You can now share your WhatsApp Status to Facebook Story

Facebook-owned WhatsApp started testing a new feature back in June that would let users share their WhatsApp Status to Facebook Story. Well, it seems the testing has gone smooth as the company has begun rolling out this feature to its users. WhatsApp hasn't made an official announcement about the rollout yet, but several users took to Twitter to report the arrival of this feature. We've also got it on our Android smartphones with version 2.19.258 of the app in India. But our iPhone in India and Android smartphones over at the HQ in Europe are yet to receive it, suggesting this is a limited...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/share_whatsapp_status_to_facebook_story-news-39288.php

Oppo A5 (2020) goes on sale in India

The Oppo A5 (2020) is now available for purchase in India through Amazon.in and offline stores across the country. It's offered in Mirror Black and Dazzling White colors and comes in two memory versions - 3GB/32GB priced at INR12,490 ($175/€160) and 4GB/64GB priced at INR13,990 ($195/€180). The A5 (2020) is built around a 6.5" HD+ display, has a Snapdragon 665 SoC under the hood, and runs Android Pie-based ColorOS 6.0.1 out of the box. Oppo A5 (2020) in Dazzling White and Mirror Black colors For photography, the A5 (2020) sports an 8MP snapper on the front and a quad camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a5_2020_india_sale_price-news-39292.php

Motorola One Macro gets NCC certification in Taiwan. Should release shortly

The Motorola One Macro is now officially one step closer to a market release after it was spotted at NCC. In other words, the phone is now cleared by authorities in Taiwan for a release. The filing in question pertains to a Motorola XT2016-1. That's the same model number that recently popped-up in a different NBTC (certification agency) document alongside the One Macro moniker, putting to rest previous rumors that the Moto G8 was up next in Motorola's release schedule. Anyway, this new NCC certification doesn't really reveal any new info on the One Macro, aside from full 4G...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_macro_gets_ncc_certification_in_taiwan_should_release_shortly-news-39287.php

Google Pixel 4 to come in three colors, one of them will be called "Oh So Orange"

We know that the Pixel 4 and 4 XL, arriving on October 15, will be offered in three colors - black, white, and orange. But, now we know what these colorways will be officially called. According to a report by 9to5Google, the three color variants of the Pixel 4 will be called Just Black, Clearly White, and Oh So Orange. The last one was even shown off by Google on a billboard in New York's Times Square. Google Pixel 4 shown off in Oh So Orange color Well, it isn't the first time Google has come up with names like these. The Internet search giant has gone with names like Quite...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4_official_color_names-news-39286.php

Three new Oppo phones get certified by TENAA. One is likely the Reno Ace

All the pieces of Oppo's upcoming release schedule are starting to align nicely. Especially now that the company made its 65W SuperVOOC charging official, along with a few other fast charging standards and has set the unveiling of its next Reno Ace flagship for October 10. The fancy new charging tech is expected to debut as part of the Ace flagship package, alongside what rumors claim will be a 90Hz OLED display and 4,000 mAh battery. Enter a recent TENAA listing for one Oppo PCLM10. The document notes the phone has a spacious 6.5-inch AMOLED panel with a 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/three_new_oppo_phones_get_certified_by_tenaa_one_is_likely_the_reno_ace-news-39285.php

OnePlus 7, 7 Pro start receiving Android 10-based OxygenOS 10 update

OnePlus released the first Android 10-based OxygenOS Open Beta for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro earlier this month. A few days ago, the company followed up with another beta build to squash some bugs. And now, OnePlus has finally started rolling out the stable build of Android 10 for OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro. With Android 10, OnePlus moves the OxygenOS version to number 10. The new firmware brings in a new UI, enhanced location permissions, and new customization feature in Settings. OxygenOS 10 also brings a feature called Game Space which offers quick access to all your games and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_7_pro_android_10_oxygenos_10_update-news-39284.php

iOS 13.1 to bring CPU throttling feature to iPhone XR and XS

This week, iOS 13 arrived to all iOS devices and the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro has officially gone on sale as well. Next week, iOS 13.1 is expected to arrive on September 24 and will add Apple's CPU throttling feature to iPhone XR and iPhone XS users. For those unfamiliar, Apple first admitted it throttled CPUs on older iPhone in 2017, which sparked controversy, which ultimately prompted Apple to issue $29 out-of-warranty battery replacements for those affected. Apple's reasoning for the feature was to compensate for random shutdowns that iPhones would experience with a weak, aging...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_131_to_bring_cpu_throttling_feature_to_iphone_xr_and_xs-news-39283.php

