Realme Smart TVs coming to India in Q2 2020, fitness band will have three color options

Realme had scheduled an MWC event on February 24 in Barcelona, Spain where it was going to unveil the X50 Pro 5G flagship smartphone and its first smart TV. But with MWC canceled, the company will unveil the X50 Pro 5G on the same date through an online event in Madrid, Spain and an actual simultaneous event in New Delhi, India. Realme has revealed quite a lot of features of the X50 Pro 5G already but has largely kept mum about its smart TV. It was teased by the company's Indian branch recently, and in an interview on YouTube, Realme's Indian CEO Madhav Sheth revealed the smart TVs will...

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Meizu 17 coming in April with 90Hz display

Meizu phones are rather exotic but that doesn't mean they don't have their fan base. So those of you patiently waiting for Meizu's next flagship, we have some good news and some bad news. The bad bit is that you can expect the phone to arrive sometime in April - a bit later than expected - while the good news is that the so-called Meizu 17 will offer flagship-grade 90Hz OLED panel. That's at least according to a reputable Weibo leakster. Screenshots from the new Flyme 7 UI He even shared a couple of screenshots from the UI hinting that the new Flyme UI will be just as smooth as...

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OnePlus 8 Pro poses for the camera

Last October we got our first look at the OnePlus 8 Pro through leaked CAD renders and now a live image of the smartphone has surfaced. This picture, showing the back of the OnePlus 8 Pro, doesn't reveal anything new but corroborates previous leaks. You can see there are three cameras aligned vertically in the center, with a 3D ToF unit placed on the left side and the flash right below. We've also seen renders of the vanilla 8, which looks similar to the Pro version but skips the 3D ToF module, has a smaller earpiece and a thinner top bezel. OnePlus has a Lite variant as well,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8_pro_live_image-news-41656.php

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha coming to India

While everyone is hopping onto the foldable phone train, Xiaomi is creating a niche of its own with the Mi Mix Alpha. But just like every exotic and novel piece of tech, we expect the Alpha not only to be expensive but also limited to certain markets. Well, besides China, the Mi Mix Alpha might step into India as well, as per the landing page that just came up on Xiaomi's official Indian page. This gives us more hope about the device's existence after the company delayed the device indefinitely. Still, there's no official word from Xiaomi about the device's status so all we can do...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_mix_alpha_coming_to_india-news-41657.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip pre-orders sold out within minutes in India

Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip announced last week went live in India yesterday and the smartphone was out of stock within minutes in the country. The Galaxy Z Flip is priced at INR1,09,999 ($1,530/€1,410) in India and was up for pre-booking through the company's official site and select retail stores across the country. Samsung didn't reveal how many units of the Z Flip were sold, but it did say that pre-bookings are on hold and will re-open soon. Thank you for the overwhelming response to #GalaxyZFlip. Pre-bookings are now on hold and will re-open soon. Get Notified....

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Verizon's Galaxy S9 is now receiving Android 10 update with One UI 2.0

Samsung started rolling out the update to Android 10 with One UI 2.0 on top to the Galaxy S9 in late January, and today this has reached those units sold by Verizon in the US. The update will arrive over-the-air in the next few days, as it's likely to be undergoing a staged rollout. After installation, you'll be running Android 10 with Samsung's brand new One UI 2.0 on top, and you'll also have the February 2020 security patch level, which is still the most up-to-date there is. Your new software version after installation will be QP1A.190711.020.G960USQU7DTA8. If your phone hasn't yet...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizons_galaxy_s9_is_now_receiving_android_10_update_with_one_ui_20-news-41654.php

Oppo A31 to land in India next week

The A31 smartphone that Oppo launched in Indonesia on Valentine's Day is on its way to India too. According to a new report, the handset should arrive in the subcontinent at some point next week. It will be offered in Fantasy White and Mystery Black. A leaked promo poster reveals that there will be two versions of the phone up for grabs in India, one with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, the other with 6/128GB. Also seen here is the 5% cashback you'll get if you purchase the device using credit/debit cards from ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, IDFC First Bank, and Yes Bank. You'll also be able to buy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a31_to_land_in_india_next_week-news-41653.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition sells out in South Korea

