Huawei mocks Galaxy Note9, promises real flagship upgrade

Huawei Mobile has been seemingly unimpressed by the Galaxy Note9 that launched the other day and used its Twitter account to take a dig at Samsung for it. We took a leap when we launched the #HuaweiP20Pro, we're all about real upgrades that will make a difference everyday like a triple lens camera with 40mp, 5x zoom and much more. Imagine what will come next. pic.twitter.com/AjUS86YHyK— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) August 9, 2018 "This is called a real generation upgrade." says the tweet comparing the P10 Plus and P20 Pro and it's clearly suggesting that the Note9 is a rather minor...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_promises_real_flagship_upgrade_on_contrary_to_samsung-news-32722.php

Fortnite fo Android is no longer limited to Samsung devices but you still need to wait

When Samsung launched the Galaxy Note9 a few days ago, it announced a partnership with Epic Games. As part of the deal, Fortnite was exclusive to Samsung devices for the first few days before going public. Well, that period has ended and you can now download the official installer and run it on your non-Samsung smartphone. But don't get too excited. As the game is still in beta testing, there are limited slots available and unless you have an invite, you can't download it. If you install the app and try to run it, you will be shown a message inviting you to get on the waiting...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fortnite_fo_android_is_no_longer_limited_to_samsung_devices_but_you_still_need_to_wait-news-32720.php

Samsung takes another shot at Apple with two Ingenius ads, this time with the Note9

Remember those Samsung Ingenius ads? The company is issuing their sequels, only now they are focusing on the newly released Galaxy Note9 rather than the Galaxy S9+. The first one takes a shot at Apple's Pencil stylus and the second one comes to tell us that the Galaxy Note9 is feature-rich and really powerful. Check them out! Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_takes_another_shot_at_apple_with_two_ingenius_ads_this_time_with_the_note9-news-32719.php

BlackBerry KEY2 LE specs and photos are out

Old-school BlackBerry fans were excited to see TCL releasing a follow-up to the original BlackBerry Keyone and it turned out to be a pretty decent smartphone. However, the letdown was the pricing. The KEY2 isn't packed with flagship hardware, but it asks a price premium and costs around $100 more than its predecessor. A budget version is on its way, though, aiming to deliver better bang for your buck. By looking at the leaked photo, the KEY2 LE will have a slightly altered keyboard that's closer to the original Keyone while retaining some of the new functionalities like the shortcut...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_key2_le_specs_and_photos_are_out-news-32718.php

Pocophone F1 to be the fastest handset in its class, Snapdragon 845 confirmed

Two days ago Xiaomi teased the arrival of its new sub-brand POCO to India and now the company is teasing the Pocophone F1 itself. As mentioned before, it's believed to be the cheapest Snapdragon 845-powered phone on the market and recent teasers come to confirm that, focusing on its performance. "Not just peak performance speed, but actual, real world, speed." #GoPOCO #GlobalPocophone Learn more...https://t.co/t9hjnn0jwj pic.twitter.com/6a1mDtxEba— Mi (@xiaomi) August 11, 2018 Meanwhile, a POCOPHONE Global Facebook page has gone live and started teasing the smartphone with Qualcomm...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pocophone_f1_to_be_the_fastest_handset_in_its_class_snapdragon_845_confirmed-news-32717.php

Android 9.0 Pie to hit six Sony smartphones starting September

Android 9.0 Pie was announced this week and manufacturers have started releasing their update schedules. Sony appears to be pretty swift with the new version of the OS promising the OTA update as early as this September. Sony said six of its phones will get the latest and greatest from Google. Here they are: Xperia XZ2 Xperia XZ2 Compact Xperia XZ2 Premium Xperia XZ1 Xperia XZ1 Compact Xperia XZ Premium The rollout will start in September and finish sometime in November. That's a pretty tight timeframe and we hope Sony will pull it off. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_90_pie_to_hit_six_sony_smartphones_starting_september-news-32716.php

