Here's what Samsung Galaxy A80 cases look like

Regardless of personal thoughts and sympathies towards notches, punch-holes, foldable panels or any of the other current solutions to expanding mobile phone screen real estate, we are undoubtedly amidst a rather cool and way overdue smartphone design "renaissance". But even though shiny new devices, like the Samsung Galaxy A80 might embody the experimental design spirit, they still rely heavily on the preferred "glass sandwich" styling of the day and thus require a certain level of care and protection to stay "mint". Understandably, designing cases for these devices is a whole new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_what_samsung_galaxy_a80_cases_look_like-news-36542.php

Honor 8S specs and images surface

Chinese phone maker Honor announced the Honor 8A Pro yesterday, and soon after, images and specs of the Honor 8S surfaced. The Honor 8S is built around a 5.71-inch waterdrop notch display that has a resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. The screen is surrounded by tiny bezels, with a comparatively thicker chin. The back of the Honor 8S has a dual finish and is home to a 13MP camera. For selfies and video calls, there's a 5MP camera on the front which resides inside the notch. Talking about the innards, the Honor 8S comes with Helio A22 SoC which is coupled with 2GB RAM. It has 32GB of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_8s_specs_and_images_surface-news-36541.php

Samsung Galaxy M40 shows up in Wi-Fi alliance certification database

Keeping up with Samsung's latest wave of device announcements has been challenging, to say the least. After officially unveiling the eagerly-anticipated Galaxy A80 and the Galaxy 20e a few days ago, the Korean giant is now up to a whopping eight, or nine, if you decide to count the Galaxy A2 Core, phones in its new Galaxy A lineup. A bit overwhelming, for sure, but also pretty logical seeing how the Galaxy J series is now officially defunct and will be merged with the A lineup. Even further down the budget spectrum there is the Galaxy M family. It currently has a trio of devices in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m40_shows_up_in_wifi_alliance_certification_database-news-36540.php

Honor Magic UI 2.1 will bring GPU Turbo 3.0 to the View 20 and Magic 2

Hot on the heels of Huawei's EMUI 9.1 beta announcements, sister company Honor has also revealed its recent software development. It comes in the shape of Magic UI 2.1. The latest version of Honor's custom Android ROM promises a multitude of improvements, chief among which is GPU Turbo 3.0. GPU Turbo is a pretty interesting and powerful graphics intermediary layer, which smooths out performance and improves power efficiency with the supported game titles. Huawei has been working really hard to get to this latest 3rd iteration of the tech. You can read up on GPU Turbo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_ui_21_will_bring_gpu_turbo_30_to_the_view_20_and_magic_2-news-36538.php

Honor 8 Pro finally gets Android Pie-based EMUI 9 stable update

The Honor 8 Pro that debuted back in March 2017 with Android Nougat-based EMUI 5.1 is receiving the much-awaited Android Pie-based EMUI 9 update. The update is currently rolling out in India with build number 9.0.1.163(C675E6R1P5). It weighs a whopping 3.49GB in size, but those who are enrolled in the beta program get a smaller file weighing just over 340MB. This EMUI 9 update brings simplified UI, AI object recognition, Huawei Share 3.0, faster app launch times, and ViLTE support to the Honor 8 Pro. It also brings along Android security patch that's dated March 1, 2019. You can check...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_8_pro_finally_receiving_android_piebased_emui_9_update-news-36537.php

Nokia 7.1 gets a price cut in India

HMD Global slashed the price of Nokia 1, Nokia 2.1, and Nokia 6.1 Plus 6GB in India last week. Now its the Nokia 7.1 that's got a price cut in the country. The Nokia 7.1 was launched in India last November with a price tag of INR19,999 ($289) and is now down to INR17,999 ($260) in the country. You can purchase it at the new price from the company's online store, Flipkart, as well as brick-and-mortar stores across the country. The Nokia 7.1 has Snapdragon 636 SoC under the hood which is coupled with 4GB RAM. It sports a 5.84-inch FHD+ display and boasts a dual camera setup (12MP +...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_71_gets_a_price_cut_in_india-news-36536.php

