Honor begins recruitment for 9X and 9X Pro Android 10-based EMUI 10 beta

Honor has begun EMUI 10 beta recruitment for the 9X (HLK-AL00) and 9X Pro (HLK-AL10) in China. The company is looking for 500 users of the log version and 1500 users of the non-log version (head here to know what it means) for its beta program. Those interested have until December 15, 2019 to register. However, your devices are required to run EMUI with version number 9.1.1.160(C00E160R6P2/R5P3/R3P5) or above to be eligible for the EMUI 10 beta program. EMUI 10 is based on Android 10 and will bring in new UI and features to your smartphone. You can head over to the second source...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_9x_9x_pro_emui_10_beta_china-news-40468.php

Redmi K30 appears in a hands-on video, will feature dual-frequency GPS

The Redmi K30 arriving on December 10 has appeared in a short hands-on video. The clip doesn't reveal anything new about the K30 other than confirming that it will run MIUI 11 out of the box, which is pretty obvious. Redmi has already confirmed a few specs of the K30, like the Snapdragon 765G SoC, 5G support, 6.67" punch hole display, and 4,500 mAh battery. It will have a 64MP Sony IMX686 main camera at the back and a 20MP selfie snapper on the front joined by a depth sensor. Adding to those bits, Redmi posted a couple more teasers on Chinese social network Weibo, revealing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k30_hands_on_video-news-40467.php

Better notes and lists, family reminders and Dunkin' orders coming to Google Assistant

Google has just enhanced the functionality of its Assistant, listing five key improvements. Chief among them is the ability to work with lists and notes in other apps like Any.do, AnyList, Bing! and Google's own Keep - you just need to select your preferred note-taking method in the 'Notes and Lists' section in the 'Services' tab of the Assistant's settings. The feature will work with both phones and Assistant-enabled speakers too. You can now also add reminders for members of your household, not just yourself, you can search for photos and share them by using your voice only and you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/better_notes_and_lists_family_reminders_and_dunkin_orders_coming_to_google_assistant-news-40466.php

vivo X30 leaked live images reveal in-display fingerprint reader

The vivo X30 is coming on December 16 and the company through multiple teasers has already revealed its design and color options. Today, we are looking at live images of the X30 which show off the phone in its pale coral color scheme. The images are in line with the official teasers and you can see the phone has a punch hole display, with the back housing a quad camera setup. They also confirm that X30 will come with an in-display fingerprint reader. vivo X30 leaked images vivo has previously confirmed a few specs of X30, like the Exynos 980 SoC, dual-mode 5G support, 3.5mm...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x30_leaked_live_images-news-40465.php

Telus will release Android 10 for Samsung Galaxy S10 series on December 16

The Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e were supposed to get Android 10 stable update starting next month, but in a surprising move, Samsung released Android 10 to the S10 trio ahead of schedule in a few countries. While the update is currently only rolling to unlocked units, Candian carrier Telus has updated its website to reveal that it will release Android 10 for the S10 trio on December 16. Telus doesn't reveal when it will release Android 10 for other Samsung smartphones like the Galaxy S9 duo, Note9, and Note10 pair. But seeing how Samsung itself is yet to release the stable build of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_telus_android_10_schedule-news-40464.php

OnePlus 8 Lite renders reveal punch hole display and rectangular camera bump

Back in October, we saw renders of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro that are likely to go official in Q2 2020. Today we are looking at the Lite variant which may arrive alongside the vanilla 8 and the Pro version. The CAD-based renders of the OnePlus 8 Lite have been leaked by popular leakster OnLeaks, and they reveal it will look different than the vanilla 8 and the Pro model which have similar designs - it has thicker bezels surrounding a flat display that has a punch hole in the center and a diagonal between 6.4" and 6.5". OnePlus 8 (left), OnePlus 8 Pro (center), OnePlus 8...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8_lite_leaked_renders-news-40463.php

