Indian vivo V17 to feature a punch hole display and L-shaped quad camera

vivo will launch the V17 in India on December 9, but this isn't the same V17 that debuted in Russia last week, which is also known as the S1 Pro in the Philippines. The Russian V17 sports a 6.38" FHD+ AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch, but according to a recent report, the Indian version will feature a 6.44" OLED panel with a punch hole in the top-right corner. Another difference between the Russian and Indian V17 units is that the former has a diamond-shaped quad camera on the back, but the latter will sport an L-shaped quad camera setup. Alleged leaked image of Indian vivo...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v17_indian_version_render-news-40352.php

New batch of Redmi K30 leaks: official renders of front, back and info on specs and prices

The Redmi K30 has been frequenting the rumor mill lately. Unfortunately, some of the info and "live photos" in particular of the device have been proven fake. This, however, is to be expected with the kind of interest the successor to the very popular Xiaomi Redmi K20/Mi 9T line has been generating. As per a new batch of rumors and leaks, however, we might not have to wait much longer to get the full story. LU Weibing - VP of the Xiaomi group and general manager of Redmi has officially hinted at some sort of early K30 event happening next week. Mukul Sharma, a leakster we have...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_batch_of_redmi_k30_leaks_official_renders_of_front_back_and_info_on_specs_and_prices-news-40354.php

Realme X2 Pro, 6GB RAM and 64GB storage option spotted on India website

A few fays ago, Realme officially brought the X2 Pro to India, causing quite the stir with its aggressive pricing for the flagship. Local buyers can get one in Neptune Blue and Lunar White colors starting at INR 29,999 ($420) for the 8GB/128GB version and INR 33,999 ($470) for the 12GB/256GB model. The only catch being that supplies are currently limited and invite-only flash sales are being held. Definitely not ideal. A new potential development, however, might signal an improvement in availability in the near future. The Realme X2 Pro has been spotted on the company's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x2_pro_6gb_ram_and_64gb_storage_option_spotted_on_india_website-news-40351.php

Huawei Watch GT 2 launching in India on December 5

The Huawei Watch GT 2 announced in September will make its way to India on December 5. We don't have the pricing and availability details of the Watch GT 2 yet, but we know it will be sold through Amazon.in and Flipkart in the country. The Watch GT 2 is powered by the Kirin A1 SoC, which is the same chipset that powers the Huawei FreeBuds 3 wireless earbuds. The smartwatch will come in two sizes - 42mm and 46mm. The smaller version features a 1.2" AMOLED screen of 390x390 pixel resolution, while the larger variant sports a 1.39" AMOLED display having a slightly higher resolution...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_gt_2_india_launch_date-news-40350.php

LG G8 ThinQ receiving stable Android 10 update

LG announced the Android 10 beta program for the G8 ThinQ in South Korea last month, and now we are tipped that the company has started rolling out the stable build of Android 10 for the G8 ThinQ in the country. The update comes with software version G820N20c. A detailed changelog is currently unavailable, but we know that the new build brings in the November 2019 security patch to the G8 ThinQ along with Android 10 features. Stable Android 10 update for LG G8 ThinQ The Android 10 update should reach all the South Korean G8 ThinQ units in a few weeks, but it's unclear when it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g8_thinq_android_10_update_south_korea-news-40349.php

Chinese retailer lists Huawei nova 6 ahead of launch revealing color and storage options

The Huawei nova 6 arriving on December 5 has been listed on Chinese retailer VMall's website in four colors and two memory options - 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. The smartphone will come in 4G and 5G versions, and if the VMall listing is to be believed, the former will only be available in 128GB storage option and come in Black, Blue, and Blue-Purple gradients. The 5G variant, on the other hand, will come in both 128GB and 256GB storage options and will be available in Red color as well. Huawei nova 6 The listing doesn't include any specs of the Huawei nova 6, but the images...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_6_color_storage_options_retailer_listing-news-40348.php

