Flagship Samsung tablet spotted on GeekBench. Likely the Tab S5

The last time Samsung updated its tablet lineup (we're not really counting the huge Galaxy View 2) back in February it took the wrapping off the Tab S5e. A pretty mouth-watering offer, especially if you are after one of Samsung's industry-leading Super AMOLED units in as big of a diagonal possible. The Tab S5e comes with a 10.5 inch one for just around EUR 400, along with a whole bag of other goodies and features and a fresh new, ultra-slick 5.5mm body. Like the Tab S5e moniker suggests, however, it is not a true flagship device. It certainly looks, feels and has more than enough...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/flagship_samsung_tablet_spotted_on_geekbench_likely_the_tab_s5-news-37478.php

Hot Take: Google Stadia

Google is definitely writing some big checks when its comes to its Stadia cloud gaming service. There are still a lot of questions to be answered before we can even make any educated guesses on how well the online titan will eventually cash said checks. One thing is for sure, though - Stadia is closer than ever. With pre-orders for the $129 Founder's edition already live and a an initial launch scheduled for November, the gaming industry as a whole could very well be on the brink of a paradigm-shifting event. For better or for worse, of course, since there are many aspects to consider...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hot_take_google_stadia-news-37481.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10 tipped to go official on August 10

Samsung launched the Galaxy Note9 on August 9 last year, so the company was expected to unveil the Galaxy Note10 in the same month this year as well. And, if the information coming out of South Korea is to be believed, we will see Samsung make the Note10 official on August 10. However, this year, Samsung will launch two phones under the Galaxy Note series - the vanilla Note10, and its Pro variant. We recently saw renders of the Note10 and the Note10 Pro which confirmed that both these smartphones will have similar designs, except that the Pro model will sport a slightly larger screen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_launch_date_august_10_rumor-news-37475.php

LG Stylo 5 renders surface online

Ever since its last major waver of announcements back in February, LG has been keeping a rather low profile on the smartphone scene. As per a fresh new leak, however, it does appear the Korean tech giant did manage to fit some new product RnD amid its ongoing 5G efforts. The result of said work will likely be the LG Stylo 5. These leaked renders clearly originate from the case manufacturing scene, meaning that some of the minor design details could be a little off. That being said, the upcoming Stylo 5, as seen here, looks pretty similar to its Stylo 4 predecessor, as well as its Q...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_stylo_5_renders_surface_online-news-37476.php

Sony Xperia 1 review

Sony has completely revamped its Xperia series yet again, and this year the common denominator is the cinematic screen. Every new Xperia smartphone gets a 21:9 panel for the most immersive viewing experience, but the Xperia 1 is special. It is the Xperia Premium reborn, with a large 6.5" OLED 4K HDR display and today we'll get to know it better.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1-review-1941.php

Nokia 8.1 gets a price cut in India

HMD Global has slashed the price of the Nokia 8.1 in India. The 4GB/64GB variant is now priced at INR19,999 ($290) whereas the 6GB/128GB model now costs INR22,999($330). You can purchase the Nokia 8.1 at a reduced price from the company's official India website as well as brick-and-mortar stores across the country. The Nokia 8.1 is an Android One smartphone having Snapdragon 710 SoC at the helm. It sports a 6.18-inch FHD+ notched display and boasts a dual camera setup at the back which is a combination of 12MP and 13MP units. The smartphone is offered in Blue Silver and Iron...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_81_price_cut_india-news-37474.php

Asus ZenFone 6 to arrive in India as Asus 6z on June 19

Asus was supposed to launch the ZenFone 6 in India on June 19, but a recent ruling by the Delhi High Court barred the Taiwanese company from launching any phone in India with the "ZenFone" branding. This led us to believe that Asus would either not launch the ZenFone 6 in India, or it would drop the ZenFone moniker, which seemed more plausible. And as expected, the company chose to go with the second option. The ZenFone 6 has been listed on Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart's website as "Asus 6z", and the landing page reveals that the phone will be launched in India on June 19. That...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_6_india_launch_asus_6z-news-37473.php

ZTE's first 5G phone could arrive in China sometime in July

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology have officially issued commercial 5G licenses to mobile operators in China. As per the report, ZTE works closely with three carriers who will carry ZTE's Axon 10 Pro 5G to be used on these networks including: China Telecom, China Mobile, and China Unicorn. The report also cited a release timeframe sometime in July. The ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G was first announced back at the MWC and has since become available in key 5G market throughout Europe. Jeff Yee presenting the Axon 10 Pro 5G at the 2019 MWC ZTE event Pricing for the 5G...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ztes_first_5g_phone_could_arrive_in_china_sometime_in_july-news-37472.php

