Xiaomi Mi 9 SE may soon be launching globally

The Mi 9 SE that was announced last month is currently available only in China. But that may change soon as the smartphone has been listed on Xiaomi Global's compliance page which hints at the company planning to expand its availability. However, don't get your hopes high just yet as there are some other smartphones listed on this compliance page that never made it outside of China. But in the case of the Mi 9 SE, we have seen earlier evidence leading us to believe this one will. There's no word from Xiaomi regarding the global availability of Mi 9 SE, so we will have to wait until...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9_se_may_soon_launch_for_global_markets-news-36183.php

Motorola One Vision image leaks revealing punch-hole display and 48MP rear camera

We heard quite a lot about the Motorola One Vision in the past couple of days. The smartphone paid a visit to Geekbench and later its detailed specs leaked online. It also popped up on Wi-Fi Alliance's website bearing model number XT1970-1 and running Android Pie. Now today, we are treated to an official-looking press render of the One Vision, which shows its design. This image comes to us courtesy of Tiger Mobiles. It reveals the phone has a punch-hole display with the selfie camera located in the left corner. The display has small bezels on its left, right, and top, with the chin being...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_vision_image_leaks_revealing_punchhole_display_and_48mp_rear_camera-news-36181.php

Next-gen iPhone to come with Wireless PowerShare capability

The iPhone 11, or whatever name Apple manages to come up with for this year's release, will reportedly come with Wireless PowerShare support, supply chain sources reveal. Introduced by IDT in 2015, the Qi-based standard for reverse wireless charging (as in, charging other devices off of your smartphone) is supported on the Galaxy S10 series, but the feature was previously available on the Huawei Mate 20 Pro. In the Apple realm, having Wireless PowerShare will mean, for example, being able to charge your Apple Watch without carrying its own charger around. Additionally, the second edition...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nextgen_iphone_to_come_with_wireless_powershare_capability-news-36182.php

Honor 8X global variant receiving Android Pie-based EMUI 9 update

Earlier this month, Honor released an Android Pie-based EMUI 9 update for the 8X in China. Now the company has begun rolling out this update for the phone's global variant. This Android Pie-based EMUI 9.0.1 update weighs a whopping 3.14GB in size and brings along improved sound recorder, faster app launch times, simplified UI, and Huawei Share 3.0 to the 8X. It is currently rolling out in Macedonia, but we expect a wider rollout soon. Last week Honor confirmed it would release Android Pie for the 8X in India starting on March 18, but we haven't heard anything on that later. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_8x_global_variant_receiving_android_piebased_emui_9_update-news-36180.php

vivo V15 and V15 Pro availability expands to the Philippines

Chinese phone maker vivo unveiled the V15 Pro last month and made the V15 official earlier this month. Both these smartphones are already available in a couple of markets, and the latest country they have made their debut in is the Philippines. The V15 is priced at PHP17,999 ($342) and the Pro variant is priced at PHP23,999 ($456). You can pre-order the V15 until March 29 and the V15 Pro until April 11 with sales starting after those dates. The V15 is powered by the Helio P70 SoC which is coupled with 6GB RAM. It's built around a 6.53-inch notchless display and has 128GB of storage...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v15_and_v15_pro_expand_to_the_philippines-news-36179.php

Beats will launch true wireless earbuds in April

On Friday, CNET learned from a reliable source that Apple-owned Beats plans to release a new totally wireless update to the PowerBeats sport headphones. Apple's AIrPods are quickly becoming the most popular pair of Bluetooth earbuds and a new Beats alternative could reportedly launch in April. Apple recently announced updated AirPods with improved battery life, hands-free "Hey, Siri", and an updated H1 wireless chip. It is believed that Beats' new earphones will have the same Hey Siri feature, the updated H1 chip, and perhaps better battery life than the AirPods. PowerBeats 3...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/beats_will_launch_true_wireless_earbuds_in_april-news-36178.php