Deal: Sony Xperia 10 is less than half its usual price at just $169.99 unlocked

Sony unveiled the mid-range Xperia 10 at MWC this February alongside the Xperia 1 flagship. Like that high-end model, the Xperia 10 also has a supertall screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio, making for a pretty unique look (especially when you add in Sony's blocky design language). While you may not watch a lot of 21:9 video content on your smartphone, this aspect ratio may also make you scroll less inside any apps that rely on that vertical action a lot - like, say Facebook, or Instagram. The display is definitely the Xperia 10's main claim to fame and its clear differentiator from the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_sony_xperia_10_is_less_than_half_its_usual_price_at_just_16999_unlocked-news-40347.php

Black Friday: LG G8 ThinQ can be yours for just $399.99 for a few more hours

As you may have noticed, there are a lot of Black Friday deals around. That said, rarely does one offer come by that basically takes a high-end smartphone that still has up-to-date specs and cuts its price down to the level of a mid-ranger. This is one of those though. Amazon is currently selling the LG G8 ThinQ for just $399.99. That's a whopping $450 off the phone's introductory price. One caveat is that you only have a few more hours to take advantage of this crazy low price point. The other caveat is that the handset comes with a "pre-installed selection of Amazon apps", including...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_friday_lg_g8_thinq_can_be_yours_for_just_39999_for_a_few_more_hours-news-40346.php

UK deals: save £150 on the Galaxy Note10+, £200 on the Note10+ 5G until Monday

Samsung's UK arm is going all-in with the Black Friday madness, and it has some very interesting deals waiting for you in the official online store. Until December 2 (and while stocks last), you can: • Save £150 off Galaxy Note10+ 4G 256GB - was £999 now £749 • Save £200 off Galaxy Note10+ 5G 512GB - was £1199 now £999 • Save £200 off Galaxy Note10+ 5G 256GB - was £1099 now £899 • Buy an S10/S10+ and get a free pair of AKG N60 headphones • Buy an A Series smartphone and get a free pair of U Flex Headphones Until December 3, you can also: • Save £150 on the Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/uk_deals_save__pound150_on_the_galaxy_note10__pound200_on_the_note10_5g_until_monday-news-40345.php

Xiaomi posts record Q3 revenues, but smartphone sales drop

Xiaomi's revenues for the third quarter of 2019 were higher than ever at $7.63 billion, but how it got there is more interesting. The company's IoT and Smart Home divisions were the main forces behind the growth while the Smartphone division fell slightly. Smartphone sales still make up the bulk of the sales at $4.59 billion, however, this number is 7.8% down year on year. Xiaomi shipped 32.1 million smartphones in Q3, which puts it in fourth place globally (9.2% market share as per Canalys). IoT devices and other consumer electronics accounted for $2.22 billion of the total revenue,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_posts_record_q3_revenues_but_smartphone_sales_drop_78-news-40341.php

Google Pixel 4 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4-review-2042.php

Black Friday: Huawei, Honor and Xiaomi deals in Germany

In the latest round of Black Friday discounts, Amazon Germany is offering select Huawei, Honor and Xiaomi phones with variable discounts. Starting with Huawei, the budget P Smart Z is now going for €175 with an added 16GB micro SD card while the P30 lite is down to €239. There's also last year's Mate 20 Pro for €449. If you're looking for a smartwatch, Huawei is offering its Watch GT Sport for €109 as well as the Watch GT 2 bundled with a Huawei Band 3e fitness tracker and a Huawei CM510 Bluetooth speaker all for €249. Honor is also hosting some sales with the Honor 20 Lite and a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_friday_huawei_honor_and_xiaomi_deals_in_europe-news-40343.php

vivo V17 with punch hole coming on December 9 in India

vivo is hosting an event on December 9 in India which will be centered around the V17, which won't be the same as recently announced V17 (why do you have to be like that vivo?). There will be one at least one major change as the press invite shows the phone will come with a punch hole in the display which looks like the S5 This suggests the phone might take after the S5, rather than its namesake from a different country, but we'll have to wait a bit longer to find out. How long exactly we'll have to wait until somebody does something about the super confusing naming vivo often uses is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_expected_to_launch_v17_with_punch_hole_on_december_9_in_india-news-40340.php

