200,000 Redmi K20 Pro units sold in first sale

The Redmi K20 Pro unveiled earlier this week went on its first sale today in China. And, the company has announced that it sold 200,000 units of this smartphone in this sale in 1 hour and 45 minutes. The K20 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC which is paired with 6GB or 8GB RAM. It's built around a 6.39-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED notch-less display and runs Android Pie-based MIUI 10 out-of-the-box. For photography, it has a triple camera setup at the back which is a combination of 48MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, and 8MP telephoto modules. It also has a 20MP selfie camera which pops up...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k20_pro_200000_units_first_flash_sale-news-37346.php

Honor 20 Pro review

Following recent events, the Honor 20 Pro might turn out to be one of the best value smartphones you won't be able to get, ever. No matter how things unravel in the next few months, we decided to make a review just in case because this is Honor's great alternative to pricey flagships. Of course, it's not the Huawei P30 Pro but it does give the phone a run for its money.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_20_pro-review-1939.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10 will come with physical buttons after all, but no headphone jack

A recent report stated that Samsung would ditch the physical buttons on the Galaxy Note10. But, the latest information that has surfaced says that won't be the case. According to reliable industry tipster Ice universe, the Galaxy Note10 will retain the physical buttons like previous models. Ice says that Samsung did test a design sans the physical keys, but it did not pass the company's "rigorous testing." Samsung Galaxy Note10 render That said, while the Galaxy Note10 will come with physical buttons, what it will be missing out on will be the 3.5 mm headphone jack. Something that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_physical_buttons_confirmed_no_headphone_jack-news-37345.php

Oppo A5 and F11 Pro get price cuts in India

Chinese phone maker Oppo has slashed the prices of the F11 Pro and A5 64GB variant in India. The 64GB model of the F11 Pro now costs INR20,990 ($302), whereas the 128GB version is now down to INR23,990 ($345). Oppo F11 Pro The Oppo A5 64GB model, on the other hand, is now down to INR11,990 ($172) from INR12,990 ($187). Surprisingly, the 32GB variant also costs the same at the time of writing this, but we reckon it too will get a price drop soon. You can purchase the Oppo F11 Pro at the new price from offline stores across the country, as well as through Amazon.in and Flipkart. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a5_f11_pro_price_cut_india-news-37342.php

Micron cuts ties with Huawei following US trade ban too

Micron was probably the last company standing following the US trade ban imposed on Huawei, but it's forced to cut ties with the Chinese giant to comply with the US Department of Commerce order, after all. In an official statement, Micron said that as a US-based company with international business, the chip-maker has to suspend its supplies to Huawei. Moreover, Micron sent letters to its partners asking them not to sell directly or indirectly modules containing Micron chips. We are talking SSDs, memory cards, flash storages, etc. Unfortunately for Micron, this will hurt them more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/micron_cuts_ties_with_huawei_as_well_following_us_trade_ban-news-37344.php

Huawei with the biggest growth in the wearables market in Q1 2019

The latest research from IDC shows that Apple maintains the first position in Q1 2019 on the global wearables market but Huawei and Samsung are closing the gap at an impressive rate. In fact, Huawei, Samsung and Xiaomi posted the biggest growth in Q1 2019. According to the report, Huawei tripled its sales for that period at around 282% surge compared to last year - 5 million units were shipped. However, Apple was still able to deliver more wearables reaching 12.8 million sales and Xiaomi boasting 6.6 million units. Samsung settled for 4.3 million and Fitbit takes the 5th position with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_maintains_the_first_position_in_the_wearables_market_in_q1_2019-news-37343.php

Samsung Galaxy A80 rumored to launch in India on June 15

The Samsung Galaxy A80 unveiled in April is yet to hit the shelves in the Indian market. But if the latest report is to be believed, we will see this smartphone make its debut in the sub-continent on June 15. Furthermore, the Galaxy A80 comes in lone 8GB/128GB configuration, but the report states that it will be available in two variants in India which will be priced at INR39,990 ($575) and INR44,990 ($647). Samsung Galaxy A80 A report from yesterday stated that Samsung would hold preview events in India on June 8 and 9, which will then be followed by a launch event. So...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a80_india_launch_date_june_15-news-37341.php