FCC announces it will hold largest spectrum auction to accelerate 5G development in US

On Friday, the United States FCC has announced that it will take a couple of measures to expedite the development of 5G in the US. The race to lead the 5G race is one that President Trump fully intends to win, especially with the economic boosts and jobs that come with bringing high-speed internet to customers in rural parts of the US. It's a race our great companies are now involved in. According to some estimates, the wireless industry plans to invest $275 billion in 5G networks, creating 3 million American jobs quickly, and adding $500 billion to our economy. - Donald Trump The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fcc_announces_it_will_hold_largest_spectrum_auction_to_accelerate_5g_development-news-36535.php

Realme 3 Pro appears on Geekbench and Bluetooth SIG, revealing several specs

Following a teaser posted on Twitter early Friday, the Realme 3 Pro has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing a couple of new details about the upcoming phone. For starters, we didn't previously anticipate the Realme 3 Pro to have a high-end chipset. But the phone had already been teased to be capable of running the Fortnite Mobile game at 60 frames per second. The Geekbench results revealed a Snapdragon 710 CPU paired with 6GB of RAM. Not only has the phone been spotted on Geekbench, but the same "RMX1851" listed on Geekbench has an entry with the Bluetooth SIG revealing more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_3_pro_appears_on_geekbench_and_bluetooth_sig_revealing_several_specs-news-36534.php

Amazon launches Echo Link and Echo Link Amp in India

Amazon has started selling its recently launched Echo Link and Echo Link Amp devices in India. The Echo Link is priced at INR 19,999 ($288) and the Echo Link Amp at INR 29,999 ($432). The Echo Link is a companion device. It does not have microphones so it cannot be used on its own and needs to be used with other Echo devices or the Alexa app on the same network. You can tell your Echo to play music on the Echo Link, which can then be plugged into your home audio system. It also has inputs for connecting other devices to the Echo Link and then route the audio through...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_launches_echo_link_and_echo_link_amp_in_india-news-36532.php

Huawei Mate 20 series gets beta access to EMUI 9.1

Huawei's P30 and P30 Pro were the only phones so far that came with the company's latest software - EMUI 9.1. The UI built on top of Android 9.0 offers a more optimized experience, new file system, refined gestures, and icon design. Starting today, the Mate 20 family - including the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X, and Mate 20 RS are starting the beta testing of the new software. The beta is available to non-rooted phones and requires you to have 6GB of free space to try it. As is normally the case with beta trials it's unwise to sign up with your daily driver phone. Prior to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_series_gets_beta_access_to_emui_91-news-36533.php

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core price leaks, it will be cheaper than the J2 Core

The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core is nearing launch day and the latest set of rumors confirm the specs we saw a while ago and add a price tag to the picture. This Android Go edition phone will launch in India at INR 5,300 (that's around $76/€68). This is lower than the Galaxy J2 Core, Samsung's first Go edition phone, which launched at INR 6,000 and was later discounted to INR 5,500. The Galaxy A2 Core will have a plastic build and a small screen - a 5" LCD with qHD resolution. It's not small on absolute terms, but it is about as small as modern smartphones get. It will run Android 9...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a2_core_price_leaks_it_will_be_cheaper_than_the_j2_core-news-36529.php

OnePlus CEO: no foldable phones anytime soon, the company is working on a TV

OnePlus may be working on as many as three phones to launch this year, but a foldable phone is not among them. CEO Pete Lau went to Milan to speak with students at the European Institute of Design where he shared his thoughts on the future. Foldable phones are not ready for prime time and not just because of the price. Lau says that they don't do anything fundamentally different from current phones. Folding screens do have potential, but not in phones, not yet. Instead the company wants to expand to other fields - OnePlus is working on building a TV or a "smart display" as Lau calls it....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ceo_no_foldable_phones_anytime_soon_the_company_is_working_on_a_tv-news-36531.php