Oculus shows how not to do a Black Friday sale

VR is still on the pricey side so maybe you were hoping to grab some hardware and games to play through a Black Friday sale. Unfortunately for you, the Oculus deals are pretty bad. First off, hardware discounts are small, just $50 off an Oculus Rift S or Go. Second, the sale mostly offers bundles ranging from €200 to €45. The problem with that is that you can't pick and choose which games you get. For example, one of the pricier bundles, the Black Collection, features Superhot VR (which you probably already have) and Electronauts (which you maybe don't want). Even if you could live with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oculus_shows_how_not_to_do_a_black_friday_sale-news-40338.php

Samsung A11, A31 and A41 to come with 64GB base storage

Samsung's Galaxy A-line was a big hit in the past year and the company will aim to carry on the success in 2020 with its new additions like the A11, A31 and A41. These models were tipped to come with the SM-A115X, SM-A315X, and SM-A415X model numbers and the big news is that they will all start at 64GB of onboard storage. Looking back, the A10 and A30 both started at 32GB so the move to 64GB is more than welcome. We recently got our first look at the A51 and A71 which should come with new Infinity-O AMOLED displays and a rectangular camera cutout on the back. There is still no word if...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_a11_a31_and_a41_to_come_with_64gb_base_storage-news-40336.php

Promo videos detail Honor V30's cameras, Honor posts official camera samples

With the launch of the new Honor V30 and V30 Pro Honor is trying to establish itself as a maker of premier camera phones alongside parent company Huawei. It shares much of its technology, including the 40MP Sony IMX600 sensor with a RYYB filter, plus the powerful NPUs of the Kirin 990 chipset. Honor published a couple of promo videos extolling the virtues of what it calls "Matrix Camera Technology" - the combination of the sensor, NPU and processing algorithms that achieve impressive low-light capabilities and smooth video stabilization. The videos brag more than they inform,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/promo_videos_detail_honor_v30s_cameras_honor_posts_official_camera_samples-news-40337.php

Samsung trademarks new "Bright Night" camera sensor for S11 series

The Samsung Galaxy S11 leaks have been coming in bunches lately and the latest one comes from a patent filed with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). It details a new camera sensor dubbed "Bright Night" which according to the description will be used in smartphones and tablets. This mnight be an all-new dedicated sensor for night time photography and videos which will debut on the S11 series or a fancy name for the large-sensor 108MP camera. Bright Night sensor patent details Samsung already used "Bright Night" as a dedicated night mode on the S10 and Note10...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_trademarks_new_bright_night_camera_sensor_for_s11_series-news-40333.php

Huawei Watch GT 2 will be sold through Amazon and Flipkart in India

The Huawei Watch GT 2 unveiled in September is expected to debut in India next week. The company hasn't announced the launch date yet, but it has added the 'Notify me' button on its official Indian site and confirmed that the smartwatch will be sold in the country through Amazon.in and Flipkart. The Watch GT 2 is powered by the Kirin A1 SoC and will come in two sizes - 42mm and 46mm. The former will be available in Night Black shade while the latter will have three color options to choose from - Matte Black, Pebble Brown, and Titanium Grey. The smaller version sports a 1.2" AMOLED...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_gt_2_india_launch_date_december-news-40334.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10 gets a new Android 10 beta with major bug fixes

Samsung has started seeding the stable build of Android 10 for the Galaxy S10 series, but the rest of its 2019 Galaxy flagships - Note10 and Note10+ are still testing the beta. Today Samsung released a new beta build for the Note10 duo which brings in December 2019 security patch and several major bug fixes. The new firmware, sporting version number N97*FXXU1ZSKN, fixes issues related to the world clock in the always-on display, disconnection while using Bluetooth headset, and error in display SD card files in the My Files app. Check out the screenshot below for the complete...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_series_android_10_beta_india-news-40332.php

