Leaked vivo iQOO Plus 5G banner reveals pricing and just 44W fast charging

Last month vivo spilled the beans on a few of its interesting ongoing projects and upcoming products. Chief among these was the company's first commercial 5G phone, expected to launch under their iQOO brand as the iQOO 5G. 5G buzz-words aside though, the thing that got most of us excited at said event was the extra info on the company's eagerly-anticipated 120W fast charging technology. Putting two and two together, it really seemed like vivo FlashCharge 120W would make its debut on the iQOO 5G. A freshly leaked banner, however, kind a throws a curve ball our way with its confusing...

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vivo Z1 Pro now on open sale in India

The vivo Z1 Pro launched in India earlier this month is now on open sale in the country, meaning you can purchase it anytime through vivo India's eStore and Flipkart without having to wait for the flash sales. The Z1 Pro is offered in Mirror Black, Sonic Blue and Sonic Black colors, and it comes in three memory configurations - 4GB/64GB priced at INR14,990 ($220/€195), 6GB/64GB priced at INR16,990 ($245/€220), and 6GB/128GB which costs INR17,990 ($260/€235). vivo Z1 Pro in Sonic Black, Mirror Black, and Sonic Blue colors The vivo Z1 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 712 SoC and...

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Vivo S1 India pricing leaks - three variants in total

Vivo has been attracting quite the healthy amount of fan attention since the official debut of the S1 earlier this month. Not to be confused with the other S1 vivo launched in China a few months ago, this one is actually a re-branded vivo Y7s. It first made its way to Indonesia and is now headed to India. Cut-throat markets where a phone really needs to shine in the value department to have any chance of success. As per an industry insider, starting [August 7, the vivo S1 will retail for INR 17,990 (about $260) on the India market. That's for the entry-level 4GB RAM, plus 128GB storage...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s1_india_pricing_leaks__three_variants_in_total-news-38368.php

Black Shark 2 Pro officially confirmed to ship with Snapdragon 855+ SoC

The Black Shark 2 Pro, arriving on July 30, was spotted on AnTuTu yesterday with the recently announced Snapdragon 855+ SoC. And now, the company has posted an official teaser video confirming the latest Qualcomm mobile chip on its upcoming gaming smartphone. The clip also gives us a glimpse at the Black Shark 2 Pro and reveals the front of the smartphone which looks similar to the non-Pro variant. You can check out the video below. The company hasn't revealed any other specifications of the Black Shark 2 Pro, but if we are to believe AnTuTu, the smartphone will run Android Pie and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_shark_2_pro_snapdragon_855_plus_confirmed-news-38367.php

Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo Android Pie update rolling out

Samsung rolled out Android Pie for the Galaxy Xcover 4 earlier this month, and now, it's seeding the latest version of Android for one more smartphone - Galaxy J7 Duo. The new build carries version number J720FDDU4BSG7 and requires a download of around 1.3GB. It comes with the July security patch as well as One UI 1.1. The update includes Night Mode and Digital Wellbeing, but it doesn't bring in all the Android Pie and One UI features to the phone. You can check out the changelog below to see what the new firmware brings to the Galaxy J7 Duo. Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo Android Pie...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 strolls through FCC, may launch with Note10

Samsung already has a successor to the Galaxy Watch Active and it has just been spotted going through the FCC. In the documents, a few photos of the device show where the FCC ID is found, hidden in the settings. Source: FCC The device carries the model number SM-R830 and pertains to a 40mm watch body. Based on the sketches, there will be another stainless-steel version of the watch. It is believed there will also be a larger 44mm variant and perhaps another with LTE support. All we can tell from the photos is that the Watch Active 2 will be visually similar to the Galaxy Watch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_active_2_strolls_through_fcc_may_launch_with_note10-news-38365.php

Dish Network confirms that it will become a national US mobile operator

Following the latest news of T-Mobile and Sprint's merger milestone hurdle, Dish Network has officially confirmed that it will become a major US carrier. As part of the T-Mobile/Sprint merger, the US Department of Justice reached an agreement with the two parties if Dish is well equipped to run Sprint's Prepaid businesses and roll out its own national network. Dish has committed to the FCC that it will roll out a nationwide 5G network that covers 70% of the United States by 2023. As part of the merger, Dish will acquire Sprint's prepaid businesses including Boost Mobile, Sprint prepaid,...

