Huawei files for P300, P400 and P500 trademarks in the UK

Huawei has filed for a handful of new trademarks with the Intelectual Property Office of the UK. The strings in question, likely to be used for smartphones, are 'P300', 'P400', and 'P500', and mark a departure from the current two-digit naming scheme of the company's high-end P-series. Huawei's phone nomenclature has never been too clear to outsiders,...

Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ US prices revealed, to start at $949

The Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ are a mere few days from announcement, and only a few things are still unclear, as we've come to expect with such high-profile launches. The latest unofficial piece of information we're getting is the two smartphones' US prices, following earlier reports on what you'd have to pay in the EU. If the Roland Quandt's...

Oppo to launch a new Reno series smartphone this month

Oppo launched the Reno and Reno 10x zoom in India back in May, and according to a report by The Mobile Indian, the company will bring a third model under the Reno series to India by the end of this month. Oppo Reno 10x zoom The report further states that the upcoming smartphone will make its debut starting with India and will be priced at INR35,000...

HTC U11+ receiving Android Pie update in India

HTC released Android Pie for the U11+ in Taiwan earlier last month, and now it has expanded the rollout of Pie in India. The update, version number 2.19.400.2, requires a reasonably hefty download of 1.37GB. It comes with the usual Android Pie goodies as well as the July 1, 2019 security patch. Additionally, the new firmware also brings in some system...

Samsung Galaxy Book S appears in press renders

Samsung launched the Windows-powered Galaxy Book2 last year, and it seems the company will soon add another device to the lineup, dubbed Galaxy Book S. Official-looking press renders of the Samsung Galaxy Book S have been leaked by reliable leakster Evan Blass revealing its design. Unlike the Galaxy Book2 which was a 2-in-1 device, the Book S is...

Samsung Galaxy Note9 gets Night Mode in the US

Samsung rolled out the Night Mode for the Galaxy Note9 back in June, but at the time it was only for the German units. Well now, the company has expanded this feature to the US as well. A new update (with version N960USQU2CSGA) is seeding for Verizon's Note9 which brings Night Mode to the device in addition to the July 1, 2019 security patch. New...

Google Assistant can now read and reply to messages on some third-party apps

The Google app has received a new update that lets you interact with more messaging apps with voice commands. With your permission for the Google App to access notifications, Google will now read your messages to you from third-party messaging apps and let you reply to them via the Google Assistant. You could already do this with text messages, but...

Verizon reveals new unlimited plans with more confusing names

Verizon has unveiled a new pricing structure for its plans, effective this Monday August 5. The plans are perhaps even more confusing than before. Verizon advertises it as "mix and match" but with a total of 5 unlimited plans, including a "Just Kids" option with a 5GB soft data cap. Apple Music is also included in two of the four higher-tier unlimited...

Samsung teases new Exynos chipset coming on August 7 to power the Galaxy Note10

In recent times, Samsung's Galaxy S flagship and its Galaxy Note device launched in the same year have used the same in-house designed Exynos chipset, but that's set to change this time around. For the Galaxy Note10, Samsung has been working on an improved version of the Exynos 9820 that was featured in the Galaxy S10 family. The Note10 has already...

Get ready for "WhatsApp from Facebook" and "Instagram from Facebook"

You know what has so far been missing from WhatsApp and Instagram? Facebook. The social network may have owned the two services for many years now, but how would ordinary people know that? Also, doesn't it seem to you that Instagram and WhatsApp are just... too short and to the point? Not convoluted enough, perhaps? Well, this 'bug' is going to get...

Watch the Samsung Galaxy A50 get tortured on video

The Galaxy A50 is one of a (growing) number of smartphones in the company's mid-range line, newly revamped for 2019 in both branding and philosophy. This is definitely not going to be confused for a flagship by anyone, with its inner specs and outward plastic construction. But will it bend? Will it scratch? Will its screen burn? If you feel like...

New case renders show the Galaxy Note10 in Aura Red and Aura Blue

You may have already seen the Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ in a bunch of colors, but how about red? Or blue? Well, here you go. In this hour's Note10-related leak, here's a blue Note10+ standing pretty next to a red Note10. Aura Blue, and Aura Red, to be precise. These hues should join the already leaked black, white, pink, and Aura Glow options. Though,...

Our nubia Red Magic 3 video review is up

When the third installment in the nubia Red Magic series was announced it grabbed all the headlines with its monster specs modest and price tag. As gaming phones are gaining more traction, nubia aims to provide a top-notch solution for mobile gamers with its Red Magic 3. Even if you're not a hardcore gamer, this device still deserves your attention...

