You can save up to $700 on Motorola Razr 2019

Motorola announced the new Razr 2019 foldable smartphone last November. It sure makes one nostalgic, but at $1499.99, it's quite an expensive device for the specs on offer. However, if you decide to buy it from Verizon, you can save up to $700 on your purchase. If you are an existing Verizon customer, you can save $500 upon adding a new line and trading in your old device. And if you switch to an Unlimited plan, you get $200 on a Prepaid Mastercard, meaning a total saving of $700. You can head over to the source link at the end of the article for more details, including the complete list...

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Asus warns of a temporary shortage of the ROG Phone II

Asus India has sent out emails to fans, warning of a 'disruption in supply chain caused by the prevailing situation in Asia' that would lead to a temporary shortage of the ROG Phone II. It goes on to assure it's doing everything it can to restore the availability of the Phone II. It's not made explicitly clear whether the disruption would affect the Phone II's India stock specifically, or we're looking at a global shortage. Asus' statement comes amid a growing number of similar stories related to the coronavirus outbreak in China. Apple has just closed its stores in the country...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_warns_of_a_temporary_shortage_of_the_rog_phone_ii-news-41331.php

Unlocked LG G8 ThinQ receiving Android 10 in the US

LG released the Android 10 update for the G8 ThinQ in South Korea last November, and last month, it was rolled out for the units locked to Sprint and Verizon's networks in the US. Now, the rollout has expanded to the unlocked units of the G8 ThinQ in the States. The update carries version number G820QM20a and weighs around 1.9GB in size. A complete changelog of the release is currently unavailable, but the users who have received the update report it comes with the January 2020 Android security patch and new UI. Android 10 update for unlocked LG G8 ThinQ in the US The Android...

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Apple is closing all stores and offices in China through February 9

Apple has issued a brief statement announcing it will be closing all its physical stores, corporate offices and contact centers in Mainland China through the end of next week (February 9). Motivated by 'an abundance of caution and based on the latest advice from leading health experts', the move aims to limit the exposure of company employees to the coronavirus outbreak that's been increasingly troubling China and the world for the past two months. The Apple online store in China, on the other hand, remains open. It was previously reported that the coronavirus situation may...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_closing_stores_offices_china_february_9-news-41329.php

Motorola Moto G Stylus full specs leak

Motorola is hosting an event on February 23 where it's expected to announce the Moto G8, Moto G8 Power, and the Moto Edge+. Alongside those, the Lenovo subsidiary is also expected to unveil the Moto G Stylus, specifications of which have now leaked online. The Moto G Stylus, which is a variant of the Moto G8 Power and carries model number XT2043-4, will be powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC. It will run Android 10 out of the box, have 4GB RAM, and come in two storage options - 64GB and 128GB. The stylus-wielding phone will sport a 6.36" FHD+ display, which from previously leaked renders...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_stylus_full_specs-news-41327.php

Realme C3 will be the first smartphone to run Realme UI out of the box

The Realme C3 is coming on February 6 but the company has already revealed most of its specifications. Now, Realme has announced that Realme C3 will boot Realme UI, making it the first Realme smartphone to run the company's newest Android 10-based skin out of the box. The Realme C3 is an entry-level smartphone, having the recently announced Helio G70 SoC at the helm. It will arrive in two memory configurations (3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB) and sport a 6.5" waterdrop notch display, having a screen-to-body ratio of 89.8%. For photography, the Realme C3 will come with three cameras - one on...

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Samsung trademarks "UTG", could mean Ultra Thin Glass for Z Flip and future Samsung foldables

Foldable smartphones are certainly gaining a lot of attention as the new form factor challenges smartphone design as we know it. While we saw foldable smartphones and displays over the last year or so, they were all made with fragile plastic lenses atop the display panels. These are very easy to scratch and can easily cause damage to an otherwise expensive device. Rumors suggested that Samsung's upcoming Z Flip smartphone will use a new ultra-thin type of glass. The latest report from LetsGoDigital suggests a new patent from Samsung's lawyers submitted to the EUIPO (European Union...

