OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro's official cases confirm design ahead of May 14 launch

The OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro will be unveiled on May 14, and just three days ahead of the launch, the official cases of both these smartphones have leaked confirming some of their design aspects. The cases of these smartphones re-confirm that the OnePlus 7 Pro will come with a triple camera setup at the back with the standard variant sporting a dual camera - both placed vertically in the center. Furthermore, both these smartphones will have their power buttons and alert sliders on the right, with the volume rockers residing on the left. Overall, the regular OnePlus 7 is expected to share a lot...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_7_pro_official_cases_confirm_design_ahead_of_may_14_launch-news-37003.php

Alleged Huawei nova 5 cases and early render leak online

To be perfectly frank, we can't really say we enjoy the influx of new Huawei and Honor devices as of late. Granted, over-saturating every possible price segment across markets seems to be the norm of the day, especially the value segments and Huawei is far from the only offender. Plus, the tactic appears to be working, at least to some extent. So, we'll just have to cope wit the frantic pace. We're only saying this since a fresh new leak has been brought to our attention, claiming to show cases as well as an early concept render for an upcoming Huawei nova 5. All the while, we are still...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_huawei_nova_5_cases_and_early_render_leak_online-news-37001.php

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) and Galaxy A9 (2018) get price cuts in India

Last week Samsung slashed the prices of the Galaxy A10, A20, and A30 in India. Now it's time for the Galaxy A7 (2018) and Galaxy A9 (2018) to get price drops in the country. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) The Galaxy A7 (2018) 4GB RAM variant is now priced at INR15,990 ($227) with the 6GB RAM model carrying a price tag of INR19,990 ($286). On the other hand, the base model of the Galaxy A9 (2018) with 6GB RAM costs INR25,990 ($372), whereas the top-end variant with 8GB RAM is now priced at INR28,990 ($415). Both these smartphones are available at new prices from Samsung India's online...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a7_2018_and_galaxy_a9_2018_get_price_cuts_in_india-news-37002.php

Motorola One Vision leaks in full glory ahead of May 15 expected launch

The Motorola One Vision which is said to go official on May 15 has leaked in full glory with its specifications and renders. These renders don't reveal anything new about the phone's design, but they do corroborate previous leaks. The One Vision has a tall display on the front with a hole in the top-left corner for the selfie camera, and at the back is a dual camera which is accompanied by a fingerprint scanner and Android One branding. Motorola One Vision in Blue and Brown colors On the right side of the One Vision is the volume rocker and power button, and to left is a hybrid...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_vision_leaks_in_full_glory_ahead_of_may_15_expected_launch-news-36999.php

OnePlus is partnering with Three UK and National Geographic prior to the 7 series launch

With just a few days to go before the May 14 launch of the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro, the Chinese company is really kicking its marketing campaign into high gear. In keeping with its traditional online sales model, OnePlus has understandably been flooding the digital ad space as of late. That being said, the company is also known to branch out to more traditional media as well as launch some often elaborate guerilla marketing campaigns outside the digital realm. Especially to boost attention for new device releases. Print seems to be particularly popular with the OnePlus 7 launch team. We have...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_is_partnering_with_three_uk_and_national_geographic_prior_to_the_7_series_launch-news-37000.php

Oppo F11 Pro now comes with double storage in India

The Oppo F11 Pro debuted in India back in March with 64GB of internal storage. Now after two months, the company has launched a new variant of this smartphone which comes with 128GB of storage onboard. This new variant is priced at INR25,990 ($372) which is INR1,000 ($14) more than the 64GB version. It's available for purchase from Amazon.in in Thunder Black and Aurora Green colors. Apart from increased storage, this new model retains the rest of the hardware from the 64GB variant. It's powered by Helio P70 SoC which is paired with 6GB RAM. It sports a 6.53-inch FHD+ notchless...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f11_pro_now_comes_with_double_storage_in_india-news-36998.php

HTC shares more concrete Android 9 Pie update timeline for the U12+, U11+, and U11

