In-display fingerprint becomes increasingly popular, the Leagoo S10 to have it

The in-display fingerprint technology is becoming increasingly popular and the upcoming S10 smartphone from Leagoo is here to prove it. According to a famous Twitter tipster, Roland Quandt, quoting the company itself, the upcoming flagship will have an under display fingerprint reader. It seems that this tech won't stay exclusive to vivo's X21 UD and NEX for long, as more brands start to jump on the in-display fingerprint tech bandwagon. Xiaomi's latest Mi 8 Explorer offers the cool new feature and so will the Meizu 16. This is somewhat good news, as more OEMs start to adopt the tech...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/indisplay_fingerprint_becomes_increasingly_popular_the_leagoo_s10_to_have_it-news-32221.php

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE in for review

For its 8th anniversary, Xiaomi introduced a trio of smartphones all of which are aimed at different market segments. While the regular Mi 8 can be classified as a mainstream flagship and the Mi 8 Explorer Edition brings out the latest and greatest from the company, the Mi 8 SE should be a perfect fit for those seeking the best value for money. But with the price cut come some trade-offs. Fortunately, Xiaomi didn't have to settle so much along the way and the Mi 8 SE might turn out to be a pretty upper-mid-range sensible solution. The premium build is at hand - aluminum side frame...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_8_se_in_for_review-news-32219.php

Nokia 6.1 Plus pops up on Geekbench days before the official global launch

After HMD Global released the Nokia X6 in China, pure Android fans were fast to express their disappointment of the fact that the phone won't make it outside of China. However, shortly after that, Juho Sarvikas announced that the handset will be hitting the global market, due to the positive response from the fans. Ever since, we have been waiting for its official global release, until last week, a solid report revealed that we can expect the device to begin its global rollout on July 19 with the first stop being Hong Kong. Now, A Geekbench listing confirms the launch, once...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_61_plus_pops_up_on_geekbench_days_before_the_official_global_launch-news-32216.php

TWRP custom recovery support list expanded to include the Xperia X, LG G5 and more

If you've ever dipped your toe into the Android modding scene, then the TWRP moniker should definitely sound familiar. Currently, it is the de facto standard, when it comes to custom recovery environments, for the Android OS. Team Win, as in Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP, for short), are constantly working to bring their convenient tool set to more and more devices. The latest batch of handsets to make it on the support list, includes: LG G5 - US unlocked (rs988) Motorola Moto E4 (woods) Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (a3y17lte) Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (on5xelte) Sony Xperia X...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/twrp_custom_recovery_support_list_expanded_to_include_the_xperia_x_lg_g5_and_more-news-32214.php

Moto E5 Play Android Go Edition announced - bigger display, less RAM, more affordable

You've probably gotten used to Motorola's naming scheme already, so it's not hard to guess that the Moto E5 Play is a slightly more affordable version of the already cheap Moto E5. Today, however, the company announced the so-called Moto E5 Play Android Go Edition worldwide, which is an even further downgrade, over the original Moto E5 Play. The Android Go Edition, as you've probably guessed by its name, is based on Android Oreo Go. That allows the OS to run on ultra low-end hardware, thus pushing the price down even further. Compared to the standard E5 Play, the Android Go Edition has a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_e5_play_android_go_edition_announced__bigger_display_less_ram_more_affordable-news-32215.php

Photoshop coming to iPad in 2019

Adobe, in a shift of strategy, is to launch a full version of Photoshop for the iPad, according to a Bloomberg report. Adobe's chief product officer of Creative Cloud, Scott Belsky, in a recent interview stated: My aspiration is to get these on the market as soon as possible. There's a lot required to take a product as sophisticated and powerful as Photoshop and make that work on a modern device like the iPad. We need to bring our products into this cloud-first collaborative era. Adobe currently has Photoshop Express available on iPad. The new 'full-fat' version will allow you to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/photoshop_coming_to_ipad_in_2019-news-32212.php

