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Apple iPhone 13 to come with Wi-Fi 6E

The iPhone 12 lineup introduced this year comes with Wi-Fi 6, but Barclays analysts predict the iPhone 13 series coming next September will support the Wi-Fi 6E standard.

Wi-Fi 6E comes with the features of Wi-Fi 6 but extends into the 6Hz frequency band, offering increased bandwidth and less interference for supported devices.

The analysts over at Barclays also indicated that some iPhone 13 models will have a new power conversion chip provided by Cirrus Logic.

Additionally, the analysts believe that Apple has no plans for another iPhone SE in the coming months and are unlikely to launch a larger model.

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will have six cameras

Today, we have another Galaxy S21 leak, which seems to confirm some of the specs that have been floating around, published by WinFuture. Information about and images of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S21-series phones have been landing almost daily in the run-up to Samsung’s January event. With this newest leak, we now have a better idea of what to expect — especially in the camera department. In short, the hardware appears to be a big part of Samsung’s plan to take on the highly capable iPhone 12 Pro Max.

The S21 Ultra will reportedly offer 3x and 10x telephoto cameras (72mm and 240mm equivalent focal lengths, respectively), both with optical image stabilization. That’s one additional rear-facing camera compared to the S20 Ultra’s three rear sensors.

Photo: WinFuture

The S21’s 10x lens will use a folded optic design like that of the S20’s telephoto camera. We expect that Samsung will once again offer hybrid zoom that reaches much farther than that 10x optical range.

Some other subtle camera updates look to be on the way, too. The main 108-megapixel camera gets a slightly wider 24mm (versus 26mm) equivalent lens. It will also get laser-assisted autofocus: something that the S20 Ultra didn’t offer but the Note 20 Ultra later introduced. And WinFuture says that despite the main camera sensor’s on-paper similarities to the last generation, this is a new sensor that should offer better image quality than the last.

Samsung will need every advantage to compete with the iPhone 12 Pro Max, which we think is the best smartphone camera on the market today. Historically, Samsung has taken more of a hardware-heavy approach to mobile imaging, increasingly using its own house-made sensors rather than grabbing Sony’s off the shelf, and being early to adopt dual- and triple-lens cameras on its devices.

Part of the reason Samsung has leaned so hard into advanced hardware is that its computational photography hasn’t kept up with either Apple or Google. Only recently has it come up to par with features like Night Mode. But now it’s another year, and there’s more work to be done to catch up to the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Video may prove to be grounds for Samsung to level the playing field with Apple, too. It’s one area where software can only do so much without the right hardware behind it. Samsung has usually had big specs to tout when it comes to video — the S21 Ultra will offer 8K recording to the 12 Pro Max’s 4K — but the proof will be in the footage. Samsung says it’s committed to continuing to push its capabilities in this area.

There are a few notable non-camera-related details in WinFuture’s report. These specs confirm a 6.8-inch display with variable refresh rates from one to 120Hz, a battery-saving move also adopted from the Note 20 Ultra. There’s also S Pen support, which will be sold separately.

Samsung will also follow Apple’s lead by shipping the S21 devices without wall chargers in the box. The company will probably, like Apple, cite the environmental benefits as the motivation for this change, though cynics among us will note that it’s also beneficial to each company’s bottom line. But the reduction of e-waste is no doubt a good thing, and Samsung’s use of USB-C rather than a proprietary connector scores it even more environmental bonus points.

There’s no confirmed launch date or pricing yet for the S21 Ultra, though reports point to an announcement on January 14th.

Qualcomm, released the first Snapdragon 888 5G benchmarks: performance at the top of the category

With 5-nm and Snapdragon 800 5G, Qualcomm can compete in arms equal with its direct competitors, unleashing very high results with the main test suites for Android. Here are the results of the first benchmarks

by Nino Grasso published 18 December 2020 , at 15: 31 in the Telephony channel

Qualcomm Snapdragon

Qualcomm usually invites tech journalists to an annual event, usually in conjunction with the launch of the new flagship mobile chipsets of the Snapdragon family, within which it is It is possible to test the new processors through prototype devices that will not be marketed.

This year due to the pandemic in progress it was not possible to organize the event, however the company has disclosed the first results of the most popular benchmarks performed on the Snapdragon Mobile Platform 888 5G . The tests have been launched three times, and show the capabilities of the platform on a general level, CPU, GPU and Artificial Intelligence.

Snapdragon 888 5G in pills

In short, Snapdragon 888 is designed with a new 5-nm production process , and is based on completely new components compared to Snapdragon 865. Specifically, we find a CPU with 8 Kryo cores 680 which should guarantee the 25% more performance than the previous generation with an improved efficiency of 25 %. The 8 cores use a similar configuration as the predecessor: 1 core reaches the maximum frequency of 2, 84 GHz, 3 cores are limited to 2, 42 GHz and finally the 4 cores the rest are clocked at 1, 80 GHz.

On the graphic side we find the proprietary GPU Adreno 660 which promises the 35% higher graphics performance with 20% higher, also ensuring superior graphic rendering through image enhancement features applicable in real time. Then we have support for Variable Rate Shading, a new dedicated engine for Artificial Intelligence (Hexagon 780), the new ISP Spectra 580 and, you cannot miss it, a new modem 5G X 60 proprietary , compatible with Sub6 and mmWave frequency bands.

For further information on the processor specifications, please refer to our complete article at this address.

Snapdragon 888 5G, the results of first benchmarks

But how does this new processor fare in the most usual tests on Android? To give an initial answer to the question is the same Qualcomm, which has provided us a series of results that we report below . The benchmarks were refined with a terminal configured with 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM, 512 GB of storage, one battery of 3. 780 mAh and a Full HD + display (2340 x 1080 pixels) with diagonal of 6, 65 “and refresh rate equal to 120 Hz.

As you can see from the graph just published, the Snapdragon results 888 5G looks very promising. On AnTuTu it got a value of 735439 to the third iteration of the test: it is of a score that – if placed in relation to those we have obtained us during our product tests – proves superior to both Apple A 14 Bionic (the SoC of the latest iPhones), both compared to Kirin 9000 (installed on Mate 40 Pro). It is clear, however, that it would be appropriate to test the different technologies on equal terms, but the results could vary by a few percentage points (probably irrelevant) compared to our tests.

