Disney will no longer accept Netflix ads on its entertainment TV channels

Disney is banning Netflix ads on its entertainment TV networks, aiming to make it harder on the streaming giant as the company is preparing to launch its own streaming service Disney+. Disney owned ESPN will still accept Netflix ads. Out of a total advertising budget of $1.8 billion last year, Netflix spent $99.2 million on TV ads, 13% of them going to entertainment channels part of the Disney group. Apparently, Disney is targetting Netflix in particular, as the move won't affect Amazon, Apple or Comcast, all of which have streaming services of their own. Then again, Disney+...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/disney_will_no_longer_accept_netflix_ads_on_its_entertainment_tv_channels-news-39504.php

Apple initiates service program for iPhone 6s and 6s Plus units that wouldn't power on

Apple is starting a service program to repair iPhone 6s and 6s Plus units that may refuse to power on due to a component that could potentially fail. Apple doesn't disclose which exactly component is prone to failure, nor does it detail what the service operations are going to be. The affected devices fall within a limited serial number range and were manufactured between October 2018 and August 2019. There's a serial number checker on the program's web page, and should you be among the unlucky ones you have three possible courses of action - find an Apple Authorized Service...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_initiates_service_program_for_iphone_6s_and_6s_plus_units_that_wouldnt_power_on-news-39502.php

Xiaomi and Realme sold over 6 million smartphones in India this week

Chinese phone makers Xiaomi and Realme today announced that they sold more than 6 million smartphones in India this week during Amazon's Great Indian Festival and Flipkart's Big Billion Days sales. Xiaomi sold more than 5.3 million devices in the country through its official site, Amazon.in and Flipkart, which include power banks, Bluetooth speakers, fitness trackers, earphones, smart TVs and smartphones. Xiaomi said it sold more than 3.8 million smartphones during the sale. *Breaking Records*We've sold over 3.8M+ #Smartphones.Which means an impressive growth of 50%+ over the BEST...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_realme_6_million_smartphones_india-news-39505.php

OnePlus 7T Pro may be coming to India on October 10

OnePlus unveiled the 7T and its smart TVs last week at an event in India. However, the oft-rumored but yet-unofficial Pro variant was a no show and the company declined to comment about its availability. But thanks to Amazon.in, we now have an indication that the 7T Pro will arrive in India on October 10. The e-commerce giant has set up a landing page on its website, teasing the launch of the OnePlus 7T series on October 10. The company doesn't explicitly mention the 7T Pro on the page, but the URL of the banner at the top includes 7T Pro, confirming that it's coming on next...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7t_pro_launch_date-news-39503.php

Samsung Galaxy A20s arrives in India

The Samsung Galaxy A20s announced last month has arrived in India. It's priced at INR11,999 ($170/€155) for the 3GB/32GB variant and INR13,999 ($200/€180) for the 4GB/64GB version. It will go on sale later today through the company's official site, Samsung Opera House in Bengaluru, as well as leading online and offline stores across the country. The Galaxy A20s is built around a 6.5" HD+ Infinity-V Display that has a notch up top housing the 8MP selfie camera. Around the back, it has a fingerprint reader keeping company to the triple cam setup consisting of a 13MP primary module joined...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a20s_india_price_sale_date-news-39501.php

Realme X2 Pro will feature Dual Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos

The Realme X2 Pro is arriving soon. We don't know the launch date yet, but its features revealed by the company have us intrigued. The X2 Pro will come with many firsts for a Realme smartphone like a Snapdragon 855+ SoC, a 90Hz display (albeit notched) and a telephoto camera, and now we know that it will also be the first device from the Chinese phone maker to feature Dual Stereo Speakers. This confirmation comes to us from Realme itself, who dropped a video on Twitter revealing that X2 Pro will boast dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio certification. Current Realme X...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x2_pro_dual_stereo_speakers-news-39500.php