Twitter rolls out bottom navigation bar to everyone on Android

Twitter has started rolling out the bottom navigation bar to everyone. The change was first deployed in the alpha build a few months back and is now making its way to the stable build. The change requires no update from the Play Store and as long as you have the latest version of the app already installed the change should happen automatically server-side. Left: Before update • Right: After update The bottom navigation bar is essentially shifting the top level sections, such as Home, Moments, Notifications and Messages from above the timeline to below. This is more in line...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/twitter_rolls_out_bottom_navigation_bar_to_everyone_on_android-news-32209.php

Honor sets an event for July 24, Honor 9X incoming

Honor just sent out invites for an Indian event July 24 when the company is expected to announce a new phone. According to recent reports, the handset in question is going to be the freshly released Honor 9i. The phone is expected to be called Honor 9X in India, but should bring no other changes. It should come with a 5.84-inch LCD with a notch and 1080 x 2280 pixel resolution, Kirin 659 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of expandable storage. The cameras on the back are 13MP main sensor + 2MP one for depth sensing while on the front, the device sports a 16MP unit with big...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_is_expected_to_launch_the_honor_9i_as_9x_on_july_24_in_india-news-32211.php

Two more iPads surface in the latest EEC report

There are plenty of Apple devices going around in the last few months in the EEC but none of them are thought to be the new iPhones since it's too early for them. Instead, the model numbers indicate that the Cupertino-based company is preparing to launch several new iPads. First seen back in April, the listings of the unknown models are now updated to show iOS 12 instead of iOS 11 and along with that, the EEC has added two more model names - A1895 and A1980. None of the listed model numbers have been used by Apple. There's a rumor going around that the model numbers relate to a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/two_more_ipads_surface_in_the_latest_eec_report-news-32213.php

LG to take LCD orders for the 6.1" 2018 iPhone

About two weeks ago, a report surfaced claiming that Apple is looking at LG as a potential supplier for its OLED panels and negotiations are in its final phase. It is said that 2 to 4 million units will carry LG's panels and now another industry source confirms those rumors and adds LCD screens into the mix. LG G7 ThinQ and its LCD display A South Korean media reveals that LG will be the only supplier for the 6.1-inch iPhone's LCD panels. That would amount to some 20 million LCD being delivered to Apple as this would be the most affordable member of the upcoming iPhone trio and it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_to_snatch_lcd_orders_for_the_cheap_iphone_this_year-news-32208.php

HTC U12+ update improves the pressure sensitive buttons, brings auto zoom in the camera app

HTC has just started seeding an update for the U12+ in Taiwan. The new software release comes with the June security patches included, but it also brings auto zoom functionality to the camera app. Thankfully HTC says in the official changelog that it has worked to optimize the behavior of the controversial pressure sensitive buttons on the phone. Additionally, the Edge Sense feature that lets you squeeze the device to perform certain actions should have been improved. According to what some HTC U12+ say, the pressure sensitive buttons now feel more responsive and less laggy, while...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_u12_software_update_brings_auto_zoom_in_the_camera_app_june_security_patches-news-32207.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab A2 appears in live photos

Earlier this week the Samsung Galaxy Tab A2 popped up on FCC, revealing some of its specs. Now some new live images arrived where the tablet is powered on and is running the Samsung Experience UI. The photos confirm the lack of a home key and the thin bezels on the sides. All three pictures are of the front side of the Galaxy Tab A2, so we can't know for sure if there is a fingerprint scanner on the back. Such a solution would be an ergonomic hell, so it is far more likely that there is none and the upcoming tablet will entirely skip the feature. The device is expected...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a2_appear_live_photos-news-32200.php

Huawei Y7 Prime (2018) review

We have for review the Huawei Y7 Prime (2018), a phone positioned somewhere in the lower midrange in the company's lineup, and isn't it a varied lineup?

