Leaked Xiaomi Mi 8 retail box confirms dual camera, dual GPS module and no 3.5mm jack

We wonder what's left for Xiaomi to announce on May 31 after all these leaked images, video and rumors about the upcoming anniversary Mi 8 flagship. Especially now that photos of the retail box have surfaced online. Xiaomi Mi 8 retail box The box doesn't disclose too much, but it confirms some of the rumored hardware. The usual Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC is on board paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage (a 128GB version was also mentioned previously). Another highlighted feature on the box is the GPS, which is set to be a dual-GPS module - apparently a big deal as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_xiaomi_mi_8_retail_box_confirms_dualcamera_dualgps_module_and_no_headphone_jack-news-31303.php

Google is testing a horizontal tab switcher for its Chrome Android app

If you are following the Android P development, chances are you are already familiar with most of the changes the new version of the OS brings. One of the most discussed revamps is the new recent apps horizontal switcher. Well, Google is looking to implement the same design concept in its Android Chrome app too. The latest update in Chrome Canary (an unstable version of Chrome with some experimental features) allows you to get a taste of what's coming to the standard version of the browser. The new design arranges the opened tabs side by side instead of overlapping them vertically. Now you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_is_testing_a_horizontal_tab_switcher_for_its_chrome_android_app-news-31302.php

BlackBerry Ghost tipped to be coming this summer

Back in February this year, renowned tipster Evan Blass revealed that a bezel-less, premium Android BlackBerry phone - dubbed Ghost - will be coming to India soon. And now, the tipster has said the arrival is set for this summer. After nothing new on these BlackBerry Ghost handsets from Optiemus for awhile, finally hearing that a summer release is expected. (Also told that the dual rear cameras feature low light enhancement and optical zoom.)— Evan Blass (@evleaks) May 24, 2018 Optiemus Infracom, which holds licenses to BlackBerry's brand in India, is responsible for designing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_ghost_tipped_to_be_coming_this_summer-news-31297.php

US pre-orders for LG G7 ThinQ are now live

LG's latest mobile offering - G7 ThinQ - is now available to pre-order in the US. Three of the Big Four US carriers - Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile - are now accepting pre-orders. Here are the details: While Verizon and T-Mobile are offering the device for $750, Sprint is selling it for $792. Those willing to go down the monthly payments route, Verizon is asking for $31.25/month (for 24 months), T-Mo is asking for $30 down + $30 a month (for 24 months), and Sprint's G7 ThinQ will cost you $33/month (for 18 months). Sprint is also running a BOGO promo. For more information, head...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/us_preorders_for_lg_g7_thinq_are_now_live-news-31299.php

Oreo for Motorola Moto Z Play begins rolling out in US

The Motorola Moto Z Play has started receiving a new update in the US. Arriving as version OPN27.76-12-22, it's a major update that brings along Android Oreo OS. As you can see in the screenshot below, in addition to the usual Oreo goodies, the update also includes Android security fixes for the month of April. The Moto Z Play Oreo update started rolling out last month, with India becoming the first market to get it. It took over a month, but it's good the update has finally arrived in the US. The Moto Z also started receiving Oreo a few days ago. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oreo_for_motorola_moto_z_play_begins_rolling_out_in_us-news-31296.php

Apple to unlock the NFC chips on its iPhones for broader use

A lot of users were kind of disappointed to see Apple enabling the NFC chip (first on the iPhone 6) but restricting it only to Apple Pay, which undermines the whole purpose of the near field connection if it's exclusive to just one service. Well, the latest report claims that Apple is going to right its wrongs by giving the NFC a bit broader functionality. The first step was made when Apple introduced the so-called CoreNFC framework with iOS 11 that allowed third-party apps to access the NFC chip but it is still very limiting. For instance, the apps don't have write access and the API...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_to_unlock_the_nfc_chips_on_its_iphones_for_broader_use-news-31301.php

vivo Y83 announced - Helio P22 chipset, 6.22-inch notched display and 4GB RAM

vivo launched its mid-range Y83 smartphone in China with rather interesting hardware on board. The earlier TENAA leak revealed some of the specs and pointed at an unknown chipset clocked at 2.0 GHz but now we know it's the MediaTek Helio P22. The vivo Y83 appears to be the first smartphone to feature the mid-tier chip with an octa-core processor paired with a PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The phone also comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage with 256GB microSD card support. The display is 6.22 inches in diagonal with an unusual 720 x 1520 resolution (19:9 aspect ratio) and adopts the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y83_announced__helio_p22_chipset_622inch_notched_display_and_4gb_ram-news-31300.php

