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Android 16 Developer Preview 3 (DP3) for Pixel smartphones was released last week. It adds a new feature which makes unlocking the phone with the inbuilt fingerprint sensor more convenient, according to a report. The feature is said to allow Pixel users to use the fingerprint unlock sensor even when the screen is turned off. It was first introduced with the Android 16 DP2 update in December but was said to be limited to the Pixel 9 series. The latest update expands the feature all Pixel handsets with an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Unlocking the Pixel on Android 16 DP3

At present, the Pixel’s screen needs to be awake in order for the in-display fingerprint sensor to function. Although there is no direct option to enable it, there are some workarounds, such as turning on the always-on display or using the tap to wake feature. However, this limitation is set to be removed with Android 16.

According to an Android Authority report, the Android 16 DP3 adds a new setting called Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock on all Pixel phones with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The feature’s description states that it can be “toggled to use fingerprint unlock even when the screen is off”. Once enabled, users will be able to tap on the fingerprint reader and it will be illuminated, verifying their biometric credentials and unlocking the phone.

It is reportedly found under Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Face & Fingerprint Unlock > Fingerprint Unlock.

The same feature was first introduced in December with the Android 16 DP2 update. However, the publication reports that the latest update expands its availability. It is reported to have been tested successfully on the Google Pixel 6a. While previously it required an ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor to work, it remains unknown if this criteria has been removed with the Android 16 DP3 update. Notably, the Google Pixel 9 series are the only Pixel handsets to use an ultrasonic sensor. Meanwhile, previous models up to the Pixel 6 utilised an optical fingerprint reader for biometric authentication.

Google Pixel 10 series is rumoured to be in development as the successor to last year’s Pixel 9 lineup. Ahead of its anticipated debut, a report suggests that the company may leverage a graphics processing unit (GPU) developed by UK-based Imagination Technologies in the Tensor G5 SoC to power its purported smartphones. It could reportedly use DXT-48-1536 GPU which supports features such as scalable ray tracing, RISC-V firmware, and 2D dual-rate texturing.

Google Pixel 10 Series GPU

According to an Android Authority report, Yang Yanling, a postgraduate student, created a blog post to discuss the RISC-V and integration with Imagination GPU IP following the RISC-V Day Tokyo last month. The initial, unedited version of the text contained information about the processors using Imagination GPUs, with one of them being the in-development Tensor G5.

The GPU developer itself shared the blog post although the text has since been edited to remove any references to the purported chip. However, screenshots suggest that Google could use Imagination Technologies’ DXT-48-1536 GPU. Introduced for premium handsets, this GPU can deliver ray tracing in several configurations and performance points using its ray acceleration cluster (RAC).

It also supports improved graphics performance without reducing the visual quality courtesy of Fragment Shading Rate (FSR). As per the company, it decreases the number of fragments processed, making ray-traced effects more efficient. The GPU is also claimed to have 50 percent more top-end compute and texture performance per SPU (Scalable Processing Unit) compared to the previous generation. All these features are speculated to improve the graphical fidelity of the purported Google Pixel 10 series.

Past reports suggest that the Tensor G5 SoC may come with significant changes related to the always-on compute (AoC) audio processor, the Google Emerald Hill memory coprocessor, the Google GXP (DSP), and the Google EdgeTPU. It is speculated to be fabricated using TSMC’s 3nm process technology instead of Samsung Foundry, delivering performance and efficiency improvements over the Tensor G4 which powers the Pixel 9 series.

Oppo Find X8s and Oppo Find X8s+ specifications have been leaked, ahead of their anticipated debut. Both smartphones are expected to arrive with an updated version of the processor powering the Oppo Find X8 series that launched last year. Both smartphones will pack considerably bigger batteries, and the handsets will support 80W wired charging, according to details shared by a tipster on Weibo, the Chinese microblogging platform. Oppo is expected to launch these handsets next month, after MediaTek unveils its next flagship chipset.

Oppo Find X8s, Oppo Find X8s+ Specifications (Expected)

Tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) leaked the specifications of the Oppo Find X8s and Find X8+ in a post on Weibo. The standard Find X8s model will be equipped with a 6.3-inch display, while the larger Oppo Find X8s+ will sport a 6.59-inch screen, according to the post.

The tipster says that both the Oppo Find X8s and Find X8s+ will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chip, which is yet to be released. The chipmaker is expected to launch the processor at its MediaTek Dimensity Developer Conference (MDDC) next month, and Oppo’s handsets could be one of the first to arrive with the chipset.

Earlier this month, the tipster claimed that the Oppo Find X8s will be a slim handset that is less than 8.15mm thick, and weighs under 187g. At the time, it was said that both the Find X8s and Find X8s+ would be equipped with a periscope telephoto camera.

Both the upcoming Oppo Find X8s and Find X8s+ models will be equipped with higher capacity batteries, according to the tipster, who previously claimed that the smaller handset would be equipped with a battery that has a capacity of more than 5,700mAh. The Find X8s and Find X8s+ will support 80W (wired) and 50W (wireless) charging.

The tipster also claims that the Oppo Find X8s and Find X8s+ will be equipped with an optical fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication, located under the display. It will also arrive with an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance.