The gap with competition is reduced with Geekbench 5.0.2 , where Snapdragon 888 5G records a single-core score of 1135 and of 3794 in multi-core . This is a result in line with that of Kirin 9000 (we have achieved 3704 points in multi-core and 1020 in single-core), but lower than that recorded by the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max (which exceed, respectively, the 4000 points in multi-core ei 1500 points in single-core).

GPU side, on the other hand, Adreno 660 managed to generate an average of 86 fps with the Aztec Ruins Vulkan test (Normal Tier) in Full HD and 169 fps with Manhattan 3.0 in Full HD (in the latter case a smartphone with Snapdragon 865 should generate approximately 120 fps). Qualcomm also evaluated the performance of the integrated Neural Engine on the new Snapdragon 888 5G: the score with AITuTu is very interesting , equal to 911883, about double what we might expect from a device with Snapdragon 865.

As we have already said these are only the first results of Qualcomm’s Mobile Platform flagship for the 2021, and were published by the same manufacturer. We will have to wait for the first months of 2021 to get your hands on a ready device for marketing, and to test all the qualities. Those shown by Qualcomm were however very interesting, in line with the other proposals of the competition of the same generation, and sometimes even higher. We will certainly know more once we get our hands on the first products with the new American flagship SoC.

Samsung Galaxy S21+ handled in unofficial video review

We got a good look at the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G over the weekend and now YouTuber Random Stuff 2 is back with an “unofficial review” of the upcoming Galaxy flagship a month ahead of its announcement.

The short video highlights the flat 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with its slim bezels and centered punch-hole cutout. The panel does look to have slimmer bezels than the outgoing Galaxy S20+ which is especially noticeable in the chin area. We also get a thorough look of the sides and back of the device which reveals the triple camera setup confirmed to carry 12MP main + 64MP telephoto + 12MP ultrawide sensors. The telephoto module comes with 3x optical zoom.

There are a few sample shots too showcasing Samsung’s SuperHDR prowess next to shots from an iPhone 12 Pro. The reviewer also mentions the 4,500 mAh battery manages to last a whole day despite heavy usage. He also confirmed the two storage variants, namely 128GB and 256GB and that his version was powered by Snapdragon 888 chipset.

Check out the full video below and let us know what you think of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S21+ in the comments.

Chip order-ready TSMC: Allegedly no more volume discounts for AMD and Co.

The rush to the world’s largest chip order manufacturer TSMC is said to be so high that the company wants to cancel the previously granted discounts for bulk buyers from 2021. This is reported by the Taiwanese news agency Central News Agency, according to which TSMC is said to have granted a three percent discount so far. That doesn’t sound like a lot at first, but with tens of thousands of wafers per month, the savings quickly add up.

At TSMC, new generations of production are currently the first available in high capacities. Among other things, AMD ensures high utilization of Ryzen 3000 processors, Epyc in the 7 nanometer generation , Radeon-RX – 6000 – graphics cards and console systems-on-chips for the Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X. Apple takes TSMC the first large quantities 5- nm wafer for the A 14 of the iPhone 12 and the M1 of the ARM Macs. Intel also wants to have TSMC manufactured from 2021. Means: the chip order maker doesn’t have to worry about finding customers at the moment.

From 2021 noticeable When asked, TSMC explained that they did not comment on prices in their own production. If the Central News Agency is right, higher production costs should be (slightly) noticeable in the business figures of manufacturers, more precisely in the margin, within a year at the latest. Initially, the contracts concluded so far continue to run with fixed purchase quantities and prices, which are regularly negotiated between chip order manufacturers and chip manufacturers. All graphics chips from the GA 102 roll off the production line at the South Koreans, which means the complete GeForce series RTX 3000 includes. Only the server accelerator A 100 with GA 100 – GPU lets Nvidia produce with 7 nm technology at TSMC. Rumors are said to have tried Nvidia with Samsung as a second manufacturer to put price pressure on TSMC.

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TechStage | Top 10: These are the best smartphones of 2020

