Google Chrome for Android soon to get a new Explore UI when opening a new tab

Google is testing a new "Explore" feature on its Android Chrome app and the good news is that you can test it out by yourself without needing to install Chrome Beta or Chrome Canary. The feature introduces a new layout when opening a new tab that will help you explore topics and websites based on your interests and browsing history. Here's how it looks. Screenshots from the new tab If you want to get it too, just head over to your Chrome app for Android, open a new tab, type in chrome://flags and search for the "Explore websites" flag. It should be set to "default" so change...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_chrome_for_android_soon_to_get_a_new_explore_ui_when_opening_a_new_tab-news-33731.php

Asus will announce two new Zenfone Max phones in India

Yesterday Asus scheduled an event for a new smartphone launch on October 17 in Delhi, India and we may have a lead on which phone the Taiwanese company is preparing. According to an unnamed source, the event will be all about two smartphones, not one. The report claims that Asus will be doing a follow-up of the successful Zenfone Max Pro with two versions - a regular one and a more budget-oriented Lite variant. Also, both of the handsets will sell for less than INR 12,000 ($162), which aims to disrupt the low-end segment where Chinese brands like Oppo and Xiaomi reign. The source...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_will_announce_two_new_zenfone_max_phones_in_india-news-33730.php

HTC's Exodus blockchain smartphone to be announced on October 22

HTC has had a blockchain-based smartphone in the works for several months now and it even talked about some tidbits in a recent announcement but everything seemed pretty vague. Luckily, we don't have to wait too long as the so-called Exodus smartphone is coming as early as this month. It looks like the company is keeping its promise and will deliver the handset this Fall and the announcement was made via its newly created HTC Exodus Instagram account. There's a pretty cool teaser to be found there and we just can't wait to see what HTC has been cooking all along. View this post...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htcs_exodus_blockchain_smartphone_to_be_announced_on_october_22-news-33729.php

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) hands-on review

The world's first quad camera smartphone. Kind of has a ring to it, doesn't it? Depending on how you tally up the snappers, that statement is true and unquestionably so, if you only consider the rear camera setup. Frankly, we can't exactly say we are too surprised. It was more or less a matter of time. But, if we had to place some predictions, our money would have definitely been on a more obscure manufacturer finally polling out the quad camera card, rather than Samsung.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a9_2018_hands_on-review-1838.php

This is what Samsung's first ODM device, the Galaxy A6s, looks like

Rumors about Galaxy P-series launching in China have been thrown around lately as well as an unknown Galaxy phone codenamed "Phoenix." The latest leak coming from Weibo appears to be all about the latter, assuming the Phoenix and the P30 are not the same device, although we are pretty sure that's exactly the case. Anyway, the leaked photos reveal a Samsung Galaxy A6s smartphone, which is supposed to be the company's first ODM handset. Galaxy A6s in different colors back and front Due to struggling Chinese sales, the Korean giant is looking to outsource its production of mid-range...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_what_samsungs_first_odm_device_the_galaxy_a6s_looks_like-news-33728.php

LG opens up pre-orders of the V40 ThinQ in the US earlier than expected

The LG V40 ThinQ was unveiled two weeks ago and historically, the company has been opening up pre-orders a month after the announcement. This time around, however, LG says that the feedback from customers has led to the decision of launching the pre-orders sooner. So now, the handset can be found in the US with a price tag of $949 ($920 at T-Mobile) at AT&T, T-Mobile, B&H Photo and Sprint. Unfortunately, only AT&T discloses shipment dates - between October 16 and 18, but we assume that the difference in shipment days between all carriers and stores will be negligible. In the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_opens_up_preorders_of_the_v40_thinq_in_the_us_earlier_than_expected-news-33727.php

Our iPhone XS Max video review is up

With the release of the new iPhone XS Max that follows the design language from last year's iPhone X, a lot of people were concerned about the pricing of the phone. And that's quite understandable - at $1,099 MSRP for the base model with just 64GB of storage, the XS Max is the most expensive smartphone ever released by Apple. But what gives? We take a deep dive in our comprehensive iPhone XS Max video review to see what the fuss is all about. You will learn all about the new gorgeous big OLED screen and battery life, and we also got plenty of sample shots from the much-improved camera. We...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_iphone_xs_max_video_review_is_up-news-33726.php

