This year's iPhone XR to sport telephoto lens

A report coming from a Chinese supply chain claims that the successor of the iPhone XR will borrow one of iPhone XS and XS Max key features - the 2x optical zoom. Unfortunately, there's not a lot of info regarding the camera setup but it's believed that there won't be any major upgrades. It will still be a 2x optical zoom achieved by a dual-camera module and will most likely be the same as on the current iPhone XS and XS Max - 12MP primary camera paired with a 12MP telephoto lens. It only makes sense as Apple will re-use the already available sensors in stock to keep the costs as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_years_iphone_xr_to_sport_telephoto_lens-news-36794.php

Google Chrome for Android gets Dark Mode with latest update

The much-awaited Dark Mode has finally arrived on Google Chrome for Android with the latest update 74.0.3729.112 on the stable channel. However, the option to turn on Dark Mode isn't instantly available, and you have to enable it through Chrome flags. To do that, paste chrome://flags/#enable-android-night-mode in the address bar of Chrome and then tap on the dropdown list under the "Android Chrome UI dark mode" menu. Select "Enabled" from that list and relaunch Chrome. Enabling Dark Mode option in Google Chrome Once you do that, you can turn on the Dark Mode by heading over...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_chrome_for_android_gets_dark_mode_with_latest_update-news-36793.php

Realme 3 Pro's HyperBoost 2.0 will come to older Realme phones with ColorOS 6

Oppo spin-off Realme unveiled the Realme 3 Pro earlier this week at an event in New Delhi, India. The smartphone runs Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 and comes with a feature called HyperBoost 2.0 which will trickle down to older Realme smartphones. This information comes through the company's India CEO Madhav Sheth who revealed that HyperBoost 2.0 will be rolled out to Realme 1, 2 Pro, and U1 with ColorOS 6 update, whereas the Realme 2 and C1 are still being considered for this feature. HyperBoost 2.0 improves the gaming performance in real-time and includes Touch Boost and Frame Boost...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_3_pros_hyperboost_20_will_come_to_older_realme_phones-news-36796.php

Oppo Reno has Nokia's OZO Audio recording tech

Just the other day Nokia Finland announced its poor Q1 2019 performance but it took the opportunity to brag about it's Nokia Technologies division. It turns out that Oppo's recently announced Reno flagship uses Nokia's OZO Audio technology. Even though it's not heavily marketed by the company, the Reno appears to be proficient not only in photography but also in audio recording as well. Nokia's OZO uses several microphones to capture high-quality audio from afar and in 360-degree radius so it would make sense that same technology is used for the so-called Audio Focus to hone in on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno_has_nokias_ozo_audio_recording_tech-news-36792.php

nubia Red Magic 3 spotted on Geekbench rocking a Snapdragon 855

We've had quite a few leaks about the upcoming nubia Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone and it's supposed to arrive as early as tomorrow, so the latest information comes ahead of launch. A Geekbench listing score just popped up further confirming that the handset will indeed boast Qualcomm's latest and greatest - the Snapdragon 855. If there was ever a doubt, of course. Aside from the chipset, the score sheet also reveals 8GB of RAM, but that's pretty much the norm these days, especially for gaming-centric devices. Going by previous rumors, the phone will come with a built-in active...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_red_magic_3_spotted_on_geekbench_rocking_a_snapdragon_855-news-36791.php

OnePlus 5T gets April security patch with OxygenOS 9.0.5 update

OnePlus rolled out OxygenOS 9.0.4 update for the OnePlus 5 and 5T last month which brought in deep integration with Google Duo on both these smartphones. Now, the Chinese phone maker is seeding the 9.0.5 build for the T variant. This update weighs just over 200MB in size and bumps up the Android security patch level from January 1, 2019 to April 1, 2019. In addition to that, it also improves the stability of the Phone app while also fixing issues related to Parallel Apps and Gaming Mode. You can check out the entire changelog below. OxygenOS 9.0.5 should also be rolling out to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_5t_gets_april_security_patch_with_oxygenos_905_update-news-36789.php