Testing Tests overview Smartphone Asus ROG Phone 3 in the test: Perfect gaming smartphone LG Wing in the test: 1, 5 displays and gimbal cam Nokia 3.4 in the test: update promise for little money Smartphone Realme 7 in the test: 90 Hertz at a budget price Realme 7 Pro in the test: OLED display and 65 – Watt loading Huawei Mate 40 Pro in the test: Great, but without Google Samsung Galaxy M 21 Test: Solid cross-country skier at a budget price Smartwatch Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 in the test: competition for Apple? Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro in the test: Smartwatch with cross-country battery Apple Watch: Smartwatch with contract from 15 € per month Buy Apple Watch 6: All generations in the price check Skagen Falster 3 in the test: Smartwatch with Wear OS Test Huawei Watch GT 2: Noble fitness tracker in watch form Huawei Watch GT in the test: record-breaking battery life Multiroom Bose Portable H ome speaker in the test: battery, WiFi, Airplay 2 Sonos Move in the test: the robust all-rounder Musiccast: Multiroom from Yamaha in the test Denon Heos in the test: Versatile multi-room system Flat soundbar Teufel Sounddeck Streaming in the test Teufel Raumfeld in the test: rich multiroom sound Technisat Digitradio 580 in the test: The gray all-rounder Keyfinder Tile Slim (2019): Key finder in credit card format Bluetooth key finder Tile Pro in the test: 122 m range! Key Fin the Tile Pro in the test: the range champion Orbit Bluetooth tracker in the test: looking for wallet and keys Nonda iHere 3.0: smart key finder in the test Chipolo Classic and plus: Bluetooth key finder in the test Musegear finder 2: Key finder without registration obligation Action-Cam DJI Pocket 2 in the test : Zoom and 64 – Megapixel sensor Actioncam Insta 360 One R: 1-inch image sensor in the test Gopro Hero 8 Black in the test: Back to the top Insta 360 One R in the test: The modul are Actioncam Motorola Moto G8 Plus test: Great smartphone, but … Insta 360 Go: Micro-GoPro in the test Motorola One Action Test: good hardware, bad camera microSD In the test: Kingston UHS-I U3 microSDXC Kit MicroSD card for smartphone: Samsung Evo Plus 2017 Test report: Lexar Professional 1800 x microSDXC Kit Test report: Intenso Premium microSDXC card with 64 GByte Android Sonos Move in the test: The robust all-rounder Honor 20: Inexpensive high-end smartphone in Test Xiaomi Mi 9: Top technology at a bargain price Doogee S 90 in the test: modular outdoor smartphone ZTE Axon 10 Pro in the test: high-end phone at a competitive price Motorola Moto G7 Power in the test: large battery , small price Sony Xperia 10: Smartphone with 21: 9 display under test Counselor Advisor overview Purchase advice Bargain: Which Fire TV -Stick from 19 € is the right one? Purchase advice: What good is a leaf blower with a battery for 45 Euro? True wireless headphones: How much do you have to invest? Buying advice water cooling: High-end PCs cool better Guide: Air conditioning and fan against the heat wave Sony shows the Xperia 1: Is the predecessor XZ3 worth it now? Purchase advice: Current headphones with ANC to 360 Euro Practice Caution, money away: Kickstarter & Co. are not shops Switch off Android notifications from annoying apps This is how it works: Now install the new Android L keyboard ren Tip: Use “Ok Google everywhere” in Germany In the test: Does the jailbreak work for iOS 7.1? Goderma and mobile medicine: The doctor apps are coming ! Instructions: Jailbreak for iOS 7 on iPhone 5S, 5, 4S and 4 Technology Importing technology from China, part 2: Customs, taxes and tricks Drones & copters: From toys to FPV racers What does the end of an ecosystem mean? Smartphones with a flexible display: What’s in it for me? Smartphone processors at a glance: Everything Snapdragon? Evolutionary dead ends: the very worst cell phones mpass: Pay with the NFC mobile phone – or the NFC toilet roll Display calculator Calculate pixel density, number and display proportion Best list Test winner Price comparison Price comparison overview Smartphones from Android 7.0 Phablets with stylus Fitness tracker with GPS Bluetooth headphones with ANR Drones with GPS Video TechStage Best list Top 10: These are the best smartphones 2020 Beginning Place 1 Place 2 3rd place 4th place Pla tz 5 Place 6 Place 7 Place 8 Place 9 Place 10 Conclusion Comments from Stefan // 17. 12. 2020 13: 37 Clock

Dozens, if not hundreds, of smartphones are in 2020 hit the market, most but are hardly worth more than a side note. But there are exceptions: We have the best smartphones 2019 selected.

Does “the best” smartphone even exist? From a purely objective point of view, probably. At least in the typical schoolyard quartet, technical data can be compared with one another without any value and in the end there is theoretically a winner, i.e. the best smartphone 2020. In reality, however, it looks a little different. Because, on the one hand, minor details often decide between victory and defeat, and in everyday life it is much more important how the things that are in the data sheet actually work. And even if we try to highlight such things in our tests, we often do not succeed fully due to the very limited test period.

Best example: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (test report). The pen giant is undoubtedly an extremely good smartphone and there is hardly anything that the model does not offer. What was not noticed (or at least not as clearly) in the normal test period, but even more so in continuous use: The battery is too weak for a Note model. In addition, the upper half of the volume rocker in our test model gave way after a few weeks, it lost all pressure point and key travel, but can still be operated. Also never noticed with any other model: The note 20 All of a sudden on Google Maps the language information is no longer transmitted via the external, but the internal speaker. A few other apps also bitch on the device every now and then. Only a reboot will fix such problems.

And the third problem that simply riding around on technical data does not make sense: Ultimately, it always depends on your own usage behavior, whether the supposed lack of a feature bothers you or not. Therefore we say it bluntly: Our top 10 of the best smartphones 2020 is definitely subjective. We have the 10 devices that stuck in our minds. Not every user will be in our top 10, but that is – as described – in the nature of the matter. By the way: The one on the note 20 Ultra-described problems are not included in this top 10 . Because on the one hand it is still a really good smartphone, on the other hand we have hardly been able to test any other model over such a long period – so that would be unfair.

1st place: Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro So much power for buyers got so little money in a great overall package as with the Poco F2 Pro (test report) in 2020 on any other smartphone. For currently under 450 Euros are a Snapdragon 865, absolutely sufficient 6 GByte RAM, 128 GByte UFS memory and at least during the day a decent main camera (even if it is advertised as a quad cam …) including popup Front camera. The device provides the content on an almost 6.7 inch (approx. 17 cm) large OLED screen and ensures with its 4700 mAh strong battery for good runtimes. Android 11 is already available thanks to an update – what more could you want? A screen with more than 60 Hertz maybe, admittedly. If you are really looking for that, you will not find it here. All others are spot on and that’s why the device is in 2020 the number one.

2nd place: Samsung Galaxy S 20 FE 5G What, the Fan Edition in second place? But the Ultra can do a lot more! That’s right – nevertheless we just want to praise Samsung at this point: You can do it! At least in the 5G version, the FE gives users what the fan base wants: A Snapdragon processor – 820, which not only has more power, but also less hunger for electricity. Everything else is almost on par with the S 20 – sibling models – at a significantly lower price! In summary, the Samsung Galaxy S scores 19 FE with a 6.5 inch (approx 17 cm) large OLED Display with 120 Hertz, a great one Triple camera, 6 / 128 GByte memory and a battery with proper 4500 mAh. Android 11 is still missing, but should also come soon. All of this is available for under 650 Euro – the RRPs of the other S 20 models were much higher at the time. What exactly they can do better (or worse), we have in our Ve equal to the four S 20 – Models (guide) combined.

