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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is going to cost more than the $2000 mark

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For now, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is far away from launch in the smartphone market, but the details of the phone have started coming in. The new details focus more on the price of the smartphone which is going to make it one of the costliest phones from Samsung. The details that have been leaked hints that the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 could be priced at more than $2000. The phone would be exactly the same in terms of design when we compare it with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 but will certainly have new features, optimizations, and improvements over the previous generation. 

This also seems to fit the current goal of the company where they are not working on making the phones cheaper but making them feature-rich. Samsung has been consistently trying to make the user experience better and much more engaging than before, due to which they have been adding a lot of new and unique features both to the hardware and software. It is the main reason why recent smartphones have been priced heavily. 

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Also, since there is very little competition in the foldable phone market, it does not make any sense for Samsun to lower down its price. However, in the next couple of years, we will be seeing foldable phones from Xiaomi, LG, Apple, and more, which can lead the giant to make the phones cost a bit less. But for now, it seems that the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 would be crossing the $2000 mark for sure.

Sony to add Apple TV app on their Smart TVs

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Apple has been trying to roll out its Apple TV on more devices lately so that they could increase the viewership in big numbers. They have been doing so for the last few months, where they are a part of many casting devices and Smart TV. In the same trend, now Sony will be rolling out Apple TV apps to all their Smart TV lineup which came in 2020, 2019, and selective models for 2018. 

Sony brought the Apple TV app first in the X900H series of Smart TV and in the new firmware update v6.4960, Sony will be adding the app to all their Smart TVs. The firmware update to add the Apple TV app is currently available only in Europe and later will be added to the North American market. A few weeks or months later, we can also see a global rollout for the same. 

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However, there are a few Smart TVs from the eligible year 2019 like AG8, XG83, XG81, and XG80 models which will not receive the update and the new Apple TV app. Also, you can expect the update to arrive on the AF9/A9F and ZF9/Z9F models from 2018. Sony also confirmed that the Apple TV app on their platform supports 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos streaming on compatible hardware. The app will allow users to see the Apple TV content and content purchase through iTunes. Apple is slowly using the strategy to gain more users and viewership in other countries as well.

Sony preparing to maintain the PS5 demand and supply

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Ever since the pre-orders opened up for PS5, a lot of pre-orders were made to get the initial hands-on with the new console. However, soon after the delivery started, many customers made complaints where they had not delivered the console or it had been out of stock for a long time. The console is currently sold out in almost all the popular stores and e-commerce websites as well. Due to this, Sony has made a record launch with the maximum number of orders and sales for the new console, which was confirmed by Sony. 

The company. Although, since the console is not easily available to purchase as it has run out of stock in almost all places, potential buyers are getting frustrated due to the same. Sony has released an official statement on Twitter stating, “We want to thank gamers everywhere for making the PS5 launch our biggest console launch ever. Demand for PS5 is unprecedented, so we wanted to confirm that more PS5 inventory will be coming to retailers before the end of the year – please stay in touch with your local retailers.” 

The PS5 official Twitter account in India says, “We are overwhelmed by the positive enthusiasm surrounding PS5. As communicated previously, availability in each country is subject to, among other things, local import regulations, and our local teams are working through the logistics.” The company has already confirmed that they are trying their best to fulfill the stock requirement around the world and will continue to do so in every market, online or offline. 

Nokia 9.3 delayed to launch next year

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The Nokia 9 PureView was one of the most expensive smartphones from the company lately and also the premium flagship in the market. The company is already working on its successor Nokia, which was expected to launch in 2020. However, it has now been confirmed that the phone launch has been delayed to the year 2021, with no confirmation on the date. The details provided by PhoneArena states that the insider from HMD Global has confirmed the delay in the launch of the handset.

