Google PIxel 4 pictured in new renders, screen protectors confirm the design

We now have some detailed renders of the smaller pixel, once again courtesy of @OnLeaks after posting a batch of images of the Pixel 4 XL earlier this month. The new renders are all about the regular Pixel 4, but there are a couple that give us a perspective of how bigger the XL would be. Google Pixel 4 renders As you can see, there's not much of a difference between the two - the vanilla Pixel 4 is just a smaller version of the Pixel 4 XL and there are no cutouts or holes for the front-facing cameras. The renders, of course, are based on rumors and the available intel so far....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4_pictured_in_new_renders_screen_protectors_confirm_the_design-news-38255.php

Oppo Reno 5G and RX17 Neo giveaway

The Oppo Reno 10x zoom is mentioned no less than three times in our latest smartphone buyer's guide. First, it got the nod for its impressive camera (one of only two with 5x optical zoom), then for its class-leading battery life (107h Endurance) and fast charging and, finally, as one of the best flagships so far this year. We have one unit to give away and we should mention that it's the 5G version - the Oppo Reno 5G. It has the same specs, but if you happen to live in the UK it will give you the opportunity to test drive the budding next generation mobile networks. Those outside...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno_5g_and_rx17_neo_giveaway-news-38231.php

Samsung Galaxy Fold passes all testing with flying colors, re-launch imminent

It's going to be a busy August for Samsung with the Galaxy Note10 launch nearing and preparing the re-launch of Galaxy Fold. Yes, you read that right - the most recent report claims that Samsung is ready to launch its foldable handset. According to experts and unnamed inside sources, the Korean tech giant has revamped the hinge and screen design and tested the device, which in turn passed with flying colors. Just some finishing touches are needed before the launch. However, a July launch still seems like a less likely scenario, but given the new rumor, things are looking good for an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_fold_passes_all_testing_with_flying_colors_relaunch_imminent-news-38249.php

Motorola P50 goes on sale in China

The Motorola P50 is now on sale in China. It comes in 6GB/128GB memory configuration and costs CNY2,499 ($365/€325). It's offered in Blue and Bronze colors and can be purchased from the company's online store. The P50 is a re-branded One Vision for the Chinese market running Android Pie-based ZUI 11 instead of stock Android. Motorola P50 in Bronze and Blue colors Specifications of the Motorola P50 include an Exynos 9609 SoC, a 6.3" 21:9 FHD+ display, and a 3,500 mAh battery drawing power from a USB-C port. For photography, the smartphone has a 25MP selfie camera sitting...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_p50_china_sale_price-news-38252.php

There's a petition demanding a Redmi K20 price cut in India

Just a couple of days ago, Redmi finally released the much-awaited Redmi K20 and K20 Pro phones in India with aggressive pricing and great specs but it appears that there are still some Android fans who are not too keen on the pricing. A petition on Change.org has popped up asking Redmi to lower its price of the Redmi K20 even further. The launching price of the handset is INR 22,000 and demands a price cut of INR 2,000 on the grounds of not having enough memory. The petition then goes on ranting about phones priced at around INR 20,000 offering 8GB/128GB memory whereas K20's base...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/theres_a_petition_to_reduce_redmi_k20s_price_in_india-news-38247.php

Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) with a pop-up camera coming soon to India

Two days ago we learned that Huawei is all set to launch a pop-up camera smartphone in India by the end of this month. The company has two smartphones in its portfolio sporting an elevating camera, P Smart Z and Y9 Prime (2019), so it was obvious that either of them will make its way to India. But now, it all points to Y9 Prime (2019) debuting in India this month. Confirmation comes from Amazon.in that teased the arrival of the Y9 Prime (2019) in India on its app. The e-commerce giant hasn't revealed the launch date of the phone and only says that it's "coming soon". A...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_y9_prime_2019_india_launch-news-38246.php