Samsung Galaxy Note9 benchmark results against S9+ and Note8

Now that we've got our hands on the Samsung Galaxy Note9, we're able to make some comparisons between the Note8 and Galaxy S9+ in terms of performance. We've got some numbers from an international dualSIM variant of the Galaxy Note9, so this one is powered by the Exynos 9810 CPU. We're comparing it to both variants of the Galaxy S9+. Starting with graphics performance, the Exynos-powered Note9 wasn't at the top of any of the benchmark tests. The Galaxy S9+ with its Snapdragon 845 was able to get the best frame rates out of the graphic-focused GFX Bench tests. ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note9_benchmark_results_against_s9_and_note8-news-32713.php

New Pixel 3 XL hands-on reveals even more details: 6.7" screen, 3,430 mAh battery

Although it's still almost two months away from becoming official, Google's Pixel 3 XL just can't stop leaking. Following a video unboxing, the same Russian tech blogger who somehow managed to get a pre-production unit is now back with a hands-on video of the phone. The pictures below are all extracted from that (since the video is on Telegram and only available as a download). Pixel 3 XL live images Here's the nitty gritty. The Pixel 3 XL will have a 6.7-inch 1440x2960 touchscreen, which is pretty huge even by today's notched standards. The phone will be powered by a 3,430 mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_pixel_3_xl_handson_reveals_even_more_details_67_screen_3430_mah_battery-news-32712.php

Our Oppo Find X video review is up

Our written review of Oppo's stunning Find X went up a few short days ago, and we hope you went through it already. If you didn't have time to, here's some good news: the video review of the Find X is now available on our YouTube channel, and embedded below for your viewing pleasure. Don't miss it if you want to find out all about the top features of Oppo's only new Find series member in years. It has definitely been a long time coming, this one. So was it worth waiting for? Our concise eight-minute video review should give you all the info you need in order to form your own opinion on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_oppo_find_x_video_review_is_up-news-32711.php

YouTube Signature Devices are handsets with the best YouTube watching experience

YouTube just launched a Device Report website that lists the best devices for enjoying its videos. The list isn't particularly long but includes all the flagships from the major manufacturers. The YouTube team claims that every device goes under extensive testing and it's working closely with the OEMs to provide the best possible performance and quality when streaming YouTube videos. The list consists of 18 smartphones from Samsung, LG, OnePlus, HTC, Huawei, Xiaomi, Google and Nokia. Samsung Galaxy Note9 Samsung Galaxy S9 Samsung Galaxy S9+ Samsung Galaxy Note8 Samsung Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_signature_devices_are_handsets_with_the_best_youtube_watching_experience-news-32710.php

Qualcomm reaches a deal with Taiwanese regulators

Qualcomm's legal department is working overtime lately. It's got Apple's lawsuits, Korea Fair Trade Commission's $927 million fine and the European Commission $1.2 billion fine to contest. Now at least the American firm reached a deal with the Taiwanese Fair Trade Commission. The dispute started back in 2017 and the original fine was $778 million because Qualcomm is refusing to sell chips to OEMs that wouldn't agree to specific patent-licensing terms. In addition, Qualcomm was making a royalty discount in exchange for exclusivity for the modem chips in iPhones. At the end, instead...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_reaches_a_deal_with_taiwanese_regulators-news-32709.php

Palm's return to be a 3.3" Android phone

In a world where smartphones don't go below 5", TCL is looking to revive the Palm brand with a 3.3-inch Android smartphone. Obviously, we are looking at a budget handset, but it makes our brains wrinkle when we look at the rumored specs. According to Android Police's inside source, the device will incorporate a 3.3-inch LCD with 720p resolution and will be powered by a Snapdragon 435 processor paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Of course, memory variants may vary. Moreover, the smartphone will come with 800 mAh battery that's exceptionally small by today's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/palm_is_making_a_tiny_android_phone_with_33inch_screen-news-32707.php

