Huawei P Smart 2020, nova 6, and MatePad Pro appear in new renders

Renders of the Huawei P Smart 2020, nova 6, and MatePad Pro that we've been hearing about since last month have surfaced. Huawei P Smart 2020 Let's talk about the P Smart 2020 first. It appeared on TENAA last month with detailed specs and images. The listing revealed the phone will come in black and green colors, and the renders we are looking at today not only confirm the green shade but also confirm a third gradient - Aquaman. You can head this way to know more about the phone's specifications. Huawei nova 6 We've already seen a render of the nova 6 which revealed a few...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p_smart_2020_nova_6_matepad_pro_new_renders-news-39931.php

MediaTek's mid-range 5G SoC will built on the 7nm node

It's not the first time we hear about MediaTek's plans to bring 5G to the masses, but we now have a bit more info surrounding the planned 5G-enabled mid-range SoC to work with. According to a reputable leakster on Weibo, MediaTek's plan to release an affordable 5G SoC in 2020 is quite ambitious. In fact, 5G doesn't sound nearly as impressive as its other specs like 7nm FinFET manufacturing process and Cortex-A76 main cores for high performance. The company will use its own Helio M70 5G-enabled modem supporting SA/NSA dual-mode network and the best part is that the chipset will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediateks_midrange_5g_soc_will_built_on_the_7nm_node-news-39933.php

Motorola Razr 2019 spotted in the wild

Ever since the first leaked images of the actual Motorola razr foldable smartphone surfaced, it's all about the company's iconic model reincarnation. The images themselves are pretty revealing and leave almost nothing to the imagination. However, it's always good to have another proof of the phone's existence and what's better than live images? A Weibo user posted a live photo of what appears to be Motorola's Razr 2019 - it's hard to miss it with that bulky chin, clamshell design and all-screen surface on the front. Given that there's already someone using the phone for testing,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_razr_2019_spotted_in_the_wild-news-39932.php

Our Realme X2 Pro video review is up

Realme entered the European market with a bang by introducing a real flagship killer - the Realme X2 Pro. We went into detail about what makes this phone so good for its price in our written review, but even by looking at the specs sheet alone, it's apparent that the handset packs massive hardware. Flagship SoC, versatile quad-camera setup, bright OLED with 90Hz refresh rate, good battery life and absurdly fast charging are just some of the key selling points. So if you are more into videos or want to get the just of it, head over and watch our full video review and, of course, you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_realme_x2_pro_video_review_is_up-news-39930.php

OnePlus 6T receiving Android 10-based OxygenOS 10 update

Last month, at the launch event of OnePlus 7T Pro, OnePlus said that it will update the OnePlus 6 series with Android 10 in November. Well, keeping its promise, the company has begun rolling out the Android 10-based OxygenOS 10 update for the OnePlus 6T. This update brings in new UI and features to the 6T, like new navigation gestures, icon shape customization, and enhanced location permissions for privacy. Additionally, it also comes with Game Space and Contextual Display. Here's the complete changelog of the update: System Upgraded to Android 10 Brand...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_6t_android_10_oxygenos_10_update-news-39929.php

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 730G SoC

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro is arriving on November 5, and the Chinese phone maker has already confirmed a few of its specs like a 32MP selfie camera and a 5,260 mAh battery with 30W fast charge support. Today, the company tells us what chipset the phone will ship with. Xiaomi took to Weibo to announce that the Mi CC9 Pro will come with a Snapdragon 730G SoC, confirming previous rumors. This will disappoint those who were expecting the phone to ship with the flagship Snapdragon 855+ SoC. That said, in a separate post, Xiaomi shared a GIF showing off the breathing light effect on the Mi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_cc9_pro_specs_snapdragon_730g-news-39928.php

Google to bring Pixel 4 voice Recorder app to older Pixels

The Google Pixel 4 has a unique Recorder app that can transcribe audio to text without the need of an internet connection. So far the app has remained exclusive to Pixel 4 owners but according to a Reddit post from an Official Google Account, the Recorder app and its auto transcription functions will come to older Pixels via a future software update. Reddit post The post did not give specifics such as which devices will get the update nor when it's planned to come out. This is still not officially confirmed elsewhere by Google but it would make sense for them to bring the Recorder...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_to_bring_pixel_4_voice_recorder_app_to_older_pixels_-news-39923.php