Samsung Galaxy A51 press renders leak ahead of December 12 unveiling

Samsung is getting ready to unleash a slew of new A-series devices into the world, and one of the most anticipated is definitely the Galaxy A51. That's because its predecessor, the A50, was the king of the newly revamped A-line, in terms of sales. We've already seen the A51 in CAD-based renders, and it's also been spotted at the FCC. Now it's time for a bunch of official-looking press renders, portraying it in all its glory. The phone boasts a camera island shape that seems to be Samsung's trademark for its 2020 devices, with an L-shaped arrangement of the shooters themselves...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a51_press_renders_leak_ahead_of_december_12_unveiling-news-40462.php

Live images of Redmi K30 retail box leaks, hybrid SIM slot spotted

Following Xiaomi's confirmation that its Redmi and Xiaomi devices will be using next-generation Qualcomm chipsets, rumors about the upcoming Redmi K30 have come to light including both 5G and 4G variants, and Redmi itself has confirmed an official announcement date of December 10. The latest leak shows the Redmi K30 in its factory wrapper, along with images of the retail packaging. Images of these were posted to Chinese social platform Weibo. Retail box Accompanying the images is a text explaining that the retail packaging is mostly white with bold face text of the phone's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/live_images_of_redmi_k30_retail_box_leaks_hybrid_sim_slot_spotted-news-40461.php

Samsung has posted the Galaxy S10's updated user manual for Android 10

Samsung has been rolling out its updated One UI 2.0 to the Samsung Galaxy S10 family in a few regions this week. Users with a Galaxy S10e, S10+, or S10 in some regions outside of the US and UK have already begun seeing the update to Android 10 hit their devices. Source: Samsung In the meantime, the company has updated the Galaxy S10 user manual to reflect the major update. There are some sections of the manual that explain a few of the features of One UI 2.0. Check out the source link to see the full manual in PDF format. Source Via

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Samsung Galaxy A71 render confirms the Note10-like look

A lot has leaked over the past couple of weeks regarding the upcoming Galaxy A71 mid-range phone from Samsung and we even got to see what it will look like. And according to the latest tweet from the reputable leakster, Even Blass, the previous renders are pretty accurate. The Galaxy A71 is supposed to adopt an Infinity-O AMOLED screen, as seen on the current Galaxy Note10 lineup. It also has super thin side and upper bezels and Evan Blass hasn't provided anything other than the image itself. The date on the phone is February 20, which aligns with next year's MWC 2020 so this...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a71_render_confirms_the_note10like_look-news-40459.php

The Samsung Galaxy S11e will have 5G connectivity and fast charging

The Samsung Galaxy S11e - SM-G9810 - will have 5G connectivity, according to the 3C certification papers. This year only the premium Galaxy S10 5G got that honor, but it seems that next year things will be different. The more affordable "e" model will also support 25W fast charging, up from 15W on the S10e. This is based on USB Power Delivery (with PPS support), which means you'll have a wide selection of compatible chargers to choose from. Unofficial renders: Samsung Galaxy S11e • Samsung Galaxy S11 The other 2019 S phones, the Galaxy S11 and S11+, will also stick with 25W...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_s11e_will_have_5g_connectivity_and_fast_charging-news-40458.php

Samsung's next foldable phone to feature a 108MP camera and 5x zoom

The chances of Samsung releasing a foldable smartphone with clamshell design are getting bigger by the day and today's intel coming from Bloomberg is particularly interesting. The source claims that Samsung's upcoming Fold 2 will sport a 108MP main camera alongside a 5x optical zoom unit. If this sounds familiar, it's because the upcoming Galaxy S11 is rumored to have the very same camera setup on its back. The clamshell phone will allegedly adopt the same configuration and will most likely be announced sometime in February but not alongside the Galaxy S11-series. Source

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Realme 5s review

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Android 10 for Nokia 7.1 coming next week, 5 more Nokias are getting it in January