Samsung Galaxy Note10 dummies confirm screen sizes

Earlier today we saw the colors of the Galaxy Note10, followed by pictures of its audio dongle. The third piece of rumor for the day is the screen diagonals, confirmed by British retailer Mobile Fun. The reseller received dummy units from Olixar that were manufactured specifically for case testing purposes. Measuring the non-usable gadgets, it appears...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 coming to Europe on August 23

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 was announced earlier this week but the information at that point didn't contain launch dates. Now, that the company's regional websites have started uploading pages for the tablet that bit has been cleared. Samsung Netherlands says sales start on August 23, while Samsung Germany reveals that locals will have to wait until...

Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ prices confirmed

Another notable leakster just shared the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ pricing on Twitter and it seems that the initial report that got out last month was fairly accurate. It has already been leaked but confirming from my side as well. The Samsung Galaxy Note10 will start from €949 for 256GB Variant. Galaxy Note10+ will cost €1099 for 256GB and...

Exynos 9630 coming to power future Samsung A-series phones

According to inside sources, Samsung is preparing an Exynos 9610 successor - a chip found in this year's Galaxy A50 and under a different name and altered clock speeds in a bunch of other smartphones. The successor will likely be called Exynos 9630 and we might see it next year. The report also claims that next year's Galaxy A51 and A71 will be powered...

Google will hold an auction for alternative search providers in the EU

After Google was mandated to offer its EU Android users the ability to choose alternative search and browser apps, the company has decided to hold an auction to select the eligible search providers. The three highest bidders will appear alongside Google during the setup process for all Android smartphones and tablets starting at the beginning of...

Black Shark 2 Pro appears on TENAA with new memory variants

The freshly announced Black Shark 2 Pro comes in two memory versions - 12GB/128GB priced at CNY2,999 ($430/€390) and 12GB/256GB priced at CNY3,499 ($505/€455). But, it seems the company will soon offer you more to choose from. The Black Shark 2 Pro has appeared on TENAA with 6GB and 8GB RAM. There's also a new storage variant - 512GB. The 6GB RAM...

Mediatek's 5G SoC coming to the market in Q1 2020

Mediatek held a press conference to announce its financial results for the first half of the year. The Taiwanese company reported 16.8% monthly increase in revenue and 1.8% on a yearly basis, but another announcement grabbed our attention. Company CEO Cai Lixing announced the company will deliver samples of its 5G SoC with the Helio M70 modem in...

Samsung Galaxy Note10+'s audio dongle pictured

The absence of a legacy 3.5mm audio jack on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note10+ is no secret. We've had tons of evidence over the past couple of weeks that Samsung is finally ditching the audio port with its Note10 lineup, but this latest leak at least gives some hope that there will be a workaround. Alleged Samsung Galaxy Note10+ dongle Roland Quandt...

Sony's phone shipments fell by 55% in Q2 2019

Sony is continuing to lose ground in the smartphone world. The company's latest financial report shows it shipped only 900,000 phones in the April-June period - the lowest in the past 9 years. Just a year ago Sony managed 2 million phone shipments for the same period which itself was a low point compared to the likes of 2014 when the company hovered...

Realme's 64MP quad camera smartphone is coming on August 8

Back in June, Realme first teased its 64MP quad camera smartphone. The company didn't give us a date then, but now we know the company's next flagship will go official on August 8 at a "Camera Innovation Event" in the Indian capital New Delhi. Get ready to witness some of the world's first in smartphone camera technology at the #realme camera innovation...

Asus Zenfone 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy A80

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_6_vs_samsung_galaxy_a80-review-1965.p...

Samsung Galaxy Note10 series to arrive in three colors, leaked images reveal

Leaks about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Samsung Galaxy Note10+ have been pouring like summer rain. The latest info, coming straight from Evan Blass on Twitter, showcases each of the phones in three colors - Black, White, and Pearl gradient. The Galaxy Note10+ is on the top row with its extra ToF camera right below the LED flash. You can...

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) receiving Android Pie update

Last month Samsung released Android Pie for the Galaxy Xcover 4, Galaxy Wide 2, and the Galaxy J7 Duo. And now, the company has kicked off August by rolling out Pie for the Galaxy J3 (2017). The update is reportedly seeding in Russia and Vietnam with build numbers J330FXXU3CSG6 and J330GDXU3CSG7, respectively. The new firmware comes with the usual...