New Chrome version for Android makes the dark theme more accessible, adds password generator

Chrome for Android got a dark theme in version 74 back in April, but it was hidden behind a flag, which means most people probably didn't even know it existed. Fast forward to today, and Google is rolling out Chrome 75 for Android, and this finally brings the dark theme option to the browser's Settings menu, for everyone to see (and enable at will). By default Chrome will automatically switch to the dark theme when your device's Battery Saver is on, but you can force it to always be light or always dark. And to prove it's serious about the whole dark theme thing, Google's Chrome team has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_chrome_version_for_android_makes_the_dark_theme_more_accessible_adds_password_generator-news-37471.php

Our Samsung Galaxy A80 video review is up

It feels like smartphone manufacturers have really started to go wild again, in the past year or so, experimenting with new form factors - especially in order to answer the age-old "what do we do with the front camera if the screen is practically bezel-less" question. The Galaxy A80 is Samsung's experimental entry into this weird space. The Korean company hasn't tried the motorized pop-up rotating main camera module trick on its flagships, but chose to bestow the highest-end of its premium mid-rangers with the honor of saying "First!". The A80 is more than its (decidedly intriguing)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_samsung_galaxy_a80_video_review_is_up-news-37470.php

Nokia 3.1 A for AT&T and Nokia 3.1 C for Cricket announced in the US

HMD Global is continuing its product lineup expansion in the US with the announcement of the Nokia 3.1 A for AT&T and Nokia 3.1 C for Cricket. Although the name is similar, don't confuse these with the Nokia 3.1 - they have bigger screens, a different SoC, and a different RAM/storage combo. This marks the first time HMD itself has worked with AT&T since it's brought the Nokia brand for smartphones back from the dead, although it has been offering the 3.1 Plus handset through AT&T subsidiary Cricket for a while now. The Nokia 3.1 A and Nokia 3.1 C are identical save for the colors used...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_31_a_for_at_t_and_nokia_31_c_for_cricket_announced_in_the_us-news-37469.php

Apple enables multi-cam support in iOS 13

Apple has finally enabled multi-cam support in iOS 13 and iPadOS, a feature that has been available in some form or fashion on a number of Android devices over the years. It's a feature that has been supported on Macs for a while too. Multi-cam support will be available only on newer devices like the iPhone XS, XS Max, XR and the latest iPad Pro (through iPadOS). There are also specific combinations you could perform on these devices. You can use both the regular and telephoto camera on the rear of the iPhone, or the regular rear camera and selfie camera. There are even combinations...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_enables_multicam_support_for_new_ipads_and_iphones_in_ios_13-news-37464.php

Almond colored OnePlus 7 Pro hitting India on June 14

The OnePlus 7 Pro is one of the most sought after Android flagships on the market right now. It boasts plenty of high-end features like a QHD 90Hz refresh rate display, Snapdragon 855 and a triple camera setup while starting at INR 48,999 ($705) in its base 6GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. Until now the phone was only available in darker color schemes with Mirror Gray and Nebula Blue variants but come June 14 users will get a lighter option with the upcoming Almond color OnePlus 7 Pro. The device will arrive on the Indian Amazon and OnePlus sites as well as offline retailers...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/almond_colored_oneplus_7_pro_arriving_june_14_in_india-news-37463.php

Huawei P30 Pro's camera changes drastically through firmware update

Huawei is currently rolling out a software update for the P30 Pro that's focused on improving the image quality of its camera. The firmware, some 316MB in size, is said to improve photo quality and make colors appear more natural and authentic. Looking at some before and after shots it's clear that Huawei has also tweaked the color temperature and the HDR algorithm somewhat. Contrast appears reduced too for a more realistic look. Huawei P30 Pro, image source: AndroidAuthority The update (9.1.0.161) also fixes an issue with selfie videos and lockscreen notifications when you're...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_pros_camera_changes_drastically_through_firmware_update-news-37462.php