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Our Honor 20 Pro video review is up

Honor's latest self-numbered lineup is a duo this year. The Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro build on the success and design of the Honor View 20 from earlier this year. The Honor 20 and 20 Pro are slightly different. Both phones have what it takes to compete with a flagship device: a large display, huge battery, flagship chipset (Kirin 980), and a four-camera system with versatile uses. However, the display is where Honor cut costs by using IPS LCD instead of OLED panels. The hole-punch 32MP selfie camera also eliminates the need for a pop-up mechanism or notch. Both phones have a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_honor_20_pro_video_review_is_up-news-38363.php

Samsung launches Galaxy Note10 VIP pre-orders in the Philippines

Samsung's Unpacked event for the Galaxy Note10 is still more than a week away but the company has announced a VIP pre-order program that can set you up with some extra goodies. First, you have to register and then use your unique 4-digit PIN to complete the registration and reserve a Galaxy Note10 smartphone. Everyone who orders one through the VIP program will be able to choose between three options. Option A gives you a special gift worth PHP 29,999, option B offers two special gifts and a store coupon worth PHP 4,000 and option C grants you with a special gift and a store token...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_launches_galaxy_note10_vip_preorders_in_the_philippines-news-38361.php

nubia Z20 telephoto samples surface, could this be 20x hybrid zoom?

The co-founder of nubia shared two more photos taken with the upcoming nubia Z20 this time boasting the image quality of the telephoto camera. Here are the two shots. Normal photo • telephoto sample Unfortunately, he didn't go into details in its Weibo post so we don't know how many times the zoom the nubia Z20 is capable of. Some suggest that this is a 20x hybrid zoom since the number 20 is a theme here. Earlier the parent company ZTE bragged about the 20x hybrid zoom of the Axon 10 5G, so it makes sense for the nubia Z20 t share that feature. Source (in Chinese)

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Justice department reaches settlement to approve T-Mobile and Sprint merger with conditions.

We have been following this story for the last few years. We've known that Sprint and T-Mobile were interested in merging since rumors began rumbling back in 2016 with plans falling through at least a couple of times. Even at that time, the reason for merging was similar - Sprint couldn't survive as the no. 4 carrier on its own. Today, the US Department of Justice's Office of Public Affairs has announced its approval for the merger of T-Mobile and Sprint with conditions. Five State Attorney Generals have reached an agreement that would do two things: Expedite the nationwide 5G rollout for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/justice_department_reaches_settlement_to_approve_tmobile_and_sprint_merger-news-38362.php

SoftBank announces second Vision Fund with focus on AI advancements

Japanese conglomerate SoftBank announced the launch of its Vision Fund 2 with the help of Apple, Microsoft, Foxconn and several financial institutions. The aim of the private investment fund is to continue the development of AI-based advancements in perspective start-up companies which could one day result in products used by millions of consumers across the world. According to its press release, the Japanese firm is planning to invest north of $38 billion while the combined first-round of funding from its partners is expected to reach $108 billion. Apple, Foxconn, Microsoft as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/softbank_announces_second_vision_fund_with_focus_on_ai_microsoft_and_apple_among_key_investors_-news-38353.php

MediaTek Helio G90 announcement scheduled for July 30

MediaTek is gearing up to release its first gamer-centric chipset kicking off the brand new Helio G-series on July 30. The manufacturer plans to introduce the G90 SoC at an event in Shanghai. Seeing how gaming phones are gaining momentum this move would position MediaTek in the forefront for future budget gaming devices. While we don't have any concrete specs of the new chipset, speculations point to an overhauled Helio P90 which is an eight-core CPU built on a 12nm process. The main difference with the new G90 will likely come in the GPU department although nothing has been officially...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_helio_g90_announcement_scheduled_for_july_30-news-38358.php

PUBG Mobile Lite reaches India

PUBG Mobile Lite has been expanded to yet another country with the lightweight version of the popular game now available in India. As the name implies, the Lite version is designed for budget devices with less than 2GB of RAM while the app itself is just 400MB big. PUBG Mobile Lite features a smaller map than the original - only 60 players and games usually last around 10 minutes. The rest is pretty much the same aside from graphics optimizations. This version is supposed to run well on less powerful devices while delivering similar to the original gameplay. You can download the...

