thoughts about the Z Flip3, we’ve already covered everything we think about it in our extensive, in-depth written review. Today, however, we would like to draw your attention…

Apple has tested and rejected an in-display fingerprint reader for iPhones, says Mark Gurman

Apple has tested and rejected an in-display fingerprint reader for iPhones, says Mark Gurman Touch ID, Apple’s fingerprint reader, never really went away – you can still find on an iPad. But on iPhones it can only be seen on the SE (2020) and its rather old design. Contrary to certain rumors, the fingerprint reader will not be returning to the mainline iPhones, says Mark Gurman on Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter.

The company reportedly tested displays that feature built-in fingerprint readers, but the journalist expressed doubt that this will be the path that Apple chooses.

Instead, Face ID will be built into the displays of future high-end models like the iPhone 14. Cheaper…

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