Midnight Black Samsung Galaxy Note9 now available in the US

Samsung recently announced a new brand new color option for the Galaxy Note9 with a light gray S Pen that's exclusive to Best Buy in the US and it's called Cloud Silver. Before that, only Lavender Purple and Ocean Blue (the true Best Buy color scheme) were the only two color options after Samsung's initial launch of the Note9. Although it isn't a new color, The Midnight Black Galaxy Note9 is now available in the United States from Best Buy, carrier stores, and Samsung.com. The larger 512GB storage option won't be available until October 26. Samsung Galaxy Note9 If you decide to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/midnight_black_samsung_galaxy_note9_available_in_us-news-33724.php

Verizon Google Pixel 2 XL discounted by $300 at Best Buy

Google just unveiled the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL earlier this week and you know what that means: last year's Pixels will get frequent discounts. If you're not really blown away by the Pixel 3 XL and its large notch or if you find its $799 starting price too high this could be a nice option if you're due for a new phone at Verizon. Google Pixel 2 XL You can get last year's Pixel 2 XL for $549 after 24 months of $12.50 credits. Of course, you will need to purchase and activate the phone on a device payment plan. The 64GB Pixel 2 XL goes for $22.91 per month for 24 months ($549) while...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizon_google_pixel_2_xl_discounted_by_300_at_best_buy-news-33725.php

OnePlus 6T will have improved navigation gestures, "a whole new UI"

The OnePlus 6T is coming this month and that's not a secret, what with the company itself releasing various teasers and slowly confirming some of its features. Today its resident software expert and user experience lead were interviewed for the official OnePlus forums, and they revealed a couple of new tidbits. First off, you should expect to see "a whole new UI" on the smartphone's version of OxygenOS, OnePlus' skin atop of Android. It's unclear exactly what that means, but the company promises "a fast, smooth & burden-less experience with no gimmicks". The goal here was "to express the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_6t_will_have_new_navigation_gestures_a_whole_new_ui-news-33723.php

Meizu X8 goes on sale on October 15, Snapdragon 710 in tow

Meizu announced a bunch of new smartphones in September, and the X8 is among them. It's one of a few currently unveiled devices that have a Snapdragon 710 chipset at the helm, and it will be available for the very low price of around $230. Speaking of which, the Chinese company is finally ready to start selling the X8. It will become available on Monday, October 15, at 10 AM local time. The phone has been on pre-order ever since its announcement on September 19, but now is the time to get excited for its release. That is, of course, if you are in China - otherwise, there's no telling when...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_x8_goes_on_sale_on_october_15_snapdragon_710_in_tow-news-33722.php

Huawei Watch GT specs and more images mistakenly outed by official website

Huawei inadvertently published some information about its upcoming Watch GT on its website, mere days before the official launch happening on October 16. The page has since been taken down, but the folks over at TechAndroids were quick enough to pull a few images and all of the important details. The new smartwatch will have a 1.39-inch 454x454 AMOLED touchscreen, a Cortex-M4 processor, and a 420 mAh battery. Apparently you'll get up to 30 days of battery life in watch mode, two weeks of normal usage, and 22 hours with GPS turned on. There's a heart rate monitor on the back, and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_gt_specs_and_more_images_mistakenly_outed_by_official_website-news-33721.php

Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro pricing in Europe leaks

As we get closer to the big launch event for Huawei's Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro, which is taking place on October 16, more and more details about the duo are starting to leak out. Just yesterday a huge trove of information got revealed, including how much the Pro model would cost in the UK. Now it's time to jump across the English Channel and find out how much cash you'll be expected to pay for both versions in the Eurozone. Suffice to say, neither of them will be cheap. According to what's purported to be a "trusted source", the Mate 20 will start at €799, which is €100 more than...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_and_mate_20_pro_pricing_in_europe_leaks-news-33720.php

vivo z3 with Snapdragon 710 to arrive on October 17

They just keep coming - October is already densely packed with new smartphone releases and manufacturers don't show any signs of slowing down either. Now a leaked poster from vivo reveals the launch date of a new smartphone from the Z-series - Z3 to be exact - on October 17. Of course, the Z3 is going to be a China-only device unless the company decides to rebrand it and release it outside of the country. Anyway, the OEM confirmed in the invitational poster that the handset will ship with Snapdragon 710 chipset on board supporting the company's Dual Turbo technology that aims to boost...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_z3_with_snapdragon_710_to_arrive_on_october_17-news-33719.php

