vivo X27 teaser videos surface online

The vivo X27 is hardly a surprise at this point, since most of its specs were already spilled by TENAA last month. That was quickly followed-up by sightings in the wild and an official announcement date, set for March 19. Today brings a couple of teaser videos for the phone. Both pretty short and not really particularly impressive or revealing in any way. Still, they do seem to share a common theme - high fashion and style and that's likely the angle vivo will be going for with the X27 marketing campaign. We can't really fault them for accenting on looks, since the company and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x27_teaser_videos_surface_online-news-35942.php

Instagram might let you co-watch videos with friends

Facebook introduced a feature called "Watch Party" for Facebook Groups last July that lets users watch videos together. The company was later found testing a similar feature on Facebook Messenger, and it now seems that its subsidiary Instagram might also allow video co-watching. Instagram was spotted working on a video co-watching feature by reverse-engineering expert Jane Manchun Wong. Wong says this feature would be available in Instagram Direct in video calls, and the snapshots she shared reveal that you would be able to co-watch videos from a playlist or the ones suggested by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_might_let_you_watch_videos_together_with_friends-news-35939.php

Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) gets Android Pie update

The Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) that was launched back in December 2017 with Android Nougat is getting the Android Pie update with February 2019 Android security patch. The update is currently only available in Russia and there's no word on when it will be rolled out in other markets. If you live in Russia and don't get an update notification in a week or two, you can check for it manually by heading over to the Settings > Software update menu. The update is also available through Samsung Smart Switch. The Galaxy A8+ (2018) is powered by Exynos 7885 SoC and comes in two memory...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a8_2018_gets_android_pie_update-news-35938.php

Huawei continues its P30 teaser campaign with some impressive zoom photos

Huawei's upcoming P30 and P30 Pro flagships have been leaking left and right over the past few months. So much so, in fact, that the Pro variant can even be spotted in at least two sets of hands-on photos, with the latter one actually coming from a media outlet, complete with impressions. Huawei P30 posters Even so, we still have little confirmed info on what will apparently be the spotlight feature of the new flagship - its periscope zoom camera. Even the photos we do have, like a 5x zoom from Barcelona or a photo of the Moon, published by Huawei themselves can't be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_continues_its_p30_teaser_campaign_with_some_impressive_zoom_photos-news-35940.php

Samsung Galaxy A40 gets FCC certified with 5.7-inch display

The Galaxy A40 that was recently listed on Samsung UK's website has received FCC certification hinting at its imminent launch. The smartphone was spotted on the FCC's website bearing model number SM-A405FN/DS. The FCC listing doesn't tell us much about the A40 other than revealing its display size and wireless connectivity features. The A40 will sport a 5.7-inch display which is smaller than the displays on A10, A30, and A50. Connectivity options on the A40 include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0 LE. The A30 and A50 both come with USB Type-C, so it's safe to say that the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a40_gets_fcc_certified_with_57inch_display-news-35937.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 pre-orders break record in US

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is doing very well in sales and the phone just launched on Friday. Following today's earlier news about the Galaxy S10 breaking the UK's Samsung pre-order record, the US is also seeing record pre-orders for the Samsung flagship. Power users lead the pack in the U.S., with the Galaxy S10+ accounting for over 57% of pre-orders. - Samsung spokesperson We don't have the statistics on which colors were the most popular, but the US appears to be very fond of Prism White. In the UK, it was Prism Black. Interestingly enough, the most expensive model, the Galaxy S10+, made...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_preorders_break_record_in_us-news-35936.php

Two Huawei Watch GT variants rumored to launch with P30 this month

A new report from WinFuture leaks an image with two new alleged variants of the Huawei Watch GT. Huawei first announced the Watch GT alongside the Huawei Mate 20 Pro with its own proprietary operating system called Light OS. According to the report, the two new models are called: Huawei Watch GT Active and Huawei Watch GT Elegant. The image below is the alleged "Elegant" variant in "Dark Green" and "Orange". Source: WinFuture.De The watch body has a slightly different appearance - the first thing you might notice is the style of the physical buttons. The other difference is a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/two_huawei_watch_gt_variants_rumored_to_launch_with_p30_this_month-news-35935.php

