2019-09-01

Our Samsung Galaxy Note10 video review is up

Samsung has released a single Galaxy Note device since 2011, but that changed this year as the company launched two Note series smartphones - Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+. As evident from its name, the vanilla Note10 is a stripped-down version of the Note10+, and if you are wondering whether it's a worthy buy or not, you can watch our video review below where Will tells you all about the smaller Note. If you want to know even more about the Samsung Galaxy Note10, you can head over here to read our detailed written review.

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Honor launches a new AI-powered smart app for the visually impaired

At this year's IFA, Honor announced a new color option for Honor 20 Pro, a wider market availability for its Honor Band 5 and also a new smart app that helps visually impaired users to read text. The app is called PocketVision and it's powered by Honor's AI and the high-resolution camera on the Honor 20-series smartphones. The app can help people with impaired vision to read documents, menus and everything in between. There are three available modes so far - Text-to-Speech Mode, Zoom-In Mode and Negative Image Mode. The first one is pretty self-explanatory - you point at a text and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_launches_a_new_aipowered_smart_app_for_the_visually_impaired-news-39087.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ gets September security patch in new update

Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy Note10+ which bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphone to September 1, 2019. The new firmware also improves the audio quality through wired earphones on the Note10+. This update, weighing 157MB in size and bearing build number N975FXXU1ASHE, is rolling out over the air in India. It should reach all the units in a week or two, but if you can't wait, you can try pulling it manually by heading over to your phone's Settings > Software update menu. Source

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Apple will be streaming its September 10 event on YouTube

Apple will be unveiling the next generation iPhones in just three days on September 10 and for the first time ever, the company is offering live stream on YouTube. At first, Apple's events could only be watched on iOS and macOS devices but the tech giant has been gradually adding new ways to stream its events and for the first time ever, YouTube is on the list. The unveiling will start at 10:00 AM PDT on September 10 so tune in to watch it with us.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_will_be_streaming_its_september_10_event_on_youtube-news-39085.php

Realme will soon launch a smartphone with a 90Hz display

If you are in the market for a smartphone with a 90Hz display, you have options like the OnePlus 7 Pro, nubia Red Magic 3, and the Red Magic 3S. This list will grow when Google's Pixel 4 duo and the OnePlus 7T/7T Pro arrive with a 90Hz display. Oppo recently confirmed that it will launch a smartphone with a 90Hz screen, and now we can add Realme as well to the group. Realme's product manager Wang Derek took to Weibo to confirm that the company's 90Hz display smartphone is not far away. Derek didn't reveal any specifications of this device but said that it will be cheaper than the OnePlus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_90hz_display_smartphone-news-39083.php

Google Pixel 4 to come with 8x zoom, 6GB RAM, and Motion Mode

The Pixel 4, likely arriving next month, is rumored to sport a dual camera setup at the back comprising of 12MP main and 16MP telephoto units. And if the latest report is to be believed, we will see it come with a new camera feature called "Motion Mode". The "Motion Mode" will let you take sports and action shots with "moving subjects in the foreground and blurry background". Additionally, the Pixel 4 will also come with an improved Night Sight with speed-related improvements. The report further states that Google will brag about the Pixel 4's ability to take pictures of the starry...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4_8x_zoom_motion_mode-news-39082.php

Huawei Mate 30 and Mate X will ship without the Play Store and all other Google apps

Last month a disturbing report made the rounds, claiming that the upcoming Huawei Mate 30 family would launch without any Google apps or services on board, and today a new source basically confirms this, adding another device to the unfortunate list. According to The Nikkei Asian Review, Huawei will not be able to ship either the Mate 30/Mate 30 Pro, or the Mate X with any Google apps and services. That means no Google Play Store, or pre-installed Chrome, Gmail, YouTube, Maps, and so on. The loss of the app store is definitely the biggest blow, along with the Google Play Services suite, on...

