Huawei P30 and P30 Pro will feature FullHD displays and run on Android 9.0 Pie

Huawei's plans regarding the new P30 and P30 Pro flagships, upcoming 5G devices and MWC 2019 presence are kind of lacking particulars at the moment. As far as we know, the company will be teasing/unveiling or at the very least discussing 5G at its February 24 Barcelona event. That being said, however, a recent press release, dealing with Huawei's Polish branch did accidentally hint that the new P30 flagship will be unveiled in Paris at the end of March (likely March 28). A historical favourite combination of location and time frame for Huawei unveilings. Huawei P30 and P30 Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_and_p30_pro_will_feature_fullhd_displays_and_run_on_android_90_pie-news-35558.php

Realme 2 Pro gets a price cut in India

Realme dropped the price of Realme U1 earlier this month in India. And now, it has dropped the price of the Realme 2 Pro as well in the country. The Realme 2 Pro is offered in three configurations - 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The 4 GB RAM variant was launched in India with a price tag of INR 13,990 ($196), whereas, the 6 and 8 GB RAM variants were launched at INR 15,990 ($224) and INR 17,990 ($252) respectively. With the price cut in effect, the 4 GB RAM variant now costs INR 12,990 ($182), 6 GB RAM variant costs INR 14,990...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_2_pro_gets_a_price_cut_in_india-news-35557.php

LG V50 ThinQ flaunts a 5G Sprint logo. Might be coming to MWC 2019

A rather interesting image was recently posted by one Evan Blass, also know as "evleaks" on Twitter of what appears to be the next member of LG's "V" lineup - the V50 ThinQ. Even though it showed up out of the blue, while most of us were busy discussing the G8 ThinQ as the next big thing in camp LG, it doesn't actually catch us by surprise. A quick recap of recent development surrounding LG includes info that the Korean giant will be bringing both the G8 and V50 to MWC 2018. More specifically - it will be unveiling both phones at its February 24 event in Barcelona. Coincidentally, the same...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v50_thinq_flaunts_a_5g_sprint_logo_might_be_coming_to_mwc_2019-news-35556.php

Detailed Samsung Galaxy A50 renders surface online

The Samsung Galaxy A50 has actually been frequenting the rumor mill for a few months now. Starting from a benchmark leak all the way back in December 2018, followed by more specs leaks, a Wi-Fi certification, some body part shots and finally culminating in a recent full-specs leak. The latter showcased the first wave of Samsung's new and upcoming Galaxy A mid-ranger series, following the double digit convention, already established by devices like the Galaxy M10 and M20. Clearly, there isn't much mystery left regarding the Galaxy A50. Still, as the "top-dog" of the mid-ranger pack, as we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/detailed_samsung_galaxy_a50_renders_surface_online-news-35555.php

Another official Xiaomi Mi 9 photo surfaces, this time showing off a deep gray color

Xiaomi has made sort of a habit of high-ranking employee teasers for its upcoming phones over the past few weeks. And while the social "campaign" for the Mi 9 flagship comes nowhere near the fruit-themed video series that preceded the Redmi Note 7 launch, company CEO Lei Jun did already publish a few official images of the phone. In a similar development, Lin Bin - Xiaomi president and co-founder posted what he says is an actual device photo as well. Unfortunately, it is just the one still, but it does show off a different color option for the upcoming Mi 9. One that can probably...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/another_official_xiaomi_mi_9_photo_surfaces_this_time_showing_off_a_deep_gray_color-news-35554.php

FCC certifies three LG G8 ThinQ variants for the US

LG's next flagship was just spotted going through the FCC and the document certifies three different variants headed to the US. The model number is LM-G820UM, LM-G820TM, and LM-G820QM. We assume the first two models are US unlocked and T-Mobile variants, respectively based on the penultimate letter in the model number. There's another number ending in "QM" which could be destined for CDMA networks like Sprint and Verizon. Of course, this is purely speculation because another model is spotted as LM-G820V. Is this perhaps the Verizon variant? Source:...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fcc_certifies_three_lg_g8_thinq_models-news-35553.php

