HTC revenues continue to slip in Q2, down 58% YoY

HTC's financial results from Q2 of 2018 are in and it doesn't look good. But who's surprised with the ever declining sales? The VR business and Google's deal with the company are probably the only things keeping the firm alive at this point. The financial report reads TWD 6.8 billion ($220.6 million) in revenue, which is 58% down compared to last year's Q2. The quarterly net loss is TWD2.09 billion ($67.8 million), making this the the tenth quarter in a row that saw the company lose money. HTC's founder and chairman Wang Xuehong recently said that HTC will likely focus more on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_continues_to_lose_money_revenue_falls_58_yoy-news-33169.php

Samsung's USB-C to HDMI adapter for the Galaxy Note9 now available

The upgrade from the Samsung Galaxy Note8 to the Note9 may be mostly about the the battery and S Pen, but it also brings the dock-less Dex feature, which gives quite a lot of extra freedom on the go. Instead of that dock wherever you go, a single USB-C to HDMI cable will be enough to move your work to the big screen. Why not even show off those crisp pictures you took on your last trip with the Note9 on that living room TV? Samsung's official dongle supports up to UHD resolution screens with 60Hz refresh rate. It supports HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2 standards and it's currently on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_official_usbc_to_hdmi_adapter_for_the_galaxy_note9_is_available-news-33168.php

Motorola Moto G7 rumor-based renders surface

The Moto G6 lineup is still fresh on the shelves from earlier this year, but that doesn't mean that Motorola isn't working on a follow-up. So Waqar Khan took the time to create 3D renders of what the device might look like based on the existing leaks. Moto G7 renders Some time ago, live pictures of the Motorola One and an unknown device appeared. Now the original source on Weibo was found and the mysterious device turned out to be a Moto G7 prototype. Moto G7 renders Khan's renders give us a more detailed look at how the device might be designed. We've got relatively...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_our_first_look_at_the_upcoming_moto_g7-news-33167.php

Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth's full TENAA listing is here to reveal the design

Yesterday's massive leak regarding the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth got us the specs, but since it lacked photos of the device, the design remained a mystery. Mi 8 Youth in white Now the TENAA listing has been updated with all the images needed to have a closer look at the handset. The sides look like they are made of metal with the SIM card tray positioned on the left which leaves the volume rocker and the power button on the right. The back looks flat and resembles the Mi 8 SE except for the double camera alignment, which in this case is horizontal. The front, unfortunately,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_8_youths_full_tenaa_listing_is_here_to_reveal_the_design-news-33166.php

Razer Phone 2 now makes an appearance on AnTuTu with 512GB of storage

Razer's CEO confirmed that the company is working on a successor to the original Razer Phone and initial rumors pointed to a September launch, but those were quickly dismissed by his latest statement, which suggested a December launch. Later on we got the first pieces of information about the phone itself coming from yesterday's Geekbench score sheet. Following that some guys took the time to go through the AnTuTu database and found the Razer Phone 2 in there as well. The listing confirms the Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8GB of RAM and the Android 8.1 Oreo OS, but also gives us a few more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/razer_phone_2_now_makes_an_appearance_on_antutu_with_512gb_of_storage-news-33165.php

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer's Singapore certification suggests a global rollout

Just a day after the market launch of the Mi 8 Explorer in China, the smartphone appeared on TENAA with smaller notch carrying the same model number as the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) listing - M1807E8A. This is the first time we see it outside of China and it appears the first stop is Singapore. However, the document refers to the phone as Mi 8 Pro, which could be its international name. We just wonder if the smaller notch pictured in the TENAA photos in July could mean that the international variant won't have the 3D facial recognition feature and will rely...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_8_explorer_appears_on_singapore_imda_suggests_a_global_rollout-news-33164.php