OnePlus launches OnePlus 3 and 3T closed beta for Android Pie

When Android Pie launched, OnePlus promised that the OnePlus 6, 5/5T, and 3/3T would all be updated to the next version of Android. So far, OnePlus has held beta programs and officially released Android Pie for the OnePlus 6 back in September, and the OnePlus 5 and 5T back in December. We are finally seeing progress on the long-awaited Android 9.0 Pie update for the OnePlus 3 and 3T. On Friday morning, a OnePlus staff member announced that it was opening registrations for a closed beta of selected OnePlus 3 and 3T users for early builds of Oxygen OS running Android Pie. OnePlus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_launches_oneplus_3_and_3t_closed_beta_for_android_pie-news-36177.php

Samsung Galaxy Fold appears on Geekbench, doesn't impress with scores

Geekbench got an interesting visitor - the Samsung Galaxy Fold. The foldable smartphone didn't score quite as high as its Snapdragon 855 and 12GB RAM suggested. What that suggests is that the software on the unit that ran the benchmark is far from finalized and Samsung still has plenty of work to do before the April 26 launch. Another interesting bit is the SM-900F naming, which is the international variant of the phone. If that one is using the Qualcomm chip it's a clear confirmation that we are not getting an Exynos version of the Fold. Recently, the Fold appeared in a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_fold_appears_on_geekbench_doesnt_impress_with_scores-news-36175.php

Scammers caught playing hidden video ads and draining smartphone batteries

Have you ever wondered why your phone has a drained battery in the middle of the day? It might have something to do with a faulty application, running scam ads unbeknownst to you. According to fraud detection firm Protected Media, Ad Stacking was spotted in codes, provided by an ad technology company Aniview. Ad Stacking is essentially showing you one ad, but in the background it is playing multiple videos at the same time, destroying your battery life. This type of fraud hurts not only you, your device and data cap, but also companies who pay for impressions and views, as well as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/scammers_playing_hidden_video_ads_draining_smartphone_batteries-news-36172.php

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro will shoot dual camera video, company confirms

Huawei might as well just call the P30 phones "announced" and get it over with. The latest leak comes from its Singaporean site and does a good job of succinctly listing the best features of the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro as well as detailing the launch promos. Buying a P30 or P30 Pro on launch day - April 6 - from the VivoCity mall will net you a free Huawei Watch GT and JBL Clip 2 speaker. These freebies are worth a total of SGD 467 ($345/€305). Europe will be getting the watch too (but perhaps not the speaker). As for the specs (as if we haven't seen them leaked a thousand times by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_dualview_video_feature_will_shoot_with_two_cameras_simultaneously-news-36173.php

Redmi Y3 receives Wi-Fi certification, probably launching soon

It looks like the Redmi sub-brand is getting a new entry level device with the upcoming Y3, which just passed Wi-Fi certification. The phone will succeed the Redmi Y2 from last year which was known as the Redmi S2 internationally and we can expect similar naming strategy with the new phone going as the Redmi S3 globally. Little else is known about the upcoming budget phone, we can confirm that it will run on Android 9.0 with MIUI 10 on top. Pricing is expected to remain in the INR 10,000 ($140/€120) range. Yet the fact that the Redmi Y3 is already getting certified by agencies...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_y3_receives_wifi_certification_probably_launching_soon-news-36163.php

Xiaomi introduces Google Lens integration for MIUI camera app

After the arrival of Mi Pay and Redmi Go in India, Xiaomi has another announcement this week. The company has launched Google Lens integration within the native MIUI camera app. This means instead of downloading an app, the platform is available with a single tap. The confirmation arrived on the Indian section of MIUI's forums. Google Lens essentially gives you context about stuff around you - animals, books, music covers, points of interest, QR scanner, recognizing landscapes, etc. It can also automatically collect info from a business card and store it, so you don't have to wear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_google_lens_integration_miui_camera_app-news-36169.php

