Scrolling screenshots now planned for Android R

You know how people like 'stock' Android for its lack of bloatware and overall streamlined experience? Well, the flipside to that is that some actually useful features are missing from the Android that Google puts out. Some makers add extra bits on top of it into their custom overlays and years down the road those features make it to Android natively. Such was the case, for example, with multi-window multi-tasking - it was introduced on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 back in 2013 (running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean), but it wasn't until Android 7 Nougat in 2016 that such a feature was implemented...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/scrolling_screenshots_now_planned_for_android_r-news-37105.php

Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone reaching Indian shores on May 27

The Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone, which was announced in March, recently bagged the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification, hinting at an imminent launch in India. And we now know that this smartphone will debut on May 27 in India as the company has started sending out invites for its launch event. In addition to selling gaming smartphones, Black Shark is reported to sell gaming peripherals like the Gamepad 2.0 controller in India, but there's no word on that from this Xiaomi-backed company. Coming back to the Black Shark 2, it has a Snapdragon 855 SoC under the hood and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_shark_2_india_launch_date-news-37110.php

Oppo F11 goes on sale in India

The Oppo F11 that debuted in India back in March is now on sale in the country. It was launched with a price tag of INR19,990 ($284) for the sole 4GB/128GB variant, but is now sold at a price of INR17,990 ($256). You can purchase it from Amazon.in and offline retail stores across the country. Oppo F11 The Oppo F11 has a Helio P70 SoC at the helm and runs Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 out-of-the-box. It boasts a 6.53-inch FHD+ display on the front with a 16MP selfie camera in a water drop notch. Around the back, it has a dual camera setup which consists of 48MP and 5MP units, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f11_india_sale_price-news-37106.php

vivo Y3 goes official with Helio P35 SoC, triple rear cameras, and a 5,000 mAh battery

The vivo Y3 that leaked last week is now official. It's powered by Helio P35 SoC and boots Android Pie-based Funtouch OS 9. There are 4GB of RAM on board and the 128GB of built in storage can be expanded. The Y3 has a screen-to-body ratio of 89% and it flaunts a 6.35-inch LCD having a resolution of 1544 x 720 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.3:9. For photography, the vivo Y3 comes with a triple camera setup at the back which is a combination of 13MP main (f/2.2), 8MP wide-angle (f/2.2), and 2MP depth sensing (f/2.4) modules. There's also a 16MP camera on the front sitting inside the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y3_specs_price_official-news-37108.php

Meizu 16Xs full specs revealed by TENAA, 48MP camera and 6.2-inch AMOLED display in tow

A Meizu smartphone bearing model number M926Q, said to be the Meizu 16Xs, appeared on TENAA yesterday with its photos. And now, the Chinese certification authority has updated the phone's listing to reveal its hardware details as well. The Meizu 16Xs sports a 6.2-inch AMOLED display that has a resolution of 2232 x 1080 pixels. It runs Android Pie and has a 2.0 GHz octa-core processor under the hood which is paired with 6GB RAM. The smartphone comes with a triple camera setup at the back which is a combination of 48MP, 8MP, and 5MP modules. And on the front is a 16MP unit for selfies...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_16xs_full_specs_tenaa-news-37104.php

Redmi 7A full specs listed by TENAA

Yesterday we saw the Redmi 7A on TENAA along with its images which confirmed its design. Now that listing has been updated to reveal its specifications. The Redmi 7A, which is listed on TENAA with model numbers M1903C3EC and M1903C3EE, is powered by an octa-core core processor clocked at 1.4 GHz. The smartphone comes in 2GB/16GB, 3GB/32GB, and 4GB/64GB configurations, and allows storage expansion by up to 256GB via microSD card. The Redmi 7A is built around a 5.45-inch display that has a 1440x720px resolution, and it runs Android Pie, likely layered with MIUI 10 atop. For...