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip appears to be in high demand or in short supply. Whatever the case, they're out of stock. Samsung restocked the Z Flip in the US today but quickly sold out again. The latest news comes from Korea where the exclusive Thom Browne Edition of the phone has quickly sold out after going on sale today. Of course, Samsung hasn't revealed exactly how many units it has sold out of. According to reports, the Thom Browne edition of the Galaxy Z Flip was so popular in Korea that Samsung's website briefly crashed. Samsung had originally set up several physical launch locations,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip_thom_browne_edition_sells_out_in_south_korea-news-41652.php

Ulefone Armor 7 review

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra in for review

Here it is - the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung's biggest flagship phone has arrived at HQ! And it's not just taller, thicker and heavier than the Galaxy Note10+, it's also huge in terms of innovation. Almost anywhere you look the Galaxy S20 Ultra is a better smartphone than any of its Samsung peers. Heck, you could make a strong case that it's a better phone than any smartphone, period. Before we go on, here's a video unboxing and quick camera overview. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a vast 6.9-inch 1440x3200px Dynamic AMOLED that can refresh up to 120 times every second...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_ultra_in_for_review-news-41625.php

Apple rumored to be working on a budget version of its AirPods Pro

A new report coming from Digitimes speculates that Apple is gearing up to release a "lite" version of its AirPods Pro. Given the successful adoption of its truly wireless (TWS) earbuds line, Apple is aiming to extend its product lineup so that it has three distinct price entries. The new version is expected to slide in between the standard $159 standard AirPods 2 and the $249 AirPods Pro. According to the new report, Taiwan's Universal Scientific Industrial (USI) will likely be the main supplier of the new AirPods Pro Lite (name hasn't been confirmed yet) and the new model will employ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_may_be_preparing_a_budget_version_of_its_airpods_pro-news-41650.php

Google testing new back double-tap gesture in Android 11 developer preview

With the first Android 11 developer preview out, more and more upcoming features are beginning to surface. The latest one is a new double-tap gesture that is performed on the back of the device and triggers the Google Assistant by default but can also be changed to open the camera app. The new feature is codenamed Columbus and is seemingly going to be exclusive to Google's Pixel line initially. The way it works is still a mystery but it appears to be picking up the knock on the back via the accelerometer or gyroscope sensors so it doesn't require special hardware to function. It...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_testing_new_back_doubletap_gesture_in_android_11_developer_preview-news-41648.php

Huawei P40 series to come with Wi-Fi 6+

The Huawei P40 series is expected to arrive next month and if a report coming out of China is to be believed, we'll see the P40 lineup come with Wi-Fi 6+, which is an in-house solution by Huawei. The report also claims that Huawei will announce new Wi-Fi 6+ compatible routers on February 24. It's unclear how exactly Wi-Fi 6+ is better than Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which we've seen on Samsung's Galaxy Note10, Galaxy Note10+, and the newly unveiled Galaxy S20 lineup. Huawei P40 Pro Premium • Huawei P40 Pro • Huawei P40 A Huawei exec on Weibo said that smartphones with Wi-Fi 6 can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p40_series_specs_wi_fi_6_plus-news-41646.php

SA: 5G smartphones to make up 15% of the market in 2020

According to the latest prediction from Strategy Analystics, 5G smartphones will take up a much larger portion of global shipments this year, growing more than tenfold to reach 199 million shipments worldwide. This translates to an estimated 15% of all smartphone shipments, up from just 1% in 2019. The report also estimates that China, the United States, South Korea, Japan and Germany will account for 90% of all 5G smartphone sales. Global 5G smartphone shipments forecast Despite the growing shipments, the Coronavirus epidemic is expected to limit 5G smartphone shipment volumes....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/strategy_analytics_5g_smartphone_shipments_to_make_up_15_of_total_market_in_2020-news-41643.php

iQOO 3 5G latest teaser is a hands-on video

The iQOO 3 5G is arriving on February 25 and just ahead of the launch, the company teased it in an official hands-on video. The clip stops just short of actually showing the phone as it's blurred when in the frame. However, thanks to the images and renders of the phone that surfaced recently, we know what it will look like. Coming back to the video, you can see that a few people check out the iQOO 3 5G and towards the end of the clip, they share their thoughts. It's all in Chinese so can't really get what they are saying, but odds are they were really impressed with the phone. The...