Huawei trademarks ‘Cine Lens' and ‘Matrix Camera' ahead of Mate 30 launch

The whole world is watching Huawei as it gets closer to announcing its next flagship: The Huawei Mate 30 Pro. In the last few years, the Chinese smartphone giant has consistently pushed new camera technologies and hardware advancements in both function and aesthetic. The Mate 30 Pro is going to have some killer new camera features according to the latest news. Huawei has trademarked both "Cine-Lens" and "Camera Matrix". We're not entirely sure what the latter refers to, but we have a pretty good idea what the former could be. The trademarks were filed on July 17 to the EUIPO (European...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_trademarks_cine_lens_and_matrix_camera_ahead_of_mate_30_launch-news-38245.php

Google Pixel 3a gets 100 overall score on DxOMark, comparable to Pixel 3 and iPhone XR

DxOMark's full camera test of the Google Pixel 3a has just arrived with an overall score of 100. Although just a single point behind the overall scores of both the iPhone XR and the Pixel 3, all three devices got the same photography score of 103. Here's a reminder that, at the end of the day, all three devices have excellent performing cameras. It's difficult to quantify how a camera performs with a numerical score. That said, let's take a deeper dive into DxOMark's findings with the Pixel 3a. For starters, exposure was almost always spot-on with the 3a except for high-contrast scenes....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_3a_gets_100_overall_score_on_dxomark_comparable_to_pixel_3_and_iphone_xr-news-38244.php

LG registers M10 name for a new lineup, V60 and V70 too

Last month, LG launched a new lineup of W-Series smartphones consisting of the W10, W30, and W30 Pro. The lineup was intended as an entry-level set of devices intended for the Indian market. Like China, the lineup was launched in a flash sale on Amazon India that sold out in minutes. Following the success of the new lineup of W-Series devices, LG is planning to launch a new lineup of M-Series devices. Corroborating through a filing with the KIPRIS (Korean Intellectual Property Rights Information Service), LG has registered to use the name "M10" for a future device. We presume...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_registers_m10_name_for_a_new_lineup_v60_and_v70_too-news-38243.php

Oppo K3 launches in India, sale starts on July 23

As expected, today Oppo officially introduced the K3 to the Indian market. The phone will become available at Amazon, and the first sale starts at 12 noon on July 23. It's priced from INR 16,990 ($246 or €219 right now), and that's how much you need to spend for the version with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. If you need more of both, you can grab a K3 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for INR 19,990 ($289, €258). In either case you're getting a phone with a 6.5" 1080x2340 AMOLED touchscreen, the Snapdragon 710 chipset at the helm, a 3,765 mAh battery, Android 9 Pie on board...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_k3_launches_in_india_sale_starts_on_july_23-news-38241.php

Samsung Galaxy A20 and A10e land at T-Mobile on July 26

Last month Samsung officially launched the Galaxy A50, A20, and A10e in the US, and in the meantime AT&T has started selling the latter. Today T-Mobile has announced that it will be offering both the Galaxy A10e and the Galaxy A20 starting on July 26. The Galaxy A10e will be priced at $175 all-in, or $0 down and then $7.30 per month for two years with the carrier's installment plan. The Galaxy A20, on the other hand, can be yours for $250 full retail, or $10 down and then 24 monthly installments of $10. If you choose to add a voice line, then the Galaxy A10e becomes free after 24...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a20_and_a10e_land_at_tmobile_on_july_26-news-38242.php

Samsung's One UI 2.0 will come alongside Android Q's top features

One UI was a major shift in Samsung's software design language. The new user interface, which debuted on Galaxy S9, S9+ and Note9 back in January still offered all the functionality of the previous version but in a much more streamlined design. New reports are claiming that the second iteration of One UI is coming alongside Android Q and Samsung will pack all the latest enhancement that Google has in store. One of the headlining features will be the Digital Wellbeing set with the new Focus Mode which essentially helps you control your app usage patterns by imposing usage limits....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_one_ui_20_will_come_alongside_android_qs_top_features_-news-38239.php