Huawei Mate 30 could be the first phone with a 7nm EUV chipset - the Kirin 985

The Huawei Mate 30 could be become the first smartphone to ship with a chipset built with an Extreme UltraViolet (EUV) process. That chipset will be the Kirin 985 and will be produced at the TSMC foundries. It will still be a 7nm chip, however the EUV enhancement will allow for 20% greater transistor density. This will be marketed at 7+ nm. The benefits of EUV will become more pronounced as nodes get smaller (e.g. 5nm). The Kirin 985 will come with increased clock speeds for higher performance (and perhaps some power savings too), but the CPU and GPU architecture will be largely the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_30_could_be_the_first_phone_with_a_7nm_euv_chipset__the_kirin_985-news-36168.php

Two new entry level vivo phones appear on Geekbench

After releasing two midrange devices with the V15 and X27, vivo's next offerings will likely cater to the budget segment. Two new phones by the company popped up on Geekbench touting entry level specs. The first offering, the vivo 1901, comes with the budget Helio P22 SoC along with 2GB RAM and Android 9.0 Pie. The phone manages to push out a single core score of 811 and 2473 on the multi-core test, similar to the Helio A22 powered Redmi 6A. The vivo 1902 packs the Helio P35 also paired with 2GB RAM and Android Pie. Performance is almost identical to the vivo 1901 with 815...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/two_new_entry_level_vivo_devices_appear_on_geekbench-news-36167.php

Two teasers and a hands-on video of the Huawei P30 Pro emerge

The hype train continues to roll and to keep the steam going, Huawei released two more teaser videos for the P30 Pro emphasizing on the camera capabilities. More precisely, the zoom and the 3D ToF sensor on the back. The videos originally appeared on Weibo and were posted by Huawei, so it's as official as it gets. Along with those, we get a newly surfaced hands-on video that once again, shows off the fast under-display fingerprint reader. We don't know what kind of fingerprint scanner Huawei used - either optical or ultrasonic - but it appears to be blazing fast. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/two_teaser_videos_and_a_leaked_handson_footage_of_the_huawei_p30_pro_emerge-news-36164.php

HMD Global responds to the Nokia 7 Plus user data controversy

Shortly after the news broke about the batch of Nokia 7 Plus devices sending private user data to a Chinese server, HMD Global responded with an official statement. The statement says that the company made a mistake regarding user activation for another country. The wrong software package has been installed on the batch of Nokia 7 Plus handsets. We can confirm that no personally identifiable information has been shared with any third party. We have analysed the case at hand and have found that our device activation client meant for another country was mistakenly included in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_global_responds_to_the_nokia_7_plus_units_in_europe_sending_data_to_china-news-36170.php

Huawei Malaysia slips up, confirms the Huawei P30 lite is really the nova 4e

The flagship P30 phones have been the stars of two major leaks, but the Huawei P30 lite is not getting left behind - it leaked too. And these are leaks straight from Huawei.com mind you, it doesn't get any more reliable than this. Still, the P30 lite leak is fairly tame, in fact it just confirms something we suspected all along - the phone will merely be a rebranded Huawei nova 4e, which was unveiled last week. Huawei P30 lite, aka nova 4e Here's the proof - check the images on the official page on Huawei Malaysia for the 4e, the folder and image file names make it quite...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_malaysia_slips_up_confirms_the_huawei_p30_lite_is_really_the_nova_4e-news-36165.php

Netflix testing cheaper mobile-only plan in India

Netflix is now testing its mobile-only plan in India, according to Economic Times. The company had previously started testing this plan in other countries, including Malaysia, and is now trying it out in India. With this plan, you can subscribe to the service for INR 250 ($3.6). This is half of the cheapest plan Netflix currently offers for INR 500 ($7.2), which gives you SD quality and the option to stream on one device at a time. In comparison, the mobile-only plan will also offer SD quality and one device limit but that device now has to be a mobile device. As is with the case with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/netflix_testing_cheaper_mobile_only_plan_in_india-news-36166.php