Meizu discounts most of its latest phones, including the upcoming 16Xs

China is preparing for another shopping festival - 618, taking place on June 18. During that day JD.com pushes plenty of stock, but other companies join in as well. Meizu is one of the manufacturers that jumped the hype train and discounted six of its latest smartphones, most of them from the 16 series. The most impressive deal is the flagship Meizu 16s for CNY2,699 or about CNY500 less than usual, which translates to $70. Among the six discounted smartphones we can see the Meizu 16Xs that was recently introduced and planned to launch on June 10. The Chinese company has priced...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_discount_including_the_16xs-news-37460.php

Huawei's operating system expected to arrive this fall

Amid the whole drama with the US authorities, Huawei appears to be on track to release its own operating system as early as August. Reports from news outlet Global Times confirm that Huawei will release HongMeng OS in China while the overseas version will be called Oak OS. Huawei consumer business CEO Richard Yu confirmed that the company's new OS will be ready by this fall. Previously, Huawei filled a trademark application with the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) for the HUAWEI ARK OS, HUAWEI ARK, ARK and ARK OS names. Now it seems the company is segmenting its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huaweis_operating_system_expected_to_arrive_this_fall-news-37461.php

HTC Vive Pro Eye hits the the stores in the USA and Canada

The HTC Vive Pro Eye that was introduced during this year's CES is now available for purchase in North America. The starting price of the whole kit in the US is $1,599 while in Canada, it's CAD2,149. The Vive Pro Eye is mainly developed for the enterprise customers looking to train their employees and test new products. As the name gives out, the headset holds an eye-tracking technology developed by Tobii. Previously, Tobii's eye-tracking technology was incorporated in PC monitors and a range of gaming laptops. We've tried it out a couple of times and it worked surprisingly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_vive_pro_eye_hits_the_the_stores_in_the_usa_and_canada-news-37458.php

Asus ZenFone 6 update enables Super Night Mode on the ultra-wide camera

Last week Asus rolled out an update to improve the Super Night Mode and HDR++ camera features on the ZenFone 6. Now the Taiwanese phone maker is seeding another update for its flagship which enables the Super Night Mode on its 13MP ultra-wide camera. Additionally, the new firmware brings a few improvements and optimizations to the phone and also lets users get the weather information on the phone's lockscreen. You can check out the full change-log below: Enable "Super Night mode" on Ultra-wide camera. Get weather displayed on the lock screen. Optimize translation strings in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_6_update_super_night_mode_ultra_wide_camera-news-37456.php

Samsung Galaxy Fold might be coming in July

Ever the Galaxy Fold stumbled out of the gate as its build issues forced Samsung postpone the launch we've been waiting for the maker to announce a new release date. Now, a Samsung executive came forward saying that the Galaxy Fold may hit stores sometime in July. It's not the answer we were looking for but it's as specific as we can get at this point. The company will hold an official conference with the media very soon and aim for a July launch. We might hear a more specific date come this press conference, but it will probably be different for every market. And with the kind...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_fold_might_be_coming_in_july-news-37455.php

Huawei phones will no longer come with pre-installed Facebook apps

In the latest blow to Huawei, Facebook has suspended the Chinese tech giant from pre-installing its applications on upcoming phones. These include the Facebook app, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp, some of the most popular and widely used apps around the world. According to Reuters, the new ban applies only for unreleased Huawei phones. Current Huawei users will still be able to install and use the Facebook suite as long as Google services are supported. After that, it's going to be increasingly difficult to find a workaround unless a new deal is reached between the US and Chinese...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_phones_will_no_longer_come_with_preinstalled_facebook_apps_-news-37454.php

Oppo to bring Reno Z and Reno F to Europe

Last year Oppo released the RX17 Pro and RX17 Neo in Europe which were rebranded R17 Pro and R17 Neo phones due to legal issues with the naming. Now, the company is preparing to skip the confusion and patented Reno Z and Reno F with EUIPO, the Intellectual Property Office of the European Union. This means the midranger Oppo Reno Z is about to hit Europe, along with what appears to be a more affordable handset. The EUIPO listings of Reno Z and Reno F The Oppo Reno Z has the back panel of its big brothers Reno and Reno 10x zoom, but a regular front with a notch, skipping on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_patents_reno_z_and_reno_f_in_europe-news-37453.php

EE now sells four 5G smartphones in the UK

EE UK launched its 5G network at the end of May and complimented it with an exclusive OnePlus 7 Pro 5G. It's now expanding its range of 5G phones though, by adding the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, the Oppo Reno 5G and the LG V50 ThinQ 5G. Three of those come with 256GB storage, while the LG V50 ThinQ 5G makes do with 128GB. As compensation of sorts, the LG smartphone comes with a complimentary LG Dual Screen accessory. You can get any of those phones on a 5G plan ranging from £54 to £79 and that will give you a different monthly allowance of gigabytes as well as a different up front cost...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ee_now_sells_four_5g_smartphones_in_the_uk-news-37457.php