Deal: Razer Phone is $300 off for a limited time

Now that its successor is on the way (and starting to leak more and more), the original Razer Phone from last year is seeing a massive discount at the company's own online store. Normally priced at $699.99, you can now buy one for just $399.99. You get a whopping $300 off by applying the promo code WOOHOO at checkout. That's it - no hidden caveats here. Well, there's one thing you do need to keep in mind: this is a limited time offer and it's unclear how long it will last. So make sure you act fast if you want to take advantage of it and buy one of the first gaming-oriented smartphones....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_razer_phone_is_300_off_for_a_limited_time-news-33163.php

Microsoft's next Surface event is on October 2

The fall events from the big tech companies are lining up. Apple will hold its grand unveiling of new iPhones, smartwatches, and maybe even iPads next week, on September 12. Google is announcing new Pixels on October 9. And Microsoft has just scheduled its own hardware event for October 2, at 4 PM local time in New York City. As you can see, the invite itself doesn't give anything away, but expect to see at least some updates to its current roster of Surface devices, if not also new ones being introduced. Key possibilities include Surface Laptop and Surface Studio refreshes, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsofts_next_surface_event_is_on_october_2-news-33162.php

Apple won the pre-trial motions against Qualcomm

The Qualcomm-Apple lawsuit regarding patent infringements have been set in motion with the pre-trial hearing concluding. The pre-trial aims to rule what is and what isn't allowed to be used in court for evidence. And it's advantage Apple after the Qualcomm legal team messed up. Qualcomm chose not to argue Apple's claims that the Cupertino-based firm has not infringed some of the patents involved in the case and that some of the others are invalid. Even the judge made that clear and outlined Qualcomm's mistakes. The chip maker then changed its mind and wanted to present the needed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_won_the_pretrial_motions_against_qualcomm-news-33160.php

Samsung Galaxy A6, Tab A 10.5, Galaxy J7 (2018) and J3 (2018) come to the US

Today Samsung announced that it will bolster its midrange roster in the US by adding the Galaxy A6 (2018), Galaxy J7 (2018), Galaxy J3 (2018) and the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 to it. The Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) has a 5.6-inch 720x1480px Super AMOLED display, Exynos 7870 Octa chipset, 4GB of RAM, 3.000mAh battery and a 16MP f/1.7 main and 16MP f/1.9 selfie cameras. It will retail from $360 through Samsung's own website and through Sprint (price yet to be confirmed, but likely free on contract), starting September 14. Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) The midrange counterpart to the Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_adds_galaxy_a6_tab_a_105_galaxy_j7_2018_and_j3_2018_to_us_market-news-33158.php

AnTuTu: 1080p is Android's most popular resolution, octa-core the top CPU

AnTuTu posted some interesting stats for the devices that have run its benchmark. That means that those are hardly representative of the whole Android market, but should paint an accurate picture of what smartphone enthusiasts use. The first category is screen resolution and it's 1080p all around. 24.37% of phones use a Full HD 16:9 panel, followed by 17.19% with the so-called FHD+ screens. Another 16.09% go to even taller 1080 x 2248 and 1080 x 2280 pixel displays. A staggering 73.5% of the Android smartphones that have run the AnTuTu benchmark sport an octa-core chipset...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/antutu_posts_interesting_user_stats_about_screen_size_storage_ram_and_more-news-33159.php

Deal: Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note9 for $866

Samsung announced the Galaxy Note9 back on August 23. Initially, the 6/128 GB phone was priced at $999 in the United States, while the 8/512 GB variant was $1,250. Now an eBay seller with 99% positive feedback, based in the USA, is offering an unlocked Galaxy Note9 for $865.99, which is 15% less than the initial launch price of the phone with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. The offer covers all four color options - Metallic Copper, Midnight Black, Lavender Purple, and Ocean Blue that has a yellow S Pen. The listing reveals that 164 units, or over 84% in total, were ordered, meaning...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_unlocked_samsung_galaxy_note9_for_15_less_on_ebay-news-33156.php

