Redmi Y3 shown off in latest video

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi recently shared a video teasing the 4,000 mAh battery on the upcoming Redmi Y3. Now, the company has posted yet another teaser which reveals the phone's design. The video shows the textured back of the Y3 which is home to a dual camera and a fingerprint scanner. On the front, the smartphone has a waterdrop notch display which surrounded by thin bezels on three sides, and a thicker chin. This video also shows the company putting the Redmi Y3 through an improvised tumble-down-the-stairs "durability challenge" to showcase how tough this selfie-centric smartphone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_y3_shown_off_in_latest_video-news-36673.php

Asus ZenFone Lite (L1) and ZenFone Max (M1) get price cuts in India

The Asus ZenFone Lite (L1) and ZenFone Max (M1) which were launched in India last October have received a price cut in the country. The Lite L1 is now down to INR4,999 ($72) from INR5,999 ($86), whereas the Max M1 is down from INR7,499 ($108) to INR6,999 ($101). Both these smartphones are available at new prices exclusively on Flipkart. ZenFone Lite (L1) • ZenFone Max (M1) The ZenFone Lite (L1) and ZenFone Max (M1) are very similar devices powered by Snapdragon 430 SoCs, but with differences in RAM, storage, selfie camera, and battery capacity. Oh, and the Max also comes with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_lite_l1_and_zenfone_max_m1_get_price_cuts_in_india-news-36672.php

Rollout of Samsung Galaxy J6 Android Pie update expands to India

Last week, Samsung rolled out the Android Pie update for the Galaxy J6 in Italy and Brazil. Now, this South Korean tech giant has expanded the rollout of this latest version of Android to India. This update, bearing version number J600GDXU3BSD9, comes with One UI which is the latest reincarnation of Samsung's custom skin. It brings along most of Pie's features to the Galaxy J6, but the firmware is still stuck on an older security patch. Android Pie is rolling out over-the-air and should reach the Indian Galaxy J6 units in a week or two. If the update notification hasn't popped up on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j6_android_pie_update_rollout_expands_to_india-news-36670.php

DxO Mark revises LG V40 ThinQ score, it's 94 now

DxO Mark has published an update to its LG V40 ThinQ review bumping the overall score to 94, 1 up from the original result from a few days ago. The correction is due to an error they discovered in one of their tests. The sub-score that's changed is for Exposure and an increase from 83 to 88 has brought the photo score to 98 as opposed to the original 96, which in turn has led to the marginal improvement in the total result. In the end, the reviewers praise the V40 for its accurate indoor exposure but are less excited about the way the phone exposes outdoors. Colors are vivid and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dxo_mark_revises_lg_v40_thinq_score_its_94_now-news-36671.php

Here's a list of 49 Huawei devices getting EMUI 9.1

Huawei detailed some of the features available on its latest of the EMUI Android skin. As of this post, four Huawei devices are in the EMUI 9.1 Beta testing phase. The new version brings updated icon design, refined gesture controls, a new file system, and a more optimized overall experience. Thanks to a Huawei poster, we now know which Huawei and Honor devices will be getting the latest version of EMUI. Devices running on EMUI 9.1 Huawei Mate 20 Huawei Mate 20 Pro Huawei Mate 20 X Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design Devices currently testing for EMUI 9.1 ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_a_list_of_49_huawei_devices_getting_emui_91-news-36669.php

OnePlus 7 launch date to be announced on April 23

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has said that the company will announce the date of its next launch event on April 23. Lau hasn't revealed what this event will be about, but it's safe to say that it's going to be about the company's 2019 smartphones. Stay tuned next Tuesday for our launch event announcement 😁— Pete Lau (@petelau2007) April 19, 2019 OnePlus is tipped to launch the OnePlus 7 on May 14 alongside a Pro variant and a 5G model. The standard edition will look like last year's OnePlus 6T, whereas the Pro version will come with a notchless screen having curved...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_launch_date_to_be_announced_on_april_23-news-36658.php