Samsung's new wearables leak on Samsung's own app

The latest update to Samsung's Wearable app shows three new wearables that are yet to be officially announced. This is the same app found on the Play Store which is used to pair your Android phone with Samsung's wearable accessories like the Galaxy Watch and the Icon X earbuds. As of the writing of this post, the devices are still visible regardless of which device you download the app on. First on the list of devices in the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active. This confirms that the wearable will not be called the "Samsung Galaxy Sport" as initially rumored. It also looks like the Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_new_wearables_leak_on_samsungs_own_app-news-35552.php

Apple may launch red iPhone XS and XS Max in China this month

Apple is apparently gearing up to add a touch of color to its iPhone XS and XS Max models. According to a new rumor, the company is bound to launch its two current flagship phones in red in China, by the end of this month even. Unlike Apple's past red smartphones, these will not carry PRODUCT(RED) branding - which isn't surprising because even the red iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 devices sold in China didn't use that, although internationally they were known as PRODUCT(RED) models. Instead the official name of the color variant for the XS and XS Max will be China Red. Pricing shouldn't be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_may_launch_red_iphone_xs_and_xs_max_in_china_this_month-news-35551.php

Our Huawei Mate 20 Pro long-term video review is up

Detailed reviews of smartphones are one of our specialties, but sometimes you need more time to know all about a phone. We gave the Huawei Mate 20 Pro to Angie, who spend a few months with it and is now ready to report back with her impressions. And don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you can be among the first to see our latest videos.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_huawei_mate_20_pro_longterm_review_is_up-news-35537.php

Xiaomi Mi 9 to start at $516 in China, transparent version to be $885

Xiaomi is making the Mi 9 official at an event in China on February 20. We've already seen a lot of leaks about it, and even some officially posted teasers - check out these images, for example. The company has confirmed that the phone will have the Snapdragon 855 chipset on board, and the main rear camera is said to be a 48 MP unit. Now a new purported leak of a promo poster gives us a picture of what to expect in terms of pricing. Apparently the normal version of the handset will retail for CNY 3,499, which right now translates into about $516 or €458. There will also be a variant...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9_to_start_at_516_in_china_transparent_version_to_be_885-news-35547.php

Motorola Moto G7 review

Seven generations into it, the Moto G is now a whole four-player lineup instead of just one phone like it was in the good old days. Here we'll focus on the namesake of the 2019 roster - the Moto G7 proper, to see if it still has some of that great value the original was famous for.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g7-review-1888.php

Oppo F11 Pro elevating selfie camera officially confirmed

Oppo is in full-on teasing mode for the F11 Pro. The Chinese company today has confirmed the much rumored elevating selfie camera the phone will employ. Unlike in other devices such as vivo's NEX S, the F11 Pro's snapper will be centered, if the previously leaked promo images are correct. F Series upgraded, in more ways than one. ⬆️📸  #OPPOF11Pro coming soon. pic.twitter.com/9K0o9OpJGo— OPPO (@oppo) February 15, 2019 On the back there's a dual cam setup and a fingerprint sensor, as well as a horizontally oriented Oppo logo and the ever prevalent needless...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f11_pro_elevating_selfie_camera_officially_confirmed-news-35550.php

Samsung Galaxy Note8 starts receiving stable Android 9.0 Pie with One UI

Well, we didn't expect it this soon but we are not complaining either. Just three days after the last beta update Galaxy Note8's Android 9.0 Pie the final version has started seeding. Users from Bulgaria and Slovakia confirm to have received the stable version of the new One UI Samsung software on top of the Android Pie. Strangely enough those regions were not allowed in the beta program. Changelog and build number Anyway, the software version is N950FXXU5DSB2 and includes Google's February security patch. As for the other regions - their waiting must be coming to an end soon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note8_starts_receiving_stable_android_90_pie_with_one_ui-news-35543.php

