YouTube PiP mode rolling out to non-Premium users outside the US

YouTube's picture-in-picture (PiP) mode was initially limited to Premium users, but that changed last June as the feature was extended to non-Premium users in the US. More than nine months later, the PiP mode is now spreading to non-Premium subscribers outside the US too. YouTube's PiP mode is currently rolling to non-Premium users in Italy, but if you happen to live in another country and have got this feature, let us know by dropping a comment below. The option to turn on PiP mode can be found in Settings > General menu in YouTube's Android app, but it only works on devices running...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_pip_mode_rolling_out_for_nonpremium_users_outside_the_us-news-36423.php

A Samsung Galaxy S10 5G teardown video appears

The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G isn't out yet but one of the first, if not the first, teardown videos just popped up. It takes you through the whole process of disassembly and shows off all the internals of the phone so if you like hardware videos, go ahead and watch it. Of course, since the phone has a glass sandwich design, a heat gun is needed to loosen up the adhesive holding the back plate before prying it up. The first thing we see is the triple-camera module along with the 3D ToF sensor and the plate used for wireless charging. A couple of cables need to be removed before proceeding...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_samsung_galaxy_s10_5g_teardown_video_appears-news-36424.php

OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition back in stock in India

The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition that debuted last December is back in stock in India. It is priced at INR50,999 ($737) and can be purchased from Amazon.in. OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition is powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC which is coupled with 10GB RAM. It has 256GB of onboard storage and supports Warp Charge 30 which charges the battery up to 50% in 20 minutes. The McLaren Edition has the same design as the regular 6T, but it flaunts Papaya Orange accent at the back along with a McLaren logo. And, apart from the differences in RAM and charging rate,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_6t_mclaren_edition_back_in_stock_in_india-news-36425.php

Google confirms the Pixel 3a, mid-2019 launch expected

Last week Google leaked details of its Nest Hub Max on its online store. Now, the company has confirmed the existence of its mid-range smartphone Pixel 3a through its website. The Pixel 3a briefly appeared on Google's online store, and, the page also had a link to this phone's case which revealed that it would be made of fabric. The Pixel 3a and 3a XL have also appeared on Google Play Console with codenames "Sargo" and "Bonito," respectively. The console reveals a few of these phones' specifications like RAM and screen resolution. Both Sargo and Bonito have 4GB RAM, but the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_confirms_the_pixel_3a_mid2019_launch_expected-news-36422.php

Four LG smartphones will get Android Pie update by June 2019

LG is one of those brands who have a bad reputation with software updates. The company has so far rolled out Android Pie for only two smartphones - G7 One and G7 ThinQ. However, this South Korean phone maker plans to release the latest version of Android for four smartphones by June this year. LG has shared a list of smartphones that it plans on upgrading. The list includes V30, V30S ThinQ, V35 ThinQ, and V40 ThinQ. There's no specific order to this, and neither do we have any exact dates for the rollout. It's also worth noting that this schedule pertains to LG's home country South...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/these_lg_smartphones_will_get_android_pie_update_by_june-news-36420.php

Oppo A5 now comes with double storage in India

The Oppo A5 that was launched in India last August just got an upgrade. It came with 32GB of onboard storage, and now, the company has launched a new variant that comes with 64GB storage. The Oppo A5 64GB variant is priced at INR12,990 ($188) and can be purchased through brick-and-mortar stores across the country. It will also be available for purchase through online stores from next week. Apart from increased storage, this new variant retains the rest of the hardware from last year's model. It is powered by Snapdragon 450 SoC which is mated to 4GB RAM. The smartphone features a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a5_now_comes_with_double_storage_in_india-news-36421.php

