Apple initiates screen replacement program for aluminum Watch Series 2 and 3

Apple is starting a screen replacement program covering the aluminum versions of the Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 3. It addresses a crack that may develop along the rounded edge of the screen, starting from one corner and then potentially spreading along the entire perimeter, as shown in the example drawings. The affected models are both 38mm and 42mm sizes of the Series 2 and 3 with GPS-only and GPS+cellular versions of the latter. Nike+ versions of both generations are part of the program as well. It's unclear what causes the crack to form and just what the "very rare...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_initiates_screen_replacement_program_for_aluminum_watch_series_2_and_3-news-38973.php

Samsung Galaxy M30s key specs confirmed through Android Enterprise listing

The Samsung Galaxy M30s made headlines throughout the week and it seems an official announcement isn't too far away as the smartphone has received Android certification from Google. The Galaxy M30s has been listed on Google's Enterprise Recommended devices website and the listing confirms a few specs of the smartphone. The M30s will sport a 6.4" display which is likely to have a 1080p resolution. The smartphone runs Android Pie and has 4GB RAM. It will come in two storage options - 64GB and 128GB. The listing also confirms the presence of a fingerprint scanner, which from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m30s_specs_android_enterprise-news-38972.php

Sony Xperia 2 leaked renders show the phone from multiple angles

Images of the Sony Xperia 2, expected to go official at IFA next week, surfaced yesterday giving us a quick glimpse of the device. And today, a full set of official-looking press renders of the handset surfaced, showing the phone from multiple angles, in several colors too. The Xperia 2 looks similar to the Xperia 1, except for the triple camera setup at the back which is now placed in the top-left corner of the device, as opposed to being along the central axis. On the left side of the Xperia 2 is the SIM card slot, and on the right side is the fingerprint scanner flanked by the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_2_press_renders-news-38974.php

Videos in Google Play Store listings will autoplay starting next month

The Google Play Store recently got a blindingly white redesign, and starting next month, you may find it a bit more annoying. Why? Because it will start playing promo videos in the app listings automatically. Google says the videos in the app listings will be played automatically "to help more users discover your content at a glance". However, this decision may not go well with some app developers as the Internet search giant has said that developers will have to disable monetization in these videos which are pulled from YouTube. The developers have time until October 31, 2019 to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_play_store_autoplay_videos-news-38971.php

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G retail box leaks confirming key specs

Yesterday we saw what appeared to be a promo poster of the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G which confirmed the phone's design. Today, we are looking at the retail box of the Galaxy A90 5G which corroborates yesterday's leak and gives us our best look yet at the phone. Samsung Galaxy A90 5G retail box The retail box also reveals key specifications of the Galaxy A90 5G like 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, and an octa-core processor which in all likelihood is the Snapdragon 855 SoC. The smartphone will flaunt a FullHD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display measuring 170.3 mm diagonally which translates to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a90_5g_specs_retail_box-news-38969.php

Twitter CEO's account got hacked, fell victim to SIM swapping

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's own Twitter account was hacked yesterday, allowing the perpetrators to post a total of 17 offensive tweets. The tweets were up for no more than 10 minutes and a little over an hour after the issue was noticed the account was already secure. In a statement, the Company points the finger at the carrier, assuring Twitter systems have not been compromised. The phone number associated with the account was compromised due to a security oversight by the mobile provider. This allowed an unauthorized person to compose and send tweets via text message from the phone number....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/twitter_ceos_account_hacked_victim_to_sim_swapping-news-38970.php

Motorola One Zoom detailed specs surface

The Motorola One Zoom has leaked a few times before so we already know what it will look like. We also know a few of its specifications, but the latest leak completes the picture, leaving very little to the imagination. The One Zoom will be powered by the Snapdragon 675 SoC paired with 4GB RAM. It will have 128GB storage and run Android Pie out of the box. But, do note that it won't be a part of the Android One program and will come with deep Alexa integration. The One Zoom will flaunt a 6.4" 19:9 FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a fingerprint reader embedded in it. The screen will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_zoom_full_specs-news-38968.php

iPhone 11 family to unsurprisingly become available on September 20

Apple is unveiling the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max at a special event on September 10. But that's the announcement. You may be wondering exactly when you'll be able to purchase one of the new devices. Well, wonder no more. According to a source working at a major US carrier, pre-orders for the trio are set to start on September 13. That's the Friday after the announcement, and it comes as no surprise that Apple would start taking pre-orders then - because it's been doing the same thing for years. Exactly as unsurprising is the rumored release date of the three...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_11_family_to_unsurprisingly_become_available_on_september_20-news-38967.php