Asus schedules an event for October 17 in India

"Techtober" is just starting and while we thought that all brands have already scheduled release dates for their new phones, Asus just caught us off guard and sent out invites for a venue on October 17 in Delhi, India. The event will start at 12:30 PM local time and looking at the poster, we assume it's going to be an entirely new smartphone from the Zenfone lineup. With the Zenfone 5z and Zenfone Max Pro already on the streets of India, we are pretty sure that the Taiwanese firm is prepping a new release. Besides, the invitation doesn't mention anything about gaming so the ROG Phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_schedules_an_event_for_october_17_in_india-news-33718.php

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 showcased in a leaked hands-on video

It's no secret that Xiaomi is prepping to announce a follow-up to the Black Shark gaming smartphone released back in April all thanks to the TENAA listing that popped up last month. The company even set up a landing page for the first or the second generation but our bet is on the latter. Luckily, we don't have to wait too long to see how it looks as a leaked hands-on video gives out a neat RGB glowing logo on the back as well as RGB-illuminated side strips. Unfortunately, the video is too short and doesn't show the device from the front so we will have to settle with that for now. We...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_black_shark_2_showcased_in_a_leaked_handson_video-news-33714.php

Grado announces its first pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones

Grado Labs, a 65-year old American company known for making high quality open back headphones with a classic design, have announced their first pair of wireless headphones. Called the GW100, the headphones are the first pair of wireless headphones to feature an open-back design. This gives the GW100 the classic Grado design while also letting you enjoy the benefits of wireless audio. Grado claims the drivers are the same ones it uses on its wired series of headphones. The housing and the internals have been designed in tandem and diminish escaping sound by up to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/grado_announces_its_first_pair_of_wireless_bluetooth_headphones-news-33713.php

Fortnite is now available for download on any Android device

Epic's Fortnite is now available to download for all Android devices without having to get an invite. Users with compatible devices can now head to fortnite.com/android and download the installer. The installer will then download the game files and install the actual game. You can uninstall the installer after installing but you need it to get updates to the game. Fornite launched on Android back in August alongside the Galaxy Note9. The first few days, the game was only available for Samsung devices through the Samsung stores. Eventually, Epic made it available to other...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fortnite_is_now_available_for_download_on_android-news-33715.php

Samsung W2019 flip phone appears on TENAA

Samsung introduced the W2018 flip phone back in December 2017 with a variable aperture that later made its way to the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+. This year, the phone, codenamed as Project Lykan, will have a dual main camera setup and will keep the design with two screens and T9 keyboard. Samsung W2019 The new phone, codenamed SM-W2019 looks like it has a Bixby button on the left side of the upper flip panel, while the volume rocker and power keys will occupy the right side. Looking at the images, the dual camera looks similar to the Galaxy Note9 where one of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_w2019_flip_phone_tenaa-news-33712.php

Sony Xperia XZ2 is now receiving Android 9.0 Pie

After a couple of smartphones like the Essential PH-1, OnePlus 6 and all of the Pixels received the update, it's now Sony's turn to serve some delicious Pie to one of its flagships - the Xperia XZ2. Screenshots from the update We assume the OTA update is only available to some markets and will gradually roll out to the rest of the countries. The software update itself weighs just a little over 1GB and carries 52.0.A.3.27 build number. For now, we only have information regarding the standard Xperia XZ2 but it's probably safe to assume that the OTA update will hit the XZ2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz2_is_now_receiving_android_90_pie-news-33711.php

Foxconn Q3 revenue hints at solid iPhone XS sales

Apple wants to switch from Taiwanese to Chinese suppliers to optimize expenses, but until that happens, the companies from the small island will keep posting impressive revenue. Such is the case with Foxconn, the primary iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max supplier - it reported 30% jump in September revenue to T$585 billion (nearly $19 billion), extending a streak of double-digit growth on a monthly basis since May. The strong monthly result is the second best in the history of Foxconn, brining nine-month and Q3 revenues to record highs, a company official was quoted by Reuters...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/foxconn_q3_revenue_hints_at_solid_iphone_xs_sales-news-33710.php