Nokia 6 and Indian Nokia 8 to get Android Pie next week

The Nokia 8 received its Android Pie update back in December but users in India still haven't got the delicious piece of the desert. The wait is almost over though as Juho Sarvikas assured that the update is coming next week. What about Nokia 8 pie in India?— Pravinraj (@Pravinraj210) February 14, 2019 In addition, the company's CPO also announced that the update for the Nokia 6 will start rolling before MWC so again next week. And even if HMD Global misses the target next week, it's still in line with the roadmap that the manufacturer released a few weeks back. Team is working...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_6_and_nokia_8_to_get_android_pie_until_next_week-news-35545.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e is a $400 AMOLED tablet, the Tab A 10.1 goes for LCD

The shortest way to describe the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e is this: 10.5" Super AMOLED screen, 5.5mm thickness, $400. If that's too much, there's the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019), an affordable tablet with 1080p LCD. Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e You must have spotted the "e" in the name, it comes just days before the Galaxy S10e is unveiled. This isn't a flagship device like the Tab S4 10.5 from last year, though you could probably tell that from the price. Still, it's hard to beat the Tab S5e in terms of portability. Its metal body is razor-thin at just 5.5mm (vs. 7.1mm for the S4) and it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_tab_s5e_is_a_400_tablet_with_a_105_samoled_screen_the_tab_a_101_goes_for_lcd-news-35546.php

Xiaomi officially confirms that the Mi 9 will be powered by a Snapdragon 855 chipset

The Xiaomi Mi 9 will be unveiled on February 20, which means it's going head to head with the Galaxy S10. To build up hype for the flagship fight, Xiaomi execs have gradually been posting details about the phone. The latest is a confirmation that the Mi 9 will be powered by a Snapdragon 855 chipset. This is a result of the close collaboration between Xiaomi and Qualcomm thanks to the company's R&D center in the US, says Xiang Wang, SVP at Xiaomi. The 1+3+4 CPU core setup in the Snapdragon 855 promises a 45% increase in performance over the 845, the GPU will see a 20% boost. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_officially_confirms_that_the_mi_9_will_be_powered_by_a_snapdragon_855_chipset-news-35540.php

vivo V15 Pro leaks in high-res images

The new vivo V15 Pro with pop-up selfie camera is arriving on February 20. The company also revealed it will have 48 MP main shooter, part of a triple setup. Today the device leaked in press renders, revealing two of its colors - Gradient Blue and Gradient Red, the second going all the way from Pink to Orange to Sunrise Gold. vivo V15 Pro in Blue and Red The elevating mechanism of the vivo V15 Pro appears to be the same in size as the vivo NEX, but having it aligned with the rear cameras leads to a noticeable bump. There is 3.5 mm audio jack on the other side on top,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v15_pro_appears_in_leaked_press_renders-news-35538.php

Fujifilm X-T30 is a $900 mirrorless camera with most of X-T3's important bits

Fujifilm has launched the X-T30, a new mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that is the successor to the X-T20. The claim to fame for this new model is that it features the same 26.1 megapixel Fujifilm X-Trans CMOS sensor found on the X-T3 along with the same quad-core X-Processor 4. This means you can largely expect the same excellent image quality found on the $1500 X-T3. The X-T30 offers a hybrid AF system with 425 AF points and improved face detection. The camera also includes eye detection AF. The focusing system is actually a bit better than on the X-T3 but these...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fujifilm_xt30_is_a_900_mirrorless_camera_with_most_of_xt3s_important_bits-news-35536.php

Samsung Galaxy S10+ with 12 GB RAM reaches impressive benchmark scores

Earlier this week we received the final detailed specs of the Galaxy S10 trio. The most premium among those will be the Galaxy S10+'s top edition with its 12 GB RAM and 1 TB internal storage and that exact phone ran a couple of benchmarks. AnTuTu and Geekbench listed a device with the model name SM-G975F, which is the global variant of the phone, and the results it reached, were extraordinarily high for an Android smartphone. Geekbench • AnTuTu Single-core performance is about 20% higher than the result the Galaxy S9+ yielded a year ago. Multiple cores going steadily over 9000...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_12_gb_ram_impressive_antutu_geekbench_scores-news-35535.php

