Unknown Huawei smartphone visits TENAA with 5.71" display and 13MP camera

Huawei launched the Y5 (2019) back in April, and it seems the Chinese phone maker will launch a similar smartphone soon. An unknown Huawei smartphone with model number AMN-AL10 has received TENAA certification and has been listed on the Chinese certifying authority's website with images and full specs. The smartphone's powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz and comes in 2GB/32GB and 3GB/64GB memory versions. It also has a memory card slot allowing storage expansion by up to 512GB. Huawei AMN-AL10 images on TENAA The Huawei AMN-AL10 is built around a 5.71"...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_amn_al10_full_specs_images_tenaa-news-38752.php

Nokia 7.2 renders show off the circular camera design and slim body

While we are still waiting for the Nokia 7.2 and 6.2 to be officially announced, we get to see the former in the latest case renders that surfaced online. The images show a rather slim design and a circular design of the camera module on the back. Everything on the renders seems to be in line with what we've seen so far. We also know that the Nokia 6.2 will sport similar looks so these renders work both ways. Nokia 7.2 case renders A quick rewind - we expect the handset to arrive with Snapdragon 710, 6GB of RAM and should be here by the end of this month if the initial rumors...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_72_renders_show_off_the_circular_camera_design_and_slim_body-news-38751.php

Huawei Mate X shows up on TENAA, inches closer to launch

Huawei officially confirmed that the Mate X release date has been pushed back until November. Still, the company's official said there's a slight chance that it could be delayed further if something goes wrong. Today the phone passed through TENAA indicating that everything is going as planned. Images from the TENAA listing The handset showed up on a TENAA listing with pictures, specs and everything. The specs have little value to us since we already know what to expect in terms of hardware, whereas the photos of the device don't seem to be all that revealing too. We will need a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_x_shows_up_on_tenaa_inches_closer_to_launch-news-38750.php

Honor 10 Lite gets EMUI 9.1 in India

The Honor 10 Lite received the EMUI 9.1 update in China back in June, and the rollout of this update has now expanded to India. Honor 10 Lite EMUI 9.1 brings in GPU Turbo 3.0, which improves the gaming experience and reduces the power consumption by 10%. The new firmware also switches the file system on the Honor 10 Lite to EROFS which promises a 20% increase in random read speed and saving of 2GB system storage. You can head over here to learn more about EMUI 9.1. The update is rolling out over the air and should reach all the Indian units in a week or two, but if you can't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_10_lite_emui_9_1_india-news-38749.php

Realme 5 Pro passes through Geekbench revealing key specs

The Realme 5 arriving on August 20 passed through Geekbench a few days ago, revealing its key specs such as Snapdragon 665 SoC and 4GB RAM. Now another Realme device, which is likely the Realme 5 Pro, has appeared on Geekbench. The listing reveals some of the specs - Android Pie, Snapdragon 710 SoC and 8GB RAM. The Snapdragon 710 is the same chipset that powers the Realme 3 Pro. It's worth noting that benchmarks often get the specs wrong, and according to the previous rumors, the Realme 5 Pro will have Snapdragon 712 SoC, so we will have to wait till the official announcement to see...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_5_pro_specs_geekbench-news-38748.php

Alleged Redmi 8 appears on TENAA with full specs

An unknown Redmi smartphone, bearing model number M1908C3IC and said to be the Redmi 8, has appeared on TENAA with its images and full specs. The smartphone is built around a 6.21" display having a resolution of 1520x720 pixels. The screen is turned off so we can't see the bezels at the top and sides clearly, but we can see that the phone has a thicker chin with a Redmi branding. The presence of an 8MP selfie camera at the top also confirms the display has a notch. Around the back, the phone has a dual camera setup aligned vertically in the center with a 12MP unit as the main sensor....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_8_full_specs_tenaa-news-38747.php