Facebook reportedly bringing messages back to main app

In the beginning of this year reports claimed that Facebook is planning to merge its messaging services, essentially allowing users to communicate seamlessly between WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg confirmed the company has plans to do so but commented that it will not happen any time soon. Noted developer specializing in app reverse engineering Jane Wong, managed to obtain evidence that Facebook app will integrate chat functionality back into the main app. The feature was previously removed back in 2014. Facebook is bringing the Chats back to the app...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_reportedly_bringing_messages_back_to_main_app-news-36528.php

Latest Realme 3 Pro teaser is all about the speed

The Realme 3 was introduced in the beginning of March, and the event finished with a teaser of the Realme 3 Pro. The time for the Pro iteration has come and the phone is launching on April 22, as already confirmed. Today the company CEO for India Madhav Sheth posted another teaser, reminding that the Realme 3 Pro will be all about speed. See you on 22nd April. pic.twitter.com/UfomufNovY— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) April 12, 2019 The company has kept silent on any specs, but thanks to photos, uploaded by Sheth, we expect a selfie camera with more than 12 MP sensor, likely a 25 MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_3_pro_teaser_all_about_the_speed-news-36524.php

vivo iQOO 12GB RAM variant now comes with 128GB storage

The vivo iQOO was initially offered in four configurations - 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, and 12GB/256GB. Today, the company has announced a fifth variant of this smartphone which comes with 12GB RAM and 128GB storage. This new variant is priced at CNY3,698 ($551/€487) and will go on sale in China from April 14. And, unlike other versions, this one will only come in one color - Electric Blue. The vivo iQOO is a gaming smartphone and has Snapdragon 855 SoC under the hood. It's built around a 6.41-inch AMOLED display and features a triple camera setup at the back consisting of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_iqoo_12gb_variant_now_comes_with_128gb_storage-news-36520.php

Huawei P30 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hauwei_p30-review-1919.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10 model numbers confirm two sizes

Samsung introduced four Galaxy S10 smartphones back in February, along with a foldable device called Galaxy Fold. Now a new report says at least four model numbers for the Galaxy Note10 surfaced, suggesting two phones with different sizes, each of them having 4G and 5G versions. According to the source, SM-N970 and SM-N975 will be the model numbers of Galaxy Note10 and the bigger version, probably named Galaxy Note10+. Previous reports suggested 6.28" and 6.75" displays, and these models will get respectively three and four cameras on the back. They will also have 5G versions,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_model_numbers_two_sizes-news-36521.php

HTC's new mid-ranger stops by AnTuTu

It's been some time since HTC released a new phone - the Desire 12s came in December. Yet this might change soon as its latest midranger leaked once more. Yesterday we got the 2Q7A100's Geekbench scores and today we're treated to the phone's AnTuTu results. The Snapdragon 710 and Adreno 616 combo managed to achieve a decent 169,617 score, putting it in the upper-echelon of midrangers. The rest of the spec sheet reveals the same 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and now we know the display will feature a 2160 x 1080 resolution, no word on the screen size though. As expected the device is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htcs_new_midranger_stops_by_antutu-news-36522.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ fingerprint sensor update boosts its performance

Samsung has released an update for the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10+, which improves the performance of the fingerprint sensor. The update was released yesterday as an urgent update, which made it appear as a popup on the screen. The update appears from the Galaxy Store app, rather than the usual Software update channel and is rather small in size at just 6.9MB. The update patches the software instantly without having to reboot the device. There is not much in the way of patch notes but the popup did say it was a biometric security patch for the fingerprint sensor specifically....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/latest_patch_improves_fingerprint_sensor_performance_on_galaxy_s10_and_s10-news-36518.php

