Pocophone F2 may finally arrive next year

Xiaomi sub-brand Pocophone - called Poco in India - made its debut last August with the Pocophone F1. The smartphone was a hit since it came with flagship-grade specs at an amazing price. Fans and media alike were expecting a successor to the Pocophone F1 this year. There were even rumors about Xiaomi bringing the Redmi K20 pair as the Poco F2 in India, but that didn't happen. Pocophone F1 We still don't know when exactly Pocophone will launch its next smartphone, but the company's global head Alvin Tse has said that we'll hear more from them next year. This suggests we may finally...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pocophone_f2_launch_date_2020-news-40700.php

Verizon rolls out Android 10 for 5G variants of Galaxy Note10+ and S10

Samsung was going to release the stable build of Android 10 for the Galaxy S10 and Note10 lineups starting next month, but the company surprised everyone by rolling out the update for S10 trio and the Note10 pair ahead of schedule. The company recently said that it won't be able to release Android 10 for the 5G versions of Note10 duo this year, but US carrier Verizon has its own take on it and has already started rolling out the latest version of Android for the Note10+ 5G in the US. Galaxy S10 5G The new firmware, bearing version number N976VVRU2BSL7, comes with One UI 2.0 and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_5g_note10_plus_5g_android_10-news-40698.php

Samsung adds Weldbond as supplier as it widens glue use in smartphones

Samsung has added Weldbond to its list of suppliers as it's gradually adopting the use of more glue in smartphone assembly as opposed to double-sided tape, Korean media reports. Increased use of adhesive glue this year has seen all A and M series handsets abandon double-sided tape. Meanwhile, Chinese company Weldbond's CEO has stated that out of 700 million smartphones manufactured in China this year, some 500 million used Weldbond's products. The advantages of glue include reduced production costs thanks to less processing and the fact that glue can just be applied with dispensers...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_weldbond_glue_smartphones-news-40697.php

Realme X2 Pro 6GB/64GB variant coming soon to India for INR27,999

The Realme X2 Pro launched in India last month is currently available in the country in two memory versions - 8GB/128GB priced at INR29,999 ($420/€380) and 12GB/256GB that costs INR33,999 ($480/€430). Now the company's Indian CEO Madhav Sheth has announced that a new variant with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage will arrive soon in the country. Sheth didn't say when the 6GB model will go on sale in India, but he did reveal that it will cost INR27,999 ($395/€355) in the country. The X2 Pro is the company's first proper flagship that has a Snapdragon 855+ SoC at the helm. It runs Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x2_pro_6gb_64gb_model_india_price-news-40696.php

vivo S1 Pro to launch in India next month

Chinese phone maker vivo announced the S1 Pro back in May with a notch-less display and a pop-up selfie camera, and according to the latest report, the smartphone will launch in India in mid-January. The vivo S1 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 675 SoC and comes in two memory versions - 6GB/256GB and 8GB/128GB. It boots Android Pie and is built around a 6.39" FHD+ Super AMOLED display that has a fingerprint reader embedded. The smartphone comes with a 32MP selfie camera mounted on a pop-up mechanism. Around the back is the 48MP main camera joined by 8MP ultra wide and 5MP depth...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s1_pro_india_launch_date_january-news-40695.php

Honor MagicWatch 2 goes on sale in the UK

The Honor MagicWatch 2, unveiled late last month, is now available for purchase in the UK. The smartwatch is priced at £160 ($210/€190) and you can buy one from Amazon UK or eBay. It's the 46mm variant that's been listed, while the 42mm version will arrive in early 2020, but we don't know exactly when. The MagicWatch 2 is powered by the Kirin A1 SoC - the same chipset that powers Huawei's Watch GT 2 smartwatch and FreeBuds 3 TWS earphones. It has 4GB of storage onboard and sports a 1.39" OLED display of 454x454 pixel resolution. The MagicWatch 2 comes with built-in GPS and heart...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magicwatch_2_uk_price-news-40694.php

5G Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ won't receive stable Android 10 update this year

Samsung's Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ have started receiving the final, stable update to One UI 2.0 based on Android 10 a few days ago. But those are the 4G models. When it comes to the Galaxy Note10 5G and Galaxy Note10+ 5G, the situation is a bit different, as it turns out. These handsets are still stuck on Android 9 Pie, and it looks like that won't change by the end of this year. According to a statement by a Community Manager on Samsung's Korean forums, the official Android 10 release with One UI 2.0 will only reach the 5G Note10 and Note10+ in 2020. The company apologizes for the delay...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/5g_galaxy_note10_and_note10_wont_receive_stable_android_10_update_this_year-news-40693.php

