Samsung Galaxy A60 and M40 may also get Android 10 a little bit ahead of schedule

Samsung is clearly on a roll when it comes to OneUI 2.0 and Android 10. Of course, we can't exactly confirm or expect that every device will receive the major update ahead of the originally posted schedule, but a pattern definitely seems to be forming. The Galaxy M20 and M30 started getting the OTA in India back in December and a few days ago, the Galaxy M30s was spotted getting a new Wi-Fi certification on Android 10. Samsung Galaxy A60 and M40 Wi-Fi certification The situation seems to be absolutely identical with the Galaxy A60 and M40. The former was scheduled for an April...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a60_and_m40_may_also_get_android_10_a_little_bit_ahead_of_schedule-news-41100.php

Android R spotted running on Google Pixel 4

Right off the bat, it is definitely worth noting that GeekBench device hardware data is simply reported on an OS level to the app and is relatively easy to manipulate and spoof. So, this should definitely be taken with a pinch of salt. Even so, Google has been very tight-lipped regarding the next version of its mobile OS and this is one of the first mentions of Android R we have seen thus far. GeekBench listing showing Android R Looking at the GeekBench listing itself, there sadly isn't any real additional info to extract. The calculated benchmark scores are roughly in the right...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_r_spotted_running_on_google_pixel_4-news-41101.php

New Honor handset gets certified, likely a V30 Lite

Following the launch of the V30 and V30 Pro, Honor appears to be working on yet another similar device. At least design-wise, that is. Both the MOA-AL00 and MOA-TL00 model numbers have been spotted online, alongside an MIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) certification listing. Honor MOA-AL00 The latter is very similar and close in nature to the more popular TENAA certification authority and just like it features some specs and a few photos of the certified hardware. The latter even have all the standard TENAA markings on them. Looking at the MOA-AL00, we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_honor_handset_gets_certified_likely_a_v30_lite-news-41099.php

EMUI 10 now rolling out on Huawei P30 Lite

Recently, Huawei began pushing the latest EMUI 10 update (based on Android 10) to both the Huawei P30 and the Huawei P30 Pro in the UK. Of course, the unlocked variants began receiving the update way back in November, but today it looks like the Huawei P30 Lite will begin being updated to EMUI 10. Thanks to a tip from a reader, we've been notified that the Huawei P30 Lite has started receiving the Android 10 update in South Africa. The update is large at 3.82 GB and offers all the Android 10 features, along with EMUI-specific ones like system-wide dark mode, improved performance,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/emui_10_now_rolling_out_on_huawei_p30_lite-news-41098.php

British Telecom bundling Google Stadia Pro membership with broadband packages

BT (British Telecom) is the largest internet service provider in the UK and the ISP is teaming up with Google to bundle free Google Stadia membership for broadband customers. Just last week, Google reportedly started testing Stadia on non-Pixel smartphones and just yesterday, Google promised over 120 games are coming to Stadia this year. The partnership will see BT and Google deliver cloud gaming via this new-generation platform to more UK consumer as well as the two companies work together on initiatives designed to build awareness, access and availability of it in the UK BT...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/british_telecom_bundling_google_stadia_pro_membership_with_broadband_packages-news-41096.php

Amazfit GTR and GTS updated with improved GPS performance

Announced at separate launch events last year, Huami's Amazfit GTR and Amazfit GTS are both receiving a new update. Following complaints of slow GPS performance and inaccurate readings, both watches are being updated with improved GPS speed and accuracy. Amazfit GTR According to Tizen Help, the firmware version 1.6.7.41 is being pushed to the Amazfit GTR 47mm while 0.1.0.47 is being seeded to the 42mm version. The Amazfit GTS is receiving version 0.0.8.37 in China. Amazfit GTS The Amazfit GTR did receive an update to allow the Always-On-Display to time out for increased...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazfit_gtr_and_gts_updated_with_improved_gps_performance-news-41097.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite launches in India on January 21

