Apple could use "Pro" moniker for the iPhone 11

Straight off the bat, you should definitely take this info with a grain of salt for more than a few reasons. The most obvious being Apple's legendary secrecy when it comes to its future releases. And then there is the fact that the original source - leakster CoinX on Twitter has a fairly short track record. Relatively speaking, of course. Then again, the same source did successfully pinpoint the iPhone XS/XR naming last year and also revealed the existence of a 10.5-inch iPad Air. That being the case, if you choose to believe in that particular crystal ball, here is the vague...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_could_use_pro_moniker_for_the_iphone_11-news-38621.php

Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro to be unveiled on September 19 with Kirin 990 chipset

Now that Samsung's latest Note10 pair is official, it's Huawei's turn to refresh its top-of-the-line Mate family. We already know a fair bit about the Mate 30, as well as its Pro and Lite siblings. Nothing official regarding launch dates and availability yet, though. Well, until now that is. As per High-tech Mail.ru, the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro will be made official in Europe on September 19. Huawei Mate 30 Pro Apparently, the info comes straight from Dr. Wang Chenglu - president of Huawei Consumer Business Software. If that is the case, the credibility is definitely there. As...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_30_and_mate_30_pro_to_be_unveiled_on_september_19_with_kirin_990_chipset-news-38620.php

LG patents a three-piece, two-display foldable screen phone design with no ports

Foldable display smartphones might have been rushed yet again judging by the rocky lifecycle of both the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X, neither of which is still available for purchase. Even so, the tech is definitely there and it's mostly a matter of time and refinement at this point. And actually few players have been working on foldable displays longer than LG. This might sound a bit surprising, given that the Korean giant still doesn't have any concrete foldable smartphone offer, but it is a fact that as early as 2014 and even 2013 LG was spearheading the foldable revolution....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_patents_a_threepiece_twodisplay_foldable_screen_phone_design_with_no_ports-news-38618.php

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G gets Bluetooth certification

The latest and probably most high-end, if numbers are anything to go by, addition to the Galaxy A line should be arriving shortly. After a quick stop overt at Geekbench last month, the Galaxy A90 was then certified by the Wi-Fi alliance. Now the phone was spotted getting greenlit from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) as well, hinting at an imminent launch. Galaxy A90 Bluetooth certification Probably the more interesting bit, though, is the fact that two distinct variants of the Galaxy A90 are listed on the Bluetooth SIG site - SM-A908N and SM-A908B. Coincidentally,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a90_5g_gets_bluetooth_certification-news-38617.php

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G gets gets Bluetooth certification

The latest and probably most high-end, if numbers are anything to go by, addition to the Galaxy A line should be arriving shortly. After a quick stop overt at Geekbench last month, the Galaxy A90 was then certified by the Wi-Fi alliance. Now the phone was spotted getting greenlit from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) as well, hinting at an imminent launch. Galaxy A90 Bluetooth certification Probably the more interesting bit, though, is the fact that two distinct variants of the Galaxy A90 are listed on the Bluetooth SIG site - SM-A908N and SM-A908B. Coincidentally,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a90_5g_gets_gets_bluetooth_certification-news-38617.php

Watch Honor's Harmony OS-powered Vision launch live here

Today at 2:30PM (UTC +8), Honor will be announcing the first device from its brand new Vision series, which is most likely a smart TV. What's interesting, Honor promises to talk more about Hongmeng OS - Huawei's homegrown operating system that's known as Harmony OS outside China. The Vision "smart screen" will be the first devicerunning the OS. You can watch the unveiling in China live here:

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_honor_vision_launch_event_here-news-38596.php

Apple Music dark mode and time-synced lyrics appear on Android before iOS

Apple has updated the Apple Music app for Android with two new features. The app now includes dark mode, which uses a pitch black background for all the screens, a stark contrast from the otherwise all-white UI of the app. The dark mode can be enabled permanently from the settings or can be set to switch on with your phone's battery saver feature. The update also brings with it time-synced lyrics, which scroll automatically in sync with the song. The lyrics screen has been overhauled entirely now and features large text that cover the entire screen. If these features...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_music_dark_mode_and_timesynced_lyrics_appear_on_android_before_ios-news-38616.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is the world's first tablet with an HDR10+ certified display