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ZTE nubia Red Magic 3 review

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Huawei to use more Kirin chipsets in bid to reduce Qualcomm reliance

According to hardware suppliers for Huawei, the company is looking to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm and MediaTek chips by replacing them with its in-house HiSilicon SoCs. The company's own chipsets are expected to power up about 60% of Huawei devices in the second half of 2019. For comparison, in H2 2018, less than 40% of the Huawei phones used Kirin SoCs while H1 2019 the firm used its chips in about 45% of the devices. So in the second half of 2019, over 150 million Huawei handsets will adopt Kirin SoCs given the projected 270 million shipments for 2019. Huawei has adopted its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_is_switching_to_inhouse_socs_to_reduce_its_reliance_on_qualcomm-news-38354.php

Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) arrives in China on August 16

Huawei just detailed the launch of its first 5G phone - the Mate 20 X (5G) in China. It will come with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage and cost CNY6,199 ($900/€810). It's currently up for pre-orders on VMall, with sales commencing from August 16. The Mate 20 X (5G) isn't much different from the Mate 20 X announced last year. The Mate 20 X comes in 6GB/128GB memory configuration and packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging, while the 5G version is offered in 8GB/256GB configuration and ships with a 4,200 mAh cell supporting 40W charging. Source (in Chinese)

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ZTE Axon 10 Pro's 20x hybrid zoom demoed

ZTE has already listed the Axon 10 Pro 5G for pre-order on JD.com, and now the company took it to Weibo to showcase the capabilities of one of the biggest features of its flagship - the 20x hybrid zoom. In a blog post, the company posted a series of images going from the ultra-wide-angle mode through the regular and then going telephoto at 5x, 10x and 20x. ZTE Axon 10 Pro 1x • 3x • 5x • 10x • 20x zoom Much like other smartphone companies, ZTE is playing the marketing game here. The 3x zoom is actually a photo from the regular camera with a 48 MP sensor as 1x is the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_10_pro_to_bring_20x_hybrid_zoom-news-38350.php

Samsung Galaxy A50 gets camera improvements and July security patch

Samsung rolled out a software update for the Galaxy A50 last month which brought in June 2019 security patch along with new camera features like Night Mode and Super Slo-Mo video recording. Now, the South Korean tech giant has released another update which bumps up the Android security patch level on the Galaxy A50 to July 1, 2019. Additionally, the new firmware brings in a QR Scanner shortcut and some improvements to the camera and Wi-Fi. You can check out the full changelog below. This update, weighing 190MB in size and sporting version number A505FDDU2ASG4, is seeding in India....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a50_july_2019_patch_camera_improvements-news-38348.php

New Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 render shows off keyboard case

While all eyes are on the Note10 line, Samsung is also expected to announce its Galaxy Tab S6 at its August 7 event. We've already seen an extensive series of leaked images and a specs, and now we get another render to add to it. It comes courtesy of Evan Blass and gives us our best look at the upcoming tablet in its laptop formation with the keyboard accessory in a gray color. The keyboard case will attach via a side-mounted connector similar to its Tab S5e predecessor and will also come with a back cover which will likely attach via magnets. The back of the device will be protected...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s6_new_image_shows_off_keyboard_case_-news-38346.php

Black Shark 2 Pro appears in a live image, visits AnTuTu

Black Shark recently teased the design of the upcoming Black Shark 2 Pro. And now, a live image of this smartphone has surfaced online showing us what it looks like. The image reveals the rear side of the Black Shark 2 Pro is similar to the non-Pro variant. The key difference is that now it appears to house LED strips as we can see the green-colored light emanating from around the Black Shark logo as well as the corners; something similar to what the company teased earlier. Besides, the Pro variant also appears to have more glass on its back than the vanilla Black Shark...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_shark_2_pro_live_image_antutu-news-38345.php

FC Barcelona-colored Oppo Reno 10x Zoom is now on sale

Oppo unveiled its FC Barcelona variant of the Reno 10x Zoom last week and today the phone finally arrived for sale. The Limited edition appeared first in the Chinese online store, and should follow later today in Europe as well. The price in its domestic market is CNY4,799 (€626), but French, Spanish and Dutch customers have to shed €899. The phone differs from the regular Oppo Reno 10x Zoom only in appearance and retail box. It has a neat blue and red back gradient with a gold team crest. The ColorOS 6 brings a special theme, again in the colors of the legendary Spanish football...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fcb_oppo_reno_10x_zoom_is_now_on_sale-news-38347.php