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_y7_prime_2018-review-1789.php

Oppo confirms Find X will arrive in UK

Oppo announced the Find X on June 19 and confirmed that it will be bringing it to Europe starting with Italy, Spain, France, and the Netherlands. Later the company confirmed it's not coming to the US, which meant it's not so much a global launch but a market by market rollout. Well, the UK can breathe a sigh of relief as it's going to make the list. Oppo trademarked 40 mobile devices in the United Kingdom, and a company spokesperson later confirmed that the Find X would arrive in the country. However he couldn't provide an exact time frame for when that might be happening. Oppo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_confirms_find_x_will_arrive_in_uk-news-32204.php

LG V30+ becomes V30 ThinQ with AI Camera in India, thanks to software update

LG's arm in India has finally decided to roll out the ThinQ AI improvements to the V30+ units it's sold in the subcontinent. Earlier this year the company launched the V30S, which came with a RAM upgrade and new, AI-infused software. Subsequently, LG's issued software updates to the practically identical V30 from last year, bringing it up to par with its successor when it comes to user experience. The same thing is now happening in India with the V30+. Once you install the new software, based on Android 8.0 Oreo, your V30+ will turn into a V30 ThinQ with AI Camera, complete with ThinQ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v30_becomes_v30_thinq_with_ai_camera_in_india_thanks_to_software_update-news-32210.php

Oppo A3s debuts with 6.2" LCD and Snapdragon 450

Oppo just announced its latest budget smartphone in India, dubbed A3s. As it turns out it's not an entirely new device, but merely a re-branded Oppo A5. The Oppo A3s is built around a 6.2-inch IPS display with 720 x 1520 pixel resolution and tall 19:9 aspect ratio. Oppo calls it FullView display and boasts 88.8% screen-to-body ratio, although that's probably not factoring in the notch. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 450 SoC drives those pixels with the help of 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. The A3s offers a 13MP main camera with f/2.2 aperture on the back, coupled with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a5_announced_in_india_as_a3s-news-32205.php

Huawei Mate 20 Pro to have a curved OLED screen

Last year's Mate lineup adopted different displays - the Mate 10 settled for a regular LCD panel while the Mate 10 Pro featured an AMOLED screen and the latest report suggests that Huawei is making the same decision this year and even taking it a step further. Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro According to industry's sources, the Mate 20 Pro will not only have an OLED screen, but it's going to be a curved one like last year's Mate RS Porsche Design. The source says that it's going to be manufactured by the Chinese panel maker, BOE, instead of seeking out LG's help like Huawei did with the Mate...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_pro_tipped_to_have_a_curved_oled_screen-news-32203.php

Blancco: Refurbished Android phones lack performance, iPhones miss connectivity

The mobile device repair analyst company Blannco has just published its report on the refurbished smartphone market. According to the company, Samsung phones are the ones that come in for repairs most often, but that's hardly a surprise, given how the Korean company has by far the largest market share among all Android makers. The second place for Xiaomi is a bit more surprising with 14.2% - suggesting that the Mi and Redmi phones fail more often on average. Top 10 Android devices by Failure Rate Apple devices are in a separate category and the data there shows that the iPhone 6...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/blancco_samsung_phones_most_prone_to_failing_in_q1_2018-news-32198.php

Six new Xiaomi devices coming to the European market, EEC confirms

Six new Xiaomi devices have been listed recently on the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) database and most of them are already known smartphones that we expect to launch within a month. The listing suggests that the rest will also get their official unveiling pretty soon. Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite Let's start with what we know. The first familiar model numbers points at the Mi Max 3 and Mi A2. We already learned that the latter will be officially announced in Spain on July 24 and it will probably be joined by the Mi A2 Lite that looks more like the Redmi 6 Pro that recently launched...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/six_new_xiaomi_devices_coming_to_the_european_market_eec_confirms-news-32201.php

Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch debuts with affordable price tag