Samsung recently announced the Galaxy Tab S6, its latest Android tablet and a true flagship offering at that, boasting the Snapdragon 855 at the helm, unlike its predecessor which for some reason had to make do with the previous year's top SoC. Samsung felt it necessary to omit a rather important detail about the tablet in its initial press materials, namely the fact that its display is HDR10+ certified. Not only that, but this is the first ever tablet to be graced with that honor, so it's even more outstanding of an achievement - and thus apparently worthy of a separate press release sent...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s6_is_the_worlds_first_tablet_with_an_hdr10_certified_display-news-38615.php

Telegram update brings ability to send silent messages, animated emoji

Telegram has released a new update on iOS and Android (v5.10), which, as usual, brings with it a whole host of new and innovative features. One of the new features is the ability to send messages silently. If you want to message someone but don't want their device to make a sound, you can now choose to send without sound. Just press and hold the send button to choose the send without sound option. This could be handy when the other person may be in a meeting, in class or could just be asleep. They will get a notification on their screen as usual but the app won't make a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/telegram_update_brings_ability_to_send_silent_messages_animated_emoji-news-38614.php

Motorola One Action rumored to launch in India on August 23

Motorola is working on a few new members of its One family of smartphones. Like their names imply, these are part of the Android One program, getting an unadulterated version of the OS and the promise of swift updates. Alongside the One Pro (also known as One Zoom) that's on the way, the One Action is clearly due to become official very soon, based on how much it's been leaking lately. Now a new report from India says the Motorola One Action's launch event in the subcontinent will take place on August 23. Based on previous leaks, its price in Europe is expected to be €299 for the top of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_action_rumored_to_launch_in_india_on_august_23-news-38613.php

Samsung's 108MP camera sensor is getting official on August 12

The Quad Bayer filter camera sensors for smartphones are here to stay. After a bunch of devices using 48 MP units have arrived recently, Realme and Redmi will take things up a notch to 64MP very soon, but that's not the end of the line. Samsung's camera division will launch a 108 MP sensor on August 12. Last month, this has been rumored to arrive in phones in 2020, but that timeline may have been revised in the meantime. A couple of days ago a well known leaker shared a slide from an internal presentation that told us Xiaomi would use this Samsung ISOCELL sensor in a smartphone first, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_108mp_camera_sensor_is_getting_official_on_august_12-news-38612.php

OxygenOS update for OnePlus 6 and 6T adds some OnePlus 7 Pro features

After updating the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro the last two weeks or so, the company is now pushing an update to OnePlus 6 and 6T as well. The OTA release brings the August security patch and a couple of new features from the newer OnePlus 7 lineup. The Fnatic Mode found in the Gaming Mode is now available to last year's OnePlus devices along with Zen mode and the so-called DC dimming feature that eliminates PWM. Additionally, the changelog says the pocket mode has been optimized further and Quick reply in landscape has been added. An issue with apps failing to respond has been taken care...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oxygenos_update_for_oneplus_6_and_6t_adds_some_oneplus_7_pro_features-news-38610.php

Nokia 7.2 passes by Geekbench with 6GB RAM and Android Pie

At the beginning of July we got out first glimpse of an upcoming device from HMD codenamed Daredevil. Later on it became evident that the the phone would be known as the Nokia 7.2 as it bagged certification in Indonesia. The upcoming midranger just passed through Geekbench to give us a glimpse of its key specs. It features an octa-core Qualcomm chipset (which should be the Snapdragon 710) clocked at 1.84GHz paired with 6GB RAM and runs Android 9 Pie. Those specs helped it push out 1,604 points on the single-core test and 5,821 points in the multi-core department which is on par with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_72_passes_by_geekbench_with_6gb_ram_and_android_pie-news-38609.php

