Samsung Galaxy A50 gets a price cut in India

Samsung has slashed the price of the Galaxy A50 in India by INR1,500 ($22), bringing down the 4GB RAM model to INR18,490 ($267) and the 6GB RAM variant to INR21,490 ($310). You can purchase the A50 at the new price from Flipkart, Amazon.in, and the company's official India site. Samsung Galaxy A50 in Black, Blue, and White colors The Samsung Galaxy A50 is powered by an Exynos 9610 SoC and runs Android Pie out-of-the-box. It flaunts a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display and packs a 4,000 mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. The Galaxy A50 comes with a triple...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a50_price_cut_india-news-37227.php

Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) Android Pie update rolling out globally

Asus rolled out the Android Pie update for the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) last month, but it was only restricted to the Indian units bearing model number ZB601KL. Now, this Taiwanese phone maker has expanded the rollout of Pie globally for all the units sporting model number ZB602KL. Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) This new build carries version number 16.2017.1905.053 and weighs over 1.5GB in size. It comes with May 2019 Android security patch and fixes issues related to HD graphics option in PUBG Mobile and call waiting. Asus is rolling out the update over-the-air in batches, and it may...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_max_pro_m1_zb602kl_android_pie_update_rollout-news-37225.php

Redmi Go with more storage is coming soon to India

The Redmi Go has two storage options - 8GB and 16GB, but in India customers only get the 8GB version. However, the company has now announced that it will soon bring a new variant to India with more onboard storage, and it could be the 16GB model. Redmi has shared a photo on Twitter with the text "Zyada space = Zyada photos" which translates to "More space = More photos." Redmi doesn't explicitly mention the Redmi Go, but the use of the hashtag #ApkiNayiDuniya (translation: Your New World) makes it clear that Redmi Go with more storage is coming soon to India. It's the same hashtag that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_go_16gb_storage_variant_india_soon-news-37224.php

Interest in Huawei devices dwindles following US ban, replaced with interest in Samsung and Xiaomi phones

The US ban of Huawei is causing all sorts of trouble for the Chinese phone maker including its ability to sell new smartphones in markets where the brand has a strong presence. According to Reuters, a product comparison website called PriceSpy has reportedly seen significantly lower click rates in the past four days. It's not just network providers and tech giants who are turning their backs on Huawei. Over the last four days, Huawei handsets have slumped in popularity - receiving almost half as many clicks as they did last week in the UK and 26% less on the global stage. PriceSpy has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/interest_in_huawei_devices_dwindles_following_us_ban_replaced_with_interest_in_samsung_and_xiaomi_ph-news-37223.php

Google will reveal Stadia pricing, launch information, and announce titles soon

Back in March, Google unveiled a new cloud-based gaming platform called "Stadia". The platform would be capable of running all kinds of games on high-capacity servers and "stream" the games directly to any device connected to a fast-enough internet connection. A tweet from the official Google Stadia handle suggests that the platform is nearly ready to launch. This summer, three of the wishes you've been asking for will finally be granted:💰 Price Reveal🎮 Game Announcements🚀 Launch InfoStay tuned here for more Stadia details coming soon.— Stadia (@GoogleStadia)...

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Best Buy cancels all Galaxy Fold pre-orders, Samsung still doesn't have a release date

Samsung postponed the Galaxy Fold's launch indefinitely due to issues that some reviewers found with debris possibly entering through the hinge and damaging the folding display, as well as the protective cover applied to the panel, which looked so much like a screen protector that people might be tempted to pull it off, thus killing the panel. The Korean company has detailed the improvements it's made to the Galaxy Fold earlier this month, and for weeks now it's been saying a new release date will be announced imminently. That still hasn't happened, though, and Best Buy has lost its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/best_buy_cancels_all_galaxy_fold_preorders_samsung_still_doesnt_have_a_release_date-news-37221.php

Redmi K20 (non-Pro) to be powered by the Snapdragon 730, headphone jack confirmed