Nokia 9 PureView is $200 off once again

Last month during Amazon's huge Prime Day event, the Nokia 9 PureView was selling for just $499.99, $200 off its usual price. The price went back up afterwards, but we're happy to report that it's dropped again, to the same $499.99 level. The deal is live at Amazon, Best Buy, as well as B&H, but it is likely to be a limited-time offer only, so make sure you don't waste any time if you want to take advantage of it. At Best Buy you can even save an additional $50, grabbing the phone for a mere $449.99, if you choose to activate it with AT&T upon purchase. The Nokia 9 PureView is HMD...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_9_pureview_is_200_off_once_again-news-38746.php

Apple Watch Series 5 is coming this fall, analyst claims

Famous analyst of all things Apple Ming-Chi Kuo has published another research note today, and this one is about the Apple Watch Series 5, which is apparently going to launch this fall. That's interesting because so far we haven't seen many leaks about Apple's next-gen wearable. If Kuo is right (and he generally is right more than wrong), then we might see the Watch Series 5 make its debut alongside the iPhone 11 at Apple's big fall event, which could take place on September 10. The Apple Watch Series 5 and its successors will start to use displays from JDI. The Japanese company's panels...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_series_5_is_coming_this_fall_analyst_claims-news-38745.php

Huawei P smart Pro specs revealed by Enterprise listing

Android's Enterprise database contains a list of smartphones that are recommended by Google for use on its enterprise platform. Occasionally, a smartphone goes up on the database prematurely or in this case two phones in two days. After the nova 5T yesterday, Google has now spilled the beans of the Huawei P smart Pro. According to the Android Enterprise Directory, the Huawei P smart Pro will get 4GB of RAM, 64GB of base storage, and support a fingerprint scanner. The listing also includes a single image of the phone from the front. Unfortunately, this is the only information...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p_smart_pro_leaks_on_android_enterprise_directory-news-38738.php

Oppo Reno2 5G design leaks as certification confirms VOOC 3.0 support

A new Oppo device bearing the PCKM70 model number passed through China's Compulsory Certification Agency (CCC) just ahead of the upcoming Reno2 series announcement. The only details that are available from the certificate are that it comes with VOOC 3.0 support for 20W fast charging and supports 5G connectivity. Alleged Oppo Reno2 3C certification Earlier today we got official confirmation from Oppo that the lineup will feature a quad-camera setup with 20x Zoom capabilities. The brand's website had a Reno2 page listing for a brief period which gave us our first official look at the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno2_5g_gets_3c_certification_and_appears_in_promo_materials-news-38733.php

Samsung Galaxy M21, M31 and M41 key specs leak

Samsung revamped mid-range portfolio was a huge success this year and it will certainly be a major part of the company's 2020 portfolio. Yesterday we learned about the major camera upgrades that will be coming to next year's Galaxy A series phones and today it's the M line's turn to get some early exposure. Galaxy M21, M31 and M41 alleged specs Starting off with the Galaxy M21, we can expect the Exynos 9609 chipset found in the Motorola One Action paired with 4GB RAM. Around the back, we'll see a 24MP main cam and 5MP depth sensor. Next in line we have the Galaxy M31 which will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_m21_m31_and_m41_key_specs_leak_-news-38737.php

Apple HomePod up for pre-orders in Japan and Taiwan

Preorders for the Apple HomePod are now live on Apple's Japan and Taiwan websites. The smart speaker retails for JPY 32,800 Yen ($308) and TWD 9,900 ($316), respectively, with an expected shipping date of next Friday, August 23. The HomePod currently retails in the US for $300, following a $50 price cut. It was slow to gain market share with most competitors coming at a fraction of the its price and Amazon's strong hold of the smart speaker market. Since its launch, Apple has updated the HomePod with phone call support, support for multiple timers, and ability to search for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_homepod_up_for_preorders_in_japan_and_taiwan-news-38734.php

