BOE demos foldable display with impressively small bend radius

Foldable displays are here and foldable panels in consumer electronics finally look right around the corner. To be perfectly frank, the wait has been excruciatingly long for anybody that boarded the original flexible "hype train" a good few years ago. But, of course, we understand that such major advancements take time to iron out. And we're not just talking about making the tech consumer viable, even at what will likely be exuberant initial price tags. There are plenty of technical and practical aspects to work through. Some, highly complex. While others more apparent from an end-user...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/boe_demos_foldable_display_with_impressively_small_bend_radius-news-34948.php

LG Q9 pops up on GeekBench, while a Q9 One gets Bluetooth certification

There has been no shortage of LG Q9 leaks over the past few months and as CES 2019 draws nearer, the Korean giant is clearly expected to unveil its work on the somewhat odd mid-ranger at the event. As for the "odd" bits, the LG Q9 actually has a few of those going for it. First and foremost has to be the dated Snapdragon 821 chipset that is said to power the device. A new benchmark run from an "LGE LM-Q925L" unit on GeekBench pretty much confirms this rather unorthodox chipset choice. However, this has been the subject of speculation before. In fact, by most accounts, the LG Q9 is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_q9_pops_up_on_geekbench_while_a_q9_one_gets_bluetooth_certification-news-34947.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 line battery capacity, size comparison and chipset info surface in yet another leak

Another day, another batch of Samsung Galaxy S10 rumors and leaks. We would very much like to tell you that the bigger picture of Samsung's next flagship lineup is finally shaping up and making sense, but the truth is info is still all over the place. Under such circumstances reputation can actually count for quite a bit in the "leakster" realm and Ice universe has a fairly good track record in this regard. Revised Samsung Galaxy S10+ renders (unofficial) That being said, let's first assume that there will be thee main versions of the Galaxy S10, since that is a thing most...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_line_battery_capacity_size_comparison_and_chipset_info_surface_in_yet_another_lea-news-34946.php

Honor View 20 India launch set for January 29, likely joined by Honor 10 Lite

Honor closed 2018 quite strong with the unveiling of its intriguing new View 20 flagship handset . Its trendy design, featuring a punch-hole selfie camera and impressive 48MP main shooter have been turning more than a few heads since. What better time to keep the hype going? Honor's thoughts, exactly, as evidenced by the speedy European unveiling of the device, already set for January 22 in Paris. Like they say, there's no smoke without a fire and the rumor mill is definitely blazing with Honor leaks today. One source claims to have info on the European pricing for the View 10....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_view_20_india_launch_set_for_january_29_likely_joined_by_honor_10_lite-news-34945.php

vivo NEX Dual Display Edition in for review

Back in October the ZTE nubia X arrived with two screens, later followed by vivo NEX Dual Display Edition. We were in Shanghai, China, for the unveiling of the new NEX, and we are finally back home to get on with the usual detailed review of the phone. But before heading into the labs, here's what made an impression right out of the box. When you think of a dual-display smartphone, the first thing you ask yourself is "why", but the NEX Dual Display Edition easily answers the question when you power it. Just like the NEX S with the periscope selfie camera, there is a massive Super...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_nex_dual_display_edition_in_for_review-news-34902.php

Samsung Galaxy A8s might escape China soon

Samsung's Galaxy A8s got official last month as the company's first smartphone with a punch-hole display - Infinity-O, as it likes to call it. A similar design will also be seen in the Galaxy S10 family, but until then the A8s is unique in Samsung's lineup (although the hole-in-display notch type is really starting to take off across the mobile world). So far the Galaxy A8s has only been available in China, which was its launch market. But that might change soon. A new version of the phone has been certified by both the FCC and the Wi-Fi Alliance. The A8s' model number is SM-G887, and this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a8s_might_escape_china_soon-news-34944.php