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi is set to unveil its first ever flagship smartphone, the K20 Pro, on May 28. This phone has been leaking like crazy, and Redmi GM Lu Weibing has been slowly drip-feeding us information about the upcoming device codenamed "Demon King". In the latest such Weibo post, Lu Weibing reveals that the K20 Pro will have a headphone jack as well as Hi-Res Audio certification. With all this talk about the K20 Pro, we've almost forgotten that there's a non-Pro K20 coming too. Thankfully new information from China claims to shed light on what the main difference between the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k20_nonpro_to_be_powered_by_the_snapdragon_730_headphone_jack_confirmed-news-37220.php

OnePlus 7 Pro hit with insufficient stock in China just as phantom touch issue appears

The OnePlus 7 Pro went on sale in China on May 21 and sales exceeded CNY 1 billion ($144 million) in just one minute, making it JD.com's best selling single product. The phone is so popular in its home market, in fact, that OnePlus really didn't have enough stock prepared. The company has acknowledged the problem, and CEO Pete Lau has promised to shift some inventory meant for overseas markets to China in order to keep angry fans happy. This might take a while, though, and in the meantime orders made during the sale on May 23 will only end up being shipped on June 1. Lau said efforts are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_pro_hit_with_insufficient_stock_in_china_just_as_phantom_touch_issue_appears-news-37219.php

iOS 12.3.1 is out to fix issues with VoLTE and the Messages app

Today Apple has released iOS 12.3.1 to all of the supported iPhones and iPads. As its name implies, this is in no way a big release, it's actually just meant to fix a bunch of bugs. Those bugs have to do with VoLTE calls - specifically there was an issue that could prevent making or receiving such calls. The Messages app got two fixes too, one of a bug that could cause messages from unknown senders to appear in your conversation list even if you had the Filter Unknown Senders option enabled, and the other of an issue that could prevent the Report Junk link from appearing in Messages...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_1231_is_out_to_fix_issues_with_volte_and_the_messages_app-news-37218.php

Verizon's LG V40 ThinQ is now receiving the Android 9 Pie update

LG isn't really known for fast updates in the Android world, so it shouldn't surprise you that it's only today started pushing out Android 9 Pie for the V40 ThinQ units sold by Verizon. We're less than three months away from the official release of Android Q by Google, so this is definitely a case of "better late than never". The update arrives over-the-air as build V405UA20a and it includes the April 1, 2019 security patch level. Aside from all the goodies that Google baked into Pie last year, including the pill-based two-button gesture navigation system, you're also receiving some new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizons_lg_v40_thinq_is_now_receiving_the_android_9_pie_update-news-37217.php

vivo Z5x is official with punch-hole selfie camera, triple rear shooters

After many leaks, vivo has finally made the Z5x official today at an event in China. The company's Z line is made up of its most affordable devices, and the Z5x is no exception. It starts at just CNY 1,398, which at the current exchange rates translates into $202 or €180. For that amount of cash you get a smartphone with vivo's first punch-hole selfie camera, located in the top left. It's a 16 MP shooter, this, with f/2.0 aperture. The display itself is a 6.53-inch LCD panel with 1080x2340 resolution. On the rear there's a fingerprint scanner and a triple camera setup. The main...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_z5x_is_official_with_punchhole_selfie_camera_triple_rear_shooters-news-37216.php

These OnePlus 7 Pro features are coming to older OnePlus smartphones

OnePlus announced the OnePlus 7 Pro last week, and with it, introduced new features like Zen Mode, Screen Recorder, and Fnatic Mode. Two days ago, the company confirmed that Zen Mode and Screen Recorder would be rolled out to OnePlus 5, 5T, 6, and 6T. And now, this Chinese phone maker has shared a list of OnePlus 7 Pro features which will make their way to its older smartphones. Here's the list of OnePlus 7 Pro features coming to OnePlus 5/5T/6/6T: Fnatic Mode Zen Mode Screen Recorder Quick Reply in landscape DC dimming RAM Boost OnePlus has been working on DC...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_pro_features_for_older_smartphones-news-37213.php