Teaser for Nokia's May 29 event says 'it's time get ChargedUp'

We already know Nokia (HMD) is holding a product launch event on May 29. The company has in fact already sent out press invites for the event. And now, the official social media channels have started teasing the event. What's next in the #Nokiamobile story? Find out on Tuesday 29th May. It's time to get #ChargedUp. pic.twitter.com/UUwVeBM3Pj— Nokia Mobile (@Nokiamobile) May 25, 2018 The hashtag #ChargedUp clearly suggests the selling point of the star of the event would be its battery (either in terms of capacity or charging speed). HMD CPO Juho Sarvikas also jumped on the tease...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/teaser_for_nokia_may29_event_says_its_time_to_get_chargedup-news-31295.php

Xiaomi Mi 8 launch poster found to contain clues about event's stars

Xiaomi will host a special event next week - May 31 - at which it will unveil its next flagship - the Mi 8. And as these things go there's a launch poster for the event, which teases the upcoming announcement. But does that poster show more than meets the eye? Some techies with time on their hands have dissected the imagery and believe that Xiaomi placed little hints to devices it will show at the event. There looks to be between 3 and 5 smartphones hidden in the details in the buildings and what looks like a Xiaomi Mi Band 3 way off in the distance. Is Xiaomi unveiling more than one...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/does_the_xiaomi_mi_8_launch_poster_hide_secrets_in_plain_sight_-news-31289.php

HTC partners with McLaren F1 to bring new VR experience

McLaren F1 team announced a multi-year VR partnership with HTC that should bring new virtual reality and augmented reality experiences to the platform. The Taiwanese company will also launch a McLaren-themed Vive VR headset to celebrate the occasion. McLaren will use the Vive Pro for the "world's first VR esports competition integrated with a real sport". The McLaren team already has some experience in organizing esports competitions as last year the company held the World's Fastest Gamer event and the winner got a job as an official simulator driver for the team. But for now, no...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_partners_with_mclaren_f1_to_bring_new_vr_experience-news-31288.php

Apple wins $539 million in damages in court against Samsung

Seven years after the start of the industry's largest patent battle, Apple finally won $539 million in damages of the original $1 billion plea. Back in 2012, the iPhone maker won the case as the jury ruled out the full amount but Samsung argued it should pay only $28 million and went for a retrial. This Thursday, the federal court in San Jose, California decided only on damages over three Apple patents that Samsung infringed - the rounded corners of its phone, the rim that goes around the device's front panel and the grid alignment of the icons. In addition, two utility patents that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_wins_539_million_in_damages_in_court_against_samsung-news-31287.php

Samsung Galaxy Wide 3 announced at SK Telecom in South Korea

As expected, Samsung announced the Galaxy Wide 3 today - a successor to the Galaxy Wide and Wide 2 entry level handsets. The Galaxy Wide 3 is built around a 720 x 1280 pixel 5.5-inch display and features a 1.6 GHz octa-core CPU on what is likely the Exynos 7870 Octa chipset. RAM is 2GB and there's 32GB of internal storage expandable via the microSD card slot. The device features a 13MP rear-mounted camera with an impressive for the price range f/1.7 lens, while the front-facing sensor is also 13MP but with a slower f/1.9 aperture. The handset is powered by a 3,300 mAh battery...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_wide_3_announced_at_sk_telecom_in_south_korea-news-31285.php

vivo NEX shows its all-screen face once again

Yesterday we saw the vivo NEX for the first time in the wild and today a couple of new pics show the phone being handled in public. As customary for Mr. Blurrycam's creations, these don't reveal too much but we do see that the vivo NEX, also known as vivo APEX, will have a top-placed 3.5mm headphone jack. The vivo NEX will likely have a pop-out front-facing camera to spare the phone from having a notch. Rumor has it the NEX will be a flagship with a no-compromise Snapdragon 845 and 8GB of RAM. vivo will make the NEX official on June 12 in China. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_nex_shows_its_allscreen_face_once_again-news-31283.php