Towards the end of August, HMD released its roadmap for Nokia devices scheduled to receive Android 10. Just yesterday, the Nokia 9 PureView joined the Nokia 8.1 as the second device in the brand's portfolio to receive an official Android 10 build and we also got a more up to date release schedule for some other Nokia models. During the Nokia 2.3 launch, HMD's Pranav Shroff announced on stage that the Nokia 7.1 will get updated to Android 10 as early as next week. The next handsets in line are the Nokia 6.1, 6.1 Plus and 7 Plus, which are getting updated in January. Also scheduled...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_10_for_nokia_71_coming_next_week_5_more_devices_are_getting_the_update_in_january-news-40452.php

Samsung Galaxy A51 photos posted by the FCC

The FCC has been busy testing the Samsung Galaxy A51 and it accidentally posted photos of the test setup - featuring the phone itself. You can't see everything, but what you can see confirms the design elements from the 3D renders. The first photo offers a clear look at the bottom, which is home to a 3.5mm headphone jack, the USB-C port and the loudspeaker. Based on info from the Korean wireless authority, the A51 will pack a 4,000mAh battery. From the FCC docs we can tell that the phone will ship with a 15W charger, which is old news even by Samsung standards. The next shot shows...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a51_photos_accidentally_posted_by_the_fcc-news-40450.php

Camera samples show vivo X30's full range from 0.6x to 60x, screen sharing feature teased

The vivo X30 and X30 Pro will have a telephoto camera promising up to 60x hybrid zoom. That may sound like a marketing gimmick - how good could the quality really be at 60x magnification? These camera samples offer an early look. The first shot is 0.6x, meaning it was taken by the ultrawide-angle camera. The next is 1x, shot by the main camera. There should be a shot from the phone's 50mm portrait camera too, before switching over to the 5x periscope camera. Then the magnification increases progressively until it hits the advertised 60x. vivo X30's full zoom...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/camera_samples_show_vivo_x30s_full_range_from_06x_to_60x_screen_sharing_feature_teased-news-40451.php

Redmi K30 comes with a 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor

The Redmi K30 lineup is expected to arrive very soon both in 4G and 5G variants. We know the phone will have four cameras on the back, but today the Weibo account of the brand revealed more details about the shooters. On the back, the quad-cam setup will have a main 64 MP camera with Sony IMX686 sensor, a wide-angle snapper with 120-degree FoV, a dedicated macro lens and a depth sensor. The front will come in a dual punch-hole design for a 20 MP camera, coupled by another depth sensor. Details about the Redmi K30 camera setup When the Redmi K30 phone arrives on December...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k30_comes_with_a_64mp_sony_imx686_sensor-news-40444.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10 receives yet another Android 10 beta with more bug fixes

Last week Samsung rolled out an Android 10-based beta update for the Galaxy Note10 series that came with several major bug fixes. But there are still some bugs to be squashed as the Korean giant has released yet another beta build for the Note10 duo. Samsung Galaxy Note10 The new build carries version number G97**XXU1ZSL4 and weighs around 540MB in size. It fixes reboots when playing music, lack of vibration when separating the S-Pen, and apps failing to run normally even after granting all required permissions. You can check out the screenshot below for more details. This...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_series_fourth_android_10_beta-news-40447.php

Realme's truly wireless earphones and XT 730G arriving on December 17

Last month after the launch of X2 Pro and 5s in India, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth teased the company's first truly wireless earphones and said they will arrive in December. Now we have a more specific date - December 17. Realme has sent out invites to the media for an event on December 17 in New Delhi, India where it will unveil its truly wireless earphones as well as the XT 730G, which is available in China and Europe under the X2 moniker. The invite includes a sketch of the wireless earphones which reveals they will have Apple AirPods-like design and come with a charging case...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_earpods_xt_730g_launch_date-news-40449.php