The Mijia brand, part of Xiaomi's ecosystem, just got a new member today called Mijia Quartz Watch. It's essentially a hybrid watch - combining the classic looks with limited smart functions. It should be a perfect fit for those looking for some extra smart features on top of their classic-looking watch because charging every other day is too bothersome. Anyway, the watch features a minimalist design and measures 40mm in diameter. It has a classic two-hand dial and a smaller dial beneath. The small dial shows the number of steps as the device carries a pedometer. It adjusts the time...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_mijia_quartz_watch_released_with_affordable_price_tag-news-32199.php

Apple showcases Apple Pay Cash in new video ads

Apple Pay Cash was introduced back at WWDC 2017 as an alternative to PayPal and Venmo. In theory, you can just send an amount of money over Messages to someone and the other side will receive them in their Apple Pay account. In reality, it can be used for paying rent, bills, tickets, food to someone close that otherwise would get the money in cash. Apple showcased the service in four short videos, posted on YouTube. The series is called "Just text them the money" and demonstrates how easy it is to pay and receive anything from $15 to $700 just with a tap. Apple Pay Cash is available...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_apple_pay_cash_new_video_ads-news-32196.php

Samsung preparing Galaxy J6+/Galaxy On6+ for launch

Samsung announced the Galaxy J4 and Galaxy J6 back in May. The latter got renamed as Galaxy On6 for online sales in India, and according to xda-developers, the phone might have a Plus-sized version very soon. A developer found firmware files of a Samsung phone, codenamed j6plte, or J6 Plus LTE. The rebranding of the J-series to On-series is not new, so it might also appear on Flipkart or Amazon as the Galaxy On6 Plus. The firmware files for "j6plte" correspond to a model named "Samsung J6-Plus LTE CIS SER", where the last two letter combinations reveal the device might be headed to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_preparing_galaxy_j6_on6_launch-news-32195.php

Vivo NEX S price discovered ahead of launch

The Vivo NEX S is launching in India on July 19. The company had sent out invites to the press for the launch event set to happen on that day. Now, MySmartPrice has discovered the pricing details for the phone on Amazon's website. The phone will be priced at INR 48,990 ($716). There will likely be two variants, 128GB and 256GB and the aforementioned price is for the lowest variant. There will be also be some launch day offers. The price is significantly lower than the Oppo Find X that was announced in India today. The two phones are similarly equipped, although the Find X has a much...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_nex_s_price_discovered_ahead_of_launch-news-32194.php

Samsung Galaxy Note9 promotional poster leaks showing a blue phone with a yellow S Pen

As we get ever closer to its August 9 official introduction, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note9 just keeps on leaking. Today we have a shot of what is claimed to be a promotional poster being readied for the handset's launch. It shows us the oft-leaked new positioning of the fingerprint sensor on the back, which sits below the horizontal elongated island that houses the dual cameras, flash, and heart rate monitor. It's also confirming that the Note9 is keeping the headphone jack. For those afflicted by OCD, the closeup of the device's bottom may be heartbreaking, what with the misaligned...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note9_promotional_poster_leaks_showing_a_blue_phone_with_a_yellow_s_pen-news-32193.php

Huawei has already sold 3 million Honor 10 units globally

Huawei's sub-brand Honor is happy to announce that its latest flagship smartphone, the Honor 10, is selling very well. In fact, the company has already managed to move more than 3 million units of the device globally. The previously announced milestone of one million sales was reached in less than a month after its release. The Honor 10 packs top specs in a rather affordable package, which is par for the course for this brand. It was unveiled back in May, and it comes with a 5.84-inch 1080x2280 notched touchscreen, the Kirin 970 chipset (which it shares with the Huawei P20, P20 Pro,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_has_already_sold_3_million_honor_10_units_globally-news-32192.php

Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018) in for review

The Galaxy A6+ (2018) is the definition of a plus model. It packs some good mid-range specs and unlike its smaller sibling, the Galaxy A6, it makes for a much better value for money proposition. If you are willing to spend just a tad more on the plus model, you will get bigger and better screen, faster chipset, secondary camera for those cool bokeh effects and a larger battery. The design is basically the same, but that's not a bad thing as it means an aluminum unibody. Just like every anodized aluminum back, it's rather slippery although, the rounded edges help with the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a6_2018_in_for_review-news-32187.php