Samsung Galaxy M20 live image leaks showing a close-up of the Infinity-V notch

Samsung's upcoming M series devices, the M10, M20, and M30, are very busy leaking left and right these days, which implies that their official unveiling is not far off. Following its FCC certification yesterday, the Galaxy M20 is revealed again today- this time in the first ever live image of the phone. Well, to be more precise, it's an image of a part of its front, which as you can see gives us a good look at the top display bezel as well as the Infinity-V notch that the M20 will employ. It might be smaller than you imagined it to be, and apparently there will be a breathing LED strip...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m20_live_image_leaks_showing_a_closeup_of_the_infinityv_notch-news-34943.php

Huawei P30 CAD-based renders and 360-degree video show three rear cams, water drop notch

Huawei's upcoming P30 smartphone has received the CAD-based render treatment today. Alongside the renders comes a video showing it from all angles, as usual. The P30 is going to have three rear cameras in a vertical island sitting in the top left of its back, with the LED flash below it. The handset's screen will have a water drop notch housing the front facing camera, and reasonably symmetrical bezels all round - although the chin still seems to be marginally bigger than the forehead and a bit more so than the sides. The P30 will employ a gradient color finish which is really...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_cadbased_renders_and_360degree_video_show_three_rear_cams_water_drop_notch-news-34942.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite battery capacity revealed

The Galaxy S10 lineup rumor mill is spinning wildly and has now delivered a piece of info on the least expensive version of them all - the S10 Lite. The image comes from the Korean certification agency, confirming the battery capacity of the phone. As you can see, the cell is rated at 3,100 mAh and it's on the lower end when it comes to flagships these days, but then again this is the Lite version we are talking about here. We expect to see more in the standard and the Plus variants. Source (in Korean) | Via (in Dutch)

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_lite_battery_capacity_revealed-news-34931.php

Moto Z4 Play images point at UD fingerprint reader and minimalist notch

We are likely months away from the Moto Z4 lineup launch, but some pretty revealing renders just popped up courtesy of @OnLeaks. On the back, we see the pins used to pair the phone with the Moto Mods as well as the iconic circular camera module. However, the fingerprint reader is missing from the side of the handset - pointing to it being integrated in the display. Speaking of the screen, the Moto Z4-series will finally adopt the notch but it will be a waterdrop-styled cutout and will take just a small chunk of the screen. Also, if you look closely, you will see the 3.5mm audio jack...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_z4_play_renders_point_at_ud_fingerprint_reader_and_a_minimalist_notch-news-34939.php

Huawei Mate 20 Pro receives an update, camera and Face Unlock improved

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro received a major software update in the beginning of December that addressed some minor issues and improved the Face Unlock and camera experience. Today's update appears to be almost the same and it's just as big - around 482MB. The changelog says that the update should further optimize the Face Unlock in some scenarios - probably in poorly-lit environments - and also improves the camera experience. The Master AI mode should be more responsive and deliver more natural color reproduction. Additionally, the patch should solve some problems with the camera app...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_pro_receives_an_update_camera_and_face_unlock_improved-news-34938.php

Huawei brings the Mate 20 X to the UK

Originally intended only for the Chinese market, the Huawei Mate 20 X made a surprising appearance in the UK. According to the retailer, the company is just dipping its toes into the water to see how much traction the Mate 20 X will generate so this is an official import. The initial stock is in and those who place their order over the weekend will get the device on January 7 (Monday). The asking price is £799.99 and it's available only in Midnight Blue with 128GB of storage and 6GB of RAM. It a steep price, but you'll be getting a huge AMOLED screen - the super capable tripe...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_brings_the_mate_20_x_to_the_uk-news-34940.php

TCL to introduce new Alcatel phones, BlackBerry updates at CES 2019

CES 2019 in Las Vegas is right around the corner and some companies are already teasing their new devices. TCL Communication sent out a press release, revealing what we should expect to see from it - TCL-made alcatel Full View Display, new alcatel smartphones and BlackBerry KEY2 and KEY2 LE updates. BlackBerry KEY2 LE in Champagne, Slate, and Atomic CES will also be the scene where TCL subsidiary CSOT, a company developing screens, is planning to introduce new solutions and technologies. The announcement will include edge-to-edge and dot displays, as well as flexible panels. Peter...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_introduce_new_alcatel_phones_blackberry_updates_ces_2019-news-34933.php