Cases for the 6.1-inch and 6.5-inch 2018 iPhones already on sale

A couple of Speck cases for the upcoming 6.1" iPhone (alleged to be called iPhone 9) and 6.5" flagship (refered to as iPhone Xs Max) have appeared at Walmart and a Reddit user who spotted them quickly snapped a few photos and shared them with us. The first two images show the case made for the 6.1-inch iPhone in its retail box as well as compared for size with the current 5.8-inch iPhone X. And while the camera cutout would seem to suggest a dual camera, it's likely made to accommodate a single camera lens and an LED flash. Apple iPhone 9 6.1-inch case The next two images...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/cases_for_the_61inch_and_65inch_iphone_9_and_xs_max_already_on_sale_-news-33155.php

Oppo F9/F9 Pro review

The Oppo F9/F9 Pro could be remembered for many things, but the waterdrop cutout is the feature that will make it to the history books. We've probably reached the peak in the notch race and we are more than happy to finally see a change in this controversial concept.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f9_pro-review-1823.php

Four Huawei phones get delisted from 3DMark

Reports about Huawei cheating on their benchmark results appeared earlier this week. Anandtech spoke to a company official, who admitted to the offense and now the manufacturer is already facing repercussions. UL, the company behind the gaming 3DMark benchmark, has just announced that four Huawei smartphones are getting delisted after confirming a breach of their rules - Huawei P20 Pro, Huawei nova 3, Huawei Honor Play, and Huawei P20. According to UL, the first three phones were tested both with the public version of 3DMark, freely available at Google Play, and a private that is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/four_huawei_phones_get_delisted_from_3dmark-news-33154.php

Huawei Mate 20 Pro leaks again, showing curved screen and big notch

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has made yet another public appearance, this time showing off its display and notch. The device was strapped in an anti-leak case to protect its design from prying eyes but the large notch and the curved edges are clearly visible. So far rumors and leaks have pointed to a Huawei Mate 20 with a waterdrop notch and a flat screen and a Mate 20 Pro with a large notch (likely housing face scanning tech) and curved edges (like on flagship Samsung Galaxies). Huawei Mate 20 Pro This information was substantiated yesterday when the different screen resolutions...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_pro_leaks_again_showing_curved_screen_and_big_notch-news-33152.php

Oppo R17 goes on sale as the Find X hits Europe

Oppo announced the Oppo R17 and R17 Pro last month with plenty of features to look forward to but while we are still waiting on the Pro version to arrive, the standard R17 is now available in China. Oppo R17 Prices are as expected - the standard 6GB/128GB memory variant goes for CNY 3,199 ($468) while the 8GB/128GB model sells for CNY 3,499 ($512). There's also a gradient fog alteration of the latter with a cooler paintjob that will set you back CNY 3,599 ($527). The Pro version is still expected to ship sometime in mid-October. Meanwhile, Oppo also had a little something...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_r17_goes_on_sale_in_china_while_find_x_hits_europe-news-33153.php

Razer Phone 2 arrives on Geekbench with 8 GB RAM and SD845

China Joy 2018 took place in August and plenty of tech CEOs held keynotes. А Razer official said at the conference to expect Phone 2 in December, and it has just appeared on Geekbench, revealing some of its specs. The phone was benchmarked with 8 GB RAM and Snapdragon 845 chipset, contradicting previous reports by Chinese media that the device might have the upcoming 855 SoC. Both the single-core and multi-core results are a bit lower than other competitors reached, but the phone is still in development, so reading too much in those numbers would be a mistake. Although the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/razer_phone_2_geekbench_8_gb_ram_and_sd845-news-33149.php

HMD Global to bring the Nokia 5.1 Plus in Taiwan

Nokia's Taiwanese division just posted a teaser of a new phone on its Facebook page. The device appears to be quite different from the rest of the Nokia smartphones, but local sources suggest the event is going to be about the Nokia 5.1 Plus. There's no actual release date for now but it's happening some time in September. And if the press render doesn't look like the Nokia 5.1 Plus to you, don't worry, you are not alone. We think it's just a generic render of a smartphone - just look at that slim chin on the bottom of the screen - most of the Nokia phones have the Nokia branding...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_global_to_bring_the_nokia_51_plus_in_taiwan-news-33150.php