3rd place: Oneplus 8 Pro The Oneplus 8 Pro is already on the Market came. But it is still so good that even the manufacturer, who has usually brought an update to its models after around six months, has not brought a new T-Pro model. The reason: The Pro model is still fresh enough. Right! At that time, the model performed better than competitors like Galaxy S in our reader test (article) at least in some areas such as daylight shots with main and wide angle Ultra (test report) and Sony Xperia 1 II ( Test report).

Even apart from the camera, the device still cuts a very good figure. This is also shown by the constantly high price of the model, which is only available from around 820 Euro. In addition to the very chic exterior, the smartphone scores with 6.8 inches (approx. 17 cm) large OLED screen with 120 Hz and 1440 p + resolution. The Snapdragon 865 of the model is flanked by 8 GB of RAM, data can be found in at least 128 GB of internal memory space. As popular with Chinese manufacturers, it is not expandable (even with the Poco phone), but the update supply is good and Android 11 already available .

4th place: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Apart from the little things mentioned above, there are few smartphones that can do more than the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (test report). The device offers a 6.9 inch (approx. 18 cm) large (huge!) OLED display with 120 Hz and 1440 p + resolution, a very good quad camera with up to 108 Megapixels, a strong Exynos 990 when Drive, full 12 GByte RAM and at least 256 GByte expandable internal memory. In addition, there is something that hardly any other smartphone offers in this form: a stylus. Too bad: Samsung only builds one battery with 4400 mAh, that’s a bit tight. Also Android 11 It is not available yet.

5th place: Huawei P 40 Pro Plus 6.6 inches (approx. 17 cm) OLED screen with 90 Hz, Kirin 990, 8 GByte RAM and 512 GByte internal memory – The warehouse in particular should put a grin on the face of many interested parties. It is even comparatively “common”. Because the Huawei P 40 Pro Plus (test report) also offers a ceramic back, fast wireless charging and, above all, double optical magnification: 3 and 10-subject. Hardly any other smartphone can do this and allows smartphone photographers even more flexibility when taking photos. The quality is Huawei-moderately good, especially in low light there is hardly any other manufacturer in 2020. Incidentally, the battery only provides 3687 mAh for decent runtimes – some competitors should learn a slice of this.

Why then not the device further up in this top 10 is? Quite simply: Because of the US ban, Huawei’s current smartphones still come without Google services. Among other things, this means: No Play Store, no functioning banking apps and other restrictions that the manufacturer has still not been able to adequately compensate for. Too bad – otherwise the P 40 Pro Plus been a contender for the throne.

6th place: Huawei Mate 40 Per This also applies to another great smartphone from Huawei: the Mate 40 Pro (test report). The device comes with an even larger OLED display, it measures 6.7 inches (approx. 16 cm) and also offers 90 Hz. The triple cam is as brilliant as in the P 40 Pro Plus, but dispenses with double optical zoom. The new Kirin 900, the one with at least 8 / 256 GByte memory is combined. Particularly fast 66 – Watt fast charging charges the 4400 mAh strong battery enormously fast, wirelessly it still works with fast 50 Watt. Unfortunately, the same applies here: No Google services (or adequate replacement) – no better ranking. We still think the device is great!

Place 7: Xiaomi Mi 10 Per In the previous year there was still a Mi-9 model at the top of the podium, with the Mi – 10 series, however, Xiaomi has tightened the price screw. Accordingly, the “cheap daughter” Poco is now on top, the Wed 10 Pro (test report) joins below. This is a really good smartphone that does not have any of the quirks of the Note in the long-term test 20 Ultra featured: 6.7 inches (approx. 17 cm) OLED with 90 Hz, great quad cam with 108 Megapixels like Samsung, Snapdragon 865 and 8 / 256 GByte memory – that’s pretty neat. The battery ensures good running times, the charging times are thanks to 50 watts short. Wireless takes a little longer.

8th place: Oppo Find X2 Pro Had the Oppo Find X2 Pro We haven’t finished testing it at the time of writing this article, but the impression we got up to that point convinced us to include the device in our annual best list. The main reason is the great price-performance ratio: While all but the first three models are at least 900 Euros in the smallest variant, the Find X2 Pro is currently with a ceramic back for only around 750 to have euros.

However, there is no worse technology for a long time, on the contrary. This offers 6.7 inches (approx. 17 cm) large OLED panel 120 Hz frame rate, the triple cam with up to 48 Megapixels also wide angle and telephoto lens and a Snapdragon comes as a drive 865 with full 12 GB of RAM used – wow! Added to this are 512 GByte internal memory – that it is not expandable should really be don’t bother anyone anymore. The battery is with its 4200 mAh maybe a little tight, with full 64 But the watt recharges extremely quickly. Wireless charging is missing, IP 67 – certification (as opposed to our number One and the ninth-placed model) is included.

Place 9: Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 5G The Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 5G (test report) is actually a really great device that offers real added value with its still quite new folding display technology. So it puts contents folded up on its 6.2 inches (approx. 16 cm) “small” OLED screen, when unfolded it is a proud 7.6 inches ( approx. 19 cm) OLED with 120 Hz – great! The camera with main, wide and telephoto lens also convinced in the test and the Snapdragon 865 Plus afforded With 12 GByte RAM no weakness.

Even 256 GByte internal memory is ok, only the battery with 4500 mAh should have been a bit larger. However, this was not noticed negatively in the test. The problem with great technology: the price. At the time of this article, the model costs over 1300 Euros even more than an iPhone 12 Pro Max. As soon as that drops further, the Fold 2 becomes a really interesting smartphone.

Place 10: Apple iPhone 12 Max Pro Yes, the iPhone 12 Max Pro is Apple’s spearhead, but what’s the point of a price of still over 1200 Euro for the version with 128 GByte? Technically, Apple often only offers standard food: OLED with 6.7 inches (approx. 17 cm) and 60 Hz, (good) quad cam with up to 12 Megapixels, the really fast Apple-A 14 -Chipset and 6 GB of RAM. Before Apple fans scream: Yes, the hardware is easily enough and cannot be directly compared with an Android phone – it depends on “the inner values”. And then everything is correct again – even if the battery is also 3687 mAh seems a bit weak and the maximum charging power at 20 watts is limited to the maximum (Qi 7.5 watts).