Motorola lists Moto P30, P30 Play and P30 Note ahead of August 15 unveiling

Motorola is hosting an event on August 15 in China and everyone is expecting the Moto Z3 and the Motorola One Power to land in the country but going by the company's official Chinese website, three other phones might be the stars of the show. Screenshots from the official website We are looking at the Moto P30, P30 Play and P30 Note - phones, which we haven't heard of before and don't know anything about. The pages reveal only the memory configurations and the color options - the standard P30 comes with 6GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB in Ice Jade White, Bright Black and Aurora. The P30...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_lists_moto_p30_p30_play_and_p30_note_likely_to_be_unveiled_in_china-news-32704.php

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Emerald Green unveiled

Xiaomi initially launched the Mi Mix 2S in Black or White color, but now it introduced a limited edition Emerald Green variant of the phone, developed in cooperation with Dunhuang Academy. The new color imitates the Jade gemstone that is popular in China and will be available for purchase on August 14. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Emerald Green edition The internals of the phone remain unchanged - 5.99" tall screen with LCD panel and Full HD+ resolution. Since the phone is a luxurious edition, you can only get it in the highest available memory tier - 8 GB RAM and 256 GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_mix_2s_emerald_green_august_14-news-32702.php

Samsung Galaxy Note9 is up for pre-order in India

With the Samsung Galaxy Note9 being out now, everyone is looking for the price and availability in their country. We already know about the US, UK and DE availability but what about India? Samsung is making an effort to retain its strong positions in the Indian market so it has already made the Note9 available for pre-order with some sweet deals. Those who reserve a unit can get the Samsung Gear Sport smartwatch for INR 4,999 ($72), instead of the usual INR 22,990 ($333). But if you are not in the market for wearables, Samsung has two more launch offer options - INR 6,000 ($87)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note9_is_up_for_preorder_in_india-news-32701.php

Shipments of in-display fingerprint scanners rise, to reach 100M in 2019

The front-mounted fingerprint scanner is being phased out as bezels keep shrinking. The trend led to the implementation of under-display fingerprint scanners, first introduced by vivo X20 Plus UD, later followed by the X21 UD, Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer, and a few other manufacturers. According to numbers from Sigmaintell, reported by Digitimes, shipments of in-display scanners will reach 42 million by the end of 2018, while in 2019 the amount will reach 100 million. The new type of technology comes either with an optical scanner or an ultrasonic scanner. For example, vivo uses the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/shipments_in_display_fingerprint_scanners_reach_100m_2019-news-32700.php

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium update adds new features to the camera

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium is still fresh on the shelves and it's already getting its first firmware update that adds two much-needed features to the camera. Screenshots after the update The build number is now 51.1.A.12.27 and adds Bokeh and Monochrome modes to the camera app. You can switch to them by pressing the function key right below the shutter button. It's also important to note that the monochrome mode works with stills and videos and the OTA update bumps up the security patch to August 1 2018. The update is rolling out gradually as is normally the case with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xperia_xz2_premium_software_update_adds_new_features_to_the_camera-news-32698.php

Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1, Nokia 2.1 arrive in India

Nokia announced three entry-level and mid-range handsets back in May three smartphones in the lower price spectrum - Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 2.1. Today HMD announced the arrival of the trio to India (the 3.1 has already been available with 2 GB RAM, now it makes its way with 3 gigs). The phones will be launched on August 12 across plenty of retailers and Nokia's own website. All three phones have Android Oreo 8.1 out of the box. HMD Global official told us back in spring the company is planning two-year OS updates and three-year security updates for the trio, so Android Pie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_51_nokia_31_nokia_21_arrive_in_india-news-32697.php

Meizu 16X shows up on Geekbench carrying Snapdragon 710 SoC

Meizu 16 and 16 Plus' unveiling went fairly unnoticed because everyone was focusing on the Galaxy Note9 launch yesterday. But that doesn't mean that the Meizu 16 lineup isn't worth our attention. A live photo of the device that's been circling around for a while now At first, we thought that Meizu is working on a plus-sized version with Snapdragon 845 and a regular one with Snapdragon 710, but when the company announced the phones, we were surprised to see the SD845 powering the small version as well. Shortly after the announcement, the company's CEO himself confirmed that a third...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_16x_shows_up_on_geekbench_carrying_snapdragon_710_soc-news-32696.php