Our Xiaomi Pocophone F1 video review is up

Ladies and gentlemen, it's finally here. Our much-awaited video review of Xiaomi's Pocophone F1. So grab a snack and your beverage of choice, make sure you're sitting comfortably, and hit Play when you're ready to find out our verdict on the intriguing device that took the mobile world by storm. Sure, our written review may have acted as a spoiler, but it also goes into much more depth than is possible in a seven-minute video. So if you haven't read it yet, what are you waiting for? The Pocophone F1 really pushes the concept of 'flagship killer' to the next level, showing that it's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_xiaomi_pocophone_f1_video_review_is_up-news-33143.php

The Nokia 6.1 Plus loses notch toggle because of Google

As most of you know, the Nokia X6 stepped outside of China as the Nokia 6.1 Plus with stock Android 8.1 Oreo running out of the box and it was the first HMD Global smartphone with a notch. Some could live with the notched look, but most chose to save themselves the eyesore and used the option that lets you hide it. Unfortunately, the latest August security patch removed the toggle. Of course, that sparked the customer's dissatisfaction in the Nokia forums and a staff member said that Google forced them to do so without giving any further explanation. We can only assume why Google...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_nokia_61_plus_no_longer_has_the_notch_toggle_switch_because_of_google-news-33148.php

First Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth specs leak

Back on May 31 when Xiaomi introduced its new flagship smartphones, the Mi 8 SE was the first device that arrived with Snapdragon 710 chipset. Many thought this will be the lite variant of the Mi 8 family, but according to rumors, a slightly bigger device is joining them. First specs of the alleged device appeared on Weibo, suggesting the Mi 8 Youth (the name is translated, it might be actually the Mi 8X) will have a 6.26" tall display and Snapdragon 710. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE is about to have a rival The specs sheet says the resolution of the screen will be 2280 x 1080 pixels, which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_xiaomi_mi_8_youth_specs_leak-news-33147.php

Moto G5 and G5 Plus finally start receiving Android Oreo update

Although Google has released Android 9 Pie for its Pixels last month, some smartphones are only now seeing updates to the previous version of the OS - Oreo. Case in point: Motorola's Moto G5 and G5 Plus. These devices launched last spring, with Android 7.0 Nougat on board, and now they're finally ready to jump to Oreo. There's a catch, however. Currently, the Oreo update's rollout for the Moto G5 is only happening in Mexico. The Moto G5 Plus is getting the new version in India and Brazil only. And even in these countries, the rollouts are phased, so it may take at least a few days for them...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g5_and_g5_plus_finally_start_receiving_android_oreo_update-news-33145.php

Google officially announces October 9 event for Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL launch

Google's Pixel 3 and especially the Pixel 3 XL have been leaking like crazy lately, so you may have been wondering when they're going to finally become official. Wonder no more. The date is October 9. The announcement will take place in New York City this time, unlike past Google events that were held closer to its home in Mountain View, California. The time you need to remember is 11 AM ET. The company will provide a live video stream on YouTube, and we'll be sure to embed that in a post on that day. The phones will come with the Snapdragon 845 chipset, a single rear camera, dual...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_officially_announces_october_9_event_for_pixel_3_and_pixel_3_xl_launch-news-33146.php

Nokia 9 hands-on image leaks, shows five cameras on the back

Despite countless rumors to the contrary going back more than a year, the Nokia 9 still isn't official. This unicorn-like phone that's supposedly going to be the reborn brand's first true flagship may however become reality soon. That's because the image you can see below leaked in China today, purporting to show the back of the Nokia 9 with a shocking five camera setup. Although the person who leaked the picture calls the device Nokia 9, in the past we've heard that this will be the Nokia 10, so don't take any of the names for granted just yet. Up until this point three rear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_9_handson_image_leaks_shows_five_cameras_on_the_back-news-33144.php