Android 10's September 3 release date confirmed by Canadian carrier

A few days ago a couple of chats with Google support reps surfaced telling us to expect the official release of Android 10 to Pixels to happen on September 3. And today a slip-up by Canadian carrier Rogers has seemingly confirmed the rollout's date. For a short while, Rogers' public OS upgrade schedule included the lines you can see screenshotted below. Apparently this carrier didn't get the memo of Android 10 being the official name of the release formerly known as Android Q, but other than that, it's all there, black on white. Realizing the mistake of making such information...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_10s_september_3_release_date_confirmed_by_canadian_carrier-news-38966.php

iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max have all their specs seemingly leaked

After many months of rumors, purported leaks, and speculation, Apple will finally make the new trio of iPhones official on September 10. And today out of China comes a new report that seems to leak all of the new devices' specs. Before we go into the actual information, don't forget to take all of this with a healthy serving of salt - it's just an unconfirmed rumor at this point. That said, a lot of the stuff in it lines up with what we've heard in the past, and the rest is at least plausible. iPhone 11 This is the successor to the iPhone XR, and hence Apple's entry-level option for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_11_iphone_11_pro_and_iphone_11_pro_max_have_all_their_specs_seemingly_leaked-news-38965.php

Huawei outs MediaPad M6 Turbo tablet with more RAM

Huawei has added a new version of the MediaPad M6 tablet today, meant for the Chinese market - at least for now. This is the MediaPad M6 Turbo, which comes with 2GB more RAM, taking the memory amount up to 6GB. It's unclear why the company would launch such a high-end device (it's powered by the Kirin 980 SoC like the P30 Pro and Mate 20 Pro) with only 4GB of RAM, but that's exactly what happened back in June. And now Huawei is rectifying that mistake, while also adding a cool new word to the tablet's name. The M6 Turbo also has two color versions that are much more exciting than the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_outs_mediapad_m6_turbo_tablet_with_more_ram-news-38964.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10 in for review, unboxing and key features

We finally got the Samsung Galaxy Note10 in the office and we need to talk about it. But first - here's an unboxing and key features video to get you in the mood. This is the smaller, 6.3-inch Galaxy Note10, and if you're looking at it on a paper (or digital) specs sheet next to the gargantuan 6.8-inch Galaxy Note10+, it may appear a bit of a lackluster phone. So you shouldn't. You should go out to a store and hold it in your hands, trust us. For all intents and purposes this is the compact Galaxy Note a niche group of people have always dreamed of and a large group of Galaxy Note...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_in_for_review_unboxing_and_key_features-news-38957.php

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G leaks in official renders

Samsung has long been rumored to out a Galaxy A90 at some point this year, to top off the A family that so far goes only up to A80. The phone will have 5G support, and will be the highest-end Galaxy A ever. At the same time it should be Samsung's most affordable 5G handset yet. Today in Korea an official-looking promo slide has been leaked, apparently originating on Samsung's own website, showing the device in all its glory (although the renders are pretty low-res). This has since been taken down. The image tells us that the A90 won't employ a rotating mechanism that makes the rear cameras...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a90_5g_leaks_in_official_renders-news-38963.php

OnePlus 7T Pro leaks in CAD-based renders, McLaren Edition too

Over the past few weeks chatter has been growing about OnePlus supposedly holding an event in India on September 26, when it's apparently going to unveil the OnePlus TV alongside the OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro. Yesterday specs for the 7T got outed, and based on those, that model is shaping up to be quite a substantial upgrade compared to the OnePlus 7 - with a revamped rear camera system and a 90Hz higher-res screen. So that leaves the OnePlus 7T Pro, and by the way, here it is in all its glory in a bunch of newly leaked CAD-based renders. Yes, a McLaren Edition of the 7T Pro is in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7t_pro_leaks_in_cadbased_renders_mclaren_edition_too-news-38962.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ handily defeats Apple iPhone XS Max in a speed test