Counterpoint: Global smartphone market is alive thanks to China and India

After Canalys and Strategy Analytics shared their analysis of the global smartphone market, today we get the complete report from Counterpoint Research. The company believes that the global smartphone market remained flat with 380 million sold smartphones in Q3 2019 over 379.8 million the same period last year, unlike the other two that believe it grew. Still, all three agree that the seven-quarter streak of YoY declines is finally shattered. According to Shobhit Srivastava, research analyst at CP, retailers in India started preparing early for Diwali, while in China the National...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_global_smartphone_market_is_alive_thanks_to_china_and_india-news-39917.php

LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen review

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LG V20 gets Android 9 Pie in Korea, more devices to receive the update in the coming months

LG doesn't have the best of track records with firmware updates. The latest example is the Android 9 Pie update for the LG V20 which has just begun seeing in South Korea. The phone launched back in 2016 with Android 7 Nougat and received Oreo over a year ago. The new update is currently exclusive to Korean users and there's no word on when it will be available elsewhere for now. LG V20 Android Pie update changelog (translated): Gesture home button function has been added. Drag the Home button up to see your recent history, or drag left or right to switch to recently used...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v20_gets_android_9_pie_in_korea_more_devices_to_receive_the_update_in_the_coming_months-news-39914.php

Whatsapp implements fingerprint lock for Android

Whatsapp promised to deliver biometric security to Android users after its iOS users have enjoyed the feature for some and after a short period of beta testing, it's now available for everyone. The latest version of Whatsapp allows you to lock your logs, conversations and the app itself with your enrolled fingerprint. You can do that in the Settings > Account > Privacy > Fingerprint lock after you've updated the app to the latest version, of course. There's also an additional setting for lock timer, which is rather convenient because you probably don't want to unlock your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_implements_fingerprint_lock_for_android-news-39918.php

Carrier listing confirms the Honor V30, Magic 3 and Huawei nova 6 Pro 5G versions

Major carriers in China launched their 5G network in key areas this morning and one of the carriers even went further by listing still unreleased 5G-enabled devices alongside the existing ones. Oh, and there's an alleged Honor V30 live photo as a bonus. The list included the Honor V30 5G, V30 Pro 5G, Magic 3 5G and Huawei nova 6 Pro 5G. Coming from a major carrier we can consider this as a solid confirmation for the arrival of those. It was previously revealed by Honor that the V30 will be the first smartphones from the company rocking the new Kirin 990 chipset so it would make...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/carrier_listing_confirms_the_honor_v30_magic_3_and_huawei_nova_6_pro-news-39916.php

Google will acquire Fitbit, plans "Made by Google" smart wearables

It's official - Google will acquire Fitbit. The big takeaway from the press release is that the search giant will introduce be "Made by Google" wearable devices as a result of this move. The company reaffirmed its commitment to the Wear OS platform, even though it has been years and there still isn't a "Pixel watch". Well, that will change soon. No telling how soon, of course, this announcement just covers the signing of an agreement to acquire Fitbit - it's too early to talk about hardware. But the path is clear, Fitbit's focus on health and wellness will be joined with Google's own...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_will_acquire_fitbit_plans_made_by_google_smart_wearables-news-39922.php

Motorola razr 2019 shows up in more promo shots

After yesterday's set of official renders for the upcoming Motorola razr, Evan Blass shared 5 more shots of the yet to be announced foldable phone. Motorola razr 2019 in its closed position The first three show us the phone in its closed position and give us a better understanding of the outside display's function. Paying homage to the original Razr V3 from 2004, the smaller screen can display notifications and the time/date. In addition, it can act as a viewfinder for the single main camera. The other images show us the razr in its unfolded state. The screen seems to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_razr_2019_shows_up_in_more_promo_shots-news-39920.php

5G officially arrives in China

Chinese telecoms officially launched their 5G services today. China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom are now offering data plans that begin from CNY128 (about $18/€16) for 30 GB of data and go as high as CNY599 ($85/€76) for 300 gigs. Interestingly enough, plans for 4G connectivity are in a similar price range, so the next-gen network commands no premium. Huawei Mate 30 Pro Having the three major carriers on board, China automatically becomes the country with the biggest 5G network in the world. Authorities' plans include the installation of over 50,000 5G base stations in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/5g_officially_arrives_in_china-news-39912.php