Firefox update brings variable fonts, dark mode and tracker blocking by default

Mozilla is rolling out an update to Firefox across multiple platforms that brings with it some useful changes. First, on the mobile side, the Android version is being updated with improved scrolling performance. After testing the new version, it does feel smoother than the previous one, which stuttered even on Snapdragon 845 smartphones. However, there is still a strange resistance to scrolling, like trying to drag something heavy and it doesn't feel responsive or pleasant to use. In comparison, Mozilla's own Firefox Focus and Firefox Rocket have silky smooth scrolling on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/firefox_update_brings_variable_fonts_dark_mode_and_tracker_blocking_by_default-news-33142.php

You can sell your iPhone X at 68% of its value just a week before the new one arrives

Do you know that there's a website that can tell you when the best time to sell your smartphone is? It's called MusicMagpie and you can find most of the popular models in there. There's even ranking with smartphones that have lost value the most within the first year of their launch and one that shows which depreciated the least. According to the website, iPhones have retained its original price the most with the iPhone X topping the chart. The latter even set a record by retaining 68% of its original price even though we expect the new iPhones to be announced as early as next...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_sell_your_iphone_x_at_68_of_its_value_just_a_week_before_the_new_one_arrives-news-33141.php

MediaTek has a new low-cost face unlocking that's just as secure as Apple's Face ID

Everyone knows that Apple's Face ID technology used in the iPhone X is one of the most secure solutions out there. It uses the so-called 3D Structured-Light technology, but only a few Android smartphones have that due to the cost of production. That's why only the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer and Oppo's Find X boast Structured-LIght 3D sensors for their facial recognition. So MediaTek wants to change all that. The facial recognition feature became pretty popular even on budget-friendly handsets. And despite not having all the sensors needed for a proper facial identification they still use...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_has_a_new_lowcost_face_unlocking_thats_just_as_secure_as_apples_face_id-news-33139.php

vivo X23 is official with in-display fingerprint scanner and Snapdragon 670

Today, vivo made its X23 smartphone official for the Chinese market. The vivo X23 has an in-display fingerprint scanner embedded under its 6.41-inch 1080x2340px Super AMOLED display. The display sports a tiny water drop notch for the 12MP selfie camera that, combined with an IR scanner, is used for facial recognition. vivo X23 in Magic Blue Powering the vivo X23 is the new Snapdragon 670 chipset with an eight core processor and 8GB of RAM. There's something vivo calls Dual Turbo Acceleration Engine for improved performance. Imaging is handled by a main array of a 12MP f/1.8...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x23_is_official_with_indisplay_fingerprint_scanner_and_snapdragon_670-news-33140.php

Sony confirms that the Xperia XZ3 is 5G ready

Sony has confirmed that the Xperia XZ3 is its first 5G smartphone and possibly the first 5G ready phone to come to market. 5G networks are still not in use but once up and running will provide up to 2Gbps of speed. Qualcom's current X20 modem inside the Snapdragon 845 doesn't offer 5G speed, but the upcoming X50 modem (along with the X24 modem) will enable 5G support for phones coming in 2019. 5G is coming! Enjoy ultra-fast connectivity and enhanced experiences with the Xperia #XZ3. pic.twitter.com/LNxUN3jsKM— Sony Xperia News (@SonyMobileNews) September 6, 2018 The Xperia XZ3 is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_confirms_that_the_xperia_xz3_is_5g_ready-news-33138.php

Every fourth American says they deleted the Facebook app

Pew Research Center has just published its data over Facebook usage habits in the United States. According to the research team, 26% of users deleted the Facebook app from the phone in the past 12 months. The percentage of people who adjusted their Facebook privacy settings was impressively high - 54% did it, while the minority of 46% did not bother to. The questionnaire was conducted between May 29 and June 11 across nearly 5,000 respondents. Of them, 42% took a break from checking Facebook for a period of several weeks or more. Almost every tenth US user downloaded all the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/every_fourth_american_says_they_deleted_the_facebook_app-news-33137.php