Aura White Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G up for pre-order in Korea

Starting today, a new color option for the Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G is going up for pre-order in the phone maker's home country of South Korea. The Aura White model of the smaller Galaxy Note10 with 5G support can be pre-ordered for 1,124,500 won (~$970). The Aura White Note10 is one of the rarer color options in markets outside of the US. Those who pre-order the Note10 5G will get a 10,000 won voucher towards a Galaxy Note10 cover or a Galaxy Fit fitness tracker. Pre-orders in South Korea for this model will end December 31 and ship in January 3. The Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/aura_white_samsung_galaxy_note10_5g_up_for_preorder_in_korea-news-40691.php

Realme XT and C2 get December security patches with new update

Two Realme smartphones have started receiving a new software update in India today. We're talking about the Realme XT and Realme C2, both of which are now getting the December security patches on this occasion. Realme XT It's strange to see Realme being so timely with these, especially for mid-range devices, and fellow BBK stablemate OnePlus lagging behind by a lot. On the other hand, when it comes to big Android updates, the situation is reversed, so we can't help but wonder - can't these two Oppo offshoots learn from each other? Anyway, back to the updates. The XT is getting...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_xt_and_c2_get_december_security_patches_with_new_update-news-40692.php

Huawei P40 Pro's periscope telephoto camera to have 10x optical zoom

It's shaping up to be an interesting early 2020 in the mobile world, with the Huawei P40 Pro battling it out with the Samsung Galaxy S11 series. Their looks are apparently going to be incredibly similar, at least on the back. Recently we heard that the S11 will have 5x optical zoom from a periscope telephoto camera, and now famed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who usually covers Apple, has shed some light on what we can expect from the P40 Pro. And that is 10x optical zoom. This is apparently achieved by using both a prism and two mirrors in the camera, compared to just a prism for the P30 Pro's 5x...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p40_pros_periscope_telephoto_camera_to_have_10x_optical_zoom_-news-40690.php

Deal: switch to Verizon and get a free iPhone XR plus a $200 prepaid card

Earlier today we told you about a crazy deal that saw Best Buy giving you a Pixel 4 for free if you upgrade an existing line on AT&T. It seems like Verizon was paying attention, because Big Red is now counter-attacking with an incredible deal of its own. If you switch to Verizon from a different carrier, and choose one of the carrier's Unlimited plans, you will receive the iPhone XR for free. That's right, the handset that usually retails for $599.99 is yours for zero dollars. You can buy it either outright, or by choosing the carrier's installment plan. In the latter case, you will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_switch_to_verizon_and_get_a_free_iphone_xr_plus_a_200_prepaid_card-news-40689.php

EMUI now running on over 10 million devices worldwide

Today, Huawei is announcing that it now has the latest version of EMUI 10 (based on Android 10) running on over 10 million Honor and Huawei smartphones. Currently, there are 33 different models that are officially supported by the new update. Less than a month ago, Huawei announced that 1 million devices were running EMUI 10 (of Magic UI 3.0 for Honor devices. The Mate 30 series was the first to debut EMUI 10 and with Huawei frequently updating its portfolio, the 10 million device milestone was achieved very quickly. For the end of 2019, Huawei expects to end the year with 230...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/emui_now_running_on_over_10_million_devices_worldwide-news-40688.php

vivo is launching a new smartphone at MWC 2020 on February 23

vivo has just sent us an invite to an event it's holding at MWC 2020 in Barcelona on February 23. As you can see from the image we've received, there are absolutely no details about what we should expect to be unveiled at that event... that is, unless you take the big "v" to mean a foldable smartphone of some sort. On the other hand, it could just be a stylized version of the "v" in "vivo", so it's all up for debate. Even with no more details or clues, it's important to note that vivo isn't present at MWC very often with such events, so if it's putting on a show we're expecting it to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_is_launching_a_new_smartphone_at_mwc_2020_on_february_23-news-40687.php

