EMUI 9 arrives to Chinese Huawei P20-series

Huawei just announced that it started seeding the latest version of its custom UI - EMUI 9 based on Android 9.0 Pie. But for now, it's only available in China so the international Huawei P20 and P20 Pro owners will have to wait a bit longer. Probably not that much, though. The update brings brand new UI, gesture-based navigation like the one on the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro and, of course, GPU Turbo for smoother gameplay. For now, there's no word on when the new update will hit the international variants but it probably won't take that long since the Chinese stable version is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/emui_9_arrives_to_chinese_huawei_p20series-news-34507.php

Google Play app gets revamped with new, simpler UI

Google has been preparing the UI redesign of the Google Play app since the beginning of this year, but it's only now that the stable update has been rolled out to the wider public. It adopts a more simplistic approach with less clutter and more Material Design-ish look. The first thing we've noticed is that the navigation drawer is now exclusive to apps and games while shortcuts to the media apps like Play Movies & TV and Play Music are moved in the hamburger menu right underneath Settings. Some screenshots of the new UI When you go deeper into the menus, you will immediately...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_play_app_gets_revamped_with_new_simpler_ui-news-34505.php

Microsoft's foldable smartphone Andromeda to come in 2019

It's been a few months since we last heard about Microsoft's foldable Andromeda smartphone but according to a book called "Beneath a Surface", the tech company will surprise us with the innovative device in 2019. It gives out some interesting info regarding the hybrid's functionality. The book tells a story about a tablet, which when folded acts as a smartphone. But Microsoft won't be using the regular old Windows Phone OS, which is dead for a while now. Reportedly, it will offer a full-fledged Windows experience with some minor trimming at best. The book also talks about other...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsofts_foldable_smartphone_andromeda_comes_to_life_in_2019-news-34504.php

If your iPhone battery needs to be replaced, do it before December 31

After last year's fiasco about Apple slowing down iPhones with old batteries, the company decided to make amends by offering discounted battery replacement for all handsets ranging from iPhone SE and iPhone 6 all the way up to iPhone X. But that period will soon come to an end. So if you are in need of a new iPhone battery, there's no better time than this month, because Apple is currently charging just $29, down from $79 and prices will go up after that. Most older iPhones will be repaired for $49 in 2019, but the iPhone X battery swap will set you back $69. And if you are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/if_your_iphone_battery_needs_to_be_replaced_do_it_before_december_31-news-34503.php

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 confirmed to arrive on December 11 in India

After yesterday's massive leak, the only thing that was left out is the launch date of Asus' mid-range Zenfone Max duo. Well, Asus India has got us covered because, in its recent tweet, the company officially confirmed the date - December 11. And it's going to be a Flipkart exclusive. The unrivalled champion of mid-range is ready to begin its dominance with the most durable screen in the segment - Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The Zenfone Max Pro M2 launches on 11th December, exclusively on @Flipkart. Stay tuned for more. @corninggorilla #UnbeatablePerformer2dot0 pic.twitter.com/Kd2vHKN22B—...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_max_pro_m2_confirmed_to_arrive_on_december_11_in_india-news-34502.php

Apple Watch Series 4 return period extended to 45 days due to ECG feature

An internal document addressed to all Apple Store employees and Apple authorized resellers has been obtained by MacRumors. The document outlines a new 45-day return period for the Apple Watch Series 4 due to the ECG (electrocardiogram) sensor embedded into the Watch's body. Likely due to the medical nature of the ECG, Apple had to add the extra month's time to the regular 14-day return policy for most of Apple's products. Should you request a refund past the first fourteen days, you'll need to contact Apple directly by telephone, email, or online chat. If you do take your Watch Series 4...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_4_return_period_extended_to_45_days_due_to_ecg_feature-news-34501.php