Plus point for the iPhone: Everything comes from a single source, so Apple hardware and software work together as perfectly as possible. This is different with some androids. In addition, the resale value of iPhones remains quite stable, which puts the high purchase price into perspective. And last but not least, iPhones get updates longer than Android smartphones – exemplary! Who wants to know when he will use the iPhone 12 Max Pro should buy: We looked at this in this article (guide).

Conclusion An iPhone on the last, a Poco- Phone in first place? A look at the price explains a lot of it. And place 10 does not mean that the Apple smartphone is bad, after all, it is in the top at all 10 of the best smartphones. Which model would you have seen in first place?

If you want to spend less (apart from the Poco phone), you will find suitable smartphones in our top 10 of the best smartphones up to 500, to 400 and until 300 Euro. Here at the latest there should be something for everyone.

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Sony Xperia 5 II

Our Verdict

A talented phone for music and movies, and well worth considering if you want a smaller or cheaper alternative to the Award-winning Xperia 1 II

For

Impressive Full HD video
Impressive sound
Smart design

Against

4K video lacks detail

Sony’s smartphone output seems somewhat erratic. The Xperia 5 II is the second Sony smartphone we’ve reviewed in 2020, following something of an extended hiatus. There have been Xperia phones in the preceding years, but you’d be forgiven for not noticing as Sony hasn’t really made much noise about them.

That has changed this year and the Sony Xperia 5 II follows the Xperia 1 II, which won our smartphone Product of the Year Award for delivering a level of video and audio performance above that of other flagship Android phones. On paper, it looks like this model can impress us in a similar way: it’s smaller, cheaper and has similar specs, so what’s not to like?

Features

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We’re not entirely on board with Sony’s naming convention. “5 II” isn’t the clearest of model names – even before you realise that it’s actually smaller than the 1 II. Here we have a 6.1in OLED screen with a 2520 x 1080 resolution, unlike the 4K screen on the larger model – one of the key differences between the Xperia 5 II and the 1 II. But while we’re missing those extra pixels, we do get an upgrade to a 120Hz display.

Elsewhere, the spec sheet is almost identical, which is no bad thing. That means a 21:9 aspect ratio screen, which makes for a slimline handset. Of course, the bezel is ‘barely there’ thin and there are subtlety curved edges to the frame. The camera bump on the back is clear but less obtrusive than on other phones, such as the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.

Sony Xperia 5 II tech specs

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Display 6.1in OLED

Resolution 2520 x 1080 (450 ppi)

Front camera 8MP

Rear camera Quad 12MP

RAM 8GB

OS Android 10

Storage 256GB + microSD

Sony opts to have the fingerprint sensor on the right-hand side of the phone. It’s reliable and fast, though easier to accidentally wake in your pocket. It’s also trickier to operate if your phone is flat on a surface. There are buttons below the fingerprint scanner for one-touch access to Google Assistant and the camera. Again, we find them easy to press accidentally, especially when making calls, but once you know they’re there, it’s easily avoided.

More welcome is the presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack at the top, a microSD slot inside the SIM card tray and the now-standard USB-C connection at the bottom of the phone. The Android 10 operating system is well integrated and while there are some apps in your way when you fire up the phone, they can be removed to leave a clean and quick interface.

The same 12MP f/1.7 wide lens, 12MP f/2.4 telephoto lens and 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide lenses are here, which means the same Sony Pro features, but also excellent images that are natural and detailed when simply using the standard auto mode.

Again, Sony is using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset and 8GB of RAM, and its operation proves fast and responsive. There’s the same 4000mAh battery, fast-charging for 50 per cent power in 30 minutes, and support for wireless charging, too.

Screen

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We were blown away by the performance of the 4K screen on the Xperia 1 II, so we’re intrigued to see how this phone compares. Of course, it’s not just a smaller screen here, it’s also a lower resolution. But the good news is that for a lot of the time, you may not really notice.

Watching SD and HD content, we’re hard-pressed to discern any notable differences. This Xperia 5 II delivers sharp, detailed and colourful images. Motion is smooth and there’s little sign of noise. When it comes to much of the video you’re likely to be watching, this phone looks great.

But with 4K content, you will notice a comparative difference. This is when the 4K resolution screen of the Xperia 1 II really shines. You see more detail, sharper edges and a greater resolution on show – those extra PPIs (pixels per inch) really do make a difference. That doesn’t make this Xperia 5 II screen a bad one, but if you want the ultimate UHD experience on a mobile, you need a phone with a true 4K screen.

However, if you’re an avid mobile gamer, you will appreciate the 120Hz screen – it makes graphics smoother and will improve your playing experience.

Sound

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The Xperia 1 II established a new benchmark for sound quality, so we’re hopeful this model can replicate that success. And it almost does. Using the headphone jack or via the wireless connection, we are treated to a musical, clear and dynamic sound.

The Xperia 5 II successfully delivers something akin to a hi-fi performance, offering scale and authority with the stirring strings and deep bass of the Inception OST, while sounding upbeat and light on its feet with Atlas by Bicep.

But as we listen to Blonde by Roger Eno & Brian Eno and compare it with the Xperia 1 II, it’s clear this phone is missing a layer of detail. The larger Award-winning smartphone manages to peel back one more layer of texture to the track. Playing Chromatics’ Famous Monsters, the Xperia 1 II delivers more punch alongside that extra clarity. That’s not to say we’re in any way disappointed with what we hearing from this model, but the 1 II does pip it.

Sony’s LDAC technology, which allows for hi-res audio transmission and aims to maximise performance over Bluetooth, is present here too, and you’ll be made aware when you connect an LDAC device and asked to choose between the highest quality, “Sound quality preferred”, or opt for “Best effort”, which will adapt based on your network connectivity.

Verdict

For many people, a smartphone choice is a straight battle between Apple and Samsung. But if you value music and video performance highly, you really should consider these latest Sony phones.

While its pricier sibling still edges it for 4K video performance and ultimate sound quality, the more compact and affordable Sony Xperia 5 II remains a terrific choice.

