Verizon's LG V30 starts receiving Android Pie update

LG rolled out the Android Pie update for the V30 in Europe back in July, and now, Verizon's V30 is also getting a taste of Android Pie. There's no official announcement about the rollout yet, but some V30 users on Verizon have already received the update, which weighs around 2.3GB in size. You can check out the screenshot below to see what the new firmware brings in. Now that Verizon has started seeding Android Pie for the V30, we expect other US carriers like T-Mobile and AT&T to commence the rollout of Pie shortly as well. Source 1, 2 | Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v30_android_pie_update_verizon-news-39186.php

Lenovo Carme smartwatch goes official with color display and IP68 rating

Chinese technology brand Lenovo unveiled two new smartphones last week - A6 Note and K10 Note. And today, the company announced a new smartwatch, dubbed Lenovo Carme. The Lenovo Carme sports a 1.3" single touch color display, with 2.5D curved surface design, that makes it easier for the users to watch the on-screen content at different angles. Lenovo Carme The smartwatch can display notification alerts for text messages and calls on the screen, and comes with fitness features like pedometer, heart rate monitor and sleep monitor. It can also track different sports activities and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_carme_specs_price-news-39191.php

Google Pixel 4 XL and Samsung Galaxy Note10+ cameras compared in new video

We recently saw a couple of videos revealing the Pixel 4 XL's design and confirming a few specs. There was also a video from the YouTube channel ReLab showing off the 4 XL's gaming performance. Now, we are looking at yet another clip from the same channel which pits the cameras of the Pixel 4 XL and Samsung Galaxy Note10+ against each other. But, before you proceed, let us inform you that the video is in Vietnamese, so, unless you are familiar with it, you will have to rely on English subtitles to understand what the reviewer is saying. Leaked image of Google Pixel 4 XL It's also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4_xl_samsung_galaxy_note10_plus_camera_comparison-news-39188.php

Realme 5 gets Digital Wellbeing and camera improvements with latest update

The Realme 5 received its first software update last week which came with August 2019 security patch and camera improvements. Now, the smartphone is receiving its second update which comes with Digital Wellbeing. Realme 5 Additionally, the new firmware also optimizes the multi-finger touch experience for some third-party apps while improving the clarity in HDR mode and the preview effect in portrait mode in night scene. You can check out the full changelog below for more details: System Improved system stability Added Digital Wellbeing ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_5_digital_wellbeing_camera_improvements_update-news-39184.php

Vivo's Funtouch OS 9.1 will be unveiled on September 17

Vivo apparently has a jam-packed schedule already laid out for next week. First and foremost, there is the NEX 3 5G flagship, with a September 16 Shanghai unveiling. Later that week (September 20, to be exact) the V17 Pro will be making its first official appearance as well. As per a teaser released by the Chinese company, a new version of its own Funtouch OS skin will also be unveiled around the same general time frame, sandwiched in between the the phones. The video mentions September 16, which means there is a high possibility that both aforementioned vivo phones will ship with the new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivos_funtouch_os_91_will_be_unveiled_on_september_17-news-39185.php

OnePlus 7T, 7T Pro detailed specs and launch date surface

Last month we saw renders of the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro from OnLeaks which revealed the design of these smartphones. Now, this leakster has revealed the detailed specs of both smartphones, leaving little to the imagination. The OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro will have Snapdragon 855+ SoC at the helm paired with 8GB RAM. Both smartphones will boot to OxygenOS based on Android 10 and sport a 16MP selfie shooter. But, they will come with different screens, batteries, and slightly different camera setups. You can check out the table below to know more. Model OnePlus 7T OnePlus 7T...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7t_7t_pro_specs_launch_date_leak-news-39183.php

