iOS 13.1 will tell you that your replaced screen isn't genuine

Along with the new iOS 13 features, there will be some changes that not everyone would like. Case in point the the CPU throttling "feature" that Apple introduced with the rollout of iOS 13.1. Another thing that might put you off is the notification that would appear in case you've changed your screen with a non-genuine one. In an official statement...

Sony is developing its next flagship with Snapdragon 865

According to a Japanese media, Sony has its next flagship phone in the works and as anyone would expect, it's going to utilize the successor to the Snapdragon 855 and 855+. The first evidence of such SoC has surfaced on Sony's firmware distribution server. The SoC has an internal model number SM8250 and it's widely believed that this is the chipset...

Moving forward, Android devices will ship with pre-installed YouTube Music app

YouTube Music was a logical successor to Google Play Music since the YouTube library is far superior to the one available to Google Play Music. And since yesterday, Google made that perfectly clear by announcing that future devices will come with pre-installed YouTube Music app. Each new phone coming with Android 10 and Android 9 out of the box,...

Oppo K5 surfaces on Geekbench rocking a Snapdragon 730 SoC

The Oppo K5 with model number PCNM00 emerged earlier this week on TENAA with most of the specs and was later revealed that the handset will come alongside the Oppo Reno Ace flagship on October 10. Today, a Geekbench listing came out with a device named "Oppo PCNM00". It was the missing piece of the puzzle as the TENAA sheet revealed the clock speeds...

OnePlus 7T will get super-slow motion recording at 960fps with a future update

Despite the long list of features that the OnePlus 7T has, there are a couple that are missing but were promised during the announcement. The Super Slow-Motion video recording is one of those functionalities and OnePlus said it would deliver with a future update. The company officially confirmed that it's planning to push a software update for the...

Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs. iPhone X camera compare

Main camera comparison (Daylight) We figured you've already seen each and every iPhone 11 Pro vs. iPhone XS camera comparison, so we chose to go back in time an extra year and see how things have changed since the iPhone X. Additionally, a lot of folks aren't willing to upgrade every year, and some need convincing even two years into it, so such...

Latest Realme 3 Pro update arrives with Digital Wellbeing, many other new features

The Realme 3 Pro is now receiving a new software update, version RMX1851EX_11_A.19, which brings quite a few new features that are definitely nice to have, and it also packs the September 2019 security patches. You get Google's Digital Wellbeing suite, a manual locking feature that is invoked by long-pressing the power button, as well as the ability...

Huawei boosts early sales of Mate 30 in China with up to 40% launch discount, 5G models coming in November

Despite a decline in global sales of Huawei devices, China's Mate 30 launch is seeing strong demand for the new Mate lineup. The Mate 30 series officially went on sale in China yesterday, September 26 where the phone maker sold over CNY 500 million ($70 million) in revenue from the new lineup in just the first minute of going on sale at VMall.com....

Report: Foldable Motorola RAZR phone launching by the end of 2019

The Motorola RAZR is one of the most iconic cell phones, selling over 130 million units during its lifespan. The company has previously revived the brand as the Droid RAZR with a line of thin Android phones, sold exclusively with Verizon in the US. An inside source tells CNET that the Motorola RAZR reboot is set to launch sometime before the year's...

Oppo will offer 5G on all phones above $420 in 2020

Without a doubt, 5G is a driving factor of the smartphone industry. Initially, smartphones with 5G support were costing upwards of $1000 but this year, we've seen 5G phones get even cheaper, particularly among Chinese brands like OnePlus with the 7 Pro 5G, but Xiaomi's Mi 9 Pro 5G is the cheapest one yet at only CNY 3,699 (~$520). Oppo Reno 10X Zoom...

Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G stock depletes instantly in first Chinese sale

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro is more than just a repackaged Mi 9 despite the obvious visual resemblance. In addition to the Snapdragon 855+ chipset and larger 4,000 mAh battery with 40W wired fast charging the phone also brings a 5G version which starts at CNY 3,699 ($520). This makes the Mi 9 Pro 5G the most affordable 5G phone with on the market and it...

Apple iPhone 11 review

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Watch the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha official unboxing

The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha was unveiled a couple of days ago and the market release is expected to happen in December. And while we are waiting, Xiaomi did an official unboxing video so can have a sneak peek at what the retail box will hold. The luxurious black box comes with the Mi Mix Alpha itself, the included fast charger and the corresponding cable,...