Panasonic launches G95 rugged mirrorless camera for $1200

Panasonic has launched the G95 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera, the successor to the G85. Like its predecessor, the G95 is a mid-range hybrid camera with both still and video features. The G95 has a 20.3MP CMOS sensor without a low-pass filter. It also features 5-axis image stabilization built-in. The G95 uses Panasonic's DFD or Depth from Defocus autofocusing technology, which is a variation of contrast-based autofocus. While quick for stills (Panasonic claims 0.07 sec focus lock) along with face and eye detection, DFD is known to be flaky for video with constant jittery...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/panasonic_launches_g95_rugged_mirrorless_camera_for_1200-news-36418.php

Official Samsung Galaxy Fold cases are priced at $119.99

If you've got a couple thousand bucks to drop on the Samsung Galaxy Fold, there's probably more where that came from, right? Well, good, because if you'll also want to purchase an official case or two - note that these won't be cheap either. It makes sense when you consider that this is among the most expensive smartphones Samsung's ever made (and it takes the crown if you don't count the weird clamshell handsets for Asia). UK-based online retailer MobileFun has just published listings for the upcoming official genuine leather cases made by Samsung for the Galaxy Fold. There are two...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/official_samsung_galaxy_fold_cases_are_priced_at_11999-news-36419.php

Nokia 9 PureView review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_9_pureview-review-1916.php

Apple Music price dropped in India following Spotify launch

Apple has dropped the price for Apple Music in India. The service now starts at INR 99 (~$1.5) for an individual for a month (down from INR 119) or INR 999 for a year (down from INR 1199). If you are a student with select universities then you can get it for INR 49 per month and for families (5 users) the price is INR 149 per month. The price drop comes less than a month after Spotify opened shop in India. While Spotify is still lacking some crucial labels in India (such as Warner Music), the hype around its launch in India so much that it shot up to a million registered users in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_music_price_dropped_in_india_following_spotify_launch-news-36417.php

Xiaomi ramping up Mi 9/SE production

Xiaomi's Mi 9 checks all the boxes for a 2019 flagship - Snapdragon 855, triple camera setup and a solid OLED screen. And with a sub-€500 price tag it's no wonder that the phone has been in high demand since it launched back in February - so much so in fact that Xiaomi has been unable to keep up and stock is always limited. The problems seem to be resolved as CEO Lei Jun confirmed in a Weibo post that production capacity has seen a rapid increase. Last week, combined Mi 9 sales topped 1.5 million units, taking into account both the regular Mi 9 and its smaller brother the Mi 9 SE....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_ramping_up_mi_9_se_production-news-36415.php

Oppo Reno with 10x zoom and 5G support coming on April 24

Chinese phone maker Oppo sent out invites to the press for an event on April 24 in Zurich where it will unveil its new flagship called Reno. The smartphone is rumored to be called Oppo Reno 10x Zoom as it is expected to come with a 10x zoom camera that was previewed by the company at MWC 2019 in February. The Reno will be powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC which will be paired with up to 8GB RAM. Other expected specs of the Reno 10x Zoom include a 6.6-inch Full-HD+ notch-less display, a 48MP main camera, a 16MP selfie camera, and a 4,000 mAh battery with 50W fast charging...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno_with_10x_zoom_and_5g_support_to_be_unveiled_on_april_24-news-36414.php

LG releases financial guidance for Q1 2019

Earlier today Samsung reported a drop in sales and profits and now the other Korean technology giant LG Electronics have released its preliminary earnings. The financial results should be lower than Q1 2018, but not as terrible as the ones from Suwon. The official report stated the consolidated revenues of Q1 2019 are KRW14.9 trillion, which is 1.4% lower than the record-breaking KRW15.1 trillion from twelve months ago. The operating profit should be KRW899.6 billion, which is 18.8% less than the KRW1.1 trillion income from Q1 2018. Back in January, LG revealed it had a record...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_releases_financial_expectations_for_q1_2019-news-36412.php