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FCC writes letter to Congress finding that "one or more" US carriers sold customer location data

Over a year and a half ago, each of the four major US carriers was in some way involved with an incident that revealed how carriers were selling location data of its subscribers to whoever wanted to pay for them. It involved a couple of "middle men" companies who could eventually sell location data to whoever wanted to buy it. It eventually involved Securus, a prison company that used carrier information to track phones without owners' permission. On Friday, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai sent a letter to key members of Congress, declaring that the FCC has conducted its investigation and concluded...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fcc_writes_letter_to_congress_finding_that_one_or_more_us_carrier_sold_customer_location_data-news-41324.php

Report: Apple begins trial production of iPhone 9

Apple just reported strong iPhone sales for the last quarter of 2019 and even with all that success, there are Apple users who would still love to have a smaller iPhone with a home button. Rumors of a successor to the iPhone SE have been going on for years, but this year's rumors about a possible iPhone 9 (with the design of the iPhone 6, 7, and 8) have been abundant. Today's report from My Drivers cited Chinese industry sources who claim the iPhone SE 2 is already under trial production. They also claim that the new device will be called the iPhone 9 and it is said to launch sometime in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_apple_begins_trial_production_of_iphone_9-news-41323.php

Latest Poco X2 teaser basically confirms it's a Redmi K30

The Poco X2 is just four days away from being announced officially and the company released yet another teaser today. This gives us the best look at the phone so far and at this point there's little doubt left that this is a rebranded Redmi K30.Let's add to the Xcitement! Mark your dates: 04.02.2020.#POCOX2 #SmoothAF pic.twitter.com/IoGU1yv91n— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) January 31, 2020 The video shows what is clearly the Redmi K30 in the purple color. Of course, we never get a perfectly clear look at the device but it's easy enough to recognize if you've seen the Redmi K30 before. Of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/latest_poco_x2_teaser_basically_confirms_its_a_redmi_k30-news-41322.php

Facebook's to pay $550 million over face recognition misuse

Remember when Facebook started tagging you on photos back in 2011? That was the year the company started testing its facial recognition software but without anyone's consent. Shortly after, a case against Facebook was set in motion and the legal dispute officially kickstarted in 2015. The case has since been elevated to class action lawsuit and Facebook was pretty confident that it didn't do anything wrong and was ready to defend itself. However, it seems that things have changed and is now ready to settle for a $550 million fine and will pay the plaintiffs group from Illinois that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebooks_facial_recognition_stunt_costed_the_company_550_million-news-41321.php

Puma PT9100 smartwatch comes to India

Announced back in September 2019, the Puma PT9100 smartwatch is the direct result of the partnership between the storied sports brand and Fossil Group. Four months after its announcement, Puma's first smartwatch is finally making its way to India. The PT9100 comes with a 1.19-inch AMOLED touchscreen of 390 x 390 pixel resolution. It's housed in a 44mm casing and brings heart rate monitor, NFC, water-resistance up to 5ATM and all the standard fitness tracking modes you'd expect. The Puma smartwatch runs on the Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset paired with 512MB RAM and 4GB storage....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/puma_pt9100_smartwatch_comes_to_india_with_wearos_heart_rate_tracking_and_two_day_battery_life_-news-41320.php

Samsung Galaxy A51 review

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6G theoretical speeds can go up to 1TB/s

Sure, 5G is not even live in most countries and, but researchers are already working on the next-generation wireless network. The Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology recently started preparatory work and experts involved believe speeds can up to 8,000 times higher than the current 5G speeds. According to members of the working group, 6G can achieve mind-blowing speeds of around 1TB/s. Dozens of researchers and experts are on the job but we are still years away from its deployment. For reference, the current 5G network we are beginning to use has been in development since...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/6g_is_already_in_development_experts_say_theoretical_speeds_can_go_up_to_1tb_s-news-41319.php

Samsung trademarks "Super ISO" for use with the Galaxy S20 phones

Samsung has filed a request to trademark "Super ISO" with the UK Intellectual Property Office. According to Ice Universe this will be featured on the upcoming Galaxy S20 phones. "ISO" here refers to the light sensitivity of the camera - if you've ever played with manual mode on a camera, you'll know that darker scenes require higher ISO. The problem with that is that higher ISO equals higher noise, which is probably what this feature is about. The description of the trademark says that this relates to camera hardware and the image processing software. In short, this is probably a new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_trademarks_super_iso_for_use_with_the_galaxy_s20_phones-news-41316.php