Samsung is launching the Galaxy Note10 Lite in India on January 21. The company has been sending out emails saying exactly this to people who had registered on its Indian website to be notified about any news regarding the handset's availability in the subcontinent. Previously, Flipkart seemed to reveal a launch date of January 23, and both of these can be true. Perhaps the retailer will wait a couple of days until it does its own reveal. The phone was introduced internationally earlier this month. According to the images Samsung has on its Indian website, the Aura Glow and Aura Red...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_lite_launches_in_india_on_january_21-news-41095.php

Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra full specs leak

Samsung is announcing the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra at an event on February 11 (alongside the Galaxy Z Flip), and lately we've seen a lot of leaks about the company's upcoming flagship family. Nothing beats a full spec sheet, though, and today this is exactly what got leaked. So here's what you can expect. Note that these are all 5G versions, and specifically the ones headed to Europe and other places where Samsung doesn't generally use Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets. Galaxy S20 This model comes with a 6.2" 1440x3200 Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED screen with 20:9 aspect ratio...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_s20_and_s20_ultra_full_specs_leak-news-41094.php

Honor V30 Pro slides into second place on DxOMark camera chart

Huawei now occupies the top three spots on DxOMark's smartphone camera rankings as the Honor V30 Pro managed to deliver the second-best overall performance with a combined score of 122, eclipsing the Mate 30 Pro in the process. The V30 Pro gathered an impressive 133 points in the photo department and a stellar 100 score on the video side. Recapping the hardware, the V30 Pro boasts a Sony IMX600 40MP main camera with a Quad-Bayer RYYB sensor and Dual OIS which is identical to the sensors on the high-end P and Mate series flagships. There's also a 12MP ultrawide shooter with an f/2.2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_v30_pro_slides_into_second_place_on_dxomark_camera_chart-news-41092.php

Mate 30 Pro EU rollout continues, it's launching in Eastern Europe for €1000, without GMS

No, unfortunately, there has been no discernible change for the better in current Huawei/US geopolitical relations and the Huawei Mate 30 Pro still lacks Google Play Services. However, the Chinese giant is hardly taking the blow lying down and has been doing the best it can to still offer the device in any limited fashion it can on Western markets, even if just for the sake of exposure. We've already seen Google-less Mate 30 Pro units pop-up in the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland and Spain, to name a few countries. Apparently, the latest European push comes from Bulgaria, where...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mate_30_pro_eu_rollout_continues_its_launching_in_eastern_europe_for_1000_without_gms-news-41091.php

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 3 brings new game modes, weapons and maps

Released in October 2019, Call of Duty: Mobile quickly garnered the attention of mobile gamers worldwide raking in millions of downloads and earning praise as the best mobile game of the year. Now, Activision is ready to give players even more action-packed moments with the new Season 3 update as well as the upcoming Battle and Premium Pass modes. Battle Pass will grant players new unlockable items upon completing daily and weekly tasks in multiplayer matches. The new mode is expected to go live on January 19. There's also the new Premium Pass which can be unlocked via COD points and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/call_of_duty_mobile_season_3_brings_new_game_modes_weapons_and_maps_-news-41089.php

Realme 3 Pro receives stable update to Realme UI and Android 10

Realme UI was officially introduced earlier this week, and today we have the first stable update for a Realme smartphone. The lucky phone is Realme 3 Pro, and users will get an interface that is based on Color OS7 and Android 10 and brings some new design solutions and a trio of fancy new features. The update for the Realme 3 Pro is rolling out in waves, so if you haven't received a notification, wait a couple of days. There's also the possibility to have Automatic Updates turned off, so head to Settings and turn the notification on so you don't miss out. Usually a small range of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_3_pro_receives_stable_update_to_realme_ui_and_android_10-news-41086.php

Samsung Galaxy A31 and A41 camera and battery specs leak

Samsung's revamped Galaxy A-series was a big hit in 2019 and the brand will seek to carry the momentum in 2020 with devices like the A51 and A71. In addition, Samsung will also offer more affordable entries with the upcoming Galaxy A31 and A41. We've heard close to nothing about these two devices so far but a new leak is here to uncover the first set of details. The A31 will come with a 48MP main camera alongside a 5MP macro shooter which would be a noticeable step up from the A30 and it's 16MP + 5MP combo. On the battery front we can expect a 5,000 mAh cell. The A41 will also offer...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a31_and_a41_camera_and_battery_specs_leak-news-41084.php