Samsung's Galaxy Fit-e appears on Albanian website ahead of release

Back in February, Samsung announced several devices at its unpacked event including the Galaxy S10 trio, Galaxy Watch Active, as well as an entry-level fitness band among them: the Galaxy Fit-e. It's a basic fitness tracker with no smartwatch features for a low cost to customers. According to a report from Android Pit, the fitness tracker will be coming to the United States on May 21 for a retail price of $35. The band isn't available anywhere yet, but Samsung's Albania website has the wearable listed. As per the listing, the Galaxy Fit-e will come in black, white, and yellow....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_galaxy_fite_appears_on_albanian_website_ahead_of_release-news-36788.php

Android Q's ‘Scoped Storage' requirement for apps pushed Android R in 2020.

Android Q introduced a new security-focused feature called "Scoped Storage". This feature is introduced with Android Q and changes the way that app interact with the device's storage. Basically, with Scoped Storage, each app would have its own ‘sandbox' storage where it can run and store data. In turn, the apps would be limited to the sandbox and wouldn't have access to other parts of your storage. In its current state, Scoped Storage is causing issues with Android Q beta 2 users. Apps installed on the first beta worked just fine in the compatibility mode, which doesn't enforce the storage...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_qs_scoped_storage_requirement_for_apps_pushed_android_r_in_2020_-news-36787.php

Xiaomi VP teases Snapdragon 730-powered smartphone for India, could be Mi A3

Following a successful meeting between Qualcomm and Xiaomi executives, Global VP of Xiaomi, Manu Kumar Jain tweets a teaser about a future Xiaomi device that will be powered by either the Snapdragon 730 or 730G. In the teaser, Jain mentions that a new Xiaomi device with the updated CPU is coming to India soon. Great meeting Rajen @rajen_vagadia & Kedar from #Qualcomm.@Xiaomi & @Qualcomm have always worked together to bring the latest & the best!Breaking news: A new #Xiaomi phone with latest #Snapdragon 7_ _ (announced just 2 weeks ago) is coming to India very soon!Any guesses? 😎...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_global_vp_teases_a_snapdragon_730powered_smartphone_is_coming_could_be_mi_a3-news-36786.php

Google Maps not working on some Wear OS devices

Google has been slowly improving its Wear OS platform over the past several months. However, one issue has been plaguing many users of the platform over the past weeks deeming one of the more useful features of a smartwatch, useless. As pointed out by PunikaWeb several users are unable to use Google Maps on their Wear OS smartwatches. Users are simply greeted by a blank white screen with the Google Maps UI still visible. It doesn't seem to be an issue on our Huawei Watch 2, but according to the report, the TicWatch Pro, TicWatch S2, Fossil Q Explorist HR, Skagen Falster 2,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_maps_not_working_on_some_wear_os_devices-news-36785.php

Realme RMX1901 certified in TENAA, similar to the supposed Oppo Reno lite

A new Realme device is appearing on the Chinese TENAA with a model number ‘RMX1901'. It has a large 6.5-inch display with Full HD+ resolution and a 3,680 mAh battery. TENAA images also reveal that this unannounced Realme device doesn't have a visible fingerprint scanner, so it could possibly have an in-display scanner. Earlier this month, we saw another unreleased Oppo device with identical specifications and a similar design with the model number ‘PCGM00/PCGT00' that was speculated to be the ‘Reno lite' so it might give us some clues as to the Realme device's other specs. That Oppo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_rmx1901_certified_in_tenaa_similar_to_the_supposed_oppo_reno_lite-news-36784.php

To be clear, the Oppo Reno 10x zoom doesn't have 10x optical zoom (or 6x for that matter)

