Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T live images appear

The Redmi Note 8 is a capable, yet very affordable midranger from Xiaomi with one notable omission in the specsheet - there's no NFC. Well, an NFC version is in the works, apparently, and that's the Redmi Note 8T. Yet unofficial, the phone's surfaced in a few live images, boasting the added functionality on a promo sticker taped to the display. Redmi Note 8T live images The photos reveals key specs aligning the 8T with the 8 - the 6.3-inch display is covered with Gorilla Glass 5, the Snapdragon 665 is in charge of things and the whole operation is powered by a 4,000mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_8t_live_images_appear-news-39829.php

130,000 iPhone 11s sold in South Korea on launch day

130,000 units of the iPhone 11 family are believed to have been sold in South Korea yesterday, which was the launch day of Apple's latest in the country. The figure is an estimation, based on the number of new iPhone activations. It's a significant 30% jump compared to last year's sales. In 2018, it was estimated that 100,000 units of the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR found new owners on day one. Despite the marked increase in sales, the new iPhones can't quite match the Galaxy Note10's launch-day record of 220,000 units - hmm, it's almost as if the Galaxy has a home-field...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/130000_iphone_11s_sold_in_south_korea_on_launch_day-news-39828.php

ARM will work with Huawei again, decides its technology is of UK origin after all

British chipmaker ARM has stated that it will resume supplying chip technology to Huawei after having cut off ties with the Chinese company in May as a result of the US-China trade conflict. ARM has deemed its technologies to be of UK origin and as such supplying them to Huawei wouldn't be a breach of the US sanctions. Huawei's subsidiary HiSilicon, which designs the chipsets for company's smartphones, uses ARM blueprints as a base for its designs. ARM's v8-A architecture and its next generation aren't of US origin, the company has stated, hence the US restrictions don't apply. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/arm_will_work_with_huawei_again_technology_uk_origin-news-39827.php

Apple talks privacy in latest video ad

Apple's posted a video to its YouTube channel highlighting the company's commitment to privacy when it comes to the iPhone. The video takes place at night (because that's when private things happen) and starts with a cityscape which leads up to the phone in your hands. Apple points out that your smartphone holds more personal information than you have in your house, and that you alone should be able to access that. And even if one does wonder just how useful their heart rate after a run could be to another person with malicious intent, the point stands - it's your personal data, you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_talks_privacy_in_latest_video_ad-news-39826.php

Huawei nova 6 5G could be on the way, has a dual punch-hole selfie cam

Huawei's nova lineup is headed for an update, as evidenced by a render of what is reportedly a nova 6 5G. There are no less than six models in the nova 5 family so we can't imagine this nova 6 5G will be the only one to bear the 6 number, but here's what we can find out about it from this single picture. For starters, just like four out of the six nova 5s, the nova 6 5G will have a punch-hole selfie camera. Only this time it's a pill-shaped cutout indicating a dual-camera setup. Whether that's a ToF module next to an actual cam, or we'll be looking at two focal lengths, remains to be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_6_5g_could_be_on_the_way_with_dual_punchhole_selfie_cam-news-39825.php

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro bag several certifications, coming soon indeed

The forgotten Xiaomi Mi Note lineup may indeed be headed for revival as speculated a couple of weeks ago. Today, news comes in that not one but two Mi Note 10 handsets have received certification at different regulating agencies. The Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro have received approval at the Thai NBTC and the EEC, and the former has also been spotted at the Singaporean IMDA. Sadly, there are no words on the handsets' specs and the best that can be extracted is the model names - M1910F4G for the regular model and M1910F4S for the Pro. Mi Note 10 at the EEC, 10 Pro at NBTC and again...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_note_10_mi_note_10_pro_certifications_coming_soon-news-39824.php

Latest Google Camera mod enables Super Res Zoom and Astrophotography for Pixel and Pixel 2

One of the most interesting features of the new Pixel 4 duo is the Astrophotography mode. With it, you can shoot nightscapes with impressive detail, including stars. Thanks to the developer community over at XDA-Developers, those with older Pixel phones will be able to try it out, along with the Super Res Zoom feature that debuted last year with the Pixel 3. GCam is a community developed app that ports features for the newer Pixels to older Google Pixels with support for a bunch of other non-Pixel devices as well. The latest update to Google Camera Mod 7.2 brings support for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/latest_google_camera_mod_enables_super_res_zoom_and_astrophotography_for_pixel_and_pixel_2-news-39823.php