Samsung Galaxy A70s arrives with 64MP camera, 4,500 mAh battery, new design

After several major leaks in the past week, the Samsung Galaxy A70s is finally official. The phone was launched in India and features minor improvements over the Galaxy A70 such as the new 64MP Samsung Bright GW1 camera, prism gradient design and 4,500 mAh battery. Looking at the front you'd be pressed to find any changes. You get the same 6.7-inch...

Pixel 4's Motion Sense feature won't be available in all countries

The so-called Motion Sense feature on the upcoming Pixel 4 phones is no longer a secret since even Google itself teased the functionality. Motion Sense is based on the radar technology developed under the name Project Soli and it will see it for the first time on a phone. However, it won't be available for use in all countries and with all apps,...

Latest Samsung Galaxy A70 update brings Type-C headphone support

The Samsung Galaxy A70 is one of the brand's best midrange offerings. Samsung is now making it even better by pushing a new firmware with camera improvements, better security and support for type-C headphones. Firmware version A705GMDDU3ASI2 comes in at 648 MB and is already pushed out in India. Samsung has tweaked the under-display fingerprint performance...

Google celebrates its 21st birthday with 21% discounts in Europe

Google is celebrating 21 circles around the Sun and has launched a sweet deal on its online stores in its European markets. All available Pixel phones, Nest products, and some Home assistants can receive 21% off if purchased by the end of the day. To utilize the deal, you have to use the code B-GOOGLE21. If you decide to do so, you might get a Pixel...

Snapdragon 855-powered Realme bags Bluetooth certification

Realme is one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands around and the company is known for its excellent price-performance ratio. There have been rumors that Realme is gearing up to offer a device with a flagship-grade chipset and a new certification from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) hints that this is indeed coming. Realme RMX1931...

Nokia plans expansion to new consumer products following a new licensing deal

We've seen Nokia's brand on smartphones and smartwatches, but now the company wants to expand its presence. It has signed a contract with Global Icons, a venture from the world of licensing, which would help to extend Nokia's expansion beyond smartphones. Currently, the smartphone brand is owned by HMD Global, who have the rights to research, develop,...

Samsung opens up pre-registration for Galaxy Fold in India, Australia and UAE

Sales of the redesigned Samsung Galaxy Fold are already underway in South Korea, the US and several European markets and now Samsung is gearing up to expand the list of countries with India, Australia and the UAE. Previously, Samsung confirmed the official Galaxy Fold launch date in India is set for October 1, while the exact Australian and UAE launch...

Two-year-old Mate 10 smartphones in line for EMUI 10

Earlier this week Huawei started recruiting EMUI 10 beta testers with Mate 20 and Honor 20 smartphones. Now, the company announced on its forum that Mate 10 devices will also get the latest user interface, based on Android 10, and is now recruiting volunteers to help the developers. Huawei list of eligible devices Owners of Huawei Mate 10, Huawei...

Xiaomi Redmi 8A Pro is coming soon, RF certification reveals

It really shouldn't be surprising that Xiaomi is working on a new affordable Redmi-branded smartphone to be launched at some point in the near future, but its name might intrigue you. It's the Redmi 8A Pro, as revealed by RF certification details posted on Xiaomi's official website. The Redmi 8A was just unveiled yesterday, and we weren't expecting...

Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro officially launch in China

As expected, today Huawei followed up its previous global launch event for the Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro with an unveiling of the models for the Chinese market. The official prices in the company's home country are lower than what was announced internationally, but that's not surprising, because it's usually how things go in the mobile world....

OnePlus TV is a 55-inch 4K QLED TV powered by Android with Google Assistant and Alexa support.

Earlier today, OnePlus took the wraps off its updated flagship, the 7T. At its launch event in India, the company also announced an Android-powered TV, marking the company's entry into a completely different industry. The OnePlus TV is meant to offer a more seamless television experience between the entertainment you watch at home and your OnePlus...

Counterpoint: Apple AirPods are the preferred true wireless earphones in the US

Counterpoint released a new report which details the five most preferred hearables brands in the US market. Unsurprisingly, Apple tops the charts with its AirPods, edging out competitors Bose, Samsung, Sony and its own Beats. Apple stands with 57% of user preference, followed by Bose with 37% while Samsung claims the third spot with 33%. According...