Leak: Huawei P40 Pro Premium will join P40 and P40 Pro, have 10x zoom camera

Yesterday, we saw renders of the Huawei P40 Pro with four cameras on the back, a knock against rumors of a penta-camera setup. Today, new renders appear that show both four and five cameras - what's going on? The second set of renders come from the reliable @evleaks. What seems to be happening is that Huawei will add three new phones to the flagship P-series instead of the usual two. Apple did it and so did Samsung, so why not Huawei? Having a closer look reveals something even more interesting - the premiere model (the one with five cameras), dubbed Huawei P40 Pro Premium Edition,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_leak_shows_huawei_p40_pro_premium_edition_will_join_p40_and_p40_pro_have_10x_zoom_camera-news-41083.php

Samsung reportedly receives prisms for 5x zoom cameras on Galaxy S20 phones

Initial rumors suggested that the Samsung Galaxy S20 will have telephoto cameras capable of 10x optical zoom. The most recent evidence, however, indicates that this is not the case - a report out of Korea states that Samsung has taken delivery of prisms for 5x optical zoom. They were built by fellow Korean company Optron-Tec, which previously supplied the prisms for the Oppo Reno 10x zoom (which despite its name is commonly considered to have 5x optical zoom). Leakster Ice Universe recently tweeted that the Galaxy S20 Ultra will have 5x optical zoom and will offer a pixel cropping mode...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_reportedly_receives_prisms_for_5x_zoom_cameras_on_galaxy_s20_phones-news-41081.php

Samsung starts selling Galaxy A51 in Europe

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A51 a few weeks ago and now the devices are reaching more and more markets. Now the phone is arriving in Europe, according to multiple press releases from various European divisions of Samsung. The price of the Samsung Galaxy A51 starts from €370, but it gets a bit more expensive if you want more memory. Samsung Galaxy A51 Looking at the map of Europe, countries from all corners are getting the midranger - French customers can head to Amazon and other retailers. The phone wit hthe L-shaped camera starts from €340 and goes to €410, depending on what...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_starts_selling_galaxy_a51_in_europe-news-41080.php

POCO is now an independent brand

Since its release nearly two years ago, the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 has remained one of the most popular phones among those who wanted flagship-grade hardware at a midrange pricetag. The POCO craze was in full effect with just one phone release which led many to wonder why Xiaomi is so hesitant to release a successor to the F1. In a new development, Xiaomi India CEO Manu Kumar Jain confirmed that the POCO brand is now independent of Xiaomi and will operate on its own from now on. Excited to share: #POCO will now be an independent brand!What started as a sub-brand within Xiaomi, has grown...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_is_now_an_independent_brand-news-41079.php

Two new Google midrangers appear, one is listed with 5G chipset

Google has introduced a midrange lineup for the first time in 2019, and fans are expecting the company to have a follow-up this year as well. According to information, the 2020 phones that should be called Pixel 4a and Pixel 4a XL are already in development with Snadpragon 730 and Snapdragon 765 respective chipsets. Google usually code-names its phones after fishes, and now we have sunfish, redfin, and bramble. The first one is the device with the SD730 platform, which would compete against the Redmi K30 or the Galaxy A71 in the midrange market at a somewhat affordable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/two_new_google_midrangers_appear_one_is_listed_with_5g_chipset-news-41078.php

New affordable Oppo incoming with big battery

An Oppo smartphone with the code name CPH2015 was certified at multiple countries so far, but it received a different moniker at some markets. Dubbed Oppo A31 in India but Oppo Reno S in Indonesia, the device was just approved by the Bluetooth SIG, revealing some of the key specs of the phone. Oppo CPH2015 certification at Bluetooth SIG The Oppo A31/Reno S will have a 6.5" screen with HD+ resolution, a 2 GHz processor by Mediatek and a big 4230 mAh battery. There is also a list of the LTE bands and the Bluetooth version, which is 5.0. The CPH2015 phone will have ColorOS 6.1.2,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_affordable_oppo_incoming_with_big_battery-news-41077.php