Microsoft's Surface Duo will have a "world-class camera", says Panos Panay

Microsoft Germany invited devs and journalists to an event and Panos Panay, the company's Chief Product Officer, attended. As you can imagine, there were many questions about the Surface Duo. Panay didn't give away much, but he did reveal that Microsoft is "working on a world-class camera". Surface Duo renders • Surface Duo prototype The prototype that was shown off earlier featured only a single selfie camera. There was a large round indentation on the back as well, presumably a placeholder for where the camera module would go. But again, just one. There's a full year...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsofts_surface_duo_will_have_a_worldclass_camera_says_panos_panay-news-39821.php

Huawei founder says the company will ship 270 million handsets this year

Earlier this week, Huawei announced via Social media that it shipped 200 million smartphones in 2019, 64 days earlier than the same milestone in 2018. Considering the ongoing China-US trade battle and Huawei's ban in the US, the company still manages to keep growing in smartphone market share. This is also thanks to huge discounts in China when the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro launched. Following the milestone announcement, Huawei Founder Ren Zhengfei revealed to European media that Huawei expects to ship 270 million smartphones this year, 20 million more than originally speculated by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_founder_says_the_company_will_ship_270_million_handsets_this_year-news-39822.php

Realme X2 Pro review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x2_pro-review-2012.php

Reason behind Pixel 4's 90Hz mode issues discovered in code commit comments

Pixel 4's 90Hz screen drops back to 60Hz when its brightness drops below 75%. Google promised to fix it, but hasn't offered an explanation why this was necessary in the first place. The code commit comments might have managed to fill us in though. It seems that the display uses different calibration profiles for 60Hz and 90Hz modes. And the display maker hasn't matched them perfectly, which leads to slightly different brightness levels. Slight, but still enough for people to notice it when the screen goes from 90Hz to 60Hz or vice versa (and it does switch fairly often, e.g. there's no...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/reason_behind_pixel_4s_90hz_mode_issues_discovered_in_code_commit_comments-news-39818.php

Netflix is working on variable playback speeds for its Android app

Netflix has begun testing variable playback speeds on its Android app. The feature allows users to slow down their content at 0.5x or 0.75x its original speed or speed it up to 1.25x or 1.5x. It appears the new playback speed feature will be present next to the audio & subtitles toggle. Playback speed toggles have traditionally been reserved for podcast and audio-book apps as some users prefer to consume that kind of media in a faster manner. On the video front, YouTube has had its playback speed control which ranges from 0.25x all the way up to 2x for several years. As of now,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/netflix_is_working_on_variable_playback_speeds_for_android-news-39816.php

The Hydrogen Two is canceled after RED founder retires

Remember the RED Hydrogen One smartphone that was launched 1.5 years after its announcement? It is currently sold in the a total of two countries (the United States and Mexico) and the company has now confirmed that it's shutting down the entire project. The RED founder Jim Jannard has just announced on the company forum that he is retiring because of "a few health issues" and is shutting down the Hydrogen project. I have spent the past 45 years building "inventions wrapped in art". Just now turning 70 and having a few health issues, it is now time for me to retire. I will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_hydrogen_two_is_cancelled_after_red_founder_retires-news-39812.php

Google added 4K @ 60fps support to the Pixel 4 during development, then removed it

It turns out that the Pixel 4 and 4 XL could have featured support for 4K video recording at 60fps - this was briefly enabled during the development phase and pulled just a couple of days later. Editor-in-Chief of XDA Developers, Mishaal Rahman, discovered this in the commit messages for the Pixel software. The change was simply reverted with no comment as to why. There could be several reasons - for one, as Google itself pointed out, 4K @ 60fps uses up to 500MB of storage per minute. And the Pixels only have 64GB as standard, 128GB if you pay extra. The way Google painted it, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_added_4k__60fps_support_to_the_pixel_4_during_development_then_removed_it-news-39811.php

Android 10 beta for Note10 series is now live

After several teases, Galaxy Note10 users are finally starting to receive Samsung's Android 10 beta complete with One UI 2. As of now, the beta has been confirmed by German users (version N975FXXU1ZSJF) but it should also be live in the US and South Korea. This build is identical to the second Android 10 beta for the S10 series which was pushed today. The update comes at nearly 1.8GB and also brings the November security patch. As usual, those who want to try out this beta need to sign up via the Samsung Members app. Once approved the update will appear in the Settings app. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_10_beta_for_note10_series_is_now_up-news-39810.php