OnePlus 3/3T are now getting beta Android 9.0 Pie in China

Shortly after starting the tester recruitment for the global beta, OnePlus is rolling out the beta Android 9.0 Pie for OnePlus 3/3T to its Chinese users participating in the beta program. Alongside the release, OnePlus has revealed some of the new features the beta build of the HydrogenOS brings. The forum post says it delivers a brand new UI design, enhanced Do not Disturb mode, new Game Mode 3.0 and of course, security patch update to April 2019. Since this is the first public beta release, it will take some time for the stable version to come out and even reach users outside of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_3_3_1058_are_now_getting_beta_android_90_pie_in_china-news-36410.php

Samsung Q1 2019 earnings guidance shows profit plunging

Samsung had a good run in the past two years, but now is the time to get back to reality. Low demand for memory chips and poor performance of the Galaxy flagships led to the company announcing guidance of around KRW52 trillion in sales (14% down YoY) and only KRW6.2 trillion in operating profit, which is 60% less than the profit in Q1 2018. (in trillion KRW) Q1 2019 Guidance / YoY change Q4 2018 Report Q1 2018 Report Sales 52 / (14%) 59.27 60.56 Operating profit 6.20 / (60%) 10.80 15.64 Ten days ago,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_earnings_guidance_plunges_in_q1_2019-news-36409.php

Samsung Galaxy A20 launched in India

The Samsung Galaxy A20 debuted last month and is now arrived in India, which will become its first market. It is priced at INR12,490 ($180) and will go on sale from April 10 through Samsung India's online store, Samsung Opera House, as well as other online and offline retailers across the country. The Galaxy A20 has an Exynos 7884 SoC at the helm which is coupled with 3GB RAM. It features a 6.4-inch Infinity-V AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a resolution of 1560 x 720 pixels. For photography, the Galaxy A20 has a dual camera setup (13MP + 5MP) at the back and an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a20_arrives_in_india-news-36408.php

New Oppo midranger gets certified, likely Reno light

Oppo is looking to add more devices to its midrange segment as two phones bearing the PCGM00 and PCGT00 model names just passed certification. Upon examining the specs it's apparent that the different model numbers equate to the same device and it might just be the upcoming Reno's lighter version. Up front is a 6.5 inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and in-display fingerprint sensor. The phone sports a 16MP pop-up front camera so we can expect some thin bezels and no notch. Around the back, we see a 16MP man sensor alongside a 2MP depth helper and LED flash. The chipset is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_oppo_midranger_gets_certified_-news-36407.php

HMD slashes the price of Nokia 1, Nokia 2.1, and Nokia 6.1 Plus in India

HMD Global has announced a price cut for three Nokia smartphones in India - Nokia 1, Nokia 2.1, and Nokia 6.1 Plus 6GB. The Nokia 1 is now down to INR3,999 ($58) from its launch price of INR5,499 ($80), whereas Nokia 2.1 is down to INR5,499 from the launch price of INR6,999 ($101). The Nokia 6.1 Plus 6GB RAM variant that was launched back in February for INR18,499 ($268) now costs INR16,999 ($246). All three of these smartphones can be purchased at reduced prices from Nokia India's online store as well as brick-and-mortar stores across the country. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_slashes_prices_of_three_nokia_smartphones_in_india-news-36406.php

Meizu 16s confirmed to pack Snapdragon 855 and 48MP main camera

The Meizu 16s appeared on TENAA yesterday with its images and a few of its specifications. Now, the TENAA listing has been updated with the full hardware details. The Meizu 16s is listed with a 2.8GHz octa-core processor. TENAA doesn't list chipsets, but the clockspeed matches the Snapdragon 855, which also aligns nicely with previously leaked benchmark listings. The chipset is paired with 8GB RAM, but according to AnTuTu and Geekbench, there will be another variant having 6GB RAM. The Meizu 16s runs Android Pie and sports a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2232 x...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_16s_full_specs_revealed_through_tenaa_snapdragon_855_and_48mp_camera_in_tow-news-36405.php