YouTube Music updated with EQ adjustments

The latest feature to come to YouTube Music is the ability to tune the equalizer settings right from within the app. The change was first noticed in 9to5Google's teardown of the app from a few weeks ago and now appears to be rolling out to all users. Version 2.59 of YouTube Music has the new menu in the app's Settings right below the Streaming Quality option. The interface looks quite similar to the equalizer found in the Google Play Music app. Source: 9to5Google There are 12 presets to choose from, or you can customize five range sliders and fine tune a bass boost or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_music_updated_with_eq_adjustments_-news-34500.php

India's Do Not Disturb App is finally approved for iOS' App Store

With spam callers increasingly becoming an issue all over the world, India set out to tackle the problem by implementing a "Do Not Disturb" app that could let users report spam numbers and register to a ‘do not call' registry so that Indian subscribers can see relief from constant telemarketing calls. Apple was slow to adopt India's "TRAI DND" (as the app is called) and the TRAI - Indian telecom regulator threatened to ban iPhones from Indian networks if Apple didn't approve the app before January 2019. This was back in July. TRAI DND on App Store The DND app was launched for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/india_do_not_disturb_finally_approved_for_ios-news-34499.php

Google Hangouts to be shutdown in 2020

According to a report from 9to5Google, a source familiar with Hangouts' future claims that the messaging service is getting unplugged in 2020, for consumers at least. Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet would still be a part of Google's G Suite. The platform has seen several major changes since its inception but Google has put its development on the backburner, instead focusing on its more recent services: Google Allo and Duo. Google launched Hangouts back in 2013 as a successor to Google Talk. It was the default Android app for instant messaging, group chats, and was the default chat...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_hangouts_to_be_shutdown_in_2020-news-34498.php

Our Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite video review is up

Xiaomi's lineup now consists of many dozens of devices, and the Mi 8 family even has a few too. This might all get confusing, but don't worry - we got your back. Today we're taking a detailed look, in video form, at one of the newest members of this series - the Mi 8 Lite. Despite sharing the Mi 8 name with the Mi 8 Pro, as the "Lite" suffix implies this is a mere mid-ranger. But does that mean it's not worthy of bearing the Mi 8 moniker? Find out if you watch our video review, embedded below. In under eight minutes you'll get acquainted with this interesting device, and you'll be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_xiaomi_mi_8_lite_video_review_is_up-news-34497.php

Nokia 8.1 (aka X7) launches in India on December 10, invites are in

HMD Global's event on December 6 in India will actually be taking place on December 10 instead. The confusion was finally cleared today when the company started sending out press invites for the gathering. The Nokia 8.1 is expected to be the star of the event, and this, according to the most recent rumors, will be a rebranded Nokia X7 for markets outside of China. The Nokia 7.1 was just launched in India today, and on December 5 as many as three new Nokia phones will be presented in Dubai, so HMD is definitely busy in this period. The Nokia 8.1 has a 6.18-inch 1080x2280 touchscreen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_81_aka_x7_launches_in_india_on_december_10_invites_are_in-news-34496.php

Asus Zenfone Max M2 and Pro M2 specs and images leak

The Asus Zenfone Max M2 and the Pro M2 have showed up on a few occasions in the last few weeks in leaks and teasers but the new report is a bit more revealing than you'd expect. It has almost all the specs and renders that you'd need. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 WinFuture brings us detailed renders showing the design of both phones. The first thing we notice is that the non-Pro variant has slightly thicker chin and a narrower notch but otherwise the two follow the same design language. In addition, the Max M2 has a metal back while the Pro M2 takes the glass sandwich...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_max_m2_and_pro_m2_show_up_in_a_massive_leak_with_pics_and_specs-news-34495.php

Apple Music coming to Amazon Echo devices

Amazon announced today that Apple Music service is coming to the company's Echo series of devices. Echo customers will be able to use Apple Music starting the week of December 17. Apple Music on Echo will work similarly to other music services, which currently include Spotify, Pandora, Amazon's own Prime Music and other local services depending upon user location. To set up Apple Music, you will have to login through the Amazon Alexa app on your phone and once the process is complete, you can just ask Alexa to play songs on Apple Music. The move is surprising but welcome...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_music_coming_to_amazon_echo_devices-news-34494.php