Sony Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus in for review

Sony introduced the Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus at MWC 2019. The new midrangers are descendants of the Xperia XA series and are commemorating ten years since the whole Xperia smartphone lineup was started. The two phones are now in our hands, and we've already started putting them through all our extensive tests. The Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus look similar with their super long screens, or CinemaWide as Sony refers to the 21:9 panels. Even if the phones are tall and feel unusual in hand, they are reasonably easy to handle. The Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus are thin and relatively...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_and_xperia_10_plus_in_for_review-news-35925.php

iPhone SE on clearance at Apple's website starting at $249 in the US

On Apple's website, the certified refurbished iPhone SE is currently on sale as Apple clears its stock. Some of the models come with a free SIM card, which some carriers charge for if you don't already have one. Otherwise, they are all SIM unlocked. The 32GB iPhone SE is going for $249 while a 128GB version sells for $299. All colors of the iPhone SE are available in all either storage tier. Some of the phones come with either a T-Mobile, Verizon, TracFone, or AT&T SIM card. Apple iPhone SE (2016) The iPhone SE was a re-release of the iPhone 5S that came out a little over a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_se_on_clearance_at_apples_website_starting_at_249_in_the_us-news-35934.php

Unlocked DualSIM Galaxy Note9 receives One UI update

We received a tip from a reader in Brazil that the Samsung Galaxy Note9 with model number SM-N9600 has begun receiving the latest Android Pie/Samsung One UI update. Sure enough, Samsung's changelog for this specific variant shows the update began rolling out on Thursday, March 7. The SM-9600 is an unlocked dualSIM Snapdragon 845 variant intended for China, Brazil, and the rest of Latin America. The update includes Android Pie and includes Google's security patches up until February 1, 2019. With it, the OTA brings Samsung's newest OneUI and Android 9.0 Pie. The most notable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/unlocked_dualsim_galaxy_note9_receives_one_ui_update-news-35933.php

Oppo F11 Pro in for review

Oppo recently announced two smartphones with availability originating in India. The F11 and F11 Pro were heavily teased prior to their launch event. Today, we have the F11 Pro in-house for our thorough round of review testing. The F11 and F11 Pro are both very similar, but the only difference is that the Pro has a pop-up mechanism for the selfie camera while the F11 has a water-drop notch instead. We're reviewing the more interesting of the two. There's a large 6.53" IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x2340 px and the pop-up selfie camera houses a 16MP sensor with f/2.0...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f11_pro_in_for_review-news-35932.php

US Samsung Galaxy S10 to get 6 months of premium Spotify for free

To mark the official Galaxy S10 market launch Samsung is treating its US fans with free access to the premium version of Spotify for 6 months. Building on top of the partnership from last year when Spotify became Samsung's official music provider the app will come preinstalled on a bunch of Samsung phones going forward. The official list of phones to ship with the app includes the Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, S10 5G, Galaxy Fold as well as select Galaxy A Series phones, which are yet to be disclosed. US owners of Samsung's new devices will be treated a step further with free 6...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/all_new_samsung_galaxy_s10s_to_come_with_a_free_6_month_trial_of_spotify-news-35931.php

Samsung to offer an official leather case for the Galaxy Fold

Foldable phones raise a lot of questions, chief among them being how do you protect one. You obviously can't install a tempered glass protector on a foldable phone but you might be able to put it in a case. When it comes to the Samsung Galaxy Fold we've seen early renders of Spigen cases and now we learn Samsung will make its own leather case for the Galaxy Fold. It's not clear what a Samsung-made leather case for the Galaxy Fold will look like (image below is just our mockup) but it makes sense to use a flexible material such as leather. The case likely won't come cheap either...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_will_make_a_leather_case_for_the_galaxy_fold_not_included_in_the_box-news-35928.php

