Huawei nova 5i Pro schematic surfaces with quad camera and a punch hole display

Huawei unveiled its nova 5 series yesterday at an event in China which includes the vanilla nova 5, the 5i, and a Pro variant. The Chinese tech giant was also expected to announce the nova 5i Pro as it was listed on a Chinese retailer's website prior to the launch along with its images, but that didn't happen, and it now turns out that those images were wrong. The images on the retailer's website showed the nova 5i Pro with a conventional notch, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and four cameras - two each on the front and back. However, a schematic of the nova 5i Pro shared by reliable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_5i_pro_schematic-news-37736.php

Alleged Samsung Galaxy A10s passes through FCC with dual camera and a 3,900 mAh battery

Samsung launched the Galaxy A10 back in February this year, and then followed it up with the Galaxy A10e last week. Now it seems these smartphones will soon be joined by a third device - the Galaxy A10s. A Samsung smartphone bearing model number SM-A107F, believed to be the Galaxy A10s, has passed through FCC hinting at an imminent launch. The FCC listing reveals that this smartphone will pack a 3,900 mAh battery. The listing also includes a schematic of the smartphone which shows a dual camera setup at the back accompanied by an LED flash and a fingerprint scanner. Furthermore,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_samsung_galaxy_a10s_fcc-news-37734.php

Redmi K20 kernel source code released

After releasing the kernel source code for the K20 Pro last week, Redmi has now released the kernel source for the vanilla K20 as well, which will let the developers build custom ROMs for the smartphone. You can head over to the source link at the end of this article to download the files if that's your thing. Additionally, the latest kernel sources for the Redmi 7 and Redmi 7A, codenamed onc and pine respectively, have also been released. You can download the kernel for the Redmi 7 from here, and for 7A from here. The Redmi K20 is powered by Snapdragon 730 SoC and boasts a triple...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k20_kernel_source_code-news-37732.php

Motorola has no plans to update the Moto Z4 with Android R

Motorola launched the Moto Z4 last month with Android 9 Pie, and while the smartphone will naturally receive the Android Q update, it was expected to get Android R as well. But it turns out that won't be the case. Motorola has confirmed that it will upgrade the Moto Z4 to Android Q which is due for a release by Google next month, but it has no plans to roll out Android R which will arrive next year. Of course, Motorola currently not having any plans to upgrade the Moto Z4 with Android R doesn't mean it won't. We are more than a year away from the release of Android R and there could...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_z4_one_version_update-news-37730.php

Pocophone F1 64GB variant gets another price cut in India

The Pocophone F1 64GB variant has gotten a second price cut in India. It was launched at INR20,999 ($300/€265) last August and was down to INR19,999 ($290/€250) in December. With this latest price drop, it now costs INR17,999 ($260/€230). You can buy the Pocophone F1 64GB model at a reduced price from Mi.com and Flipkart, but it's currently unclear if this is a permanent price cut. That said, the 128GB and 256GB versions of the Pocophone F1 are sold at INR20,999 ($300/€265) and INR27,999 ($400/€350) respectively, with the Armoured Edition carrying a price tag of INR28,999...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pocophone_f1_64gb_variant_price_cut_india-news-37731.php

Xiaomi Mi CC first promo video is out, render of the CC9e too

Xiaomi announced the CC series of smartphones yesterday, aimed at young people. Today the company posted a promo video on Weibo with 8-year-old internet sensation Gavin Thomas taking a couple of selfies with the CC9e. Our Chinese has never been too strong, but from what we gather a company rep is playing with the phone looking at pictures of Gavin waiting for him to come in for a photo shoot. Everyone wants to take a selfie with the kid who broke the internet and so the Xiaomi rep walks in on the official photo shoot for another, 'improvised' one with the CC9e. Meanwhile, an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_cc_first_promo_video_render-news-37733.php