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Redmi K20 specs leak following impressive benchmark scores

Xiaomi's Redmi brand has big plans coming up. Just this week it was revealed that Xiaomi's sister brand was going to reveal the K20, a fully-spec'd smartphone made by the brand. The phone was dubbed "Demon King" when Redmi's manager posted the phone's AnTuTu score on the Chinese micro-blogging site, Weibo. There will be a K20 and K20 Pro. Now, a full list of alleged specs has leaked on Twitter, offering more details of what we can expect from this supposed "flagship killer"- on paper, of course. The watermark at the bottom indicates the specs were originally posted to Weibo. Here are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k20_specs_leak_following_impressive_benchmark_scores-news-37102.php

Fan-made Razr concept video used by Lenovo at Chinese press event

The upcoming Motorola Razr is one of the most anticipated smartphone devices to come in 2019 because it involves the new trend of a foldable display while also reviving an all-time classic flip phone: the Moto Razr. Lenovo held a presentation for the Chinese press and a short video was posted from the presentation. The video below was taken by Engadget China's editor-in-chief, confirming the video was indeed shown at the meeting. Video of the media briefing. pic.twitter.com/Fv9QRyg6S4— Richard Lai (@richardlai) May 16, 2019 no, I didn't...— Waqar Khan (@WaqarKhanHD) May 17,...

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vivo Z5x is coming with punch hole selfie camera, 5,000 mAh battery

vivo is working on a new Z-series phone, following the Z3x that it launched last month. The new device will be called Z5x and in the leaked image below it's said to be the one at the top. As you can see, it has a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera in the display, and reasonably thin bezels all-round (with a slightly thicker chin). The vivo Z5x is also rumored to sport a massive 5,000 mAh battery. Unfortunately that's all the information that has been outed so far regarding this upcoming device. What's clear is that it will be cheap for what it's offering, or at least cheaper...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_z5x_is_coming_with_punch_hole_selfie_camera_5000_mah_battery-news-37100.php

Huawei P20 lite (2019) is shaping up to be a much bigger upgrade than initially leaked

A few days ago word got out (along with leaked press renders) that Huawei is working on a P20 lite (2019), which at the time seemed like a pretty minor update to the original phone that launched in 2018. A new screen with smaller bezels and a punch-hole camera was seemingly the only big change. According to a new report from the same source, some of the originally leaked specs were off, and the P20 lite (2019) is actually shaping up to be a much bigger upgrade than initially thought. Its display will grow from 5.84" to 6.4", the aspect ratio is taller too with the 2019 model sporting...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p20_lite_2019_is_shaping_up_to_be_a_much_bigger_upgrade_than_originally_leaked-news-37099.php

OnePlus 7 Pro is now available in the US, yours from $669

After having been released in India yesterday, the OnePlus 7 Pro is now also available to purchase in the US. You can get it straight from the company's online store starting at $669 for the model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. If you want 256GB instead, you'll need to decide between 8GB or 12GB of RAM. The 8/256 model retails for $699, while the 12/256 variant costs $749. The 6/128 version is only available in Mirror Gray, while the 12/256 iteration is only offered in Nebula Blue. Both colors are up for grabs if you go with the mid-tier model, and a third will join them for that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_pro_is_now_available_in_the_us_yours_from_669-news-37098.php

Minecraft Earth announced, helping you build your blocky world in AR

Marking its 10 year anniversary, Minecraft is going mobile with an augmented reality version. Like Pokemon Go before it, the aim of Minecraft Earth is to allow you to experience the outside world in an AR environment through your phone. You will be given total freedom to build structures, gather resources and express your creativity in the classic blocky Minecraft world. The game will focus on collaboration and allow multiple players to work together transforming the traditionally single-minded AR gaming experience into a creative multiplayer environment. Players will be able to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/minecraft_earth_announced_build_your_world_in_ar-news-37097.php

