Samsung updates its official site with support page for its next foldable device

Samsung announced its first foldable smartphone - Galaxy Fold - back in February, but the company reintroduced it later in September with an improved design since the original version had its fair share of durability issues. There's no word from Samsung yet about the Galaxy Fold 2, but the company has updated its African site with a support page for SM-F700F, which is believed to be a foldable smartphone with clamshell design - similar to the freshly announced Motorola Razr 2019. Concept of Samsung's foldable smartphone with clamshell design The page doesn't reveal anything...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_fold_2_support_page-news-40136.php

Nokia TA-1205, TA-1212 and TA-1234 certified at the EEC

It's been a while since we last heard of a new Nokia phone in the making, so here's three of them. The TA-1205, TA-1212 and TA-1234 (we especially like the ring of that one) have stopped by the Eurasian Economic Commission. Nokias at the EEC The listings at the regulator's website aren't overly revealing - there's practically nothing beyond specifying it's indeed cell phones that the model numbers are referring to. What the commercial names of the devices will end up being is anyone's guess, and we're not really sure what Nokia to expect after the 6.2 and 7.2 midrangers from...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_ta1205_ta1212_and_ta1234_certified_at_the_eec-news-40137.php

Huawei Mate 20 Pro receiving Android 10-based EMUI 10 in Europe

Huawei released EMUI 10 for the P30 series in Europe a couple of days ago, and now it's seeding the update for the Mate 20 Pro as well in the Old Continent. The EMUI 10 update is based on Android 10 and sports version number 10.0.0.154(C432E7R1P5). We got a tip it's currently seeding in Bosnia and Herzegovina but it'll likely expand to other countries soon. Now that Huawei has rolled out EMUI 10 for the Mate 20 Pro, updates for the vanilla Mate 20, Mate 20 X, Mate 20 lite, and the Mate 20 RS Porsche Design edition shouldn't take too long to arrive. If you've already received the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_pro_android_10_emui_10_update-news-40132.php

MIUI 11 coming to the Redmi 4 after all

News came out in April that Xiaomi will be discontinuing software support for a handful of aging devices, among them the Redmi 4. Apparently, the company's software team has reconsidered, as several forum users are reporting to have received a MIUI 11 update over the air. MIUI 11 on the Redmi 4 screenshots The release is named MIUI V11.0.2.0.NAMMIXM, and weighs in at 483MB. It leaves the phone in its previous Android 7.1.2 state - don't go hoping for a new OS version. The security patch level, meanwhile, is October 2018. Even so, it's still impressive that the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/miui_11_coming_to_the_redmi_4_after_all-news-40135.php

Korean certification reveals Samsung Galaxy A51 will pack a 4,000 mAh battery

The Samsung Galaxy A51 is expected to arrive soon as it has already bagged certifications from the Wi-Fi Alliance and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and its support page also went live on the company's official Russian site. The Galaxy A51 is rumored to ship with a 4,000 mAh battery, and while Samsung hasn't officially revealed any details about the A51 yet, a certification from the South Korean government's research institute reveals the smartphone will, indeed, pack a 4,000 mAh cell which is the same size as the Galaxy A50 and A50s' batteries. Leaked render of Samsung Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a51_specs_battery_size-news-40134.php

Huawei to get a two-week license extension to work with US companies on Monday

In episode who's-still-counting in the US-China trade conflict, which appears to be hurting Huawei the most, the Chinese telecommunications company is set to get a two-week extension for its license to work with US companies, Reuters cites sources familiar with the matter. It's a short extension to the ongoing 90-day extension, which expires on Monday. Meanwhile, a longer extension is reportedly in the works, but is being held back by regulatory hurdles, hence the shorter extension. Naturally, no official source has confirmed these statements, with both sides denying to comment. Having...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_two_week_license_extension_us_companies_monday-news-40133.php