HTC has finally shared some more news about its Android 9 Pie update timeline. The company announced back in March that the U11, U11+, and U12+ would all get the new software "starting Q2" - which starts in April and ends in June. So now that we're smack dab in the middle of that quarter, we assume a lot of people have been asking HTC whether it forgot its promise. Turns out the answer is no. We want to share the release schedule of the Android Pie updates for #HTC smartphones. Please note, certain regions & carrier deployment may affect these dates. U11 rollout will begin late May,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_shares_more_concrete_android_9_pie_update_timeline_for_the_u12_u11_and_u11-news-36997.php

vivo Y3 leaks with Helio P35 SoC and other mid-range specs

vivo's been very active with phone launches lately, and it looks like the company isn't ready to slow down in the near future. A new leak today details an upcoming device, the vivo Y3, which is expected to make its debut in China soon. The vivo Y3 is pictured here in a color version that is going to be called Peach Powder. There's also going to be one called Peacock Blue. The phone has a 6.35-inch touchscreen with 1544x720 resolution and a waterdrop notch. It's powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and either 64 or 128GB of storage. The triple rear camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y3_leaks_with_helio_p35_soc_and_other_midrange_specs-news-36996.php

HTC might be exiting the Chinese market soon

It's still unclear how much of HTC's smartphone making division was left after Google's acquisition of assets and employees, and the company seems to lately be focusing a lot more on its VR efforts. Back in July of last year it decided to exit the Indian smartphone market, and it might do the same in China soon. According to a new report, the company's devices are no longer for sale on JD.com or Tmall. HTC's official Weibo account says this came after careful consideration of its long-term business strategy for the Chinese market. For now it's still selling handsets through its own...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_might_be_exiting_the_chinese_market_soon-news-36995.php

TSMC already producing A13 chip for upcoming iPhones

We already knew that Taiwanese chip maker TSMC will be Apple's sole supplier for the upcoming A13 chipsets which will make their debut in the 2019 iPhones. Now, reports from Bloomberg suggest that the semiconductor manufacturer has begun trial production of the upcoming SoCs with plans to start mass production towards the end of the month. The new A13 chip will be built on the 7nm process and will offer enhanced EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) lithography. As always we can expect cutting edge performance and improved battery life from the upcoming A13. According to insiders, Apple will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tsmc_already_producing_a13_chip_for_upcoming_iphones-news-36992.php

Oppo F11 Pro gets a new color: Waterfall Gray

The Oppo F11 Pro launched with two color options and now a third one is available - Waterfall Gray. Despite its name, this option actually has more of a lavender hue, check out the images below. The new color is launching in several regions. In Malaysia, it's available on the official Oppo site as well as retailers like Lazada and Shopee. In Thailand, it's on pre-order this week. In the Philippines, it's coming soon, right on time to celebrate the brand's 5th year anniversary in the country. Oppo F11 Pro in Waterfall Gray Note that unlike the other two colors (Thunder Black...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f11_pro_gets_a_new_color_waterfall_gray-news-36993.php

You can now play Google Podcasts from search results on iOS and desktop

Google's dedicated podcasts app graced the Play Store almost one year ago but an iOS port or desktop option was nowhere to be seen. That changed today as all the podcasts on Google's platform appear directly in the search results. All you need to do is search for your podcast of choice and you will automatically be able to play the session from your mobile or desktop browser. Rolling out this week you'll be able to search for and play podcasts directly in Google Search across Android, iOS, and desktop browsers, a step toward making audio a first-class citizen across Google....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_now_play_google_podcasts_straight_from_the_search_app_on_ios_and_desktop-news-36989.php

Samsung posts tips for vloggers on how to get the best out of the Galaxy S10+

So, you want to be a vlogger? Samsung has posted a few helpful tips that start with getting a Galaxy S10+. Anyway, the guide offers advice on how to improve the quality of the footage as well as the content of your vlogs. The first tip is simple - if you don't have a stabilizing gimbal on you, Super Steady Mode can shoot shake-free footage (it works best for well-lit scenes). You can use Hyperlapse to show transitions from one location to another. You can create Hyperlapse videos from regular footage, which is great if you forgot to enable it at the time. Slow motion clips...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_posts_tips_for_vloggers_on_how_to_get_the_best_out_of_the_galaxy_s10-news-36988.php

