Security flaw discovered in Instagram's 'Download Your Data' tool

Instagram has come forward to users informing them that as a result of a security flaw their passwords could have been exposed. An Instagram spokesperson has said to The Information that the issue was 'discovered internally and affected a very small number of people'. The security flaw lies in the 'Download Your Data' tool, which was devised to comply with the EU GDPR regulations. For some users it could have included their password in the URL of the link they've been sent to, um, download their data. If they were on a shared computer, that link would have exposed their password to people...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/security_flaw_discovered_in_instagrams_download_your_data_tool-news-34282.php

Deal: Samsung Gear Sport and Gear S3 now $100 off in the US

Samsung's latest Galaxy Watch has been out for a few months, but last year's Gear Sport and the Gear S3 from 2016 are still available. Not only that, they're on sale in the US. Samsung itself and major retailers B&H and Best Buy will knock $100 off the regular price of the wearables so the Gear Sport will cost you $180, while the Gear S3 goes for $200, Frontier or Classic. Most of us around here have been struggling to find much use for a smartwatch or at least enough so to outweigh having to charge yet another thing on a regular basis. If you're okay with that, however, maybe...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_samsung_gear_sport_and_gear_s3_now_100_off_in_the_us-news-34280.php

vivo 1817 goes on GeekBench, has just 2GB of RAM

A previously unheard of vivo phone has been spotted on GeekBench - the vivo 1817. The existing vivo Y93 goes by v1818 internally, and the new model appears to be similar to that, minus one - it's certainly got 1GB RAM less than the Y93 base model's 3gigs. One of the vivo v1817 entries on GeekBench The vivo 1817, which will inevitably get a more marketable name when it goes official, is powered by a Qualcomm chip with an octa-core CPU, and it's likely the Snapdragon 439 you can find in the Y93/Y95 models. The 1817 also runs on Android 8.1 Oreo like its Y brethren. So far that's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_1817_goes_on_geekbench_has_just_2gb_of_ram-news-34279.php

Huawei P Smart (2019) stops by the FCC: 3,320mAh battery, 32GB or 64GB of storage

Huawei has applied for FCC certification for the P Smart (2019) and the papers reveal some of the smartphone's specs. The most important one is the battery capacity - the 3,320mAh cell in the new model marks an increase from the existing P Smart's 3,000mAh capacity. Going by the less consumer-friendly POT-LX3 name for certification purposes, the phone will exist in no less than 4 versions depending on number of SIMs and amount of internal storage. Single and dual SIM variants will be available and 32GB and 64GB storage options are in the works. In any case, there will be 3GB of RAM on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p_smart_2019_fcc_3320mah_battery_32gb_and_64gb_storage-news-34278.php

Android Pie rolling out to the LG G7 One in Canada

Android 9.0 Pie has started rolling out to the LG G7 One in Canada, one user reports on XDA Forums. The firmware comes in at 800+ megabytes and includes the November security patch and camera functionality improvements. Mind you, we're talking about the G7 One, which is part of the Android One program and therefore runs on stock Android, so updates should be quick and easy. Meanwhile, the fully customized G7 ThinQ's Pie build is still in development. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_pie_rolling_out_to_the_lg_g7_one_in_canada-news-34277.php

US SenateTRACED bill aims to end non-stop robocalls

The current situation of robocalls in the United States has blown way out of proportion. Personally, I receive at least six robocallers per day. Some are recordings, some are silent callers to see if a line is active or disconnected, and others really, really want to help me reduce my imaginary student loans. Sometimes, I'll reject a robocall and then it will call right back. three times! A new bill was drafted up by US Senator John Thune of South Dakota and Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts. The bill is called the TRACED (Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence) Act...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/us_senate_introduces_traced_bill_that_would_raise_penalties_on_robocalls-news-34276.php