Sony Xperia 1 screen works in 4K all the time

Sony launched the Xperia 1 with the first 4K OLED display in a smartphone. It arrived with a 21:9 ratio and the whole panel is trademarked under the moniker CinemaWide. According to moderators on an official Sony forum, it won't follow in the footsteps of the XZ2 Premium and revert to 1080p for most of the UI and apps - everything will be shown in the 4K resolution of 3840 x 1644 pixels. Screenshot of the confirmation Still, the apps that do not support native 4K and will work in Full HD until support is added. The native apps will all be updated to support the new resolution -...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xperia_1_screen_uses_4k_resolution_all_the_time-news-36162.php

WhatsApp to tell you how many times your message has been forwarded

Last week we told you about WhatsApp's test of in-app browsing and reverse image search features on its Android app. Today we learn about two more features that this Facebook subsidiary is working on. WhatsApp is developing two new features called "Forwarding Info" and "Frequently Forwarded". Forwarding Info tells you how many times a message you sent to others has been forwarded. This information is shown in the Message Info section which is accessed by long pressing the sent message and then tapping on the info icon that appears at the top. WABetaInfo reports that this feature...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_might_soon_tell_you_how_many_times_your_message_has_been_forwardednews-news-36159.php

After Huawei Enjoy 9S, the Enjoy 9e also leaks

Huawei is hosting an event on March 25 in China where it will unveil the Enjoy 9S and Enjoy 9e smartphones. Specifications and images of the 9S have already leaked, and now the 9e has also surfaced online ahead of the launch. Pictures of the Enjoy 9e show that it looks similar to the Enjoy 9S, except that it has a bigger chin with Huawei logo atop. The smartphone will come in at least three colors - Brown, Black, and Blue - with the Brown variant having a back with leather finish. Huawei Enjoy 9e The leaks also includes specifications of the Enjoy 9e - Helio P35 SoC, 3GB RAM,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/after_huawei_enjoy_9s_the_enjoy_9e_also_leaks_with_specs_and_images-news-36158.php

vivo v15 comes to India, sales start from April 1

The vivo V15 that was unveiled earlier this month has debuted in India today. The smartphone is priced at INR23,990 ($348) and will be sold through Flipkart, Amazon.in, vivo India's online store, as well as brick-and-mortar stores across the country. vivo will begin the sales of the V15 in India from April 1, but it will start accepting pre-orders from March 25. Those who pre-order can get up to INR10,000 ($145) benefits from Reliance Jio and a one-time free screen replacement. vivo V15 The V15 has Helio P70 SoC under the hood with 6GB RAM. It boasts a 6.53-inch notchless...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v15_comes_to_india_prebooking_starts_from_march_25-news-36161.php

Xiaomi Mi A3 to come with an in-display fingerprint scanner

Xiaomi might have hit the jackpot with the latest Redmi series, but the company keeps pushing. The latest tech that it wants to bring to its midrangers, is the under-display fingerprint scanner. Reports from XDA-Developers revealed at least three new phones with the FOD technology (fingerprint-on-display) were spotted for hardware testing, two of them with codenames suggesting Android One. They are most likely the Xiaomi Mi A3 and Xiaomi Mi A3 Lite and one of their Chinese versions. The three phones are codenamed "pyxis", "bamboo_sprout", and "cosmos_sprout", with the _sprout suffix...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a3_to_come_with_an_indisplay_fingerprint_scanner-news-36160.php

Comcast launches Xfinity Flex, a $5/month streaming box

Streaming content is as popular as ever and the market is crowded with streaming device options from Roku, to Amazon's Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV. You get the picture. On Thursday, Comcast announced the Xfinity Flex streaming box. It's powered by the same OS that runs on its Xfinity cable DVR boxes. Apple is set to announce its own video streaming service very soon and Xfinity wants to make sure that folks hear about the Flex before that happens. It's a streaming box for those Xfinity Internet customers who don't have set-top TV boxes. Unsurprisingly, being an Xfinity...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/comcast_launches_xfinity_flex_a_5_month_streaming_box-news-36155.php