Latest update brings Dark Mode and October 2019 security patch to Realme 3 Pro

Realme has rolled out Dark Mode for a total of five smartphones so far, which include the Realme 1, U1, 5 Pro, X, and XT. Today, the number increases to six, as Realme has released a new software update for the Realme 3 Pro which brings Dark Mode and October 2019 security patch to the smartphone. This new update, bearing version number RMX1851EX_11_A.20, also comes with an updated charging animation and adds an option in the settings menu that lets you swipe down on the home screen to expand the notification bar. Check out the full changelog below to learn more about the new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_3_pro_dark_mode_october_2019_security_patch-news-39911.php

vivo Y19 arrives with a Helio P65 chipset and the body of vivo U3

Today vivo introduced its Y19 mid-ranger in Vietnam and Thailand. If the phone seems familiar it's because it shares its design with the vivo U3 that debuted in China last month. The Y19 is not the exact same phone though as it uses the MediaTek Helio P65 chipset as opposed to the Snapdragon 675. Elsewhere the specs are more or less unchanged. The vivo Y19 has a 6.53" screen with Full HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch and three cameras on the back alongside an LED flash. A 5,000 mAh battery powers the Y19 and it supports fast charging and reverse charging through a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y19_arrives_with_a_helio_p65_chipset_and_the_body_of_vivo_u3-news-39910.php

IDC: Apple leads a growing tablet market in Q3

The tablet market showed some signs of life during the Q3 period, with a 1.9% year over year growth. The latest report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that three out of the top five tablet manufacturers experienced sizeable growth as Samsung (-13.9%) and Huawei (-4.4%) lost ground. Apple led the shipments category with 31.4% for the period driven by solid demand for the new baseline iPad. Coming in at second place is Amazon which jumped to a 14.5% market share thanks to its new line of affordable Fire tablets. Samsung now sits third with its 12.3% share, down from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/idc_tablet_shipments_exhibit_growth_in_q3_apple_holds_the_highest_share-news-39909.php

Xiaomi Mi Note 10's penta-camera setup detailed

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10, which will be unveiled on November 14, will arrive with a penta-camera setup on its back. And while Xiaomi hasn't revealed much about the smartphone, the company took to Twitter to detail the phone's camera setup. The Mi Note 10 will feature a 108MP primary camera which will be joined by a 5MP 5x telephoto, 12MP portrait, 20MP ultrawide angle, and 2MP macro units. These cameras will be accompanied by two dual-LED flash modules placed on their right side. Since the Mi Note 10 is the global version of the Mi CC9 Pro arriving on November 5 in China, we know that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_note_10_camera_details-news-39908.php

Huawei sells 100,000 Mate 30 5G devices in one minute

Huawei opened registrations for the Mate 30 5G and Mate 30 Pro 5G ten days ago, but just today it started shipping and selling the smartphones. According to the company, the combined available stock of 100,000 units was sold out in just one minute. The next flash sale is scheduled for November 5 when a few lucky winners will get free Huawei Watch GT2, a new Mediapad M6 or FreeBuds 3 as a complement to the smartphone. The Huawei Mate 30 5G and Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G are currently sold only in China at the respective prices of CNY4,999 ($705) and CNY6,899 ($975) for the most...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_sells_100000_mate_30_5g_devices_in_one_minute-news-39907.php

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro will come with a 32MP selfie camera and dual OIS

Yesterday Xiaomi confirmed that the Mi CC9 Pro, arriving on November 5, will pack a 5,260 mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. Today, the company revealed that the smartphone will sport a 32MP snapper on the front. This selfie camera will come with features like wide-angle image capture, portrait mode, and 12 style filters. The company also said that Mi CC9 Pro, which will have five cameras on its back, will feature OIS with a four-axis motor on two of its camera module. One module will be the 5x telephoto lens, where OIS will ensure shake-free image capture while the other...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_cc9_pro_32mp_selfie_camera-news-39906.php

