Huawei's HongmengOS is faster than Android and MacOS, has broader application

In an interview with a French magazine, Huawei's CEO and founder, Ren Zhengfei, has stated that the homegrown HongmengOS will be faster than Android and will have a broader application as well. It can be used not only on smartphones but on routers, network switches, tablets, computers and even data centers. Moreover, he also added that HongmengOS would be even faster than Apple's MacOS by boasting less than 5ms processing delay. Given that it can be used on variety of devices, it kind of reminds us of Google's Fuchsia OS. The CEO also said that despite US' softened ban on Huawei,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huaweis_hongmengos_is_faster_than_android_and_macos_has_broader_application-news-37981.php

OnePlus 7 Pro 5G gets OxygenOS 9.5.5 with June security patch and camera improvements

OnePlus has released a new software update for the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G - OxygenOS 9.5.5. It includes the June 2019 security patch and comes with general bug fixes and improvements. The new firmware also optimizes the touch sensitivity for the screen, but most importantly, it brings in tons of camera improvements. You can check out the complete changelog below to know more about them: System Optimized touch sensitvity for the screen Optimized manual adjustment of screen brightness while playing a video Updated Android security patch to 2019.06 ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_pro_5g_oxygenos_9_5_5_update-news-37982.php

Apple might be working on a foldable iPad

We've been hearing about Microsoft's plans to do a foldable Surface tablet for quite some time now and according to the latest report, Apple is seriously looking into this concept too. According to analysts with inside information, the Cupertino-based company is working on an iPad with a flexible display, which is going to be somewhere between 11 and 15" big. The most surprising part is that Apple is looking to launch the device as soon as next year. Additionally, the report mentions Apple's A-series high-end processors coupled with 5G capability although, Apple still hasn't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_might_be_working_on_a_foldable_ipad-news-37980.php

Realme C1 is the latest phone to get Android Pie update

Realme rolled out the stable build of Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 for the Realme 2 yesterday, and now it's turn for the Realme C1 to get that update. This firmware comes bearing version number RMX1811EX_11_A.54 and weighs 2GB in size. It bumps up the Android security patch level on the C1 to June 5, 2019, and brings along Riding Mode and Theme Store. You can check out the full changelog down below: System Added notification icons in status bar Added a new navigation gesture Added app drawer to ColorOS launcher Added Riding Mode Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c1_android_pie_update-news-37978.php

Xiaomi used an Apple ad to promote its new Mimojis

Xiaomi's new so-called Mimojis launched with the Mi CC9 - an AR feature that's strikingly similar to Apple's Memoji. And Xiaomi's animated emojis are so similar to Apple's that the Chinese company accidentally put out its competitor's promo video of the Memojis on its website. However, the Apple-sourced videos have since been taken down from the Mi CC9's product page on JD.com and Suning. Xu Jieyun, Xiaomi's general PR manager said on Weibo that it's just a mistake on behalf of Xiaomi's staff. Someone uploaded the wrong content. Perhaps someone from Xiaomi watched Apple's Memoji...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_used_an_apple_ad_to_promote_its_new_mimojis-news-37979.php

Latest Google app teardown hints at Assistant "Ambient mode" and "Shortcuts"

The latest ‘APK Insight' by 9to5Google details some of the findings of a teardown of the latest version of the Google app. Lines of code added hint at preparations for features to come in a future version of the app. The latest version 10.20 of the Google app reveals codes of strings that would let you execute frequently requested queries by just tapping a button on the always-on display such as things like turning off the bedroom lights, asking for the next day's weather, or playing sounds to go to sleep. There string that really gives this away is "Do more while your device is locked...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/latest_google_app_teardown_hints_at_assistant_ambient_mode_and_shortcuts_-news-37977.php