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vivo V17 Pro promo video leaks, camera samples too

A couple of days ago we showed you a leaked promo image depicting the upcoming vivo V17 Pro with its dual pop-up selfie cameras, and today the device is leaking even more. First off, a promo video that vivo has prepared for the launch has made it to the Internet, showing us the phone in all its glory, including the back that was so far a mystery. Here it is for your viewing pleasure: #vivo #vivov17pro pic.twitter.com/92TyIHRhMB— bang gogo (@bang_gogo_) September 6, 2019 Next up, a bunch of camera samples have been outed too, of the promotional variety, for the capture of which vivo...

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Huawei Mate X could be out next month, with one version boasting the Kirin 990 chipset

Now that Samsung has re-launched its first foldable smartphone, which has already gone on sale in Korea and will hit other markets later this month, you may be wondering what Huawei plans to do about its Mate X. Luckily, then, Richard Yu, the head of the company's mobile division, held some briefings at IFA during which he revealed some more details. The Mate X could launch as early as next month, apparently, November at the latest. Huawei wanted to start selling the phone in August, but then postponed the launch yet again, for reasons that weren't described. Interestingly, the past...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_x_could_be_out_next_month_with_one_version_boasting_the_kirin_990_chipset-news-39079.php

Qualcomm confirms 5G capable 6 and 7 series Snapdragon chipsets coming next year

While this year brought the first steps into the world of 5G, 2020 will be the year of large-scale 5G expansion. Currently, if you have access to a 5G network the choice of devices that support it are pretty limited and all these phones come with a premium price tag. One way which Qualcomm will tackle this issue next year is by introducing 6 and 7 series Snapdragon SoCs with integrated 5G modems. While the Snapdragon 8 Series is already powering the first wave of 5G capable phones and will continue to do so in the flagship sector next year, the chipmaker wants to expand its 5G presence...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_is_working_on_6_and_7_series_5g_snapdragon_chipsets_for_2020-news-39077.php

Nokia 9 PureView's unique penta-camera gets low score from DxOMark

The Nokia 9 PureView launched earlier this year with a unique camera - a 5 module setup by Light, which relies on computational photography to boost image quality beyond what's possible with a single camera. That was the promise anyway, the actual results were disappointing - save for the bokeh rendering, which was much better than what the iPhone XS could deliver. DxOMark just published its review of the PureView camera and the results aren't good - the overall score of 85 matches the three year old iPhone 7 and barely edges out the Nokia 8 Sirocco. For still shots, some combination of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_9_pureviews_unique_pentacamera_gets_low_score_from_dxomark-news-39076.php

Re-designed Samsung Galaxy Fold hands-on

The mythic Samsung Galaxy Fold has been re-worked and the OEM thinks it's finally ready for the masses. An official re-release is yet to happen but Samsung took the opportunity to showcase the phone before being launched officially. We had some time to play around with the Fold and examine what has changed over the previous iteration. First and foremost, the screen protector keeping the foldable 7.3-inch flexible AMOLED is now extended past the bezels so that you don't attempt to remove it as some reviewers did. It would also prevent dust and air bubbles to build up along the edges. It...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redesigned_samsung_galaxy_fold_handson-news-39075.php

Redmi K20 Pro gets durability tested on video

The Redmi K20 Pro has been out for quite some time now and received high praise for its combination of top tier specs and affordable pricing. Noted YouTuber Zack Nelson aka JerryRigEverything got hold of a unit and performed his signature durability test to see if the phone can take some abuse. Starting with the screen durability test, the K20 Pro's Gorilla Glass 5 display scratches at a level 6 on the Mohs hardness scale just like most other phones. The speaker grill on the top side is made from metal while the pop-up camera features a plastic construction and glass protection for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k20_pro_gets_durability_tested_on_video-news-39072.php

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G hands-on review

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Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL spotted in Geekbench result with just 4GB of RAM

Results from the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have been found in Geekbench. They run Android 10 on Snapdragon 855 chipsets, as expected. What's not expected is the RAM capacity - 4GB. The Pixel 4 duo was supposed to make the jump to 6GB. For what it's worth, benchmarks are not the most reliable source. There was a Geekbench result from the Pixel 3a with 6GB of RAM, but that didn't pan out. Maybe it was a prototype, maybe Geekbench read the capacity wrong. Geekbench results: Pixel 4 • Pixel 4 XL Anyway, most makers tend to tie RAM and storage capacity together and the Pixel 4...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4_and_pixel_4_xl_spotted_in_geekbench_result_with_just_4gb_of_ram-news-39070.php