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 up for pre-order before it's even announced

Five days before its official launch, the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 made a surprise appearance on Aliexpress. The latest Xiaomi smart band is available for pre-order in its non-NFC configuration for $49.99. The shipping is not taking place for at least 25-days, but the listing still gave us images and specs of the band in addition to the pricing. Mi Band 4 in hand The fourth iteration in the Mi Band series will come with a 0.78-inch color display with a 240x120 resolution. The overall shape will remain identical to its predecessor but the battery will get a bump up to 135 mAh to make up...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_band_4_up_for_preorder-news-37450.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Pro renders show off punch hole display and quad camera

Renders of the Samsung Galaxy Note10 surfaced yesterday, revealing the phone's design. And today, we are getting our first look at its Pro variant. These images come to us from the same source who leaked the Note10's renders yesterday - the usually trustworthy OnLeaks. As you can see, the Galaxy Note10 Pro looks very similar to the vanilla Note10. But, there are some differences between the two. For one the Note10 comes with a triple camera at the back while the Pro model boasts a quad camera setup. The fourth camera here is the 3D ToF unit and the entire setup is said to be the same as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_pro_cad_renders-news-37452.php

Sony Xperia 1 arrives in China, sells out in Europe

Sony finally brought the Xperia 1 to multiple markets in Europe last week with a launch in the United States scheduled to follow on July 12. Meanwhile the company has started the pre-order campaign for its flagship in China. The device is priced at CNY6,299, which translates to €808, or about 15% less than the EU price tag of €949. The phone can be purchased on the Chinese online retailer JD.com, although it is listed only in Black - we are yet to see if other colors will be available in China. It is the very same Snapdragon 855-powered device with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_arrives_in_china_sells_out_in_europe-news-37451.php

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro passes through Geekbench confirming it's a re-badged Redmi K20 Pro

The Xiaomi Mi 9T which will be unveiled on June 12 appeared on Geekbench two days ago confirming that it's a re-branded Redmi K20. Now, the Mi 9T Pro has also been spotted on the benchmarking database, and the listing confirms that it's a re-badged Redmi K20 Pro. The Redmi K20 Pro previously appeared on Geekbench with the codename "raphael" and the Mi 9T Pro shares that. It runs Android Pie and is powered by an octa-core processor which is paired with 8GB RAM. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro • Redmi K20 Pro The Mi 9T Pro is likely to go official next Wednesday alongside the Mi 9T, and these...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9t_pro_geekbench_confirm_rebranded_k20_pro-news-37449.php

Motorola Moto Z3 Play gets Android Pie update in the US

Motorola rolled out the Android Pie update for the Moto Z3 Play in Brazil back in February, and now the company has expanded the availability of the update to the Z3 Play units in the US. The firmware brings a new UI, new navigation gestures, adaptive brightness, and adaptive battery. It also includes the May 1, 2019 security patch to the Z3 Play. The Moto Z2 Force is also receiving the Android Pie update, but it's a soak test and it will be a while before Motorola begins a wider rollout of this latest version of Android for the Z2 Force. Source 1, 2 | Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_z3_play_moto_z2_force_android_pie_update-news-37446.php

Huawei signed to build a 5G network in Russia

Russian president Vladimir Putin is currently hosting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, celebrating 70 years of trade relations between the two countries. To commemorate the event, Huawei has signed a deal with the Russian carrier MTS to build its 5G network as a sign of the strong partnership between the two sides. The deal was signed between Guo Ping, Huawei executive, and Alexei Kornya, president and CEO of MTS, in front of both presidents. Although it might look like a regular deal for some, it is clearly a declaration of partnership between China and Russia in a time when...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_to_build_5g_network_in_russia-news-37447.php

Oppo Reno and Reno 10x zoom go on sale in India

The Oppo Reno and Reno 10x zoom go on sale today in India starting noon local time. The standard Reno comes with 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and is priced at INR32,990 ($476), whereas the Reno 10x zoom is priced at INR39,990 ($577) for the 6GB/128GB variant and INR49,990 ($721) for the 8GB/256GB model. Oppo Reno 10x zoom The 6GB RAM variant of the Reno 10x zoom edition can be purchased from Flipkart while the 8GB RAM model will be available through offline stores. The standard Reno will also be available through brick-and-mortar stores, but you can buy it from Amazon.in as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno_reno_10x_zoom_india_sale_price-news-37448.php