Honor 9X and 9X Pro pass by TENAA alongside Huawei Mate 30 Lite

Honor's upcoming July 23 event will give us the 9X and 9X Pro and just days before that we see the device on Chinese regulatory agency TENAA complete with the full spec sheets. In addition, we also get our first look at the Huawei Mate 30 Lite. Honor 9X Starting off with the Honor 9X and 9X Pro, both devices feature 6.59-inch IPS panels with FHD+ resolution and 16MP selfie cams. The similarities continue under the hood where both feature the Kirin 810 chipset. The 9X will come in 4/64 GB, 6/128 GB and 8/256 GB variants while the 9X Pro will be offered in 6/128 GB and 8/256 GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_9x_and_9x_pro_pass_by_tenaa_alongside_huawei_mate_30_lite-news-38226.php

Xiaomi introduces T-Series CIGA Design mechanical watch

Xiaomi has been known to branch out in areas outside smartphones for a while and the latest in that line of innovation is the T-series CIGA Design mechanical watch. If you're a fan of gadgets with transparent design than this watch will surely grab your attention. It features a fully clear round body exposing all the mechanical internals of the watch. While it does not offer any of the fitness tracking and notification features found in conventional smartwatches, the T-Series watch focuses on the premium aesthetic and crafstamanshipn. The casing features a 360-degree view of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_introduces_tseries_ciga_design_mechanical_watch-news-38234.php

New Samsung Galaxy Watch update adds improved swim tracking

Samsung has begun issuing a new firmware update for the Galaxy Watch to US & South Korean users. The R810XXU1CSG4 update comes in at just over 15MB in size and is available for both the 42mm and 46mm non-LTE variants. The main feature is the improved swimming tracking - the watch should now be able to better measure burned calories during swim sessions. The other big change is the ability to disable automated sync for alarms from paired smartphones. This means you can choose to have separate alarms on your smartphone and smartwatch if that's your thing. Installing the new firmware...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_samsung_galaxy_watch_update_adds_improved_swim_tracking-news-38236.php

Black Shark 2 and Red Magic 3 vs mainstream flagships: Are gaming phones worth it?

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gaming_phones_throttling_performance-review-1957.php

Black Shark 2 Pro visits Geekbench revealing key specs

The Black Shark 2 Pro arriving on July 30 has passed through Geekbench. It scored 3,632 and 11,304 points in the benchmark's single and multi-core tests respectively, while revealing its key specs like 12GB RAM and Android Pie. The processor in the listing is "msmnile" a code-name shared by the Snapdragon 855 SoC and the Snapdragon 855+ announced earlier this week. The Black Shark 2 Pro is expected to come with the Snapdragon 855+, putting it on par with the upcoming ROG II phone and the expected nubia Red Magic 3 refresh. The Snapdragon 855+ is an overclocked version of the 855...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_shark_2_pro_specs_geekbench-news-38232.php

The Samsung Galaxy Fold marketing campaign is reportedly ready to start

Stop us if you've heard this one before - the Samsung Galaxy Fold is ready to hit the market. According to reports from insiders, the completed redesign has passed all in-house (and real world) tests and the company is preparing to begin the marketing campaign for the phone. It's still not clear when the Fold will be available, however. It's too late for a July launch, but if Samsung wants to beat Huawei, it better hurry up as the Mate X will soon launch in China and go global in September. The next big Samsung event is scheduled for August 7 (it's the Galaxy Note10 Unpacked event)....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_fold_marketing_campaign_is_reportedly_ready_to_start-news-38233.php

Instagram will now warn you before disabling your account

Facebook-owned Instagram has received a lot of flak in the past for disabling accounts without any prior notice. Now, the company has changed its policies and has committed to warning users before disabling their accounts. Instagram users will receive in-app notifications when their accounts are at the risk of getting disabled for violating the community guidelines about nudity, pornography, bullying, harassment, hate speech, drug sales, and terrorism. Users will also get a chance to appeal deleted content and disabled accounts from within the app instead of having to go through...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_account_ban_notification-news-38229.php