We can expect more details about the Oppo Find X8s and Find X8s+ in the coming days, and the handsets are expected to launch alongside the Oppo Find X8 Mini and Find X8 Ultra in April. The company previously introduced the Oppo Find X8 series last year with a Dimensity 9400 SoC, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of built-in storage.

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion is expected to launch soon in India. Although the company has yet to announce the launch date or confirm the moniker, official teasers about a new Edge handset have surfaced online. The new teasers suggest key design and display features of the upcoming smartphone. Design renders and colour options of the Edge 60 Fusion, as well as some expected specifications and price details have been leaked before. Notably, the preceding Motorola Edge 50 Fusion was introduced in the country in May 2024.

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion India Launch: All We Know

A live Flipkart microsite for the new Motorola Edge phone claims the handset will meet IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance ratings. The former signifies underwater protection, while the latter implies the ability to withstand dust and high-pressure water jets.

An X post by the company teases that the handset, which is expected to be the Edge 60 Fusion, will sport a quad-curved display with “100 percent true colours.” The handset is teased to support AI-backed features as well. However, the exact supported AI tools have not yet been revealed.

As per recent leaks, the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion is expected to have a 6.7-inch quad-curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC, and a 5,500mAh battery. For optics, the handset could have a 50-megapixel Sony LYT700 primary rear sensor, a 13-megapixel secondary sensor, and a 32-megapixel selfie shooter.

Alongside the IP68 and IP69 ratings, the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion may also offer a MIL-STD-810 military-grade durability certification. 

Recently, a rumour suggested that the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion will be available in light blue, salmon (light pink), and lavender (light purple) colour options. In select global markets, the smartphone is tipped to cost EUR 350 (roughly Rs. 33,100) for the 8GB + 256GB configuration. It is expected to launch in India on April 2, and the sale may begin on April 9. The phone will be available for purchase in the country via Flipkart.

Sony is developing a new, bigger camera sensor that may headline upcoming flagship smartphones, according to claims by a tipster. It is expected to compete against the Samsung ISOCELL HP9, which has been integrated into smartphones such as the Vivo X200 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. The purported Sony camera sensor is tipped to function as a main camera sensor and could be used in flagship smartphones which launch later this year.

Sony’s Upcoming 200-Megapixel Camera Sensor

Tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) shared details about the purported Sony camera sensor in a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. The Japanese conglomerate is said to have plans of introducing the new sensor with phones powered by upcoming flagship SoCs such as the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. Additionally, it may also use it in one of its upcoming smartphones.

It is tipped to have a size bigger than 1/1.3-inch which suggests that it may capture more light than its potential competitor, the Samsung ISOCELL HP9. The latter follows a 1/1.4-inch optical format. At present, the Vivo X200 Pro uses the Samsung sensor as a telephoto lens while the company’s own flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra has it as the primary camera sensor.

With the development of this sensor, many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) could finally provide an upgrade over the 50-megapixel sensor seen in several high-end smartphones recently.

However, the other details about the purported Sony sensor are yet to be revealed. Notably, the Samsung sensor promises in-sensor zoom up to 4x while maintaining the detail in photos. As per Samsung, it has end-to-end AI Remosaic which enables faster processing times, better details and colour reproduction, as well as quick shutter speed. The sensor gets hardware-independent Single Frame HDR to boost the overall HDR quality.

Honor 400 series, which is expected to launch in May, may include a Lite variant. While nothing is official, the Honor 400 Lite has surfaced online via an ecommerce website. The listing showcases the design and specifications of the handset. The phone has also previously appeared on certification sites. The Honor 400 series is expected to include a base variant, Honor 400 Pro, and an Ultra option. The rumoured Honor 400 Lite will likely succeed the Honor 200 Lite 5G, which launched in India in September 2024.

Honor 400 Lite Design, Key Features

The Honor 400 Lite was spotted on Connextion, a Hungarian online retailing website. The handset is listed in black, green, and grey colour options. The listing suggests that the phone will sport a 6.7-inch display and a 108-megapixel main rear camera.

Honor 400 Lite appears with a squarish rear camera module placed in the top left corner of the panel. Two camera sensors and an LED flash unit are housed within a triangular island inside the module. The display appears to be flat and has slim and uniform bezels as well as a centred, pill-shaped slot at the top for the front camera. The power button and volume rocker are seen on the right edge.

The listing further suggests that the Honor 400 Lite will likely come in an 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. The handset may be priced at HUF 1,61,450 (roughly Rs. 38,100) or HUF 1,38,280 (roughly Rs. 32,600) with a discount, according to the listing.

The Honor 400 Lite with the model number ABR-NX1 was previously spotted on the Google Play Console database. The handset will likely be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7025 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM. It is expected to run on Android 15 out-of-the-box. The phone is said to have a display with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,412 pixels and a pixel density of 480dpi.

Oppo F29 5G series will be unveiled in India on March 20. The company previously confirmed several features of the base Oppo F29 5G and the F29 Pro 5G, including design and colour options. Now, the chipset, battery, and charging details of the handsets have been revealed. Oppo has also listed the RAM and storage configurations of the phones on its official microsite. Notably, recent leaks have also hinted at the expected price range of the Oppo F29 5G series in the country.