Affordable Oppo K3 is bringing its pop-up selfie cam to India soon

The Oppo K3 was announced back in May in China, and now it's almost ready to make the jump over to India. The affordable smartphone has a full-screen display with an embedded fingerprint sensor, as well as a pop-up selfie camera and the Snapdragon 710 at the helm. The price for all this is just around $230 in China, we'll have to see if or how that changes on the way to India. The Oppo K3 will be sold in the subcontinent by Amazon, and the retailer has already started a teaser campaign for the upcoming phone. So we assume that it will be officially launched in India by the end of this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/affordable_oppo_k3_is_bringing_its_popup_selfie_cam_to_india_soon-news-37976.php

Google Pixel 4 may have 16 MP telephoto lens

In an unprecedented step, last month Google wanted to stay ahead of the barrage of leaks and decided to show us the rough design of the upcoming Pixel 4's back, thus confirming the presence of dual rear cameras - a first for the line. During this time you may have been wondering whether the secondary unit in there would be telephoto or ultra-wide, since for some reason Google can't get with the times and just have both of those options alongside a normal wide lens in a triple arrangement. The answer seems to be telephoto, which won't be great news for fans of ultra-wide shots. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4_may_have_16_mp_telephoto_lens-news-37975.php

Asus Zenfone 5 Lite starts receiving Android 9.0 Pie

Asus released the Zenfone 5 Lite, also known as the 5Q in some regions, back in February 2018 on Android 7.1 Nougat. The dated Android version was holding this rather capable midranger back, but now it all changes as Asus has released an OTA update to Android 9.0 Pie. This is a rare sighting in this segment - to see a budget phone make this jump of two major OS versions. Anyway, the OEM hasn't provided a full changelog so we suspect there are some other tweaks besides the visual changes, the new navigation pill and native Pie features that are at hand. It's a hefty update that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_5_lite_starts_receiving_android_90_pie-news-37973.php

Samsung Galaxy A80 Blackpink Special Edition goes on pre-order in some countries

K-pop phenomenon Blackpink went up on stage during the Samsung Galaxy A80 to promote the phone and as a "thank you", Samsung has released a special edition of the phone in some markets. Samsung Galaxy A80 Blackpink Special edition • Blackpink case The Galaxy A80 Blackpink Special Edition is available for pre-order on Samsung Thailand and ESH in Malaysia. It looks like it will be available in Singapore (from Samsung Experience stores) and Vietnam as well. In Thailand at least, the pre-order period ends on July 14 (Sunday next week). Charging stand • Photo cards with the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a80_blackpink_special_edition_goes_on_preorder_in_some_countries-news-37974.php

MOQI i7s review

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Samsung begins rollout of Android Pie for Galaxy Xcover 4

While the Galaxy XCover 4s was released just last month its predecessor is not forgotten. The Xcover 4 is the latest Samsung device to get the Android Pie boost complete with the OneUI refresh. The rugged phone which hit shelves back in April of 2017 with Android 7.0 is the latest in a range of older Samsung devices to receive Android Pie in the past months. The G390FXXU4CSF9 update began rolling out to European users alongside the June security patch. Xcover 4 owners are getting the complete visual overhauls and nifty additions of OneUI like dark mode, gesture navigation and Digital...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_begins_rollout_of_android_pie_update_for_galaxy_xcover_4-news-37971.php

vivo V1921A appears with 6.39-inch display and 4,220 mAh battery

Another vivo handset passed through Chinese certification agency TENAA and we got some key specs as well as a couple of shots. The listing for the V1921A reveals a 6.38-inch screen with a UD fingerprint scanner. Around the back, there's a triple camera setup and a generous 4,420 mAh battery. vivo V1921A profile Visually the device resembles the vivo V1913A/T which slipped through the certification ranks a while back. The two also share the same screen size and fingerprint reader. Rumors suggest that the V1921A will be part of vivo's Y-series and will make its debut in China...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v1921a_appears_on_tenaa_with_-news-37969.php

