Deal: Google Home Max now 50% off in the UK

The Google Home Max is the largest smart speaker in the company's Home lineup and at £399/€399/$399 it's the definition of a tough sell. Every now and then though, Google comes up with a discount, and such is the case now in the UK. You can have a Home Max for £199, 50% its regular price. The offer is valid until March 5 and covers both color options. Buyers in Germany aren't as lucky and the speaker is listed at full price there, while in the US today's the last day of a $50 off deal. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_google_home_max_now_50_off_in_the_uk-news-35809.php

Microsoft shuts down health services, offers refund to Band owners

Microsoft has announced that it will be discontinuing its health services. This includes the Microsoft Band and Microsoft Health Dashboard apps and services. While Microsoft stopped selling the Microsoft Band accessory over two years ago, the backend services were still active for existing users. These services will be deactivated on May 31, 2019. The respective apps will also be removed from all the app stores. Microsoft is even going as far as offering a refund to some of the Microsoft Band buyers. Users who synced data between December 1, 2018 and March 1, 2019 can apply for a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_shuts_down_health_services_offers_refund_to_band_owners-news-35807.php

Samsung Galaxy A40 rumored to cost €249, launch soon

Samsung unveiled three new smartphones under its Galaxy A series last month - the Galaxy A10, A30, and A50. The company is expected to launch the A40 soon, and its price has just surfaced online. According to a report by MySmartPrice, the Galaxy A40 will carry a price tag of €249 (around $280) in most of Europe. An exact date of its launch is unavailable, but it's reported to go on sale in Europe soon. The Galaxy A40 will be positioned between the A30 and A50. The former is powered by Exynos 7904 SoC and features dual rear cameras, whereas the latter comes with Exynos 9610 SoC and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a40_rumored_to_cost_249_launch_soon-news-35803.php

You can enable Facebook Messenger's Dark Mode with a moon emoji

Last October, Facebook said that it would soon roll out Dark Mode for Messenger. But it's been more than four months since then and Facebook still hasn't rolled out this much-awaited feature to its users. Well, even though the social media giant hasn't officially enabled this feature for everyone, there is a workaround that lets you enable it easily. The Dark Mode on Facebook Messenger can be enabled by sending a moon emoji (this one:🌙) in a chat. As soon as you send this emoji, you will see a message pop-up at the top that reads "You Found Dark Mode!". Below that will be a button...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_enable_facebook_messengers_dark_mode_with_a_moon_emoji-news-35805.php

Galaxy S10+ bill of materials estimated at $420, SoC actually $9 cheaper than S9+'s

The experts over at TechInsights have gotten their hands on a Samsung Galaxy S10+ and published an estimated bill of materials for the smartphone, following a teardown. Their calculations work out to a total cost of $420. Now, before we move on to the rundown, let's quickly mention that this is just the cost of the components and that go into an S10+, and assembly, and doesn't include R&D and marketing, and whatnot. With that out of the way, the estimation lists the display as the single most expensive element at $86.50, with the chipset coming in second at $70.50. The combined...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s10_bill_of_materials_estimated_at_420_new_soc_actually_9_cheaper_than_s9s-news-35806.php

Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M2) and Max Shot spotted at Anatel

The ever-confusing Asus smartphone lineup will be expanding by two more phones as evidenced by Brazilian telecom regulator Anatel's database. The two models are called Zenfone Max Shot and Zenfone Max Plus (M2), which is not to be confused with the existing Zenfone Max Pro (M2) and Zenfone Max Plus (M1). The Max Shot has some special camera chops and comes with three cameras on its back, though it's unclear what exactly the setup consists of. Meanwhile, the Max Plus (M2) has a simpler dual camera configuration. You'd be forgiven for mistaking the two at a casual glance - the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_max_plus_m2_and_max_shot_spotted_at_anatel-news-35804.php

