Huawei Finland will replace Mate 20 Pro handsest with faulty screens

Unless you've been offline the last few days, chances are you've come across the Huawei Mate 20 Pro green-ish screens debacle. And for now, the only semi-official statement on the matter comes from Huawei's UK community forum manager. But today, Huawei Finland's Director of Marketing and Communications spoke of the issue. We are investigating for a long time why a small part of phones have been green in some countries. In Finland, consumers get a new phone without charge if they have a faulty display. So it seems that Huawei Finland is taking responsibility and will accept devices with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_finland_will_replace_mate_20_pro_handsest_with_faulty_screens-news-34052.php

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL now have official TWRP support

Ever since the glory days of the Nexus line, Google's own reference devices have been a favourite for third-party OS tinkerers and developers. The reasons behind this favouritism are pretty self-explanatory, seeing how Google's Nesux and now the Pixel phones run pure AOSP and get regular kernel code releases out to the wide developer public. The process of tinkering and tweaking ROMs is not an easy one and a custom recovery plays a vital part in the process. Hence, it comes as no surprise that TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) - probably the most popular custom Android recovery out there...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_3_and_pixel_3_xl_now_have_official_twrp_support-news-34050.php

OnePlus breaks record for most people unboxing simultaneously

OnePlus is now the record holder for the most number of people unboxing simultaneously in the Guinness World Records. The company had held an event in India post launch on November 1. The participants were some of the first owners of the new OnePlus 6T in India. The record attempt was made at Richardson and Cruddas in Mumbai, where owners of the OnePlus 6T and community members had gathered. The record attempt was made at November 1, 8:30PM IST and as of today, OnePlus owns the record for 559 people unboxing their phones at the same time, the most done by anybody so far, as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_breaks_record_for_most_people_unboxing_simultaneously-news-34049.php

Yet another set of Oppo A7 renders spotted online

The Oppo A7 is one of those upcoming devices that seem to love to linger in the rumor mill purely on principle, up to the very last hour before release. We already know its full specs sheet and that it is mostly a re-packaged Oppo Realme 2, complete with a smaller "tear drop" style notch. Another significant visual difference between the Realme 2 and the upcoming Oppo A7 appears to be the finish on the body. While the former has a pretty distinct geometrical pattern design, available in Diamond Black, Diamond Red, Diamond Blue colors, we had only seen the latter appear in a shade...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/yet_another_set_of_oppo_a7_renders_spotted_online-news-34048.php

A new source confirms the Qualcomm UD fingerprint reader for the Galaxy S10

One of the highlights from yesterday was the report that Samsung would use Qualcomm's third-generation ultra-sonic fingerprint reader on its Galaxy S10 flagships and ditch the iris scanner. A second confirmation now arises coming from the famous leakster Ice Universe. It's also speculated that the new fingerprint reader and screen tech are going to be Samsung exclusives for at least half a year in 2019. Compared to optical fingerprint sensors, the S10 ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is faster and has a larger recognition area, and 30% of the screens may be recognized.— Ice universe...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_new_source_confirms_the_qualcomm_ud_fingerprint_reader_for_the_galaxy_s10-news-34047.php

T-Mobile deployed 600 MHz band in 257 new cities over the last couple of months

Today, T-Mobile's own Nevile Ray, Chief Technology Officer for the carrier, tweeted that the carrier has managed to deploy more 600 MHz spectrum across 257 new cities in the United States. T-Mobile has not stopped investing into its network and this 600 MHz band (also known as Band 71). T-Mobile paid a hefty lump of cash when the FCC was auctioning off unwanted TV broadcast spectrum (the spectrum whose purpose was for OTA analog TV signal). The other carriers didn't bat an eye at the opportunity to purchase more spectrum but T-Mobile went all-in and is still deploying this low-band...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_deployed_600_mhz_band_in_257_new_cities_over_the_last_couple_of_months-news-34046.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G can now be pre-ordered in the UK