Huawei nova 5i Pro is official - Kirin 810, quad camera, 4,000mAh battery

Huawei has uneveiled the nova 5i Pro in China - the phone that will likely come to international markets as Mate 30 Lite. The nova 5i Pro has a 6.26-inch IPS LCD of 2340x1080px resolution, a 7nm Kirin 810 chipset, Android 9.0 Pie and a 4,000mAh battery. Huawei nova 5i Pro There are four cameras on the rear of the nova 5i Pro and one on the front. The quad camera is comprised of a 48MP f/1.8 Sony IMX586 main camera, an 8MP ultrawide module, 2MP Super Macro unit and a final 2MP depth sensor. Selfies are handled by a 32MP f/2.0 front-facing camera that's cut into the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_5i_pro_is_official__kirin_810_quad_camera_4000mah_battery-news-38349.php

Samsung opens Galaxy Note10 reservations, offering up to $600 trade-in discount

Samsung has opened reservations for its Note10 phones ahead of the August 7 Galaxy Unpacked event. After yesterday's news that Verizon will offer a free Note10 to those who pre-order the Note10+ 5G, the company is now offering potential buyers in the US a chance to reserve their devices early and save some money thanks to the Samsung Trade-in program. For now, the offers exclusive to Samsung, Apple and Google phones. Those willing to trade-in their Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e or Note9 are eligible for a sizeable $600 discount. In addition Pixel 3 and 3XL as well as iPhone X, XR, XS and XS...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_launches_galaxy_note10_reservations_offering_up_to_600_tradein_discount-news-38344.php

Moto Z2 Force finally gets Android Pie, but only on Verizon

Back in August last year, Motorola confirmed that it will upgrade the Moto Z2 Force to Android Pie. And after almost a year, the Chicago-based phone maker has finally released the latest version of Android for its 2017 flagship. However, the update is only rolling out for the Verizon version of the Moto Z2 Force, and other models will remain on Oreo. The new build sports version number PCX29.159-21 and likely requires a download of just over 1GB. It brings in the usual Android Pie niceties to the phone like new navigation, adaptive battery and brightness, and UI changes. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_z2_force_android_pie_update_verizon-news-38341.php

Honor 20 Pro is finally launching globally

Honor 20 Pro was announced back in May in the middle of the trade war between China and the United States, with Huawei just being added to an Entity List, putting the future of the conglomerate in question. That was likely why we got no launch date for the latest flagship back then. The waiting is finally over - Honor 20 Pro was just unveiled at a media event in Moscow, Russia. The largest country will receive the phone on August 2, with other markets, including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Finland, Poland, Malaysia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_20_pro_is_finally_launching_worldwide-news-38342.php

vivo Y90 goes official with Helio A22 SoC and a 4,030 mAh battery

The Y90 was just officially announced, becoming the newest entry-level smartphone by vivo. vivo Y90 is built around a 6.22" HD+ FullView display with a notch up top housing the 5MP selfie camera with f/1.8 aperture. The back of the smartphone has curved edges and is home to an 8MP primary sensor having an f/2.0 aperture. The smartphone doesn't come with a fingerprint scanner, so biometric authentication will be done through face unlock. vivo Y90 in Black and Gold colors The vivo Y90 packs a Helio A22 SoC which is mated to 2GB RAM. The smartphone boots to Android 8.1 Oreo...

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Google Pixel sales more than doubled in Q2 thanks to Pixel 3a

On Wednesday, Google has released its Q2 earnings report which overviews the company's bottom lines and breaks down where the company is making money. In previous reports, actual Google Pixel figures are usually combined in the "Other revenues" category, this making it difficult to gauge how well Google's hardware is selling. Following the release of the Pixel 3a, Google felt it necessary to explicitly point out that its Pixel device sales have increased by over two times, year over year, thanks to a couple of factors. The biggest factor is the launch of a significantly cheaper Google...