Tencent Games and Asus announce partnership for upcoming ROG phone, to launch in China

On Weibo, the Asus ROG handle revealed it will be working with Tencent for the upcoming Asus ROG smartphone. Tencent's gaming division is a video game publishing giant from China. The partnership entails that Tencent will help optimize the gaming experience on the next-generation ROG phone, expected to launch in China sometime in July. On June 5, ROG and @Tencent Games officially signed, the two sides will play their respective advantages, strengthen the deep integration of game mobile phone hardware and software, and strongly launch ROG game mobile phone 2 (Tencent game customization),...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tencent_games_and_asus_announce_partnership_for_upcoming_rog_phone-news-37445.php

Google pauses Android Q Beta 4 rollout to investigate installation issues

On June 5 Google made the Android Q Beta 4 available to eager testers, but things haven't been smooth sailing. As we reported, a lot of people found that they simply couldn't install the new version - no matter if it was manually downloaded and then flashed onto a device, or just came as an over-the-air update to Beta 3. Google's heard of these reports, and is now investigating the installation issues people have been seeing. The company has announced that it's temporarily pausing the rollout of Android Q Beta 4 to all Pixel devices. For what it's worth, Google is also apologizing for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pauses_android_q_beta_4_rollout_to_investigate_installation_issues-news-37444.php

OnePlus 7 Pro receives OxygenOS 9.5.7 update with many camera improvements

Today OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 9.5.7 to the 7 Pro. This update seems pretty big on the camera improvements, judging by its changelog. So if you haven't been impressed with the phone's camera quality until now, perhaps it's a good idea to try this release and see if things have improved. As usual, it's a staged rollout, that will only make it to a small subset of users today, with a more widespread release coming in the next few days unless there are show stopping bugs found. It might take a week or two for all OnePlus 7 Pro handsets to receive the new build. Here's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_pro_receives_oxygenos_957_update_with_many_camera_improvements-news-37443.php

Realme will launch 5G smartphones in 2019

Last month, Realme revealed that it would launch 5G smartphones in India as soon as 5G networks were ready to roll out, but Realme couldn't confirm whether we'd see 5G phones this year or in 2020. Realme CEO Madhav Sheth revealed on Twitter that it would start offering 5G devices as soon as this year. Using the hashtag #5GisReal, Sheth tweeted that Realme has plans to bring 5G mobile phones "globally". It also is eager to bring the latest devices to India. #5GisReal .... Straight out of meeting room with Mr. Sky Li. Glad to share you our latest R&D updates: #realme will be among the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_will_launch_5g_smartphones_in_2019-news-37442.php

Google Chrome Remote Desktop app gets web version replacement

Google has offered its Chrome remote desktop app for some time but now users can take advantage of the new web version by heading over to remotedesktop.google.com/access. For better or worse desktop users will soon lose the Remote Desktop app in favor of the new web version, which offers all the remote desktop functionality right from Google Chrome. Chrome Remote Desktop setup page Users will have the ability to share their desktop or request access to other computers directly from the Remote Support menu. There's an auto-generating code system which gives out a 12 number...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_chrome_remote_desktop_app_gets_web_version_replacement-news-37440.php

Google Stadia cloud gaming service launches in November, here are all the details

Google teased Stadia back in March, its cloud-based gaming service that will stream games to your TV, computer, or smartphone without the need for expensive hardware. And today, keeping its promise, the company has revealed more details about it. It will become available in November in the following countries: Belgium, Finland, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, and the USA. There will be two service tiers, Stadia Base is free and Stadia Pro is $9.99 per month. However, Base will only be available in 2020, and if you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_stadia_cloud_gaming_service_launches_in_november_here_are_all_the_details-news-37441.php

First Oppo A1s images leak online

Oppo is preparing to launch a new affordable phone, called Oppo A1s. Its first pictures leaked from NBTC (National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission), a regulator in Thailand. The name A1s is not yet confirmed - we only know the CPH1925 model number, but looking at its basic look, it will pretty much fall in the lower price segment. Oppo A1s back and front We can see from the photos that the phone has a dual camera on the back and a big screen with a notch for the selfie shooter on the front. There is a microUSB on the bottom, right next to the 3.5 mm audio...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_oppo_a1s_images_leak_online-news-37438.php