Huawei CEO confident it will sell 20 million Mate 30 handsets despite limitation

Just yesterday, Huawei announced its Mate 30 lineup and as anticipated, it is launching without an official Google license due to the US trade ban that placed Huawei on a blacklist, barring American companies from doing business with the Chinese company. After the event, Huawei CEO Richard Yu told Android Authority "I think this ban will influence out out of China sales. But China sales will increase a lot because this is the most competitive 5G flagship in the world." Although Huawei expects global sales to drop, its expecting strong growth in its home market of China. In...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_ceo_confident_it_will_sell_20_million_mate_30_handsets_despite_limitation-news-39282.php

Samsung's Galaxy A70s support page goes live ahead of launch, specs revealed on TENAA

We've been hearing about the Galaxy A70s for several months now. The latest news about the phone reveals more about the device in the form of the Chinese TENAA listing of the phone in question. In addition, the phone has been partly listed on Samsung's India support website. As revealed in the TENAA listing, the Galaxy A70s is going to come with a 4,400 mAh battery and features a large 6.7-inch display. It was previously reported that the device would come with a larger 5,000 mAh battery, but this is no longer the case. The listing also reveals the phone's dimensions as 164.2 x 76.7...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_galaxy_a70s_support_page_goes_live_ahead_of_launch_specs_revealed_on_tenaa-news-39281.php

Our Realme XT video review is up

Realme released a new midrange device not long after it launched the Realme 5 duo. The Realme XT is yet another device in a price range of about 200 bucks, but what makes it stand out is that it's the first device in its price range to have a 64MP sensor and is part of the phone's quad camera setup. Although Realme has released several phones in the last year, it manages to provide worthy updates between iterations. The Realme XT is meant to succeed the Realme X and it comes with a few upgrades on the surface. For starters, the phone has Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and rear - which is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_realme_xt_video_review_is_up-news-39280.php

Huawei Mate 30, 30 Pro, 30 RS hands-on review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_30_pro_rs_watch_gt2_handson-review-1989.php

Reworked Samsung Galaxy Fold goes through a durability test

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is finally out and Zack from JerryRigEverything went ahead and did his signature durability test procedure on the second version of Samsung's first folding phone. The outside 4.6-inch display picks up scratches when faced with objects of level 6 on the Mohs hardness scale - same as just about any other phone out there. The main 7.3-inch polymer screen isn't doing nearly as hot though - a level 2 mineral pick was already enough to cause damage. The panel even got scratched by a fingernail. Moving on some sand placed on the Fold's primary screen managed to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_fold_gets_the_durability_test_treatment_-news-39277.php

Huawei explains how the palm rejection on the Mate 30 Pro works

The Horizon Display on the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is curved at an 88° angle and covers up a significant portion of the sides of the phone. This obviously brings worries about unwanted touches as you hold the phone, however Huawei VP Li Xiaolong explains that this will not be a problem. The screen is divided into three areas - the flat surface on the front and two smaller areas on the side. Touches from the side areas are ignored, so the touchscreen will function like a typical flat panel most of the time. The curved sides of the Horizon Display enable virtual media and game...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_explains_how_the_palm_rejection_on_the_mate_30_pro_works-news-39272.php