EE rolls out 5G at major transport hubs and UK landmarks

EE UK has announced today that it is bringing 5G to more locations around London and the UK. Britain's busiest Underground station, Waterloo, is getting 5G, as well as Liverpool Street station and Charing Cross. Other major UK landmarks are getting 5G as well including Birmingham's Brindley Place, Albert Square in Manchester, and Picadilly Circus in London. EE claims it now has more 5G coverage than ano other 5G network in the UK with 5G available in over 20 large towns and cities. Currently, EE offers eight 5G devices to use on its network: the Samsung Galaxy Fold, Samsung...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ee_rolls_out_5g_at_major_transport_hubs_and_uk_landmarks-news-39499.php

Motorola fan page posts unreleased Moto phone with pop-up selfie camera

Yesterday, several photos of an unreleased Motorola smartphone have been posted to a Motorola Latin America community page on Facebook. The most intriguing part of the phone is a mechanical pop-up selfie camera - which Motorola has yet to include on any of its smartphones. Leaked images We get a few images of the phone and they appear to be of a Motorola prototype given the confidential markings on the lower bezel. The phone has a full display with nearly no bezels, save for the slightly larger lower one. Around back there is also an illuminated Moto batwing logo - a nice touch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_fan_page_posts_unreleased_moto_phone_with_popup_selfie_camera-news-39498.php

Our Sony Xperia 5 video review is up

Sony announced the Xperia 5 back at IFA as a sort of smaller sibling to the Xperia 1, and now that the compact flagship is starting to arrive in stores, you may be wondering what it's all about. We're hoping you've already gone through our in-depth written review of the Xperia 5, and today we're bringing you our complementary video review. It tells you everything you need to know about the phone in just over eight minutes. It's jam packed with information about what is one of the smallest high-end devices out there (by comparison to mainstream Android flagships). So sit back, grab some...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_sony_xperia_5_video_review_is_up-news-39497.php

Sony Xperia 5 is available now in the UK with free headphones or PlayStations

The Xperia 5 that Sony unveiled at IFA is now officially for sale in the UK. Its price may be rather prohibitive (£699 unlocked), but the company is offering to take some of the sting away by giving you free stuff. If you order your Xperia 5 from Amazon or Carphone Warehouse, you'll get a pair of WF-1000XM3 true wireless earbuds. Order from EE and choose a 30GB data plan from £59 monthly and you can pick between a free PlayStation 4 with additional controller and 12-month PlayStation Plus membership, or the PlayStation VR starter pack, which includes the PlayStation VR, PlayStation VR...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_5_is_available_now_in_the_uk_with_free_headphones_or_playstations-news-39496.php

OnePlus TV 55 Q1 Pro review

After a year of leaks and teasers, the OnePlus TV is finally here. Available only in India for now, the OnePlus TV is the first time the company has strayed away from making just smartphones and accessories to something very different. Today we have with us the OnePlus TV 55 Q1 Pro, the more expensive of the two new Q series televisions being launched in India. The Q1 Pro is a 55-inch QLED television that will compete against the mid-range offerings from Samsung, LG and Sony. It has some interesting design features, including a built-in sound bar that slides out, and runs Android TV...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_tv_55_q1_pro_review-news-39473.php

Watch the Asus ROG Phone II torture test

Zack is right back at it again with another durability video and this time the Asus ROG Phone II is under the sportlight. An expensive and pretty phone that we all want to see being tortured. Or not? The handset goes through the usual scratch tests and bend tests. As expected, the Gorilla Glass 6 front and back panel withstand scratches up to 5 on Mohs scale. Anything above 6 will scratch your screen and back. The side frame is indeed metal and more importantly, it passed the bending test but not without damage. Despite being so thick and solid, the ROG Phone II did visibly bend...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_asus_rog_phone_2_being_tortured-news-39494.php

Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro show up in a store in Romania