Mysterious Nokia Daredevil leaks with three cameras in a circular module

When Nokia revealed the 9 PureView with its unique camera arrangement, people thought it couldn't get any weirder. Well, it looks like the Finnish company has another surprise up its sleeve - a cameraphone with three shooters, arranged in a square but positioned in a circular module on the back. The device does not have an official name yet, but meta info from photos reveal the moniker Nokia Daredevil. We also learn that the main module has a 48MP sensor. Nokia Daredevil from the outside The phone is pictured with a notch on the front and clean Android with Google services...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mysterious_nokia_daredevil_leaks_with_three_cameras_in_a_circular_module-news-37966.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) announced with an 8" display and 5,100 mAh battery

The entry level Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) has just made its official debut. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) is powered by the Snapdragon 429 SoC coupled with 2GB RAM. It runs Android Pie out of the box and has 32GB of storage onboard. But don't worry, Samsung has thrown in a microSD card slot which allows storage expansion by up to 512GB. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) in Black and Gray colors The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) boasts an 8" display with 1280x800-pixel resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio. It features stereo speakers and comes with an 8MP rear and a 2MP front...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a_8_2019_specs_price-news-37965.php

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 may have a 64MP camera, Mi A3 spotted at the FCC with 48MP camera

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 will have a camera that will have a better sensor than Samsung's 64MP ISOCELL Bright GW1, said Xiaomi's Product Director Wang Teng in comment on Weibo, which has since been deleted. Sony is yet to announce a 64MP sensor (though we're sure one is coming), so there are no direct alternatives. Not yet at least. Of course "better" is pretty vague when it comes to image sensors - it could mean it's larger or has improved light sensitivity, it's not all about resolution. Realme has already confirmed that it's working on a 64MP phone with the Samsung GW1 sensor, which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_mix_4_may_have_a_64mp_camera_mi_a3_spotted_at_the_fcc_with_48mp_camera-news-37964.php

LG preliminary earnings for Q2 2019 show increasing sales, decline in operating income

Along with Samsung, LG has today revealed its preliminary earnings reports. The company expects consolidated revenues for Q2 2019 to be KRW15.6 trillion ($13.3 billion), while the operating profit is KRW652.2 billion ($557 million). LG expects sales to be 4.1% better than the same quarter last year, but the operating income is going to be 15.4% down on a yearly basis. The Korean company usually does not release any reasons before the full analysis is published, which should happen at the end of this month. When the Q2 2019 report is out we'll know whether the mobile division is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_preliminary_earnings_for_q2_2019_show_increasing_sales_decline_in_operating_income-news-37963.php

Realme 2 receiving Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 update

Realme released Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 beta update for the Realme 2 last month, and it seems the testing has gone smoothly as the company has started seeding the stable build now. This new build requires a 2GB download and sports version number RMX1805EX_11_A.54. It updates UI of the notification panel and adds notification icons in Status Bar. The firmware also includes the June 2019 security patch and comes with a new navigation gesture. Here's the complete changelog of the update: System Added notification icons in status bar Added a new navigation...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_2_android_pie_update-news-37962.php

Samsung guidance sees 56% fall in profits for Q2 2019

As expected Samsung will suffer a significant drop in profits for the April-June period. The company released its earnings guidance report today and it marks the third quarter in a row with a decline in profits. This time around Samsung is expecting KRW 6.5 trillion ($5.56 billion) in profits compared to KRW 14.87 trillion ($13.3 billion) a year ago. Revenues are estimated to decline by a mere 4% going from KWR 58.48 trillion ($49.92 billion) to KRW 56 trillion ($47.89 billion). Looking for the culprit in Samsung's financial struggles is easy - it's the stagnating semiconductor...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_predicts_56_fall_in_profits_for_q2_2019-news-37961.php