Samsung Galaxy S11+ to sport a 5,000 mAh battery

The Galaxy S11 leaks keep on coming. The latest one is courtesy of Safety Korea and reveals that the S11+ will carry a sizeable 5,000 mAh battery. The cell bears the EB-BG988ABY model number which corresponds to the SM-G988 model number which we saw the S11+ with during its Geekbench run late last month. Taking a look at the image of the cell we see it has a minimal capacity of 4,855 mAh and a typical capacity of 5,000 mAh. This is among the highest rated batteries in Samsung's smartphone lineup and is a solid step up from the S10+ and its 4,100 mAh unit. Of the currently lineup...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s11_to_boast_a_5000_mah_battery_-news-40448.php

Redmi K30 camera to have 64 MP Sony IMX686 sensor

The Redmi K30 lineup is expected to arrive very soon both in 4G and 5G variants. We know the phone will have four cameras on the back, but today the Weibo account of the brand revealed more details about the shooters. On the back, the quad-cam setup will have a main 64 MP camera with Sony IMX686 sensor, a wide-angle snapper with 120-degree FoV, a dedicated macro lens and a depth sensor. The front will come in a dual punch-hole design for a 20 MP camera, coupled by another depth sensor. Details about the Redmi K30 camera setup When the Redmi K30 phone arrives on December...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k30_camera_to_have_64_mp_sony_imx686_sensor-news-40444.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ Star Wars Edition is up for pre-order

Last month, Samsung unveiled its Star Wars-themed Galaxy Note10+ bundle and now the set is available for pre-order through Samsung and select retailers. The package includes a Note10+ in its 12/256GB trim with an exclusive Kylo Ren-themed paint job and a red S Pen to match. There's also a limited edition case, black and red Galaxy Buds and a collectible metal badge. Fitting for a limited edition device, the contents are packed in an exclusive Kylo Ren themed box. The Galaxy Note10+ Star Wars Edition bundle goes for $1,299/€1,299/£1,299 and shipping is expected to start on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_star_wars_edition_is_up_for_preorder-news-40445.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite and S10 Lite appear in new renders

Earlier this week we saw renders of the Galaxy S10 Lite and Note10 Lite which revealed the phones' designs. The images of the Note10 Lite were quite dark, but thanks to the folks over at Android Headlines, we now get a clearer look at the phone. The latest set of renders of the Note10 Lite and S10 Lite show us the front sides of the phones, which both look similar due to the punch hole in the center. But, the Note10 Lite appears to have slightly smaller bezels. Galaxy Note10 Lite on the left and Galaxy S10 Lite on the right You can also see that the lockscreens of both phones have...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_lite_battery_size_new_renders-news-40446.php

Redmi exec confirms 5G variant of Redmi K30 is on its way, specs leak on TENAA

On Wednesday, Redmi announced that its upcoming K30 smartphone will be arriving with the newly unveiled Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset with integrated 5G support. More news about the Redmi K30 is coming from both the company's General Manager and a TENAA certification. Starting with the official news, Redmi's GM confirmed on Weibo that the K30 will be coming in a 5G variant. Following the news mentioned above, Redmi fans were left wondering if a 5G variant of the K20's successor would come to markets that don't exactly have a 5G roadmap. "If you think the package is too expensive, don't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_exec_confirms_5g_variant_of_redmi_k30_is_on_its_way_specs_leak_on_tenaa-news-40442.php

Realme 5i bags multiple certifications, launch imminent

Chinese phone maker Realme unveiled the 5 and 5 Pro back in August and two months later followed it up with the 5s that upgraded on the vanilla version's main camera. Now it seems the company will add a fourth member of the 5 lineup - dubbed Realme 5i. Realme 5s The Realme 5i, bearing model number RMX2030, has bagged certifications from Wi-Fi Alliance and Indonesia's TKDN. It also got certified by Thailand's NBTC and India's BIS, hinting at an imminent launch. Realme 5i's Wi-Fi (left) and NBTC (right) certifications Details are scarce about the Realme 5i right now, but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_5i_certified-news-40443.php

