Redmi confirms its upcoming flagship will have an ultrawide camera, 3.5mm jack and NFC

Xiaomi seems to be quite deliberate in its efforts to muddy the waters surrounding its upcoming Redmi flagship device. Conflicting info has been floating all over the place and it seems that Lu Weibing - the brand's general manager remains one of the only fairly reputable sources on the matter. Thankfully, he is quite active on social media and willing to interact with fans. That's precisely how the latest revelation of an ultrawide camera on the phone came about. To be more specific though, it is more of a reaffirmation, since a previous specs leak did mention a 48MP, plus 13MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_confirms_its_upcoming_flagship_will_have_an_ultrawide_camera_35mm_jack_and_nfc-news-36900.php

vivo S1 Pro goes official with Snapdragon 675 SoC and a 32MP pop-up selfie camera

Back in late March, vivo unveiled the S1 with a Helio P70 SoC and a 24.8MP elevating selfie camera. Now, the Chinese phone maker has announced its Pro variant with better hardware. The vivo S1 Pro looks similar to the non-Pro model, but it has a Snapdragon 675 SoC under the hood, paired with 6GB or 8GB RAM. The former comes with 256GB of storage whereas the latter has 128GB of storage onboard. This, honestly, is a weird memory combo. Moving on, the S1 Pro is built around a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED notchless display that has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s1_pro_goes_official_with_snapdragon_675_soc_and_a_32mp_popup_selfie_camera-news-36898.php

Spotify is testing a new voice-enabled ads on mobile

Amidst the ongoing major battle on the video streaming scene it is often easy to overlook its music streaming counterpart. The user expansion, retention and monetization challenges it faces are not dissimilar, with major players like Apple and Spotify currently clashing particularly hard in the vast emerging India market. By all accounts, the latter top-dog finds itself in a rather favourable position, recently breaking the 100 million mark in Premium subscribers. But properly capitalizing on its massive 117 million free-tier user base is the real challenge. Enter voice-enabled ads. Still...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_is_testing_a_new_voiceenabled_ads_on_mobile-news-36893.php

This is what the OnePlus 7 Pro might cost in India

The OnePlus 7 Pro is all set to be unveiled on May 14 at simultaneous events in the US, the UK, and India. A detailed specs sheet of this smartphone leaked two days ago, and now, its India pricing has also surfaced online. This information comes to us from Ishan Agarwal who's been pretty reliable with the leaks so far. According to him, the 6GB/128GB model of the OnePlus 7 Pro will cost INR49,999 ($723), whereas the 8GB/256GB version will be priced at INR52,999 ($766). The top-end variant, with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, will carry a price tag of INR57,999 ($838). Do note that these...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_what_the_oneplus_7_pro_might_cost_in_india-news-36896.php

HMD teases May 7 India launch of Nokia 4.2

Last week, we reported that Nokia 3.2 and 4.2 were listed on the company's official India website hinting at an imminent launch. Now HMD Global, via Nokia, has shared a video teasing the May 7 launch date of the Nokia 4.2 in India. This video shows off the dedicated Google Assistant button on the Nokia 4.2 which is located on the left side of the phone. The 3.2 also has this dedicated Assistant key on its left bezel, and it remains to be seen whether it will debut alongside the 4.2 in India on May 7, or will launch at a later date instead. All your answers are a tap away. 4 days before...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_teases_may_7_india_launch_of_nokia_42-news-36891.php

Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 surfaces with a pop-up selfie camera

We saw renders of the Huawei P Smart Z last week with a pop-up selfie camera, and today, we are looking at yet another smartphone from the Chinese phone maker which also sports an elevating camera. It's called the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 and has a design similar to that of the P Smart Z, except that it has an additional camera at the back. Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 The hardware on the Y9 Prime 2019 is said to be similar to that of the P Smart Z, but we are looking at slight differences in the camera department. The P Smart Z features a dual camera setup - a combination of 16MP main and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_y9_prime_2019_surfaces_with_a_popup_selfie_camera-news-36892.php