OnePlus 3 and 3T get Oxygen 5.0.3 update with Face Unlock

OnePlus is now seeding the OxygenOS 5.0.3 update to the OnePlus 3 and 3T, which brings the May Android security patch and enables support for Face Unlock. The feature was available through the OxygenOS beta builds since January's Open Beta 30. The current OxygenOS 5.0.3 update also brings a Recently Deleted section in the Gallery, more options when long-pressing on an app icon and a redesign to Shelf. Check out the full changelog below. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_3_3t_get_face_unlock_in_oxygen_503_update-news-31282.php

Meizu M6T design exposed in the leaked images

We know for sure about the upcoming low-end Meizu M6T will sport dual-camera on the back and will make its official debut on May 29. Anything other than that is pure speculation as well as the latest hands-on photos. It's hard to confirm their authenticity, but the source claims it's the Meizu M6T. Two photos show the device's back confirming the existence of two cameras and a fingerprint reader right below. The gray option also seems to have a very interesting texture to it. We can't confirm form the low-res photos, if the red and black colored variants have the same...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_m6t_design_exposed_in_the_latest_handson_leak-news-31281.php

vivo Z1 debuts with a 6.3" display with a notch

vivo has delivered a fresh new phone today and has immediately released it on sale in China. The vivo Z1 shares most of its specs with the vivo V9 and vivo X21 - it has a 6.26-inch 19:9 LCD of 2280x1080px resolution, a Snapdragon 660 chipset with 4GB of RAM, a dual 13MP+2MP camera on the back and a single 24MP one on the front. There's a hybrid SIM slot,which lets you have either two SIM cards at the same time or a single one plus a microSD memory card. There's a 3,260mAh battery under the hood and a fingerprint scanner on the back. The vivo Z1 runs Funtouch OS 4.0 based on Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/upper_midrange_vivo_z1_goes_on_preorder_in_china-news-31280.php

LG G6 Oreo update rolling out in Europe

Oreo for the LG G6 started rolling out at the end of last month end with Korea becoming the ground for its soak test. All went well it seems as the update quickly reached Verizon in the US and is now storming European units. We've received a couple of tips - one from Portugal and other from Latvia - confirming the commencement of the roll out. Other European markets should also be getting the update as we speak. LG confirmed that aside from the usual Oreo goodies, the G6 update will also include some AI features from the V30s ThinQ. Thanks Claudio Cruz and Juris Zvaigzne for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g6_oreo_update_rolling_out_in_europe-news-31278.php

Qualcomm confirms the Xiaomi Mi 8 will support QC 4.0+

Xiaomi Mi 8 leaks just keep piling up. We already know most of the key features like in-display fingerprint sensor, translucent back option, 3D face unlock, much about the screen and internals and even the starting price. But that's never enough, right? Well, Qualcomm just confirmed in its own Quick Charge 4.0+ page that the device will support the latest standard for quick battery top-ups. This doesn't come as a surprise as a previous report from FCC revealed that the Mi 8 supports 5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A quick charge protocols topping at 18W maximum output. We just hope the device...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_accidentally_confirms_that_the_xiaomi_mi_8_will_support_qc_40-news-31279.php

Nokia X6 flash sale ends in seconds, again

The first Nokia X6 flash sale took place happened a at the start of the week and ended up second later on the same day. The reservation count was around 700,000, but we as is usually the case with these sales we are not sure how many units were available. The second sale happened today and unwrapped in much the same way. With the sort of interest the phone enjoys in China, the global rollout might take a bit longer than we'd like as the company needs to pile up some stock. Anyway, the next sale is set for May 30 and we can't imagine it will last more than a few minutes. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_x6_flash_sale_ends_in_seconds_again-news-31277.php