FedEx refused a Huawei phone to the US amidst Huawei ban

The Huawei ban in the US has many American companies afraid to have anything to do with the Huawei. The company was explicitly banned from doing business with American tech companies last month by the Trump Administration due to "security concerns". A frustrated member of PC Magazine tweeted about a situation where a UK-based member of the team intended to send a Huawei P30 Pro for testing to Indianapolis via FedEx, only to find the package was returned to the UK sender. A large note was slapped onto the package, which contained the Huawei phone that read "parcel returned by FedEx, Due...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fedex_refused_a_huawei_phone_to_the_us_amidst_huawei_ban-news-37729.php

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge aren't receiving quarterly security updates anymore

The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are more than three years old at this point, but surprisingly enough Samsung still plans to issue security updates for them from time to time. This is anything but the default scenario for Android smartphones - even Google only promises three years of updates for its Pixel line of handsets. While the good news is that the S7 and S7 edge should still get security patches from time to time, the bad news is that they've just been switched to that time frame from the one they were previously in, which meant they'd get such updates every three months. Samsung...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s7_and_s7_edge_arent_receiving_quarterly_security_updates_anymore-news-37728.php

T-Mobile's LG V40 ThinQ is latest in line to get Android 9 Pie

LG may have been very slow to start the rollout of the Android 9 Pie update to its V40 ThinQ, but once it finally got the ball rolling there's been a lot of momentum for this release. We've already seen the update hitting units sold by AT&T, Verizon, and US Cellular, as well as unlocked ones in the US and Europe. Now it's T-Mobile's turn to join the fun. V40 units sold by the magenta carrier are starting to receive the coveted update notification. It's a 1.7GB download, so make sure you grab it where you have enough bandwidth so you don't have to wait a lot for it to be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobiles_lg_v40_thinq_is_latest_in_line_to_get_android_9_pie-news-37727.php

Here's the Google Pixel 4 in a transparent case

Google did a pretty unprecedented thing recently, by leaking the Pixel 4's rear design on its own, following a bunch of other leaks about the handset. Since Google's deed, the leaks haven't slowed down - on the contrary, they seem to have intensified. We've seen the Pixel 4 in the three alleged colors it's going to arrive in, we heard about its dimensions, and there was even a live photo of someone holding a prototype unit somewhere in the wild. Today we've been tipped about the image below, which seems to show the Pixel 4 inside a transparent case. There really isn't anything new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_the_google_pixel_4_in_a_transparent_case-news-37726.php

Samsung Galaxy A90 might be part of a new Galaxy R series, have 45W fast charging

The story of Samsung's Galaxy A90 is weird. For a couple of months earlier this year it looked like the phone that ended up being launched as the Galaxy A80 would be released under the A90 moniker. After the A80 became official, new rumors started talking about an A90 again, except this time it's obviously a different device. That brings us to this point, when we're hearing from one of the most prolific leaksters out there that the Galaxy A90 may not end up being called that after all - instead, for the second time Samsung will forgo that name (this makes us wonder if it's cursed or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a90_might_be_part_of_a_new_galaxy_r_series_have_45w_fast_charging-news-37725.php

LG W10 to launch in India on June 26, leaked invite reveals

LG's W10 was outed yesterday by the Android Enterprise listing. This comes after Amazon India started teasing the upcoming LG W series earlier this month. The W10 is the first handset in that family to see the light of day, and its official launch in India will happen on June 26. That is, if we go by this image which is purported to be a leaked invite for the grand event. The W10 will be affordable but still packing interesting specs, like a triple rear camera system (of which one is an ultra-wide shooter), a 4,000 mAh battery, Android 9 Pie out of the box, and a customizable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_w10_to_launch_in_india_on_june_26_leaked_invite_reveals-news-37724.php

Motorola Moto Z4 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_z4-review-1946.php