Today, EE subscribers can pre-order a 4G variant of the Samsung Galaxy Watch. Currently, this is the only carrier that will stock the cellular version of the Galaxy Watch in the United Kingdom. Customers can pre-order online, over the phone, or in-store. You can sign up for a payment plan to get the Watch for GBP 20/month for 24 months. Signing up for the connected Galaxy Watch comes with unlimited data on the Watch and an extra 1GB data boost for the companion smartphone line. The dedicated line on the Galaxy Watch will let you make calls, send and receive SMS messages, and stream music...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_4g_can_now_be_preordered_in_the_uk-news-34044.php

Apple is selling refurbished iPhone 8 and 8 Plus starting at $499

Apple has started selling refurbished versions of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus from last year. You can find both in its online store. The refurb iPhone 8 with 64GB of storage can be yours for $499, which is $100 less than its regular price. The 64GB iPhone 8 Plus in refurbished form is $599, also $100 less than if you get a new one. All units are unlocked and should work with all the big four US carriers. Keep in mind that these are units refurbished by Apple itself, which means you they're tested, certified, cleaned, given a new battery and outer shell, and come with a one-year...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_is_selling_refurbished_iphone_8_and_8_plus_starting_at_499-news-34045.php

See how the Huawei Mate 20 Pro looks inside

A Chinese tech site got one of the early units of the Mate 20 Pro and took the time to disassemble the whole device and take photos on each step. Unfortunately, the article doesn't say anything about how hard was to take it apart, but by the looks of it, it might not be the easiest thing in the world. Some internal shots Just like every other glass sandwich smartphone nowadays with water and dust protection, the Mate 20 Pro's disassembly process involves a lot of unscrewing, prying up and ungluing. Along the way, you will find a couple of red seals including the SIM and the NM...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/see_how_the_huawei_mate_20_pro_looks_inside-news-34039.php

Huawei Mate 20 review

Huawei Mate 20 or Huawei Mate 20 Pro? That's one very reasonable dilemma, but you don't have much of a choice, do you? If you are lucky to live in one of the few markets where both phones are available, then you can save some cash by getting the regular Mate 20. But it is one peculiar trade-off with some odd gains and losses. Let's find out if that's a deal worth making.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20-review-1846.php

Motorola One Power will soon get Android 9 Pie, says Geekbench

Motorola's One Power (or P30 Note) is in line to receive Android 9.0 Pie very soon. The phone was just spotted running the latest version of the Google OS on Geekbench. The Android One smartphone was launched in India in September, running Android 8.1 Oreo. Android 9 Pie brings a host of improvements along with a new look, but in the case of the Motorola One Power it will also enable Dual 4G VoLTE support - meaning both supported SIM cards in the One Power will be able to connect to LTE networks. Source | Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_power_will_soon_get_android_9_pie_says_geekbench-news-34041.php

Huawei responds to the Mate 20 Pro's screen issues

Shortly after users got their hands on their new Huawei Mate 20 Pro, we've seen growing number of complaints about a strange display issue. Forums and social networks exploded and Huawei finally issued a response, but if you are one of the affected users, you might not like what it has to say. The Mate 20 Pro uses an industry-leading flexible OLED screen featuring special design curved edges for an enhanced visual experience and holding comfort. This may lead to slight discolouration when viewed from different angles. In extremely dim lighting conditions, when the screen brightness is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_responds_to_the_mate_20_pros_screen_light_bleeding_issue-news-34037.php

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) will soon launch in India, price revealed

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) will soon go on sale in India for INR 39,000 (€470). The information was obtained through the source code of Samsung's official website in India. The listed device comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has an ample 6.3-inch Super AMOLED, a Snapdragon 660 chipset and a potent 3,800mAh battery. However its key selling point is the quad-camera setup at the back - a standard 24MP f/1.7 camera, a 12mm ultrawide 8MP f/2.4 camera, a 2x telephoto 10MP f/2.4 camera and a depth-sensing 5MP f/2.2 unit. Source | Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a9_2018_will_soon_launch_in_india_price_revealed-news-34038.php