Midrange Google Pixel 3 Lite leaks with a headphone jack and a Snapdragon 670

We've heard of the possibility of Google announcing a mid-range Pixel device but we weren't really sure when. There were a couple of codenames that were mentioned in an APK teardown: Sargo and Bonito. These are both the names of sea-dwelling creatures like the previous codenames that Google has used for both Pixel and Nexus devices in the past. Today's new leak reveals much more about a mid-range Google phone thanks to some new leaked photos released by Rozetked, the same website that had its hands on the Google Pixel 3 XL and released a full-hands on video over a week before the official...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/midrange_google_pixel_3_lite_leaks_with_a_headphone_jack_and_a_snapdragon_670-news-34275.php

iPad Pro 11 gets put through scratch, burn and bend testing

Apple recently launched an entirely redesigned iPad Pro line, in two sizes - 11" and 12.9". The smaller of those has now undergone the usual durability testing from YouTube channel JerryRigEverything. It's unusual for Zack to do this for a tablet, but the results are very interesting nevertheless. The iPad Pro 11 costs about as much as an iPhone XR, so in the grand scheme of Apple's devices it's quite reasonably priced. However, it seems like the company spent all of its focus on making it as thin as possible and forgot to add in some structural stability as well. While the tablet's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ipad_pro_11_gets_put_through_scratch_burn_and_bend_testing-news-34274.php

Xiaomi Mi A2 gets stable Android 9.0 Pie update

The Xiaomi Mi A2 has started receiving the Android 9.0 Pie update. This is the stable release and it brings with it the new gesture navigation, Adaptive battery and brightness and other improvements. Also, the November 5 security patch is included. It seems that the update is rolling out in India first (that's where the screenshot comes from). We've seen reports that it's not available in Spain or Brazil yet, so chances are the global rollout is days away. Stable Android 9.0 Pie arrives on the Xiaomi Mi A2 So, if you're in India, connect to a Wi-Fi and start downloading - the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a2_gets_stable_android_90_pie_update-news-34270.php

Asus ROG Phone goes up for pre-order in the UK with £100 discount

After yesterday's launch in the UK, the Asus ROG Phone is finally set to hit the shelves in the country. However, you still need to wait until December 14 when the actual shipments start but if you hurry up and pre-order you can get the phone for £100 off. Otherwise, the actual price of the phone is £799 and can be found on Asus' official website. Unfortunately, though, there's still no word on the accessories and how much will they cost. We guess we will have to wait some more to find out. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_goes_up_for_preorder_in_the_uk_with_100_discount-news-34269.php

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 can withstand 600,000 slides, independent testing confirms

The number one concern with moving mechanical parts on today's smartphones is longevity, so the OEMs are always fast to assure that they've tested their products properly before releasing it to the public. The Mi Mix 3, for example, is promised to withstand at least 300,000 slides but an independent testing from a Chinese media says it might go even further. Digital Tail uploaded a video on Weibo showing off a Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 smartphone attached to a machine that tested the mechanical slider going up and down 600,000 times - that's twice the amount Xiaomi promised during the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_mix_3_can_withstand_600000_slides_independent_testing_confirms-news-34266.php

Facebook has deleted over 1.5 billion fake accounts just this year

In the period between April and September of this year, Facebook has terminated some 1.5 billion fake accounts from its network and deleted 2.1 billion pieces of spam. Facebook shared the staggering number in its Community Standards Report. The report breaks down how Facebook has dealt with issues like adult nudity, hate speech, terrorist propaganda, violent and graphic content and fake accounts. According to Facebook many fake accounts are the direct result of cyber attacks. The social network has gotten much better at recognizing and preventing violating content even before...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_has_deleted_over_15_billion_fake_accounts_just_this_year-news-34264.php

Quad-cam Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) arrives in Russia

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) arrived as the first smartphone in the world with four cameras on the back. At the launch, officials said only select markets would get the device. We knew the EU and India are getting it, the latter having its event scheduled for November 20, but today another major country received the device - Russia. The phone is already listed on Samsung Russia website in all three colors - Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, and Bubblegum Pink. The pricing is RUB39,990 which is the equivalent to $605/€535. The device can be purchased online through the company website or at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/quad_cam_samsung_galaxy_a9_2018_russia-news-34260.php