Asus Zenfone 6 video teardown peeks at the flip camera from the inside

A couple of days ago the intriguing Asus Zenfone 6 was put through a torture test, focusing on its flip camera. This ended up being much more resilient than most people would've thought. But what if you feel the need to dig even deeper? Well then, this teardown video, from the same JerryRigEverything YouTube channel, is for you. Not content to just peek at the camera from the outside, Zack takes the whole phone apart this time in order to show us what it looks like from the inside. So you get a nice serving of interestingly stacked parts, bits, and pieces, but probably the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_6_video_teardown_peeks_at_the_flip_camera_from_the_inside-news-37723.php

Xiaomi discontinues Mi Max and Mi Note lines

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun went on Weibo today to shed light on the brand's product line strategy between the Mi and Redmi series. In addition, he stated that we won't be seeing successors to the Mi Max and Mi Note lines this year. The CEO specified that the Mi brand will continue to focus on high-performance models incorporating the latest innovations like the Mi 9, Mi Mix series and the upcoming CC range. On the other end of the spectrum, the Redmi brand will deliver cost-effective phones which offer all the essential features in a more affordable package. The Mi Max series was...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_not_planning_new_mi_max_and_mi_note_phones_this_year-news-37720.php

Check out the Huawei nova 5 series promo video

Huawei announced the nova 5 series today at a lengthy event in Wuhan, China. The family consists of three phones, but the most impressive device of all is the nova 5 Pro - pretty OLED on the front, cool design and powerful internals. During the presentation, Huawei played the promo video of the series, and later it is now uploaded on the social media channels. The clip gathers the most impressive specs in under two minutes. You can follow the narrative pretty easy - opening the phone with your finger on the screen sends you in a different world, where you can take pictures with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_the_huawei_nova_5_series_promo_video-news-37718.php

Samsung Galaxy M30s appears on Geekbench

Samsung's new Galaxy M-line managed to quickly gain popularity selling over 2 million units in India less than a month after it was announced. The lineup already includes four phones, but according to a new Geekbench listing a fifth one might be coming shortly as an improved version of the Galaxy M30. The device bearing the SM-M307F model number managed to push out 1,680 on the single core test and 5,211 in the multi-core department. The listing shows us that the phone uses the Exynos 9610 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and runs Android 9 Pie. These numbers are a step above the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m30s_appears_on_geekbench-news-37717.php

Motorola Moto E6 appears in a new render with textured back

An image of the Motorola Moto E6 leaked earlier last month revealing the phone's design. Now, another, official-looking, press render of this smartphone has surfaced revealing its textured back. This image comes to us through reliable leakster Evan Blass, and it corroborates the previous leak which showed the Moto E6 with a tall screen, thick bezels, and a single rear camera placed in the upper-left corner. The back of the Moto E6 also has the Motorola logo, but it's unclear if it has the fingerprint reader embedded in it. The Moto E5 from last year did have one, so we don't see...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_e6_leaked_press_render-news-37710.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10, Note10 Pro cases confirm design

CAD-based renders of the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10 Pro surfaced earlier this month giving us a pretty good idea of what they'll look like. Now today, we are looking at the official Olixar cases of these smartphones listed on a UK retailer's website further confirming some of their design aspects. Both Note10 and Note10 Pro will come with their rear cameras placed vertically in the top-left corner on their backs. The Note10 will boast a triple camera setup while the Note10 Pro will have an extra shooter. Samsung Galaxy Note10 • Samsung Galaxy Note10 Pro Furthermore, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_note10_pro_cases-news-37714.php

Oppo Find Y trademarked

We didn't really think Oppo is doing a Find X sequel, but according to a leaked document for a trademark, the company is keeping its options open. The trademark is for the Find Y name, which seems like an obvious successor to the Find X. Also, judging by the Find X's experimental nature, we have a feeling that the Find Y will introduce a crazy new design or breakthrough tech. The trademark aligns perfectly with the company's announcement of a true under-display camera on June 26. So there's a good chance that the Find Y will feature an under-display camera and perhaps kickstart a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_y_trademarked-news-37707.php