Black Friday: nubia Red Magic 3S discounted for the whole weekend

Black Friday is upon us and the gaming smartphone nubia Red Magic 3S joins the fun. The phone is available globally and for the next four days nubia is discounting it by $50/€50/£50. There are also bundles and accessories that are $20/€20/£20 off their usual price. The nubia Red Magic 3S is offered in three variants - the first two come with 8/128 GB in either Eclipse Black or Mecha Silver and are $30/€30/£30 down. However, the latter will be available starting tomorrow, November 30. The Cyber Shade version comes with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage across the globe, and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_friday_nubia_red_magic_3s_discounted_for_the_whole_weekend-news-40331.php

Feast your eyes on these new vivo X30 lifestyle shots

vivo is announcing the new X30 lineup next month and the company has been ramping up its teaser campaign for the past few weeks. We already know what the back will look like with its periscope shooter, but today the official Weibo account revealed the first lifestyle shots of the phone. The vivo X30 is seen in Red and Pearl White/Aurora gradient, starring Liu Wen, one of the most famous Chinese supermodels. vivo X30 vivo claims the X30 will be the phone both for professional shots and its 60x zoom, and a fashion accessory to complement your outwear. The reddish...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/feast_your_eyes_on_these_new_vivo_x30_lifestyle_shots-news-40330.php

Samsung reveals Android 10 update roadmap for its devices in the Philippines

A few days ago Samsung revealed the Android 10 update roadmap for its devices in Israel and later followed it up by detailing the schedule for Indian and Chinese units. Now the company has revealed its plans for Android 10 rollout in the Philippines. The Korean tech giant will release Android 10 with One UI 2.0 for the Galaxy M20 and Galaxy S10 trio in January 2020, however, the company has already started seeding the update for the S10 series so it may reach Filipino units sooner than that. Later in February, Samsung will seed Android 10 for a total of seven devices, which include...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_android_10_update_roadmap_philippines-news-40329.php

The nubia Z20 launches in Twilight Blue, gets Black Friday discount

The dual-screened nubia Z20 launched back in October in Diamond Black is now available in the gorgeous Twillight Blue color we reviewed. Starting today, you'll be able to pre-order the nubia Z20 in Twilight Blue with shipments scheduled for December 2. And as a bonus if you subscribe to the nubia mailing list, you'll be able to claim a free set of wired Noobz Earphones (normally $14.90). And until December 3 nubia has a $50/€50/£50 discount in effect for the nubia Z20 across its online stores in USA, Canada, the EU, UK, Australia, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/embargo_the_nubia_z20_launches_in_twilight_blue_gets_black_friday_discount-news-40322.php

Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G battery size revealed

Oppo will unveil the Reno3 and Reno3 Pro 5G next month. The latter will sport a curved edge display and flaunt a glass body with a thickness of 7.7mm (excluding the camera bump). While that does sound impressive, we were worried this would come at the cost of battery capacity. Yet now Oppo VP Brian Shen has said that won't be the case and the Reno3 Pro 5G will pack a 4,025 mAh battery, which is solid even by today's standards. For comparison, some of the recently launched phones in the lineup like the Reno2 and Reno Ace pack a 4,000 mAh cell and have a thickness of 9.5mm and 8.7mm,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno3_pro_5g_specs_battery_size-news-40328.php

Here's a full frontal render of the Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G

Just yesterday Oppo VP Brian Shen teased the upcoming Reno3 Pro 5G on Twitter, with an image that shows part of its right side. Not 24 hours later, the Internet has produced a full frontal render of the smartphone, so without further ado, here it is in all its glory. Ladies and gentlemen, the Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G. As you can see, there's a punch-hole on the left for the single selfie cam, which is either smaller than most, or the handset itself is rather big. The Reno3 Pro 5G will be the Chinese company's first dual-mode 5G smartphone (that means it works with both standalone and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_a_full_frontal_render_of_the_oppo_reno3_pro_5g-news-40327.php

