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Galaxy S21 FE may be Samsung’s first phone with Android 12 One UI 4.0
Samsung is rumored to launch the Galaxy S21 FE at the beginning of next month, meanwhile, the latest rumor hints at a big upgrade over its predecessor. According to a recent report, the upcoming S21 FE runs Android 12-based One UI 4.0 software system out of the box.
To be mentioned, the Galaxy S21 series was launched in early 2021 with Android 11-based One UI 3.1 pre-installed. Last year, Samsung launched the Galaxy S20 FE with the same software installation as the Galaxy S20 series, but things are likely to change this time.
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If the Korean tech giant launches the Galaxy S21 FE with Android 12 out of the box, it will be eligible for three generations of Android OS upgrades, making it a better choice than the Galaxy S21 base variant. Also, if the rumor becomes reality, the S21 FE will be the first Samsung phone with Android 12 OS, instead of Galaxy S22 series.
Well, the media outlet claims to provide the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 firmware builds of the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone, however, the device is yet to be officially announced. Therefore, we suggest you take this info as a pinch of salt, and we will be getting more news on this matter in the coming days.
Previous Reports
The Galaxy S21 FE is expected to be available in both Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100 SoC in various markets paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It’s noteworthy that the Exynos chip comes with Mali G78 GPU, while Snapdragon has Adreno 660 GPU.
- Galaxy S21 FE is likely to come with Android 12-based One UI 4.0 out of the box.
In terms of optics, the upcoming Galaxy S21 FE will feature a triple rear camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor, a depth sensor as well as an ultra-wide camera, plus, it comes with an impressive 32MP camera for selfies and video calling.
Last but not least, the Galaxy S21 FE will be equipped with a 4500mAh battery under the hood, which can be recharged by a 15W fast charger. Additional features should include an in-screen fingerprint sensor, 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and USB Type-C for charging
- The Galaxy S21 FE is rumored to feature White, Lavender, Cream, and Black color options.
- The device will make its official debut at Galaxy Unpacked 2022 on January 4th.
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Details about Samsung’s next-gen Galaxy A5x smartphone continue to appear. In a new report, it has been revealed that Samsung considering bringing a 32-megapixel selfie camera to the Galaxy A55 5G, scheduled for launch in 2024.
Starting with the Galaxy A51, Samsung utilized a 32-megapixel front camera in the Galaxy A52, Galaxy A53, and Galaxy A54. If the report is correct, it’s going to be the company’s fifth handset, bringing the same resolution front camera sensor.
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Besides 50-megapixel primary and 32-megapixel selfie cameras, the Galaxy A55 5G will be equipped with a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor, the same as its predecessor. Besides, details about the phone’s macro (third rear) camera sensor remain unknown, leaving hope for improvement.
Apple has yet to muffle the iPhone 15’s overheating complaints, another problem pops up on the web. This time, the problem is related to the failure of NFC, causing to users have a BMW car.
According to reports on the internet, some BMW owners have complained that their iPhone 15’s NFC chip no longer works after charging with their vehicle’s wireless charging pad.
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Consumers report that their iPhone 15 enters the data recovery mode with a white screen, and the NFC chip is no longer functional. Notably, the NFC chip powers features like Apple Pay and digital car keys.
Due to the NFC failure, some consumers got a replacement unit from Apple, but the replacement iPhone is then vulnerable to the same issue. Affected users receive a “Could Not Set Up Apple Pay” error message in the Wallet app.
OnePlus is expected to introduce its first foldable smartphone in the market this month. Ahead of official unveiling, OnePlus Chief Pete Lau sat down with a well-known YouTuber to discuss their first foldable phone and show off the new foldable hinge and gapless design of an early model.
This year’s foldable phone by Samsung brings new Flex Hinge technology, which results gapless foldable. Since the Chinese phone maker confirmed to introduce OnePlus Open in the global market, the Korean tech giant may face some heat of competition, which is radically rising.
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Through an exclusive interview with Unbox Therapy, OnePlus gives an official look at an early build of its upcoming foldable, showcasing the revamped hinge build and “gapless” design. Pete notes that OnePlus retains over 600 patents surrounding elements of the hinge alone.
OnePlus Open foldable phone will come with a gapless design, similar to the Oppo Find N2. Notable, the company’s forthcoming foldable brings 31 fewer components in comparison.
In the video, Pete has Lew close the Open with a piece of paper tucked inside. It looks more like a case of strong magnets laid across the outer edges of the inner display to an outside viewer.
When it’s coming?
OnePlus is expected to launch its first foldable smartphone on October 19. Tomorrow, Samsung and Google will have their epic events, with the former set to unveil a set of Fan Edition products and the latter will unveil the Pixel 8 flagship and Pixel Watch 2nd generation.