Samsung Galaxy S20+, S20 Ultra pre-orders to come with free Galaxy Buds+

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series arriving on February 11 is said to be on pre-orders till March 13, and according to the latest information, those who pre-order the Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra will get the as-of-yet-unofficial Galaxy Buds+ truly wireless earphones for free. This information comes from reliable leakster Evan Blass, who shared a promo image for the pre-orders on Twitter. It includes the S20+, S20 Ultra and the Buds+, corroborating previous design leaks. There's no official word from Samsung about the Galaxy Buds+ yet, but we are likely to see them go official on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_pre_orders_galaxy_buds_plus_free-news-41213.php

Unknown Motorola smartphone render surfaces, it comes with a stylus

Yesterday, a reputable leakster hinted at a brand new Motorola device called Edge+, supposedly high-end, heading to Verizon. Today, the very same source posted a render of a mysterious Motorola handset and it is yet unknown whether this is the Edge+ or a completely different smartphone. To our surprise, the phone comes equipped with a stylus. That's something we haven't seen from Motorola for some time now. The render reveals fairly thin side bezels, a chin that's a bit on the thick side and a punch-hole camera in the upper-left corner. Once again, it could be the Edge+, but there...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/unknown_motorola_smartphone_render_surfaces_it_comes_with_a_stylus-news-41212.php

Realme Buds Air Iconic Cover price revealed, sales begin January 28

Earlier this month, Realme announced the Buds Air Iconic Cover and 10,000 mAh Power Bank Classic Blue for the Indian market. The company had revealed the pricing and availability details of the power bank but not the Buds Air Iconic Cover. Well, now we know that the Realme Buds Air Iconic Cover is priced at INR399 ($6/€5) in India and it will go on sale from January 28 at 12:30 PM local time. It comes in Black, White, Yellow and Classic Blue colors, and you can pick one from Flipkart and Realme India's official site. The Buds Air Iconic Cover sports a tailor-made "R" logo designed...

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Samsung Galaxy S20 appears in Pink and Grey colors, official cases surface

A recent leak revealed the Galaxy S20 in a blue shade called Cloud Blue, and now a new set of official marketing images have surfaced showing off the vanilla S20 in two more colors - Cloud Pink and Cosmic Grey. Check out the images below. Samsung Galaxy S20 in Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, and Cosmic Grey colors Additionally, images of the S20 trio's official cover cases have also leaked and they are in line with the previously leaked renders of the S20 lineup. While these case renders don't reveal anything new about the S20 trio design-wise, the source says that the LED View Cover...

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 rumored to launch in Q2

While Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Z Flip, its second foldable smartphone, at its February 11 event where the Galaxy S20 family will also become official, the company is working on a successor for last year's Galaxy Fold too. The Galaxy Fold 2 will keep its predecessor's form factor, unlike the Galaxy Z Flip which is similar conceptually to the new Motorola Razr. The Fold 2 will have an 8" display when unfolded, according to past rumors, a 108 MP primary camera, ultra thin glass on top of the screen (not plastic like last year's model), and an S-Pen. It's going to be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_fold_2_rumored_to_launch_in_q2-news-41209.php

Here is Google's Nearby Sharing feature in action

Last year, an XDA teardown suggested that Google was working on a new file sharing protocol that would supersede Android Beam - the NFC and Bluetooth based file-transfer solution that was discontinued in Android 10. Thanks to XDA Developers we are finally getting a demo of how the feature will work - and it's very similar to Apple's AirDrop. The feature is (un)officially called "Nearby Sharing" and works with the same components as AirDrop: It requires Bluetooth and Location to handshake with the devices and Wi-Fi to complete the data transfer. Like AirDrop, you can decide whether...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_is_googles_nearby_sharing_feature_in_action-news-41208.php

Realme C3 passes through FCC, launch is imminent

Realme's upcoming C3 smartphone just cleared FCC and even though there's not much info in those listings, there are a few takeaways from the documents. First and foremost, clearing the FCC means that launch is pretty close. Secondly, it's evident that the handset will come out with the latest ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 - the company teased its custom UI heavily for the past couple of months. Images from the FCC documents And finally, there's a rough schematic of how the phone would look from the back and it's probably safe to assume that it would have three cameras...