Redmi Note 7S shown in live image

Redmi has been teasing a new 48MP phone for some time now and it's going to be the Redmi Note 7S. The phone's camera samples were shown yesterday and now we have our first official look courtesy of the brand's VP Manu Kumar Jain. The feeling when you get your hands on #RedmiNote7S. 😀 I generally don't dress up like this, but posing with this amazing #48MP camera phone is special. 😇 How do you like this steaming hot Red coloured Gorilla Glass 5 back? 🔥 Launch on Monday!#Xiaomi ❤️ #48MPForEveryone pic.twitter.com/BsHlwEJahM— Manu Kumar Jain...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_7s_shown_in_exclusive_red_colour_-news-37092.php

Check out this clear back OnePlus 7 Pro showing off the motorized camera

Zack from YouTube channel Jerryrigeverything is back with another OnePlus 7 Pro video, but this time instead of torturing it, he's giving it a fresh new look. He takes phone apart and removes the Nebula Blue finish on the back to make it transparent. The result is quite interesting and not without its geeky appeal - exposed battery, circuits, chips and, of course, the motorized camera unit. The whole process of making the custom back design, however, is quite the hassle, requires certain tools, a heat gun and a lot of patience. Check out the video and the super cool transparent glass back,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_this_clear_back_oneplus_7_pro_showing_off_the_motorized_camera-news-37093.php

Samsung unveils Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition

Samsung has been a sponsor of the Olympic games since 1998 and has a deal in place to sponsor the events to 2028. And it has a tradition - launching a special edition of its flagship for every Olympic games. This year the Samsung Galaxy S10+ is getting the Olympic treatment. The Prism White version gets the logo of the Tokyo 2020 games on its back (along with carrier Docomo). This is not the end of the customization, it comes bundled with special Galaxy Buds truly wireless earbuds. Samsung Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition Note that only 10,000 units of the "Galaxy S10+...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_galaxy_s10_olympic_games_edition-news-37087.php

Oppo might be working on another phone with rotating camera mechanism

Remember the Oppo N3 from way back in 2014? It was the first of its kind with a rotating camera mechanism and it looks like the company is looking into the idea of making another one but with a more sophisticated motor and more cameras. The Chinese maker has filed for a patent at the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) depicting a smartphone with a rotating camera mechanism similar to the one presented yesterday on the Asus Zenfone 6 but instead of housing just the regular dual-camera setup, it also has a single camera on the other side of the rotating block. Both camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_is_working_on_another_phone_rotating_camera_mechanism-news-37090.php

Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL can now be purchased from Amazon in the US

The Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL can now be purchased from Amazon in the US. The Pixel 3a is priced at $399 whereas the 3a XL costs $479 - identical to Google's own store. The Just Black variant of the larger Pixel comes with a $100 gift card which can be used to buy other products from Amazon. The Pixel 3a and 3a XL are mostly identical, differring in terms of screen size and battery capacity. The 3a ships with a 5.6-inch 2220 x 1080-pixel display and a 3,000 mAh battery, whereas the 3a XL comes with a 6-inch 2160 x 1080-pixel screen backed by a 3,700 mAh cell. These mid-range...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_3a_3a_xl_amazon_us-news-37088.php

Samsung unveils Galaxy S10+ Olympic Game Edition

Samsung has been a sponsor of the Olympic games since 1998 and has a deal in place to sponsor the events to 2028. And it has a tradition - launching a special edition of its flagship for every Olympic games. This year the Samsung Galaxy S10+ is getting the Olympic treatment. The Prism White version gets the logo of the Tokyo 2020 games on its back (along with carrier Docomo). This is not the end of the customization, it comes bundled with special Galaxy Buds truly wireless earbuds. Samsung Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition Note that only 10,000 units of the "Galaxy S10+...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_galaxy_s10_olympic_game_edition-news-37087.php