IDC: Tablet sales dropped by 0.6% in Q4 2019, Apple still leads

After a slight upheave during the Q3 period, worldwide tablet sales have yet again declined in the fourth quarter of 2019. According to the latest IDC report, the tablet market is down by 0.6% year over year as a total of 43.5 million units were shipped during the October-December period. Unsurprisingly, Apple is still the runaway leader as it managed to sell an estimated 15.9 million units in Q4 2019. Samsung with 7 million and Huawei with 4 million round our the top three. Amazon saw a steep decline of 29% compared to Q4 2018 with just 3.3 million shipments this time around while...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/idc_tablet_sales_dropped_by_06_in_q4_2019_apple_still_holds_highest_market_share-news-41315.php

The European Parliament votes in favor of a common charger despite Apple's protests

Members of European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of a common charger, the resolution passed with 582-40. It urges the European Commission to adopt new rules by July that would make it so buyers don't necessarily get a new charger with each new device. A decade ago, the EU got major phone makers (among which Apple) to voluntarily move towards a common standard. Now MEPs believe that the voluntary approach has not worked out and new legislation needs to be passed. The resolution highlights wireless chargers as a way to reduce electronic waste, but notes that the rules written...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_european_parliament_votes_in_favor_of_a_common_charger_despite_apples_protests-news-41314.php

Counterpoint: Huawei overtakes Apple in 2019, Realme gains the most

We've heard plenty of analyses in the past few days, and now we have another report to confirm that Huawei has overtaken Apple in the battle for the second place on the global smartphone market. Counterpoint Research revealed that Cupertino fell under 200 million shipments while its Chinese competitor reached almost 240 million. The analysts reported that switching 2019 strategies lead to improving some results, such as Samsung and its Galaxy A lineup and Apple's relatively more affordable iPhone 11. The non-Pro phone was actually the reason Apple to be the top smartphone maker in Q4...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_huawei_overtakes_apple_in_2019_realme_gains_the_most_-news-41310.php

All three Samsung Galaxy S20 phones pass through Geekbench with S865 chips, 12GB of RAM

The three Galaxy S20 phones have taken their turn running Geekbench 5.1. The models headed to the South Korean and US markets, specifically, which are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 rather than a home-grown Samsung chipset (it seems that only European models will use Exynos 9830). Korean versions: Samsung Galaxy S20 • Galaxy S20+ • Galaxy S20 Ultra The trio packs 12GB of RAM (the value reported by the benchmark is lower as a part of RAM is reserved for the GPU). The benchmark score is essentially the same for all three phones and matches up with other upcoming Snapdragon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/all_three_samsung_galaxy_s20_phones_pass_through_geekbench_with_s865_chips_12gb_of_ram-news-41313.php

Patent reveals Huawei foldable smartphone with six cameras and a stylus, could be the Mate X2

Huawei announced the Mate X foldable smartphone last year in February and later in September, it filed a patent with USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) for a new foldable smartphone with stylus support. Now, we are looking at another patent filed by the Chinese phone maker with EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office), and it reveals yet another foldable smartphone which could be the Mate X2. Huawei Mate X The patent describes a form factor similar to the first-gen Mate X, but there are some differences. For starters, the new phone folds inwards while...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_x2_design_six_cameras_stylus_patent-news-41311.php

Nubia Red Magic 5G to pack 80W fast charging

The Nubia Red Magic 5G is shaping up to be a beast of a phone with a 144Hz refresh rate display, Snapdragon 865, dual-mode 5G and blazing fast 80W fast charging. Last week we saw a live demo of the phone's new low latency wireless screencasting feature and now the brand's president Ni Fei took to Weibo again to tease the new super fast charging of the upcoming gaming phone. Nubia Red Magic 5G charging test The photo shows a detailed charging log of the phone which indicates a current of 9.6 amps alongside a voltage of 8.4 equating to an 80W power flow. We also see the device will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_red_magic_5g_to_pack_80w_fast_charging_-news-41309.php

Samsung Galaxy A51 5G visits Geekbench

Samsung announced the Galaxy A51 last month and the company will soon follow up with its 5G version that has appeared on Geekbench sporting model number SM-A516N. The benchmark database reveals key specs of the Galaxy A51 5G - an Exynos 980 SoC, 6GB RAM, and Android 10. Geekbench doesn't confirm any other specifications of the Galaxy A51 5G, but from past rumors, we know the smartphone will have 128GB base storage and will be launched in South Korea. More details about the Galaxy A51 5G should surface in the coming weeks. Source | Via

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Realme XT gets Android 10-based Realme UI stable update