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9 more LG phones are getting Android 10 this year

LG doesn't have the best reputation in terms of firmware updates for its older devices, but it's working to improve it. Android 10 has already been seeded to two LG phones - the G8 ThinQ and Korean units of V50 ThinQ 5G have received the latest version of Android. A new press release from LG Italy sheds more light on the company's plans to bring Android 10 with LG's UX 9.0 to nine more devices in 2020. These include the LG V40 ThinQ, international units of the V50 ThinQ, G8X ThinQ, G8S ThinQ, G7 ThinQ, K50S, K40S, K50 and Q60. The international V50 units are first in line for the...

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Sprint is offering a discounted screen repair for your Galaxy phone

Sprint has launched a repair program for some Samsung Galaxy smartphones. The eligible phones include the Galaxy S7, S8-series, S9-series and the Galaxy Note8. And yes, the latest Galaxy flagships are not covered. Anyway, if you are in possession of such phone, you can stop by at one of Sprint's offices and get your phone's screen fixed for just $49, even if you are not a Sprint customer. That's a pretty decent deal. Luckily, owners of a different Galaxy phone with cracked screen may also be eligible for a $150 credit towards the purchase of a new device. Keep in mind, though, that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sprint_is_offering_a_discounted_screen_repair_for_your_galaxy_phone-news-41205.php

More details surface about the Oppo Find X2's cameras and 120Hz display

Earlier this week, a report surfaced about the Sony sensors on the upcoming Oppo Find X2. Today's report brings overlapping information about the cameras, along with details about the display, and a co-processor that works alongside the Snapdragon 865. The report comes from a leakster on Weibo. The Oppo Find X2 was already reported to feature a 120Hz 6.5-inch display and today's leak adds to it that the "ultra clear" screen will have a 240Hz touch sampling rate. In addition to the QHD+ resolution (3160 x 1440 px) the display will also feature 80-degree edges, so not quite the waterfall...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/more_details_surface_about_the_oppo_find_x2s_cameras_and_120hz_display-news-41206.php

US will broaden the ban on Huawei in 2020

The US is working to broaden the scope of the ban on Huawei in 2020. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross revealed to Bloomberg that the government is working on new rules aimed to deny even more US-related technology to Huawei. Up until this point if 35% or less of a company's business is done in the US it was allowed to export products to Huawei. The US is reportedly looking to decrease that number to 10% or less, severely limiting the number of US-based companies allowed to trade with Huawei. According to the report the US government is working on a regulation that would deny Huawei...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/us_will_broaden_the_ban_on_huawei_in_2020-news-41202.php

Apple resists EU push for common phone charger, says it will stifle innovation

The EU has been pushing for a common charger plug for mobile phones for over a decade now, but there's always been one firm holdout - Apple. Last week the European Parliament made an amendment to a draft law that would make a common charger essential for phones (and other wireless gadgets). This week, Apple issued a response. Cupertino warns that a common charger will stifle innovation and be troublesome for consumers. To prove its point, Apple commissioned a study, which found that the move to a single standard will incur costs of €1.5 billion, far greater than the predicted €13 million...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_resists_eu_push_for_common_phone_charger_says_it_will_stifle_innovation-news-41201.php

Lenovo M10 FHD REL tablet arroves with SD450 and 7,000 mAh battery

Lenovo may no longer be selling its smartphones in India but the company's Android tablet line is still going strong and the latest entrant is the M10 FHD REL. It packs a 10.1-inch FHD IPS panel with fairly thick bezels, a 5MP selfie cam and dual front-facing speakers. The back hosts a single 8MP camera. The Snapdragon 450 powers the whole thing with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage which can be expanded via the microSD slot. The software front is covered by Android 9 Pie. The tablet packs a beefy 7,000 mAh battery which sadly charges over microUSB. Other notable features include...