Meizu 16Xs leaks on Chinese authority's website

Meizu's flagship 16s was unveiled last month and now the company is looking to bring a more affordable version dubbed Meizu 16Xs. The phone will feature a similar design to its more expensive counterpart with slightly larger front bezels in a mid-range package. It's going to be the direct successor to last year's Meizu 16X. Meizu 16Xs The phone bearing the M926Q model number appears to continue Meizu's design language offering an uninterrupted screen with small top and bottom bezels. The top also features the selfie cam so there won't be any of those trendy pop-up solutions...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_16xs_gets_certified_on_tenaa_-news-37086.php

Oppo A9x goes official with a 48MP camera and VOOC 3.0 fast charging

Today Oppo announced the A9x - a slightly more powerful version of the A9 that debuted last month. The biggest change here is the 48MP main sensor at the back which replaces the 16MP unit present on the A9. Another difference between the A9 and A9x is in the battery department. Both pack a 4,020 mAh cell, but the A9x comes with support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging which is missing from the vanilla A9. Oppo A9x That said, the A9x retains the rest of the hardware from the A9, including the Helio P70 SoC, 6GB RAM, 6.53-inch FHD+ display, and the 16MP selfie shooter. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a9x_specs_price_official-news-37085.php

Redmi 7A appears on TENAA

Last year Xiaomi offered up two variations of its entry-level phone with the Redmi 6 and the even cheaper Redmi 6A. The phones featured similar design with differences in the chipsetand camera departments. We've already seen the Redmi 7 and now a new device rumored the be the Redmi 7A popped up on TENAA bearing the M1903C3EC model number. Just like last year's pair, the Redmi 7A will feature an identical appearance to the regular Redmi 7 but with some downgrades to make the lower price. From the images, we can see the back appears to be made from matte plastic and will feature only one...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_7a_appears_on_teena-news-37084.php

Oppo K3's official listing reveals its design and key specifications

The Oppo K3 that's slated to go official on May 23 has been listed on the company's official website confirming its design and a few of its specifications. In terms of design, the Oppo K3 looks like an amalgam of the Realme X and Oppo Reno. It has a selfie camera popping up from the center of the frame like the Realme X, and a back which houses two snappers in the center like the Reno. Talking about the specifications, Oppo has already confirmed that the K3 will come with Snapdragon 710 SoC under the hood. Now, this Chinese phone maker has further confirmed a 16MP selfie shooter, a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_k3_key_specs_design_revealed-news-37083.php

Sony Xperia 1 coming to the US on July 12

Sony announced the Xperia 1 in February this year at Mobile World Congress (MWC), but back then, we didn't have the pricing and availability details of this phone in the US. Well, those gaps have just been filled. The Sony Xperia 1 will come to the US on July 12 at $949.99. It will be available for purchase through Best Buy, Amazon, B&H Photo, Focus Camera, and other retail outlets in Black and Purple colors. Sony Xperia 1 The Xperia 1 is powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC which is mated to 6GB RAM. However, one of the biggest highlights of this flagship is its 6.5-inch OLED...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_coming_to_the_us_on_july_12-news-37082.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G exceeds 1Gbps on Verizon 5G speed test

On Thursday, Verizon's 5G variant of the Samsung Galaxy S10 has officially gone on sale starting at $1,300. One Verizon communications representative George Koroneos posted a speed test of the first fully supported 5G smartphone on the network. The S10 5G surpassed 1Gbps speeds on Verizon's network in a speed test posed to Twitter. With such speeds, Digital Trends' Julian Chokkattu was able to download the full PUBG Mobile app in 26 seconds and a whole season of Sneaky Pete on Amazon Prime in 93 seconds using the Galaxy S10 5G during testing in Chicago. This is 5G on the brand new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_5g_exceeds_1gbps_on_verizon_5g_speed_test-news-37081.php

OnePlus 7 Pro receives firmware update the soon after launch

On Tuesday, OnePlus pulled the wraps off its newest OnePlus 7 Pro at simultaneous launch events across the globe. If you were at any of the pop-up launch events, you would have been able to buy a OnePlus 7 Pro on the day of its unveiling - a dream come true for many fans. The phone is set to officially go on sale on Friday, May 16 in T-Mobile stores across the US so many who buy the phone this weekend will be greeted with a firmware update out of the box. It's not a very heavy update file - it only weighs in at about 125MB. The OTA brings the phone up to Google's April security...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_pro_receives_firmware_update_the_soon_after_launch-news-37080.php