Realme has released the stable build of Android 10-based Realme UI for the Realme XT. The firmware sports version number RMX1921EX_11_C.01 and brings along new UI and features to the Realme XT. The update is rolling out over the air, but those who can't wait to check out the Realme UI can install the update manually on their device by downloading the update package from here. Here's the complete changelog of the update: Visuals Updated UI to realme UI. Brand new Real Design makes visuals more attractive and operation more efficient. Smart...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_xt_android_10_realme_ui_stable_update-news-41304.php

Samsung Galaxy A41 appears on Geekbench with Helio P65 SoC

The Samsung Galaxy A41 that we've been hearing about since last November has passed through Geekbench, revealing key specs in the process. According to the benchmark database, the Galaxy A41, bearing model number SM-A415F, is powered by the Helio P65 SoC. It runs Android 10 and has 4GB RAM in tow, but there are likely to be memory options that are yet to be confirmed. Geekbench doesn't reveal any other specs of the Galaxy A41, but if rumors are to be believed, the A41 will come with 64GB base storage, 48MP main camera, 25MP selfie camera and a 3,500 mAh battery with 15W fast...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a41_specs_geekbench-news-41306.php

Motorola celebrates Moto G's 100 million milestone with BOGO deals and discounts

Today, Motorola is celebrating a new hurdle pertaining to the popular Moto G series of smartphones. The company has officially sold 100 million units of the midrange smartphone. It was first introduced in 2013 (back while Google still owned Motorola) and offered a well-rounded package for a price below $200 - proving that cheap phones didn't have to suck so much. To celebrate the milestone, Motorola is offering BOGO deals on devices from Motorola.com in the US. The Moto G7 is $100 off at $199 | Buy the Moto G7 for full price ($299) and get a Moto G6 or G6 Play for free ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_celebrates_moto_gs_100_million_milestone_with_bogo_deals_and_discounts-news-41305.php

Galaxy S20 release date is March 6, official website says

Samsung is announcing the Galaxy S20 family alongside the Galaxy Z Flip at an event on February 11. If you were wondering how soon after that the phones would become available, the company's own website is here to help today. Samsung has created a registration page (see the Source linked below), where you can go and enter your email if you're interested in purchasing any of these upcoming smartphones - aka "the next Galaxy". And right there on the official registration page there's this: "Delivery by March 6 while supplies last". That is of course if you end up pre-ordering an S20,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s20_release_date_is_march_6_official_website_says-news-41303.php

Nokia's MWC 2020 event is on February 23

HMD Global has just started sending out invites for its MWC event in Barcelona, which is taking place on February 23 at 4:30pm local time (registration starts half an hour earlier, as depicted on the invite seen below). The company unsurprisingly isn't telling us what to expect specifically, but recent reports have made it clear that a new true Nokia flagship will only arrive later in the year. It might make up for the delay in release with a world first under-display camera, although some of its competitors say that's not currently feasible. Until then, we'll have to make do with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokias_mwc_2020_event_is_on_february_23-news-41302.php

The Wuhan Coronavirus to affect the Galaxy S20 accessories supply chain

It seems that the widespread Wuhan Coronavirus will affect a number of supply chains, including the one for the Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup's accessories. So customers seeking accessories such as cases and screen protectors at launch won't find anything for their brand new phones. MobileFun received a number of letters from manufacturers that there would be shipping delays due to the Coronavirus outbreak and the extended Chinese New Year holidays. The government officially extended the holiday season as a way to battle the spread of infection so a lot of factories have already suspended...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_wuhan_coronavirus_to_affect_the_galaxy_s20_accessories_supply_chain-news-41299.php

Apple Maps just got a huge update with improved navigation, "Look Around", and "Collections"

On Thursday, Apple Maps announced that it is now rolling out a new update to Apple Maps. The new update brings a new map design, and one that shows far more details than before. To start, users will be able to see far more details on land with building outlines to help you search and navigate better. Source: Apple There are now more comprehensive views of shopping malls, airports, parks, roads, and buildings. Apple promises faster and more accurate navigation with the new update. Source: Apple Two new features arrive to Apple Maps, both of which are offered by Google...