LG is launching midrange W series in India

LG's mobile division has struggled lately and it appears to be trying a different approach. The company is planning to launch a new smartphone series called W, and its first market will be India. A landing page appeared on Amazon India, revealing some key specs of the phone, and later we received a tip in our inbox, shedding even more light on the upcoming devices. They will be with three cameras, a notch on the front and "Never before Prices". The new LG W phone will have a 12 nm process chipset with octa-core CPU, clocked at 2.0 GHz. These specs match the Helio P60, a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_is_launching_midrange_w_series_in_india-news-37435.php

Huawei P30 with 12GB of RAM pops up on TENAA

The Huawei P30 isn't something new - it has been around for a few months now, but it might be getting a beefed-up variant shortly. A new TENAA listing shows a handset is almost identical to the P30 that launched back in April but instead of 6GB or 8GB of RAM, it has 12GB of memory. Storage options and the rest of the hardware remain the same. Additionally, the new variant receives a different model name - ELE-AL00m as opposed to the ELE-TL00 and ELE-AL00 in China. Speaking of, we don't know whether the beefed-up version of the P30 will make it outside of China because for now,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_with_12gb_of_ram_pops_up_on_tenaa-news-37437.php

New HTC phone coming June 11

HTC is looking to add a new phone to its portfolio. The company, which has been focusing more on its VR headsets lately, is finally going back to its roots with the upcoming launch of its new midrange phone. The HTC Taiwan Facebook page shared a new poster confirming the launch date for the new phone on June 11. Rumors point that the new device will release as the HTC U19e but for now, we cannot confirm this. What we do know is the core spec sheet which we saw on AnTuTu and Geekbench back in April. The device appeared with the 2Q7A100 model number and showed off a Snapdragon 710 SoC...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_htc_phone_coming_june_11-news-37436.php

Sony Xperia 1 gets first update

The Sony Xperia 1 is receiving a new update which bumps up its Android security patch level to June 1, 2019. The firmware carries build number 55.0.A.2.278 and weighs 325MB in size, which suggests there's more than a security patch in it, but a detailed changelog is currently unavailable so it's unclear what exactly does it include. Sony Xperia 1 The Xperia 1 debuted in February 2019 at Mobile World Congress (MWC) and is the first Sony smartphone to come with a triple camera at the back. Not just that, it's also the world's first smartphone to feature a 4K OLED display. You...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_june_2019_security_patch_update-news-37434.php

Huawei nova 5i and nova 5 launch dates, specs revealed

Huawei is gearing up to release two new handsets in their nova range with the nova 5i and nova 5. The two midrangers are expected to come with different names according to the region they are sold in with the nova 5 pro replacing the nova 5 in China for example. New leaks from Chinese online retailer Suning suggest the phones will launch at the end of this month and we are also treated to some new case and screen protector leaks. We can see that the nova 5 will have slim bezels with a slightly larger chin in the bottom. The case, on the other hand, shows the vertical camera alignment...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_5i_and_nova_5_going_on_sale_end_of_june-news-37432.php

Our Google Pixel 3a XL video review is up

After three generations of flagship-only devices, the latest smartphone lineup of Google finally has a midrange entry to the portfolio - the Google Pixel 3a XL, which we already got a detailed text review. Now, the video is also out, and we have Ricky to explain all the neat things about the device and what are the frustrations of having a midrange Pixel as a daily driver. For the sweet price of $479/€479/INR44,999, the Pixel 3a XL offers an OLED, stereo speakers, pure Android experience and the impressive camera from its bigger flagship brother. However, to keep the cost low, Google...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_google_pixel_3a_xl_video_review_is_up-news-37433.php

Xiaomi Mi 9T is already available for purchase in the Philippines

The Xiaomi Mi 9T which is only set to go official on June 12 is already available for purchase in the Philippines. It's priced at PHP19,500 ($377/€335) for the 6GB/64GB variant and PHP20,500 ($396/€353) for the 6GB/128GB model. However, we advise you against buying the Mi 9T right now as it's sold by the resellers in the country's grey market, and isn't available for purchase through official channels yet. Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro The Mi 9T is a re-branded Redmi K20 which was launched in China last week. It's powered by Snapdragon 730 SoC and flaunts a 6.39-inch FHD+...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9t_available_philippines-news-37431.php