Huawei P30 Lite review

What looks like a Huawei P30, feels like a P30, snaps photos like a P30, and yet it's cheaper and lighter? Indeed, that's the Huawei P30 Lite with equally stunning design, promising gaming capabilities, but above all - has one skilled triple-camera on the back.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hauwei_p30_lite-review-1929.php

Canalys: iPhone XR and Galaxy S10+/S10e lead declining North American market

The North American smartphone market saw a sharp decline of sales in the first three months of 2019, compared to Q1 of 2018. A total of 36.4m smartphones were shipped in Q1 of 2019, compared to 44.4m in Q1 of 2018 - down 18%. Of all shipped phones the iPhone XR, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e accounted for 25%. The iPhone XR saw 4.5M shipments while the Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e each moved 2M units. Apple retained its leading share in Q1 of 2019 but shipped 3.3M phones fewer than the same period of last year. Samsung made a big impact with the early introduction of the Galaxy S10...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_iphone_xr_and_galaxy_s10_s10e_lead_declining_north_american_market-news-36987.php

Withings introduces Steel HR Sapphire Signature lineup

French smart device maker Withings is looking to expand its smartwatch lineup with its new Steel HR Sapphire series. The new offerings will feature the signature minimalist look with improved durability thanks to the sapphire glass. There are two 36mm versions which come in White & Rose Gold or Blue & Silver and a larger 40mm Black & Slate Grey option. The casing on all three is made from stainless steel with chrome accents and leather watch straps. The Steel HR features smart notification support, a heart rate monitor, connected GPS tracking which relies on your phone, special...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/withings_introduces_steel_hr_sapphire_signature-news-36986.php

Lenovo VP posts image of Lenovo Z6 Pro Ferrari Edition

The Lenovo Z6 Pro joins the growing ranks of phones that have a special edition themed after a supercar brand. The VP of Lenovo posted this Ferrari Edition on Weibo without much detail. It's not clear if this phone features improved fast charging (the vanilla phone only manages a tame 18W). That's what most other super car-themed models do. It's not even clear if this version will be available to consumers. Lenovo Z6 Pro Ferrari Edition As far as we can tell, the only changes is a proper red paint job (the vanilla model has a "red" version, but it's mostly black). There's also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_vp_posts_image_of_lenovo_z6_pro_ferrari_edition-news-36984.php

OnePlus 7 Pro vibration motor will be 200% stronger

One of the common complaints about OnePlus phones is that their vibration motor is weak. CEO Pete Lau has revealed that the OnePlus 7 Pro will have a new motor that's 200% stronger. You will be able to pick from three levels vibration and six vibration patterns for calls and other notifications. Lau also mentioned tuning the vibration in for the keyboard haptics, without going into specifics as to what that means. "Our team had to rethink the internal design of the OnePlus 7 Pro, to fit inside the body without increasing the thickness of the device, which could lead to a less...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_pro_vibration_motor_will_be_200_stronger-news-36983.php

Huawei Y7 Prime (2019) faux leather limited edition launched

The Huawei Y7 Prime (2019) come out back in January, but the company has now refreshed it with a special edition complete with a beige faux leather back and 64GB of storage. Other than the cosmetic change and storage upgrade the phone is identical to the regular version. The phone packs a 6.26-inch IPS panel with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 16MP selfie cam. The internals are powered by the Snapdragon 450 alongside 3GB RAM. Around the back, it features a 13MP main sensor with a 2MP depth sensor and a traditional centered fingerprint reader. Software wise the phone is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_y7_prime_2019_now_available_in_a_limited_edition_faux_leather_back-news-36982.php