New iPhone 11 Pro video ads focus on toughness, triple rear cameras

Earlier today the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max went up for pre-order in a lot of countries, so it's not very surprising that Apple saw fit to launch its full-on video ad campaign for the iPhone 11 Pro at the same time. These ads should drive some people to hit that Pre-order button, we assume. The first one is all about toughness, with the phone being put in a high-speed wind tunnel with objects being flung at it. Kids toys, food, ice cubes, hair brushes - they all bounce off the iPhone 11 Pro without leaving a mark. So it looks like we're going to have to wait for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_iphone_11_pro_video_ads_focus_on_toughness_triple_cameras-news-39182.php

Realme 5 family has a successful debut in India

Realme CEO Madhav Sheth is once again proud of his company's achievements, this time having to do with how well the new Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro are doing in the Indian market. As we revealed not long ago, the Realme 5's first sale managed to move over 120,000 units, and now Sheth has posted that the Realme 5 Pro's first sale saw over 130,000 units bought by Indian consumers. Guys I am happy to announce that we sold more than 1.3 lakh units of realme 5 Pro and 1.2 lakh units of realme 5 in the first sale. And of course, the ratings speak for themselves.#realme5series...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_5_family_has_a_successful_debut_in_india-news-39181.php

A Kirin 990-powered Huawei smartphone pops up on Geekbench

A mysterious Huawei smartphone rocking the new Kirin 990 chipset just appeared on Geekbench and in all likelihood it's either the Mate 30 or Mate 30 Pro since the two are close to launch. However, the model number listed in the score sheet is unknown so it might be an entirely different handset. All we could gather from the listing is that the phone comes with Android 10 and 8GB of RAM out of the box. Could this be another Mate 30 version that we still haven't heard about? Or it could also be the Honor V30, which the company's president confirmed to sport the Kirin 990 with 5G support...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_kirin_990powered_huawei_smartphone_pops_up_on_geekbench-news-39178.php

Oppo Reno Ace to feature a whopping 65W fast charging

Information about the upcoming Oppo Reno Ace is starting to pile up, most of it delivered by Oppo's Vice President, Brian Shen. Today he shared a little more about the fast charging, teasing the next-generation SuperVOOC on its Weibo Profile. Brian Shen didn't go into details, but he did mention that the SuperVOOC fast charging will cap at a whopping 65W, which is even faster than the current 50W SuperVOOC. Moreover, the phone will enter mass production as early as next month, so everything appears to be going on schedule for an October release. Going by previous teasers, the phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno_ace_to_feature_a_whopping_65w_fast_charging-news-39175.php

Apple iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max go on pre-order

Apple's new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Max have just gone on pre-order in the first wave of countries to get them. Shipments will begin a week from now - Septmber 20. At that point pre-orders will open for the second wave of countries. Unlike last year, when the the more affordable iPhone XR took its sweet time and arrived in late October this time Apple is launching all three of its phones simultaneously. While US prices are unchanged for the 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max and down for the 11, there are some price hikes in other markets as our walk around the virtual...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_11_11_pro_and_11_pro_max_go_on_preorder-news-39177.php

Realme announces Buds Wireless, Bluetooth earbuds for just $25

Along with the Realme XT, the company also announced its wireless buds called Realme Buds Wireless. They are super cheap and feature-packed priced at INR 1,799 ($25). And they are already on sale for the next 24 hours. The Buds Wireless promise deep bass from their 11.2mm drivers tuned by Alan Walker. The bass is provided by a multi-layer composite diaphragm with Japan Daikoku voice Coil. The buds connect over Bluetooth 5.0 and feature 3-button control on the neck band, which is made of metal, silicon gel and nickel-titanium shape memory alloy for added comfort. They are also pretty...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_announces_buds_wireless_bluetooth_earbuds_for_just_inr_1799-news-39174.php

Realme XT review

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Realme teases an upgraded XT with Snapdragon 730G