Google updates Chrome OS with camera modes of all things

Google announced another update for Chrome OS, and this time it brought some rather unexpected features for Chromebooks and Pixel Slates. Key features include better media navigation between tabs, more photo modes and easier way to clean notifications. Google issues new updates every six weeks, but this one grabbed our attention particularly due to the Portrait Mode and Square Mode. We understand there are some people who take photos with their tablets, including a Pixel Slate, but we simply cannot fathom why would someone use a 12.3" device when a simple smartphone does a much...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_updates_chrome_os_brings_more_camera_modes-news-38732.php

5G Moto Mod updated with support for Z2 Force and reverse charging

Verizon and Motorola partnered with Qualcomm to make the first 5G-compatible device. It was not a 5G smartphone, but a Moto Mod accessory that gives a 5G modem and additional battery pack to the Moto Z3. The 5G Moto Mod went on sale in April, along with Verizon 5G network Today, the 5G Moto Mod is getting an update that adds support for the (Verizon-branded) Moto Z2 Force. Previously, the Moto Mod 5G was only compatible with the Moto Z3 and Z4. Motorola Verizon 5G Moto Mod In addition, Motorola has modified the Moto Mod's power system to enable two-way charging between the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/5g_moto_mod_updated_with_support_for_z2_force_and_reverse_charging-news-38731.php

Two new Xiaomi smartphones pop up on 3C, one of them has 18W charging

Xiaomi has just got two new phones certified by the Chinese 3C, and they are likely members of the upcoming Redmi 8 series. The devices with model numbers M1906G7E and M1906G7T have received China's Compulsory Certificate mark, alongside an 18W charger with a serial number MDY-10-EC. CCC certification The second line reads that another phone with two model numbers (likely different memory combinations) got the approval from 3C, but they appear to be low-end or mid-range phones since they'll ship with the MDY-09-EK charger that tops up at 10W. It is way too early to know what...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/two_new_xiaomi_smartphones_pop_up_on_3c_one_of_them_has_18w_charging-news-38727.php

Motorola One Action promo videos show off the ultra wide Action Camera

The Motorola One Action was just announced and its unique feature, the Action Cam, is the focus of the first promo videos. You can read our review for an in-depth look into the phone and its cameras, but if you only have a minute, check out this video: It's shot in 21:9, of course. That's the aspect ratio of the phone's screen and you can set the Action Cam to record 21:9 video too, which works especially well with the 117° ultra wide-angle lens. Chances are that you'll be on the move when using the Action Camera, so video stabilization is important. There's no OIS, but here's a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_action_promo_videos_show_off_the_ultra_wide_action_camera-news-38736.php

Motorola One Action review

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The Motorola One Action unveiled with an ultrawide camera, 21:9 screen

Action cams may be the one species of digital cameras that retained its popularity in the age of smartphones. They are characterized by wide-angle lenses and 60fps video recording, geared towards capturing action-packed clips. But the action cams may soon follow their point-and-shoot cousins into the great beyond if phones like this one become popular. The Motorola One Action gets its name from the unique Action Camera on its back. It has a 117° ultrawide angle lens and captures video at 1080p/60. Its 16MP sensor uses 4-in-1 pixel binning to improve image quality in low light and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_motorola_one_action_unveiled_with_an_wideangle_camera_219_screen-news-38711.php

Oppo Reno2 series arriving on August 28 with quad camera and 20x zoom

Earlier this month we came across a report which stated that Oppo was planning to launch the new Reno series this month which would come to India first. That now got its official confirmation as the company has confirmed it's unveiling the Reno2 series on August 28. We are probably looking at multiple phones here as the image posted by Oppo India's Twitter account says "Reno2 Series". The smartphones will come with a quad camera setup at the back aligned vertically in the center and will offer 20x zoom. Introducing #OPPOReno2 #Quadcam with #20xZoom. Coming first to India on 28.08.2019...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno2_launch_date-news-38730.php