Huawei Enjoy 10s launched in China as rebranded Honor 20 Lite (Youth Edition)

Early on in the week Honor unveiled its Honor 20 Lite (Youth Edition) and now parent company Huawei brought the phone to its own lineup as the Enjoy 10s. Upfront, we have a 6.3-inch OLED FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch for the 16MP selfie cam and UD fingerprint reader. Around the back, there's a triple camera setup with a 48MP main shooter, 8MP ultrawide lens and 2MP depth helper. Under the hood, we have the Kirin 710F paired with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage which can be expanded via the microSD card slot. The battery compartment features a 4,000 mAh cell with 10W fast charging...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_enjoy_10s_launched_in_china_as_rebranded_honor_20_lite_youth_edition-news-39808.php

CR: Xiaomi lead growing Indian market in Q3, Realme gained the most

Counterpoint Research just posted its analysis on the Indian smartphone market in Q3. Despite the global slowdown, it managed to grow breaking the shipment record with 49 million sold units. According to the analysts, the significant expansion of the portfolio of the top brands right before the Diwali festive season, which is often associated with discounts on various products, is one of the main driving factors for the record-high shipments. It appears that the Chinese brands like Xiaomi, vivo and Realme got the most out of the Q3 shopping frenzy. Xiaomi continues to lead the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/indian_smartphone_market_grows_49_million_units_shipped_in_q3_2019-news-39809.php

Moto G8 Play arrives as a cheaper alternative of the G8 Plus

Moto fans had a field day on Thursday with the launch of two new phones, while the One Macro went global. If you liked the Moto G8 Plus but the price is a bit too steep, the company is having a more affordable solution, already available in major Latin American markets. The phone is called Moto G8 Play and will start from BRL1,099, or about $272/€245. For this relatively low price, Moto has put a Mediatek Helio P70M chipset in the G8 Play. The LCD panel measures 6.2" in diagonal and has HD+ resolution. RAM is just 2 GB, while storage is 32 GB, but there is a microSD for up to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g8_play_arrives_as_a_cheaper_alternative_of_the_g8_plus-news-39807.php

Samsung pushes second Android 10 beta for Galaxy S10 series

Yesterday we saw Samsung expand the availability of the first Android 10 beta for the Galaxy S10 series to India, France and Poland and now the company has begun seeding its second release. Users in South Korea (version G97*USQU2ZSJF), the US (G97*NKSU3ZSJF) and Germany (G97*FXXU3ZSJF) are the first in line for this update. Update changelog The patch comes in at just over 600MB and brings a fix for the notorious fingerprint issue on the S10 and S10+. Other notable additions include improved battery management as well as several bug fixes for the camera, Bixby routines, gallery and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_pushes_second_android_10_beta_for_galaxy_s10_series-news-39806.php

vivo iQOO Neo 855 is official, brings 33W fast-charging

The Chinese smartphone company vivo announced the iQOO series as its gaming lineup. First, it was the iQOO with Snapdragon 855 chipset that eventually got updated to Snapdragon 855+ with a new name - iQOO Pro. There was a more affordable variant called iQOO Neo with a Snapdragon 845, and this device has also been renewed - it is now official under the name vivo iQOO Neo 855. The name obviously reveals the upgrade is the chipset - it is the Snapdragon 855 platform by Qualcomm. This brings faster charging - instead of 22.5W, now the Neo can reach 33W, which should fill the 4,500 mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_iqoo_neo_855_is_official_brings_33w_fastcharging-news-39805.php

MIUI 11 beta based on Android 10 is currently rolling out to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is getting a taste of Android 10 through the new MIUI 11 beta that has just been released. Chinese Mi Mix 3 owners are allowed to install the MIUI 11 9.10.23 beta software based on Android 10 - a 2.3GB download. If it all goes smoothly, the Xiaomi will push the update to a broader audience. Some of the features that the new update brings are high-speed cross-platform file transfer, improved screen casting and now supports more than 300 TVs when used as a remote control. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/miui_11_beta_based_on_android_10_is_currently_rolling_out_to_xiaomi_mi_mix_3-news-39803.php