Samsung introduces KlaytnPhone blockchain Galaxy Note10 5G and Note10+ 5G in Korea

While the Samsung Galaxy Note10 line was released just last month, the company is now teaming up with South Korea's Klaytn blockchain platform to introduce new KlaytnPhone exclusive versions of the Note10 5G and Note10+ 5G for South Korea. The new devices are identical to their regular counterparts in all hardware and software aspects but come with a crypto wallet and several pre-installed blockchain apps. In addition those who pick up their Klaytn Note10s will receive 2,000 Klay tokens which is the cryptocurrency of the Kakao backed company. Other Android phones can also run the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_introduces_klaytnphone_blockchain_galaxy_note10_5g_and_note10_5g_in_korea-news-39069.php

Xiaomi crosses 100 million smartphone sales in India, will let users disable ads manually

Chinese phone maker Xiaomi has achieved a new milestone. The company has sold over 100 million smartphones in India since its debut in the country five years ago. Citing IDC reports, Xiaomi says this milestone was achieved in the period starting in Q3 2014 until July 2019, with the Redmi A and Redmi Note series contributing significantly to this achievement. Mi fans, with immense pride we announce that we've has officially shipped 100 Mn smartphones. 💯We reached this mark in just 5 years. The fastest brand to do so. ️#NoMiWithoutYouRT with #XiaomiIndia, ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_100_million_sales_india_disable_ads_manually-news-39068.php

Kirin 990 unveiled, built on the 7nm+ process and features integrated 5G modem

As per tradition, Huawei announced its next-generation mobile SoC called HiSilicon Kirin 990. It's still built on the 7nm process but slightly improvement for better efficiency. The chipset uses the brand new 7nm FinFET Plus EUV node by TSMC and it's important to note that Apple's upcoming A13 chip uses the same manufacturing process. As before, Huawei is boasting many firsts in its flagship mobile SoC. Even though Samsung already announced its integrated 5G-capable SoC, the Exynos 980, the first one on the market is expected to be Huawei's Kirin 990. Up until now, the 5G-capable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kirin_990_unveiled_built_on_the_7nm_process_and_features_integrated_5g_modem-news-39067.php

Huawei P30 Pro arrives in two new colors, here's our hands-on experience

The Huawei P30 Pro was announced with a periscope camera back in the good old days of early 2019 when there was no trade war looming over Huawei and its future in the mobile business. The company was hit twice by the US government but remained resilient to keep launching new products and more variants of its already launched phones. Such is the case at IFA 2019 - the Huawei P30 Pro was introduced in two new colors, called Mystic Blue and Misty Lavender, and we immediately grabbed the phones the moment we saw them because we wanted to know more about the paint jobs. Looking at...

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vivo Z1x goes official with Snapdragon 712 SoC and 48MP camera

Vivo unveiled the Z1 Pro in July, and today, the company further expanded its Z Series with the Z1x. The vivo Z1x has the Snapdragon 712 SoC at the helm laced with 6GB RAM. The smartphone runs Android Pie with Funtouch OS 9.1 atop and comes in two storage options - 64GB and 128GB. On the front, the Z1x has a 6.38" FHD+ Super AMOLED screen with a fingerprint reader underneath. The display also has a cut-out up top for the 32MP selfie camera. Moving on to the back, we get a triple camera setup aligned vertically in the upper-left corner which is a combination of a 48MP main, 8MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_z1x_specs_price_sale_date-news-39066.php

Xiaomi teases Mi Charge Turbo ahead of September 9 event

Xiaomi is gearing up to introduce a new wireless charging solution for its upcoming flagship smartphones. The brand just made an announcement on their official Weibo page teasing the new Mi Charge Turbo which will be unveiled on September 9. According to the post, this will be a wireless charging solution built for the "5G Era" so it will likely remain an exclusive feature for the brand's upcoming 5G devices. Xiaomi's current wired charging solutions top out at 27W and some of its phones like the Mi9 support up to 20W wireless charging speeds. According to speculations the new Mi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_teases_mi_charge_turbo_ahead_of_september_9_event-news-39065.php