The just-announced Realme XT features a Snapdragon 712 chipset and a 64MP main camera but it looks as if the handset is getting an upgrade pretty soon. The event's "one more thing" was a teaser for an upgraded version of the phone that is scheduled for December. Although the poster says "more surprises in December", the Realme XT 730G seems more like a hardware refresh than anything. It highlights the Snapdragon 730G chipset as a centerpiece feature, which is a standard Snapdragon 730 SoC but with better graphics performance due to the higher GPU clock speeds. It also adds a more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_teases_an_upgraded_xt_with_snapdragon_730g-news-39172.php

All new iPhones have 4GB of RAM, AnTuTu listings reveal

AnTuTu shared an informative post on Weibo revealing the raw performance of all three iPhone 11s along with the memory configurations. iPhone 11 • iPhone 11 Pro • iPhone 11 Pro Max As you can see from the screenshots, there's no significant difference between the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max in terms of performance since all three utilize the latest A13 Bionic chipset. More importantly, though, the whole family features 4GB of RAM so the 6GB rumor that was going around before the release turned out to be inaccurate. This is confirmed even further with the tested iPhone 11...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/all_new_iphones_have_4gb_of_ram_antutu_listings_reveal-news-39173.php

Realme announces its Android 10 update roadmap, 8 phones make the cut

Along with the Realme XT announcement, the company also revealed its update roadmap for Android 10. The good news is 8 phones have already made the list. The bad news is none of them will get the latest installment of Android this year. The first updates are scheduled for Q1 of 2020. Naturally, the latest releases will get Android 10 first. Realme 3 Pro, 5 Pro, Realme X and XT are due to receive it in Q1, Realme 3, the vanilla 5 and 3i owners have to wait for Q2 and Realme 2 Pro will be the last one to receive it in Q3. It looks like Realme 2 and Realme 1 will miss the next major...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_announces_its_android_10_update_roadmap_for_2020-news-39171.php

Realme XT is here with a 64MP camera, 20W charging and SD712

After a tireless teaser campaign, Realme unveiled its 64MP flagship today. The Realme XT is powered by a 10nm Snapdragon 712 chipset with either 4GB, 6GB or 8GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. As usual the built-in storage is expandable through a dedicated microSD card slot. The XT brings an increased power pack to the Realme X - 4,000mAh - and you can top it all up in 80 minutes with the included 20W VOOC adapter. In keeping with Realme's tradition of original design, the Realme XT features a 3D curved glass rear panel with a 'Hyperbola Light Streak' effect....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_realme_xt_is_here_with_a_64mp_camera_20w_charging_and_sd712-news-39170.php

Watch the Realme XT official announcement live here

Realme is all set to introduce its first 64MP smartphone dubbed Realme XT. Along with a superior main camera it's expected to upgrade on the Realme 5 Pro with an AMOLED display in place of an LCD and an under display fingerprint reader. An earlier press release also confirmed Snapdragon 712 chipset and 4,000 mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charging support. We are now expecting to learn more about the pricing and when exactly the phone will be on sale. Realme's earlier CEO also teased some surprises for the event, suggesting that the company might launch some new accessories. Follow the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_realme_xt_official_announcement_live_here-news-39169.php

vivo NEX 3 will have 99.6% screen-to-body ratio, product manager says

vivo will officially take the wraps off the NEX 3 on September 16, and the Chinese company has been teasing the upcoming device for a while now. The NEX 3 is apparently going to have a 99.6% screen-to-body ratio, according to Li Xiang, who is vivo's NEX product manager. He shared the intriguing info on Weibo, adding that the company has reached that percentage by applying the industry standard calculation method. That said, he thinks that even if different methods are employed, while the number itself might be lower, the NEX 3 is still going to have the highest ever ratio, while the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_nex_3_will_have_996_screentobody_ratio_product_manager_says-news-39168.php

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is the CC9 for Europe, coming September 16