Oppo R19 is not coming this year, VP confirms

Oppo released a teaser, showcasing super thin bezels on the upcoming F11 Pro and a pop-up camera. Many people expected a similar design of the Oppo R19, but with a UD fingerprint scanner and more powerful specs. Apparently, this will not happen, since the R19 is not coming this year. Brian Shen, Oppo Vice President and the leader of the Domestic division, posted on Weibo that there will be no Oppo R19 soon. In a series of replies on the Chinese social network, Shen also said the elevating mechanism for selfies would be pushed to emerging markets. This means the Oppo F11 Pro is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_r19_is_not_coming_this_year_vp_confirms-news-35534.php

Samsung Galaxy M20 is headed to Europe

The Samsung Galaxy M20 - the company's first notched smartphone and the first handset from the M-series along with the Galaxy M10 is headed to Europe. After launching in India, Samsung is looking to expand the availability of the affordable smartphone. SamMobile obtained the German, Italian and Spanish firmwares suggesting that the launch is fast approaching. We are yet to hear an official word from Samsung on the exact released dates and pricing. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m20_is_headed_to_europe-news-35530.php

Sony's newest entry-level offering leaks in renders

We've been keeping a close eye on Sony leaks in the past month or so as the MWC approaches. The latest Sony leak is a full set of renders depicting Sony's newest entry-level smartphones: the Xperia L3. The renders look just like the first renders that leaked along with the XA3 and XA3 Ultra from January. The phone doesn't have the new "CinemaWide display that we are expecting on the XZ4 and XA3 (now rumored to be called Xperia 10). The report from WinFuture lists some alleged specs of the L3 including a 5.7-inch display with an HD+ (720p) resolution and an 18:9 aspect...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sonys_newest_entrylevel_offering_leaks_in_renders-news-35533.php

Android 9 Pie now rolling out on Motorola G6, G6 Play, and Z3 Play in Brazil

The latest devices to get Android 9 Pie are three smartphones from Motorola. The Moto G6, Moto G6 Play, and Moto Z3 Play are all now receiving the Android update in Brazil as of February 13. The Android Pie updated brings a cleaner UI with smarter features like Adaptive battery and redesigned notifications. It also brings new adaptive brightness controls, improved screenshot controls, updated audio controls, new emoji, and overall performance and optimization improvements. Moto Z3 Play; Image courtesey of GeekSpin.co We've already seen the Moto G6 in the US get Pie so we'd...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_9_pie_now_rolling_out_on_motorola_g6_g6_play_and_z3_play_in_brazil-news-35532.php

Google Pay supports 17 new banks in the US

Google Pay is becoming more widely accepted in the US but I still run into places that are yet to accept chip cards, and still far behind accepting tap-to-pay methods. Google Pay on the Huawei Watch 2 Google has added 17 new banks and credit unions to its ever-growing list of financial institutions supported by Google Pay. Here is the list: Alpena Community Credit Union American Bank, NA Coleman County State Bank Columbia Credit Union First Area Credit Union Jefferson Credit Union Members Choice West Virginia Federal Credit Union NESC Federal Credit...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pay_supports_17_new_banks_in_the_us-news-35531.php

Sony Xperia 10 (aka XA3) will cost €350, the 10 Plus will go over €400

Sony's new mid-rangers have been frequenting the rumor mill recently, but it is only now that we find out what sets the two siblings apart - screen size, obviously, but also chipsets and price. The Sony Xperia XA3 - actually, the Xperia 10 - will have a Snapdragon 630 chipset with 3GB of RAM and 64GB storage. The dual camera on the back will have a 13MP main sensor plus a 5MP depth sensor. The phone will be powered by a 2,870mAh battery. The Xperia 10 will cost €350 on the Old Continent. Sony Xperia XA3 and XA3 Ultra side by side The Sony Xperia 10 Plus (formerly known as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_aka_xa3_will_cost_350_the_10_plus_will_go_over_400-news-35529.php