Sony unveils WF-1000XM3 true wireless noise-cancelling earbuds

Sony is one of the few companies out there that makes great headphones with properly working active noise-canceling and now it added the new WF-1000XM3 earbuds to its portfolio. They have refreshed looks over the two-year-old WF-1000X, improved NC and longer battery life. The earbuds have a slick design with the buds, some room for the bass and a capacitive surface that can be set up to do various tasks with different gestures, including the popular finger/hand over the earphone (in this case touching the panel) to let ambient sound throught when someone is talking to you. Sony...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_releases_the_new_wf1000xm3_wireless_noisecancelling_earbuds-news-37960.php

Oppo A9x with 8GB RAM bags certification in China

The Oppo A9x which was announced back in May is getting a new version with 8GB RAM as revealed by Chinese authority TENAA's website. Initially the phone was only available with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The new version is expected to launch in China soon. The A9x is an incremental upgrade over Oppo's A9 and offers a large 6.53-inch FHD display with a tiny waterdrop notch alongside a 48MP main camera and generous 4,020 mAh battery. It comes in Meteorite Black and Ice Jade White colors. We are unsure if the new 8GB version will replace the existent A9x at the CNY 1,999 ($289)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a9x_with_8gb_ram_bags_certification_in_china_-news-37958.php

France passes a bill to stop hate speech online

The French parliament approved a measure aimed to make companies like Facebook and Google remove hateful content in a timely manner. The text is part of a larger internet regulation bill was adopted by the lower house of the Parliament, but still has to go through the upper chamber. Once it is done, it would push companies to remove hate speech within 24 hours. The measure is a result from a proposition made by the French president earlier this year, although lawmakers in the European country are divided what exactly shall qualify as hate speech and how would they regulate it in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/france_passes_a_bill_to_stop_hate_speech_online-news-37957.php

Redmi K20, K20 Pro India launch date confirmed

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro finally got a launch date for the Indian market - July 17. The company confirmed it over Twitter and its own website. Mi fans, it's time for the knockout punch!#RedmiK20 and #RedmiK20Pro are unleashing on 1+7 = 17th July 2019! Time for Flagship Killer 2.0 🥊 🥊 Save the date. 🤩 RT if you are excited as I am. 🔄 #BelieveTheHype #Xiaomi ❤️ #Redmi pic.twitter.com/Qpjh2aUAJC— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) July 5, 2019 The K20 and K20 Pro have identical screens, cameras and batteries, but the cheaper K20 packs a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k20_k20_pro_india_launch_date-news-37959.php

Xiaomi is recruiting Mi 9 beta testers for MIUI based on Android Q

Xiaomi has started recruiting testers for its Android Q beta program. Users owning a Mi 9 smartphone can sign up for the beta and this time around, we are not talking about the stock Android Q. This update is all about the MIUI software based on Android Q. Developers and users can now start testing the OS in its final version with the MIUI on top. Of course, those that use the phone as a reliable daily driver should probably wait a bit more for the stable release because these releases typically have their fair share of issues. Some well-known bugs include abrupt shutdown when...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_is_recruiting_mi_9_beta_testers_for_miui_based_on_android_q-news-37949.php

Asus ROG Phone 2 launch date revealed

Last month a report claimed that Asus would launch the ROG Phone 2 on July 23. Well, that report has turned out to be true now as the company has confirmed the launch date on Chinese social network Weibo. The ROG Phone 2 will succeed the ROG Phone that was announced last year, and it will boast a 120Hz display which is an upgrade over the 90Hz screen its predecessor came with. Details are scarce about the ROG Phone 2 right now, but the smartphone recently got the 3C certification, revealing it will come with 30W fast charging support. The original ROG Phone supported 30W fast...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_2_launch_date-news-37956.php

Motorola P50 price revealed, sales begin July 20

The Motorola One Vision announced in May has made its way to China as the Motorola P50. It will be offered in a single 6GB/128GB memory configuration and will cost CNY2,499 ($365/€320). The P50 will be up for pre-order in China from July 15 with sales commencing from July 20. It will come in Blue and Bronze colors and will be sold through online retailers like JD.com, Suning.com, and Tmall. The P50 shares the One Vision's hardware, but it's the software that differentiates them - the One Vision comes with near stock Android while the P50 runs ZUI. You can read our detailed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_p50_price-news-37954.php