Amazon UK discounts Pocophone F1 by £50

Which is the cheapest phone with a Snapdragon 845 chipset? If you said "Pocophone F1 for £330", you're almost right. The actual answer is the Pocophone F1 for £280. No gray imports here, this deal comes straight from Amazon UK. The 6/64GB model is available at £50 off (-15%). The 6/128GB model is down by £20 (-6%) to £330. The newly launched UK branch of Mi.com is still charging full price for both versions. Check out our written review and our video review of the Pocophone F1 for more details on the phone. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_uk_discounts_pocophone_f1_by__pound50-news-34268.php

LG V40 ThinQ review

Why choose between ultra wide and telephoto, when you can have both? That's precisely what LG thought when designing the V40 ThinQ, the first smartphone to go both wider and longer than ‘normal'.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v40_thinq-review-1855.php

Realme U officially confirmed to sport MediaTek Helio P70

Realme teased its upcoming smartphone with MediaTek's new Helio P70 chipset on board just over a week ago and now we know, which its name - the Realme U. The company confirmed the news in a Twitter post today. Yes, it's coming. #Realme is bringing to you world's first #MediaTekHelioP70 smartphone with our brand-new U series product. Are U excited? @MediaTek pic.twitter.com/87xBltHsdo— Realme (@realmemobiles) November 16, 2018 So compared to the Realme 1 with the Helio P60, the Realme U is expected to handle AI-related tasks much faster, but the overall raw performance increase won't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_u_officially_confirmed_to_sport_mediatek_helio_p70-news-34259.php

Oppo A7 is official with HyperBoost and huge 4,230 mAh battery

Oppo A7 started appearing in rumors and leaks a month ago, but now is time for the real deal. The device was introduced at multiple markets with a promo page, but pricing and date of arrival is known only for China. The new phone has a Snapdragon 450 chipset, waterdrop notch, and a huge 4,230 mAh battery, but the most impressive feature is HyperBoost for smooth gaming, making the Oppo A7 the first midranger of the company with the in-house technology. The display of Oppo A7 has 6.2" diagonal, 720p resolution and 19:9 ratio. There is a waterdrop notch as is the case with many...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a7_official_hyperboost_huge_battery-news-34265.php

Motorola One Power starts receiving Android 9.0 Pie

Well, that was fast. After yesterday's official tease from Motorola the One Power is already receiving its Android Pie update. Note that not all users will be getting the OTA update right away, so it might take some time for you to get the notification. Once you apply the update you can expect new navigation, revamped UI, new split-screen look and re-designed Quick Settings. Supposedly, the battery life should be extended even further as well. The changelog mentions improved camera performance - new panorama feature and better low-light performance. Dual SIM Dual VoLTE support is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_power_starts_receiving_android_90_pie_in_india-news-34262.php

Nokia will fly fans to its next event to celebrate its new Community site

Nokia is extending an exclusive invitation to its fans to come join it in person for its upcoming December 5 event in Dubai. Under the pretext of the launch of its new Community forum, Nokia Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas asks that fans leave a comment in the thread over at Nokia's Community page. A lucky few will then be selected for a 48 hour round trip to Dubai. It's still a thing of mystery what Nokia will unveil at its December 5 event. We have our hopes to finally see a true Nokia flagship - hopefully in the form of the penta-cam Nokia 9. Rumors also points to a possible...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_will_fly_fans_to_its_next_event_to_celebrate_its_new_community_site-news-34258.php

vivo X23 Symphony Edition comes with Snapdragon 660 and new selfie camera

You think vivo is done with announcements this week after launching two smartphones on Tuesday? Well, that's where you're wrong. The company introduced a new version of the vivo X23, called Symphony Edition with lower price tag, less impressive chipset and an AI-boosted selfie camera. The vivo X23 Symphony Edition has the same size as the regular X23 - 6.41" AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and tall 19.5:9 tall ratio. It has a fingerprint scanner underneath, leaving one less distraction for the colorful panel at the back. The manufacturer downsized the SoC to the 12 nm...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x23_symphony_edition_snapdragon_660_new_selfie_camera-news-34257.php