There is no confirmation as to why it is happening and whether it’s the camera setup or a different reason. However, the same kind of delay was also seen in the year 2018 when Nokia 9 Pureview was launched in the market. However, rumored details about the technical specs of the phone are already in the air, which confirms that the phone will be powered using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. The phone will also have a 6.7-inch P-OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an under-screen camera.

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This time-Nokia will be adding a Penta-camera setup and a 5,000mAh battery which will have fast wireless charging. The phone will only come in two colors, black and blue. Now there is no news about the handset and no official confirmation to support the details from Nokia. But it seems that we can expect the launch of the new Nokia flagship anywhere in Q2 of the year 2021 or at least get confirmation about it from the company.

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G renders leaked. Will be the most affordable 5G smartphone for Samsung

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Samsung is working on a new smartphone Samsung Galaxy A52 5G for which render images have been leaked. The phone is supposed to be one of the most affordable 5G smartphones in the Samsung lineup. The tech giant has already offered a lot of premium segment phones in the 5G category, however, there was no such option in the lower category. The company has already planned to launch multiple budget-friendly devices next year, out of which many will have 5G support. 

Similar to A52, the company will also be debuting Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02 in the first quarter of 2021, but they will only be launching with LTE support. The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G will be the first affordable 5G offering from the company which will be powered using the Snapdragon 750G processor. There are currently no details about the price or when the phone will be available for purchase, however, the company is already focusing on the A52 model as a part of a more affordable segment. 

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The render images that have leaked online show a triple camera setup on the rear and this time the setup will not be rectangular. Instead, the company will have a vertically arranged triple camera design with a dual-LED flash. There is no detail on the camera sensor, but it is expected that the phone will have a 48MP sensor. The fingerprint reader of the Infinity-U screen phone will be located on the side. and the phone also shows a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C jack, and speaker in the render.

Nokia to bring Nokia 5.4 with major improvement over the predecessor

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Nokia 5.3 was a great phone at the time of launch but still had a few flaws that did not make it a hot selling phone. However, the company has now decided to bring the successor of the phone as Nokia 5.4 with a lot of new features and improvement over the previous generation. HMD Global will very soon be launching a new phone with a better processor, screen, and camera. As per the tipster Nokiapoweruser, the phone will have a 6.4-inch display along with a punch-hole design for the camera in the front. 

The phone will offer a much more powerful processor, but the details are still not confirmed as to whether the company will use Mediatek or Qualcomm processors. The phone will come with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Lastly, one of the most standout features of the phone will be the quad-camera setup on the rear. The phone is said to come in two colors of Blue and Purple and will be announced and launched alongside Nokia 7.3 5G next year. 

It has been also confirmed that the Nokia 5.4 will have a considerable amount of improvement and not just minor upgrades in the user’s experience. The phone will also have a larger battery which is expected to be 5,000 mAh, as compared to Nokia 5.3’s 4,000 mAh. Although the phone was expected to launch in March 2021, it seems that we will have to wait a bit more to see the new device.

Google Pay to stop the operation of the older app in the US market from January 2021

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Google Pay was launched initially to help users with online payment. However, the company has recently launched a newer version of the app and includes a lot of new different features as well. The aim of Google was to make Google Pay a multitasking app, rather than a simple payment app. Google has also planned to stop the payment feature in its old version for all American users. American users of the old version of the Google Pay app will not be able to do transactions or send and receive payment from January 2021.

The announcement of the new version of the payment apps was done just a few weeks back and it was released in the US market last week along with a new version of other Google apps like Gmail, Google Photos, and others. Google has also introduced a 1.5% fee when users transfer money from Google Pay using a debit card. However, this fee is not a global rollout and is only applicable in the US. Since the app integrates with the bank account, it is widely used by people to make transactions and make payments. 

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The payment has grown a lot from its initial services and has added a lot of new options for users, including making donations to relief funds or any other charitable organization. Google has been looking to make Google Pay one of the primary apps for the users in case of a transaction, which would also help the users to properly utilize the Google ecosystem.