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It's official: Apple buys Intel's smartphone modem business for $1 billion

For a long time Apple has been looking to lessen its dependence on Qualcomm for smartphone modems. For a few years it used Intel parts in its handsets alongside Qualcomm's, but after the settlement between Apple and Qualcomm a few months ago, Intel was left out, being forced to exit the nascent 5G modem business with no other customers lined up. Now Apple has gone ahead and acquired Intel's smartphone modem business, as previously rumored. Apple will pay $1 billion for the transaction, expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year. Approximately 2,200 Intel employees working on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/its_official_apple_buys_intels_smartphone_modem_business_for_1_billion-news-38339.php

UK carriers will sell the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G

In a press release posted by Huawei today, the phone maker confirms three mobile operators in the United Kingdom will carry one of Huawei's first 5G smartphones - the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G. Three, Sky Mobile, and Carphone Warehouse have all confirmed that they will be selling the Mate 20 X 5G "in the coming weeks". Despite the United States' ban on Huawei equipment, UK operators are still set on supporting Huawei devices. Seeing as Huawei already has a strong presence in this market, it is no surprise that the UK welcomes 5G devices from Huawei. In fact, all UK 5G operators depend on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/uk_carriers_will_sell_the_huawei_mate_20_x_5g-news-38338.php

O2 UK switches on 5G in six cities in October

In the UK, Vodafone and EE have already launched limited 5G service in a few cities, and Three is going to join in the fun next month. Up until now O2 was the only operator that stayed mum on its 5G rollout plans, but not anymore. O2's initial 5G deployment will reach six UK cities starting in October. That timeline may be a disappointment to its customers, given how much time its competitors would by then have had to market 5G left and right. The cities in the first wave are going to be Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Slough, and Leeds, and this selection shall apparently...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/o2_uk_switches_on_5g_in_six_cities_in_october-news-38337.php

Nokia 9 PureView: will it bend?

The Nokia 9 PureView is still unique in the mobile world because of its seven cameras. And today it was the latest smartphone to be put through the traditional durability test by Zack from JerryRigEverything. So if you like seeing handsets get hurt, on video, sit back and enjoy this ride. If for some reason you aren't able to watch right now, here's the skinny. The scratch test's results are nothing out of the ordinary: the phone's glass scratches at a level 6 on the Mohs hardness scale, with deeper grooves showing up at level 7, just like they should considering this is glass. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_9_pureview_gets_subjected_to_a_durability_test_on_video-news-38336.php

T-Mobile wants nothing to do with the Galaxy Fold

After many months of uncertainty, Samsung has finally decided to issue a still vague, but not as vague as before timeline for the release of the Galaxy Fold: September. So you may be anxiously counting the days (give or take 29), and wondering whether your favorite US carrier will offer the device. If that company happens to be T-Mobile, though, the answer is a resounding "no". The magenta carrier apparently wants nothing to do with the Galaxy Fold, even though Samsung is pinky swearing that it's fixed all of the issues that caused its massive delay in release. A T-Mobile...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_wants_nothing_to_do_with_the_galaxy_fold-news-38335.php

Counterpoint: Indian smartphone market posts new record in Q2

The latest Counterpoint Research report focuses on smartphone shipments in India for the period between April and June. 37 million units were moved during Q2 which is a new record and a sizeable leap compared to the same period last year. BBK group which encompasses Oppo, vivo, Realme and OnePlus is the largest smartphone manufacturer in India with a 30% combined share. Asus, Nokia HMD, Realme and OnePlus are the fastest growing brands on a yearly basis. Xiaomi is yet again the top smartphone brand in India with 28% market share thanks to its expanding device portfolio and offline...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_37_million_smartphones_shipped_in_india_during_q2_2019-news-38329.php

Sony launches RX100 VII with new sensor and faster performance

Sony has announced the seventh generation of its successful RX100 camera. Called the RX100 VII, the new model is all about speed, with faster shooting modes and improved autofocus performance. The two of the main new features on the RX100 VII are the new 1"-type stacked 20.1 MP Exmor RS CMOS image sensor and the latest generation BIONZ X image processor. Borrowing from the company's flagship A9 camera, the RX100 VII can now shoot in a whopping 20fps with AF/AE tracking. It can also do this without viewfinder blackout so your view of the action isn't cut off while the camera is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_launches_rx100_vii_with_new_sensor_and_faster_performance-news-38334.php

Here are all the Samsung Galaxy Fold design changes

Soon after the announcement of the return of Galaxy Fold in September, we are getting a detailed breakdown of the structural changes introduced to the flexible phone. First and foremost, the protective layer of the flexible screen panel has been extended to cover the whole screen panel and tuck in the bezels. That way nobody will take it for a screen protector and peel it off. Secondly, the top and the bottom of the hinge are strengthened with some protection caps and additional metal layers have been added under the display to make the whole structure more rigid. The gap...