OnePlus teases 120Hz motion smoothing for its new Fluid Display

Over the last few days, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has been teasing the company's upcoming smartphone display. The next OnePlus flagship will feature a 120Hz Fluid Display and in an effort to make the higher frame rate more useful for content consumers, Lau has confirmed on Twitter that the OnePlus 8 Pro will enable motion interpolation. If you've seen high-quality TVs, you're no stranger to MEMC. We've created a custom MEMC chip that can push ordinary 30fps video up to 120, so any video gets the full advantage of our 120Hz Fluid Display. pic.twitter.com/YPD3fw5uOn— Pete Lau (@PeteLau) January...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_teases_120hz_motion_smoothing_for_its_new_fluid_display-news-41076.php

LG V50 Android 10 update starts rolling out in South Korea

The V50 is the latest device from LG to be updated to Android 10. XDA Developers Max Winebach, responsible for several Samsung Galaxy S20 leaks over the past week, reports the news on Twitter with a screenshot of the Korean V50's changelog. Wow, I wasn't expecting Android 10 for the V50 for another 3 months. pic.twitter.com/BvfyZSF8ne— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) January 16, 2020 According to a Reddit thread, the V50 began receiving the Android 10 update in South Korea for those enrolled in the Beta program last week. LG V50 ThinQ with Dual Screen The changelog mentions...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v50_android_10_update_starts_rolling_out_in_south_korea-news-41075.php

Google preparing to separate Fi numbers from Google Voice numbers

Google Fi is an MVNO carrier in the US that runs on T-Mobile, Sprint, and a nation-wide network of Wi-Fi hotspots. Once you sign up for Google Fi, you need to either transfer your phone number over from Google Voice, or you must surrender that number. A single Google account was not able to support both services. A Google Fi forum post from back in November announced that Fi is preparing the backend and taking steps to separate Google Voice from Google Fi. This means that Google Fi customers could benefit from a secondary Google Voice number while keeping a personal Google Fi number under...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_preparing_to_separate_fi_numbers_from_google_voice_numbers-news-41074.php

DxOMark isn't too happy with the Asus ROG Phone II's camera performance

Of course, no one will buy the Asus ROG Phone II for its camera performance, but that doesn't mean its image quality doesn't matter. It's good to know that your gaming handset is at least capable of capturing decent shots. And that's exactly what the Asus ROG Phone II can offer - decent shots. The reviewers over at DxOMark have done all of their extensive testing and the final score of 95 puts way behind almost all of the recent flagship phones. In fact, it falls behind its less expensive and older sibling, the Zenfone 6, in terms of picture quality. The biggest issue with the camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dxomark_isnt_too_happy_with_the_asus_rog_phone_iis_camera_performance-news-41073.php

MIUI Themes is coming back to European Xiaomi users

Back in February 2018, the MIUI Themes app was shut down for all 28 countries in the European Union. There was, naturally, little in terms of heads up and no official stance on exactly what transpired behind the scenes. Still, the mentioned "changes in privacy regulations" pretty much point squarely in the direction of GDPR. Regardless, after a lengthy pause, MIUI Themes is coming back to Europe. Great news for many Xiaomi users. Plus, a generally pleasant sight to see proper customer care on Xiaomi's part. As per the official announcement post, some European Xiaomi devices...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/miui_themes_is_coming_back_to_european_xiaomi_users-news-41071.php

Lava Z71 goes official with 5.7" HD+ display, Helio A22 and 3,200 mAh battery

The latest entry-level device from Indian manufacturer Lava Mobiles is here and it aims to provide all the essential smartphone features at a sub INT 7,000 ($100) price. The Z71 comes with a 5.7-inch HD+ screen, Helio A22 chipset, dual cameras and a 3,200 mAh battery. The Z71's LCD has an 18:9 aspect ratio and a waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie camera. Around the back, we have a 13MP main shooter alongside a 2MP depth helper. There's also an LED flash and a fingerprint reader. The MediaTek Helio A22 sits at the helm alongside 2GB RAM and 32GB storage which is expandable via...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lava_z71_goes_official_with_57inch_hd_display_helio_a22_and_3200_mah_battery-news-41070.php