Little by little, the Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro are starting to spread outside of China - first Malaysia, now Romania. The good news for Europeans is that there's no Exclusive Ownership Campaign nonsense this time around, you can buy a Mate 30 even if you haven't owned any Huawei phones previously. The Mate 30 starts at 3,600 Lei (€760), the Mate 30 Pro is 5,000 Lei (€1,050). That's for the 4G models with 128GB storage, the 256GB options are available too. Those prices are slightly below the expected prices of €800 and €1,100, respectively. The site says that phones will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_30_and_mate_30_pro_show_up_in_a_store_in_romania-news-39495.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_8_pro-review-1997.php

Google finds security flaw in Pixel, Samsung, Huawei and Xiaomi phones

Google researchers found a serious security flaw on a number of Android devices and oddly, the issue was supposed to be patched back in December 2017. The phones in question are the Pixel, Pixel 2, Huawei P20, Samsung Galaxy S7, S8 and S9. Xiaomi Redmi 5A, Redmi Note 5, Xiaomi A1, Oppo A3 and Moto Z3 are also on the list and require additional patching. Google says it found the flaw seven days ago but it's not as serious as it sounds because it requires a malicious software to be installed with the user's permission. It's strange that patch that was pushed back in December 2017 wasn't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_finds_security_flaw_in_pixel_samsung_huawei_xiaomi_and_other_phones-news-39492.php

Samsung adds Pay Cash digital card to Samsung Pay

Samsung Pay has been around since 2015 and is expanding as a payment solution across the globe. The latest service to go along it is called Samsung Pay Cash which is a new virtual prepaid cash card that works anywhere where Samsung Pay and Mastercard is accepted. The new service is part of the Samsung Pay app and gives you the option to top up your balance with a predetermined amount which can then be used for purchases. The service is ideal for users who have a tough time regulating their spending habits. The regular Samsung Pay account is still available at all times but this new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_adds_pay_cash_digital_card_to_samsung_pay_-news-39491.php

Report: iPhone 11 production ramped up by 10%

It seems Apple's new iPhone 11 lineup is enjoying higher than expected demand, which has resulted in increased production capacity by an estimated 10%. Japanese financial outlet The Nikkei reports that an extra 7-8 million units are expected with the majority being the vanilla iPhone 11 at the expense of iPhone 11 Pro Max orders which have been toned down. According to sources close to the situation, Apple is due for a sizeable increase in iPhone production volume this year compared to last year's disappointing results. Apple has always been conservative with initial orders for new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_iphone_11_production_raised_by_10-news-39487.php

HTC exec says that immersive VR games and movies will be the killer app for 5G

VR could be the killer app for 5G, says Raymond Pao, SVP of products and strategy at HTC Vive. He doesn't believe that the higher bandwidth and lower latency alone are enough to drive consumer adoption, but those two qualities of 5G networks are key for an immersive experience. VR movies and cloud games are "likely to be the largest application segments when 5G is combined with VR", says Pao based on a report from Ericsson. Pao mentions light fields as an example - light fields are much more advanced than the 3D you see at the cinema, they even allow you to look around objects. Check...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_exec_says_that_immersive_vr_games_and_movies_will_be_the_killer_app_for_5g-news-39485.php

Duo for Android is the latest Google app to get Dark Mode

Google has released Dark Mode for many of its apps including Gmail and Play Store, and the latest to get this feature is the company's video calling app Duo. With the Dark Mode enabled, Duo's UI turns dark grey, with the text changing to light grey or white color. This reduces strain to your eyes and makes it easier to use the app in dim conditions. Dark Mode on Duo should turn on automatically if you are on Android 10 and have enabled system-wide dark mode. But, you can also turn it on manually from the app's settings menu if you are on an older version of Android. That...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_duo_android_dark_mode-news-39484.php