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Galaxy S20 dummies shown on video, the Ultra has a bigger camera bump

Phone accessory store Mobile Fun is getting into the leak business - it posted a video showing off replicas of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S20 trio. Previously, we've seen 3D printed dummies, which are based on 3D CAD models, but these replicas are used by factories in China to test cases and other accessories for the real phones. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra dwarfs previous members of the S-series, it's about the same size as the Galaxy Note10+, a bit taller, actually. The Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ are more conservative, their height and width are only slightly larger than those...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_replicas_shown_on_video_the_ultra_has_a_wider_thicker_camera_bump-news-41198.php

Samsung Galaxy M21 key specs confirmed by Geekbench

Samsung announced the Galaxy M20 last January and it's due for a successor - the Galaxy M21 has just appeared on Geekbench confirming its approaching announcement and revealing some key specs in the process. The Galaxy M21 sports model number SM-M21F, and according to the benchmark database, it will boot Android 10 and have an Exynos 9611 SoC with 4GB RAM at the helm. Geekbench doesn't reveal the rest of the specs of the Galaxy M21, but rumors have it that it will arrive with dual or triple rear cameras and two storage options - 64GB and 128GB. The Galaxy M21 is also rumored to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m21_specs_geekbench-news-41192.php

Motorola is working on a 5G version of the foldable Razr 2019

The Motorola Razr 2019 is powered by an uninspiring Snapdragon 710 chipset, which among other things means no 5G connectivity. However, a subsidiary of Motorola Mobility is set to unveil a 5G version of the phone. It will be shown off at the Wuhan International Expo Center in the city of Wuhan. That's no coincidence as the phone will be manufactured there as well, at the Lenovo's factory in the city. It's not clear if the 5G-connected Motorola Razr will be sold globally, for now it sounds like a "no". EE is already taking pre-orders for the UK, Verizon will sell the phone in the US...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_is_working_on_a_5g_version_of_the_foldable_razr_2019-news-41197.php

Samsung's AirDrop alternative, Quick Share, is weirdly cloud based

Android 10 killed Android Beam, but makers don't seem happy with Google's proposed replacement. Samsung is expected to unveil its own alternative, Quick Share, at the Unpacked event for the Galaxy S20 and Z Flip phones. This feature is similar to AirDrop, it allows you to share files with nearby phones. Strangely, it will be at least partially cloud-based - you will be able to upload a multimedia file to the Samsung Cloud and stream it to a Samsung SmartThings device. This comes with heavy restrictions though, files are capped at 1GB each (only a few minutes of 4K video) and you can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_airdrop_alternative_quick_share_is_weirdly_cloud_based-news-41195.php

vivo to introduce two iQOO phones in India next month, one with 5G

vivo officially announced today that it will expand its iQOO brand to India. In an interview with The Mobile Indian, the marketing director of iQOO India revealed that we will see two phones in the country by the second week of February. Both devices will have similar design and specs, but one of them will support 5G networks, which will make it the first 5G smartphone in the country. vivo iQOO Pro and vivo iQOO Pro 5G Gagan Arora, the senior executive that is responsible for the marketing of the brand in India, revealed both phones will be identical in terms of features, but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_will_introduce_two_iqoo_phones_in_india_next_month_one_will_be_5g-news-41193.php

Google I/O 2020 scheduled for May 12-14

Google is set to host its annual I/O developer conference between May 12 -14. The big event will take place at Shoreline Amphitheatre located near Google's HQ in Mountain View, California. Google CEO Sundar Pichai also confirmed the date and location in a tweet. Cosmos aligned. We'll be back at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View for this year's #GoogleIO on May 12-14! pic.twitter.com/3bZqriaoi1— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) January 24, 2020 Last year's Google I/O brought us the first budget Pixels with the 3a duo alongside the Nest Hub Max and plenty of Android software features,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_i_o_2020_scheduled_to_tipoff_on_may_12-news-41196.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip will bring SD855+, 1" external screen, two 12MP cameras