Xiaomi Black Shark will soon launch gaming smartphones in India

Xiaomi-backed Black Shark launched its first gaming smartphone last April. Six months later, the company announced a successor called Black Shark Helo. The company initially operated in China, but later made its way to Europe in November. Now it is further expanding the business by setting up operations in India. Black Shark has announced that its India office will be headquartered in Bengaluru and will be headed by David Li who's the VP of Black Shark Global. Joining him will be Chirag Nagendra as the Marketing Head of Black Shark India. Nagendra has previously worked with OnePlus as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_black_shark_will_soon_launch_gaming_smartphones_in_india-news-35801.php

Huawei Y6 2019 goes official with Helio A22 SoC and 6.09-inch waterdrop display

Last month, Huawei announced an entry-level smartphone called Huawei Y6 Pro 2019. Now the company has announced a non-Pro variant of that smartphone dubbed Huawei Y6 2019. The Huawei Y6 2019 is actually the Y6 Pro 2019, but it differs from the Pro variant in terms of RAM amount and the availability of fingerprint scanner. The Y6 Pro 2019 comes with 3 GB RAM and doesn't have a fingerprint scanner, whereas the Y6 2019 comes with 2 GB RAM and it does sport a fingerprint scanner at the back. Apart from these differences, everything else remains the same across both these...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_y6_2019_goes_official_with_helio_a22_soc_and_609inch_waterdrop_display-news-35802.php

You can set Google Assistant to the Bixby key with a new workaround

As of February 28, Bixby was updated on the Galaxy S8, S9 and Galaxy Note8 and Note9 devices running on Samsung's One UI (Android 9) allowing the dedicated Bixby button to be remapped to a custom action or app. You still can't totally disable Bixby, but you can at least set Bixby to a double press so that it won't be as easy to accidentally trigger. You can then set the single-press to open any app or set a custom action that you wish such as calling a contact or toggling Wi-Fi. It was discovered, however, that Samsung blacklisted certain apps, specifically competing voice...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_set_google_assistant_to_the_bixby_key_with_a_new_workaround-news-35800.php

Tim Cook says Apple is "rolling the dice" on products that will "blow you away"

Apple held an investors meeting in Cupertino this Friday where Tim Cook got a chance to briefly and vaguely discuss future Apple products. While he didn't go into very much detail about what products we might expect from Apple. Tim Cook was quoted by Bloomberg telling investors that he's "never been more optimistic" about the company today and where it's headed. Cook said Apple is "planting seeds" and "rolling the dice" on products in the future that will "blow you away". We hope this means that Apple is going to start taking more risks with products in the near-future. Cook says there is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tim_cook_says_apple_is_rolling_the_dice_on_products_that_will_blow_you_away-news-35799.php

You can now pre-order a Xiaomi Mi 9 in the UK, but you probably shouldn't

Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 9 for European markets last Sunday at MWC, and now the phone has already gone up for pre-order in the UK, with shipping expected to commence on March 25. There's a huge catch, however. At the moment Xiaomi's official online store for the UK doesn't have the device for pre-order, it's only third-party retailer Clove that will let you do the deed. And here's the thing - while Xiaomi hasn't officially announced pricing for the UK, for Eurozone countries the Mi 9 should start at €449. That currently translates into £386. That said, if you want one from Clove...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_now_preorder_a_xiaomi_mi_9_in_the_uk_but_you_probably_shouldnt-news-35798.php

The Samsung Galaxy S10 durability test video pops up

As expected, shortly after the launch of the new Galaxy S10, durability tests started to pop up on YouTube. JerryRigEverything is one of the first channels to do it in its own unique way. And the video had some interesting findings. For instance, the watertight seals are now purple. Okay, maybe not that exciting but perhaps you'd be interested in the under-display fingerprint reader and how it holds up when the screen is damaged. Since the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner works in a different way compared to the optic ones, one would expect that it wouldn't be bothered by the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_new_samsung_galaxy_s10_goes_under_the_knife-news-35796.php