More details about Samsung's foldable Galaxy F smartphone surface

Samsung's foldable smartphone is expected to be showcased behind closed door this month during Samsung's Developers Conference in San Francisco, but the odds of it being officially announced are low. The most recent information suggests that the phone will launch early next year. According to the a new report the phone will be called Galaxy F (probably "F" for "foldable") and carry a model number SM-F900U - pretty similar to the Galaxy S lineup naming scheme. The report also mentions that pre-production units are tested in the US with software build number F900USQU0ARJ5 . It also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/more_details_about_samsungs_foldable_galaxy_f_smartphone_surface-news-34033.php

Honor teams up with Netflix for the 8X

Honor announced today a new partnership with Netflix. The streaming service will be offered on the Honor 8X smartphones with a pre-installed app and will play videos in 1080p after the November update that is bound to arrive OTA. A company executive said the Netflix content will be even closer to the Honor 8X owners. The future buyers will find the streaming app on the home screen, while the current customers will be able to enjoy 1080p streaming once the update hits devices. The Honor 8X has a pretty adequate Full HD+ resolution on its 6.5" LCD screen. The display is sharp and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_8x_teams_up_with_netflix-news-34036.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 to skip the iris scanner

Reports about Samsung removing the iris scanner from the Galaxy S10 become more and more frequent. Another Korean media has just quoted industry insiders who claimed the company would stay away from the tech and will rely on the fingerprint scanner as the key biometric security measure. Rumors about removing the iris scanner arrived earlier this year, and now they look to have been confirmed by two independent sources. By ditching the scanner Samsung will be able to make the top bezel thinner or make room for 3D Face-scanning technology, which seems to be the preferred choice among...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_skip_iris_scanner-news-34032.php

Smartphone market slowed down in Q3 but Chinese makers flourished

The third quarter of 2018 saw less phones shipped globally than the same quarter in 2017 and marked the fourth consecutive trimester of shipments decline. Counterpoint estimates that 386.8 million phones were shipped globally in Q3 of 2018, down 3% from Q3 of 2017, while IDC estimates the decline at 6%. Samsung remained the top smartphone vendor with 72 million shipments, a 13% drop from last year's Q3, while Huawei overtook Apple to claim second with 52 million shipped phones. Apple shipped just under 47 million iPhones. Apple's shipments remained flat but revenue grew 29% thanks to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_global_smartphone_market_was_slower_in_q3_but_chinese_makers_flourished-news-34031.php

New mini LED-backlit LCD panels to challenge OLED displays

Industry sources claim that the mini LED technology has matured enough and has even entered mass production this year, but it's yet to reach volume production. And why should we care? Because mini LED backlighting for modern LCD IPS displays could potentially be a game changer for the industry. The mini LED tech can also be used as a support active matrix LED panels, but backlighting for LCDs remains the main focus because it's easier to produce and the cost is considerably lower. Besides, the performance gains over conventional LCD panels are said to be mind-blowing. Sources say that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_mini_ledbacklit_lcd_panels_could_potentially_compete_with_oled_displays-news-34030.php

Apple's financial report reveals flat iPhone sales, but strong increase in ASP

Apple posted its financial results for the Q3 of the year (and Q4 of its fiscal year). The highlight of the report is the revenue of $62.9 billion, over 20% increase on a yearly basis. Apple quarterly results In Q4 2018 Apple sold 46.8 million iPhones and nearly 10 million iPads, both numbers almost exactly matching what it achieved this time last year. The revenue from the iPhones was significantly higher, though, due to the increase in the average selling price. Services like Digital Content, AppleCare and Apple Pay brought in close to 10 billion in revenue, their best ever...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_strongest_financial_results_ever-news-34029.php

Xiaomi sold 100 million devices in 10 months

Xiaomi expressed plans to ship more than 100 million smartphones in 2018 and according to the latest information, it managed to reach the milestone with two months to spare. Lei Jun had a keynote at Zhong Guan Cun Forum in Beijing, China, where he announced the task was completed back on October 26. Lei Jun, who is the founder of Xiaomi and also a VP of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, said that his company was the fastest growing in its domestic market. He also expressed gratitude to his team for the "continious efforts in technological innovation and quality...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_sold_100_million_devices_in_10_months-news-34028.php