Verizon's Galaxy S10 5G is available now, Sprint's LG V50 ThinQ 5G goes on pre-order

Today is a pretty big day for 5G in the US. Verizon's version of the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has become available, while Sprint will start taking pre-orders for the LG V50 ThinQ 5G and the HTC 5G Hub. Verizon Samsung Galaxy S10 5G The Galaxy S10 5G is, for now, exclusive to Verizon in the US, with the carrier offering it in two colors: Crown Silver and Majestic Black, the latter of which will stay exclusive to Big Red forever. If you want to purchase one, you get two storage options: the model with 256GB comes in at $1,299.99 full retail pricing, while if you want 512GB of space you'll...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizons_galaxy_s10_5g_is_available_now_sprints_lg_v50_thinq_5g_goes_on_preorder-news-37079.php

Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) is official, arrives in the UK in June for £999

We've already seen the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) in a leaked hands-on video and press renders last month, and even its retail packaging got outed. So today the Chinese company decided enough is enough and made the phone official. As its name implies, the Mate 20 X (5G) is a variation of the original Mate 20 X, launched last November. The main notable difference between the two, other than the fact that the new model supports 5G networks (both SA and NSA for you 5G geeks out there) is the reduced battery capacity. We assume this was necessary to keep the dimensions in check after adding...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_x_5g_is_official_arrives_in_the_uk_in_june_for__pound999-news-37078.php

Motorola One Vision will arrive as P50 in China in June

Last year, the Motorola One and One Power were released as the P30 Play and P30 Note in China and it seems Motorola is keeping up with its naming strategy this year. The just-announced Motorola One Vision is confirmed to make its way to Chinese soil as the Motorola P50 thanks to an official post via Motorola China's Weibo account. You may be wondering why P50 instead of P40 and that has to do with Chinese people's aversion of the number 4. From the poster, we can see the P50 is identical to the One Vision with the tall punch hole display and bronze color finish. The release date is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_vision_will_arrive_as_p50_in_china_-news-37074.php

Huawei and Samsung reportedly settle their ongoing legal battle

The number one and two smartphone vendors in the World have reportedly settled their ongoing legal battle, as per Nikkei. Samsung and Huawei had been entangled in more than 40 different disputes concerning 4G and other patents spanning China, the US and the World. No specifics of the settlement have been made public knowledge, meaning that we don't know if any money changed hands and in what direction. Huawei and Samsung are now said to begin focusing on an agreement for a patent cross-licencing deal for basic technologies. Just last summer Samsung settled its ongoing legal...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_and_samsung_reportedly_settle_their_ongoing_legal_battle-news-37077.php

Oppo A9x leaks: dual camera upgraded to 48MP, similar to the Oppo F11

The Oppo A9 was announced last month, now an upgraded version has leaked - the Oppo A9x. The major change is a new main sensor for the dual camera on the back, but there are a couple of other additions. The A9x will use a 48MP sensor and a bright f/1.7 aperture. That promises to be a tangible upgrade over the 16MP main camera on the vanilla A9. The 16MP selfie camera inside the screen notch will remain unchanged. Oppo A9x in Meteorite Black and Ice Jade White (leaked images) The 4,020mAh battery will stay at the same capacity, but it will gain support for VOOC 3.0 fast...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a9x_leaks_dual_camera_upgraded_to_48mp_similar_to_the_oppo_f11-news-37068.php

The story behind the Asus Zenfone 6's design

Asus has just announced the Zenfone 6, which combines a tempting price tag with high-end features such as the latest Snapdragon 855 chipset, a huge 5,000mAh battery, a flip-out 48MP camera, and stock Android experience. Asus held its launch event in Valencia, Spain, as the EU is the first region to get the phone. We attended the event and got an opportunity to sit down with Chih-Hao Kung, the Global Technical PR Director for the company's smartphone division. He was eager to tell us more about the challenges the team had to overcome on its way to making this smartphone a reality. With...