Oppo F11 Pro teaser reveals super thin bezels and a pop-up selfie cam

It's not much given that most of the design is already known from the leaks that came out in recent days but the new Oppo F11 Pro official teasers solidify the info so far. We've got an official ad on YouTube and a teaser on Twitter with a shorter clip. The video teaser shows off the full-screen display without a notch, curved, gradient glass back and a pop-up selfie cam. By the looks of it, the bezels all-around are impressively thin but we've been fooled by renders before so we will have to wait until it comes out. Oh, and you can also see the Thunder Black and Aurora Green...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f11_pro_teaser_shows_up_reveals_super_thin_bezels_and_a_popup_selfie_cam-news-35528.php

Canalys: Chinese brands grow in Europe as pricey flagships stumble

The smartphone market in Europe saw two major trends in 2018 - Chinese makers take control a third of the market and flagships stumbled. The info comes from the analysts at Canalys, which detailed the issues facing the market. Western Europe is the biggest sub-region where 128 million units were shipped out of the 197 million total. The European market as a whole is down 4% year over year, but the West in particular saw the lowest shipments since 2013. The blame for this falls on the rising prices of flagships - the UK, Germany and the Nordics, the countries with the highest Average...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_chinese_brands_grow_in_europe_as_pricey_flagships_stumble-news-35524.php

Meizu 16 Plus Sound Color limited edition packs AK Billie Jean headphones

A special edition Meizu 16 Plus Sound Color has launched - and by the looks of it, has already sold out. And no wonder, the whole package costs CNY 4,600 ($680/€600), but comes with two technologically impressive and pricey audio accessories. The Meizu 16 Plus Sound Color package You get the Astrell&Kern Billie Jean wired headset that's worth a whopping $350 on its own. It uses tech invented by Jerry Harvey, a Dual Balanced Armature driver system for a clean, balanced sound. AK Billie Jean headset plus AK XB10 portable amp You can plug them into the phone itself or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_16_plus_sound_color_limited_edition_packs_ak_billie_jean_headphones-news-35527.php

Listen to the 10th anniversary rendition of Over the Horizon for the Galaxy S10

Samsung's Over the Horizon tune has become as iconic as the Nokia Tune. It was first composed for the Galaxy S II in 2011 and has been reworked a number of times since then in various genres. For the Galaxy S10 phones, Samsung tapped Academy Award-winner Steven Price to compose a Classical Crossover piece for the Philharmonia Orchestra to perform at the famous Abbey Road Studios. The new version takes its inspiration from the beauty of the oceans and adds to the "hope and future-oriented" feel of the original. This is an audio-visual experience and stars freediver Ai Futaki, a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/listen_to_the_10th_anniversary_rendition_of_over_the_horizon_for_the_galaxy_s10-news-35523.php

Motorola will start selling the Moto G7 Power in India tomorrow for INR 13,999

Motorola is gearing up to release one of its latest smartphones in India. The Moto G7 Power will become available for purchase tomorrow - February 15 - through Motorola partner physical stores and online through Flipkart. The reported price through brick and mortar stores is INR 13,999 (€174) but it's unclear whether it will be the same online. The Motorola Moto G7 Power will be offered in a single 4GB + 64GB configuration and only in Black. To rehash, the Moto G7 Power has a 6.2-inch 720x1570px IPS LCD, a Snapdragon 632 with 4GB of RAM, a main 12MP f/2.0 camera and front-facing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_will_start_selling_the_moto_g7_power_in_india_tomorrow_for_inr_13999-news-35526.php

Canon EOS RP is a $1300 full frame mirrorless camera

Canon has announced the EOS RP, the second camera in the company's line of full frame mirrorless camera after the original EOS R launched last year. EOS RP has the same RF mount as the EOS R The EOS RP is a cheaper model and also happens to be the smallest full frame camera in Canon's history. Canon is pitching this as the full frame camera for the masses. The EOS RP has a 26.2 megapixel full frame sensor, that is likely the same one used on the EOS 6D Mark II. It has an sensitivity of up to 40000 ISO for stills and 25600 for video. It can also do 5fps burst capture. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canon_eos_rp_is_a_1300_full_frame_mirrorless_camera-news-35525.php