As February nears and Samsung's Unpacked event is just three weeks away the leaks surrounding the Galaxy Z Flip are giving us a clearer picture of what to expect from Samsung's second foldable phone. A new Twitter post from Max Weinbach who previously revealed details about the S20 lineup is giving us a much better picture of the Z Flip's hardware package. Starting with the display, we are getting a Dynamic AMOLED panel covered with Ultra Thing Glass (UTG) and it will apparently feature a crease at the folding point. This is to be expected with foldable devices but the UTG...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip_will_bring_side_mounted_fingerprint_wide_and_ultrawide_12_mp_cameras_and_snapd-news-41190.php

Second Poco phone incoming in February

Yesterday Poco India's General Manager said we should expect the first phone by the newly independent brand by the end of the quarter. Today the company took it to Twitter and narrowed down the launch to "next month", which is February. The tweet said "don't trust unofficial leaks, here's an official one", but the interview in the link is pretty much the same as the one from yesterday, including confirmation that Poco will use Xiaomi's manufacturing lines and distribution channels. Currently, Poco is trying to make it work as a separate brand. It will have its own sales team,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/next_poco_phone_incoming_in_february-news-41191.php

Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ names officially confirmed

Samsung is introducing a trio of Galaxy S flagships, and their S20 moniker was all but confirmed at this stage it's always nice to get official backing. Today two of the phones with code names SM-G980F/DS and SM-G985F/DS have been certified for use in Thailand by the local NBTC organization with the names Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+. Samsung Galaxy S20 and Samsung Galaxy S20+ certifications The model numbers are in line with previous flagships, and the letter F in the end usually is used for the international units that are not carrier-locked. The DS add-on means Dual-SIM, but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_galaxy_s20_monikers_confirmed_in_certification-news-41189.php

Realme's next phone, fitness band are coming in February, VoWiFi this month

Last month, Realme's Indian CEO Madhav Sheth said that the company is launching its first fitness band in H1 2020, which was teased after the India launch of 5i earlier this month. Details are scarce about the Chinese phone maker's fitness tracker, but we now know that it's arriving next month. Realme's fitness band Madhav Sheth confirmed this in the latest episode of #AskMadhav. Besides, Sheth also said that the company will start rolling out the VoWiFi feature for its smartphones this month, with the X2 Pro being the first in line to get it. In February, VoWiFi will arrive...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_fitness_band_launch_date_february-news-41188.php

Apple contracts Broadcom for $15 billion in wireless components

A new filing with SEC reveals that Apple has entered two separate contracts with wireless component maker Broadcom for $15 billion in wireless components. According to the filing, Broadcom will provide specified RF components and modules to Apple to be used in hardware devices over the next three and a half years. Apple currently uses Broadcom components on the iPhone 11 lineup for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. As per analyst Patrick Moorhead or Moor insights, the filing suggests future iPhones could be supplied with Broadcom components for LTE connectivity - but Broadcom components...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_contracts_broadcom_for_15billion_in_wireless_components-news-41187.php

Xiaomi Mi A3 and Redmi K20 series get price cuts in India

Xiaomi has announced price cuts for three smartphones in India - Mi A3, Redmi K20, and Redmi K20 Pro. The K20 and K20 Pro now start at INR19,999 and INR24,999, respectively, while the Mi A3 starts at INR11,999. You can check out the table below for more details. Model Launch Price New Price Mi A3 4GB/64GB INR12,999 ($180/€165) INR11,999 ($170/€150) Mi A3 6GB/128GB INR15,999 ($225/€205) INR14,999 ($210/€190) Redmi K20 6GB/64GB INR21,999 ($310/€280) INR19,999 ($280/€255) Redmi K20...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a3_redmi_k20_redmi_k20_pro_price_cut_india-news-41186.php