Huawei patents user interface for under-display camera

Oppo already showcased their under-display camera technology at MWC Shanghai, and we know vivo and Xiaomi also have prototypes. It appears another Chinese manufacturer is planning to join the game - Huawei has just filed patents for the user interface and how the area over the camera will be used. Some of the solutions for the UDC area It appears that Huawei has at least half a dozen solutions for the area. One of the images reveals it will show the time you are on a call, while another will be the Camera Mode (as pictured with AI Mode). There can also appear info about...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_patents_user_interface_for_underdisplay_camera-news-37955.php

Deal: 128GB Google Pixel 2 XL for only $339.96

If yesterday's deal on Google's Pixel 3 XL didn't impress you, or if you simply don't want to spend that much on a new phone, perhaps you'd be interested in its predecessor instead? We ask because at the moment you can grab an unlocked 128GB Pixel 2 XL from Rakuten for just $339.96. That's around $200 less than you'd pay for the Pixel 3 XL at the same retailer, and about $260 off the price of the Pixel 2 XL in most other places that sell it. We're talking about a brand new device here, not used. And while it might be old, it has the exact same amount of RAM as any newer Google Pixel...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_128gb_google_pixel_2_xl_for_only_33996-news-37953.php

Nokia 9 PureView teased for India launch happening soon

The Nokia 9 PureView definitely isn't a very new smartphone anymore, what with it having hit the streets for the first time in February. Still, this many months later, it's nowhere to be found in India. The launch in the subcontinent seemed imminent in early May, but for some reason it hasn't happened. This time, though... this time it really is coming soon! The official Nokia Mobile India Twitter account says so, so it must be true. Here's a teaser that's recently been posted: Explore much more than meets the eye with the power of 5. Ultimate focal length control on the Nokia 9...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_9_pureview_teased_for_india_launch_happening_soon-news-37952.php

Smartphone app spending in H1 2019 reached $39.7 billion

Almost $40 billion was spent on smartphone apps in the first half of 2019. The figure comes courtesy of Sensor Tower, which takes into account both Apple's App Store and Google Play downloads. The figure was 15% more than the same period last year meaning we are on track to a new record in H2 and 2019 as a whole. iOS users alone spent $25.5 billion in the App Store for the period, which is a 13% increase compared to H1 2018. On the other side, their Android counterparts shelled out $14.2 billion across Google Play which is near 20% more than last year. The highest-earning apps...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_combined_ios_and_android_app_spending_in_h1_2019_tops_397_billion-news-37951.php

The Samsung Galaxy Note10 will have a 3D ToF sensor or two

The Samsung Galaxy Note10 will have 3D Time of Flight sensors, reports a Korean publication. The company already put ToF sensors on the Galaxy S10 5G (on the front and on the back) and the Galaxy A80 (as part of the flip-up camera). These sensors are used to render bokeh, for AR applications and face recognition. South Korean lens maker KOLEN is investing $21.6 million to build a new plant in Vietnam, which will increase its production capacity from 13 million to 25 million lenses. The location was chosen because of its partnership with Samsung, which manufactures more than half of its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_note10_will_have_a_3d_tof_sensor_or_two-news-37950.php

Xiaomi is recruiting Mi 9 beta testers for MIUI based on Android Pie

Xiaomi has started recruiting testers for its Android Q beta program. Users owning a Mi 9 smartphone can sign up for the beta and this time around, we are not talking about the stock Android Q. This update is all about the MIUI software based on Android Q. Developers and users can now start testing the OS in its final version with the MIUI on top. Of course, those that use the phone as a reliable daily driver should probably wait a bit more for the stable release because these releases typically have their fair share of issues. Some well-known bugs include abrupt shutdown when...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_is_recruiting_mi_9_beta_testers_for_miui_based_on_android_pie-news-37949.php

