Leaked Google Pixel 3 Lite cases show similar yet slightly different phone design

After a veritable surge of Pixel 3 Lite leaks back in November, the rumor mill has been surprisingly lacking on info regarding Google's alleged midrange phone. Still, the "leakster" community appears adamant that at least one or maybe even two such Pixel Lite handsets are indeed in the pipeline and inching towards a release. Last we heard any news on the matter, it was in the shape of a pair or fairly derailed 3D renders. Now, a fresh new leak brings more of the same, but with a slight twist. The source on this new set of CAD creations is allegedly a case manufacturer. And some of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_google_pixel_3_lite_cases_show_similar_yet_slightly_different_phone_design-news-34722.php

Screen protector leak shows a teardrop notch on the Huawei P30 Pro

Huawei currently has more than a few things on its plate to worry about and quite some work to do, pushing out eagerly-anticipated models, like the nova 4, a new 20W SuperCharge protocol and aiding in the release of the View 20 from its subsidiary Honor. Both of these upcoming phones share an exciting new design trait with their in-display selfie cameras. But amid all the commotion, the next Huawei P30 Pro flagship seems to be mostly slipping under the radar. Granted, it's likely lined up for a later release, but certain aspects of its display are already starting to become apparent....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/screen_protector_leak_shows_a_teardrop_notch_on_the_huawei_p30_pro-news-34721.php

Apple getting sued over alleged false screen size and pixel count advertisement

Before we get into things, we feel that we should preface this news by saying that when you're the likes of Apple, lawsuits are a pretty common occurrence and come in a wide scale of severity. This particular case seems to be airing more on the amusing side in terms of scope and potential repercussions. Still, given enough traction it could lead to some interesting changes in product marketing on a grander scale. A lawsuit was filed on Friday in the US District Court of Northern California by a couple of plaintiffs who accuse Apple of falsely advertising certain hardware aspects of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_getting_sued_over_alleged_false_screen_size_and_pixel_count_advertisement-news-34720.php

Honor is working on a new smart watch on a MediaTek platform

Honor has really been working overtime these past few months. The affordable Honor 8C and Honor 8X are already making great strides in India. All the while, the company's lineup has been selling like crazy during the various shopping holiday frenzies. Plus, devices like the Honor Magic 2 and eagerly-anticipated Honor View 20 are starting to carve out a nice reputation for the brand in the higher market and innovation segments as well. Honor smart watch Bluetooth SIG Much of this sheer product "volume" is inevitable at least somewhat related to corporate ties with parent Huawei and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_is_working_on_a_new_smart_watch_on_a_mediatek_platform-news-34719.php

Sprint and T-Mobile parent companies to drop Huawei to appease regulators

The latest news on the Sprint/T-Mobile merger is here, and Huawei will not be happy about it. Sprint and T-Mobile are close to completing the merger of the two US carriers but some concerns about the two carrier's parent companies need to be addressed. According to a report from Reuters, Japanese carrier Softbank (Sprint's parent company) has agreed to replace Huawei Technologies 4G equipment in favor of Nokia and Ericsson which will take place over the next few years. Softbank is also the only carrier in Japan using Huawei infrastructure. The move is in hopes that the merger deal will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sprint_and_tmobile_might_drop_huawei_to_appease_us_merge_regulators-news-34718.php

Deal: Two Google Home Minis and one Google Home Hub for $129

Like last holiday season, both Google and Amazon have aggressively discounted its smart assistant speakers. Google is currently offering a great bundle deal for anyone who is looking to cover their home with Google Assistant. The bundle includes one Google Home Hub with a 7 inch display, and two Google Home Minis, each item in any color of your choosing. The Home Hub has a regular retail price of $129, so to see it discounted with two extra Home Minis is a really nice deal for those who want to start putting Google Home around the house or give individual items as gifts. Head to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_two_google_home_minis_and_one_google_home_hub_for_129-news-34717.php