Huawei Mate 20 Pro's first update adds more camera features, October security patches

Huawei's latest flagship smartphone, the Mate 20 Pro, is already getting an update. The first new software rollout for the device since it's been released a few days ago weighs in at 491MB and is currently available in both the UK and South Africa. It should make its way to more countries in the coming days. Once you install it, you'll be running EMUI 9.0.0.126. The update brings with it the October security patches, which are technically still current since Google hasn't released the ones for November yet. Then again, OnePlus is already updating the phones it launched this year to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_pros_first_update_adds_more_camera_features_october_security_patches-news-34027.php

OxygenOS 9.0.2 is rolling out to the OnePlus 6 with Nightscape and Studio Lighting

At the OnePlus 6T launch it was announced that its predecessor would get the Nightscape camera mode as well, this week even. And sure enough, a couple of days ago this was made available through a beta release. Now, just two days later, the stable update is already hitting OnePlus 6 units in the wild. It's labeled OxygenOS 9.0.2, and aside from the new camera mode it also packs some other goodies. You get the new navigation gestures that debuted on the 6T, the improved UI for the About phone section in Settings, optimized standby power consumption, as well as the November 2018...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oxygenos_902_is_rolling_out_to_the_oneplus_6_with_nightscape_and_studio_lighting-news-34026.php

Spotify now has 87 million paying customers

Spotify has published its latest earnings report today, and it has plenty of good news for the streaming service. First off, it now boasts 191 million total active monthly users. What's more, of those 87 million subscribe to its paid tiers. This is up from 83 million subscribers in the previous quarter. Spotify still maintains a lead over chief competitor Apple Music, which is estimated to have around 43.5 million subscribers (although that number doesn't come straight from Apple, so keep a grain of salt nearby when reading it). In the year-ago quarter Spotify posted a €73 million loss,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_now_has_87_million_paying_customers-news-34025.php

MediaTek is working on a 5G chipset, coming late next year

MediaTek's first 5G modem, the Helio M70, is expected to be in devices in the first half of 2019, says company's CEO. But the company is working on an integrated 5G chipset as well, this one will arrive later - near the end of the year, meaning that the first devices with it should arrive in 2020. The M70 is a standalone modem - meaning it's not part of a chipset. That works quite well for MediaTek's ambitions to supply 5G modems to Apple as iPhones use external modem chips (provided by Intel most recently). Qualcomm's 5G modems are external too. A modem integrated into the chipset...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_is_working_on_a_5g_chipset_coming_late_next_year-news-34024.php

vivo X21S unpacked in front of the camera, reveals UD fingerprint reader

This is actually the first time we get to see the vivo X21S in flesh and we have a really good reason to believe it's actually the vivo V1814T, and the V1814A, we know from earlier leaks. The V1814T popped up on TENAA two weeks ago and now the new live photos help us fill in the gaps. vivo X21S According to the new information, the handset's marketing name is going to be vivo X21S and will incorporate an under-display fingerprint scanner, which explains why we didn't see it in the TENAA report. The 6.41-inch large AMOLED display houses a minimalist notch on the top - just for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x21s_unpacked_in_front_of_the_camera_reveals_ud_fingerprint_reader-news-34023.php

Thunder Purple variant of OnePlus 6 spotted in online listings

Were you disappointed that the OnePlus 6T is available only in Black and Black? There's some good news - it seems that a new color version is on the way. It's dubbed "Thunder Purple" and was briefly up on Amazon Germany for pre-order. The €580 price matches the 8/128GB version in Midnight Black. It was an option on the official support page as well. This will be the first purple in the OnePlus lineup. Besides the usual black and gray-ish colors, we've had Gold, Red and White. The Amber Red version of the OnePlus 6 was unveiled two months after the phone itself, so we may be in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/thunder_purple_variant_of_oneplus_6_spotted_in_online_listings-news-34019.php