Redmi K20 and K20 Pro will be available in Poland under the Xiaomi brand

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro have been leaking around like crazy and the hype around those two devices is real. But worldwide availability is still unconfirmed although, the latest piece of information sounds promising in this regard. According to inside sources connected to a Polish tech website, the duo of flagships will be made available in Poland but under Xiaomi's branding. They will likely be called Xiaomi Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro, respectively. The publication says that the source is reliable and is 100% sure that the phones will be carrying these names and will launch in Poland....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k20_and_k20_pro_will_be_available_in_poland_under_the_xiaomi_brand-news-37214.php

Lenovo Z6 Pro 5G will come will have a transparent back variant

It's clear that the Lenovo Z6 Pro will have a 5G-capable variant down the road and the company's VP teased on Weibo that the 5G iteration will also have a transparent back version of its own called Explorer Edition. It's definitely a nice touch and judging by the renders, the Z6 Pro will be a looker. It's not clear (no pun intended), however, if the back will be transparent so you can peek into the internals directly or there will be an illustrative sticker like the Xiaomi Mi 8's Explorer. We hope it will be the former. To remind you, the Z6 Pro 5G will come with dual-SIM...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_z6_pro_5g_will_come_will_have_a_transparent_back_variant-news-37212.php

Lenovo reaching record revenue for fiscal 2018/2019

Lenovo shared its financial results for the fiscal 2018 and 2019 and things look more than promising. The company posts record revenue driven by the Intelligent Transformation strategy and strong operational performance. An all-time high revenue of $51 billion has been recorded, which is a 12.5% year-over-year increase. Intelligent Transformation strategy drives income before taxes of around $856 million - a staggering 459% growth year-over-year. Net income is $597 - an increase of $786 million from last year. The growth is partially due to the strong Q4 performance last year with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_reaching_record_revenue_for_fiscal_2018_2019-news-37208.php

vivo V15 and Y17 get their prices slashed in India

Chinese smartphone brand vivo has slashed the prices of the V15 and Y17 in India. The Y17 which was launched for INR17,990 ($258) is now down to INR15,990 ($230), and, the V15 which was launched for INR23,990 ($344) gets its second price cut and is now down to INR19,990 ($287). At the time of writing this, both these smartphones are sold at their old prices on Amazon.in, Flipkart, and vivo India's online store. But we expect them to be available at new prices soon. vivo V15 and vivo Y17 The vivo V15 is built around a 6.53-inch notch-less display and has Helio P70 SoC under the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v15_y17_price_cut_india-news-37207.php

Technically, the OnePlus 7 Pro's telephoto cam doesn't have 3x optical zoom

Looks like it's OnePlus 5 all over again. If you remember the advertised 2x zoom on the OnePlus 5 that was achieved with an actual 1.6x optical zoom and the rest of the 0.4x zoom was delivered by the so-called SmartCapture multi-frame technology. Well, it appears that the OnePlus 7 Pro has a similar trick up its sleeve. An in-depth Android Police investigation reveals that OnePlus 7 Pro's telephoto camera doesn't have 3x optical zoom but instead something in the ballpark of 2.2x while the remaining 0.8x is achieved by cropping. No digital zoom has been used, however, so that's why there's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/technically_the_oneplus_7_pros_telephoto_cam_doesnt_have_3x_optical_zoom-news-37211.php

Redmi K20 Pro price surfaces, will start at CNY2,599

Redmi is all set to launch the K20 on May 28. But alongside that, the company is also said to announce the K20 Pro, and its price has just leaked online. A poster revealing the prices of all the variants of the K20 Pro was shared on Chinese social network Weibo. If these prices are true, then you will have to shell out CNY2,599 ($377) for the 6GB/64GB variant, CNY2,799 ($406) for the 6GB/128GB version, and CNY2,999 ($435) for the top-end model coming with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. This poster also includes some of the key features of the K20 Pro like Snapdragon 855 SoC, 48MP main...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k20_pro_price_surfaces_will_start_at_cny2599-news-37210.php

iPhone 11 camera details leak and iOS 13 features revealed

Although the new iPhones are still months away as well as the release of the new iOS 13, a famous YouTube channel, EverythingApple, and the notorious tipster, Max Weinbach, just got out with some spicy intel on Apple's upcoming smartphones and a couple of exciting features surrounding iOS 13. Let's start with the iPhone 11. In line with previous rumors, the duo of high-end iPhones will come with large OLED panels - 5.8" for the small one and 6.5" for the big one. Unfortunately, the notch is here to stay and will likely be the same in terms of size and shape. However, the report says...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_11_camera_details_leak_and_ios_13_features_revealed-news-37209.php