The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ beat the Apple iPhone XS Max in the PhoneBuff speed test by a whole 30 seconds. If you're familiar with the PhoneBuff-styled speed test, you know this is a big deal. And if you're not familiar, it uses an AI-trained robot to simulate the same actions on both phones, opening a bunch of apps and performing tasks for one lap, and then re-opening all of the apps to see if the phone has kept them in the RAM. Interestingly the Galaxy Note10+ was faster to open most of the games and didn't fall behind the iPhone XS Max in any of the tasks. And on the second lap it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_handily_defeats_apple_iphone_xs_max_in_a_speed_test-news-38959.php

Realme 5 Pro review

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Redmi Note 8 Pro teardown shows a heat pipe for the Helio G90T chipset

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is not just the first phone with a 64MP camera, it's Xiaomi's first quad camera phone. There's more - this is the first phone to use MediaTek's gaming-focused Helio G90T chipset. Official teardown images offer a close look at all those components. The G90T chipset isn't left to fend for itself, it has a copper heat pipe that connects it to the aluminum chassis of the phone to spread out the heat. You can also see the LPDDR4x RAM stacked on top of the UFS 2.1 storage. There are a few more MediaTek chipsets here, but charging is handled by a Qualcomm chip that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_8_pro_teardown_shows_a_heat_pipe_for_the_helio_g90t_chipset-news-38958.php

Nokia phones were the quickest to get Android 9 Pie, shows Android update chart

People are keeping their phones longer - the upgrade cycle in the US, Europe and China is now close to 30 months. This places a great emphasis on software support as new software keeps the phone feeling fresh even after two years. Counterpoint Research has collected data on the Android upgrade schedule of various brands, tracking how many models were upgraded to Android 9 Pie (or launched with it), focusing on models that have been released since Q3 2018. The speed of updates was also tracked. The undisputed winner is HMD and its Nokia phones. Currently, 96% of all Nokias launched since...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_phones_were_the_quickest_to_get_android_9_pie_shows_android_update_chart-news-38955.php

First ever TCL-branded phone to arrive at IFA 2019

TCL Communication is known for being the license holder for alcatel and Blackberry smartphones in the last couple of years, but now the portfolio is getting bigger. The company announced it will officially introduce the first TCL-branded smartphone for global markets on September 5 at IFA 2019. It will also reveal a new foldable display concept, its first wearable display and a "100-inch cinematic viewing experience to a device about the size of most sunglasses". Foldable concepts by TCL Stefan Streit, GM of Global Marketing at TCL, said that since the company is one of the leading...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_branded_phone_arrive_ifa_2019-news-38956.php

Alleged Sony Xperia 2 shows up in leaked press photos

Sony is rumored to announce a successor to its Xperia 1 flagship soon and it looks like that will happen next week at IFA Berlin. Several shots of the alleged Xperia 2 appeared online and give us a good look at the upcoming device. Visually it retains most of the design characteristics of its predecessor with the exception of the rear camera placement which has been moved to the top left corner. Xperia 2 front and back Looking around the sides of the phone we see Sony kept the button placement intact with the volume, power and camera buttons all on the right side alongside the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_2_shows_up_in_leaked_press_photos-news-38961.php

Samsung Galaxy A71 pops up on Geekbench

While we're still awaiting more details on the Samsung Galaxy A70s which will bring some minor improvements over the Galaxy A70 a new device believed to be Galaxy A71 made its way to Geekbench and revealed some of its key specs. The A71 comes bearing the SM-A715F model number and the listing tells us it features the same Snapdragon 675 chipset from the A70 paired with 8GB RAM. Geekbench has been known to mix up processor names in the past so it's not certain that the A71 will ship with the same SoC as its predecessor. Either way, the phone managed to push out 2540 points on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a71_pops_up_on_geekbench-news-38954.php

Samsung Galaxy M30s surfaces a in Blue-Green gradient

A render of the Samsung Galaxy M30s that's rumored to go official next month has surfaced, showing the phone in a Blue-Green gradient. This image also corroborates previous leaks as you can see the back of the phone with a triple camera setup placed in the top-left corner inside a rectangular island which includes the flash as well. The rear cameras are joined by a fingerprint scanner and we can also see that the M30s has the power key and volume rocker on its right side, with the 3.5 mm headphone jack placed at the bottom. The Galaxy M30s is reportedly launching in India next...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m30s_render-news-38949.php