Check out ZTE nubia X's second screen in action

ZTE's sub-brand nubia announced its flagship bezel-less smartphone, the nubia X, a month ago but it's still a an exotic piece of electronics as only a few flash sales have been carried out. The newly surfaced video shows the smartphone's back OLED screen in action and it looks gorgeous. The Nubia X's back color and screen color blend together, which is a laudable technology, and its visual effect is amazing. pic.twitter.com/1I08xvBDUW— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) November 25, 2018 It's impressive how ZTE managed to install the OLED flush with the back panel. You can't really tell...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_zte_nubia_xs_second_screen_in_action-news-34492.php

Samsung Galaxy A8s is certified by FCC, screenshot reveals the camera position

Samsung Galaxy A8s is expected to be the first phone by the Korean manufacturer with an Infinity-O display that has a cutout in the upper left corner for the selfie camera. After plenty of speculations, leaks and fan renders, the device was certified officially by the FCC under the name SM-G8870. The listing included a screenshot that revealed the upper left corner is empty from notifications - they moved slightly to the centre. Samsung Galaxy A8s screenshot The Samsung Galaxy A8s is also expected to have a taller screen than the Infinity Display, used in plenty of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a8s_is_certified_by_fcc_screenshot_reveals_the_camera_position-news-34486.php

Nokia 7.1 with HDR-10 display and Android 9 launched in India

ХМД has launched the Nokia 7.1 in India. The phone is priced at INR 19,999 ($287) and will be available across all major outlets and Nokia website starting December 7. Airtel subscribers will get additional data on select plans upon purchasing the phone. HDFC Bank customers will get special cashback offers when purchasing on EMI. The Nokia 7.1 is Nokia's latest mid-range smartphone. It has a 5.84-inch FHD+ display with HDR-10 support, a first for a device in this class. The phone runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB expandable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_71_with_hdr10_display_and_android_9_launched_in_india-news-34488.php

Vivo NEX to hit Europe for €849

The vivo NEX with a pop-up selfie camera arrived back in June, and slowly made its way outside China. You can buy the phone in plenty of countries, including India, Russia and Malaysia, but is yet to reach European soil. A rumor appeared today, suggesting vivo NEX is indeed coming to Europe and it's going to cost €849. When vivo introduced the NEX S, it was priced at CNY4,498, which is equal to €570. It also had a variant for CNY4,998, which translates to €630. Even if we add import fees and other taxes, the €849 tag is exceptionally high, given that the dual-screen vivo NEX 2 is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_nex_might_arrive_in_europe_for_849-news-34485.php

Meizu 16 coming to India on December 5

Meizu introduced the 16 series earlier this year, but up until now, the devices were available only in China. That's about to change though as the Indian division of the company started posting teasers on Twitter, confirming that the flagships will hit the country on December 5. Currently, the company has three phones under the 16 family - the Snapdragon 845-powered Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus that differ only in screen and battery size, and a third downgraded Meizu 16X with similar product design and lowered price tag. While the Meizu 16, also known as Meizu 16th depending on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_16_introduced_india_december_5-news-34484.php

Samsung Galaxy A8s to come without 3.5 mm audio jack

Samsung is preparing the Galaxy A8s to be its trailblazer device with an Infinity-O display. According to a prominent Twitter leakster @MMDDJ_, the new smartphone might also be the first Samsung smartphone without a 3.5 mm audio jack, paving the way for USB-C audio in the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series. The Korean company is apparently testing the waters with the Galaxy A8s and its all-in approach. Given the Galaxy A9s and Galaxy A6s monikers are China-exclusive, we might see the new device getting unveiled first in China, and if the reception is going on well, Samsung will likely...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a8s_to_come_without_35_mm_audio_jack-news-34483.php

