iOS 12.2 features hints of upcoming iPad models, new iPod touch

Apple has experimented a fair bit with the iPad line over the years, culminating with the new design and powerful internals on the pair of 2018 Pro models - iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) and iPad Pro 11. However, Apple's official store still carries the older iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) as well as the iPad 9.7 (2018), with a slightly older chipset and a lower price tag. Weirdly still, there is also an iPad Mini 4 still in official sales and circulation, dating all the way back to 2015, with even older internals. Now, as per a few references, discovered by a known iOS tinkerer inside Apple's latest iOS...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_122_features_hints_of_upcoming_ipad_models_as_well_as_a_new_ipod_touch-news-35250.php

Save the date: Google I/O 2019 schedule and venue are official

The scarce, but still exciting details come from Sundar Pichai himself. He recently took to Twitter to drop the May 7 to May 9 time frame, along with a familiar location - Shoreline Amphitheatre. The Mountain View, California spot has been the venue of choice of Google I/O last three years in a row, making it pretty easily deducible info overall. Glad the transmission was received:) See you at Shoreline Amphitheatre May 7-9 for this year's I/O! #io19 pic.twitter.com/CXWpQR4Eza— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) January 25, 2019 What is infinitely harder to work out or simply guess,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/save_the_date_google_i_o_2019_schedule_and_venue_are_official-news-35248.php

Nokia MWC event teasers showcase a mysterious punch hole selfie phone, along with the Nokia 9

Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer at HMD Global, already made it clear that Nokia will be attending this year's Mobile World Congress. The date is set for February 24 and apparently, the company is also planning a public stream, so anybody interested can tune into. Neat! Although we do kind of wish the announcement came in a more formal or at least less "cringy" format than the "really really" meme Sarvikas posted on Twitter. We really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_mwc_event_teasers_showcase_a_mysterious_punch_hole_selfie_phone_along_with_the_nokia_9-news-35247.php

More Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 carnage: watch it crush and get crushed by fruit

In case you are not in the loop on Xiaomi's latest escapades, these are very much focused on the recently-released Redmi Note 7 handset. In keeping with tradition, it is an affordable ($150 or so) phone, packing-in quite a bit of value, with specs like a large 6.3-inch LCD, hefty 4,000 mAh battery and a 48MP Quad-bayer main camera. But non of that is why you are here or the reason behind sub-brand CEO Lu Weibing's ongoing ad campaign for the phone. The latter is clearly focused on showcasing the durability of the product. We've already seen the Redmi Note 7 smashing walnuts, rolling down...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/more_xiaomi_redmi_note_7_carnage_watch_it_crush_and_get_crushed_by_fruit-news-35245.php

Nokia 1 Plus leaks online with renders and an entry-level specs sheet

With MWC right around the corner and Nokia's presence at the event already confirmed everybody is understandably looking at HMD Global with high expectations regarding the long-elusive and eagerly-anticipated Nokia 9. However, that might not be the only new phone the Nokia teams brings to the convention floor. Industry insider sources have dug-up some interesting info on an upcoming entry-level device. It's a successor to the 2008 Nokia 1, which will likely be called the Nokia 1 Plus. In keeping with its mostly neat numbering scheme, it is clear that the Nokia 1 Plus will be the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_1_plus_leaks_online_with_renders_and_an_entrylevel_specs_sheet-news-35244.php

Galaxy Note8, S8, and S8+ Android Pie beta spreads to US unlocked units

In an unprecedented move, Samsung opened a public beta program for its Android 9 Pie update for its previous-gen flagships, namely the Galaxy Note8, S8, and S8+. For a couple of weeks or so this has been available in some markets, including the UK and the company's home of South Korea. Now though you can get a taste of Android Pie, with a sprinkling of Samsung's new One UI paradigm on top, if you have purchased an unlocked Note8, S8, or S8+ in the US. If you want to participate in the beta program, you need to register via the Samsung+ app. The relevant option is found under...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_note8_s8_and_s8_android_pie_beta_spreads_to_us_unlocked_units-news-35243.php

Facebook is working on integrating Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram

Facebook is currently working on integrating its three chat services - Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram. They won't merge, continuing to function as standalone apps, but their owner wants their users to be able to message each other across platforms. In order for this to work a huge amount of reconfiguration needs to be done by "thousands of Facebook employees", according to a report from The New York Times today. They will need to change how the apps function at their most basic levels. Mark Zuckerberg's goal is for all three apps to incorporate end-to-end encryption once the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_is_working_on_integrating_messenger_whatsapp_and_instagram-news-35242.php

Nokia smartphones are finally coming to carriers in North America

You can already get some Nokia smartphones unlocked in the US, but what if you simply can't imagine buying yours from anywhere but a carrier? Well, here's some good news. HMD Global has announced partnerships with both Verizon and Cricket, as well as Rogers in Canada, and those carriers will start offering one Nokia device each very soon. Don't get your hopes up, however - these are low-end handsets. We're talking about the already leaked Nokia 2 V, a rebranded version of the Nokia 2.1 that Verizon will sell starting on January 31. This is also what's headed to Rogers up north at some...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_smartphones_are_finally_coming_to_carriers_in_north_america-news-35241.php

Apple's iOS 12.2 reveals that AirPods 2 are on the way

It looks like Apple is finally closing-in on unveiling the next-gen AirPods. The latest iOS 12.2 beta includes a setup interface for the 'Hey Siri' command for the Apple AirPods - a major feature of the next-gen truly wireless pair. The setup is not visible to public beta testers. Currently only the Apple iPhone and the iPad can be woken up with a Hey Siri command, the AirPods need a tap before you start speaking. Apple released the AirPods in 2016 and we've been waiting for a second generation since, but all we got was a minor price cut. Now we knot the rumors of the AirPods 2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_ios_122_shows_hey_siri_setup_for_airpods_2-news-35238.php

Huawei P Smart 2019 review

Larger screen with a trendy notch, newer chipset, bigger battery, and a current OS version - it sure sounds like Huawei has ticked a lot of boxes to bring an already successful formula to the year 2019. It's the Huawei P Smart 2019 we're talking about, the follow up to the smartphone that happened to be the star of one of our most read reviews last year.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p_smart_2019-review-1881.php

Honor View 20 disassembly video shows easy to replace battery, heatpipe

Honor View 20 or just Honor V20 in China went global the other day and the first teardown video is now live. The video goes through the disassembly process showing almost every step of the way. It reveals fairly easy to replace battery, but the screen is still a big hassle - you need to heat it up so you can pry it off. It's a useful video that might come in handy in case you have to replace something by yourself without resorting to a repair service. Also, the video reveals the small heatpipe that Honor was talking about on the stage when announcing the handset. It looks pretty...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_view_20_disassembly_video_reveals_the_heatpipe-news-35234.php

Nokia 9 coming on February 24

MWC 2019 is nearing and companies are racing to announce their appearance at the conference. Companies that have confirmed attendance include Sony, Xiaomi, LG, Huawei and Oppo. The latest manufacturer to join the fun is HMD Global and its Nokia smartphones after Juho Sarvikas confirmed February 24 as the date for the showdown. Instead of going for a fancy poster or traditional media invites, Sarvikas decided to go with the massively unfunny "really really" meme that no one but companies are using right now. Asking fans to "tune into the Barcelona showdown" suggests there could be a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_ceo_sets_date_for_mwc_event-news-35232.php

iPhone XR is Apple's top seller in the US, XS market share shrinks

The iPhone XR is often painted as a disappointment and Apple has been cutting production. Still it managed to become the best selling 2018 iPhone model in the last three months of the year in the US. During the first month of availability, it made up 32% of iPhone sales while the XS duo combined accounted for 35%, based on info by CIRP. The latest report covers the whole final quarter of 2018 and it shows the XR rose as the XS declined. The iPhone XR accounted for 39% of iPhones sold during the October-December period. It's the most popular single model since the iPhone 7 back in 2016....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_xr_is_apples_top_seller_in_the_us_xs_market_share_shrinks-news-35233.php