Apple refreshes its Macbook Pro laptops with 8th gen Intel CPUs

Apple just announced a major upgrade to the MacBook Pro lineup. The new 13-inch and 15-inch variants get a huge performance boost thanks to Intel's new 8th Generation chips and also add some essential features for professionals, including options with more memory. Let's start with the little guys. The MacBook Pro 13 gets two extra cores with Intel's Kaby Lake-R generation, so the i5 and i7 CPU's now have four cores instead of two while still supporting Hyper-Threading. According to Apple, the updated MacBook Pro 13 should deliver twice the performance of its predecessors with 7th Gen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_boosts_its_macbook_pros_performance_adds_new_pro_features-news-32191.php

Huawei's latest fast charging tech might be the fastest yet

It seems that we've almost reached the limit of battery density in modern smartphones, so manufacturers put their R&D money into developing fast charging tech to compensate. There's a plethora of technologies currently on the market with Oppo's recently announced Super VOOC charging standard on the Find X Lamborgini Edition to be the fastest one yet. It promises to top up a 3,750 mAh battery in just 35 minutes. Well, it might get beaten by Huawei's upcoming fast charging technology that's expected to come with the so-called Huawei Power adapter. It's developed by Astec Electronics...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huaweis_lastest_fast_charging_tech_blows_the_rest_out_of_the_water-news-32190.php

Xiaomi Mi A2 to be joined by Mi A2 Lite, prices revealed

Xiaomi's Mi A2 is a long-awaited mid-ranger due to its expected low price and stock Android experience. Last year's Mi A1 was a success, so we have every reason to be excited about its successor. Mi A2 We know what to expect from the Mi A2, since it's based on the Mi 6X, but we were still in the dark regarding pricing. Well, a Polish website has now shed light on that and have even added an exciting twist. A second version of the handset called Mi A2 Lite will also be joining it. Of course, the prices that they were able to snatch from an online retailer are for Poland, but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a2_wont_be_coming_alone__mi_a2_lite_is_also_expected_prices_revealed-news-32189.php

Oppo Find X hitting India on August 3

Oppo announced its Find X flagship last month in Paris, but today it had a separate event for the Indian audience, as promised. Oppo India officials and company representatives from China introduced all the neat features of the device, including pricing and availability. The Oppo Find X will be available for purchase in both Bordeaux Red and Glacier Blue as a Flipkart Exclusive for INR59,990 ($875/€750). It is already up for pre-order, with online and offline sales beginning on August 3. Oppo Find X has 8 GB RAM with two storage options - 128 GB or 256 GB, with only the latter...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x_india_august_3-news-32188.php

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition with 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB memory incoming

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition launched back in May as the most expensive and advanced of the three Mi 8 versions, but was initially only said to have one memory configuration - 8GB of RAM and 128GB of non-expandable storage. The latest listing from TENAA, however, suggests that the Chinese powerhouse is preparing multiple versions of the phone with different storage options. We can clearly see from the images and the model number that this indeed is the Mi 8 Explorer. The document lists 4GB, 6GB and 8GB of RAM as well as 64GB 128GB and 256GB of storage. Unfortunately, we are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_8_explorer_edition_with_4gb_64gb_and_6gb_128gb_memory_incoming-news-32185.php

Huawei Nova 3i leaked specs reveal Kirin 710 chipset

Huawei listed the Nova 3 for pre-order yesterday, but according to leaked photos, the Chinese company is also preparing a Nova 3i for a launch with Kirin 710, less capable main camera and no quick charging. The phone appears to look exactly the same - notched screen, dual camera and fingerprint scanner on the back. The Kirin 710 chipset will likely be the new mid-tier of the HiSilicon portfolio built on the 12 nm process. Huawei promises it will bring the AI features that were initially introduced with the Kirin 970. The dual selfie camera will stick to the 24 MP + 2 MP setup, but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_3i_leaked_specs_kirin_710_chipset-news-32186.php