10+ things you may not know about the Samsung Galaxy Fold

We've had the team's hands on the Samsung Galaxy Fold pretty much non stop ever since it arrived a couple of days ago and as we settle in for the weekend, we decided to gather a few early impressions of the novel gadget and share them with you. As a first-generation device, the Galaxy Fold is not without teething issues in need of ironing out, and we expect that some of these will be worked out by the time early adopters get their retail units in. Okay, now that the preamble is out of the way, let's quickly look at the few issues we've found before we move onto the exciting aspects of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/10_plus_things_you_may_not_know_about_the_samsung_galaxy_fold-news-36660.php

LG files patent for smartphone with three selfie cameras

LG submitted a patent for a smartphone that features basic sketches of the device, outfitted with three rear cameras and three front-facing cameras. The patent was registered with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) and went live on Friday. The device in the diagrams appears to have three cameras in the notch cluster above the phone. Each camera's function isn't explicitly described, but we could speculate that one has a standard lens, another - ultra-wide, and the third might be a ToF sensor. Maybe not in that particular order, but given the LG G8's inclusion of the ToF sensor,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_files_patent_for_smartphone_with_three_selfie_cameras-news-36668.php

Huawei Mate 20 X 5G appears in a hands-on video

Over the past couple of days, the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G has made headlines as Huawei prepares at least two 5G devices for this year. After seeing a photo of the 5G version's retail packaging, a hands-on video of the device has been uploaded to YouTube on Friday by Zing Gadget. The video has a few angles of the Mate 20 X, prominently featuring a 5G logo on its backside. The specifications in the captions mention the two spec differences initially rumored earlier this week: the smaller 4,200 mAh battery, and the quicker 40W Super Charge support. Both the foldable Mate X and the huge...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_x_5g_appears_in_a_handson_video-news-36667.php

Amazon introduces ad-supported free version of Prime Music in the US

Amazon is now offering the option to US customers to access Amazon Prime Music service without having a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. But before you rush to try the service, it comes with quite a few caveats. First of all, it is ad-supported, which should be expected but still worth mentioning. Second, and more importantly, it only works on Alexa-enabled devices, such as the Amazon Echo products, Sonos One, etc. This means you won't be able to play it through any of the Prime Music apps on any platform or the web. Lastly, you can't just play any...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_introduces_adsupported_free_version_of_prime_music_in_the_us-news-36662.php

BlackBerry launches Red edition KEY2 in the US

BlackBerry had previously launched the BlackBerry KEY2 Red Edition with a few key differences (no pun intended) over the standard KEY2 version that's currently available. BlackBerry is announcing the device's US availability. For starters, this is the KEY2 Red Edition. It's a totally red version of the KEY2, not to be confused with the KEY2 LE, which was announced back during IFA as a similar-looking Atomic Red color option. The exposed metal parts of the phone are bright red while the QWERTY keyboard remains black and the physical keys are silver. The Red Edition is made of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_launches_red_edition_key2_in_the_us-news-36666.php

Huawei P30 Pro survives a torture test with a few scratches

We got another durability test video from JerryRigEverything and this time the Huawei P30 Pro is the unfortunate victim. The handset went through the usual scratch, burn and bend tests and survived it all even if it got a scar or two. The back and side panels are indeed made of glass as the scratch test confirmed but Huawei made some important structural changes to this year's design. Last year's P20 Pro didn't survive the bend test while the P30 Pro handled the pressure with ease. Perhaps the curved glass on the back and front add more stability and rigidity to the frame and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_pro_survives_a_torture_test_with_a_few_scratches-news-36663.php

Apple to merge Find my iPhone and Find My Friends into a single app

Apple's iOS 13 is going to bring several overhauls over previous versions with system-wide dark mode, undo gestures and special iPad features like multiple windowed apps. Today news broke out that Apple is also working on merging its Find my iPhone and Find my Friends apps in a single one under the "Green Torch" code name. Thanks to the new universal app framework - Marzipan the new tracking app will come in both iOS and macOS versions. Apple is also planning to add offline tracking via a "Find Network" feature handy when a lost device is not connected to either Wi-Fi or a cellular...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/find_my_iphone_and_find_my_friends_will_merge_into_a_single_app_apple_planning_to_add_offline_tracki-news-36659.php