Deal: get a free Pixel 4 and Nest Hub if you're on AT&T and upgrade

In the mobile world there are good deals and then there are amazing deals. This is one of the latter. After all, you can't go lower, price-wise, than free. And that's exactly how much you need to pay for a brand new Google Pixel 4. What's more, you're even getting a bonus Nest Hub smart display. How does that sound? Too good to be true? It isn't, but there are (unsurprisingly) a few things to keep in mind. First, in order to get the free Pixel 4, you need to already be an AT&T customer and upgrade an existing line. Second, an activation fee of up to $40 may apply. Third, you will need to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_get_a_free_pixel_4_and_nest_hub_if_youre_on_at_t_and_upgrade-news-40686.php

Motorola's foldable Razr is slightly delayed because of high demand

Foldable smartphones and delays seem to really go hand in hand. Samsung's Galaxy Fold had some design issues, Huawei's Mate X took many more months to reach the market than initially planned, and now it's Razr's turn. Motorola's reimagined Razr that boasts a foldable screen in that iconic form factor was announced last month, and apparently people really love it. At least that's what the company is blaming for a slight delay in its launch. Here's the full statement circulated by Motorola today: Since its announcement in November, the new motorola razr has received unparalleled...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorolas_foldable_razr_is_slightly_delayed_because_of_high_demand-news-40685.php

Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ Android 10 update with One UI 2.0 reaches the US

The update to Samsung's One UI 2.0, based on Android 10, has already started rolling out to Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ units in Europe a few days ago, and now it's finally time for the same thing to happen across the pond. The update is reaching units sold in the US, with Verizon seemingly being the first carrier to flip the distribution switch. Multiple reports are coming in from users of both the Note10 and the Note10+ on Verizon that the over-the-air rollout is ongoing. If you are in the US and bought your Note10 or Note10+ at Verizon, it doesn't hurt to manually check for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_note10_and_note10_android_10_update_with_one_ui_20_reaches_the_us-news-40684.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ long-term review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_plus_long_term-review-2048.php

2020 iPhones to have sensor-shift image stabilization

The 2020 iPhones are expected to bring a significant upgrade over its predecessors in 2019 but the latest rumor sounds more like an under the hood improvement. According to industry observers, the new iPhones would use sensor-shift image stabilization technology instead of the conventional stabilization of the optics. iPhones - and smartphones in general - normally rely on optical image stabilization whereas the upcoming phones are expected to come with sensor-shift stabilization where the sensor itself is moving to counteract shakes instead of the optics. It's unclear for now...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphones_in_2020_to_have_sensorshift_image_stabilization-news-40682.php

The Galaxy S11+ periscope camera will do 5x optical zoom, display to sport minimal bezels

As the supposed February 18 launch of the Samsung Galaxy S11 line comes closer, the rumors and leaks are starting to paint a clearer picture of what to expect. Ice Universe followed up yesterday's news about the telephoto cams on the S11 trio with more clarification on the 48MP periscope unit on the larger S11+ which will allegedly come with 5x optical zoom. We now have a pretty clear picture on the camera front of the S11+ which will debut with the all-new 108MP ISOCELL Bright HM1 sensor with Nonacell pixel binning tech which merges 9 pixels into one, effectively delivering the largest...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s11_periscope_camera_will_do_5x_optical_zoom_display_will_come_with_minimal_bezels_-news-40677.php

Realme announces Winter Sale with discounts of up to INR2,000 on select smartphones

With the chilling winters already here and Christmas just around the corner, Chinese phone maker Realme has announced its Winter Sale in India, which kicks off on December 21 and ends on December 23. As a part of this sale, the company is offering half a dozen of its smartphones at discounted prices through its official India site, Flipkart, and Amazon.in. Check out the table below Realme India kindly sent us for all the details. Model Variant Current Price Discounted Price Prepaid Offer Offer available on Realme C2 2GB/32GB ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_winter_sale_details-news-40675.php

LG G8X ThinQ with DualScreen accessory launched in India

The LG G8X ThinQ that was announced back in September has arrived in India. The smartphone is priced at INR49,999 ($705/€630) and comes bundled with the DualScreen accessory that has two screens - a 6.4" panel and a 2.1" monochrome OLED display. The G8X ThinQ will go on sale starting tomorrow through offline retail stores across the country, and it will be only available in one color - Aurora Black. DualScreen accessory The G8X ThinQ is powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC paired with 6GB RAM. It runs Android Pie out of the box and has 128GB of storage onboard. The G8X ThinQ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g8x_thinq_india_price_sale_date-news-40674.php