Deal: iPhone XR is just $300 at Verizon ($300 off), with bonus $200 MasterCard too

Verizon has an interesting deal for you if you're looking for an iPhone but don't want to shell out top dollar for an iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, or iPhone 11 Pro Max. The last-gen iPhone XR, the iPhone 11's predecessor, can now be yours for a grand total of just $299.76. That's $300.23 less than its usual price of $599.99. We're talking about the 64GB model here, but you can also opt for 128GB or 256GB of storage and still get the $300 off. The price reduction comes courtesy of monthly bill credits, so it makes most sense getting the phone on Verizon's installment plan. That way...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_iphone_xr_is_just_300_at_verizon_300_off_with_bonus_200_mastercard_too-news-41185.php

Motorola Edge+ might be a flagship smartphone on its way to Verizon

After the rebirth of the Razr, reimagined with a foldable screen, Motorola seems to be preparing another big launch for this year. And that is its first true flagship smartphone in a long time. This may be called Motorola Edge+. Famous leakster Evan Blass, also known as @evleaks, has revealed that such a phone is in development, and it will be headed to Verizon. It's unclear if the carrier is getting an exclusive on the model, but considering its long-standing relationship with Motorola, that dates back to the first Droid, we wouldn't be surprised if this happened. The only other...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_might_be_a_flagship_smartphone_on_its_way_to_verizon-news-41184.php

New OxygenOS December update for OnePlus 6/6T brings list of bug fixes

OnePlus is now rolling out a new incremental update that fixes a bunch of bugs that the initial Android 10 update brought to the OnePlus 6 and 6T. The update improves system stability, updates Google security patches for December, and squashed a lot of bugs. Here's the full changelog: System Fixed the issue with a black screen appearing after unlocking the device using a fingerprint Fixed the issue with the animation logo while rebooting device Fixed the issue with device heating up while charging Fixed the random disconnection issue with 5Ghz hotspot Improved...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_oxygenos_december_update_for_oneplus_6_6t_brings_list_of_bug_fixes-news-41183.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 official-looking renders leak, Galaxy S20 Ultra may start at €1,349

The latest development in Samsung's rumor mill is a leak of official-looking renders of the Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra. The renders come from Ishan Argawal via 91Mobiles and show Samsung's new trio looks in three different colors. According to the report, and as you can see by the renders, the Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20+ no longer use 3D curved glass but 2.5D glass instead. The Galaxy S20 Ultra does have a curve along the long edges of the display. The Samsung Galaxy S20 shown below in what the report calls "Cloud Blue". We saw a hint of this color when the...

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Fujifilm announces $700 X-T200 mirrorless camera

Fujifilm has launched a new affordable option in its X-T series of mirrorless cameras. The X-T200 is the successor to the X-T100 and features lots of new bits and pieces, many of which come from the recently launched X-A7. The X-T200 features a newer design over the X-T100. On the front is a new grip, which should make the new model more comfortable to use. On the back, the circular d-pad has given way to a joystick. The X-T200 is also somehow lighter by 80g compared to its predecessor. The X-T200 has the 24.2MP APS-C sensor from the X-A7. Fujifilm claims improved autofocus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fujifilm_announces_700_xt200_mirrorless_camera-news-41181.php

Niantic announces events for Pokemon Go, Harry Potter and Ingress games

Niantic, the company behind Pokemon Go, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite and Ingress mobile games, just announced the upcoming real-world events across the globe for 2020 since the 2019 events were so successful. The firm launched a new live events website and shared some interesting stats. For instance, its 2019 events generated $249 million in tourism revenue across Chicago, Dortmund and Montreal. About 2.7 million players joined in 32 countries. Pokemon Go players can expect the first event to take place from February 6 through February 9 in Taichung, Taiwan. The next one is Safari...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/niantic_announces_events_for_pokemon_go_harry_potter_and_ingress_games-news-41179.php

