Huawei expects a $10 billion dip in smartphone revenues due to US ban

Huawei's H1 financial report showed the company's revenues grew by 23% over last year and it pushed 118 million smartphones despite the negative impact of the US trade ban. The Chinese tech giant expected to accumulate significant losses after it was put on the Entity List but now it has adjusted its prediction and it estimates its consumer business department will miss on $10 billion of revenue, a third lower than initial estimates. Huawei Deputy Chairman, Eric Xu gave the latest prediction during a Q&A session following the announcement of Huawei's new Ascend 910 AI chipset meant...

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Check out these renders of the OnePlus 7T with a triple camera setup

A couple of days ago we saw sketches of an unknown OnePlus device with the back housing a circular camera island. Turns out that device is the OnePlus 7T. This confirmation comes from popular leakster OnLeaks who leaked the CAD renders of the 7T, giving us our best look yet at the device. The front side of the OnePlus 7T looks similar to its non-T variant - notched display surrounded by small bezels and an earpiece above the selfie camera. But, the back is where things look different. The OnePlus 7 comes with a dual camera setup placed vertically in the center, whereas the 7T sports a...

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Our Samsung Galaxy Note10+ video review is up

The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ unveiled earlier this month comes with many improvements over its predecessor. But, it ditches a feature that still has a lot of demand - 3.5mm headphone jack. Besides, the placement of the power button also makes taking screenshots using a combination of volume down key and power button difficult. This doesn't really make the Note10+ a bad device, and if you are thinking of buying one, you can check out our video review below. The Galaxy Note10+ comes with 12GB RAM and will be powered by an Exynos 9825 SoC or the Snapdragon 855 chip depending on where you...

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Oppo Reno 2F specs leak, will come with Helio P70 SoC and quad camera

Oppo is all set to unveil its Reno 2 series on August 28 which is said to include three models - Reno 2, Reno 2Z, and Reno 2F. Specifications of the Reno 2 and 2Z have already leaked, and now we get to know about the 2F as well. According to the latest report, the Reno 2F will be powered by a Helio P70 SoC which will be paired with 8GB RAM. The smartphone will have 128GB of storage onboard and will sport a 6.53" FHD+ AMOLED display with a fingerprint reader embedded in it. The Reno 2F will come with a quad camera setup which will have a 48MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 as the main sensor...

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OnePlus TV specs surface, MediaTek MT5670 SoC and 3GB RAM in tow

The OnePlus TV coming next month is confirmed to sport a 55" QLED display. Now some more details of this TV have surfaced. A screenshot of what appears to be a Google Play Developer Console listing reveals that OnePlus TV, codenamed "Dosa" (a South Indian food item), will be powered by a yet-unknown MediaTek MT5670 SoC and have a Mali-G51 GPU in tow. The OnePlus TV will have 3GB RAM and will run Android Pie. The resolution is listed as 1080p, but that's likely for the menu, with the TV switching to 4K when required. In an interview with Gadgets360, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau revealed...

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Samsung releases 3D Scanner app for the Galaxy Note 10+

Today Samsung's Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ have officially become available in over 70 countries, and to celebrate this momentous occasion the company has released a new app. We're not kidding - it's called 3D Scanner and its outing is timed to coincide with the launch of the Galaxy Note10+. That's because the app makes use of that model's 3D ToF camera on the back in order to let you scan and create 3D models of real-world objects. Since the Galaxy S10 5G and the Galaxy A80 also have ToF cameras, they should support the app as well. The 3D Scanner app is now up for grabs in Samsung's...

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Oppo Reno 2Z live images leak showing quad rear cameras and notch-free screen

Oppo is holding a grand event on August 28 to launch the Reno2, and during the last few days we're starting to hear more and more that it may not be the only device in the series arriving on that day. Yesterday the Reno A leaked, and today it's time for us to see the purported Reno 2Z in leaked live images for the first time. The name implies this will be a successor to the Reno Z that only hit the market in June. Unlike that model, the Reno 2Z has no notch whatsoever, and that's because there's a motorized pop-up selfie camera. On the rear we can see four cameras arranged vertically, with...