Realme 5s will be powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC

The Realme 5s arriving on November 20 will be sold through Flipkart, and the Indian e-commerce giant has been drip-feeding us information about the device for the past few days. Flipkart has already confirmed that Realme 5s will come with a 6.51" HD display, 48MP quad camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery. Now it has confirmed that 5s will be powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC - the same chip that powers the Realme 5. This is a typo. The Realme 5s will come with the Snapdragon 665 SoC. The image that Flipkart included on the landing page of the Realme 5s says the phone will have a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_5s_specs_snapdragon_665-news-40131.php

Redmi K30 with 5G support confirmed for 2020

Last month, we heard that a Redmi K30 device would come with 5G support and a hole-punch selfie camera in the display. About a month later, and Xiaomi has confirmed the timeframe for the K30 smartphone. First image of Redmi K30 from October The news was shared by Lu Weibing, Vice President of Xiaomi Group, via Weibo. Following a post about the China Mobile Worldwide Partner Conference and Redmi's brief history with the partner, Weibing ended with "2020, Redmi 5G is a pioneer. K30 see!" - roughly translated from Chinese. Along with the post was a small chart showing the Redmi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k30_with_5g_support_confirmed_for_2020-news-40130.php

Sony announces Android 10 update plans for 8 smartphones, rollout starts next month

With other device makers already updating their products to Android 10 left and right, it was high time for Sony to say something official about its plans, and that's exactly what it decided to finally do today. The company announced that eight of its smartphones are in line to receive the newest version of the OS. These are the Xperia 1, Xperia 5, Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus, Xperia XZ2, Xperia XZ2 Compact, Xperia XZ2 Premium, and Xperia XZ3. That's it. If you have another Sony handset and were hoping to see it run Android 10, you're out of luck, at least for now. There's always a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_announces_android_10_update_plans_for_8_smartphones_rollout_starts_next_month-news-40129.php

Realme X2 Pro "blind order" sale starts in India on November 18

The Realme X2 Pro will be officially introduced in India on November 20, but since the phone has already been launched elsewhere, it's not really a mystery anymore. The only missing detail is the pricing for the subcontinent, basically. If you're already excited about the device and want to be among the first people in India to get one, you can participate in Realme's "blind order" sale. Here's what this entails. On November 18, you visit the official website, login, and follow the steps on the blind order page to pay INR 1,000 as a deposit. This ensures 100% that you will be able...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x2_pro_blind_order_sale_starts_in_india_on_november_18-news-40128.php

Samsung celebrates 10 years of Galaxy with the Anniversary Premium Package

To celebrate 10 years of Samsung's Galaxy phones, the phone maker is announcing the Samsung Galaxy Anniversary Premium Package. It's a retail kit with Samsung's latest gadgets in time for the holiday season. The Premium Package comes with a Samsung Galaxy Note10, Galaxy Watch Active2 with extra straps, a pair of Galaxy Buds, and a Galaxy Note 10 Silicone Cover. These products all work together nicely. Both the Galaxy Buds and the Galaxy Watch Active2 can be recharged on the back of the Note10 with Wireless PowerShare and they both work best when paired to a Samsung...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_celebrates_10_years_of_galaxy_with_the_anniversary_premium_package-news-40127.php

Lenovo releases Z6 Pro 5G variant in dark blue finish

On Friday at Lenovo's Innovation and Technology Conference in Beijing, the company announced a new variant of the Lenovo Z6 Pro 5G in a new dark blue model. The only differences over the 4G model are the color and added support for 5G. At the same time, an executive from Lenovo - which primarily sells smartphones in China, announced via Weibo that it will only make 5G smartphones for the Chinese market moving forward. Lenovo mobile phone in China [is] all in 5G from today! We only do 5G mobile phones! With the arrival of the 5G era, we are welcoming TA with more exciting...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_releases_z6_pro_5g_variant_in_dark_blue_finish-news-40126.php