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 gets Android Pie update

Two days ago, Samsung rolled out the Android Pie update for the Galaxy On7 Prime and now it'sGalaxy J7 Prime 2's turn. The Android Pie build for the Galaxy J7 Prime 2 carries version number G611FFDDU1CSD8 and is just over 1GB in size. It bumps up the security patch level on the phone to May 1, 2019, and also brings in One UI which is the latest iteration of Samsung's custom interface. A complete changelog of this firmware is currently unavailable, but it's safe to say that it comes with features like Night Mode, a floating keyboard, and adaptive battery. The update should reach all...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j7_prime_2_gets_android_pie_update-news-36981.php

Asus ZenFone 6 appears in videos with a dual-slider design

The Asus ZenFone 6 is coming on May 16, but it just appeared in two videos with a dual-slider design. The first video shows the dual selfie camera of the phone which is revealed when the slider is pulled down. And when you slide it up, you see the front-facing speakers. You can also see that the phone has a notchless display, and that its back is home to a dual camera setup below which is the fingerprint scanner. The bottom of the phone has the USB-C port with the headphone jack residing on its left. The second video shows the ZenFone 6 with a bit boxier design, but it too has a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_asus_zenfone_6_appears_in_videos_with_dualslider_design-news-36979.php

Honor 20 series gets a new teaser, details holographic design

Building up hype for the launch of its 20 series event, Honor has teased several shots detailing the fashion-focused design of the upcoming devices. Today we get another teaser on the Honor 20 series in the form of a short promo video. While we don't see any of the upcoming phones make an official appearance, the video details point to the unique design and camera capabilities of the handsets. Previous Honor 20 Pro leaks point to a quadruple camera setup with a 48MP main sensor, 16MP wide, 8MP telephoto and a dedicated 2MP macro camera. Honor also shared some cool details about the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_releases_new_design_teaser_details_its_approach_to_crafting_the_honor_20-news-36980.php

Oppo Reno and Reno 10x Zoom to debut in India on May 28

The Oppo Reno and Reno 10x Zoom which were unveiled last month will debut in India on May 28. The Reno 10x Zoom is powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC that's mated to 8GB RAM. It boasts a triple camera setup at the back which is a combination of 48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, and 13MP telephoto units. The telephoto lens offers 10x hybrid zoom. Oppo Reno 10x Zoom The Oppo Reno, on the other hand, is a mid-ranger that has Snapdragon 710 SoC at the helm. And, unlike the more premium model, this one ships with a dual camera setup which includes 48MP main and 5MP depth sensing modules....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno_and_reno_10x_zoom_reportedly_coming_to_india_on_may_28-news-36977.php

Realme X spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 710 SoC and 8GB RAM

The Realme X which will be unveiled on May 15 has been spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 710. Well, that's a bit surprising considering the fact that the Realme X Lite will also ship with this same chip. Thanks to the TENAA listings of these phones, we know that Snapdragon 710 is the something they will have in common, in addition to Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 and storage. The Geekbench listing of the Realme X also reveals that this smartphone will have 8GB of RAM at its disposal, but do note that it was listed on TENAA with 4GB RAM. This leads us to believe that there could...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x_spotted_on_geekbench_with_snapdragon_710_soc_and_8gb_ram-news-36978.php

Google Pixel 3a teardown finds it easier to repair than most phones

Now that the Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL are finally official, and even available to buy, the teardown experts at iFixit decided to do what they do best and take them both apart. The phones have similar constructions, so in the end they both got a 6 out of 10 repairability score, where 10 is easiest to repair. That may not seem like a high mark, but it means the new Pixels are actually much easier to repair than most smartphones nowadays. Most of their components are modular and can be easily replaced once you remove the display assembly, which has foam adhesive that makes the opening...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_3a_teardown_finds_it_easier_to_repair_than_most_phones-news-36976.php