YouTube Premium finally allows downloading videos in 1080p

YouTube Premium is a paid service enabling ad-free experience at YouTube where you can also download videos for offline watching. However, the platform allowed downloading clips only at 720p resolution, even if the actual video had higher quality. Now YouTube has finally started rolling out the 1080p download option, as spotted on one user's iPhone....

Google suspends Assistant trasncription reviews in EU following leaks of conversations to media

Earlier this month, Google went under fire after a Belgian news outlet reported of thousands of personal recordings that were recorded by Google Assistant via a Google Home device or smartphone. The recordings were provided by a Google employee whistle blower in an attempt to expose Google's practice. As a result, Google has suspended all Google...

LG V40 ThinQ Android Pie update rolling out in India

LG has already rolled out Android Pie for the V40 ThinQ in the US, Europe, and South Korea. Now it's time for the Indian units to get a taste of the latest version of Android. In addition to bringing the Android Pie niceties to the V40 ThinQ, the new firmware also comes with features like YouTube Live, Penta shot, Cine shot, Part Slo-mo, and Dual...

Samsung Galaxy Note10 devices in the US might come with Exynos chipsets

For several years now, Samsung has offered its major flagship models in two variants. Each using either the latest Qualcomm processor, or the latest Samsung-made Exynos chipset. However, this is about to change. This update comes to us from @evleaks on Twitter. The leakster's track record is quite good in accuracy when it comes to leaks and he reports...

Xiaomi will announce a new gamepad for the Redmi K20

On Friday at the China Joy Expo, China's largest gaming and digital entertainment exhibition is kicking off through this weekend. Xiaomi is expected to be present at the expo and is expected to make a couple of new product announcements. Xiaomi's official Weibo account just revealed that it is going to announce a new gaming product. Xiaomi published...

Galaxy Tab S6 is on pre-order at Amazon, Tab S5e gets a price cut at Verizon

Samsung made the Galaxy Tab S6 official yesterday, skipping the Tab S5 moniker. And today the new device has already gone up for pre-order at Amazon, with the release date being August 9. You can pre-order yours for $649.99. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 At the same time, it looks like the launch of the Tab S6 has had a good effect on the price of the Galaxy...

Gartner: Worldwide phone shipments to go down 2.5% by the end of 2019

As we're progressing further into the second half of 2019, Gartner Research released its latest report which looks at trends for global smartphone sales. According to the data, aggregate shipments will decline by 2.5% going from 1.55 billion units in 2018 to 1.52 billion by the end of this year. Looking at the breakdown by region, we see that the...

Best Buy opens Samsung Galaxy Note10 registrations, will offer $50 off Samsung Duo wireless charger

The Samsung Galaxy Note10 is already up for reservation on the company's site and now Best Buy has followed suit. Those interested in scooping up the latest device in the Note line from the retailer will also receive a $50 coupon towards the Samsung Duo wireless charger which usually goes for $100. Pre-orders will officially start on August 7 after...

Global tablet shipments to gain momentum in Q3 2019 with 19% increase

According to Digitimes research, the global tablet shipments are expected to surge around 19.3% during Q3 2019 after they shrunk 8.7% compared to Q1 2019 and went down 11.9% year-over-year. Two main factors will contribute to the increased Q3 shipments. The first one is the peak-season effect, meaning Apple will announce its new iPads, which in turn...

vivo V15 Pro is INR 23,990 from now on

The vivo V15 Pro launched less than six months ago and it's already getting a permanent price cut. It's a win for customers no matter how you look at it. And to be honest, it was a bit expensive at launch but now appears to be a pretty sweet deal. The V15 Pro now starts at INR 23,990, which buys you the base 6GB/128GB memory configuration, down from...

Report: HTC will be returning to the Indian market this month

HTC exited the Indian market last year after a couple of high-ranking officials resigned from the Taiwan-based company. However, rumor has it, it's looking to re-enter the developing market as early as this month. According to people familiar with the matter, HTC will be introducing new smartphones to the Indian market in August using the Inone Technology...

Google Play Pass to arrive as a paid gaming service without ads

Google is about to launch a service called Play Pass that will allow you to play games without being interrupted by ads. Screenshots leaked online, revealing it will be subscription-based and will have a massive library of games with all the in-app purchases unlocked. At first, you will get a 10-day trial for free, with $4.99 per month after that....