Unknown HTC device appears in GeekBench with MediaTek CPU and 6GB RAM

Back in December, HTC announced that it was going to change up its smartphone strategy for 2019. Part of that strategy is extending the life-cycle of the HTC U12+ and U12 Life. It also vowed to focus on flagship and midrange smartphones for this year. A new listing appeared on GeekBench for an unknown HTC device running a MediaTek Helio P35 paired with 6GB RAM. The device has a model number HTC 2Q741 and runs Android 9 Pie. We wonder if this could be an upcoming mid-range smartphone from HTC. It could perhaps even be a MediaTek variant of the same smartphone that was spotted on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/unknown_htc_device_appears_in_geekbench_with_mediatek_cpu_and_6gb_ram-news-36890.php

OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro won't have an IP rating for water and dust resistance because it's expensive

OnePlus is continuing its relentless teaser campaign for its soon to be launched OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones, and today's installment is... odd. The company has done its fair share of irreverent marketing in the past, but this is something else. So, you may be aware that one of the features that is found in practically all of the more expensive competitors to OnePlus devices is an IP rating for water and dust resistance. However, the company has so far resisted adding it to its phones. And that is not changing with the OnePlus 7 series, as you can see from the video...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_and_7_pro_wont_have_an_ip_rating_for_water_and_dust_resistance_because_its_expensive-news-36889.php

Sprint will sell Google's Pixel 3 XL soon

Google's Pixels have only been sold directly by one of the 'big four' US carriers for years - we mean Verizon. But now the strategy seems to be ready to change. Last month there were mumblings about T-Mobile soon starting sales of the Pixel 3 and 3 XL, as well as the yet-unannounced Pixel 3a and 3a XL. And today a purported leak of an internal document from a Sprint store somewhere in the US clearly shows that it will get a retail display fixture at some point in the future, for the Pixel 3 XL. And why have a retail display if you aren't going to sell the phone it shows? Exactly....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sprint_will_sell_googles_pixel_3_xl_soon-news-36888.php

Nokia 9 PureView Indian launch seems imminent

The Nokia 9 PureView was announced back at MWC in February and ever since then it's been a long wait for Indian fans wanting to get their hands on one. That may all change very soon, however. The Nokia 9 PureView, specifically the version with the model number TA-1087, has now been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which is a prerequisite step for starting sales in the country. This means the launch of the Nokia 9 in the subcontinent could very well be imminent. In fact, HMD Global has been teasing its flagship's arrival in India since March, so it's high time this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_9_pureview_indian_launch_seems_imminent-news-36887.php

LG G8 ThinQ gets tortured in video durability test

The LG G8 ThinQ was unveiled back in February at MWC, to much less fanfare than its Korean rival Samsung's flagships. Despite the lack of hype, before and after release, it's still a pretty interesting handset nevertheless. But the most important question is undoubtedly: how well can it survive a torture test? As always, we turn to Zack from YouTube channel JerryRigEverything to answer that question for us in video form. Like all of these durability tests, he starts out by scratching the phone, then goes on to burn its screen, and finally tries to bend it. Spoiler alert: the G8's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g8_thinq_gets_tortured_in_video_durability_test-news-36886.php

OnePlus 6T long-term review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_6t_long_term-review-1927.php

Early Mate 30 Pro specs - 6.7-inch screen, Kirin 985, 55W charging

Welcome to the first early look at the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. We emphasize the word early and suggest you take these specs with a healthy dose of skepticism. According to claimed insider sources the Huawei Mate 30 Pro will boast a number of improvements over the Mate 20 Pro and the P30 Pro. Starting with the screen, the Mate 30 Pro will use a BOE-made 6.71-inch AMOLED with a built-in fingerprint scanner. On the inside the Mate 30 Pro will use a 7nm Kirin 985 SoC with the Balong 5000 5G modem (though there will likely be a 4G variant of the Mate 30 Pro as well). The cameras on the rear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/early_mate_30_pro_specs__67inch_screen_kirin_985_55w_charging-news-36883.php

