Nokia 7 Plus to get dual VoLTE support soon

HMD has confirmed that the Nokia 7 Plus smartphone will get support for dual VoLTE functionality. The confirmation came from chief product officer Juho Sarvikas. Thanks Sid for the awesome review and don't worry, 2nd sim will support LTE shortly!— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) May 4, 2018 The feature will allow users of the device to use both their SIM cards for 4G LTE access. Sadly, an exact timeframe wasn't revealed by the executive, but 'shortly' suggests a waiting period measured in weeks rather than quarters. Source

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Samsung Galaxy S10 debut set for Jan 2019, foldable phone to star at MWC

According to a new report from South Korea, the much-hyped foldable smartphone from Samsung is likely to be made official in February at next year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The report says the company has asked partners to start the supply of parts for the device by November this year. It further adds the project code name for the phone has also been changed from Valley to Winner, which experts say is an indication the project has moved beyond the development phase and nearing release. So what about the next Galaxy S series phone? Well, the report notes it will be pulled by...

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Razer Phone hits Best Buy, discount in tow

The US availability for the Razer Phone has expanded. So far the device was available through the company's own US store as well as Amazon and Microsoft. Now you can add Best Buy to that list. The gaming-focused device is listed on the retailer's website at a discounted price of $599.99. According to a press release outed by the company, that's a one-day discount, and is also available through other outlets where the handset is being sold. The phone will be available in select Best Buy stores (in US and Canada) over the next few days. Source 1 2

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Oppo launches second generation A83 with more storage

Oppo just launched its refreshed A83 and called it A83 2018. Pakistan will be the debut market for the phone that got a very minor hardware refresh compared to its predecessor. The new Oppo A83 2018 sports more generous 4GB of RAM paired with 64GB of internal storage, while retaining the Mediatek's Helio P23 chipset with its octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU clocked at 2.5 GHz and Mali-G71 MP2 GPU. The battery remains 3,180 mAh and cameras are still 13MP on the back and 8MP up front. The usual 5.7-inch IPS display with 720 x 1440 resolution is here to stay. The device is priced at...

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Honor 10 to launch in India on May 15 exclusively on Flipkart

Even though the Honor 10 was announced last month in China, the rest of the world is still waiting for the official release. Well, the wait is over. Flipkart just confirmed it will exclusively offer the handset starting May 15. This is also the date for the European launch in London. As far as pricing goes, the device is expected to go for about 35,000 INR ($523). That's the asking price for the 128GB model, which will be the only version available in India. The 64GB version is for the rest of the world, it seems at this point. Luckily, we already know what to expect for...

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Oreo for T-Mobile LG V30 is now available

LG V30 units on T-Mobile has just started receiving their Oreo serving. There's, however, a caveat - the update is not yet rolling out over-the-air. You'll have to manually install it through the LG Bridge software. There's another way to get the update (if you wanna go down that route): download the package from XDA and install it on your device using LG UP. An official change-log isn't yet available, but going by the same update on other carriers it should include AI features from the V30 ThinQ, as well as the 'ThinQ' branding. Oh, and yes, the screenshot makes it clear...

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Check out our Nokia 6 (2018) video review

HMD Global announced the upgraded Nokia 6 (2018) and the phone made its way to us for the full tests. We already released the complete written review last week, but now we have it on video if you prefer to see more of the device in flesh and bones, or in this case - in an aluminum and copper. The new Nokia 6 comes with some significant updates over the Nokia 6 like a Snapdragon 630 chipset that enables 4K video and latest connectivity options, including Bluetooth 5.0 and USB-C port. There are also minor design changes - the fingerprint scanner goes on the back, and the front now lacks the...

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T-Mobile releases the LG K30, yours for $225

Yesterday T-Mobile jumped the gun and listed the LG K30 on its support pages, thus revealing a host of information about it. Today the phone has become official, and you can already purchase one from the magenta carrier's website. It boasts a 5.3-inch 720p 16:9 touchscreen, a 13 MP main camera with LED flash, a 5 MP selfie shooter, and a 2,880 mAh battery. It's powered by the Snapdragon 425 chipset from Qualcomm, aided by 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, of which 23.65GB are user accessible. A microSD card slot is there for expansion should you need it. The K30 has a...