LG G8 ThinQ's battery is permanently sealed, no DIY replacements possible

LG's software sometimes feels like it hasn't caught up with the past couple of years or so. It still presents a warning about not removing the battery - in a world where all companies (including LG) have long moved on from phones with removable backs. While for most LG handsets this dialog is just a reminder of how badly its software needs a massive rethink, for the G8 ThinQ it's actually got a (very disturbing) point. See, pretty much any phone you buy today will have the battery sealed, but that doesn't usually mean it's not replaceable. You can take the device to an authorized repair...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g8_thinqs_battery_is_permanently_sealed_no_replacements_possible_in_any_way-news-36975.php

Samsung's market share surges as North American smartphone market reaches five-year low

Consulting firm Canalys has just published its calculations for the North American smartphone market in the first quarter of this year, and the news is pretty dire. Overall, the market has reached a five-year low, with total shipments of 36.4 million units. That's down 18% from Q1 of 2018, but it's not bad for all companies. Samsung, for example, has managed to grow its market share from 23.2% in the year-ago quarter to 29.3%, but because the market fell, that was accomplished with a sales growth of just 3% - from 10.3 million units last year in Q1 to 10.7 million between January and March...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_market_share_surges_while_north_american_smartphone_market_reaches_fiveyear_low-news-36974.php

Oppo K3 specs leak, shark fin pop-up selfie camera in tow

Oppo is readying a new mid-ranger to be launched soon, and today a full spec sheet has purportedly leaked via Twitter. We're talking about the upcoming Oppo K3, which is supposedly going to don a pop-up selfie camera that will be similar in looks and operating mechanism to the one on the Reno - nicknamed "shark fin". The snapper will have 16 MP resolution, and on the back of the phone there will be a dual setup with a 16 MP primary shooter aided by a 2 MP depth sensor. Oppo Reno's pop-up selfie cam The Oppo K3 is also said to sport a 6.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen with 2340x1080...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_k3_specs_leak_shark_fin_popup_selfie_camera_in_tow-news-36973.php

Mobile gaming is taking over in the US

According to a survey conducted by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and including 4,000 Americans, 60% of the gamers play on their phones. PC and consoles remain popular, but mobile gaming is the fastest growing of all. What's more, gamers are now spending more than ever on games. The average age is 33 years and users are spending 20% more than last year and 85% more than in 2015. Nearly 65% of the US adults play games and in most cases, they play casual games. And about 60% of those gamers in the country prefer playing on their smartphones although 50% of all the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mobile_gaming_is_taking_over_in_the_us-news-36972.php

TSMC will be mass producing 5nm chips next year, 5nm+ in the works

TSMC has started risk production of 5nm chips and expects to be ready to begin mass production in the first half of next year. This process promises much smaller chips (up to 45% area reduction), as well as performance gains (up to 15%) compared to the current 7nm chipsets. That's ignoring improvements in architecture, of course. For chipsets coming out later this year, TSMC has the 7nm+ process ready. It should offer 6-12% reduction in power consumption and 20% higher transistor density compared to the current 7nm process. There are plenty of customers lined up for 7nm+. TSMC is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tsmc_will_be_mass_producing_5nm_chips_next_year_5nm_in_the_works-news-36971.php

Realme reveals Android Pie update beta schedule and Color OS 6 features coming to older devices

Realme has been on roll lately in the budget segment with its Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro but the company hasn't forgotten its older devices as it plans to bring Android Pie beta in the coming month. The company announced several key updates and features coming to Realme devices in its weekly solutions forum post. Last year's Realme 2 Pro is first in line for the Android Pie beta update which is scheduled to arrive by May 15. The Realme 1 and Realme U1 are getting it on June 5, followed by the Realme 2 and Realme C1 on June 15. According to Realme, the transition period from beta to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_reveals_android_pie_update_beta_schedule_and_color_os_6_features_coming_to_older_devices_-news-36970.php

T-Mobile US subscribers will be the first in the world to get the OnePlus 7 Pro

T-Mobile will be the exclusive carrier partner for the OnePlus 7 Pro in the US. Un-carrier customers will be able to buy one before anyone else in the world, just days after the official unveiling on May 14. As soon as May 17, Pro units will be available at T-Mobile stores and the carrier's website. If you're anxious to try before you buy, the T-Mobile Times Square Signature Store will have units available for handling immediately after the unveiling event is over. The following day other Signature Stores will have it too - the ones in Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, San Francisco and Santa...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_us_subscribers_will_be_the_first_in_the_world_to_get_the_oneplus_7_pro-news-36969.php