German ruling forces Apple to let third party mobile wallets use NFC on iPhones

Ever since the iPhone 6 came around, Apple has been incorporating NFC into its iPhones, but so far it remained exclusive to Apple Pay for mobile contactless payments. Now a court ruling passed in Germany will force all "operators of electronic money infrastructure" to grant third party mobile wallet apps access for a "reasonable fee". While Apple was not distinctively mentioned in the new legislation it is without a doubt the big target here. The new legislation which was passed by a German parliamentary committee will, in turn, open up NFC payments to competing mobile wallet apps...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_german_ruling_forces_apple_to_grant_third_party_mobile_wallets_nfc_use_on_iphones-news-40125.php

Samsung Galaxy A50 firmware update causing fingerprint registration bug

Samsung's Galaxy A50 has been quite the success story in the past year, selling brilliantly in markets around the world.Now however, it's facing an issue as a recent firmware update has hindered the fingerprint registration process. Galaxy A50 users running on firmware versions A505FNXXS3ASK9 and A505FDDS3ASK8 are claiming that they can no longer register new fingerprints. Those two updates were supposed to improve fingerprint recognition and even advised users to re-register their fingerprints to benefit from the improved recognition features. Fingerprint enrollment...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a50_firmware_update_causing_fingerprint_registration_bug-news-40119.php

Huawei's waiver to get 6-month extension

Huawei has been officially banned from trading with US companies since May. Back then, the mobile equipment manufacturer was added to the US Bureau of Industry and Security's Entity List, meaning American businesses cannot sell goods to it. After some time of uncertainty, Huawei received a three-month export waiver, meaning it remains on the list, but US-based companies can still carry out trading with some limitations. Now, the Shenzhen phone maker is looking at another six months of extension. A spokesperson of the US Commerce Department declined to comment whether the waiver...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_is_looking_at_another_extension_of_the_export_waiver-news-40118.php

Samsung pushes another Android 10 beta for the Galaxy S10 series

Samsung has begun seeding its newest Android 10 beta for the Galaxy S10 series. This is the fourth since the One UI 2.0 beta program began. Update changelog The German version, in particular, comes with the G97**XXU3ZSK9 build number and weighs in at just over 344 MB. It brings a slew of bug fixes that tackle screen flickering problems, status bar issues, keyboard and other UI problems. Samsung has already closed its One UI 2.0 beta program in South Korea, which signals that it is close to releasing the stable build soon. That all depends on the number of bugs left to fix after...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_pushes_yet_another_android_10_beta_for_galaxy_s10_series-news-40116.php

Xiaomi says all its 2020 phones over €250 will support 5G

Earlier this year Lei Jun, Xiaomi CEO, announced the company is planning to launch at least 10 new smartphones with 5G connectivity. Today, during a keynote in Guangzhou, China, he doubled down and said all phones over CNY2,000 (that's about $285/€255) will have 5G capabilities. Lei Jun, Xiaomi CEO The executive's speech was part of the annual China Mobile Global Partner Conference. During the event, the carrier's chairman Yang Jie said the plans are to add 70 million 5G users in 2020 and to expand the 5G application to over 100 industries. Another important guest of the conference...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_reveals_2020_phones_over_250_will_have_a_5g_option-news-40117.php

Support page suggests Samsung Galaxy A51 might be just around the corner

The Samsung Galaxy A51 passed through Geekbench last month bearing model number SM-A515F, and a few days ago, the smartphone bagged certification from Wi-Fi Alliance hinting an imminent launch. There's no word from Samsung about the Galaxy A51 yet, but the Korean giant has updated its official Russian site with the support page of the Galaxy A51, which implies the smartphone will go official soon. CAD renders of the Galaxy A51 surfaced earlier this week revealing the phone's design. On the front, we'll get a 6.5" display with a hole up top in the center for the 32MP selfie camera,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a51_launch_imminent-news-40115.php