Lenovo introduces Tab M7 and Tab M8 entry-level tablets

Ahead of IFA 2019 Lenovo just announced a pair of affordable tablets with the Tab M7 and Tab M8. Both are aimed as media consumption devices and offer Lenovo's Kid's Mode with a special child-friendly interface. The new tablets also feature thinner bezels compared to previous offerings from the company and are also offered with optional LTE support. Both devices are expected to go on sale in October. Lenovo Tab M8 The larger Tab M8 comes with an 8-inch IPS panel and is offered in both HD and FHD configurations. Under the hood we have the Helio A22 chipset paired with 2/3GB RAM and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_introduces_secondgeneration_tab_m7_and_tab_m8_entrylevel_tablets-news-38950.php

Motorola Moto E6 Plus press renders surface

Last week we saw live images of the Motorola Moto E6 Plus which revealed its design. Today, we are looking at its press renders which confirm the phone will come in at least three colors. From last week's images, we already know that Moto E6 Plus will have a notched display on the front and a dual camera at the back accompanied by a fingerprint scanner. And today's renders reveal that the smartphone will have a microUSB port at the bottom with the 3.5 mm headphone jack placed at the top. Moto E6 Plus As far as the specifications are concerned, the Moto E6 Plus is expected...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_e6_plus_renders-news-38951.php

nubia Red Magic 3S coming on September 5

Nubia unveiled the Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone in late April, and more than four months later, the company is all set to bring one more gamer-centric phone to the market - Red Magic 3S. The Red Magic 3S will be announced next week on September 5 at an event in China. The company hasn't revealed anything about the Red Magic 3S yet, but the phone is rumored to come with a Snapdragon 855+ SoC as opposed to the Snapdragon 855 that powers the Red Magic 3. The unveiling is less than a week away, but we may hear more about the Red Magic 3S in the days leading to the official...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_red_magic_3s_launch_date-news-38947.php

LG Q70 is the company's first phone with Hole-In-Display

LG is in full-on IFA 2019 mode already. After we saw the K50s and K40s getting official, next in line is LG Q70. The device was just unveiled by the company and it is the first device of the S. Korean manufacturer with a punch-hole design of the front panel that LG conveniently calls it Hole-In-Display. The screen of the Q70 is 6.4" in diagonal with Full HD+ resolution. The cutout made way for the 16 MP selfie shooter, while on the back there are three cameras - main 32 MP f/1.8, 13 MP ultra-wide-angle lens with 120-degree FoV, and 5 MP depth sensor. On the inside, there is a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_q70_is_the_companys_first_phone_with_holeindisplay-news-38948.php

Honor 20S reveals itself in magical official renders

Honor is expected to unveil the 20S smartphone next week, and fans are eagerly awaiting the new device. To feed their interest towards the device, the company has published the official renders of the phone, and it surely looks magical in all three colors it will arrive in - White, Black, Blue. Although we don't know yet whether this is a plastic back or is it protected by a Gorilla Glass, it sure looks pretty with the promise that both White and Blue will change its hue under different lighting. Honor 20S in White, Black, and Blue Looks might be important, but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_20s_reveals_itself_in_magical_official_renders-news-38946.php

Lenovo K10 Note and A6 Note arriving on September 5

Last week, Lenovo sent out invites to the media for an event in India on September 5 for the launch of a new Note series smartphone, and now the company has confirmed that it will unveil the K10 Note at the event alongside the A6 Note. These smartphones will be joined by the Snapdragon 855-powered Z6 Pro which was announced back in April. The latest invite from Lenovo tells us that the K10 Note will come with a triple camera setup at the back accompanied by a fingerprint scanner, and it will be offered in two colors - Black and Green. Lenovo Z6 Pro, K10 Note, and A6 Note The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_k10_note_a6_note_launch_date-news-38945.php

OnePlus TV will get at least three years of software updates

The OnePlus TV is finally launching next month, in India first, after years of development and speculation. Over the past few days more and more information about it has trickled down, and now we get another piece of the puzzle. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has announced that the TV will get at least three years of Android TV software updates. It's the first time (that we know of) that any manufacturer of TVs using Android TV has publicly committed to an update support window like this, and that's definitely good to see. If you thought the situation with Android updates for phones (not made...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_tv_will_get_at_least_three_years_of_software_updates-news-38944.php