Leak shows Moto Z4 will have a 6.4" screen, S675 chipset and 48MP camera

Rumors about a Moto Z4 Play have been circulating for months, but now we have a plot twist - leaked Moto Z4 promo materials describe a very similar phone with mid-range specs. According to that leak, the phone have a Snapdragon 675 chipset, same as the Z4 Play, instead of a flagship 800-series Snapdragon like the Moto Z3. The promo materials claim the price will be half of what flagships cost, which solidifies the mid-range status of the phone. Both models are rumored to have 48MP rear cameras, single cameras by the sound of it. The vanilla Z4 will have a 25MP selfie camera. Both rear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leak_shows_moto_z4_will_have_a_64_screen_s675_chipset_and_48mp_camera-news-36657.php

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G tops AnTuTu charts thanks to faster storage

The competition for the best-performing smartphone is fierce and we may have a new champ soon - the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G - which topped the charts at AnTuTu. The Axon counts itself among the many Snapdragon 855-powered phones, but interestingly enough it's not the chipset that secured its win, it's the storage. AnTuTu score breakdown for the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G AnTuTu reports that the Axon 10 Pro 5G is the first phone to combine the S855 chipset with the F2FS file system. It was developed by Samsung specifically for use with flash storage, which makes it much faster than the ext4 used...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_10_pro_5g_tops_antutu_charts_thanks_to_faster_storage-news-36656.php

Lenovo VP posts Z6 Pro sample photos ahead of launch

Lenovo will introduce its latest flagship - the Z6 Pro in Beijing on April 23. One of its highlights includes the new Hyper Vision camera which we learned will feature four modules, capable of outputting 100MP shots. The main shooter will have a 48MP sensor, but we still don't have any details on the other three. Today Lenovo's VP Chang Cheng revealed some sample shots taken with the Z6 Pro camera. There's three shots in daylight, three night shots as well as a trio of sunrise/sunset photos. We can't judge the overall capabilities of the camera yet since we don't have confirmation that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_vp_posts_z6_pro_sample_photos_ahead_of_launch-news-36655.php

vivo reveals its Funtouch OS 9 update roadmap

vivo has announced its roadmap for the rollout of its latest Funtouch OS 9. The latest version of the UI is based on Android Pie and went official last month alongside the vivo 27. It will be rolled out to a total of 13 smartphones by July this year, albeit in the form of a beta update. This update is currently tested on five models which include X21i, Z1, Z1i, X23, and X23 Symphony Edition. The second batch includes X21, X21 UD, X21s, NEX A, NEX S, NEX Dual Display, and Z3i which will get the beta in June. And in July, vivo will release the update for the Z3. Do note that this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_reveals_its_funtouch_os_9_update_roadmap-news-36652.php

CIRP: Apple tops US sales charts in Q1, Samsung a close second

Despite poor iPhone sales throughout 2018, Apple seems to doing quite well in its home market. According to data from CIRP (Consumer Intelligence Research Partners), iPhones accounted for 36% of US smartphones activations during Q1 of 2019, which gave Apple a slight lead over Samsung with its 34%. Next in line are LG and Motorola with 11 and 10% respectively. The new data suggests that Apple is regaining US market share after a mediocre 2018 but is still far away from the dominance it held during Q1 of 2016 and 2017 when it peaked at 40% market share. The new results should also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_activations_top_charts_in_the_us_for_q1_of_2019-news-36650.php

Instagram might soon hide the Like count from your posts

The number of Likes on your Instagram posts may soon be invisible to others as the Facebook subsidiary has created a design prototype, which hides the Like counts from your posts. This information comes to us through reverse engineering expert Jane Wong who spotted the change in the source code of Instagram's Android app. Unlike the current design, this new design hides the total number of Likes on your post from others, but they are still visible to you. By hiding the Like count from the posts, Instagram wants "your followers to focus on what you share, not how many likes your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_might_soon_hide_the_like_count_from_your_posts-news-36649.php