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Lenovo Z6 Pro review

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Huawei teases Kirin 990 chipset, coming September 6

Ahead of IFA Berlin, Huawei just confirmed its latest in-house Kirin 990 chipset will be announced at its event on September 6. The brand released a short video which details the SoC will come with 5G capabilities and some past rumors suggest the modem will be built into the chipset. The Kirin 990 will be produced on TSMC's 7nm EUV process which will provide 20% greater transistor density and in turn increased power efficiency. Other tips suggest the new silicone will allow for 4K video recording at 60fps - a first in the Kirin series. We can expect an enhanced NPU based on...

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Google starts implementing text search in Photos

Google Photos has been known for its AI engine and the ability to search by objects in your images looking for specific colors, animals and face expressions. Now it's learning a new trick - you can search text in your images. Not only that but it will also provide it to you in plain form for editing. Text search in Google Photos on Android Currently, you can go into your Google Photos app and type any text you know is on a screenshot or a photo. If you want to copy it, just click the Lens button on the bottom and you'll have highlighted words for copy/paste. However, our...

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First Oppo Reno2 teaser pops up

Oppo is bringing the second generation Reno flagship next week, and official teasers have already started appearing on Chinese TV. The company posted three 15-second bits, merged into one video, on its Weibo page, and we'll let the video speak for itself: The phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 730G chipset and will come with 20x Zoom, Ultra Dark Mode and Ultra Steady Mode. However, the zoom will be 5x Hybrid and 20X digital, meaning there is no periscope module on the new handset. The first series of the Reno had an unusual shark-fin style elevating...

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Lenovo A6 Note appears in official photos

Lenovo is gearing up to release a new midranger called the A6 Note as the device just appeared on VP Chang Cheng's Weibo profile. The device previously bagged certification from Thailand's NBTC and also popped up on Geekbench bearing the L19041 model number. While we didn't get much details on the specs, the Geekbench listing revealed the device will pack the Helio P22 chipset paired with 3GB RAM and run Android 9 Pie. Looking at the new pictures we see the phone will ship with a waterdrop notch screen and fairly slim bezels all around. The back houses a dual-camera setup and LED...

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Redmi Note 8 Pro's liquid cooling confirmed as phone scores 280K on AnTuTu

Redmi officials are so proud of their upcoming Note 8 Pro smartphone, they can't stop teasing it. After Lu Weibing, Redmi brand manager, teased the quality of the 64 MP camera, more details about the hardware and performance emerged. The phone will be powered by the 12nm Helio G90T chipset by Mediatek, which will match the 7nm Kirin 810 SoC performance, according to its AnTuTu scorecard. It will also come with some sort of liquid cooling, as confirmed by the latest teasers. Redmi Note 8 promo posters According to the official posters, the liquid cooling will manage...

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Nokia 7.2 surfaces in more hands-on photos

Nokia 7.2 is coming in two weeks at IFA and the trickle of leaks is turning into a river. The latest one shows the final design of the device complete with a cyan paint job we haven't seen before. We get another look at the waterdrop notch on the front while the back features a triple camera setup and flash housed in a circular array. The fingerprint sensor remains below the cameras. Nokia 7.2 in Cyan According to past speculation, the Nokia 7.2 will come with a 6.2-inch FHD+ and thanks to a recent Geekbench test, we know it's packing the Snapdragon 710 chipset paired with 6GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_72_surfaces_in_more_handson_photos-news-38835.php

Motorola One Action launched in India

The Motorola One Action unveiled last week has been launched in India. The sole version comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage and costs INR13,999 ($195/€175). It will be available for purchase in Denim Blue and Pearl White colors from August 30 through Flipkart. The Motorola One Action is powered by an Exynos 9609 SoC and being a part of the Android One program it runs a stock version of Android Pie out of the box. The phone boasts a 6.3" FHD+ display with a punch hole for the 12MP selfie camera. It derives its name from the 16MP ultrawide camera on the back that lets you capture...