Confirmed: Honor 20 Pro will have a punch hole camera on the front

We already know that Honor will unveil its series 20 devices in London on May 21. The unveil will see the Honor 20 Lite (already unveiled in China as the Honor 20i), the Honor 20 and the Honor 20 Pro (and possibly an Honor 20 Moschino Edition too). We've been seeing a lot of Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro leaks of late. A few renders of the upcoming colors of the two phones - in Blue, White and in Black - shared with us the design of the rear. The render of the Black model seemingly suggested that the Honor 20 Pro will have a periscope 5x optical zoom camera while the Honor 20 will rely on a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/confirmed_honor_20_pro_will_have_a_punch_hole_camera_on_the_front-news-36881.php

vivo Y91 and Y91i receive price cuts in India

The vivo Y91 and Y91i have got their prices slashed in India. The Y91 is now down to INR8,990 ($130) from its launch price of INR10,999 ($159), whereas the 32GB variant of the Y91i is down from INR8,490 ($123) to INR7,990 ($115). Surprisingly, the 16GB variant is currently sold at the same price in India. Both these smartphones can be purchased at new prices from vivo India's eStore, Amazon.in, and Flipkart. vivo Y91 • vivo Y91i The vivo Y91 and Y91i are powered by Helio P22 SoC which is paired with 2GB RAM in India. Both of them have similar hardware with the only differences...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y91_and_y91i_receive_price_cuts_in_india-news-36880.php

Realme X gets BIS certification, India launch imminent

Oppo spin-off Realme is said to debut in China on May 15 by launching the Realme 3 Pro and the Realme X. The former has already debuted in India, and it seems the later will go official in the country soon. The Realme X, bearing model number RM1901, has received BIS certification which hints at an imminent launch in India. The smartphone recently appeared on TENAA with its images and a few specs which include a 6.5-inch FHD+ notchless display and a 3,680 mAh battery. Realme X A video shared by Realme confirmed that the X will feature a pop-up selfie camera which might have a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x_gets_bis_certification_india_launch_imminent-news-36878.php

You can pre-book the OnePlus 7 Pro in India and get free one-time screen replacement

OnePlus has started accepting pre-orders for the OnePlus 7 Pro in India through Amazon.in, OnePlus Store, Croma, and Reliance Digital. Pre-bookings are already live and end on May 7 at 11:59 pm local time, with offline stores kicking them off from May 8. Those who pre-book the OnePlus 7 Pro are eligible for a one-time free screen replacement worth INR15,000 ($216) which is valid for six months from the date of purchase of the smartphone. To pre-book the OnePlus 7 Pro on Amazon.in and get this screen replacement offer, head over here and buy an Amazon Gift Card worth INR1,000 ($14)....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_prebook_the_oneplus_7_pro_in_india_and_get_free_onetime_screen_replacement-news-36877.php

Xiaomi posts an update on smartphone shipments

The first quarter of 2019 is well gone and analysts from Counterpoint, IDC, and other, started publishing their own reports on smartphone shipments. Since many companies do not reveal full numbers, the analyses often have skewed results that may upset some investors. To stop any rumors, Xiaomi decided to post an official update on its smartphone shipment between January and March - it is over 27.5 million units. One report stated the owner of Mi and Redmi brands shipped only 25 million devices, which would be a drop of over 10%. Another one overestimated at 27.8 million and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_posts_an_update_on_smartphone_shipment_in_q1_2019-news-36876.php

Report: Apple dominates smartwatch market during Q1 2019, sees growing competition

The global smartwatch market grew 48% in the first four months of 2019 compared to the same period last year according to data from Counterpoint Research. Unsurprisingly, Apple is still the leader in terms of shipments with a solid 35.8% market share. Samsung, on the other hand, saw a substantial 127% YoY increase as it's market share jumped to 11% ranking it second overall. Chinese brand imoo comes inthird with its 9.2% share. The new figures show that the smartwatch business is, in fact, growing quite well and more importantly features a more diversified look thanks to new offerings...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_apple_dominates_smartwatch_market_during_q1_2019-news-36875.php