Oppo Reno S rumored to have a 64MP camera and support for 65W charging

The Reno Ace is yet to launch in India, but rumor has it that Oppo has an even more premium flagship in the works - the Oppo Reno S. Like the Ace, it's set to use the new 65W Super VOOC 2.0 fast charging tech. However, the main camera on the back will upgrade to a 64MP sensor, up from 48MP. There's no word on what will happen to the other cams (on the Ace, there's 13MP tele + 8MP ultrawide cameras on the back, plus a 16MP selfie camera in a notch). All this comes at a price, though, the rumor is that the Oppo Reno S will cost INR 40,000 when it comes out in the first week of December....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno_s_rumored_to_have_a_64mp_camera_and_support_for_65w_charging-news-39804.php

Google Camera 7.2 brings back H.265 video support

Just wfter the official market release of the Pixel 4 duo, Google is updating its default camera app to version 7.2. The major highlight here is that it brings back support for H.265 video recording. As some of you may know, the H.265/HEVC codec is more efficient than the standard H.264/AVC so it might come in handy if you've ordered the 64GB version of the Pixel 4 or 4 XL. Other than that, the app also adds a share button for Slack in the Social Share sub-menu. The new app version should roll-out soon enough to your Pixel handset. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_camera_72_supports_h265_video_recording_once_more-news-39801.php

First OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition units will be sold by Amazon India tomorrow

If you're in a rush to get a OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition, Amazon India will hold a 7T minute sale tomorrow (7-tee, 70, get it?). The special edition of the phone will be available through the OnePlus online store as well, but not for another 12 days (same for the European and Chinese stores). This means these will be the first units available anywhere in the world. The McLaren Edition will cost INR 59,000 compared to the INR 54,000 price tag of the regular 7T Pro. However, it comes with more RAM (12GB vs. 8GB), storage is the same (256GB). You also get an special case made out of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_oneplus_7t_pro_mclaren_edition_units_will_be_sold_by_amazon_india_tomorrow-news-39798.php

Samsung, Motorola, and Lenovo announce Diwali discounts

Diwali is celebrated this Sunday being the major holiday it is, manufacturers are keen to be major part of the accompanying shopping spree. Lenovo and Motorola are offering a slight decrease in the price, mostly if you choose a prepaid offer. In the same time, Samsung has slashed the prices of almost all of its devices until Friday. The most impressive deal from the Korean manufacturer is the 52% discount on the Samsung Galaxy S9 - it is INR29,999, instead of INR62,000. The Galaxy Note9 is INR42,999, which is 42% cheaper than the original price of INR73,600. However, if you want a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_samsung_motorola_and_lenovo_announce_diwali_discounts-news-39797.php

Moto G8 Play shows up in online store before it's even announced

The Moto G8 Play has made an unscheduled appearance at a Chilean online store - bringing with it a complete spec sheet and official-looking images. Its siblings, the G8 and G8 Plus, are nowhere to be seen, however. The Moto G8 Play is built around a 6.2" IPS LCD. The store doesn't list the resolution, but according to rumors it's 720p+. The memory configuration also clearly points that way - 2GB of RAM and 32GB storage. There's a microSD slot for cards up to 512GB. The chipset is fairly powerful, the MediaTek Helio P70 packs four A73 and four A53 CPU cores and a Mali-G72 MP3 GPU, plus a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g8_play_shows_up_in_online_store_before_its_even_announced-news-39799.php

Apple to focus on iPhone 11 production at the expense of 11 Pro duo

Building on the success of last year's iPhone XR, the iPhone 11 seems to be received exceptionally well around the globe. According to the latest report from Rosenblatt Securities analyst Jun Zhang, the iPhone 11 has already passed 12 million sales in just over a month since its launch. These numbers are quite impressive and according to the report, Apple is prepared to further increase iPhone 11 production by an estimated 1.6 million units. On the other hand, the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max are not doing so well and are selling 15% worse than last year's XS duo. Due to these slumping...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_to_focus_on_iphone_11_production_at_the_expense_of_11_pro_duo-news-39800.php

Google promises update to enable 90Hz on Pixel 4 in "more brightness conditions"

Fans quickly discovered that one of the best features on the Pixel 4 and 4 XL - the 90Hz mode for the screen - only works when the brightness is at 75% or higher. And they were clearly unhappy about this. But fear not, Google is working on an update for it. "We have previously planned updates that we'll roll out in the coming weeks that include enabling 90Hz in more brightness conditions" says Google in a statement. However, there are no details about how much lower than 75% brightness you'll be able to go after the update. In the same statement the company clarified the situations...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_promises_update_to_enable_90hz_on_pixel_4_in_more_brightness_conditions-news-39796.php