Huawei P40 Pro to have a Sony-made Quad Quad Bayer sensor, dual prism zoom camera

The main camera on the Huawei P40 Pro will reportedly be built on a 52MP image sensor (1/1.33"). New info suggests that this sensor will be a custom design by Sony and will feature "16-in-1" technology. It's also called "Quad Quad Bayer" as it does two 4-in-1 conversions to reach the 16-in-1 stage. This will only be used for videos and photos shot under very dark conditions. By our calculations, 52MP will drop to 3.25MP. which is good enough for 1080p videos (photos will probably use some form of digital upscaling). For daytime shots, only one 4-in-1 conversion will be performed,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p40_pro_rumored_to_have_a_sonymade_quad_quad_bayer_sensor_dual_prism_zoom_camera-news-41069.php

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G heading to the United States as well

Samsung introduced Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 as the first members of the 2020 A-series and we recently learned the company is following them up with a 5G version of the A51 for its home market. Now we hear the A71 is also getting support for next gen networks. The version with model code SM-A7160 is heading to China, but is otherwise identical to the SM-A716U and SM-A716U1 - the carrier-locked and unlocked versions for the US market. Both variants are currently under development, but SamMobile did not disclose its source. The predecessors Galaxy A70 and Galaxy A70s did not...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a71_5g_could_be_heading_to_the_united_states-news-41068.php

Camera sensor info for all three Samsung Galaxy S20 phones leaks

Leakster Ice Universe has posted a breakdown of the image sensor models that will be used by the Samsung Galaxy S20 family. It shows that the company will use a mix of Samsung and Sony sensors. Let's start from the top. The main camera on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra will use S5KHM1, a 108MP sensor. A custom version, it seems, Samsung's other 108MP sensor (i.e. the one used in the Xiaomi Mi Note 10) is the S5KHMX. That's followed by the S5KGH1 for the ultrawide cam, a 44MP ISOCELL Slim sensor, 1/2.65" with 0.7µm pixels and a Tetra cell filter (Samsung's take on Quad Bayer). The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/camera_sensor_info_for_all_three_samsung_galaxy_s20_phones_leaks-news-41066.php

Best phones for selfies, Jan 2020

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/best_phones_selfies_photos_video_2020-review-2054.php

A new Xiaomi Mi Watch OTA will bring more health features and notification improvements

While the Xiaomi Mi Watch is far from the first or only wearable to come from the ranks of the Chinese company and its subsidiaries, it represents a whole new take on the smartwatch game. As such, Xiaomi's elevated software support efforts for the wearable hardly come as a surprise. Hot on the heels of last month's eagerly-anticipated iOS support addition, the company is now teasing a new update on Weibo. Our Chinese is a bit rough around the edges, so we might have missed a minute detail or two, but the OTA highlights seem to include a couple of new fitness features: stress...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_new_xiaomi_mi_watch_ota_will_bring_more_health_features_and_notification_improvements-news-41067.php

Galaxy S20 phones' size compared against other phones thanks to dummies

Samsung is expected to introduce at least three new S phones next month - Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra. Someone at XDA Developers got the CAD renders from case makers and 3D-printed the devices to compare the sizes with current flagships. The overall impression is the Galaxy S20 phones will be slightly narrower, the curvature of the edges on the screen is modest, while the back will keep the curvature from the Galaxy Note10, allowing for better grip and more comfortable usage. The Samsung Galaxy S20 is compared with the Galaxy S10 and despite being slightly taller,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s20_lineup_dummies-news-41065.php