New Pixel 4 leaks show the Panda colorway, confirm AT&T availability

With less than two weeks to go until Google unveils its Pixel 4 lineup, the rumor mill has spun so much that there is basically nothing noteworthy left to know. We've seen all the key specs, design, camera and software capabilities of the new phones so all that's left is for Google to release them at its event on October 15. A new render of the black and white "Panda" model popped up and gives us a clear look at the device from the front and back. As with past Panda colored Pixels, we have a white back with a black contrasting camera cutout but this year we also get a black side...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_pixel_4_render_shows_out_the_panda_colorway_at_t_rumored_to_offer_it_on_launch-news-39483.php

Automated testing shows that the Samsung Galaxy Fold fails earlier than expected

Samsung claims that the Galaxy Fold will last 200,000 folds, which it estimates is 5 years of use. CNET decided to put those claims to the test and livestreamed the process using an automated machine that folds and unfolds the phone. The whole stream is 4 hours long and you can watch it below. We've cued up the video below to the bitter end of the phone - and it is bitter indeed, as it failed after just over 120,000 folds. That's 60% of the way to 200,000 folds or an estimated 3 years of use. Earlier, SquareTrade conducted a similar test (you can check out their short video here),...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/automated_testing_shows_that_the_samsung_galaxy_fold_fails_earlier_than_expected-news-39482.php

Realme X2 Pro will feature a centered 64MP quad camera setup

Chinese phone maker Realme currently has four quad camera smartphones in its portfolio - Realme 5, 5 Pro, XT, and X2. The quad camera setups on all these phones are located in the top-left corner, but with the X2 Pro, Realme will adopt a slightly different design as the device will have a quad camera setup aligned in the center. This confirmation comes to us from Realme itself, as the company updated its European website, re-confirming the presence of a 64MP quad camera setup with 20x hybrid zoom. The X2 Pro will be Realme's first proper flagship, which will have a Snapdragon 855+...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x2_pro_64mp_center_aligned_camera-news-39481.php

Oppo Reno2 series coming to the UK on October 16

The Oppo Reno2 series unveiled in August, which includes the Reno2, Reno2 Z and Reno2 F, will reach the UK on October 16. The launch event, which will be hosted in London at the English National Ballet, will start at 2 PM GMT. The company is also giving you a chance to win the Reno2 and a trip to the launch event in London. More details about the contest will be revealed by Oppo on its official Instagram page on October 6. The countdown is officially on! ⏰Only 12 days until we bring you #RenoStudioEarth, our #OPPOReno2 launch event. Keep your eyes on our social channels to stay...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno2_series_uk_launch_date-news-39480.php

iOS 13.1 puts a 5W cap on some wireless chargers

According to new reports, Apple's iOS 13.1 is putting a 5W cap on certain wireless chargers. The issue seems to be affecting both Apple certified and non-certified wireless pads. According to some reports Qi charging pads from Belkin, Mophie and Anker are not affected. Now, ChargerLab reports that with iOS 13.1, Apple is only supporting 7.5W wireless charging for pads that support fixed-frequency voltage regulation which is recommended by Apple. This means that even the new iPhone 11 lineup which supports up to 10W fast wireless charging tops out a mere 5W on chargers which delivered...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_131_puts_a_5w_cap_on_some_wireless_chargers_-news-39479.php

Oppo Reno2 F now available for purchase

The Oppo Reno2 F announced in August is now on sale in India. It's priced at INR25,990 ($365/€335) and can be purchased from Amazon.in and offline stores across the country. The Reno2 F is built around a 6.5" FHD+ notchless AMOLED display with a fingerprint reader embedded in it. It boots Android Pie-based ColorOS 6.1 and has a Helio P70 SoC under the hood with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Oppo Reno2 F in Lake Green and Sky White colors For photography, the Reno2 F has a 16MP selfie camera mounted on a pop-up mechanism, and a quad camera setup on the back which is a combination...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno2_f_india_sale_price-news-39478.php