Samsung Galaxy M40 key specs revealed through Geekbench

Samsung currently has three smartphones under its M series - the M10, M20, and M30. And, this South Korean tech giant is expected to further expand the lineup with the launch of M40 which has appeared on Geekbench with a few of its specifications. The Galaxy M40 bearing model number SM-M405F is listed on Geekbench with Snapdragon 675 SoC, 6GB RAM, and Android Pie. The smartphone made a score of 2,350 and 6,410 points in the benchmark tool's single and multi-core tests, respectively. Details about the M40 are scarce right now, but a report from last month stated that this smartphone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m40_key_specs_revealed_through_geekbench-news-36874.php

Prices and key specs of Moto Z4 and Moto Z4 Force leak online

The new flagships by Motorola will be called Moto Z4 and Moto Z4 Force, but a launch is yet to be announced. Following a leaked render from yesterday, revealing the phone from all sides, now we have more info on key specs and pricing. The vanilla Z4 will skip on the flagship chipset and will run on Snapdragon 675, while the top-tier Qualcomm chip will power the Z4 Force. The regular Moto Z4 will have 6/128 GB memory option keeping the SD675 company. The screen will be 6.4" OLED with a fingerprint scanner underneath and Full Hd+ resolution. The battery is said to be exactly 3,632...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/prices_and_specs_ot_moto_z4_phones_leak-news-36873.php

Check out these magazine cover photos shot using the OnePlus 7 Pro

OnePlus is building up the hype around the upcoming OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro as we inch closer to their launch. The company has started teasing these smartphones on social media, and now it partnered with two popular magazines - Harper's Bazaar India and GQ India - to promote the OnePlus 7 Pro. The cover photos of the latest issues of both these magazines are shot using the OnePlus 7 Pro. GQ India features Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao on the cover whereas Harper's Bazaar India has actor and activist Jameela Jamil on the front. Harper says that the images "are not filtered or digitally...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_these_cover_photos_of_magazines_shot_using_the_oneplus_7_pro-news-36872.php

Google Pixel 3a XL spotted on Best Buy shelves ahead of official launch

We are less than a week away from Google's official unveiling of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. Just yesterday, we saw leaks of the Pixel 3a's packaging and the "Purple-ish" color option. On Thursday, a new set of photos of the Pixel 3a XL's retail package were published for world to see. The photos were posted by Android Police who credits a reader for providing the images of the Pixel 3a XL. A Best Buy retail store stocked the smartphones in locked glass cabinets. Here we see the phone in both ‘Just Black' and the same ‘Purple-ish" color we saw with the 3a. The Pixel 3a XL has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_3a_xl_spotted_on_best_buy_shelves_ahead_of_official_launch-news-36871.php

Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e are now $400 off with trade-in

If you're interested in any one of Samsung's newest flagship devices, the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e, but haven't gotten round to buying one yet, check out this deal. Samsung's own US online store is currently running a limited time promo on the trio, slashing $400 off all of their prices. The catch? Well, there's two actually. First, you need to be okay with purchasing an unlocked model, because only those benefit from this deal. Second, you need to trade-in a qualifying device. Let's see what those are: we're talking Galaxy Note9, Note8, Galaxy S9, S9+, iPhone XS, XS Max, XR,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_s10_and_s10e_are_now_400_off_with_tradein-news-36870.php

New Asus Zenfone 6 teaser shows no notch, no bezels

Asus is ramping up its teaser campaign for the Zenfone 6 smartphone, which will get its official outing on May 16 during a special event in Valencia, Spain. The handset's tagline is "defy ordinary", and it sure looks the part judging from the outline shared by Asus through its social media channels today. As you can see, there's no notch anywhere, and the screen seems practically bezel-less. Embrace the extraordinary revolution. #ZenFone6 #DefyOrdinary Learn more: https://t.co/y3fiATPH71 pic.twitter.com/PeLNUeL20N— ASUS (@ASUS) May 2, 2019 This makes us obviously assume that it's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_asus_zenfone_6_teaser_shows_no_notch_no_bezels-news-36868.php