Get used to it - case renders solidify rumors of new square iPhone camera

For the past few years when we see the first credible renders of the next iPhone we get the same reaction - dislike. And then when Apple releases the phone/phones we realize they aren't that bad, actually. This year looks no different. A big batch of new iPhone case renders are here and they collaborate the new design. Apple will premiere a new triple camera in the iPhone XI and iPhone XI Max flagships and it will fit it into a square-ish hump on the back. The renders below also give an estimate of the next flagship iPhone's dimensions. The larger is 159.11mm tall and 79.62mm wide while...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/get_used_to_it__new_case_renders_solidify_rumors_of_new_square_iphone_camera-news-36968.php

Huawei and Honor's flagships will get Android Q immediately after the Pixels

Perhaps it's no surprise that the latest flagship phones from Huawei and Honor will get the next version of EMUI based on Android Q before the rest of the phones in their portfolio. However, Huawei just promised on Weibo that the Huawei P30-series, Mate 20-series, Honor View 20 and Magic 2 will get Android Q coupled with the next version of EMUI "immediately after Google officially releases the stable version for its Pixel phones". That's a big promise to deliver, especially when you consider the fact that EMUI is highly customized and it's far from the vanilla Android experience....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_and_honors_flagships_will_get_android_q_immediately_after_the_pixels-news-36967.php

Google's music streaming platforms now have 15 million subscribers

Google's approach to music streaming has been far from fluid. The company tried has Google Play Music which will eventually merge with the company's other music streaming option - YouTube Music. A new report from Bloomberg claims that Google's combined subscriber count is now at the 15 million mark, positioning it far from market leaders Apple Music and Spotify which hold 50 million and 100 million respectively. According to Google, its YouTube Music and Premium user base grew 60% year-over-year. The service starts at $9.99 per month while six-person family plans go for $14.99. Those...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_has_combined_15_million_subscribers_on_its_music_streaming_platforms-news-36966.php

Android Q removes support for Android Beam

Android Q will add many new features, but it will also take away an old one - Android Beam. There's no native replacement on the horizon, but similar functionality can be achieved by apps (including Google Files). For those of you who don't remember - which we're guessing is "almost everyone" - Beam is a peer-to-peer file transfer technology. It uses NFC to do the handshaking and Bluetooth to send the data. The Google Files app can share files over Wi-Fi The Google Files app has the ability to share files locally over Wi-Fi. This promises speeds up to 480Mbps, well in excess...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_q_removes_support_for_android_beam-news-36965.php

Samsung has reviewed the Galaxy Fold issues, will announce new launch date soon

Samsung Electronics CEO DJ Koh spoke to the Korea Herald about the Samsung Galaxy Fold, saying that the company "has reviewed the defect caused from substances (that entered the device), and we will reach a conclusion in a couple of days (on the launch)". "We will not be too late," says Koh about the rescheduled US launch of the foldable flagship. A couple of days ago, Samsung sent out emails to those who pre-ordered that their orders will be automatically canceled if the Fold doesn't ship by the end of May. The CEO didn't say if shipping will start before this deadline, we should...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_has_reviewed_the_galaxy_fold_issues_will_announce_new_launch_date_soon-news-36964.php

Asus ZenFone 6 confirmed to ship with Snapdragon 855, 48MP camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery

Asus has confirmed some of the features of the ZenFone 6 that's set to be unveiled next week on May 16. The company has shared an image on Twitter which confirms the ZenFone 6 will have Snapdragon 855 SoC under the hood. The smartphone will come with a Notification LED and have a 3.5 mm headphone jack at the bottom next to the USB-C port. On the right side of the phone will be a Smart Key accompanied by volume rocker and power button, and to the left will be triple slots for SIM and microSD cards. Additionally, an Asus executive shared some more details of the ZenFone 6 in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_confirms_snapdragon_855_and_headphone_jack_on_zenfone_6-news-36962.php