Oppo Find X2 to feature 50W wireless charging

We know for sure that the Oppo Find X2 is happening in Q1 of next year and it will be an impressive piece of tech like its predecessor. But no one saw the 50W wireless charging feature coming. The first Find X surprised us with blazing-fast wired charging (among other things) and the successor wants to make a lasting impression with its fast wireless charging, since this is becoming a thing now. The information comes from a reputable leakster on Weibo accompanied by a photo of a circuit board but no details have been given regarding the spy shot, though. Still, we would advise you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x2_to_feature_50w_wireless_charging-news-40673.php

Huawei P30 Lite (2020) coming soon to Europe

Huawei announced the P30 Lite back in March this year, and according to the latest report, the phone maker will soon follow it up with the P30 Lite (2020). The smartphone will come in Blue and Breathing Crystal colors and is expected to carry a price tag of €349 ($390). Huawei P30 Lite Details are scarce about the P30 Lite (2020) right now, but it will likely come with some upgrades over the P30 Lite which is powered by the Kirin 710 SoC and has a triple camera on the back. Read our written review of the P30 Lite for more details about it. Source

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_lite_2020_europe_launch_soon-news-40672.php

Oppo A91 and A8 debut with MediaTek chipsets, ColorOS 6.1 and affordable pricing

Earlier today, Oppo unveiled the latest entrants to its affordable A-series - the A91 and A8. Both aim to deliver great bang for your buck by offering mid-range specs at aggressive prices. They will be launching in China initially, and we are yet to hear if other markets will get them and when. Oppo A91 The Oppo A91 gets you a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 20:9 aspect ratio and small waterdrop notch up top for the 16 MP selfie cam. Oppo outfitted the device with an in-display fingerprint reader. Around the back, there's a quad-camera setup with a 48MP primary shooter, 8MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a91_launched_in_china_with_mediatek_chipsets_and_coloros_61_-news-40671.php

Samsung's Galaxy Buds+ shown in official video, look unchanged

Samsung's upcoming truly-wireless earbuds, called the Galaxy Buds+, are coming soon and it looks like they will retain the same exact design as the current ones. Thanks to XDA-Developers and their tinkering in the code of Samsung's SmartThings we have two short clips showing the Galaxy Buds+ coming out of their charging case. The buds and case appear to look the same as their predecessors and it's unclear what's changed. The current Samsung Galaxy Buds lack support for aptX, which could be one of the changes in their successors. Another rumored feature is active...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_next_truly_wireless_earbuds_are_the_galaxy_buds_plus-news-40670.php

OnePlus will pay you up to $7000 to find bugs in its products

Chinese phone maker OnePlus suffered multiple security breaches in recent years, and in a bid to beef up the security of its products and services, the company has announced a bug bounty program dubbed OnePlus Security Response Center (aka OneSRC). As a part of OneSRC, OnePlus will pay you $50 to $7000 for any discovered and reported bugs in its products and systems. The rewards are divided into five tiers: Special cases: up to $7,000 Critical: $750 to $1,500 High: $250 to $750 Medium: $100 - $250 Low: $50 to $100 OnePlus doesn't clearly define the reward tiers and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_bug_bounty_program-news-40669.php

SA: Huawei to ship 230 million smartphones this year

According to a new report from Sina Technology News, Huawei CEO Richard Yu announced during an internal meeting that the company was estimated to ship 230 million units by the end of the year, which comes to a close in less than two weeks. Back in October, Huawei revealed that it shipped 200 million units an impressive 64 days earlier in the year than it did in 2018. This was despite the load of missed sales that resulted from the US ban on Huawei. A recent report by Strategy Analytics estimated that Huawei will close in on Samsung (who retains the number one position in number...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_report_estimates_huawei_is_estimated_to_ship_230_million_smartphones_this_year-news-40668.php

CR: Apple is still the top earner in the smartphone world

Even though 2019 is far from the most profitable year for smartphone manufacturers, Apple is still holding on to the majority of profits. According to the latest Counterpoint Research report, the Cupertino based tech giant is sitting at a massive 66% of the total industry profits despite only generating 32% of all smartphone revenues for Q3 period globally. What stands out even more, is the fact that this is before the pivotal holiday period when Apple usually sees its highest sales figures. For reference, in Q4 2018 Apple's profit share hovered in the 80% range and profits for Q4 2019 are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/cr_apple_is_still_the_top_earner_in_the_smartphone_world-news-40663.php