A batch of Nokia phones were inadvertently communicating with a Chinese server

On Thursday, major news firm of Norway, NRK reported about an issue where several units of the Nokia 7 Plus were inadvertently sending personal information to a Chinese server. These units were sold in the Norwegian market but quickly raised grave concern when the communication between the handset and Chinese server were discovered. The report found that personal information about the device, including GPS coordinates, SIM card number, and the devices serial number were being transferred to the server, unencrypted. This was happening whenever the phone was switched on, screen fired up, or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_batch_of_nokia_phones_were_inadvertently_communicating_with_a_chinese_server-news-36154.php

T-Mobile launches pilot Home Internet program

The future of home-internet has begun in the US. Following Verizon's recent announcement of 5G service and the eventual launch of its home 5G broadband service, T-Mobile is beating Verizon to the punch line. No, T-Mobile doesn't have a 5G network yet, but it believes it can deliver home internet via 4G LTE. On Thursday, T-Mobile is announcing a limited pilot program called T-Mobile Home Internet. The service offers unlimited internet over a 4G LTE connection, fit enough for a household. T-Mobile is only offering the pilot to specific areas where the carrier has enough capacity to cover a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_launches_pilot_home_internet_program-news-36153.php

Redmi Go now on sale in India

The Redmi Go that debuted in India earlier this week goes on sale today in the country starting at noon local time through Mi.com, Flipkart, and Mi Home stores. The Redmi Go is priced at INR4,499 ($66) and is powered by Snapdragon 425 SoC which is coupled with 1GB RAM. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) and sports a 5-inch LCD having a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. Redmi Go This smartphone has 8GB of onboard storage and the Indian variant comes with a dedicated slot for microSD card that allows storage expansion by up to 128GB. It has an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_go_now_on_sale_in_india-news-36157.php

Sony Xperia 10 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10-review-1909.php

Brand new Pixel 2 XL for Verizon is now just $399.99

Google may not have launched its mid-range Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL yet, but if you want a Google smartphone that's priced like a mid-ranger there's no need to wait for those. Right now, Best Buy is offering Verizon's Pixel 2 XL for just $399.99, no contract or activation required. That's $450 off the phone's initial price when it launched back in 2017, and a very good deal considering what you're getting for the price of an iPhone SE, basically. Also, if you hate the Pixel 3 XL's huge notch, but like big Google phones, the 2 XL is definitely the one for you. Now this is technically the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/brand_new_pixel_2_xl_for_verizon_is_now_just_39999-news-36152.php

Samsung Galaxy S10e deal: free Qi Wireless Charger Duo

Samsung's Galaxy S10 and S10+ were pretty predictable, but the S10e is something else entirely. Sure, the Korean company wants to emulate Apple's strategy by having an iPhone XR of its own, exact same price point and all, but the thing is the cheapest member of the S10 family does a lot of what its more expensive siblings do too. And you save quite a bit going for it. And it's the only high-end Samsung option for people who hate curved screens. So, if this model intrigues you too, perhaps enough to make you want one, B&H has an interesting deal going on. There's no price cut yet - it's way...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10e_deal_free_qi_wireless_charger_duo-news-36151.php

Facebook stored hundreds of millions of passwords in plain text for up to seven years

Recently it seems like whenever Facebook is in the news, it's not for a good reason. Data leaks, security breaches, shady user data deals, you name it - the company's been involved in it, and stuff just keeps on surfacing. Case in point: today's absolutely unbelievable news that the social network had been storing passwords in plain text. User login passwords. Hundreds of millions of them. In some instances going back to 2012. Easily accessible by more than 20,000 Facebook employees. An inside source estimates that 200 to 600 million passwords were stored in this way - in which no...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_stored_hundreds_of_millions_of_passwords_in_plain_text_for_up_to_seven_years-news-36150.php

Sony Xperia XZ3 camera fails to impress DxO Mark reviewers, barely beats XA2 Ultra