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi Note 5 Pro both get stable Android 9 Pie updates

Back in March, Xiaomi started sending out beta builds of the Android 9 Pie update for both the Redmi 6 Pro and the Redmi Note 5 Pro to interested testers in India. And now it looks like all the bugs have been ironed out, because the stable update is rolling out for both devices. It's arriving over-the-air in India, as MIUI 10.3.2.0.PDMMIXM for the Redmi 6 Pro, weighing in at 1.6GB. This release includes the May 2019 security patch level. You also get face unlock support for App lock, the ability to stay on the lock screen after using face unlock, and to restrict the opening of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_6_pro_and_redmi_note_5_pro_both_get_stable_android_9_pie_updates-news-37340.php

Samsung Galaxy A80 could launch in India next week

Samsung made the Galaxy A70 official in March and the Galaxy A80 in April, but while the former has already gone on sale in some markets, including India, the A80 with the unique rotating pop-up camera is still nowhere to be found in stores. That may change very soon. The Korean company is apparently going to hold some exclusive preview events of the Galaxy A80 for interested customers in India next week. Samsung fans in Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad will be able to see and experience it on Saturday, June 8, while people in Bangalore and Kolkata will have the same opportunity on Sunday,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a80_could_launch_in_india_next_week-news-37339.php

Samsung Galaxy M40 full specs leak reveals smaller battery than previously rumored

Samsung is launching the Galaxy M40 in India on June 11. To build up the hype it's already released some teasers, and an official has even outed some information about the handset. Thus, we found out it would be priced around INR 20,000 ($287 or €257 according to the current exchange rates), that its main rear camera would be a 32 MP snapper, and on the front the selfie shooter would have 16 MP resolution. Today more specs of the highest-end Samsung M-series smartphone have been leaked, and despite what past rumors claimed, it looks like it's not getting a 5,000 battery (like the M30),...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m40_full_specs_leak_reveal_smaller_battery_than_previously_rumored-news-37338.php

Sony infographic brags about its mobile innovations, records and world firsts

Sony's smartphone business is anything but a beacon of hope and huge sales and profitability. Still, the company is in it for the long haul and doesn't plan on exiting this market, even if it is retreating from certain areas. While its sales numbers might not be great, Sony wants to remain relevant, and its latest effort to do that is an infographic. This was shared today on the official blog of its mobile arm, and it's all about the various innovations, records, and world firsts that can be attributed to its past in the mobile business. From the first 4K display in a smartphone (the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_infographic_brags_about_its_mobile_innovations_records_and_world_firsts-news-37337.php

Samsung makes Marvel superhero cases for the Galaxy A40, A50, and A70

Samsung already launched Marvel superhero-themed cases for the Galaxy S10 family earlier this year, to coincide with the release of Avengers: Endgame. Now though the Korean company has decided to expand its Marvel cooperation further. We're still talking about superhero themed cases, but now you can find these for the Galaxy A40, A50, and A70 as well. Despite the fact that Samsung websites aren't listing them yet, these are official Samsung cases, created with Marvel's blessing. Samsung x Marvel Galaxy A series cases The cases are now on sale at multiple third-party online...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_makes_marvel_superhero_cases_for_the_galaxy_a40_a50_and_a70-news-37336.php

There won't be a Moto Z4 Force or Moto Z4 Play

Motorola has officially confirmed that the Moto Z4 is the only Moto Z device that will be available this year. That means there won't be a Z4 Play, or a Z4 Force. The former is more surprising, because last year we did get a Moto Z3 Play alongside the Z3, but the latter was pretty much expected, since there was no Z3 Force in 2018 either. The last Force-branded Moto was the Z2 from 2017. Motorola is thus simplifying its lineup, which is probably a good thing overall, despite how it might make die-hard fans of the Force or Play editions feel. For now, it looks like Motorola is content to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/there_wont_be_a_moto_z4_force_or_moto_z4_play-news-37335.php