Nokia 9 PureView fingerprint scanner and UI improved in latest update

The penta camera-toting Nokia 9 PureView has received a new software update that brings in tons of improvements. This update, bearing version number V4.22C, weighs 250.4MB in size. Its changelog mentions improved system stability, UI enhancements, and April 2019 security patch. However, users report that this update has much more than that. The new firmware has improved the performance of the phone's in-display fingerprint scanner, but if you don't see any improvements, just try to enroll your fingerprint again and see if it works. Other enhancements that come along with this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_9_pureview_gets_tons_of_improvements_with_the_latest_update-news-36651.php

Samsung Galaxy A10e passes WiFi certification

The Galaxy A10 is currently the most affordable A-series phone, but it looks like Samsung will offer an even more affordable version similar to what it did with the Galaxy A20 and A20e. A new phone bearing the SM-A102U naming passed was certified by the Wi-Fi alliance, and it will likely hit shelves as the A10e. From the certification, we learn the new phone will run on Android 9.0 and support dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, unlike the regular A10 which does not come with dual-band capabilities. This difference might suggest that the A10e will run on a newer SoC. As for the rest of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a10e_passes_wifi_certification_-news-36647.php

BlackBerry Messenger shuts down on May 31

Emtek Group acquired the rights for BBM back in 2016 to bring back to life the beloved messenger from the early-mid 2000s. Sadly, today the company announced it is discontinuing the consumer version on May 31, citing "very fluid industry". The press release revealed that company employees "poured their hearts" into making BBM great again, but acknowledged that users have moved on to other platforms, while new users proved difficult to sign on. Since Emtek decided to pull the plug of BBM, the original BlackBerry company that still offers security solutions, is making the BBM...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_messenger_shut_down_may_31-news-36646.php

Google and Amazon end stalemate: Fire TV to get YouTube, Prime Video gains Chromecast support

Google and YouTube have ended their stalemate, with each adding support for a key feature of its competitor. Google will be releasing the YouTube app on the Fire TV devices and Fire TV Edition smart televisions over the next few months. The app will support up to 4K 60fps HDR content on compatible models. The YouTube TV and YouTube Kids apps will also be coming later this year. Meanwhile, users will soon be able to cast Prime Video content from their mobile app to Chromecast and Chromecast enabled devices such as televisions and media players in 4K. The Amazon Google cold war...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_and_amazon_end_stalemate_fire_tv_to_get_youtube_while_prime_video_to_add_chromecast_support-news-36641.php

Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL official renders are here

Google's Pixel 3a and 3a XL have been subject to a plethora of leaks already. We have seen their case images, hands-on photos, and even a video. Now, we are looking at their first official renders that have surfaced online. These renders of the Pixel 3a and 3a XL come to us courtesy of Android Headlines. They don't really reveal anything new in terms of design, but they do reiterate the launch date of these smartphones. Google teased May 7 announcement of these mid-rangers earlier this week, and you can clearly see that's the date on the lockscreens of both phones here. Even...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_3a_and_3a_xl_official_renders_surface-news-36645.php

2019 iPhones to have better rear and selfie cameras

A report released on Thursday outlines a few of the changes we might expect in this year's new-generation iPhones. Ming Chi Kuo is a long-time Apple analyst at TF International Securities and as Mac Rumors reports, Apple's newest iPhones will get higher resolution selfie cameras. The current iPhone lineup has 7MP cameras. Although the resolution isn't very much, I really loved how the selfies looked back when I was reviewing the Apple iPhone XR thanks to Apple's Smart HDR. We can expect these selfie cameras to be bumped up to 12MP resolution while maintaining the same pixel size. In...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_2019_iphones_to_have_better_rear_and_selfie_cameras-news-36643.php