Samsung Galaxy A8s could skip 3.5 mm audio jack

Samsung is preparing the Galaxy A8s to be its trailblazer device with an Infinity-O display. According to a prominent Twitter leakster @MMDDJ_, the new smartphone might also be the first Samsung smartphone without a 3.5 mm audio jack, paving the way for USB-C audio in the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series. The Korean company is apparently testing the waters with the Galaxy A8s and its all-in approach. Given the Galaxy A9s and Galaxy A6s monikers are China-exclusive, we might see the new device getting unveiled first in China, and if the reception is going on well, Samsung will likely...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a8s_could_skip_35_mm_audio_jack-news-34483.php

Realme 1 is now receiving ColorOS 5.2, many new features in tow

Oppo spinoff Realme has started sending out a new update to its first ever smartphone, the Realme 1. This won't change the Android version - it's still running Oreo, not Pie - but it will bump up ColorOS to 5.2. ColorOS is the Oppo-developed skin/custom UI overlay that sits atop its devices and Realme's, and now the Realme 1 is using the latest iteration of it. ColorOS 5.2 brings a bunch of new features to the Realme 1, including the ability to dismiss notifications with a single swipe to the right, a headset icon in the status bar, a Smart Bar for faster multitasking, background music...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_1_is_now_receiving_coloros_52_many_new_features_in_tow-news-34482.php

HTC U11 Life is getting Android 9 Pie update

The U11 Life Android One device is HTC's first smartphone to be graced with an update to Android 9 Pie. The new software is rolling out in Romania at the moment, and is expected to spread to other European markets very soon. The rollout comes almost four months after Google released Pie. Since the U11 Life is part of the Android One program, with one of its claimed advantages being exactly fast updates, this delay is even more baffling, especially as Nokia has been updating its Android One phones to Pie left and right for many weeks now. On the other hand, because it's part of Android One,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_u11_life_is_getting_android_9_pie_update-news-34481.php

MediaTek teases upcoming Helio P90 chipset with "groundbreaking AI"

The Realme U1 announced yesterday is the first phone to feature MediaTek's Helio P70 chipset. MediaTek, however, is already working on its next premier mid-range SoC, and this will be called Helio P90. The company itself has started teasing the chip on Twitter, as you can see below. The Helio P90 is expected to feature "groundbreaking AI", while also being powerful and efficient. Coming Soon! The MediaTek Helio P90. Powerful. Efficient. Groundbreaking AI. #MediaTekHelioP90 #thischipchangeseverything pic.twitter.com/HiALFuRWHZ— MediaTek (@MediaTek) November 29, 2018 The AI bit is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_teases_upcoming_helio_p90_chipset_with_groundbreaking_ai-news-34480.php

OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition to have 10GB of RAM, 256GB of storage

OnePlus is announcing a special edition 6T in cooperation with McLaren on December 11. The partnership was revealed a couple of days ago, but no details about the smartphone have been outed on that occasion. Now a new report says we should expect a OnePlus 6T with 10GB of RAM and 256GB of storage to be that special edition device. That would make it king of RAM in the smartphone space, since not one other device has so far gone beyond 10GB. The handset should also have the McLaren logo on the back, to set itself apart from the other 6T variants. The OnePlus 6T McLaren edition will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_6t_mclaren_edition_details-news-34479.php

French wireless authority finds 8 phones that exceeded SAR limits

SAR - the Specific Absorption Rate - is a measure of how much energy is absorbed by the human body from the radio emissions from phones. Various wireless authorities do strict testing to make sure that manufacturers stay within limits and as France's ANFR found out, sometimes phones exceed the limit. During the first half of 2018, the authority tested 51 handsets and of those 43 passed. The other 8 did not. Check out the table below to see the offenders. Note that the value in the table are measured at the waist, but ANFR also measures the absorption at head level. Anyway, the issue was...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/french_wireless_authority_finds_8_phones_that_exceeded_sar_limits-news-34478.php

Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2 goes through torture test, makes other smartphones blush

Not many people know Kyocera but those that do, know its phones are rugged and made for testing environments. It's latest phone - the DuraForce Pro 2 isn't very interesting in terms of specs but is built like a tank and has quite a rare feature to boast about - a sapphire screen. Some tech companies cough Apple cough only claim to use sapphire (like the lenses on recent iPhone cameras) but actually use strengthened glass that scratches like regular Gorilla Glass 4/5/6. But Kyocera really has put a sapphire screen (and camera lens cover) on the DuraForce Pro 2. In his video Zack from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sapphirewearing_kyocera_duraforce_pro_2_a_scratch-news-34477.php

Motorola is now seeding Android 9.0 Pie for the Motorola One

After the India exclusive Motorola One Power received Android Pie, the international Motorola One is next down the pipeline. And this is actually the first internationally-available Motorola device to get the latest OS release. Supposedly, since the Motorola One and One Power are on the Android One program and have already received the OTA update, the Moto X4 Android One's update should be just around the corner as well. Still, there are plenty of other Motorola devices to get the sweet Pie and users are waiting. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_is_now_seeding_android_90_pie_for_the_motorola_one-news-34475.php

Apple Watch Series 4 Caviar is inspired by the premium delicacy, costs up to $43,850

Caviar is living up to its name with the reveal of its latest luxury creation - the Apple Watch Series 4 Caviar. The design is inspired by the premium roe and comes in Red, Black and White flavors. Dotted all across the gold-plated smartwatch are precious stones - 633 of them, each 1.5mm in size - rather than fish eggs. The Red Caviar model uses rubies, while the Black Caviar is made out of black diamonds. Apple Watch Series 4 Red Caviar (rubies) • Black Caviar (black diamonds) It's the White Caviar that is the premium option, a king among kings. It is inspired by Almas,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_4_caviar_is_inspired_by_the_premium_delicacy_costs_up_to_43850-news-34474.php

Amazon, Google and Samsung top list of tech R&D spending

According to data gathered by PwC, covering the fiscal year ending on June 30 2018, Amazon, Alphabet, Samsung and Intel are all in the top five in terms of research and development spending. Amazon topped the list for the second year in a row with $22.6B spent on R&D and Google's Alphabet parent company was second with $16.2B. Samsung retained fourth with $15.3B in R&D spending, followed by Intel with $13.1B, Microsoft with $12.3B and Apple with $11.6B. The top 1000 public companies spend a whopping $782B in R&D in 2018 - an increase of 11.4% over 2017. Computing and Electronics and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alphabet_and_samsung_rank_among_highest_tech_companies_in_r_d_spending-news-34476.php

Samsung issues hotfix update in second Android Pie beta for Galaxy S9

Samsung has just issued a hotfix update to the second Android Pie beta on Galaxy S9, launched yesterday. It is only 90 MB in size and patches two significant issues that slipped in the major release. Users complained about losing mobile data connection and having trouble launching some apps. To get the Pie beta that moves to One UI on your Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+, you must be part of the Samsung Members program (also known as Samsung+ in the United States). Through the dedicated app you can see the whole log, but your software should be updated through the Settings menu. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_hotfix_update_second_android_pie_beta_galaxy_s9-news-34473.php

ZenFone Max M1 and Lite L1 hands-on review

The ZenFone Lite L1 and the ZenFone Max M1 are two of Asus' latest smartphones that also happen to be the cheapest the brand has to offer. These are entry-level smartphones usually for first time buyers, with the Lite L1 being the more affordable of the two and the Max M1 being similar but with a few extra features and bling for the more discerning customer with slightly deeper pockets.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_max_m1_and_lite_l1-review-1862.php