OnePlus 7 hands-on review

After a staggered start, the OnePlus 7 is finally off the marks and available alongside its more expensive sibling, the OnePlus 7 Pro. The easiest way to think of the OnePlus 7 is to imagine the OnePlus 6T but supercharged with a few bits and pieces from the 7 Pro. The design is largely unchanged from the OnePlus 6T. From the front, the only noticeable difference is the speaker grille for the earpiece, which is almost three times as wide on the OnePlus 7 since it now houses a more powerful speaker for the stereo setup. The more noticeable difference is on the back. The camera module...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_handson_review-news-37318.php

EMUI 9.1 second public beta adds 14 more Huawei devices

Huawei is extending its EMUI public beta program to 14 new devices, including the Mate 10 and P20 series. Starting today, Chinese users will be able to upgrade their phones to the latest build while the international audience will have to wait for several more days. EMUI 9.1 brings new colorful wallpapers alongside the EROFS file system for faster system performance, OneHop file sharing and more subtle tweaks. Check out all the new features here. In order to become an EMUI beta tester, you'll have to install Huawei's custom Beta Club app and sign in with your Huawei account. Then...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/emui_91_second_public_beta_adds_14_more_huawei_devices-news-37334.php

Xiaomi Mi 9T retail box leaks, confirms it's a rebadged Redmi K20

The Redmi K20 will launch as the "Xiaomi Mi 9T" in some markets - that's no secret, Xiaomi's tweet confirmed it. What's more interesting is where this photo of the retail box comes from - the image below was shared by a tech reviewer from Dubai. Xiaomi Mi 9T retail box (a rebadged Redmi K20) See, the K20 will be known as either the "Redmi K20", "Mi 9T" or "Pocophone F2" depending on where it's sold. In China, it's K20. In Dubai - and perhaps the rest of the EMEA regions - it's Mi 9T. Naturally, the Redmi K20 Pro will follow suit and launch as the "Mi 9T Pro" and "Pocophone F2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9t_retail_box_leaks_confirms_its_a_rebadged_redmi_k20-news-37333.php

Meizu Note 9 now available in Starlight Blue color

When the Meizu Note 9 was released at the beginning of March, it was only available in black and white. A third blue color was also announced at launch but unavailable for purchase. Today, Meizu officially released the Starlight Blue Note 9 and the phone is already available for purchase on Meizu's site. The phone features a 6.2-inch IPS screen of FHD+ resolution and a water drop notch for the 20MP selfie cam. The rear camera department is composed of a 48MP main and 5MP depth sensor. The internals are powered by the Snapdragon 675 paired with 4GB or 6 GB RAM and 64GB or 128GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_note_9_now_available_in_starlight_blue_color-news-37331.php

Huawei Mate 20 Pro is back on the Android Q Beta program

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro joined the Android Q Beta program in early May, just to be dropped two weeks later following the trade ban that the US imposed on the maker. Now the flagship was reinstated by Google, leaving a bit of hope for Huawei owners that they might receive the major software update in time. Screenshot from Android Q Beta website Last Friday Google erased all traces of Huawei phones on its database - Android, Android Enterprise, and Android Q Beta. We are yet to see any of them return to the first of two platforms. When Huawei began recruiting participants, it was...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_pro_is_back_on_the_android_q_beta_program-news-37329.php

Huawei nova 5i visits Antutu

After appearing on Geekbench yesterday, the upcoming Huawei nova 5i made its way over to Antutu. The phone is expected to be announced in June and is expected to arrive alongside the Huawei nova 5, which will allegedly feature 40W fast charging support. The Antutu scorecard confirms the Kirin 710 chipset and 4GB RAM for the 5i, along with 64GB storage. It managed to push out 131,715 points which is in line with other midrange offerings. We also got confirmation of the screen resolution which will be 2310 x 1080. The nova 5i will also feature a punch hole in its LCD for the selfie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_5i_visits_antutu_-news-37325.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 Cardinal Red variant coming next month