Samsung's Android 10 beta for the S10 series expands to India, Poland and France

Samsung has been seeding its Android 10 beta with One UI 2 for a while now and the latest countries to join in are India, Poland, and France. Those who've registered for beta testing through the Samsung Members app will be able to receive the update over the air. The Indian version, in particular, comes with the G975FXXU3ZSJF build number and weighs in at just over 1.9 GB. Interestingly enough the update comes with the November security patch. As always when dealing with betas, it's better to back up all your data. Samsung is expected to issue the second Android 10 beta soon. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_android_10_beta_for_the_s10_series_is_now_avaiable_in_india_poland_and_france-news-39794.php

Honor 9X review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_9x-review-2011.php

Motorola G8 Plus and E6 Play go official alongside Moto One Macro's global debut

Motorola is continuing to update its 2019 device portfolio of and the latest entrants are the Moto G8 Plus and E6 Play. Alongside these two the company also expanded the availability of the Moto One Macro to the global stage which is coming on October 28 with a €229/£199 asking price. Moto G8 Plus The latest member in the G-series, the Moto G8 Plus is a capable midranger. Upfront we have a 6.3-inch IPS display with FHD+ resolution and a small waterdrop notch for the 25MP selfie cam. Around the back, we find the 48MP F/1.7 main shooter and 5MP depth sensor stacked below the 16MP F/2.2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_g8_plus_and_e6_play_go_official_alongside_moto_one_macros_global_debut-news-39802.php

Honor V30 5G and Huawei Nova 6 5G get TENAA certified

Two unknown Huawei devices, believed to be the Huawei Nova 6, have bagged TENAA certification hinting at an imminent launch. These devices carry model numberS WLZ-AN00 and WLZ-AL10. The former is believed to be a 5G variant while the latter is the 4G version. Huawei Nova 6 5G variant Additionally, one Honor device has also been certified by TENAA. It sports model number OXF-AN00 and is said to be the 5G version of the Honor V30. Honor V30 5G variant We don't have any details about the Huawei Nova 6, but we do know that the Honor V30 will feature a curved edge display with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_v30_5g_huawei_nova_6_5g_tenaa-news-39789.php

Samsung unveils 12GB RAM plus UFS 3.0 storage combo packages for mid-rangers

Samsung unveiled its latest "Multi-Chip Package" - uMCP - which combine 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM with fast UFS 3.0 storage. These are based on the latest 24-gigabit RAM chips manufactured on a 1y process (1y is the second enhancement of Samsung's 10nm-class process). In March this year Samsung produced the first 12GB RAM modules, but those used smaller capacity 16-gigabit chips (six of them). This new package contains only four 24-gigabit chips instead. Samsung is targeting the mid-range market with these and offers an alternative package with 10GB of RAM (combining two 24-gigabit and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_12gb_ram_plus_ufs_30_storage_combo_packages_for_midrangers-news-39791.php

Honor 9X is going international with 48MP rear and pop-up selfie cameras

Meet the Honor 9X - no, not this one. Not the Pro either. Well, actually it's the Pro but with some changes. To be fair, things aren't as confusing as they may seem at first - this is the global version of the Honor 9X Pro, the one announced back in July is slated for the Chinese market. The only changes are the chipset - a Kirin 710F in the global model - and the name (the "Pro" moniker was dropped). Anyway, the phone is configured with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage by default, some regions will also get a 6/128GB version. In both cases there's a microSD slot for cards up to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_honor_9x_is_going_international_with_48mp_rear_cam_and_popup_selfie_camera-news-39793.php

Pixel 4 video teardown shows it's not the easiest phone to take apart

The Pixel 4 lineup is making its way to more markets and this brings more opportunities for a teardown. The folks over at PBKreviews went ahead and opened up the smaller Pixel 4 on video, giving us our first detailed look at the phone's internals. Getting inside requires the usual process of removing the SIM tray and cutting through the adhesive holding the glass back to the frame. There's several T4 Torx screws that hold a cover over the battery connector. After the battery is disconnected we can see the wireless charging pad on the inside of the back cover. We also see the two optically...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pixel_4_video_teardown_shows_its_not_the_easiest_phone_to_take_apart-news-39790.php