OnePlus 7 Pro in Nebula Blue and Mirror Grey showcased in leaked press renders

OnePlus' next flagship smartphone just can't stop leaking. This time around, we're treated to what seem to be official press renders prepared by the Chinese company for the OnePlus 7 Pro in two of the rumored three color versions: Nebula Blue and Mirror Grey. It's nice to see OnePlus finally deciding to change its policy of releasing phones in two black versions, and embrace some more color. Also new this year will be the "OnePlus" wordmark sitting on the lower part of the back to complement the company's logo which is once again very close to the camera array (and LED flash) for some,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_pro_in_nebula_blue_and_mirror_grey_showcased_in_leaked_press_renders-news-36869.php

Realme 3 Pro and Realme X arrive in China on May 15, rumor says

The Realme 3 Pro was launched in India last month, and in the meantime the Oppo sub-brand that turned into its own company officially confirmed that it's soon going to start offering its products in China as well. Today a new rumor purportedly coming from "trusted sources" reveals that a grand launch event will happen in Beijing on May 15. On that occasion, both the Realme 3 Pro as well as the Realme X will be unveiled for the Chinese market. While the former has no secrets anymore (check out our review to get to know it better), the Realme X is going to be the model with a pop-up...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_3_pro_and_realme_x_arrive_in_china_on_may_15_rumor_says-news-36867.php

LG V50 ThinQ 5G is launching May 10

The LG V50 ThinQ 5G was initially announced a day before MWC 2019 and scheduled to release on April 19 before LG decided to put it on hold for a while. The company decided to do so due to optimization issues with the processor and 5G modem but now LG has officially announced the phone will hit shelves in South Korea on May 10. According to sources, LG has agreed to schedule the release alongside the three main domestic carriers as it wants to provide consumers a no-compromise 5G experience. We've seen reports that Galaxy S10 5G users have complained about poor connectivity issues such...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v50_thinq_5g_is_launching_may_10-news-36866.php

Qualcomm announces $4.7 billion boost in revenue after the Apple deal

Qualcomm released its quarterly report with some pretty juicy details about the deal with Apple. The chip company will score between $4.5 billion and $4.7 billion in revenue from the settlement with Cupertino that saw Intel quit the 5G modem market. The deal was announced mid-April, where Apple and Qualcomm dropped all lawsuits against each other and miraculously became best friends, working towards the 5G future of the upcoming iPhones. While we know how much Qualcomm will earn in the future, we don't know how much it got from backdated deals, but some analysts predict anywhere...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_announces_47_billion_boost_in_revenue_after_the_apple_deal-news-36865.php

Samsung Galaxy A10, A20, and A30 get their prices slashed in India

Samsung has slashed the prices of the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A20, and Galaxy A30 in India. The A10 is down from INR8,490 ($122) to INR7,990 ($115), the A20 to INR11,490 ($165) from INR12,490 ($180), and the A30 to INR15,490 ($223) from INR16,990 ($245). All three of these smartphones can be purchased at new prices from Samsung India's online store. Samsung Galaxy A30 The Galaxy A10 and A20 are both powered by Exynos 7884 SoC but the former comes with 2GB RAM whereas the latter ships with 3GB RAM. The Galaxy A30, on the other hand, has Exynos 7904 SoC under the hood which is mated to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a10_a20_and_a30_get_their_prices_slashed_in_india-news-36864.php

Realme 3 3GB/64GB variant launched in India

Oppo spin-off Realme has launched a third variant of the Realme 3 in India which comes with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage. It's priced at INR9,999 ($144) and can be purchased from Flipkart as well as the company's online store. The other two models of this smartphone come with 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage. The former is priced at INR8,999 ($129) while the latter costs INR10,999 ($158). The Realme 3 comes with Helio P70 SoC in India and is built around a 6.22-inch HD+ display. It has a dual camera (13MP+2MP) setup at the back and a single 13MP shooter on the front. It...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_3_3gb_64gb_variant_launched_in_india-news-36862.php