New Google Camera version will put Night Sight mode on the main screen

Night Sight is one of the best features of the Google Camera, yet it's not easily accessible - you have to go into the More screen (or wait for the automatic suggestion to show up). That will change with the next version of the app (v6.3), which leaked as part of the upcoming Android Q beta build. Night Sight replaces the Panorama mode from the main selector, so now it goes Night Sight, Portrait, Camera, Video and More. The Panorama is inside the More screen, where Night Sight used to be. Night Sight is now on the main screen • Panorama mode was demoted • Screen flash feature...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_google_camera_version_will_put_night_sight_mode_on_the_main_screen-news-37948.php

Samsung Galaxy A50 gets a respectable camera score in DxOMark testing

The Samsung Galaxy A50 is one of the few mid-rangers with a triple-camera setup on its back and according to DxOMark's testing and scoring, it's actually better than some of the older flagship phones out there. The total score is 83, which is by no means flagship-worthy by 2019 standards but it is on par with the LG G7 ThinQ and just a point or two shy of the Nokia 8 Sirocco and Apple iPhone 7. Breaking down the score, the phone did pretty well in the stills department managing 85 points and relatively worse for video with 79. Great color reproduction, wide dynamic range, good...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a50_gets_a_respectable_camera_score_in_dxomark_testing-news-37947.php

SwiftKey adds new animated Puppets in latest Android beta

Following the animated emoji trend, SwiftKey is introducing a new Puppets feature to its arsenal. The latest beta of the swipe-based keyboard will give you the ability to transform yourself into a Panda, Dinosaur, Dog, Cat or Owl for a short 30s video and then share it directly to social media and chat apps. The new feature relies only on the front camera of your phone and is powered by Microsoft's 3D face tracking technology, which uses the cameras found in most smartphones. SwiftKey decided to go with this approach so it can reach a wider user base. The development process...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/swiftkey_adds_new_animated_puppets_in_latest_android_beta-news-37939.php

New Galaxy Watch Active to have ECG and Fall Detection

Apple launched the Watch Series 4 with ECG and Fall Detection, which won it quite a few wearables fans. Now Samsung might be preparing a counter-attack with the upcoming Galaxy Watch Active 2, rumored to have the very same duo of features. The Korean maker is bringing a direct answer to Apple's feature and its ECG (Electrocardiography) app. It measures the heart rhythm and lets you know when there are irregularities. Then it can be shared with medics for a more precise reading. The Galaxy Watch Active 2 will also have Fall Detection - if the wearable detects falling to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_galaxy_watch_active_to_have_ecg_and_fall_detection-news-37943.php

A closer look at how Xiaomi created the iridescent backs of the Mi CC9 and CC9e

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 and CC9e come in three different colors: White, Blue and Black. The Black is pretty standard, but the other two have special finishes on the back to create an iridescent effect (White) and an S-shaped reflection (Blue). Here's how these came to be. The diffraction grating on the Mi CC9 • Compared to the Mi 9 Diffraction grating is used to achieve the rainbow colors of the White models. The Mi 9 had a similar gradient effect on its back created by ridges etched into the glass, but those were one dimensional. The CC9 back is etched in two directions, which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_closer_look_at_how_xiaomicreated_the_iridescent_backs_of_themi_cc9_and_cc9e-news-37944.php

Puffin OS promises to make sub-$100 phones as fast as flagships with the cloud

CloudMosa hasn't learned the lesson of Nextbit and will soon be Kickstarting a cloud-powered Puffin OS and a phone. It's based on Android, though similarly to KaiOS it will focus on web apps. Puffin's claim to fame is since the phone offloads computation to cloud servers, very low cost phones can outperform Android handsets that cost several times more. As proof, CloudMosa offers this benchmark on $100 phones (Jetstream is a JavaScript benchmark, so it tests a browser's computational power). Puffin technology also compresses web pages to reduce data usage. We don't mean to sound...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/puffin_os_promises_to_make_sub100_phones_as_fast_as_flagships_with_the_cloud-news-37942.php