Samsung Galaxy A90 specs surface with 6.7-inch display and 48MP camera

Yesterday we saw concept renders of the Samsung Galaxy A90 which showed its wild design. Today, we are looking at the alleged key specs of this smartphone. According to the information coming out of China, the Galaxy A90 - which might also be called Galaxy A80 - will be powered by Snapdragon 7150 SoC - a successor to the Snapdragon 710/712. The smartphone will flaunt a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) OLED display equipped with sound casting technology. This will eliminate the need for an earpiece and allow a little more space for the screen. The Galaxy A90 will come with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_samsung_galaxy_a90_specs_surface-news-36403.php

Xiaomi terminates support for seven Redmi phones

Xiaomi has been known for updating even five-year-old smartphones to its latest MIUI, but it seems like this practice is about to end. The company has just announced on its forums that seven smartphones will stop receiving software support, meaning no MIUI 11 or any Global Beta in the future. The full list includes: Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Xiaomi Redmi 3S Xiaomi Redmi 3X Xiaomi Redmi 4 Xiaomi Redmi 4A Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Xiaomi Redmi Pro The Mi Community Admin said that the normal upgrade for other devices will not be affected for the time being. The announcement...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_terminates_support_for_seven_redmi_phones-news-36404.php

Motorola P40 Play leaks in CAD-based renders and video

Motorola's upcoming P40 has been leaking since the beginning of the year, but the successor to the P30 from last year still isn't official. Emulating what happened in 2018, it looks like Motorola isn't just preparing one P40 model, but more. Of those, the P40 Play is expected to be the lowest-end, as has traditionally been the case for this company's phones having "Play" in their names. Today the P40 Play has been given the leaked CAD-based render treatment, and there's a video too as usual. The Motorola P40 Play will have a very much bezel filled display with a water drop notch up...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_p40_play_leaks_in_cadbased_renders_and_video-news-36402.php

Snapchat introduces Snap Games and Snap Originals programs

Snap Inc. just held its Snap Partner Summit and announced a dizzying array of new features that are coming to the platform. Let's first start with Snap Games. Snap Games are mobile games that you can play within the Snapchat app. These are multiplayer games that you can play with your friends and you can text or voice chat while playing. The feature is launching with six titles, Bitmoji Party, Tiny Royale (Zynga), Snake Squad (Game Closure), C.A.T.S. Drift Race (ZeptoLab), Zombie Rescue Squad (PikPok), and Alphabet Hustle (Spry Fox). The other new feature is Snap Originals....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/snapchat_introduces_snap_games_and_snap_originals_programs-news-36401.php

Apple drops HomePod price a year after launch

Apple has slashed the price of the HomePod across all regions where it is available. In the US, the HomePod is now priced at $299 instead of the previous $349. In the UK, it's now available for £279 instead of £319. Other regions, too, have seen a price drop. The HomePod price drop is somewhat unconventional for Apple. Usually, Apple products keep their price far too long into the product cycle. This is usually seen on Macs, that don't get updated as often as the iOS devices. One could surmise that the price drop is due to the lukewarm sales of the HomePod, which hasn't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_drops_homepod_price_a_year_after_launch-news-36399.php

Pocophone F1 gets stable MIUI 10.3.4 with HD video streaming support, Game Turbo, 4K60 recording

Today Xiaomi has started rolling out a new software update for the Pocophone F1. It's still based on Android 9 Pie, of course. Once you install the 515MB download, which arrives over-the-air, you'll be running MIUI 10.3.4, with the March 2019 security patch level. That, however, is the least interesting part of this update. The much anticipated Widevine L1 support is finally baked into a stable MIUI release for the Pocophone, and this means you'll be able to stream HD videos on services such as Netflix. Better late than never? You'll be the judge. Next up, Xiaomi brought Game Turbo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pocophone_f1_gets_stable_miui_1034_with_hd_video_streaming_support_game_turbo_4k60_recording-news-36400.php