Save up to €30 on the Black Shark 2 Pro and 60% on accessories, today only

Xiaomi's gaming-focused sub-brand, Black Shark, is holding a sales event today, very appropriately named Black Shark Friday. Amazing word association aside, this has the potential to save you up to €30 or £30 off the price of the Black Shark 2 Pro smartphone. Here's how that works. You get €10 or £10 off through a voucher you receive if you are a voter of the Legendary Loot Campaign. An additional €20 or £20 is headed your way as a cashback once you submit a product review. But wait, there's more. You can save 60% off the Black Shark Gamepad 2.0 Stand, the Black Shark Gamepad Right...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/save_up_to__euro30_on_the_black_shark_2_pro_and_60_on_accessories_today_only-news-40326.php

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is down to $439.99, cheapest price yet

Black Friday is looming and so the deals are starting to pour in. And it's not just older devices that you can purchase for a lot less than usual, there are even offers for recently launched smartphones. Case in point: the Xiaomi Mi Note 10. This is a decidedly intriguing penta-camera device with a 108 MP main snapper on the back and not one but two zoom cams on its sides (with an additional ultrawide and a dedicated macro cam). And you can now grab one for just $439.99, when you buy from Gearbest and apply the promo code GBXMNT10BF at checkout. This reseller normally asks for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_note_10_is_down_to_43999_cheapest_price_yet-news-40325.php

Honor V30 Pro Beijing photo tour - check out the camera samples

Honor unveiled the V30 Pro and V30 the other day - if you have missed them this will get you up to speed. China is the duo's debut market with updates on international availability hopefully to follow soon. It will undoubtedly depend on whether Huawei manages to get itself out of the tough position that the US band put it in. Either way the V30 and V30 Pro are exciting phones as we established in our hands-on review. One of its most interesting bits is undoubtedly its camera so we decided to dig a little deeper. With the dust settled, a V30 Pro unit acquired and some time spent in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_some_camera_samples_from_the_honor_v30_pro-news-40316.php

Asus ROG Phone gets Android 9 Pie at last

Last year's Asus ROG Phone was the brand's first entry in the gaming smartphone category. Even though Android 9 Pie was already available on several devices at the time of its release, the ROG Phone launched with Android 8.1 Oreo. Now, the ROG Phone is finally getting a taste of Pie, just as other manufacturers are pushing their Android 10 updates. The new firmware comes with the lengthy v16.0410.1910.91 model number. It's an official OTA update and is being rolled out in stages so it should be arriving in more regions soon. Complete Changelog Upgraded system to Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_gets_android_9__pie_at_last-news-40323.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 series stable Android 10 is now available for download

Earlier today, we Samsung's One UI 2.0 stable update started hitting the Galaxy S10 series in Germany. Initially only available to those part of the beta program it is now seeding to all phones in the country. Galaxy S10 owners in Germany have started receiving the Android 10-based update which comes in at just over 1.9GB in size and also brings the December security patch. This should signal that more regions will also get the update soon. Now if you don't live in Germany and hate waiting, the folks over at SamMobile have the firmwares for all three versions of the S10 ready for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_series_stable_android_10_is_now_available_for_download_-news-40321.php

Realme may spin-off from Oppo to become fully independent

Realme may soon spin off from Oppo entirely, reveals one of its head executives. While it operates fairly independently from its parent company (it already has its own R&D and marketing departments), Realme still shares resources with Oppo. Going forward, the company is expected to "build up its own ecosystem and production lines," says Chung Hsiang-wei, Chief Commercial Officer at Realme Taiwan. However, the spin-off relies on Realme's business continuing to expand. Which is what seems to be happening as it was recently ranked #7 in global shipments as well as being named the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_may_spinoff_from_oppo_to_become_fully_independent-news-40315.php

Black Friday: Apple's 10.2-inch iPad down to just $249, Pixel 3a up fro grabs at $299

The Apple iPad 10.2 has been the most affordable entry to the company's tablet realm and with the arrival of the holiday sales, it's gotten a further price drop. A bunch of US retailers including Amazon and Walmart are knocking off $80 off its base 32GB Wi-Fi only model and are selling it for $249. The 128GB model is getting an even steeper $100 discount and is now $329. The cellular configurations are also being discounted with the 32GB model going for $379 ($79 off) while the 128GB version is $459 ($99 off). If you're eyeing an affordable phone with solid camera performance, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_friday_apples_102inch_ipad_down_to_just_249_across_several_us_retailers_pixel_3a_down_to_299-news-40317.php