Realme X2 goes on sale in India

The Realme X2 launched in India earlier this week will go on sale in the country today starting noon local time through the company's official India site and Flipkart. The smartphone comes in three memory versions - 4GB/64GB priced at INR16,999 ($/€), 6GB/64GB priced at INR18,999 ($/€), and 8GB/128GB that costs INR19,999 ($/€). You can pick one in Pearl Blue, Pearl White, and Pearl Green colors. The Realme X2 is powered by the Snapdragon 730G SoC and runs Android Pie-based ColorOS 6.1 out of the box. The smartphone sports a 6.4" FHD+ AMOLED display that has a fingerprint scanner...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x2_india_price_sale-news-40667.php

Realme X50 5G will come with an enhanced version of VOOC 4.0 fast charging

The Realme X50 5G that's expected to arrive next month will come with an enhanced version of VOOC 4.0 fast charging. Realme says this tech will charge the X50 5G's battery from flat to 70% in 30 minutes. While that surely is impressive, it's worth noting that the company hasn't revealed the battery capacity. That said, this enhanced version of VOOC 4.0 will come with intelligent five-chip protection and real-time charge monitoring to balance speed and safety. Realme hasn't revealed the launch date of the X50 5G yet, but it has been drip-feeding us with the information about the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x50_5g_specs_battery-news-40666.php

Deal: Google Pixel 3a drops to $249.99 unlocked, $150 off

If you're interested in the clean Google Android experience but don't want to splurge on the Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL, then the Pixel 3a and 3a XL are probably for you. The mid-rangers launched earlier this year were never hugely expensive, but Best Buy is now offering you a real holiday treat. That's because currently at the retailer you can buy both the 3a and the 3a XL for $150 less than usual. This means the Pixel 3a can be yours for only $249.99 unlocked, while the 3a XL goes for a cool $329.99. At such prices, these phones are an amazing value, but you will need to act fast in order to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_google_pixel_3a_drops_to_24999_unlocked_150_off-news-40665.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite specs leak ahead of imminent unveiling

For a while now we've been hearing about the Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note10 Lite, both devices that Samsung is going to launch soon, in a shift of its usual release strategy. Today the specs of the Galaxy S10 Lite have been leaked in Germany, and with them comes news that this model is supposed to become official in the next few days. So what should you expect? Apparently, a 6.7-inch 1080x2400 Super AMOLED touchscreen with 20:9 aspect ratio and a centered hole-punch for the selfie cam. At the helm we'll find the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, in all regions including Europe -...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_lite_specs_leak_ahead_of_imminent_unveiling-news-40664.php

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ receive third Android 10 beta with January security patch

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are scheduled to get the stable Android 10 update in January 2020 and this may be the last step - a new beta version is rolling out with the security patch listed as "January 1". This is the third beta and its version is FXXU7ZSL9. It's a 365MB download, which mostly contains small bugfixes related to Samsung Pass, screen recording and screen split multitasking (and it brings new versions of the Samsung apps for good measure). Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ receive third Android 10 beta Currently, the update is rolling out in India but it should...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s9_and_s9_receive_third_android_10_beta_with_january_security_patch-news-40662.php

Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro bags FCC certification

At the begging of the week, we saw more certification details on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro and now the rugged phone managed to obtain yet another seal of approval, this time from the FCC. The new certification reveals a device with the SM-G715FN model number which falls in line with previous specification and benchmark listings. The new listing confirms the XCover Pro will feature dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC. We also get more details on the dimensions - the phone will be 160 mm in height and 77 mm wide. The display diagonal is also 160mm which translated to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_xcover_pro_bags_fcc_certification_-news-40660.php

OnePlus 6 series gets OxygenOS 10.3.0 with notch hiding option, 7/7 Pro get a new Open Beta

OnePlus recently released the Open Beta 3 update for its 2018 smartphones - OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T. Now the company is seeding a new update for those on the stable channel. OnePlus 6T OnePlus is rolling OxygenOS 10.3.0 for the 6 and 6T which comes with November 2019 Android security patch. It also fixes a few issues and improves camera performance. The new build also brings back the notch area hiding option which can be found under the Settings > Display > Notch display menu. Here's the complete changelog of OxygenOS 10.3.0 for OnePlus 6/6T: System Updated...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_6_6t_oxygenos_10_3_0_oneplus_7_open_beta_7-news-40658.php