Lexar unveils "largest A2 microSD card" at 512GB capacity

Lexar just announced "the world's largest A2 microSD card". No, it's still a 512GB card, but what sets it apart from the previous cards with this capacity is the A2 rating. It stands for Application Performance Class 2. This card is optimized for moving apps and games out of the phone's internal storage and onto the card. In such cases the Input/Output Operations per Second (IOPS) matter much more than sequential reads and writes. The A2 rating guarantees 4000 IOPS for reads and 2000 IOPS for writes, up from 1500/500 for an A1 card. But this new card from Lexar is good for video...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lexar_unveils_largest_a2_microsd_card_at_512gb_capacity-news-34022.php

Samsung W2019 clamshell arriving on November 9

The clamshell smartphone Samsung W2019 leaked a number of times, but now we a date to mark on our calendars. The company has set its announcement for November 9 as evidenced by invitations sent out to Chinese media. The event will take place in Wuxi, a Chinese city near Shanghai. Thanks to a TENAA listing, we know the new device will have two 4.2" Super AMOLED displays, Snapdragon 845 chipset and a 3,000 mAh battery. We also saw there will be a Bixby button on the left side, but the device will lack a fingerprint scanner and a 3.5 mm audio jack., The clamshell W lineup is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_w2019_clamshell_arriving_on_november_9-news-34018.php

OnePlus 6T now available online in North America and India

The OnePlus 6T is now available online in North America and India. This puts an end to the short exclusivity of T-Mobile US, OnePlus' partner that (along with Qualcomm) helped it get into the US market. You can go to local versions of OnePlus.com for the US, Canada or India and grab a unit. The North American pages say "ships within 24 hours", the India one just says "in stock". The Old Continent will have to wait - the launch is in 5 days. China too, you can reserve a unit, but the OnePlus 6T won't be available for purchase until November 5. Be sure to click that "check carrier...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_6t_now_available_online_in_north_america_and_india-news-34021.php

Oppo RX17 Neo gets priced in Europe, enters pre-orders

After being released in Japan, the Oppo R17 Neo makes its way to European shores as well but under a different name - RX17 Neo. According to the Dutch store that listed the handset, the RX17 Neo is, in fact, the same device that launched in Japan the other day. As we've said before, it's actually an Oppo K1 or R15X with almost identical hardware - Snapdragon 660, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 16MP main camera on the back coupled with a 2MP sensor. The in-display fingerprint reader remains, which is the key selling point of the handset. It comes at a reasonable price as the store...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_rx17_neo_gets_priced_in_europe_enters_preorders-news-34017.php

Early Snapdragon 8150 results appear in Geekbench

Out of the blue, the first phone with Snapdragon 8150 was announced (the first foldable phone to boot), but we've seen little of the chipset so far. Benchmark runs from it started appearing in Geekbench, giving us an early peek at the performance to come (the results appear to be from a reference device rather than the FlexPai). The 8150 chip should be based on a new generation Kryo cores. Qualcomm is mum on the setup, but rumor has it that it's a 2+2+4 instead of the usual 4+4. The Kirin 980, a competing 7nm chipset that's already on the market, has a similar three tier design and divides...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/early_snapdragon_8150_results_appear_in_geekbench-news-34016.php

MIUI 10 final update now rolling to Pocophone F1

A closed beta ROM for the Pocophone F1 surfaced earlier this week and now the finalized version is rolling out. It updates MIUI 9.6, also known as MIUI for Poco, to MIUI 10 with updated UI features and a "natural sound system". Sadly, it is still on Android Oreo, with Xiaomi still testing Android Pie in a closed group. MIUI 10 The Stable ROM is 592 MB in size and comes with an October security patch. The new MIUI has "all-new full-screen gestures", which remove the need of software buttons on the bottom. We also expect to be able to watch videos on YouTube with pinch-to-zoom...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/miui_10_stable_for_poco_f1_now_rolling_still_on_oreo-news-34015.php