Our Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ hands-on video is up

Samsung is changing course with the design of the latest Galaxy Note10 phones that were announced this week. For one, it's "phones" plural this time around with a large and small model. The S Pen is better than ever and the screen on the Galaxy Note10+ is larger than ever. As for the smaller Galaxy Note10, the screen is about the size of the one on the Galaxy S10+ while the phone itself is smaller - about the size of the Galaxy S10. That's a win in terms of screen-to-body ratio, but we need to talk about the resolution, 1080p+. We got to spend some time with both phones and to our eyes,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_samsung_galaxy_note10_and_note10_handson_video_is_up-news-38611.php

Nokia 7.2 passes by Geebench with 6GB RAM and Android Pie

At the beginning of July we got out first glimpse of an upcoming device from HMD codenamed Daredevil. Later on it became evident that the the phone would be known as the Nokia 7.2 as it bagged certification in Indonesia. The upcoming midranger just passed through Geekbench to give us a glimpse of its key specs. It features an octa-core Qualcomm chipset (which should be the Snapdragon 710) clocked at 1.84GHz paired with 6GB RAM and runs Android 9 Pie. Those specs helped it push out 1,604 points on the single-core test and 5,821 points in the multi-core department which is on par with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_72_passes_by_geebench_with_6gb_ram_and_android_pie-news-38609.php

Xiaomi Mi 9S (5G) listed on TENAA with larger battery

The 5G version of the Xiaomi Mi 9 has appeared on TENAA. These are just preliminary details, the full specifications are yet to be published, but they do confirm some of the rumors and give us some photos to look at. The phone is slightly thicker - 8.95mm, up from 7.6mm - to accommodate a larger 4,000mAh battery (up from 3,300mAh). It should support 45W fast charging (up from 27W). According to the TENAA data, the screen size remains at 6.39", but the rumors claim additional upgrades are happening too - like switching the 1440p+ resolution. Also, Xiaomi is expected to bump the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9s_5g_listed_on_tenaa_with_larger_battery-news-38603.php

Samsung Galaxy M10s spotted on Geekbench with Exynos 7885.

A Geekbench listing has popped up revealing a still unreleased Samsung handset packing an Exynos 7885 chipset under the hood. The SoC can be found in several mid-range 2018 models so it makes sense to power up a low-end smartphone this year. The model number suggests that the phone in question is the Galaxy M10s - a refreshed version of the original M10. The phone will likely be aimed at the Indian market and the Geekbench score sheet says it will pack 3GB of RAM and run on Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. The smartphone's release date could be coming sooner than we think but we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_samsung_galaxy_m10s_might_be_on_its_way-news-38602.php

Xiaomi Mi A3 may launch in India on August 23

The Xiaomi Mi A3, the company's latest Android One phone, is yet to arrive in India, but rumor has it that it's doing just that on August 23 (that's two weeks from now). Unfortunately, the rumor didn't go as far as mentioning the price. The Mi A2 launched on August 8 last year as an Amazon exclusive. It cost INR 17,500, which was slightly below its European price (€250). This model is currently super cheap - just INR 10,000 for the 4/64GB model. The Xiaomi Mi A3 costs €250 again, so the launch price in India should be about the same as last year. Which is an issue as the old model...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a3_may_launch_in_india_on_august_23-news-38601.php

Huawei Mate 30 Lite could be the first phone with HarmonyOS

Huawei announced HarmonyOS earlier today, its own multi-platform operating system. According to one leakster on Twitter, the company is preparing the Mate 30 Lite to be the first smartphone that runs it. The regular Mate 30 and the Mate 30 Pro will still stick with Android Q with EMUI 10 on top. Huawei Mate 30- Android 10/EMUI 10Huawei Mate 30 pro- Android 10/EMUI 10Huawei Mate 30 Lite- HongMeng OS* (Chinese model) Android 10/EMUI 10 Launch mid-September#HuaweiMate30Series pic.twitter.com/hjnydT0gI8— Teme (特米) (@RODENT950) August 8, 2019 Early rumors suggested the Huawei...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_30_lite_could_be_the_first_phone_with_harmonyos-news-38597.php