Oppo F11 Pro teaser brags about 90.9% screen-to-body ratio

The Oppo F11 Pro will join the ranks of phones with a pop-up camera - none of those notch or punch hole cameras to get in the way of you playing a game. And that's a valid enough concern, games could have issues with trying to draw UI elements where the notch has taken a bite out of the display. Old games, especially. The latest teaser from Oppo boasts about the 90.9% screen-to-body ratio of the notch-less, hole-less display. The 6.5" display with 1,080 x 2,340px resolution that is, something we know from a detailed leak. The pop-up camera mechanism will raise and lower a 16MP sensor to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f11_pro_teaser_brags_about_909_screentobody_ratio-news-35795.php

Razer Phone 2 gets 60fps recording in camera app update

Razer has started rolling out an update to the Camera app on the Razer Phone 2, which enables recording videos in 60fps in 1080p and 4K. The company recently started rolling out the Android 9 Pie update for the Razer Phone 2, which is required to make use of this new feature in the Camera app. 60fps capture can be used for a smooth, more natural looking video, or it can be slowed down 2x to create a high quality 30fps slow motion video. Both the Android 9 Pie and Camera updates are now rolling out so make sure you grab them to get the best out of your device. Source •...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/razer_phone_2_gets_60fps_recording_in_camera_app_update-news-35789.php

OxygenOS 9.0.4 update brings deep Google Duo integration to OnePlus 5/5T

Over two weeks ago, OnePlus rolled out OxygenOS updates for OnePlus 6 and 6T which brought in deep integration with Google Duo to these smartphones. Now the company has extended this feature to its 2017 smartphones - OnePlus 5 and 5T. OnePlus has started seeding OxygenOS 9.0.4 update for OnePlus 5 and 5T now. Duo is now integrated natively with call logs, dial pad, contacts, as well as the SMS app. This lets you quickly make a video call via Duo when you are using any of these functions. OnePlus has promised to bring this feature to OnePlus 3 and 3T as well with Android Pie update,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oxygenos_904_update_brings_deep_integration_with_google_duo_to_oneplus_5_5t-news-35787.php

Huawei P30 lite photos show a triple camera on the back

The Huawei Mate P30 lite is going through the halls of TENAA and while the certification process isn't complete yet, we have some photos to share. We've already seen some of the specs and until the full process is complete we won't see more. Still, here's a recap. The phone - MAR-AL00, code name Marie Claire - will have a 6.15" screen and will measure 15.29 x 72.7 x 7.4mm. It's a dual SIM device with a 3,240mAh battery. And here are the photos we promised. As you can see, the screen has a teardrop notch for the selfie camera and the rear houses a triple shooter. Huawei P30...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_lite_photos_posted_by_tenaa_they_show_a_triple_camera_on_the_back-news-35786.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 pre-orders in China make a strong start

Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ has been available for pre-order for a while now in some markets, but in China, it arrived yesterday. And according latest intel the Galaxy S10 pre-orders in the first two hours were twice as high as what the Galaxy S9 managed in its first day. Although these numbers are not official they comes from Ice universe, who is typically correct when it comes to Samsung-related leaks. If the amount of pre-orders is indeed real, this would be good news for the Korean manufacturer that has been struggling in China for a while now. We are waiting for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_preorders_in_china_make_a_strong_start-news-35784.php

vivo iQOO is a gaming smartphone with Snapdragon 855 and sleek design

It was rumored, then leaked, then finally revealed - the vivo iQOO is here. It is a gaming phone with monster specs, making it the most powerful vivo up to date. It comes with Snapdragon 855, triple camera and 44W fast-charging. Screenshots from vivo iQOO presentation The iQOO's official slogan is "Monster Inside", and vivo did ts best to provide some monster specs. RAM is up to 12 GB, while storage goes as high as 256 GB. The screen comes with a 6.41" OLED panel with a waterdrop notch and UD fingerprint scanner. The 44W fast-charging support means you can charge 50% of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_iqoo_gaming_smartphone_snapdragon_855_and_sleek_design-news-35790.php