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The iPhone X is the top-selling smartphone for Q1 2018 with the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus closely behind

The Apple was criticized for releasing the most expensive iPhone ever, namely the iPhone X, but that didn't stop the latter taking the number one spot for the best-selling smartphone for Q1 2018. And if you are surprised, just take a look at the ranking below - the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus follow its more expensive sibling closely in the chart. According to Strategy Analytics, Apple has shipped the whopping 16 million units during that period while the less expensive iPhone 8 and 8 Plus take the second and third place with an impressive score of 12.5 and 8.3 million, respectively....

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Motorola Moto G6 Plus in for review

Before we get into telling you what the Moto G6 Plus is all about, we'll walk you through a bit of Moto G history. Motorola started the G line back in 2013 with a little popular number by the name of the Moto G (OG, if you will). It packed solid smartphone performance at a great price, which at the time was a very rare thing. Since the original G the line has been Motorola's best-selling and that's reflected in the number of models and number of refreshed models it gets in a year. Last spring Motorola released the Moto G5 and G5 Plus but updated them just four months later with the...

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TENAA listing confirms most of the OnePlus 6's specs

A TENAA listing for the OnePlus 6 was just published and as is the tradition with the Chinese authority it confirmed most of the specs of the yet-to-be-announced smartphone. The phone itself is coming on May 16, but now we have a pretty good idea of what to expect. TENAA confirms the latest Snapdragon 845 with 4x 2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4x 1.7 GHz Kryo Silver cores is behind the wheel paired with Adreon 630 GPU and at least 6GB of RAM for the standard version and 8GB for the upgraded variant. You get either 64 or 128GB of internal storage. Leaked OnePlus 6...

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More Spectre-like flaws uncovered in Intel and ARM processors

The year began with horrible news for CPU manufacturers after two security flaws, named Meltdown and Spectre, were discovered. Back then it was speculated that fixes could slow down an OS by 30% to prevent the device from malware. A fix was issued by manufacturer and when it turned out it's not that bad the hysteria started to die down. Now however it might return in full for as eight more vulnerabilities, dubbed Spectre-NG (New Generation), were revealed and they are classed as "high risk", compared to the first Spectre that was "medium". One of the Spectre-NG flaws simplifies...

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Garmin announces inReach Mini satellite communicator

For those of you wanting peace of mind when you're hiking, boating, out of reach of a cell tower or otherwise in the back of beyond - Garmin has announced the inReach Mini, a new addition to its family of satellite communicators. Of course, when trekking through the wilderness you need something that's small and that has the same level of endurance as you. Measuring just under 4" tall by 2" wide and weighing 3.5 oz, inReach Mini is an easy fit for exterior pack pockets or accessory loops. Battery life shouldn't be a problem either with various modes to match your endurance...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/garmin_announces_inreach_mini_satellite_communicator-news-30867.php

IDC: Global smartphone market declines after massive China slowdown

The International Data Corporation (IDC) published its report on the smartphone market in Q1. The data revealed that a slowdown in China dragged down the whole market to a decline of 2.9% on a yearly basis. The home country of Huawei, Xiaomi and Oppo, respectively 3rd, 4th, and 5th, shipped less than 100 million phones, which hasn't happened since 2013. Samsung and Apple kept the top positions with minor changes in volumes. Company Q1 2018 Shipments Volume (in million) Q1 2018 Market Share Q1 2017 Shipments Volume (in million) Q1 2017 Market Share Yearly...

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Samsung support pages confirm Galaxy J6's existence

From February until now, clues about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy J6 has been largely vague with some small bits of information here and there. Now, we have some solid evidence that the Galaxy J6 is coming soon. Samsung has uploaded the handset's support pages in some of its regional websites. The screenshots above show the model number for India (SM-J600G) and Ukraine (SM-J600F). Reports also suggest a third variant with model number SM-J600FN is coming for Western Europe, but that one is yet to be confirmed. The support pages give us no details about the specs so we have to...