Motorola One Vision tipped to launch on May 15 in Brazil

The Motorola One Vision that we've been hearing of since March is tipped to launch on May 15 at an event in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This information comes to us from a Twitter user who shared an official-looking media invite of the event. There's no word from Motorola about the One Vision yet, but thanks to previous leaks, we know what it will look like and what hardware it will come packed with. The One Vision will boast a 6.2-inch 21:9 FHD+ punch-hole display and will have Exynos 9610 SoC under the hood. The chipset will be paired with 3GB or 4GB RAM, and the storage will either be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_vision_tipped_to_launch_on_may_15_in_brazil-news-36863.php

Debunked: Redmi's next phone won't be called Redmi X

Yesterday a teaser poster surfaced, seemingly confirming that Redmi's next phone will be called the Redmi X. Well, it won't be. Redmi GM Lu Weibing has gone on record on Weibo to say that Redmi X isn't the name of the phone and that Redmi will have a better name for it. This spares us tech journos and the general public from further confusion between Xiaomi's Redmi and Oppo's Realme. The latter looks certain to release a device called Realme X. Back to Redmi. Xiaomi's sub-brand is expected to drop a Snapdragon 855-powered device later this year with a triple camera and pop-up...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/debunked_redmis_next_phone_wont_be_called_redmi_x-news-36860.php

New Lenovo midranger gets certified by TEENA

After releasing their flagship Z6 Pro last week, Lenovo is looking to grow its portfolio with a midrange offering. Thanks to TEENA we have the spec sheet of the upcoming Lenovo L38111 which will come in a plenitude of color options and a triple camera setup. Speculations also point that the midranger will be part of Lenovo's K-series of devices. The device packs a 6.3-inch FHD+ IPS display with a waterdrop notch for the 8MP selfie cam. Around the back, the phone features what seems to be glass design but it could just be plastic. The highlight of the L38111 seems to be its triple camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_lenovo_midranger_gets_certified_by_teena-news-36861.php

Realme 2 Pro gets a price cut in brick and mortar stores

The Realme 2 Pro is now cheaper in offline stores. The 4GB + 64GB model is now INR 11,490 (previously INR 11,990), the 6GB + 64GB model is INR 12,990 (was INR 13,990) and the elusive 8GB + 128GB starts at INR 14,990 (was INR 15,990). But as of today and up until May 4 it's better to pick up a Realme 2 Pro from an online outlet as Realme has a better price going in celebration of its 1 year anniversary. The 4GB + 64GB Realme 2 Pro is INR 10,990 online. Source 1 | 2 | Via

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Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL's specs, pictures, and promo materials leak ahead of May 7 launch

Google is all set to unveil the Pixel 3a and 3a XL on May 7, and just a few days ahead of the launch, their specs and promo materials have leaked online along with pictures which show off these mid-rangers in White, Purple, and Black colors. We've already seen the White and Purple variants and know that they will come with an Orange and Yellow-colored power buttons, respectively. However, today's leak reveals that the Black model won't have a power key with any such special accent. Google Pixel 3a in White, Purple, and Black colors Talking about the promo materials, they...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_3a_3a_xl_specs_and_promo_materials_leak_ahead_of_may_7_launch-news-36858.php

OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro full specs sheet is out

There are two weeks until the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro are announced, but a full specs sheet appeared online and it looks like the real deal. The new vanilla flagship will have a dual camera, huge battery, and 30W Warp Charge, while its Pro sibling will have ultra-wide lens, slightly smaller power cell, but a rising selfie camera and 10 GB RAM. Phone OnePlus 7 OnePlus 7 Pro OS Android Pie with Oxygen OS Android Pie with Oxygen OS Display 6.2" AMOLED, 60 Hz, Full HD+ 6.64", AMOLED, 90 Hz, QHD+ Processor ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_and_oneplus_7_pro_full_specs_sheet_is_out-news-36857.php