Huawei's 7nm mid-range HiSilicon Kirin 810 SoC announced

Huawei just announced its brand new Kirin 810 SoC - a mid-range chip based on the same 7nm manufacturing node as the flagship Kirin 980. It's also the only mid-range SoC with 7nm manufacturing process - Qualcomm's offerings do come close at 8nm, though. The SoC accommodates an octa-core CPU and a Mali-G52 MP6 GPU. The CPU consists of two high-performance ARM Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.27GHz and six smaller ARM Cortex-A55 cores ticking at 1.88GHz. As far as the GPU is concerned, Huawei promises around 162% better performance over the last generation found in the Kirin...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huaweis_midrange_7nm_soc_kirin_810_announced-news-37713.php

Huawei announces MediaPad M6 in 8.4" and 10.8" flavors

In addition to the three nova 5 phones Huawei also introduced its latest tablet offerings with the MediaPad M6 duo today. We have two slates actually - coming in at 8.4 inches and 10.8 inches. The only other difference between them is battery capacity. Both MediaPad M6 versions come with LCD panels of 2560×1600 pixel resolution with nicely slim bezels (in tablet terms, at least). The larger 10.8-inch version packs a 7,500mAh battery while the smaller one comes with a 6,100 mAh cell. Both tablets come with 8MP front cams and 13MP rear shooters. This year Huawei also added a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_unveils_mediapad_m6_in_84_and_108_varieties-news-37711.php

Huawei unveils nova 5, nova 5 Pro and nova 5i

Huawei is having a massive announcement today in China with plenty of devices to unveil. The stars of the show are the three nova 5 smartphones - the Huawei nova 5 Pro with Kirin 980, Huawei nova 5 with Kirin 810 and Huawei nova 5i. Huawei nova 5 Pro This phone is definitely the star of the family - an OLED panel, fancy colors and an under-display fingerprint scanner. The display is 6.39" in diagonal and comes with Full HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 32 MP selfie shooter. The back has four cameras - a 48 MP main shooter, 16 MP wide-angle lens, 2 MP depth sensor, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_unveils_nova_5_nova_5_pro_and_nova_5i-news-37709.php

Samsung Galaxy A10 and A20 now available in Gold color in India

The Samsung Galaxy A10 and Galaxy A20 which were launched in Black, Blue, and Red initially gain a new color - Gold. The price of the Gold variant remains the same as other color models. The golden Galaxy A10 is already available in India for INR7,990 ($115/€100) while the Galaxy A20 costs INR11,490 ($165/€145). You can purchase the Gold version of both smartphones from Samsung India's online store. Samsung Galaxy A10 (left) and Galaxy A20 (right) in Gold color You can head this way to check out the detailed specs of the Galaxy A10 and A20. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a10_a20_gold_color_india_price-news-37708.php

Xiaomi Mi 9T launched in Malaysia, coming to the Philippines on June 24

The Xiaomi Mi 9T unveiled last week has made its way to Malaysia. It's priced at RM1,199 ($290/€255) for the 6GB/64GB variant and RM1,399 ($340/€300) for the 6GB/128GB version. The 64GB model will go on sale from June 25 through online retailer Lazada, with a special launch day promo dropping the price to RM1,099 ($265/€235). The 128GB variant, on the other hand, will be available for purchase from June 29 through authorized Mi Stores across the country. The Mi 9T will also be arriving in the Philippines on June 24 and again it will be carried by Lazada. However, we will have to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9t_malaysia_price_philippines_launch_date-news-37706.php

Google Pixel 4 appears in Mint Green and White colors

We've got yet another bit to add to the puzzle that is the Google Pixel 4 today. Google itslef revealed the design last week, but we have only seen it in black so far. Now new images claim to depict its "Mint Green" and white versions, though the images do seem suspcious. The Mint Green variant comes with a yellow power key whereas the White version sports a blue colored power button. The Black model, on the other hand, has its power key painted in white. Alleged render of Google Pixel 4 That said, one of the images has the cameras positioned incorrectly so clearly these images...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4_mint_green_leaked_render-news-37704.php