Motorola Moto Z3 Play announcement set for June 6

Motorola has started sending out press invites for a product launch event on June 6 in Brazil. While the invite does confirm a smartphone will be the star of the event, the company didn't reveal exactly which device will be made official. But it's not difficult to guess. Since both Moto G6 and E5 are already official, we're definitely looking at the Moto Z3 Play. Recently, the device became subject of a major leak that revealed almost all key specifications, including Snapdragon 636 chipset, 6-inch 18:9 display, 4GB RAM, and 32/64GB storage options. The device will have a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_sends_out_press_invites_for_june_6_event_z3_play_coming-news-31275.php

Samsung Galaxy S7 Oreo update reaches Korea, Note8 gets May patch

Samsung has expanded the roll out for the Galaxy S7/S7 edge Oreo update, with South Korea becoming the latest market to get it. The company had to halt the roll out of the update in the UK after reboot reports. However, the roll out resumed quickly, and the new expansion suggests the bugs have been succesfully squashed. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Note8 has also started getting a new update. Arriving as version N950U1UES4CRE1, the firmware is hitting unlocked units in North America, bringing the Android May security patch. Via 1 2

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s7_oreo_update_reaches_korea_note8_gets_may_patch-news-31274.php

Google Lens gets smart text selection and real time lookup

Google is rolling out smart text selection and real time lookup to Google Lens. Smart text selection recognizes text you've pointed your camera to and gives you more context and information. Smart lookup identifies items in front of your camera and gives you Google results about them as well as similar items. Both features come with a slight redesign of the Google Lens app. It brings a new Tap on Objects and Text menu. Among the features rolling out to Google Lens are some real-time AR capabilities. For instance you can point your camera to a popular landmark and instantly get...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_lens_gets_smart_text_selection_and_realtime_lookup-news-31263.php

Martian Watches goes out of business

Despite the growing popularity of wearables, the market is not very profitable to most of the participants. Today another one bit the dust after failing to fulfill its Kickstarter campaign - the Martian. Founded in 2007, Martian Watches just announced that it's going to sell what's left of the company, which is primarily property rights and patents, to pay its creditors. The guys over at Martian Watches tried everything in their power by seeking out fresh investments and even help from current financiers. Unfortunately, nothing helped so Martian Watches is forced to close its doors...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/martian_watches_shuts_down_business-news-31266.php

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ now have six new "Incredibles 2" AR Emojis

The AR Emojis supported by Samsung's current top-end smartphones, the Galaxy S9 and S9+, just received an update. It adds six characters from the upcoming "Incredibles 2" animated film. Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, Violet, Dash, Jack-Jack and Frozone are all part of the Incredibles family and can be downloaded from the Galaxy App Store to brighten up your day. Just open up the AR Emoji camera menu, tap on the plus icon and download the Incredibles AR Emoji pack. You can check the previous releases like Mickey, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck or you can wait for the Zootopia and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s9_and_s9_now_have_six_new_incredibles_2_ar_emojis-news-31264.php

WhatsApp acknowledges bug that ignores blocked status

Popular messaging service WhatsApp is plagued with a major bug that allows users to message you even after you've blocked them. In addition to messaging, the loophole - which is present on both Android and iOS clients of the service - allows blocked contacts to see your status and profile details as well. The problem has a quick solution: unblock the contact and block them again. However, not many users are aware of the workaround. Obviously this is a very serious issue, so it should be fixed very soon.. but I hope WhatsApp is aware of it 😥 there are many tweets on Twitter...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/major_whatsapp_bug_allows_messages_from_blocked_contacts-news-31259.php

Alleged first real image of LG V35 ThinQ shows unchanged design

What you're looking at is the first image of the LG V35 ThinQ, caught in the wild. The phone looks identical to the LG V30 and LG V30 ThinQ, which is inline with the rumor mill's recent findings. LG V35 ThinQ The LG V35 ThinQ will retain the 6.0-inch 18:9 P-OLED screen of its predecessors and not move to a 6.1-inch notched 19:9 screen like the G7 ThinQ. It will have the latest Snapdragon 845 chipset with 6GB of RAM, dual 16MP cameras - one ultra-wide and one regular - and will retain the 3,300mAh battery of its predecessor. LG is expected to launch the V35 ThinQ as early as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_first_real_image_of_lg_v35_thinq_shows_the_design_is_unchanged-news-31261.php