Meizu Note 9 Lite surfaces with Snapdragon 660 SoC

Meizu will unveil the Note 9 on March 6 in China, but alongside that, we might also get to see the Note 9 Lite. A live image of what's allegedly the Note 9 Lite has leaked online. It shows us the front side of the phone with small bezels. The phone is also running AnTuTu and it made a score of 144,020 points in the benchmark test. The benchmarking tool further reveals some of the phone's specifications like Snapdragon 660 SoC, Android Pie, and a display having 2244 x 1080 pixel resolution. The Note 9 Lite will come with a 12.2 MP rear camera, but it's unclear whether it will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_note_9_lite_surfaces_with_snapdragon_660_soc-news-35785.php

Huawei P30 Pro appears in hands-on photos

Huawei P30 Pro is officially arriving on March 26 in Paris, France. However, thanks to helpful leaksters, we already saw its official press images. Then another leakster one-upped the leak game and revealed actual hands-on photos of the phone. Huawei P30 Pro live photos The images reveal the unusual camera setup will have a folded optics module, similar to the 10x zoom technology Oppo demoed at MWC 2019. It is hidden behind the square lens in the triple setup. The fourth camera, seen right below the LED flash, is likely the ToF sensor. Richard Yu with the Huawei P30...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_pro_appears_in_real_handson_photos-news-35783.php

Realme teases new flagship 3 Pro

The Realme 3 will be launched on March 4, but alongside that, we may also see the company launching the Realme 3 Pro. Realme shared a short video on Twitter teasing the Realme 3 Pro. The video shows the number '3' in the form of a yellow colored lightning bolt. There's also text above it which reads "Be Proactive" with "Pro" highlighted. Any guesses? ⚡ pic.twitter.com/AAHoCvUf9w— Realme (@realmemobiles) February 27, 2019 There's not much known about the Realme 3 Pro at this moment, but it may come with specs slightly superior to the Realme 3. The Realme 3 is confirmed to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_3_pro_may_launch_with_realme_3_on_march_4-news-35780.php

Redmi Note 7 Pro coming to China on March 18

Redmi unveiled the Note 7 Pro yesterday at an event in India, but it didn't divulge any details regarding its availability in other markets. Today, an official-looking poster surfaced online revealing the phone's launch date in China. The Redmi Note 7 Pro will launch in China on March 18 at an event held in Beijing. But, do note that this information doesn't come from Redmi, so take it with a proverbial grain of salt. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 675 SoC and it's the first smartphone by the company which comes with this chipset. It features a 48 MP Sony...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_7_pro_coming_to_china_on_march_18-news-35782.php

Asus announces Android Pie beta program for ZenFone Max Pro (M1)

Earlier last month, Asus announced the Android Pie beta program for the ZenFone Max Pro (M2). And now, the company has extended it to include the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) as well. Zenfone Max Pro M1 users, your craving for Pie ends now! We're opening up the Android Beta Program to all those who wish to have an early taste of the Android Pie, while you wait for the official release. You may apply for the beta version by clicking here https://t.co/M2QHjSuajw pic.twitter.com/vpo5cGMD6w— ASUS India (@ASUSIndia) February 28, 2019 The ZenFone Max Pro (M1) launched last year in April with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_announces_android_pie_beta_for_zenfone_max_pro_m1-news-35778.php

Realme 3 to come with waterdrop notch display and 4,230 mAh battery

The Realme 3 is all set to launch on March 4. It's already confirmed to come with Helio P70 SoC and dual rear cameras and now we learn of two more items on its specs sheet. India's Flipkart has set up a landing page on its website for the Realme 3 which confirms that the smartphone will feature a waterdrop notch display and ship with a 4,230 mAh battery. The smartphone will likely be Flipkart-exclusive in the country. The Realme 3 will be the company's second smartphone after Realme U1 to be powered by Helio P70 SoC. The back of this smartphone will flaunt a diamond-cut design...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_3_to_come_with_dewdrop_notch_and_4230_mah_battery-news-35779.php

Watch the vivo iQOO get unveiled

Today we are finally going to see the vivo iQOO arrive officially and you can join in too. The Chinese company is launching the first device of its sub-brand, and it will come with three cameras, Snapdragon 855 and 12 GB RAM and has posted a live stream from Shenzhen, China, which you can follow below. The event begins at 7:30 PM local time, which is 12:30 CET. The new device will be the most powerful vivo smartphone up to date. Aside from the obvious monstrous chipset and RAM, it will also have 44W fast-charging that will top up the 4,000 mAh battery in 50 minutes, and there will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_vivo_iqoo_get_unveiled-news-35781.php