Xiaomi CEO announces CC series, explains what it means

Xiaomi acquired the smartphone company Meitu last year and we were expecting the first product of that collaboration to be called Xiaomi CC9 and a lighter Xiaomi CC9e. The company promised us an announcement today, and it happened, but it turned out it involved no actual phones. Lei Jun, Xiaomi CEO, introduced the CC series, explaining the meaning behind the name. It means Colorful & Creative, and is developed by the Chic & Cool 90 team. There were no phones in the announcement and we are still waiting for an official date of the flip-camera CC9. The number in the CC9 moniker...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_ceo_announces_cc_series_explains_what_it_means-news-37705.php

Honor 8S arrives in the UK while Honor 10, 10 Lite, and View 20 get discounts

Huawei sub-brand Honor has released a new smartphone in the UK. This isn't a high-end device like the Honor 20 that should be launching imminently. Instead, the Honor 8S is a very cheap basic smartphone, that will set you back only £99.99 at Amazon, SIM-free and unlocked of course. For that amount of cash, you get a 5.71-inch 720x1520 LCD touchscreen, the MediaTek Helio A22 SoC at the helm, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of expandable storage, a 13 MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture, a 5 MP selfie snapper, and a 3,020 mAh battery. It runs Android 9 Pie with EMUI 9 lite on top. If you're thinking...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_8s_arrives_in_the_uk_while_honor_10_10_lite_and_view_20_get_discounts-news-37703.php

Google is done making tablets, the Pixel Slate is not getting a successor

Remember the Pixel Slate? The tablet launched last year alongside the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones, to... not a lot of fanfare. This tablet runs Chrome OS, as Google was seemingly doing its best to forget there was ever a time when Nexus tablets were a thing. The company is now officially giving up on tablets entirely. The Pixel Slate will never get a successor, and there are no more Chrome OS or Android tablets in development by Google's hardware teams. There used to be two tablets in development, both smaller than the Pixel Slate, but earlier this week these were canceled along...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_is_done_making_tablets_the_pixel_slate_is_not_getting_a_successor-news-37702.php

Gmail for Android is getting a dark mode

2019 seems to be the darkest year in mobile OS history, if you count the fact that both Android and iOS are getting official system-wide dark themes. Not only that, but Google and Apple are also busy working on adding dark themes to all of their mobile apps. The latest one to get the treatment is Gmail for Android, but don't pop the champagne just yet. It's still very much a work in progress, even though it is randomly showing up for people running the latest version of the app. Dark Gmail Settings For now, the dark theme is only there in the Gmail app's Settings. You don't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gmail_for_android_is_getting_a_dark_mode-news-37701.php

Galaxy S10 and S10+ are $300 off, S10e $200 off in Samsung deal for AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint

Samsung's official online store for the US has a huge treat for you right now, that is, if you don't mind your carrier being either AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint. The Korean company is currently offering $200 off the Galaxy S10e for the aforementioned carriers, and $300 off the Galaxy S10 and S10+. This is a pretty remarkable deal, so hopefully you don't love T-Mobile too much, because for some reason it's not included in the offer. Anyway, if that's okay with you, you can jump right to the Source page linked below to purchase a Galaxy S10e for just $549.99, an S10 for $599.99, or an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s10_and_s10_are_300_off_s10e_200_off_in_samsung_deal_for_at_t_verizon_and_sprint-news-37700.php

Our Mid-2019 Buyer's guide video shortlists the best phones so far

The first half of 2019 is almost over, believe it or not, and you know what that means - a mid-year Buyer's guide is due. We're hoping you've already read the written version of it, but if you don't have time for that here's another option. Our buyer's guide for this point in time, but in video form. We'll take you through what we think are the best smartphones of 2019 so far, going by different price points. So with an investment of just eight-ish minutes of your time, you're bound to quickly find out what devices are worth spending your cash on right now, no matter how small or large...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_mid2019_buyers_guide_video_shortlists_the_best_phones_of_2019_so_far-news-37699.php