New OTA update for the Pocophone F1 improves the camera and squashes a few bugs

Xiaomi's Pocophone F1 was launched recently and it's already getting an OTA update that addresses some minor issues and brings software optimizations to the overall system and the camera app. The changelog reads MIUI V9.6.18.0.OEJMIFD build number patch and it's just 361MB big. The upgrade offers a fix for an issue causing apps not to launch and fixes the slightly offset virtual buttons. And interestingly enough, they now follow the AOSP navigation buttons style with the square, circle and triangle instead of using MIUI's default buttons. More importantly, the camera app's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_ota_update_for_the_pocophone_f1_improves_the_camera_and_squashes_a_few_bugs-news-33136.php

OnePlus is offering sweet bundle deals with the OnePlus 6

The OnePlus 6T is in the rumor mill right now with a possible release set for November, but that doesn't mean the company is focusing only on the unreleased model. Right now, there's an ongoing bundle sale, with which OnePlus is looking to sell some extra OnePlus 6 handsets ahead of the 6T launch. Probably wants to clear the stock. The "Tough and Smooth Bundle" gets you the 128GB Mirror Black model for €569, a Karbon or Sandstone Case plus the Bullets V2 buds. However, the so-called "Full Survival Kit" is more appealing as it offers the standard 64GB Mirror Black version for €519 and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_is_offering_sweet_bundle_deals_with_the_oneplus_6-news-33135.php

Motorola P30 Play listed on Motorola's website suggesting launch is imminent

Motorola unveiled the P30 and P30 Note for the Chinese market but it didn't mention the P30 Play we've seen mentioned in a listing while the devices we're still in the rumor mill. But today, a product page for the Motorola P30 Play briefly went online and was subsequently pulled down. It was online just enough time for the details to become public knowledge, however. The Motorola P30 Play will be powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset with 4GB of RAM. It will have a 5.88-inch 720x1520px IPS LCD (with a notch), 64GB of expandable storage and a 3,000mAh battery. Camera-wise the P30 Play...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_p30_play_listed_on_motorolas_website_suggesting_launch_is_imminent_-news-33134.php

6.1-inch iPhone leaks in four colors, shows its dual SIM tray

As Apple's September 12 iPhone event draws near, we expect to see more and more leaks of the upcoming three iPhones from various sources. Today we have a reasonably good look at what could prove to be the entry level 6.1-inch LCD iPhone. It should be the cheapest 2019 iPhone because of the single camera and the colors - while the iPhone Xs and Xs Max are expected to launch in White, Black and Gold, the 6.1-inch model will offer more colors options. This is likely the 6.1-inch iPhone because of the pictured dual-SIM tray, which only the entry level iPhone is expected to have. This will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/61inch_iphone_leaks_in_four_colors_shows_its_dual_sim_tray-news-33132.php

6.1-inch iPhone leaks in four colors - Blue, Red, Gold and White

As Apple's September 12 iPhone event draws near, we expect to see more and more leaks of the upcoming three iPhones from various sources. Today we have a reasonably good look at what could prove to be the entry level 6.1-inch LCD iPhone. It should be the cheapest 2019 iPhone because of the single camera and the colors - while the iPhone Xs and Xs Max are expected to launch in White, Black and Gold, the 6.1-inch model will offer more colors options. Alleged 6.1-inch iPhone In this instance we see a Red, White, Blue and what looks like Rose Gold. All models have aluminum...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/61inch_iphone_leaks_in_four_colors__blue_red_gold_and_white-news-33132.php