Apple Music is now playing on Amazon Echo speakers with Alexa

At the end of November Amazon announced that Apple Music would soon be supported by its Echo smart speakers with the Alexa virtual assistant built-in. Today the integration has finally gone live, around two weeks after the initial reveal. The rollout has started in the US through the Alexa app on Android and iOS. Over there you can connect your Apple Music account with your Echo speakers. Once you've done that, you can listen to music through Apple's service on your Echo speaker by simply using Alexa's voice control. You can set Apple Music as your default music library source on Alexa...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_music_is_finally_playing_on_amazon_echo_speakers_with_alexa-news-34716.php

New Facebook data leak allowed apps broader access to 6.8 million users' photos

It looks like the year couldn't end without yet another Facebook scandal. This time around the company has come clean about discovering a bug in its photo API that allowed apps to access unposted photos from 6.8 million accounts. The bug affected people who used Facebook Login and granted permission to third-party apps to access their photos. The issue has been fixed but because of the bug some apps may have had access to "a broader set of photos" than intended, for a period of 12 days between September 13 and September 25. The bug gave 876 developers of up to 1,500 apps access to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_facebook_data_leak_allowed_apps_access_to_68_million_users_photos-news-34715.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite will have exclusive color versions

It's already been rumored that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S10 Lite is basically the company's reaction to Apple's iPhone XR and should be that device's main competitor. Now a new report claims that the theme will continue when it comes to colors. The XR is Apple's most colorful iPhone of 2018, and the S10 Lite will be the most colorful member of its family too, as it turns out. You'll be able to pick one up in yellow, white, black, green, and blue. The S10 and S10+, on the other hand, will only be offered in white, black, green, and blue, while the S10 Ceramic edition will be out in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_lite_will_have_exclusive_color_versions-news-34714.php

Samusng Galaxy S10 trio to offer reverse wireless charging too?

Just the other day a report came in disclosing the pricing of the Samsung Galaxy S10 trio in the UK and along with it, the source also shared a small tidbit about the possibility of Samsung implementing a reverse wireless charging feature. Just like the one on Huawei Mate 20 Pro and now an independent source claims that to be true. According to the new leak, the reverse wireless charging is going to be a feature on all three Galaxy S10 devices, including the Lite version and it's called "Powershare". But we somehow remain skeptical of the usability of the tech. After all, standard...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samusng_galaxy_s10_to_offer_reverse_wireless_charging_too-news-34713.php

Estimated Samsung Galaxy F bill of materials shows why it will cost $1,800

Korean agency CGS-CIMB Research has posted a report in which it estimates the Bill of Materials (BOM) for the foldable Galaxy F and compares it to a Galaxy S9+ and an iPhone XS Max. The priciest item is the display - or should we say "displays". The Galaxy F will have one large 7.3" panel that folds down the middle along with an external 4.58" display. There will reportedly be two batteries as well, though that doesn't add much to the cost (total capacity is expected to be around 5,000-6,000mAh). The BOM works out to around 65% more than the iPhone and the S9+, which cost about the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/estimated_samsung_galaxy_f_bill_of_materials_shows_why_it_will_cost_1800-news-34711.php

Fourth Samsung Galaxy S10 model pops up, could be the 5G variant

So far, three model numbers are linked to the future Galaxy S10 models - SM-G970, SM-G973 and SM-G975, which should correspond to the Galaxy S10 Lite, S10 and S10+. So the fourth one comes as something of a surprise. The new addition to the rumor mill is SM-G977 and the only variations of this model are the American SM-G977U and South Korean SM-G977N. The European SM-G977F is still nowhere to be seen, which suggests that this particular version is not far into the development process like the three main ones. There's a great chance that the newly surfaced model number belongs to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fourth_samsung_galaxy_s10_model_pops_up_could_be_the_5g_variant-news-34710.php