LG G7+ ThinQ is on sale in India for INR39,990

The beginning of the week arrived with the promising news that LG is finally launching its flagship G7 ThinQ in India after the phone was teased as a Flipkart Exclusive. The day of the launch has finally arrived, and the device is up for sale. The arrival at the Indian market might be quite late, compared with the EU and US markets, but at least it comes with a surprise - the phone listed is actually the G7+ ThinQ with 128 GB storage and an attractive price tag of INR39,990 ($580/€505). The latest LG flagship has a notched 6.1" LCD screen with FullVision display and tall 19.5:9...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g7_thinq_on_sale_india-news-32695.php

Oppo Find X Lamborghini Edition flash sale ends in 4 seconds

Oppo launched the Find X in three iterations - the regular version with VOOC charging, a special Flash Version with 256 GB storage and Super VOOC, and an extremely luxurious Lamborghini Edition with 512 GB storage, carbon-like back, Super VOOC and a price tag of CNY9,999 ($1,500). According to the company, the premium variant sold out in 4 seconds in its first flash sale today without actually revealing how much units were purchased. The next flash sale is yet to be announced. The Oppo Find X Lamborghini Edition is quite similar to the regular version - it has a 6.42" AMOLED panel...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x_lamborghini_edition_flash_sale_end_4_seconds-news-32694.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch hands-on

This is the Samsung Galaxy Watch. The casing comes in two sizes - 42mm and 46mm - and three colors - Black, Silver and Rose Gold, which is exclusive to the smaller 42mm size. If you've owned a Samsung Gear S3 Frontier then the new Galaxy Watch will feel familiar. Its textured bezel rotates smoothly to navigate the interface and there are two rugged-feeling buttons on the side. All three color variants of the Galaxy Watch The first button takes you to the homescreen while the second is a configurable button that can perform whatever task you set it to - open an app, start a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_handson-news-32693.php

Samsung Galaxy Note9 promo videos are up

Samsung's big Galaxy Note9 announcement is now over and done so it's time to bring out the promo videos. In this case there are a total of six of them and they focus on the hot points of the new phone. The first one focuses on the improved design and the slightly bigger Infinity Display. The second and third video are focused on the new Bluetooth S Pen. The fourth video is about the new Intelligent Camera. We're glad Samsung zigged and didn't call the camera AI. We can't wait to give the new camera software a spin. The penultimate video is all about the Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note9_promo_videos_are_up-news-32691.php

First Galaxy Note9 teardown reveals bigger battery, smaller circuitry than Note8

If you simply can't have enough Galaxy Note9-related news today, our next item on the menu is a teardown. Although the phone has only been official for a few hours, some enterprising folks in Russia have already torn it down and compared its innards to those of its predecessor, the Note8. The Galaxy Note9 packs a bigger battery as you know, but it still has the same cell density - what with Samsung wanting to avoid another Note7 fiasco on its hands. That means the new model's battery takes up more space inside than the Note8's, and yet the two are overall very similar in size. That magic...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_galaxy_note9_teardown_reveals_bigger_battery_smaller_circuitry_than_note8-news-32692.php

Samsung Galaxy Home: a Bixby-powered smart speaker is on the way

Samsung announced details about its smart speaker. It's called Samsung Galaxy Home and this is just preliminary info, more will be unveiled at the Samsung Developer Conference (set for early November). The speaker takes aim at Apple's HomePod as well as the larger Amazon Echos, Google Homes. Because of its beefier speakers - powered by AKG - it will be used for music listening, not just as an assistant like an Echo Dot or a Home mini. Speaking of, Samsung announced a partnership with Spotify, which will be the default music streaming provide for for the Galaxy Home. The speaker...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_home_a_bixbypowered_smart_speaker_is_on_the_way-news-32690.php