Nokia will cut fewer jobs than expected in Finland

Earlier this year Nokia announced plans to cut 1,330 jobs in Europe in a bid to save €700 million until 2020. Nokia's operations in Finland were set to lose 350 employees, however after some negotiations that number was reduced to 280. Nokia currently employs some 6,300 people in its home country. The company also plans to lay off around 530 workers in Germany (where it employs 3,500) and 460 in France (out of 4,000). A glimpse inside Nokia's production facility at Oulu Among all that downsizing, the Oulu facility will be spared. The city was hit hard back in 2013 after...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_will_cut_fewer_employees_in_finland-news-35927.php

Motorola Razr foldable smartphone's features revealed

You've probably heard about Motorola's plans to resurrect the Razr brand by giving it a more 2019 vibe - a flexible display. Essentially, it's going to be a flip phone with a high-tech twist. We've seen some schematics of what it might look like and now we have more details about the software features. The guys over at XDA Developers have obtained info on some of the features and were kind enough to share them with the rest of us. For starters, the second display placed on the back. It doesn't give full access to all Android features. Only a couple of apps will be allowed to access the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorolas_razr_foldable_smartphone_features_surface-news-35922.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 breaks company's pre-order record in the UK

Despite the sluggish start in its home market, the Galaxy S10 family seems to be doing pretty well. According to Samsung UK, the Galaxy S10 family is selling better than any of the previous Samsung flagships during the pre-order period. The most expensive unit from the trio, the Galaxy S10+ accounts for 57% of total pre-orders in the British market. Users preferred the Prism Black variant with 47% of all Galaxy S10 devices donning the stealthy color. Samsung's Corporate VP, Conor Pierce noted that the new S family offers a greater range of devices to a larger consumer base. If...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_reveals_recordsetting_s10_preorder_sales_in_the_uk-news-35923.php

Check out these Redmi Note 7 Pro camera samples

The Redmi Note 7 Pro was introduced last week and will go on sale by the end of the month across multiple markets. The phone's 48 MP camera with the Sony IMX58 sensor is one of its key features so now two Xiaomi executives released a teaser with day & night camera samples from it. The first image is taken by Lin Bin, co-founder and President at the Chinese company. It is in full 48-megapixel resolution with applied background blur. Redmi Note 7 Pro camera sample Edge-detection looks great and you can see on the underside of the pink flower, even the smallest crest is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_these_redmi_note_7_pro_camera_samples-news-35921.php

Sony Xperia XZ3 long-term review

We used the Sony Xperia XZ3 as our main smartphone for an extended period of time, trying to evaluate whether it might serve most people well in day to day use, away from benchmarks, sales numbers, and objective tests. So join us over the next few pages as we explore what the Xperia XZ3 has to offer in 2019.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz3_long_term-review-1904.php

Helio P35-powered Oppo A5s leaks

Oppo A7 arrived officially back in November in select markets. It had a 14 nm process chipset and huge battery, but it appears the company will launch a refresh with few specs changes dubbed Oppo A5s. The display is pictured with a waterdrop notch, and according to the leaked specs, it will be a 6.2" LCD with HD+ resolution. The selfie shooter, tucked in the cutout, is 8 MP f/2.0, while the main camera setup is 13 MP f/2.2 + 2 MP f/2.4. The Helio P35 chipset has the same CPU configuration as the Helio P30, but comes with PowerVR GE8320 GPU. It has plenty of AI camera features...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a5s_leaks_with_helio_p35_chipset-news-35917.php

Huawei nova 4e key specs leak ahead of launch

The Huawei nova 4e will be announced on March 14, but some of its specifications have already been revealed. The nova 4e will be powered by the Kirin 710 SoC which will be coupled with 4 or 6 GB RAM. The smartphone will run EMUI 9.0.1 and have 128 GB storage. It will feature a 6.15-inch LCD on the front having a resolution of 2312 x 1080 pixels. The nova 4e will be offered in three colors - Magic Night, Bird Blue, and Pearl White - and it will have a 3,340 mAh battery under the hood with support for fast charging. Earlier this week, Huawei shared a video teasing 32 MP selfie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_4e_key_specs_leak_ahead_of_launch-news-35918.php