Samsung Galaxy Note9 starts receiving stable Android Pie + One UI

Weeks before the deadline, Samsung started seeding the latest Android 9.0 Pie update along with its brand new custom One UI for the Galaxy Note9. And that's the stable version we are talking about here. The OTA update weighs in at just 95MB, but we assume that the screenshot was taken from a user that participates in the beta program so if you are coming from a stable Android Oreo, it should be way bigger. For now, we have information about the update being live in Germany, so it will probably take some time to make it to your handset as well. Just like the Galaxy S9/S9+ update...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note9_starts_receiving_stable_android_pie__one_ui-news-34935.php

Disassembling vivo NEX Dual Display is tricky business

The screen is typically the most difficult component to replace on modern phones. So what does that mean for the vivo NEX Dual Display? The disassembly process is quite tricky, here's a quick overview (you can find the step-by-step process by following the source link, but it's in Chinese). The good news is that you don't need special tools, the usual set of screwdrivers (Phillips and Torx) and a spudger will get you in. However, the screens are glued on, so you'll need a heat gun. But we'll get to that. Taking off the back panel • Disconnecting the cameras • The motherboard is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/disassembling_vivo_nex_dual_display_is_tricky_business-news-34930.php

Infographic: the interface novelties on Galaxy S phones that led to One UI

Samsung is busy rolling out the new One UI to its flagships (including older models). It has been a long road getting here, so the company published an infographic detailing the key ideas that were introduced with each Galaxy S generation since the begging. It starts with the original Galaxy S, but the first iterations of the current features landed on the Galaxy S III, which introduced S Voice - the forefather of Bixby. Also, Smart Stay kept the screen from switching off while you were looking at it. The Galaxy S4 built on that and would automatically pause a video when you looked away....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infographic_the_interface_novelties_on_galaxy_s_phones_that_led_to_one_ui-news-34932.php

Samsung Galaxy M10 launch is imminent, support page pops up

We've heard a lot about the upcoming new Galaxy M series, and now it appears at least one of them, the Galaxy M10, is on the verge of launching. The support page for the Samsung SM-M105F/DS (the global/dual-sim version of the device) appeared on Samsung India's website. Screenshot from Samsung India's website The support page does not give any specifics about the phone, but thanks to the FCC listing we know it will have a 6" display, 3,400 mAh battery and Exynos 7870 chipset, coupled with 3 GB RAM. Other rumored specs include 16 or 32 GB storage, 13 MP main snapper, and 5 MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m10_launch_is_imminent_support_page_pops_up-news-34929.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 arrives at TENAA alongside a gradient-colored Redmi 7

The Xiaomi Redmi 7 went through TENAA a few days back, but the Chinese authority has more interesting info to share - the Redmi Note 7 as well as gradient color options for both devices. We don't have the full spec sheet yet, but the Note will have a 6.3" screen and a 3,900mAh battery. It measures 159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1mm. There are three M1901F7 model versions, but they appear identical (even the connectivity). Also, there's only one color option pictured. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, gradient color And here's the gradient color version of the Redmi 7 (M1901F9): Xiaomi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_7_arrives_at_tenaa_alongside_a_gradientcolored_redmi_7-news-34928.php

Xiaomi Mi A3 already in the works

Xiaomi released the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite in the summer and is already preparing for the next Android One phones. According to sources, the code-name orchid_sprout was spotted in the Android Pie-based user interface for the Mi 8 and Mi Mix 3 flagships. The suffix sprout is used to describe virtually all Android One devices, including the previous phones Xiaomi developed as part of the program. The codename for Mi A1 back in the days was tissot_sprout; the Mi A2 was jasmine_sprout, while the Mi A2 Lite was developed under the moniker daisy_sprout. Specs about the orchid_sprout...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a3_likely_in_the_works-news-34927.php