Xiaomi is cutting Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi A2 and Redmi Y2 prices in India

After the small price hike on some of the Xiaomi products in India a few days ago, the company is now slashing prices of three smartphones - Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi A2 and Redmi Y2 to celebrate its number one spot for five consecutive quarters in India. 2nd big news of #Super3! 🎉To celebrate No. 1 position for 5 Qs, we are dropping prices of 5 phones by ₹1000!* Redmi Y2 (4+64): ₹11999* RN5Pro (4+64): ₹13999* RN5Pro (6+64): ₹15999* Mi A2 (4+64): ₹15999* Mi A2 (6+128): ₹18999#HonestPricing #1SmartphoneBrand (2/2) pic.twitter.com/DD7f4ckq6Q— Manu Kumar...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_is_cutting_redmi_note_5_pro_mi_a2_and_redmi_y2_prices_in_india-news-34256.php

Apple is reportedly working on a modem of its own for future iPhones

The Apple-Qualcomm relationship isn't going all too well lately amidst all the patent and royalty court disputes. Apple even threw Intel into the mix as iPhone modem supplier after solely relying on Qualcomm since 2011. And reportedly, this year the Cupertino-based company completely replaced Qualcomm with Intel. But the latest rumor going around suggests that Intel-Apple partnership might be short-lived as well because the smartphone maker is looking into the option of in-house production. According to sources, Apple is looking to hire a team of engineers in San Diego to work on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_is_reportedly_working_on_a_modem_of_its_own_for_future_iphones-news-34255.php

Honor 10 Lite spotted in first TV commercial

Honor 10 Lite is arriving next week and we know pretty much all the specs. We saw in the first teasers, posted by the company on Weibo, that the new phone will have a gradient back, and thanks to an already airing TV commercial, we know how the phone will look like in real life. The camera positioning and the fingerprint scanner are similar to what Honor implemented in its 8X series, but with rounded edges of the rim for better grip. You can see the Honor 10 Lite lacks any writings on the back - neither Honor nor any AI Camera moniker. This makes us wonder if the company is going for a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_10_lite_first_tv_commercial-news-34254.php

Leaked specs suggests LG Q9 is indeed LG G7 Fit

LG Q9 appeared in a render last week with a striking similarity to the already revealed LG G7 Fit. Further info, unveiled by Google Android Enterprise website showcased the same front with the same specs, but with the LG Q9 moniker. A phone with a model number LM-Q925S was also certified in South Korea, suggesting the phone is nothing but a renamed device for the domestic market. The LG Q9 will be released with a 6.1" notched display. RAM will be 4 GB, and there are two storage options - 32 GB and 64 GB. The OS out of the box will be Android 8.1 Oreo which is hardly a surprise...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_specs_lg_q9_is_lg_g7_fit-news-34253.php

Android introduces new Wear OS update version "H" with new power save feature

Today, Google Support has released a post announcing the latest version of Wear OS "H". We're not exactly sure what the letter H stands for as we've not seen Google use this sort of naming scheme for Wear OS versions. We've been working on updates to help you get more time out of your #WearOSbyGoogle watch. See what's rolling out: https://t.co/eAw5qTGPMh pic.twitter.com/KWkjOvIvpg— Wear OS by Google (@WearOSbyGoogle) November 15, 2018 The new H update includes a few new features for Wear OS: Battery Saver Mode Update: Battery saver will automatically kick in when battery...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_introduces_new_wear_os_update_version_h_with_new_power_save_feature-news-34252.php

Samsung may have narrowed down the Galaxy S10's design

The Samsung Galaxy S10 will be a drastically different device from the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S9. The phone has been rumored for months and we've only heard that Samsung's next flagship smartphone might have a hole cut-out for a selfie camera. Today, a patent from Samsung depicts possible designs for future models that all adopt the Infinity-O model that Samsung announced during its recent developer conference: this model is a full display with rounded corners and a single circular cutout to let the camera see through the glass. The patent was filed with WIPO (World Intellectual Property...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_may_have_narrowed_down_the_galaxy_s10s_design-news-34251.php