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Redmi Note 8 Pro camera samples shared

Samsung announced its 64 MP camera sensor for smartphones and companies immediately started racing which will put it on an actual smartphone first. Realme already demoed the technology and we had a hands-on, but the Redmi Note 8 Pro seems determined to beat it to the market. Just days ahead of the announcement Lu Weibing, the brand manager of Redmi, posted a photo with the new phone on Weibo, and today he went even further, printing and putting a printed 64MP image in front of Xiaomi's HQ, then promptly posing for a photo next to the three-meter-tall poster. This being a...

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Samsung Galaxy Note10 series launches in over 70 countries

The Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+ start their journey today, going on sale in over 70 countries including Canada, France, India, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, the US, and the UK. The duo's availability will quickly expand with the Note10 pair hitting 130 markets by the beginning of September. Samsung Galaxy Note10+ The Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ are similar phones with the latter coming with an extra ToF module at the back, bigger battery with faster charging, and a larger screen with higher resolution. The Note10+ also has more RAM and it's the only...

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OnePlus TV will sport a 55" QLED display

A few days ago Chinese phone maker OnePlus announced that it will unveil its OnePlus TV next month. At the time the company didn't share any details about its TV, but now it has confirmed it OnePlus TV will feature a 55-inch QLED display. Details are still scarce about the OnePlus TV, but it's expected to come with an HDR panel, Bluetooth remote, and AI assistant. Upgrade to an unparalleled viewing experience with a 55" QLED display on the OnePlus TV 📺Get notified - https://t.co/LTDvaPHwH0 pic.twitter.com/Wyg4aONW9W— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) August 22, 2019 It's...

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Xiaomi Mi A3 goes on sale in India

The Xiaomi Mi A3 goes on sale in India today starting noon local time. The 4GB/64GB variant is priced at INR12,999 ($180/€165) while the 6GB/128GB model costs INR15,999 ($225/€200). You can buy one from Amazon.in, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores across the country. The Mi A3 comes with a Snapdragon 665 SoC and boots to a stock version of Android Pie. It flaunts a 6.01" HD+ Super AMOLED display having a fingerprint reader embedded in it. Xiaomi Mi A3 The Mi A3 comes in three colors - Kind of Gray, Not just Blue and More than White. Source

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vivo iQOO Pro and iQOO Pro 5G get official with Snapdragon 855+, 44W fast charging

vivo's gaming-focused brand, iQOO, is back today with a new smartphone, as anticipated and leaked ad nauseam. the iQOO Pro comes in two versions - one that has 4G connectivity, one that ups it to 5G. Otherwise, they are mostly identical. The iQOO Pro and iQOO Pro 5G both sport a 6.41-inch 1080x2340 Super AMOLED touchscreen with an in-display fingerprint scanner, the Snapdragon 855+ chipset, a 48 MP f/1.79 main rear cam that comes alongside a 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) and a 2 MP depth sensor, a 12 MP f/2.0 selfie shooter, and a 4,500 mAh battery with support for 44W ultra fast...

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Oppo Reno A leaks, shows off its mid-range looks

Oppo's Reno2 is coming soon, as you could probably tell by all the leaks and teasers. The Chinese company's Reno lineup, that debuted only a few months ago, is apparently going to expand its reach and get ever more crowded, as a Reno A smartphone is also in development. You can see the Reno A in all its mid-range glory below. This is definitely not a handset you can expect mind-blowing specs from, and you can tell that based on looks alone. Indeed, the source of this leak confirms that saying the Reno A will come with a 6.5-inch FHD+ touchscreen, 6GB of RAM, 64/128GB of storage, and...

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Future OnePlus device with round camera island gets pictured in leaked sketches

OnePlus is shaping up to be quite busy until the end of this year. There's the launch of its first ever TV next month, already officially confirmed, as is the fact that it's going to out another 5G device before 2020 comes around. And then we've also heard a lot of rumors lately about the company readying a OnePlus 7T Pro and/or OnePlus 7T. One of these smartphones could be pictured in the leaked sketches below, that come courtesy of Evan Blass, aka @evleaks. Apparently they do depict a product that is in the works at OnePlus, and that device was first spotted all the way back in December...