Skype adds screen sharing on iOS and Android

Skype is a staple in video chat around the world and Microsoft is planning to make the mobile app more capable with screen sharing. The feature will allow you to share your screen with the person on the other side to collaborate on presentations, shop online with friends or even share swipes on dating sites. Microsoft aims to bring as many of the desktop app's attributes to mobile to enhance collaboration on the go. As of today Android and iOS users can test out the new feature, as long as they are part of Skype's insider program. After installing the beta version on your device and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/skype_adds_beta_screen_sharing_feature_to_ios_and_android-news-36516.php

Honor 8A Pro goes official with Helio P35 SoC, waterdrop notch display

Honor gave us the Play 8A earlier this year and now it's following up with a slightly more capable version dubbed Honor 8A Pro. The Honor 8A Pro comes with a slightly larger 6.1-inch screen (compared to 6" on the Play 8A) and adds fingerprint scanner located on its back. The rest of the Honor 8A Pro is directly borrowed from the Play 8A. It's powered by Helio P35 So with 3GB RAM and boots Android Pie-based EMUI 9. There's 64GB of storage and a dedicated slot for microSD card so that you don't have to choose between an second SIM and more storage. The photography department on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_8a_pro_goes_official_with_helio_p35_soc_waterdrop_notch_display-news-36517.php

Redmi Note 7 Pro gets an update

The Redmi Note 7 Pro is receiving a new update. MIUI 10.2.8.0 Global Stable weighs just over than 300MB in size and fixes a bug that causes the notification icons to overlap the call time bubble. Additionally the new firmware brings the March security patch to this Snapdragon 675-powered smartphone. You can check out the entire changelog below. The MIUI 10.2.8.0 update is rolling out over-the-air, so it might take it a few days to reach everyone's phone. Source | Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_7_pro_gets_march_security_patch_and_bug_fixes_with_latest_miui_10_update-news-36515.php

Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro sold out in 10 seconds in China

Huawei launched pre-orders for the P30 and P30 Pro today on its domestic market and the first flash sale ended in ten seconds. The company said it gathered CNY200 million in revenue from the campaign, which is anywhere between 30,000 and 50,000 units, depending on the model and memory configuration. The Huawei P30 starts from CNY3,988 for the 8/64 GB configuration, for double the storage it is CNY300 more, and the 8/256 GB option is CNY4,788. The P30 Pro, on the other hand, is anywhere between CNY5,488 and CNY6,788 on Vmall, Huawei's own e-store in China. The first 3,000 users who...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_pro_sold_out_seconds_china-news-36514.php

Lenovo Z6 Pro confirmed to come with 5G

Lenovo is gearing up to launch its next flagship the Z6 Pro on April 23. We already knew it will feature a Snapdragon 855 along with what the company calls 100MP HyperVision camera on the back. We even got to see its retail packaging. Now the company's VP Chang Cheng revealed that the phone will officially be the first Lenovo device to feature 5G. The image posted on Weibo shows the device supporting both 4G and 5G connectivity simultaneously, confirming dual SIM slots. While impressive, the new network standard is still in its early days and for now, doesn't provide an overwhelmingly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_z6_pro_confirmed_to_come_with_5g-news-36513.php

Huawei Y5 2019 new leak confirms 5.71-inch display and 13MP camera

The Huawei Y5 2019 leaked earlier this week with an image and a few of its specifications. Today, some more details of this smartphone have surfaced along with a new photo. Previously leaked details of the Y5 2019 include Helio A22 SoC, 2GB RAM, EMUI 9, and a notched display having 1520 x 720 pixel resolution. Today's information adds a 5.71-inch screen to the picture. We also learn that the Huawei Y5 2019 will come with a 13MP primary camera and will rely on Face Unlock due to the absence of fingerprint scanner. The new image that has leaked today also shows the back of this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_y5_2019_image_leaks_with_571inch_display_and_13mp_camera-news-36511.php