AnTuTu's Huawei Mate 30 Pro performance splits S855 and S855+ phones

The first AnTuTu benchmark score from the Huawei Mate 30 Pro has been published and it shows that Huawei's in-house HiSilicon chip designer is catching up to the competition from Qualcomm and Apple, but there's still some way to go to first place. The phone tested was the LIO-AL00, which according to TENAA is the 4G version of the Pro. This matters because the 4G and 5G phones use slightly different versions of the Kirin 990 chipset. In short, the 5G chip is built on a 7nm+ EUV process, the medium Cortex-A76 cores are clocked 0.27GHz higher and there's an extra big core in the Da...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/antutu_publishes_huawei_mate_30_pro_scores_it_splits_s855_and_s855_phones-news-39271.php

Samsung's latest Galaxy Fold video reminds you to take extra care of it

After a rough initial launch push, the Samsung Galaxy Fold was finally released at the beginning of the month. Samsung's first foldable phone is already up for sale in South Korea and select European markets and the company is eager to remind you that you should take extreme caution of your new foldable phone. The video goes over all the main design elements like the specially crafted polymer screen and the complex hinge mechanism. Samsung makes sure to remind viewers not to apply excessive pressure to the screen as it's more susceptible to damage than traditional glass offerings....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_latest_video_reminds_you_to_take_extra_care_of_your_galaxy_fold_-news-39270.php

Realme X2 will come with a 4,000 mAh battery and 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 support

The Realme X2, which will be unveiled on September 24, will pack a 4,000 mAh battery with support for the freshly announced 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0. Realme also shared an image on Weibo comparing the 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 with 18W and 10W charging. With 30W charging, a 4,000 mAh battery went from 0 to 67% in 30 minutes, but with 10W charging, it could only reach 34%. And, with 18W charging speed, a 4,500 mAh cell reached 39%. Realme X2 will come with a 4,000 mAh battery supporting VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 Realme has already confirmed that X2 will come with a 64MP quad...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x2_specs_battery_details-news-39268.php

iPhone 11 trio and the Apple Watch 5 go on sale

After a week of pre-orders the new iPhone 11 trio and the new Watch Series 5 are available for purchase in the first wave of countries. Sales begin at 8am local time and with how time zones work, fans in Japan, Australia, Singapore and other countries have already bought theirs. Here's a refresher on the pricing of the new phones. The iPhone 11 got a price cut from last year's XR, but it may be the third camera on the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max that might prove more enticing (info from pre-orders points to just that happening). Sales of the new Apple Watch Series 5 have kicked...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_11_trio_and_the_apple_watch_5_go_on_sale-news-39269.php

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha to have waterfall display, screen to body ratio over 100%

Ahead of Xiaomi's big event on September 24, the company revealed more details about the upcoming Mi Mix Alpha. This will, in fact, be the successor to the Mi Mix 3 and will offer a radically different design compared to its predecessor. Several teaser posters were published on the company's Weibo profile giving small hints at what we can expect at next week's event. The first poster details the naming for the phone as well as the ambition to continue innovating under the Mix line. The most interesting of the bunch shows us a side peek of the display on the Mix Alpha next to some books...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_mix_alpha_will_offer_higher_screen_to_body_ratio_and_waterfall_screen-news-39267.php

vivo V17 Pro announced: Snapdragon 675 SoC, 6.44" AMOLED screen, and dual pop-up camera

Chinese phone maker vivo unveiled the Snapdragon 712-powered Z1x earlier this month and now it's following it up with the vivo V17 Pro a cool looking upper mid-ranger with a dual pop-up selfie camera. The V17 Pro is built around a 6.44" FHD+ 20:9 Super AMOLED screen, which vivo calls Ultra FullView Display. The screen comes with a fingerprint reader underneath and has no notch, because like we said, the phone has a dual selfie camera mounted on an elevating mechanism rising from the top of the frame. The dual camera setup comprises of a 32MP main and 8MP ultrawide angle units,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v17_pro_specs_price_sale_date-news-39266.php