Apple's Watch Connected program will give you rewards for meeting fitness goals

Apple has launched a brand new program for its Apple Watch users which brings special rewards for gym-goers who accomplish pre-determined goals. Apple Watch Connected will bring discounts on gym memberships, Apple and Nike gift cards, donations to community initiatives as well as the chance to earn back the cost of your Apple Watch Series 5. Each gym will have its own set of goals and challenges but there aren't any clear examples of what these are at the time being. The program itself relies on Apple's GymKit system which uses NFC to establish a connection between compatible fitness...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_watch_connected_program_will_give_you_rewards_for_meeting_fitness_goals-news-41180.php

Vivo files a patent for Super FlashCharge

A new trademark application from vivo just popped up on EUIPO (European Intellectual Property Office). It appears that the company is readying a new fast charging tech under the name Super FlashCharge. It's safe to assume that the upcoming fast charging tech from vivo would reach 55W as per previous rumors. Perhaps vivo is readying its next high-end smartphone with competing charging tech on board. The highest we've seen so far is 65W on the Oppo Reno Ace but 55W is also pretty fast and should easily top a 4,000 mAh battery in about half an hour. Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_files_a_patent_for_super_flashcharge-news-41177.php

Huawei Band 4 will soon launch in India, priced at INR 1,999

Huawei's Band 4 will start selling in India soon. It's listed on Flipkart as coming soon at a price of INR 1,999 (€25). The Huawei Band 4 displays notifications, the time and date as well as your fitness data on a 0.96-inch LCD with a resolution of 160x80px. It can track activities such as walking, running and cycling and can also track your sleep. It's water-tight down to 50 meters. It connects to your Android or iPhone via Bluetooth 4.2 but lacks NFC for payments. The Huawei Band 4 promises a week of battery life from its 91mAh battery and has a convenient USB-A port for...

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iPhone 11 outscores XS Max in DxOMark camera test, comes close to the 11 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone 11 received an overall camera score of 109 from DxOMark, beating the iPhone XS Max in both the photo and video categories. It is also well ahead of its immediate predecessor, the iPhone XR. Compared to the current generation Apple flagships, the phone's video score is within 1 point of the iPhone 11 Pro Max result as it offers identical features and comparable image quality. Predictably, the iPhone 11 got docked a few points for the lack of a telephoto camera - the phone can't deliver the same quality zoom and portrait shots without it. This accounts for most of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_11_outscores_xs_max_in_dxomark_camera_test_comes_close_to_the_11_pro_max-news-41175.php

Samsung Galaxy A41 will sport a 3,500 mAh battery

The Samsung Galaxy A41 is due to arrive in the coming months and a new certification from safety Korea just revealed the phone's battery. The cell will feature a 3,500 mAh capacity and bears the EB-BA415ABY identification number which falls in line with the A41's own SM-A415 model number. The actual photo of the cell is not the best quality but multiple other accounts have confirmed the 3,500 mAh capacity to be true. According to rumors, the charging speeds will remain at 15W just like the Galaxy A40. We've already seen details which suggest the A41's main camera will have a 48MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a41_battery_will_sport_a_3500_mah_battery-news-41173.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra said to have a stainless-steel frame

Samsung has been using aluminum frames for its last five generations of flagships. Now, the fans are up for a surprise, because the Galaxy S20 Ultra is rumored to have stainless-steel frame. The leakster that brought us the first live images of the device has disclosed the new info in a tweet. Apple iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max are the only current flagships with stainless-steel frame Currently, only Apple uses stainless steel for its body. The last three generations of iPhones have all been implementing the design that in theory scratches less and provides an overall better...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_ultra_might_have_a_stainlesssteel_frame-news-41172.php