Mototola One Action specs confirmed through Android Enterprise listing

Specifications and images of the Motorola One Action have leaked already, and it seems an official announcement isn't too far away now as the smartphone has received Android certification from Google and has been listed on the company's Enterprise Recommended devices website. The listing includes an image of the One Action which looks similar to the One Vision announced in May. It also confirms some of the phone's specs like a 6.3" display, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, and Android Pie. An NFC chip is listed as well as a fingerprint scanner, which from previous leaks we know is located at the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_action_specs_android_enterprise-news-38227.php

Huawei nova 5i Pro full specs and images leak

Huawei announced the nova 5 series last month with the nova 5, the 5i, and a 5 Pro models. Alongside these, the company was also expected to unveil the 5i Pro, but that didn't happen. Later on, a schematic of the 5i Pro surfaced revealing its design, and now, marketing materials including full specs and images of the 5i Pro leaked leaving little to the imagination. The images of the nova 5i Pro in this promo material corroborate the previous leak and confirm the design. The smartphone has a punch hole display on the front with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels and a 6.26"...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_5i_pro_full_specs_images-news-38224.php

vivo iQOO Neo appears on TENAA with 4 GB RAM

The vivo iQOO Neo was introduced in the beginning of the month with last year's Snapdragon 845 chipset. It has an affordable price tag and plenty of gaming capabilities like its bigger brother vivo iQOO, but now it is about to get even cheaper. A iQoo Neo version was just certified with 4GB RAM, which is less than the lowest option currently available - 6GB. Given the coupling of the year-old flagship chipset with even less memory, we could expect the price to drop even further. Currently, the cheapest iQOO Neo is CNY1,798 (about $260/€230), and we can reasonably expect the new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_iqoo_neo_appears_on_tenaa_with_4_gb_ram-news-38225.php

Asus ROG Phone II's TENAA listing updated with full specs

The Asus ROG Phone II is coming next week and appeared on TENAA yesterday with its images and a few specs. Now the listing has been updated to paint a complete picture. The ROG Phone II, which will be powered by the Snapdragon 855+ SoC, will boot to Android Pie out of the box and flaunt a 6.59" OLED display of 2340x1080px resolution. It will come with 8GB or 12GB RAM and will be offered in three storage options - 128GB, 512GB, and 1TB. The images included in the TENAA listing reveal that the phone's design will be very similar to its predecessor - the original ROG Phone. However, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_2_full_specs_tenaa-news-38219.php

Huawei's Mate X's certification reveals more specs, hints at approaching release

This year was supposed to be the year when foldable smartphones finally hit the market in meaningful numbers. We thought Samsung would be first with the Galaxy Fold, but that got delayed following the display issues uncovered earlier this year. Meanwhile, Huawei decided to take its time with the Mate X as to avoid the same fate. Yet now the Mate X has passed through China's TENAA and is listed as a 5G phone with model numebr TAH-AN00. For starters, the display mentioned on the listing is an 8-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 2,480x2,200 px. The TENAA listing shows a battery...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huaweis_mate_x_appears_in_tenaa_revealing_more_specs_ahead_of_release-news-38223.php

Honor teases 9X Pro's low-light capabilities, impressive samples leak

While we don't expect the lower standing Honor 9X to get the same photography prowess as the Honor 20 Pro, it should still deliver a well rounded triple camera. The latest teaser part of Honor's campaign shows off the 9X's supposed capabilities, particularly in low-light photos. Two posters appeared on Honor's official Weibo handle, showing the kinds of low-light photos the 9X Pro should be able to take. Honor's latest 9X teasers Meanwhile, a set of low-light photo samples allegedly taken by the 9X Pro surfaced, again showing impressive results in low-light...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_teases_9x_pros_lowlight_capabilities_impressive_samples_leak-news-38220.php