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Instagram now lets you make purchases from within app

Instagram has gained a major new feature - in-app payments. The company has confirmed the ability to make purchases from within the app has been rolled out to a limited number of users. All you have to do is to register a debit/credit card and set up a security pin. That's it. After that you can start shopping from within your Instagram app - booking appointments at restaurants, salons, and all that stuff. One of the first apps that users can use for all this is Resy. There's no word on when the native payments feature will be made available to all Instagram users, although...

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1.8 billion logged-in users watch YouTube videos every month

YouTube has announced that the number of registered users who watch videos hosted on the platform each month now stands at whopping 1.8 billion. For comparison, the figure stood at 1.5 billion in June 2017. The announcement was made by CEO Susan Wojcicki at the YouTube Brandcast presentation. Wojcicki also talked about some other topics like the pros and cons of YouTube being an open platform. This is the impact of an open platform: it brings the world together in ways that were just not possible before. But we've also seen that with openness comes challenges, as some have tried to...

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Xiaomi Redmi S2 officially arriving on May 10

Xiaomi officially confirmed the rumors of an upcoming Redmi S2 phone on its Weibo page. On the social media network, the company released an image, revealing a pink phone in the hands of the Chinese actor Turbo Liu. The device will be introduced on May 10 in the city of Nanjing, China. The Redmi S series is expected to be a bit cheaper than the already affordable Redmi phones, given the fact that the S2 will come with Snapdragon 625, while the similar-looking Redmi Note 5 Pro has a Snapdragon 636. The phone is advertised as a selfie device, with previous rumors suggesting a 16...

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Google offering $100 store credit and a Home Mini on Pixel 2 XL purchase

Those in the US who are planning to purchase the Google Pixel 2 XL smartphone, you'll be glad to know the company is offering a nice deal on the handset: $100 in Google store credit and a free Home Mini with each purchase. The store credit + Home Mini deal runs through May 14, and is limited to the US only (the Home Mini deal will still be available until June 30). Those who take advantage of it will receive an email notification for the store credit addition to their account within 6-8 weeks after the end of the promotion. You must use the credit before October 31. For more...

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LG V35 ThinQ renders appear, to arrive on AT&T

Last month we reported a rumor that a phone, dubbed LG V35 ThinQ is arriving. It is expected to be a minor update of the LG V30S ThinQ, which is an modest jump over the LG V30 on its own. Latest information coming from Android Headlines says the device will be called "AT&T's LG phone" since the other flagship, the just announced G7 ThinQ, is not arriving at the carrier. The information was accompanied by two renders, showing the V35 ThinQ. LG V35 ThinQ in Black and New Platinum Gray As you can see, the new phone will hardly be any different than the current V30S ThinQ. The...

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Canadian pre-orders for Huawei P20 and P20 Pro are now live

Canada's wait for Huawei's P20 and P20 Pro is over. The devices are now available to pre-order at Rogers and Fido. Rogers is offering the P20 for CAD 749 ($585), while the Pro version will set you back CAD 999 ($780). Of course, you can also go for two-year payment plans, and can even get a free Huawei MediaPad T3 on some of them. Fido is also offering the devices at same prices (outright). Again, you can opt for a two-year plan if you want. Other carriers like Telus, Koodo, Videotron, Bell and Virgin Mobile will also be offering the P20 series, but haven't started taking pre-orders...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canadian_preorders_for_huawei_p20_and_p20_pro_are_now_live-news-30859.php

Samsung begins rolling out May security patch

Samsung has started pushing out the Android security patch for the month of May. The first device to receive this latest patch is the Galaxy J2 Pro (2018). The update is currently hitting units in the Asian country of Bangladesh. There's currently no information if any other changes are part of the update. Given that it's an over-the-air roll out, it might take time for the update notification to pop up on your unit, so be patient. Via

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Huawei receives patent for gaming smartwatch

Huawei has received a patent for a gaming smartwatch, a listing with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) revealed. The application initially filed in December 2017, is following earlier patents with the Chinese Intellectual Office from 2015 and 2016 for further development of the technology. The patent allows the smartwatch to be operated via the watch strap, enabling multiple gestures for gaming features like steering a car's wheel or going in different directions in first-person shooters. There is also a fixing band, attachable to the watch strap, enabling a virtual...