Nokia 2 to get Oreo update soon, but there's a catch

HMD's Pie update roadmap had a conspicuous absence - the Nokia 2. Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, got plenty questions about it on Twitter and posted an explanation of what's going on. The Nokia 2 is not getting Pie and while it's due for an Oreo serving, it comes with fine print. Since Oreo requires more resources, it will not run as smoothly as Nougat (the phone's original software). So HMD will give you the choice: stick with the old Nougat software or get the more recent Oreo at the cost of UI snappiness. The option to update will be available soon. Nokia 2 The 1GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_2_is_not_getting_pie__even_the_oreo_update_will_not_be_perfect-news-35231.php

LG to announce a 5G smartphone with Snapdragon 855 at MWC 2019

LG's next mainstream flagship phone won't come with 5G connectivity and the company will instead launch a separate 5G handset during this year's MWC at Barcelona. The information comes straight from LG, so it's official as it gets. The company also adds that the phone will feature a big copper vapor chamber, which will be 2.7 times the size of the one on the LG V40 ThinQ and will hold twice the amount of coolant. This will significantly improve the cooling capabilities of the 5G-capable LG smartphone while utilizing the full potential of the Snapdragon 855 SoC. Moreover, the phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_to_announce_a_5g_smartphone_with_snapdragon_855_at_mwc_2019-news-35230.php

Redmi Note 7 was used as a cutting board in latest stunt

Redmi Note 7 arrived with a 48 MP camera and Snapdragon 660 chipset, but the sub-brand CEO Lu Weibing decided to take the marketing into another, rather unusual, direction. Instead of speaking about the performance of the device, we saw it smashing walnuts, rolling down the stairs and being stomped. In the latest installment of the endurance videos, the Redmi Note 7 is being used as a cutting board in some sort of a real real fruit ninja game. In the video Weibing is chopping a kiwi, a banana and an apple over a running Redmi Note 7. The Gorilla Glass stayed intact after meeting the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_7_gets_transformed_into_a_cutting_board-news-35229.php

Apple's short movie 'The Bucket' is entirely shot on iPhone XS

Apple's short film 'The Bucket' is now out. It's a story about a man, his mom and the love of home, shot entirely on the iPhone XS in picturesque parts of China. The short film, made for the Chinese New Year (also known as the Spring Festival, on February 5) was directed by Jia Zhangke and is around 5:30 long. Apple has also shared two other clips of director Jia Zhangke praising the iPhone's depth control and slow-mo capabilities.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_the_bucket_short_for_the_spring_festival_is_entirely_shot_on_iphone_xs-news-35228.php

Samsung Galaxy A8s arrives in South Korea as Galaxy A9 Pro (2019)

The year started with the promising news that the Samsung Galaxy A8s with Infinity-O display might escape China and hit other countries. Today the Korean company announced on its website that its domestic market would also see the phone, although under a different moniker - Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro. It will arrive on February 28 with a battery pack as a gift for some Samsung members. To differentiate the phone from the three-year-old midranger Galaxy A9 Pro (2016), we'll refer to the new device as Galaxy A9 Pro (2019). The device has Snapdragon 710 chipset and only one memory option...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a8s_south_korea_galaxy_a9_pro_2019-news-35227.php

Google Coral device with Snapdragon 855 shines on Geekbench

The latest Qualcomm chipset is Snapdragon 855, and we expect plenty of 2019 devices to have it. One mysterious entry called "Google coral" appeared with the very same platform on Geekbench with 6 GB RAM and Android Q. Some assumptions might be made that this is an Alpha unit of the upcoming Pixel 4, but it is more likely a new Chromebook in the works since "Google coral" with different chipsets appeared at the benchmark database at least 150 times. Although we are not sure what the actual device is, we have some scores to see how a Snapdragon 855 would perform when coupled with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_coral_device_with_snapdragon_855_shines_on_geekbench-news-35226.php