Apple to seed a software update in China to comply with court's ruling

Apple is facing a ban of its older iPhones in China ranging from iPhone 6s to iPhone X because it doesn't infringe with Qualcomm's patents. So in order to solve the issue, the Cupertino-based company will push a software update that will comply with the Chinese court ruling. Since the infringed patents are software-related - resizing photos and navigating apps on a touchscreen - it will be easy for Apple to solve the problem. The company officially stated that the patch should come early next week and will hopefully reinstate the sales and imports of older iPhones. However, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_to_seed_a_software_update_in_china_to_comply_with_qualcomms_patents-news-34705.php

Honor Magic 2 review

The Honor Magic 2 is one of several recent handsets that mark the return of the slider - bringing back a level of tactile interaction almost forgotten in these times of incessant tapping and swiping.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_2-review-1865.php

Three new Xiaomi smartphones get certified at 3C

Three new Xiaomi phones were just certified by China's Compulsory Certificate (3C) and it looks like the Redmi 7 series is incoming. Phones with model numbers M1901F7C, M1901F7E, and M1901F7T are approved with 5V/2A charging, meaning the basic 10W charge standard is for basic devices, such as the Redmi phones. Since the model numbers begin with M19, we are likely to see actual Redmi smartphones as early as 2019, given all current-year models' nicknames begin with M18. Xiaomi is yet to introduce the Redmi Note 6 Pro smartphone to its market and it appears it will skip entirely...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/three_new_xiaomi_smartphones_incoming-news-34703.php

Samsung showcases its One UI in the first promo video

While we are waiting for the stable installment of Samsung's One UI based on Android 9.0 Pie, the company is hyping up with a short introduction video that was played at the announcement event of the new UI. The video itself is pretty cool and emphasizes on the main principles that Samsung was going for - better one-handed usability, minimalist appearance, more intuitive interaction with the content and focusing on what's important on the screen. The new One UI is supposed to hit Samsung's latest flagship models - the Note9 and the Galaxy S9/S9+ sometime in January and will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_showcases_its_one_ui_in_the_first_promo_video-news-34702.php

Qualcomm aims to ban iPhone XS and iPhone XR in China too

On Monday the Fuzhou Intermediate People's Court in China banned the import and sale of select iPhones due to a lawsuit between Qualcomm and Apple. Cupertino had to pull out phones from iPhone 6s all the way to iPhone X but said the 2018 devices are not affected by this ruling. Apparently, the chipset company thinks otherwise and now filed for an injunction of the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR in China as the next step in its legal battle with Apple. The action is another move in the legal battle between the tech giants that are still nowhere near reaching a deal about...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_ban_iphone_xs_iphone_xr_china-news-34701.php

Lenovo teases more than 8GB of RAM, dual assistants for Z5s

In what's now the norm for teasing a device, Lenovo has gone on Weibo and uploaded four promo posters for the upcoming Z5s smartphone. Lenovo teases that the Z5s will have more than 8GB of RAM - which would point to 10GB - that it will be a powerful gaming device and that it will have dual personal assistants. Lenovo teaser posters for Z5s The Lenovo Z5s is scheduled to become official on December 18 and we know that it will offer three cameras on the rear. We can also make an educated guess that the Z5s will be powered by a Snapdragon 678 (although a Snapdragon 710 is also a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_teases_more_than_8gb_of_ram_dual_assistants_for_z5s-news-34699.php

Honor Band 4 to hit India on December 24

Honor held an event in September when the smartphones Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max were introduced to the world. The announcement was followed by an introduction of the latest wristband Honor Band 4 which will finally make an appearance outside of China. The device is already listed as Amazon Exclusive and will arrive on December 24, according to sources. The Amazon India support team confirmed the date will be Christmas Eve, although we doubt it has anything to do with the holiday. The price is yet to be confirmed, but it is expected to be around INR1,999 (under $30/€25), which is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_band_4_india_december_24-news-34700.php

Honor 8A pictures arrive on TENAA

Yesterday we reported the Honor phone with model numbers JAT-AL00, JAT-TL00 and JAT-L29 popped up on TENAA with all its specs. Today the photos are also here, revealing how the new affordable handset from the Huawei subsidiary will look like. Huawei Honor 8A While the phone is nowhere near the revolution of smartphone form factors like the Honor Magic 2 and Honor View 20, this new device is clearly following the Honor trends in design. Volume keys and power button on the right side, nothing on the left, 3.5 mm audio jack on top. The 13 MP camera is positioned in the top...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_8a_pictures_arrive_on_tenaa-news-34698.php