Apple to pay up to $1 million for finding critical security flaws in its devices

During this year's Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas, Apple announced that it will give up to $1 million to anyone who finds a critical security flaw in its software. That's the highest bounty a company has ever offered. Of course, the $1 million bounty only applies to a specific case in which the attacker has to access the iPhone kernel without the need of any action from the user. The highest bounty Apple has offered before that is $200,000 for friendly reports of bugs. All security researchers are welcome to submit their reports and Apple also wants to make things easier...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_pays_up_to_1_million_for_finding_critical_security_flaws_in_its_devices-news-38599.php

HMD is going to IFA for the first time

HMD is going to IFA - this will be its first time. Juho Sarvikas, the company's Chief Product Officer tweeted a teaser, but didn't give away much, just a time and a date. So mark your calendars for September 5, the event starts at 16:00pm. The Nokia 6.2 and 7.2 seem to be ready for to be unveiled. There are rumors of an August launch, but nothing official so an appearance at IFA isn't out of the question. There's also the Nokia 5.2 (aka Daredevil), which will bring a triple camera (including a 48MP sensor) to the mid-range. There are more premium phones in the rumor mill too, like...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_is_going_to_ifa_for_the_first_time-news-38598.php

EMUI 10 based on Android Q announced

In addition to unveiling its own operating system Huawei also announced the tenth iteration of its EMUI interface. The new software will be based on Android Q and will offer a redesigned interface, system-wide dark mode, snappier performance and several new features. Starting off with the design aspect, EMUI 10 will come with more rounded icons and new animations. The new dark mode will also be able to extend to third party apps which is a welcome addition for those who prefer darker menus. There are more clock and calendar styles as well as additional Always on Display options. On...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/emui_10_based_on_android_q_announced-news-38600.php

Huawei introduces HarmonyOS, its cross platform alternative operating system

Huawei just officially introduced its HarmonyOS at the annual Huawei Developers Conference in Dongguan, China. According to CEO Richard Yu who led the keynote, the new operating system has been in development since 2017 and the first product running it will be unveiled tomorrow by sub-brand Honor. Huawei's goal with the new OS is to provide an open-source platform capable of running on a broad range of devices ranging from smartphones to smart wearables, TVs, tablets, laptops and even cars. A modularized #HarmonyOS can be nested to adapt flexibly to any device to create a seamless...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_introduces_harmonyos_will_run_on_multiple_devices-news-38595.php

Mysterious Snapdragon chipset blows away the competition on Geekbench

We've already seen half a dozen smartphones arriving with the month-old Snapdragon 855+ chipset, and it appears Qualcomm is readying the next-gen chip, codenamed Qualcomm Kona. This might be the upcoming Snapdragon 865, expected to power the 2020 flagships, seen how the multi-core score of 12,915 beats every other phone so far. The device that the alleged SD865 is being tested on has Android Q and 6 GB RAM, but this is probably just a testing platform and not an actual smartphone. The base frequency is 1.8 GHz, but we expect the new chip to pass the 3 GHz threshold, even if its with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mysterious_snapdragon_chipset_appears_on_geekbench_promptly_blows_away_the_competition-news-38594.php

Xiaomi pushes Android Q open beta update for Mi 9 and Redmi K20 Pro

Xiaomi was looking for Android Q beta testers with Mi 9 and Redmi K20 Pro back in July, and today the update is ready to go on open beta. The company has now taken the next step and opened the beta to everybody who wants to experience the latest features. Xiaomi Mi 9 and Redmi K20 Pro are up for Android Q Open Beta Those on the Chinese ROM are the only ones that can participate at this point. We expect Global units to receive access to the beta as well, although it might take a while. Android Q-based MIUI won't bring drastic changes to the design, but it will have...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_pushes_android_q_open_beta_update_for_mi_9_and_redmi_k20_pro-news-38593.php

Samsung Galaxy Home smart speaker is still on the way, might ship before Half-Life 3