Xiaomi launches ShareSave in India, a platform for buying products from China

Xiaomi has launched a new e-commerce app that will let you purchase ecosystem devices and products that are only available in China. Xiaomi has backed so many products from water bottles, to toothbrushes, desk lamps and smart bulbs. Xiaomi's aim is to expand the reach of its ecosystem products. The ShareSave app is first launching in India with more markets to follow later. Amazon might already carry some of these products, but the cost of importing them is passed on to the customer. The ShareSave app has a unique approach to buying goods with plenty of opportunities to save on the cost of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_launches_sharesave_in_india_a_platform_for_buying_products_from_china-news-35225.php

Nokia 5 receives Android 9 Pie update

HMD Global is now sending out an update to Android 9 Pie to the Nokia 5, a mid-range phone launched in 2017. The company is definitely among the fastest out there when it comes to updating handsets that aren't flagships to the latest versions of Android. The news was proudly announced on Twitter by Juho Sarvikas, HMD's Chief Product Officer. The Nokia 5 has been on quite a journey so far. When it was released it had Android 7.1.1 Nougat on board, and then it received an update to Android 8.0 Oreo last year. It gives me immense pleasure to announce that Nokia 5 (2017) has just been...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_5_receives_android_9_pie_update-news-35224.php

Microsoft releases Office 365 on Mac App Store

Microsoft has finally released Office apps on the Mac App Store. All Office apps are now available to download, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and OneDrive. Customers will also be able to purchase an Office 365 subscription from within the apps directly, which is required to use the apps. Microsoft has updated the apps to play nice with macOS, which includes features such as Dark Mode added in Mojave, Continuity Camera (which lets you scan a document with your iPhone and have it instantly appear on your Mac), as well as support for the Touch Bar on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_releases_office_365_on_mac_app_store-news-35223.php

Samsung explains the improvements brought by the Exynos 9820 in pictures

Samsung unveiled the Exynos 9820 chipset late last year in preparation for this year's flagships. "The driving force behind the mobile experience's radical transformation is a mobile processor hidden beneath the surface", says the company in a post that details the brain inside the upcoming Galaxy S10. Tri-cluster CPU • The new GPU can deliver 40% more performance or use 35% less energy The 9820's processor features a tri-cluster setup with a mix of Samsung custom cores and ARM designs. Heavy tasks are handed to the two M4 cores, which are 20% faster than last year's M3 cores....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_explains_the_improvements_brought_by_the_exynos_9820_in_pictures-news-35222.php

Energizer at MWC: 26 phones, including foldable phone and phone with 18,000mAh battery

Energizer wants to electrify the MWC with a whopping 26 new models spread across four different product lines. One phone will grab people's attention with 18,000mAh battery, the largest ever on a phone. Read it again - 18 thousand milliamp hours. We'll believe it when we see it, however, as the Energizer Power Max P16K Pro was announced last year and subsequently canceled (as you can tell by its name, it was supposed to have a 16,000mAh battery). The Power Max line is built around large batteries, 4,000mAh and above (way above for some models). Energizer Ultimate is a new line that will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/energizer_at_mwc_a_foldable_phone_a_phone_with_an_18000mah_battery_and_more-news-35221.php

Motorola's website leaks the Moto G7 lineup

Motorola's Brazilian website accidentally uploaded the the Moto G7 lineup two weeks ahead of their official announcement. The pages contained specs and images revealing everything there's to know about the phones. The vanilla Moto G7 will feature a 6.24-inch display with a waterdrop notch and 1080 x 2270 pixel resolution. It's powered by a Snapdragon 632 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The back carries a 12MP main sensor and a 5MP secondary unit for depth information. A 3,000 mAh battery sits underneath. The leak also contains information about the rest of the G7 phones...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorolas_website_accidentally_leaks_the_moto_g7_lineup-news-35215.php

Brazil's Anatel lists batteries for all three Galaxy S10 models as 3,000mAh

Last year Anatel nailed the battery capacities of the Galaxy S9 and S9+. It has published its certifications for the Galaxy S10 batteries too, but something feels off. It lists all three models - EB-BG970ABU, EB-BG973ABU and EB-BG975ABU - which correspond to the Galaxy S10 Lite, S10 and S10+. However, all three are listed as 3,000mAh. That lines up with what we've heard about the S10 Lite, which was rumored to have a 3,100mAh battery (the 100mAh difference comes from the distinction between minimal and typical capacity). But the middle Galaxy S10 was supposed to have a 3,500mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/brazils_anatel_lists_batteries_for_all_three_galaxy_s10_models_as_3000mah-news-35220.php