Warp Charge VS other fast charging standards - the 30 minute charge test

The OnePlus 6T McLaren edition debuted a new charging standard for OnePlus to succeed its 20W Dash charger. So with Chinese phone makers bringing more proprietary charging standards, we want to show how they compare with other standards on the market. There are several fast-charging standards across the smartphone industry which have their own pros and cons. In a nutshell, quick-charging is great and convenient for the customer, but proprietary charging standards means that you can only get such speeds with the original cable and adapter. OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition with Warp...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/warp_charge_30_vs_other_fast_charging_standards_-news-34697.php

MIUI 10 ported to the OnePlus 6 and 6T

MIUI is Xiaomi's Android skin and a long time ago, the company used to develop its UI for non-Xiaomi devices. These days, Xiaomi doesn't do that anymore, but it does allow its devices to be unlocked and flashed as the customer pleases. The company even offers full ROM files on its community site. MIUI 10, based on Android 9.0 Pie has been successfully ported to both the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T - unofficially, of course. Given the nature of different Android skin frameworks, not everything will work from the get go. The post is based on Xiaomi's 8.11.23 build of Android Pie and in order...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/miui_10_ported_to_the_oneplus_6_and_6t-news-34696.php

OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition: is it better than the regular 6T? (VIDEO)

OnePlus announced the 6T McLaren Edition this week - in fact its most expensive smartphone ever. We've already unboxed it on video and gone hands-on, but now it's time for a different take on this device. Our new video asks whether this is in fact better than a vanilla 6T, and will hopefully provide you with a non-black-and-white answer to that question. As usual with most things, it's complicated. The McLaren Edition does a lot right, but it could've been better and even, dare we say it, more exclusive and premium-feeling. To find out why (and how), make sure to watch the video below....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_6t_mclaren_edition_is_it_better_than_the_regular_6t_video-news-34695.php

You can now set Google Assistant to have a British or Australian accent

Starting today, Google now lets you switch the voice to have either an Australian or British accent for Google Assistant across your devices. You could always do this in the past, but it involved changing your system language to another region like English UK or English AU. But now you can keep an accent while still keeping all the text and spelling as English US. The voice models are built by DeepMind's WaveNet synthesis. Using deep neural networks, it can simulate realistic sounding voice that sounds natural. If you want to check these new voices out, open the Google app on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_now_set_google_assistant_to_have_a_british_or_australian_accent-news-34694.php

Our first good look at the Huawei nova 4 in leaked official renders

Huawei's first punch hole camera smartphone, the nova 4, is about to be released in just a few days and we already know everything there is to know. Including the better part of the design but it won't hurt to have a few more, right? Also, the leaked renders are here to showcase the available colors as well. Huawei nova 4 in red/purple and black If the renders are legit, we are looking at a sleek design with nearly bezel-less front design. As expected, the back houses the fingerprint reader and the triple-camera setup with the main sensor being 48MP although, some say that not all...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_first_good_look_at_the_huawei_nova_4_in_leaked_official_renders-news-34693.php

Samsung Galaxy M20 has dual cameras and it's made of metal

After the front glass panel of the Galaxy M20 leaked the other day, today we see back panel as well. It was the last piece of the design puzzle and reveals that the handset will indeed come with a dual-camera setup. And fortunately for some, it's will have a metal body, too. In addition to the two cameras on the back, the device will also have a rear-mounted fingerprint reader while a side shot exposes a 3.5mm audio jack, USB-C connector for charging and data transfer and bottom-firing speaker grill. The phone is expected to be announced in India alongside the Galaxy M10 and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m20_has_dual_cameras_and_its_made_of_metal-news-34691.php