Xiaomi is apparently ready to announce yet another member of the Mi 9 family - the Mi 9 Lite. A poster on the company's forum confirms that the Mi 9 Lite will become official in Spain on September 16 and will bring a 32MP selfie camera and 48MP main shooter. If we combine those specs with rumored additional ones like an 8MP ultrawide, 2MP depth-sensing camera, Snapdragon 710 chipset and a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED screen, we get a familiar picture. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is likely the European doppelganger of the Xiaomi Mi CC9. We'll know more about availability and pricing next...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9_lite_is_the_cc9_for_europe_coming_september_16-news-39166.php

Check out our Sony Xperia 5 key features video

Is the Sony Xperia 5 the compact flagship that you have been waiting for? It rocks the triple camera of the Xperia 1 and a 21:9 CinemaWide display, plus the requisite Snapdragon 855 chipset running a clean Android free of the burden of some of the heavier skins. At 68mm wide, it's narrower than the Galaxy S10e (69.9mm) and the iPhone 11 Pro (71.4mm), which is a win for ergonomics. And yet it has a larger screen, measured by surface area (plus, no notches, punch holes or any such silliness). Sony Xperia 5 Of course, that screen has an extra tall aspect ratio, which is perfect...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_our_sony_xperia_5_key_features_video-news-39167.php

Fujifilm X-A7 is a $700 entry-level mirrorless camera for beginners

Fujifilm has launched the X-A7, the latest entry in the company's X-series of mirrorless cameras that also happens to be the cheapest. The camera is primarily designed for beginners and features a simplified design and layout, with fewer controls and more focus on the touchscreen interface. The X-A7 has a new 24.2MP APS-C sensor, which Fujifilm claims has 8.5x more phase detection AF points than the previous X-A5. It supports face and eye tracking. The X-A7 also features improved video features, with 4K recording at 30fps of 1080p video at 60fps. Unfortunately, there's a 15 and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fujifilm_xa7_is_a_700_entrylevel_mirrorless_camera_for_beginners-news-39165.php

Another Pixel 4 XL hands-on review details the screen, camera and chipset

Does everyone in Vietnam have a Pixel 4 XL? Hours after the phone starred in a hands-on video, a written hands-on with the phone was published. Here are the details confirmed in that article. The Pixel 4 XL has a 6.3" AMOLED display with 1,440 x 3,040px resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. It's an option called Smooth Display, which automatically switches between 60Hz and 90Hz based on screen content, allowing it to save battery when nothing fast paced is being displayed. The Ambient EQ feature will adjust the screen's color temperature based on your surroundings (similar to Apple's True...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/early_pixel_4_xl_handson_review_details_the_screen_camera_chipset_and_other_specs-news-39164.php

Huawei considers selling its 5G business

In a recent interview, Huawei's CEO revealed that the company is looking into the option of selling its 5G assets. He also added that Huawei would be looking for a buyer based outside of Asia, somewhere in the West. There are no targeted buyers for now, though. It could be an existing tech company or an entirely new entity, but one thing is for sure - the buyer will be free to modify key elements and block access to products as he pleases. Huawei will give full access to its 5G portfolio of licenses, code, blueprints and production expertise. As for now, the price of the 5G business...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_considers_selling_its_5g_business-news-39162.php

Samsung is working on its own version of Apple's Deep Fusion feature

Apple announced the so-called "Deep Fusion" feature on its iPhone 11-series smartphones the other day, promising excellent photos thanks to an advanced machine-learning algorithm. Details were scarce but it sounded a lot like Google Pixel's HDR+. And according to the latest rumors, Samsung is working on a version of its own. Samsung is also developing the "Deep Fusion"function similar to the iPhone 11 Pro, and really plays the role of the NPU in taking pictures and videos. We can look forward to the Galaxy S11.— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) September 12, 2019 Ice Universe is a renown...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_is_working_on_its_own_version_of_apples_deep_fusion_feature-news-39161.php