vivo v15 to be released in India next week

The vivo V15 that was unveiled earlier this week will be released in India on March 15. It is rumored to carry a price tag of INR 22,990 (around $330) and will likely be sold through Flipkart, Amazon.in, and retail stores across the country. The V15 is a toned down version of the V15 Pro which debuted last month. It retains the Pro variant's 32 MP pop-up selfie camera but lacks the Snapdragon 675 chip, 48 MP rear camera, and in-display fingerprint scanner. The V15 is powered by Helio P70 SoC and flaunts a 6.53-inch Full-HD+ display. It rocks a triple camera setup at the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v15_to_be_released_in_india_next_week-news-35916.php

Samsung Galaxy S10+, S10 and S10e now available in about 70 countries worldwide

Starting today, Samsung's Galaxy S10 trio is available in around 70 countries, including the US, Canada, India, China and all of Europe. The Galaxy S10+, S10 and S10e are done with pre-orders and can now be found in stores both online and brick and mortar. By the end of the month, Samsung's 4G flagships will reach 130 countries. The fourth S10 sibling, the Galaxy S10 5G will come later this year. We have a Galaxy S10+ review and a Galaxy S10 review, plus a video review for the both of them. Many pre-orders shipped out a few days ago so some of you may already be holding an S10....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_s10_and_s10e_now_available_in_about_70_countries_worldwide-news-35920.php

vivo Y91i launched in India with 6.22" display and 4,030 mAh battery

If for some reason the vivo Y91 seemed expensive, the newly released Y91i offers mostly the same specs but at a slightly lower price. The naming is a bit of a mess though - the Indian Y91i is actually the phone known as the Y91C in Pakistan. Yet this new Y91i is different from the vivo Y91i sold in markets such as Malaysia and Thailand. The phone features the same 6.22" HD+ display with a waterdrop notch like the Y91. Inside is the 12nm Helio P22 with 2GB of RAM. The base model comes with just 16GB of storage, but thankfully there's a microSD card slot for expansion. The vivo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/budget_vivo_y91i_launched_in_india_with_full_view_display_and_4030_mah_battery_-news-35915.php

Black Shark 2 appears on AnTuTu, revealing key specs

The Black Shark 2 that will be unveiled on March 18 has appeared in the AnTuTu database, revealing its key specifications in the process. The smartphone has appeared on the benchmark's database as "BlackShark Skywalker". It is powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC which is mated to 8 GB RAM. The Black Shark 2 runs Android Pie and has 128 GB of internal storage. AnTuTu doesn't reveal the size of the display, but it does reveal its resolution which is 2340 x 1080 pixels. The Black Shark 2 scored 359,973 points in the benchmark test, although we shouldn't reach much into scores obtained by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_shark_2_appears_on_antutu_revealing_key_specs-news-35912.php

Huawei Watch GT launching in India next week

Earlier this week, Huawei teased the launch of its Watch GT smartwatch in India. And now, the company confirmed that this smartwatch will be available for purchase next week. A tweet sent by the company's India arm hints at the smartwatch going official in the country on March 12. Amazon.in has also set up a landing page for the Watch GT. Slim. Beautiful. Strong. The all new #HuaweiWatchGT is set to bring a revolution in the world of fitness!Notify me: https://t.co/XiLGWCTZTu#OneChargeTwoWeeks pic.twitter.com/K5fEzlyNM1— Huawei India (@HuaweiIndia) March 7, 2019 The Watch GT was...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_gt_launching_in_india_next_week-news-35914.php

OnePlus 7 listed on a retailer's website with an image and full specs

There's still some time for the OnePlus 7 to come out but we have already started hearing about this 2019 OnePlus flagship. Renders and a live image of the phone recently leaked revealing its design, and the smartphone was now spotted on a retailer's website with more information. The OnePlus 7 has been listed on Giztop with its image and specifications. The image only shows us the front of the phone with its notch-less display. The overall design is in line with what we saw on previously leaked render, but there's a discrepancy between the two - the previous render shows volume rocker on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_listed_on_a_retailers_website_with_full_specs_and_image-news-35911.php