Samsung Galaxy Note9 accessories: dual wireless charger and many cases

Along with the Galaxy Note9, Samsung unveiled a dollop of accessories - mostly cases, but also a wireless charger the likes of which Apple has been promising, but is yet to deliver. Note that we only found the UK prices, these accessories are listed as "coming soon" in Germany. That's the Wireless Charger Duo, which can charge both your Note9 (or other Galaxy with wireless charging) and your Galaxy Watch smartwatch simultaneously. It works with all Qi devices, though wireless fast charging is Samsung-only. This one is coming soon. Wireless Charger Duo in Black and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note9_accessories_dual_wireless_charger_and_many_cases-news-32689.php

Galaxy Note9 gets an all-day unboxing from T-Mobile

Samsung's Galaxy Note9 is the star of the mobile world today, and for good reason. You've probably seen our announcement post, our hands-on review, and the details regarding prices and availability, so now how about an unboxing video? It's not your average unboxing video, though. T-Mobile has in the past used some pretty wild settings for unboxing new phones, and in this case the company's resident unboxer @AskDes decided to create an all-day unboxing to basically see if he'd last longer than the phone. Well, spoiler alert: no. Then again, let's not forget that the day included one...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_note9_gets_an_allday_unboxing_from_tmobile-news-32688.php

Samsung unveils Tizen-powered Galaxy Watch in 42mm and 46mm sizes

With its new smartwatch Samsung ushers in a new line of smart wearables. No longer called Gear, the Galaxy Watch is still a logical continuation of the Gear S3. The Galaxy Watch comes in the 46mm size its predecessor offered but has added a smaller 42mm option as well. There are three casing colors to choose from - Midnight Black, Rose Gold and Silver and Samsung will offer a large variety of bands to choose from. Samsung Galaxy Watch in Black As with Gear smartwatches, the circular bezel on the Samsung Galaxy Watch will rotate to navigate you through the Tizen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_galaxy_watch_in_42mm_and_46mm_sizes-news-32686.php

The Samsung Galaxy Note9 story told through infographics

You can pre-order a Samsung Galaxy Note9 today, but should you? What makes it better than the Galaxy Note8? Well, Samsung has an infographic that details the differences. A key upgrade is the new S Pen, there's an infographic for it too. We were curious to see how Samsung managed to cram a whole Bluetooth module in there along with a super capacitor (not a battery). And finally, a general overview of Galaxy Note9's best features.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_note9_story_told_through_infographics-news-32687.php

Fortnite for Android launches exclusively on a handful of Samsung Galaxy devices

At the Galaxy Note9 Unpacked event, the CEO of Epic Games announced a partnership with Samsung. Yes, there's exclusivity, but not for just the Note9 - all Samsung owners get to play. There is a little something special for the Note9 and the Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 get an exclusive skin for the game, appropriately named "Galaxy". Here's a sneak peek at the skin: If you do pre-order the Galaxy Note9, you'll have the option of grabbing 15,000 V-Bucks with which to buy more in-game content. Though the noise canceling AKG headphones will be great for long gaming sessions as well. You don't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fortnite_for_android_launches_on_flagship_samsung_galaxy_devices-news-32685.php

Samsung Galaxy Note9: availability, prices, goodies

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note9 and it will be in stores on August 24 (that's two weeks from now). Pre-orders start tomorrow. US The Galaxy Note9 with 128GB storage (and 6GB RAM) will cost $999, the one with 512GB storage (and 8GB RAM) will be $1,250. The US is getting only the Ocean Blue and Lavender Purple color options. It will be available on the major carriers: A&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, US Cellular and Xfinity. You'd be able to grab one from Samsung.com and major retailers: Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, Walmart, Target, Sam's Club and Straight Talk Wireless If you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note9_availability_prices_goodies-news-32684.php