Oppo R15x leaks with specs and prices through an online retailer

A mysterious trio of smartphones appeared last month on TENAA and looked a lot like a toned-down version of the existing Oppo R17. However, a few weeks back Oppo teased an upcoming new series of smartphones, which threw us off guard. Luckily, an unexpected store listing is here to clear the air with full specs, prices and even the name of the handset - R15x. It appears that Oppo still hasn't dropped the R15-lineup, although the R17 and the R17 Pro are already out. The device is listed on an online retailer's website and the hardware seems to be in line with the TENAA specs sheet from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_r15x_leaks_with_specs_and_prices_through_an_online_retailer-news-33709.php

Honor Play starts receiving Android Pie Beta

Yesterday EMUI 9.0 was introduced in India and although it will be officially out of the box on October 16 at the Mate 20 launch, other Huawei smartphones already started receiving the Beta. Latest info comes about the Honor Play with its serial number COR-L29, offered mainly in Europe and Middle East. The phone is eligible for the 9.0.0.110 build that brings new Android and UI features. Honor Play in Midnight Black, Navy Blue and Ultra Violet The build number is COR-L29C185E303R1P8B115 or COR-L29C432E303R1P8B110, depending on the actual unit. It brings some features like...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_play_receive_android_pie_beta-news-33708.php

Honor 8X hands-on review

Honor and its increasingly distant Huawei parent have mostly adopted the practice of over-saturating the market with a plethora of extremely similar models. It's perfectly understandable if you get confused at times. We frequently find ourselves puzzled by "different, but same, but different" devices.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_8x_hands_on-review-1836.php

Oppo announces Hyper Boost technology for mobile gaming optimization

Oppo promised and delivered a new GPU boost technology for its smartphones. At an event in Shanghai, China, the company introduced Hyper Boost with 100 times faster adjustment of the hardware frequency. The manufacturer worked with Tencent, Netease, Unreal, Unity, and others to implement the optimization to the Top 100 mobile games through component acceleration. In a press release, Oppo said PUBG and Honor of Kings are among the first 11 games that will receive instant performance boost through "polymorphic network acceleration technology" and "intelligent distribution of traffic...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_announcement_hyper_boost_technology_mobile_gaming_optimization-news-33707.php

Canalys: Online smartphone sales in India reach 35% in Q2 2018

Canalys published its detailed analysis of the smartphone market in India. According to the company, 35% of all sales were done online, growing over 65% year-on-year. The total amount of devices is more than 12 million units, which although not much as an absolute number, shows massive improvement in the online habits of Indian consumers. The leading platforms used in Q2 were Flipkart, Amazon, and others which took 91% of the share, while the other 9% are in-house vendor retailers. Brand-wise, Xiaomi phones were 54% of the total, followed by Samsung and Huawei, respectively 13% and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_online_smartphone_sales_india_35_percent_q2_2018-news-33706.php

Huge Huawei Mate 20 Pro leak outs all details, including UK pricing

Huawei is preparing a big event in London for the unveiling of its Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro smartphones (and possibly even a Mate 20X gaming handset) next week. But today a huge leak out of Germany may have spoiled everything that's going to be presented on stage regarding the Mate 20 Pro. Some new official-looking press renders were leaked too, alongside UK pricing. Let's start with that. For the version with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which is the base model, you'll need to shell out £899. There will be other variants with 8GB of RAM and 256 or 512GB of storage. That's a £100...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huge_huawei_mate_20_pro_leak_outs_all_details_including_uk_pricing-news-33705.php

iOS 12 is now on 50% of devices, Apple reveals

About a week ago a third party analytics firm told us that iOS 12 was already running on 47.54% of compatible Apple devices, a very short time after its release. Today the Cupertino company itself has published official adoption data. As of October 10, iOS 12 was installed on 50% of all compatible devices, and 53% of devices introduced within the last four years. iOS 11 is understandably the second most used version, coming in at 39% (of all devices) and 40% (of four-year old devices and newer). Previous iOS iterations only make up 11% and 7% of the pie, respectively. As usual,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_12_is_now_on_50_of_devices_apple_reveals-news-33704.php

Verizon will sell a special version of the Nokia 2.1 soon

Nokia is making inroads into the US, it seems, after HMD Global hired a team to expand the presence of its phones over there. Some of its smartphones can already be purchased unlocked in the States, but soon you'll be able to buy one from Verizon. We're talking about the Nokia 2.1V, which will be a special version of the 2.1 built for the carrier known as Big Red. It's unclear if there will be any spec differences between the vanilla model and Verizon's, but until we find out anything about that you can savour the following leaked image of the Nokia 2.1V's back. The inevitable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizon_will_sell_a_special_version_of_the_nokia_21_soon-news-33703.php

Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie gets updated to Android 8.1 Oreo

Asus is today releasing the update to Android 8.1 Oreo for two versions of the Zenfone 4 Selfie launched last year. We're talking about both the ZD553KL and the ZB553KL. The good news has been announced by the company on its official forums. For both phones, the new software version is 15.0400.1809.405. After installing the update you'll be on Android 8.1 and ZenUI 5.0. Keep in mind that this is a phased rollout, which will take about one week to reach all the devices that are out there in the wild. If you are impatient and haven't received the notification yet, go to Settings >...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_4_selfie_gets_updated_to_android_81_oreo-news-33702.php

Huawei Enjoy 9 Plus and Enjoy Max go on pre-order on October 15

Yesterday a leak revealed that Huawei was getting ready to sell the already announced Honor 8X Max as the Enjoy Max in some markets, and today it's become clear that one of those is China. Over in the company's home country, the Enjoy Max will go up for pre-order alongside the Enjoy 9 Plus on October 15 through Suning, a local online retailer. The Enjoy 9 Plus is very similar to the smaller Honor 8X in specs and looks, but not identical. The Enjoy 9 Plus will also be known as the Huawei Y9 (2019) in other markets. It comes with a 6.5-inch 1080x2340 touchscreen with a notch, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_enjoy_9_plus_and_enjoy_max_go_on_preorder_on_october_15-news-33701.php

Honor 8X hands-on review

Honor and its increasingly distant Huawei parent have mostly adopted the practice of over-saturating the market with a plethora of extremely similar models. It's perfectly understandable if you get confused at times. We frequently find ourselves puzzled by "different, but same, but different" devices.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/razer_phone_2_hands_on-review-1836.php

Xiaomi Black Shark global website hints at international launch

Xiaomi's first gaming smartphone, the Black Shark, was a success according to the tech media or at least by those who were able to get a hold of the handset for a full review. After all, the availability is pretty limited and the phone can only be found in China. But judging from the new landing page that Xiaomi has set up, things might change soon. Announced back in April, the phone will finally step outside of China, at least according to the global.blackshark.com website. Unfortunately, though, the latter doesn't reveal much - it only says "Unleashing soon." There's also a form in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_black_shark_global_website_hints_at_international_launch-news-33700.php

The Honor 8C is a budget phone with a 6.26" screen, solid CPU and 4,000mAh battery

The Honor 8X was introduced in Europe, meanwhile the Honor 8C was unveiled in China. It's available for pre-order now and is coming out next week. The price is CNY 1,100 for the 4/32GB model - that's $160/€140/£120 (the 8X is £225 in the UK). There's also a 4/64GB version for CNY 1,400. Honor 8C in Magic Night Black, Platinum Gold and Aurora Blue So, what does that kind of money buy you? A 6.26" IPS LCD with 720 x 1,520px resolution. It has a notch and (according to official numbers) covers 86.6% of the front surface. The Honor 8C packs a Snapdragon 632 chipset, which is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_honor_8c_is_a_budget_phone_with_a_626_screen_solid_cpu_and_4000mah_battery-news-33699.php

Tim Cook visits China, tries to help with disappointing iPhone XS sales in the country

Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, is currently in China attending meetings and will reportedly try to help the local Apple branch to boost its sales after a disappointing iPhone XS launch. Still, one of the main reason for visiting the country is to strengthen the company's relationship with Shanghai. The CEO met with the secretary of the Chinese Communist Party in hopes of further improving the relationship between the US and China. Tim Cook also attended a board meeting at the Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management and some even speculate that he's going to meet the Chinese...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tim_cook_visits_china_looks_to_help_with_disappointing_iphone_xs_sales_in_the_country-news-33697.php

EMUI 9.0 arrives in India with market-specific features

Huawei teased the EMUI 9.0 based on Android Pie behind closed doors at IFA 2018 in Berlin. The new user interface will be officially introduced to the global audience at the Huawei Mate 20 launch in London next week, but the marketing departments all over the world already started with the local introductions. Latest info comes from India where the Huawei branch just introduced EMUI 9.0 with market-specific features. The update will bring local languages support, Indian national calendar and deeper Paytm integration. Other features that come with EMUI 9.0 include better one-hand...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/emui_90_arrival_india_with_market_specific_features-news-33695.php

vivo Z3i is a rebranded V11i in China

vivo released the V11 in Inda back in September and it's now stepping out of the country as vivo Z3i in China. Essentially, the V11 (also know as V11i and the Z3i are the same but there are some small details that set those two apart. We've got the same MediaTek Helio P60 chipset on board but instead of offering two memory options, the Chinese have a limited choice - 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Just for the record, the V11i came with either 4GB/128GB or 6GB/64GB. The screen features the same waterdrop notch design, 6.3-inch IPS panel, and 1080 x 2280 pixels...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_z3i_is_a_rebranded_v11i_in_china-news-33693.php