The Sony Xperia XZ3 failed to impress the reviewers at DxO Mark and, strangely, it failed to best the score of the Xperia XZ Premium. Note: not the XZ2 Premium, but the first Premium phone from early 2017. In fact, the phone just barely beat the mid-range Xperia XA2 Ultra. Here's what went wrong. The XZ3 was praised for nailing the exposure and producing images with good texture and pleasant color. The photos can be rich in detail if shot in well-lit areas, but the camera doesn't like the dark. Autofocus gets slower in the dark - taking up to half a second! - saturation gets boosted too...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz3_camera_fails_to_impress_dxo_mark_reviewers_barely_beats_xa2_ultra-news-36148.php

Samsung is seeding the first Galaxy Buds software update

The Galaxy Buds are still fresh on the shelves but the first OTA update is already in motion. It's fairly small - just 1.32MB but it fixes some important issues like misreporting the battery level. The new update can be applied through the Galaxy Wearable app and the changelog says that the buds will now report their battery level correctly. Moreover, you can now expect a more stable Bluetooth connection. There was also a small bug with the ambient sound menu (the feature that amplifies the sound around you so you are aware of your surroundings). If you still haven't received...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_is_seeding_the_first_galaxy_buds_software_update-news-36146.php

Samsung confirms notchless Infinity display for Galaxy A90

PR departments are just not good at keeping secrets - an English language page was posted to Samsung Indonesia that extolled the benefits of the "maxed out notchless Infinity screen". However, the page makes it clear that this feature is available only on the Samsung Galaxy A90. "Notchless" doesn't necessarily mean that the Galaxy A90 will opt for a punch hole selfie camera like the Galaxy S10 flagships. Previous leaks suggest that it could be come Samsung's first phone with a pop-up camera. The image accompanying the text is clearly of another A-series phone. There are strong...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_a90_will_have_a_notchless_infinity_display_confirming_popup_camera-news-36145.php

Sneaky promo shows the video and zoom quality of the Huawei P30 Pro camera

Parker Walbeck, who runs an online film school, got to use a certain yet to be released smartphone with a flagship camera and impressive optical zoom. In the video below, he shows some beautiful footage from Cancun, Mexico that was shot with the phone. The phone has been masked, but there's really only a couple of possible options - Huawei P30 Pro or Oppo Reno. But there's a hint in the video, the phone will be announced "very soon". The P30 Pro fits that bill - it's less than a week away. Walbeck focused on shooting video with the phone and the quality looks great. Zooming in is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sneaky_promo_shows_the_video_and_zoom_quality_of_the_huawei_p30_pro_camera-news-36143.php

Oppo Reno 5G gets certified to work on European networks

The 5G version of the Oppo Reno was tested by Sporton and received a 5G CE certificate by CTC. This means that the phone is clear to operate on 5G networks in Europe. The phone itself is preparing to launch in the first half of 2019. It was cleared to use the n78 band, which promises a lot of bandwidth (up to 100MHz) and will enjoy wide support in Europe. Obviously, European carriers are still working on launching their 5G networks, but by the looks of it Orange, Telecom Italia, British Telecom and Deutsche Telekom will use the n78 band. To help speed things up, Oppo launched its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno_5g_gets_certified_to_work_on_european_networks-news-36142.php

Motorola One Vision gets Wi-Fi certification

The last few days were ridden with Motorola One Vision leaks - first, it was spotted at Geekbench, and later information confirmed the name of the phone would be the global version of the Motorola P40. The handset will have three model numbers, with one of them popping up on the Wi-Fi Alliance website, suggesting a launch is closing in as we speak. Motorola XT1970-1 listing at WFA The phone with Exynos 9610 chipset will have Android Pie, per the WFA listing. It will have all five key Wi-Fi certificates a/b/g/n/ac, with Wi-Fi 6 nowhere to be seen. The Motorola phone is expected to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_vision_gets_wifi_certification-news-36138.php