ZTE wants to do display holes for the earpiece now

The hate for notches and the push for higher screen-to-body ratios are about to create the latest craze of punch holes in the displays. There aren't smartphones with camera holes in their front panels yet Samsung, Lenovo and Huawei are about to launch a trio of those next month. And now we learn ZTE is looking into holes in the display for tackling another problem - the earpiece. Although, to be fair, Huawei might have thought about that first. Anyway, going by the latest patent from ZTE, the OEM is trying to reduce the upper bezel and potentially eliminate the need for a notch by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_wants_to_do_display_holes_for_the_earpiece_now-news-34472.php

Lenovo Z5s hands-on photos surface, show a screen hole in the middle of the status bar

A certain Lenovo Z5s was detailed by TENAA and from the dark photos it looked like it had a teardrop notch. But it's not a notch - it's a hole. Here are some better photos of the phone that offer a clearer picture, and it really helps that the display is on. This is not the first phone with a pierced screen, but the location of the hole is important - it's in the center. Both Huawei and Samsung seem to have settled on punching the hole in the top left corner of the screen. The Lenovo Z5s has a screen hole positioned at the center of the top edge of its screen There are pros and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_z5s_handson_photos_surface_show_a_screen_hole_in_the_middle_of_the_status_bar-news-34471.php

Mixpanel: iOS 12 adoption rate reaches 75%

The adoption rate of iOS 12 kept increasing at a steady pace, and yesterday it surpassed the threshold of 75%. For comparison, iOS 11 reached the same percentage on December 17, which is about three weeks slower. Data also revealed that one of every 20 iDevices devices is still on versions prior to iOS 11, and most of them are highly unlikely to switch since they are older models in general. iOS 12 vs iOS 11 vs Older iOS Back in the first half of October, Apple boasted that half of the devices switched to iOS 12 just 30 days after the official launch. The faster adoption rate...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mixpanel_ios_12_adoption_rate_reaches_75_percent-news-34470.php

11 sued over selling Samsung OLED secrets to Chinese company

It's no secret that Samsung makes the best OLEDs for smartphones these days - its class-leading panels feature on Apple's new iPhone XS, XS Max and the company's own Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note9. As a result, the company holds about 95% of the markets share for small and mid-sized OLED panels. So the latest news about 11 employees working for a vendor on contract with Samsung disclosing technology secrets to a Chinese firm don't sound all too well. South Korea is now looking into a case where 11 employees have sold Samsung's OLED manufacturing secrets to a Chinese company for about $14...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vendors_employees_sold_samsung_oled_secrets_to_chinese_firm-news-34468.php

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Forbidden City Edition goes on sale in December

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Forbidden City Edition is going on sale in December (the company didn't specify an exact date). It will cost CNY 5,000 ($720/€630). That's the same price as the 8/256GB model (the base 6/128GB model is CNY 3,300). This special edition will pack 10GB of RAM (the first model in the Mix 3 lineup to do so). Also, it's a different kind of blue - it's inspired by the ceramic vases of one of the ruling dynasties of China. Fitting as the back of the phone is made of ceramic. Also, there's a gold inlay of a mythical create on the back of the phone. The Forbidden City...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_mix_3_forbidden_city_edition_goes_on_sale_in_december-news-34469.php

Counterpoint: Xiaomi obliterates competition during Diwali

This year's Diwali festive season ended on November 8 and thanks to the holiday spirit and plenty of discounts across retailers, smartphone sales grew 26%, compared with last year's period. Counterpoint Research announced that Flipkart and Amazon played a massive role with their respective online sale events " Flipkart Big Billion Day" and "Amazon Great Indian Festival." OEM stores, including mi.com, vivo e-store, and Hi Honor helped as the online sales went up 46% YoY. The big winner of the shopping festival is Xiaomi with 43% online share and 14% offline share in the respective...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_xiaomi_obliterates_competition_during_diwali-news-34467.php