Samsung wants to release the Galaxy Fold in Korea on September 6

According to a new report from Samsung's home of South Korea, we might be closer to the actual availability in stores of the Galaxy Fold than you may think. So far the company has only officially confirmed that it's going to release the Fold at some point in September. Now though, sources inside the mobile industry have told news agency Yonhap that Samsung is actually in talks with the Korean carriers to make the Galaxy Fold available in the country on September 6. This is apparently a new development, as the company initially intended for the launch to happen later in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_wants_to_release_the_galaxy_fold_in_korea_on_september_6-news-38943.php

T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy J7 Star is now tasting Android 9 Pie with One UI

Another day, another Samsung smartphone gets the update to Android 9 Pie. This time around it's T-Mobile's Galaxy J7 Star on the receiving end of Google's latest OS (for a few more days), which comes alongside the Korean company's innovative new user experience dubbed One UI. If the name doesn't sound familiar, know that Galaxy J7 Star is the name under which T-Mobile chose to sell a phone that is otherwise better known as the Galaxy J7 (2018) in most parts of the world. The update arrives over-the-air as a 1.1GB download, which means you may be safest trying to grab it over Wi-Fi....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobiles_samsung_galaxy_j7_star_is_now_tasting_android_9_pie_with_one_ui-news-38942.php

Oppo Reno Z in for review, unboxing and key features

Oppo's fairly new Reno series has a midrange member - the Reno Z which offers all the essential features from a phone in its price range and even some improvements compared to the more expensive Oppo Reno. The device recently made its way to our office and we got to unbox it and take a look at its key features. Starting with the design the Reno Z feels really similar to the vanilla Reno. In fact, the two devices are nearly identical as far as dimensions go with 6.4-inch AMOLED displays and a dual-layer glass build. What you do notice with the Reno Z though is the waterdrop notch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno_z_in_for_review_unboxing_and_key_features-news-38938.php

Microsoft will release the HoloLens 2 in September

Microsoft unveiled the second version of its AR headset - the HoloLens 2 - at MWC in February earlier this year. Reuters reports that the headset is ready to go on sale in September at a price of $3,500. This buys you the HoloLens 2 itself. The Developer Edition will cost $99 a month and will pack some extra goodies like $500 in Azure credits, plus 3-month trials of Unity Pro and the PiXYZ plugin (which helps you view CAD-based models in AR). Clearly, the HoloLens 2 is still aimed at businesses. Anyway, the second generation product offers much wider field of view than the original...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_will_release_the_hololens_2_in_september-news-38937.php

Apple will finally let you repair your out-of-warranty iPhone at independent shops

Apple came out with an unexpected announcement that it will finally let independent repair shops fix iPhones that are out of warranty. It's all part of the Independent Repair Provider Program and it basically provides parts, tools and training to shops that want to work with genuine Apple hardware. For now, the program is available only in North America but it's about to expand in the future to other regions in Europe and Asia. But out of warranty repairs are limited mostly to breaks like the front or back glass panels, cracked camera lenses, etc. It's still a major win for customers...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_will_finally_let_you_repair_your_outofwarranty_iphone_at_independent_shops-news-38936.php

Royole FlexPai, the first and only foldable phone, gets disassembled on video

The Royole FlexPai is the first (and so far only) flexible phone that's available for purchase. Zack from JerryRigEverything has one and in the video of his usual torture test we saw that, ironically, the foldable phone does not bend. Now it's time for part 2: the disassembly. The motherboard is in the "left" half of the phone (when viewed from the front), the battery is on the "right". A couple of ribbon cables connect the two halves. The most interesting part, however, is the hinge that allows the FlexPai to fold in half. It doesn't close very tightly (there's a huge gap left between...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/royole_flexpai_the_first_and_only_foldable_phone_gets_disassembled_on_video-news-38940.php

Apple is unveiling the new iPhones on September 10

As rumored before, Apple has scheduled its iPhone announcement event for September 10. It will take place in the Steve Jobs Theater at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California, at 10 AM local time. The company has sent out the official invites to the event today, and you can see the included artwork below. Innovation seems to be the word of the day (or rather, of the year) so we're excited to see how that will feature in the new iPhones. According to past rumors, leaks, and speculation, we're expecting to see three new smartphones, each a successor to last year's iPhone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_is_unveiling_the_new_iphones_on_september_10-news-38941.php