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These Nokia phones will get Android 10, Nokia 8 is missing from the roadmap

Right after Google officially announced Android 10 HMD shared a roadmap of all the Nokia phones that will get Android 10. The first phones to get the bump up to Android 10 (formerly Android Q) are the Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 8.1 and Nokia 7.1 in the final quarter of this year. Then the firmware will come to the Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 5.1 Plus, Nokia 1 Plus, Nokia 4.2, Nokia 3.2, Nokia 3.1 Plus and Nokia 2.2 in Q1 of 2020. The Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1, Nokia 2.1 and Nokia 1 will get Android 10 in Q2 of 2020. A notable absentee from the roadmap is the Nokia 8 and fans on Twitter...

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Realme 5 goes on pre-order in India

Realme's brand new 5 series devices debuted two days ago with quad cameras, large batteries and the traditional aggressive pricing. Now the entry-level Realme 5 is officially available for pre-order on the brand's Indian website. Realme will begin dispatching the phones on August 27 to those who pay their units in full between today and August 26. The Realme 5 starts at INR 9,999 ($140) for the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant and goes up to INR 11,999 ($166) for the top spec'd 4/128GB version. The phone is available in Crystal Blue and Purple colors. The Realme 5 Pro will go on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_5_preorder_in_india_goes_live_-news-38824.php

Meizu 16s Pro to have a ring flash around the third camera

Meizu has never been particularly conservative with the design of its smartphones. When the Meizu Pro 6 arrived in May 2016, it had dual-tone 10-LED flash, lined around the laser AF and other sensors. The tech returned in April 2018 with the Meizu 15 series and eventually made its way to the Meizu 16s. According to a photo on Weibo, the LED ring will stay for the Meizu 16s Pro, but now it will be around the third shooter, while the sensors will move in the main oval setup between the first two cameras. When the Meizu 16s Pro arrives with three cameras, it will be only the...

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Bloomberg: iPhone 11 lineup will offer improved Face ID sensor, better low-light photography

Apple's September 10 event is fast approaching and rumors surrounding the next-gen iPhones are finally gaining some consistency. A new report from Bloomberg confirms previous rumors that Apple will streamline its iPhone naming scheme by introducing the "Pro" moniker for the successors of the iPhone XS and XS Max. The main addition to the new Pro models will be their triple camera setup which will be able to combine shots from all three lenses to produce higher resolution images with better low-light performance. In addition, users will have new post-processing options with frames, crop...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/bloomberg_iphones_11_lineup_will_offer_improved_face_id_sensor_better_lowlight_photography-news-38822.php

Android Q to be called Android 10 as Google abandons dessert-based names

Google has announced that the next release of Android, codenamed Android Q, will be called Android 10. The company also introduced design changes to the Android logo and the mascot. With the release of Android 10, the company is abandoning its use of alphabetical dessert naming scheme for major Android releases. This is being done to make the names more accessible across more markets, as previously not everyone was familiar with the names that Google chose. The other changes are being done to the Android logo and mascot. The Android robot has been the company mascot since the very...

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Samsung Galaxy Note10+ durability tested on video

The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ is Samsung's biggest Note phone yet. With a huge 6.8-inch screen and razor thin bezels, will this phone survive the scratch, burn, and bend tests? YouTuber Zack from JerryRigEverything has posted a new durability video testing Samsung's latest flagship phone. If you want to see how the Galaxy Note10+ would fare in the ultimate durability test, check out his video below. Although the S Pen offers new gyroscope-based gestures and a built-in Bluetooth radio, the exterior is still made of painted plastic and snaps right in half under pressure. Like the Note9,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_tested_in_durability_video-news-38820.php

Huawei will not launch a Harmony OS phone this year

Huawei has officially denied it plans to launch a smartphone with Harmony OS in the coming months. Vincent Yang, Huawei Senior VP, spoke at a media event in New York and said the Chinese maker has no plans to launch a Harmony OS-powered smartphone this year. However, he confirmed the company is launching other smart products with the OS, like a television and a smartwatch, both arriving at the market shelves before the end of 2019. Huawei Mate 30 Pro will come with Android Q Vincent Yang said the company wants to "maintain one standard, one ecosystem", so there is no way to...