Hongmeng OS is not for smartphones, Huawei VP confirms

Hongmeng OS was praised to be a replacement of Android for Huawei's smartphones, but apparently, the company had other plans. Catherine Chen, board member and VP at the company, stated the OS was never intended to replace Android - it is developed for business uses and IoT. Catherine Chen, Huawei board member and Senior Vice President Chen revealed the information at a media roundtable in Brussels, Belgium. The Hongmeng OS was recently trademarked, but it was always intended for industrial use and has been in development long before the discussions about replacing Android, following...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hongmeng_os_is_not_for_smartphones_huawei_confirms-news-38222.php

Xiaomi to introduce Black Shark 2 Pro on July 30

Well what do you know - another smartphone company is updating its smartphone with the latest Qualcomm chipset. Xiaomi just announced on Weibo the arrival of Black Shark 2 Pro on July 30 and the phone is pretty likely to come with Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset. The official poster by Xiaomi The launch announcement comes just two days after nubia's message that it will update is Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone with Snapdragon 855 Plus in the future in a response to Asus' launch of the ROG Phone 2 on July 23. The difference between Snapdragon 855 Plus is slightly faster GPU - about...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_to_introduce_black_shark_2_pro_on_july_30-news-38221.php

Apple outs third public beta of iOS 13, iPadOS, tvOS 13, and macOS Catalina

Today Apple is releasing a new round of betas for its operating systems. The third public beta builds for iOS 13, iPadOS, tvOS 13, and macOS Catalina are now available and being distributed via the company's beta program. If you're already enrolled, then hang back and wait for the over-the-air rollout to reach your device. Otherwise, if you're interested in taking Apple's pre-release software for a spin, follow the steps outlined here to enroll. iOS 13 public beta 3 brings with it a new icon for voice messages in the Messages app, a new rearrange apps button that shows up when you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_outs_third_public_beta_of_ios_13_ipados_tvos_13_and_macos_catalina-news-38218.php

Verizon's newly launched 5G MiFi costs $649.99

The first 5G smartphones are more expensive than their 4G counterparts, sometimes by a lot. This in a world in which even 4G top of the line devices are now routinely priced at around or over $1,000. Now if the pricing of 5G phones has shocked you, then we assume nothing could have prepared you for how much Verizon's first 5G Wi-Fi hotspot costs. The amazingly named Inseego 5G MiFi M1000 can be yours for $649.99. In case you were wondering, no, that price does not include any data traffic, it's just for the device itself. If that feels like too much, how about getting it with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizons_newly_launched_5g_mifi_costs_64999-news-38217.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e update brings Bixby Voice support, call and message continuity

Guess what? Bixby still exists. And the newest software update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e finally brings with it support for Bixby Voice, something that was promised since the tablet was announced. So this is amazing news if you own the Korean company's latest upper mid-range tablet and simply can't picture life without the Bixby voice assistant in it. You can access Bixby Voice by long pressing the power button, but this won't be enabled automatically. You need to go to the Quick Settings area in the notification shade and find the Power key for Bixby toggle, and enable that. If...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s5e_update_brings_bixby_voice_support_call_and_message_continuity-news-38216.php

Android 9 Pie will hit the original Razer Phone soon

The Razer Phone 2 received its update to Android 9 Pie back in February, but so far the company has stayed mum on any timeline regarding the same software hitting the original Razer Phone from 2017. Today in response to an angry Reddit post, an official Razer account revealed that the update to Pie for the Razer Phone is going to become available in the coming weeks. Unfortunately no more specific timeline was shared, but this is still the first confirmation from the company that it's still planning to bring last year's Android version to its first gaming phone. The upgrade will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_9_pie_will_hit_the_original_razer_phone_soon-news-38215.php

Rumor: Google is ready to fully embrace 2017, fitting the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL with 6GB of RAM

Google's next flagship smartphones, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, are still a few months away from launch, which should happen in early October. But like we've seen with their predecessors (and the Pixel 3a and 3a XL), that doesn't mean they're just going to stop leaking. This time even the search giant itself contributed to the leaking game, by giving us a shot of the phones' rear design (seen below), which for the first time since the Pixel line was created forgoes the dual-finish look. Today a report from BGR, allegedly coming from "reliable inside sources", sheds some more light on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_is_ready_to_fully_embrace_2017_fitting_the_pixel_4_and_pixel_4_xl_with_6gb_of_ram_rumor_says-news-38214.php