Sony Xperia 1 pre-orders are up, will cost £849 in UK

When Sony introduced the Xperia 1 at MWC, it didn't tell us any pricing or market details. Finally, the device arrived for pre-order at Clove in the United Kingdom and we know how much the flagship will cost - £849 for the 6/128 GB variant. Sony bets a lot on its ultra-tall device. It has three 12 MP cameras, 4K OLED screen with 21:9 ratio and CinemaWide display and Dolby Atmos sound. It also has Snapdragon 855 chipset, a 3,300 mAh battery with USB-PD capabilities and Gorilla Glass 6 both on the front and back. While Clove is giving you the chance to pre-order the Xperia 1 in Black,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_preorders_are_up_will_cost_849_in_uk-news-35913.php

Verizon details Samsung Galaxy S10 pricing and promotions

Tomorrow, the Samsung Galaxy S10 family is going on sale with Verizon. It's offering a BOGO deal and trade-in promotions. Here's the pricing for each device. Samsung Galaxy S10e: $749 or $31.24 per month Samsung Galaxy S10: $899 or $37.49 per month Samsung Galaxy S10+: $999 or $41.66 per month Verizon is offering a BOGO promotion is existing customers add a new line. If you buy any Galaxy S10 model, you'll get $750 off any second Galaxy S10. The discount is applied over the 24 monthly payments. Verizon is offering up to $200 with a trade-in but you can't combine that with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizon_details_samsung_galaxy_s10_pricing_and_promotions-news-35910.php

Mysterious Oppo with Snapdragon 855 visits AnTuTu

Oppo is working on a new flagship device that will incorporate its 10x zoom camera tech that was showcased at MWC. This is promised to become official in April, and sport a 4,065 mAh battery. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, and guess what? A mysterious Oppo device with that exact SoC has showed up at AnTuTu. Its model number is OP46C3, but it's sneakily identifying itself as "R11s", which it obviously isn't - that phone was released in November of 2017 and dons a Snapdragon 660. This is actually the same trick employed by Oppo's prototype handsets used to showcase...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mysterious_oppo_with_snapdragon_855_visits_antutu-news-35909.php

Wistron's new factory to build high-end iPhones in India is almost fully approved

Here's some big news for both India and Apple. Wistron's factory application for a new $1 million factory in India was just approved by India's IT ministry. This factory will be manufacturing Apple iPhone 8 in addition to the iPhone SE, 6S, and AirPods that are already made in India with a 40% cost-savings for the Indian customer. There's a Foxconn project also in progress for the country's "Make in India" initiative which would eventually produce iPhone XS and XS Max in India. Rumors about Foxconn's entry into India date back as far as May of 2016. iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 8...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/wistrons_new_factory_to_build_highend_iphones_in_india_is_almost_fully_approved-news-35908.php

PS4 Remote Play app now available on iOS

For a long time, you were able to use a Windows desktop or Android device (as long as it's a Sony), but today the PS4 Remote Play app is hitting iOS devices. You'll be able to use an iPhone or iPad as a PS4 display over Wi-Fi. PS4 Remote Play on a Sony tablet You'll also be able to use an on-screen gamepad to control your PS4. Voice chat in supported games are also supported on the app so you can use the iPhone's microphone. You'll also be able to use an iOS device for keyboard input. The app will work with any iOS device running version 12.1 or later. Sony recommends an iPhone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ps4_remote_play_app_now_available_on_ios-news-35907.php

Samsung's UK lists the Galaxy A20e, A40 and A90, launch is imminent

Samsung's UK branch just opened up product pages for three of its upcoming smartphones - the Galaxy A20e, A40 and A90. To be fair, this is the first time we hear something about a Galaxy A20e but it could be just a regional modification of the A20. The landing pages don't reveal anything except that the launch of those three phones is imminent in the country. It's a nice surprise given that the Galaxy A90 was first thought to be a China-only device. But this is a good indication that it will step outside of China. It's rumored to have a rotating pop-up camera mechanism so we can't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_uk_website_lists_the_galaxy_a20e_a40_and_a90_launch_is_imminent-news-35896.php