LG G8s ThinQ launches in Taiwan on June 28

LG announced the G8 ThinQ and G8s ThinQ at its MWC event this February, and now it's almost ready to get round to actually launching the latter. The Korean company will hold a launch event for the G8s ThinQ in Taiwan on June 28. Hopefully the handset will quickly spread to more markets after that. The G8s ThinQ has a 6.2-inch 1080x2248 OLED touchscreen, the Snapdragon 855 chipset at the helm, 6GB of RAM, 64 or 128GB of expandable storage, a triple rear camera setup (12 MP f/1.5 standard, 12 MP f/2.4 tele with 2x zoom, 13 MP ultra-wide), an 8 MP selfie shooter and an additional ToF camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g8s_thinq_launches_in_taiwan_on_june_28-news-37698.php

LG W10 specs leak through Android Enterprise listing

LG's upcoming W-series are hoping to make an dent in the budget Indian market. The company previously teased triple camera on the back and a waterdrop-styled notch on the front for its first member - W10, but now we have more specs thanks to Android's Enterprise website. The listing says the W10 will have a 6.2-inch display, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, a fingerprint reader and Android 9.0 Pie running out of the box. Oh, and the image shown on the listing isn't the W10. It looks more like the G7 Fit so we would have to wait a bit longer for accurate pictures to show...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_w10_specs_leak_through_android_enterprise_listing_india_launch_imminent-news-37693.php

Report: Top 100 App Store publishers earning over 60% more than Android counterparts

A new report examining the revenues generated by app developers shows a great disparity between iOS and Android publishers. According to the Sensor Tower app research group, the top 100 app makers on Apple's mobile platform earn on average 64% more than their Android counterparts for Q1 2019. The data from Sensor Tower Store Intelligence reveals that iOS publishers of the top 100 apps earned an estimated $83.8 million while their Android colleagues brought in $51 million for the first quarter of 2019. As a whole, both platforms saw a 12% year on year increase in earnings compared to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_top_100_app_store_publishers_earning_over_60_more_than_android_competitors-news-37691.php

Xiaomi India is looking for 48 Explorers of the new Redmi K20 Pro

Xiaomi India is launching the Mi Explorers program right in time for the Redmi K20 Pro arrival. The company is looking for 48 people to explore the upcoming flagship that will arrive mid-July. These people will complete missions and gather points, and eventually report back on the performance of the new phone. The program is aimed at fans who want to be among the first ones to get an exclusive insight into the Redmi K20 Pro. They will sign an NDA not to leak any details about the phone, including images, screenshots, and other stuff. All explorers will receive extra points...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_india_is_looking_for_48_explorers_of_the_new_redmi_k20_pro-news-37692.php

OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro get Android Q Developer Preview 2

OnePlus released the first Android Q developer preview for the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro last month, and now the company has dropped the second preview for its latest smartphones. Those interested in giving the Android Q Developer Preview 2 a try can head over to the source link at the end of this article for files and installation instructions. However, it's worth mentioning that this firmware isn't as stable as the official builds and comes with known issues, including but not limited to the following: Reading mode doesn't work Display mode doesn't work The verification window...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_7_pro_android_q_developer_preview_2-news-37690.php

YouTube under fire, might move all child-friendly material to YouTube Kids

YouTube may have violated child privacy laws in the United States and is currently investigated by the US Federal Trade Commission. A report from The Wall Street Journal said the video platform executives are considering moving all the children-friendly content over to YouTube Kids to avoid any further legal troubles. Another proposal is to disable the Autoplay option on kids' content, limiting the chance for minors to stumble upon an inappropriate video. Google executives have already briefed staff on potential changes, but there is some resistance - removing kids videos from the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_under_fire_might_move_all_childfriendly_material_to_youtube_kids-news-37689.php