Two Oppo phones visit Geekbench - with Snapdragon 765 and Helio P90

The Oppo PCLM50 passed through TENAA - this seems to be a new version of the Reno3 or the Reno3 Pro. There was some uncertainty about the chipset, but Geekbench just cleared that up, it is indeed a Snapdragon 765G, the same chipset as the Pro. The non-Pro model uses a MediaTek Dimensity 1000 and has a 64MP camera instead of 48MP as on the PCLM50. However, the screen diagonal matches the non-Pro model, so it's not 100% clear if this will have the "Pro" label or not. Either way, the unit that ran the benchmark packed 8GB of RAM and featured Android 10, just as expected. Geekbench:...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/two_oppo_phones_visit_geekbench_one_with_snapdragon_765_the_other_with_helio_p90-news-41171.php

Canalys: Bluetooth headphones will be the second biggest smart device category

Canalys has released a new report predicting that personal audio will be the fastest-growing category of smart devices over the next few years, but smartphones will maintain their position as the leading smart device. According to the analysts, 3 billion smart devices will be shipped globally in 2023, up from 2.4 billion in 2019. Half of those will be smartphones, 1.5 billion, showing a small but consistent growth (meanwhile, PCs, laptops and tablets will decline). The next largest category will be smart personal audio. This includes everything from true wireless headsets (TWS) to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_bluetooth_headphones_will_become_the_second_biggest_smart_device_category_after_phones-news-41170.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite pre-orders start in India

Samsung launched the Galaxy Note10 Lite in India earlier this week, and now it is Galaxy S10 Lite's turn. The phone is available for pre-order at Amazon, Flipkart and Samsung's own website for INR39,999 (which is about $560/€505). Currently, Samsung offers only one version of the phone - 8/128GB, but at least all three colors are available - Prism Blue, Prism Black, Prism White. The price of INR39,999 is a lot cheaper than the Galaxy S10 or Galaxy S10+, but is slightly more expensive than its sibling Galaxy Note10 Lite, which starts from INR10,000 ($140) less. It is also more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_lite_arrives_for_preorder_in_india-news-41168.php

Microsoft releases Surface Duo preview toolkit, giving us a look into its dual-screen future

Back in October, Microsoft unveiled a pair of dual screen concept devices that grabbed plenty of headlines. The Surface Duo which is the brand's first dual-screen smartphone running on Android and the Surface Neo which is essentially a larger tablet version of the Duo with Windows 10X on board. Both are expected to arrive for the 2020 holiday shopping season but Microsoft is giving software developers a head start. Today, Microsoft released its Surface Duo preview SDK complete with an emulator and Java frameworks, allowing developers to begin experimenting with the two-screen form...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_releases_surface_duo_preview_toolkit_giving_us_a_look_into_its_dualscreen_software_future_-news-41169.php

Honor's 2020 cameras will bring larger pixels, not higher resolution

Honor's latest flagship is V30 Pro and it has a 40 MP main shooter (with Quad Bayer so effectively 10 MP), as in the Huawei Mate 30 Pro smartphone. Now, according to the marketing manager of the subsidiary, the company won't be following other makers who have either already released or are about to release phones 100MP+ cameras. Honor says that this obviously can't be achieved without maintaining the 0.8μm pixel size and that goes against its understanding that 1μm pixels are the smallest that can ensure flagship-tier image quality. According to Kailiang Shen, Honor will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_will_introduce_a_2020_flagship_with_big_camera_pixels-news-41167.php

Poco F1 successor confirmed to launch this quarter

With all the hype around the newly independent Poco brand, many are wondering when we'll see the true successor to the legendary Pocophone F1. Luckily, Poco India's General Manager, Manmohan Chandolu spilled some interpreting details in a series of interviews. The most important bit of information is the potential launch date for the new Poco device which is confirmed to come by March this year. In addition, Chandolu reiterated the brand's focus on delivering value-for-money smartphones with "high-end SoCs" and "large amounts of RAM". In terms of software, the new smartphones will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_f1_successor_confirmed_to_launch_in_the_current_quarter-news-41166.php