So after the excitement of the Oppo Reno launch event subsided, we were invited to attend a Q&A session with Oppo where a lot of technical questions were thrown around. A surprising discovery which came out of this talk was that the focal length of the Oppo Reno's three cameras is 16mm - 26mm - 130mm, respectively. Now take a careful look at those numbers. Whichever way you put it, there is no real 10x zoom factor there. Okay, Oppo never claimed one despite what the model name would have you believe. They spoke highly of their 10x hybrid zoom but not much else. So while trying to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno_10x_zoom_doesnt_have_10x_optical_zoom_or_6x_for_that_matter-news-36739.php

Motorola G7 Power arrives at T-Mobile and Metro

On Friday, T-Mobile announces availability for the Moto G7 Power on both T-Mobile and Metro (by T-Mobile). The latter is T-Mobile's pre-paid carrier that also runs on T-Mobile's LTE towers. The Motorola G7 Power are compatible with T-Mobile's 600MHz LTE band (Band 71) which offers better coverage in buildings and longer range in rural areas. Both carriers will be offering the Moto G7 Power for $238 outright or with 24 monthly installments of $9.50/month. The Moto G7 Power is now available in both T-Mobile stores and on T-Mobile's website. Meanwhile, Metro customers can grab one...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_g7_power_arrives_at_tmobile_and_metro-news-36783.php

Google Pixel 3a leaks in purple hue with a yellow-colored power button

The Google Pixel 3a that leaked two days ago in white color has now surfaced in a purple hue. This latest render of the Pixel 3a comes to us through popular leakster Evan Blass. It shows us the rear side of the phone which is coated with purple paint. However, the shade of purple is pretty light which qualifies this version to be called "Not Purple." That said, this variant of the Pixel 3a comes with a yellow-colored power button, unlike the white model that has its power button coated with orange. Another difference between both these versions is the 'G' logo which is darker on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_3a_leaks_in_purple_hue_with_a_yellowcolored_power_button-news-36781.php

Samsung Galaxy A60 and Galaxy A40s are up for pre-order

Samsung Galaxy A60 and Samsung Galaxy A40s were announced last week in China with triple cameras and a fingerprint scanner on the back. Today the devices appeared on the company website for pre-order, revealing the launch dates. Both handsets will start from CNY1,499 ($225/€200) for the 6/64 GB variant, but the Galaxy A60 has a second version with double the storage that costs CNY1,999 ($300/€270). The Samsung Galaxy A60 has a 6.3" LCD Infinity-O panel, meaning the selfie camera is hidden behind a hole in the screen. The front-facing shooter is 32 MP, while the main setup on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a60_galaxy_a40s_up_for_preorder-news-36780.php

Honor 20 Pro leaks in White gradient

Last week, a render of the Honor 20 Pro leaked in Teal color showing off the phone's back with a quad camera setup. Today, we get to see this smartphone in a new color. The Honor 20 Pro has surfaced in White gradient and you can see that it has a dash of pink. The render shows off the phone's back which is home to quad cameras stacked vertically in the left corner. The primary camera in this system is said to have a Sony IMX600 sensor, and the image shows that the phone will have a periscope-style camera with telephoto lens akin to the one we've seen on the Huawei P30 Pro. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_20_pro_leaks_in_white_gradient-news-36778.php

Oppo F11 Pro Avengers Limited Edition pre-orders opened in India, ships May 1

The Oppo F11 Pro Avengers Limited Edition is now up for pre-order in India, about a month and a half after the 'regular' model went on sale. The limited edition phone is a 6GB + 128GB version of the F11 Pro with an exclusive Space Blue color, Avengers movie elements on the back, an Avengers theme and wallpapers and a special Captain America protective case. You can book the F11 Pro Avengers Limited Edition now exclusively through Amazon.in for INR 28,000 (~€360) with shipments beginning on May 1. The Oppo F11 Pro has a 6.53-inch notchless IPS LCD, a motorized pop-up 16MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f11_pro_avengers_limited_edition_preorders_opened_in_india_ships_may_1-news-36777.php

Samsung Galaxy Fold review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_fold-review-1926.php