Realme is coming soon to Pakistan

Realme began as a more affordable subsidiary of Oppo, but in no time it separated into its brand and started smashing all kinds of records on every market it stepped. First arriving in India and then following on other Asia Pacific markets, the company will set foot in Pakistan, its seventh country. The good news was announced by the official Facebook page of the Pakistani division. Up to this date, there are only five Realme smartphones, but all of them are unique on their own. The latest Realme U1 was introduced as the first device, powered by Helio P70 chipset, while its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_coming_soon_pakistan-news-34690.php

Huawei P30 Pro to come with a notch and curved display

The rumor mill never sleeps as the first set of rumors for the Huawei P30-series are starting to surface. First, there was the rumor about the P30 Pro sporting a still unannounced Sony IMX607 sensor and today we have a fairly specific one given how much time is left until the release. According to industry sources, Huawei's P30 Pro will have a notch and a curved OLED panel. That's quite strange given the fact that Huawei is about to release two phones with a punch hole in the display for the front-facing camera - the Honor View 20 and the Huawei Nova 4. But it's more complicated than...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_pro_to_come_with_a_notch_and_curved_display-news-34687.php

vivo to invest $560M in new smartphone plant in India

The Chinese company vivo has been a strong player on the Indian market mostly due to the ability to manufacture devices in the country without paying additional import tariffs and taxes. According to latest reports from New Delhi, the company is planning to expand its 50-acre (202 thousand sq.m) facility with additional 169 acres of land (about 684 thousand sq.m) where a new manufacturing plant is expected to be built. The investment is reported to be nearly $560/€500 million. The deal on the expansion in Uttar Pradesh was approved by state chief minister Shri Yogi Adityanath....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_invest_560m_new_smartphone_plant_india-news-34688.php

Asphalt 9: Legends adds support for 60fps on iPhones XS and XR

Gameloft has released a new version of Asphalt 9: Legends, which comes with a new event, a new game mode and four new cars. The Bugatti Chiron Mega Event lets you compete in new events every day to unlock the car. The new Slipstream feature now lets you trail behind other cars to charge up your nitro bar but other cars can do the same for you if you are in the lead. The update also adds SIN R1 550, Genty Akylone, Maserati Alfieri and McLaren 570S Coupe to the roster of available cars. These features are available on platforms. However, the game now runs at 60fps on the iPhone XS,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asphalt_9_legends_adds_support_for_60fps_on_iphones_xs_and_xr-news-34689.php

Honor View 20 in a retail box appears in the wild

Honor View 20 was showcased in Hong Kong and while the official unveiling is not until December 26, the phone started leaking bit by bit in China. Latest info comes from a user on Weibo who shared a photo of the phone inside its retail box, a just a day after its AnTuTu benchmark. The images posted from the same user also reveal the device in real life, unlike the pre-production unit we handled on Monday. This means that the company is probably handing out units to beta users, developers, or social media influencers, and we should see more of the phone in the upcoming...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_view_20_live_photos-news-34686.php

Lenovo Z5s sample shots emerge

While we are waiting for the official release of the Lenovo Z5s on December 18, the company's VP Chang Cheng posted a few sample shots taken with the triple camera. There are also watermarks on the photos suggesting that the AI mode was turned on. Lenovo Z5s sample photos Only three stills were published on Weibo and two of those are taken in portrait mode. And interestingly enough, they are in full resolution. The simple math says that the main camera is 16MP (4608 x 3456). So it's easy to spot the excellent edge detection. Sharpness is alright, dynamic range is nice and colors...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_z5s_sample_shots_emerge-news-34685.php

Honor JAT-AL00/JAT-TL00/JAT-L29 gets certified - it's likely the Honor 8A

An Honor device with the model numbers JAT-AL00, JAT-TL00 and JAT-L29 has been certified with the Chinese TENAA as well as with Russia's EEC, hinting that it will launch both in China and Russia (and possibly the rest of Europe). Judging by the specs it's likely the Honor 8A. There are no photos of the device attached to either authority's certification but there are specs. The Honor 8A will offer a 6.08-inch LCD of 720x1560px resolution, an octa-core 2.2GHz chipset with 3GB of RAM and Android 9 Pie on board. There are two cameras on the Honor 8A - a 13MP main camera and an 8MP selfie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_jatal00_jattl00_gets_certified__its_likely_the_honor_8a-news-34684.php