Meet Threads, a standalone app to chat with your Instagram Close Friends

Last November, Instagram announced a feature called Close Friends which lets you share your Stories with select followers. Almost a year later, the company announced a new app called Threads which is designed to be used with Close Friends. Threads makes it easier to share pictures and videos with people in your Close Friends list by letting you add their profile pictures at the bottom of the screen. You simply have to take a picture or shoot a video, tap on their photo, and swipe up to send. The app also has an inbox dedicated to the people in your Instagram Close Friends list. This...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_threads_announced-news-39477.php

Alleged OnePlus 8 renders suggest hole-punch selfie cam; wireless charging rumored

A new rumor about a future device comes right on the heels of the OnePlus 7T launch, before the newly announced device is even available to purchase. @Onleaks and CaskKaro have co-released a set of renders for what's supposedly the OnePlus 8. The render looks very identical to the OnePlus 7 Pro from earlier this year, but there are a couple of differences that are only visible through a microscope. OnePlus 7 Pro The first and most noticeable difference is probably the paint job. The 7 Pro launched with a Nebula Blue color, which was a blue gradient that faded to a much...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_oneplus_8_renders_suggest_holepunch_selfie_cam_wireless_charging_rumored-news-39475.php

Report: Apple will launch iPhone SE 2 with iPhone 8 design and A13 chipset

The iPhone SE launched in 2016 and it was a re-release of the iPhone 5's smaller hardware in a time when the 4.7 and 5.5-inch iPhones seemed too large. The iPhone SE was essentially an iPhone 5 body updated with new internals and the camera of an iPhone 6S. It was meant for those who preferred a smaller, more pocketable iPhone. Rumors of a successor to the iPhone SE began swirling in 2017 and would have featured the same 4-inch form factor. Well, it's been over two years since then and rumors are again ramping up about a possible iPhone SE. The report comes from long-time Apple analyst...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_apple_will_launch_iphone_se_2_with_iphone_8_design_and_a13_chipset-news-39476.php

OnePlus 7T gets OxygenOS 10.0.3 with improved photo quality

Today OnePlus has sent out the first software update to the 7T that was announced last week. This update is OxygenOS 10.0.3 and it brings with it some general bug fixes and improvements, along with important camera stuff - like improved photo quality, enhanced stability of the camera system, and some UI improvements as well. So for that reason alone this is clearly an update you should install as soon as you get it - which for most people will probably be once they take their brand new OnePlus 7T out of the box. As usual though, the rollout is incremental, so if you already have a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7t_gets_oxygenos_1003_with_improved_photo_quality-news-39474.php

OnePlus opens a new experience store in India

OnePlus has opened a new flagship experience store in India. It is located in the country's financial capital city of Mumbai at High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel. The new store is the second of its kind in Mumbai. It spans over 1000 sq.ft and is located in one of the busiest locations in the city. For the launch of the store, OnePlus planned several activities, including workshops, zumba, peripheral arts, gaming activities and performances by various artists. OnePlus is also offering INR 2,000 cash back to any HDFC card holder on purchase of a OnePlus 7T or OnePlus 7 Pro till October...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_opens_a_new_experience_store_in_india-news-39471.php

No plans for 5G BlackBerry phone any time soon says TCL exec

Once at the forefront of the smartphone industry, Blackberry was on the verge of extinction before it was acquired by TCL several years go. With the absence of major exposure and new models in the past year, future BlackeBerry devices will likely remain as affordable midrange offerings. At a recently held CCS Insight Predictions event, TCL's marketing GM Stefan Streit said that the company doesn't have plans to introduce 5G BlackBerry phones any time soon. It's not an entertainment device and you can already get your email really fast. We can have a lot of fun with 5G and where...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/no_plans_for_5g_blackberry_phone_any_time_soon_says_tcl_exec-news-39472.php