Samsung Galaxy M10, M20, and M30 Android Pie update will roll out from June 3

Samsung updated four of its smartphones with Android Pie in India since last month - the Galaxy J6, Galaxy J6+, Galaxy On7 Prime, and Galaxy J7 Prime 2. Now, this South Korean tech giant has announced that it will release the latest version of Android for its Galaxy M series next month. Samsung will roll out the Android Pie update for the Galaxy M10, M20, and M30 from June 3 in India. The new firmware will bring in One UI to these smartphones along with "important improvements and security patches." However, it's currently unclear if the new build will come with May security patch or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m10_m20_m30_android_pie_update_rollout_date-news-37205.php

Samsung Galaxy A70 review

The Samsung Galaxy A70 raises the bar within the new A series - a completely reimagined lineup to lead a full-scale war in the midrange kingdom. And the rule of the Chinese makers is very much threatened, having already seen what the A40 and A50 are capable of.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a70-review-1936.php

Trump: Huawei is "very dangerous" but also "would be included in some kind of trade deal"

Last week, the US government issued a total ban of Huawei from working with American companies, thus forcing Google to briefly revoke Huawei's license to use Android's Google Play Services and blocking it from the Android Q beta program. ARM, Qualcomm, and the SD Association have followed suit, effectively and crippling the #2 global phone maker. The US and China have been in an ongoing trade war since Trump's administration began increasing tariffs on Chinese imports to the US and China rebutting with tariff increases of its own for American goods in China. The Huawei Mate 9 and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/trump_huawei_is_very_dangerous_but_also_would_be_included_in_some_kind_of_trade_deal-news-37204.php

Redmi 7A announced with Snapdragon 439 and 4,000 mAh battery

Xiaomi's Redmi brand just announced its most affordable smartphone from the series - the Redmi 7A. The handset is a direct successor to the Redmi 6A and packs a couple of hard to find features for the asking price. For starters, the phone runs on a Snapdragon 439 chipset, which in turn drives the notch-less 5.45-inch HD+ (720 x 1440px) screen with a trendy 18:9 aspect ratio. The screen is also slightly curved to the sides. Memory is either 2GB with 16GB internal storage or 3GB/32GB with expandable storage via microSD up to 256GB. In the camera department, the smartphone carries a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_7a_announced_with_snapdragon_439_and_4000_mah_battery-news-37206.php

Samsung Galaxy A8s gets Android Pie update

Samsung rolled out the Android Pie update for the Galaxy On7 Prime and Galaxy J7 Prime 2 earlier this month. Now it's turn for the Galaxy A8s to get this latest version of Android. A detailed changelog of the new firmware is currently unavailable, but it should bring in One UI to the Galaxy A8s along with other niceties of Android Pie. The update is rolled out in China over-the-air with April 2019 security patch. The Samsung Galaxy A8s debuted last December sporting a 6.4-inch FHD+ Infinity-O display. It's powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC and has a triple camera setup at the back which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a8s_android_pie_update-news-37203.php

Additional render of Xiaomi Redmi K20 leaks

Xiaomi already teased the Redmi K20 in a Weibo post. The K20 is a new lineup of Xiaomi's Redmi lineup that is believed to succeed the Pocophone F1. The following teaser image is the one that Redmi posted to the Chinese micro-blogging website Weibo. Redmi K20 official teaser We're looking at the K20 with a holo-reflective panel on the back and a vertically positioned triple camera setup. This color choice is reportedly called Flame Red. It isn't immediately clear if the backing is plastic or glass. Soon after the teaser, My Smart Price reported about a leaked render (below) of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/additional_render_of_xiaomi_redmi_k20_leaks-news-37202.php