Huawei Mate 20 X 5G sells out in minutes on Chinese debut

The much-anticipated 5G-capable version of the Huawei Mate 20 X has finally arrived in China but only lasted for a few minutes. The handset's first flash sale concluded in less than an hour with all units gone. Looking back, maybe it's not that big of a surprise because over a million registrations were placed before the flash sale. Unfortunately, we don't know how many units were available. but the good news is that it's going to be up again tomorrow. The price is CNY 6,199 ($900) for the 8GB/256GB model. The rest of the specs are pretty much the same except for the lowered battery...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_x_5g_debuts_in_china_sells_out_in_minutes-news-38728.php

Galaxy Note10+ 45W charger up for pre-order, AKG NC headphones appear in training materials

With the Note10 duo, Samsung finally brought faster charging speeds to its flagships. The Galaxy Note10 goes up to 25W, while the Note10+ can reach 45W, but since both come with 25W chargers you'd need to pay extra to unlock the full speed. The new charger is now available for pre-order on Samsung's website and retails for $49.99/€49.99/£49.99, depending on where you live. Samsung claims it will be able to ship it out by September 13. Samsung 45W fast charger Just two days ago we came across a video comparison which showed that Samsung's new 25W charger can fully top up the Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/note10_45w_charger_up_for_preorder_akg_noisecanceling_headphones_appear_in_training_materials__-news-38729.php

nubia Z20 now available for purchase

The nubia Z20 unveiled last week is now available for purchase in China through the company's official site. It comes in 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB and 8GB/512GB configurations priced at CNY3,499 ($495/€450), CNY3,699 ($525/€475) and CNY4,199 ($595/€535), respectively. The top-end model's stock hasn't arrived yet, though. The nubia Z20 is powered by a Snapdragon 855+ SoC and runs Android Pie-based nubia UI 7 out of the box. It flaunts a 6.42" FHD+ Super AMOLED notch-less display and sports a secondary screen at the back measuring 5.1" diagonally. The secondary screen doubles up as a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_z20_china_sale_price-news-38726.php

Xiaomi launches Star Diamond case for Mi CC9 series

Chinese phone maker Xiaomi has launched a new case for its Mi CC9 series which includes the CC9, CC9e, and the CC9 Meitu Edition. This new phone case, called Star Diamond (translated from Chinese), has a starry pattern and is made up of 10,000 Austrian crystals. Xiaomi says the design is inspired by the Northern Lights and recommends using it with the white color variant of the CC9 trio. This glittery case comes in a special pink-colored box and is already available for purchase in China. You can pick one up for CNY499 ($70/€65) from Xiaomi's official site. Source 1 | Source...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_star_diamond_case_mi_cc9-news-38725.php

vivo iQOO Pro 5G confirmed to ship with a 4,500 mAh battery

The vivo iQOO Pro 5G is arriving next week with a Snapdragon 855+ SoC. Now, the company has confirmed yet another specification of the smartphone - the battery - which will have a capacity of 4,500 mAh. iQOO hasn't revealed anything else about the Pro 5G other than showing off the back of the phone, but thanks to its TENAA listing, we know what the phone will look like and most of its internals. vivo iQOO Pro 5G The iQOO Pro 5G will run Android Pie and sport a 6.41" FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a fingerprint scanner embedded in it. The smartphone will come with 8GB and 12GB RAM,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_iqoo_pro_5g_specs_battery-news-38723.php

Another Mate 30 Pro spy shot reveals an ingenious way to hide the camera setup

Yesterday we spotted one protective case of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, suggesting a circular camera setup and sensor/speaker/ToF cutout on the side, lined in a vertical fashion. Today, the phone, wrapped in pre-production case, leaked in some more spy shots, revealing the front and a part of the back. While the screen will have curved edges with the bend nearing 90 degrees, the camera setup was hidden behind a window with a hinge. Huawei Mate 30 Pro, is that you? While we don't see the actual snappers, we can see a tall LED flash, way different than any other camera smartphone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/another_mate_30_pro_spy_shot_reveals_an_ingenious_way_to_hide_the_camera_setup-news-38724.php