Oppo discontinues the R series, will focus on Find X and Reno lineups

Oppo Reno 10x zoom Edition arrived on Wednesday, and one of the most desired people for interviews is the company VP Brian Shen. Earlier this year he said the Oppo R19 is not coming any time soon, and now he has confirmed the R series is gone for good, wrapping up the first decade of smartphones of the company. From now on Oppo will concentrate on the Reno and Find X devices. During the past 10 years, over 100 million R series phones were sold. Although most of the Oppo R smartphones will stop receiving updates in future, Shen said that Oppo will stick to its core values, meaning...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_discontinues_r_series_will_continue_working_on_find_x_reno_lineups-news-36512.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 receiving Android Pie with One UI

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 that debuted last August with Android 8.1 Oreo is now receiving the Android Pie update. The update carries build number T835XXU2BSD1 and is currently only rolling out to the LTE model (SM-T835) in France. It brings in features like App Actions and Slices to this slate along with Samsung's latest custom skin - One UI. This update also bumps up the Android security patch level on the Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 to March 1, 2019 instead of the latest April patch. Apart from that, it brings Digital Wellbeing and Dark Mode in Settings. The Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s4_105_receiving_android_pie_with_one_ui-news-36510.php

Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL codenames revealed

We are slowly beginning to see more rumors and leaks about Google's upcoming premium flagships. The Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL are undoubtedly coming later this year. A new report suggests two working codenames for the Pixel 4 and 4 XL. On Thursday, a commit, was posted to the AOSP that resolved an issue with the SELinux policy, as per 9to5Google. The commit's developer explains the fix by providing a list of internal files, which includes two unknown device codenames. These two codenames were found in the latest Beta of the Google app, clearly marked as follows. Source:...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4_and_pixel_4_xl_codenames_revealed-news-36509.php

Huawei MateBook E 2019 is a connected PC with a Snapdragon 850 and Windows 10

Huawei quietly announced a new MateBook laptop at an ongoing conference in Shanghai. This one is the 2019 MateBook E - which is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop running Windows 10. But the biggest difference with the model this year is it no longer relies on an Intel processor, but makes use of the Snapdragon 850 CPU - essentially an overclocked Snapdragon 845 intended for use in machines running Windows 10. The following video and hands-on photos were published by NotebookItalia. The machine is somewhere between an iPad Pro and a Microsoft Surface. It has a built-in kickstand to prop...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_matebook_e_2019_is_a_connected_pc_with_a_snapdragon_850_and_windows_10-news-36508.php

Google Nexus 6P owners may be entitled to up to $400 in class-action settlement

In an ongoing proposal for Google and Huawei to make a settlement could pay out affected Huawei Nexus 6P owners up to $400 as the resulting settlement nears for the class-action lawsuit first filed for the devices stuck in bootloops or with battery issues which date back to 2017. The settlement is awaiting final approval by the court, but it proposes that both Google and Huawei would be liable for a $9.75 million settlement for a lawsuit first filed in April of 2017. The proposed settlement cites that some affected users could be compensated up to $400 with proper documentation of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_nexus_6p_owners_may_be_entitled_to_up_to_400_in_classaction_settlement-news-36507.php

New HTC mid-ranger stops by Geekbench with Snapdragon 710, 6GB of RAM

Last December HTC told us that it would focus on flagship and mid-range smartphones this year, and today a new device from the Taiwanese company has showed up on Geekbench confirming that. The phone has the model number 2Q7A100, and it's powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 710. That's a good upper-midrange chipset, but the Snapdragon 730 has become official very recently. And since this HTC handset hasn't leaked at all so far, we assume it's not close to launch, so using what is, for all intents and purposes, the Snapdragon 710's successor would have been nicer to see. Still, it is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_htc_midranger_stops_by_geekbench_with_snapdragon_710_6gb_of_ram-news-36506.php