Here's the official Samsung Galaxy Fold leather case

We knew this was coming - here's our first look at the official leather case for the Samsung Galaxy Fold, thanks to Roland Quandt. The case comes in two colors - black and white - and will cost around €100, which is nearly twice as much as a Galaxy S10 leather case. But when you factor in that the Galaxy Fold's leather case requires nearly twice the material, it makes sense. Like the imitation carbon case you get in the retail box, the leather case is be made up of two parts for each individual side of the Galaxy Fold - they converge on the hinge once you've opened up the phone to its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_the_official_samsung_galaxy_fold_leather_case-news-36638.php

Sony Xperia 1 promo video shows off its triple camera

The Xperia 1 will be Sony's first triple camera phone when it launches next month. A short-but-sweet promo video shows what those three cameras can do. The main shooter has a 26mm f/1.6 lens, but you can capture more of the scene with the ultra wide 16mm lens or zoom in with the 52mm tele lens. Sony took the phone to the Vessel at Hudson Yards to show what it can do. The crazy Escherian staircases are great at highlighting the differences between the three focal lengths. Note that the video claims the ultra wide-angle 16mm lens has an f/1.6 aperture while SonyMobile.com says f/2.4....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_promo_video_shows_off_its_triple_camera-news-36637.php

Samsung Galaxy Fold disassembled, giving us a look at the hinge and the main screen

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is an expensive, complicated piece of kit, so we're both fascinated and appalled to see someone take it apart. Still, it sure is interesting to see what makes the phone "tick". The hinge is a complicated mechanism consisting of five parts, whose goal it is to unfold the screen and keep it flat when the phone is open and fold it back up when the user closes it. The gears of the mechanism are reminiscent of a mechanical watch. This hinge was reportedly redesigned many times during the development process. A close up look at the Galaxy Fold hinge...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_fold_disassembled_giving_us_a_look_at_the_hinge_and_the_main_screen-news-36639.php

Amazfit Verge smartwatch updated with Amazon Alexa support

Huami unveiled the Amazfit Verge smartwatch late last year. Initially, it came with the Xiao digital assistant, but a new update released today enables Amazon's Alexa. Here's a sample of what you can ask from Alexa: Flash Briefing - Set up and add favorite topics to personalize your daily news and content "Flash Briefing" Sports Update - Set up favorite sports leagues (NBA/NFL) and ask the watch for the latest scores Calendar - Link with Google, Microsoft, Apple, Exchange calendars. Users can ask Alexa on their Verge smartwatch what's on their calendar for the day Alarm - Set a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazfit_verge_smartwatch_updated_with_amazon_alexa_support-news-36633.php

T-Mobile announces free MONEY banking with no overdraft or ATM fees

T-Mobile has entered the banking business by launching its online banking product. It's going after big banks in the US which charge monthly maintenance fees if you don't keep a minimum balance. In addition, T-Mobile is offering certain customers a flexible way to deal with overdrafts. Let's take a closer look at T-Mobile MONEY and who can benefit from it. For starters, this is an online-only banking product which means all your banking will be done using the T-Mobile MONEY app. From here, you'll be able to deposit checks, check your balance, transfer money, or make p2p payments. You'll...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_announces_free_money_banking_with_no_overdraft_or_atm_fees-news-36644.php

Motorola Moto G6 Play receiving Android Pie update in the US

Back in February, Motorola rolled out the Android Pie update for the Moto G6 Play in Brazil. Now, the company is seeding this update to the G6 Play units in the US as well. This update brings in the usual Pie goodies like adaptive battery, adaptive brightness, new UI, and better navigation. It also bumps up the Android security patch level on the Moto G6 Play to April 1, 2019. You can head over to the source link at the end of this article to check out the full changelog of this update. Android Pie is rolling out over-the-air and it will be at least a week or two before it reaches...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g6_play_receiving_android_pie_in_the_us-news-36631.php