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Galaxy Note10 cutout wallpapers now available on Galaxy Store

Back when Samsung released its Galaxy S10 line, the initial response to the new Infinity-O displays was mixed. Some embraced the new punch-hole design while others despised it. Then we saw a slew of creative new wallpapers which helped to mask the obtrusive cutout pop-up on Reddit and eventually make their way to Samsung's own Galaxy Store. Now Samsung's new Note10 line is getting the same treatment for its new centered Infinity-O display. New phone, new artists, new wallpapers. 🥳🥳🥳 Unpack your #GalaxyNote10 and pack it up with fresh work from @burnttoastcre8v,...

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Realme 5 and 5 Pro official unboxing and promo videos are here

The Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro were launched in India two days ago and will go on sale on August 27 and September 4, respectively, so to get potential buyers into the idea of ordering, Realme has a bunch of promo videos for the pair. Each phone gets an official unboxing video as well as a short clip summarizing its highlight features. Here go the Realme 5 Pro's. And here are the Realme 5's unboxing and promo video. But these videos go only so far. Here are a couple of our videos - an unboxing of the Realme 5 and a hands-on with the Realme 5 Pro. And stay tuned for...

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Redmi teases 25x zoom on the Note 8 Pro

Redmi is all set to unveil the Note 8 and Note 8 Pro next week. The company has already confirmed that the Pro variant will ship with a 64MP camera, and now it has released a new poster showing off the camera's ability to retain details even at 25x zoom, offering "hair level" clarity (machine translated from Chinese). The company further says that the 64MP camera will take pictures having a resolution of 9248x6936 pixels, which is 25x the resolution of Full-HD, 7.7x higher than 4K, and 2x higher than 8K resolutions. The Note 8 and Note 8 Pro will be both powered by the Helio...

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Samsung Galaxy A50s and A30s arrive with new cameras, prettier rear panels

Today Samsung officially took the wraps off the Galaxy A50s and Galaxy A30s - incremental updates, as signified by the names, but an important ones nonetheless - the Galaxy A50 is Samsung's best-selling A series phone. Samsung Galaxy A50s Samsung has redesigned the rear panel of the Galaxy A50s to include a geometric pattern and holographic effect that comes in four finishes - Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green and Prism Crush Violet2. What's also new are the cameras. The Galaxy A50s brings a new 48MP f/2.0 main camera paired to the old 5MP depth and 8MP...

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Oppo Reno2 chipset and camera features confirmed

Oppo VP Brian Shen has confirmed that the upcoming Reno2 will be powered by the Snapdragon 730G chipset. The official wanted to avoid any confusion ahead of the launch of the new series. Shen also posted a video on Twitter comparing the Reno2's OIS with an unknown smartphone. You can check out the clip below. Just received this - #OPPOReno2 (right) OIS comparison test. First impressions? 🤳 pic.twitter.com/i73O7AS7VF— Brian Shen (@BrianShenYiRen) August 22, 2019 Meanwhile, Oppo India's official website has also teased a couple of features of the Reno2 - Ultra Dark Mode and...

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Nokia to bring affordable 5G phones next year

While 5G phones like the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G and Huawei Mate 20 X 5G are slowly expanding their availability, their prices are stukk quite high. According to a new interview with HMD's chief product officer Juho Sarvikas, we'll see a more affordable 5G Nokia phone next year with its upcoming value flagship. Sarvikas explains that HMD sees an opportunity in bringing 5G to a wider audience and it starts with cutting down the cost of the handset. The ultimate goal is to bring a 5G phone at half the price of current offerings on the market. Nokia is working closely with chipset maker...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_to_bring_an_affordable_5g_phone_next_year-news-38813.php

Samsung rolls out Android Pie for Galaxy Tab S3 and Tab A (2017)

Earlier this month Samsung rolled out the Android Pie update for the Galaxy J3 (2017), and now the company has started seeding the latest version of Android for its tablets - Galaxy Tab S3 and Galaxy Tab A (2017). The new firmware brings along One UI as well as Android Pie features to both tablets. Additionally, it bumps up the Android security patch level on the Tab S3 to August 2019, while the Tab A (2017) remains on the June patch. Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Samsung has released the update for the LTE variant of the Tab S3 in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam, whereas the update...