Xiaomi enters Italy today, watch the announcement live here

Xiaomi is starting its official operation in Italy today, just as previously announced. It reached France two days ago when it opened its first brick and mortar Mi Store in Paris. The company also launched its French online store, where it sells the Redmi Note 5, the Mi Mix 2S, the Mi A1, the Mi Mix 2 and the Redmi 5. It's expected that it will do the same in Italy but we'll need to wait and see Xiaomi's official announcement. The livestream starts in at 4PM UTC and you can watch it right here. What most Italians will be looking forward to is Xiaomi smartphones being sold...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_enters_italy_today_watch_the_announcement_livestream_here-news-31265.php

Brace yourselves: EU's GDPR is coming

Europe's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect tomorrow, on Friday, May 25. Coming downstream over the last seven years, even if you've never heard of GDPR you will have undoubtedly felt the GDPR 'bow-wave' over the last month, with your rapidly filling inbox raising awareness of the coming prelude. These emails, coming from every company you've shared your email address with, will have ranged from asking you to acknowledge new Privacy Policies to companies wanting you to opt-in to continue receiving marketing information from them. Europeans will likely also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/brace_yourselves_eu_gdpr_privacy-news-31203.php

Xiaomi Mi 8's specs leak reveal 6.2-inch display, in-display fingerprint scanner

Just a week before the official Mi 8 announcement, rumors started flying in. Yesterday a hands-on video leaked showcasing a gorgeous translucent back, much like the Translucent Blue variant of HTC U12+, and now we know what's peeking through the back panel. The leaked photo shows a 6.2-inch Full HD (1080x2280) display with 19:9 aspect ratio contradicting previous reports of a 6.01-inch display. We are also very excited by the in-display fingerprint scanner so we hope this one turns out to be true. Anyway, the list goes on with Snapdragon 845 chipset, which is hardly any surprise,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_8s_specs_leak_reveal_62inch_display_128gb_internal_storage-news-31260.php

The Meizu M8c if official with a 5.45-inch 18:9 display, Snapdragon 425 chip

The successor to the Meizu M5c is here and it's launching in Russia first. The Meizu M8c is built around a 5.45-inch 18:9 1440x720px display, a Snapdragon 425 chipset with 2GB of RAM and either 16GB or 32GB of expandable storage. Meizu M8c It lacks a fingerprint scanner but uses Face scanning thanks to its 8MP f/2.0 front camera. The main camera is a 13MP f/2.2 unit. The battery on the Meizu M8c is a 3,070mAh unit. Meizu M8c The Meizu M8c is available in Red, Gold, Blue and Black and is priced at RUB 9,990 (€140). We're still waiting on the word for availability...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/upcoming_meizu_m8c_has_a_545inch_189_display_snapdragon_425_chip-news-31257.php

Xiaomi's MIUI 10 closed beta is open for registration

Xiaomi's latest version of its own user interface, MIUI 10, is set to launch alongside the anniversary edition Mi 8 smartphone on May 31 but the company just dropped the news that the closed beta program is open for registration. If you want to be one of the first to get the MIUI 10 software, you have to register before the end of today, Beijing time. After the official announcement on May 31, you will be eligible to get the new OS version. There are some requirements, though. First, you have to own a modern Xiaomi smartphone - Redmi Note 5, Mi Mix, Mi Mix 2, Mi Mix 2S, or a Mi 6...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomis_miui_10_closed_beta_is_open_for_early_adopters_heres_how_to_get_it-news-31262.php