Google will let EU Android users chose a different search engine and browser

After receiving a hefty €4.3 billion fine from the European Commission over unfair practices, Google is issuing a fix by offering EU users alternative search and browser apps through Google Play. In a blog post, Google's Product Management Director, Paul Gennai revealed that you will see the new app recommendations screen when opening Google Play after updates. From there you will have the choice to directly install the recommended apps and will be guided through the setup procedure, including setting the new search engine or browser as default. Google says the recommended apps shown...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_will_remind_eu_users_they_can_chose_a_different_search_engine_and_browser_on_android-news-36640.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 early US sales are higher than the S9's

While the current buzz is around Samsung's soon to be released Galaxy Fold, it's the Galaxy S10 that's counted on to bring in the sales and it appears the series is doing quite well. According to Counterpoint Research, combined sales of the S10, S10+, and S10e during the first week in the US are 16% higher than S9 and S9 Plus were during the same time last year. This was expected given the addition of a third phone to the line this year and shows that consumers still prefer to have a more affordable option. The sales data actually revealed that the S10e was the weakest selling device...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_family_is_selling_well_in_the_us_better_than_the_s9_-news-36634.php

Samsung Galaxy A50 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a50-review-1921.php

Meizu 16s appears in live video, shows its app opening speed

Meizu is gearing up to announce its latest flagship the 16s flagship on April 23. We already know the phone will feature the Snapdragon 855 with 8GB RAM, minimal display bezels, and a 48MP main camera. The device also dropped by AnTuTu and reached the impressive 374,190 points, putting it slightly above other flagships like the Xiaomi Mi 9 and Huawei P30 Pro. Now, we are treated to some live footage from the same Meizu engineer who leaked the benchmark score and it looks every bit as impressive, managing to open 20 apps in just 99 seconds. The test consisted of two app opening rounds,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_16s_appears_in_live_video_shows_its_app_opening_speed-news-36630.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 updated with a dedicated Night mode

Samsung's latest firmware update brings a surprise in the camera app. You'll now be able to take proper Night shots using the camera app's dedicated Night mode on the Samsung Galaxy S10. At launch, the Galaxy S10 had the "Bright Night" feature, but the camera would decide when it should kick in - which was usually in extremely dark scenes. The new shooting mode isn't actually called "Bright Night" but the mode is simply labeled "Night" in the camera app and is easily accessed by swiping across the different camera modes. We wonder why Samsung waited this long before putting a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_updated_with_a_dedicated_night_mode-news-36642.php

OnePlus 7 Pro confirmed to have a 90Hz display

Pete Lau just tweeted about the upcoming OnePlus phone being not only fast but also smooth with a strong emphasis on the word "smooth". This certainly looks like a reference to the 90Hz OLED panel on the OnePlus 7 Pro that we heard about yesterday. Excited to share the next product from OnePlus will unleash a new era of Fast and Smooth. Especially Smooth! Smooth is more challenging than Fast - a true test of hardware and software.The new product is just beautiful - I can't wait for you to see it! 😬✨ pic.twitter.com/yPU9sEbeIv— Pete Lau (@petelau2007) April 17, 2019 Of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_pro_allegedly_confirmed_to_have_a_90hz_display-news-36632.php

Lenovo Z6 Pro poses for the camera ahead of April 23 launch

Lenovo will unveil its Z6 Pro flagship next week on April 23, but leaks aren't slowing down as a live image of the phone surfaced in China. This image shows off the back of the phone which is likely covered with glass. You can also see a quad camera setup placed in the top left corner which includes a 48MP primary sensor. We don't see a fingerprint scanner here, which means it's likely embedded to the screen. The Lenovo Z6 Pro is also listed on JD.com along with an official-looking press render which confirms the phone will have a headphone jack located on the top. That said, it's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_z6_pro_poses_for_a_camera_ahead_of_april_23_launch-news-36627.php