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 finally ariving on July 19

The next Xiaomi phablet will be called Mi Max 3 and it has been appearing on various places over the internet for the last two months. Ten days after Lei Jun posted on Weibo the retail box of the phone, the company's official profile took it to the Chinese social media to announce the launch date of the device. The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is arriving on July 19 with "large screen and battery", according to the post. The phone already popped up on TENAA, revealing most of its specs. There will be an octa-core CPU, clocked at 1.8 GHz, but the exact chipset is yet to be confirmed. The 6.99"...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_max_3_finally_ariving_on_july_19-news-32182.php

Sasmung Galaxy Note9's price and release date revealed

A Polish website has published a small piece revealing the upcoming Galaxy Note9's price and release date in the country. According to the media, the information comes from a Samsung employee who attended a pre-briefing for the device. During the pre-brief, the spokesperson mentioned a price of PLN 4,299 ($1,158/€990) for the base version with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage - it appears that the Note9 will cost about the same as its predecessor when launched. It's expected to hit the Polish market on August 24 with pre-orders starting on the same day of the annoucement -...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sasmung_galaxy_note9s_price_and_release_date_in_poland_revealed-news-32184.php

ZTE and USA reach an agreement to lift ban

The battle between the Chinese telecommunication equipment manufacturer and smartphone maker ZTE and the United States Department of Commerce is nearing its end. After many suspensions, fines and a total trade ban, now the DoC has announced on Twitter that the agreement is about to be finalized. The deal will see ZTE deposit $400 million into an escrow account and receive a notice for lifting the denial order. Our statement on #ZTE and the escrow agreement: pic.twitter.com/w0Bbej1mAU— U.S. Commerce Dept. (@CommerceGov) July 11, 2018 ZTE was initially blocked from trading with US...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_usa_reach_agreement_lift_ban-news-32183.php

Xiaomi Mi A2 is coming on July 24

Xiaomi launched a program called Mi Explorer at the end of June that promised to take fans to Spain for a new product launch in the last week of July. According to the latest info, it will be a Global product launch, most likely of the Xiaomi Mi A2. Xiaomi Mi A2 is expected to share its hardware with Xiaomi Mi 6X but run stock Android, instead of the in-house MIUI. That would mean a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset coupled with 4GB or 6 GB RAM. The dual camera on the back is 12 MP + 20 MP and comes with AI enhancements, although they come from MIUI and not the Android itself, so...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a2_announcement_july_24-news-32181.php

Reliance JioPhone gets Google Maps with the latest firmware update

Last year, a feature phone launched on Jio and its called the Reliance JioPhone. This phone runs KaiOS, a community-sourced successor to what would have been FireFox OS. Along with KaiOS, the phone has W-Fi, LTE, VoLTE, GPS, and some capacity to run apps. Of course, there is no Play Store on the JioPhone, apps arrive via software updates and the most recent update to the JioPhone brings Google Maps. Gadgets 360 was able to get the update done and the Google Maps app installed. Given that the JioPhone has a very small 2.4-inch display, you can imagine that the interface is quite...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/reliance_jiophone_gets_google_maps_with_the_latest_firmware_update-news-32180.php

Sony brags about the Xperia XZ2 Premium's high ISO video recording in latest promo

Sony's Xperia XZ2 Premium might not be cheap at all, but it packs some neat goodies. Here's an example: it has the world's highest ISO sensitivity video recording in a smartphone, namely ISO12800. Did you know that? If not, Sony wants to tell (or rather, show) you all about it. Hence it's created a new promo video for the handset, which you can see below. For still images, the camera system is able to go up to ISO51200. The description on YouTube says the XZ2 Premium is "engineered to capture detail beyond what the human eye can see". That's because human eye can only see...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_brags_about_the_xperia_xz2_premiums_high_iso_video_recording_in_latest_promo-news-32179.php