Verizon launches the Palm Phone for $199

The initial Palm Phone rebirth that was announced last year was an interesting concept ruined by one big issue - it had to be paired with another Android or iOS phone to work. Well, Verizon listened, so the new Palm Phone is a standalone device that can be used on its own. Still, if pairing is your thing, the new Palm offers this option as well. And based on further consumer feedback, this year's Palm Phone delivers improved camera experience across the board with some HDR, color balance and low-light photography tweaks. Battery life should be longer as well. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizon_launches_the_palem_phone_for_as_little_as_199-news-36398.php

vivo V1901 reveled by TENAA certification listing

Last month two entry-level vivo phones showed up on Geekbech and today we got to learn more about one of them, bearing the 1901A/T name. Thanks to Geekbench, we knew it packed the Helio P22 SoC along with 2GB RAM and Android 9.0 Pie. Vivo 1901 A/T front and back Now a TENAA listing reveals that the screen will measure 6.35 inches and will feature a waterdrop notch for the front camera. The battery will be 4,880 mAh and the dimensions come in at 159.34 x 76.77 x 8.92 mm. Images of the phone's back side reveal a triple camera setup with a flash below and fingerprint sensor on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v1901_a_t_passes_tenaa_certification_-news-36397.php

Apple's iPad mini 2019 gets bent out of shape in durability test, still works

After the new 11-inch iPad Pro got wrecked in JerryRigEverything's durability test, we weren't all that confident the iPad mini 2019 would survive the same test. But woe and behold, it did, even if only partially. The durability test goes as usual - display scratches at a level 6, like most any screen outside of sapphire, the sides are made of aluminum and the burn test leaves no lasting damage as the screen is LCD and not OLED. The bend test is where it gets interesting. Just like the iPad Pro 11, the iPad mini 2019 yields to the pressure and bends badly. But unlike the Pro, the mini's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_ipad_mini_2019_assumes_a_bow_shape_in_bend_test_still_works-news-36396.php

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S and Mi Note 3 get stable MIUI 10

Xiaomi is pushing the stable MIUI 10.3.2.0 firmware update to both the Mi Mix 2S and the Mi Note 3 but there are differences. Key among them is the OS version - while the Mi Mix 2S moves up to Android 9.0 Pie the Mi Note 3 is left at Android 8.1 Oreo. Some of the major improvements of the firmware are the March 2019 security patch and the addition of Face Unlock support (region dependent). There are a number of bug fixes and patches as well. Here's a reminder of what's new in MIUI 10 and what's coming in MIUI 11. For firmware links and instructions you can visit the XDA Forums in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_mix_2s_and_mi_note_3_get_stable_miui_10-news-36394.php

Xiaomi spins off part of its chipset division, which will work on AI hardware

Xiaomi's Pinecone subsidiary, which designed the company's first in-house chipset, the Surge S1, is being reorganized. Part of it will be split off under the name Dayu ("big fish") to focus on developing AI-enhanced chipsets for IoT applications (think smart speakers and other smart gadgets). Back in 2017, CEO Lei Jun acknowledged that the three biggest smartphone makers (and Qualcomm) all have their own AI-accelerating hardware and that it's important for Xiaomi to keep pace. And not just for the phones (though the remaining part of Pinecone will keep developing phone chipsets). Xiaomi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_spins_off_part_of_its_chipset_division_which_will_work_on_ai_hardware-news-36392.php

Samsung starts manufacturing 5G components for smartphones

Exactly one year after kicking off their development, the 5G modem and 5G RF chips are entering mass production. The Exynos 5100 modem, the Exynos 5500 RF transceiver and the Exynos 5800 supply modulator support the 5G New Radio and sub-6 GHz spectrum that are needed for gigabit speeds. While the Exynos Modem 5100 is not a new product, it is finally hitting the pipelines, meaning it should be available for distribution to smartphone manufacturers pretty soon. It can support virtually all networks - 2G GSM/CDMA, 3G WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, HSPA, and 4G LTE, all in a single chip. In order to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_begins_manufacturing_5g_components_for_smartphones-news-36389.php