Jony Ive formally out of Apple

Jony Ive is now formally and officially not working for Apple. Apple's perennial Design chief announced in the summer that he would be leaving the company but up until yesterday still featured in Apple's exec page. Not anymore, giving the move closure. Ive formed the design firm LoveFrom with long-time friend and work partner Marc Newson and has Apple as a client, so the working relationship will continue. But it isn't clear yet if Apple will appoint a new Chief Design Officer in Ive's stead. Jony Ive's departure from Apple comes at an important time when the company is at work...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/jony_ive_formally_out_of_apple-news-40319.php

Leakster claims the real Galaxy S11 camera design will not be so "messy"

If you're not a fan of the Galaxy S11+ camera as seen in renders, you may be glad to hear that Ice Universe claims they are inaccurate. The leakster is regarded as knowledgeable in the matters of Samsung, but does have logic on his side too. The S11 is supposed to have a 5x periscope zoom camera and all periscope designs we've seen so far have a rectangular aperture. This allows more light to reach the sensor (which is similarly rectangular), so it's unlikely that Samsung will switch to a circular lens. But that's not what the renders show - they show multiple circular lenses and no...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leakster_claims_the_real_galaxy_s11_camera_design_will_not_be_so_messy-news-40318.php

vivo set to introduce its new JoviOS with the X30 series next month

FunTouchOS has been the default Android UI for vivo phones since 2014. This will soon change as the company is launching a new version dubbed JoviOS. Ge Yanan, who serves as the FunTouchOS Project Manager revealed the news on his Weibo profile and it looks like the upcoming X30 series will be the first phones to ship with the brand new OS. The only piece of info that we have for the new JoviOS so far is a design sketch for the logo so we don't know what to expect in terms of features. Given that vivo is ready to completely rebrand its UI, we are probably in for a big redesign. We...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_set_to_introduce_jovios_alongside_x30_series_next_month-news-40313.php

Realme teases ColorOS 7 with first screenshots, seeks beta testers for X2 Pro

Realme is recruiting X2 Pro beta testers. Company's Indian CEO Madhav Sheth shared a couple of screenshots from the upcoming ColorOS 7 to entice more users to sign up for the beta testing. First screenshots of ColorOS 7 for Realme phones If you want to be one of them, you'll have to be quick as the trial will be open for only a limited number of participants. You can read this forum post for details on what it takes to get in (note: only Indian residents over 18 will be considered). Based on the official update timeline, the Realme X2 Pro is scheduled to receive the stable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_ceo_posts_first_coloros_7screenshots_seeks_beta_testers_forx2_pro-news-40314.php

Black Friday: Google discounts Pixel 4 and accessories in Europe

Google is also joining in on the Black Friday discounts with deals across its product lineup on the Google Store. All offers are already underway and will continue until December 2 or until stocks last. Starting out with the smartphone deals, we have €50/£70 off on the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. There's also £70 off on the Pixel 3a and 3a XL in the UK. German buyers can get an even steeper €100 off on the 3a XL. Moving to smart home appliances, Google is offering €30/£60 down on the Nest Hub, €34/£20 off the Home mini and a €70/£80 discount on the Nest Hello Doorbell. There's also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_friday_google_is_hosting_its_own_black_friday_sales_across_europe-news-40311.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 receiving stable Android 10 update

Samsung has released the stable build of Android 10 for the Galaxy S10 series. This comes as a surprise since the roadmaps for multiple countries shared by the company revealed the smartphones wouldn't get Android 10 this year. Anyways, the new build weighs around 140MB in size and sports version number G97**XXU3BSKO. It comes with One UI 2.0 and brings along Android 10 features and December 2019 security patch. The update is currently rolling out in Germany to those who participated in the One UI 2.0 beta program. If your device is enrolled in it, you will get an update...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_stable_android_10_update_germany-news-40312.php