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Asus Zenfone 6 hands-on review

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Asus Zenfone 6 is official: Snapdragon 855, rotating 48MP camera, 5,000mAh battery

The Asus Zenfone 6 was designed with the goal to give power users everything tjeu want. And the company came admirably close, considering the €500 price tag. Yes, in a rare move for the mobile industry these days, Asus didn't raise the price of its top phone. Asus Zenfone 6 Asus had certain design goals in mind. The phone had to be no wider than 75mm to be comfortable to use. That determined the screen size - 6.4" - and to make the best of it, there are no notches or punch holes. Instead, a flip-up mechanism was devised that points the rear camera forward. It's a combo of a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_asus_zenfone_6_is_official_500_for_s855_chipset_48mp_flipup_camera_5000mah_battery-news-37076.php

Asus Zenfone 6 announcement: what to expect and how to watch

Asus will unveil the Zenfone 6 later today - the livestream starts at 18:00 UTC. You can watch it below, but while we wait, we wanted to recap what we know about the phone so far. With a bit of Morse code, Asus teased the dual camera specs, 48+13MP, as well as the Snapdragon 855 chipset. It also gave away a few small but important details - the Zenfone 6 will have a 3.5mm headphone jack, dedicated microSD slot and a notification LED. The 5,000mAh battery was announced with a jab at OnePlus. Asus Zenfone 6 teaser images Now we venture into the unofficial information. The...

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Latest Samsung Galaxy A50 update brings camera and Wi-Fi improvements

Samsung's Galaxy A-series is proving to be quite the hit reaching 5 million sales in India alone and the company is keen to take good care of its phones. Last month the Galaxy A50 got its first OTA update with some camera and fingerprint improvements alongside the April security patch. Now a new A505FDDU1ASE2 update is promising more camera and Wi-Fi refinements as well as the latest May security patch. The update is live in India and comes in at 154 MB. The main focus is on improving the overall stability of the phones so don't expect any major changes. . The Galaxy A50, in...

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Amazon announces refreshed Fire 7 and Fire 7 Kids Edition tablets

Tablets have shrunk in popularity in the past few years but that isn't stopping Amazon from developing its affordable Fire lineup. Today, the e-commerce giant announced two updated Fire 7 slates, which remain the most affordable around. New Amazon Fire 7 The new Fire 7 comes with double the storage starting at 16GB and maxing out with 32GB. The physical appearance remains unchanged but there are three new colorways to choose from including Plum Red, Sage Green and Twilight Blue. The processor received a minor bump with added memory bandwidth. The front camera now features HD...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_announces_refreshed_fire_7_and_fire_7_kids_edition_tablets-news-37075.php

Realme X coming to India soon, company confirms

The Realme X will start its life in China, but will make its way to India shortly after that. This information comes to us straight from the horse's mouth - Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth - who took to Twitter to make the announcement. Sheth didn't reveal the launch date of the Realme X, but we assume this smartphone will debut in India within a month. With Sky Li our global CEO and the amazing team! That marks the start of our journey in China. #RealmeX is coming soon to India :) #PopupCamera #48MP pic.twitter.com/uWdk19itvb— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) May 15, 2019 The Realme X...