SCORES

Screen 5
Sound 5
Features 5

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TSMC's 3nm + will arrive in 2023

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If all goes according to plan, TSMC has its facilities ready to start mass production of its first SoCs and 3-nanometer chips along throughout the year 2022. In addition, as they assure in digitimes, through gizchina, the next evolution of that process, called 3nm +, will begin to arrive the following year, in 2023.

Apple would be one of the first companies to use this process for their mobile SoCs

The first customers will be Apple, whose SoCs for mobiles for that year will be manufactured following this process, some SoCs that, if they do not change the trend, should be the Apple A 15 for iPhone 12. It is expected that the processors for Macbooks, successors of the current M1, also arrive at that time in those 3nm +. Naturally, other companies will also benefit from this new node, except for surprise, AMD processors and their graphics may also make the jump to that node.

At the moment there are no details of specific numbers regarding the advantages of 3nm + compared to the first generation 3nm. The 3nm improvement over 5nm is a 15% more performance together with a 30% decrease in consumption, at the same time that the density per area rises by 70%, by which is to be expected that the 3nm + slightly improve these figures as a preliminary step to making the jump to a lower number.

If you want to know all the details and secrets about nanometers in the process of chip manufacturing don’t miss our editorial on the subject.

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Antonio Delgado

Computer Engineer by training, editor and hardware analyst at Geeknetic since 2011. I love gutting everything that comes my way, especially the latest hardware that we get here for reviews. In my spare time I fiddle with 3d printers, drones and other gadgets. For anything here you have me.

New article: Apple iPhone 12 Pro & 12 Pro Max tested

We tested Apple’s latest iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max top models.

Honestly, the outrageous Apple iPhone 12 Pro article is finally available to read. Apologies to anyone who has had to wait several weeks for the article. The article tests both the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max based on test cycles of more than a couple of weeks. The devices are largely identical, but the Max has a 6.7-inch screen instead of a 6.1-inch screen, a larger battery, and a more technically advanced rear camera.

Equipment prices start from 1179 and 1279 euros. There are four color options – white-silver, graphite gray, gold, and the novelty color Pacific blue represented by our test pieces.

Read the article: Testing Apple iPhone 12 Pro & 12 Pro Max

iPhone 13 with 120Hz display thanks to LTPO technology: the latest news

The new iPhones of 2021 will finally introduce the 120 Hz in the Cupertino smartphone line-up, but only with regard to the Pro models. The credit is due to the LTPO technology

of Nino Grasso published on 16 December 2020 , at 17: 51 in the Apple channel

Apple iPhone

Two of the four iPhone models 13 that will be launched next year will use OLED display with low energy consumption LTPO technology , a key feature to introduce i 120 Hz of refresh rate in the line-up. To report the novelty, presumably expected for smartphones of the “Pro” family is the South Korean website The Elec.

The article states that Samsung and LG will remain the main suppliers of OLED displays for all next generation iPhones, while a small percentage also the Chinese BOE would like to appropriate some orders. The new LTPO displays will be more complex to produce than those introduced this year on the iPhone range 12, and will have a backplane (which is used to turn the pixels on or off individually) more efficient than current technologies.

Thanks to the guaranteed energy savings, the LTPO technology could guarantee a higher refresh rate without causing excessive impact on battery life . Just like with Apple Watch, the use of LTPO panels could ensure the introduction of the Always-on feature even on smartphones (already present on many competing smartphones) and lead to a longer battery life with different types of activities.

The arrival of 120 Hz was initially foreseen also on some iPhone 12, but some experts had already predicted that Apple would not introduce the feature without supplies of LTPO display. And so it was, as Apple will get the panels with the new technology no earlier than 2021. The 120 Hz would not be an absolute novelty for Apple anyway, since several iPad Pro have supported them for years through a technology that the company calls ProMotion .

This is not only guarantees on-screen reproduction with the typical fluidity of 120 Hz, but modulates the refresh rate based on the real needs of the reproduced content. The 120 Hz have also already arrived on several Android smartphones, and before them some models had implemented panels from 90 Hz making the transition more progressive. Some gaming smartphones, such as ROG Phone 3 and RedMagic 5G, go as far as 144 Hz.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra with S Pen

The Galaxy S21 Ultra will be the new top model from Samsung. For the first time, this Galaxy S-series smartphone will support Samsung’s iconic stylus pen.

In mid-January 2021, Samsung will release the Galaxy S21 series, with the S21 Ultra (SM-G998) as the new top model. This smartphone will offer improved specs, including an updated camera system that will be completely redesigned, both in terms of design and functionality. For the first time Samsung will make an S-series smartphone compatible with the S Pen (EJ-PG998). This stylus pen has been the main feature of the Galaxy Note series for years and will now also be made available as an optional accessory for the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Based on the latest information, LetsGoDigital, together with the Italian graphic designer Giuseppe Spinelli has created a new set of product renders of the Samsung S21 Ultra with S Pen. During the launch, this 5G smartphone will be released exclusively in Phantom Black (black) and Phantom Silver (silver) colors. Three months later, a brown and dark blue variant is also expected, so we have decided to incorporate these stylish ‘Phantom Brown’ and ‘Phantom Blue’ color schemes into the images as well.

Galaxy S21 Ultra met S Pen

The S Pen is included as standard with the Note models, for the Galaxy S21 Ultra Samsung seems to be taking a different approach. Consumers can decide for themselves whether they see sufficient added value in the S Pen to purchase it as an optional accessory. It is possible that Samsung decides to include a free S Pen during the pre-order period, but no further information is yet known about any pre-order promotions.

What is clear, the Samsung S21 Ultra does not have a stylus compartment – unlike the Galaxy Note smartphones. In order to be able to store the S Pen safely, Samsung will offer various cases in which the S Pen can be stored, as was reported by Roland Quandt on Twitter last Friday.

At least two cases are expected, a Samsung Silicone Cover and a Samsung Clear View Cover. Both optional accessories will be offered in two variants. One with the option to store the S Pen and the other without an S Pen compartment – comparable to the existing variants.