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Black Shark 3 5G confirmed to have 65W charging, 5,000 mAh battery

Xiaomi's gaming brand Black Shark is preparing a handset with Snapdragon 865, QHD resolution of the screen and up to 120 Hz refresh rate. Today the brand manager posted a poll on Weibo, asking which battery charging + capacity + cycles is the best for gaming devices, effectively revealing the setup of the Black Shark 3 - 65W fast charge, 5,000 mAh battery that goes 0-100% in 38 minutes and that can maintain its charge over 800 full cycles. We know this is the right answer of the poll because all three other are combos of an existing smartphone. 55W fast charge for a 4,500 mAh power...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/black_shark_3_5g_confirmed_to_have_65w_charging_5000_mah_battery-news-41641.php

FuntouchOS 10 rollout delayed due to Coronavirus

The Coronavirus outbreak is spoiling the plans of yet another smartphone manufacturer. vivo announced that it will be forced to delay the rollout of its Android 10-based operating system - FuntouchOS 10. The company initially planned to begin beta tests this month but due to the impact of the epidemic, it has to push everything back. FuntouchOS 10 statement vivo now expects its first FuntouchOS 10 public beta to arrive in late March for the NEX 3, NEX 3 5G, NEX S, NEX Dual Display, X27 and X27 Pro. An updated rollout schedule with more phones will be released in the coming...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/funtouchos_10_rollout_delayed_due_to_coronavirus-news-41639.php

New Oppo Reno3 Pro is now available for pre-order

Oppo is going to introduce a non-5G version of its Reno3 Pro smartphone, and the first country where it will appear will be India. The introduction of the device is scheduled for March 2, but according to sources, pre-orders have already started - that's 10 days in advance. Retailers in India, including online giants Flipkart and Amazon, will gift an Oppo wireless speaker for the first 1,000 customers who put a downpayment for the purchase. 1,000 more will have the chance to win wireless Oppo Enco earbuds with active noise cancellation or complete damage protection for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_oppo_reno3_pro_is_now_available_for_preorder-news-41638.php

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Red color variant surfaces

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Buds+ TWS earphones last week alongside the Galaxy S20 lineup and Galaxy Z Flip. The Korean conglomerate said the Buds+ will arrive in Black, Blue, White and Red colors, but it didn't actually show the Red variant. Which means we have to rely on leakster Evan Blass to get our first look at it. You can check out its image below. The Galaxy Buds+ come with 2-way speakers (woofer + tweeter) that are tuned by AKG. Each bud packs an 85 mAh battery, offering 11 hours of playback, while the charging case has a 270 mAh battery that doubles the playback time. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds_plus_red_color_variant-news-41637.php

LG V60 ThinQ appears in a press render

The images of the LG V60 ThinQ that leaked earlier this month revealed a few of its specifications. Now the smartphone has appeared in an official-looking render, giving us our best look at it. The image tells us that the V60 ThinQ will feature a waterdrop notch display with a single selfie camera, like the V50S, rather than the dual selfie camera and a wider notch of the V50. The V60 ThinQ has slim bezels and the earpiece appears to be wider than its predecessor's, suggesting the phone might come with dual speakers. The V60 ThinQ has a gold-colored frame, with the volume rocker...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v60_thinq_press_render-news-41635.php