Chinese company Fortsense patents FP scanner under LCD

The fingerprint scanner has moved under the display in the pursuit to make room for bigger screens, but with a big caveat - it can only be placed under an OLED panel since only this type of display can allow for the light to pass from underneath the matrix. Now, a Chinese company called Fortsense, has figured out a way to implement the sensor under an LCD, and expect smartphone manufacturers to adopt the tech by the end of the year. Photos of the Fortsense presentation According to leaked photos of a marketing presentation, Fortsense has figured out how to let light pass...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/chinese_company_fortsense_patents_fp_scanner_under_lcd-news-36776.php

Realme 3 goes on open sale in India

The Realme 3 that was launched in India last month is now on open sale in the country and can be purchased anytime from Flipkart and the company's online store. It's priced at INR8,999 ($128) for the 3GB/32GB variant and INR10,999 ($157) for the 4GB/64GB model. The Realme 3 in India comes with Helio P70 SoC under the hood, and it runs Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 out-of-the-box. The smartphone has a 6.22" HD+ LCD and a 13MP snapper on the front, and a dual camera (13MP+2MP) setup accompanied by a fingerprint scanner at the back. It ships with a 4,230 mAh battery which charges through a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_3_goes_on_open_sale_in_india-news-36775.php

Yet another vivo appears on TENAA

Companies have been implementing smaller and smaller notches and even unusual solution for selfie cameras like a shark fin or a rotating mechanism. Looks like vivo is having none of that, listing a phone with a wide notch on TENAA. It has the same footprint as the vivo V9, but completely different specs on the inside. vivo V1730GA from all sides The new phone comes with an octa-core CPU, clocked at 1.95 GHz. This is likely the 12 nm Snapdragon 439, spotted in numerous other vivo devices like the Y91, Y95 and a Y93. Unlike its siblings though, the new phone is listed with 4...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/yet_another_vivo_appears_on_tenaa-news-36774.php

Nokia 3.2 and 4.2 listed on official India website, could launch soon

The Nokia 3.2 and 4.2 which were unveiled in February this year at Mobile World Congress have been listed on the company's official India website hinting at an imminent launch. The listings neither reveal the price nor the launch date of these smartphones so we will have to wait for HMD to share more information about the debut of these budget Nokia phones in India. Nokia 3.2 • Nokia 4.2 The Nokia 3.2 is powered by Snapdragon 429 SoC and runs Android Pie. It's built around a 6.26-inch HD+ notched display that's backed by a 4,000 mAh battery. The Nokia 4.2, on the other hand,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_32_and_42_listed_on_india_website_could_launch_soon-news-36770.php

Renders leak of Huawei's first smartphone with a pop-up camera

Huawei is getting ready to launch a new P Smart device with a pop-up selfie camera. This midrange device is reportedly called the ‘Huawei P Smart Z' and follows the trends that have been set by both vivo NEX S and the Oppo Find X. These leaked renders come to us from Mobielkopen who also provide the alleged specs for the P Smart Z. For starters, the pop-up camera mechanism houses a 16Mp front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Meanwhile, this allowed Huawei to make a phone display with minimal bezels, which Huawei is apparently going to call it its "Ultra Fullview"...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/renders_leak_of_huaweis_first_smartphone_with_a_popup_camera-news-36772.php

Apple and Qualcomm deal pushed Intel to quit 5G plans

Earlier this month we heard Intel decided to quit plans for mobile 5G, following the surprise settlement between Apple and Qualcomm. The company announced lower financial forecast, officially stating that the deal between its competitor and the iPhone maker was the key reason for dropping the idea of mobile 5G. Quitting plans for the next-gen connectivity seems like the logical deal since Apple was the key customer of Intel. However, this only means 5G for smartphones is a dead idea - it will keep working on networking and infrastructure products, as well as modems for devices that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_and_qualcomm_deal_pushed_intel_to_quit_5g_plans-news-36773.php

Realme's first pop-up shop is coming to India where you can purchase the Realme 3 Pro