Huawei trademarks Y10 moniker in Europe

Huawei is close to the top spot of smartphone manufacturers but is nowhere near reaching it, shipping half the amount of the industry leader Samsung in Q1 2018, according to a report. One way to do it is to launch plenty of new phones with various monikers and it appears the first step has just been taken. The Chinese manufacturer just trademarked the Y10 moniker at EUIPO, paving the way to expand the Y portfolio. It also went on patent frenzy, protecting P66, P77, P88 along with mispronunciations and variations of the company brands like Wawei, Honer, Homor, Huawey,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_trademarks_y10_moniker_in_europe-news-33133.php

Vivo launches V11 Pro in India

Vivo has launched the V11 Pro in India, the company's latest mid-range smartphone, following yesterday's official unveiling. The phone is priced at INR 25,990 ($360) and will be up for pre-order starting today. Actual sales will begin on September 12 with the phone available at all major retailers. The vivo V11 Pro in Dazzling Gold and Starry Black The V11 Pro, also known as V11, is a mid-range smartphone but brings some perks from Vivo's more expensive phones to this segment. For starters, it features the in-display fingerprint sensor, which the Indian market first saw on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_launches_v11_pro_in_india-news-33128.php

Oppo device with SD710 shows up on Geekbench, is it the R17 Pro?

An as of yet unidentified Oppo device with the codename CPH1887 has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmark with a Snapdragon 710 chipset and 6GB of RAM. This is the first time we come across the model number but given its specs we'd wager a guess it's the Oppo R17 Pro (or some variation of it under a different name), as that's the only current Oppo smartphone with the Snapdragon 710 chipset. The benchmark also reveals that the Oppo device is running Android 8.1, likely under ColorOS 5.2. The benchmark listing has since been removed, but if you do a quick search for Oppo in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_device_with_sd710_shows_up_on_geekbench_is_it_the_r17_pro-news-33131.php

Honor Band 4 arrives with colored display for $30

After unveiling the Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max, the Huawei subsidiary also introduced a new edition of its fitness band called Honor Band 4. The new gadget comes with a Home button and a colored AMOLED panel. It is aiming to dethrone the Mi Band 3 from the affordable fitness band top position with its price tag of $30. The Honor Band 4 has a 0.95" AMOLED screen with 2.5D curved glass on top of it. It has pedometer, sleep tracker, heart rate sensor and is water- and dust-resistant up to 5 ATM. It has Huawei TruSleep 2.0 feature that monitors the complete sleep cycle, including REM,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_band_4_official_announcement-news-33130.php

Another Palm press render leaks

We've been hearing about the revival of the Palm brand for quite some time. A device by Palm Ventures Group appeared on Wi-Fi Alliance with Android 8.1 Oreo and later we saw the first press renders, albeit coming with a low resolution. Less than a month later Android Headlines released an image they acquired through a reliable source of theirs, revealing more about the phone's physical appearance. The phone will be impressively small - we expect it to have a 3.3" screen with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. As seen in the image, there will be a single main camera with an LED...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/another_palm_press_render_leaks-news-33129.php

Apple Watch Series 4 to have higher-resolution screen than its predecessor

The upcoming Apple Watch Series 4, due to be unveiled alongside the iPhone Xs and Xs Max at the company's September 12 event, will come with a larger screen in the same overall form factor as its predecessor. Past rumors said the size increase would be around 15%, and the first leaked press render of the device, which surfaced last week, seems to confirm that. Now a new report focuses on the smartwatch's resolution, which is also apparently going to best what was accomplished by previous Apple wearables. According to information found inside the latest watchOS 5 beta, the 42mm model...

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Skype adds video call recording functionality to desktop and mobile apps

After over ten years of offering video call service, Skype is finally letting users record and save their video calls. This feature is currently available on "most" platforms, however, Windows 10 will be getting it over the next few weeks. Video call recording on Skype works a bit differently than you would expect. Once you activate call recording, which can be done by clicking the + button on desktop or mobile, and then selecting 'Start recording‘, the recording happens server side. Once you end the call and with it the recording, a copy of the recording is posted in the chat...