Black Shark 2 gaming phone is coming on March 18

Xiaomi's Black Shark 2 gaming phone will be unveiled on March 18. The phone is the first in the series to use the Snapdragon 855 chipset (the original and Helo used the 845) and will have 10GB or 12GB of RAM. The performance will be bolstered by the new Liquid Cool 3.0 and fast charging will be upgraded to 27W (up from 18W). The Black Shark 2 will be unveiled on March 18 As part of the promo campaign Xiaomi has set up a "top secret experience" in Shanghai. The slogan of the phone is "both steady and mad". #Xiaomi #blackshark #blackshark2 Black Shark's top secret experience in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_shark_2_gaming_phone_is_coming_on_march_18-news-35903.php

Sony Xperia 10 Plus disassembly video shows the 21:9 screen is easy to replace

The latest phone to get the teardown treatment is the Sony Xperia 10 Plus. This video is for educational purposes rather than entertainment - that is it will teach you how to disassemble the phone and put it back together again, no scratch or burn tests here. You go in from the front, removing the screen (which is glued to the frame). Below that is a large metal plate, which stands between you and the motherboard. Then it gets easy. The battery is glued down, but there's a pull tab to help you set it free. Sony put large heat spreaders over all the chips on the motherboard. There's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_plus_disassembly_video_shows_the_219_screen_is_easy_to_replace-news-35902.php

Deal: Nokia 9 PureView comes with free Nokia True Wireless Earbuds in the UK

The Nokia 9 PureView has gone on pre-order in the UK and in a bid to entice potential buyers, retailer Clove is bundling a free pair of Nokia True Wireless Earbuds with each phone. The Nokia 9 PureView comes in a single 6GB + 128GB Midnight Blue configuration that costs £549 while the True Wireless Earbuds themselves carry a price of £130 if bought separately. Clove seems to be the only UK retailer to have the Nokia 9 PureView up for pre-order at the moment and promises to ship it by March 21. OFFER: All UK orders for the #nokia9pureview come with a FREE set of #Nokia True Wireless...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_nokia_9_pureview_comes_with_free_nokia_true_wireless_earbuds_in_the_uk-news-35904.php

Our Realme 3 video review is up

The Realme 3 is pretty confident in its photography skills, it even challenged the Redmi Note 7 and Galaxy M20 to a photo shootout. But let's make one thing clear first - this isn't a "third generation" Realme, the brand is not even a year old yet. Realme's lineup is not the easiest to navigate. Our video review should be your jumping off point. It covers the new Chroma Boost and Night Mode features for the camera and more. Actually, you may want to watch this even if you have your sights set on another Realme - these features are coming to older models too. But if the Realme 3...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_realme_3_video_review_is_up-news-35906.php

Huawei launches Y7 (2019) mid-ranger

Without an official announcement, the Huawei Y7 (2019) has made its way to Europe. The phone is almost identical to the previously announced Y7 Pro (2019) with a slightly downgraded selfie camera. Huawei Y7 (2019) in Coral Red You aree getting the same 6.26" LCD HD+ display with waterdrop notch and Snapdragon 450 with 3GB RAM. Storage is limited to 32GB but microSD expansion is present for those in need of more. The main difference between the regular Y7 (2019) and the Y7 Pro (2019) comes in the downgraded 8MP front-facing camera, while the back setup is still a 13MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_y7_2019_goes_official_in_europe-news-35898.php

vivo X27 live images, promo posters surface ahead of launch

The vivo X27 is all set to launch on March 19 appeared on TENAA last week with its full specs. Now the TENAA listing has been updated with images, revealing more about its design. The images show us that the smartphone looks similar to the V15 Pro that was announced last month - it has a triple-camera setup at the back placed vertically with a notch-less display on the front. Previously leaked image revealed the smartphone would come with a pop-up camera. The X27 doesn't have a fingerprint scanner on its back because it's placed under the display similar to the V15 Pro. In...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x27_live_image_leaks_ahead_of_launch-news-35899.php