On Thursday, Realme India has announced that it will be opening its first pop-up shop, giving customers the chance to check out and purchase the new Realme 3 Pro before it officially goes on sale. The Realme 3 Pro is set to go on sale in India on April 29 with pre-registrations open now through April 27. The pop-up store will be at Pacific Mall, Subhash Nagar, New Delhi and will open on Saturday April 27. The first 200 people in line for the store will get free tickets to the ‘Avengers: Endgame' movie that's premiering this weekend. Register on www.realme.com to be eligible for this and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realmes_first_popup_shop_is_coming_to_india_where_you_can_purchase_the_realme_3_pro-news-36771.php

Mario Kart Tour launches closed beta for Android users in US and Japan

On Thursday, Nintendo has officially launched a closed beta for the highly-anticipated Mario Kart Tour game headed for Android and iOS. At the same time, Nintendo has also reaffirmed a time frame for the game's release. When Nintendo first announced the mobile game, it first set a launch date for Mario 2019. Later in January, while Nintendo announced a new Dr Mario mobile game, it announced that it would delay Mario Kart Tour's launch to this summer. Currently, only Android users in the US and Japan are eligible to register for the closed beta. In order to register, you need to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mario_kart_tour_launches_closed_beta_for_android_users_in_us_and_japan-news-36769.php

iPhone XI "final" CAD-based renders appear, huge camera bump and all

Remember those renders claimed to portray the iPhone XI (the successor to the XS) with a huge ghastly camera bump on the back? Today sees the leak of the alleged "final" CAD-based renders of the iPhone XI, and - shock horror - the hump is still there. In terms of surface area, this has to be the biggest bump ever seen on a smartphone, so Apple can brag about that in its presentation this fall. Jokes aside, if this is indeed the final design of the iPhone XI (or whatever it will end up being called), then it's going to be polarizing to say the least. Anyway, the huge hump houses...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_xi_final_cadbased_renders_appear_huge_camera_bump_and_all-news-36768.php

Huawei's EMUI reaches 470 million daily active users

Huawei's EMUI skin has reached over 470 million daily active users recently. The information comes straight from Wang Chenglu, president of the software department at the company's consumer business group. He revealed the milestone today in China at an EMUI-focused media briefing. He emphasized EMUI's growth over the past few years, which unsurprisingly is a result of Huawei's smartphone sales (of its own brand but also Honor devices). Right now, EMUI is available in 77 languages across 216 countries or regions in the world. Wang also reminded us of the key features the latest EMUI...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huaweis_emui_reaches_470_million_daily_active_users-news-36767.php

Xiaomi's Black Shark 2 gaming phone excels this durability test

Today's video from JerryRigEverything is dedicated to Xiaomi's budget gaming smartphone - the Black Shark 2. However, calling it a budget handset won't do it justice as the handset features high-end hardware, premium build and as it turns out very durable body. The scratch test confirms that the front and some parts of the rear panel are made of glass while the rest is pure metal with an anodized finish on top. It's probably not that easy to scratch it, but the grooves are quite prominent. Oh, and the buttons are also made of metal. Interestingly, the in-display fingerprint reader works...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomis_black_shark_2_gaming_phone_excels_this_durability_test-news-36766.php

Verizon launches Samsung Galaxy S10 5G pre-orders, announces 20 more cities getting 5G

Last month, we got hints that Verizon is planning to launch the Galaxy S10 5G on May 16 and today the carrier confirmed that launch date. The phone's pre-order page is live and you can expect to receive your brand new 5G phones by May 16. Samsung Galaxy S10 5G pre-order page The 256GB model going for $1,299 while the 512GB variant will cost $1,399. The phone will come only in Majestic Black and Crown Silver color variants. Those who pre-order will receive a pair of Galaxy buds and a Samsung wireless charging battery pack as an added bonus. Alongside the Galaxy S10 5G...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizon_launches_samsung_galaxy_s10_5g_preorders_announces_20_cities_getting_5g_-news-36764.php