Samsung Galaxy Note9 hands-on review

The latest UNPACKED event is over and the Samsung Galaxy Note9 is now official. It wasn't too hard to guess the next Galaxy Note though - it's a bigger Galaxy S9+ with an S-Pen. It employs every cutting-edge technology Samsung has right now and builds on the legacy that once sparked the phablet revolution.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note9-review-1803.php

Samsung Galaxy Note9 goes live with better S Pen, bigger battery and screen

It's finally official - the Samsung Galaxy Note9 takes its place at the helm of Samsung's smartphone lineup. At first glance the new Note looks like a small update over the Galaxy Note8, but there are a host of meaningful improvements. To start with the Samsung Galaxy Note9 has mostly retained the footprint of its predecessor but added a bigger 6.4-inch screen (notchless, naturally) and a 20% bigger 4,000mAh battery. The display is the biggest flagship screen Samsung has ever put on a phone. At 6.4-inch it's just 0.1-inch bigger than the Galaxy Note8's and it shares its 1440x2960px...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note9_goes_live_with_better_s_pen_bigger_battery_and_screen-news-32682.php

Sony sells more than 525 million PS4 consoles, celebrates with a limited edition

Sony has sold over 525 million PlayStation 4 consoles since its introduction in late 2013. To celebrate, the company will offer a limited edition PS4 Pro and accessories. Sony PlayStation 4 Pro 500 Million Limited Edition The special units feature a fan-pleasing translucent shell (in dark blue), a bigger than usual 2TB hard drive, a PlayStation camera, vertical stand and a mono headset. The PS4 Pro 500 Million Limited Edition will not move the sale numbers much, only 50,000 units will be available world wide. They'll go for $500/€500 starting August 24. You can check ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_sells_more_than_525_million_ps4_consoles_celebrates_with_a_limited_edition-news-32683.php

Always On Display to support wallpapers in Android 9.0 Pie

If you are a fan of the Always On Display feature and you own an OLED-powered smartphone, one of the rumored upcoming features to the brand new Android 9.0 Pie will definitely excite you. Source code of Android 9 Pie Fellow colleagues over at XDA Developers found some interesting strings in the Android 9 source code hinting at enhanced Always On Display feature. According to the code, in one of the future Android Pie updates, you will be allowed to set a wallpaper to the Always On Display and it goes without saying, it will turn it into black and white to consume less...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/always_on_display_to_support_wallpapers_in_android_90_pie-news-32681.php

Fortnite demoed on Samsung Galaxy S9+ ahead of Galaxy Note9 announcement

Samsung has teamed up with Epic Games to deliver the popular battle royal game Fortnite to the Galaxy Note9 exclusively for 30 days, so naturally it has been sideloaded to run on other devices. In a collaborative effort from XDA members thesbros, Quinny899 and Max Weinbach the Fortnite Android APK was installed and played on a Samsung Galaxy S9+. The game doesn't seem to run on rooted devices (so as to safeguard against cheating) although the XDA team managed to make the game run on both a rooted Essential Phone and a rooted Google Pixel 2 XL. Fortnite will be a Samsung Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fortnite_demoed_on_samsung_galaxy_s9_ahead_of_galaxy_note9_announcement-news-32680.php

Alleged specs suggest the Sony Xperia XZ3 will use XZ2 Premium's dual camera

A new leak disputes an earlier one that claimed the Sony Xperia XZ3 will have a single 48MP camera. Instead, it will use the same dual camera module as the XZ2 Premium. That's a 19MP module with f/1.8 aperture and a 12MP module with f/1.6 aperture. There's no zoom here, the fields of view are just too similar - 25mm and 22mm respectively. The 13MP selfie camera (f/2.0) sounds like it was lifted off the Premium model too. This isn't a Premium model, however. The screen is listed as 5.7" 1,080 x 2,160px, same as the XZ2. And it will use the Snapdragon 845 chipset, making this a mid-season...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_specs_suggest_the_sony_xperia_xz3_will_use_xz2_premiums_dual_camera-news-32679.php