iOS 12.1 exploit lets you bypass the lockscreen and access contacts

Apple just released iOS 12.1 that aims to fix some irritating issues such as the "soft selfies" bug on the new iPhone XS and XS Max and also brings the controversial throttling feature for the iPhone X and iPhone 8. But that it also comes with a lockscreen exploit that lets you access contacts without unlocking the phone. Just hours after the release of the iOS 12.1, researchers were able to bypass the lockscreen by using FaceTime's new group feature as shown in the video. The exploit grants you access to the full contact list. This is not the first time iOS has had problems with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/an_exploit_allows_you_to_bypass_the_lockscreen_and_access_contacts_on_ios_121-news-34014.php

Lenovo Z5 Pro slider announced, claims highest screen-to-body ratio yet

The Lenovo Z5 Pro is yet another smartphone with a manual slider mechanism following the Mi Mix 3 and the Honor Magic 2. But Lenovo claims to have beaten both when it comes to screen to body ratio and at much cheaper price to boot. The catch is that the Lenovo Z5 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 710 instead of the top of the line Snapdragon 845 but the rest of it is mostly flagship stuff. The phone is built around a full-screen display with no unsightly notches. It's 6.39" in diagonal and has FHD+ (1080 x 2340) resolution. Lenovo says it's covering more than 95% of the front panel...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_z5_pro_goes_official_with_a_slider_indisplay_fp_and_snapdragon_710-news-34013.php

vivo Y93 is official with a big battery and affordable price

Another day, another vivo midranger goes official. The new phone is called vivo Y93 and is the first smartphone with a Snapdragon 439 chipset, built on the 12 nm FinFET process. There is also a massive battery, screen with a waterdrop notch and dual cameras. The vivo Y93 packs a 6.2" LCD with HD+ resolution and 19:9 ratio. There are 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage, but the official website is keeping mum on microSD availability. The new chipset arrives with eight Cortex-A53 cores, clocked at 1.95 GHz and an Adreno 505 GPU. It supports cameras up to 21 MP, but vivo equipped the Y93...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y93_is_official_with_a_big_battery_and_affordable_price-news-34012.php

New iPad Pro obliterates competition on Geekbench

Apple introduced its new iPads with an A12X chipset two days ago and the first benchmarks already started popping. Two listings on Geekbench revealed that the smaller iPad Pro will have 4 GB RAM, while the bigger will sport 6 GB RAM, but what is more impressive is the multi-core score that is around 18,000. JRGRAPH_EXPANDABLE_VERSION = false; GeekBench 4.1 (single-core) Higher is better Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 5020 Apple iPad Pro 11" 4987 Apple iPhone XS 4823 Apple iPhone XS Max 4777 Apple iPhone X 4256 The iPad Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_ipad_pro_geekbench-news-34011.php

Samsung W2019 luxury clamshell leaks in even more images

Every year Samsung launches an odd clamshell smartphone in China with two screens, top of the line internals, and a very high price. Following the W2016, W2017, and W2018, it's almost time for the W2019 to be officially unveiled. That should happen very soon, perhaps even in the next few weeks, given the amount of leaks we've seen about it recently. Samsung W2019 Today we have a bunch of new pictures showing the upcoming device in all its blocky glory. There are multiple angles, and the focus is mainly on how thick and unashamedly big it is. More angles of the Samsung...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_w2019_luxury_clamshell_leaks_in_even_more_images-news-34010.php

Mate 20 Pro breaks Huawei's pre-order record in Western Europe

Today Huawei has proudly announced that the Mate 20 Pro is shaping up to be its best selling smartphone ever in Western Europe. That is, at least, if we go by pre-order numbers. During the first ten days of pre-orders, the Mate 20 Pro managed to log 40% more of those than the P20 Pro did earlier in the year. The Mate 20 Pro is now Huawei's most pre-ordered smartphone of all time in Western Europe. Walter Ji, President of Huawei Western Europe's Consumer Business Group, said "the winning combination of innovative technologies on the Mate 20 Pro has proved impossible to resist and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mate_20_pro_breaks_huaweis_preorder_record_in_western_europe-news-34009.php