Xiaomi launches Electric Blue version of Redmi Note 8 Pro in India

Yesterday Xiaomi launched the Cosmic Purple color of the Redmi Note 8 in India, and today the company announced a new gradient for the Pro variant - Electric Blue. This new gradient, like other color versions, comes in three memory configurations - 6GB/64GB priced at INR14,999 ($210/€190), 6GB/128GB priced at INR15,999 ($225/€205), and 8GB/128GB that costs INR17,999 ($250/€230). You'll be able to pick one in India from November 29 noon local time through Mi.com and Amazon.in. The Redmi Note 8 Pro is powered by the Helio G90T SoC. It features a 6.53" FHD+ IPS LCD and runs Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_8_pro_electric_blue_price_india-news-40310.php

New vivo iQOO Neo appears in Android Enterprise listing, more specs confirmed

Yesterday the vivo iQOO Neo arrived on Master Lu's listings with a twist - it now has a Snapdragon 855+ chipset, instead of the 855. Today, the very same device with the very same model number V1936AL was listed on the Android Enterprise website, adding some more specs to the picture, but also adding to the confusion whether or not this is a completely new phone. The model number vivo V1936AL is almost the same as the V1936A of the vivo iQOO Neo 855. The appearance of the phone's front panel is identical as is the 6.4" diagonal of the screen. The listing also says Android Pie and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_vivo_iqoo_neo_appears_again_this_time_at_android_enterprise-news-40309.php

Samsung reveals Android 10 update timing for India and China

A couple of days ago Samsung shared a roadmap for the release of the stable version of Android 10 in Israel. Now the company has revealed its plans for the rollout of the latest version of Android in China and India. The first wave of smartphones to receive Android 10 in China will be the Galaxy S10 trio, which will be updated in January 2020. Later in February, the company will release the update for the Galaxy A40s, Note9, Note10, and Note10+ 5G. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ will get a taste of Android 10 in March, and the company will continue the rollout for the rest of its devices until...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_android_10_update_schedule_india_china-news-40308.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite appears on Geekbench with Exynos 9810

Samsung has been keeping off the Lite smartphone market for the last few years, but rumors are pointing to at least two new phones coming in now. The latest report comes from Geekbench, where the Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite was spotted. The phone was benchmarked with the SM-N770F model name, revealing an Exynos 9810 chipset and 6GB RAM. That chipset is already a year old - it debuted with the Galaxy Note9. It's still built on a decently efficient 10nm process and packs decent processing power even if it's no longer up there with the best. We are sure this is a completely new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_lite_appears_on_geekbench_with_exynos_9810-news-40307.php

Here's a glimpse of the Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G

Last week at the launch event of ColorOS 7 in China, Oppo announced that it will unveil the Reno3 in December with 5G connectivity. Now we know the company will launch a Pro variant as well. This confirmation comes to us through Oppo VP Brian Shen, who took to Twitter to share an image of the Reno3 Pro 5G. The image tells us that Reno3 Pro 5G will sport a curved edge display with a slim bezel on the top. But, it's unclear whether it will be a notchless screen or have a punch hole in the top-left corner since that part of the phone isn't visible. The picture further shows the power...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno3_pro_5g_design_official_image-news-40306.php

Spain's Ministry of Defense bans Huawei devices from accessing sensitive information

While the US - China trade war rages on and the race for 5G (which China has already won, let's be honest), Spain's Ministry of Defense has banned access of all Huawei devices from its data servers (including employee emails). This is according to a report from La Informacion. Although the Ministry is banning Huawei devices from specifically accessing sensitive information, it is not banning the use of Huawei devices for consumers. Members of the Ministry of Defense are still allowed to use their personal Huawei devices, but they must use other devices to access data from the Ministry's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spains_ministry_of_defense_bans_huawei_devices_from_accessing_sensitive_information-news-40305.php