Xiaomi Mi 9 images and teaser video posted by CEO Lei Jun

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has published the first official images of the Mi 9, including a short video that shows off the iridescent back that shifts between purple, blue and green, depending on how the light hits it. Feast your eyes on these static images that only show the back and the triple camera - new on the Mi series. The design was done by the same person that did the Mi 6. Xiaomi Mi 9 (official images) And here's the video, it's not what we'd call action-packed, but those are some beautiful colors. The Xiaomi Mi 9 will be unveiled on February 20 (same day as the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9_images_and_teaser_video_posted_by_ceo_lei_jun-news-35521.php

No, this isn't a photo of the Sony Xperia XZ4

Close, but no cigar - this isn't the Sony Xperia XZ4. How can we tell? Well, for one the phone is longer than the box (as leakster @Zackbucks points out). And even if this is just due to perspective (which we doubt), the front of the box is kept well out of the way, leaving just the inside of the box, which could belong to any Sony phone. A faked photo of the Sony Xperia XZ4 Here's a quick edit that puts the phone over the box, which is both too short and too wide to fit the XZ4. It doesn't even fit in its box! Our conclusion is that this is an Xperia phone that someone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/no_this_isnt_a_photo_of_the_sony_xperia_xz4-news-35522.php

Samsung Galaxy A50, Galaxy A30, Galaxy A10 specs leak in full

Samsung is reorganizing its entry level and mid-range lineup and renaming the A series is part of the ongoing efforts. The Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30, and Galaxy A50 should arrive any time soon with better specs and bigger screens. We know that because a specs sheet of the trio leaked today, revealing all but their prices and availability. Starting from the top, the Samsung Galaxy A50 will have a tall Super AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and a fingerprint scanner underneath. There will be an Infinity-U notch for the 25 MP FF f/2.0 selfie camera. The rear will host a trio of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a50_galaxy_a30_galaxy_a10_specs_leak_in_full-news-35517.php

Energizer Power Max P18K Pop features an 18,000mAh battery, dual pop-up selfie cam

Avenir Telecom is pushing the Energizer brand of phones into a more premium segment with the Ultimate series, but a phone like the Ultimate U620S Pop lacked the brand's defining characteristic - awesome battery life. The new Energizer Power Max P18K Pop is here to fix that. The P18K stands for an 18,000mAh battery - beating the P16K Pro by an iPhone 8 battery and change. You can take this on extended trips away from the power grid, the phone promises up to 4 days of music playback (non-stop), 2 days of video or up to 50 days of standby. The phone supports 18W quick charging (USB Power...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/energizer_power_max_p18k_pop_features_an_18000mah_battery_dual_popup_selfie_cam-news-35518.php

Apple iPhone 7 and 8 return to Germany, now with Qualcomm modems

Apple has resumed sales of iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 (and their Plus versions) in Germany, following a sales ban in December last year. The ban was based on an infringement on a Qualcomm patent on envelope tracking. The newly-stocked phones only feature Qualcomm modems, Cupertino has stated that it will no longer use Intel modems in iPhones sold in Germany. The problem wasn't even the Intel chips themselves, but the additional chips from Qorvo that they required. China similarly banned iPhones 7 and 8, but Apple never stopped selling those models there as it's still appealing the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_7_and_8_return_to_germany_now_with_qualcomm_modems-news-35520.php

First vivo iQOO phone images arrive - it is a foldable phone

Two days ago vivo announced its new smartphone subbrand iQOO. While we still wondering what the correct pronunciation of that is, the company has no time to lose and is already pitching its phone to partners. According to images from the Chinese social network Weibo, it will be a foldable device. vivo iQOO renders The renders are pretty self-explanatory - the tall phone will transform into a bigger tablet-like device. Unlike the expected fold-in design as some manufacturers, it will fold out, keeping the screens on the outside. vivo iQOO render There isn't any...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_vivo_iqoo_renders_arrive__it_is_a_foldable_phone-news-35519.php