OnePlus 6T getting its first update already

The OnePlus 6T isn't out yet as customers still have to wait until November 6 for sales to begin but we are now receiving an OTA update for our testing unit with some promising improvements. The OTA update upgrades the OxygenOS version to 9.0.4 and promises to deliver improvements mainly in the camera department by including the Studio Lighting effect when taking portrait shots and adds final touches to the Nightscape mode used for low-light photography. Along with the camera update, the software claims to squash a few bugs, further optimizes standby power consumption and improves...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_6t_is_already_getting_oxygenos_904_update_two_days_after_the_release-news-34006.php

Latest Samsung Galaxy S9+ Android Pie beta brings DeX without a dock

With the launch of the Galaxy Note9 this year, Samsung brought a new version of its DeX feature, which didn't need a dock to enable the full desktop DeX experience - a USB-C to HDMI cable would do just fine. And according to the leaked Samsung Experience 10 beta software based on 9.0 Android, the Galaxy S9+ will get the feature as well. There's a catch though - if you choose not to use the DeX dock, you will be allowed to open only 5 windows instead of 20 and you will lose all the additional connectivity options the dock provides. In any case, since the Galaxy S9+, the regular Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/piebased_samsung_experience_10_to_allow_the_s9_to_use_dex_without_the_dock-news-34008.php

ZTE gets back to US market with Blade Max 2s and Blade Max View

After a long hiatus from the US market, ZTE is back with two new phones. The ZTE Blade Max View has a 6" 18:9 1080p display and a Snapdragon 435 chipset with 3GB of RAM. Its 32GB storage is expandable and there's a 4,000mAh battery inside. The Max View offers a 16MP + 2 MP dual camera on the back with the latter sensor serving only to collect depth information for the portrait mode. At the front there's an 8MP camera. ZTE Blade Max View The ZTE Blade Max View will be available on Verizon and unlocked through B&H and Newegg for $199 starting October 31. The ZTE Blade Max...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_gets_back_to_us_market_with_blade_max_2s_and_blade_view-news-34007.php

Lines for the OnePlus 6T were longer than the ones for the iPhones, says T-Mobile

People are buying what OnePlus and T-Mobile are selling - the lines for the OnePlus 6T in front of the carrier's stores were longer than those for the new iPhones (according to a T-Mo employee quoted by Business Insider). T-Mobile stores are currently the only place in the world where you can buy a 6T, but that's not why the carrier has the best deal on the new flagship. By trading in an eligible phone (the list is quite long and even includes the original OnePlus One) you get $300 credit towards buying a OnePlus 6T. That drops the final price from $580 to just $280 - a deal that Apple,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lines_for_the_oneplus_6t_were_longer_than_the_ones_for_the_iphones_says_tmobile-news-34001.php

Samsung posts record Q3 profit, expects a much tougher year to follow

Samsung posted its quarterly report for Q3 and again smashed its own record by reaching KRW65.46 trillion ($57.3 billion) in revenue and KRW17.57 trillion ($15.4 billion) in operating profit. However, the Korean company realizes the money flow will likely decrease going forward due to the end of a two-year boom in memory chips demand. The IT & Mobile Division, responsible for the Galaxy smartphones, recorded a 10% YoY decline in sales to KRW24.91 trillion ($2.2 billion) compared with KRW27.69 trillion ($2.4 billion) in Q3 2017 despite "solid flagship sales." The semiconductor...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_record_q3_lower_profit_in_2019-news-34000.php

The throttling feature hits iPhone X and iPhone 8 duo with iOS 12.1

Apple started rolling out iOS 12.1 yesterday with, among other improvements, a fix for the charging issues experienced by the latest batch of iPhones. Yet there was also a not so pleasant surprise for last year's batch - the "performance management feature" is back, despite early claims that it's not necessary. It is added to the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X by the update. However, Apple notes that this management "may be less noticeable due to their more advanced hardware and software design". Everything's okay • Performance management enabled • And disabled • Battery...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_throttling_feature_arrives_on_iphone_x_and_iphone_8_duo_with_ios_121-news-34002.php