Hi Bixby, what's the definition of vaporware? That's a question you could ask Samsung's virtual assistant, but you probably won't hear the words Galaxy Home in response. And that may or may not be okay with you, but the thing is, the Galaxy Home smart speaker was announced one full year ago, and it's still nowhere to be seen in stores. At the time of its unveiling, no one knew the time would come for it to race Half-Life 3 to store shelves, but here we are. For what it's worth, Samsung is promising that the device isn't dead. It's still coming. It's still being refined. Will it age as well...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_home_smart_speaker_is_still_on_the_way_might_ship_before_halflife_3-news-38592.php

Meizu's Flyme 8 OS is launching on August 13

Flyme has been Meizu's skin on top of Android since the Chinese company started making smartphones. It's Meizu's EMUI, or MIUI, if you will, and now we're on the cusp of a new version becoming official. It's going to be called Flyme 8, and it's due to be announced on August 13, according to a leaked poster that reveals the date in no uncertain terms. #Flyme8 #Meizu Many people have guessed that Flyme 8's release time is in Q4. From the NGA-exposed posters, we know that it will happen on August 13th.Flyme 8 release date 13.08.2019 pic.twitter.com/Kn29oPbrgZ— Xiaomishka (@xiaomishka)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizus_flyme_8_os_is_launching_on_august_13-news-38591.php

Apple now partially blocks third party battery replacements on iPhones

It's been talked about for a while now and Apple is finally doing it. If you try to replace your iPhone XS, XS Max or XR battery with a non-official Apple battery or even an original battery at a third-party repair center, the you will get an error message. The message says that the iPhone can't verify if the battery is original or not so it won't give you information about the battery's health. This means that you can still use your phone and the battery's functionality won't be limited in any way but you won't be able to see when it's due for a replacement. The guys over at The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_124_partially_blocks_nonofficial_battery_replacements_on_iphones-news-38590.php

Lenovo Z6 Pro lands in Europe in a surprising strategy shift

The Lenovo Z6 Pro isn't exactly a new phone since it got released back in April in China but it's only now that it's escaping its homeland. In what is certainly a major shift for the maker it has started offering its phones outside China once more after a pause lasting a few years. The Z6 Pro can now be bought for just under €500 through Lenovo's official store in Bulgaria and it comes in two colors - Red and Green. Lenovo says the handset will pop up in other European countries via its distribution network and quite frankly, the price seems very competitive. It's going to give the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_z6_pro_lands_in_europe-news-38589.php

Google Maps Live View feature now available to more Android and iOS phones

Back when the Pixel 3 launched, Google introduced an AR feature to Google Maps called Live View. It's an augmented reality walking direction functionality guiding you through the streets. Well, today, Live View directions will work on more than just Pixel phones. All Android handsets supporting ARCore and iPhones with ARKit can take advantage of the functionality. Once you select a waypoint in Google Maps, you can select walking directions and then tap on the Live View option at the bottom of the screen. You can then look at the streets using the camera of the phone and you will get...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_maps_live_view_feature_now_available_to_more_android_and_ios_phones-news-38584.php

Samsung Galaxy A70s shows up on Geekbench

It's rumored that Samsung will release a Galaxy A70s with more or less identical internals to the available Galaxy A70 but with a new ISOCELL 64MP camera in place of the 32MP f/1.7 main snapper. This rumor is substantiated by a run by the SM-A707F on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 675 chipset, 6GB of RAM and Android 9. For reference, the Galaxy A70 is the SM-A705 and has the Snapdragon 675. Samsung is expected to release the Galaxy A70S later this month or in early September. Source | Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a70s_shows_up_on_geekbench-news-38587.php

HMD releases an infographic to mark the launch of Nokia 105 (2019)