WhatsApp Business for iOS gets global rollout

WhatsApp Business is designed to let small businesses have better control over their interaction with customers. The standalone business app initially launched back in September 2017 exclusive to Android and graced iOS in several countries last month and now it's making its grand rollout for Apple users. Today WhatsApp officially confirmed the global launch of the service in a blog entry. Businesses in Brazil, Germany, Indonesia, India, Mexico, the U.K. and the U.S can enjoy the benefits of the app today with more regions coming soon. There's also a web version for desktop...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_business_for_ios_gets_global_rollout_-news-36393.php

Lenovo announces midrange K6 Enjoy with Helio P22

Lenovo has added a new member to the K6 family from way back in 2016 - the K6 Enjoy. Similar in design to the more upscale Lenovo Z5s the K6 Enjoy offers reasonable at a reasonable price. On the front there's a 6.22-inch IPS LCD of 720x1520px resolution with a waterdrop notch housing an 8MP selfie camera. The rear has three cameras - a 12MP regular, 8MP telephoto and a 5MP depth sensor. Driving the Lenovo K6 Enjoy is a MediaTek Helio P22 with 4GB of RAM powered by a 3,300mAh battery. There's a generous 128GB of onboard memory, expandable through microSD. The Lenovo K6...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_announces_midrange_k6_enjoy_for_chinese_market-news-36390.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G box shows new fast charger

The Samsung Galaxy 5G will soon become the first commercially available 5G phone. It's scheduled to hit South Korea on April 5 and then the US on May 16. Now we are treated to an early unboxing of the upcoming phone and get to see all the goodies it comes with. Galaxy S10 5G box and contents The contents of the box reveal the new 25W USB-C charger, along with a double sided type C cable, standard AKG in-ear headset and a USB-C to USB-A adapter. The new charger should offer speedier top-ups compared to the 15W charger found with the other three Galaxy S10 variants. This...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_5g_box_shows_new_fast_charger_and_standard_array_of_accessories_-news-36387.php

Meizu 16s appears on TENAA with 6.2-inch display and 3,540 mAh battery

The white Meizu 16s that leaked yesterday has appeared on TENAA in black along with a few of its specifications. It is listed on TENAA with model number M971Q, and, the images that are listed on the certifying authority's website reveal its design which is in line with previous leaks. On the front, the smartphone has a notch-less display with the selfie camera residing above it on the right. At the back, it has a dual camera setup positioned vertically in the left corner. Below these cameras is what seems like a laser AF sensor which is surrounded by an LED flash ring. TENAA also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_16s_images_leak_through_tenaa-news-36386.php

Alleged middle frame of the iPhone XI leaks, showing big camera cutout

An image of what's allegedly the next generation iPhone's middle frame has surfaced and it supports earlier renders we've seen of the phone. The middle frame is usually the centerpiece of the phone's design, holding components like the motherboard, mainframe, battery and display. In this case the middle frame is strongly suggestive of the iPhone XI's new triple camera setup which will sit in the upper left corner of the rear panel, just like in these images. There are three circular holes for the regular, ultra-wide and telephoto cameras, one square-ish for the LED flash and another...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_middle_frame_of_the_iphone_xi_leaks_showing_big_camera_cutout-news-36385.php

Samsung Galaxy A90 video shows a slider with a rotating camera

We knew that the Samsung Galaxy A90 will have a pop-up camera, but this 3D render shows a pretty wild design. The Galaxy A90 has a slider that raises its dual camera, which can then rotate to become a selfie camera. @IceUniverse, who's regarded as someone in the know when it comes to unreleased Samsung designs, calls this "almost complete correct". About a week ago, @OnLeaks tweeted that the Galaxy A90 will have a sliding and rotating camera. This setup has many advantages - rear camera selfies without a second screen, for one. Also, the front screen is notchless Infinity Screen....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_a90_renders_show_a_slider_with_a_rotating_camera_that_can_also_shoot_selfies-news-36384.php