Asus Zenfone 4 Max and Zenfone 4 Selfie get a taste of Android 9 Pie through beta builds

With the newly launched Zenfone 6, Asus has completely revamped its ZenUI Android skin, making it among the lightest out there - whereas before it was quite heavy on the customizations. This signifies an interesting strategy change for the company, which seems to be embracing a OnePlus-like philosophy now, when it comes to software. That said, the new ZenUI 6 still isn't "stock Android" per se. On the other hand, Asus has outed a beta build of Android 9 Pie for the Zenfone 4 Max ZC554KL and the Zenfone 4 Selfie (both ZB553KL and ZD553KL models). And this, weirdly enough, is a stock-like...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_4_max_and_zenfone_4_selfie_get_a_taste_of_android_9_pie_through_beta_builds-news-37201.php

Fujifilm GFX100 is a $10,000 medium format camera with 102MP sensor

Fujifilm has announced a new medium format camera. Called the GFX100, this new body comes with a 102MP sensor, built-in image stabilization, phase detection AF and 4K video recording. At the heart of this beast is the new 102MP 55mm medium format sensor. A medium format sensor sits between the standard 35mm full frame sensor and a large format sensor. These sensors are normally used in cameras that have much more professional applications and often required for printing on a massive scale, such as for billboards. Coupled with the 102MP sensor is the Fujifilm X-Processor 4 processor....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fujifilm_gfx100_is_a_10000_medium_format_camera_with_102mp_sensor-news-37198.php

Playdate is a unique handheld gaming device from the creators of Firewatch

Panic, known for creating quality Mac and iOS software, such as Coda and Transmit, as well as the popular game Firewatch, has announced a new handheld gaming system that will be released in 2020. Called the Playdate, this portable console is possibly the most unique device of its kind that isn't meant to compete with other consoles but just to while away time between other activities. Playdate design looks mostly similar to some of the other handheld consoles. It has a screen, some buttons and a. crank. But more on that later. The display is 2.7-inch, black and white low power...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/playdate_is_a_unique_handheld_gaming_device_from_the_creators_of_firewatch-news-37190.php

TSMC will continue making chips for Huawei

Huawei's HiSilicon subsidiary is fabbing its chipsets and modems at the TSMC foundries and it will continue to do so. A TSMC spokesperson said that the company will continue working with Huawei, despite many others cutting ties. Among them is ARM. The Kirin chipsets use ARM designs for both the CPU (Cortex) and GPU (Mali), so this is a huge blow. However, HiSilicon should still be able to produce current models and perhaps even the next chipset in the pipeline. A source at ARM told the BBC that the Kirin 985 should be unaffected by the ban. This chip was most likely bound for the Huawei...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tsmc_will_continue_making_chips_for_huawei-news-37196.php

2019 iPhones certified by EEC, 11 model codes confirmed

Apple is gearing up to announce iOS 13 at its WWDC 2019 event and in the meantime, 11 new Apple iPhones appeared in the database of the Eurasian Economic Community (EEC). The phones are undoubtedly the 2019 lineup of the company, coming to succeed the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR. And no, there won't 11 new phones from Apple - it's just that the company uses different model numbers for the different versions of the same phone. The 2019 iPhones are expected to feature minor design changes with triple camera sensors on the back of the flagships and a dual offering on the XR successor. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/2019_iphones_certified_by_eec_-news-37192.php

Samsung tipped to use a 64MP sensor in its Galaxy A70S smartphone

The new Samsung Galaxy A70 is still fresh on the shelves but according to a report, the handset is about to get a hardware refresh or even a full-fledged successor called Galaxy A70S. It's said to stand out from the crowd with the industry's first 64MP sensor. As per industry insider sources, the Galaxy A70S is going to be released in the second half of this year with the new GW1 64MP camera sensor. It's a very large ISOCELL image with the Tetracell technology (Quad bayer) that combines four adjacent pixels into one to achieve better detail, reduce noise in low-light environments and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_tipped_to_use_a_64mp_sensor_in_its_galaxy_a70s_smartphone-news-37194.php