AirPods reportedly reaching the end of their product cycle in March

A report from Spanish website AppleSfera claims that its sources tell about a March 29 launch date for the second-generation Apple AirPods. Apple's AirPods received lots of mixed criticism when they were first announced, including looking outright ridiculous while wearing them. Around two years later, they are a best-selling Apple product at Best Buy as iPhone users struggle with losing or breaking their headphone dongles. The AirPods are due for a refresh and a screenshot allegedly from a stock warehouse in the Asia-Pacific market labels the AirPods to have an "Out of Stock" date...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/airpods_reportedly_reaching_the_end_of_their_product_cycle_in_march-news-35777.php

Xfinity Mobile used ‘0000' as default account PIN and customers were exposed to hacks

Xfinity Mobile is an MVNO carrier that runs on both Verizon's LTE networks and seamlessly connects to Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots around the US when in range. The network has some customers left stranded with their phone numbers stolen by attackers who then used the numbers to commit identity fraud. The issue stemmed from Xfinity Mobile irresponsibly setting account PIN numbers to a default "0000". In the US, this PIN is given to a new phone company along with basic account information in order to permanently transfer the number to a new provider. We're aware of a very small number of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xfinity_mobile_used_0000_as_default_account_pin_and_customers_were_exposed_to_hacks-news-35776.php

Huawei releases Android 9 Pie update with EMUI 9 for Mate 9 series and nova 2s

Huawei's latest EMUI 9 based on Android 9 Pie is now headed to a few more devices. The company has released the new software for the Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, Mate 9 Porsche Design, and nova 2s in China today. The P10 and P10 Plus units sold in the company's home country are also in the process of making the jump, even though in that case the update is not a world premiere - the Pie release has been out in other parts of the world since December. Additionally, the Honor 9 and Honor V9 are graced with the same new software too - though this isn't new either, having gone out to units elsewhere...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_releases_android_9_pie_update_with_emui_9_for_mate_9_series_and_nova_2s-news-35775.php

Xiaomi launches Mi Sports Basic Bluetooth earphones in India

Xiaomi has launched the Mi Sports Basic Bluetooth earphones in India. They are priced at INR 1499 and will be available starting March 20. However, you can pre-order them right now and it will ship on March 20th. The Mi Sports Basic are IPX4 rated to be sweat and splash resistant. They have an in-ear design with adjustable ear hooks to keep them in place. The controls allow you to play/pause, skip, adjust volume, pickup calls and use Google Assistant on your phone. The speakers come with five pairs of silicone ear tips. Three of these pairs are sealed and two are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_launches_mi_sports_basic_bluetooth_earphones_in_india-news-35771.php

You can pre-order the Sony Xperia 10 and 10 Plus in the US and they'll work on Verizon

Sony announced a total of four new smartphones at the MWC and two of them are now available to pre-order in the United States. The Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus are two mid-range phones that will be sold unlocked in the US. Despite all the colors available, only silver and black are coming to the US In addition to working with GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile, the phones were also certified to work with Verizon. Since the carrier has begun to phase out its 3G CDMA network, Verizon's coverage is almost entirely LTE signal which means all calls and data don't ever need to be routed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_preorder_the_sony_xperia_10_and_10_plus_in_the_us_and_itll_work_on_verizon-news-35774.php

Huawei CEO says Samsung Galaxy Fold's design is bad

Huawei's Mate X and Samsung's Galaxy Fold were undoubtedly the kings of MWC in Barcelona this week, as after many years of anxious anticipation and hype foldable phones finally seem to have arrived. The two employ very different designs however, and it's pretty clear which one Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei's mobile business, prefers. He revealed to Business Insider that his company was at one point working on three different foldable phone projects simultaneously, one of which looked very similar to Samsung's Galaxy Fold but was somehow "even better than that", in Yu's words. However, he...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_ceo_says_samsung_galaxy_folds_design_is_bad-news-35773.php