Samsung announces new 64MP and 48MP smartphone sensors

Back in March, a Qualcomm exec revealed that smartphone cameras will reach the 100MP count in 2019. Phone manufacturers have contentiously upped the ante in the past years and Samsung is looking to bring the latest breakthrough in mobile photography with its 64MP ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor. Alongside it, the company also announced an updated 48MP ISOCELL Bright GM2. ISOCELL Bright GW1 (left) and GM2 (right) Like the increasingly common 48MP sensors found throughout the smartphone landscape, Samsung's new 64MP shooter will employ the Tetracell binding technology. It merges four...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_announces_new_64mp_and_48mp_sensors-news-36963.php

vivo S1 Pro goes on sale in China

The vivo S1 Pro was only announced on Monday but it's already available for purchase in China via the company's site. The Pro is identical in appearance to the regular vivo S1 with the real differences coming under the hood. The phone packs a Snapdragon 675 SoC compared to alongside 6GB or 8GB RAM. Somewhat strangely the 8GB RAM variant comes with 128GB of storage while the 6GB RAM version packs 256GB. The S1 Pro is available in either Blue or Red and pricing for both the 6/256GB and 8/128 GB versions comes at CNY2,698 ($395/€355). The phone is built around a 6.39-inch FHD Super...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s1_pro_goes_on_sale_in_china-news-36961.php

Motorola Moto E6 shows up on FCC with a 3,000 mAh battery

Detailed specs of the Motorola Moto E6 surfaced last week, but they lacked information about its battery. Well, thanks to the phone's FCC listing, we now know that it will pack a 3,000 mAh cell which is 1,000 mAh smaller than what its predecessor, the Moto E5, had. The FCC listing of the Moto E6 - bearing model number XT2005-3 and codename "surfna" - also includes a diagram of the phone's back which shows the primary camera placed in the center, unlike the leaked render which has it in the top-left corner. Moto E6 diagram • Moto E6 render The diagram further tells us that the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_e6_shows_up_on_fcc_with_a_3000_mah_battery-news-36960.php

Realme X officially confirmed to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner

Yesterday Realme confirmed that its upcoming smartphone - the Realme X - will sport a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor. Now the Chinese phone maker has confirmed that the Realme X will feature an in-display fingerprint scanner. Realme also said that this fingerprint scanner is powered by DSP acceleration technology, which not only makes it faster, but also helps you quickly unlock the smartphone under direct light. Poster confirming in-display fingerprint scanner on Realme X The Realme X will be unveiled on May 15 alongside the X Lite which is a re-branded 3 Pro. The specs sheet of both...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x_officially_confirmed_to_feature_an_indisplay_fingerprint_scanner-news-36959.php

Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime receives Android 9 Pie update with One UI

Samsung has today started rolling out the update to Android 9 Pie for the Galaxy On7 Prime smartphones sold in India. The On7 Prime was launched in the subcontinent back in January of 2018, but it's actually known elsewhere as the Galaxy J7 Prime, and was first released in September 2016. As such, it's an incredibly surprising thing for Samsung to update this budget phone to Pie, since it came to the market with Marshmallow. Anyway, the update is arriving over-the-air as a 1GB download, and it includes the May 2019 security patch level - just to add to the amazingness of this entire...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_on7_prime_receives_android_9_pie_update_with_one_ui-news-36958.php

Redmi flagship will have an in-display fingerprint sensor, great battery life

A lot of phones leak, so some companies have recently started to compete with those by drip feeding us official information about upcoming devices. Redmi GM Lu Weibing, for example, is very active on Chinese social network Weibo, and has already confirmed a few key details about the brand's first ever flagship handset. Today is no different, and in keeping with its other top of the line specs, the Redmi flagship will also come with an in-display fingerprint sensor. Additionally, Lu Weibing said the phone will get great battery life, but hasn't actually confirmed a capacity for the cell....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_flagship_will_have_an_indisplay_fingerprint_sensor_great_battery_life-news-36957.php