Huawei fines employees for tweeting from an iPhone

Huawei fined two employees for a New Year tweet from the company account, sent from an iPhone. The original tweet Bloomberg reported that Huawei blamed the mistake on their overseas social media agency, but for some reason decided to punish two employees from the marketing department. The punishment included a CNY5,000 (about $700) fine, a single-level demotion and blocking any eventual promotions for the next 12 months. According to the internal memo, seen by Bloomberg News, one of the two employees was the head of the digital marketing team. There was also some scolding to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_punishes_employees_for_tweeting_from_an_iphone-news-34926.php

Honor 8A renders and specs leak with launch imminent

Some new renders come to us today courtesy of Droud Shout. Although we've already seen photos of the device last month when it was going through the TENAA, official renders of the device have surfaced. These renders show the phone will come in at least two colors: blue and black. The 8A won't have a dual-camera like the Honor 7A, but it will feature a dew drop notch unlike the 7A which had a wider notch. The back of the Honor 8A appears to have a glossy finish, so we can expect plastic instead of metal like on the 7A. The Honor 8A will have a 6.09-inch IPS display...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_8a_renders_and_specs_leak_with_launch_imminent-news-34925.php

Google will update Pixel 3 for Band 48 support

Back in November, Google sent a letter to the FCC which that was recently made available to the public. The letter explained that Google would add support for Band 48 for the Pixel 3 with the model number G013A. This number includes all Pixel 3 devices sold internationally and via Verizon but excludes the Japanese variant. Band 48 in the United States is currently used for the Citizen Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) or CB Radio. The software update would allow the Pixel 3 to connect to a carrier tower that is running on the unlicensed LTE band. The frequency sits high up in the 3.5...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_will_update_pixel_3_for_band_48_support-news-34924.php

Xiaomi Mi 9 leak reveals all of its specs, including 48 MP main camera and 32W fast charging

We have recently heard that Xiaomi's upcoming Mi 9 would sport a triple rear camera setup, and now a new leak of out China gives us a purported full list of the device's specs. Let's start with the camera system on the back, in fact - yes, it's triple, but maybe not in the way you were expecting. The handset will allegedly sport a 48 MP main shooter (using Sony's IMX586 sensor), alongside a secondary 12 MP cam and a 3D TOF camera. The Mi 9 will have a 6.4-inch 19:9 FHD+ AMOLED display with a water drop notch housing a 24 MP selfie snapper with the Sony IMX576 sensor. Actually its front...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9_leak_reveals_all_of_its_specs_including_48_mp_main_camera_and_32w_fast_charging-news-34922.php

Samsung Galaxy M20 goes through the FCC with a 6.13-inch screen

Just as 2018 was drawing to a close, the FCC published its certification documents for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy M10, and today the regulatory agency has done the same for the M20. These two will be among the first in the newly minted M series of devices. The Galaxy M20 will sport a 6.13-inch display with a water drop notch (which might hold an 8 MP selfie cam), Bluetooth 5.0, and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Its dimensions are 156.4 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm. It employs the Li-Po battery EB-BG580ABN, which is expected to be a beefy 5,000 mAh cell according to past reveals. The phone is apparently going to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m20_goes_through_the_fcc_with_a_613inch_screen-news-34921.php

Moto G7 case spotted for sale on AliExpress confirming previous leaks

The Moto G-series is a highly popular mid-range phone so the anticipation is really strong for the upcoming Moto G7 smartphone. Today, a listing on AliExpress, first spotted by TheLeaker.com, confirms the design that we've seen from leaked case renders and the leaked renders of all four G7 variants. The listing shows a generic case with renders of the phone inside of it, branded by a company called HIXANNY as per the listing. Here we see the water drop notch and dual cameras on the back. The materials even confirm that the Moto batwing ring is actually the fingerprint scanner...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g7_case_spotted_for_sale_on_aliexpress_confirming_previous_leaks-news-34923.php