The small yet sturdy Nokia 105 (2019) was announced two weeks ago by HMD Global and it's finally out today in select markets costing just €13. Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer at HMD, posted a neat infographic, revealing some quirky details about the phone. It can be Pink as a flamingo but is also available in Black or Blue. With its storage for up to 2,000 contacts and 500 SMS, this is enough room for a short novel with about 80,000 words. The Nokia 105 (2019) is also drop-tested, weight-tested and the battery can take you through 9 consecutive festivals if you want to do that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/affordable_and_pretty_nokia_105_arrives_for_sale_in_europe-news-38580.php

Honor Band 5 launched in India with AMOLED display and heart rate monitor

Honor has launched its new Band 5 fitness tracker in the Indian market. The Band 5 is priced at INR 2,599 and is now available on Flipkart. The Honor Band 5 has a full-color AMOLED display, a rarity among fitness bands. You can customize the screen with different watch faces that come included with the device. The Band 5 also has a real-time heart rate monitor, a sleep tracker, swim stroke recognition and 10 distinct fitness modes. The Band 5 is water-resistant up to 50 meters (164 feet). The Honor Band 5 is available in three colors, Midnight Navy, Coral Pink, and Meteorite...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_band_5_launched_in_india_with_amoled_display_and_heart_rate_monitor-news-38585.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ are not compatible with the Gear VR

AR was a big part of the Samsung Galaxy Note10 announcement yesterday, even the S Pen was included (it can draw AR doodles). However, VR has reached the end of the road - the new flagship is not compatible with the Gear VR headset. The original Gear VR came out in 2015 and was compatible with the Galaxy S6 and Note5. There have been a few revisions since then to keep up with the ever-growing size of Samsung's phones and their screens. However, the last model to come out is from 2017, it launched alongside the Galaxy S8. Interestingly, that last Gear VR was compatible even with the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_and_note10_are_not_compatible_with_the_gear_vr-news-38577.php

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (aka Redmi K20 Pro) goes on pre-order in Europe

Two months after the Mi 9T, Europe is finally getting the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro - its version of the Redmi K20 Pro. Currently, it's on pre-order in the Netherlands at Belsimpel, but it should spread to other stores before long. The price for the 6/64GB model is €430. You can upgrade to the 6/128GB version for €50 more. Available colors are Red, White and Black, plus Blue (only for the 128GB version). Note that the phone lacks a microSD slot. As a quick reminder, the difference between the Xiaomi Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro is mainly in the chipset - a Snapdragon 855, up from S710. Also, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9t_pro_aka_redmi_k20_pro_goes_on_preorder_in_europe-news-38581.php

Realme will launch three quad camera phones by the end of October

Realme has promised to deliver India's first phone with 64MP camera and it will have a quad camera on its back. But it won't be alone - the brand's CEO Madhav Sheth revealed that there are three quad-camera phones in the works. It looks like only the top-specced phone, which will be called Realme 5, will have a 64MP camera (using the Samsung ISOCELL GW1 sensor).. Sheth shared this image as a demonstration of pixel binning and while the tweet talks about a 64MP sensor (resulting in a 16MP image after binning), the photo itself is 12MP. This means it was shot with a 48MP sensor - perhaps...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_will_launch_three_quad_camera_phones_by_the_end_of_october-news-38583.php

nubia Z20 unveiled with two AMOLED displays and Snapdragon 855+

ZTE's nubia sub-brand just introduced its latest flagship device - the Z20. It packs some serious hardware with the latest Snapdragon 855+ chipset, up to 512 GB storage and secondary display around the back. The two screens can operate independently, for quick-switching between apps. The rear screen also doubles as an always-on display and can be custom mapped in games for added usability. The phone runs nubia's UI 7.0 on top of Android Pie. This is not the first time nubia has outfitted its phones with two screens as last year's nubia X also offered this functionality. Still it's a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_nubia_z20_unveiled_with_dual_amoled_displays_snapdragon_855_and_4000_mah_battery-news-38582.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G now available for pre-order, Note10 5G nowhere to be seen

Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ pre-orders started yesterday and soon after the 5G version of the Note10+ went up on Samsung's online store. The Galaxy Note10 5G is nowhere to be seen, however. In the UK, a SIM-free Galaxy Note10+ 5G costs £1,100 - £100 more than the 4G model. You can trade in an old device and get a discount up to £350. Note that to score the maximum discount, you have hand over a Galaxy Note9 or iPhone 8 Plus. In Germany, the currency is different, but numbers are the same - €1,200 for the 5G model, a €100 upgrade over the LTE version. Here you get €100 for a trade-in, plus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_5g_now_available_for_preorder_note10_5g_nowhere_to_be_seen-news-38579.php

Android Q Beta 6 released with gesture navigation improvements

Android Q's final Beta 6 release is out and it's going to be the last one before the official version of the OS is released. Most of the changes are under the hood and Google is focusing on helping developers optimize their apps to the new environment. But there's also one thing that users, who are running Android Q just to experience the latest features will appreciate. Google has greatly improved the gesture navigation after taking user feedback into account. The back gesture requires 200dp vertical app exclusion limit for more consistent performance and there's a new setting that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_q_beta_6_released_with_gesture_navigation_improvements-news-38578.php

Samsung shows Galaxy Note10 highlights in its official introduction video

After all the hype around the new Note10 duo, Samsung is making sure you're familiar with all the new additions to the handsets with its official introduction video. The short clip highlights all the novelties and gives you a short recap of what the new phones offer. The new S pen now comes with a built-in gyroscope allowing for touch-free gesture controls which can be used to slide through presentations or control the camera app. In addition the phone can now convert your handwriting into text so you can easily find your notes later on. Next up we have the cameras which now...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_details_all_the_galaxy_note10_features_in_its_official_introduction_video-news-38576.php

Realme 5's 64MP camera samples arrive and they look impressive

Yesterday Realme detailed the quad-camera module that's going to be the centerpiece feature of the upcoming Realme 5 smartphone and today the company shared a couple of samples taken with the star of the setup - the 64MP main module. The setup has a 64MP main camera with Tetracell technology (or Quad-bayer in Sony speak) supporting native pixel binning so the pictures would normally come out in 16MP resolution. Yet the two samples we got are in the full 64MP resolution. As can be expected detail at the pixel level is about average, but if you downsample them to 16MP the image is super...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_posts_samples_taken_with_the_64mp_camera_of_the_realme_5-news-38575.php

Four-cam Moto One Zoom appears in new images

Remember the renders of a Motorola smartphone with four cameras AND the moto logo in a humongous rectangle setup? It was rumored to be called Moto One Pro, but latest leak says the name will actually be Moto One Zoom. One of the shooters will be of the 48MP Quad Bayer variety, while the screen will be with a normal notch, unlike the Moto One Vision and the leaked Moto One Action. Moto One Zoom The writing on the back says the 48 MP camera will have 1.6 µm size pixels, but that's actually referring to the size in binned 12MP mode. Two such sensors are widely available...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fourcam_moto_one_zoom_appears_in_more_renders-news-38574.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ up for pre-orders in India

Right after the Galaxy Unpacked event came to a close, Samsung went out and opened reservations for its Indian consumers. Both the Note10 and Note10+ can be pre-ordered via the Samsung Online Shop as well as Flipkart and Amazon India. The Galaxy Note10 will be available in its 8GB + 256GB configuration for INR69,999 ($988) while the Note10+ will start at INR79,999 ($1,129) for the base 12/256GB version and go up to INR89,999 ($1,270) for the 12/512GB variant. Official sales are set to begin on August 23, which falls in line with the international roll-out. The Galaxy Note 10+ is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_opens_up_preorders_for_note10_series_in_india-news-38573.php

vivo iQOO Pro 5G to arrive officially on August 22

Ever since Qualcomm introduced the upgraded Snapdragon 855 SoC, gaming smartphones started arriving in new versions - Asus ROG Phone II, ZTE nubia Red Magic 3, Black Shark 2 Pro. Now, vivo is also joining in, with the iQOO Pro 5G, and will introduce it to the world in exactly two weeks time on August 22. While the Dongguan-based phone manufacturer did not officially say anything about Snapdragon 855+, it is obvious the new iQOO handset is coming out to compete with the other gaming smartphones. According to rumored specs and leaked photos of the phone that was expected to be called...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_iqoo_pro_5g_to_arrive_officially_on_august_22-news-38572.php

