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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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.p...

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...

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 &...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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%...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....