China Telecom confirms November launch for Samsung W20 5G foldable clamshell

As the world set its eyes on the latest leaks of the foldable Moto razr, China Mobile teased on its Weibo account that a Samsung W20 foldable clamshell phone is on its way with 5G support. As per the teaser, the phone is set to arrive in November and would succeed the Samsung W2019 flip phone solely available in China. The W20 5G was previously spotted at a Chinese Expo back in September, and the name was confirmed at that time with the same teaser image. Samsung's second phone with a foldable display is going to feature a clamshell form factor that opens to a tall display. We...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_w20_5g_foldable_clamshell_to_launch_this_month-news-39905.php

vivo S5 is arriving on November 14

Vivo teased the S5 earlier this week and today the company announced the smartphone will be unveiled on November 14 at an event in Hangzhou, China. The company made the announcement by posting a video on Weibo. It doesn't reveal anything about the S5, but the smartphone was spotted in a video last week with three cameras on its back arranged in a diamond-shaped formation. Details are scarce about the vivo S5 right now, but seeing how the S1 and S1 Pro were photo-centric devices, we expect the S5 to be aimed at the same audience and come with a 48/64MP primary camera and a 32MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s5_launch_date-news-39896.php

Huawei MatePad Pro leaks with slim bezels, punch-hole camera, stylus

A couple or so weeks ago an unannounced Huawei tablet leaked in some official-looking (yet low quality) renders, showing a punch-hole display housing a selfie camera in one corner, incredibly thin bezels for a tablet, a keyboard accessory, and a stylus that magnetically attaches to the tablet's top side. Today Evan Blass, aka @evleaks, has outed a new press render of the same device, and also provided us with its commercial name. It's going to be called Huawei MatePad Pro, and not MediaPad M7, as previously rumored. Given the design, stylus and keyboard support, and the name, Huawei...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_matepad_pro_leaks_with_slim_bezels_punchhole_camera_stylus-news-39904.php

Apple Card holders get 24-month financing on iPhones with no interest

The Apple Card is a credit card issued by Goldman Sachs in the US and offers cardholders an integrated experience with their iPhone's Apple Pay app. It comes with a numberless physical card and 3% cashback on Apple Store, T-Mobile, Uber, and Walgreens/Duane Reade purchases. The latest addition to the Apple Card's list of perks is interest-free purchases on new iPhones. The news was announced during Apple's last earnings call. Users can opt for 24-month financing on any iPhone from the Apple Store with no interest. Of course, Apple already offers the same thing via its Upgrade...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_card_holders_get_24month_financing_on_iphones_with_no_interest-news-39903.php

Oppo Reno Ace review

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Motorola razr 2019 appears in new official looking images

The redesigned Motorola razr 2019 has been teased for a while now but we didn't have any official renders. Motorola is gearing to unveil its "reinvented icon" on November 13 and the first set of renders just made their way online. Evan Blass shared a shot of the phone in what appears to be a promotional ad. We get to see a clear shot of the hinge mechanism and bottom part of the device as well as the main screen. The bottom protrudes and has a distinctly placed button which looks like a fingerprint scanner. Several other lower-res images also surfaced, giving us a look at the profile...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_razr_2019_appears_in_new_official_looking_renders-news-39902.php

SA: Huawei and Samsung are the winners in Q3 2019

After the Canalys report on the Q3 smartphone market from earlier today, now comes the one from Strategy Analytics. Both paint pretty much the same picture but with slightly different digits. One thing is for sure, though - the global smartphone market is finally showing signs of recovery after posting a 2% growth year-over-year - the first positive quarter since Q3 2017. In Q3 2018, the global smartphone shipments were 359.8 million and now they are about 366.3 million. Strategy Analytics outlines two main driving factors - strong pricing competition and the gradual introduction of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/smartphone_market_is_recovering_in_q3_2019_huawei_records_29_yoy_growth-news-39900.php

Samsung Q3 profits drop, but mobile division excels

Samsung is the latest company to issue its Q3 financial report and the results show a 56% decrease in year over year operating profits. During the July-September period, the company racked in just KRW 7.78 trillion ($6.58 billion) in profits down from KRW 17.57 trillion ($15.04 billion) last year. The sizeable drop is caused due to the slumping semiconductor market and weak demand for memory chips. On the flip side, smartphone profits fared better with solid sales of the Galaxy Note10 and A series helping push the mobile division to KRW 2.92 trillion ($2.5 billion) profit, which is 32%...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_posts_disappointing_q3_profits_despite_rise_in_mobile_shipments-news-39899.php