Oppo Reno2 Z now available for purchase

The Oppo Reno2 Z unveiled last week is now available for purchase in India. The smartphone is priced at INR29,990 ($420/€380) and comes in two colors - Sky White and Luminous Black. It can be purchased from Amazon.in, Flipkart as well as offline stores across the country. The Reno2 Z flaunts a 6.53" FHD+ AMOLED display that has a fingerprint reader embedded in it. The screen is notchless because the phone comes with a 16MP selfie camera mounted on a pop-up mechanism. Oppo Reno2 Z in Sky White and Luminous Black colors Around the back, the Reno2 Z sports a 48MP Sony IMX586...

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Live images of Motorola's pop-up camera smartphone surface

Motorola has launched punch-hole display smartphones like the One Vision and One Action. But we know that the company is working on a smartphone with a notchless screen. Last week, we saw a couple of renders of an unknown Motorola smartphone with a notchless display, and today we are looking at the live images of what's probably the same device. One of the photos confirms that the smartphone will have a pop-up camera elevating from the right side of the top bezel. And the other image, showing off small bezels on the top and the sides, tells us that the smartphone will run Motorola's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_pop_up_camera_smartphone_live_images-news-39063.php

Google Pixel 4 90Hz display confirmed through Android 10 source code

Google's upcoming Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have been rumored to sport 90 Hz screens, through a report from about a month ago. And now this seems to have been confirmed by a comment in the Android 10 source code. The ever-enterprising folks over at XDA Developers dug through the source of the newest Android release, which Google made public the other day, and found several intriguing commits relating to display refresh rate. One of these describes content-based fps detection, while another describes the implementation of an overlay that will show when the device is running at 60Hz vs...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4_90hz_display_confirmed_through_android_10_source_code-news-39062.php

Samsung cancels all Galaxy Fold pre-orders ahead of re-release

Earlier today Samsung officially re-announced the Galaxy Fold, after having spent months fixing the issues that the original batch of reviews uncovered. Also today, Samsung decided to cancel all Galaxy Fold pre-orders in the US. You're not reading that wrong, the company hasn't started pre-orders, it canceled them. We're talking about the pre-orders that used to be available earlier this year, following the Fold's initial announcement, before all the problems came to light. The company has sent people who had pre-orders an email about the move, in which it explains that it is taking...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_cancels_all_galaxy_fold_preorders_ahead_of_rerelease-news-39061.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro unveiled: a rugged tablet with S Pen and DeX mode

It has been two years since Samsung unveiled a rugged tablet, but this year's IFA puts an end to this drought - the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro is official and it is a major upgrade over the Tab Active 2. It has a larger screen - 10" big - which will facilitate DeX mode. You can use it on the tablet itself or hook up an external screen for a dual monitor experience. The screen has document-friendly resolution of 1,920 x 1,200px (16:10). The tablet is designed to work even with thick gloves as you can use the easily-accessible S Pen (which is stashed in the top left corner). Also,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_active_pro_unveiled_a_rugged_tablet_with_s_pen_and_dex_mode-news-39048.php

Alcatel 1V, 3X and Smart Tab 7 announced at IFA Berlin

Apart from introducing its first TCL-branded phone, TCL is also bringing more affordable offerings from the Alcatel brand with the new 1V and 3X smartphones as well as the Smart Tab 7 tablet. They are entry-level devices with very compelling prices which should cater to consumers looking for an inexpensive phone or tablet that gets the job done. Alcatel 1V The most affordable in the bunch is the brand new Alcatel 1V. It comes with a 5.5 LCD display with a 480 x 960 resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. There's a 5MP F/2.2 front camera and another 5MP F/2.4 shooter around the back paired...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alcatel_1v_3x_and_smart_tab_7_announced-news-38999.php