Honor Magic 2 appears in official video teaser

Honor teased the Magic 2 slider smartphone at IFA 2018 and promised it will arrive before the end of the year. We already saw the official teaser with the announcement date of October 31, but a video teaser, likely an ad for the Chinese TV, just popped up on social media, giving us one more glance of the upcoming device. The video is keeping it simple - just some fancy colorful twirls and upbeat music to prepare you for the late October launch. At one point we also see the back panel that has a vertical dual camera setup in the upper left corner, coupled with a flash below. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_2_official_video_teaser-news-33691.php

Nokia 3.1 Plus unveiled in India with a 6" screen, dual camera and larger battery

The new Nokia 3.1 Plus brings a roomy 6.0" screen to the entry-level Android One market. The Plus model offers dual camera photography, a fingerprint reader and, of course, a larger battery over its sibling, the Nokia 3.1. The screen has an 18:9 aspect ratio and keeps the resolution at 720 x 1,440px. So, it's not the sharpest, but the screen is bigger than what the 6.1 Plus and 5.1 Plus have to offer. And, unlike those two, it doesn't have a notch. The back houses a dual camera - the 13MP f/2.0 main module is joined by a 5MP depth sensor. It's used for bokeh effects, naturally....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_31_plus_unveiled_in_india_with_a_6_screen_dual_camera_and_larger_battery-news-33692.php

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) is the world's first quad camera smartphone

Samsung is introducing the world's first phone with a quad camera on the back - the Galaxy A9 (2018). It comes shortly after Samsung's first triple camera phone, the Galaxy A7 (2018), and builds on it with the addition of a telephoto camera. Between it and the ultra-wide angle camera, you can choose to focus on a detail or capture more of the scene. The tele camera offers 2x optical zoom over the main camera and captures 10MP images. The main camera is a 24MP shooter with a bright f/1.7 lens, suitable for daylight and nighttime shots. The 120° ultra-wide angle camera sports an 8MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_a9_2018_is_the_worlds_first_quad_camera_smartphone-news-33683.php

OnePlus 6T in-display fingerprint reader will be optical, OnePlus confirms

OnePlus 6T's standout feature is undoubtedly the in-display fingerprint reader but just like everyone else out there, we are wondering if it's going to be any good. After all, the technology hasn't matured yet and makers need some time to perfect it to make it work just as good as a regular scanner. To clear some of the confusion, OnePlus just confirmed that the phone will be using an optical type of fingerprint reader. If this doesn't ring any bells, let us clarify. According to most, ultrasonic fingerprint readers are more accurate than optical ones due to the fact that ultrasound...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_6t_will_come_with_an_optical_indisplay_fingerprint_oneplus_confirms-news-33690.php

Watch the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) stream here

We have been hearing about a Samsung event called "4x Fun" for quite some time. Although we expected a smartphone with four cameras, we were quite impressed to learn that all of the sensors are actually on the back, lined in a vertical setup. The phone will be called Galaxy A9 (2018) and will be launched in Kuala Lumpur later today, and you can follow the event live. The new phone, also rumored to be called Galaxy A9s, will have a Snapdragon 660 chipset, 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. The screen is likely to be AMOLED with 18:9 ratio, similar to the Galaxy A8 (2018) and the Galaxy A8+...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a9_2018_live_stream-news-33689.php

Huawei Mate 20 and 20 Pro Polish prices revealed

We are less than a week away from the announcement of the Huawei Mate 20 and 20 Pro on October 16 but rumors just don't seem to be slowing down. Today's one is all about prices and it comes from a Polish tech website that got a hold of the pricing for both handsets from a local carrier. According to Android.com.pl, the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro will cost PLN 2,999 and PLN 4,299, respectively, which equates to around $800 and $1,149. Pretty steep pricing for the Pro version, isn't it? Well, we can't be absolutely sure of those prices, but the website claims they are on point and got them...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_and_20_pro_polish_prices_revealed-news-33688.php