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Snapchat launches Nico and Veronica, two new styles of second generation Spectacles

Snap has launched two new versions of its second generation Spectacles. Called Nico and Veronica, the two new models feature new design and some updated features on top of what was introduced with the second generation model back in April. Nico and Veronica feature a more classic design, which make them look more like everyday sunglasses than the previous Spectacles models. They don't highlight the camera lens as much and the all-black design makes the camera and the sensor harder to see from a distance, giving the glasses a much more regular look that you can actually wear without...

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Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro's screen resolutions uncovered

Huawei is set to unveil the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro at a big event in London on October 16. Until then there's plenty of time to get many more leaks and rumors about them, so let's not skip a beat here. According to information revealed through user agent profiles that are already posted on the Chinese company's website, the Mate 20 will come with 1080x2244 resolution, and an aspect ratio of 18.7:9 - just like the P20 Pro, in fact. On the other hand, the Mate 20 Pro will have 1440x3120 resolution, matching the LG G7 ThinQ and outdoing every other device out there by at least a few...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_and_mate_20_pros_screen_resolutions_uncovered-news-33123.php

Huawei found tampering with benchmark results, says it had to

Benchmarks results have been driving the smartphone industry for quite some time. Manufacturers try to impress customers and each other with higher and higher results, leading to tampering with the outcome in order to look favorable in the eyes of the users. In a conversation at IFA 2018 in Berlin with Anandtech, Huawei official confirmed that the manufacturer is using benchmark detection software to deliver the best possible results, only because it wants to stay relevant to its competitors. Dr. Wang Chenglu, President of Software at Huawei's Consumer Business Group and two...

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Huawei's HiSilicon Kirin 980 CPU core frequencies finally revealed

Huawei announced it's top-shelf chipset, the HiSilicon Kirin 980, which brought a lot of world's firsts. What the company failed to mention were some key details about the SoC and the operating frequencies of the CPU clusters was among those. During an event in China called Knowledge-core, the spokesperson revealed the clock speeds of all eight cores. Since the CPU consists of three separate clusters, each has its own clock speed - we've got 2x Cortex-A76 clocked at 2.6GHz and 2x Cortex-A76 ticking at 1.92GHz. The final four Cortes-A55 cores are set to operate at 1.8GHz. Obviously,...

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iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, and 6.1" LCD iPhone prices leak

Last week we got the first purported renders of the upcoming high-end iPhones, along with the rumored name for the smaller model with an OLED screen - iPhone Xs. At the time we assumed the larger, 6.5" OLED handset would go by iPhone Xs Plus, but apparently Apple is done with the Plus moniker for its mobile devices. A new report today tells us that the largest smartphone ever made by the Cupertino company will instead be called iPhone Xs Max. This information was confirmed by "two sources familiar with Apple's marketing plans". Despite the name change, you should think of the iPhone...

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Video: Lenovo Z5 Pro shows its camera slider and in-display scanner in action

Lenovo is allegedly working on a Z5 Pro with a slide-out camera similar to the Oppo Find X's or the Honor Magic 2's but a new video has surfaced, suggesting that it might actually be more like the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3's - manual. The video also shows that the Lenovo Z5 Pro will offer an in-display fingerprint reader too. Outside of the in-screen fingerprint scanner and a slide-out camera, the Lenovo Z5 Pro should have a larger display than its non-Pro namesake and could offer a faster chipset, perhaps a Snapdragon 660 or 710. The price and potential unveiling are as of yet unknown but...

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Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple won't use in-display Touch ID anytime soon

Apple doesn't trust in-display fingerprint technology enough to put in its iPhones anytime soon. According to TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo Apple won't embed Touch ID in its full-screen iPhones in the near future. According to a note from Ming-Chi Kuo Apple has seen very little backlash over Face ID and doesn't feel it needs to bring back Touch ID. Apple's investment in AR solutions is also a major reason why Face ID will be the security solution on the three iPhones for 2019. Apple will likely add Face ID to its 2019 lineup of iPads and remove their home button,...

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