MediaTek Helio P90 is official with Google Lens and ARCore support

Less than two months after the Helio P70 introduction, MediaTek launched the successor Helio P90 with better AI and even faster CPU. The new SoC comes with Google Lens and ARCore support, as well as a second generation of the MediaTek APU for more accurate AI. It is built on the TSMC 12 nm FinFET process and should hit devices in Q1 2019. Helio P90 Helio P70 Process TSMC 12 nm FinFET TSMC 12 nm FinFET CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.2 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2GHz 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.1 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2.0 GHz GPU IMG...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_helio_p90_official_google_lens_arcore_support-news-34683.php

Huawei shows off Red and Purple nova 4, teasing Dec 17 announcement

The Huawei nova 4 is coming on December 17 at a special event in China and bit by bit we're starting to piece together its specs, the main among them a triple camera, a Kirin 970 chipset, a 6.4-inch display and a 3,750mAh battery. Today, Huawei teased one of the gradient colors the nova 4 will arrive in - Honey Red, a deep red fading into a deep purple. The teaser image concludes with the announcement date December 17. Huawei's official poster for the nova 4 in Red We also get a clear look at the triple camera on the back of the Huawei nova 4 - comprised of a 48MP f/1.8 + 16MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_shows_off_red_and_purple_nova_4_teasing_dec_17_announcement-news-34682.php

Best Buy ranking data shows steady decline in iPhone XS and XS Max sales

Lately, Apple has seen a decline in iPhone sales. The 2018 iPhone flagships just aren't as popular with the masses this year. Apple has even offered some pretty steep discounts with trade-ins of up to $300 off current-gen iPhones (with iPhone 7 Plus trade-in): the XR, XS, and XS Max. Apple has never had to discount its phones before, but with such higher retail price tags, it's one way Apple can get these units moving off the shelves. Discounts aside, the latest report from Thinknum analyzed the iPhone XS and XS Max with Best Buy ranking information - as in: the product's ranking among...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/best_buy_ranking_data_shows_drop_in_iphone_xs_and_xs_max_sales-news-34681.php

Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+, and Note9 up to $300 off from Samsung US

In time for the holidays, Samsung is holding deals on all its 2018 flagships directly from its website. The Galaxy S9, S9+, and Note9 are all seeing discounts depending on the carrier and if you trade in another device, you can get an even bigger discount. T-Mobile: Instantly save $200 when purchasing a Galaxy S9 ($519) or S9+ ($639). Galaxy Note9 is also discounted by $200 ($799 for 128GB or $1,049 for 512GB). You must order the phone via Samsung.com and sign up for a Samsung upgrade plan, Finance plan, or pay the phone in full. AT&T: Instantly save $250 for Galaxy S9 ($519) or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s9_s9_and_note9_up_to_300_off_from_samsung_us-news-34680.php

Apple is working on its own modem for use in future iPhones

Apple used to exclusively employ Qualcomm-made modems in its smartphones, then switched to a 50-50 split between Qualcomm and Intel, and this year started exclusively collaborating with Intel, pushing Qualcomm aside while at the same time being involved in a litigation war with the company. In the future, however, Apple wants to create its own modems for iPhones, just like it does with their CPUs and GPUs. This intention has been revealed through a job posting in the San Diego, California area. What's more, The Information spoke to "a person briefed on Apple's plans", who confirmed that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_is_working_on_its_own_modem_for_use_in_future_iphones-news-34679.php