Apple rolls out iOS 13 with Dark Mode, new Memoji customization, and more

The iOS 13 announced back in June at WWDC is finally rolling out with a system-wide Dark Mode, Apple Arcade, and new Memoji customization. It also comes with new Maps and Photos apps and adds swipe typing to the iOS keyboard. Besides, it makes Face ID 30% faster. You can head over here to learn more about iOS 13. The iOS 13 is compatible with a total of 15 devices, which include: iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone XS iPhone XS Max iPhone XR iPhone X iPhone 8 iPhone 8 Plus iPhone 7 iPhone 7 Plus iPhone 6s iPhone 6s Plus iPhone SE iPod...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_ios_13_watchos_6_rolling_out-news-39265.php

[Interview] Huawei CEO addresses Mate 30's limitations following event

Huawei's Mate 30 Pro was announced with much fanfare. An innovative camera system, improved displays, and evolving charging technologies show Huawei is still at the top of its game. It was even surprising to many that Huawei would hold a launch event at all since the US-Huawei ban has barred Huawei from shipping the new flagship with Google services. Huawei Mate 30 That didn't stop Huawei - it stuck to its guns and announced the phone with or without Google's support. Interestingly, Huawei has not yet revealed European availability for the Mate devices but still revealed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/interview_huawei_ceo_addresses_mate_30s_limitations_following_event-news-39264.php

Xiaomi Redmi 8A is coming on September 25 with a 5,000 mAh battery

The Redmi 7A unveiled back in May will get a successor next week, as Xiaomi has announced it will launch the Redmi 8A in India on September 25. The company also confirmed that Redmi 8A will pack a 5,000 mAh battery which is an upgrade over the 4,000 mAh cell its predecessor ships with. Time for another dumdaar addition to India's most-loved Redmi A series. We'll unveil the #DumdaarRedmi8A for you on 25th September 2019. A lot of dumdaar features to look forward to. Here's one - 5️⃣🔋🔋🔋Guess it & RT to win this dumdaar phone....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_8a_launch_date-news-39254.php

vivo V17 Pro cameras detailed ahead of tomorrow's launch

Vivo is all set to announce the V17 Pro tomorrow, but it still found time for one more teaser. The smartphone was already confirmed to sport a 32MP dual pop-up selfie camera, and we also know it will sport a quad camera at the back. Now thanks to a page posted on Flipkart's website, we get even more details about the cameras. Flipkart's landing page reveals the vivo V17 Pro will boast a 48MP primary camera at the back which will be joined by a 13MP telephoto (2x zoom), 8MP ultrawide angle, and 2MP depth sensor units. The page also reveals that the 32MP pop-up selfie camera will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v17_pro_specs_camera_details-news-39258.php

Huawei P30 and Mate 20 phones ship 33 million units

Huawei's flagship series has been on the rise with both the P-series and the Mates shipping millions of units more than their predecessors. The company's wearable devices are also doing impressively. During the Mate 30 presentation, CEO Richard Yu revealed that the Huawei Mate 20 flagships shipped over 16 million devices. That's a huge improvement over the "10 million+" shipments of the Mate 10 generation. The Huawei P30 phones did even better - the company has already shipped over 17 million devices and the P30 series is only half a year old at this point. For comparison, the P20...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_and_mate_20_phones_ship_millions_more_units_than_their_predecessors-news-39262.php

Huawei Mate 30 promo videos ask you to rethink everything

This was a long announcement - you can watch a replay of Huawei's hour and a half long event. And maybe you should, there is a lot of information like details on the cameras, charging both wired and wireless, 5G connectivity and comparisons with competing devices. If you don't have that long, however, you can watch this minute-long introductory clip, which runs through all the major features of the Huawei Mate 30 phones: In the same way that Huawei likes to push the boundaries of mobile photography with Leica, it uses its partnership with Porsche Design to give its flagship hardware...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_30_promo_videos_ask_you_to_rethink_everything-news-39263.php