Huawei reportedly working on a 5G-connected 8K TV

A new report from Nikkei Asian Review says that Huawei is going to enter the television business. Huawei Technologies is planning to introduce the world's first 5G-connected TV as early as this year. Such TVs would be fitted with 5G modules, which Huawei already produces for the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G and the foldable Mate X 5G once it is launched. Nikkei Asian Review cites unknown sources familiar with Huawei's plans. The TV would also have an 8K panel, surpassing the current high-resolution standard of 4K. In combination with a 5G modem, such a TV could theoretically stream or download...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_reportedly_working_on_a_5gconnected_8k_tv-news-36856.php

Leaked render shows off the Moto Z4 from multiple angles

A render of the Moto Z4 that leaked back in March revealed its design. Now, another image of this Motorola smartphone has surfaced which shows it off from multiple angles. This image of the Moto Z4 comes to us courtesy of reliable leakster Evan Blass. It shows the front of the smartphone that has a waterdrop notch display surrounded by tiny bezels, and at the back, it has a single camera accompanied by Motorola's signature bat-wing logo and pogo pins. The Moto Z4 also has a camera bump which means it will likely wobble if used on a flat surface. On the right side of the phone are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_render_shows_off_the_moto_z4_from_multiple_angles-news-36855.php

Google will add ‘auto-delete' option to location history feature

Google's Location History feature offers a look into the places you visited in the past, and if you have your phone with you, it does a fairly good job of tracking the information. I like to refer to my location history when I need to recall certain expenses made with a credit card. On Wednesday, Google is announcing a new way to manage this sensitive data. In the coming weeks, Google will begin to offer the option to automatically delete your location data as it ages. Google uses Location History data to recommend restaurants and find the quickest driving routes, it also ties in with the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_will_add_autodelete_option_to_location_history_feature-news-36854.php

New Apple patent shows plans for in-display fingerprint scanner

Apple was recently granted a patent for "Methods of biometric imaging of input surfaces" which explains an acoustic imaging system that would be used to map a high-res image of something on the surface, such as a fingerprint. The patent explains that an acoustic transducer could convert electricial signals into mechanical energy or vice versa. The mechanical wave would be the finger placed on the display, which would then be converted in to an electrical signal. Those signals would be reconstructed into an image of the fingerprint used for authentication. The patent even...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_apple_patent_shows_plans_for_indisplay_fingerprint_scanner-news-36853.php

Pixel 3a's retail pricing and packaging leaks in ‘purple-ish' color

New images have surfaced of the retail packaging for the Google Pixel 3a, indirectly confirming the purple color option and revealing a couple of details written on the packaging. Brandon Lee, on YouTube channel This is Tech Today reports that the Pixel 3a will come in both 64GB and 128GB storage options. The packaging itself features the light purple Pixel 3a in somewhat familiar packaging that we've seen with the Pixel 3. We're also offered a view of the side of the packaging, which doesn't reveal too many specifications, but it does confirm the 5.6-inch display size on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pixel_3as_retail_pricing_and_packaging_leaks_in_purpleish_color_-news-36852.php

South Korea already has over 260,000 5G subscribers

South Korea was the first country to introduce commercially available 5G at the beginning of April and according to the Ministry of Science and ICT, the country's three telecoms now boast a combined 260,000 subscribers for the next gen networks. Out of the three main carriers, Korea Telecom (KT) takes the leading spot with 100,000 subscribers while SK Telecom and LG Uplus have not disclosed their exact 5G customer count. The rapid push towards 5G has caused some issues for early adopters, who reported connectivity problems with the first 5G capable device - Samsung's Galaxy S10 5G....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/260000_subscribers_are_using_5g_in_south_korea_according_to_ministry_of_science_and_ict-news-36851.php

Sprint and T-Mobile's Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 receiving the Android Pie update

Samsung rolled out Android Pie for the LTE model of the Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 in France last month, and later on, its Wi-Fi variant got Pie in the US. Now, the LTE-enabled versions of this tablet on Sprint and T-Mobile are also getting a taste of Pie in the United States. This new firmware brings One UI to the Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 along with features like App Actions, Slices, and Night Mode. In addition to that, this build also brings in Adaptive Battery Optimization, improvements to Bixby, as well as support for HEIF images. Android Pie for Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 is rolling out over-the-air...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sprint_and_tmobiles_galaxy_tab_s4_105_receiving_the_android_pie_update-news-36848.php