Counterpoint: Samsung solidifies its leadership in Central and Eastern Europe

According to Counterpoint's latest market research, Samsung is doing exceptionally well in Central and Eastern Europe. The Korean giant recorded 21% year-on-year growth in smartphone shipments in the region and 8% quarter-on-quarter. These figures put Samsung in a favorable market position with a whopping 40% market share, which is also twice as big as its nearest competitor Huawei. The main reason for Samsung's success in this part of Europe is the successful launch of the Galaxy A-series earlier this year, which accounts for 70% of the maker's shipments. Moreover, the imposed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_samsung_solidifies_its_leadership_in_central_and_eastern_europe-news-39158.php

Some Android 10 phones are getting Dark mode for the Google Play Store

Google has been hard at work adding dark mode to its core apps. The latest to get it is the Play Store. This is based on the new features of Android 10, which started rolling out to Pixels just over a week ago (also, betas are available for a few non-Google phones). Those of you still running Pie are stuck with the bright white background for now. Note that this seems to be a staged rollout so even if you are one of the few lucky ones to already by running Android 10, you may have to wait a bit longer for the Store's dark mode to become available. Google Play Store's new dark...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/some_android_10_users_are_seeing_google_play_store_with_dark_mode-news-39160.php

Microsoft offers up to $650 discount for Galaxy Note10 or Note10+ with trade-in

Microsoft is selling the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ through its online store and here's the interesting bit - as part of its recycling program, Microsoft can give you up to $650 of store credit towards buying a new Note10. The deal ends on September 22. Check out the table below for details on how much you can get for various devices. The fine print is important here - you need a working device, no cracks on the screen and all the original accessories. Another downside of this deal is that it's available only in-store - Microsoft.com will point you to the nearest store. In the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_offers_up_to_650_discount_for_galaxy_note10_or_note10_with_tradein-news-39159.php

Xiaomi promises Android 10 for the Mi 9T as early as next month

With Android 10 out, manufacturers are now announcing upgrade roadmaps for their devices and even though Xiaomi still hasn't confirmed the full list of its devices to get the latest iteration of Android, the support team promised an OTA update for the Mi 9T sooner than expected. According to Ausdroid, the company has confirmed that the Xiaomi Mi 9T or also known as Redmi K20 in some regions, will be getting the latest Android 10 update as soon as next month. It definitely looks plausible given that the beta version of Xiaomi's MIUI based on Android 10 has been out for a while now so...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_promises_android_10_for_the_mi_9t_as_early_as_next_month-news-39157.php

Huawei Mate 30 Pro photo offers a close look at its waterfall screen, new face recognition hardware

Someone got a Huawei Mate 30 Pro unit early. The white plastic is used to hide the design, but it doesn't do a very good job - the thing to notice here is the curvature of the screen and the new notch hardware. Huawei Mate 30 Pro The Mate 30 Pro has what the Internet has been calling a "waterfall screen", the left and right side curve 90°, much more than a typical screen with curved sides. Perhaps, EMUI will use these for gestures or other tricks (remember when the Galaxy Edge emulated a side-mounted shutter button?). Good palm rejection is a must, however. The notch has been...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_30_pro_photo_offers_a_close_look_at_its_waterfall_screen_new_face_recognition_hardware-news-39156.php

Samsung Galaxy M10s specs leak - 6.4-inch HD+ screen and 4,000mAh battery

Fresh off the confirmation that the Galaxy M10s will have an AMOLED screen, ultrawide camera and fast charging, we now have what looks like a complete specs sheet. According to an insider source the Galaxy M10s will have a 6.4-inch 720x1560px Super AMOLED, 13MP f/1.9 main + 5MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera, 8MP f/2.0 selfie camera and a 4,000mAh battery. An earlier Geekbench sighting revealed the Galaxy M10s will use an Exynos 7885 Octa and it looks like it will be paired to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Finally, the Galaxy M10s could have a USB-C port in place of a microUSB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m10s_specs_leak__exynos_7885_and_4000mah_battery-news-39155.php