TCL PLEX goes official with 6.53" display, Snapdragon 675 and triple cameras

As expected TCL just unveiled its first entry to the mobile phone world with the brand new PLEX, a midrange offering with a 6.53-inch display, Snapdragon 675 chipset and triple camera setup. The Chinese brand is among the top TV manufacturers globally and also has some previous experience making phones for the BlackBerry and Alcatel brands. Now TCL is finally ready to release a smartphone under its own brand name. Starting with the display, the PLEX features a 6.53-inch FHD+ LCD panel with a punch-hole cutout in the top left corner for its 24MP selfie cam. TCL is bringing its NXTVISION...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_plex_goes_official_with_653_display_snapdragon_675_and_triple_cameras-news-38989.php

Alcatel 1V, 3X and Smat Tab 7 announced at IFA Berlin

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HMD Global's IFA event starts soon, five new Nokias will be unveiled

We've seen Nokias at IFA before, but this is HMD Global's first time here. It's easy to forget how young the company is sometimes, but it's already winning accolades for the quality of its products. HMD's focus is on Android One smartphones with long software support, but the company still releases affordable feature phones. And phones like the Nokia 8110 4G have been re-imagined as smartphones based on KaiOS (which has a wider app selection than S40 ever did). HMD has taken to Twitter to tease 5 new members of the Nokia family, so likely there will be a mix of Androids and re-imagined...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_globals_ifa_event_starts_soon_five_new_nokias_will_be_unveiled-news-39045.php

Watch TCL's IFA event live: First TCL phone and foldable display expected to be announced

TCL has been making phones under the Blackberry and Alcatel lines for the past several years but now the company is ready to introduce its own-branded phone. As a leading display maker, TCL wants to bring its multimedia expertise to the smartphone world. We already heard that the new phone will feature a punch-hole display developed by sister company CSOT but we don't have more details. In addition, TCL is expected to tease its foldable concept phone at the event. The device is said to feature a new ButterflyHinge system which is an updated version of the DragonHinge system announced at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_tcls_ifa_event_live_first_tcl_phone_and_foldable_display_expected_to_be_announced-news-39049.php

Sony Xperia 5 is official as the compact variant of the Xperia 1

Sony took the stage at IFA 2019 and introduced its latest smartphone called Xperia 5 - yes, five. It comes with a 6.1" OLED panel with a tall CinemaWide screen, effectively arriving as the compact sibling of the Xperia 1 flagship. The Xperia 5 comes with Snapdragon 855, but sadly, the Five in the name has nothing to do with 5G - Sony coupled the chipset with the regular X24 LTE modem. The new phone borrowed the trio of cameras from the Xperia 1 (12 MP regular + 12 MP ultra-wide-angle + 12 MP telephoto), but now the setup is placed in the upper left corner. With the screen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_5_official_compact-news-39047.php

Huawei Enjoy 10 Plus arrives with a notch-less display and 48MP camera

The Huawei Enjoy 9 Plus unveiled last year came with a Kirin 710 SoC, dual camera, and a 6.5" FHD+ notched display. Today, the company announced its successor - Enjoy 10 Plus - which is identical to the Y9 Prime (2019) launched in India last month. The Huawei Enjoy 10 Plus is built around a 6.59" FHD+ notch-less display and boasts a 16MP selfie camera that rises from the top. Around the back, it has a fingerprint scanner and a 48MP main camera joined by an 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP depth sensor units. Under the hood, the Enjoy 10 Plus has a Kirin 710F SoC coupled with 4GB, 6GB or 8GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_enjoy_10_plus_specs_price_sale_date-news-39044.php

nubia Red Magic 3S brings Snapdragon 855+, UFS 3.0, and improved cooling

While the ZTE nubia Red Magic 3 came out in May, its successor was just announced. The new Red Magic 3S offers more up to date specs with the Snapdragon 855+ at the helm alongside faster storage and a liquid cooling and fan solution. Visually, the only design difference is the reshaped air intake grill around the back which now comes in a Y-shaped form. Upfront, we have the same 6.65-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. There's also dual front firing speakers and a 16MP selfie cam. Going around the back we have a single 48MP F/1.7 Sony IMX586...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_red_magic_3s_brings_snapdragon_855_ufs_30_storage_and_improved_cooling_solution-news-39046.php