Redmi Go nearing a launch in the Philippines

Redmi Note 7 arrived as the first device by Xiaomi with 48 MP camera and now another first for the company is coming - the first Android Go phone. It was teased by Xiaomi's Philippines branch and according to one source, it will be called Redmi Go. Leaked specs suggest 5" screen with regular HD resolution, Snapdragon 425 chipset and Android Oreo (Go Edition) OS. Leaked Redmi Go poster According to the leaked poster, the Redmi Go will have all the basics - 1 GB RAM, 8 GB storage, microSD slot, 8 MP rear camera and 5 MP front-facing shooter. It will have micro USB and a 3,000 mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_go_nearing_a_launch_in_the_philippines-news-35219.php

Huawei will bring the world's first foldable 5G phone to the MWC

Huawei's pre-MWC briefing on 5G focused on its new Balong 5000 5G modem and the company's base station hardware. However, a curious bit of info was snuck in towards the end of the hour-long presentation - Huawei is bringing a 5G phone to the MWC. And not just any 5G smartphone, but a foldable 5G smartphone. That would be a world's first. The phone will use the Kirin 980 chipset in combination with the Balong 5000 modem. Well, "phones" actually, the slide suggests there will be more than one 5G handset presented in Barcelona (presumably, only one of them will be foldable). Anyway,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_will_bring_the_worlds_first_foldable_5g_phone_to_the_mwc-news-35216.php

BOE surpases LG as main supplier of AMOLED panels for the Huawei Mate 20 Pro

BOE Technology, China's leading maker of AMOLED displays, has surpassed LG and is catching up to Samsung, according to industry insiders. The company is also planning a massive $6.85 million investment into a third production line for 6G flexible AMOLED panels. During Q3 of 2018, BOE's yield rates for 6.39" QHD+ AMOLEDs were just 10%. That means only one in ten screens was usable. This improved to 30% in Q4 and could get higher than 50% by the end of this year. In that final quarter of 2018 it cost BOE an estimated $80 to make such a 6.39" AMOLED panel while Samsung only spent $60 pen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/boe_surpases_lg_as_main_supplier_of_amoled_panels_for_the_huawei_mate_20_pro-news-35218.php

Samsung taps Disha Patani for Galaxy M teaser, she shows off the ultra wide camera

Samsung has tapped Bollywood star Disha Patani to promote its upcoming Galaxy M series. She receives an M-shaped box (we doubt that's the actual retail package) and takes the camera for a quick spin. She demos the ultra-wide angle camera in particular, here's how switching changes the field of view: Samsung Galaxy M: normal and ultra-wide angle camera Details on the price and availability of the phones - yes, plural - will be unveiled at 6pm January 28. They will be available from Amazon and Samsung (online only). View this post on Instagram I'M SO KICKED....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_taps_disha_patani_for_galaxy_m_teaser_she_shows_off_the_ultra_wide_camera-news-35214.php

Huawei unveils the 5G CPE Pro router with Wi-Fi 6, it uses the new Balong 5000 chipset

Huawei wants to be a one-stop shop for all things 5G. It unveiled the Balong 5000 chipset and the world's first 5G core chip, the Tiangang. The Balong 5000 is a multi-mode modem supporting 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G and will be used in anything from smartphones to cars. Its first application is in the Huawei 5G CPE Pro router. It supports both sub-6GHz 5G where it achieves speeds of up to 4.6Gbps as well as mmWave where it goes up to 6.5Gbps. That's actually too fast for the router's Wi-Fi 6, which tops out at 4.8Gbps. Long story short, you can download a 1GB file in 3 seconds and blow...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_unveils_the_5g_cpe_pro_router_with_wifi_6_it_uses_the_new_balong_5000_chipset-news-35213.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ live images surface