Xiaomi's Mi Watch strap colors revealed ahead of launch

We expect Xiaomi's Mi Watch to be released next week and we already got a few teasers for it. Now Xiaomi shared an image of the watch bands and it looks like four colors will be made available at launch. We've got a black one, gray, white and what looks like navy blue color. The straps are made of the so-called fluoro rubber that has anti-allergic and, anti-sweat properties. The band is also designed with a quick release mechanism for maximum convenience. That's all we have for now but it's enough to keep us excited for the next week's release. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomis_mi_watch_straps_revealed_ahead_of_launch-news-39898.php

Caviar introduces iPhone 11 Pro with half a kilo of pure gold on its back

Luxury brand Caviar has introduced its new iPhone 11 Pro lineup, called Discovery. This time the theme is the Solar System and the most impressive variant is called Solarius and comes with half a kilo of 18-carat gold on the back. The price of the phone is just over $70,000 to make it the most expensive iPhone 11 Pro you can purchase. The cost can increase to exactly $71,520 if you decide to go for the 512 GB variant of the iPhone 11 Pro Max. Fans of Caviar and Apple can also get an iPhone without the extra 500 grams, if they go for the Mars, Terra or Luna options. They have an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/caviar_introduces_iphone_11_pro_with_half_a_kilo_of_pure_gold_on_its_back-news-39897.php

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Geekbench listing confirms it's a rebadged Mi CC9 Pro

Xiaomi is all set to unveil the Mi CC9 Pro on November 5 in China, and nine days later, it will announce the Mi Note 10. The Mi CC9 Pro and Mi Note 10 will sport a penta-camera setup with a 108MP primary camera. The Mi Note 10 was expected to be a re-branded Mi CC9 Pro for the global market, and the smartphone's Geekbench 5 listing now confirms that. The Mi Note 10 and Mi CC9 Pro have appeared on Geekbench with the same specs, but the Note 10 has 6GB RAM onboard while its Chinese counterpart has 8GB RAM. However, the CC9 Pro's TENAA listing reveals it will arrive in two more RAM options...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_note_10_specs_geekbench_rebadged_mi_cc9_pro-news-39892.php

Realme X gets Dark Mode and October 2019 security patch with new update

The Realme X is receiving a new software update which brings in the much-requested system-wide Dark Mode to the smartphone. Additionally, the new firmware bumps up the Android security patch level on Realme X to October 2019 and adds an option in the settings menu that lets you swipe down on the home screen to expand the notification bar. The update also improves the touch experience when gaming and adds a toggle in the notification center that lets you switch between SIMs. You can check out the full changelog below for more details. Security Android security...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x_dark_mode_october_2019_security_patch-news-39895.php

Canalys: Samsung and Huawei extend lead on Apple as global smartphone market returns to growth

Canalys posted today its analysis on the smartphone market in Q3, just a day after the report for China. For the first time in two years, the market saw an increase in total sales, and Huawei's performance at home might be a big part of that. The Shenzhen-based company posted a 29% annual growth, but looking at the bigger picture, it actually managed to sell fewer phones outside China than the Q3 period last year. Between July and September 2019, smartphone makers sold 352.4 million units, which is just a percent more than the 348.9 million sales last year, but it is a positive...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/global_smartphone_market_rises_in_q3_2019_after_spectacular_domestic_performance_by_huawei-news-39894.php

EMUI 10 beta goes international, adds support for 8 devices

Huawei's EMUI 10 open beta program has been active in China for some time now and the company is finally extending its availability to international users. Starting today, owners of the Mate 20 series, P30 lite, Nova 5T and P Smart 2019 will be able to test out the latest EMUI features. Complete list of supported devices: Mate 20 Mate 20 Lite Mate 20 Pro Mate 20 X P30 Lite Nova 5T P Smart 2019 P Smart + 2019 If your device is on the list and you want to test out the latest EMUI, you'll first have to download Huawei's Beta app. After that, you're several short steps...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/emui_10_international_beta_adds_support_for_8_devices_-news-39893.php

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro will pack a 5,260 mAh battery with 30W fast charging support