Pocophone F1 128GB variant gets a second price cut in India

The Pocophone F1 launched in India last August and is already getting its second price cut in the country. The 6GB/128GB model is down to INR20,999 ($302) from INR22,999 ($331). It can be purchased at the new price from Mi.com, Flipkart, and Mi Home stores. The 64GB and 256GB variants, on the other hand, are available at their old prices of INR19,999 ($288) and INR27,999 ($403), respectively. The Pocophone F1, known as Poco F1 in India, is an affordable flagship which is powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC. It comes with a 6.18-inch FHD+ notched display and has a dual camera setup at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pocophone_f1_128gb_variant_gets_a_second_price_cut_in_india-news-36850.php

Facebook Messenger will get lighter, offer end to end encryption and a desktop app

Facebook's annual F8 developer conference is a showcase for the new features and updates coming to the company's array of services. Messenger is already one of the top IM apps and the company is looking to rebuild the user experience from the ground up. The key themes for this year will be Messenger's push into privacy and its focus to bring a faster way of interacting with your close friends and family. The first major change with the new Messenger app will be its repackaged smaller footprint which Facebook calls "LightSpeed". The new app will reportedly come in at less than 30MB and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_messenger_will_get_lighter_offer_end_to_end_encryption_and_a_desktop_app_-news-36847.php

OxygenOS Open Beta updates arrive for OnePlus 5/5T/6/6T with Quick Reply improvements and more

OnePlus is all set to unveil the OnePlus 7 lineup on May 14, but that's not stopping the phone maker from releasing software updates for its older smartphones. OnePlus has rolled out OxygenOS Open Beta updates 31 and 29 for 5 and 5T, and updates 17 and 9 for 6 and 6T, respectively. All four of these builds are identical, with the only difference being an India-only intelligent file cleanup feature for the 6 and 6T. You can check out the entire changelog of these beta updates below: System Display overheating device warning New UI for system update ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oxygenos_open_beta_updates_arrive_for_oneplus_5_5t_6_6t_with_quick_reply_improvements-news-36846.php

Counterpoint: Huawei reaches all-time high market share in Q1 2019

Hours after IDC published its report on global smartphone shipments, Counterpoint also sent out a press release with its findings. The readings are similar and confirm an ongoing trend - Huawei keeps gaining market share and has just reached an all-time high piece of the shipments pie - whopping 17%. However, the total shipments are 345 million or 5% less than an year ago, revealing a declining demand for new smartphones. Huawei was really proud when it became the second biggest smartphone company in the world and announced plans that it wants the top spot by 2021. It looks like...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_huawei_reaches_alltime_high_market_share_in_q1_2019-news-36845.php

Alleged OnePlus 7 Pro passes through Geekbench revealing key specs

A smartphone bearing model number GM1917, said to be the OnePlus 7 Pro, has appeared on Geekbench with some key specifications. The device is listed on the benchmarking database with Snapdragon 855 SoC, 12GB RAM, and Android Pie, which will likely be layered with OxygenOS atop. The smartphone scored 3,526 and 11,101 points in Geekbench's single and multi-core tests, respectively. From previous leaks, we know that the OnePlus 7 Pro will be offered in three memory configurations - 6GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, and 12GB/256GB. The smartphone will also boast a QHD+ 90Hz display and a triple camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_oneplus_7_pro_passes_through_geekbench_revealing_key_specs-news-36844.php

Redmi flagship appears in leaked poster with pop-up selfie camera

Redmi loves to casually stir the pot of rumors, with a video from the last few days revealing an elevating selfie camera for the upcoming flagship of the series, despite the brand director's words that no such thing would arrive. Now, a render of the phone that is supposed to look like the real deal appeared on Weibo, revealing the looks of the phone - it will sport bezel-less full-front display with a glass back and a triple main camera. The selfie shooter appears to be in the middle. The leakster does not explicitly say this is the official teaser of the Redmi X, but it sure...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_flagship_popup_selfie_camera_leaked_poster-news-36849.php