Google's latest ad reminds you the Pixel 3a 'Is Google' while iPhone 'Has Google'

Google's Pixel 3a/3a XL phones recently came out and they bring the Pixel experience at a lower price. That means mostly the same as a Pixel 3/3 XL (including the widely-renowned main camera) at half the price. But Google's latest ads for the Pixel 3a shine a light that the Pixel 3a also costs less than half as much as an iPhone XS , claiming that Phone X "Has Google" for $999 while Pixel 3a "Is Google" for $399. What that means is that while iOS has all the Google Apps you'd want - like Photos, Maps, Assistant, Home, Calendar, Gmail - they're just apps and aren't built into the OS....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/googles_latest_ad_reminds_you_a_pixel_3a_is_google_while_iphone_has_google-news-37193.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G goes on pre-order in the UK, ships on June 7

The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is now up for pre-order in the UK through Samsung's online and Experience Stores and through carriers EE and Vodafone. The phone comes in Majestic Black and Crown Silver and will set you back £1,099 for the sole 8GB/256GB configuration. Shipments begin on June 7. Naturally, both Vodafone and EE will offer the phone with a 5G data plan for a small upfront cost. The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G differs from its Galaxy S10/S10e/S10+ counterparts in a number of ways. It packs a larger 6.7-inch 1440x3040px Dynamic AMOLED screen, a 12MP f/1.5-2.4 regular, 12MP f/2.4...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_5g_goes_on_preorder_in_the_uk_ships_on_june_7-news-37189.php

United States pushes South Korea to ditch Huawei products

The United States has no plan to stop its crusade against Huawei to get what it wants from China in the ongoing trade war. Reuters reported that a US State Department official said in a meeting with fellow South Korean that LG Uplus shouldn't serve in sensitive areas, because the carrier uses Huawei equipment. An official statement by the telecom said there were no formal requests from either South Korea's or United States' foreign ministries. However, Washington has been pressing its allies to drop Huawei from supplying its networks, and the peak was reached last week when the US...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/united_states_pushes_south_korea_to_ditch_huawei_products-news-37188.php

KaiOS now running on 100M devices, company secures $50 million of funding

Over the past couple of years KaiOS is revolutionizing the feature phone market enhancing it with some functionality traditionally reserved for smartphones. It's already the third most used mobile OS globally and it has its sights set on reaching a billion users. Last year Google pumped in $22 million of funding in the company and added its Search, Maps and Assistant apps to the platform. Now a new investment of $50 million is headlined by TCL and Google as the team behind the growing mobile platform gears to enter new markets. KaiOS saw impressive growth in 2018 thanks to its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kaios_now_running_on_100m_devices_company_secures_50_million_of_funding_-news-37184.php

A camera update is heading to the OnePlus 7 Pro

The OnePlus 7 Pro is already a great phone, but it's priced to compete against the very best in the market so the company needs to extract every bit of performance from its hardware. The camera is one of the areas where it trails the big guys, but OnePlus promises to address that as early as next week. The triple camera setup does a pretty good job in almost all scenarios but the OnePlus 7 Pro has a hard time competing against the best in the industry like the Samsung Galaxy S10+ or the Huawei P30 Pro, for example. A lot of early adopters complained on OnePlus' forums about the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_camera_update_is_heading_to_the_oneplus_7_pro-news-37186.php

Samsung Galaxy A10e launch imminent as it passes through FCC

The Samsung Galaxy A10e that received Wi-Fi certification last month has passed through FCC with model number SM-A102U. The FCC listing doesn't reveal any hardware details about the A10e, but the obtaining of certification does hint at an imminent launch. The Galaxy A10e will be a more affordable version of the Galaxy A10, so you can expect it to come with a less powerful processor along with a smaller screen and battery. Samsung Galaxy A10 in Black, Blue, and Red colors The Galaxy A10 is powered by Exynos 7884 SoC which is coupled with 2GB RAM. It's built around a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a10e_fcc-news-37183.php