Huawei P40 Pro renders show quad camera with periscope zoom lens

New renders of the Huawei P40 Pro show that it will only have four cameras - a three camera setup, similar to what we saw yesterday on the Huawei P40, plus a smaller module that could be a 3D ToF sensor or a macro camera. Huawei P40 Pro renders showing off the five launch colors It's hard to make out, but if we zoom in close, it appears that the bottom camera has a square lens - the sign of a periscope zoom camera. Huawei went back to a classic lens setup for the Mate 30 Pro, but the new P40 Pro promises to push the envelope on zooming tech once again - 10x optical zoom, claim...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p40_pro_renders_show_a_quad_camera_with_periscope_zoom_lens-news-41064.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G visits Geekbench with 12GB RAM and Snapdragon 865

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S20 lineup has been frequenting our news section lately and the latest scoop comes from a Geekbench listing for the Galaxy S20 5G. This is the smallest of the three S20 phones, believed to come with a 6.2-inch screen, 4,000 mAh battery and the same Snapdragon 865/Exynos 9830 chipset as the larger S20+ and S20 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy S20 Geekbench listing The listing for device reveals it bears the SM-G981U model number and packs a Snapdragon 865 SoC alongside 12GB RAM, which is expected to be the base memory config on all S20 models. As far as the actual test...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_5g_visits_geekbench_with_12gb_ram_and_snapdragon_865-news-41063.php

New vivo V1955A shows up on TENAA, 55W charger in tow

After dropping quite the formidable bombshell with the X30 and X30 Pro, vivo seems to be brewing something interesting yet again. At least a couple of things, to be more precise, namely a V1950A and a fresh new arrival, under the V1955A model designation. The former was spotted in certification documents on several occasions, labeled as the iQOO 3 5G. However, more recent developments have revealed the entire specs sheet of the V1950A, identifying it almost certainly as a vivo nex 3 5G, with the Snapdragon 855 swapped for the new Snapdragon 865. This means that the V1955A is a lot...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_vivo_v1955a_shows_up_on_tenaa_along_with_a_55w_charger-news-41062.php

Oppo F15 debuts: 6.4" AMOLED, Helio P70 and four cameras

As expected Oppo unveiled the newest member of the F-series today - the F15. If it looks familiar it's because it is identical to the Oppo A91 which was launched in China last month. The F15 features a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and an in-display fingerprint scanner. You also get a 16 MP selfie cam housed in the small waterdrop notch and the panel is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. Jumping to the back we find a quad-cam setup with a 48MP main shooter accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide cam which can also take macro shots 3-8cm away from subjects. The other two...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f15_launched_in_india_with_64_amoled_screen_helio_p70_chipset_and_quad_cameras_-news-41061.php

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S now getting stable MIUI 11 with Android 10

The Mi Mix 2S smartphone that is almost two years old, is now getting both the latest MIUI and the latest Android. The update is seeding in China, but global devices should follow soon, as is tradition with Xiaomi updates. The package is designated MIUI V11.0.1.0.QDGCNXM and requires a 2.1 GB download. Along with the multiple design overhauls Xiaomi introduced, there are some fixes to features, to bugs and more acceleration software to boost the performance. Here's the full changelog: Lock screen, status bar, notification bar Fixed an issue where the mobile phone avatar...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_mix_2s_is_getting_stable_miui_11_with_android_10-news-41060.php

Huawei sold 240 million smartphones in 2019

Huawei had a very eventful year 2019 - it introduced two of the best smartphones on the market - the Huawei P30 Pro and the Huawei Mate30 Pro - just to become a hostage in the trade war between the governments of China and the United States that are still ongoing. However, despite all the trouble, the company managed to improve its shipments across the world, and in 2019 it moved 240 million smartphones, with the P and the Mate lineup improving their numbers by 50% on a yearly basis. Xu Zhijun, the current chairman of Huawei Technologies, revealed the company is expecting a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_reveals_it_sold_240_million_smartphones_in_2019-news-41059.php

Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL updated to support Live Caption

The Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL introduced a new useful feature for those who may be hard of hearing or those who simply love to consume content with captions. Live Caption enabled the ability to transcribe dialogue in real-time not just from TV shows, but from any other audio played the Pixel like your own videos, IG stories, and even memes. Live Caption on the Google Pixel 4 XL The Pixel 2 and 2 XL have both been silently updated to support the Live Caption feature. The latest version of the Device Personalization Services app enables the option for Live Caption in the settings...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_2_and_2_xl_updated_to_support_live_caption-news-41058.php

Bose decides to close all its physical locations throughout the US, EU, Japan, and Australia

Earlier today, Bose - brand of audio products for home and travel - has confirmed via email to The Verge that it will be closing several of its retail stores "over the next few months". Hundreds of its retail workers will be laid off as a result of the stores closing, but they will be offered severance and outplacement assistance. Originally, our retail stores gave people a way to experience, test, and talk to us about multi-component, CD and DVD systems. At the time, it was a radical idea, but we focused on what our customers needed, and where they needed is - and we're doing the same...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/bose_decides_to_close_all_its_physical_locations_throughout_the_us_eu_jp_and_au-news-41057.php

Huawei Mate Xs might be cheaper than the Mate X

Huawei is due to unveil its next foldable smartphone in March. As its name implies, the Mate Xs won't be an entirely new product, instead think of it as an improved Mate X. We've already heard that it would sport HiSilicon's latest Kirin 990 chipset, with 5G support, and today some more details have leaked out of China. The Mate Xs may, perhaps surprisingly, end up being cheaper than the Mate X. That's thanks to improvements in the production process of the screen. Apparently the Mate Xs' display assembly is less difficult to make than the Mate X's, owing to constant yield gains. This...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_xs_might_be_cheaper_than_the_mate_x-news-41056.php

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro get Android 10 based EMUI 10 on O2 UK

According to an official statement made by Huawei back in December, the update to Android 10 with EMUI 10 on top for its devices would start hitting the UK in February. Thankfully though, the Chinese company has been faster than anticipated. The P30 series and Mate 20 series devices on Vodafone have already started receiving their updates recently, and today they're joined by P30 and P30 Pro units sold by O2. These should pop up a notification about a 4.5GB update (with an additional 226MB of bloatware O2 apps to be grabbed) any moment now. If you're impatient and don't want to wait...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p30_and_p30_pro_get_android_10_based_emui_10_on_o2_uk-news-41055.php

Microsoft's new Edge browser based on Chromium is now ready to download

Today Microsoft is making the new Edge web browser available to download for Windows and Mac. The new Edge is based on the Chromium open source project, which makes it similar to Google Chrome in that regard. Microsoft announced the new Edge back in December 2018, when it decided to forego any further development of its own browser engine in favor of switching to the Chromium codebase. It was a big undertaking, and after over a year of testing, the new Edge is finally ready. You can download the first stable version for Windows and Mac over here. That said, if you're running Windows...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsofts_new_edge_browser_based_on_chromium_is_now_ready_to_download-news-41054.php

Google Play Store will no longer show notifications for updated apps

Android's core apps suite has the benefit of receiving regular updates which are independent of major OS updates. In some cases, though features are being taken down without any heads up and this is true for the Play Store's removed notifications for updated apps. Apparently this development has been live since November for some users on version 17.4 of the Play Store. Some users considered the lack of notifications as a temporary bug but it turned out that this was a planned initiative and was recently confirmed by Google representatives. In our own test on version 18.3.13 we did...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_play_store_will_no_longer_show_notifications_for_updated_apps-news-41053.php

The Doogee S95 Pro is an IP69K-rated modular phone with a Helio P90 chipset

The rugged Doogee S95 Pro is now available after a few days of teasing by the company. Like the S90 Pro, this phone supports Motorola-like add-on modules that can extend its functionality with a snap. The S95 is rated IP69K - on top of the usual dust and water resistance, it can withstand high-pressure cleaning with 80° water fired at the phone at 80-100 bar. It also has the MIL-STD-810G rating. This ruggedness comes at a price, though, the phone measures 13.8mm thick and weighs a hefty 285g. One of the launch day add-ons is a 3,500mAh external battery that complements the built in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_doogee_s95_pro_is_an_ip69krated_modular_phone_with_a_helio_p90_chipset-news-41052.php