Realme XT launching in India on September 13

The Realme XT that was made official last week is arriving in India on September 13. The Realme XT will be India's first 64MP quad camera smartphone, but it's essentially the Realme 5 Pro having an AMOLED screen, UD fingerprint scanner, and a back covered with Gorilla Glass 5. We recently published our Realme 5 Pro review and were impressed with the phone. It's priced starting at INR13,999 ($195/€175) and goes all the way up to INR16,999 ($235/€215). It will be interesting to see how the XT will be positioned against it.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_xt_launch_date-news-39038.php

Watch Sony's IFA 2019 event live: Xperia 2 and others expected to take the stage

Last year at IFA Sony unveiled the Xperia XZ3 and the well-loved WH-1000XM3 headphones that were so often paired with Sony pre-order deals. That goes to say that we have big expectations for today's event - and if you do too, you'll want to watch it live. Given the number of leaks, the Sony Xperia 2 is certain to appear on stage. Sony's teaser leading up to the event hinted at a small phone, which lines up with the rumors. We may see the rebirth of the Xperia Compact series under a new name (which may not be "Xperia 2", according to last-minute leaks). What else can we expect? A pair of...

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Lenovo K10 Note and Lenovo A6 Note are official in India, Lenovo Z6 Pro tags along

Lenovo India had a huge event today, unveiling two new affordable phones - Lenovo K10 Note and Lenovo A6 Note. The duo was accompanied by the Lenovo Z6 Pro that already appeared at the official company store in the Eastern European country of Bulgaria. All three phones will be available on Flipkart, starting mid-September with plenty of cashback offers and pre-paid plans with Jio and Cleartip. Lenovo Z6 Pro The Z6 Pro is undoubtedly the 2019 company flagship. The manufacturer went all-in with the specs - Snapdragon 855 chipset, up to 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, however,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_k10_note_and_lenovo_a6_note_are_official_in_india_lenovo_z6_pro_tags_along-news-39040.php

Realme Q announced in China starting at 998Yuan (USD140)

Up until today the Realme 5 Pro was exclusive to the Indian market but now the company has introduced another version for the Chinese public called Realme Q. Visually the phone is identical to the Realme 5 Pro down to the holographic diamond texture and color options. Similarly, the hardware front remains unchanged with the same 6.3-inch IPS display, Snapdragon 712 chipset and quad-camera setup. The display comes with the same waterdrop notch housing the 16MP F/2.0 selfie camera. Around the back we have the 48MP main Sony IMX 586 paired with the 8MP ultrawide sensor, a dedicated 2MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_q_announced_in_china_for_998_yuan-news-39039.php

Realme XT coming soon to India

The Realme XT that was announced last week will make its way to India soon. Realme posted an image on Twitter teasing the XT as India's first 64MP quad camera smartphone. The company hasn't revealed the launch date yet, but we know it's arriving this month. Stay tuned for the launch of India's first 64MP Quad Camera Smartphone #realmeXT! #64MPQuadCameraXpert Coming Soon! pic.twitter.com/jvi80Hhipj— realme (@realmemobiles) September 4, 2019 The XT is basically the Realme 5 Pro unveiled last month with an AMOLED screen, glass back, UD fingerprint scanner, and a 64MP main...

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Huawei billboard at IFA 2019 confirms Kirin 990 arrival

We've been hearing rumors about the Kirin 990 arriving at IFA 2019 for quite some time, but now a billboard by Huawei at the Messe Hall in Berlin confirmed it. The poster carries the "Rethink Evolution" slogan that is for Huawei's announcements at the conference, an image of the chip (not to size) and that it will be built on the 7nm FinFET Plus EUV process. The Huawei poster in the wild Huawei also claims the Kirin 990 will be World's first 5G SoC, however, yesterday Samsung unveiled the Exynos 980 that also comes with an integrated 5G modem. We expect the Chinese chipset to be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_billboard_at_ifa_2019_confirms_kirin_990_arrival-news-39024.php

Nokia 7.2, 6.2, 2720, 800 hands-on review

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Nokia 7.2 and 6.2 unveiled with triple cameras, 6.3" HDR10 screens