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New OTA update brings Face Unlock to the Honor 8 Pro

Even though Android Oreo 8.0 arrived in early February for the Honor 8 Pro and Honor 9, the much-anticipated Face Unlock feature wasn't included in the update for the former. However, owners now report that an OTA update fixes that. The update is a tad over 500 MB in size and it is being rolled out "in small batches". It also includes smart lock screen notifications - privacy feature that hides the notification content on the lock screen and prevents unauthorized people from reading them. The new firmware also brings the Android March security patch. Via

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Kantar: Xiaomi expands its presence in Europe in Q1 2018

Report from Strategy Analytics has put Xiaomi at 4th place on the global scene, and today Kantar Worldpanel released similar information for Europe: Xiaomi is in Top 4 across the big five markets in Europe. Along with Samsung, Apple, and Huawei, the manufacturers account for over 75% of smartphone sales in Q1 2018. Redmi Note 5A - one of Xiaomi's bestsellers Xiaomi turned its attention to Europe late, though it has quickly gained ground since, says Dominic Sunebo, Global Director of Kantar Worldpanel. Xiaomi's online business model in Asia worked well in Europe too with promising...

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Samsung's new PRO Endurance microSD cards excel in reliability

Samsung just announced its PRO Endurance lineup of microSD cards that aim to deliver 25 times better endurance compared to its speed-oriented PRO EVO cards. The PRO Endurance family should meet the requirements for reliable storage used for intensive video monitoring, surveillance and dash cams. The microSD cards come in three sizes - 32GB, 64GB and 128GB promising up to 100 MB/s of sequential read and 30 MB/s of sequential write speeds. All three variants are also rated differently depending on their endurance. For instance, the 128GB model will give you 43,800 hours of video...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_new_pro_endurance_microsd_cards_excel_in_reliability-news-30848.php

Asus Zenfone Live L1 Android Go phone debuts

Today Asus announced a new entry-level smartphone - the ZenFone Live L1. It is the first Android Go-powered smartphone by the company and Indonesia is going to be its debut market. The device sports a 5.5-inch HD+ display (1440x720) with 18:9 aspect ratio, Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC paired with 1GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot. There's a 13MP PDAF main camera and a 5MP front-facing snapper that's also used for face unlock. The smartphone features a impressive for its size 3,300 mAh battery unit. As we already mentioned, the smartphone is powered...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_first_android_oreo_go_edition_phone_goes_live_in_indonesia-news-30846.php

Google confirms it's nurturing social-gaming startup Arcade

Google has a division called Area 120, which lets employees build small startups, with products from successful ones getting integrated into the search-giant's main product lines. What's making headlines now is the confirmation from the company about a new startup, dubbed Arcade. It's basically a social-gaming startup founded by a young, 21-year old Google employee Michael Sayman. Photographer: Daniel Garzon/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Nothing much is known about the product Arcade is building, except that it'd have no relation whatsoever with existing social networks, with phone...

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Samsung Galaxy Note9 surfaces in China's MIIT certification

With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ done the rumor mill is shifting its attention to the upcoming Galaxy Note9. The latest piece of information comes from a leaked certification document by China's MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology). The two listings show two different model numbers - SM-N9600 and SM-N9608. These are likely two different versions for the Chinese market if Samsung sticks to its usual naming. Unfortunately, the certification paper doesn't disclose any additional information, but at least the application confirms that development is going...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note9_surfaces_in_chinas_miit_certification-news-30835.php

OnePlus 6 Avengers: Infinity War Special Edition packaging leaks

The OnePlus 6 is expected to launch two weeks from now on May 16. Alongside the standard version, we expect to see an Avengers: Infinity War Special Edition. Thanks to this leak by India Today Tech, we can see what the packaging for the special edition will look like. Similar to the Star Wars Special Edition launched last year for the OnePlus 5T, the Avengers: Infinity War Special Edition comes in a larger black box. The Kevlar pattern for the Avengers logo suggests the phone might have a Kevlar finish, something we have previously seen on OnePlus cases in the past. The box will...