Redmi Note 8 Pro gets MIUI 11 stable beta across China, Indonesia and India

Last month Xiaomi released its list of devices which will receive MIUI 11. Back then, the Redmi Note 8 Pro was scheduled to get the firmware update in December, and now users in India are reporting that the stable beta build of MIUI 11 is already being seeded to their devices. Prior to that Chinese and Indonesian users also received the update. The stable beta is a term used by Xiaomi to describe what other makers typically call Golden Master or Release candidate versions. It should have all the bugs fixed and unless new ones are found at the last minute, it will be more or less identical...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_8_pro_gets_miui_11_stable_beta_across_china_indonesia_and_india_-news-40114.php

New Honor V30 case render gives us a clear look of the back

The Honor V30 is expected to arrive on November 26 and we already know the phone is going to have a dual-selfie camera in a punch-hole design and a rectangular setup on the back. Today, a popular leakster on Weibo shared a render, which is based on blueprints that case makers received, in order to prepare their products in time for the Honor V30 launch. It appears the new device will indeed have a huge rectangle on the back for all the cameras, while the fingerprint scanner will remain on the side. While the render looks like the real deal, it is only based on schematics and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_honor_v30_case_render_gives_us_a_clear_look_of_the_back_design-news-40113.php

Huawei MatePad Pro to be unveiled on November 25

Huawei CEO Richard Yu took to Chinese social network Weibo to announce that the company will unveil new Mate series products at an event in Shanghai, China on November 25. Yu didn't reveal what exactly these products will be, but one of them is very likely to be the MatePad Pro tablet that we've been hearing about for the past month. Huawei hasn't officially revealed any details about the MatePad Pro yet, but thanks to its leaked images, we know it will flaunt a punch-hole display surrounded by slim bezels. The tablet will also come with a stylus and magnetic keyboard support,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_matepad_pro_launch_date-news-40112.php

Realme X2 gets Dark Mode and Nightscape for selfie camera with the latest update

Realme has released a new software update for the Realme X2 in Europe which brings in system-wide dark mode to the mid-ranger. And with this, the total number of Realme smartphones having dark mode reach 11, which include the Realme 1, U1, 2 Pro, 5, 5 Pro, 3, 3i, 3 Pro, X, and XT. The new firmware bumps up the Android security patch level on the Realme X2 to October 2019, but more importantly, it brings Nightscape Mode for the selfie camera. Additionally, the new build, bearing version number RMX1993EX_11.A.15, comes with an updated charging animation and now lets you expand the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x2_dark_mode_nightscape_for_selfie_camera-news-40110.php

Huawei Mate X arrives for sale and promptly sells out in a matter of minutes

Huawei introduced the foldable Mate X back in March, but we had to wait until October for the device to arrive for sale. Back on October 23, it was up for registration/pre-order in China, and today it appeared for its first flash sale. Well, Huawei either underestimated the demand or just stocked a handful of devices, because all units sold out in a matter of minutes. The next flash sale is scheduled for November 22. The phone has a foldable 8" OLED that transforms to a dual smartphone when folded - 6.6" on the front and 6.38" with an extremely tall ratio on the back, right...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_x_arrives_for_sale_and_promptly_sells_out_in_a_matter_of_minutes-news-40111.php

Realme 5s display size and resolution confirmed

The Realme 5s is arriving on November 20 and it will be sold through Flipkart. The e-commerce giant has already revealed a few specs of the Realme 5s like a 48MP quad camera and a 5,000 mAh battery, аnd now it has updated the landing page of the device on its site to tell us more about the display. The Realme 5s, which looks similar to the vanilla 5, will sport a 6.51" screen. It was expected to come with a 1080p resolution, but that won't be the case since it will retain the 720p resolution of the Realme 5. This will likely disappoint those who were expecting an upgrade to a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_5s_specs_display_size_resolution-news-40109.php