Our Honor 8X video review is up

Huawei and Honor's lineups can be a bit confusing (even for us), with a myriad of devices that have minor differences between them. The Honor 8X mid-ranger is definitely a part of this strategy. It was unveiled in September and it went on sale in China then. Now that it's made its way to international markets, we've put it through our usual intensive review process. What if you just want to find out the main selling points of this handset, what's great about it and what isn't? Well then, our video review, embedded below, will oblige. It's short and sweet and jam-packed with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_honor_8x_video_review_is_up-news-34250.php

Google announces new Wear OS update with improved battery saver mode

Today Google has announced yet another update for Wear OS (formerly known as Android Wear). It's calling it "H Update" although once you get it your watch won't display that, instead just telling you it's running Wear OS 2.2. It's unclear why this confusing naming was needed, but it is so nevertheless. Anyway, the new software packs a new Battery Saver Mode that will automatically turn on and only display the time once the level falls below 10%. This should further improve battery life, of course. When you're not wearing it, your watch will go into deep sleep mode after 30 minutes...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_announces_new_wear_os_update_with_improved_battery_saver_mode-news-34249.php

Google Pixel Slate will start shipping well in time for the Holidays

Google will start shipping the Pixel Slate pin two to three weeks, depending on the model. This would pin point the estimated delivery time at as early as December 11. At the time of writing the $799 model with an Intel Core m3 with 8GB of RAM and 64GB of storage and the $1,599 Intel Core i7 model with 16GB of rAM and 256GB of storage are expected to start shipping in 2 to 3 weeks time while the entry-level $599 Celeron model with 4GB + 32GB and 8GB + 64GB, and the Core i5 model with 8GB + 128GB are estimated to ship within 3 to 4 weeks. And if you want to pair the Pixel Slate with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_slate_will_start_shipping_well_in_time_for_the_holidays-news-34246.php

Apple starts selling SIM free iPhone XR in the US

Supplies of iPhone XR units were pretty slim early on and as usual Apple chose to prioritize carriers in the US. The SIM free option just went live on Apple's site, so if you haven't jumped on T-Mobile's "free" XR offer, you can go skip the new contract. You'll have to pay the full price up front - that's $750 for the 64GB model, $800 for 128GB and $900 for 256GB. Delivery is listed as "1 business day", so an online order should arrive pretty quickly. Or you could pick one up from Apple's retail stores. There are still no official cases for the iPhone XR, Apple is just selling a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_starts_selling_sim_free_iphone_xr_in_the_us-news-34248.php

Honor Magic 2 teardown: a look at the triple camera and the slider mechanism

The Honor Magic 2 is only the second of the new wave of slider phones - a form factor reborn from the ashes. The way it's designed is less complicated (which in turn may mean less prone to breaking) than the powered pop-ups of certain other phones that tried to eliminate the selfie camera notch. PC Pop has published a step-by-step disassembly that shows how it's done. Taking apart the Magic 2 starts off as usual - apply heat to unglue the glass back. You can see the metal heat spreader, below that is the brain of the phone. Opening the back of the Honor Magic 2 But before that,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_2_teardown_a_look_at_the_triple_camera_and_the_slider_mechanism-news-34244.php

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium receiving Android 9.0 Pie

A month has passed since we saw the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium on Geekbench running Android 9.0 Pie and now the update is finally rolling out. Screenshots from the System update menu The build number of the new software is 52.0.A.3.84 and interestingly enough, it's just 210MB big. Like the other Xperia phones that got the update last week, the XZ2 Premium won't be getting the gesture-based navigation that usually comes with the Pie, but you can benefit from Xperia XZ3's camera UI. Supposedly, it can also improve the overall camera quality. For now, we don't know what regions are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz2_premium_receiving_android_90_pie-news-34245.php