Chinese phone maker Xiaomi will unveil its penta-camera smartphone, Mi CC9 Pro, on November 5. The company has already confirmed a few of the phone's features, and today it revealed its battery details. Xiaomi posted an image on Chinese social network Weibo confirming the phone will pack a 5,260 mAh battery. It will support 30W fast charging which will take the cell from flat to 58% in 30 minutes, and take another 35 minutes for a full charge. In another post, Xiaomi shared an image showing off the Mi CC9 Pro's curved edge screen with a waterdrop notch. Xiaomi says the phone will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_cc9_pro_specs_battery_size-news-39890.php

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 to arrive on the global scene on November 14

Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi CC9 Pro next week, and the phone with 108 MP five-cam setup is going on the international market under a different name - Mi Note 10. While we thought they might be launched at the same time, today the Facebook page of Xiaomi Poland revealed it will have a premiere for new products on November 14, using the five-cam logo. The smartphone is expected to have all cameras on the back lined up vertically, coupled with two dual-LED flashes. Later Xiaomi posted two images on its social media channels, including the Polish version, where it is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_note_10_to_arrive_on_the_global_scene_on_november_14-news-39891.php

Our Motorola One Zoom video review is up

This has been the year when a lot of phone makers' lineups have gotten more confusing than ever, and Motorola is no exception. The One branding used to imply that phones with that name were part of the Android One program, but now... not so much. We're also getting more and more Motorola One branded handsets, and the latest of the bunch is the One Zoom. It has "Zoom" in the name, but its telephoto lens provides only 3x magnification, so it's bested on that front by competitors from Huawei and Oppo. Still, what's it like to use? We prepared a short and sweet video review for you that aims...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_motorola_one_zoom_video_review_is_up-news-39889.php

Apple's 5G iPhones to have 5nm chipset, Qualcomm's X55 modem

Although a lot of Android device makers have already launched 5G capable smartphones, Apple is still holding out. This year's iPhones top out at 4G, but that situation has long been rumored to change in 2020. Now a new report out of Japan claims that next year's iPhones will employ Qualcomm's X55 5G modem, according to four people familiar with the plan. However, there may be supply constraints on the X55 as everyone will want to use it in 2020. Apple's A14 SoC that will debut in next year's 5G iPhones is said to use the world's most advanced 5nm fabrication process, and TSMC will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_5g_iphones_to_have_5nm_chipset_qualcomms_x55_modem-news-39888.php

AKG Y500 Wireless review

The Y500 Wireless is a new pair of Bluetooth headphones from the Samsung owned AKG Acoustics. It's a fairly affordable pair for casual, outdoor use with a compact, foldable design and some unique features for the price. The design of these headphones is quite appealing. It's quite compact, thanks to a relatively thin frame and small ear cups, and they also fold inwards to be stowed away easily. They come in four different colors, black, green, blue and pink. Build quality is average. They feel lightweight and plasticky with slightly loose joints. The headband length is adjustable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/akg_y500_wireless_review-news-39887.php

Realme X2 Pro European pre-orders scheduled to start on November 4

After the Realme X2 went on sale in several European markets yesterday, the company announced its flagship X2 Pro is going on pre-order starting November 4. On launch, Realme will be able to ship the phone to Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain and the UK. The X2 Pro is every bit of a flagship phone with a 90Hz SuperAMOLED display, Snapdragon 855+ chipset and 64MP main camera. You also get the blazing 50W SuperVOOC charging to top up the 4,000 mAh battery. The baseline 6/64GB version comes with a €399 price-tag. There's also an 8/128GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x2_pro_european_preorders_scheduled_to_start_on_november_4_-news-39885.php

Amazfit GTR watch review

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Honor 20S getting an orange version on November 1

The Honor 20S arrived in September as a cheaper alternative to the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro with the less powerful Kirin 810 chipset, but keeping the 3,750 mAh battery, the main 48 MP snapper, and the side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device was initially introduced in Blue, White, and Black gradients, but now it will have a fourth, more colorful variant - Orange. Following the announcement, a fan shared his render of the new color, suggesting it should look like the Vegan Leather Orange panel of the Huawei Mate 30. Honor 20S Orange official teaser and a fan...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_20_series_getting_a_new_orange_shade_on_november_1st-news-39883.php

Upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite passes through Geekbench