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Oppo F7 caught boosting performance for benchmarks

A Vietnamese blogger took the time to analyze Oppo F7's benchmark results and saw something fishy. It appears that Oppo once again was caught cheating in benchmarks. Last year the Oppo F3 was accused of cheating and now the F7 follows. According to the blogger, the Helio P60 processor scored much higher on AnTuTu than it should by boosting all of its cores to 2.0GHz. To confirm this, the author created a fake and basically empty AnTuTu Benchmark app with the same package name as the real one (com.AnTuTu.ABenchMark). When he ran the app, the Oppo F7's cores boosted once again up to 2.0GHz...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_caught_redhanded_once_again_with_its_f7-news-30837.php

Xiaomi files for an IPO in Hong Kong

Xiaomi has filed an IPO in Hong Kong, marking the first tech company listing in the special administrative region in recent times. This is a result of loosened rules for allowing companies with multiple classes of shares to raise equity. The report from Bloomberg says Xiaomi is looking to raise at least $10 billion in the IPO, valuing the company at $100 billion. This will most likely be the biggest offering for a tech company in 2018 and the biggest since Alibaba's IPO for $25 billion in 2014. The initial public offering lets public investors join the company that was just...

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Huawei P20 Pro and Lite launch in India, exclusively on Amazon

As promised during the official launch of the P20 Pro and P20 Lite, Huawei is releasing both of its new phones today in India, exclusively Amazon paired with some cool launch offers. The P20 Pro is priced at INR64,999 ($975) while the P20 Lite's asking price is 19,999 INR ($300). The Huawei P20 Pro's early bird promotion gives you instant 5,000 INR ($75) discount if you are a member of the Axis Bank Card valid until 7th of May. There's also a trade-in offer up to 6,000 INR ($90) and a no-cost EMI variant for up to 12 months starting at 5,417 INR/month. As for the Huawei P20 Lite,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p20_pro_and_lite_launch_in_india_exclusively_on_amazon-news-30839.php

New leak shows Motorola Moto Z3 Play in flesh

After leaked renders, a new Motorola Moto Z3 Play image has surfaced. It reveals a design in line with what we've already seen so far, including missing fingerprint sensor both from back and front. In case you aren't aware, the device is expected to come with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor - either inside the power button, or on the left side of the device. The leak reconfirms the Moto Z3 Play's model designation - XT1929. Plus it also reveals OS version (Android 8.1.0) and security patch level (May 1). Other specs that have previously been revealed include Snapdragon 636...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_leak_shows_moto_z3_play_in_flesh-news-30834.php

HTC U12+ coming on May 23 with two dual cameras and a mystery

HTC found a creative way to tease the unveiling of its new phone - a photo of its components. We're most likely talking about the HTC U12+ with the U12 Life perhaps involved in some fashion. Either way, the new device(s) will be shown at a May 23 event. The components can tell us plenty. You can see two small camera modules near the top, likely the front camera. Then there are two larger modules (to the left and to the right), which would combine to form the main camera. The components of an HTC U12+ (click for full size) But then there are two more components with ribbon cables...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_u12_invite_shows_its_components__two_dual_cameras_and_a_mystery-news-30841.php

SA: Xiaomi now the 4th largest smartphone maker globally

Oppo may have plans to change it, but at this point Xiaomi has overtaken the BKK subsidiary in Q1. The data comes from Strategy Analytics which released its latest report on global smartphone shipments. Samsung and Apple remain the top two players, but the market as a whole shrunk by 2.4%. Samsung shipped 78.2 million phones between January and March, capturing 22.6% of the market, compared to a very similar 22.7% share last year. Apple stays at second with a slight increase from 50.8 million to 52.2 million shipments, which translates to a higher market share of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/strategy_analytics_xiaomi_4th_largest_smartphone_manufacturer_world-news-30833.php