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Robert Downey Jr. will be the star of the OnePlus 7 Pro's promo campaign

The OnePlus 7 Pro will be promoted by one of the hottest movie stars in the world right now, Robert Downey Jr. As Avengers: Endgame is still on top of the box office (for the third week straight) and threatens to dethrone Avatar as the highest grossing movie ever, Mr. Iron Man himself is collaborating with OnePlus to launch a promo campaign. The campaign will launch across China and India soon in various formats. Here's what RDJ had to say about it: It's cool to see a young brand disrupting the tech landscape. I was challenged to help them create an authentic campaign based on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/robert_downey_jr_will_be_the_star_of_the_oneplus_7_pro_promo_campaign-news-37066.php

SanDisk Extreme 1TB microSD card now available for $450

SanDisk's 1TB microSD card, the first in the world, is now available. You can find on SanDisk's site, Amazon and B&H. This marvel of electronics will set you back $450. It's £454 on Amazon UK and €523 on Amazon Germany. For comparison, the PNY 512GB microSD (one of the first) launched at $350 in mid-2018 and currently goes for just north of $100. So, the price of the 1TB monster card will come down in the coming months, but smaller capacity cards will get even cheaper. The SanDisk Extreme 1TB card is rated UHS-I U3 and V30, meaning it can handle 4K video recording and transfer speeds of...

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Sony unveils Xperia Ace - the Xperia XZ4 Compact that never came

These days properly capable compact smartphones are few and far between, but Sony is still keeping its tradition of deliering smaller footprint phones with solid hardware. While the company never released an Xperia XZ4 Compact for global markets it made its way to Japan as the Xperia Ace courtesy of local telecom Docomo. The new compact Xperia has a 5-inch LCD with FHD+ resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. The front comes with the classic large Sony bezels alongside a dual speakers setup and 8MP selfie cam. Inside, the phone is running on the Snapdragon 630 alongside 4GB RAM and 64GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz4_compact_will_come_as_the_xperia_ace_exclusive_to_japan_-news-37064.php

Redmi K20 AnTuTu score revealed, leaves competition in the dust

Two days ago, Redmi's upcoming "flagship killer" K20 was officially confirmed by the brand's General Manager Lu Weibing. Its main feature will be the Snapdragon 855 chipset which will be a first for a Redmi device. Today Weibing went on to give out more details and posted a screenshot of the device's AnTuTu score with the phone living up to its "Demon King" nickname scoring 458,754 points. The current high score on the benchmark is held by the Xiaomi Mi 9 with its 371,423 mark. Seeing such a disparity between the two phones means that the K20 could probably come with the new UFS 3.0...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k20_antutu_score_revealed_dusts_off_competition_by_a_lot-news-37062.php

Honor 20 Pro sample photos reveal first F/1.4 camera, show off Super night mode

We are just a week out of the Honor 20-series launch event and the company just three sample photos from the lineup's top dog - the Honor 20 Pro. Two of them are taken with the main 48MP sensor using the new AIS Super night mode, while the third one is courtesy of the ultra wide-angle lens. The Honor 20 Pro appears to put a strong emphasis on photography and boasts the world's first f/1.4 aperture in the industry and coupled with the large 48MP sensor, it's bound to make some impressive low-light shots. Honor also confirmed that the phone will pack the 48MP AI Ultra Clarity mode that we've...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_20_pro_sample_photos_show_off_the_ais_super_night_mode-news-37065.php

OnePlus 7 Pro goes on sale in India

The OnePlus 7 Pro is now available for purchase in India through OnePlus.in and Amazon.in. It's priced at INR48,999 ($699) for the 6GB/128GB model, INR52,999 ($756) for the 8GB/256GB variant, and INR57,999 ($828) for the top-end version with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. OnePlus 7 Pro However, you can only purchase the Mirror Gray variant right now which comes in 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB configurations. The Nebula Blue version, that has a higher demand, will go on sale from May 28, with the Almond variant arriving in June. The OnePlus 7 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_pro_india_sale_price-news-37063.php

Redmi to announce Note 7S with 48MP on Monday

Earlier this week, Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi teased the launch of a 48MP camera smartphone in India. Today, the company has announced that this smartphone is called the Redmi Note 7S and it will be unveiled on May 20. Redmi also shared an image of the Earth which has a watermark confirming that the Note 7S will come with a dual camera setup. The company hasn't revealed any other details of this upcoming smartphone, but it's worth noting that the picture of Earth it has shared today is similar to the ones captured by the Chinese Redmi Note 7 which was sent to outer space...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_7s_launch_date-news-37061.php