We are still a month away from the Samsung Galaxy S10 trio launch and this is by far our best look at the Galaxy S10 and S10+. A bunch of live images have surfaced revealing the design in great detail. Galaxy S10 and S10+ prototypes The first thing we've noticed about those prototypes are the bezels. They appear to be slightly bigger than those pictured in the recent renders, but that was to be expected. The photos also confirm that the more expensive Plus variant will feature a slightly better screen-to-body ratio and a dual front-facing camera setup. Oh, and more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_s10_leaked_prototypes_reveal_thicker_bezels_than_expected-news-35212.php

Sexy vivo Apex 2019 unveiled with no buttons, all screen fingerprint sensor

The vivo Apex 2019 concept phone is here and it packs some serious tech. It's powered by a Snapdragon 855 chipset, has 256GB of storage, 12GB of RAM and 5G - the last two are firsts for vivo. Arriving just a day after Meizu announced its take on the portless buttonless phone, vivo's Apex 2019 is a rather different beast despite similar looks. For starters the Apex 2019 has a port, of sorts. Whereas the Meizu Zero relies entirely on wireless charging, the vivo Apex 2019 has what vivo calls a MagPort - a magnetic connector on the rear that's used for charging and data transfer. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sexy_vivo_apex_2019_is_here_with_a_magnetic_port_for_charging_and_data_transfer-news-35211.php

Realme teases new smartphone that's all about entertainment

Realme is announcing a new phone in India and it will be "all about entertainment". The company teased it on Flipkart as the device to have if you are into movies or photos but did not announce what the name will be. Chances are it is either the Realme 3 or the Realme A1 since both are expected to arrive soon. The most intriguing feature, however, is the pictured wide notch, meaning the company is stepping back from the waterdrop cutout for some reason. Although the assumption the new Realme could have a notch is pretty clear, we see the volume buttons appear both on the left and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_teases_new_smartphone_with_a_wide_notch-news-35210.php

Redmi Note 7 will come in India to turn your head around

Yes, your eyes are alright, Xiaomi really posted an upside-down photo of Lei Jun and Manu Kumar Jain posing with the Redmi Note 7. That is the announcement of the phone arrival in India without actually revealing any dates or pricing. What the tweet said was only the "head-turner" is coming and "disruption is guaranteed." The Redmi Note 7 is a follow-up of the Redmi Note 6 Pro and the first Redmi phone after the sub-brand separated from Xiaomi. It has a 48 MP camera with a Samsung sensor and a tall notched 6.3" display. The device is powered by Snapdragon 660 and has a 4,000 mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_7_come_india_upside_down-news-35209.php

More photos of the Samsung Galaxy S10 leak revealing a crypto currency wallet

More photos of the Samsung Galaxy S10 have surfaced, this time showing off a new feature. The Galaxy S10 in these images shows a Samsung Blockchain KeyStore where you can presumably store supported cryptocurrencies. The Galaxy S10 in these images have a single camera in the display cutout, so we're likely seeing the regular Galaxy S10 variant in the pictures below. Here we can peek at some of the messages in the wallet setup page. The welcome screen for the Samsung Blockchain KeyStore describes it as "a secure and convenient place for your cryptocurrency." You'll be able...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/more_photos_of_the_samsung_galaxy_s10_leak_revealing_a_crypto_currency_wallet-news-35208.php

YouTube TV is now available nationwide in the US

YouTube TV launched almost two years ago but was only available in select markets. As the months passed by, YouTube TV supported more markets around the United States including the four largest local TV broadcasters in 90% of all markets where YouTube TV is available. Today, YouTube TV has added 95 new markets which covers over 98% of all American households while "the remainder will follow shortly thereafter." YouTube TV offers over 60 network channels and even local channels depending on your market. Each $40 per month subscription includes six streaming accounts with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_tv_is_now_available_nationwide_in_the_us-news-35207.php