Redmi Note 8 Pro pops up on AnTuTu rocking MediaTek Helio G90T SoC

Today, Xiaomi's sub-brand announced the Redmi Note 8 Pro and the non-Pro smartphones revealing all specs. The beefed-up Pro version is particularly interesting as it sports the world's first 64MP camera and the first smartphone to carry the MediaTek Helio G90T gaming SoC. And the first benchmarks are in. The chip is based on the cost-efficient 12nm node and boasts unmatched gaming performance for its class. And we can see why. The handset appeared on AnTuTu with an overall score of 282,443 points. Those are impressive results as the rather chip SoC blows almost all of its direct...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_8_pro_pops_up_on_antutu_rocking_mediatek_helio_g90t_soc-news-38939.php

LG W30 hands-on review

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Realme Q hands-on shots confirm it's a re-branded Realme 5 Pro

Earlier today Realme CMO Xu Qi Chase confirmed the upcoming Q series will launch with four phones in its portfolio. One of those devices was teased to come with the Snapdragon 712 chipset which led to speculation that it will be a rebranded Realme 5 Pro for the Chinese market. Now, a set of in-hand photos of the device confirm that it's indeed the Chinese version of the Realme 5 Pro complete with new packaging. Realme Q hands-on pics Apart from these leaked photos, Realme officially teased the device on their Weibo profile showing off the back of the phone with its quad-camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_q_in_hand_photos_confirm_its_a_rebranded_realme_5_pro-news-38932.php

Garmin unveils Fenix 6X Pro Solar, its first (partially) solar-powered smartwatch

Garmin unveiled the new Fenix 6 series of watches with several new models. This includes the Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar, its first solar-powered watch. Well, partially solar-powered. The watch's battery life is normally 21 days. But the so-called Power Glass can add 3 days to that or 6 hours of GPS usage. The solar cell is a transparent layer on top of the 1.4" display. Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar Edition That screen has 280 x 280px resolution and a sunlight visible transflective layer (using power-efficient memory-in-pixel tech). You can have turn-by-turn navigation,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/garmin_unveils_fenix_6x_pro_solar_its_first_partially_solarpowered_smartwatch-news-38931.php

BBC: Google could not license Play Services for the Huawei Mate 30

The BBC reports that Google has confirmed that it could not license its Play Services for the Huawei Mate 30. However, Reuters claims that the company will press on with the September 18 announcement regardless. The US Department of Commerce is allowing companies to file for a license to trade with Huawei and over 130 companies already did. However, it seems that Google isn't among them. Analysts do not believe the Mate 30 phones can be successful without the familiar Google apps - the Play Store, Maps, YouTube and others (also note that many non-Google apps depend on functionality...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/bbc_google_could_not_license_play_services_for_the_huawei_mate_30-news-38930.php

OnePlus 7T specs leak, will come with Snapdragon 855+ SoC and 90Hz 2K display

Specifications of the OnePlus 7T which is said to go official next month have leaked, and as expected, the phone will come with some improvements over the OnePlus 7. The 7T will be powered by the Snapdragon 855+ SoC which is a higher-clocked version of the Snapdragon 855 that powers the OnePlus 7. It will have 8GB of RAM and you will have two storage options to choose from - 128GB and 256GB. The smartphone will boast a 6.55" 90Hz 2K Super AMOLED display which is an upgrade over the 6.41" 60Hz FHD+ Optic AMOLED display on the OnePlus 7. Leaked render of the OnePlus 7T The OnePlus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7t_specs_leak-news-38933.php

Here are the detailed specs of the vivo Z1x

Vivo is all set to announce the Z1x on September 6. The company has already revealed a few of its features like notched display, UD fingerprint scanner, triple camera, and FlashCharge support. Now thanks to an anonymous tipster, we get to know more about it. The Z1x will come with a 6.38" Super AMOLED display which is likely to have a Full-HD+ resolution. The smartphone will be powered by the Snapdragon 712 SoC which will be paired with up to 6GB RAM. The Z1x will likely boot to Android Pie and will be offered in two storage options - 64GB and 128GB. vivo Z1x specs In...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_z1x_full_specs-news-38929.php

Alleged Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro 10.1 bags FCC and Wi-Fi certification