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Huawei exec: There is no going back to GMS even if ban is lifted

Ever since May 2019, Huawei has been adapting to life without Google Mobile Services (GMS). The transition has been far from smooth as Huawei was seemingly left without a stable app ecosystem overnight but it seems the company isn't looking in the rearview mirror. During a recent press conference in Vienna, Wang Fei who serves as the head of Huawei's Consumer Business Group in Austria was clear that Huawei does not plan to go back to using Google services even if it regains its license . While discussing Huawei's long-term strategy in Austria, Fei clearly iterated that the company wants to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_exec_there_is_no_going_back_to_gms-news-41298.php

CalTech awarded $1.1 billion from Apple and Broadcom in Wi-Fi patent lawsuit

Apple is in trouble again over patent infringement by one of its chip suppliers. A jury has awarded the California Institute of Technology a $1.1 billion compensation from Apple and Broadcom for infringing on CalTech's Wi-Fi patents. The bulk of the sum is owed by Apple, $837.8 million, while Broadcom is on the hook for $270.2 million. Apple called itself "merely an indirect downstream party" (trying to shift the blame onto Broadcom) and plans to appeal the verdict. Broadcom will appeal too. The relationship between Apple and Broadcom is important for both companies. Just last week...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/caltech_awarded_11_billion_from_apple_and_broadcom_in_wifi_patent_lawsuit-news-41297.php

The OnePlus 8-series might come with wireless charging as company joins WPC

OnePlus fans have long asked for the company to finally introduce wireless charging to its phones and it looks like it's finally happening with the upcoming 8-series. At least according to WPC (Wireless Power Consortium). Some time ago, Oppo was listed on the WPC website predicting the arrival of Oppo handsets with wireless charging and now OnePlus is on the list as well. It's a clear indication that the upcoming OnePlus smartphones will embrace the much-needed technology. However, we can't say for sure that the rumored OnePlus 8-series phones will deliver. It might be already too...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_oneplus_8series_might_come_with_wireless_charging-news-41296.php

Samsung has more foldable phones planned for later in the year

Samsung released its Q4 2019 financial report earlier today which showed a decrease in profits, but a very healthy smartphone division. As part of the report Samsung outlined its plans to launch more foldable smartphones later in the year which isn't surprising as the company estimates it can sell 5-6 million foldables in 2020. Previously DJ Koh confirmed that Samsung will "significantly increase the sales of foldable smartphones next year". The new financial report also outlines this goal as Samsung's mobile division will focus on flagship and foldable phones in 2020....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_has_more_foldable_phones_planned_for_later_in_the_year-news-41292.php

Canalys: Apple leads Q4 sales for a third year in a row, Samsung stays on top in 2019

Canalys posted its report on the worldwide smartphone shipments for Q4 and the full year 2019. The analysts estimate that in Q4 2019, Apple shipped over 78 million smartphones, surpassing Huawei and Samsung and becoming a holiday champion. The Cupertino company did the exact same thing in 2018 and 2017, revealing that people really want a new iPhone for Christmas. The smartphone market has switched from a growth era to cyclical era - this means companies won't grow as they used to, and now market results will alternate between peaks and declines. Research Analyst...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_apple_wins_the_race_for_q4_sales_for_a_third_year_in_a_row-news-41290.php

LG posts record sales, but mobile division keeps bleeding money

LG published a report on its financial performance in 2019, boasting a record-breaking sales of $53 billion. The company recorded operating profits of $2.07 billion, 10% down from 2018, which LG explains with the additional investments it made in marketing and developing future tech. Most of the money came from the LG Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. It brought it a third of the revenue ($18.29 billion) and most of the operating profit ($1.7 billion). This division set company-wide records for both the revenue and profit it delivered this year. The financials for the fourth...

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Oppo Find X2 and a Realme phone certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance

The Wi-Fi Alliance has certified the Oppo Find X2 (CPH2023) and an unknown Realme phone (RMX2061). The Alliance doesn't give away much, but it does confirm that both phones will launch with Android 10. The Find X2 supports the new Wi-Fi 6 standard, which enables faster local connectivity. A certificate from Thailand shows only 4G support, but the country will only start the auction fro 5G bands later this year. The Oppo Find X2 Pro (CPH2025) is yet to receive a Wi-Fi certificate. Wi-Fi certifications: Oppo Find X2 (CPH2023) • Realme RMX2061 As for the Realme device, that only...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x2_and_a_realme_phone_certified_by_the_wifi_alliance-news-41291.php