Redmi exec confirms 4G variant of Redmi K30 is on its way, specs leak on TENAA

On Wednesday, Redmi announced that its upcoming K30 smartphone will be arriving with the newly unveiled Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset with integrated 5G support. More news about the Redmi K30 is coming from both the company's General Manager and a TENAA certification. Starting with the official news, Redmi's GM confirmed on Weibo that the K30 will be coming in a 4G variant. Following the news mentioned above, Redmi fans were left wondering if a 4G variant of the K20's successor would come to markets that don't exactly have a 5G roadmap. "If you think the package is too expensive, don't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_exec_confirms_4g_variant_of_redmi_k30_is_on_its_way_specs_leak_on_tenaa-news-40442.php

vivo X30 is coming on December 16

Earlier last month at a joint press conference with Samsung in China, vivo announced that it will unveil the vivo X30 in December. The company has since released multiple videos and images teasing the phone's design, colors, and camera features. Now, vivo has finally revealed the launch date of the X30. The company took to Chinese social network Weibo to announce that the X30 will arrive on December 16 with 5G support. vivo hasn't officially revealed the full specs sheet of the X30 yet, we'll have to wait ten more days for that. But the company has already confirmed that X30 will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x30_launch_date-news-40439.php

Apple may release iPhone with no lightning port in 2021, according to Kuo

Just last week, J.P. Morgan analysts released a few predictions about Apple's roadmap and the possibility of Apple switching to a biannual release schedule. The highly-regarded Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF Securities brings the same predictions as that previous report, along with new predictions about the next iPhone SE 2 and a high-end iPhone with no lightning port. We wouldn't see such an iPhone until 2021, but the prospect of removing the Lightning port would make for a "completely wireless experience". Its speculated that Apple might remove the Lightning port only for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_may_release_iphone_with_no_lightning_port_in_2021_according_to_kuo-news-40440.php

Huawei Mate 30 Pro goes up for presale at major Swiss retailer

Switzerland's largest online retailer, Digitec, has listed the Huawei Mate 30 Pro for pre-sale since this Wednesday with devices expected to go out on Tuesday, December 10. The listing explicitly notes that the units sold come with Huawei's Mobile services pre-installed and do not come with Google's Mobile Services. The Huawei Mate 30 Pro was announced in September and initially launched in the Chinese market with great success. Despite the negative press surrounding Huawei, the Chinese giant still saw strong sales for its new flagship. The Mate 30 Pro was recently discovered to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_30_pro_goes_up_for_presale_at_major_swiss_retailer-news-40438.php

Sharp's Aquos Zero 2 goes on sale in Japan in Q1 2020, coming to Taiwan

The latest news from Sharp comes from the company's product manager who said during an interview that the latest Sharp flagship will become available for sale in Japan in Q1 of 2020. The device is now confirmed to be coming to Taiwan as well and is currently awaiting certification, so a release date is yet to be confirmed. Pricing for either market hasn't been declared. Back in September, Sharp announced the AQUOS zero2, it is the world's first smartphone to be equipped with a 240 Hz 6.4-inch OLED display with curved edges. It's also the lightest 6-inch phone at just 143 grams. In...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sharps_aquos_zero_2_goes_on_sale_in_japan_in_q1_2020_coming_to_taiwan-news-40437.php

Nokia 2.3 announced with Android One and 2 days battery life

Nokia today announced the Nokia 2.3, the company's latest budget Android One smartphone. The Nokia 2.3 will be going on sale today and is priced at €109. The Nokia 2.3 has a simple, no-nonsense design made out of polymer. The front of the device has a notched 6.2-inch, 720p display with some fairly sizable bezels. On the side the phone features a dedicated button for Google Assistant. The back of the phone has a 3D nano-textured cover with a ribbed pattern for additional grip. The phone will be available in three colors, Cyan Green, Sand, and Charcoal. The Nokia 2.3 runs on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_23_announced_with_android_one_and_2_days_battery_life-news-40436.php