Apple dominated true wireless headsets market in 2019, Samsung a distant third

Data by Strategy Analytics reveals that Apple is by far the biggest player in the True Wireless Headset game (headsets with no cables connecting each bud, referred to "TWS" in short). Cupertino shipped 58.7 million AirPods last year, which means one in two TWS headsets sold in 2019 bore the Apple logo (54.4% market share). That's not all, Apple raked in 71% of the revenues from the global TWS market. Meanwhile, Xiaomi secured a distant second with 9.1 million units shipped (8.5% share). The good news for the Chinese tech giant are that it's ahead of Samsung, which only managed to move...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_sold_most_of_the_true_wireless_headsets_last_year_samsung_a_distant_third-news-41051.php

Deal: nubia Z20 is now permanently cheaper

When nubia introduced iys X phone, it certainly was an eye-catcher with its fully functional second display on the back. The phone was such a success, that eventually the ZTE subsidiary implemented the feature in the nubia Z20 smartphone that appeared on the global scene in October 2019. The initial price of $549/€549/£499 was already quite competitive seeing how it gave you 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, but now that it has aged a bit and lost some of its edge it's time for a price cut. The flagship is getting permanently discounted and will now cost $499/€499/£449. The nubia Z20...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_nubia_z20_is_now_permanently_cheaper-news-41048.php

B&O announces its 3rd gen Beoplay E8 TWS with improved battery life, Type-C charging and Bluetooth 5.1

Bang&Olufsen updated its Beoplay E8 truly wireless (TWS) earbuds which now come with improved battery life, Bluetooth 5.1 and a USB-C charging case. The earbuds have also been slimmed down in size compared to their predecessors and now weigh in at 5.8 grams each. Another improvement comes in the microphone department where each earbud now houses two mics for improved voice pickup and better in-call noise cancellation. B&O Beoplay E8 3rd gen The actual drivers inside the buds are 5. mm and you can customize your listening profiles through the B&O app. There's also support for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/b_o_announces_its_thirdgen_beoplay_e8_tws_with_improved_battery_life_type_c_charging_and_bluetooth_5-news-41047.php

Google Pixelbook Go arrives in the UK, here are the prices

The Pixelbook Go was unveiled in October last year and launched in the US and Canada a few weeks later. Today, the premium Chrome OS laptop has reached the UK. Yes, despite having "Go" in its name, this is a top of the line model. It has a 13.3" touchscreen with 1080p or 4K resolution. The laptop's body is made of magnesium and the whole thing weighs just over 1kg. Google claims the battery will last 12 hours of usage. The base configuration features an Intel Core m3 processor, 8GB of RAM and 64GB storage and costs £630. The 4K "Molecular Display" is only available on the top...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixelbook_go_arrives_in_the_uk_here_are_the_prices-news-41049.php

The US is about to to block more sales to Huawei

The US - Huawei situation is way too complicated and multi-faceted to really get into right now. But, currently, as things stand, Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and over 40 of its subsidiaries are on the US entities list, which means that their products are subject to export and transfer government restrictions. Beyond that, there is also a US government ban on purchasing Huawei tech. This new development actually deals with the flip side of the sales and supply chain. Simplifying things quite a bit, the US currently has a De minimis Rule dictating the minimum percent of US-made components...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_us_is_apparently_making_moves_towards_blocking_more_sales_to_huawei-news-41050.php

5G-enabled iPhones and iPads to use mmWave technology

Apple is yet to enter the 5G world, and reports are we will finally see some devices with the next-gen connectivity this year. Now a new rumor has it that Taiwanese company ASE (Advanced Semiconductor Engineering) has joined the supply chain for Apple and will manufacture the mmWave-based modules. Industry insiders reveal that Apple's roadmap includes at least one 5G iPad and 5G iPhone in 2020, but the company is yet to determine the provider of the technology. The difference between mmWave and Sub-6 GHz technology is that the first one allows for faster data transmission but has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/5genabled_iphones_and_ipads_to_use_mmwave_technology-news-41044.php