Galaxy S10 ships with pre-applied screen protector that has a three-month warranty

In the past few weeks there's been a lot of talk about Samsung's Galaxy S10 and S10+ and how they would be able to handle screen protectors given the ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor they employ, which hasn't been seen in another device yet. The scanner's tech means not all plastic or glass screen protectors will allow you to authenticate in this way, which is obviously a complicating factor for would-be S10 owners. Thankfully, though, Samsung is taking a step in helping them with an unprecedented move - it's going to ship the phones with a pre-applied screen protector. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s10_ships_with_preapplied_screen_protector_that_has_a_threemonth_warranty-news-35772.php

Caviar offers custom designed iPhone XS or XS Max starting at $6390

A Russian Luxury brand called Caviar is offering new custom-made jewelry editions of either the iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max. The company is debuting its latest Prima Collection in honor of three Russian classic ballets: Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, and La Bayadere. Each one represented by heroines from the respective ballets: Odette, Nikiya, and Aurora. Two of the designs use no fewer than 20 diamonds to decorate the phone's exterior and the result is quite extravagant and beautiful. The designs take about 12 days of work to complete and the Prima collection models start from $6,390...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/caviar_offers_custom_designed_iphone_xs_or_xs_max_starting_at_6390-news-35770.php

Samsung now lets you remap the Bixby key on older Galaxy phones

Promised and delivered. Samsung is rolling out an update for Bixby that lets you remap the button summoning the voice assistant. The update comes in the form of a Bixby app update so don't expect a full-fledged firmware OTA upgrade. The cool thing is that you can assign not only a certain pre-installed or a third-party app but also a command sequence. However, Bixby should be assigned at either single or double press - whatever suits you better. You can do that by going to in the Settings and then Advanced features > Bixby key. Also, keep in mind that a long press will always launch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_now_lets_you_remap_bixby_on_your_older_galaxy_device-news-35768.php

Moto G7 now available in the US, the rest of the G7 not there yet

The first of Motorola's new G7 family is available in the US - the Moto G7 can be yours for $300. It's compatible with Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and Google Fi. There's a choice between Black and White, but when it comes to memory, 4/64GB is the only option. The rest of the G7 lineup is not available yet, not in the US, anyway. The Moto G6 is down to $180, though, if you're looking for a lower cost alternative. See it. Like it. Want it. Now you can buy it too. The new #motog7 is on sale now! https://t.co/TWKAv0GxeW pic.twitter.com/BvOOuooRMi— Motorola US (@MotorolaUS) February 28,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g7_now_available_in_the_us_the_rest_of_the_g7_not_there_yet-news-35769.php

Xiaomi unveils MiWiFi mesh router with Wi-Fi, gigabit Ethernet, powerline networking

Xiaomi unveiled its MiWiFi mesh networking router, which was developed in collaboration with Qualcomm. The router is simple to use and there's an app for your smartphone to help configure it. The routers have four amplifiers - two each for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. You can use either to connect the two routers, creating a basic mesh network with speeds up to 2,567Mbps. Additionally, the router supports power line networking in case there's no clear wireless path. Xiaomi MiWiFi mesh router with Wi-Fi, gigabit Ethernet and powerline networking Each router has three gigabit...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_unveils_miwifi_mesh_router_with_wifi_gigabit_ethernet_powerline_networking-news-35767.php

Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) gets One UI through Android Pie beta

About a week after Samsung started the Android Pie beta program for the Galaxy A7 (2018) in India it's starting one for the Galaxy A6 (2018) in Korea. You can enroll into the beta program through the Samsung Members app and get Android Pie and the new One UI along with a host of new features. Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) running One UI Being a beta firmware, you should be forewarned that it may be unstable and contain bugs, so it's no recommended to install on your daily driver phone. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a6_2018_gets_one_ui_through_android_pie_beta-news-35765.php