Our Oppo RX17 Pro video review is up

Oppo launched the R17 Pro in Europe last month calling it RX17 Pro for no obvious reason. Nevertheless, this is an intriguing smartphone that can easily be confused with the OnePlus 6T from the front, because they share the exact same design - not surprising given how these are sister companies under the umbrella of BBK Electronics. The RX17 Pro is an upper-midrange device powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC, and it comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It has an interesting camera setup on the back - a main 12 MP sensor, a 20 MP secondary shooter, and a TOF 3D stereo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_oppo_rx17_pro_video_is_up-news-34678.php

Samsung to supply the 2019 iPhone XS Max with cheaper OLED panels

It's a well-known secret that Samsung is the sole supplier for OLED panels for last year's iPhone X and this year's iPhone XS and XS Max. However, those panels take a good chunk of the overall production cost so Samsung is reportedly offering a more affordable option. But more affordable doesn't mean worse. In fact, Samsung has incorporated the so-called Y-Octa panels found on the Galaxy Note9, S9 and S9+ that make use of the in-cell touch technology. It allows for thinner, lighter, much cheaper and will allow Apple to be more flexible with the XS Max pricing next year. Supposedly,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_to_supply_the_2019_iphone_xs_max_with_cheaper_oled_panels-news-34677.php

Huawei working on a new 20W SuperCharge Protocol (SCP)

With the release of the new Huawei Mate 20 Pro, the company announced its ridiculously fast 40W SuperCharge protocol that can charge the 4,200 mAh cell in just 60 minutes from 0 to 100%. But due to the high production cost, the 40W charging protocol was limited to the Mate 20 Pro and the Honor Magic 2. So here's where the rumored 20W SCP comes into play. A leaked document suggests that the company is working on a new type of 20W charger that uses half the amperage that the SCP Gen. 2 uses. So instead of charging at 10V/4A, the new standard applies 10V/2A and is expected to reach...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_working_on_a_new_20w_supercharge_protocol_scp-news-34675.php

Honor View 20 will pack the flagship Kirin 980 chipset, AnTuTu shows

The Honor View 20 was teased earlier this week - or rather its 48MP rear camera and punch hole selfie camera were. We're still in the dark about its other specs. Good thing AnTuTu offers pretty comprehensive reports about the hardware. It confirms the flagship Kirin 980 chipset. It will be paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. The phone will run Android 9 Pie out of the box. The benchmark score looks pretty consistent with a 980. Honor View 20 • Its AnTuTu score card The unconfirmed price for the Honor View 20 is around the CNY 3,000 mark ($435/€385). The phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_view_20_will_pack_the_flagship_kirin_980_chipset_antutu_shows-news-34674.php

British Samsung Galaxy S10 prices leak, Lite will be cheaper than the Galaxy S9

We've been hearing a lot about the Samsung Galaxy S10 lately, but one key detail has been elusive so far - the price. Insider info coming out of the UK makes it sound more than reasonable. In fact, the introductory S10 will be a good £70 cheaper than last year's Galaxy S9, which launched at £740. However, the fully loaded S10 will cost more twice as much as the base model. Here's a handy table with the reported prices (not confirmed by Samsung, of course). We've also converted them to euro. Different taxes and warranty rules mean that a straight conversion to US dollars will not be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/british_samsung_galaxy_s10_prices_leak_lite_will_be_cheaper_than_the_galaxy_s9-news-34676.php

Sony Mobile will let go 200 staff from Swedish office as it tries to halve costs

Sony Mobile has been losing money and market share and the parent company has come up with a plan to address the first part - it will cut the division's expenses in half over the next several years. This starts with a round of downsizing at the office in Lund, Sweden. This office was formerly the HQ of Sony Mobile, but that moved to Tokyo years ago. Still, the Lund office employs some 1,200 people. There aren't many details known, but it seems like 800 of those are directly employed by Sony Mobile, while the rest of the staf there are contractors or working for other divisions. Of those...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_mobile_will_let_go_200_staff_from_swedish_office_as_it_tries_to_halve_costs-news-34672.php

OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition coming to India on December 15