Nokia 2.2 goes official with 5.7" notched screen, Helio A22 and Android One

HMD Global just introduced its most affordable Android One smartphone - the Nokia 2.2. The new device aims to tick all the core smartphone check-boxes at the impressively low INR 6,999 ($100/€90) price. The phone features a decently sized display alongside a rounded polycarbonate design and near stock Android One software with promised support for the upcoming Android Q. The Nokia 2.2 comes with a 5.7-inch IPS panel with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie cam. Around the back, we have a single 13MP shooter with an LED flash. In the absence of a fingerprint...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_22_goes_official_with_57inch_water_drop_notch_screen_helio_a22_and_android_one-news-37439.php

Huawei P30 Pro is getting Dual Video and AR Measure in update

The Indian Huawei P30 Pro is getting its second firmware update, which brings the Dual-View camera mode and AR Measure app. Dual-View video can capture a video with the main camera and the zoom camera simultaneously. So far Dual-View video recording has been around in China. The other main feature the Huawei P30 Pro will get in India is the AR Measure app. It uses the Time of Flight 3D camera (the fourth sensor on the Huawei P30 Pro's back) to measure lenght of lines, area of surfaces, volume of object and even a person's height. The app is even able to measure the height of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_pro_is_getting_dual_video_and_ar_measure_in_update-news-37430.php

iOS 13 cuts out 3D touch in favor of new long press gestures

First introduced with the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, 3D touch brought pressure sensitive functionality to Apple's screens. Every single iPhone since then (minus the iPhone XR and iPhone SE) has included the functionality but with iOS 13 Apple will likely pull the plug on the feature. The loss won't be that noticeable as Apple will simply transition to Haptic Touch gestures which were introduced on the iPhone XR and offer identical functionality without the need for a pressure-sensitive screen. Skimming through Apple's iOS 13 features preview, under the System Experience section we see...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_13_cuts_out_3d_touch_in_favor_of_new_long_press_gestures-news-37428.php

China grants 5G licences to its carriers, Huawei in line to benefit

The Chinese Government has granted 5G licenses to its three major carriers - China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telcom - and to the China Broadcasting Network Corp, giving the go-ahead for them to launch commercial 5G networks. China Mobile, which is the largest of China's state-owned telecoms, is planning to provide 5G services in more than 40 Chinese cities by September. 5G networks are already up and running in a number of countries around world, like the United Kingdom, the US, Italy and South Korea. Huawei will get a huge boost from China's 5G expansion as it will get to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/china_grants_5g_licence_to_its_carriers_huawei_in_line_to_benefit-news-37427.php

Asus Zenfone 6 launching in India pushed back

Asus introduced the Zenfone 6 in Valencia last month with a fancy flip camera. It was supposed to launch on June 19 in India and sold through Flipkart, but the date was removed from the website, following a ruling by an Indian court that Asus cannot use the Zenfone moniker in the country. This means the launch is postponed as the company evaluates its options. The launch of the Asus Zenfone 6 in India might get delayed owing to the recent developments (usage of the term Zen).The launch date that was initially set to June 19 has now been removed.#Asus #Asuszenfone6...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_6_is_probably_not_launching_on_june_19-news-37426.php

Here's our best look yet at the Samsung Galaxy Note10

Last week an alleged image of the Galaxy Note10 showed us what this smartphone would look like. And now, some more renders of the Note10 have surfaced giving us our best look yet at this Samsung flagship. These CAD renders are leaked by popular leakster OnLeaks who's been very reliable with the information disseminated in the past. The images reveal that the Galaxy Note10 will look different from its predecessor - the Galaxy Note9. It will come with a punch hole display surrounded by bezels that are slimmer than the ones we've seen on the Note9. The Note10's screen will measure...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_cad_renders-news-37429.php

Redmi K20 Pro gets Face Unlock with latest MIUI 10 update

The Redmi K20 Pro unveiled last week is receiving MIUI 10.3.8.0 stable update which brings Face Unlock support. Unlocking the phone with your face is cool, but Redmi warns that this feature isn't as secure as PIN/Password/Pattern and a similar-looking person can unlock your phone. And seeing how the phone only uses its front camera for it a photo of you will probably also work. That said, the firmware also brings in three customizable lock screen clock styles and Wi-Fi list sorting by signal strength to the K20 Pro. The update is 392MB in size and is currently rolled out in China...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k20_pro_miui_10_face_unlock-news-37425.php