Huawei Watch GT 2 comes with Kirin A1 chipset and 2 week battery life

Alongside the new Mate 30 series, Huawei introduced its latest smartwatch - the Watch GT2. It offers a round watch face with slimmer bezels compared to last year's model and up to two weeks of battery life thanks to the new Kirin A1 SoC. The Watch GT 2 will be available in 42mm and 46mm sizes both of which come with a 1.39-inch always-on OLED display. The Kirin A1 chipset is at the helm of the new Watch GT 2 delivering low power consumption and a more stable Bluetooth connection, which Huawei claims can hold up to 150 meters away from your phone. The 42mm version comes with 16MB RAM...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_gt_2_comes_with_kirin_a1_chipset_and_2_week_battery_life-news-39261.php

Porsche Design Huawei Mate 30 RS arrives with lavish design, eye-watering price

Huawei's new Mate lineup is here and as is now the tradition it brings along a luxurious Porsche Design variant. Dubbed the Porsche Design Huawei Mate 30 RS, it mirrors the specs of the Mate 30 Pro 5G, which is to say a 6.53-inch OLED, Kirin 990 chip with embedded 5G, quad camera on the back and a 4,500mAh that's fast-chargeable both wired and wirelessly. The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 30 RS also comes in the styling we've come to associate with Porsche Design Huawei phones - a leather-bound rear panel with a vertical glass stripe that carries the quad camera. The color choice is narrowed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_and_porsche_cooperate_to_bring_porsche_design_mate_30_rs-news-39260.php

Redmi K20 Pro Premium brings Snapdragon 855+ SoC, up to 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage

While the Redmi K20 Pro has only been out for a few months, the company decided to give the phone an upgrade with the new K20 Pro Premium. The biggest change is the newer Snapdragon 855+ chipset which promises up to 15% better performance in the GPU department compared to the Snapdragon 855 used in the regular K20 Pro. Another new addition is the 12GB RAM and 512 GB storage configuration which also comes with an exclusive finish similar to what we saw with the Avengers edition Redmi K20 Pro. The phone will also ship with MIUI 11 out of the box and will offer a refined cooling system...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k20_pro_premium_brings_snapdragon_855_soc_up_to_12_gb_ram_and_512_gb_storage-news-39259.php

Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro unveiled, have three 40MP cameras between them

Despite the pressure of the US-China trade war, Huawei pressed on and unveiled its new Mate 30 flagships. Huawei Mate 30 Pro The Huawei Mate 30 Pro has the most impressive camera hardware of any 2019 smartphone. In addition to the 40MP Super Sensing camera from the P30 Pro, it gains a 40MP ultra wide cam, which Huawei calls the Movie camera. Both can use the 3D ToF sensor to render bokeh in videos. The third camera on the back is an 8MP shooter with a 3x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilization (the 40MP wide cam also has OIS). The tele camera promises 5x optical hybrid zoom. For...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_30_and_mate_30_pro_unveiled_have_three_40mp_cameras_between_them-news-39256.php

Watch the Huawei Mate 30 series event live here

It's that time of the year again when smartphone manufacturers are introducing their latest and greatest products ahead of the holiday season. Huawei is next in line and it will show out the brand new Mate 30 series at an event held in Munich. The keynote starts at 12:00 UTC. The headlining features of the new phones will be their quad-camera setups, Kirin 990 chipset and 5G support. If rumors are true, these devices will be the first Huawei handsets to ship without Google services due to the US trade ban and they might get limited international availability. The Mate 30 Pro is expected...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_huawei_mate_30_series_announcement_live_here-news-39250.php

Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro appears in live hands-on video

Xiaomi is set to announce the Mi 9 Pro at an event on September 24 alongside the Mi Mix 4. Both will support 5G connectivity and will pack the Snapdragon 855+ SoC. We already saw some official images of the Mi 9 Pro yesterday alongside details on its battery and charging speeds. Now the phone popped up in a short hands-on video which gives us our best look so far. Visually the phone retains the design of the Mi 9 with the same flat display and waterdrop notch upfront and a triple camera setup around the back. The Mi 9 Pro will indeed come with the Snapdragon 855+ chipset and 5G...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9_pro_appears_in_live_handson_video-news-39253.php