Huawei joins forces with Chinese display maker on foldable smartphone

It's not the first time we've heard about Huawei working on a foldable smartphone and the first indicator came two months ago when company patented a device with flexible display. Now, a Korean news outlet claims that Huawei is working closely with Chinese display maker BOE to bring the first commercially available foldable handset in November. The device is said to feature an 8-inch flexible display and rival the Galaxy Note 9 later this year. BOE is reportedly working on four different smartphone designs with two companies. Samsung could be one of those clients, but since the Korean...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_joins_forces_with_chinese_display_maker_to_bring_a_foldable_smartphone-news-31258.php

Samsung will announce the Galaxy Wide 3 for South Korea tomorrow

Tomorrow, May 25, Samsung will announce a new installment in its entry level Galaxy Wide series in South Korea. The Samsung Galaxy Wide 3 will have similar specs to its forebears - a 5.5-inch 16:9 HD screen, 1.6GHz octa-core processor, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of built-in memory, expandable through a microSD card slot. It has a 13MP f/1.7 main camera and a 13MP f/1.9 selfie camera. The Galaxy Wide 3 has a 3,300mAh battery, just like its predecessor. The Samsung Galaxy Wide 3 will launch tomorrow on SK-Telecom in South Korea. It will be priced at KRW 297,000 (around €235). The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_will_announce_the_galaxy_wide_3_for_south_korea_tomorrow-news-31256.php

Energizer launches three phone lineups with big batteries

Energizer just launched its Power Max, Hardcase and Energy smartphone lineups that were intiially announced back in January. The Hardcase focuses on durability while the Power Max is mostly battery-centric, but big batteries are available across all models. Power Max P600S The first on the list is the Power Max P600S - a familiar-looking smartphone (we will let you figure out which handset it resembles) with a big 4,500 mAh without pushing the footprint too far, although it is a bit on the heavy side - 190g. It runs a MediaTek Helio P25 chipset, up to 6GB of RAM, 64GB of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/energizer_launches_three_phone_lineups_with_big_batteries-news-31255.php

Motorola Moto G6 to be available in US starting today

The Motorola Moto G6 smartphone will be available in the United States starting today. Carrier Verizon will be offering it for $240 outright. Of course, you can also opt for monthly payments - in that case you'll have to pay $10 per month for a period of 24 months. The G6 Play, on the other hand, is already available. Boost Mobile is selling it for $130. The G6 Plus, as already confirmed by Motorola during the official unveiling, won't be available in North America. Availability details from other carriers are awaited. Please note the Verizon page (Source 1 link below) is currently...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g6_to_be_available_in_us_starting_today-news-31253.php

Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Mobile Platform is built on 10nm and brings AR and AI

Qualcomm announced its new Snapdragon 700 series back in February and it's now making the first of the two chipsets to lead the lineup official. The Snapdragon 710 Mobile Platform, as Qualcomm calls it, sits above the Snapdragon 660 and below the Snapdragon 835 and 845, aiming to trickle flagship functionality down to midrangers. The Snapdragon 710 Mobile Platform is built on an efficient 10nm process and uses the new Kryo 360 CPU. The new SoC brings a multi-core AR Engine for on-device neural network processing and a Spectra 250 image signal processor that can perform multi-frame noise...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_snapdragon_710_mobile_platform_is_built_on_10nm_and_brings_ar_and_ai-news-31254.php

Nokia 8 Sirocco in for review

The new Nokia 8 Sirocco is the flagship of HMD Global's current lineup, borrows some of the aesthetics along with the name from the Nokia 8800 Sirocco. The other part of Nokia 8 Sirocco's name gives away its intention to succeed the Nokia 8. While the two share the Snapdragon 835 chipset and 16:9 aspect ratio of their screens, similarities pretty much end there. The 8 Sirocco comes with a curved P-OLED screen from LG with tack-sharp 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution in a rather small 5.5-inch diagonal. Keep in mind that diagonals aren't directly comparable across phones with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_8_sirocco_in_for_review-news-31175.php

Future Samsung Gear devices rumored to run on Wear OS instead of Tizen

The well-known leakster, Evan Blass, just shared that Gear smartwatches running Wear OS were spotted on the wrists of Samsung employees. All Samsung Gear smartwatches over the past three years run Tizen OS, which is rather functional and offers some nice features that Wear OS lacks. Seen on the wrists of Samsung employees: Gear watches running not Tizen, but Wear OS.— Evan Blass (@evleaks) May 23, 2018 However, Tizen OS' downside is the number of available apps, where Wear OS has a clear advantage over it. Some may argue, of course, that you don't need as many applications on a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/future_samsung_gear_devices_rumored_to_run_on_wear_os_instead_of_tizen-news-31245.php