Oppo F29 5G, Oppo F29 Pro 5G Key Features

The standard Oppo F29 5G will come with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, according to a press release by the company. It is said to have an AnTuTu score of over 7,40,000. The official microsite of the phone revealed that it will be offered in 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations. 

Meanwhile, the Oppo F29 Pro 5G will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy SoC with an AnTuTu score of 6,50,000, Oppo confirmed. The handset will be available in RAM and storage options of 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB.

The base Oppo F29 5G will be backed by a 6,500mAh battery with 45W SuperVOOC charging support, while the Pro variant will carry a 6,000mAh cell with support for 80W SuperVOOC charging.

Both Oppo F29 5G series handsets will support AI LinkBoost Technology and a Hunter Antenna Architecture, which is claimed to boost signal strength by 300 percent. They will have 4×4 MIMO support for B40, B3, and B39 frequency bands. 

The Oppo F29 5G and F29 Pro 5G are claimed to meet IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings for dust and splash resistance. They will have 360-degree Armour Body and military-grade MIL-STD-810H-2022 certifications as well. The phones are teased to support underwater photography.

Oppo F29 5G will be offered in Glacier Blue and Solid Purple colourways, while the F29 Pro 5G will come in Granite Black and Marble White finishes. The phones will launch in India on March 20 and can be purchased via Amazon, Flipkart, and the Oppo India e-store.

Samsung recently rolled out the latest One UI 7 Beta update for the Galaxy S24 series and it brings a new way to record videos, as per a report. The new iteration of the Android 15-based operating system (OS) is said to enable support for capturing LOG (logarithmic footage) videos on the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra. As per the South Korean technology conglomerate, this allows users to record a wider dynamic range where the luminance of both very dark and very bright areas is captured by the camera sensor.

Additionally, the One UI 7 Beta 5 update is also said to fixe issues related to Now Bar, lock screen, Notification History, and more.

Support for LOG on Samsung Galaxy S24 Series

According to a SammyFans report, all three Galaxy S24 series models — the base model, Plus variant, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra, now get support for LOG video capture with the latest One UI 7 Beta 5 update. This feature was first reported in the One UI 7 Beta 4 update but was only said to be available on the Ultra model from last year.

Samsung says this video recording format retains more image data compared to standard filming, allowing greater flexibility during post-production. It is claimed to reduce the production time while also enabling improved options for controlling colours, shadows, highlights, colour tones, and other image data. Samsung LOG offers a 10-bit HEVC codec which is said to enable better accessibility to codec compatibility and storage.

While the company introduced LOG video capture with the Galaxy S25 series in January, it is also rolling out support for older devices, starting with the Galaxy S24 lineup following the release of One UI 7 Beta 5.

Alongside this new feature, the update is reported to contain fixes for several reported issues. Samsung says it fixes an intermittent display error of the Now Bar controller. It also rectifies problems which caused icons to appear small on the Widget Setting screen, operation failure of the Gallery Edit button, and partial Font/Image overlap issues.

Further, the update is reported to improve media playback to display as a real-time notification, Quick action menu spacing, a Notification History operation error fix, along with other system improvements.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, in an indication that the smartphone will be launched in the country soon. The slimmest model in the Galaxy S25 series of smartphones was first teased at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event in January, while Samsung showed off the handset at the recently concluded Mobile World Congress (MWC 2025). The Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to arrive with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, just like the other three models that have already launched.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Model Number Seen on BIS

A listing (via Xpertpick) on the BIS website is believed to be the Indian variant of the purported Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. While Samsung has yet to announce regional availability for the Galaxy S25 Edge, the appearance of the handset on the Indian regulator’s website is an indicator that it might launch in India soon. Gadgets 360 was able to confirm the presence of the listing on the BIS website.

The purported Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge listing on the BIS website
Photo Credit: Screenshot/ BIS

According to recent reports, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to launch in global markets on April 16, and could go on sale a month later. It is said to be available in select markets, and could be priced around $999 (roughly Rs. 86,900).

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Specifications

The purported battery of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge was recently spotted on the UK Demko website, giving us a look at its specifications. The handset is expected to pack a 3,900mAh battery. Another listing on China’s 3C website indicates the phone will support 25W charging, like the base Galaxy S25 model.

Previous reports also suggest that the Galaxy S25 Edge will be powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip from Qualcomm, along with 12GB of RAM. It is expected to run on One UI 7, which is based on Android 15, and offer support for Galaxy AI features.

Thanks to the showcase at MWC 2025, we know that the phone will be equipped with a dual rear camera setup. It could feature a 200-megapixel primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. The smartphone is expected to sport a 6.65-inch display, and it is expected to be the slimmest model in the Galaxy S25 lineup, with a thickness of 5.84mm. 

It’s worth taking these details with a grain of salt, as none of these specifications have been confirmed by Samsung. However, if the claims about their imminent debut next month are accurate, we can expect to learn more about these smartphones in the coming days or weeks.