Realme seeds firmware update to Realme 2 and Realme C1

Oppo's sub brand Realme is seeding a new firmware to the Realme 2 and Realme C1. According to Realme the firmware, number RMX1805EX_11_A.19, brings the November 2018 security patch along with general fixes. Spare no effort to meet your needs. The latest update for #Realme2 and #RealmeC1 is rolling out. Don't miss it, enjoy it. pic.twitter.com/1s72YC5koa— Realme (@realmemobiles) November 15, 2018 The update should appear over the air gradually - currently only a number of Realme 2 and Realme C1 owners have a notification for it. Unfortunately the update is still based on Android 8.1...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_seeds_firmware_update_to_realme_2_and_realme_c1-news-34243.php

HMD event on December 5 to bring as many as 3 new models

HMD has booked a stage in Dubai for December 5. This announcement comes with a shadowy image that shows three phones and the #ExpectMore tagline. Naturally, Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas gives no further clues which devices will be unveiled. Boosting the brightness of the image shows that the left and center phones have notches, the one on the right does not. A Nokia 8.1 is expected with a notch and the Nokia 7.1 Plus is still to make its way west (currently, it's available as the X7 in China). There's also a Nokia 2.1 Plus on the horizon (likely to sport a notch as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_event_on_december_5_may_bring_as_many_as_3_new_models-news-34247.php

Motorola One Power to get Android Pie in the following days

We had a heads-up from Geekbench two weeks ago about the Motorola One Power running Android 9.0 Pie and now we have official confirmation coming straight from the maker. A reader of ours just shared a screenshot showing a notification from Motorola saying that the phone will be receiving Android 9.0 Pie in the next few days. That's a pretty prompt update considering that the Motorola One Power has been on the market for less than a month. Thanks, Meherban Shekh for the heads-up!

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_power_in_india_will_receive_android_pie_in_the_following_days-news-34241.php

Deal: Refurbished Apple iPhone 7 for £265; iPhone X for £585 on eBay

Black Friday is right around the corner, and deals are already starting to fly in. eBay's retailers are offering refurbished iPhone 7, iPhone X and iPad Air 2 for sweet prices that go as low as £265, £585, and £260 respectively. TBboth unlocked and carrier-bound variants of the iPhone 7 are on sale, but to reach the low price of £264.99, you better go for the unlocked device with 32 GB storage in good condition. You can get the iPhone 7 in Black for £10 less, but that version is locked for Vodafone, so choose wisely. The situation with the iPhone X is similar. There are plenty...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_refurbished_apple_iphone_7_iphone_x_ebay-news-34240.php

All phones launching with Android Pie will be Treble-compliant

Last week the Android Dev Summit took place and Google's Project Treble team demonstrated the Generic System Image (GSI) engine, running on various phones from different manufacturers. Today the company posted on its blog that all future smartphones, shipping with Android Pie out of the box, will be Treble-compliant for faster upgrades. Google said the aim is to "see more devices from OEMs running Android Pie at the end of 2018, as compared to the number of devices that were running Android Oreo at the end of 2017". The GSI is built on the latest AOSP source code, including all...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/all_phones_launching_with_android_pie_will_be_treblecompliant-news-34238.php

Android 9.0 Pie beta rolls out to Galaxy S9 and S9+ in South Korea

It's starting - Samsung is rolling out a beta version of the One UI update to Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ phones in South Korea. This update brings with it Samsung's revamped interface built on top of Android 9.0 Pie, plus several other improvements. Samsung DeX is free from the dock and can be used with any USB-C to HDMI adapter. Another neat change is that you can tune the camera's color rendering to your liking. Change log for Galaxy S9+'s Android 9.0 Pie update (in Korean) Note that some of the Samsung apps will need to be updated through the Galaxy App store. They have new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_90_pie_beta_rolls_out_to_galaxy_s9_and_s9_in_south_korea-news-34239.php