Nokia 9 PureView gets the Android 10 update

HMD has finished work on its second Android 10 update - Nokia 9 PureView users can expect the notification for an Over The Air update any day now. While you wait, make sure you have the latest security patch installed as that is required before you can upgrade the OS. So, go into Settings > About and ensure that you have the November patch. This Android 10 update brings the usual goodies - dark mode, new gesture navigation, smart reply, improved privacy and location controls, plus Family Link. Here's a refresher on what these features do if you need it. The Nokia 8.1 was the first...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_9_pureview_gets_the_android_10_update-news-40435.php

5G phones took 5% of the premium smartphone market in Q3 2019

Even though the global premium smartphone market segment declined 7% year-over-year in Q3 2019, 5G has helped a little with damage control as it contributed 5% of all premium smartphone shipments. Samsung takes the lead in the 5G segment with 74% share followed by LG with 11% and vivo with 5%. According to the analytics, the early adoption of 5G in China, South Korea and North America helped tremendously. And as far as the whole market is concerned, Apple is still leading with a little over than half of the total premium sales with Samsung coming in second with 25% and Huawei securing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/5g_phones_occupy_5_of_the_global_premium_smartphone_shipments_in_q3_2019-news-40430.php

Huawei nova 6 official promos highlight punch-hole design and camera performance

Earlier today Huawei officially unveiled its nova 6 line. It includes three phones with the regular nova 6 being joined by its 5G version and the midrange nova 6 SE. Huawei published several promo videos that show out the design, cameras and chipsets of the newly released devices. Starting things off, the nova 6 5G ad focuses on the dual selfie cam setup in the oval punch hole. The secondary 8MP font camera carries an ultra-wide 105-degree field of view which is ideal for fitting in more people. We also get a glimpse of two other selling points for the phone - it's 5G connectivity and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_6_official_promos_highlight_punchhole_design_and_camera_performance-news-40428.php

Snapdragon 865's first Geekbench results match Qualcomm's promises

By Qualcomm's numbers, the Snapdragon 865 chipset will have a 25% faster CPU, 20% faster GPU than its predecessor, the 855 (note: not the plus upgrade). Early benchmark results have appeared in the Geekbench v4 database. There are some scores from version 5 of the benchmark, but they don't seem reliable. It looks like Qualcomm has delivered on its promises - the multi-core and single-core numbers have seen a 22-23% increase over the Snapdragon 855 results. The 855+ chip has essentially the same CPU performance as the 855 and a faster GPU, but Geekbench doesn't test graphics...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_snapdragon_865_first_geekbench_test-news-40424.php

Nokia launches Smart TV in India

Nokia has launched its first smart TV in the Indian market with e-commerce platform Flipkart. The 55-inch model being launched today is the first of its kind, with more models coming in later. The Nokia 55CAUHDN has a 55-inch display with 4K UHD resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 400 nits peak brightness, 1200:1 contrast ratio and 178 degree viewing angles. The TV uses an ADS panel, which is a variant of the IPS technology and has similar properties. The display supports wide color gamut as well as HDR, including Dolby Vision support. Although with 400nits of peak brightness and no...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_launches_smart_tv_in_india_in_partnership_with_flipkart-news-40427.php

nubia Red Magic 3s promo gives back up to €25 in cash

The gaming handset nubia Red Magic 3s was having some sweet discounts on Friday, and now the company is launching another promo. Starting today, Red Magic 3s buyers can get up to $25/€25/£25 back if they submit a review of the phone and share it with friends. The more friends referred, the more cashback will be scored. The promo is for purchases until December 18, but new users can submit the brief review until January 5. While the cashback will be for the owner of the phone, referred friends also get something - the chance to enter for a 50% off voucher for Red Magic Accessories. They...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_red_magic_3s_promo_gives_back_up_to_25_in_cash-news-40425.php