Google's Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL to sport 90Hz displays, rear camera details leak

Samsung announced a couple of new phones today, but Google is still working hard on its 2019 flagships, to be unveiled in early October (if it sticks to the usual schedule). Many tidbits about the new Pixels have already been outed, but a new rumor today comes to confirm some details and reveal others for the first time. Both phones are said to sport 90Hz AMOLED displays, with the smaller Pixel getting a 5.7" FHD+ unit, while the larger Pixel 4 XL will use a 6.3" QHD+ part. Google will brand these "Smooth Display", because "Fluid AMOLED" was apparently taken. On the back Google's giving...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/googles_pixel_4_and_pixel_4_xl_to_sport_90hz_displays_rear_camera_details_leak-news-38571.php

Samsung made its own Galaxy Note10 hands-on videos because why not

We assume you've already gone through our hands-on review of Samsung's newly announced Galaxy Note10 and Note10+. But what if you want to see even more of these two devices, preferably in video form? Samsung to your rescue then. For some reason the company has decided to publish its own bunch of hands-on videos of the phones, one-upping media outlets left and right. Be advised though that even if they're called hands-on videos, these are more of the promo video variety, with each one focusing on a specific aspect of the new handsets, letting you know them better this way. Also don't expect...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_made_its_own_galaxy_note10_handson_videos_because_why_not-news-38570.php

IHS: Samsung gains, Apple slips as smartphone market contracts in Q2

The smartphone market saw shipments decline for the 7th quarter in a row, latest report from IHS Markit claims. Global shipments in Q2 were down to 331.2 million, a decline of 3.6% compared to the same period last year. The Huawei ban went into effect in the middle of the quarter, so the full impact of it is yet to be seen. So far the company seems to be weathering the storm well - it shipped 58.7 million units, essentially even with the numbers from last year. It made up the decline in foreign sales with stronger performance in the domestic market. Samsung was the biggest smartphone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/global_smartphone_market_contracts_in_q2_samsung_gains_as_apple_loses_ground-news-38563.php

Huawei Mate 30 Pro spotted in the wild once again

What is it about subways that makes the Huawei Mate 30 Pro come out of hiding? In its second trip to the wild the phone is once again snapped riding the tube and once again in a design-protecting case that hinders our view. What little we can gather from the image below the Mate 30 Pro will retain the notch (just like the earlier leak suggested) and it will likely serve for face identification. Sadly, once again we don't get a look at the rear of the Mate 30 Pro, which is subject to a lot of questions. A recent case maker tried to predict the camera array of the Mate 30 Pro,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_30_pro_spotted_in_the_wild_once_again-news-38565.php

HTC U12+ receives Android 9.0 Pie in Europe

Just over a month ago, the first HTC U12+ units started receiving Android 9.0 Pie. Today, almost a year after the release of Android Pie, European owners are finally getting the latest publicly available version of Android. The changelog, however, isn't very descriptive - it just says it's upgrading the OS to 9.0 Pie and that it brings some system enhancements. Google+ and BlinkFeed are also getting the axe since Google shut its service some time ago. Oh, and the firmware bumps up the U12+ to July security patch. As usual, maybe not all units will receive the OTA update from day one...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_u12_receives_android_90_pie_in_europe-news-38557.php

vivo S1 hands-on review

Vivo just announced its Y7s smartphone for India with a different name - vivo S1. Way more manageable to be honest. But we are not here to talk about the different aliases of the phone. Instead, we will take a closer look at the device in person and see what's all about. The vivo S1 is a mid-range phone with some 2019 features. An improved MediaTek Helio P65 chipset sits behind the wheel based on the 12nm manufacturing process and it's paired with either 4 or 6GB of RAM depending on the configuration you choose. Internal storage is always 128GB, though, which is pretty generous,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s1_handson_review-news-38566.php