Huawei is building its own AI voice assistant for outside of China

As of now, Huawei's AI-powered virtual assistant Xiaoyi is available only in China through the AI Cube and its smartphones, but the company has some big plans for it. In an interview with CNBC, Huawei's Consumer Business CEO, Richard Yu, said that the company is planning on releasing its voice assistant outside of the country without specifying which languages it will support. Huawei uses Google's Assistant and Amazon's Alexa for its products outside of China with the AI Cube being the latest device from the company launched during this year's IFA in Berlin. And Richard Yu says that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_is_building_its_own_ai_voice_assistant_for_outside_of_china-news-34237.php

The Sharp Aquos R2 compact is the first dual-notch phone

"Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." No, this isn't about dinosaurs but something equally unnatural - the Sharp Aquos R2 compact, officially the world's first phone with two notches. Joking aside, it's actually a pretty good, fairly compact phone. It has a 5.2" "freeform" display with one notch housing the 8MP selfie camera and another one for the fingerprint reader. The screen is an IGZO panel with 1,080 x 2,280px resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Yes, Sharp is the company behind Razer's high frame rate...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/it_was_inevitable_the_sharp_aquos_r2_compact_is_the_first_phone_with_two_notches-news-34236.php

Moto G7 with Snapdragon 660 and 4/64GB memory on board passes FCC

That's not the first time we see the Moto G7 at FCC, but it's a more complete listing now. And it appears that this time around, the devices have different model numbers XT1965-3 and XT1952-2 - perhaps designated for different carriers or markets. More interestingly, the listings feature a Snapdragon 660 paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of memory. There's also a schematic of the phone itself revealing NFC support and dual-camera setup - not all that surprising, to be honest. According to the sheet, the Moto G7 will be offered worldwide with no significant difference between...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g7_with_snapdragon_660_and_4_64gb_memory_on_board_passes_fcc-news-34235.php

Xiaomi to launch Redmi Note 6 Pro in India on November 22

Xiaomi started sending out invites for an event in India on November 22. Later a follow-up with the same visual revealed the Redmi Note 6 Pro will be the star of the show and, better yet, that the phone will make an immediate market appearance on November 23 for Black Friday. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro ticks plenty of right boxes for its price segment, as we stated in our review last month. It is a new neat Redmi Note for all the fans of the brand with few cons and India is lucky to finally get it. It is coming with 6.26" notched screen, Snapdragon 636 and three memory configurations,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_launch_redmi_note_6_pro_india_november_22-news-34234.php

Oppo A7 to arrive on November 22 for $230

Oppo A7 specs sheet appeared last month, revealing striking similarities with the Realme 2. The phone will be the cheaper alternative to the Oppo A7x and now we have an arrival date of the handset. MrGizmo reports November 22 will be official launch of the Oppo A7 and the phone will pop up in at least three colors - Glazing Blue, Dazzling Gold, and Rose Pink. Oppo A7 Looking at the renders, Oppo A7 will indeed have a 6.2" screen with a waterdrop notch. Reportedly it will come with a 720p resolution of the screen and it will be protected by a Gorilla Glass 3. If the specs sheet...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a7_arrive_november_22_for_230-news-34233.php

Snapdragon 8150 hits AnTuTu, beats the Kirin 980 and A12 Bionic

With the potentially nearing launch of the Snapdragon 8150 we begin to gather the pieces of the puzzle and the recent AnTuTu score helps a lot. The chip scored a whopping 362,292 overall points smashing the Kirin 980 (273,913) and overtaking Apple's A12 Bionic (353,210) by a small margin. But that's not all. The leaked AnTuTu score sheet is coupled with information about core configuration and clock speeds. Supposedly, the leakster who posted the screenshot on Weibo has some inside intel regarding the chipset. He claims that the Snapdragon 8150 comes in an unusual core configuration...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/snapdragon_8150_benchmarked_by_antutu_beats_the_kirin_980_and_a12_bionic-news-34232.php