Evolution of the Samsung S Pen

In the second half of 2011, Samsung released its first smartphone with S Pen; the Galaxy Note (N7000). This phone had a 5.3-inch display – a size that we can hardly imagine today. At the time, however, it was a relatively large screen, which is why this device was also called a phablet – a cross between a phone and a tablet.

The Galaxy Note immediately became a big sales success for Samsung. Since then, the South Korean manufacturer has released a new Note smartphone every year. The stylus pen has been refined time and again and the number of compatible applications has also increased significantly over the years.

Since the introduction of the Galaxy Note 5, the S Pen also looks like a real pen. Two years ago, Bluetooth functionality was added, enabling users to use the stylus to control your smartphone remotely, for example for taking photos. Many Note users now consider the stylus pen an essential part of their smartphone.

The S Pen for the Samsung S21 Ultra carries model number EJ-PG998. For comparison, the Note 20 Ultra is the EJ-PN980. The last four digits refer to the model number of the smartphone.

Presumably, the S21 Ultra’s Bluetooth S Pen offers the same functionality as that of the Note 20 Ultra. This stylus has been improved in several ways, the main feature of which is the extremely low latency of only 9 milliseconds.

Thus, the input delay is no longer felt, making writing with the stylus feel even more natural than before. Numerous other functions were added, including new Air Actions and it is also possible to easily convert handwritten text to typed text.

Incidentally, stories have been circulating for some time that Samsung wants to cancel the Galaxy Note series. Now that the first S-series smartphone with S Pen compatibility will be released early next year, there are again rumors that Samsung will no longer release a Note smartphone in 2021. But no worries; LetsGoDigital has recently learned from a reliable source from Korea that a new Note will appear in 2021!

Specs of the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

The Samsung S21 Ultra is equipped with a 6.8-inch QHD+ curved OLED display with an adaptive 120 Hertz refresh rate. A hole is made in the display for the selfie camera, the hole-punch camera most likely offers a resolution of 40 megapixels – comparable to the S20 Ultra.

The camera system at the rear is completely redesigned. It contains a renewed 108 megapixel main camera, a 12 megapixel ultra-wide angle camera, a 10 megapixel telephoto camera with 10x zoom and finally a 10 megapixel telephoto camera with 3x zoom. In addition a laser AF sensor will be integrated, comparable to the one used in the Note 20 series.

The European S-Series models will be powered by Samsung’s Exynos 2100. This chipset seems to offer much improved performance compared to last year. The US models will be driven by the recently introduced Snapdragon 888 from Qualcomm. Obviously, the Galaxy S21 Ultra will also offer 5G support, as well as WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1. The devices run on Android 11 OS combined with the One UI 3 interface.

A 5,000 mAh battery will be built in, which will deliver a battery life of approx. 12 hours. Unlike in previous years, Samsung will no longer supply a charger and earplugs. Three months ago, Apple decided to do the same with the iPhone 12 series, to the dissatisfaction of many iPhone fans.

According to the latest information from Korea, Samsung will offer these essential accessories at a reduced price. Samsung also seems to have a different motivation than Apple to omit the adapter and earphones from the sales package. For Apple, eWaste is the main motive. At Samsung, this thought would have arisen because the costs of 5G related parts have increased, so Samsung has started looking for a method to maintain price competitiveness, as Insight Korea reported yesterday.

Phantom Brown and Phantom Blue

At the time of product launch, two color variants are expected for the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G: Phantom Black and Phantom Silver. The camera system and metal frame will have a glossy look, while the housing will have a matte appearance. On the internet there is still a lot of speculation about Samsung’s choice of materials. Although LetsGoDigital has heard that the S21 Ultra comes with a glass back panel, there are also rumors circulating that the entire Galaxy S21 line-up will come with a reinforced polycarbonate back panel (plastic).

In addition we have heard Samsung wants to release a Phantom Brown variant before summertime. Display analyst Ross Young reported via Twitter last week that Samsung will release not only a brown version, but also a dark blue color around April – these colors may be called Phantom Brown and Phantom Blue, but the name does not seem to be definitive yet. Presumably the dark blue variant will be a slightly darker version of the bright Aura Blue color announced in May this year for the S20 Plus.

At the same time Samsung also intends to release a Titanium version of the new top model, this variant will most likely also be more expensive than the aforementioned color variants. Just like the South Korean manufacturer also released a luxury Titanium model of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 smartwatch in September this year.

Three memory variants are expected for the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. However, the question remains whether all three memory variants will be available in all countries. The RAM is expected to be 12GB to 16GB – depending on the model.

Optional Galaxy S21 accessories

Samsung annually introduces a series of new accessories for its S-series models. That will be no different with the Galaxy S21. Various covers and cases will be made available to optimally protect the device, including a Smart Cover, a Silicone Cover, a Leather Cover and a Protective Stand Cover.

Due to the newly designed camera system, a fairly large notch will be made on the back of the cases. Unfortunately, this seems to be at the expense of sustainability. A smartphone that falls to the ground usually falls on one of the corners – which makes it important that all corners are well protected – which does not seem to be the case with the S21 cases.

At the time of the release of the Samsung S21, a new set of earbuds will also be made available. Most likely these will be called the Galaxy Buds Pro – as the successor to the Galaxy Buds+ that was announced at the time of the S20 series.

Since no charger is included in the box, it will be offered as an optional accessory. The S21 Ultra will probably support 30 Watt fast charging, which is slower than the S20 Ultra which supports a maximum charging power of 45 Watt – however it should be noted this smartphone comes with a much slower 25W charger.

We also expect Samsung to release a completely new accessory, in the form of a Galaxy SmartTag (EI-T5300). At the beginning of this month, Samsung Electronics already registered a trademark for the new Samsung SmartTag in Europe, this device has since passed several certification authorities.

It is a square-shaped tracker with which you can find lost items – it seems to become a counterpart to the long-awaited Apple AirTag. The SmartTag is expected to be marketed in two color variants; black and oatmeal.