Samsung's exclusive Fortnite skin "GLOW" is now available for download

The exclusive GLOW outfit and Levitate emote for Fortnite are now available to Samsung owners. While they celebrate the release of the Galaxy Note10 duo (the name refers to Aura Glow), owners of older premium Samsung phones and tablets can get them as well - going all the way back to the S7. You'll find the full list of supported devices below. Note that you'll need to download Fortnite from the Galaxy Store or Game Launcher for the outfit and emote to appear. You can find the full details on how to get them here. You can keep the GLOW outfit and Levitate emote for yourself of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_exclusive_fortnite_skin_glow_is_now_available_for_download-news-39470.php

The Pixel 4 will have a Dual Exposure features, many camera samples leak

As we saw in the leaked specs list, the Pixel 4 will have a new image processing chip - the Pixel Neural Core (the previous generation hardware is called Visual Core). There will be changes to the camera app as well, including a new Dual Exposure feature. This mode will allow you to separately control the highlights and shadows in the photo. So, it's sort of line manual HDR mode (HDR takes a short exposure for the highlights and a long one for the shadows and then merges the two images). Here's short video showing the dual slider in action: And here are some camera samples...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_pixel_4_will_have_a_dual_exposure_features_many_camera_samples_leak-news-39461.php

Star Wars director shoots short film using the iPhone 11 Pro

Apple likes to use film directors to show off how awesome the latest iPhone camera is and the iPhone 11 Pro is no exception. It tapped Rian Johnson (Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Knives Out), George Nolfi (The Adjustment Bureau) and others to shoot short films using just the phone. Here's Rian Johnson's film, "Paris 9/19". Last year, Steven Soderbergh shot the movie Unsane entirely on an iPhone 7 Plus (in case you missed it, check out the trailer here). This movie got a full theatrical release and grossed $14.2 million worldwide, by the way, and has an 80% Certified Fresh score on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/star_wars_director_shoots_short_film_using_the_iphone_11_pro-news-39468.php

Samsung Galaxy Fold long-term review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_fold_long_term-review-1996.php

The FCC posts photos the ZTE Blade 20 and its 5,000mAh battery, Blade A5 (2020) spotted as well

The FCC has published more information than usual about two upcoming ZTE phones - the Blade 20 and Blade A5 (2020). This includes everything from photos of the phones themselves to the quick start guide (that's much more than the FCC usually publishes before a device is official). Let's start with the ZTE Blade A20. It adopts the square camera island design that's reminiscent of certain recent flagships. On the front, there's a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera. The manual doesn't offer much detail about the cameras, unfortunately. ZTE Blade 20 (photos by FCC) Photos...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_fcc_posts_photos_the_zte_blade_20_and_its_5000mah_battery_blade_a5_2020_spotted_as_well-news-39467.php

Huawei Enjoy 10 will offer punch hole display and dual camera setup

Earlier today we saw an upcoming Huawei device with the product number ART-TL00x pop up on Chinese certification agency site TENAA. Now Evan Blass shared a press images of the device confirming it's going to be called Enjoy 10. The phone will essentially be a lower-cost alternative to the Enjoy 10 Plus which was unveiled last month. The new render gives us a clearer view of the screen and its punch-hole camera in the top left corner. Around the back, we have a dual-camera setup and flash. There is no physical fingerprint reader on the back of the Enjoy 10 and given that it will be a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_enjoy_10_will_offer_punch_hole_display_and_dual_camera_setup-news-39466.php

Google Shopping relaunches in the US, Lens now offers ideas on what to wear

Google Lens can now offer "style ideas" for how to dress up - just point it to an item of clothing and it will show you photos of people wearing it, which you can use as inspiration for a complete outfit. This complements the existing functionality of finding similar clothes based on a photo. Here's a demo of how it works. First you need a photo - you can snap one on the spot or use an existing image from Google Photos (screenshots work just as well). Then Lens will offer a list of similar items (with price range filters), followed by photos of people wearing that particular item of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_shopping_launches_in_the_us_lens_now_offers_ideas_on_what_to_wear-news-39465.php