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Motorola Moto E6 announced with 5.5-inch display and Snapdragon 435

Motorola just announced its latest entry level smartphone dubbed Moto E6. It comes with a relatively big 5.5-inch display and splash-resistant body using the P2i water-repellent nano coating, which is found on most Motorola devices. The handset is powered by a Snapdragon 435 SoC with octa-core CPU, Adreno 505 GPU and 2GB of RAM. It has 16GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD card slot. The 5.5" LCD comes with the lowly 720 x 1440px resolution. The Motorola Moto E6 sports a 13MP camera on the back with f/2.0 aperture and PDAF while the front-facing snapper has 5MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_e6_announced_with_55inch_display_and_snapdragon_435-news-38333.php

Apple forecasts iPhone 11 to sell as good as the iPhone XS did

Apple's suppliers in China are reportedly gearing up for a 75 million initial production run of the iPhone 11 family. That number is exactly the same as the one given to the company's partners in the summer of 2018. Bloomberg's sources say that Foxconn has increased its workforce's salaries by 10% to ensure there are enough workers to meet Apple's demands. Keep in mind that the 75 million order isn't final. It's a target set for September, October and a small part of November and it can be adjusted after that depending on how the sales are going. This would suggest that Apple...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_forecasts_iphone_11_to_sell_as_good_as_the_iphone_xs_did-news-38330.php

ZTE nubia Red Magic 3 - your questions answered

The ZTE nubia Red Magic 3 has been with us for a few days now and its review is well on its way. But while we wait for all the tests to complete , we decided to try out something a bit different and take the time to answer some of your questions posted in our welcoming article. Design and hardware Q: Can the cooling fan turn on automatically? A: Not really. The fan is only available when the Red Magic 3 is in Game mode, or Game Space 2.0, as nubia calls it if you have turned it on in the first place. It has two modes of operation: full power and auto. The latter controls...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_nubia_red_magic_3__your_questions_answered-news-38323.php

Samsung Galaxy Book S incoming with Snapdragon 855 and Windows 10

First, there was a mysterious Samsung device on Geekbench running Windows with an octa-core CPU, which judging by the 2.84GHz clock was the Snapdragon 855, then there's the Bluetooth SIG certification and now Evan Blass contributes to the story with a confirmation that a Galaxy Book S is in the works. As you can imagine, the Geekbench listing and the Bluetooth certification sheet don't reveal much. What we can gather from this is the model number SM-W767, which suggests that it's a Galaxy Book 2 successor and that it supports Bluetooth 5.0. It's also upgrading from 4GB of RAM to 8GB of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_book_s_incoming_with_snapdragon_855_and_windows_10-news-38326.php

Huawei Mate X spotted in hands of Huawei CEO

Back in March after the Huawei P30 series unveiling, we got the chance to take part in a group interview with Huawei Consumer Business CEO - Richard Yu. There, he detailed that the Mate X was his primary device and served him perfectly for work-related scenarios like reading through charts and graphs and browsing the web. Since then Huawei has decided to delay the launch of its first foldable phone to avoid potential hardware failures like Samsung's Galaxy Fold. While we wait for the market release, Chinese media members managed to catch Yu with his very own Huawei Mate X at Shenzhen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_x_spotted_in_hands_of_huawei_ceo-news-38327.php

nubia Z20 poses for the camera with a notch-less display

ZTE sub-brand nubia will unveil the Z20 on August 8. The company hasn't shared much about the smartphone beyond some camera samples. Luckily a live image just arrived to fill in some details. It's not the best quality and doesn't show too much, but still tells us that the smartphone will boast a notch-less display. The smartphone is covered with a protective case, but even so we can see very skinny top and bottom bezels and virtually non-exsitant side bezels. We can also see that this alleged Z20 has a curved display. Alleged nubia Z20 The phone doesn't have a selfie camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_z20_alleged_live_image-news-38320.php