Upcoming Sony Xperia mid-ranger pops up on Geekbench with Snapdragon 765

A new mysterious listing appeared on Geekbench and there's good reason to believe this is Sony's next Xperia mid-range smartphone. First off, the model number shown on the score sheet is perfectly in line with Sony's naming scheme. They usually start with a letter representing the year followed by four digits. Since "J" was used for the 2019 Xperias, "K" likely means 2020. The listing has a couple of other interesting tidbits, though. The phone runs Android 10 and has 8GB of RAM. The CPU identifier is also familiar. The upcoming Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G will be based on the Snapdragon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/an_alleged_sony_xperia_phone_pops_up_on_geekbench_with_snapdragon_765g-news-40657.php

Stable EMUI 10 hits 16 more Huawei and Honor phones

Huawei's EMUI 10 is already hitting 2019 flagships, but the company is not planning to stop there. The user interface was in beta for some time, but now a stable version will hit 2018 and 2017 smartphones including the Mate 10 lineup, as well as some affordable midrangers like the Honor 10 Lite and Honor 20i. EMUI 10 poster from Huawei During the first stage of the EMUI 10 rollout, around a dozen phones from 2019 got the build, based on Android 10. The list includes Huawei P30 and P30 Pro, the Nova 5T and Honor 20 that Huawei tries to sell as different devices, and the non-5G...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/stable_emui_10_hits_16_more_devices-news-40654.php

Samsung Galaxy S11 trio confirmed to sport 48MP telephoto cameras

Last month we came across a report which claimed that the Galaxy S11 and its Plus variant will sport a quad camera on the back with a 48MP telephoto unit. Now reliable tipster Ice universe says that S11, S11e, and S11+ will feature telephoto units with no less than 48MP resolution. The leakster doesn't go into the details but adds that the Korean tech giant will lead the high-pixel telephoto lens race. Samsung will lead the high-pixel telephoto lens, and the telephoto cameras of the S11e, S11, and S11 + are not less than 48MP.— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) December 19, 2019 The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s11_series_camera_details_telephoto_units-news-40655.php

Realme X50 5G's cooling system detailed

Realme is expected to unveil the X50 5G before January 25. The company hasn't revealed the launch date yet, but it's been drip-feeding us with information about its first 5G smartphone for the past few weeks. Realme has already confirmed that the X50 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC and support simultaneous 5G and Wi-Fi connections. Today, Realme sheds some light on the X50 5G's cooling system. Realme says that X50 5G will come with a five-dimensional ice-cooled heat dissipation system and it will cover 100% area of heat sources. The cooling solution will also include an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x50_5g_cooling_system-news-40653.php

Images of Oppo A91 and A8 surface, a Geekbench scorecard too

Last week we saw a leaked poster that revealed the design and a few specs of the yet-to-be-announced Oppo A91. Now an Oppo phone, bearing model number PCPM00 and believed to be the A91, has passed through Geekbench confirming key specs in the process. Leaked poster revealing Oppo A91 and A8's design and specs Geekbench confirms that A91 will come with a MediaTek MT6771V/CT SoC, 8GB RAM, and Android Pie. The benchmark database doesn't reveal anything else, but thanks to the phone's TENAA listing, we know it will sport a 6.4" FHD+ AMOLED display with a fingerprint reader...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a91_specs_images-news-40650.php

Samsung's clamshell foldable spotted in live images

Towards the end of October, Samsung gave us an official tease for its upcoming clamshell foldable phone. Since then we've seen countless renders and rumors about the device but now we have our first live look at the next-gen Galaxy Fold. Galaxy Fold 2 display The design comes just as advertised with a tall, vertically folding Infinity-O display with a centered punch-hole cutout for the selfie cam. There's quite some bezel on the sides and bottom but no chin like on the Motorola Razr. The phone is running the familiar One UI experience but we should expect Samsung to add some...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_clamshell_foldable_spotted_in_live_images-news-40652.php

Oppo lists Reno3 Pro on its website, confirms memory options and colors

Oppo is launching the Reno3 lineup on December 26. We expect a Reno3 smartphone with Mediatek's first 5G SoC and the Reno3 Pro that will have the Snapdragon 765G chipset coupled with the Snapdragon X55 modem for 5G connectivity. The latter was just listed on the company website in all its four colors and two memory options - it will have either 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage or 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Although this is hardly new info, one variant is missing - the 12/128 GB variant that is currently available for reservations on the JD.com retailer website. Oppo Reno3...