Alleged iPhone 11 Pro shows up on Geekbench with 4GB of RAM

An alleged iPhone 11 Pro has popped up on Geekbench, sporting an Apple A13 Bionic hexa-core chip and iOS 13. What's more interesting is the listed 4GB of RAM, which would put the iPhone 11 Pro on the same level as the iPhone XS and way behind current Android opposition. As Geekbench is a CPU benchmark, RAM wasn't an issue in the iPhone 11 Pro's decimation of all Android competition. The phone scored 5,472 in single-core and 13,769 in multi-core, which puts it head and shoulders above any smartphone. In our fresh ASUS ROG Phone II review we put the Snapdragon 855+ chipset against...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_iphone_11_pro_shows_up_on_geekbench_with_4gb_of_ram-news-39154.php

Sony Xperia 1 update brings much needed camera stability improvements

Sony's Xperia 1 is now receiving a new software update. It's not a big one, but it might be important because it promises to improve picture quality and zoom framing for the camera, as well as deliver a more optimized camera interface and a more stable shooting experience overall. All of this has been a long time coming and there was definitely a need for more stability and reliability in the camera's performance. Additionally, Bluetooth connections to headsets should be more stable, and there are some power management enhancements too - so maybe you'll get a teeny tiny bit more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_update_brings_much_needed_camera_stability_improvements-news-39153.php

T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S8 Active finally gets Android 9 Pie

T-Mobile and Samsung have finally started sending out the update to Android 9 Pie for the magenta carrier's version of the Galaxy S8 Active. Late? Definitely. Not just considering that Google has already released Android 10 for its Pixel smartphones, but T-Mobile's own non-Active Galaxy S8 got to taste Pie nearly six months ago. Anyway, it is what it is. Unfortunately the Active models have always lagged behind in software updates, so it's probably best to focus on the fact that Pie is finally here for T-Mobile's S8 Active. The update arrives over-the-air as a 1.6GB download. Upon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobiles_samsung_galaxy_s8_active_finally_gets_android_9_pie-news-39152.php

Two new, extensive hands-on videos of the Google Pixel 4 leak

The Pixel 4 leaks are landing multiple times a day right now, and surely that's all coincidental and nothing to do with the fact that Apple unveiled some new iPhones yesterday. This time around we get not one but two detailed hands-on videos of Google's upcoming phones. The first one only shows the white model, but the second one has the black and orange hues too. Interestingly, the frame is black no matter what color you pick. That makes for a 'panda' look with the white one, and a really strange look for the orange version. Anyway, neither video is in English, be warned. Still,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/two_new_extensive_handson_videos_of_the_google_pixel_4_leak-news-39151.php

Samsung will shut down SideSync on October 15, Samsung Flow lives on

Samsung is notifying SideSync users that the service will shut down on October 15. For those of you that haven't used SideSync, it gives you control of your smartphone through a PC or Mac. Samsung has had a replacement service for SideSync, called Samsung Flow, and it will continue to operate so SideSync loyals can switch over to that one. There have been alternative services that do most of what SideSync does, like PushBullet, TeamViewer and AirDroid. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_will_shut_down_sidesync_on_october_15_samsung_flow_lives_on-news-39150.php

Samsung Galaxy M10s will have an AMOLED screen, ultrawide cam and fast charging

The Samsung Galaxy M10s has appeared in an Android Enterprise listing, revealing a larger screen and more memory compared to the current Galaxy M10. Also, a PDF containing the user manual has surfaced, revealing even more details. The Galaxy M10s will have a 6.4" screen with an AMOLED panel, up from a 6.22" LCD. The resolution is likely to stay at 720p+, however. The phone also gains a fingerprint reader on the back. Geekbench points to a faster chipset, Exynos 7885 Octa, which has two Cortex-A73 cores, plus a more modern Mali-G71 MP2 GPU compared to the 7870 chip in the M10. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m10s_will_have_an_amoled_screen_ultra_wide_cam_and_fast_charging-news-39149.php