Android 10-based EMUI beta now available for Huawei Mate 20 family

Huawei has started bringing its EMUI 10 interface to current flagships, and now it is time for the Mate 20 devices. Four phones from the lineup are finally eligible for the public beta based on Android 10. Once the company has cleared all bugs and issues, the stable update should roll out. The phones that can now get the public beta are the Huawei Mate 20, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design and the Huawei Mate 20 X (the non-5G one). Meanwhile four Honor phones are getting the same package, but rebranded as Magic UI 3.0 - Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, Honor V20, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_10based_emui_public_beta_is_now_hitting_huawei_mate_20_smartphones-news-39788.php

Google lists manufacturers that will ship Android 10 updates this year

One of Android's key issues is fragmentation. The vast array of available phones means manufacturers have to work extra hard to keep every one up to date and many aren't very keen to do so. With the launch of Android 8.0 Oreo, Google aimed to improve things with the introduction of Project Treble, which brought a modular base for Android and made it much easier for companies to update their devices in a timely manner. In a new blog post, Google detailed the progress on Android adoption rates which shows that Android 9 Pie has the highest adoption rate in its first year and now holds a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_confirms_most_major_manufacturers_will_ship_stable_build_of_android_10_to_some_devices_before-news-39787.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note10 receiving a fix for fingerprint flaw

A serious security flaw on the Galaxy S10 came to light last week when a British user found that her phone could be unlocked with unregistered fingerprints. Later, it was discovered that the Galaxy S10+ and Note10 series were also marred with this issue. Samsung claimed the issue was caused by third-party, silicon screen protectors, but it turned out that's not the case. The company promised to fix this issue soon and it's now rolling out software updates for the S10 and Note10 series with a patch. The update will reach only those units that have fingerprints registered. And, once...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_note10_fingerprint_bug_software_fix-news-39786.php

OnePlus announces OxygenOS Open Beta 4 for OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro

OnePlus released OxygenOS Open Beta 3 update for the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro two weeks ago and now the company has announced Open Beta 4 for these 2019 flagships which comes with several bug fixes and optimizations. The Open Beta 4 build also brings support for the transfer of iPhone data through iCloud in the OnePlus Switch app. Besides, it adds The Weather Channel as a source for weather data in its weather app. You can check out the full changelog of the update below for more details. System Fixed the screen flashing issue with setup while adding the fingerprint ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_7_pro_oxygenos_open_beta_4-news-39783.php

Huawei Band 4 arrives with a color display and USB-A charging port

Honor announced the Band 5i a couple of days ago, and now its parent company Huawei also unveiled a fitness tracker, dubbed Band 4, which is essentially a re-branded Band 5i with a pill-shaped button. The Huawei Band 4 sports a 0.96" 2.5D TFT color screen having a resolution of 160x80 pixels. It shows information like time and date, fitness data, and app notifications. The Band 4 comes with heart rate and sleep monitoring, and it can track different activities like walking, running and cycling. The fitness tracker is water-resistant up to 50 meters and can sync with devices...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_band_4_specs_price-news-39785.php

Samsung announces Exynos 990 with 120Hz display support

Samsung is over with big phone announcements for the year, so that means it is time to welcome the chipset that will power the next-year flagships. The Korean company has just announced the Exynos 990. It brings a new GPU, support for 120Hz screens and a significant performance boost. It is manufactured on the 7nm EUV process and will be 20% faster and more power-efficient than its predecessors Exynos 9820 and Exynos 9825. Samsung also introduced a new modem for the 990 - the 5G-enabled Exynos Modem 5123. Exynos 990 Exynos 980 Exynos 9825 CPU ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_announces_exynos_990_with_120hz_display_support-news-39784.php

Our OnePlus 7T Pro video review is up

OnePlus' lineup has grown exponentially this year, while at the same time becoming rather confusing. The Chinese company's latest phones are the 7T and the 7T Pro, and while the former packs a big number of upgrades compared to its predecessor, the 7T Pro is very similar to the 7 Pro that came out months ago. With that in mind, you might be wondering whether it's worth it. Luckily, our video review of the OnePlus 7T Pro is now out for your viewing pleasure, aiming to give you all of the essentials of the phone in a quick and informative fashion. After watching it, we're hoping you'll be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_oneplus_7t_pro_video_review_is_up-news-39782.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 second One UI 2.0 beta coming soon