Samsung launches the Galaxy A80 in India

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A80 in India. The phone is priced at INR 47,990 ($696) and will only be available in a single memory configuration. The Galaxy A80 is the flagship in the highest standing member of Samsung's revamped A-series. The main feature of this phone is the rotating triple camera. It sports 48MP regular 8MP ultra-wide angle and a ToF modules. When switched over to selfie mode, the camera module rises and flips forward, so you are shooting yourself with the same high quality camera used for your normal shots. The Galaxy A80 will be available for pre-booking...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_launches_the_galaxy_a80_smartphone_in_india_with_48mp_rotating_triple_camera-news-38207.php

OnePlus 7 update improves camera, latest 7 Pro update halted (hotfix available)

Due to a bug in the tap-to-wake feature in OxygenOS 9.5.9 for the OnePlus 7 Pro, the release of that update has been halted. Today, the company is releasing a hotfix - OxygenOS 9.5.10. The changelog is the same, with the addition of squashing that bug. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 7 is getting OxygenOS 9.5.7, less than a month after v9.5.6. This update brings many of the improvements the Pro received, starting with a tune-up of the camera. The image quality of 48MP JPGs shot in Pro mode has been improved. The photo stitching in Panorama mode has been revamped as well. OnePlus also sped up...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_update_improves_camera_latest_7_pro_update_halted_hotfix_available-news-38210.php

Samsung Galaxy S9 update brings more AR Emoji, Message Continuity

Samsung has begun issuing a new firmware update for Galaxy S9 and S9+ owners which brings more AR Emoji options, Call and Message Continuity and the July security update. The update bearing the G96FXXU6CSG8 designation comes in at 533 MB and is currently seeding to German users. Update changelog The AR Emoji improvements bring an updated interface with separate modes for adults and kids and an overhauled face enroll process. Another camera tweak is the improvements to the Night mode which was reportedly having some stability issues in its initial version. Samsung is also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/latest_samsung_galaxy_s9_update_brings_more_ar_emoji_customization_alongside_message_continuity-news-38206.php

Xiaomi posts Mi A3 teardown video that rushes past the screen to get to the cameras

Xiaomi posted an official disassembly video of the Mi A3, its new Android One phone. The process seems simple enough: remove the hybrid card tray and pry open the back, then a screwdriver should help you go all the way. The video lingers on the cameras - the triple cam on the back and the selfie cam - as those are the best features on the phone. It also stops to point out the Snapdragon 665 chipset, which isn't everyone's favorite component. The screen specs are conveniently not mentioned in the video. There's a 0.915cc cavity for the loudspeaker, the same size as on the Redmi K20....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_posts_mi_a3_teardown_video_that_rushes_past_the_screen_to_get_to_the_cameras-news-38209.php

Apple's 2020 iPhones will have a 3D ToF sensor on the back

Some 2019 iPhones will have a triple camera, but not a 3D ToF sensor. That will change next year as Apple has reportedly contacted manufacturers of key components for such sensors. Insiders are speculating that the 3D ToF sensor will be added to the back of the phone, to enhance the AR functionality on iPhone 12 models, continuing the work started with ARKit 2 on iOS 12 (iOS 13 is bringing ARKit 3). Plus, it will improve depth-based effects like bokeh and lighting effects in the camera app. This sensor will be able to measure distances up to 4.5m away (15ft), longer than what...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_2020_iphones_will_have_a_3d_tof_sensor_on_the_back-news-38208.php