Best Buy discounts Google Pixel 3 for Verizon for $300 off

For a limited time, Best Buy is offering a nice discount on the Google Pixel 3 for Verizon via Best Buy. Of course, some conditions must be met in order to qualify for the discount. The 64GB Pixel 3's normal retail cost is $799.99 and the discount effectively brings it down to $499.92. In order to grab the discount, you must purchase and activate the Pixel 3 on a new or existing Verizon plan using a 24-month Verizon Device payment plan. A discount of $12.51/month (24 months) will be applied to your statement over the time the device is being paid off. You can also take advantage...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/best_buy_discounts_google_pixel_3_for_verizon_for_300_off-news-36505.php

Samsung shares US availability details for the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy S10 5G

If you thought having $1,980 readily available to spend on a smartphone was all you needed in order to be among the first people in the US to own a Samsung Galaxy Fold, well, you need to think again. The Korean company seems intent on reinventing yet another aspect of the mobile experience with this launch: pre-orders. And it's done so in the most convoluted way possible. Samsung Galaxy Fold So, here's what you need to do to "pre-order" a Galaxy Fold in the US: 1. Go to this website and sign up with your details 2. Wait. Starting tomorrow, Samsung will at some point send you an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_shares_us_availability_details_for_the_galaxy_fold_and_galaxy_s10_5g-news-36504.php

Samsung Galaxy J6 also gets Android 9.0 Pie

After its bigger brother Galaxy J8 got Android Pie a few days ago, now Samsung Galaxy J6 is also treated to the OTA update complete with Samsung's new One UI. The update bearing the J600FNXXU3BSD1 name appeared first in Italy and comes in at just over 1.2GB size. Unfortunately, the security patch is stuck on March, unlike the Galaxy J8 which brought April's version. Despite this shortcoming, you still get to enjoy the latest Samsung experience on your Galaxy J6 complete with the overhauled design, dark mode, new navigation buttons, and all the other One UI goodies. The update is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j6_also_gets_android_90_pie-news-36502.php

The Huawei Mate X will be available on Three UK

UK carrier Three has confirmed that it will offer the Huawei Mate X in the second half of this year. The exact date is still unknown, but the price will be around €2,300 (so £1,900-2,000). The Mate X is a two-in-one phone, it's Huawei's first foldable handset as well as its first 5G phone. The latter part obviously depends on having access to a 5G network, Three is working on it. Rival EE has exclusivity on the LG V50 ThinQ 5G and will also offer (non-exclusively) the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. OnePlus' yet to be announced 5G phone will also be on EE. While you wait, you can check...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_huawei_mate_x_will_be_available_on_three_uk-news-36503.php

YouTube adds Huawei P30, P30 Pro and Honor View20 to its list of Signature Devices

YouTube has added three more phones to its Signature Devices list, the Huawei P30, P30 Pro and the Honor View20. The YouTube Signature Devices is a list of devices that support all of YouTube's features. This includes HDR, 360-degree video, 4K decoding, high frame rate, Google's VP9 profile 2 decoding and DRM support. Currently, the list includes a range of devices - all flagship as you'd expect, from manufacturers ranging from Samsung, Huawei, and LG to OnePlus, Xiaomi, Nokia, Sony and Google's own Pixel devices. Hilariously enough, when I tried playing some of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_anoints_huawei_p30_p30_pro_and_honor_view20_as_signature_devices-news-36501.php

Early Samsung Galaxy S10 5G units face connectivity issues

After its initial launch in South Korea last week, it seems that the first commercially available 5G phone - Samsung's Galaxy S10 5G is facing network issues. Early adopters are reporting lower than expected speeds, limited coverage, and trouble in switching between LTE and 5G. Some owners say their units don't connect to 4G networks even after restart. Supposedly, in areas where 5G connectivity was not available the phone would remain out of any network coverage, including 4G signal. Connection issues are reported on all three Korean carriers that offer the new generation service....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s10_5g_users_report_network_issues_-news-36500.php