Redmi K20 will come with DC Dimming and Game Turbo 2.0

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has already teased several features of its upcoming K20 smartphone, and today, it adds two more to that list - DC Dimming and Game Turbo 2.0. The Redmi K20 will come with an AMOLED display, and these panels are known to flicker at low brightness settings. This happens due to the use of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) to control the screen brightness. So, to deal with this issue, Redmi will use the DC Dimming method on the K20. Another feature is Game Turbo 2.0. We don't know how much of a performance boost it will offer while gaming on the Redmi K20, but the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k20_features_dc_dimming_game_turbo_2-news-37181.php

Oppo K3 brings full-screen display and SD710 for $230

Oppo K3's leak marathon concludes today as the phone finally went official. It brings a Snapdragon 710 chipset, 6 GB RAM and an elevating selfie camera for a very attractive price. First flash sale is already taking place on the company website. The K3 features a 6.5" OLED panel, housing an UD fingerprint scanner. The notch is gone as the selfie camera made its way to the elevating mechanism, which is a standard pop-up, not the shark fin on the Oppo Reno. It is a 16 MP shooter, while the setup on the back is 16 MP + 2 MP. The phone runs ColorOS 6 with Android Pie as a base...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_k3_brings_fullscreen_display_and_sd710_for_230-news-37185.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 trio gets major camera update

Samsung is further boosting the Galaxy S10 lineup camera credentials with its latest software update. Users in Switzerland are among the first to receive the new firmware which brings the latest May security patch alongside big improvements to the camera's Night mode as well as new Live Focus options. At launch, the Galaxy S10 phones had a Bright Night mode which performed rather poorly compared to other flagship's Night modes. Samsung tweaked the Night mode for lower noise and longer shutter speeds resulting in overall better photos. In addition, you will be able to use the ultra...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_trio_gets_major_software_update_-news-37182.php

Irish regulator opens probe over Google's GDPR compliance

The European Union introduced the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) one year ago, but has received a large numbers of complaints against Google's interpretation of it. Finally, the Irish Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) said that it is opening a probe to check whether the accusations are true. According to Reuters, "a number of submissions, including from privacy-focsued web browser Brave" claim that when a person visits a website, personal data is broadcasted directly to tens or hundreds of companies without the consent of the user in order to auction and place targeted...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/irish_regulator_is_checking_whether_google_complies_with_gdpr_in_europe-news-37180.php

Apple legally required by the UK to notify users of performance changes with updates

About a year ago, Apple faced heavy criticism when it disclosed that firmware updates were affecting the performance of older-generation iPhones, citing it as a power management feature that would compensate for the degradation of batteries over time. On Wednesday, the UK Competition and Markets Authority launched an investigation following Apple's admittance of the practice. The result of the investigation is a ruling that Apple must explicitly disclose when a future firmware update would adjust the processor speeds. The UK offered a statement about its conclusion. To ensure compliance...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_legally_required_by_the_uk_to_notify_users_of_performance_changes_with_updates-news-37178.php

Qualcomm is a monopoly, has to renegotiate deals, US Court rules

A dispute between the Federal Trade Commission in the United States and chip-maker Qualcomm ended with a win for the FTC. The court ruled that Qualcomm must stop its practices of bundling licenses with hardware. The ruling stated that the company's practices "have strangled competition" and the royalty rates were "unreasonably high". In addition to being a monopoly, the judge Lucy H. Koh also ruled that Qualcomm must renegotiate its deals and exclusivity arrangements. To ensure San Diego is complying with the ruling, there will be scrutineers with Qualcomm for the next seven years....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_is_a_monopoly_has_to_renegotiate_deals_us_court_rules-news-37179.php

Black Shark 2 will be sold through Flipkart in India

The Black Shark 2 is coming to India on May 27 and now we learn it will be sold through Flipkart. The e-commerce giant has a new membership program called "Flipkart Edge" as a part of which members are offered benefits like 90-day returns and express delivery. And, in a post on Instagram promoting this program, Flipkart confirmed that it will sell the Black Shark 2 through its site. However, it's currently unclear whether Black Shark 2 will be sold exclusively through Flipkart, or will also be available for purchase through other major online and offline retailers in the country....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_shark_2_flipkart_india-news-37176.php