The Cardinal Red variant of the Samsung Galaxy S10 that surfaced last week is coming next month, starting with Switzerland. Samsung Galaxy S10 in Cardinal Red This new color model has been listed on a Swiss retailer's website with a price tag of CHF899 ($895/€803). The listing also reveals that this new version will be only available with 128GB storage. And, apart from the new paint job, the hardware will remain the same as other color variants of this smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S10+ in Cardinal Red The Galaxy S10+ will also be arriving in Cardinal Red, and it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_cardinal_red_variant_may_arrive_next_month-news-37327.php

Realme 2 Pro Android Pie update rolling out with Chroma Boost and HAL3 support

As promised, Oppo spin-off Realme has started rolling out the stable build of Android Pie for the Realme 2 Pro. The new firmware carries build number RMX1801EX_11.A.20 and weighs 2.71GB in size. It comes with ColorOS 6 and bumps up the Android security patch level to May 5, 2019. The update also brings in Chroma Boost and HAL3 support for the camera, while adding an app drawer to ColorOS launcher. You can check out the full change-log of the update below: System Updated to ColorOS 6 based on Android Pie Added notification icons in status bar Added...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_2_pro_coloros_6_android_pie_update-news-37324.php

Flyme OS 7.3 hits 14 Meizu phones

Following yesterday's Meizu 16Xs announcement, the Chinese manufacturer is officially bringing the latest rendition of its Flyme OS to 14 of its existing phones. Flyme OS 7.3 brings an improved system-wide optimization algorithm, camera night mode alongside visual and security improvements. The update will be the last in the Flyme 7 series before Flyme 8 comes out. One Mind 3.0 is the highlight of the new firmware. It brings a system-wide background management process and will optimize device performance based on the usage patterns. Meizu said the reworked AI enhancements should...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/flyme_os_73_stable_version_out_for_14_meizu_devices_-news-37323.php

Redmi Note 7S goes on open sale in India

The Redmi Note 7S that debuted in India last week is now on open sale in the country, meaning you can now buy it anytime from Mi.com, Flipkart, and Mi Home stores without having to wait for the flash sales. The Redmi Note 7S is offered in Ruby Red, Onyx Black, and Sapphire Blue colors. It's priced at INR10,999 ($157) for the 3GB/32GB variant and INR12,999 ($186) for the 4GB/64GB model. The Note 7S is powered by Snapdragon 660 SoC and comes with a 6.3-inch FHD+ LCD. It's actually a re-branded version of the Chinese Redmi Note 7, and it will replace the Indian variant of the Note 7...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_7s_open_sale_india-news-37322.php

TCL starts flexible OLED production in Q4 2019

TCL promised back in February to introduce phones with foldable displays and is already making the first crucial step. The company purchased LTPS equipment from Japan and South Korea for its plant in Wuhan, China, where it is expected to start producing AMOLED panels by Q4 2019 through its display division called Huaxing Optoelectronics. The TCL management said it is confident in Huaxing reaching double-digit growth both in annual sales and profit. The LTPS-LCD production for Q1 2019 reached $27.2 million, ranking third in the world among companies with a single plant. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_starts_flexible_oled_production_in_q4_2019-news-37321.php

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G hits Northern Europe

ZTE was having some troubles in 2018 with breaching embargoes and following orders, but it appears the company is back on track for the 5G revolution. After the Axon 10 Pro 5G smartphone was announced at MWC in Barcelona and 2,5 months later launched in China, now the phone made its way outside its home market. The first country that will receive the 5G flagship is Finland, where ZTE is partnering with local carriers on the 5G switch, expected to happen later this year. The Axon 10 Pro 5G is available for purchase in the Northern European country, but so is the non-5G variant...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_10_pro_5g_hits_northern_europe-news-37320.php