You can use your Android phone as a security key

If you have an Android phone with Android 7.0 and newer, you can turn your smartphone into a physical security key. A security key is a way of verifying that you, and not someone else, is trying to sign into your account. There are various methods to secure yourself online - with a code sent by SMS or email and even with Google's popular 2 Step Verification, where you set up the authenticator app, which generates a code every 30s. There are also physical security keys, such as Google's own Titan security key. Well now you can turn your smartphone into such a key. You need to be running...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_use_your_android_phone_as_a_security_key-news-36499.php

Upcoming Redmi flagship stars in hands-on video with punch-hole display, triple rear cameras

We've been hearing of a Snapdragon 855-powered Redmi flagship since early February and recently even the compnay's GM confirmed its existence. Now, said device has allegedly appeared in a hands-on video revealing its design. This video shows the front and back side of the Redmi flagship. On the front, it has a punch-hole display, but this one's a bit different from what we have seen on other smartphones like the Honor View 20 and the Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup. Instead of having the hole in the left or right corner, this Redmi smartphone has it in the center which looks a bit weird....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_redmi_flagship_appears_in_a_video_with_punchhole_display_and_triple_rear_cameras-news-36498.php

The death of iTunes? Apple to break it down in next macOS update

More than 18 years after its launch and the revolution it brought in the music industry, iTunes might cease to exist as we know it. According to new reports, Apple is working on stand-alone TV, Music, and Podcasts apps with its new universal app framework - Marzipan. The move would allow iOS designed apps to be seamlessly ported on Macs, saving developers time and resources in optimization work. Sources close to the development process of the upcoming macOS 10.15 have confirmed the addition of new Music, Podcasts and TV apps. Judging solely by the design, the leaked Podcasts and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_will_break_up_itunes_into_separate_apps_in_next_macos_update-news-36497.php

AnTuTu tests Snapdragon 730 and 665, has good and bad news

Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 665 and 730 to bolster its mid-range lineup, but how do they compare to the existing models - 660, 670, 675 and 710? The Snapdragon 730 is significantly faster than the 710, offering up to 25% extra performance. The 730G version - binned 730 chips that can run at higher speeds - is about 5% faster than the non-G version. We suspect that the G chips will be rare, but we won't be missing much in terms of performance. This is surprising since based on data from AnTuTu, the Snapdragon 730G GPU runs at significantly higher clockspeed - 825MHz vs. 700MHz. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/antutu_tests_snapdragon_730_and_665_has_good_and_bad_news_respectively-news-36495.php

Realme 3 Pro shown off by brand's CEO, running Fortnite at 60fps

After posting photos from the Realme 3 Pro, brand CEO Madhav Sheth shared an image of the device running Fortnite. His tweet hints at a faster chipset. He commented that other so-called "Pro" devices can't run the game simultaneously, unlike the upcoming Realme model. It's not quite clear what he means, but he may be alluding to the new 60fps mode that was Epic Games enabled earlier this year (which was initially limited to flagship phones). Realme 3 Pro in the hands of the brand's CEO You can see a "not supported" error on the phone on the left, whose identity is just barely...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_3_pro_shown_off_by_brands_ceo_running_fortnite_at_60fps-news-36496.php

Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) now receiving Android Pie update

Asus started rolling out the Android Pie update for the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) and Max (M2) yesterday. Now, it's time for the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) to get the latest version of Android. Just like the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) and Max (M2), the update for ZenFone Max Pro (M2) is also currently seeding only in India, and there's no word on when these smartphones would get the Android Pie goodness in other regions. That said, the Android Pie update for ZenFone Max Pro (M2) is rolling out over-the-air and could take a week or two to reach all the units in the country. It carries version number...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_max_pro_m2_now_receiving_android_pie_update-news-36494.php