Aura Blue Samsung Galaxy Note10+ is headed to Europe

Samsung has been doing weird things with smartphone colors for a long while now, especially when it comes to its flagships. Regional exclusives, carrier or store exclusives, the likes. Case in point: the Aura Blue color is available for the Galaxy Note10+, but not the Note10. And even if that's fine with you, so far the Aura Blue Note10+ has been exclusive to the US. Not just that, but you can only purchase a Note10+ in that color from either Best Buy or Samsung's own online store. Why? Who knows. The good news is that this is about to change. A couple of European online stores have...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/aura_blue_samsung_galaxy_note10_is_headed_to_europe-news-38722.php

Huawei Mate 20 Pro receives new update that brings DC dimming

Huawei's Mate 20 Pro got the update to EMUI 9.1 starting at the end of June. This version of the company's UI skin atop Android made its debut on the P30 family. It's based on Android 9 Pie like EMUI 9, but has a bunch of additional features, like the new EROFS file system, GPU Turbo 3.0, and Moon mode for the camera. Starting today, the Mate 20 Pro's EMUI is enhanced with yet another feature, namely DC dimming. This is becoming more and more popular with every month that goes by, as Chinese smartphone makers left and right work to bring it to their devices that use OLED screens. DC...

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Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) gets over a million reservations in China

Huawei announced the Mate 20 X (5G) for the Chinese market on July 26, which is also when it started taking reservations for the device through its official online store, Vmall. The phone is scheduled to have its first sale on August 16. Up until this moment, Vmall has apparently logged more than a million reservations for the Mate 20 X (5G), which means a lot of people are interested in perhaps purchasing one. Reservations aren't like pre-orders as in you don't pay the full amount, or enter an agreement to be charged the full amount at a later date. As such, it's easy to make a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_x_5g_gets_over_a_million_reservations_in_china-news-38720.php

Apple's iPhone 11 event will probably happen on September 10

Apple released the seventh iOS 13 beta to registered developers today, and buried within the code is a huge clue as to when we should expect to see the next iPhones unveiled. An asset within the iOS 13 code is the image below, showing an iOS screenshot with the date of Tuesday, September 10. The asset's name is "HoldForRelease", which sort of cements the suspicion that this is the day when Apple will schedule its next big unveiling. Last year, the date on this asset was September 12, and guess when Apple held its iPhone event? A launch of the new iPhones on September 10 would...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_iphone_11_event_will_probably_happen_on_september_10-news-38719.php

vivo iQOO Pro to be the cheapest 5G smartphone yet

vivo has been teasing the upcoming iQOO Pro 5G for a while now, ahead of the official announcement that's scheduled to take place on August 22. We've also already seen it pass TENAA certification, so we pretty much know all there is to know about it right now - except for one thing. The price. So far 5G devices have been significantly more expensive than 4G flagships, but perhaps the iQOO Pro 5G will be the first model to buck this trend. According to a new rumor from China, the phone will be the cheapest ever 5G handset when it launches. The Weibo post saying that has been...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_iqoo_pro_to_be_the_cheapest_5g_smartphone_yet-news-38718.php

Google Assistant now lets you assign reminders to your family members or housemates

Google is adding a neat new feature to Assistant - the ability to assign reminders to someone else, like a family member or one of your housemates. The obvious upside here is that this theoretically enables more (and/or better) collaboration between you and your family or housemates, whether you're at home or on the go. On the flip side, this does mean your nagging relatives now get a new avenue to nag you some more. Then again, keep in mind that you can send and receive reminders only to and from people who are in your Google family group or those who have their accounts linked to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_assistant_now_lets_you_assign_reminders_to_your_family_members_or_housemates-news-38717.php