Oppo Reno launches in China tomorrow, is expected to cost €500 in Europe

The Oppo Reno will go on sale in China tomorrow. The 6/128GB version is still listed as unavailable on the official site (it's supposed to cost CNY 3,000), right now you can only pre-order the 6/256GB and 8/256GB versions (CNY 3,300 and CNY3,600, respectively). We'll see if that changes tomorrow. The official launch date and price for Europe are still kept under wraps, but rumor has it that the phone will be unveiled in Zurich on April 24 and it will cost €500 (presumably, this is for the base version). The Oppo Reno 10x zoom will also go global, but Oppo hasn't shared details about...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno_launches_in_china_tomorrow_is_expected_to_cost_500_in_europe-news-36636.php

Samsung Galaxy Fold's display gets certified for supreme eye comfort

The new Samsung Galaxy Fold is making a lot of headlines these days and this report from the German TÜV Rheinland might help build some more hype. The lab has certified the Galaxy Fold for being safe for your eyes. The harmful blue light emissions emitted by the display have been brought to a minimum. A record-breaking 7% of the display's wavelengths fall in the 415-455nm spectrum that's bad for your eyes. Thus, the agency gave the phone an "Eye Comfort" certification. It appears that Samsung has mastered the production of OLED panels to a point where you don't need any...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_folds_display_isnt_only_cool_but_its_safe_for_your_eyes_too-news-36625.php

Huawei Mate 20 X 5G in the works, Oppo Reno 10x zoom with 5G also pictured

Yesterday, China Unicom revealed that there is a 5G version of the Huawei Mate 20 X in the works, today the CEO of the Consumer division confirmed it. Note the Huawei's first 5G phone is the foldable Mate X and despite the similar names, this is the largest member of the Mate 20 family rather than the foldable phone. China Unicom posted an image of the device, which looks identical save for the 5G logo. As a quick reminder, the Mate 20 X has a 7.2" OLED display, Kirin 980 chipset and the same triple camera as the Mate 20 Pro. There will be one change, however, the battery capacity will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_x_5g_in_the_works_oppo_reno_10x_zoom_with_5g_also_pictured-news-36629.php

Apple faces poor iPhone sales in Q2

Apple revealed its financial results for the first fiscal quarter back in January, and the numbers showed poor sales of iPhones during the 2018 holiday period. Although there are two weeks until the Q2 report is here, analysts predict the trend will continue, and the company has sold no more than 45 million phones, which is more than 10% down on the 52 million amount a year ago. OTR Global issued a new investor note, saying Apple shipped between 37 million and 42 million iPhones, while Wall Street analysts expect slightly better outcome - 40 to 45 million phones. OTR said the main...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_lower_financial_results_poor_iphone_sales_fiscal_q2-news-36628.php

Tencent is looking to build a gaming phone, Asus, Razer and Black Shark may be involved

Chinese outlet 36KR reports that Tencent has contacted several phone makers about the possibility of making a gaming phone. This could be an own-branded device or it could be co-branded (three of the four makers already have their own gaming phones). Asus, Razer and Xiaomi's Black Shark are the potential partners, ODM Wentai is in the running as well. With strong brand names like these, you can see why a co-branded phone is an attractive option (and self-branded in the case of Wentai). The Tencent phone will most likely use a Snapdragon chipset. Not a huge surprise, given the gaming...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tencent_is_looking_to_build_a_gaming_phone_asus_razer_and_black_shark_may_be_involved-news-36626.php

Nubia Red Magic 3 to arrive on April 28

We've heard plenty of rumors about the upcoming nubia Red Magic 3, but now we have an official date for the launch of the gaming phone. It is April 28 and will take place at RNG's center in Beijing, China. While there are ten days until the event, we already know the phone will pack a Snapdragon 855 chipset and 12 GB RAM. The display will supposedly arrive with a screen that supports "higher refresh rate than most gaming PCs", so we expect 120 Hz frequency as the Razer Phone. Other specs of the nubia Red Magic 3 include a 5,000 mAh battery, hybrid cooling (air + liquid), and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_red_magic_3_to_arrive_on_april_28-news-36623.php