Samsung Galaxy A80 visits AnTuTu, shows what the Snapdragon 730 is capable of

In addition to bringing the swiveling/rotating camera design, the Samsung Galaxy A80 is also the first device to feature the Snapdragon 730. The newest member of the A series made its way on AnTuTu to show what the new internals are capable of. With its Snapdragon 730 and Adreno 618 combo, the device managed to push out a score of 207,082 which is comparable to the Snapdragon 835 and Kirin 970. While not quite as fast as the current top dogs - the real advantage of the Galaxy A80's chipset should come in its power efficiency thanks to the new 8nm process. The Snapdragon 730 features...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/brand_new_galaxy_a80_visits_antutu_shows_what_snapdragon_730_is_capable_of-news-36493.php

Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL case images show large bezels and headphone jack

Last week, we saw the Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL appear on Google Play Console with a few of their specifications. Today, we are looking at the case renders of these smartphones which show us what these mid-range Pixels will look like. If these images are to be believed, the Pixel 3a and 3a XL will share the same design. They will come with large bezels, have a single camera on the front and back, a headphone jack (yay!) at the top, plus a USB-C port at the bottom. Google Pixel 3a case renders These smartphones will have the volume rocker and power button on their...

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Sharp demoes vertically foldable 6.2-inch phone

Last month we saw a patent by Sharp about a vertically folding phone. Today we are treated to an early prototype by the company and the device looks every bit as interesting as the sketches that depicted it. The folding phone is said to feature a 6.18" 1440 x 3040 AMOLED panel with a fairly large notch, which folds inward right in the middle. Sharp claims that the device is capable of withstanding 300,000 folding cycles so long-term durability should not be an issue. A brand official believes there will be high demand for such a device as it would excel in the portability...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sharp_demoes_foldable_62_inch_amoled_display-news-36491.php

Realme 3 Pro coming on April 22

Oppo spin-off Realme introduced the Realme 3 last month, and after the announcement, the company confirmed that it would launch a Pro variant of this smartphone in April. It has been teasing the Realme 3 Pro for the past few days, and now an invite allegedly provided by the company's Indian CEO reveals its launch date - April 22. The invite doesn't say anything about the Realme 3 Pro, and only has the "Speed Awakens" tagline. The smartphone will be launched at an event in Delhi University Stadium in India which hints that the target audience would be young users, especially college...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_3_pro_coming_on_april_22-news-36490.php

OnePlus reportedly launching three phones this year, 5G phone case images surface

Since 2016, OnePlus has released two smartphones every year - one is the regular model, and the other is the T variant. However, that may change this year as the company is reported to release three versions of the OnePlus 7. According to leakster Ishan Agarwal, there will be three variants of this 2019 OnePlus smartphone which will be called OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, and the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G. The standard edition will carry model numbers GM1901/03/05, the Pro variant will have model numbers GM1911/13/15/17, and the 5G version will come bearing model number GM1920. An image of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_oneplus_6t_7_5g_case_renders_surface_company_to_release_three_phones_this_year-news-36489.php

Xiaomi sold one million Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro units in India in one month

Xiaomi's newest mid-range stars, the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro, have been doing very well in terms of sales, surpassing four million globally, while the Redmi Note 7 sold more than a million units in China in its first month of availability. The story now repeats itself in India, where the local Redmi branch just announced a similar milestone: one million Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro units sold in just one month. The company took this opportunity to promise that "many more millions" are to come, as it has apparently already ramped up production. Frustrated Indian...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_sold_one_million_redmi_note_7_and_note_7_pro_units_in_india_in_one_month-news-36487.php

Our Nokia 9 video (Pu)Review is up

Excuse the pun in the title, but we couldn't help ourselves. The Nokia 9 PureView arrived on the scene breaking records in terms of the sheer number of cameras it has on the back, but are those any good at producing high quality images and videos? And is this phone good overall, or is everything else about it an afterthought that had to yield development capacity to the camera array? Let's try and find out by watching our freshly baked video review of the Nokia 9 PureView. As usual, we take a concise look at what makes the phone tick, its plus sides as well as its not so great...

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