A 30W wireless charger from Huawei goes through FCC

An interesting report from yesterday claims that the Huawei Mate 30-series will support blazing-fast 25W wireless charging. Today these claims are partially confirmed by the a Huawei application that went through FCC. The documents tell a story about a 30W wireless charger - 5W more than initially expected. However, the application hasn't been fully approved as the charger couldn't meet the requirements for a 30W power output. This could mean two things - Huawei will have another attempt with an improved unit in the near future before the Mate 30-series come out or it will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_30w_wireless_charger_from_huawei_goes_through_fcc-news-38705.php

Six Garmin smartwatches leak, Vivomove Style has watch hands and color screen

Soon Garmin will expand its selection of smartwatches with several new models and we got an early look at all of them. Among them is a new product line, the Venu, and a premium version of the Vivomove watches. The Garmin Venu itself looks quite upscale with an interesting pattern on the bezel. It measures 43mm in diameter and offers a mix of Garmin's usual functionality. It features music playback (Spotify and Deezer) and Garmin Pay, plus showing notifications from your phone on the watch's color screen. Garmin Venu (43mm) The fitness tracking functionality includes modes...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/six_garmin_smartwatches_leak_vivomove_style_has_watch_hands_and_color_screen-news-38713.php

Leaked roadmap reveals big camera upgrades for Galaxy A lineup

Samsung's revamped Galaxy A series are extremely popular across the world because of their superb bang for buck ratio - great screens, great battery life, good design, decent cameras. And judging by this latest leak, next year's Galaxy A phones will come with at least three cameras and in some cases four. The roadmap below, shared by Sudhanshu Ambhore, details every Galaxy A phone scheduled for 2020 release and its camera configuration. There will be no less than 8 phones and 7 different main cameras - from 13MP to 108MP. Much like this year the ultrawide snappers will be a defining...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_are_all_the_cameras_on_all_future_galaxy_a_smartphones-news-38712.php

Xiaomi VP shares production video of 64MP quad camera smartphone

Last week Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi announced that its 64MP camera smartphone will hit the market in Q4 of this year and it's gearing to make it widely available rather than a limited afair. Today, Xiaomi VP Lu Weibing shows a quick video, showing that the mass production has already started. The clip reveals that the camera setup, will feature three vertically aligned units, with the fourth one placed on the right. We can also see that there's no pop-up mechanism here, which means the smartphone will come with a waterdrop notch housing the selfie camera. Weibing also said that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_64mp_camera_smartphone_production_video-news-38707.php

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a phones get another discount in Europe

Google is trying everything to clear its stock ahead of the Pixel 4 launch. We already reported some deals going on in the United States, and today fans across the pond get a promo as well. In the UK Google now offers the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL for £349 and £419, respectively, both £50 down on their regular asking prices. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are also discounted by £125 on the British site or €150 if you are shopping from Continental Europe. All colors and memory options are available, so you can order right away the phone you like. Source

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro case confirms circular camera design

Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro are expected to arrive later this year. Early rumors suggested the new phone will have a rectangular setup on the back, but latest protection case, revealed on Instagram by famous leakster Ice Universe, shows a circular module, accompanied by another tall cutout on the side for sensors or speakers. View this post on Instagram Mate 30 Pro A post shared by Ice universe (@ice.universe) on Aug 14, 2019 at 7:04pm PDT Looking at the case, we can also see there will be one cutout on the bottom for the USB-C connector, while the top has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_30_pro_cases_confirms_circular_camera_design-news-38706.php

Huawei, Honor, Xiaomi and OnePlus grab 2019 EISA awards

The annual EISA (Expert Imaging and Sound Association) awards are in and for the second year in a row Huawei took home the best smartphone award with the P30 Pro succeeding last year's P20 Pro. The latest P-series flagship received high praise for its all-round capabilities and most notably spectacular quad-camera setup, powerful chipset and long-lasting battery. Another phone from the Huawei family also bagged an award with the Honor 20 Pro being crowned best "Lifestyle smartphone". The phone's gradient 3D glass finish paired with its flagship-grade camera and appealing price tag made...