Oppo F11 Pro Avengers Edition Hands-on

Limited edition phones are meant to commemorate special occasions. It's a chance to offer consumers a unique take on the rectangular slabs we call smartphones. We've seen several automotive-themed partnerships in the past, as well as some movie-inspired collaborations. Last year OnePlus brought an Avengers Infinity War Edition OnePlus 6 and this year Oppo is treating us to the End Game version with its F11 Pro. Before we delve deeper, let's get the obvious stuff out the way. The Oppo F11 Pro Avengers Edition is just a spec'd out, better looking F11 Pro. You're getting the top of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f11_pro_avengers_edition_handson-news-36930.php

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE gets Moon mode in latest MIUI update

For some odd reason taking pictures of the moon with a smartphone is a thing. Huawei was the first to start this moon race with the P30 Pro and Xiaomi was quick on its heels by adding the feature to its flagship Mi 9. After pondering with moon photography with the flagship Mi 9, it seems the more affordable Mi 9 SE is next in line for a dedicated moon mode with the latest MIUI update. If you wanna test out the feature, you'll need to head over the camera app on your Mi 9 or Mi 9 SE and slide to the AI mode. Then adjust the zoom to 4x and you should see a Moon mode toggle appear....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9_se_gets_moon_mode_in_latest_miui_update-news-36955.php

Exclusive: more Honor 20 Pro promo images, this time with more fashion

The same tipster that sent us the Honor 20 Pro images has delivered another batch. Like last time, these are artsy promo images, which seems to the theme of the promo campaign. Honor 20 Pro promo images Note that the images are obviously non-final - the rendering of the phone is broken, especially around the camera. It appears that the images were poorly converted vector graphics so the colors are not accurate. Anyway, check out the last two images - they feature the trademark eyeball of Mishka NYC, a streetware company. You can also see the Death Adder bear. Note...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/exclusive_more_honor_20_pro_promo_images_this_time_with_more_fashion-news-36956.php

Nokia 8.1 gets April security patch in new update

HDM is issuing a new firmware update to the Nokia 8.1 in India and Poland (and possibly elsewhere), which brings stability improvements, user interface enhancements and the security patch for April. The firmware, v2.59e, measures 238.3MB and is being seeded in India and Poland. Other markets will likely join the rollout in the following hours and days. Nokia 8.2 system update, The Nokia 8.1 was released back in December as the global variant of the China-bound Nokia X7. It has a 6.18-inch 1080p IPS LCD, a dual camera on the rear, 20MP selfie snapper, Snapdragon 710 with 4GB or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_81_gets_april_security_patch_in_new_update-news-36952.php

Xiaomi teases a triple camera smartphone for India

Xiaomi just teased a new phone with a triple-camera setup on its Indian community forum. The image shows single, dual and triple cameras but it would be strange if Xiaomi is even mentioning the latter option if it's not the one it's releasing. Nothing else has been disclosed in the forum post, but we have our suspicion of some of the specs. Going by the the report from yesterday, which claims that Xiaomi is readying three smartphones with Snapdragon 7XX, this one could be the so-called Pyxis. And if we look back even further, the company's VP teased a handset last month with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_teases_a_triple_camera_smartphone_for_india-news-36953.php

Google Maps AR rolling out to Pixel devices

Google has been planning to bring AR walking directions to Maps for a while now. The company announced the feature a year ago but said it was not satisfied with its performance. We saw a limited test run for Google Maps Local Guides at the beginning of February and now finally Pixel owners are getting the new AR Maps option. Google Maps meets AR. Rolling out to Pixel phones, starting today. #io19 pic.twitter.com/rDBxvbZyF8— Google Maps (@googlemaps) May 7, 2019 Once activated, the AR feature will immediately fire up your camera and present you with a live view of your surroundings...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_maps_ar_rolling_out_to_pixel_devices_-news-36949.php