Huawei teases Kirin 810 ahead of nova 5 launch

The Huawei nova 5 launch is scheduled for tomorrow and Huawei has revealed another key feature of the upcoming device - its chipset will be the rumored Kirin 810. The new poster teases the SoC as the "key to the future" alongside its presumed AI capabilities, which should boost camera performance. Premium Kirin 9xx chips have an additional AI core designed for better image recognition and it is likely that the new SoC will incorporate a similar approach. The new chip will be based on TSMC's 7nm process and will likely feature an eight-core CPU and all new GPU. It will replace last...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_teases_kirin_810_as_key_to_the_future-news-37684.php

Wireless chargers for the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Watch 2 head to the FCC

Two wireless chargers have been sent to the FCC for certification - one for the Galaxy Note10 and one for the Galaxy Watch 2. The Note charger, the EP-N5200, will likely be a cradle similar to the EP-P5200, which was released alongside the Galaxy S10. That was a dual charger with a total output of 15W - 10W for the phone and 5W for the watch. The new EP-N5200 is rumored to go up to 20W, likely split between two charging coils. Note that the EP-N5100 is a single charging cradle, which is the other possible form factor. Both have fans to keep the phone cool during charging. The Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/wireless_chargers_for_the_samsung_galaxy_note10_and_galaxy_watch_2_head_to_the_fcc-news-37687.php

WatchOS 6 will let you delete system apps on your Apple Watch

As of now, Apple Watch owners can remove only third-party apps, which they've installed from the App Store as well as system apps that have their iOS counterparts. Meaning, removing iOS apps will also uninstall their WatchOS alternatives. But with the upcoming WatchOS 6 update, Apple will let you remove system apps that can be found only on Apple Watch. This feature will be especially useful if you are running low on space and want to clear the clutter. Apps like ECG, which is available only in some regions, can be uninstalled and if you change your mind later, the pre-installed apps...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watchos_6_will_let_you_delete_system_apps_on_your_apple_watch-news-37685.php

Redmi 7A collects certificates ahead of imminent global launch

The Xiaomi Redmi 7A was spotted on a Czech retailer's website earlier this week, suggesting an arrival of the ultra-affordable smartphone to EU. Today we get further confirmation of an imminent global launch as we learn that the phone has already been certified at multiple markets. Redmi 7A certification The phone was spotted at 4 different certification websites - EEC (Eurasian Economic Commission), IMDA in Singapore, TKDN in Indonesia and NBTC in Thailand. They all listed the device with a model number M1903C3EG, with the Thai regulator even including the actual marketing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_7a_is_certified_across_the_world_ready_for_global_launch-news-37686.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10 tipped to come with a three-stage variable aperture

Samsung has been equipping its flagships with variable aperture since the Galaxy S9 series debuted early last year. This allowed the cameras to improve sharpness in good light, while retaining great low-light performance. Well now, the company is said to take a step further by introducing a three-stage variable aperture on the Galaxy Note10. This information comes to us through industry tipster Ice universe who said that the Galaxy Note10's camera will use a three-stage F1.5/F1.8/F2.4 variable aperture. For comparison, the Samsung flagships so far can only do F1.5 and F2.4. The F/1.5...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_three_stage_variable_aperture_rumor-news-37683.php

vivo Y12 goes official with a 5,000 mAh battery and triple camera

The vivo Y12 that leaked earlier this month has just been officially announced. The Y12 sports a 6.35-inch Halo FullView display having a resolution of 1544 x 720 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.3:9. It's powered by a Helio P22 SoC and comes in two memory versions - 3GB RAM + 64GB storage and 4GB RAM + 32GB storage. It supports storage expansion by up to 256GB via microSD card. The Y12 ships with a triple camera setup on the back: 13MP f/2.2 main, 8MP f/2.2 super-wide, and 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor modules. There's another 8MP f/1.8 unit on the front for selfies and video calls. On...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y12_specs_price-news-37688.php