Samsung is looking to update its ruggedized line of tablets soon as evident by two recent certification entries in the Wi-Fi Alliance and FCC databases. According to rumors, this will be the new Galaxy Tab Active Pro 10.1. Wi-Fi Alliance and FCC listings The FCC listing reveals the device will come bearing the SM-T545 and SM-T547 model numbers with the second one likely being the LTE version. The Wi-Fi Alliance listing tells us that the tablet will ship with Android 9.0 Pie and support for dual-band WiFi. Previously, the same tablet popped up on Geekbench packing the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_samsung_galaxy_tab_active_pro_101_gets_certified_by_fcc_and_wifi_alliance-news-38928.php

Motorola Moto G8 Play specs surface, HD+ display and 4,000 mAh battery in tow

Motorola launched the Moto G7 series back in February so we are unlikely to see the Lenovo subsidiary announce the Moto G8 lineup this year. However, we already saw images of the vanilla G8 over two weeks ago, and today, we get to learn about the Play variant. Moto G7 Play This information comes from XDA-Developers, who report that the Moto G8 Play will sport a 19:9 display having HD+ resolution. The size of the screen is currently unknown, but the phone's FCC listing has a schematic showing a diagonal of 169mm which translates to 6.65-inches. Of course, this includes the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g8_play_specs_fcc-news-38927.php

Redmi Note 8 Pro is officially the first smartphone with a 64 MP camera

The Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro are finally here as the successors of the impressive Redmi Note 7 series. While the first phone is a nice affordable handset, the Note 8 Pro is actually the first officially announced smartphone in the world with a 64 MP camera. Redmi Note 8 The phone has a Snapdragon 665 chipset, based on the 11 nm process. The SoC has eight Kryo 260 cores - four of them clocked at 2.2 GHz, the other clocked at 1.8 GHz. The camera setup of the Redmi Note 8 includes four shooters - the main one is 48 MP with the latest Samsung ISOCELL GM2 sensor. Others...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_8_pro_is_officially_the_first_smartphone_with_a_64_mp_camera-news-38926.php

Honor 20S is up for pre-order registrations, September 4 launch is confirmed

The Honor 20 series was introduced in times of uncertainty when no one knew whether Huawei will be allowed to be on the free smartphone market ever again. Three months later all is good between China and the United States and Huawei devices start popping back up. The latest phone is the Honor 20S - pretty similar to the Honor 20, but with a different camera setup on the back. The company announced it is up for pre-order registrations until September 4, when the official unveiling will take place. The Honor 20S was already certified on TENAA, giving us a sneak peek of the specs....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_20_s_preorder_registrations_official_date_september_4-news-38925.php

Realme Q to come with Snapdragon 712 SoC

Realme is all set to introduce its Q series next week on September 5 at an event in China, and the company has now confirmed that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 712 SoC. Realme CMO confirmed yesterday we are going to see four products at the event. However, an insider, familiar with the company's plan revealed to us: Realme 5 Pro is the main hero product in the Q lineup. Perhaps the 5 Pro will debut in China under a different moniker as a part of the Q series? That leaves us wondering whether the 5 Pro will appear with a different moniker at Realme's home scene and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_q_specs_snapdragon_712-news-38924.php

vivo NEX 3 flaunts its display curves in unboxing video

vivo's NEX 3 will get official sometime next month, and as we get closer and closer to its grand unveiling the Chinese company's teaser campaign is turning more and more into a bona fide hype-driving endeavor. We've already had an official teaser video, but this time around vivo went one step further and gave a NEX 3 unit to Arun Maini, aka the guy running the YouTube channel Mrwhosetheboss (yes that's a typo, but it seems intentional on his part). As this is still a teaser we don't get any spec lists or the likes, but we do catch a lot of glimpses of the phone, and especially its screen....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_nex_3_flaunts_its_display_curves_in_unboxing_video-news-38923.php

Samsung Galaxy Fold is on its way to India

After many months of fixes that are supposedly going to make it sturdier, Samsung's Galaxy Fold is going to become available at some point next month, perhaps around the same time as the new iPhones hit the streets. Samsung has slowly been readying the launch of its first foldable smartphone, and as part of that process the company's Indian website is now listing the Fold. That means the device will also launch in the subcontinent, though at this point it's unclear if India will be in the initial batch of markets to get it in September. If that's not the case, then if you are in India...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_fold_is_on_its_way_to_india-news-38922.php