BlackBerry KEY2 LE available for Verizon Business customers

Back during CES, TCL and Verizon announced that the more affordable BlackBerry KEY2 LE will be available to purchase for business and enterprise accounts. That was back in January, but the carrier is finally revealing pricing and availability for the BlackBerry. The KEY2 LE will be available starting today on Verizon for corporate customers who want to offer their employees the classic @ work device. The BlackBerry will only be available from Verizon in the Slate color and is going for $450 outright or $100 with on a 2-year contract with Verizon. The KEY2 LE is a lower-cost variant...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_key2_le_available_for_verizon_business_customers-news-37319.php

Galaxy Note10 won't have a headphone jack or physical buttons

Remember the buttonless abomination that was the HTC U12+? Samsung apparently took a long hard look at that concept and decided it's something it needs to get into. Seriously, a new rumor today, claimed to originate at "a source familiar with the company's plans", says the Galaxy Note10 will be devoid of any actual physical buttons. Those will be replaced by capacitive or pressure-sensitive areas, which will probably be highlighted by raised bumps or special textures along the edge. Read: faux buttons. Read: HTC U12+ redux. Let's hope Samsung manages to pull this off more than HTC could,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_note10_wont_have_a_headphone_jack_or_physical_buttons-news-37317.php

Samsung sells over 2 million Galaxy M10, M20, and M30 devices in India

Earlier this month Samsung triumphantly announced that it sold 5 million Galaxy A-series phones in India in just 70 days of availability, and today it's time for the company to tout another big number. This time it's related to the M-series, namely the Galaxy M10, M20, and M30, handsets which are exclusively sold online in the subcontinent. And they are selling quite well, as it turns out. Samsung has already managed to move over 2 million units. The M-series will help the company double its market share in India when it comes to handsets sold online this year, according to Asim Warsi,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_sells_over_2_million_galaxy_m10_m20_and_m30_devices_in_india-news-37316.php

Huawei sales in India still strong despite uncertain future

While some carriers and retailers in Europe are reevaluating their relationship with Huawei following its US ban, which made the future of its smartphone business uncertain, sales in India are going as usual with indications of change in the near future. Croma, one of the leading retail giants in India, stated that Huawei users aren't particularly worried about incoming updates and are confident they will be getting new software features pretty soon. Ritesh Ghosal, the Chief Marketing Officer at Croma, said that "with its innovative and differentiated technology offerings, Huawei...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_sales_in_india_still_strong_despite_uncertain_future-news-37311.php

Huawei nova 5i benchmarked with Kirin 710, docs show 4/128GB memory

A couple of leaks from multiple sources have revealed details about the Huawei nova 5i. Some suggest that this will launch as the Huawei P20 lite (2019) in some regions, however, several of the rumored specs don't line up. The nova 5i was certified by Taiwan's NCC with 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage, plus up to 512GB extra with a microSD card. There will be a version will 64GB storage as well. The phone has passed through Geekbench as well, showing a Kirin 710-level score. Huawei may announce the Kirin 720 any moment now and we thought a nova phone will introduce it, but that doesn't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_5i_benchmarked_with_kirin_710_docs_show_4_128gb_memory-news-37305.php

New iPhone XR 2019 renders show an alternative color scheme

Earlier this month we saw renders of the iPhone XR 2019, which showed a variety of colors, and days after that we heard about even more. The renders showed bold colors like the current XR, rather than the more subdued hues of the X-series iPhones. Now new renders have surfaced, which picture the new XR with XS colors. Apple iPhone XR 2019 renders: Gold • Gray • Black • (PRODUCT)RED This means Gold and Gray and Black. There's also what looks like PRODUCT(RED), which the current iPhone XR has as a special edition for select carriers, but the XS phones never got (despite...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_iphone_xr_2019_renders_show_an_alternative_color_scheme-news-37315.php