For its first-ever IFA show, HMD brought a couple of skilled Android mid-rangers - the Nokia 7.2 and 6.2. These are almost the same phone, with the 7.2 serving as a sort of Pro model with better cameras and faster chipset. Nokia 7.2 The phone has a triple camera placed on a round camera island on the back. The main camera uses a large 1/2" sensor with 48MP resolution. HMD packed it with image processing magic to ensure great image quality - pixel binning is combined with image fusion and stacking. HDR shots combine up to 6 photos, the dedicated Night mode can go up to 20 on a tripod...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_72_and_62_unveiled_with_triple_cameras_63_hdr10_screens-news-39024.php

Nokia 800 Tough and 2720 Flip put KaiOS in a rugged and a clamshell body, respectively

Nokias of old had the ambition to connect a billion people to the Internet. HMD is carrying on this mantra with the help of KaiOS, which has similar goals. This is where these two new models come in - HMD is unveiling two Kai-powered, 4G-connected phones. One is rugged, the other is a flip phone. Nokia 800 Tough This is billed as a spiritual successor to the Nokia 3310, which legends say is indestructible. Well, this one actually might be - the Nokia 800 Tough has an IP68 rating and is MIL-STD-810G certified. It can last under 1.5m of water for half an hour and it's dust proof....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_800_tough_and_2720_flip_put_kaios_in_a_rugged_and_a_clamshell_body_respectively-news-39025.php

Huawei billboard at IFA 2019 confirms Kirin 990 arrival

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_billboard_at_ifa_2019_confirms_kirin_990_arrival-news-39037.php

Realme XT coming soon to India

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_xt_india_launch_soon-news-39036.php

Samsung officially relaunches the Galaxy Fold with improved design and construction

Samsung announced the Galaxy Fold earlier this year, then realized the product was not consumer-ready, redesigned it, and now it is officially on the market again. The new phone comes with "improved design and construction", but Samsung also "took the time to rethink the entire consumer journey" which includes 5G-ready devices and 24/7 one-on-one access to Samsung support. While the overall design of the Galaxy Fold remains unchanged from the original version - 7.3" Infinity Flex Display and a 4.6" Super AMOLED panel on the outside, Samsung finally fixed the hinge and the protective...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_officially_launches_the_galaxy_fold_this_time_with_improved_design_and_construction-news-39035.php

Redmi K20, K20 Pro now available in Pearl White color in India

The Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro launched in India in July were offered in Flame Red, Glacier Blue, and Carbon Fiber colors. Now, this pair is available in a new gradient - Pearl White. The Pearl White model of the K20 and K20 Pro costs the same as other color variants (check prices here) and you can pick one from Flipkart or Xiaomi's official site. However, at the time of writing, only the base models of the duo are available for purchase. The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro are identical phones having different chipsets and charging speeds. The vanilla K20 comes with Snapdragon 730 SoC and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k20_k20_pro_pearl_white_india_price-news-39034.php

Energizer E241 and E241S are cheap feature phones running KaiOS

Energizer is present at IFA with two new handsets, and they're both feature phones. The Energizer E241 and E241S are basically the same device, except the former has 3G connectivity while the latter packs in 4G. They run KaiOS, the feature phone platform that wants to bridge the gap between 'dumb' and smartphones. KaiOS has pre-installed commonly used apps such as WhatsApp, YouTube, Facebook, Google Assistant, and Google Maps. On top of that the KaiStore offers dozens more apps to choose from. As you can see, the new Energizer phones have a traditional T9 keyboard, and the 2.4"...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/energizer_e241_and_e241s_are_cheap_feature_phones_running_kaios-news-39033.php

vivo V17 Pro promo image leaks

Like every other big Chinese smartphone maker, vivo has been churning out new devices left and right like crazy recently, and it's unlikely that this pace will slow down in the near future. The NEX 3 5G is getting official on September 16, and at the same time it looks like vivo is working on yet another handset, the V17 Pro. This model has been leaked through the outing of the promo image you can see below. It clearly shows a pop-up selfie camera mechanism, that seemingly houses not one, but two sensors. Additionally, there's an in-display fingerprint sensor. The top and side...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v17_pro_promo_image_leaks-news-39032.php

Android 10 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_10-review-1979.php

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