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Nokia 2.3 arrives in India, sales begin December 27

The Nokia 2.3 was unveiled earlier this month, and now it has arrived in India. It's built around a 6.2" HD+ LCD and has a Helio A22 SoC at the helm with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. However, it does have a microSD card slot, which allows storage expansion by up to 512GB. The Nokia 2.3 runs Android Pie out of the box and being a part of the Android One program, it comes with the promise of two years of version updates and three years of monthly security patches. The smartphone features a dual camera setup on the back which is a combination of 13MP main and 2MP depth sensor units....

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Huawei P40 and P40 Pro leak in a bunch of dark renders

Huawei is launching the P40 and P40 Pro this coming March without Google services, according to Richard Yu himself, the head of the company's consumer business group. If you were wondering what to expect from these handsets, design-wise, we now have our first glimpse at them, courtesy of the leaked renders below. They're less detailed than the usual CAD-based creations we've seen of other phones in the past, but they'll make do for now. Huawei P40 renders As you can see, the design of the rear camera islands looks really familiar, and that's because we've already seen it on the...

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Samsung reportedly close to investing in mass production of microLED

MicroLED is a new type of display technology that Samsung first showed off almost two years ago at CES 2018 when it unveiled "The Wall". The main advantage of a microLED display is that each individual pixel is made up of actual light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Other advantages are better viewing angles, brighter displays, and higher contrast. A report from ETNews claims that Samsung might be close to dropping a large investment to begin mass production of microLED panels. The company is supposedly in the process of evaluating the equipment related to the production of microLED and It is...

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Redmi 9 to launch in early 2020 with MediaTek Helio G70 chipset

The Redmi 8 only got official in October, and yet apparently the Redmi 9 is not only already in the works - but coming soon no less. According to a new rumor, the Redmi 9 will be unveiled early next year, and it will be powered by the yet-unannounced MediaTek Helio G70 chipset. We don't have any details on this, but given the naming / numbering scheme we assume it's slotted below the G90 in terms of performance, and aimed at more affordable offerings. Redmi 8 The Redmi Note 8 Pro uses the G90T, while the Redmi 8 goes with a Snapdragon 439. It remains to be seen how the Redmi 9 will...

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Here's a video of Realme X2 Pro running the latest ColorOS 7 based on Android 10

The Realme X2 Pro beta testing for the ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 is already in motion but as per the company's roadmap, the handset will get the latest installment of the software sometime in March. We don't need to wait that long to see what it will look like though, as we get to see the first video of the UI. It shows parts of the new customized UI that will set the Realme phones apart from the Oppo handsets running ColorOS 7. The description of the video originally posted on weibo mentions the refined animations the new version of the software has. And combined with...

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Samsung and Baidu to start production of an AI chip next year

If you've been keeping up with mobile chipset developments in recent years, then you are likely already familiar with the importance and benefits of manufacturing process and node minification. It is a broad and very complex topic with scientist and engineers currently racing towards the coveted 5nm mark and working on solutions like Extreme Ultraviolet lithography (EUV). While traditionally Samsung has been acquiring and applying its in-house expertise in this regard to mobile ARM silicon, the skill set is very much transferable and this is where this new partnership with Baidu stems...

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EE's 5G network now covers 50 cities and large towns, more to join next year

After the addition of Hull, Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield and Sunderland, EE's 5G network covers 50 cities and towns across the UK. Furthermore, the carrier has turned on the first 5G cells in Northampton, Stevenage and Wakefield. Several high traffic location were also blanketed with the next generation network - London Euston Station, Cardiff Central Station, Glasgow's Bath Street and St. Enoch Square, Belfast's Kingspan Stadium, Coventry's Council House and Cathedral ruins. When it started in May, EE planned to have 5G in 16 cities, but it is well ahead of schedule. The new...

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Oppo Reno3 photographed in the wild, runs Android 10 on a MediaTek 5G chipset

The Oppo Reno3 has been spotted in the wild - two photos of the phone have been published on Weibo. This is the non-Pro model, you can tell by the LED flash placement (here's what the Reno3 Pro looks like in TENAA photos). Photos of the Oppo Reno3 5G in the wild Based on the second image, this is the PDCM00 model. That's also up on TENAA, which shows that this model (along with the PDCT00) will feature 5G connectivity (both SA and NSA). The Reno3 is running Android 10-based ColorOS and packs 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage. While not listed in the About screen or TENAA's tables,...

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