Nokia 8.2 to arrive with 32MP pop-up camera and Android Q

Nokia 8.2 is likely still a couple of months away, but we already have its first specs. According to a new tweet by a leakster with a decent track record, the new smartphone will have a pop-up camera and Android Q out of the box. The elevating mechanism will have a 32MP sensor - likely the Samsung GD1 sensor that outputs images in 8 MP with Tetracell (Quad-bayer) pixel-binning technology. The rumor also stated the phone will come out with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. You might think that is not much and other flagships have it better, but actually no Nokia smartphone was ever...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_82_to_arrive_with_popup_camera_and_android_q_out_of_the_box-news-38328.php

vivo NEX 3 screen glass panel leaks, shows another take at fullscreen phone

After yesterday's vivo NEX 3 charger leak, today we have the glass panel to look at and it comes from a fairly reputable source. According to Ice Universe's tweet, the phone will be called vivo NEX 3 instead of NEX 2. We guess that's because it's the third phone in the lineup after the vivo NEX Dual Display. As you can see from the image, the curvature is quite pronounced and it's probably one of the biggest curves on a screen so far. We are probably looking at the next iteration of a full screen phone as the extreme curves mean there will be almost no visible side...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_nex_3_screen_glass_panel_leaks_big_curvature_ahead-news-38325.php

Lenovo K11 appears in Android Enterprise Directory and store listing

Lenovo is working on another entry-level device and it managed to make its way on the Android Enterprise device list. The K11 will offer a 6.2-inch notched display, paired with 4GB RAM and 32 GB of storage. The phone will run Android 9 Pie. The listing also tells us it will feature a fingerprint sensor which should be located around the back. Lenovo K11 in Blue and Black Meanwhile, the Lenovo K11 also appeared in a listing at Carrefour UAE which gave us a more in-depth look at the design and spec sheet. The page shows the device will run on the MediaTek Helio P22 chipset...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_k11_appears_on_android_enterprise_directory_ur_questions_answered-news-38324.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 update improves camera, Bluetooth

Samsung has released a new software update which bumps up the Android security patch level on the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e, and Galaxy S10+ to July 1, 2019. Additionally, the new firmware also includes some improvements for the camera, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. However, the changelog is pretty vague and doesn't reveal much about these improvements. The firmware weighs around 390MB in size and is currently seeding for the Exynos variant in Switzerland and Germany. But, if you live in another country and have received it already, let us know by dropping a comment below. Also, if you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_update_july_2019_patch-news-38322.php

Huawei Mate 30 Pro to keep the wide notch

Smartphone companies today will go to any length to remove the infamous notch from the screen - we've seen sliders, pop-up cameras rotating units. Yet Huawei is seemingly planning to retain the wide notch on the Pro variant of the Mate 30, according to latest leaked screen protectors and shatter-proof glasses. The front panel of the Mate 30 Pro reveals no less than five holes in the notch. One is definitely for the selfie camera; another is for the proximity sensor, there is a hole for the speaker too. Rumors are the Mate 30 Pro will bring ToF for face unlock and some AR/VR...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_30_pro_to_keep_the_wide_notch-news-38321.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G leaks in Verizon press image

August 7 is fast approaching and Samsung is all set to introduce the Note10 lineup at the Galaxy Unpacked event. We've seen a number of leaks about the standard Note10 and Note10+ already, but it's only now that we get out first look at the 5G variant thanks to Evan Blass who got access to a Verizon press image. The ad shows the front of the Galaxy Note10+ 5G next to the back of the regular Note10. Design-wise the Note10+ 5G looks identical to the regular Note10+ with the new Infinity-O display and its centered punch hole camera. The ad details that those who pre-order the Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_5g_leaks_in_verizon_press_render-news-38319.php

vivo Z5 specs confirmed, Snapdragon 712 SoC and 48MP camera in tow

Earlier this week, vivo shared promo images of the Z5 revealing its design. And now, the Chinese phone maker has revealed some of the phone's specs. vivo Z5 promo images The vivo Z5 will have a Snapdragon 712 SoC and feature the Multi-Turbo technology. It will flaunt a Super AMOLED display having a fingerprint scanner embedded in it. vivo Z5 confirmed specs For photography, the Z5 will sport a 32MP selfie shooter on the front and a triple camera setup at the back having a 48MP unit as the main sensor. The smartphone will ship with a 4,500 mAh battery with support for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_z5_specs_confirmed-news-38318.php

Samsung confirms Galaxy Fold is returning in September

Samsung is relaunching the Galaxy Fold really soon. The company announced it completed its redesign and the foldable smartphone will be available to consumers starting from September in select markets, with availability details to follow as we get closer to the launch. The Samsung Galaxy Fold went on pre-order earlier this year, but was then delayed indefinitely as issues with its build arose. When the Korean company shipped testing units some removed the top protective layer, which looked similar to a screen protector, but was actually a part of the screen assembly and ended up...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_confirms_galaxy_fold_is_returning_in_september-news-38316.php