Google Pixel 2 updated with "Flip to Shh" via Digital Wellbeing Beta

Here's some good news for folks using a second-generation Google Pixel. The Pixel 2 and 2 XL have gained a new feature called "Flip to Shh". The feature debuted on the Pixel 3 and 3 XL and lets users enable Do Not Disturb by simply flipping the phone upside down. The feature was first noted by a Reddit user in the latest version of Digital Wellbeing Beta. Once installed, users can find it by heading to Settings > Digital Wellbeing. Conversely, it can be found under Settings > System > Gestures. Flip to Shh on Pixel 4 XL Users can participate in the Digital Wellbeing Beta by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_2_updated_with_flip_to_shh_via_digital_wellbeing_beta-news-40304.php

Black Friday: Realme, Xiaomi and ZTE also have some tempting offers

The end of November is always associated with marquee markdowns in various product categories including smartphones. We've already seen several Black Friday deals from various manufacturers and we have some more to add with devices from Realme, Xiaomi and ZTE. Realme Europe is giving €10 discounts across its lineup, the budget Realme 5 starts at €159, there's also the 5 Pro which goes for €189 in its 4/128GB trim. The X2 is down to €289 and the X2 Pro starts at €389. All these offers are currently live on Realme's European site and will be on offer until December 2 or while stocks...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deals_realme_xiaomi_and_zte_also_have_some_tempting_black_friday_offers-news-40303.php

Apple may use Samsung OLED panels exclusively for the 2020 iPhone Pro models

Samsung may have finally succeeded in talking Apple into using its Y-OCTA OLED panels. Last year there were rumors that the 2019 generation iPhones will make the jump, but that didn't come to pass. Now, ETNews reports that Samsung will be the exclusive OLED supplier for the 5.4" and 6.7" iPhones. The Y-OCTA technology uses on-cell touch sensing, so it doesn't require a separate touch-sensitive layer. This makes the display panel thinner and cheaper to manufacture (having fewer layers can reduce glare to boot). According to ETNews, Samsung is the only company that can mass produce such...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_may_use_samsung_oled_panels_exclusively_for_the_2020_iphone_pro_models-news-40302.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite's S Pen will have Bluetooth, FCC confirms

The Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite will have a Bluetooth-enabled S Pen. It remains to be seen whether it will have the advanced functionality of the latest flagship model (i.e. the gyroscopic controls) or the more basic controls of the Note9 (e.g. a wireless shutter key for the camera). FCC's documents reveal the dimensions of the stylus, 5.80 x 4.35 x 105.18mm, which is identical to the Note10 stylus and slightly larger than that of its predecessor. Of course, this could be just for ergonomics rather than for the additional gyro hardware. It's also interesting to note that the FCC is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fcc_docs_reveal_galaxy_note10_lites_s_pen_will_have_bluetooth_suggest_reveal_date-news-40300.php

The Motorola One Hyper will be unveiled on December 3 - Moto's first pop-up camera

The Motorola One Hyper will be unveiled on December 3 in Brazil. The teaser released for the event clearly shows a pop-up selfie camera and there's only one phone in the rumor mill that matches this description. The phone was handled extensively last month, revealing most of the key specs. The pop-up cam will house a 32MP sensor, half the resolution of the rear sensor - this will be Moto's first phone with a 64MP camera (its neighbor is not very interesting, just an 8MP depth sensor). Camera department aside, the Motorola One Hyper is shaping up to be a mid-ranger with a 6.39" IPS...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_motorola_one_hyper_will_be_unveiled_on_december_3__motos_first_popup_camera-news-40301.php

Apple is ramping up production of AirPods, AirPods Pro

Apple's AirPods and AirPods Pro are selling so well that the company cannot keep up with the demand. According to Nikkei Asian Review, Cupertino has sent a memo to all its manufacturers and providers to ramp up production of both of its truly wireless headphones, including doubling the production of the Pro. The manufacturing partner for the AirPods Pro is called Luxshare-ICT and has two plants in Mainland China. Apple required to double the yield from 1 million units per month to 2 million units per month. The regular AirPods with the wireless charging case are assembled by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_is_ramping_up_production_of_airpods_airpods_pro-news-40298.php