Honor 10 Lite specs shine on TENAA

Honor surprisingly announced a new phone would arrive on November 21. The Honor 10 Lite back panel was showcased in the hand of a local pop star, and later the phone was listed on TENAA with three model numbers - HRY-TL00, HRY-AL00, and HRY-AL00s. The entries had pictures but were scarce on specs. Today all three models received them, revealing the Lite soul of the upcoming device. Honor 10 Lite in three colors at TENAA The Honor 10 Lite will have a 6.21" screen with a 19.5:9 tall ratio and 1080p resolution. The selfie camera is positioned in the top center, suggesting we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_10_lite_specs_tenaa-news-34231.php

Samsung Galaxy Note9 drops to $674.99 unlocked in limited time deal

The Galaxy Note9 is still Samsung's top of the line smartphone as of today, and its launch price was closer to $1,000 than many people would have wanted. If you've managed to wait this long, though, then you can save up a nice amount of cash on buying one. An eBay seller with 98.9% positive feedback is now offering the international unlocked model for just $674.99. That's the best price we've ever seen. That said, keep in mind that it's a limited time offer, so it's unclear how long it will last. Act fast if you want one. At the moment you can only pick between black, blue, and purple...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note9_drops_to_67499_unlocked_in_limited_time_deal-news-34230.php

Google will give you 50% off a Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL for Black Friday, if you buy two

It looks like it isn't fashionable anymore to have Black Friday deals on, well, Black Friday. Instead, companies like T-Mobile are starting deal season one week earlier, and Google is joining in the fun. From this Friday, November 16, it will offer a Buy One, Get One 50% off on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. So you buy two units but only pay for 1.5. Then from November 22 until November 25, this will change into a $150 price cut for the Pixel 3 and $200 off the Pixel 3 XL. On Cyber Monday, if you buy a Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL you'll receive a free Google Home Hub worth $149, as well as a $50...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_will_give_you_50_off_a_pixel_3_or_pixel_3_xl_for_black_friday_if_you_buy_two-news-34229.php

T-Mobile's Magenta Friday offers "free" iPhone XR, Samsung Galaxy S9, OnePlus 6T

T-Mobile isn't having none of that Black Friday stuff this year, because it's got its very own Magenta Friday. Shocker, we know. Anyway, the carrier promises some interesting deals if you are fine with all the caveats involved - the most important of which is that the offers will become available this Friday, on November 16, so one week earlier than Black Friday itself. You can nab a "free" iPhone XR, Samsung Galaxy S9 or S8, OnePlus 6T, or LG G7 ThinQ. That's "free" after 36 monthly bill credits, and you'll need to add a line and trade in an eligible device. Apple iPhone XR If...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobiles_magenta_friday_offers_free_iphone_xr_samsung_galaxy_s9_oneplus_6t-news-34228.php

Samsung Galaxy Note FE may be getting One UI based on Android Pie too

The Samsung Galaxy Note7 blew up in smoke, died, and then was reborn in some markets as the Galaxy Note FE. Unlike the Note7, the Note FE is safe and won't explode on you, though it does look exactly the same as its ill-fated predecessor. Samsung's been supporting it in software ever since, and now it looks like the Note FE is also slated to receive the Android 9 Pie update with the Korean company's brand new One UI on top. Previously, Samsung confirmed that this was headed to the Note9, S9, S9+, Note8, S8, and S8+. But today a certification by the Wi-Fi Alliance surfaced, showing the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_fe_may_be_getting_one_ui_based_on_android_pie_too-news-34227.php

Honor Magic 2 software update switches to Magic UI 2.0 from EMUI

The Honor Magic 2 got official at the end of last month with a mechanical slider design that lets it reach an 84.8% screen-to-body ratio. It's a system that's similar to that employed by Xiaomi's Mi Mix 3 and it enables an almost entirely bezel-less look on the front. The Honor Magic 2 is now receiving an intriguing software update. If you're lucky enough to own one you'll get a notification soon (if you haven't already), which will prompt you to install software version 9.0.0.128 (C00E129R1P18). Magic UI 2.0 update This brings with it an unexpected switch from Huawei's EMUI to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_2_software_update_switches_to_magic_ui_20_from_emui-news-34226.php