Xiaomi Mi Fan Festival kicks off in India with discounts, INR1 flash sales, and more

Xiaomi's Mi Fan Festival in India has kicked off, and it will go on until April 6. As a part of this, the Chinese brand is offering products at discounted rates and is also giving a chance to the customers to buy select products at INR1 ($0.014). In addition to that, Xiaomi is also offering coupons worth up to INR1,000 ($14). You can win these by playing a game on Mi.com between 10 am and 2 pm local time and use them to buy products from the said website. Furthermore, there's also a game called "Fun and Furious" which gives you a chance to win prizes such as Mi Sports Bluetooth...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_fan_festival_kicks_off_in_india_with_discounts_inr1_flash_sales_and_more-news-36383.php

Anker PowerCore Fusion PD Battery and Charger available on Apple store

The mouthful that is the Anker PowerCore Fusion Power Delivery Battery and Charger is now available on Apple's online store. If you haven't picked up from the name, this gadget is a charger and a battery all at the same time. It makes use of the new generation gallium nitride chargers that allows Anker to fit a battery inside the casing as well. The result is a 42W charger with a 30W USB-C output - enough even for a small laptop. There's also a secondary USB-A connector at 12W for smartphone fast charging. The built-in battery inside is rated at 5,000 mAh. Unfortunately, there...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/anker_powercore_fusion_pd_battery_and_charger_available_on_apple_store-news-36382.php

Lenovo Z6 Pro retail box arrives

Lenovo still hasn't announced a launch date for its new flagship called Z6 Pro, but the company just revealed what its retail box would look like. It posted pictures of the packaging on Weibo, and honestly, it looks like a normal smartphone box with some fancy design elements. Lenovo Z6 Pro retail box According to Lenovo, both the actual phone and the pictured package have been designed by the team behind the torch that carried the Olympic flame back at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Lenovo said the box is designed in such way to excite you about the smartphone on the inside,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_z6_pro_retail_box_arrives-news-36381.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G coming to Verizon on May 16

As 5G continues to hit more markets, Verizon will soon be adding the Galaxy S10 5G to its fleet of devices. Chicago and Minneapolis were the first two cities to get next-gen connectivity and those who reside there can get a 5G hotspot and give it a try. Today, Evan Blass confirmed that the 5G capable Samsung Galaxy S10 is coming to Big Red on May 16. He had no intel on the expected pricing though. Yesterday the carrier released the Moto mod 5G which effectively turned the Motorola Moto Z3 into the first 5G capable phone in the US and the world for that matter. However, that's a huge...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_5g_coming_to_verizon_on_may_16-news-36380.php

Apple iPhone XR gets a massive discount in India

The iPhone XR that was launched in India with a base price of INR76,900 ($1,117). Six months later it has received an impressive discount of INR17,000 ($247) in the country. The Apple iPhone XR will be available at a discounted price in India starting tomorrow, and those who have HDFC Bank's debit/credit card will get an additional 10% cashback, thus resulting in a total discount of up to INR24,500 ($356). You can check out the table below for detailed pricing. Model MRP Price for non-HDFC Bank customers Price for HDFC Bank customers 64GB ...

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Android Q Beta 2 brings Bubbles and emulator for foldables

Less than a month after the first Android Q Beta, Google issued the second iteration. The package introduced new features like Bubbles and a foldable emulator for developers, currently supporting the screens of the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X. While Bubbles might look like an iteration of the floating chat heads from Facebook's Messenger app, it is an evolution of the quick smart toggles that are currently found in the app drawer on any stock Android. Instead of letting your phone guess what function you need, you can set them up. They can provide quick access to portable...