Twitter app UI with bottom navigation bar being tested

Twitter's mobile app on Android might get an updated UI in the near future. The company is testing a major UI change that moves the navigation bar from the top to the bottom of the screen. Several beta users of the app have already spotted the change - take a look at the screenshot shared by one of the users. The change aims to make navigation more convenient, especially for those with smartphones featuring large tall displays. While the layout of the bar remains the same, you can no longer swipe left or right between tabs on the bar. Sadly, this seems to be a server-side switch,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/twitter_app_ui_with_bottom_navigation_bar_being_tested-news-30828.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 gets WiFi certified

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 has hit another milestone on its way to going official - the device has been certified by the WiFi Alliance. The certification doesn't reveal much in terms of specifications, only mentioning the model number (SM-T835) and OS (Android Oreo). Reports say firmware development for both WiFi and LTE models of the tablet has begun, with builds carrying following version numbers: T830XXU0ARDA and T835XXU0ARDA. No information yet on availability, but an IFA launch is being speculated. Rumors and sightings so far have revealed the following details for the device:...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s4_gets_wifi_certified-news-30831.php

Nest Temperature Sensor goes on sale for $39

The Nest Temperature Sensor has been on pre-order since it was announced back in March this year and now it has finally started shipping. It's available with for $39. You can order the accessory from both Google Store as well as Nest's official website, although it's currently showing as out of stock at the former. You can place these sensors in your rooms so that your Nest thermostat is aware which room should be a certain temperature at a certain time of day. Keep in mind that the device is only compatible with the Nest Thermostat E or the 3rd gen Nest Learning Thermostat....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nest_temperature_sensor_goes_on_sale_for_39-news-30830.php

Xiaomi Redmi S2 pops up in the official Mi Czech store

Xiaomi's latest member of the Redmi family, the Redmi S2, just popped up in the official Mi store in Czech Republic. That coincided with the company posting an official teaser on its Weibo account featuring a multi-colored letter "S". But while it's quite likely that the post points to the Redmi S2 it could also refer to the announcement of the Surge S2 - the manufacturer's latest SoC. We were sent an image by one of our readers that shows the phone in the store, along with some of its specs. The 5.99-inch screen of 1440x720 pixel resolution got confirmed along with the dual cameras on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_s2_pops_up_in_the_official_mi_czech_store__-news-30816.php

Analyst: Apple to stop bundling a Lightning to 3.5 mm adapter with iPhones

Apple didn't kill the 3.5 mm headphone jack, it just moved it to an adapter. Now an analyst at Barclays believes that Cupertino will drive the final nail the coffin this year - the new iPhone models will not come bundled with a Lightning-to-3.5 mm adapters. That's not a new conclusion, in April last year Barclays suggested that this move probably won't happen in 2017 but "potentially" in 2018. The analysts also lowered the yearly revenue guidance for Cirrus Logic by 5%. While the components are unlabeled, the DAC chips are believed to be the work of Cirrus. Inside the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/analyst_apple_will_no_longer_bundle_a_lightning_to_35_mm_adapter-news-30820.php

vivo X21 UD international availability begins, first stop is Singapore

The vivo X21 UD went on sale in China back in February and is only now starting its international rollout. The first market to receive the phone with an under the display fingerprint scanner is Singapore. The vivo X21 UD will go on sale through M1, SratHub and other authorized retailers on May 5 for SGD 799 (roughly €500). There's no official word on what other markets the X21 UD will visit and when. Besides of its novel fingerprint tech, the vivo X21 UD packs a 6.28-inch Super AMOLED of 1080x2280px resolution, Snapdragon 660 chipset with up to 6GB of RAM, a dual 12MP+5MP camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x21_ud_leaves_china_first_stop_is_singapore-news-30817.php

Oppo launches a sub-brand called Realme, arrives first in India

Huawei introduced Honor as a separate brand that is online-oriented and now Oppo is doing the same. The company is already a key player in the offline market in India, but in order to boost its online presence and sales, it is introducing the brand realme. The first phone from it will appear exclusively on Amazon India and is called realme 1. It's not an entirely new device, though - just a rebranded Oppo A3. The company takes a dab at Xiaomi and lists the Redmi 5A with a "Generic Design" slogan and asking the question "Do all affordable phones look the same?". On the other side we see...