New hands-on video shows off a foldable tablet supposedly made by Xiaomi

Foldable displays is the current trend among smartphone makers and the race is on to see who can produce and market one first. Huawei, Samsung, and Motorola have all confirmed there is something being worked on this front. Today, Xiaomi might be a new contender in the race for the foldable devce. Reliable leaker @evleaks tweeted a short hands-on video of a foldable tablet being folded twice from its largest display mode. Both ends of the tablet folded back and you were left using only the center part of the display. Can't speak to the authenticity of this video or device, but it's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_handson_video_shows_off_a_foldable_tablet_supposedly_made_by_xiaomi-news-34920.php

The most durable smartphones of 2018: Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2

JerryRigEverything just came out with a recap video of 2018 highlighting the phones that stood out in terms of durability. The Kyocera DuraForce Pro 2 was the overall winner with its rigid design and real sapphire front panel. Zack also pointed out that build quality is getting better over time as in 2016, three smartphones failed the durability test, two failed in 2017 and only one snapped in 2018 of all the devices he tested. When it comes to repairability, Nokia takes the win on this one with its Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 7 Plus. The screen replacement of both phones is super...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_most_durable_smartphones_of_2018_kyocera_duraforce_pro_2_takes_the_win-news-34914.php

Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL) starts receiving Android 9 Pie over the air

Some of you may have already updated your Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL) to Android 9 Pie by downloading it manually. If you didn't, you'll soon be getting a notification about an Over The Air update. The update brings the software up to V16.0610.1812.58. It includes the Pie OS as well as a a new security patch (not entirely clear which month, however). Besides that, there are no major changes to ZenUI and the pre-installed apps. Note that the update is pushed out in batches, so you may not get the notification right away. You can go into the Settings > System menu to check for the update...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_5_ze620kl_starts_receiving_android_9_pie_over_the_air-news-34913.php

Samsung Galaxy M30 to also have a huge 5,000 mAh battery

Samsung's Galaxy M lineup launch is getting near and information about the first smartphones from the series starts to surface. We first heard of the Galaxy M20, its huge 5,000 mAh battery and possible launch markets. The latest report, however, is all about the more expensive Galaxy M30. According to the intel, the Galaxy M30 will incorporate the same Infinity-U 6.38-inch display with 1080 x 2280 pixel resolution. Moreover, it will boast the same 5,000 mAh battery as the M20. The back is expected to carry a triple-camera setup 13MP + 5MP + 5MP while the front notch houses a 16MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m30_to_also_accommodate_a_huge_5000_mah_battery-news-34917.php

ARM's Mali-C52 and C32 ISPs will enable high quality HDR on action cams, drones

ARM unveiled a couple of image signal processors - the Mali-C52 and Mali-C32 - that will help deliver high-quality HDR video capture to the next generation action cameras, drones, smart home and robotic gadgets. They can process images at up to 600 megapixels per second, that's enough to do 4K at 60fps. Cameras up to 16MP are supported and the ISP has a dual output - it can deliver high resolution stills and a downscaled video stream simultaneously. Both the C52 and C32 perform twenty five processing steps on each pixels. The major steps are HDR processing, noise reduction and color...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/arms_malic52_and_c32_isps_will_enable_high_quality_hdr_on_action_cams_drones-news-34916.php

Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL and Pixel Stand, finally available in Puerto Rico

When something is released in the United States, citizens of Puerto Rico always have to wonder if the product will reach them. And sometimes it takes months as is the case with the latest Google products - Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, as well as the Pixel Stand have just gone on sale. Sadly, the list of devices that can be purchased stops here. None of the Nest, Chromecast, or Google Home products can be purchased on the island country - the store still says they can be bought in the United States, except Puerto Rico. Source | Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_3_pixel_3xl_pixel_stand_available_puerto_rico-news-34911.php