Samsung launched the Galaxy S10 One UI 2.0 based on Android 10 beta two weeks ago and now it's about to aim the second release fixing the first batch of bugs. The hint is hidden in the changelog of the Samsung Video Library app that says it supports Galaxy S10 phones running the 2nd beta version of One UI 2.0. For all we know, it could be released tomorrow alongside the One UI 2.0 beta software for Galaxy Note10 and Note10+. The rapid development sounds promising and we hope the stable release will come around by the end of this year. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_to_soon_push_one_ui_20_beta_based_on_android_10_for_galaxy_s10series-news-39774.php

Moto G8 Plus spotted in the Geekbench database with Snapdragon 665 chipset

Earlier this month renders of the Moto G8 Plus surfaced, along with some specs. Now Geekbench 5 provides the first tangible evidence of the phone - a result published earlier today. Moto G8 Plus in the Geekbench 5 database The phone was powered by a Snapdragon 665 chipset (aka "trinket"). It ran Android 9 Pie and packed 4GB of RAM. This confirms what the rumors claimed. The Moto G8 Plus is expected to come with a 6.3" 1080p LCD with a notch, a 4,000mAh battery and fast charging. The rear shooting setup will feature a 48MP main sensor, 16MP ultrawide "Action Cam" and a 5MP depth...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g8_plus_spotted_in_the_geekbench_database_with_snapdragon_665_chipset-news-39780.php

Huawei Mate Xs coming with Kirin 990 5G in March 2020

Earlier today Huawei held an event in Shenzhen where it unveiled the Mate 30 5G and Mate 30 Pro 5G for the Chinese market. Alongside those two handsets, the company set the date for the retail start of the Mate X - November 15. If you want a Kirin 990 version of the Mate X though you'll have to wait some more as Huawei will introduce the Mate Xs in March 2020. Design-wise, the Mate Xs seems to be identical to the regular Mate X. On the inside though, the phone will pack the newer and more powerful Kirin 990 5G chipset. The Kirin 990 5G is built on the 7nm+ EUV process and comes with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_xs_coming_in_march_2020-news-39779.php

OnePlus 7T teardown shows what's behind the round camera and plenty of rubber gaskets

Zack from JerryRigEverything set out to find out what's behind the circular camera island on the OnePlus 7T. It turns out that the answer is "aesthetics" as there's nothing inherently circular about the hardware inside. The triple camera module is laid out horizontally with the dual LED flash placed on a separate daughter board (which also houses the NFC antenna). The more interesting finding is that there are numerous rubber gaskets around all openings of the phone as well as around the connections of the ribbon cables. The gaskets are OnePlus red, a nice touch. However, OnePlus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7t_teardown_shows_whats_behind_the_round_camera_plenty_of_rubber_gaskets-news-39775.php

Twitter finally rolling out OLED-friendly dark mode to all its Android users

Twitter rolled out an OLED-friendly dark mode called "Lights out" for its iOS app back in March this year. And last week, it was activated for those who were using the alpha version of the Android app. Now, the company has announced that lights out is finally rolling out to all the users of its Android app. Unlike the old dark mode, which is now called "Dim", lights out turns the UI of the app to true black, which does a better job at power consumption on devices that sport an OLED display. The images below show the difference between both modes. 'Dim' mode (left) vs 'Lights out'...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/twitter_lights_out_dark_mode_android-news-39769.php

vivo teases a smartphone with diamond-shaped camera

Another week, another new vivo smartphone is on its way. This time the company celebrity ambassador and influencer Cai Xukun spoke in an interview for Esquire Fine, holding a new phone with unusual diamond-shaped camera setup and at least three shooters. Sources from China claim the name will be vivo S5 despite the lack of phones in the S lineup since S1 and S1 pro. The leader of the Nine Percent k-pop boy band, better known as Kun actually interviewed himself. In his role as an interviewer, Kun appears to be reading fashion-related questions from the alleged vivo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_influencer_new_smartphone_diamond_camera-news-39776.php

Nokia 7.2 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_7_2-review-2010.php

Realme phones are getting custom ColorOS branch, v7.0 will be close to stock Android

The latest episode of AskMadhav was an exciting one - especially for fans of stock Android and ultra wide-angle video. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth answered questions from fans concerning software, hardware, release dates and prices. The major takeaway from this Q&A session is that Realme phones will jump straight to Color OS 7.0, there will not be a v6.0.1. There are no plans to move away from Color OS, but instead an exclusive branch will be developed for Realme phones. According to Madhav, Color OS 7.0 will be much closer to stock. You can see this question at 3:30. Another...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_phones_are_getting_a_custom_color_os_branch_v70_will_be_close_to_stock-news-39772.php