Patent designs for the Xiaomi's clamshell foldable phone appear

A set of patent images have surfaced from the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration), revealing Xiaomi's possible plans for a foldable clamshell smartphone. Although the patents are only now available, they were initially submitted back in August of 2018. The design is quite different from the freshly announced Motorola Razr. The Xiaomi patent shows a device that opens from a closed square to a tall aspect ratio phone. The closed state has a small rectangular display and a dual camera setup on the exterior. The interior has an upper bezel and a front-facing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/patent_designs_for_the_xiaomis_clamshell_foldable_phone_appear-news-40108.php

Google finally rolls out RCS in the US

Today, Google is announcing RCS is rolling out to all Android users in the US. RCS (Rich Communication Services) is a successor to the long outdated SMS and MMS protocols. Its integration with carriers has dragged on for years, and the major US carriers announced yet another messaging app without Google, who had been making efforts to standardize RCS across Android devices and carriers around the world. Google first committed to developing the new platform back in early-2016. It's finally now that Google is rolling out RCS with interoperability between carriers in the US through the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_finally_rolls_out_rcs_in_the_us_-news-40107.php

Our Realme X2 video review is up

It definitely feels like Realme has the fastest pace of phone launches in the mobile world, with a new device coming seemingly every week. So with this in mind you may have missed the existence of the X2. Not the X2 Pro, which is the brand's first flagship offering (though still cheaper than most), but the non-Pro X2. This handset is more unique because the space it's competing in isn't as crowded as the 'flagship killer' segment, but it does have some competitors nevertheless. If you're interested in how it fares against those, check out our brand new video review of the Realme X2. It...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_realme_x2_video_review_is_up-news-40106.php

OnePlus releases OxygenOS 10.0.4 update for the 7T Pro

OnePlus is now rolling out the OxygenOS 10.0.4 update for the OnePlus 7T Pro. The update is around 166MB and rolling out in batches, so it may or may not be available on your device at the time of writing. We did, however, get the update on our device so at least some devices have gotten it already. According to OnePlus, the list of changes include: Optimized standby power consumption Improved system stability and general bug fixes Fixed the black bar issue while charging or playing a video Optimized the Bluetooth connectivity in automobiles Optimized the expanded...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_releases_oxygenos_1004_update_for_the_7t_pro-news-40105.php

Nokia 6.2 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_6_2-review-2023.php

vivo V17 appears in a music video

The vivo V17 that leaked last week is rumored to go official later this month. Live images of the V17 revealed the phone's design, and now it has appeared in a music video starring Vietnamese singer Noo Phuoc Thinh. At the 2:47 mark in the video below, you can see the front of the V17 with a waterdrop notch display. And at 2:52, you can see the phone's back sporting four cameras arranged in a diamond formation. The main camera has a 48MP sensor, and thanks to TENAA, we know it will be joined by one 8MP and two 2MP modules. Other specs revealed by TENAA include a 2.0GHz octa-core...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v17_s5_videos-news-40099.php

T-Mobile to offer BOGO and special discounts for phones, tablets and smartwatches starting tomorrow

With the holiday season approaching rapidly, T-Mobile decided to take a head start with its early holiday offerings which begin tomorrow. These are headlined by a buy one, get one free (BOGO) promo for the Samsung Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy Note10 duo and LG G8 ThinQ. In order to take advantage of this deal customers will have to activate both phones or add a new plan and use monthly bill credits. Other noteworthy deals include free Motorola Moto E6, Moto G7 Power, Samsung Galaxy A10e, LG Aristo 4+ and LG K40 handsets with bill credits after signing a new contract. If you're...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_to_offer_bogo_and_special_discounts_for_phones_tablets_and_smartwatches_starting_tomorrow-news-40104.php

Honor announces Black Friday deals on the back of strong Single's day performance