Sony Xperia 1.1 camera detailed

Sony is hosting an event at MWC next month where it's expected to unveil its 2020 flagship. It is rumored to be the Xperia 5 Plus which is also referred to as Xperia 1.1. While Sony hasn't revealed any details about its upcoming smartphone, renders of the Xperia 5 Plus surfaced earlier this month, revealing dual front speakers and five cameras on the back. Leaked Sony Xperia 5 Plus render If the latest information that's surfaced is to be believed, this setup will include a 64MP unit, a periscope unit, and two 12MP modules (one with a huge 1/1.5" sensor and an ultrawide unit)....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_1_camera_specs-news-41289.php

Samsung Galaxy A51 in for review

The Samsung Galaxy A50 was Samsung's most popular phone in 2019 and sold in droves. That makes the task of replacing it as big as that of replacing any of Samsung's most expensive flagship phones. A quick glance at the Samsung Galaxy A51 tells us Samsung played it safe, but is that a bad thing? No, it's not. Mid-rangers should be competent at what it does and bring good bang for yourbuck. Both are true of the Samsung Galaxy A51. It has moved the notched selfie camera into the display, which itself is a bit larger now and on the back there's a better camera array and an attractive...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a51_in_for_review-news-41225.php

SA: Apple shipped the most phones in Q4, Huawei slips

Apple was the market leader in smartphone shipments in Q4 of 2019, followed by Samsung and Huawei, according to the Strategy analytics report for Q2. The Cupertino maker shipped 70.7M iPhones - a 7% increase compared to the 65.9M iPhones it shipped in Q4 of 2018. That's an impressive feat given that the global market remained flat. All in all Apple shipped an estimated 197.4M iPhones in 2019. Samsung remained the global leader for 2019 with a total of 295.1M smartphones shipped and was a close second to Apple in the fourth quarter with 68.8M Galaxies shipped. Despite a strong...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_shipped_the_most_phones_in_q4_huawei_slid_7-news-41288.php

Samsung reports increased smartphone sales, dropping overall profit in Q4

It is that time of the year when Korean companies announce their financial reports. Samsung has just revealed the Q4 profit dropped on a yearly basis due to fall in memory chip prices and weakness in display panels. The mobile business in particular saw increased quarterly demand for phones and tablets, mostly because it was the holiday season. However revenue and profit decreased following extensive marketing expenses and the lack of any flagship smartphone announcements. Rounding up Q4 means we have the full numbers for the fiscal year as well. The IT & Mobile Communications...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/demand_for_samsung_phones_grew_in_q4_2019_financial_report_reveals-news-41286.php

Huawei nova 7i is coming on February 14

Huawei has announced that it will launch a new smartphone called nova 7i on February 14 in Malaysia. However, this isn't really a new smartphone and is actually a re-branded nova 6 SE that was unveiled in China earlier last month. The Huawei nova 7i will have a Kirin 810 SoC at the helm with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It will run Android 10-based EMUI 10 out of the box, but due to the US ban, it will not ship with Google's services. The nova 7i will sport a 6.4" FHD+ LCD with a punch hole in the upper-left corner for the 16MP selfie camera. Around the back, it will have a quad camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_7i_launch_date-news-41285.php

Moto G Stylus live photos leak

Motorola's big upcoming event is scheduled for February 23 and will bring us at least four new phones. We've already gathered plenty of details about the Moto G8, G8 Power and the flagship Moto Edge+ but one of the big mysteries was the stylus packing Moto G Stylus midranger. Earlier today we got confirmation of its naming and suggested specs and now we have our first real images of the device. Twitter user Gustavo Gonzalez got a hold of a pre-production unit of the Moto G Stylus giving us our first real look at the device. As expected it packs a hole punch display and a stylus. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g_stylus_real_images_leak-news-41284.php

Poco X2 confirmed to feature 27W fast charging, leaked images reveal price and specs

Chinese phone maker Poco launched the Poco F1 (aka Pocophone F1 outside India) back in August 2018, and after a long hiatus of more than a year, the company is set to make a comeback on February 4 with its second smartphone - Poco X2. The Poco X2, likely to be based on the Redmi K30, will be sold through Flipkart in India and the e-commerce giant has already revealed that X2 will boast a 120Hz RealityFlow display. Now Flipkart has also confirmed that the X2 will support 27W fast charging. The rest of the specs are yet to be officially confirmed, but if an image received by an Indian...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x2_price_specs_leak-news-41283.php