Our Asus Zenfone 6 video review is up

Asus is far from a major player in the smartphone industry. As far as the wider tech world is concerned, however, the Taiwanese company is a behemoth, with its expertise in computer hardware earning it many fans. That position seems to be key in understanding the occasional Asus dabble in the phone world. Historically, Asus handsets tend to be different than the mainstream. The company's PC pedigree shines through, be it through the use Intel mobile chipsets when that was a thing, convoluted PC-style model numbering or bold design and functional decisions all around, like on the ROG...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_asus_zenfone_6_video_review_is_up-news-37307.php

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro update enables DC dimming

DC dimming is being enabled on the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro via a software update that is currently rolling out in China. This means that Huawei's flagships have joined the growing number of phones with OLED screens that ditched PWM for DC dimming. What's the difference? In short, PWM rapidly turns the pixels on and off to lower the brightness - hence the name "pulse width modulation". This leads to a flicker that some people are sensitive to and causes headaches for them. DC dimming reduces the current sent to each pixel, which reduces its brightness while keeping it on constantly (so,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_and_p30_pro_update_enables_dc_dimming-news-37309.php

Oppo Reno 10x zoom review

No, this review is not about some detachable Oppo lens as we are past the era of these crude workarounds - it's an actual phone and a proper flagship at that. But while this particular name isn't our cup of tea, the rest sounds beyond intriguing.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno_10x_zoom-review-1938.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10e rumored to have a 3,400 mAh battery

We've seen rumors that Samsung's upcoming Note10 line will feature at least two variants with a smaller SM-N970 and larger SM-N975. According to new reports, the smaller version will come with a 3,400 mAh battery. The discovery was made by the folks over at GalaxyClub.nl who came up on the actual battery model number which happens to correspond to the more affordable Note10e's model number. Last month a similar discovery found the Note10 Pro's battery to be a 4,500 mAh cell, which would be an upgrade over the Note9's 4,000 mAh battery. Previous reports suggest the smaller Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/entry_level_samsung_galaxy_note10_rumored_to_have_3400_mah_battery-news-37312.php

Motorola One Action does Geekbench with Exynos 9609 chipset

Back in April, @evleaks tweeted that Motorola is working on four "One" phones and with the release of the One Vision, three of them are a reality. The fourth one has just passed through Geekbench. The Motorola One Action is powered by a Samsung-made Exynos 9609 chipset, just like the One Vision. This is just a lower clocked version of the 9610 chip - 2.2 + 1.6GHz instead of 2.3 + 1.7GHz. Here's a quick comparison with the Galaxy A50, though note that it was a pre-release One Action that ran the test. Even so and despite the 0.1GHz difference in clocks, the scores are very close. ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_action_does_geekbench_with_exynos_9609_chipset-news-37306.php

Motorola Moto Z4 debuts with Snapdragon 675 and 48MP camera

Building on last year's Moto Z3, Motorola has officially released the first member of its 2019 Z lineup - the Moto Z4. The phone is actually a midrange retaining the Moto Mods compatibility. The Moto Z4 is built around a 6.4-inch FHD+ OLED screen with a 19:9 aspect ratio and waterdrop notch for the 25MP f/2.0 selfie cam. It has in-display fingerprint reader for your biometric security needs. The screen features Gorilla Glass 3 protection and an aluminum frame. The back houses a single 48MP f/1.7 main camera with OIS which utilizes a Quad Bayer color filter outputting 12MP shots....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_z4_official_with_199_screen_48mp_camera_and_5g_support-news-37314.php

New Sony Xperia 1 promo videos highlight camera performance

The Sony Xperia 1 went on sale yesterday with its 21:9 OLED display with 4K resolution and triple camera setup. Sony is betting big on the camera performance of its latest flagship and released several promotional videos aimed at exploring all the advanced options found in the Xperia 1's camera department. Cinema Pro is a feature which aims to let the phone create videos similar to professional movie cameras with more natural and cinematic tones. The color presets will work in conjunction with the default cinematic 24 frame-rate and varying shutter speeds for preserved highlights and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_sony_xperia_1_promo_videos_highlight_camera_performance-news-37310.php