Apple's iPhone 11 launch fails to impress Asian markets

Asian markets woke up to a brand new phones from Apple, but the iPhone 11 has failed to excite locals, which are used to getting feature-packed phones on a budget. Apple lower price for its entry level model, from the $750 iPhone XR to $700 for the iPhone 11, caused some discussion but analysts are skeptical. They believe this move aims to recapture lost ground in China, where Apple's market share has been slipping in recent quarters as people flock to Huawei phones (partly to support the home-grown brand in the midst of the US trade war, but also because of pricing considerations). The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_iphone_11_launch_fails_to_impress_asian_markets-news-39147.php

Samsung's PlayGalaxy Link app goes into beta, lets you stream PC games to your Galaxy Note10

A beta version of Samsung's PlayGalaxy Link app has launched - it's currently available in the US and South Korea running on the Galaxy Note10 and Note10+. More countries and Samsung devices (including tablets) will be supported soon. PlayGalaxy can stream a game running on your PC to your phone, so you can play locally (over Wi-Fi) or while on the go (4G works, but 5G's lower latency will be better here). This is essentially Samsung's version of Nvidia GameStream and Steam Link. On the mobile side, you'll need some controllers - Bluetooth gamepads as well as old school setups with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_playgalaxy_link_app_goes_into_beta_lets_you_stream_pc_games_to_your_galaxy_note10-news-39148.php

Apple iPhone 11 Pro upgrade: the good, the bad and the ugly

Apple's upbeat presentation did an excellent job of highlighting the advanced new features on the iPhone 11 Pro duo - all that positive energy also helped it hide some of the missing upgrades that we expected (there were even some downgrades). Here's a rundown of the good, the bad and the ugly. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and 11 Pro • iPhone 11 Pro Max • iPhone 11 Pro The Good The triple camera is feature that makes these phones worth buying. The new member here is a 12MP ultra wide-angle camera (13mm or 120°). It enables 0.5x optical zoom to fit more in the photo - or the video,...

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Asus ROG Phone II review

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Huawei Mate 30 retail box pictured

The Huawei Mate 30 series is launching very soon so it's about time to start seeing the retail boxes. And just in time, we came across two photos showing off the box from the front and the side. Huawei Mate 30 retail box Clearly, the box contains the regular Mate 30 and it's designated for the Chinese market. The side of the box doesn't give away too much information but it does confirm the existence of the 6GB/128GB base variant. Other than that, there's nothing we can learn from these so all we can do for now is wait - either for the official release or something...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_30_retail_box_leaks_online-news-39146.php

Redmi 8A stops by TENAA, images in tow

The Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro are out in the wild now but the budget offering from the series, the Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A are yet to be announced. And it appears that the latter is pretty close to launch judging by the TENAA listing. Redmi 8A from all sides The listing is still incomplete and lacks any detail surrounding the phone except for a couple of images. This means that the handset will go through the full certification process real soon, which in turn indicates that the device is inching closer to launch. The images themselves aren't all that revealing. We can say...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_8a_stops_by_tenaa_images_in_tow-news-39144.php

Apple iPhone 11 upgrade: the good, the bad and the ugly

Yesterday Apple unveiled the iPhone 11 alongside the two iPhone 11 Pro models. Its predecessor was Apple's best selling phone so it has big shoes to fill. Despite the clever naming change, the iPhone 11 is the successor to the iPhone XR and not the iPhone XS. It has a lot in common with the iPhone XR and brings a number of improvements. But it also failed to bring some expected upgrades and actually has a downgrade or two. So let's take a dive into the iPhone 11 and see which is good, which is bad and which is straight up ugly. The good The Apple iPhone 11 packs Apple's latest 7nm...