The November 11 shopping holiday, better known as Singles' Day was a massive success for Honor, according to a press release, issued by the company. The Huawei subsidiary managed to be the number 1 seller on TMall, JD.com, and Suning.com both in two categories - Sales Volume on 11.11 and Accumulative Sales Volume from 11.1 to 11.11. In order to celebrate the success in its domestic scene, Honor is announcing more promos, this time for the Western shopping holidays Black Friday and Cyber Monday. They will include a bunch of smartphones at a discounted price in the United...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_announces_black_friday_deals_on_the_back_of_strong_singles_day_performance-news-40101.php

vivo S5 announced with a punch hole display and quad camera

vivo has announced a stylish new mid-ranger, dubbed vivo S5. The vivo S5 is powered by the Snapdragon 712 SoC that's coupled with 8GB RAM. It boots Android Pie-based Funtouch OS 9.2 and comes in two storage options - 128GB and 256GB. The S5 is built around a 6.44" 20:9 Super AMOLED display that promises a screen-to-body ratio of 91.38%. The display boasts a 2400x1080 pixel resolution and has a fingerprint reader underneath for biometric security. The screen also has a punch hole in the upper-right corner for the 32MP selfie camera. Moving on to the back, we get quad cameras...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s5_specs_price-news-40102.php

Google introduces audio translation within Maps for Android and iOS

Google Maps is one of the most important assets of a traveler in a foreign country, but now the service is about to get better. The company is adding a new translator feature next to the name of the place of interest that will say the name or address out loud, helping tourists get there easier than ever. The foreign landmarks will have a small speaker icon that will read out the location, and will also offer a button to get more translations if you want to continue the conversation with locals. In order to work, first you must get the app updated (the rollout is gradual, so you might...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_introduces_audio_translaion_within_maps_for_android_and_ios-news-40098.php

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro get stable build of EMUI 10 in Europe

After it was reported that Chinese users of the Huawei P30 Pro got their hands on the EMUI 10 stable build earlier this week, the update has made its way to Europe. The update comes as EMUI 10.0.0.168 and weighs in at 4.47GB in size. As usual, this is a scheduled release and its availability will expand gradually in the coming weeks. EMUI 10.0.0.168 update screen EMUI 10 brings all the standard Android 10 features like enhanced privacy controls, system-wide dark mode and adds some custom Huawei goodies like a desktop mode similar to Samsung's Dex as well as revamped icons,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_and_p30_pro_get_stable_build_of_emui_10_in_europe-news-40100.php

Check out the Motorola Razr behind the scenes video

Motorola introduced the new foldable Razr that comes with a flexible OLED panel on the inside. The device is an homage of the Motorola Razr V3 clamshell from 2004 and now the team behind the handset sat in front of a camera to reveal how the device came to be. Glenn Schultz, Innovation & Product Development VP at Motorola, said the team had to reimagine the way foldable devices are designed. The whole process took 4 years and the parent company Lenovo chimed in with a different point of view both for the design of the panel and the hinge. In order to have this Motorola Razr, the R&D...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_the_motorola_razr_behind_the_scenes_video-news-40095.php

Samsung Galaxy A70s arrives in China

The Samsung Galaxy A70s unveiled in September has made its way to China. It comes in a single 8GB/128GB configuration that's priced at CNY2,699 ($385/€350). The Galaxy A70s is offered in Dazzling Red, Spectral Black and Diamond White colors, and you can purchase one from the company's official China site or JD.com. The Galaxy A70s is powered by the Snapdragon 675 SoC and runs Android Pie-based One UI out of the box. It's built around a 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED display that has a fingerprint reader underneath and a notch up top for the 32MP selfie snapper. Around the back, we get a 64MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a70s_china_price-news-40096.php

HTC Desire 19s goes official with triple camera and $195 price tag

Last month HTC announced its latest blockchain phone dubbed the Exodus 1s and now the company is bringing a more traditional entry-level device with the new Desire 19s. The phone is already available HTC's home market of Taiwan and will serve as a successor to last year's Desire 12s. Upfront we have a 6.2-inch IPS display with an HD+ resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. There is a small waterdrop notch at the top for the 16MP selfie cam. Going around the glass back the Desire 19s has a textured bottom half and glossy top. The top left corner houses the triple camera setup which features a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_19s_goes_official_in_taiwan_with_entrylevel_specs_and_195_price_tag-news-40097.php