Redmi Note 7S goes on sale in India

The Redmi Note 7S that was announced earlier this week goes on sale today in India through Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores starting at noon local time. It's priced at INR10,999 ($158) for the 3GB/32GB model, and INR12,999 ($187) for the 4GB/64GB variant. The Redmi Note 7S is a re-branded version of the Chinese Note 7. It's powered by Snapdragon 660 SoC and sports a 6.3-inch FHD+ LCD. It runs Android Pie-based MIUI 10 out-of-the-box and boasts a dual camera setup at the back which is a combination of 48MP and 5MP units. The Redmi Note 7S packs a 4,000 mAh battery and comes in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_7s_india_sale_price-news-37177.php

Huawei reportedly in talks with Aptoide to find replacement for Google Play Store

In the past few days, Huawei has found itself in a strange situation with the US Government. The result of a total Huawei ban has caused many American companies to cut ties and partnerships with the Chinese smartphone maker. Not only was Huawei's Android license revoked for future devices, but it was even pulled from the Android Q beta program and ARM, whose designs are used in Kirin processors, also has ceased ties with Huawei to comply with the US' drastic new policy. Although the US delayed the ban for 90 days, Huawei is already thinking of a backup plan, should the ban go back into...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_reportedly_in_talks_with_aptoide_to_find_replacement_for_google_play_store-news-37174.php

iOS 13 will be unveiled on June 3

We already knew Apple was holding its annual WorldWide Developer Conference (WWDC) on June 3 to 7 this year, but today the company has finally decided to send out press invites for its keynote event. It will take place on June 3 at 10 AM Pacific in San Jose, California, at the McEnery Convention Center. This is when Apple will, for the first time, talk about the upcoming iOS 13, show us its headline new features, and announce its beta release timeline for eager testers - the finalized iteration should launch in the fall with the new iPhones. iOS 13 is rumored to sport a native dark mode,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_13_will_be_unveiled_on_june_3-news-37175.php

OnePlus 3 and 3T get Android 9 Pie update

Following beta builds going out since April, OnePlus has today released the stable update to Android 9 Pie for the OnePlus 3 and 3T. It comes as OxygenOS 9.0.2 for both devices. As you might expect, this means you'll get the new Pie UI, but there are more goodies baked in, like customizing the time range in the new Do Not Disturb mode, support for Google Duo video calls in the Dialer app, support for Google Lens in the Camera app, as well as the usual general bug fixes and improvements. The new software comes with the April 2019 security patch level, and adds Gaming mode 3.0, with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_3_and_3t_get_android_9_pie_update-news-37173.php

Huawei: the US is bullying us and we're working with Google to resolve the matter

Following the US ban on Huawei and all of its subsidiaries, Abraham Liu, the company's representative to the EU institutions called out the US government saying its actions are plain bullying. Despite the 90-day lift of the ban to ease the customers, both sides will suffer after the period expires. Meanwhile, the Chinese tech giant is trying to resolve the matter with Google as it believes the company isn't responsible for the ban and it's in its best interest to keep working with Huawei. Google, on the other hand, declined to comment. Abraham Liu added: Huawei is becoming...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_the_us_is_bullying_us_and_we_work_with_google_to_resolve_the_matter-news-37172.php

Xiaomi Mi 8 gets DC dimming with MIUI 10 9.5.22 update

Xiaomi Mi 8 owners report that they are receiving an OTA update containing MIUI 10 9.5.22 that adds the promised DC dimming feature of the screen. It's around 324MB big and so far, it has been rolling out in China so it might take some time before it hits the global version. The changelog only says that it brings DC dimming, fixes the IC of the OLED panel to eliminate the flicker. You will have to go to the Settings menu, tap on Display and toggle the Anti-Flicker function. This is great news for those sensitive to PWM, who will probably feel quite relieved when spending a lot...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_8_gets_miui_10_9522_introduces_dc_dimming-news-37171.php