New Xiaomi Mi Band 4 update brings screen off timeout settings

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 is one of the most popular smart bands around with its robust feature set and affordable pricing. The smart band has been out for several months and now Xiaomi is bringing a new update which adds a useful auto screen off timeout adjustment. Users will now be able to set screen timeout anywhere between 5 and 10 seconds. In addition, Xiaomi has expanded the custom watchface selection and improved the swim tracking. The new firmware's version is 1.0.7.04. It is already rolling out in Turkey and is expected to arrive in more regions soon. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_band_4_new_update_brings_auto_screen_off-news-39463.php

Realme X2 Pro will actually come with 50W SuperVOOC charging

The upcoming Realme X2 Pro will be the company's first true flagship spec'd phone with a 90Hz Fluid Display, Snapdragon 855+ chipset and 64MP main camera. Now Realme went ahead and revealed yet another feature of the upcoming device - it will feature 50W SuperVOOC charging. Interestingly enough the company teased that the X2 Pro will come with the newer 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 yesterday but it appears that this was an error as the tweet has been deleted since. 🔋Charging your phone completely in 35 minutes?⚡️With realme X2 Pro, its possible thanks to its 50W SuperVOOC...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x2_pro_will_actually_come_with_50w_supervooc_charging-news-39462.php

iOS 13.2 beta reveals that AirPods with noise-canceling are coming

Every now and then we hear about a variant of Apple's AirPods with noise-canceling coming up but this is probably the first solid evidence we got. A few lines of code and a glyph in the just released iOS 13.2 beta reveals that they are on the way. The new AirPods will look exactly very much like the current version, but with an added aperture for the extra microphone. iOS 13.2 beta also gives out that the upcoming noise-canceling AirPods can work in two modes - with NC turned on or off. Their model code is also confirmed - B298. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_132_beta_suggests_that_airpods_with_noisecanceling_are_coming-news-39458.php

Full Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL specs revealed in latest leak

The Pixel 4 smartphones, expected to arrive in two weeks, have leaked piece by piece. Now 9to5Google obtained the full specs sheet, revealing all you need to know about the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. One thing that immediately grabs the attention is the battery capacity - the Pixel 4 will have 2,800 mAh, while the 4 XL will come with a 3,300 mAh power cell. That's a bit of a setback, since the Pixel 3 had a 2,915 mAh unit, while the Pixel 3a rounded up to 3,000 mAh. The 4 XL variant is also nothing spectacular, matching the battery in the Pixel 3a XL. Google appears to be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/full_google_pixel_4_and_pixel_4_xl_specs_sheet_light_up_in_latest_leak-news-39460.php

Redmi 8 to be unveiled on October 9

Redmi 8A debuted last week and now the 8 proper is about to follow it. Redmi announced that it will unveil the Redmi 8 on October 9, with India being its first market. Redmi hasn't revealed any specs of the Redmi 8 yet, but if rumors are to be believed, it's the Redmi 8A with dual rear cameras and a fingerprint reader. Mi fans, it's time to add #BatteryCameraAction to your #Diwali celebrations. 🎉Bringing you a Redmi phone that has everything moooooooore! 😱Why stop yourself from bingeing🔋, playing🎮 and clicking📸 more?RT if you know what's coming....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_8_launch_date-news-39459.php

Check out our Microsoft Surface Duo hot take video

Microsoft announced a slew of new products yesterday but arguably the most exciting one is the Surface Duo smartphone. This is the first phone from the company in quite a while and the spokesperson on the stage implied several times that this isn't just a phone - it's a Surface. And in a way, he is right. The Surface Duo smartphone carries most of the Surface DNA from its bigger siblings, the Surface laptops and tablets, while introducing a slightly different take on the foldable phone form factor. Here, watch our video to see why we are so excited about Microsoft's first smartphone in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_our_microsoft_surface_duo_hot_take_video-news-39455.php