Meizu M9 Note lands in mid-February with 48 MP main camera, 4,000 mAh battery

Meizu has just announced the Zero, a phone with no buttons or ports, but the Chinese company is also working on less revolutionary devices. A handset that is expected to become official in mid-February is the Meizu M9 Note. It will come with a dual rear camera system, with the main sensor being the 48 MP Samsung GM1. It's a big 1/2" sensor, with 0.8µm pixels (but you can count that as being 1.6µm because 4-in-1 pixel binning will be present, resulting in 12 MP default images). Meizu founder Huang Zhang has confirmed this info, also adding that the M9 Note will be powered by the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_m9_note_lands_in_midfebruary_with_48_mp_main_camera_4000_mah_battery-news-35206.php

Deal: Save £150 when you buy a 256GB iPhone XS in the UK

Have you been meaning to buy an iPhone XS but haven't gotten round to doing that just yet? Are you in the UK or able to order from Amazon UK? Was the 256GB version the one you had in mind? If you answered yes to all of these questions, then you're in luck. Amazon has decided to shave a cool £150 off of the usual price of the 256GB iPhone XS. Hence, you can now get one for just £999, compared to the £1,149 price you'd normally have to pay. The retailer doesn't explicitly mention it, but we strongly suspect this is a limited time offer, especially as Apple's UK website still shows the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_save__pound150_when_you_buy_a_256gb_iphone_xs_in_the_uk-news-35205.php

Huawei P10 and Honor 9 receive EMUI 9.0.1 update with January security patches

Today Huawei has started sending out a new software update to the P10, its flagship smartphone from the first half of 2017. Additionally, the Honor 9 is getting the same software, namely EMUI 9.0.1. Currently the rollout is happening only in China, but it's clearly only a matter of time before the new release hits other markets. EMUI 9.0.1 comes with the January 2019 security patches, and it's based on Android 9 Pie like EMUI 9 was before it. EMUI 9 with Android Pie was released in Asia for the P10 and Honor 9 back in December of last year, and it's nice to see Huawei and its sub-brand...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p10_and_honor_9_receive_emui_901_update_with_january_security_patches-news-35204.php

Honor View 20 review

Honor's View lineup is back and significantly better than before. For starters, it's got a much more attractive glass back and metal frame while the front no longer has a notch of any kind. The back of the phone is ultra-shiny and easily one of the best-looking smartphones around. Honor has innovated on pushing the glass back cover into something more and we love what it has come up with.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_view_20-review-1880.php

Huawei will reveal its 5G plans tomorrow

Huawei increased its R&D spending in preparation for the launch of 5G. Now the company wants to talk about what it has been working on with a "pre-MWC" briefing to be held on January 24 in Beijing (that's tomorrow). The event will be livestreamed and it will kick off Huawei's 5G efforts. The company wants to deliver a double-hitter by unveiling a foldable 5G phone - either at the MWC or in the second half of 2019. Sub-brand Honor will release a 5G phone too. Huawei teases a 5G Wi-Fi 6 router for tomorrow We don't actually expect to see a phone tomorrow, certainly not a full...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_will_reveal_its_5g_plans_tomorrow-news-35201.php

Samsung Galaxy M10 and M20 will get Android 9 Pie in August

The Samsung Galaxy M20 will reportedly have the new One UI, even though it will run Android 8.1 Oreo at launch. In fact, the Pie update is months away - it will be released in August. Samsung published a notice with the Pie update schedule and it included the still-unofficial Galaxy M10 and M20. Android 9 Pie update schedule for Samsung Galaxy phones Unofficially, the M10 specs leaked through a manual. It will be powered by an Exynos 7872 chipset with 2/3GB of RAM. The M20 comes with an Exynos 7885 with 3/4GB of RAM and 32/64GB storage. These two (and perhaps a few others)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m10_and_m20_will_get_android_9_pie_in_august-news-35202.php

Samsung pushes beta update to Galaxy Note8, updates Pie roadmap

Samsung has pushed a second Android 9.0 beta update to the Galaxy Note8 that fixes various issues such as camera app force-close when shooting slow-mo video, viewfinder freezing and undetected music stored on the microSD card. The firmware is a sizeable 705MB and carries the number N950FXXU5ZSAB. The Galaxy S8/S8+ will likely receive the same update a bit later on. The Samsung Galaxy Note8 is currently undergoing beta testing of Android 9.0 Pie and is scheduled to receive the final version sometime in February. Speaking of schedule, Samsung has set a preliminary timeframe for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_pushes_beta_update_to_galaxy_note8_updates_upgrade_roadmap-news-35203.php