Nokia lost money in Q1 as 5G investment is yet to start paying off

It appears that Nokia is having a rocky 2019 start as results from the Q1 2019 show a significant loss in contrast to last year's Q1. The company posted a surprising €254 million loss in Q1 2019 compared to the €46 million profit in Q1 2018. That's a result of Nokia's investments in 5G, which are yet to start paying off. Sweden's Ericsson and China's Huawei are considered to be Nokia's main 5G rivals and since the Chinese firm is under fire on all fronts over security concerns, it could be a big opportunity for Nokia. It's under significant pressure to deliver in the second half of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/finlands_nokia_posts_sixmonth_low_loss-news-36765.php

Huawei P30 Pro receives a software update

The Huawei P30 Pro is still new to the market but it's already receiving a big software update with fingerprint reader and camera improvements. We still haven't received the update on our unit but Huawei says it further improves the camera's dedicated night mode. The standard low-light photos see some improvement, too, along with the SuperZoom feature. The in-display fingerprint reader gets a couple of fixes that should result in overall better performance in terms of speed and accuracy. It will supposedly get more sensitive as well, whatever that means. In addition, you can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_pro_receives_yet_another_software_update-news-36763.php

OnePlus teases the new triple camera of the OnePlus 7 Pro

OnePlus will bring out the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro on May 14 and it's already starting their teaser campaign. Under the hashtag #OnePlus7Series we get the first official nod to the new triple camera that's expected to be a highlight of the OnePlus 7 Pro (but is unlikely to appear on the OnePlus 7). The teaser carries the laconic message "Bells and whistles make noise. We make phones." View this post on Instagram Bells and whistles make noise. We make phones. #OnePlus7Series A post shared by OnePlus (@oneplus) on Apr 25, 2019 at 6:00am PDT The triple camera is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_teases_the_new_triple_camera_of_the_oneplus_7_pro-news-36762.php

Our Samsung Galaxy A50 video review is up

Samsung is celebrating a decade since it launched the Galaxy smartphone series and is revamping its portfolio, including the plethora of new Galaxy A phones. One of them is the Galaxy A50, which Will reviewed on our YouTube channel. In under 10 minutes you'll see how the phone's triple camera performs, what are some pros and cons of the Galaxy A50, and learn a neat way to launch the 4K video recording mode. Samsung built the phone mostly out of plastic, but the front is covered by Gorilla Glass 3 which protects the screen and the fingerprint scanner underneath. We also have an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_samsung_galaxy_a50_video_review_is_up-news-36758.php

Nokia 8110 4G V15 update brings WhatsApp and Facebook support globally

The Nokia 8810 4G got WhatsApp in India earlier this month, and now this "Banana Phone" is getting support for the messenger and Facebook globally with the latest update. HMD Global is seeding a new firmware which carries version number 15.00.17.03 and weighs around 38MB in size. Once you install this update, you can head over to the KaiStore to download Facebook and WhatsApp. The Nokia 8110 4G was announced back in February last year and is the modern version of the iconic Nokia 8110 that appeared in The Matrix. It has a Snapdragon 205 SoC under the hood which makes it tick, and it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_8110_4g_v15_update_brings_whatsapp_and_facebook_support_globally-news-36757.php

Lenovo Z6 Pro tops 200K reservations just a day after announcement

Lenovo's latest flagship - the Z6 Pro was announced on April 23 and seems to be gaining some fan love. Today, Lenovo announced that 200,000 units were reserved a day after its event. Those are just interest registration, mind you, as no cash has changed hands yet. The Z6 Pro is listed on Lenovo's site as well as other Chinese online retailers like JD.com and TMall. The base model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage comes at CNY 2,889 ($430). There's also 8/128GB and 8/256GB versions retailing for CNY 2,999 ($445) and 3,799 ($545) respectively. The top of the line version offers a colossal...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_z6_pro_tops_200k_reservations_just_a_day_after_announcement_-news-36756.php