Lenovo Z6 goes official with Snapdragon 730 SoC and a triple camera

Lenovo announced the Z6 Pro in April and later followed it up with the Z6 Youth Edition in May. And today, the Chinese phone maker has added the vanilla Z6 to the list. The Lenovo Z6 is built out of roll cage magnesium alloy and flaunts a 3D glass back housing a triple camera setup which includes 24MP main (f/1.8), 8MP telephoto (2x optical zoom), and 5MP depth sensor units. On the front, we have a 6.39" OLED display with 2340x1080-pixel resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The screen has a sampling rate of 120 Hz and supports HDR10 and DCI-P3 wide color gamut. The display also has a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_z6_specs_price-news-37941.php

Realme takes a few swings at the Redmi 7A

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 7A today in India and Madhav Sheth, CEO for the Indian Realme branch, decided to do an impromptu comparison between that and his own C2. In a series of tweets, he said the "Desh ka real choice" should be Realme C2 and not the Xiaomi handset. The Realme C2 was launched for INR5,999 ($85/€76) back in April, and today the Redmi 7A got the same price tag (although it is only until the end of July). Sheth is highlighting the more powerful CPU of the C2, which has eight Cortex-A53 cores at 2 GHz, while only two of the eight cores on the Snapdragon 439's CPU are at the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_takes_a_few_swings_at_the_redmi_7a-news-37940.php

Honor 9X retail box hints at gradient paint job for the phone

Honor 9X will be announced on July 23, with a Kirin 810 chipset. Now we know what box will arrive once you order the phone after its launch in three weeks - neat white package with some blue-purple notes, as the official images showed. They were posted by the company Vice President on Weibo, sadly, without the phone in it. Honor 9X retail box It is way too early to expect some more specs and the bottom of the box wasn't pictured - it usually a has a list of key specifications. However, the box is pretty much what you'd expect, and by the looks of its size, you might...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_9x_retail_box-news-37936.php

Samsung pushing first software update for Galaxy Fit

Samsung's Galaxy Fit tracker is getting its first OTA update. French users reported that they began receiving the R370XXU0ASG1 update which weighs in at 20.72 MB. It promises stability improvements and tuning the battery charging. Another notable addition is the new on-screen button for heart rate measurement found in the heart rate widget. If you have a Galaxy Fit head over to the Wearable app on your phone and check for new updates. This is a scheduled update so expect more regions to receive it in the coming days. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_pushing_first_software_update_for_galaxy_fit_-news-37937.php

Redmi 7A arrives in India with a 12MP Sony IMX486 sensor, sales start July 11

The Redmi 7A has finally made its way to India, as the company officially introduced it to the local audience today. It's priced at INR5,999 ($85/€75) for the 2GB/16GB variant and INR6,199 ($90/€80) for the 2GB/32GB model. The 7A will be offered in three colors - Matte Black, Matte Blue, and Matte Gold. It will go on sale in India from July 11 and will be sold for INR200 ($3/€3) less this month. It will be available through Mi.com, Flipkart and Mi Home stores, and will come with a two-year warranty. Redmi 7A in Matte Black, Matte Blue, and Matte Gold colors The Indian Redmi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_7a_india_price_sale_date-news-37938.php

Samsung taken to court in Australia for misleading customers about IP rating

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is taking Samsung Australia to court due to misleading advertisements of the Samsung Galaxy S10 series. According to the ACCC, over 300 ads were showing the flagship being used in typically saltwater environments, even if the IP rating only covers fresh water. The regulator says the advertising of the products was not only misleading but also made consumers believe their phones would continue working even if they were exposed to the salty water that is surrounding the country - the campaign is branded "Built for Australia". ACCC...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_taken_to_court_in_australia_for_misleading_customers_about_ip_rating-news-37935.php