RED teases Lithium 3D camera add-on for the Hydrogen One

The RED Hydrogen One bet big on two things - its holographic display and its module system. We haven't seen much of the latter, but that's about to change. The first officially confirmed module is the Lithium camera. It's a 3D stereoscopic camera that will feature two image sensors and zoom lenses. The package is much more compact than the typical 3D rig that involves a RED camera, a complicated optical system and a lot of know-how. The Hydrogen One phone will serve as the display of the system as its H4V display (Holographic 4-View) is able to directly preview the 3D footage. This will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/red_teases_lithium_3d_camera_addon_for_the_hydrogen_one-news-34915.php

Qualcomm the security bond, German court initiates iPhone sales ban

Before the Christmas holidays, the German court ruled that Apple had infringed Qualcomm's patent regarding low-voltage power-efficient envelope tracker. Then it ordered a sales ban on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 while the current 2018 lineup remains on the shelves. But for the sales ban to take effect, the German court required Qualcomm to post a $1.52 billion security bond. Today, Qualcomm did just that. Yet another big hit on Apple after the iPhone X and iPhone 8-series being banned in China as well. Apple says Qualcomm's actions are "a desperate attempt to distract from the real...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_posts_a_security_bond_german_court_initiates_iphone_sales_ban-news-34919.php

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) review

One of the first phones with five cameras on board and, several months after the announcement, still the only one with four on the back - it's the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018). We set out to discover how well the impressive specsheet translates into real world performance.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a9_2018-review-1874.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 photographed, have a look at its chin and punch hole camera

The Samsung Galaxy S10, that's the vanilla version with a curved 6.1" screen, has been photographed in the wild. The photo is heavily censored, but it clearly shows two major design elements - the punch hole camera and the bezels. Everyone is talking about the "chin", the bottom bezel. It does look thicker than the top bezel, so the phone may not be perfectly symmetrical. The selfie camera has a bezel of its own, which eats into the usable space on the top row. Samsung Galaxy S10 in the wild A related rumor mentions that the Galaxy S10 will come in solid colors, no gradients...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_photographed_have_a_look_at_its_chin_and_punch_hole_camera-news-34918.php

There could be as many as five Galaxy S10 models: lite, vanilla, plus and two 5G ones

Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S10 next month (likely on February 20) and it will be a family of devices that goes beyond the usual vanilla and plus models. There's going to be a lite version as well, plus later in the year Samsung will introduce its first 5G flagships. Revised Samsung Galaxy S10+ renders (unofficial) The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite will be its first S-series phone in a while to feature a flat screen. Also, it will not be an Infinity-O screen, but a more traditional design instead, according to the info compiled by TechTastic. There will be two mostly identical...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/there_could_be_as_many_as_five_galaxy_s10_models_lite_vanilla_plus_and_two_5g_ones-news-34909.php

ABI Research: Apple still dominates wearables but its share drops

According to data from ABI Research, Apple dominated the global smart wearable market in Q2 and Q3 of 2018 with a 43.35% market share. That slice left the likes of Fitbit, Huawei and Samsung with about 8% each. Interestingly, there is nothing in the report on Xiaomi's performance. While Apple is still a clear leader, its market share has decreased. That's despite the increased shipments as the market just expands rapidly. According to ABI Research, the smart wearables market will grow from 40 million units in 2018 to almost 100 million in 2023. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_dominates_wearables_but_its_share_drops_below_45_in_h2_of_2018-news-34910.php

Sony Xperia XZ4 with Snapdragon 855 is now on Geekbench too

Yesterday the first Sony Xperia XZ4 benchmark results surfaced on AnTuTu and today a Geekbench listing follows. The screenshot is taken from the score sheet on Geekbench and the results look more than promising. The handset got 3,497 points on the single-core test and 12,801 points on the multi-core test. That's a significant increase in performance compared to last year's Snapdragon 845 chipset and also tops the A12 Bionic chip from Apple and Huawei's Kirin 980 when it comes to multi-core performance. The single-core test, however, isn't enough to dethrone the A12 Bionic. In...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz4_with_snapdragon_855_is_now_on_geekbench_too-news-34908.php