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Samsung Galaxy A30s and Galaxy A50s launched in India

The Samsung Galaxy A30s and Galaxy A50s unveiled last month have arrived in India. The A30s is priced at INR16,999 ($240/€215) and comes in 4GB/64GB configuration. The Galaxy A50s, on the other hand, is offered in two versions - 4GB/128GB priced at INR22,999 ($320/€290) and 6GB/128GB for INR24,999 ($350/€315). Both smartphones come in Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Violet and Prism Crush White colors, and are already available for purchase through the company's official site. Samsung Galaxy A30s and Galaxy A50s The Galaxy A30s is powered by an Exynos 7885 SoC and flaunts a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a30s_galaxy_a50s_india_price-news-39143.php

Leaked video details the Pixel 4's Motion Sense feature

Back in July, Google announced that Pixel 4 will come with a feature called Motion Sense, which is based on Soli. Now, a video shared by M. Brandon Lee from the YouTube channel This is Tech Today sheds some more light on Motion Sense. As evident from its name, Motion Sense will let you perform different actions like changing songs and silencing calls and alarms. There's also a feature called "Reach to check phone" that activates the screen when you hover your hand over it to display notifications, time, and other information. You can watch the video below at 13:01 to know more about...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4_motion_sense_detailed-news-39141.php

Motorola One Macro passes through Geekbench, live image surfaces

Last month specifications of an unknown Motorola smartphone, said to be the Moto G8 Play, surfaced. Now we learn it's the One Macro and not the G8 Play. The same source who leaked the specs has now leaked a live image of the One Macro which confirms the phone will sport a notched display, thick chin, and a purple-colored power key and volume rocker on the right side. The One Macro also passed through Geekbench revealing key specs - Helio P60 SoC, 2GB RAM, and Android Pie. The smartphone achieved a score of 1,429 and 5,584 points in Geekbench's single and multi-core tests,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_macro_specs_geekbench_live_image-news-39140.php

Lenovo A6 Note and Z6 Pro go on sale in India

The Lenovo A6 Note unveiled last week goes on sale today in India starting noon local time through Flipkart. It's priced at INR7,999 ($110/€100) and comes in a single 3GB/32GB configuration. Alongside that, Lenovo will also start selling the Z6 Pro in India, which is priced at INR33,999 ($475/€430) and comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Lenovo A6 Note • Lenovo Z6 Pro The A6 Note is a budget smartphone powered by the Helio P22 SoC, whereas the Z6 Pro is a flagship having the Snapdragon 855 SoC at the helm. You can head this way to check out the detailed specs of both...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_a6_note_z6_pro_india_sale_price-news-39139.php

Motorola Moto E6s coming to India on September 16

Motorola teased the launch of a new smartphone in India a couple of days ago, and now we know it's going to be the Moto E6s that will make its way to the country on September 16. This confirmation comes to us through Flipkart that set up a landing page on its website for the Moto E6s. The page includes images and a few specs of the Moto E6s which suggest that it's actually the Moto E6 Plus that was announced last week at IFA. The Moto E6 Plus comes in two memory versions - 2GB/32GB and 4GB/646GB. However, Flipkart's page only mentions the 4GB/64GB variant, so we will have to wait...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_e6s_launch_date-news-39138.php

Google's Pixel event may be on October 15, Pixel 4 XL chipset and display confirmed

The Pixel 4 leaks just can't stop, especially around Apple's big event. After all, you shouldn't forget about Google's big announcement, but when will that be? According to a new leaked image of the Pixel 4 (below on the left), shared by Evan Blass (aka @evleaks), the grand unveiling could happen on October 15. That would be later in the month than last year, but then again Google's already launched Android 10 a month later in 2019 than Pie in 2018, so it doesn't seem implausible. Pixel 4 promo image (left), Pixel 4 XL hardware details (right) The image seems to come from a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/googles_pixel_event_may_be_on_october_15_pixel_4_xl_chipset_and_display_confirmed-news-39137.php