OnePlus Pay announced, coming sometime next year

At today's grand unveiling of the OnePlus 7T the company also announced the latest addition to OxygenOS - OnePlus Pay. This will be the company's mobile payment alternative to the likes of Google and Samsung Pay but as of now, there is little to no information on how this feature will work. OnePlus decided to just tease the feature without going...

OnePlus 7T review

With the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro, it was the first time the brand launched two versions of a flagship where one offered superior features over the other. The OnePlus 7T fills in the gap that was left between the 7 and 7 Pro. Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7t-review-1992.p...

All future OnePlus phones will come with Fluid Displays - 90Hz refresh rate and more

The new OnePlus 7T is the company's second phone with a Fluid Display - and it very much won't be the last. In fact, co-founder Carl Pei announced that all future OnePlus phones will come with a Fluid Display. The main feature of the panel is the 90Hz refresh rate, but that's not all. OnePlus also optimized the hardware and software so that it responds...

OnePlus 7T comes with a triple camera, 90Hz screen and S855+ chipset

Meet the largest update for a T-phone ever - more than a mere chipset bump, the OnePlus 7T boasts major improvements to the camera and display. And yes, it gets the chipset bump too along with support for 30W charging. We'll start with the new triple camera as it's the biggest upgrade on the phone. The 48MP main sensor uses the same Sony IMX586 sensor...

Watch the OnePlus 7T announcement live here

OnePlus doesn't release too many phones so when a new one comes it's a major thing. And today the OnePlus 7T is making its debut at two parrallel events taking place in and New Delhi. Worry not though, you don't need to travel to either city to learn all about the novelties as you can just follow the live stream from the comfort of your couch or...

Huawei Mate X 2 to have a stylus, patent reveals

Huawei introduced the Mate X earlier this year and we even got a chance to play with it for a bit. The company's currently targeting a launch in October, so the R&D department is already shifting its attention to its successor. A Huawei patent, filed with USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) features like the Mate X was trademarked,...

DxOMark: Huawei Mate 30 Pro sets the new camera benchmark

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro climbed to the top of the DxOMark camera ranking, beating the Galaxy Note10+ by 4 points in the overall score. The still photo score of 131 is the highest yet and is what helped push the phone to the top. The Mate 30 Pro went through the new review process, which includes tests for the ultra wide camera and the phone's night...

Xiaomi working on a phone which can record 8K video at 30fps

According to a new report from the XDA-Developers an upcoming Xiaomi phone will bring 8K (7680×4320) video recording at 30 fps. The information was found in the MIUI 11 Camera APK but the interesting bit is that no current Xiaomi phone can even shoot videos in 8K. Even the Mi Mix Alpha which comes with Samsung's 108MP Bright HMX tops out at 6K at...

Realme reveals deals ahead of Big Billion Day on Flipkart

The online retailer Flipkart is having a Big Billion Day sale on its website, and Realme is joining the fun with its own "Festive Days." The maker announced discounts worth 300 crores, which is INR 3 billion (that is over $40 million), for plenty of phones from its whole range - from affordable Realme C2 to Realme 5 Pro. The festival sale begins...

Amazon unveils seven new Alexa-powered devices, including a smart ring and glasses

Amazon just unleashed a new wave of Alexa-powered Echo devices and they literally come in every shape and size. This isn't an exaggeration, the Echo Loop is a smart ring with a built-in microphone, speaker and an all-day battery life. Amazon's new Echo Loop is the smallest smart device yet Alexa is just a tap away (to save battery, there's no wake...

Amazon unveils six new Alexa-powered devices, including a smart ring and glasses

Amazon just unleashed a new wave of Alexa-powered Echo devices and they literally come in every shape and size. This isn't an exaggeration, the Echo Loop is a smart ring with a built-in microphone, speaker and an all-day battery life. Amazon's new Echo Loop is the smallest smart device yet Alexa is just a tap away (to save battery, there's no wake...

Android 10 Go edition brings improved security and speed for entry-level phones

After introducing the Android Go program nearly two years ago, Google is now bringing the latest build of its mobile OS tailored for budget devices. Android 10 Go edition focuses on improved data encryption for users with Google's Adiantum encryption system. Another key feature is the reworked app launch, which is now reportedly 10% quicker. App...