The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition will become available in India on December 15 with a price of INR 50,999 (~€625). The phone will be sold exclusively through Amazon India and OnePlus' own online store. The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition comes in a single 10GB + 256GB configuration and also comes with OnePlus' new 30W Warp charger, Papaya Orange braided cable, along with a booklet with the history of both OnePlus and McLaren and the Speedmark, made from McLaren-designed F1 AA grade carbon fiber. The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition also offers a carbon fiber texture, McLaren logo and a special...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_6t_mclaren_edition_comes_to_india_on_december_15-news-34673.php

Lenovo Z5s coming with Snapdragon 678 and Android Pie

Lenovo just teased its upcoming Z5s smartphone on Weibo and to our surprise, it will be featuring a still unannounced Snapdragon SoC. It will also be running Android Pie out of the box and this is as official as it gets. According to the teaser poster, the Lenovo Z5s will boast a Snapdragon 678 chipset while running Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. Interestingly enough, the chip isn't announced by Qualcomm yet but a recent Geekbench listing could tell us something about the SoC, assuming the Snapdragon 6150 is, in fact, the Snapdragon 678. We speculate that the chipset will feature...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_z5s_coming_with_snapdragon_678_and_android_pie-news-34671.php

Not every Huawei nova 4 will have a 48MP sensors, leaked slide with specs reveals

The Honor View 20 made a splash with its 48MP camera, but the mothership brand has a 48MP phone incoming too - the Huawei nova 4. However, not every will get the super high resolution sensor. Here's a slide with specs that offer more details than TENAA did yesterday. The premium version of the phone will have a 48 + 16 + 20 megapixel triple camera on its back. The vanilla version will swap out the first sensor for a 20MP one. That's still two more cameras than the Honor phone. A single 25MP selfie camera will occupy the punch hole in the top left corner of the screen. Speaking of,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/not_every_huawei_nova_4_will_have_a_48mp_sensors_leaked_slide_with_specs_reveals-news-34670.php

Bixby beta now speaks Italian, German, French and Spanish

Last month Samsung showcased its foldable Galaxy smartphone, the new One UI and opened up Bixby for developers to make it more useful. What's more, the company also promised to introduce more languages to Bixby - British English, Spanish, German, Italian and French, to be specific, and it seems that Samsung is on the right track with the update. Bixby beta just arrived for the Galaxy Note9 and it has the option to choose different languages. If you are from Germany, Italy, France or Spain, you can now talk to Bixby in your own native language, which could potentially make the whole...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/bixby_beta_now_speaks_italian_german_french_and_spanish-news-34668.php

The Huawei P Smart is powered by a Kirin 710 chipset, has a smaller teardrop notch

The Huawei P Smart (2019) is now available on French retailer Boulanger. It's not up on Huawei.com yet, so it might be pulled later, but don't worry about that - let's check out the specs. The phone comes with a 6.2" screen with a teardrop notch and 1080p+ resolution. Like the P smart+, it's powered by a Kirin 710 chipset. However, this version has only one memory configuration - 3GB of RAM and 64GB storage. The storage is upgradeable via microSD cards thanks to the hybrid dual SIM slot. Huawei Smart P (2019) in gradient blue The back of the P Smart (2019) is available in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_huawei_p_smart_is_powered_by_a_kirin_710_chipset_has_a_smaller_teardrop_notch-news-34669.php

Sony's 38MP IMX607 sensor specs leak, could end up in the Huawei P30 Pro

A Weibo user, who appears to be all-knowing about camera sensors and has been leaking white papers for quite some time now, recently published some details about an upcoming Sony sensor - the IMX607. It's also believed to be the main sensor for the future Huawei P30 Pro. The 38MP 1/1.8" IMX607 sensor takes a similar approach as the IMX600 found in this year's Huawei P20 Pro but adds something special into the mix - an array of white pixels in addition to the RGB ones. Instead of using a Quad Bayer technology, the sensor relies on Dual Bayer with a white HDR Coding array. Just...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sonys_38mp_imx607_sensor_specs_leak_could_end_up_in_the_huawei_p30_pro-news-34667.php