Sony updates Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 to Android 10

Sony has started the Android 10 rollout for its phones - out of the 8 phones on the list, it's the latest flagships that get it first. Users of the Sony Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 are reporting that they have received the notification for the update. The software has a build number 55.1.A.0.748 and it includes the November 1 security patch (previously the phones were running the October patch). Those aside, the jump to Android 10 brings with it Dark mode and the new gesture navigation, plus a better overview of which apps are tracking your location. Sony Xperia 1 running Android 10...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_updates_xperia_1_and_xperia_5_to_android_10-news-40426.php

OnePlus 6/6T receiving Android 10-based OxygenOS 10.0.1 update

OnePlus announced the Android 10-based OxygenOS 10 update for the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T earlier last month, but it was halted due to multiple issues. However, OnePlus appears to have fixed them as it's now rolling out OxygenOS 10.0.1 update for its 2018 smartphones. OnePlus 6T The new build is based on Android 10 and fixes issues related to fingerprint identification and automatic reboots. It also includes the two-month-old October 2019 Android security patch. Here's the complete changelog of the OxygenOS 10.0.1 update: System Updated system to Android 10 ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_6_6t_android_10_oxygenos_10_0_1_update-news-40422.php

Qualcomm announces updateable GPU drivers for Snapdragon 865 and 765

On day 2 of its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, Qualcomm announced updateable GPU drivers for its new series of mobile chipsets. Starting with the Snapdragon 865 and 765(G), Qualcomm will be releasing driver updates for the GPU through the Google Play Store. These can be downloaded and installed just like any other app. A GPU driver update is something desktop users are familiar with. Desktop GPU manufacturers like NVIDIA and AMD push out regular driver updates for their graphics cards. These updates include security patches and bug fixes but most importantly, include performance...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_announces_updateable_gpu_drivers_for_snapdragon_865_and_765-news-40423.php

Huawei nova 6 trio is here: punch hole displays, 40W fast charging

After months of leaks and teasers, Huawei finally unveiled its nova 6 lineup. The star of the show is the nova 6 5G which brings an oval punch-hole display alongside the flagship Kirin 990 chipset and a potent triple camera setup. There's also the standard nova 6 which comes in an identical design but skips on the 5G connectivity and has a slightly smaller battery. The third entry is the midrange nova 6 SE which packs a quad-cam setup, Kirin 810 chipset and a generous 4,200 mAh battery. nova 6/nova 6 5G Both the nova 6 and its 5G variant pack a 6.57-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_6_trio_is_here_punch_hole_displays_40w_fast_charing-news-40420.php

Huawei Watch GT 2 arrives in India

The Huawei Watch GT 2 announced in September has arrived in India. The smartwatch is offered in two sizes - 42mm and 46mm. The former comes in a single Night Black color and costs INR14,990 ($210/€190), while the latter comes in Matte Black, Pebble Brown and Titanium Grey colors priced at INR15,990 ($225/€200), INR17,990 ($250/€230), and INR21,990 ($310/€280), respectively. The 46mm version will be available through Amazon.in, Flipkart and offline stores across the country from December 19, but you can pre-book one between December 12 and December 18 to get Huawei Freelace Bluetooth...

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Huawei nova 6 5G selfie camera tops DxOMark charts

Huawei introduced the nova 6 5G in China today with dual shooters on the front in a punch-hole design, similar to the Honor V30 appearance. DxOMark got its hands on the phone early and is already done its evaluation for the selfie camera. According to the website, the front-facing shooters are the best on the market with a score of 100, dethroning the Galaxy Note10+ 5G which got 99. Selfies with the Huawei nova 6 5G The nova 6 5G has two cameras - main one has a 32MP 1/2.8" sensor with f/2.2 aperture, the other is 8 MP ultrawide snapper. This setup can provide good...