Latest Honor V30 promo video shows out oval punch hole screen

Honor is gearing up to announce its latest flagship device - the V30 on November 26 in China. Yesterday brought us the first set of promo videos as well as a camera sample and now we have another short teaser which gives us a brief look at the front of the phone. Chinese actor Huang Jingyu is the star in the short clip which shows his busy daily routine. At the 0:07 mark, we get to see the actual Honor V30 in hand with its slim bezels and punch hole display that will accommodate dual front cameras. Another point of emphasis in the ad is the handset's 5G capabilities. From...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/latest_honor_v30_promo_video_shows_out_dual_punchhole_screen-news-40094.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10 gets Android 10-based One UI 2.0 beta in the US

Samsung released Android 10-based One UI 2.0 beta for the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note10+ in India last week, and now the company is expanding the beta to Note10 owners in the US. However, do note that One UI 2.0 beta is currently only available for the unlocked Note10 and Note10+ units. Those using the carrier-locked variants can't participate. If you are interested, you can enroll in the One UI 2.0 beta program from the Samsung Members app. Once enrolled, head over to the Software update section in your phone's Settings app to download the One UI 2.0 update on your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_series_android_10_one_ui_2_beta_us-news-40093.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 gets another color - Nebula Purple

Xiaomi started unveiling new paintjobs for its Note 8 series earlier this month. First, the Taiwanese market got a Deep Sea Blue variant of the Redmi Note 8 Pro, and now the vanilla Redmi Note 8 is also getting a new version, this time in the company's home market - Nebula Purple. While the phone has new looks on the outisde, on the inside it remains unchanged - Snapdragon 665, 4GB or 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. The color is expected to be launched for a flash sale on November 18 at exactly 10 AM. Since it has two RAM options, there are two price tags - CNY999 ($142/€130) for the 4/64...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_8_gets_another_new_color__nebula_purple-news-40092.php

Realme XT gets November patch and Nightscape for front camera with new update

Realme has started rolling out a new software update for the Realme XT, which sports version number RMX1921EX_11_A.12 and comes with the November 2019 security patch. More importantly, the update brings Nightscape Mode for the front camera and optimizes the clarity of the photos captured in Ultra 64MP Mode. Realme XT With the previous update, Realme brought ultrawide angle video recording to the Realme XT, but we noticed the feature was buggy and the viewfinder lagged. With the new update, Realme says it has optimized the quality ultrawide video recording, and we hope the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_xt_november_patch_nightscape_for_selfie_camera-news-40091.php

The new Motorola Razr is here with a 6.2" Flex View foldable screen

We all remember the classic Motorola Razr V3 clamshell mobile phone from the early ages of the millennium. Now, in the age of foldable screens, Motorola reinvented the device and introduced the all-new Motorola Razr with a 6.2" foldable panel on the inside. Motorola Razr The specifications of the phone are rather unimpressive, aside from the inside display. The Razr runs on Snapdragon 710 and is coupled with 6 GB RAM and 128 gigs of storage. There are only two cameras on the phone - one on the outside of the flip part and another on the inside, tucked inside a notch (yes,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_new_motorola_razr_is_here-news-40090.php

Realme 5s to come with a waterdrop notch display and 5,000 mAh battery

Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart set up a landing page on its site yesterday to confirm November 20 unveiling of the Realme 5s, which will sport a 48MP quad camera. Now, that page has been updated to reveal a few more details about the phone. The Flipkart page now includes an image showing the front of the Realme 5s, which confirms it will sport a waterdrop notch display. However, that's hardly a surprise since the Realme 5 and 5 Pro also feature notched displays. Additionally, the Flipkart page reveals that Realme 5s will pack a 5,000 mAh battery and there's a second image which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_5s_specs_battery_size-news-40089.php