Huawei P30 to go all-in on OLED, P30 Pro will feature periscope optical zoom camera

Reports from people using engineering samples suggest that the Huawei P30 will feature a redesigned front. For starters, both phones will use OLED displays now, instead of keeping the non-Pro on LCD. This is made necessary by the move to optical in-display fingerprint readers, which also means that the wide notch for the 3D face scanner is going away. Instead, a small teardrop notch (like on the Mate 20) will be used. The P30 is said to have a 6.1" screen (and be similar in size to the P20) while the P30 Pro will go up to 6.5". As for the all-important camera, the Huawei P30 is said...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_to_go_allin_on_oled_p30_pro_will_feature_periscope_optical_zoom_camera-news-35200.php

Motorola releases pie for Moto G6+ and Moto Z3, adds support for 5G mod

Motorola has started rolling out Android 9 Pie to two more of its phones. The Moto Z3 is getting the typical Pie features and the January 1 security patch. You can read the full change log for more details. There's a detailed breakdown of the features here. The most interesting addition is support for the 5G MotoMod, which will make this one of the very first 5G-connected phones (we've only seen hotspots and routers so far). It will work on Verizon's network. The mod itself isn't available yet and 5G networks are live in only a few cities. The Moto G6+ also makes the jump to Pie, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_releases_pie_for_moto_g6_and_moto_z3_adds_support_for_5g_mod-news-35199.php

Apple releases iOS 12.1.3 and watchOS 5.1.3

Apple has released iOS 12.1.3 update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The update is a minor one and mostly focuses on bug fixes and performance updates. The update includes: Fixes for an issue in Messages that could impact scrolling through photos in the Details view Fix for an issue where photos could have striped artifacts after being sent from the Share Sheet Fixes for an issue that may cause audio distortion when using external audio input devices on iPad Pro (2018) Fixes for an issue that could cause certain CarPlay systems to disconnect from iPhone XR, iPhone XS...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_releases_ios_1213_and_watchos_513-news-35197.php

Samsung Galaxy M20 early review praises the battery life

A self-professed long-time Samsung user and member of the Samsung Community forums was given a Galaxy M20 to review and they did - publicly. Summed up in two words, the conclusion is "battery matters". The Galaxy M20 (and Galaxy M30) will have a 5,000mAh battery. A 45 minute gaming session didn't drain much of the battery and it reportedly charges back up pretty quickly. The phone has a USB-C port on the bottom, though there's no word on what kind (if any) fast charging it will support. The Galaxy M20 will have a 5,000mAh battery The user reports that the 6.3" Infinity V display...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_m20_reviewed_by_samsung_community_member_who_praises_its_battery-news-35198.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 phones will support reverse wireless charging

Rumor has it that the Samsung Galaxy S10 trio will support reverse wireless charging and now there's some solid proof. This photo of what seems to be a demo booth (the top label reads "press button to experience") shows that this will be one of the major features. The first three buttons play an introductory video, then one about the cinematic display and one for the in-display fingerprint reader. Next up is the triple camera and the reverse wireless charging. Buttons to control a Galaxy S10 presentation That's how important a feature this is, it's right behind Samsung's first...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_phones_will_support_reverse_wireless_charging-news-35196.php

HMD Global shares its Android Pie update roadmap

Juho Sarvikas, HMD Global's CPO revealed the company's Android Pie update plans for the upcoming months. Juho just boasted on Twitter that the Nokia lineup were the fastest in moving to Android Oreo and that he hopes the switch to Pie will be completed in even shorter time. So far, eight phones have received the Android 9.0 Pie update with the Nokia 8 and 8 Sirocco being the latest to join the list earlier this month. The Nokia 5 and 3.1 Plus are expected to get the new software version by the end of January while the Nokia 6, 5.1, 3.1 and 2.1 will receive before Q1 ends. The Nokia 3 and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_global_releases_a_roadmap_for_android_updates-news-35195.php