Entry-level Honor 8S announced

Huawei subsidiary Honor officially announced its latest budget offering - the Honor 8S. We already saw the device in leaks two weeks ago and the specs look unchanged. The phone features a unique double texture back made out of plastic. The Honor 8S packs a 5.71-inch HD+ LCD panel with a water drop notch for the 5MP selfie cam. The front camera will serve as the only biometric authentication method in the absence of a fingerprint reader. Around the back, you'll find the main 13MP f/1.8 PDAF camera with a single LED flash. The Helio A22 SoC powers the Honor 8S coupled with 2GB RAM...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_8s_launched_in_russia-news-36759.php

Honor 20 to have a Moschino Edition, company confirms

The Honor View 20 arrived on the global scene back in January, and the company CEO George Zhao announced a partnership with the fashion brand Moschino. Today we received the company confirmed that the partnership will continue with the upcoming 20 series. The new Honor 20 (and perhasp Honor 20 Pro) will have not only a fancy case and a dedicated theme, but will arrive with a new design of the back panel, and new retail package, including a phone bag. Honor 20 Moschino Edition in its designated phone bag Although we have images of the phone bag with the Honor 20 in it, we can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_20_to_have_a_moschino_edition-news-36755.php

Samsung Galaxy A30 GPS performance improved with latest update

The Samsung Galaxy A30 is receiving its second update of the month in India which carries version number A305FDDU1ASD5 and weighs 180MB in size. This new firmware improves the GPS performance of the Galaxy A30 as well as the stability of the proximity sensor and audio. The update should reach all units in a week or two, but if it doesn't, you can try pulling it manually by heading over to your phone's Settings > Software Update menu. The Galaxy A30 features a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display and has Exynos 7904 SoC at the helm which is coupled with 4GB RAM. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a30_gps_performance_improved_with_latest_update-news-36752.php

First specs of Redmi flagship appear

We've been hearing about a Redmi smartphone with Snapdragon 855 chipset, and today a leakster from China revealed some more specs about the device. According to the Weibo user, the upcoming flagship will be coupled with 8 G B RAM and will have a triple camera with 48 MP main shooter. Leaked specs of Redmi flagship Even if your Chinese is non-existent, the list is pretty much self-explanatory - the Redmi phone will have a 6.39" screen with a 32 MP camera on the front, although we've seen spy shots of a phone with an elevating mechanism for the front-facing shooter. Whether this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_specs_of_redmi_flagship_appear-news-36751.php

Oppo A9 goes official with 6.53-inch display and 4,020 mAh battery

The Oppo A9 that leaked two days ago is now official. It's built around a 6.53-inch Full-HD+ notched display and has a screen-to-body ratio of 90.7%. The A9 is powered by Helio P70 SoC which is mated to 6GB RAM. It runs Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 and comes with 128GB of internal storage. For photography, it has a dual camera (16MP+2MP) setup at the back and a 16MP snapper on the front. The Oppo A9 flaunts a 3D gradient design and is offered in three colors - Mica Green, Ice Jade White, and Fluorite Purple. The smartphone comes with GameBoost 2.0, has a rear-mounted fingerprint...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a9_goes_official_with_653inch_display_and_4020_mah_battery-news-36750.php

ZTE Axon 10 Pro listed online, sales begin May 7

Two months after its official announcement ZTE's flagship Axon 10 Pro 5G has made its way to Chinese online retailer JD.com, which accepts reservations for it. We were already familiar with the key specs and the device topped AnTuTu's benchmark thanks to its powerful processor and F2FS file system. The phone will also be ZTE's first foray into the world of 5G smartphones. The Axon 10 Pro features a 6.47-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED screen with a water drop notch for the 20MP selfie cam. The screen also supports HDR 10 and comes with an in display fingerprint reader. Around the back, the...

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Samsung Galaxy View 2 price and sale date revealed

AT&T confirmed the specs of the Samsung Galaxy View 2 yesterday, and today the US-based carrier has revealed its price and sale date. The Galaxy View 2 will go on sale through online and offline stores starting April 26, and it will be available at $37/month through AT&T Next on a 20-month installment plan which translates to a total price of $740. This Galaxy View successor is powered by Exynos 7884 SoC which is paired with 3GB RAM. It boasts a 17.3-inch 1080p display and is backed by a 12,000 mAh battery. The device boots Android Oreo and comes with a 5MP front camera. The...