Oppo reschedules Find X2 launch for March 6

Oppo was going to unveil the Find X2 series at MWC and it even scheduled a launch event for tomorrow, February 22. However, with the conference in Barcelona being cancelled, the company announced it will reveal the phone, but later. Thanks to what appears to be a leaked invitation, we now know the Oppo Find X2 will arrive on March 6, and we expect to see Oppo's new smartwatch for good measure. The Oppo Find X2 lineup will be introduced with Snapdragon 865 chipset and QHD+ display that some people keep calling 2K for some reason. The device was listed in Vietnam with a 6.5"...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reschedules_find_x2_launch_for_march_6-news-41636.php

T-Mobile unveils its pre-order deals for the Galaxy S20 family

Following Verizon and AT&T, today T-Mobile has finally revealed its introductory offers for the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. The trio is due to go up for pre-order in the States on February 21. First off, the magenta carrier is giving you up to $500 back with a qualifying trade-in. You get the full amount for devices such as Apple's latest (down to the iPhone X), a Samsung flagship (S9 or newer), a Google Pixel 3/3 XL or 4/4XL, or a OnePlus 7 Pro, 7T, 7T Pro 5G McLaren. You only get $300 for older devices (or Google's mid-rangers), and the trade-in value drops to $200 for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_unveils_its_preorder_deals_for_the_galaxy_s20_family-news-41634.php

Samsung Galaxy A70 receives Android 10 update with One UI 2.0

Samsung has been moving faster with software updates for its devices for Android 10, and the change of pace is refreshing to see compared to how slowly it rolled out previous new Android iterations. The Galaxy A30 and A50s from last year have already been tasting that Android 10 sweetness, and today the Galaxy A70 is joining them. Samsung has started the rollout of Android 10 for this device in Ukraine. As usual, expect more and more countries to see it in the coming days and weeks. The update arrives over-the-air as a 2.06GB download, and once you have installed it you'll be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a70_receives_android_10_update_with_one_ui_20-news-41633.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip debuts in India, ships on February 26

The Galaxy Z Flip seems to have exceeded Samsung's sales expectations, at least in some parts of the world including the US. It remains to be seen if it's going to manage to be as successful in India, but we'll soon find out. Today the Korean company officially introduced its second foldable smartphone in the subcontinent. Like elsewhere, there's only one version of the Z Flip, with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It's priced at INR 1,09,999, which right now translates into $1,525 or €1,422. That means it's more expensive in India than in the US, but cheaper than in the EU....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip_debuts_in_india_ships_on_february_26-news-41632.php

Samsung is temporarily slashing prices of the Note10-series, now $150 cheaper

US customers can take advantage of this great Samsung offer on the official website. If you were planning to get either the Galaxy Note10 or the Note10+, now is a very good time. For a limited time, both of these devices will be available at a reduced price in all storage variants. The base Note10 variant will cost you $800 while the Note10+ starts at $1050, which is rather interesting because the former is now cheaper than its predecessor. Samsung is also giving away a pair of AKG N700NC M2 noise-canceling wireless headphones to sweeten the deal - these can be bought separately...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_is_temporarily_slashing_prices_of_the_note10series_now_150_cheaper-news-41631.php

CR: Chinese market accounted for nearly half of all 5G smartphones sales in 2019

According to the latest report from Counterpoint Research China accounted for 48% of all 5G smartphone shipments in 2019. Huawei (including Honor) captured 74% of 5G smartphone sales in China while Samsung was the global leader with a 40% market share. In addition, the overall smartphone sell-through (percentage of devices sold by retailers) declined by 8% compared to 2018. This is even greater than the global smartphone sell-through decline of 3%. Huawei and Honor were the only two major players to see shipment sales growth in China throughout 2019 with a combined increase of 28%....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/cr_chinese_market_accounted_for_nearly_half_of_all_5g_smartphones_sales_in_2019-news-41630.php

Apple considers letting iPhone users change their default apps

According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is considering opening up its iOS and iPad OS so that users can select their own default apps. In addition, the Cupertino tech giant may also open up its HomePod speaker to third-party music streaming services like Spotify and Pandora. The report comes from unnamed sources close to the situation. Apple has yet to make any official comment on the matter. According to the new development, Apple is looking into giving you a choice to select a third-party web browser and mail app for starters. The company has long been scrutinized for locking...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_may_finally_let_iphone_users_select_their_default_apps-news-41629.php