Redmi K20 Pro Avengers Limited Edition unveiled

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has unveiled a special edition of the Redmi K20 Pro dubbed Redmi K20 Pro Avengers Limited Edition as a tribute to Marvel's heroes. Unlike the Glacier Blue and Flame Red color versions, this limited edition comes with a non-gradient, black-colored back. The smartphone also comes in a cool packaging which includes a blue-colored Avengers-themed case. Box contents of Redmi K20 Pro Avengers Limited Edition The limited edition K20 Pro will be available in China, but at the time of writing, the company hasn't revealed details about its pricing and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k20_pro_avengers_limited_edition-news-37934.php

Upcoming ZTE nubia Z20 shoots total solar eclipse, here are the images

A rare total solar eclipse was observed on July 2 in Chile, and the unannounced ZTE nubia Z20 was there to capture it. Seriously, the phone that hasn't leaked at all yet has produced the camera samples you can see below, of the eclipse. Note that even at full size these are very small, you can thank Weibo's image system for that. The shots were shared on the Chinese social network by Dr. Deng Licai of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, who was there for the eclipse in Chile with the Z20 on hand. He also tested the nubia Z18 before release last year, when he used that phone to shoot the Milky...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_nubia_z20_shoots_total_solar_eclipse_here_are_the_images-news-37933.php

Google Photos will add manual face tagging, pet photo sharing, timestamp editing on Android

If you're wondering what to expect in terms of new features from Google Photos in the near future, then you'll like the fact that the service's product lead, David Lieb, has basically revealed exactly that through a string of tweets. He was interested in feedback from users, to be made aware of outstanding bugs, possible performance improvements, and feature requests. While replying to a lot of those, he outed what's coming. First off, manual face tagging. Right now you can't select photos to be added to a face if the app hasn't picked them beforehand, but this will change in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_photos_will_add_manual_face_tagging_pet_photo_sharing_timestamp_editing_on_android-news-37932.php

Meizu's first 5G smartphone arrives next year

If there's been one prevailing buzzword in the mobile industry this year so far, that's definitely 5G. It even managed to outshine AI, as far as buzzwords go. While a lot of smartphone makers have launched 5G devices already, some haven't - Apple, for example, isn't expected to come out with a 5G iPhone until 2020. It turns out the same is probably true for Meizu. The Chinese company indicated back in April that it is in fact working on a 5G handset, which will probably be called Meizu 17 and take some heavy inspiration from the Meizu Zero port-less concept phone that failed to make its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizus_first_5g_smartphone_arrives_next_year-news-37931.php

LG G7 ThinQ gets Android 9 Pie update on US Cellular

LG has recently been busy updating past flagships to Android 9 Pie, but that busyness is only a consequence of how long it took the Korean company to finally get the ball rolling on these new software releases. Despite past promises, it still continues to be very slow. Case in point: LG is now rolling out a new Pie update, this time for the G7 ThinQ units sold by US Cellular. That's all well and good, but we're mere weeks away from Google's outing of Android 10 Q for its handsets. Anyway, let's go with "better late than never" in LG's situation, and see what we have here. The new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g7_thinq_gets_android_9_pie_update_on_us_cellular-news-37930.php

Google Pixel 3 XL can be yours for just $539.95, $360 off its launch price

Google has launched the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL for the more price conscious customers, but its flagships are still to this day the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL released last year. And here's an interesting dilemma. If you had around $500 to spend on a new phone, and it has to be a Google phone, would you rather shell out $479 for a Pixel 3a XL, or maybe add a bit of cash on top of that and splurge for a Pixel 3 XL? That proposition isn't as far fetched as you may think, for right now you can purchase a brand new Pixel 3 XL for just $539.95 at Rakuten, if you use the promo code "SAVE15" at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_3_xl_can_be_yours_for_just_53995_360_off_its_launch_price-news-37929.php