Earlier this month we first heard about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite. The phone is still a bit of a mystery at this point but a new Geekbench 5 listing for a Samsung device bearing the SM-G770F model just made things a bit clearer. SM-G770F Geekbench listing The test run reveals the phone is packing the Snapdragon 855 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and runs Android 10. It managed 724 points in the single-core department and 2,604 in the multi-core test which is higher than both Exynos and Snapdragon version of the regular S10. Galaxy S10 (left) Galaxy A90...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_lite_passes_through_geekbench-news-39882.php

Redmi Note 8T comes with NFC support and 18W charging

It seems that Xiaomi isn't done with the Redmi Note 8 lineup just yet. As per a rumor from a few days ago, a Redmi Note 8T is in the works and a leaked live image suggested that it will be almost identical to the original Redmi Note 8 but will add NFC support. A newly surfaced NCC listing confirms that. Since the vanilla Redmi Note 8 doesn't have NFC support - as most Chinese market-oriented smartphones do - it would make sense for Xiaomi to release the 8T for the global market with proper NFC support. Now the NCC Certification in Taiwan confirms the NFC support and also adds 18W fast...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_8t_comes_with_nfc_support_and_18w_charging-news-39880.php

Microsoft launches Xbox One Console Streaming for Android phones

An Xbox program manager just revealed that all Xbox one testers - those include Xbox insiders in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead programs - based in the UK and US can try out the new gaming streaming feature. Using your Android device, you can stream the game directly from your Xbox One. The best part is that the feature works with all Xbox One and Xbox 360 games installed on your Xbox One console without any limitations. There are a couple of requirements that you need to meet in order to use the feature. First and foremost, you need an Android device as Microsoft hasn't disclosed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_launches_xbox_one_console_streaming_feature_for_android_phones-news-39878.php

Samsung Galaxy M30s arrives in Europe

Samsung introduced the Galaxy M30s for the Indian market last month, and now the phone is arriving in Europe. Amazon and Samsung's own online shop will start selling the it next month in Germany, while Italians can already purchase it. The smartphone comes with an astounding 6,000 mAh power cell, 20% more than the one in the Galaxy M30. It has a 6.4" Super AMOLED screen, but the fingerprint scanner is on the back. The most visibly distinctive feature of the phone is the triple camera on the back within a huge black rectangle in order to cram the "48 mega pixels"...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m30s_arrives_in_germany_as_part_of_european_expansion-news-39879.php

DJI launches Mavic Mini, the company's smallest and lightest drone yet

DJI has launched its smallest and lightest drone yet. The Mavic Mini is a compact drone for beginners designed for simple operation and also make it easier to fly in regions with stricter drone regulations. The Mavic Mini is slightly larger and heavier than most smartphones. At 249g, it's also the lightest around. Not only does the low weight make it easy to carry and consume less power in flight but it also makes it easy to fit under regulations in certain regions where heavier drones aren't allowed for civilian use. Having said that, it would still be recommended to check your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dji_launches_mavic_mini_the_companys_smallest_and_lightest_drone_yet-news-39886.php

Samsung details new One UI 2 features

Samsung is currently hosting its 2019 Developer Conference in San Jose, California where the company is showcasing its vision for the future. One UI 2 is a key part of that future and Samsung took the opportunity to announce more of the new features that are coming to its mobile devices alongside the expansion of the UX design to more form factors like wearables and foldables. One of the key aims of One UI 2 is to further declutter the user interface by slimming down incoming notification pop-ups and UI elements like the volume HUD. In addition, Samsung took its one-hand usability...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_sheds_more_light_on_new_one_ui_2_features_at_sdc_2019-news-39877.php

Huawei Band 4 Pro design and colors revealed in latest leak

Chinese technology brand Huawei unveiled the Band 4 fitness tracker last week, and it seems the company will launch a Pro version soon as a render has surfaced revealing its design. As you can see from the leaked image, the Band 4 Pro looks similar to the Band 3 Pro that was announced last year. However, the Band 3 Pro was offered in Black, White and Blue colors, while the Band 4 Pro will come in Red and Pink colors in addition to Black. Details are scarce about the Band 4 Pro right now, but we can expect it to come with an AMOLED display, heart rate monitoring, and 50-meter...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_band_4_pro_leaked_render-news-39875.php