A touch of the fingerprint sensor will prevent the phone from sleeping in Android P

Every smartphone user out there has faced the annoying issue of having to keep the screen awake during longer reads. You sometimes find yourself doing unnecessary touches or swipes on the screen because a minute had passed and the screen becomes dimmer and will turn off any second now. Well, the new Android P update will change all that by expanding the functionality of the fingerprint reader. The new version will let you prevent the phone from sleeping by touching the fingerprint scanner. This will certainly be more useful for phones with a rear-mounted sensor than those which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_touch_of_the_fingerprint_sensor_will_prevent_the_phone_from_sleeping_in_android_p-news-31241.php

Another specs leak confirms the LG V35 ThinQ will be a minor update

LG will launch the V35 ThinQ next month alongside updated LG X5 (2018) and a new smaller LG X2 (2018) and the recently announced LG Q7, Q7+ and Q7α. Back to the LG V35 ThinQ. It will be launched in the US in August, exclusively through AT&T. According to a leaked specs sheet the V35 ThinQ will be almost identical to its predecessors - LG V30s ThinQ and V30. Instead of opting for a notched 6.1-inch display, like the one on the LG G7 ThinQ, the V35 ThinQ will retain the regular 6-inch QHD+ panel. It will bump the chipset to a Snapdragon 845 with 6GB of RAM but will retain the battery...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/another_specs_leak_confirms_the_lg_v35_thinq_will_be_a_minor_update-news-31239.php

GfK: Huawei beats Samsung to become top smartphone vendor in Poland

Huawei has managed to outsell Samsung and become top smartphone vendor in Poland in April, according to market data from GfK. In March, Huawei held a 30% market share in Poland, sitting just behind Samsung's 32.3%. There are currently no specific sales numbers to put Huawei's April performance in better perspective, but it certainly bodes well for the company that aims to overtake Apple for the number two spot globally. Samsung is still the market leader in Europe and the World but if Huawei and Xiaomi maintain their upwards trajectories things might look differently in a couple...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_beats_samsung_as_top_smartphone_vendor_in_poland-news-31242.php

Xiaomi Mi 8 handled on video - and it has a translucent back

Translucent backs are cool, but few makers offer them. Xiaomi may soon join the club as a video of the Xiaomi Mi 8 surfaced that shows off its smoky glass back that shows off the electronics underneath. And once you're done gazing at the back, check out the front too - it features a pretty wide notch. That may be due to Xiaomi's own Face ID implementation. Here's a static image so you don't have to hover over the pause button. The translucent back may be limited to a single color option, that's how HTC does it anyway. And since it would be a shame to cover that up with a case,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_8_handled_on_video__and_it_has_a_translucent_back-news-31244.php

HTC U12+'s promo video showcases the device's key selling points

If you already read our extensive hands-on review of the newly announced HTC U12+, you probably know what the phone is about. However, if you prefer to hear more from HTC itself, this newly released promo video will take you through its key selling points in 5 minutes. You'll learn all about the updated Edge Sense 2 gestures that now also include double tapping on the side edge of the phone. The video continues with the camera setup that consists of a 16MP sensor with telephoto sensor (f/2.6) capable of 2x lossless zoom and a 12MP wide angle (f/1.75) using HTC's UltraPixel...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_u12s_promo_video_showcases_the_devices_unique_features-news-31243.php

Lenovo Z5's battery to last 45 days on standby, teaser reveals

Lenovo's CEO, Chang Cheng, has been teasing the upcoming Lenovo Z5 flagship for quite some time now. We've seen some sample photos giving us a glimpse of the output from the dual camera. More excitingly we got a sketch of the design and a part of a press image, showcasing a front panel with nearly 100% screen-to-body ratio. Yet this latest bit delivered by Chang Cheng is almost too hard to believe. According to it the Lenovo Z5 battery life is unlike anything we've seen lately. The CEO says it can last for up to 45 days of standby, which is just ridiculous by today's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_z5_to_come_with_battery_that_lasts_45_days_during_standby-news-31232.php