Lenovo to introduce S5 Pro with dual selfie cameras on October 18

Lenovo is adding a new device to its smartphone portfolio, the company has just revealed on Weibo. The Chinese manufacturer will introduce the new Lenovo S5 Pro at a dedicated event in Beijing, China in exactly seven days. The new phone will come with dual selfie cameras, raising the number of total snappers up to four, an upgrade from the regular Lenovo S5 with one selfie shooter and a dual main setup. The image posted by Lenovo says the new phone will have "a pair of eyes to find your inner beauty", clearly suggesting both cameras pictured will provide extra features for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_introduce_s5_pro_dual_selfie_cameras_october_18-news-33687.php

Razer Phone 2 hands-on review

Everything about the Razer Phone 2 seems familiar, yet improved and refined. An experience quite similar to upgrading your computer's GPU or swapping your console for the next version - both notions which gamers are accustomed to and comfortable with. Still, the question remains as to whether the upgrade job was enough to mend all or at least most of the issues we found with the original Razer Phone.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/razer_phone_2_hands_on-review-1834.php

Razer Phone 2 unveiled with S845 chip, improvements to the screen and camera

Gaming has become a dominant form of entertainment and gamers tend to be early adopters of cutting edge tech. The new Razer Phone 2 is an entertainment powerhouse with unique features and various improvements over the original. Let's start with the gaming features. The screen is a 5.7" IGZO LCD panel with QHD resolution instead - Razer believes 16:9 is best for multimedia. It did make the new screen 50% brighter than before, hitting 645 nits maximum (470 nits typical). The company claims that the new panel is better at preserving detail in dark scenes. The screen has retained the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/razer_phone_2_unveiled_with_s845_chip_improvements_to_the_screen_and_camera-news-33682.php

Watch the Razer Phone 2 livestream here

Razer was at the forefront of the new wave of gaming phones, unveiling its first Razer Phone about 11 months ago. Now it's time to bring out the new one - you can watch it happen live thanks to the livestream below. This is the YouTube stream, but this landing page also has a Twitch stream. Because of course it does, Razer knows its audience. The event starts at 1:30AM GMT, which is early in the morning in Hong Kong (9:30AM) and evening in San Francisco (6:30PM). We'll publish a hands-on review of the Razer Phone 2 as soon as possible. However, an Amazon listing already gave away...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_razer_phone_2_livestream_here-news-33680.php

Honor 8X reaches the UK, now available for £225

The Honor 8X has become available in the UK today. The phone was announced last month alongside its huge sibling, the Honor 8X Max, and is expected to be out in many territories in the next few weeks. In the UK, only Clove seems to have units in stock at the moment, which it will gladly sell to you for £225 SIM-free and unlocked. You can pick between black and blue color versions. If you want to buy from Honor's official online store, you can pre-order one now and shipping should happen on October 16 for the blue model, and October 18 for the black one. In that case you're also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_8x_reaches_the_uk_now_available_for__pound225-news-33686.php

Honor 8X Max will be known as Huawei Enjoy Max in some markets

Huawei's sub-brand Honor unveiled the huge 8X Max last month alongside the smaller Honor 8X. Now it looks like the Honor 8X Max will be launched under a different name in some markets. Meet the Huawei Enjoy Max. The leaked press images of the handset were outed today by Evan Blass, aka @evleaks. As you'd expect in the case of a mere rebranding, the Enjoy Max looks exactly like the Honor 8X Max, save for Huawei's logo being plastered onto it instead of Honor's. Oh, and there's also the fake leather-like stitching on the back, which you surely noticed. The Enjoy Max eschews the glassy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_8x_max_will_be_known_as_huawei_enjoy_max_in_some_markets-news-33685.php

Nokia 7.1 Plus stops by Geekbench ahead of its announcement tomorrow

HMD Global is expected to make the Nokia 7.1 Plus official at an event tomorrow. Today someone in possession of a unit has decided to put it through the paces of Geekbench. As usual in such cases, this tells us a few things about the upcoming handset. First off, it's powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset, as rumored countless times before. This particular unit pairs that with 6GB of RAM, but there may be other versions with 4GB. The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo, perhaps disappointingly, considering that Pie has been out for a while now and HMD itself is already in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_71_plus_stops_by_geekbench_ahead_of_its_announcement_tomorrow-news-33684.php