Samsung Galaxy A70s pops up in a Google listing

Samsung is expected to reveal their latest "s" upgrade in the popular A-series with the new Galaxy A70s. The device has already passed through Geekbench to show out its specs. Just last week, the phone was spotted on TENAA and its support page even went live for a brief period. Now a new Google Play console listing confirms that the phone will indeed...

Oppo K5 to arrive alongside Reno Ace on October 10

Oppo is launching the Reno Ace with 65W fast charging and Snapdragon 855+ and now the company revealed the midranger Oppo K5 will tag along. According to a Weibo post on the official account of the manufacturer, October 10 will be the launch date of the phone that will have a 64 MP shooter and a Snapdragon 730G chip. The K5 is already popping up...

Samsung is probably working on a more affordable Galaxy Note

Samsung's Galaxy Note line got larger than usual this year with the launch of both the Note10 and the Note10+, but the Korean company may add yet another member at some point in the future. The folks over at SamMobile have dug up a model number for an upcoming Samsung phone, which comes with some intriguing possibilities if you're familiar with the...

Kuo: 2020 iPhones will bring iPhone 4-like chassis design

The iPhone 11 series was announced just two weeks ago, but the rumor mill is already moving on to the next generation. We've seen reports about the possible display sizes which will range from 5.4 to 6.1 and 6.7-inches alongside smaller notches and 5G support. Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's latest prediction details that next year's iPhones will...

Huawei support says the Mate X will launch in October

CEO Richard Yu said at IFA that the foldable Huawei Mate X will be available in October or November at the latest. Since then the launch window has been narrowed down to October, at least for China. The info comes from Huawei's customer service. A global launch may follow in November, but we'll have to keep an eye on Huawei's news outlets. Though...

Legend iPhone 11 Pro with solid gold back sells for over €3,000

If you think the €1,049 price of an iPhone 11 Pro is just too easy on the wallet, let us introduce you the custom-made versions from Legend Helsinki with back panel, coated in 18K gold for about €3,390. And if you think that's still cheap - there is also the Emperor edition with the precious stone jadeite instead of a glass back with a custom price,...

Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max review

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Samsung Galaxy S11 will bring 108MP camera and 5x optical zoom

We're still several months away from the Samsung Galaxy S11 family's debut but that isn't stopping the rumor mill from spinning out some early details about the next flagships. Back in May Samsung announced it started mass production of its new 5x optical module and now a report from South Korean tech news outlet The Elec claims that the Galaxy S11...

ZTE nubia Red Magic 3s is launching around the world on October 16

The ZTE nubia Red Magic 3s will become available on October 16. Fans from the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan and Macao will be able to buy one through the official Red Magic website. During the preceding week (from October 10 to 16) there will be Early Bird Rewards - discount coupons and accessory...

Samsung Galaxy A70s design revealed through user manual

The Samsung Galaxy A70s that we've been hearing for a couple of months now is expected to go official in October. There's no word from Samsung yet about the A70s, but the company has uploaded a user manual on the support page of its Indian website with the phone's schematics, which reveal the A70s will flaunt a design similar to the Galaxy A70's....

Google Pixel 3a phones are now receiving their second Android 10 firmware

Google launched Android 10 in the beginning of September and immediately started appearing at the full range of Pixel smartphones. Less than a month after the announcement and first package arriving OTA and the company is already pushing an update - Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a users have been getting notifications about it. The package code is QP1A.190711.020.C3...

Samsung already testing Android 10 on Galaxy S9 series

Earlier this month we came across a list which revealed all the Samsung devices in line for the Android 10 update. Now, reports are circulating that the latest Android version is already being tested on the Galaxy S9 and S9+. The phones were spotted running firmware versions G960FXXU7DSI3 and G965FXXU7DSI3 which signals that the Samsung is hard at...

Sharp AQUOS zero2 announced with 240Hz refresh rate display and Android 10

Sharp introduced the latest entries to its AQUOS line of smartphones with the brand new zero2 flagship, sense3 and sense3 plus midrangers. AQUOS zero2 The AQUOS zero2 packs an impressive 6.4-inch curved OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate. This is double of current best offerings like the Asus ROG Phone ll so it would be interesting to see how...