Huawei P30 leaks keep pouring, this time from Norway and Belgium

You thought Huawei might have patched their leaking sources after the devices appeared at its Dutch website and at the Italian Amazon? Think again - the P30 and P30 Pro images and specs have been spotted in Norway and in Belgium. They pretty much confirm the leaked specs from last week, but now we also have more on the pricing. Huawei P30 Pro leaks like a faulty faucet Specs like Kirin 980 and OLED panels are not a surprise, however, the prices are new info. The Huawei P30 is priced at NOK6,990 or about €720. The Huawei P30 Pro with 128 GB storage has a NOK8,990...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_keeps_leaking_this_time_from_norway_and_belgium-news-36144.php

Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer with 8 GB RAM sales start tomorrow

Xiaomi Mi 9 arrived with a transparent back panel and is already selling with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. Product Director promised Mi fans that an 8/256 GB option would also be available soon at a lower cost, and the time has come. Lei Jun, Xiaomi CEO, and co-founder, announced that the variant would launch tomorrow at online and offline Mi Stores. Official post by Lei Jun on Weibo The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (or Transparent Edition) was announced with a 48 MP camera and f/1.5 aperture in front of the sensor. However, due to the high demand, the company executive announced the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9_explorer_8_gb_ram_tomorrow-news-36139.php

Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018) receiving Android Pie update

Samsung has rolled out Android Pie for a total of four mid-rangers this month. Today a fifth one joins the list as the company released the latest Android version update for the Galaxy A6+ (2018). Similar to Galaxy A9 (2018), the Galaxy A6+ (2018) is also receiving the update only in Poland. However, according to the rollout schedule shared by Samsung, this smartphone is slated to receive Pie in April so we can expect more markets to get the latest version of Android next month. Android Pie for Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018) is rolling out over-the-air with version number...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a6_2018_gets_android_pie_update-news-36140.php

Huawei Enjoy 9S specs and images surface ahead of March 25 launch

Two weeks ago, we heard of Huawei announcing the Enjoy 9S with a 6.21-inch display and triple rear cameras. Now some more specifications of the smartphone have surfaced along with its images revealing the design. The pictures show us that the smartphone will come with a waterdrop notch display surrounded by small bezels on the top, left, and right side. The notch houses an 8MP selfie camera, while the screen has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. Round the back, the Enjoy 9S has a triple camera setup in vertical orientation below which is a text that reads "AI Camera". This setup...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_enjoy_9s_specs_and_images_surface-news-36136.php

ROKiT officially launches phone lineup, a plethora of branded services

With phones today offering similar designs and features, newcomers ROKiT are trying to stand out from the crowd. After becoming the official sponsor of F1's Williams Racing team, the brand is officially launching its fleet of phones in the US. The lineup members range from inexpensive featurephones like the ROKiT One and ROKiT F-ONE to full-blown Android powered ROKiT IO LIGHT, IO 3D and PRO IO 3D smartphones. As the names suggest, the latter two include the company's 3D display technology, promising glasses-free 3D content playback. Yet, the real perk of ROKiT phones are the bundled...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/rokit_officially_launches_glassesfree_3d_phone_with_plethora_of_branded_services-news-36141.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G to be released on April 5

Pretty soon, the Samsung Galaxy S10+ will lose its position as the company's latest and greatest, which will pass on to the Galaxy S10 5G. The company officially confirmed that it's going to release its first 5G smartphone - which will also be the first in the industry - on April 5. Initially, the handset was supposed to go out this month but it was delayed. Even so, it will still be the first commercially available 5G-enabled smartphone. It will be made available in South Korea, which aims to be first country in the world with a working 5G network too. The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_5g_to_be_released_on_april_5-news-36137.php

WhatsApp Business app finally comes to iOS

Facebook-owned WhatsApp announced its Business app back in September 2017 and launched it next year in January. But, the app was only launched on Android and there's been no word from WhatsApp about its availability on iOS. Fast forward to February this year, WhatsApp Business made it to iOS in the form a beta version, and it seems the testing has gone smooth as the stable version is now finally available on the App Store. WhatsApp hasn't officially announced the launch of its Business app on iOS, but WABetaInfo reports the app is available in Mexico. Users from Brazil, Argentina, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_business_app_comes_to_ios-news-36134.php