Here are all the Samsung devices getting Android 10

A long list of Samsung devices eligible for Android 10 update has surfaced online. We are not sure of the authenticity of the source but it looks promising. Pretty much all 2019 Samsung devices are going to get the latest installment of Android, including the low-end and mid-range Galaxy M and A-series. Last year's Galaxy S9-series and the Galaxy Note9 are on the list too - no surprises here but the S8 family and the Note8 seemingly didn't make the cut. Then again Samsung typically promises two-years of major Android version updates so it was probably to be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_are_all_the_samsung_devices_getting_android_10-news-39255.php

Lenovo K10 Plus arriving on September 22 with Snapdragon 632 SoC and triple rear cameras

Lenovo unveiled the K10 Note earlier this month, and on September 22, it will add one more smartphone to the K series - K10 Plus. The K10 Plus will make its debut starting with India and will be sold through Flipkart. Lenovo hasn't divulged anything about the K10 Plus yet, but Flipkart has set up a landing page on its website revealing the phone's design and specs. On the front, it has a 6.22" HD+ display with a waterdop cutout for the 16MP selfie camera. Around the back, you get a fingerprint scanner accompanied by a triple camera setup (13MP+5MP+8MP) aligned vertically in the top-left...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_k10_plus_specs_launch_date-news-39251.php

Huawei Mate 30 Pro full specs leak, images in tow

The Huawei Mate 30-series is all set to launch later today and one of the most massive leaks about the Pro version just surfaced leaving almost nothing to the imagination. The set of leaked official renders with all the available colors and the full specs sheet including the list of camera features. Going along the specs sheet, there's little we haven't picked up form the previous leaks with the exception of the camera features. The list is pretty long but a few stick out the most. Ishan Agarwal elaborates on the slow-motion capabilities. At 720p, the device can shoot whopping...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_long_list_of_huawei_mate_30_pro_features_leaks_plus_some_renders-news-39252.php

Nokia 7.2 arrives in India, sales begin September 23

The Nokia 7.2 unveiled earlier this month at IFA 2019 has made its way to India. The smartphone's priced at INR18,599 ($260/€235) for the 4GB/64GB variant and you will have to shell out INR1,000 ($15/€12) more for if you want 6GB RAM. The Nokia 7.2 comes in Charcoal and Cyan Green colors and will go on sale in India starting September 23 through Nokia India's official site, Flipkart, as well as offline retail stores across the country. Nokia 7.2 in Charcoal and Cyan Green colors The Nokia 7.2 is powered by a Snapdragon 660 SoC and runs Android Pie out of the box. It has a 48MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_7_2_india_price_sale_date-news-39249.php

Realme X2 will be powered by Snapdragon 730G SoC

The Realme X2 is arriving on September 24, and we already know that it will feature a 32MP selfie shooter and a 64MP quad camera setup. Today, we learn it will have the Snapdragon 730G SoC at the helm. In addition to confirming the chipset, Realme also posted an image on Weibo revealing the X2's design which is similar to that of the Realme XT announced in India last week. The picture also confirms that X2 will be offered in two colors - Pearl White and Pearl Blue. A reliable source told us that Realme X2 for China is a rebranded XT 730G which is slated to arrive in India in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x2_specs_snapdragon_730g-news-39248.php

Watch the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G's reverse wireless charging in action

Just today, several features of the upcoming Xiaomi MI 9 Pro 5G were revealed including a 4000 mAh battery, 40W wired charging, 30W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging, A video from Weibo was reported to YouTube, showing the Mi 9 Pro 5G's charging a pair of Apple AirPods. If you look closely, you can see the text just below the triple cameras that reads "XIAOMI 5G 48MP TRIPLE CAMERA". China's JD.com is already taking reservations for the Mi 9 Pro 5G, which is set to be unveiled on September 24 at a press event in the manufacturer's home country. The Mi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_xiaomi_mi_9_pro_5gs_reverse_wireless_charging_in_action-news-39247.php