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Digitimes: Tablet shipments reach new low in Q1, only 33 million units sold

Global shipments of tablets keep going down, according to a report by Digitimes Research. During the first quarter of 2018, only 33 million units were shipped. This is a 28.2% fall on a quarterly basis and 14.9% YoY. Analysts conclude that there are two main reasons for the massive drop - lack of stimulation from non-Apple manufacturers and clients adjusting inventory. Apple introduced the new iPad 9.7 (2018), but the high price is preventing it from shipping meaningful numbers. Size-wise, tablets launched in 2018 are 9.7" and bigger, while the 7" and 8" devices are declining in...

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Nokia in talks to sell its Health Division back to its former owner

Nokia has officially confirmed it's in talks to sell its Health Division to Eric Carreel - French edngineer, entrepreneur and Withings co-founder. Nokia bought Withings in 2016 for €170m and made it the center of its Health Division. But that division isn't doing financially well, which prompted Nokia to reassess its future back in February. That reassessment is done and Nokia can't see its Health Division scaling and improving in the future. It's not yet clear how much Eric Carreel is offering for Nokia's health business (and his former company) and no terms have been agreed upon...

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Nokia X6 appears in brief unofficial video

Five days ago we saw live photos of the upcoming Nokia X6 and now there's a (very) short video of the phone. By the looks of it, it was shot in the same venue, most likely a media event preceding the official unveiling (which is set for May 16). The wallpaper on the screen is the invite for the event in Beijing, China. Unfortunately, the framing of the video hides the new 19:9 notched screen (you can see that in the photos from earlier), but it does show off the dual camera on the back. The Nokia X6 is expected to cost $250/€210 when it launches in China. It's meant to be a middle...

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Huawei Honor 10 will launch in India by the end of the month

The Huawei Honor 10 is a more affordable version of the flagship P20 phone, complete with the Kirin 970 chipset and a Twilight-like paint job (which Huawei calls "Mirage"). Originally launched in China, the flagship in disguise is moving to India next where it will be available exclusively through Flipkart. Unfortunately, neither the maker nor the retailer have shared the price yet. Huawei Honor 10 in: Mirage Blue • Mirage Purple • Magic Night Black • Grey Gull The Chinese price is CNY 2,600, which works out to around INR 27,000 although the final price will likely be...

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Xiaomi announces Mi Music and Mi Video streaming services in India

Xiaomi has launched the Mi Music and Mi Video online streaming services in India. These will bring music and video streaming features to the already existing Music and Videos apps present in MIUI. The Mi Music service is powered by Hungama, one of India's largest content streaming service. The service will offer over 10 million free tracks across 13 local languages and for a fee of INR 899 ($13.49) per year, customers will be able to download and play tracks offline. The Mi Video service is currently powered by Hungama Play, SonyLiv and Voot, with Sun NXT, ALT Balaji, Zee5, Viu, TVF...

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LG G7 ThinQ hands-on review

The LG G7's fate seemed uncertain throughout the last couple of months as the company's new leadership was reviewing past and future projects. Well, the new management also happened to think G7 is what the maker needs to do next, and here is our first look at the LG G7 ThinQ.

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LG G7 ThinQ debuts with 6.1" notched screen

LG is finally ready to join the other big-brand players in the 2018 flagship party. The G7 is officially here complete with the company's odd insistence on the awkward "ThinQ" branding. Starting with the G7's face, perhaps its most prominent new feature is the notch. LG decided to buy into the current trend with its fresh new 6.1-inch 19.5:9 3120 x 1440 pixel display. It's an evolution on the Full Vision panel, now surrounded by even thinner bezels. While it relies on LCD technology, rather than OLED, LG's fresh new M+ panel uses an RGBW arrangement, with the extra pixel...

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