Sharp B10 and Aquos C10 leak ahead of their European debut

Last year at IFA Sharp announced that it would finally be ready to officially offer smartphones in Europe in the second quarter of this year. That timeframe then turned into late June, but Sharp missed it as you're probably aware. Still, the first phones should reach European shores soon, and two of them have been outed today. The Sharp Aquos C10 is basically a rebranded Aquos S2 with a smaller battery. Sharp Aquos C10 for Europe It comes with a 5.5-inch 1080x2040 touchscreen with a notch, the Snapdragon 630 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, a dual 12 MP + 8 MP rear camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sharp_b10_and_aquos_c10_leak_ahead_of_their_european_debut-news-32178.php

Samsung's Exynos 9820 to come with tri-cluster, 2+2+4 CPU

Even though MediaTek dropped the triple core configuration setup on its chipsets, Samsung seems keen to give it a try. The latest rumor going around by leakster Ice Universe claims that the next in-house made Exynos 9820 will incorporate two of the custom Mongoose M4 cores accompanied by two sets of unmodified ARM cores. The three clusters will be able to work in every possible configuration thanks to ARM's DynamIQ architecture. The 2+2+4 core configuration stands for 2x Mongoose M4 cores, 2x high-performance Cortex-A76 or Cortex-A75 cores and 4x low-power and efficient Cortex-A55...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_exynos_9820_will_be_the_first_one_to_come_with_224_core_configuration-news-32177.php

Sony Xperia XZ3 rumored to feature two camera on the front, two on the back

It took some time for Sony to catch up with that double camera craze, but it's already done it with the XZ2 Premium and now we hear it will go one step further and add four cameras in total for its upcoming Xperia XZ3 flagship. News about the device are rather scarce although, with Sony's biannual release cycle of flagships, we can expect the XZ3 to arrive in just two months - probably during this year's IFA in Berlin. In any case, the leaked photo suggests a dual camera on the back and another dual setup at the front. Sadly, we don't know anything about those sensor's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz3_rumored_to_feature_two_camera_on_the_front_two_on_the_back-news-32175.php

Camera accessory maker Moment launches camera app for iOS and Android

Moment is a brand known for making camera accessories for smartphones. The company makes a range of lenses, which work with their specially designed cases for the iPhone. It has now launched a mobile camera app for both iPhone and Android. Called Moment, the app features manual controls for photo capture on both platforms. This includes exposure, ISO, white balance, shutter speed, and focusing. You get a live histogram view so you can adjust your settings accordingly. You can tap to focus, lock focus or adjust focus and exposure independently. The app also includes RAW capture if...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/camera_accessory_maker_moment_launches_camera_app_for_ios_and_android-news-32174.php

Lenovo Z5 finally arrives in Aurora color for $270

Lenovo's Z5 was announced in three colors - Black, Indigo Blue, and Aurora, with the last one switching from Blue to Purple depending on lighting. Yet that fancy variant wasn't initially available for purchase on only now Lenovo is finally releasing it. The good thing about Lenovo Z5 in Aurora is it carries the same price tag as the other two versions. The device with ZUI 4.0 out of the box and dual 16 MP + 8 MP camera setup on the back costs CNY1,799 or about $270/€230. The price is for a unit with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage; there is no version with the fancy color and only 64...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_z5_aurora_270-news-32173.php

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus announced with 6" screen, Snapdragon 630

Sony Xperia XA2 and Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra have been around since January, and now the Japanese manufacturer unveiled a middle-ground solution called Xperia XA2 Plus. It has the same 23 MP MotionEye camera and Snapdragon 630 chipset as its XA2 siblings but is a bit more ergonomic due to narrower bezels and taller display. The XA2 Plus is the first device in the XA2 line with an 18:9 ratio. The LCD stretches to 6" and packs Full HD+ resolution. It is also protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The Snapdragon 630 chipset houses an octa-core CPU at 2.2 GHz and an Adreno 508 GPU. The XA2 Plus is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xa2_plus_is_official_with_6inch_tall_screen-news-32176.php