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Huawei nova 6 trio is here: punch hole displays, 40W fast charging

After months of leaks and teasers, Huawei finally unveiled its nova 6 lineup. The star of the show is the nova 6 5G which brings an oval punch-hole display alongside the flagship Kirin 990 chipset and a potent triple camera setup. There's also the standard nova 6 which comes in an identical design but skips on the 5G connectivity and has a slightly smaller battery. The third entry is the midrange nova 6SE which packs a quad-cam setup, Kirin 810 and a large 4,200 mAh battery. nova 6/nova 6 5G Both the nova 6 and its 5G variant pack a 6.57-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with an oval punch...

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Note10 Lite bag Bluetooth certification

We recently saw renders of the Galaxy A81 and A91 which are said to be released as the Note10 Lite and S10 Lite, respectively, in some markets. There's no word from Samsung about these smartphones, but they have bagged Bluetooth SIG certifications, hinting imminent launch. The Galaxy S10 Lite has been listed on the certifying authority's website with model number SM-G770F, while the Note10 Lite sports model number SM-N770F. Bluetooth certifications of S10 Lite (left) and Note10 Lite (right) The listing doesn't reveal any other details about the two smartphones, but rumors have...

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Honor V30 sells 100,000 units in first sale

Honor introduced the V30 and V30 Pro devices last week and today the first flash sale took place. The company was gathering registrations for pre-orders and now that it had some stock the first 100,000 units went out in a matter of seconds. According to the company, all it took was three seconds for the whole batch to be sold out. The 100,000 units include both the Honor V30 and Honor V30 Pro across all platforms - Huawei's own store Vmall.com, as well as JD.com, Suning, and other major online retailers. Sadly, the Kirin 990-powered phone is available only in China, and according...

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vivo iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition announced with Snapdragon 855+ and 33W fast charging

vivo unveiled the iQOO Neo with Snapdragon 845 SoC in July and later followed it up with a the iQOO Neo 855 in October. Today, the company further expanded its Neo lineup with the launch of iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition. The iQOO Neo 855 Racing Edition is essentially the iQOO Neo 855, but with the Snapdragon 855+ SoC at the helm. It comes in a single 128GB UFS 3.0 storage option and you can pick one with 8GB or 12GB RAM. The smartphone's built around a 6.38" 19.5"9 AMOLED display that has FullHD+ resolution and HDR10 support. The screen also has a fingerprint reader underneath for...

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 succeeds the 730 with first integrated 5G modem

The Snapdragon 865 may have stolen the show at Qualcomm's annual event that's currently going on in Hawaii, but the flagship chipset interestingly isn't the company's first to boast an integrated 5G modem. That honor goes to the also just announced Snapdragon 765. This is the successor to the Snapdragon 730, and is Qualcomm's new premium level offering (that sits right under the 865 in its roster). The 765's Adreno 620 GPU has 20% better performance than the Adreno 618 in the 730, while the 765G sees a 38% improvement in graphics performance. The CPU structure has been changed,...

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 gets detailed: 25% faster CPU, 20% faster graphics inside

After a teaser announcement yesterday, today on day two of its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii Qualcomm has finally detailed the upcoming 865 chipset, that will certainly power most high-end Android smartphones next year. The Snapdragon 865 promises to have 25% faster CPU performance (or 25% better CPU power efficiency) and 20% faster graphics (or 35% greater GPU power efficiency) compared to the Snapdragon 855. The CPU gains are primarily achieved from using the ARM Cortex-A77 performance cores (A76 in the 855). That said, the configuration of the CPU is pretty much the same, with even...

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and 765 will support Android Identity Credential API

Today at the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit, the company announced that its latest two chipsets will support a virtual driver's license or identification document via Android's Identity Credential API. We're very excited to announce that Snapdragon will be the first mobile SoC to support Android Identity Credential APIs, which means that mobile drivers' license and electronic ID will be possible with Android R. This API was first spotted earlier this year via XDA-Developers in a post detailing Android's intentions to create a secure framework for storing identification documents....

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