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Canalys: Chinese makers take 62% of Southeast Asia's market in Q2

Chinese makers have dominated the Southeast Asian market in Q2 of 2019, netting 19.0m of the 30.7m total phone shipments, Canalys reports. Samsung retained its leading position, moving 7.7M devices but was followed closely by Oppo with 7.3M. vivo managed 4.1m and Xiaomi was fourth at 3.7M. Realme entered the top five for the first time with 1.6M. The Southeast Asian market is dominated by the mid-to-low-end smartphones - 75% of it consists of sub-$200 devices, which puts makers such as Apple far out of the picture. It's also notorious for its lack of brand loyalty. Looking at the...

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Motorola One Action going official tomorrow

The Motorola One Action is going official tomorrow, August 16. Motorola Brazil posted a video on August 13 with the caption "In 3 days, everything you know about filming and shooting using cell phones will change." The clip also says "Capture Action", giving a subtle hint that the Lenovo subsidiary will unveil the One Action tomorrow. Em 3 dias, tudo o que você sabe sobre filmar e fotografar usando celulares vai mudar. Estão preparados? pic.twitter.com/1eZPHHfxRl— Motorola Brasil (@MotorolaBR) August 13, 2019 This speculation is further corroborated by industry tipster Roland...

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Realme 5 price confirmed by Indian CEO

Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro will make an official appearance on August 20, with quad-camera setup with a 48 MP main shooter. Madhav Sheth, the CEO of Realme India, said today the company is bringing next week "the world's 1st quad camera smartphone under 10k", effectively confirming the price of the Realme 5. The new phone will clearly match the launch price tag of its predecessors at INR9,999. Some achievements on our technology journeyA. 1st to bring 48MP Quad camera smartphone in IndiaB. World's 1st Quad camera smartphone under 10k 1st in IndiaC. Powerful Qualcomm chipset 1st time...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_5_price_confirmed_by_indian_ceo-news-38702.php

Dual-camera iPhones accused of patent infringement

Israeli-based camera technology company Corephotonics has filed a lawsuit against Apple claiming that current iPhones are using dual-camera tech that infringes several of its patents. The Israeli company has filed several lawsuits over the years and the latest one is another attempt to sort things out. According to Corephotonics, the two companies have been in negotiations since 2012. Throughout the years, Corephotonics has discussed the dual-camera modules in detail with Apple's engineering team. What's more, Apple was granted access to the five-element telephoto lens back in 2012,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dualcamera_tech_in_iphones_said_to_be_infringing_multiple_patents-news-38701.php

Xiaomi's second 5G flagship coming soon, could be the Mi 9S 5G

Xiaomi is looking to expand its 5G portoflio, which currently only includes the Mi Mix 3 5G. The company announced that it will unveil its second 5G flagship soon. Xiaomi made the announcement on Weibo and said that it has received certificates from three certifying authorities in China, effectively confirming the first market to get the phone. Xiaomi didn't reveal anything about its upcoming 5G flagship but in all likeliness it's M1908F1XE, that appeared on 3C and TENAA last week. Xiaomi Mi 9S (5G) photos by TENAA This device is said to be the Mi 9S 5G having...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9s_5g_coming_soon-news-38699.php

Vivo NEX 3 sketch reveals design of the upcoming flagship

Late last month, Oppo showcased its waterfall display concept phone with 88-degree curved edges. Several days after that vivo's product manager Li Xiang posted a picture showcasing the upcoming NEX 3's curved display panel which also features quite a pronounced curve resembling Oppo's prototype. Oppo Waterfall screen Now, Xiang went ahead and revealed a sketch of the vivo NEX 3, which shows the design along with its inspiration. One of the key elements is the display which looks to feature minimal side bezels and a sharp fall reminiscing of a waterfall. The phone won't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_nex_3_sketch_details_design_process_behind_the_upcoming_flagship-news-38700.php