LG Q6 starts receiving Android 8.0 Oreo in Korea

After the LG G6 received the update to Android Oreo, the company is focusing on its mid-range Q6 series. Users in South Korea report that their LG Q6 units have already received Android Oreo and along with the usual features the OS brings, LG has pushed some useful new features as well. The Q6 now gets DTS:X 3D stereo sound support, camera LED customization - it can now light up for calls, messages and while listening to music. The camera app supports scanning QR codes as well, so there's no need for third-party apps anymore. The update is rather hefty at around 1,170MB and we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_q6_starts_receiving_android_80_oreo_in_korea-news-32172.php

Samsung Galaxy Note9 makes an appearance on TENAA

Samsung is preparing its Galaxy Note9 for market launch after it scheduled an unveiling for August 9 in New York. The Korean company has just got a device with model number SM-N9600 approved by TENAA. Specs are yet to be released, but the combination of letters and numbers suggests this is the upcoming phablet's variant for the Chinese market. The listing does not say much, only confirming the trivial detail that the OS will be Android. For now, we only know the S Pen will have Bluetooth support, according to the FCC. A leaked press render suggested the Galaxy Note9 will have...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note9_makes_an_appearance_on_tenaa-news-32171.php

Huawei to launch Nova 3i in the Philippines

It appears that Huawei will launch the Nova 3i in the Philippines on July 28. The name of the upcoming device was spotted by a Huawei and Honor Philippines Facebook group member. Outside of the added i to the name, we expect the Nova 3i to be identical to the Huawei Nova 3, which went official today and is expected to start selling on July 18. Huawei is known to add an i to the names of devices meant for markets other than China. Promotional poster captured by Kenneth Rizter Alba Ramos Specs-wise the Huawei Nova 3i/Nova 3 will have a 6.3-inch 2340x1080px display, 6GB of RAM,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_to_launch_nova_3i_in_the_philippines-news-32170.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4's optional keyboard cover and stylus exposed

Samsung's high-end tablet, the Galaxy Tab S4, should be pretty close to launch considering all the leaks and rumors going around. We already know what it will look like and also most of the specs. And today, we get to see the accessories and the white variant. The famous leakster Evan Blass published some revealing photos of the optional keyboard cover. With it, Samsung's Galaxy Tab S4 should be able to go against Apple's iPad Pro, although the price should be considerably lower. The next image shows the tablet in white and that one comes with a white stylus, too. Speaking...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s4s_optional_keyboard_cover_and_stylus_exposed-news-32169.php

Xiaomi looking to open a store in Turkey

Xiaomi is about to get its first Mi Store in Turkey, according to a pictured store canvas labeled "Coming Soon". The thing is, this could be a third party store that will sell Xiaomi devices or an Authorized Reseller store. According to Turkish sources Xioami is aiming to enter the Turkish market in 2019 with an online store in the first quarter of 2019 and a physical one in Q3 of 2019. Xiaomi Mi Store için Vadi Istanbul AVM'de hazırlıklar başlamış, işte ilk görüntüler. pic.twitter.com/miOZk9l7Uv— Erdi Özüağ (@fx57) July 11, 2018 Xiaomi is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/is_xiaomi_opening_an_official_store_in_turkey-news-32168.php

Huawei TalkBand B5 debuts as a smartband/Bluetooth headset hybrid

Huawei is going strong with device announcements today - after the Nova 3 was outed, the company also listed the smartwatch TalkBand B5. Much like its predecessors, the B5 turns into a Bluetooth headset when you remove it from the strap. It has a 1.13" AMOLED screen and 2.5D curved glass and comes with built-in heart rate sensor. Huawei TalkBand B5 in official slides The TalkBand B5 comes with 512 KB RAM and 16 MB Flash memory mostly for storing the pre-installed apps since it does not support sideloading of other applications. Battery capacity is 108 mAh, and Huawei says it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_talkband_b5_bluetooth_headset_smartwatch_in_one-news-32167.php