Renders of Sony Xperia XZ4 cases support rumor of extra tall body

The renders of the Sony Xperia XZ4 showed an extra tall phone with a triple camera on the back. Now we have a second data point that supports this design - renders of a case for the phone have surfaced. Those CAD renders show a screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio - taller than any phone currently on the market, it's a proportion not seen since LG BL40 New Chocolate. Renders of Sony Xperia XZ4 cases: check out how tall they are Here are a few more interesting details to note. There's a cutout for the Power key while the other keys are covered (including the shutter key) - that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/renders_of_sony_xperia_xz4_cases_support_rumor_of_extra_tall_body-news-34466.php

Oppo will show its foldable phone at the Mobile World Congress 2019

Oppo will show its first foldable smartphone at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February 2019. The confirmation comes straight from Oppo's Product Manager Chuck Wang. While he didn't disclose any specifics about the foldable phone, Wang has mentioned that Oppo will deliver a 5G smartphone in 2020 and will also aim to release its first phone with a display cutout in 2020. Foldable phones will likely prove a key focus in 2019. Samsung already provided a glimpse of its Galaxy F foldable smartphone and is expected to give it more screen time at the MWC in February. LG will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_will_show_its_foldable_phone_at_mobile_world_congress_2019-news-34465.php

Asus ROG Phone finally lands in India with all its accessories in tow

Asus finally brought its flagship ROG Phone to the Indian market. The phone is priced at INR 69,999 ($1,002) and will be available exclusively on Flipkart starting today, November 29. Asus is offering zero interest EMI option on the device, with a 12 month plan costing INR 5,833 per month. Flipkart will also be offering its Complete Mobile Protection plan for INR 999 instead of the usual INR 5,999. ASUS also has additional cashback offers for Reliance Jio customers. Asus will also be releasing all the accessories for the ROG Phone over the coming days. This includes the Professional...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_finally_lands_in_india_with_all_its_accessories_in_tow-news-34464.php

Apple Watch Series 4 will finally gain ECG support with watchOS 5.1.2 update

Undoubtedly the most exciting feature of the new Apple Watch Series 4 is the ECG functionality. However, it isn't available yet and we are still waiting for Apple to enable it via a future update. And according to inside sources, watchOS 5.1.2 is going to be the one to bring it. The software version is currently in beta testing and isn't yet available for the public. But once it arrives, it will be able to read your heart rhythm. It can help detect atrial fibrillation or just an irregular heart rhythm. Apple promised to enable the feature by the end of this year but it's still...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_4_will_finally_gain_ecg_support_with_watchos_512_update-news-34463.php

Honor 8C launched in India for $170

Honor just introduced its latest midranger in India, as promised. The Honor 8C comes with Snapdragon 632 chipset and 4,000 mAh battery and can be pre-ordered on Amazon and Honor's online store, with shipments and store launch scheduled for December 10. The Honor 8C has a 6.26" HD+ screen with a notch and a tall 19:9 ratio. There is a dual camera on the back that has a 13 MP main module and a 2 MP depth sensor, and it can recognize over 500 scenes in 22 categories. The 4 GB RAM + 32 GB version costs INR11,999, while the variant with double the storage is INR12,999. Only two of the...

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Exclusive:New Huawei poster for its Infinity-O-rival smartphone leaks

We have obtained an exclusive first look at a new Huawei poster for its upcoming smartphone with a hole in the screen. The poster urges us to take One Step Further to See the Future in December. It also confirms Huawei's plans to announce its first phone with a hole in the screen next month. Huawei will desperately try and beat Samsung to its Infinity-O phone launch. There have been sightings of such as device - first in the wild and later through a Huawei nova 4 render. Your move, Samsung! Thanks to our anonymous tipster for sending this in!