Smartwatch market grew to record size in 2018, Apple rules half of it

There were 18 million smartwatches shipped in the final three months of 2018, a new record (up 56% year on year). Half of those were Apple Watches as Cupertino extends its lead over the competition. For the full year 2018 the shipments rose to 45 million units and, again, Apple accounts for half of those with 22.5 million. Fitbit is a distant second with 5.5 million and then comes Samsung with 5.3 million. Samsung actually edged out Fitbit in the final quarter as the Galaxy Watch proved popular in North America and Asia, the Galaxy Watch Active looks promising too, according to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/smartwatch_market_grew_to_record_size_in_2018_apple_rules_half_of_it-news-35766.php

Nokia 9 PureView goes on sale in the US on March 3 with $100 discount, Europe in April

The Nokia 9 PureView is days away from launch. In the US, sales will start on March 3, available from Amazon, B&H and Best Buy. While those retailers list the price as $700, HMD will actually launch its new flagship with a discount. From March 3 and until the 11th, the Nokia 9 will cost $600 - a $100 discount. That's very aggressive pricing for the first 5-camera flagship, especially at a time when the market leaders are trying to push north of $1,000. In Europe, you can get the phone straight from Nokia.com, available on April 1 - nearly a month after the US. It's €650 in most...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_9_pureview_goes_on_sale_in_the_us_on_march_3_with_100_discount_europe_in_april-news-35764.php

vivo iQOO photos surface, pricing leaks too

The debut of the vivo iQOO is fast approaching and rumors and leaks are starting to intensify. After the full specs sheet was revealed on Monday, photos appeared on TENAA as well, completing everything we need to know before tomorrow's announcement. vivo iQOO The iQOO will pack three cameras on the back, but otherwise and a tall screen with a waterdrop notch on the front. The usual power and volume keys are on the right side and a button for the voice assistant on the left. The design of the back panel isn't even a surprise since it was already revealed on iQOO's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_iqoo_is_now_on_tenaa_with_photos-news-35761.php

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE goes on sale in China tomorrow

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE will go on sale in China at 10AM. Chances are that the available units will be gone in seconds, that's what happened with the larger Mi 9. The base Mi 9 SE with 64GB storage costs CNY 2,000 (that's the equivalent of $300). There's a version with 128GB storage at CNY 2,300 ($345), but both have the same RAM capacity, 6GB. Xiaomi Mi 9 SE goes on sale in China tomorrow at 10:00 Compared to the Mi 9 (CNY 3,000), the SE model has the same 48MP main camera plus an ultra-wide and a telephoto (though at lower resolutions). The whole phone is smaller with a 5.97" screen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9_se_goes_on_sale_in_china_tomorrow-news-35763.php

Honor Magic 2 3D coming soon with a structured light 3D scanner

The Honor Magic 2 3D will add a structured light 3D scanner to the formula of the original Honor Magic 2, which already had two 2MP depth sensors on the front in addition to the 16MP selfie camera. The 3D scanner will track 10,000 points and, unlike the depth sensors, will work even in the dark. The extra biometric security that it offers will be used to guard AliPay, Alibaba's mobile payment platform (currently the largest of its kind). The Honor Magic 2 3D will use the same Kirin 980 chipset, but the addition of a graphene cooling pad will help it maintain its performance for longer...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_2_3d_coming_soon_with_a_structured_light_3d_scanner-news-35760.php

Meizu Note 9 appears in live photos

Meizu is making the Note 9 (alternatively known as M9 Note) official on March 6, but the phone already leaked in hands-on photos in Chinese websites. We know what the phone will look like, thanks to the TENAA listing, but this is the first time we see it in real life. The Note 9 will be the first Meizu with a waterdrop notch, while the back panel is made of glass as is the norm with most phones these days. Meizu Note 9 The company was known for doing its own things with 12-LED flash or dual-screen flagships, but now the midranger will look like every other Xiaomi Redmi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_note_9_appears_in_live_photos-news-35759.php

Samsung Galaxy A90 to feature a sliding and rotating camera mechanism

We've heard that the upcoming Galaxy A90 will come with a pop-up selfie cam from different sources so perhaps they are right. However, newly surfaced information suggests that Samsung is maybe trying to spice things up. After all, pop-up cameras are starting to become mainstream these days. According to new and yet unconfirmed but seemingly reliable source, #Samsung #GalaxyA90 will come with a sliding and rotating camera system (kinda mix between Oppo Find X and Oppo N1 systems) which allows the camera to be used as front and rear camera depending its position......