Indian Huawei P20 Pro and nova 3 to get Android 9 update soon

Back in October, Huawei India introduced EMUI 9.0 with market specific features, including local languages support, Indian calendar and Paytm integration. The first two devices that should receive the update in India are the Huawei P20 Pro and the Huawei nova 3, both running the Kirin 970 chipset. Aside from the market-specific features, EMUI 9.0 will also bring better one-hand operations, Android Dashboard, GPU Turbo 2.0 and better touchscreen responsiveness and connectivity. There will also be HiVision - an AR platform recognizing landmarks and paintings, acting as a direct...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/emui_9_india_soon_huawei_p20_pro_nova_3-news-34907.php

Concept render imagines Pocophone F2 with updated Xiaomi stylings

Flipkart all but promised that the Pocophone F2 will launch in the first half of 2019 and many are curious what that phone might look like. @VenyaGeskin1 took a stab at it and created a concept design for the F2. The concept features moves away from the wide notch of the original to a more modern waterdrop shape. This feels like a likely change that Xiaomi might undertake. Also, the camera on the back is moved from the center to the corner. Pocophone F2 concept The end result is something that looks a lot like the Mi Play. Again, this is a concept so Xiaomi might go in a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/concept_render_imagines_pocophone_f2_with_updated_xiaomi_stylings-news-34906.php

Samsung to extend the Android Pie beta program to the Galaxy S8, S8+ and Note8

Samsung has been working really hard on its revamped One UI interface, which for most users will come as part of an update to Android 9 Pie. This was definitely the main highlight from the last Samsung Developer Conference in November. However, that event also marked an arguably even more-important step into a public beta testing model for Samsung's development team. As part ofi it Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ and the Note9 phones in certain markets, including the UK, France, Poland, and Germany can currently join the Pie Beta program and test early builds. There have already been several of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_might_be_extending_the_android_pie_beta_program_to_the_galaxy_s8_s8_and_note8-news-34905.php

Honor 8A is coming on January 8 with 64GB of storage, teardrop notch

Honor has put up a teaser on its Weibo account for the upcoming Honor 8A. The phone will become official in China on January 8 and according to the promo image, it will have 64GB of onboard storage, an octa-core chipset and a display with a teardrop notch. Honor 8A teaser Earlier last month three devices were certified with the TENAA - model numbers JAT-AL00, JAT-TL00 and JAT-L29. They were later linked with the Honor 8A. The Honor 8A will have a 6.088-inch HD+ IPS LCD, a 2.3GHz octa-core chipset, 3GB of RAM, 32GB or 64GB of RAM, a 13MP main and 8MP selfie camera and EMUI on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_8a_is_coming_with_64gb_of_storage_teardrop_notch_on_january_8-news-34904.php

Motorola P40 specs surface, will sport Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 675 SoC

The Motorola P40 popped up on our radar just a few days ago with revealing renders and today some of the specs are here to paint a pretty picture. The phone will launch with Qualcomm's brand new Snapdragon 675 chipset based on the 11nm node. This SoC is supposed to make its way to the upcoming Redmi Pro 2 smartphone too and sports a new CPU. A 6.2-inch HD+ IPS display will sit on the front with a camera hole in the upper left corner of the screen while the hole houses a 12MP f/1.8 lens. #motorola #P40SD675, 6.2" HD+ IPS, 6-64/128GB, Ai 48+5MP f1.75, Ai 12MP f1.8 FFC, NFC, 4132mAh,ZUK...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_p40_specs_surface_will_sport_qualcomms_new_snapdragon_675_soc-news-34903.php