It is not the first time that Samsung will introduce a smart tracker. Two years ago, the SmartThings LTE tracker was announced. The new SmartTag tracker may use Ultrawideband technology, LTE and / or GPS.

Finally, the S Pen will be offered as an optional accessory, but this only applies to the Ultra model. Based on the price of the S Pen for the Note 20 Ultra, you can expect a sales price of about € 40.

Samsung is also expected to introduce its first foldable smartphone with stylus in the second half of 2021; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. The first folding phone with a stylus was shown earlier today, as Oppo shared images of their concept slide phone with three hinges and a stylus via Twitter.

When is the Galaxy S21 Ultra expected?

Although Samsung has yet to send out the official press invitations, it is clear already that the new Galaxy S21 series will be announced on January 14, 2021. A special Galaxy Unpacked event will be set up for this, which will be available via a live stream.

The preorder period will start immediately after the official introduction. You can assume that Samsung will set up various pre-order promotions for the top model. For example, consumers can choose from a free S Pen and / or free Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds or a free game bundle, in line with the collaboration with Xbox.

The worldwide release will take place on Friday January 29, 2021. From that moment on, the new models are also available in the shops. Last year, the S20 Ultra got a starting price of € 1,350 (128GB). Although the Ultra model will be improved on several essential points compared to last year, the expectation is that the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G will be marketed slightly cheaper; € 1,300 (12GB ROM / 128GB RAM).

Note to editors : The product images shown in this publication are created by in-house designer Giuseppe Spinelli (aka Snoreyn). The presented 3D renders are for illustrative purposes only. The images are copyright protected. Feel free to use these renders on your own website, please be so respectful to include a source link into your publication. This product is not yet for sale, Samsung is expected to launch their 2021 S-series devices halfway through January.

Apple releases iOS 14.3 with ProRAW support and much more: all the news

La Mela has updated its phones with ProRAW support (on newer Pro models only) and other new features. The new Apple Fitness + app is also coming. Here are all the news

of Nino Grasso published 15 December 2020 , at 16: 41 in the Apple channel

Apple iOS iPhone

More than one month after the release of iOS 14. 2 Apple released iOS 14. 3, which introduces ProRAW support on the native Camera app , changes to the TV app, the Health app, and more. Along with the iPhone software, Apple has also released iPadOS 10. 3 for proprietary tablets. The new version comes shortly after the release of the RC version of the operating system.

iOS 14. 3 is available on all compatible iPhones via an update via OTA which can be processed from the Device Settings, and includes support for the new photo format ProRAW for users iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Photographic side we also have further news, such as the possibility of record at 25 fps and mirroring of photos taken with the front camera on iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X The update also brings several changes to the Apple TV app, such as a new tab to search for content on Apple TV +, an advanced search that allows you to browse by category or get suggestions as you type.

iOS 14. 3 also makes it easier to set custom icons for the Home apps, since you can perform shortcuts from the Home screen without starting the dedicated app. The update introduces the ability to set Ecosia as the default search engine and support for installing software updates for third-party HomeKit accessories directly into the Home app. Finally, iOS 10. 3 introduces support for Apple Fitness +, released simultaneously with the new OS.

All the iOS news 14. 3 in the official changelog

iOS 14 .3 includes support for Apple Fitness + and AirPods Max headphones. Additionally this version adds the ability to take photos in Apple ProRAW format on iPhone 12 Pro, introduces privacy information on the App Store and includes other features and troubleshooting for iPhone.

Apple Fitness +

A new way to train using Apple Watch, with professional workouts available on iPad, iPhone and Apple TV (Apple Watch Series 3 and later).
New Fitness app on iPad, iPhone and Apple TV to discover Fitness + workouts, trainers and personalized advice.
Video workouts added every week in 10 popular types: HIIT cardio workout, indoor bike, yoga, core training, strengthening muscle, dance, rowing machine, treadmill walking, treadmill running and conscious cool down.
Playlists curated by Fitness + trainers to accompany your workout.
Fitness + subscriptions available in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand , UK and US.

AirPods Max

Support for the new AirPods Max hip headphones.
High fidelity audio for richer sound.
The adaptive equalizer adjusts the sound in real time based on how the pavilions fit in the ears.
Active Noise Cancellation to block out sounds environmental.

Transparency mode to listen to the environment around you.
Audio space with dynamic tracking of head position to listen as if you were in the cinema.

Photo

Ability to take photos in Apple ProRAW format on iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Apple ProRAW format photos can be edited in the Photos app.
Option to record video at 25 fps.
Possibility of mirroring the front camera for still photos on iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X.

Privacy

The new section dedicated to privacy information in the App Store pages includes a summary made by the developers on the privacy protection procedures of the apps.

TV App

With the new Apple TV + panel, discovering and watching Apple Original shows and movies is easier that never.
Thanks to the improved search, you can browse by categories, such as by genre, and view recent searches and suggestions as you type.
Top Search Results Show Movies, TV Shows, Members of the cast, the most relevant channels and sports content.

App clip

Support for launching clip apps by scanning Apple-designed codes via Camera or Control Center.

Health

Possibility to indicate pregnancy, lactation or use of contraceptives in ?? Cycle monitoring ?? in the Health app to improve the management of menstruation and fertile period forecasts.

Weather

Air quality data is now available in Weather, Maps and Siri for mainland China locations.

Air quality health advice provided by Weather and Siri for US, UK, Germany, India and Mexico for some levels of air quality.

Safari

Possibility to choose the Ecosia search engine in Safari.

This version also fixes the following issues:

Some MMS messages may not be received.

Some message notifications may not be received.

Contact groups did not show members when composing a message.

Some videos were not showing correctly when shared from the Photos app.

app folders might not open.

Spotlight search results and opening apps from Spotlight may not work properly.

Bluetooth functionality may be unavailable in Settings.

The wireless charging of devices could not boot properly.

The MagSafe duo power adapter could charge iPhone wirelessly at less than maximum power.

The completion of The configuration of accessories and peripherals that use the WAC protocol could fail correctly.

The keyboard closed when adding a list in Reminders using VoiceOver.

Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple’s software updates, go to the website: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222.

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