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LG announces K40s and K50s midrangers with military grade durability

LG is bringing some new smartphones to its booth in Berlin during the IFA conference, taking place in the first week of September. Two of the devices are the LG K40s and LG K50s - just a day after their patenting the names, the Korean company announced the extra durable mid-rangers. LG K40s LG K40s The LG K40s comes with an unnamed processor, having a 2GHz octa-core CPU. Its screen measures 6.1", has HD+ resolution with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a waterdrop notch on the top for the 13 MP selfie camera. On the back, we see a horizontal dual camera setup - 13 MP main shooter...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_announces_midrangers_k40s_and_k50s-news-38811.php

HTC Wildfire X goes on sale today

The HTC Wildfire X announced last week will go on sale in India today starting noon local time. It will be available for purchase exclusively through Flipkart. The Wildfire X is powered by the Helio P22 SoC and comes in two memory versions - 3GB/32GB priced at INR10,999 ($155/€140) and 4GB/128GB priced at INR13,999 ($195/€175). However, for a limited period, both variants will be sold at INR1,000 ($15/€13) less. HTC Wildfire X The smartphone sports a 6.2" HD+ display and runs Android Pie out of the box. It has an 8MP camera on the front inside the notch, with the triple camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_wildfire_x_india_sale_price-news-38808.php

Redmi reveals the looks of the upcoming Note 8 series

In just seven days we will see the successor of the Redmi Note 7 series. The Xiaomi sub-brand showcased the Redmi Note 8 with a video of some rock band, where the drummer says "you can see more of the beautiful world" with the 64 MP camera, expected to come in the Pro device. Check the video out: If the date August 29 seems familiar, that is because Redmi is also expected to announce a 70" flat-screen smart TV, first for the new brand. It will make company on stage to at least two smartphones - Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro, but the differences between both devices are still...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_reveals_the_looks_of_the_upcoming_note_8_series-news-38810.php

Apple will decide by the end of the year on use of BOE OLED panels for 2020 iPhones

According to a new report from the Nikkei, a Japanese business daily, Apple is now in the final stages of certifying OLED screens from BOE for use in its future iPhones. The flexible displays are apparently undergoing aggressive testing, which raises the possibility that Apple could for the first time source such panels from China. The company is allegedly going to decide by the end of this year whether it will take BOE on as a supplier of OLED panels for the 2020 iPhones, in order to be less dependent on Samsung from this point of view. According to one source "familiar with the...

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HTC U12+ is now receiving Android 9 Pie in the US

If you own an HTC U12+ bought from the US, rejoice! The update to Android 9 Pie is finally headed your way - that is, if you haven't received the coveted notification already. HTC started the rollout of the update in its home market of Taiwan first, back in early July. Then, about a month later, it spread to Europe, and now it's finally jumping across the pond to reach the US. The update arrives over-the-air as a 954MB download, and after you install it you'll be on software version 2.51.617.1, running Android 9 Pie of course. The changelog is pretty bare as you can see. Aside from...

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Google to discontinue YouTube messaging on September 18

Google is discontinuing yet another feature and this time it is the messaging feature within YouTube. According to the notice that now shows up within the app when you go to your inbox, the feature will be discontinued on September 18. Clicking on the Learn More button provides more information on the subject, including the information that some features such as sending videos as messages may become unavailable even before September 18. Warning message now seen in the app Google has instructions on how to download a copy of your messages on the support page, linked below....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_to_discontinue_youtube_messaging_on_september_18-news-38805.php