Have a look at the Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+ and S10e from the inside

The new Galaxy S10 trio has been a hot topic for the past few weeks - they started shipping around the world and the first reviews (Galaxy S10+ review/Galaxy S10 review) are ready. And now the time has come to take a proper look at the internals of the Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10e. iFixit serves us a complete disassembly of the three Galaxies. Before we dig in, the three Galaxies all got an abysmal repairability scores of 3 out 10 because the USB-C port is now soldered onto the motherboard, the battery is glued into the phone, just like the front and rear glass panels, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/have_a_look_at_the_galaxy_s10_s10_and_s10e_from_the_inside-news-35901.php

Huawei Enjoy 9s to arrive with three cameras and Android Pie

Huawei is about to add a new member to its affordable Enjoy series. Leaked photo, coming from Weibo, revealed the Enjoy 9s will have a triple shooter, with the main sensor being 24 MP, coupled with a wide-angle lens. This will be the most powerful phone from the series, sitting above the Enjoy 9, Enjoy 9 Plus (better known as Huawei Y9 (2019) or Enjoy Max (aka Honor 8X Max). The image of what appears to be a brochure reveals 6.21" notched screen, 128 GB of storage and EMUI 9.0. The version of the user interface suggests the Enjoy 9s will arrive with Android Pie, becoming one of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_enjoy_9s_to_arrive_with_three_cameras_and_android_pie-news-35890.php

Oppo flagship with 10x zoom camera to launch next month

Oppo VP Shen Yiren yesterday announced that the company will soon launch its flagship smartphone with 10x zoom camera. Today he has confirmed that this smartphone will go official in April. In addition to that, Yiren also said that this upcoming flagship will have a design different from the previous Oppo smartphones and it will be devoid of any camera bumps. The Oppo VP also shared an image which is likely a silhouette of its upcoming flagship. It shows the triple camera on the back of the smartphone which is actually the 10x zoom setup system we saw at the MWC. This smartphone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_flagship_with_10x_zoom_camera_to_launch_next_month-news-35893.php

Ming-Chi Kuo: Samsung Galaxy S10 sales to reach 40-45 million

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is known for his accurate predictions of the iPhone sales and deliveries, but today he an new investor note regarding the Samsung Galaxy S10 family. In it he ups his prediction for the Galaxy S10 sales to 40 to 45 million, instead of the earlier 30-35 million. The main reason behind the update is "spec differentiation" from the current iPhones. Kuo expects users to choose the Samsung Galaxy S10 phone over the 2018 iPhones for the ultrasonic fingerprint reader, the triple camera setup on the back and the two-way wireless charging. Kuo predicted this year's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mingchi_kuo_samsung_galaxy_s10_reach_45_million-news-35895.php

Huawei P smart+ 2019 debuts with ultra-wide camera

The Huawei P smart+ 2019 was quietly unveiled. It's very similar to the Huawei P smart 2019 with a 6.21" 1080p+ screen, Kirin 710 chipset and 3,400mAh camera. What sets the plus model apart is the improved camera at the back. A 24MP main shooter is joined by a 16MP ultra-wide angle camera and a 2MP depth sensor. For comparison, the non-plus model had 13MP main camera and 2MP depth sensor. The selfie camera in the waterdrop notch has an 8MP sensor an AI smarts. AI helps the rear camera to stabilize the image for low light photos with Night mode. Additionally, it can shoot 480fps slow...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p_smart_2019_adds_an_ultrawide_camera_for_some_triple_cam_action-news-35900.php

Apple plans to bring 1,200 jobs to San Diego over the next three years

Today, Apple announced that it would bring 1,200 new jobs to San Diego, California as part of a national expansion that the Cupertino-based company announced back in December. Apple expects to see 200 jobs in place by the end of this year. Interestingly enough, Qualcomm is also based in San Diego and the two companies have engaged in an ongoing legal back-and-forth with Apple completely dropping reliance on Qualcomm modems as of Apple's 2018 iPhones, which use Intel modems. Thrilled that Apple is growing in San Diego, a beautiful city with so much talent! https://t.co/lyO8JQ7ETy— Tim...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_announces_it_is_bringing_1200_jobs_to_san_diego_over_the_next_three_years-news-35887.php