Moto Z3 coming to China on August 15

The Moto Z3 has already been announced last week in the USA and now it's China's turn to get the device. Motorola's official Weibo account confirmed the arrival of the handset to the Chinese market but with a twist - the Chinese Moto Z3 will boast more memory than its American counterpart. The Moto Z3 for the US has 4GB of RAM paired with 64GB of internal storage while the Chinese alteration gets 128GB of flash storage and 6GB of RAM. Also, according to the rumors, China will win the race to 5G connectivity next year so the Chinese users will likely be the first ones to take...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_z3_coming_to_china_on_august_15-news-32678.php

YouTube on its way to become the most visited social network in US

The scandal with Cambridge Analytica might have been bad for the popularity of Facebook, but shareholders should have to start worrying, because the social network is on track to lose its top spot to YouTube in the United States, according to research by SimilarWeb. The data, reported by CNBC, showed that Facebook monthly visits in July were 4.7 billion, while YouTube recorded 4.5 billion views. In a two-year span, the video platform kept its traffic results at over 4 billion, while interest in Facebook decreased nearly twice in two years. The research is based on the five...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_most_visited_social_network_us-news-32677.php

Sprint's pre-order deal for Galaxy Note9 leaks, includes $300 AKG headphones

Samsung is keen for the Galaxy Note9 to sell well, it's already accepting pre-orders in the US. We're still a few hours away from the official Unpacked event but we get a sneak peek at the Sprint promo (chances are other carriers will run the same deals). Sprint's pre-order promo for the Galaxy Note9 If you pre-order a Note9, you can pick between a pair of noise canceling AKG headphones (worth $300) or a "Samsung Game Bundle" (worth $150). The latter option is likely the 15,000 Fortnite V-Bucks. You can get either option for free or both for $100. We saw a Value Pack with AKG...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sprints_preorder_deal_for_galaxy_note9_leaks_includes_300_akg_headphones-news-32676.php

Meizu CEO confirms Snapdragon 710-powered Meizu 16X is coming in September

Yesterday Meizu announced the 16 and 16 Plus but some expected to see the Snapdragon 710-powered Meizu X8. Well the Meizu X8 may prove to be named the Meizu 16X and it will be announced in September. The information comes straight from Meizu CEO Jack Wong. If we accept that Meizu decided to rename the X8 to the 16X then the image below is what it will look like. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 710 and run Android 8.1. Jack Wong has said that the Meizu 16X will be better than the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE - it will likely have a larger than its 5.8-inch display and will cost less....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_ceo_confirms_snapdragon_710powered_meizu_16x_is_coming_in_september-news-32675.php

Pocophone F1 coming to India soon, Xiaomi official confirms

Xiaomi's sub-brand POCO has been going around the web lately and the first device to be part of the new brand will be called Pocophone F1. It is believed to be the most affordable Snapdragon 845-powered handset and we finally have an official confirmation from the Managing Director of Xiaomi India. Full throttle ahead! My best wishes to you @jaimani and the @IndiaPOCO team.I can sense that something wonderful is about to happen 😇 https://t.co/zanQrQvwl8— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) August 9, 2018 In a recent tweet, Manu Kumar Jain teased the POCO brand by Xiaomi and...

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Xiaomi Mi 8X passed 3C certification, shows three variants

No one expected Xiaomi to release a third alteration of its original Mi 8, but here we are with yet another leak confirming the existence of the Mi 8X. Three new model numbers M1808D2TE, M1808D2TT and M1808D2TC popped up on 3C certification website that are believed to be different modifications of the handset. Unfortunately, there's nothing else that the listing gives us, but if the latest report is anything to go by, the Mi 8X will use a Snapdragon 710, have an in-display fingerprint and a 3,100 mAh battery. And the previously leaked images point at strikingly similar design to the...