Google Play Store redesign now officially available for everyone

Google has now officially rolled out the Play Store design to everyone across all Android devices. The design saw a softer release a couple of days back where it was rolled out for some devices but is now available to all. The new Play Store design is based on the revamped Material Design that was showcased during Google I/O last year. Over the months, Google has slowly but surely been implementing it across all its properties and it's finally the Play Store's turn to get the makeover. The main change in the design is the repositioning of the navigation tabs. Previously, these...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_play_store_redesign_now_officially_available_for_everyone-news-38804.php

Samsung patent suggests vertically folding phone is on the way

Motorola is expected to reboot the iconic RAZR brand with a clamshell design that would unfold into a full-sized smartphone with a tall display. The Samsung Galaxy Fold, the company's first foldable phone took a different approach - it opens to a tablet-sized display and folds into a thick bar. However, a new patent suggests Samsung is also working on a direct rival to the upcoming RAZR. Earlier this month, the patent was published by the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office). Thanks to LetsGoDigital, we have a set of mockup renders showing how the design could possibly work in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_patent_reveals_clamshell_design_that_opens_to_tall_67inch_display-news-38803.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_plus-review-1972.php

Redmi Note 8 series will pack a Helio G90T chipset

The last few days were filled with leaks and teasers for the upcoming Redmi Note 8 series. Earlier today we learned the phone will officially debut on August 29 and now we get a confirmation that the Note 8 and Note 8 Pro will feature the new gaming-focused Helio G90T chipset. MediaTek unveiled the G90 series SoCs back in July and we knew a Redmi device will debut with the G90T chipset in the near future. Now, a Weibo post by MediaTek revealed that the upcoming Redmi Note models will in fact ship with the new SoC. We already know the Note 8 Pro will come with a quad-camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_8_series_will_debut_with_helio_g90t_chipset-news-38802.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10 officially debuts in China, pre-orders now open

Samsung's Note10 devices were unveiled back on August 7 in New York, but today, Samsung China held an event where it introduced the Note10 and Note10+ 5G to the domestic market. Interestingly the larger Note will be offered only in its 5G variety for now while the smaller Note10 will have to make do without the 5G capabilities. Both versions will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset and will come in Aura Glow, Aura White and Aura Black colors. The Note10 starts at CNY 6,599 ($934) and comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage while the Note10+ 5G is offered with 12GB RAM and the same...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_line_announced_in_china_available_for_preorder_-news-38801.php

Nokia 7.2 round camera design leaked

This month, we've seen a few leaks of the upcoming Nokia 7.2 in the form of certification filings, case manufacturer renders, and benchmark results. The latest leak comes from Joachim Kuss, head of communications for Zeiss Group - imaging partner for Nokia mobile. The tweet was posted following a briefing with members of the press, expressing excitement for the current state of mobile photography and videography. Perhaps out of excitement, the photo was not intended to be posted in the first place and has since been removed. It's not how the internet works though and somebody managed to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_72_round_camera_design_appears_in_live_photos-news-38800.php

Realme teases new phone series, will hold an event next week

Fresh off the Realme 5 and 5 Pro announcement, the brand is gearing to introduce a new line of phones. At the end of the Realme 5 series event, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth teased a phone called the Realme XT which will feature a 64MP main camera and is expected to come in early October. Now, a new post by Realme CMO Xu Qi Chase on Weibo teased a new line of Realme phones which will be announced next week. Chase posted a picture of a Velociraptor and hinted that the new device will offer improved performance and will take better photos. Given the popularity of gaming phones...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_teases_new_phone_series_will_hold_an_event_next_week-news-38799.php

Another report claims 2019 Apple iPhones will include USB-C charger

There has been a long-standing rumor that Apple will switch to USB-C on the iPhone with previous suggestions inaccurately predicting the change for 2018 iPhones including the iPhone XS and iPhone XR. Now, a new report claims that the iPhone 11 will include a USB-C charger in the box, suggesting Apple may finally make the switch to the USB-C charging standard on the newest iPhone devices. This would allow Apple to finally include a fast-charger with iPhones. Apple has included a 5W charger with all iPhones since the very first one. In the day and age where 50W charging standards exist,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/another_report_claims_2019_iphones_will_include_usbc_charger-news-38798.php