LG G8 ThinQ will use its OLED display as a speaker

LG has announced that its upcoming G8 ThinQ will have a unique new feature that will allow it to use the display as a loudspeaker. Called the Crystal Sound OLED or CSO, the feature utilizes the display as a moving diaphragm by vibrating the entire surface. This allows the display to act as a second channel, working alongside with the dedicated loudspeaker placed at the bottom of the phone to create a stereo audio effect. The technology is new for smartphones but was first included in its OLED televisions by LG last year. Sony has had this even longer in its televisions and calls...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g8_thinq_will_use_its_oled_display_as_a_speaker-news-35516.php

Redmi Note 7 coming to India on February 28

Today Redmi India confirmed the date for the Note 7 launch in the local market - the 48 MP mid-ranger is landing on February 28. It will get its dedicated event in New Delhi and you can register to purchase tickets for it. The Redmi Note 7 is advertised as a head-turner, meaning it will knock you off your feet with its spectacular camera and price. It even comes with a tacky upside-down hashtag that reads #thuglife with an incorporated digit 7. The Twitter account of the sub-brand will even do a giveaway of one Redmi Note 7 phone if it gathers 4,800 retweets. The camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_7_arrive_india_february_28-news-35515.php

Oppo F11 Pro reveals its colors in new live photo

Oppo F11 Pro is arriving with a 48 MP snapper and elevating selfie shooter. We are yet to hear an official launch date from the maker but that is not stopping leaksters from revealing bits of the phone. The latest leak is an image of the device in two colors, revealing at least two paint jobs that the Oppo F11 Pro. The left phone looks Powder Blue at first sight, but looking into detail, it is actually changing from Blue on the left to Green-ish on the right. The fingerprint scanner, however, remains a single color. This also means there will be no UD sensor. The right side of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f11_pro_live_photos_colors-news-35514.php

Check out the first 48 MP camera samples of Xiaomi Mi 9

Xiaomi Mi 9 is arriving next week, and we know the phone will have three cameras. Today the co-founder and director of the Chinese division at Xiaomi Chuan Wang posted on his Weibo profile some camera samples with the new smartphone. First, he revealed an image of flowers in poor lighting, followed by two pictures of some cute doggies and a crab. The latter two have a watermark in the lower left corner, revealing the main shooter of the triple camera will be 48 MP. Xiaomi Mi 9 camera samples All three photos have incredible details. Each flower petal receives a different...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_48_mp_camera_samples_xiaomi_mi_9-news-35513.php

Report reveals more details about Google's products for 2019

Google's mid-range Pixel is perhaps the company's worst kept secret when a prototype got into the hands of a Russian YouTuber - the same one who posted a full hands-on of the Pixel 3 XL weeks before it was announced in October. A new report from Taipei's Nikkei reveals new details about Google's product roadmap for this year. Google will launch its first non-premium smartphone model with a more budget-friendly price point to appeal to more customers in emerging markets. The base Pixel 3 model had an MSRP of $799 and this cheaper model (dubbed Pixel 3 Lite)is expected to retail below...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_reveals_more_details_about_googles_products_for_2019-news-35512.php

Oppo surpasses Samsung in Thai market despite overall decline in Q4

A new report from Canalys outlines Thailand's smartphone market share and smartphone shipment for the last quarter of 2018. In recent years, a number of key players including Xiaomi, Honor, Lava, and Wiko, have intensified competition in the Southeast Asian market. As users are holding onto their smartphones for longer periods of time, the market sees a 13.6% drop over Q4 from the previous year - a total of 4.9 million units were shipped during the period. Despite attractive promotions from smartphone carriers in Thailand, millions of users in rural areas of the country use feature...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_surpasses_samsung_in_thai_market_despite_overall_decline_in_q4-news-35511.php

Nubia MWC event invites go out for a flexible product announcement

ZTE-owned company: nubia is going to announce a wearable smartphone device at the MWC this year. There was a teaser poster released a couple of days ago but the new invite was sent directly to press and includes a specific time. The event will be held at the Fira Gran Via, Barcelona and will begin at 6PM local time (12PM EST time). The event's tagine is "Flex your Life" referencing a device with a flexible display. It wasn't initially clear what kind of flexible device we could expect, but the graphic on the official invitation resembles the shape of a display we saw in the teaser...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_mwc_event_invites_go_out_for_a_flexible_product_announcement-news-35510.php