Lenovo's ZUI 11.5 Beta is now available along with Lenovo One

Earlier today, Vice President of Lenovo, Chang Cheng, announced on Weibo that ZUI 11.5 (based on Android 10) Beta is now available. Cheng also announced that Lenovo One is also available - this is a platform that would integrate with Android to allow cross-platform connectivity with support for display projections, quick file transfers like with Apple's Air Drop, and Bluetooth quick links. Reports about Lenovo One first surfaced last week, and the hardware manufacturer is expected to announce more details about it at Lenovo's Tech World Innovation conference, which kicks off on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovos_zui_115_beta_is_now_available_along_with_lenovo_one-news-40088.php

Honor 9X lands in the UK, costs £249

Today Honor has officially launched the 9X in the UK. The mid-ranger is now available for purchase from Argos, Carphone Warehouse, and Mobile Phones Direct. It should make its way to Amazon and Honor's own official store soon. It's priced at £249, and it's the version with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. Oddly enough, the Honor 9X became available in the Netherlands earlier, in the same configuration, for just €199, which at the current exchange rates translates into £170. We're not sure what the reason for this price discrepancy could be. The Honor 9X has a 6.59"...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_9x_lands_in_the_uk_costs__pound249-news-40087.php

Images of Motorola RAZR appear in FCC documents ahead of press event

We have a pretty good idea of what Motorola's RAZR 2019 smartphone will look like thanks to leaks of both live images and renders. Later today, Motorola will be making the phone's existence public, but the FCC has published images of the device from all angles. First covered by the folks over at MySmartPrice, the new Moto RAZR has a model number T56XM1. The images shown are of a black device and we wonder how many other colors there could be. Upon closer inspection of the tall display inside, there's a notch at the top which contains both a front-facing camera and an earpiece...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/images_of_motorola_razr_appear_in_fcc_documents_ahead_of_press_event-news-40086.php

Caviar Airpods Pro Gold Edition are like expensive earrings that play music

Smart earrings are not a thing, but Caviar's latest creation comes close - AirPods Pro wrapped in 18 karat gold. A single solid piece of gold covers each earbud as well as the charging case. The Caviar Airpods Pro Gold Edition carry the hefty price tag of $67,790 Caviar notes that the buds are heavier than the originals and says it's a good thing. You get what you pay for and in this case, you pay for a lot of gold. Speaking of payment, this is an "if you have to ask" type of situation, but we'll tell you anyway - the Caviar AirPods Pro Gold Edition cost $67,790. The 99%...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/caviar_airpods_pro_gold_edition_are_like_expensive_earrings_that_play_music-news-40083.php

Honor shares camera sample from the V30

Earlier today we saw a couple of promo videos for the upcoming Honor V30, which confirm that the phone will have a triple camera and 5G support and now we can add the first camera sample from the V30. Posted on Honor's official Weibo page the camera sample offers a glimpse at the type of photos we can expect from the Honor V30. The image has a good level of detail and colors appear natural. However the photo has been resized to 8MP so we can't fully gauge the quality of the upcoming snapper nor its resolution. Rumor has it Honor will use a new 60MP sensor that's never been seen on an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_shares_camera_sample_captured_by_the_v30-news-40084.php

Apple unveils 16" MacBook Pro with new keyboard, 9th gen Intel CPUs and 7nm AMD GPUs

Apple just unveiled a new 16" MacBook Pro and it shows that it has learned from past mistakes. This is the most powerful Apple laptop yet, but more importantly, it switches back to a scissor mechanism for the keyboard and gives you a physical Escape key. The 16" Retina display has 3,072 x 1,920px resolution (226ppi). Each display is calibrated at the factory and promises 500 nits of brightness and full DCI-P3 color coverage. Back to the other half of the laptop, the new Magic Keyboard has keys with 1mm of travel. Apple says that the refined design will deliver a quiet typing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_unveils_16_macbook_pro_with_new_keyboard_9th_gen_intel_cpus_and_7nm_amd_gpus-news-40085.php