LG will unveil its foldable smartphone during CES 2019

Clearly, next year's big thing will be foldable devices and LG wants in. Samsung promised to announce its flexible Galaxy phone soon, but its local rival might even beat it. According to the latest tweet from Evan Blass LG is looking to unveil its revolutionary smartphone at its own keynote at CES 2019. I can't speak for Samsung......but I do know that LG plans to unveil a foldable phone at its 2019 CES keynote.— Evan Blass (@evleaks) October 31, 2018 Going by the patent that got approved by the US Patent and Trademark Office in late 2017, the smartphone will most likely fold...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_will_unveil_its_foldable_smartphone_during_ces_2019-news-33999.php

Google Pixel 3 review

Bringing the small Pixel into the now with a tall display and less wasted space, we have this year's Google Pixel 3. Updated glass build and a couple of selfie cameras mark the other key changes compared to the 2017 vintage.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_3-review-1847.php

Nokia 6.1 Plus is now receiving Android 9.0 Pie

October is almost over and HMD Global rushed to deliver the OTA updates for the Nokia 6.1 and 6.1 Plus and so kept its promise. Technically, both handsets got their deserved OTAs right before the month ended - yesterday it was the Nokia 6.1 and today it's Nokia 6.1 Plus' turn. Juho Sarvikas, the CPO of HMD Global, took it to Twitter and announced that the Nokia 6.1 Plus is now receiving the 9.0 Pie upgrade. He even included a short clip that demonstrates some of the new features. These include Adaptive Battery Saving, integrated Google Lens into the default camera app and the new Pie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_61_plus_is_now_receiving_android_90_pie-news-34005.php

FlexPai is the world's first foldable phone, first with Snapdragon 8150 too

The first foldable phone is a reality - the FlexPai. Well, it's actually a tablet as unfolded it boasts a 7.8" screen (4:3 aspect ratio). Folded, that drops to a more manageable 4". And get this, this device is the first to use the 7nm Snapdragon 8150! This is the "world's first foldable screen phone" released by Rouyu Technology, which will use the Snapdragon 8150 processor, but its design is very rough, just to seize the "first", this is a futures product. pic.twitter.com/M0v9o2z0Bw— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) October 31, 2018 Back to the screen, it's an AMOLED that folds down the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/flexpai_is_the_worlds_first_foldable_phone_first_with_snapdragon_8150_chipset-news-33998.php

Honor Watch Magic unveiled: a smaller Huawei Watch GT at a lower price

Following Huawei's lead with the Watch GT, Honor has unveiled a smartwatch based on the proprietary Light OS platform. The Honor Watch Magic is smaller and less fancy than the GT, but even more affordable. The Honor smartwatch has a 1.2" AMOLED display, compared to 1.39" for the Huawei one. In both cases the resolution was selected to deliver a sharp 326ppi pixel density. The battery is smaller as well, 178mAh, down from 420mAh. Honor claims that this is enough for a week of typical operation. Honor Watch Magic in Lava Black The price of the Honor Watch Magic is CNY 900, down...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_watch_magic_unveiled_a_smaller_huawei_watch_gt_at_a_lower_price-news-34003.php

Honor Magic 2 slider arrives with six cameras and UD fingerprint scanner

‘Tis the season of slider phones - the Honor Magic 2 arrived a week after the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and a day ahead of the Lenovo Z5 Pro. The new flagship by the Huawei subsidiary has six cameras (three front-facing, three on the back), Kirin 980 chipset and impressively fast 40W charging. Oh yeah, there are also no notches at the front, thanks to the sliding mechanism. The screen is a 6.4" OLED panel with Full HD+ resolution in 19:9 ratio with a curved 2.5D glass on top. On the inside, we see the latest chipset by HiSilicon, coupled with either 6 GB RAM or 8 GB RAM. The storage is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_2_slider_official-news-34004.php