Meizu 16Xs announced with triple camera, UD fingerprint reader and Snapdragon 675

Meizu accidentally leaked its Meizu 16Xs smartphone yesterday, but today it's announcing it for real. It brings a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED panel with 1080 x 2232px resolution, a fingerprint reader sitting and Snapdragon 675 with 6GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. The camera setup on the back is 48MP + 8MP + 5MP. The main 48MP unit has f/1.7 aperture, while the 8MP wide-angle unit features f/2.2 lens. The third one is actually a depth sensor aiming to improve the portrait mode. On the front sits the 16MP selfie snapper with f/2.2 aperture. The device has a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_16xs_officially_announced_with_triple_camera_and_ud_fingerprint_reader-news-37304.php

Verizon announces pricing for Motorola Moto Z4

Moto Z4 is the latest smartphone on the horizon, with a Snapdragon 675 chipset and plenty of storage. The device was just announced, and Verizon followed up with the pricing and plans it will offer to customers. The device can be purchased straight away for $499, and Big Red is also offering a 5G mod for $199.99. If you decide to purchase the smartphone in installments, you can get it for $20.83 per month for 24 months. If you want to migrate to Verizon or you are already a customer, but want to add a new line, Moto Z4 will cost you only $10 per month in the next two years. Existing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_how_much_the_moto_z4_will_cost-news-37308.php

Microsoft to open flagship store in London on July 11

Microsoft is gearing to bring its flagship store experience to Europe this July with its upcoming Oxford Street retail store. The new retail location will be housed in a three-story building in the heart of London. Inside, visitors will have access to the latest Microsoft products thanks to the interactive zones allowing customers to experience products like HoloLens and the latest from the Surface and Xbox lines. The Answer Desk will let you bring in any device running Microsoft services regardless of brand and operating system for repairs and advice. The store will also offer a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_to_open_flagship_store_in_london_on_july_11-news-37303.php

Nokia to launch new phones next Thursday

Yesterday we reported an invitation from Nokia for a launch in New Delhi, India, where the Nokia 1 Plus and Nokia 9 PureView are expected to debut in the local market. Now, according to sources, another event is taking place at the same time in Italy, suggesting we might see completely new devices on the global scene like the Nokia X71 or another affordable handset. So far, we've only heard about a Snapdragon 429-powered phone, but this time last year HMD Global announced the Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1, and Nokia 2.1 in Moscow, Russia, so we might be getting their successors in seven days....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_to_launch_new_phones_next_thursday-news-37301.php

Oppo Reno Z debuts with waterdrop notch, Helio P90

Without much publicity, Oppo has officially unveiled the fourth member of the Reno line - the Reno Z. The phone is listed for reservations on Oppo's own site as well as popular online retailer JD.com. By all accounts, this will be the least impressive model in the Reno series with toned down specs and a more affordable price point. The Reno Z features a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch at the top for the 32MP selfie cam. The display supports HDR 10 and features a built-in fingerprint scanner. Around the back, the device packs the 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno_z_up_for_reservations_in_china_sales_begin_on_june_6-news-37300.php

Huawei reinstated in the SD Association

In light of recent development with the USA - Huawei trade ban, the Chinese company's name got removed from the SD Association's website a few days ago and today we can see Huawei being reinstated. A Huawei representative confirmed that Huawei is back on the SD Association or as he said - its membership was never cancelled in the first place. It was just temporarily modified to ensure it complies with the US Department of Commerce order. That doesn't mean it's the end of Huawei's troubles, though. The company still needs to settle with the US government or it will be unable to regain...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_is_back_on_the_sd_associations_website-news-37302.php