Huawei delivers massive P30 and P30 Pro leak

Huawei will unveil the P30 and P30 Pro on March 26 at an event in Paris. Thanks to previously leaked images, we already know what these smartphones will look like. But now, a few days ahead of the announcement, the Chinese phone maker has put all the speculations and rumors to rest by confirming the design of this P30 duo. Huawei Netherlands accidentally uploaded a page on its website promoting the P30 and P30 Pro. The page was since removed but not before we were able to get a bunch of images and learn more on the pre-order bonuses. Huawei P30 • Huawei P30 Pro These images...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/more_renders_of_huawei_p30_p30_pro_surface_as_we_inch_closer_to_their_launch-news-36131.php

Moto Z4 Play passes through the FCC revealing its specs

On Wednesday, we reported about some renders that were released by 91Mobiles containing the alleged Moto Z4. There are conflicting reports about whether this render represents the Moto Z4 or the Moto Z4 Play. Given the small indent on the bottom that looks like a 3.5mm headphone jack, this is more likely to be the Z4 Play. Alleged render from 91 Mobiles There isn't however, a fingerprint scanner on the side, so we're either to believe that it's under the display or this render is a fake. It's also rather hard to believe that Motorola is going to launch a 2019 flagship with a single...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_moto_z4_play_passes_through_the_fcc_revealing_its_specs-news-36133.php

Meizu 16s photo leaks to confirm thin bezels

Just two days ago a new Meizu smartphone was certified in China, and we expect it to be the Meizu 16s, promised to arrive in May. Today, we spotted a new photo of the alleged device, confirming previously leaked images of the flagship. It has a big screen and no notches, with standard bezels on all sides. Meizu 16s or Meizu 16s Plus? The photo reveals the front-facing camera will be on the right side of the upper bezel, while the screen itself appears to be flat, meaning no curved edges. It seems to have 2.5D glass, which is more convenient than the solution Samsung is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/another_meizu_16s_photo_leak-news-36135.php

Oculus Rift S headset announced with higher-res OLED displays

At GDC 2019, Oculus announced a new-generation Rift headset called the Oculus Rift S. The headset brings some new features and improvements that make the VR gaming experience more comfortable and safer. Oculus said it worked closely with Lenovo to refine the Rift S' hardware with feedback from the Lenovo Legion gaming community and Lenovo co-designed the Rift S' hardware with Oculus for improved confirmed and better weight distribution. There's also a single cable which makes it easier to manage and avoid cable clutter. Like the Quest, the Rift S has Oculus Insight which can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oculus_rift_s_headset_announced_with_higherres_oled_displays-news-36132.php

Apple releases Watch bands and iPhone cases in a bunch of spring colors

Aside from announcing the next-generation Apple AirPods, Apple also announced a plethora of new color options for various Apple Watch and iPhone cases just in time for the spring. Following the release of Apple's Smart Battery Cases for the newer iPhone XS and XS Max, Apple is now releasing a Pink Sand option that will now be available alongside the black and white ones that were initially available. The iPhone XS and XS Max silicone cases are getting new colors: Deft blue, papaya, and spearmint. The Apple Watch Sport Bands will also be available in the same colors we just...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_releases_watch_bands_and_iphone_cases_in_a_bunch_of_spring_colors-news-36130.php

Facebook Messenger finally adds quoted replies

Today Facebook Messenger has added a sorely missing feature - quoted replies. This allows you to reply to a specific message in a conversation, and is incredibly helpful when you're engaged in chats that have a big range of topics. Using the new feature, the people you're talking to will now know exactly what you were replying to with that "LOL", for example. This has been a feature in WhatsApp, which is also owned by Facebook, for a very long time, and it's always been sort of a baffling omission in Messenger. So it's good to finally see it there too. In order to quote a specific...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_messenger_finally_adds_quoted_replies-news-36129.php