Realme 3's Nightscape feature will come to older Realme phones

The Realme 3 that debuted earlier this week comes with two cool camera features that are pretty rare in its price range - Nightscape and Chroma Boost. Now, the company has announced that the former, which enables hand-held long exposure shots, will trickle down to older Realme smartphones soon. The information comes through Madhav Sheth who's the CEO of Realme's Indian branch. However, while Sheth has confirmed that Nightscape will roll out to older smartphones, he hasn't shared any timeline for it. In addition to confirming Nightscape for older smartphones, Realme also confirmed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_3s_nightscape_feature_will_come_to_older_realme_phones-news-35891.php

ZTE patent shows vertically foldable smartphone in the works

With foldable phones attracting all the attention recently, ZTE is keen to be a part of what is possibly the next big thing. The company filed in a patent for a phone that folds vertically similarly to Motorolla's alleged 2019 RAZR. More interestingly, the patent shows that the device will fold inwards, but not in the middle as the upper half of the flexible screen appears shorter. There is no physical cutout for a selfie camera so it remains to be seen how the company plans to implement that feature. There are two buttons on the right side, presumably for volume and power controls as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_patent_suggests_clamshell_foldable_smartphone_in_the_works-news-35892.php

Honor Magic 2 3D announced with 3D camera and graphene cooling

As promised, Honor released a hardware refresh of its Magic 2 flagship smartphone. The new version is called Magic 2 3D and fixes one of the issues we had with the first version - the two 2MP front-facing depth sensors, one of which was downright useless. With the new Magic 2 3D, as the name implies, the phone replaces one of the 2MP sensors with a more useful 3D structured light camera that can be used for advanced facial recognition and better depth sensing regardless of the lighting conditions. As of now, there's no official confirmation whether the sensor uses the structure of light or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_2_3d_announced_with_tof_camera_and_graphene_cooling-news-35894.php

200,000 Redmi Note 7 units sold in first India flash sale

Redmi Note 7 arrived in India last week and the phone had its first flash sale today. According to the company, the campaign was a massive success with over 200,000 smartphones moved in a few minutes. The Redmi Note 7 is not the same smartphone as the one available in China and currently up for pre-order in Spain. The Indian variant brings 12 MP + 2 MP main camera setup to maintain the low price tag of INR9,999 ($142/€127) for the 3/32 GB variant. There is also a 4/64 GB option, but it would set you back INR11,999 (around $170/€150). The Indian phone has another major difference...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_7_sells_in_200000_units_in_india-news-35888.php

Samsung Galaxy M30 goes on sale in India

The Samsung Galaxy M30 that was announced in India last week is now available for purchase in the country. The Galaxy M30 can be purchased through Amazon.in and Samsung India's official website. It comes in two memory configurations - 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The former is priced at INR 14,990 ($214) with the latter carrying a price tag of INR 17,990 ($256). The smartphone is powered by Exynos 7904 SoC and runs Android 8.1 Oreo with Samsung Experience 9.5 on top. It flaunts a 6.4-inch Full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display on the front and boasts a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m30_goes_on_sale_in_india-news-35889.php

vivo X27 to launch on March 19 with a pop-up camera

vivo launched the X23 last September, and the company is now about to unveil its successor, which will be called the vivo X27. The Chinese phone maker has announced that it will launch the phone in China on March 19. It come with a triple-camera setup on the back which will include one 48 MP camera. The other two cameras will be 13 MP and 5 MP sensors according to a TENAA listing. vivo has also shared a poster which reveals the phone will feature a notch-less display, meaning it will come with a pop-up camera for selfies. A recently leaked live image of the X27 gave us a glimpse of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x27_to_launch_on_march_19_with_a_popup_camera-news-35886.php