Xiaomi Redmi 6 pops up on TENAA

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 5 series back in December, followed by a global launch in February. Just three months later we are starting to see the first traces of the Redmi 6 in this case, staring in a TENAA listing. Xiaomi Redmi 6 on TENAA A device with the model number M1804C3DE was certified, confirming it will have a 5.45" screen. Its Android version wasn't listed, but we did get the battery capacity - 3,000 mAh. The listing also reveals the phone will support most of the bands, so the device is likely to go global at some point. We assume the device is a Redmi 6 and not some...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_6_pops_up_on_tenaa-news-31236.php

vivo launches Blue V9 Limited Edition for the World Cup in Russia

The Chinese manufacturer vivo is the official smartphone sponsor of the next two World Cup tournaments, including the one starting in Russia next month. Today the company held an event at Beijing's Forest Park where it announced a new global campaign called "My Time, My FIFA World Cup". It included the vivo Super Fan Photographer program, the vivo Super Time project and a new Limited Edition of its smartphone vivo V9. vivo V9 Limited Edition UI features The phone's full name is vivo V9 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia and arrives in Blue color. Its internals are unchanged so you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_launches_blue_v9_limited_edition_for_the_world_cup_in_russia-news-31233.php

ZTE is estimated to lose $3.1 billion due to US ban

If you are following the latest news you certainly know that ZTE finds itself in hot water, after the US firms were banned from supplying it due to its breach of trade embargo. Following that the company was forced to cease its main operations, resulting in substantial losses. Now a new report from Bloomberg tries to put those loses in more specific numbers. The report says that ZTE is estimated to lose $3.1 billion until an agreement is reached and it can resume its opeartions. The number could grow bigger if the expected agreement between US and Chinese governments doesn't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_is_estimated_to_lose_31_billion_due_to_us_ban-news-31234.php

HTC U12+ takes second place in DxOMark mobile camera ranking

HTC has just released its U12+ flagship smartphone and DxOMark has published its assessment of the dual camera. The Ultrapixel camera got an overall score of 103 points on 106 for its still photos and 95 for video recording. This puts it in second position, right behind Huawei's P20 Pro. The review says that HTC's latest flagship is right up there with the best in the industry when it comes to sharpness and dynamic range. The U12+ was also found to strike a good balance between texture and noise. What really stands out, however, is the lightning-fast and accurate autofocus and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_u12_takes_second_place_in_dxomark_mobile_camera_ranking-news-31235.php

Apple starts manufacturing its 7nm A12 chips

Samsung and TSMC have been Apple's suppliers of chips for their iPhones for years now, but the latest report suggests that this year's 7nm A12 Apple chips will only come from TSMC. This is because the Korean giant will only be able to achieve scale production of 7nm SoCs in the second half of the year, at which point it might be too late. As we all know, new iPhones are released in September and according to Bloomberg, this year's chip production has already started at TSMC's plants. They will be ready just in time for the rumored iPhone X update, the Plus-sized model and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_new_7nm_a12_chips_go_into_production-news-31231.php

Meizu M6T Geekbench outing reveals Spreadtrum SoC

Meizu's upcoming M6T smartphone has been spotted in the Geekbench database. The listing for the device reveals a Spreadtrum SC9850 SoC, Android 7.1.1 OS, and 2GB RAM. Curiously, the SC9850 comes with a 1.3GHz quad-core CPU, which contradicts the handset's TENNA outing - that one mentioned an octa-core 1.5GHz processor. It could be an error by the benchmarking software failing to properly recognize the chipset or we could see two different versions of the handset. Other rumored specs for M6T include 5.7-inch display, 2GB/3GB/4GB RAM and 16GB/32GB/64GB storage options, 8MP selfie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_m6t_geekbench_outing_reveals_spreadtrum_soc-news-31229.php