Xiaomi official retracts his words about "no Mi Mix 4"

The brand promotion manager of Xiaomi said last week that people should stop asking about an incoming Mi Mix 4 because there is no such phone. Today he cleared that foreign media for misquoting him, what he intended to say was that there was no Mi Mix 4 at the Xiaomi launch. However, in his post on Weibo, Mr. Edward did not confirm the phone is coming either - he simply said: "I haven't said there is no Mi Mix 4 and I am not confirming there is a Mi Mix 4". Latest post, machine-translated by Google Obviously fans wanted the Mi Mix 4 to be real and filled forums with questions...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_official_retracts_his_words_about_no_mi_mix_4-news-39456.php

Huawei Mate 30 series reaches Malaysia

The Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro have hit the shelves in their second market - Malaysia. The vanilla Mate 30 comes in 8GB/128GB configuration and is priced at RM2,799 ($670/€610), while the Pro version comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage and costs RM3,899 ($930/€850). The Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro will be sold through retailers Courts, Harvey Norman and SenQ, as well as carriers Celcom, Digi, Maxis and U Mobile. However, as a part of the Exclusive Ownership Campaign the Mate 30 Pro will be initially only available for loyal Huawei users who own at least two Mate series smartphones. Its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_30_mate_30_pro_malaysia_price-news-39454.php

"Oh So Orange" Google Pixel 4 shown in renders

In the latest Pixel 4 leak, we have official renders of the device in the new "Oh So Orange" colorway. The orange shade is subtle and has hints of pink which appears more muted than previous encounters of the device. The new render also shows the side profile of the orange Pixel 4 which features a black colored frame and light pink power button. Previously the orange Pixel 4 was spotted on a billboard ad in New York. Just yesterday, two other Pixel 4 and 4 XL renders showed us the Just Black and Clearly White versions which are the other two colors expected at launch. The official...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oh_so_orange_google_pixel_4_shown_in_renders-news-39457.php

You can no longer install Google apps on the Mate 30 Pro

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro launched without pre-installed Google Services. Soon after the launch, a backdoor was found allowing you to side-load them on the device using the LZPlay app, which is found on Google Play Store. However, this method comes with a risk, according to developer John Wu because it relies on Huawei's undocumented MDM API so the workaround is no longer an option. The LZPlay app has been pulled off the LZPlay.net website and users who have already installed the apps are at risk. Besides, the apps don't even work anymore. They don't pass any SafetyNet tests and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_no_longer_install_google_apps_on_the_mate_30_prophp-news-39439.php

Mysterious Huawei with punch hole camera appears on TENAA

Huawei introduced its nova 4 series back in December 2018 as the first lineup with punch hole design of the front panel to make room for the selfie camera. Later, more and more devices with the solution popped up, including the nova 5i smartphones. However, this is the first time we see a device with a cutout for the front camera and only two snappers on the back. It is codenamed ART-TL00x and was just certified in China. Huawei ART-TL00x With the lack of a fingerprint scanner and the relatively low number of cameras, it is safe to assume the ART-TL00x could arrive as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mysterious_huawei_with_punchhole_camera_appears_on_tenaa-news-39453.php

Realme X2 Pro will come with 65W Super VOOC charging and 90Hz Fluid Display

Realme's first flagship smartphone - X2 Pro - is coming soon with a Snapdragon 855+ SoC, 64MP quad camera, and 20x hybrid zoom. Realme hasn't announced its launch date yet, but the company confirmed two new features of the X2 Pro - 65W Super VOOC charging and a 90Hz Fluid Display. The 65W Super VOOC charging was announced last month and it can charge a 4,000 mAh battery in just 30 minutes The Realme XT and X2 ship with a 4,000 mAh battery, so it remains to be seen if the X2 Pro will also pack the same cell or have one with higher capacity. A Realme executive previously confirmed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x2_pro_specs_65w_charging_90hz_display-news-39452.php