Huawei to bring a sub-INR20K pop-up camera phone to India this month

Huawei is gearing up to bring its first pop-up camera phone to India by the end of this month. According to a trustworthy source, the device will retail under INR 20,000 ($290) and will cater to the millennial audience. Oppo, Realme and vivo already offer such devices so now Huawei is aiming to provide a direct rival. The rumored phone is going to be either the Huawei P Smart Z or the Y9 Prime (2019) - both featuring pop-up cameras and retailing in other markets around the $290 range. By releasing a phone in the above-mentioned price category, Huawei would be going straight after...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_to_announce_popup_camera_phone_priced_under_inr_20000_in_india-news-38211.php

Honor Band 5 confirmed to launch on July 23 alongside Honor 9X

At the beginning of the month, we got a teaser for the Honor Band 5 and now the company has taken the next step. The brand has listed the wearable for pre-order on Huawei mall. The first 500 buyers who deposit CNY 19 will also receive a pair of Honor AM115 earphones as an added bonus. While we don't get a detailed spec sheet we do see the new fitness band will come in black, midnight blue and coral colors. Overall the device appears quite similar to its predecessor with an identical color screen and circular button setup. The band is expected to provide the same fitness tracking...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_band_5_confirmed_to_launch_on_july_23_alongside_honor_9x-news-38200.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 will feature a 6,840 mAh battery and 15W fast charging

The Samsung's Galaxy Tab S6's launch is fast approaching and we are learning all about it one leak at a time. Today we can add another important detail - the battery. According to a certification from the Taiwanese National Communications Commission (NCC), the latest Samsung tablet will feature a 6,840 mAh battery with 15W fast charging capabilities. The listing matches the SM-T860 model number of the Tab S6 and also reveals the device will ship with the EP-TA200 charging adapter which is capable of 15W fast charging. Galaxy Tab S6 NCC listing According to past speculations, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s6_will_feature_a_6840_mah_battery_and_15w_fast_charging_-news-38204.php

Oppo and vivo announce Dual Wi-Fi for their flagships

Two BBK Electronics smartphone brands introduced Dual Wi-Fi today - we are talking about Oppo and vivo. The feature allows your phone to connect to two wireless networks simultaneously to get better bandwidth and stability in case one of them fails. The ColorOS account on Weibo posted a neat 40-second video, showing the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom connecting to one 2.4 GHz and a secondary 5 GHz network, ramping up download speed up to 322%, while page loading speed increases by 44.5%, compared with regular Wi-Fi connectivity. In the meantime, vivo went one step...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_vivo_dual_wifi-news-38203.php

Xiaomi Mi A3 to make its Asian debut on July 31

The Xiaomi Mi A3 announced yesterday will debut in Asia on July 31, starting with Malaysia. Xiaomi has sent out invites to the media for the launch event that will be held in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. The Mi A3 is a re-branded Mi CC9e for the global markets and is a part of the Android One program, running stock Android instead of the company's custom Android skin - MIUI. Xiaomi Mi A3 in Blue, White, and Gray colors The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 665 SoC and comes in two memory versions - 4GB/64GB priced at €249 ($280) and 4GB/128GB priced at €279...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a3_malaysia_launch_date-news-38199.php

All Samsung Galaxy Note10+ units will have 5G, 12GB RAM and at least 512GB storage in China

The Samsung Galaxy Note10 will be unveiled early next month and thanks to leaks, we already know what to expect. Reliable leakster @IceUniverse has reported the memory configurations for the Chinese market as well as summarized the upgrades over the Galaxy S10 family. The premium Galaxy Note10+ will be fully kitted out - it will come only in 5G flavor with 12GB of RAM and a minimum of 512GB storage. There will probably be a 1TB version (it's not clear whether the Note10+ will have a microSD slot or not, which will play a big role in how many people buy the 1TB model). The vanilla Galaxy...