T-Mobile's latest ad campaign blasts Verizon's lack of 5G coverage maps

T-Mobile has been known for launching ad campaigns in direct and blatant opposition of its competitors. The latest campaign is called "VerHIDEzon" which refers to Verizon's lack of a 5G coverage map. T-Mobile claims that Verizon charges more for 5G service, yet doesn't offer any way for customers to see exactly where they can expect service, particularly, a coverage map. Something had to be done. @Verizon's been talking a big game about 5G, charging more for it and not even giving customers a map to find it. Hopefully all of NYC (and the rest of the country) now realizes @verHIDEzon =...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobiles_latest_ad_campaign_blasts_verizons_lack_of_5g_coverage_maps-news-39246.php

OnePlus 7T spotted on Geekbench running Android 10 and 8GB RAM

OnePlus has already begun hyping its own upcoming refresh of the OnePlus 7. Just yesterday, OnePlus CEO posted images of the OnePlus 7T's backside with triple cameras and a redesigned circular camera island and a matte blue gradient finish. OnePlus 7T Coincidentally, the OnePlus HD1903 has appeared on Geekbench and we suspect this is the OnePlus 7T. Although the benchmark doesn't explicitly reveal any specifications other than the 8GB of RAM but the test results are slightly higher than those on the OnePlus 7's Snapdragon 855 which could signify the bump up to a Snapdragon 855+....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7t_spotted_on_geekbench_running_android_10_and_8gb_ram-news-39245.php

How to livestream tomorrow's Huawei Mate 30 event

Tomorrow, Huawei will take the stage in Munich where the Chinese phone maker will announce its latest flagship device, the Mate 30. There will be livestreams available on Huawei's website, Twitter, and Facebook live with the handle @Huaweimobile. The livestream will begin at 2PM CET/ 8AM ET/ 5AM PT. Huawei has come under scrutiny as the United States issued a ban on the company, citing a security risk and barring American companies from conducting business with Huawei. This includes Google - so the smartphone won't be launching with Google Apps or Services. Despite the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/where_to_livestream_tomorrows_huawei_mate_30_event-news-39243.php

Facebook updates Portal range with three new models

Facebook has updated its Portal series of video-calling devices with three new models, the Portal, Portal Mini and Portal TV. It is now also available in additional markets. The Portal and Portal Mini have a completely new design that looks more like a photo frame. The Portal has a vertically oriented design, much like the Portal+ from last year, and the Portal Mini has a landscape orientation. The Portal has a 10-inch display while the Portal Mini has an 8-inch display. Display brightness and color are automatically adjusted to match the ambient light. Both models also have a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_updates_portal_range_with_three_new_models-news-39244.php

Our Asus ROG Phone II video review is up

On paper, the Asus ROG Phone II packs all the top specs that 2019 has to offer - a 120 Hz refresh rate display, Snapdragon 855+ chipset, 12 GB RAM and a reassuring 6,000 mAh battery. The display is flanked by a great dual speaker setup and Asus updated all three cameras with sharper sensors. Sure the new ROG Phone is still rather bulky weighing in at 240 grams and the design isn't for everyone but this phone is undoubtedly packed to the brim with features and also boast an interesting array of accessories. The biggest wow factor with the ROG Phone 2 is its 120 Hz AMOLED display....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_asus_rog_phone_2_video_review_is_up-news-39241.php

Early data shows iPhone 11 Pro duo is more popular than the vanilla model

While some analysts were not impressed, the new iPhone 11 trio seems to be off to a great start. In fact, those analysts were focusing on the wrong thing - the $50 price cut for the iPhone 11 isn't what's drawing in buyers. No, data from pre-orders shows that people are flocking to the Pros. Info coming from Taiwan shows that 70% of pre-orders are for iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. People seem to be preferring the 256GB model, 64GB really isn't much these days. Anyway, the other 30% of pre-orders are for the vanilla model. A couple of days ago, Ming-Chi Kuo reported that in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/early_data_shows_iphone_11_pro_duo_is_more_popular_than_the_vanilla_model-news-39239.php