Realme C3 specs revealed: Helio G70 SoC and 5,000 mAh battery in tow

The Realme C3 is arriving on February 6, but a week ahead of the launch Flipkart has set up a landing page for the C3 on its site revealing most of its specifications. The Realme C3 will be powered by the recently announced Helio G70 SoC and come in two memory versions - 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB. It will also likely have a microSD card slot for storage expansion. The Realme C3 will boast a 6.5" waterdrop notch display, which is the largest yet in the lineup. Flipkart doesn't reveal the resolution of the screen, but we are likely looking at an HD+ panel. The display will be protected by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c3_specs_flipkart-news-41280.php

Oppo executive reveals first render of company smartwatch

Oppo held its Inno Day back in December, where it teased its upcoming smartwatch and true wireless headphones. Now, a Vice President at Oppo shared the first image of the Oppo smartwatch - it will have a square screen with curved edges and two buttons on the side. It bears a strong resemblance to the Apple Watch, but unlike Cupertino's wearable that has one crown and one button, the Oppo smartwach has two keys, with a hole in between them. We think this might be a microphone, meaning you can talk on your Oppo smartwatch without needing the smartphone. The big question remains...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_executive_reveals_first_render_of_company_smartwatch-news-41282.php

Leaked Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro specs suggest 16 GB RAM

Xiaomi is about to launch the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro and we've been seeing multiple leaks for the past few weeks. The latest one comes from China, of course, and it is a screenshot of the About page of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. The image suggests the phone will have 16 GB RAM and 512 gigs of storage, along with other impressive specs. We haven't seen a smartphone with 16 GB RAM yet, and there are just a handful of devices on the market that have 12 GB, so we are either looking at a revolution or a fake image. Looking at the image, some of the stuff isn't that surprising - Snapdragon 865...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_xiaomi_mi_10_pro_specs_suggest_16_gb_ram-news-41281.php

Nokia 9.2 might have under-display camera

HMD Global has postponed the launch of the next Nokia flagship smartphone in order to give it a better chance at competing in the 2020 market, according to recent reports. This means it will only be out sometime during the fall, which gives the company plenty of time to switch to the Snapdragon 865 chipset, which all of its competitors will be using anyway. This delay may also give HMD enough time to pull a first in the mobile world: an under-display selfie camera. Apparently this is now in testing for the Nokia 9.2, according to a source that's been reliable at times in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_92_might_have_underdisplay_camera-news-41279.php

Moto G Stylus is what Motorola is calling that recently leaked stylus-carrying phone

Motorola's G series is its most successful ever, and over the past few years has been what's kept the manufacturer going. While the company is expected to soon reveal its first true flagship smartphone in years, the Edge+, it's also getting ready to expand the G family even more. Remember that recently leaked stylus-toting Motorola device? Because its official-looking render leaked so soon after the first ever mention of the Edge+, some people assumed it was that, but it's not (and this should have been made obvious by its huge bottom bezel, unworthy of a true high-end device in this day...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g_stylus_is_what_motorola_is_calling_that_recently_leaked_styluscarrying_phone-news-41278.php

Xiaomi leads in Indian smartphone sales while Realme grows exponentially

Research firm Canalys frequently releases insight on how smartphone brands perform in various parts of the world. The latest report looks into the smartphone market in India, which performed quite well towards the end-of-the-year quarter. We also get a look at the total performance of 2019 and how it compares to the previous year. In Q4 of 2019, the Indian market grew by 14%, shipping 39 million smartphone units versus 34.1 million in the same quarter of 2018. Xiaomi leads the quarter with 11.2 million units with Samsung and Vivo in the respective second and third ranking spots, each...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_leads_in_india_smartphone_sales_while_realme_grows_exponentially_-news-41277.php

Kantar: Global iPhone 11 sales dominated in Q4 2019

Kantar Group released its latest smartphone shipments report, covering the October-December 2019 period. The main takeaway is the solid sales performance of the iPhone 11 which did solidly in markets across Europe, the US, Japan and Australia. 24.3% of all smartphones shipped during the Q4 period in the five major European markets (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom) ran iOS. The iPhone 11 specifically accounted for an estimated 10% of all smartphones shipments during the period in Europe and the US, which is more than double the share of the iPhone XR during the same period...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kantar_global_iphone_11_sales_dominated_in_q4_2019-news-41276.php