Redmi Note 7 series crosses 5 million sales in India, Note 7 Pro goes on open sale

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has announced that it sold more than 5 million units of the Redmi Note 7 series in India since its launch in February. This includes the Note 7, the Note 7 Pro, and the Note 7S. Redmi Note 7 Pro Additionally, the company also announced that the Note 7 Pro is now on open sale in India, meaning you can buy it anytime without...

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G passes by Wi-Fi Alliance

Samsung will soon have its top member in the Galaxy A-line with the upcoming Galaxy A90 5G. The phone was spotted on Geekbench last month packing the Snapdragon 855, 6GB RAM and 5G capabilities. Now, a device baring the SM-A908B model number appeared on the Wi-Fi Alliance website confirming that we are nearing the launch date of the Galaxy A90 5G....

HTC U11 Android Pie update rollout expands to Europe

Back in May, HTC released the Android Pie update for the U11 in Taiwan. And now, this Chinese phone maker has expanded the rollout of Pie for the U11 in Europe. The update comes bearing version number 3.31.401.1 and requires a download of 1.31GB. Aside from the usual Android Pie goodies, the new build brings along system enhancements and removes...

Huawei Mate 30 camera to have two 40 MP shooters

Huawei is expected to release the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro sometime this fall, if the US-China trade war does not go in flames. The phones are likely to keep a square camera setup on the back like the Mate 20 series, and according to one leakster, the vanilla option will have a 40 MP + 40 MP + 8 MP combo. I told you a few rumors about Mate 30 pro...

OnePlus explains the creation process behind Zen Mode

The OnePlus 7 Pro brought many firsts for the company. It was the first phone in the brand's portfolio to feature a 90Hz curved display, a pop-up selfie cam and UFS 3.0 storage. Alongside the top-notch components, OnePlus also added several nifty additions to its Oxygen OS including a special tool that locks the phone out of its core features for...

Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) with pop-up selfie camera launched in India

Huawei has launched its first pop-up camera smartphone in India - Y9 Prime (2019). It's priced at INR15,990 ($230/€210) and will be sold online exclusively through Amazon.in as well as through offline retail stores across the country. You can pre-book the Y9 Prime (2019) from August 5 through retail outlets like Croma and Poorvika, and if you do,...

Samsung Galaxy A80 now available for purchase in India

The Samsung Galaxy A80 is now available for purchase in India. It's priced at INR47,990 ($695/€630) and comes in a single 8GB/128GB memory configuration. It's offered in Phantom Black, Angel Gold and Ghost White colors, and is sold through Amazon.in, Flipkart and Samsung India's online store. The Galaxy A80 is powered by the Snapdragon 730 SoC and...

vivo V17 Neo launches in Russia, it is actually the vivo S1

Remember the vivo S1 that launched worldwide but is different than the vivo S1 in China? The one that is called vivo Y7s at its domestic scene? Well, it is arriving today in Russia with another new name - vivo V17 Neo. It will arrive with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage and will cost the equivalent of $315/€285. vivo V17 Neo promo images The phone comes...

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G appears in final render with August 23 release date

Samsung is set to hold its Unpacked event next week in New York city where we are expecting to hear about the Samsung Galaxy Note10, Note10+, hopefully a 5G varirant, and a new Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 smartwatch. Just Wednesday, Samsung pulled the wraps off of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 with S-Pen remote, Snapdragon 855, and 8GB of RAM. Also...

Nividia Shield TV gets Android Pie with Experience Upgrade 8.0

The Nvidia Shield TV, launched back in 2015 with Android 5.1 Lollipop, is receiving Android Pie with Software Experience Upgrade 8.0. The update is rolling out to the 2017 version of the Shield TV as well. This software upgrade brings a redesigned Settings menu and a streamlined setup for new users. It also brings Hulu Live TV to the Shield TV in...

Asus sells 10,000 ROG Phone II units in 73 seconds

Asus went all-in with the specs of the ROG Phone II, and it looks like a lot of people appreciate that - at least in China, where it's already logged more than 2.5 million reservations on JD.com, one of the main online stores over there. These aren't pre-orders, but you do need to reserve in order to be able to then buy a device in a flash sale....

iPhone 11 to support the Apple Pencil, analysts say

Apple's iPhone 11 (or iPhone XI, or whatever else the company's going to call it) is apparently going to come with a rather surprising new feature. According to analysts at Citi Research, the next iPhone will have support for the Apple Pencil. Ever since the debut of the original Apple Pencil, the stylus has only worked with iPads. So this would...