Huawei Mate X coming in November, a follow-up is already in the works

During a press event in Shenzhen, Huawei discussed the future of the Mate X and we have some good news and some bad ones. The foldable phone's release date has been pushed back from September to November and the phone will have a slightly tweaked design. There are still some challenges to overcome, so Huawei is taking it slowly to ensure a smooth launch in November. Some of the refinements include an altered Falcon hinge and a slimmer power button. The good news is Huawei also shared its plans for a successor, which is due to come out as early as next year. It will have more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_x_coming_in_november_a_followup_is_in_the_works-news-38698.php

Realme 5, 5 Pro design and key specs revealed

The Realme 5 and 5 Pro will be unveiled next week on August 20 with a quad camera setup, including ultrawide angle, super macro, and portrait modules. The company has already confirmed that the Pro variant will ship with a 48MP Sony IMX586 unit as the main sensor, and now some more details about this pair have been revealed. Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart has set up a landing page on its site for the 5 and 5 Pro giving us a glimpse of their design. Both smartphones will flaunt a diamond-cut design similar to the one we've seen on the Realme 3i announced last month. Realme 5...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_5_5_pro_key_specs_design-news-38696.php

vivo iQOO Pro 5G photos on TENAA confirm what we know so far

Qualcomm's announcement of the Snapdragon 855+ caught the whole gaming smartphone industry by surprise, but this is actually a good thing. After the ROG Phone II was announced with the new SoC, other brands like iQOO, Black Shark and Red Magic 3 introduced their own iteration with the new chipset. One of the new phones is called vivo iQOO Pro 5G and it will arrive in seven days. The Shenzhen-based company revealed the back of the phone yesterday, but today more photos appeared on TENAA, confirming what we already know - the new device looks a lot like the regular vivo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_iqoo_pro_5g_photos_tenaa-news-38697.php

Huawei Mate 30 to have 25W fast wireless charging support, rumor says

With the Note10, Samsung finally has a flagship device that can fast charge at more than 15W, which is what previous generations of its high-end smartphones have been stuck with for years. The 25W fast wired charging in the Note10 is commendable, but Huawei is looking to soon match that - only not through wired charging, but wireless. According to a new rumor from China, the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro will support 25W wireless charging. That's the fastest that this method of topping up your battery has ever been, one-upping even Xiaomi's 20W system that's built into the Mi 9. Obviously as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_30_to_have_25w_fast_wireless_charging_support_rumor_says-news-38695.php

OnePlus is launching another 5G smartphone by the end of the year

A few rumors made the rounds recently talking about OnePlus readying a 7T Pro model that will be launching in a couple of months' time, and it turns out that may actually pan out. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has told the Financial Times that his company will release a new 5G capable smartphone in the fourth quarter of this year - that's October to December. Unlike the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, which is only available from a handful of carriers across the world, the new device would get a global release. OnePlus 7 Pro This is just pure speculation on our part - but this could mean that there's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_is_launching_another_5g_smartphone_by_the_end_of_the_year-news-38694.php

Google's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are now $400 off, cheaper than ever before

As we're getting closer to the rumored early October launch of the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, the prices of their predecessors just keep on dropping. We've seen the Pixel 3 and/or Pixel 3 XL go for $200 off their usual prices, $300, and even $360, but today's deal takes the prize for the best one we've ever seen. At Best Buy you can now purchase a Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL for a whopping $400 off their normal prices. That means you're getting the small Pixel 3 for $399.99, which is exactly half of what it should cost. The 3 XL can be yours for $499.99. If you don't mind the fact that these...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/googles_pixel_3_and_pixel_3_xl_are_now_400_off_cheaper_than_ever_before-news-38693.php