Oppo K3 arriving on May 23 with Snapdragon 710 SoC

Chinese phone maker Oppo has announced that it will unveil the Oppo K3 on May 23 at an event in China which will start at 2PM local time. It also confirmed the smartphone will be powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC. Oppo hasn't divulged much about the K3 yet, but from a previous leak we know that it will sport a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a fingerprint scanner embedded to it. The Oppo K3 will ship with a 16MP shark fin-style selfie camera like the Reno, and at the back will be a dual camera setup which will be a combination of 16MP and 2MP modules. Under the hood, the K3 is said...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_k3_launch_date-news-37060.php

Honor 20 series coming to India on June 11

The Honor 20 series which will be unveiled on May 21 will come to India on June 11. The lineup will consist of a vanilla Honor 20, a lite model, and a Pro variant. The Honor 20 lite will be a re-branded Honor 20i which is already available in China with Kirin 710 SoC. The vanilla model and the Pro version, on the other hand, will be powered by the flagship Kirin 980 chip. They are expected to ship with a punch-hole displays and upgraded cameras. Recently leaked details of the Honor 20 Pro suggest it will sport a quad camera setup which is a combination of a 48MP main, 16MP wide...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_20_series_india_launch_date-news-37059.php

OnePlus 7 Pro's Zen Mode will make it to the 6T and 6, Nightscape 2.0 won't

The OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro ship with OxygenOS 9.5, which has a few new features compared to the 9.0 builds that are still powering the OnePlus 6T from last year. Obviously 9.5 is still based on Android 9 Pie, but it comes with stuff such as Zen Mode - a feature that, when turned on, won't let you use your phone for 20 minutes (aside from receiving calls and making emergency calls and using the camera). And it's impossible to turn off before the time runs out. Why anyone would need anything like this on their phone is a debate for another time, the point is - this is coming to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_pros_zen_mode_will_make_it_to_the_6t_and_6_nightscape_20_wont-news-37058.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G lands in the UK on June 7

Today Samsung has officially announced that the Galaxy S10 5G is going to become available in the UK on June 7. Initially, it will be offered by EE and Vodafone. Speaking of Vodafone, just yesterday it revealed that its 5G network is going live in seven cities in the UK on July 3, so if you'll have plenty of time to purchase an S10 5G if you want to make sure you can use the new airwaves since day one. EE on the other hand hasn't shared an exact launch date for its 5G network yet, only saying it's imminent. The Galaxy S10 5G will be out in Majestic Black and Crown Silver, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_5g_lands_in_the_uk_on_june_7-news-37057.php

Here are Samsung's improvements to the Galaxy Fold

Samsung has been tirelessly working on improving the Galaxy Fold after it temporarily suspended its release rollout plans, following a bunch of problems that surfaced when the reviews came out. And now a report from its home country of Korea details those improvements. The company has apparently solved both of the main issues that were reported - stuff (such as dirt, lint, dust, sand, and so on) being able to get into the hinge and lodge beneath the display, causing lasting damage; as well as people being driven to remove a protective layer that sat on top of the display because it looked...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_improvements_to_the_galaxy_fold_detailed_in_new_report-news-37056.php

DJI Osmo Action is a 4K action camera with dual displays

DJI has announced its first action camera that directly takes on the GoPro Hero 7 Black. Called the Osmo Action, this $349 camera has several tricks up its sleeves, including two displays. Unlike all the GoPro models so far that have a color display on the back and a black white display on the front, the Osmo Action has a 1.4-inch full color display on the front that lets you shoot vlogs or self portraits. On the back is a 2.25-inch touchscreen display. The Osmo Action has a 1/2.3" 12MP CMOS sensor. It can shoot in 4K at up to 60 frames per second and 100Mbps bitrate. Or you can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dji_osmo_action_is_a_4k_action_camera_with_dual_displays-news-37055.php