Samsung's foldable phone to sport triple camera

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy F is getting a lot of attention for being a game-changing device in the smartphone industry. The latest rumor comes from ETNews where an industry source in South Korea claims that Samsung is going to supply triple camera to be used in the upcoming foldable smartphone. The triple camera module is expected to be similar to the one on the upcoming Galaxy S10+, according to the report, and is rumored to be announced sometime in March. It is said to combine a dual camera with a third super-wide camera. A similar setup is found on the Galaxy A7 - a dual camera with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_foldable_phone_to_sport_triple_camera-news-34899.php

Redmi 7 with 48 MP camera arriving on January 10

We've been hearing about new Xiaomi phones for quite some time and the rumors are finally becoming a reality. The company is releasing the Redmi 7 series on January 10 with a 48 MP camera. The teaser appeared both on the official website of Xiaomi and on the Redmi account on Weibo. It also says "new independent brand", meaning Redmi is taking the Honor and Realme way and becoming a brand of its own, while still sharing most of the R&D facilities and manufacturing plants as the mother company. Do you see the 4800? We can see the shadow of the "Redmi" sign says 4800, which is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_7_with_48_mp_camera_arriving_on_january_10-news-34901.php

Samsung's foldable phone to sport triple cameras

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy F is getting a lot of attention for being a game-changing device in the smartphone industry. The latest rumor comes from ETNews where an industry source in South Korea claims that Samsung is going to supply triple camera modules to be used in the upcoming foldable smartphone. The triple camera module is expected to be similar to the one on the upcoming Galaxy S10+, according to the report, and is rumored to be announced sometime in March. It is said to combine a dual camera with a third super-wide camera. A similar setup is found on the Galaxy A7 - a dual camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_foldable_phone_to_sport_triple_cameras-news-34899.php

FCC greenlights Google project for touch-free motion sensor

FCC has approved Google to test a new radar motion sensor technology, Android Authority revealed earlier today. It is called Project Soli and can allow users to operate devices without actually touching anything via radar signals. The technology is quite different from what Samsung introduced back in 2013 with the Galaxy S4 and the gestures over the screen. Back then, the Korean company implemented camera sensors, while now Google is working on radar sensitivity that reads all kinds of hand gestures in the air. The reason for FCC to approve the test of such technology is using...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fcc_greenlight_google_project_radar_touch_free_motion_sensor-news-34900.php

Huawei patent reveals a case for the Mate 30 Pro with a larger camera window

Perhaps it is still too early for Mate 30 news. After all, the Mate 20 Pro was announced just this past October so we won't expect it to be released at least until next fall. But since we're on the topic of it, a new report surfaced with renders of a case for a smartphone that Huawei has patented. This case was patented by Huawei with the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration) and the published renders first became public on January 1 (first reported by Mobielkopen). It is believed this case isn't for the upcoming P-series flagship that Huawei usually...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_patent_reveals_a_case_for_the_mate_30_pro_with_a_larger_camera_window-news-34898.php

Apple finally acknowledges lower-than-expected iPhone sales

Today, Apple released an open letter to investors revising its guidance for Q1 of this year. The "guidance" is the information a company provides as a way to predict its future earnings. This is a rare occurrence, especially for a company with a status as grand as Apple. Essentially, Apple is lowering its guidance (expected revenue) for the first quarter of 2019 from (previously) between $89 billion and $93 billion down to $84 billion. This is compared to Apple's reported $88.3 billion in revenue for Q1 of 2018. The full letter can be found at the Source link below but here is the key...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_finally_acknowledges_lowerthanexpected_iphone_sales_-news-34897.php

LG patents a smart watch with a camera

The consensus ever since the first Samsung Gear was that a smart watch didn't need a built-in camera. We know this because Samsung never put a camera in any other wearable after the first Samsung Gear. To be fair, some kids smart watches have cameras but we're talking about the mass market consumer. Interestingly, this notion could change in the not-so-distant future from LG's point of view. LetsGoDigital reported about a patent that was filed with the USTPO (United States Trademark and Patent Office) by LG for a ‘smart watch and method for controlling same' as the patent is titled. What's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_patents_a_smart_watch_with_a_camera-news-34896.php