Upcoming Realme flagship smashes AnTuTu record

Realme is expected to launch a Snapdragon 865-powered smartphone, and it just got benchmarked at AnTuTu. A mysterious device dubbed "realme RMX2071" managed to reach a result of 574,985, which is the highest any device by the brand has ever achieved. The phone could be named Realme X50 Pro as an upgrade over the Realme X50 5G, running a Snapdragon 765G chipset. Usually there are details around the device, tested at AnTuTu, but we have practically nothing on the specs side. However, the result itself is very impressive - in comparison the Realme X2 Pro scores 467,653 on AnTuTu 8 -...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mysterious_realme_smashes_records_on_antutu-news-41165.php

New Oppo phone appears on TENAA, a slightly faster Reno3

Oppo introduced the Reno3 and Reno3 Pro smartphones in the last days of 2019. It now appears another smartphone is expected to join the family. Oppo PCLM50 was certified at TENAA, and while there are no photos yet, the full specs sheet has been posted. The device has the same size and weight as the Reno3, but the CPU appears to be slightly faster, while the main camera is downgraded to 48 MP. The CPU of the Oppo PCLM50 can reach 2.4 GHz and comes coupled to a chipset with a 5G modem. Given the Oppo Reno3 is running on Mediatek's fastest Dimensity 1000 platform, we are probably...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_oppo_tenaa_reno3_faster-news-41164.php

DxOMark ranks the Sony Xperia 5 in the same class as the Galaxy Note 8 and iPhone 8 Plus

The latest smartphone tested by DxOMark is the Sony Xperia 5. Announced at IFA in September, the Xperia 5 is a midrange device with triple cameras, all with 12MP sensors. The Sony Xperia 5 was released a few months after the flagship-grade Xperia 1. Despite the former's mid-range position and hardware, it uses an identical triple-camera setup as the Xperia 1. Though there were improvements over the Xperia 1's cameras, DxOMark wasn't impressed with the Xperia 5. It received an overall score of 95 (the Xperia 1 got 91) with a 101 for photography and 83 for video. Slight improvements in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dxomark_ranks_the_sony_xperia_5_in_the_same_class_as_the_galaxy_note_8_and_iphone_8_plus-news-41163.php

POCO secretly teases its next phone will be called "POCO X2"

It was just a few days ago that POCO has spring into an independent new brand. Following the news, POCO India posted a teaser video on Twitter offering a look into "Season 2" of POCO, hinting that upcoming smartphones from the brand are just over the horizon. #POCOIsHere and it'll give chills to others. IYKWWM 😉Season 2 is live now! Brace yourself for the impact. pic.twitter.com/wJPWgDgwCn— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) January 21, 2020 In the first setup of the teaser, the name "POCO X2" is hinted at, but you need to look closely to see it. The characters of the name are scattered...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_secretly_teases_its_next_phone_will_be_called_poco_x2-news-41162.php

Deal: T-Mobile OnePlus 6T is on sale for $349

OnePlus is currently running a sale on the OnePlus 6T. The OnePlus site in the US, the brand is selling off the T-Mobile variant of the 6T for $349 - a full $200 off the original price. In case you're wondering, that's for the Mirror Black T-Mobile variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Remember that OnePlus phones don't offer expandable storage and in case you were wondering, the 6T is no longer available directly from T-Mobile. Although the phone is already over a year old at this point, the OnePlus 6T was still one of the fastest smartphones of its time thanks to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_tmobile_oneplus_6t_is_on_sale_for_349_-news-41161.php

Amazon tops brands value chart, Google and Amazon complete podium

The latest Brand Finance Global 500 report is out and for the third year in a row Amazon tops the chart as the most valuable brand, its worth estimated at $220.7 billion. This is also the first time a company has surpassed the $200 billion mark and in Amazon's case a 17.5% improvement over its 2019 result. Top 10 Most Valuable Brands (Brand Finance) The growth is attributed to the company's expansion in cloud computing, streaming services, consumer electronics and logistics. Skimming through the top 10 list, Google comes in at the second spot with a sizeable $159.7 billion...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_retains_top_spot_in_2020_global_500_brands_value_report_-news-41160.php