Realme releases early access for Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 on Realme 7 Pro

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Realme has been working to bring new updates to their Realme 7 series, and in the same trend, the company is now providing Realme 7Pro users with early access to Android 11 based Realme UI 2.0. The same early access has already been provided for X50 Pro 5G and Marzo 20, today the Realme 7 Pro joins them as the company has opened the Early Access Program for the Snapdragon 720G-powered smartphone. However, do not think it is a final update as the developers will still continue to make it better for the final version. 

Therefore, it is always suggested not to update it if the Realme device is your primary smartphone to use. If you are still interested to update your phone, then you can simply head to Settings > Software Update menu on their Realme 7 Pro, tap on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen, then on the Trial version, and then submit the required information. The phone will immediately receive the update but only for a limited number of devices, so you might want to hurry up in case you want to try it on your device. The new update would be coded as RMX2170_11_C.09 and is around 3.6 GB in size. 

The company is soon expected to release the early update for Realme 6 Pro and Realme 7. The company has already issued a new roadmap for the update that every smartphone will get in the coming months. The last among the list would be Realme 5 series, Realme X and XT, Realme Narzo 20A, and Realme 3 Pro, in the Q2 of 2021.

Apple’s Leather Sleeve for iPhone 12 starts delivery but is really expensive

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One of the accessories that Apple introduced in its event alongside the Apple iPhone 12 series were different covers and Apple’s Leather Sleeve. Apple’s Leather Sleeve was one of a kind accessory product from Apple which was made especially for the iPhone and to work with the MagSafe feature. The new Apple’s Leather Sleeve is out now and people have started to get the delivery for the same. However, the leather sleeve does come with a very hefty price tag when you compare it to any other accessory for iPhone 12 in the same segment. 

There have been Apple iPhone sleeves in the past but this one is unlike others. However, is the hefty price tag justified for the same? Apple sleeves come in different colors like red, Saddle Brown, Baltic Blue, and Citrus Pink. The sleeve is available for all four variants of the iPhone 12 series. The sleeve not only provides some level of protection but also provides a good grip in the hand and the premium Apple finish that you expect. Since the edges are reinforced, and there is a camera bump on the rear to save the camera unit in case of fall, you will always feel the security for your phone in case it falls. The sleeve has all the cutouts for the speaker and other buttons. 

Behind the sleeve is a compartment that can be used to hide a couple of cards or money. Apple also provides an additional lanyard for users who want one. It has a custom all-metal snap and is a great package overall when it comes to protection and MagSafe features. The leather sleeve also has an integrated NFC chip and can be read by the MagSafe NFC reader on iPhone 12. The front has a small opening where you can see the battery details, time, etc. So for more than $100, it might seem a bit expensive but it has certainly stepped up the game for this category.

Huawei is working on new liquid lens camera technology for their future lineup

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When it comes to modern-day smartphones, one of the most critical selling points for them has been the camera. The camera on a smartphone has come through a long process and evolution and it has been major smartphone companies using new technology to make the sensors better. When it comes to camera technology, Huawei has some of the best camera phones in the market right now. regardless of the Android operating system issue. The company is now trying to create a new camera technology, which would put them ahead of all the other smartphone brands. 

As per the Chinese media,  it is based on an (unspecified) type of liquid that changes shape in response to changes in the voltage acting on it. The new technology can help to bring the focus latencies down to the millisecond range, or closer to that of the human eye. Improving on this new technology with ultra-fast auto-focus could make the Huawei smartphones one of the best in terms of camera. One of the tipsters on social media Digital Chat Station has provided the details that the new sensor will soon be seen in a handset. 

The “liquid lenses” will be paired with the upcoming Sony IMX782 sensor. The same sensor could also be a part of the upcoming Mi 11 Pro. It is expected that more details about the new lens technology will be provided by the company in the future or in the launch of Mi 11 Pro. No matter when it comes to the market, but the results are going to be definitely off the charts.