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Oppo A9 comes to India at €200

The Oppo A9 has made its way to India almost three months after its debut in China. It comes in a single 4GB/128GB option priced at INR15,490 ($225/€200) and will go on sale from July 20 through online and offline stores across the country. The A9 comes with Helio P70 SoC and is built around a 6.53" FHD+ display which houses a 16MP selfie camera inside its notch. Oppo A9 in Mica Green, Ice Jade White, and Fluorite Purple colors Around the back, the smartphone has a conventional fingerprint scanner above which is the dual camera setup comprising of 16MP main and 2MP depth...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a9_india_price_sale_date-news-38201.php

Verizon rolls out Android Pie for Nokia 2 V

HMD Global released Android Pie (Go Edition) for the Nokia 2.1 back in February and now, Verizon's 2.1 - better known as the Nokia 2 V - is also getting a taste of the latest version of Android. The new firmware sporting version number 00WW_1_13A is rolled out over the air and comes with June 1, 2019 security patch. It includes the usual Android Pie goodies like new system navigation and new settings menu, but it also updates the camera app. The Nokia 2 V camera app now supports Square Mode which should make it easier for users to capture photos for Instagram. Besides, it also...

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Samsung starts mass producing 12Gb LPDDR5 DRAM ahead of Galaxy Note10 launch

Samsung announced today it began mass production of its latest 12-gigabit LPDDR5 mobile DRAM, which is optimized for AI and 5G features in future smartphones, one of which could be the upcoming Galaxy Note10. It arrives less than six months after the 12 GB LPDDR4X entered mass production and with data rates of 5,500 Mb per second the LPDDR5 is 30% faster than its predecessor. 12 Gb LPDDR5 DRAM by Samsung The new LPDDR5 memory is built on the second-generation 10-nm class process, revealed Jung-bae Lee, VP of DRAM Product & Technology at Samsung. It will support...

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Asus ROG Phone 2 drops by TENAA to reveal spec sheet

We already know the Asus ROG Phone 2 will be the first phone to ship with the newly announced Snapdragon 855 Plus. We even got to see the phone in the flesh and now the upcoming Asus gaming phone passed through China's TENAA certification agency revealing a preliminary spec sheet. Four models of the ROG Phone 2 bearing the ASUS_I001DA, I001DB, I00DC and I00DD model names appeared on the certification agency site. The dimensions are 170.99 x 77.6 x 9.78 mm and the design is slightly refined from last year's model. Asus ROG Phone 2 Upfront, we have a 6.59-inch 18:9 display...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_2_drops_by_tenaa_to_reveal_spec_sheet-news-38198.php

Instagram now hides post likes in more countries

In Canada, Instagram has been testing a change to its platform that hides the number of likes on posts so only the owner can see them. Now Instagram has expanded the trial to several new countries including Ireland, Italy, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand. Likes are usually used as a metric to compare posts to one another, as well as subjectively measure popularity. We are testing this because we want your followers to focus on the photos and videos you share, not on how many likes they get. Instagram has recently rolled out a new anti-bullying measure that pre-flags nasty...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_expands_trial_of_hiding_number_of_likes_to_more_countries-news-38194.php

Redmi Note 7, Note 7 Pro now available in Mirror Flower Water Moon color

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi teased the Redmi Note 7 series in a new color two days ago. And now the company has revealed that the shade is called Mirror Flower Water Moon and is already available for purchase in China through the company's online store. Granted this is a machine translation of the symbols for the Moon reflection on the water, so it isn't as much a tongue twister as it initially appears. The Mirror Flower Water Moon variant of the Redmi Note 7 comes in 6GB/64GB configuration at CNY1,399 ($205/€180), while the Pro variant is offered in 6GB/128GB configuration and costs...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_7_series_mirror_flower_water_moon_color-news-38195.php

Netflix reports disappointing Q2 results after failing to match expectations

Netflix released its quarterly report for the April-June period and it is glooming - the company missed on expectations for paid subscribers in the United States and the international market. Following the report, shares went down 10%, even if earnings per share and total revenue were on point. In a memo to investors, Netflix said the most prominent loss of subscribers was in markets where the monthly price was increased. The detailed numbers reveal a loss of 126,000 paid subscribers in the United States, instead of adding 352,000 new. The key reason was the lack of new content -...

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