Huawei working on Android Q for 11 existing phones

While its future ties to Android are uncertain, Huawei has still confirmed that EMUI 10 builds based on Android Q are coming to eleven of its existing phone. The full list includes its current P30 flagship line as well as the full Mate 20 and P Smart series. Here is the complete set of devices confirmed so far: Huawei P30 Pro Huawei P30 Huawei P30 Lite Huawei Mate 20 Pro Huawei Mate 20 Huawei Mate 20X 5G Huawei P20 Pro Huawei P20 Huawei P Smart 2019 Huawei P Smart+ 2019 Huawei P Smart Z Additionally, Honor devices like the View 20 and Magic 2 are also certain for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_working_on_android_q_for_11_existing_phones-news-37682.php

vivo iQOO Neo to come with Snapdragon 845

vivo's newly established subbrand is about to release its second smartphone - iQOO Neo, a lighter and more affordable variant of the gaming powerhouse that was the original iQOO. Today we got to see the device in the flesh along with some specs courtesy of TENAA, while the company posted a teaser about the chipset of the device - a Snapdragon 845. The phone is still in its preliminary stages of licensing, but the Chinese regulatory revealed some basic specs like the dimensions - 159.5 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm and the screen diagonal of 6.38". Since the initial images do not showcase a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_iqoo_neo_to_come_with_snapdragon_845-news-37680.php

Xiaomi will unveil the Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e tomorrow

Xiaomi will unveil a new series of smartphones tomorrow in China, as per company co-founder Lei Jun. Xiaomi teased a phone with impressive selfie camera, which leads us to believe that the Xiaomi Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e will be the stars of the show. The Xiaomi Mi CC9 has a motorized flip up camera that looks just like the one on the Asus Zenfone 6 and is expected to pack similar hardware - a 48MP main camera, and in addition to the ultrawide there will likely be a telephoto unit as well. The Xiaomi Mi CC9 will use a Snapdragon 730 and come with a pearl finish with pink accent so as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_will_unveil_the_mi_cc9_and_mi_cc9e_tomorrow-news-37681.php

Motorola One Vision arrives in India

The Motorola One Vision unveiled last month has debuted in India. It's priced at INR19,999 ($280/€255) and will go on sale from June 27 through Flipkart. The One Vision has an Exynos 9609 SoC under the hood which makes it the first Motorola smartphone to come with an Exynos chip. The smartphone also flaunts a 6.3-inch FHD+ punch hole display having an aspect ratio of 21:9, which is yet another first for this Lenovo-owned brand. Motorola One Vision The One Vision runs Android Pie out-of-the-box and comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. For photography, it has a dual...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_vision_india_price_sale_date-news-37679.php

Motorola One Action leaks in Blue gradient

An image of the Motorola One Action surfaced last week showing the phone in White color. Today, we get to see this smartphone in Blue-ish gradient, which is said to be called Denim Gray. This render also confirms the presence of the 3.5 mm headphone jack which is placed at the top of the phone - like the One Vision. The One Action will be an affordable version of the One Vision, and it will flaunt a triple camera setup at the back which reportedly includes a 12.6MP main sensor and an "Action Cam" having an FOV of 117-degrees. The third unit will likely be a depth sensor. Other...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_action_leaked_blue_render-news-37678.php

vivo announces 120W Super FlashCharge

The fast-charging competition is becoming fiercer and fiercer - last year we saw OnePlus reaching 30W , Huawei did 40W on their flagships and the Oppo Find X was the first phone with the stupid fast 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge. Today vivo announced its plans to far outdo everyone with its new 120W Super FlashCharge. Yes, the number is correct. According to the official information, it could fill 50% of a 4,000 mAh battery in 5 minutes and needs only 13 minutes to reach 100%. The smartphone manufacturer is preparing for MWC Shanghai 2019, which is taking place next week. vivo is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_announces_120w_super_flashcharge-news-37677.php