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Here's how to watch the Samsung Galaxy Note9 livestream

The Samsung Unpacked event for the unveiling of the Galaxy Note9 is today, and it takes place in New York, United States. We will cover everything you need to know, but if you want to follow the unveiling live, scroll down for the YouTube video. It goes live at at 3pm GMT / 11am EDT / 8:30pm IST. Below we've included Source links for the Samsung website or Twitter account if you are having issues with the video and need an alternative. We've also wrapped all the rumors so far in a neat longread that you can head to while you're waiting for the stream to begin. Source 1 • Source...

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Four Huawei devices are already being tested with Android 9.0 Pie

In a recent Weibo post, a Huawei official confirmed that the developers' team is working hard to deliver the latest major Android update - 9.0 Pie. Four phones, in particular, entered the 9.0 Beta on August 6. As expected, all four smartphones are flagships - Huawei Mate 10 Pro, Huawei P20, Honor 10 and Honor V10 and it goes without saying that the P20 Pro is implied. Since Huawei is using a heavy skin overlay, it will take some time to tweak the Android 9.0 Pie OS. We expect the latest EMUI 9.0 to come with a number of new features on top, so it's going to be worth the wait. The...

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Oppo F9 officially arriving on August 15 with VOOC

The new Oppo F9 is officially coming on August 15, the company announced in a press release. The new smartphone will have VOOC charging, dual camera setup on the back, a tiny notch for the selfie snapper and a pretty back panel with gradient color design. First two markets to receive the phone will be Vietnam and the Philippines. The Oppo F9 will have the 5V/4A fast charging that hasn't been seen in an F-series smartphone since the introduction of Oppo F1 back in March 2017. It usually tops 50% of the power cell in 30 minutes, and it's a safe bet that it will be the same with the...

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Honor View 10 variant with 8 GB RAM arriving on August 14

Honor announced the View 10 back in December as the global version of its phablet, called Honor V10 at the Chinese market. The Huawei subsidiary introduced the phone as a cheaper alternative to the Mate 10 series with an impressive 16 MP + 20 MP B/W dual camera and tall 5.99" FullView display. At first, it was introduced with 4 GB RAM or 6 GB RAM, but today the company announced an 8 GB version is on its way and will be on sale on August 14. The Honor View 10 has Kirin 970, and as all devices with the high-end chipset from HiSilicon, should have GPU Turbo, although it might arrive...

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vivo's Android Pie updates start in Q4

Google officially released Android 9 Pie to its devices this Monday, and so far Essential was the only third party device maker to issue the same update to its one and only handset. No other companies have even announced their update plans for Pie, except for vivo. In a statement emailed to Android Authority, the Chinese smartphone maker said consumers should expect it to roll out new software based on Pie for its phones in the fourth quarter of this year. vivo NEX S Unfortunately a more specific timeframe hasn't been shared, so to be on the safe side we're going to assume that...

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Verizon Unlimited customers get six months of Apple Music for free

Today Apple and Verizon have announced a new partnership that will net you six months of Apple Music for free if you subscribe to one of the carrier's Unlimited plans. The deal is going to become available on August 16. You will need to sign up for it, so it won't automatically be added to your account. The good news is that both new and current Verizon customers can access it, as long as you have one of the Unlimited plans. Once registered, you'll get the full Apple Music experience that lets you stream more than 45 million songs anytime via 4G or Wi-Fi, or even download for...

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Full spec sheet of the upcoming Oppo R15 Neo (AX5) leaks

Aside from the F9/F9 Pro that the company has been teasing a lot recently, Oppo is also gearing up to launch yet another smartphone in the coming weeks. This one will be called either R15 Neo or AX5, depending on market. Today what is purported to be a full spec sheet for it has been leaked. The R15 Neo (AX5) will be lower-end than the F9/F9 Pro in most regards, but it's an interesting handset nevertheless, packing a huge 4,230 mAh battery and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, paired with either 3 or 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The phone will have a 6.2-inch 720x1520...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/full_spec_sheet_of_the_upcoming_oppo_r15_neo_ax5_leaks-news-32665.php