Redmi Y3 teased with 4,000 mAh battery and gradient design

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi is all set to unveil the Redmi Y3 on April 24. The company has already confirmed that this smartphone will boast a 32MP selfie camera and a waterdrop notch display. Now, it has revealed some more details about the selfie-centric handset. Redmi India has shared a video on Twitter teasing 4,000 mAh battery on the Redmi Y3. This is a massive upgrade over the 3,080 mAh cell that ships with its predecessor - Redmi Y2. Y should your phone's battery last just a day? The power of 4000mAh arriving on 24-04-2019. #32MPSuperSelfieRT if you're excited!...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_y3_teased_with_4000_mah_battery_and_gradient_design-news-36622.php

Asus ZenFone Live (L2) arrives with minor improvements and new colors

Asus is adding a new entry-level phone to its lineup - the ZenFone Live (L2). The phone appeared on the company's global site unannounced and seems like a minor upgrade over last year's ZenFone Live (L1). Like its predecessor, the Live (L2) brings a 5.5-inch HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The front features a 5MP selfie cam and LED flash, which supports facial recognition and that's all the biometric security you get in the absence of a fingerprint scanner. You'll get a Snapdragon 425 for the 16GB model and slightly more powerful Snapdragon 430 for the 32GB variant. Both...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_live_l2_arrives_with_minor_improvements_and_new_colors-news-36624.php

Samsung issues statement after some early Galaxy Fold displays fail

Wednesday was not a good day for Samsung. On Monday it delivered the first units of its innovatve flagship device - the Samsung Galaxy Fold, but a couple of days later, at least four of the devices' inner displays failed. By "failed", we mean the display panel is destroyed and content can no longer be viewed on the display. Dieter Bohn of The Verge, and Steve Kovach of CNBC, have experienced failure of the display under normal operation. The screen on my Galaxy Fold review unit is completely broken and unusable just two days in. Hard to know if this is widespread or not....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_issues_statement_after_some_early_galaxy_fold_displays_fail-news-36621.php

Lenovo Z6 Pro to have four cameras on the back

Lenovo is introducing the Z6 Pro on Tuesday in Beijing. We know the phone will have Hyper Video and the announcement was accompanied by a picture, showcasing one camera. Apparently, that image is fake, because today Lenovo revealed the actual camera setup - there will be four shooters on the back, one of them with a 48 MP sensor. Four-camera setup teaser • AnTuTu screenshot The teaser, spotted on Lenovo VP's page on Weibo, suggests a vertical setup for all four snappers. One of them will be separated from the others, but we'll see if that's the many snapper or one of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_z6_pro_to_have_four_cameras_on_the_back-news-36620.php

Huawei Mate 20 X 5G retail packaging leaks

Not to be confused with the foldable Mate X, the Huawei Mate 20 X is the largest variant of the Huawei Mate series that was announced alongside the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro at a London launch event. With its 7.2-inch display and 5,000 mAh battery, it caters to a niche market of folks who need a huge device. Not long after finding out about what changes the Mate 20 X 5G could face, an image of the phone's retail packaging surfaced on Twitter and was posted by Slashleaks contributor, @Sudhanshu1414. The image was perhaps reposted from Chinese social media site Weibo and shows a retail box for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20x_5g_retail_packaging_leaks_could_have_smaller_battery-news-36618.php

OnePlus 3 and 3T get Android Pie with a Community Beta update

OnePlus confirmed Android Pie for its 2016 smartphones OnePlus 3 and 3T last July. Fast forward to March this year, the company started recruiting testers for beta version of Pie. And then earlier this month, OnePlus released Android Pie beta for its Chinese users. Well now, this update has been extended to users outside China. OnePlus has announced a Community Beta update which brings Android Pie to OnePlus 3 and 3T with new UI, latest security patch, Gaming Mode 3.0, and more. You can check out the full change-log below. Updated system to Android 9 Pie Brand new UI for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_3_and_3t_get_android_pie_with_a_community_beta_update-news-36619.php