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a90_to_feature_a_sliding_and_rotating_camera_mechanism-news-35758.php

Redmi Note 7 Pro arrives with 48 MP camera and 128 GB storage

What a wonderful day for fans of affordable smartphones in India - first Samsung introduced the Galaxy A10 and now the Redmi Note 7 Pro officially arrives, along with the Redmi Note 7. The Pro variant is everything we expected - Snapdragon 675, 48 MP camera and up to 128 GB storage. The vanilla version, however, received a massive hit and comes with a 12 MP main shooter. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro The Redmi Note 7 Pro chipset is coupled with octa-core CPU that goes as high as 2 GHz and comes with Adreno 612 GPU. The 48 MP sensor is Sony IMX586, which is an upgrade from the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_7_pro_arrives_with_48_mp_camera_and_128_gb_storage-news-35757.php

Samsung Galaxy A10 is now official

Samsung announced the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 right in time for MWC 2019, but today the company also introduced the most affordable device from the A series - the Galaxy A10. The device will have basic specs like Exynos 7884 chipset and 2 GB RAM, and there is only one camera on the back. The screen on the Galaxy A10 is an Infinity-V display with 6.2" HD+ panel. The chipset is an Exynos 7884 which is a rare platform even for Samsung smartphones - we've seen it only once in a device called Galaxy J3 V. It has two performance Cortex-A73 cores at 1.35 GHz and six more Cortex-A53...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a10_is_now_official-news-35756.php

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro press renders leak in full

Huawei is launching its P30 flagships in Paris next month. There might be one month until the unveiling, but press renders already leaked, revealing the key features of the Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro. Huawei P30 Pro in Black, Twilight, Aurora The Huawei P30 Pro will have four cameras and is expected to bring 10x hybrid zoom - telephoto lens, coupled with a 5x zoom. The setup is quite unusual, with one shooter, likely the ToF sensor positioned aside from the three main snappers. We also see the curved edges of the front - looks like Huawei P30 Pro will adopt the Mate...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_and_p30_pro_press_renders_leak_in_full-news-35755.php

Razer Phone 2 dropping to $499 for a limited time; Android Pie also rolls out

The Razer Phone 2 is finally receiving the Android Pie update. Those with an unlocked variant of the Razer Phone 2 should begin to receive the OTA notification as of February 27. Since this phone runs mostly stock Android with minimal customizations, most of the changes and updates are those that come with the vanilla version of Android Pie. The gesture "pill" is now an alternative to the traditional nav bar. In addition, the update brings Adaptive Battery features, new volume controls, a new power menu, access to the Digital Wellbeing app. As for video, the Razer Phone 2 will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/razer_phone_2_dropping_to_499_for_a_limited_time_android_pie_also_rolls_out-news-35754.php

More vivo iQoo leaks: hands-on video and labeled graphic

Just this last week, we began to learn more about vivo's sub brand: iQoo. Just today, we heard about a benchmark score and a few screenshots showing that the phone charges in 47 minutes. The brand's first smartphone release is coming very soon and there are two more new leaks with a labeled graphic of the device and a snipped of a hands-on video that leaked. The video part of the leak was reposted in a tweet which shows parts of a hands-on video made by a Chinese outlet. The video shows the phone in two different colors: blue and red. We also see some close-ups of the triple cameras and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/more_vivo_iqoo_leaks_handson_video_and_labeled_graphic-news-35753.php

Samsung Galaxy S10+ review

Punch out a hole in the display, add an extra camera on the back, do the mandatory yearly updates to the internals and you'd end up with a Samsung Galaxy S10+ - that is, if you started out with an S9+ if it wasn't obvious. Only that would be oversimplifying it, and we'd rather explore the nuances.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_plus-review-1901.php