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Qualcomm CEO says company is close to a resolving legal issues with Apple

In an interview with Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf on CNBC's Mad Money, Jim Cramer, host of the show asked Mollenkopf for an update on the company's ongoing legal feud with Apple. "Can you give us a little update," asks Cramer, "because I wanna buy an Apple 5G phone and I wannit to have Qualcomm in it." This, of course, referring to the ongoing legal battle the two companies face: Qualcomm demanding royalties and claiming patent infringements while Apple claims that the royalties are excessive. Qualcomm CEO: We're 'on the doorstep' of a resolution with Apple from CNBC In response,...

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vivo V11 Pro to arrive in Supernova Red in India

The vivo V11 arrived in India back in September under the name vivo V11 Pro in two colors - Starry Night Black and Dazzling Gold. According to numerous sources, there is a third option on its way called Supernova Red and should be announced any time now. vivo V11 Pro Supernova Red The Supernova Red is similar to the Black color option - The top part is extremely dark and will likely be deep red, but looking down, the color gets brighter to the point where some texture is visible on the bottom side. The rim will also be in sexy red color, with all other physical features like the...

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Moto G7 Power is certified as Moto XT1955-4

Last month we heard Lenovo is dropping plenty of its Moto series, but the G line will stay with a fourth powerful addition to the family. Today the Moto G7 Power appeared in certification listings in Thailand with the model number XT1955-4. The model appeared on FCC as well, revealing some key specs. The diagonal of the phone will be 167 mm, or around 6.45", but the actual screen will likely be around 6.2". It will have one main camera with an LED flash. The Moto G7 Power will have at least four variants for different markets - XT1955-1 for Brazil with Dual SIM, XT1955-2 for...

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Apple downplays last week's reports of iPhone XR's production cuts

In an interview with CNET, Greg Joswiak -- Vice President of Apple's product marketing made a comment about the ongoing sales of the latest entry-level iPhone offering from Apple. Carefully worded, he said that the iPhone XR "has been our most popular iPhone each and every day since the day it became available." This comes just a week after The Wall Street Journal reported yet another cut in iPhone XR production and a few other reports (1,2,3) of dwindling iPhone demand causing the company to lower production. Apple iPhone XR Also this month, Apple decided to no longer share...

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DJI Osmo Pocket is a $349 tiny three-axis stabilized camera

DJI's latest product isn't a drone, but that doesn't mean it's not interesting. The Osmo Pocket is a small camera that's three-axis stabilized by its own gimbal. It shoots 4K60 video at 100Mbps with its 1/2.3" 12 MP sensor that has 1.55μm pixels, f/2.0 aperture, and an 80-degree field-of-view. The Osmo Pocket has dual mics, as well as an 875 mAh battery that should last up to 140 minutes and charges from 0 to 100% in 73 minutes. The Osmo Pocket has a sandstone finish non-slip and sweat-proof handle, and a built-in 1" touchscreen paired with buttons for a single-handed user...

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Xiaomi Redmi 4 and Redmi 4A receive MIUI 10 stable Global ROM

Xiaomi has started sending out the updates to MIUI 10 for the Redmi 4 and Redmi 4A today. We're talking about the international models, as this is a stable Global ROM, and not a China-only affair. The Redmi 4 was released in May of 2017, while the 4A is even older, from two years ago. As usual, Xiaomi is great in supporting its previous smartphones with the latest versions of its UI overlay. Xiaomi Redmi 4 Unfortunately, and also as usual, the underlying Android versions aren't being updated. It's still Android 7.1.2 Nougat under the nice new MIUI 10 paint job. Additionally, the...

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Project Fi officially rebrands to Google Fi, finally supports iPhones and most Android devices

The prematurely posted report from yesterday was right: Google has indeed rebranded its Project Fi carrier into Google Fi. To further mark its exit from beta status, it's also announced that the network finally supports iPhones and most Android devices. There's a huge catch, however. While you can bring your own phone to Fi, in order to benefit from the full functionality of the service you still need to use one of only a few Android handsets that the carrier is offering directly (or has in the past). This means that the smart network switching between T-Mobile, Sprint, US Cellular,...

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