Asus Zenfone Max M2 hands-on review

The ZenFone Max M2 ZB633KL is the latest mid-range Android smartphone from ASUS. It is the successor to last year's Max M1 and the younger sibling of this year's Max M2 Pro, which we've already reviewed.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_max_m2_zb633kl-review-1886.php

Sony Xperia XA3 may actually be called Xperia 10, XZ4 could be the Xperia 10Z

Sony may refresh the name of its Xperia phones. Rumor has it that the Xperia XA3 and Plus will actually be called the "Xperia 10" and "Xperia 10 Plus". There's more to it than that, the "X" name could go away completely. The Xperia XZ4 may launch as the "Xperia 10Z". Other letters are possible too - like "Xperia 10X" - but since X=10 we think that going with "Z" makes more sense (plus, it's a callback to the old Xperia Z flagships). Sony Xperia XA3 and XA3 Ultra - or is it Xperia 10? The "X" series first came around in 2016 as before splitting into the premium XZ and mid-range...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xperia_xa3_may_actually_be_called_xperia_10_xz4_could_be_the_xperia_10z-news-35509.php

Galaxy S10+ handled on video, the screen protector has a hole for the FP reader

Did you hear that Samsung Galaxy S10's in-display fingerprint reader will not work with screen protectors? This is more than a rumor, check out this short hands-on video with the Galaxy S10+ posted by Mobile Fun. The big round hole in the screen protector is plainly visible. Actually, it's a bit of an eye sore. Current in-display readers are optical, so a transparent screen protector isn't an issue. However, Galaxy S10's readers will be of the ultrasonic kind and apparently those don't like stuff stuck to the glass. The Galaxy S10e will side-step this issue by moving the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s10_handled_on_video_the_screen_protector_has_a_hole_for_the_fp_reader-news-35508.php

LG G8 ThinQ leaks in official looking renders

The LG G8 ThinQ has leaked yet again, this time in a very official looking render from evleaks. The new image shows the phone from every side and confirms that the phone looks remarkably similar to the current V40 ThinQ. The G8 has a similar facade to the V40, with a notched design and somehow still managing to have a rather thick bezel at the top. Unlike the V40, the G8 seems to have just one camera on the front. Along the sides, everything is where you'd expect, including the button to launch Google Assistant on the right. It's good to see that LG is still including a headphone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g8_thinq_leaks_in_official_looking_renders-news-35507.php

Samsung Vietnam confirms free Galaxy Buds with Galaxy S10 pre-order

Samsung will bundle the Galaxy Buds with Galaxy S10 pre-orders in Vietnam. Actually, it's a rich bundle that also includes a JBL Charge 3 (worth $150) and a Clear View Case for the phone, that's a total of VND 7,000,000 ($300/€265) worth of goodies. Interestingly, the local Samsung Experience Store offers this promotion from February 11 to February 26 - it's already ongoing! Samsung is already running a pre-order promo in the Philippines too, though the gift package is a "mystery box", which may or may not contain a pair of Buds. We do know that Samsung Russia will be bundling the Buds...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_vietnam_confirms_free_galaxy_buds_with_galaxy_s10_preorder-news-35506.php

Official teaser highlights vivo V15's 48MP triple camera

A new teaser video for the vivo V15 and V15 Pro has surfaced and this time it's not a leak, it was published by the company's official account. The focus is, once again, triple camera on the back, which will have 48 + 8 + 5MP sensors. The pop-up selfie camera isn't featured in this short clip, but it's the star of this older video. It has an impressive 32MP sensor and keeps the screen notch free (and there's a fingerprint reader built into the screen). The vivo V15 duo will be unveiled next week - February 20 and pre-orders should open up right away (the expected price is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/official_teaser_highlights_vivo_v15s_48mp_triple_camera-news-35504.php