Samsung pushes September security update for Galaxy A80, Galaxy S8 series and Galaxy A5 (2017)

Samsung has begun seeding the September security patch to several more devices ranging from the fairly new Galaxy A80 to some older units like the Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy S8 and S8+. The new update comes under the A805FXXS2ASI2 name for the A80 in Chile, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Paraguay, Panama, Mexico and India. The Galaxy A5 (2017)'s update bears the A520FXXUBCSI1 build and is live in Croatia,Russia,Ukraine and Kazakhstan. The S8/S8+ update comes under version G95*FXXS5DSI1 and is available across Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Bolivia. If you have any of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_pushes_september_security_update_for_galaxy_a80_galaxy_s8_series_and_galaxy_a5_2017-news-39238.php

Samsung Android 10 beta to go out to Galaxy Note10 and S10 in October

Now that Google has officially released Android 10, owners of Android devices made by other companies are naturally wondering when to expect the new version to hit their phones. In the past, Samsung has been anything but fast when it comes to such releases, but that may (slightly) change this year. According to "sources who have a solid track record", the company is going to announce its beta program for the Android 10 update for the Galaxy Note10 and S10 families by the end of the month. Then, the first beta build is going to go out in October in the US and some European...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_android_10_beta_to_go_out_to_galaxy_note10_and_s10_in_october-news-39237.php

Sony Xperia 5 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_5-review-1987.php

DxOMark adds Wide and Night scores to its tests, Note 10+ tops recalculated results

DxOMark has added two new scores to its review process - one for ultra wide-angle cameras and one for night mode. It has tested multiple phones using the new protocols, updated reviews and recalculated scores. DxOMark updates its testing procedures with Wide angle cam and Night mode tests You can read more about how the Night score and the Wide score are calculated. You can also go back to several old reviews to read details on how they performed in each category (note that DxOMark is still in the process of updating the reviews, some just feature the recalculated score for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dxomark_adds_wide_and_night_scores_to_its_tests_note_10_tops_recalculated_results-news-39240.php

First iPhone 11 Pro Max teardown confirms 4000mAh battery

Someone already managed to take apart an Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and found a surprise waiting inside - a 4,000mAh battery. Well, 3,969mAh, if you want to be precise. That matches exactly the number reported by TENAA. iPhone 11 Pro Max battery (15.04Wh) • iPhone XS Max (left) and iPhone XS (right) batteries The battery is rated at 15.04Wh, an impressive 25% increase over the 12.08Wh battery of the iPhone XS Max. Apple once again used an L-shaped battery to cram in as much capacity as possible. The company first used this design for the iPhone X. Apple announced that it will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_iphone_11_pro_max_teardown_confirms_4000mah_battery-news-39242.php

Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G official images show white version, fast charge times revealed

Xiaomi is holding an event in China on September 24 where it's going to unveil the Mi 9 Pro 5G. This phone is an evolution of the Mi 9 launched at MWC in February, and as the name implies, it packs 5G connectivity. It's also got the Snapdragon 855+ chipset, and an all-round very fast charging system, with 40W wired, 30W wireless (a world record), and 10W reverse wireless. The new charging tech has already been made official, and Xiaomi has confirmed that it's headed to the Mi 9 Pro 5G. The company outed the official images of the phone you can see below, in a new white colorway that the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9_pro_5g_official_images_show_white_version-news-39236.php

Lenovo K10 key specs and image revealed through Android Enterprise listing

Lenovo unveiled the K10 Note earlier this month, and it seems the company will soon announce vanilla K10 as well as the smartphone's received Android certification from Google. The Lenovo K10 has been listed on Google's Android Enterprise website with its image which reveals a notched display and thick chin. The listing also includes a few of the K10's specs - 6.1" screen, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, and Android Pie. The smartphone doesn't have NFC, but it does have a fingerprint scanner which is likely located on the back. More details about the K10 should follow in the coming...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_k10_specs_image_android_enterprise_listing-news-39233.php