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Realme U1 3GB RAM variant now comes with double storage

The Realme U1 that was announced last November comes in two versions - 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage. Now the company has launched a third variant with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage. This new variant is priced at INR10,999 ($160) and will go on sale from April 10 in India through Amazon.in and Realme India's online store. This announcement comes just two days after the company slashed the price of the U1 in the country. Realme U1 from the front and back The Realme U1 is powered by Helio P70 SoC and flaunts a 6.3-inch Full-HD+ LCD on the front. For photography, it...

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Oppo Reno reservations open on the official online store

Oppo Reno keeps leaking, and the latest information comes from the company itself. The phone was listed on the official Oppo online store in China, gathering reservations. The listing confirms the colors, the 48 MP camera as well as the NFC and VOOC 3.0 support. Oppo Reno in Pink, Purple, Black, Green The Oppo Reno is listed with a price tag of CNY9,999 which is most clearly a placeholder as it is highly unlikely Oppo will sell this smartphone for over $1,500. It might come in four colors, but not all of them will be available with all the RAM+storage options. According...

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Check out these images of Motorola's first quad camera smartphone

Earlier this week, we saw renders of Motorola's first triple camera smartphone which will allegedly be called the P40 Power or P40 Note. Today, we are looking at the company's first smartphone with quad rear cameras. Popular leakster OnLeaks has shared CAD renders of this unknown Motorola smartphone which reveal its design. This smartphone sports a 6.2-inch display with a fingerprint scanner embedded in it. Round the back, we have a quad camera setup which includes one 48MP unit. The smartphone measures 158.7 x 75 x 8.8mm, but it's unclear whether the thickness accounts for the...

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Beats announces Powerbeats Pro wireless earphones with Apple H1 chip

Beats has announced a new pair of wireless earphones, the Powerbeats Pro. They are priced at $250 and will start shipping in May. Powerbeats Pro with the charging case The Powerbeats Pro have a fully wireless design and are designed for an active lifestyle. They have an earhook design that rests over your outer ear and use silicone eartips for a more secure fit. The design is water and sweat resistant. When not in use, they can be placed in their case, where they charge. The Powerbeats Pro use Apple's latest H1 chip, also found in the second generation AirPods, which enables...

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Notch-free vivo S1 goes on sale in China

The vivo S1, which was announced just last week, is now on sale in China. The phone comes in a single 6GB + 128GB configuration and in either Pet Pink or Ice Lake Blue color, priced at CNY 2,298 (~€305). If you buy the vivo S1 before April 6 you're eligible to get Bluetooth earbuds, normally worth CNY 159, for free. vivo S1 The vivo S1 lacks a notch thanks to a motorized pop-up selfie camera and squeezes an ample 6.53-inch IPS LCD of 1080x2340px between thin bezels. It's powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 with 6GB of RAM and has a 3,940mAh battery that can be topped up at up to...

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Redmi Pro 2 with Snapdragon 855 chipset could have a pop-up camera

Redmi used to be Xioami's entry-level brand, but now that it's on its own it aims to build flagships too - including a Snapdragon 855-powered phone. And this may be it, the Redmi Pro 2, which can be seen in the render below shared on Weibo. The phone has a pop-up selfie camera for a notch-less, hole-less screen. A device matching that description was recently seen in the hands of Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun. Previous Redmi Pro 2 leaks hinted at a 48MP camera, similar to the Redmi Note 7, though the render shows a triple shooter - this would be a first for Redmi. According to the text...

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Huawei and Honor reveal their new dual brand strategy

Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei's Consumer division, has announced the new dual brand strategy for Huawei and Honor devices. This builds on his strategic goals from 2012 that have been executed successfully. Huawei wants to be the largest smartphone maker in the world. The goal for Honor is to follow closely, aiming for fourth largest brand globally and second place in China. Huawei and Honor will work closely to develop innovative technologies in the future and will cooperate in distribution and retail. The consumer division is now the largest inside Huawei. Last year it outperformed the...

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