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TikTok is available again in India

The TikTok app is no longer banned in India, after a court in Tamil Nadu reversed its order of prohibiting downloads of the app on App Store and Google Play. Initially, it stated the platform was encouraging the spread of explicit content and "cultural degradation" after concerns of pornographic purposes and exploiting children. Following a plea from the TikTok developers Bytedance Technology, the ban was lifted and you can once again download the app. Technically, the platform was always available for Indian users, as long as they had the app on their phones - the state...

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AT&T might price 5G monthly rates based on data speeds

Remember when 3G data plans were all-you-can eat and you paid a flat monthly rate for internet? As smartphones got smarter and hungrier for data, carriers started limiting data into fixed amounts per month at the same time that 4G LTE gradually became available. 5G could lead to a totally different approach to pricing, at least according to AT&T's CEO. During AT&T's recent earnings call, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson offered insight as to how we might expect AT&T to structure its pricing for 5G service in the future. I will be very surprised if, as we move into wireless, the pricing...

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Xiaomi patents smartphone design with reverse-notch and it's exactly what it sounds like

The notch is one of the most talked about aesthetic features over the past couple of years that many phone makers have began adopting ever since Apple did it with the iPhone X. Whether you love it or not, we guarantee Xiaomi's recently patented design will leave you feeling some type of way. Sketches of a new smartphone design with several possible variations has surfaced in a recently filed patent reportedly submitted by Xiaomi. The patent shows several iterations of a smartphone with a notch, only the notch literally sticks past the top edge of the phone. These drawing show...

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Huawei P30 lite goes on sale in India

The Huawei P30 lite that debuted in India last month is now on sale in the country. It's priced at INR19,990 ($286) for the 4GB/128GB variant, with the 6GB/128GB model carrying a price tag of INR22,990 ($328). It's available for purchase through Amazon.in. The P30 lite is powered by Kirin 710 SoC and runs EMUI 9 out-of-the-box. It flaunts a 6.15-inch FHD+ LCD on the front along with a 32MP selfie shooter, and boasts a triple camera setup at the back consisting of 24MP, 8MP, and 2MP units. Huawei P30 lite The P30 lite is offered in Midnight Black and Peacock Blue colors, and it...

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Verizon confirms Galaxy Note 10 will have a 5G variant

On Wednesday, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg explicitly mentioned upcoming 5G devices coming to the carrier's stores. Among them, the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, LG V50 ThinQ, and then came the mention of the Note. The Note and the Galaxy coming this year will both have 5G, We've previously covered a report that the next Note device would come in four different variants: two 4G versions and two 5G. Among those rumors were two different display sizes, which Samsung hasn't done before - unless you count the Galaxy Note 4 and the Note Edge, which had technically different screen sizes for totally...

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You can now track activity with Google Fit on iOS and the Apple Watch

Starting today, you can download the Google Fit app on the iOS app store to use on an iPhone. You'll be able to track fitness using Google's ‘Move Minutes' and ‘Heart Points' metrics. These metrics make it easy to understand how much activity you are getting throughout the day and you earn ‘heart points' based on the intensity of activity. In addition to tracking activity with the Google Fit app, It will also integrate with the Apple Health app so you'll be able to earn Heart Points by simply logging workouts and activities on your Apple Watch so there's no separate Google Fit app for the...

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The latest Chrome 74 for Windows 10 has a secret dark mode

Chrome is finally being updated to version 74 across all desktop platforms including Mac, Windows, and Linux. Along with Chrome 74, Windows users will be able to enable the long-awaited dark mode. This changes Chrome's UI, menus, and Downloads window to a more comfortable interface to use at night. It isn't fully enabled just yet, but if you're on Windows 10, there's a way to force dark mode. It requires adding some text to the shortcut path, so you could totally have two shortcuts for Chrome: one for standard view and the other just for dark mode. For this to work, you'll need to...

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