Oppo Reno gets two new versions - Coral Orange and Inspiration Edition

Oppo initially announced the Reno series in Ocean Green, Nebule Purple, and Pink Mist. Now the palette is getting two more variants - Coral, which looks like Peach Orange, and an Inspiration Edition that has Dark Navy Blue to Purple hues and plenty of drawings. Oppo Reno Coral • Oppo Reno Inspiration Edition The Oppo Reno variant that will get the new colors is the regular unit with two cameras on the back. It is powered by a Snapdragon 710 chipset and comes with 6 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. The phone also comes with VOOC 3.0 fast charging and latest ColorOS 6, based on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno_two_new_colors_coral_orange_inspiration_edition-news-37299.php

Samsung Galaxy A10e visits Geekbench with Exynos chipset, 2GB of RAM

Samsung has gone all in with the suffix "e" this year. The Galaxy S10e is the most affordable S10, the Galaxy A20e is a cheaper version of the A20, you get the idea. The Korean company has also been working on a Galaxy A10e, which has already been certified by both the Wi-Fi Alliance and the FCC. This indicates the fact that the phone, with the model number SM-A102U, could be launching very soon. To test things thoroughly before that release, someone in possession of a prototype saw fit to run Geekbench on it, and thus the results are now part of the benchmark's online database. This...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a10e_visits_geekbench_with_exynos_chipset_2gb_of_ram-news-37298.php

This is what the Samsung Galaxy Note10 will look like

Yesterday a schematic of the Galaxy Note10's rear camera arrangement leaked, and we showed you a render approximating what that would look like on the back of the upcoming device. What about the front, though? Since the Galaxy S10+ comes with two sensors in the punch-hole screen cutout, you'd expect the Note10 to have at least that number of cameras tucked in there, but apparently you'd be wrong. Both the Note10 and the Note10 Pro (yes, we're getting two models this year, four if you count the 5G-enabled offshoots) will only employ one front-facing camera. This information comes from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_what_the_samsung_galaxy_note10_will_look_like-news-37297.php

Redmi K20 Pro will have a version with 12GB of RAM, TENAA listing reveals

Xiaomi's sub-brand unveiled its first ever flagship smartphone, the Redmi K20 Pro, just a couple of days ago, and now it looks like it's going to get even more high-end in the future. Suspend your disbelief for a moment, this is actually possible. See, the official announcement had the K20 Pro topping out at 8GB of RAM, but there is a version with a whopping 12GB of memory coming. This has been revealed today by the official listing of the handset on TENAA, the Chinese regulatory authority that needs to certify every device before it goes on sale in the country. The listing clearly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k20_pro_will_have_a_version_with_12gb_of_ram_tenaa_listing_reveals-news-37296.php

Samsung Galaxy M40 press render leaks ahead of June 11 launch

Samsung will officially launch the Galaxy M40 on June 11 in India, where it's partnered with Amazon. Yesterday a teaser from the retailer was posted, drumming up the excitement for the new smartphone. Today the press render you can see below has been leaked. It shows the Infinity-O screen, with the punch-hole selfie camera, a first for Samsung's M-series (the other members of the family all sport notches). The phone is expected to sport the Snapdragon 675 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It will run Android 9 Pie. On the back we can see a triple camera setup, an LED...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m40_press_render_leaks_ahead_of_june_11_launch-news-37295.php

Apple granted patent for foldable device, here's what it could look like

Apple has filed a patent application for a foldable device, which folds inwards much like the Samsung Galaxy Fold. In Apple's patent the device has a display layer and a protective cover layer on top that are designed to fold or bend along a specific bendable region (like the hinge on the Fold). The protective layer (which will be on top of the display layer) will reportedly be made of a ceramic material like glass, sapphire or zirconia. The figure below shows a folding device with the display on the inside, folding in on itself (figures 1A and 1B). It's unclear what we see in figure...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_granted_patent_for_foldable_device_heres_what_it_could_look_like-news-37290.php