Android 10-based ColorOS 7 trial version now available for 10 Oppo smartphones in India

Oppo unveiled Android 10-based ColorOS 7 last November and today the company announced that its trial version is available for a total of ten devices in India, including its recent flagships. Check out the list below: Oppo Reno Oppo Reno 10x zoom Oppo Reno2 Oppo F11 Oppo F11 Pro Oppo R17 Oppo R17 Pro Oppo Find X Oppo Find X Automobili Lamborghini Edition Oppo Find X SuperVOOC Edition Those of you interested in giving the trial version a try can head over to your phone's Settings > Software Updates menu, tap on the gear icon in the upper right corner, and tap on...

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OmniVision unveils 64MP 1/1.7" image sensor with 8K video support

OmniVision unveiled its first 64MP image sensor, the OV64C. It's a 1/1.7" sensor, as large as the Sony IMX686 and Samsung ISOCELL GW1, two competing 64MP sensors. This size and resolution means that individual pixels measure 0.8µm. This is a Quad Bayer sensor (or, 4-cell color filter array, as OmniVision calls it), so it can output 16MP images with effective 1.6µm pixels. Additionally, the remosaic algorithms can output full resolution 64MP photos or use cropping to achieve 2x digital zoom (with 16MP output). Interestingly, this sensor features a "type 2, 2x2 microlens PD autofocus",...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/omnivision_unveils_64mp_1_17_image_sensor_with_8k_video_support-news-41628.php

Tecno Camon 15 and Camon 15 Pro bring 48 MP quad cameras for on the cheap

In a world where the mid-range smartphone market gets denser and denser, Tecno released two more phones to try and snatch a bigger piece of the pie. The devices are called Camon 15 and Camon 15 Pro and arrive as the first devices with a 48MP quad shooter in their respective price ranges. Common points also include Android 10 and plenty of AI features. The Camon 15 is the more modest one - it's built around a 6.55" display with a punch-hole for the 16MP selfie camera in the upper left corner. The battery is 5,000 mAh with "safe charge", whatever that means. Tecno Camon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_camon_15_and_camon_15_pro_bring_48_mp_quad_cameras_to_the_midrange_market_in_india-news-41627.php

Sony redirects SonyMobile.com to the main company site

Sony has started a process of folding Sony Mobile into the main company. The Swedish arm of the mobile division was merged with Sony Nordic, now the company has shut down the SonyMobile.com domain, redirecting users to Sony.com instead. All the information about the Xperia phones is still there, but now they share virtual floor space with Sony's TVs, cameras, media players and other consumer devices. Also, Sony recently moved the Sony Mobile Blog sub-site to MyNewsDesk.com (that's right, the new domain doesn't mention "Sony"). Originally, the site was at SonyEricsson.com. However,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_redirects_sonymobilecom_to_the_main_company_site-news-41624.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip restock coming to the US on February 21

The online stock of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip announced last week quickly depleted in the US and the smartphone is currently available in limited quantities in retail stores across the country. But, Samsung has announced that it will replenish the Galaxy Z Flip's stock at Samsung.com on February 21, Friday, which is also when pre-orders for the S20 lineup begin. The Galaxy Z Flip is the company's second foldable smartphone. It's powered by the Snapdragon 855+ SoC and boasts a 6.7" foldable Dynamic AMOLED display of 2636x1080 pixel resolution. The Z Flip packs a 3,300 mAh battery...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip_online_stock_us-news-41619.php

Realme X50 Pro 5G rumored to cost around INR50,000 in India

Realme will unveil the X50 Pro 5G on February 24 through simultaneous events in Madrid, Spain and New Delhi, India. The company has already revealed most of the phone's specs, but not the price. However, according to a report by the Press Trust of India (PTI) citing a company official, the X50 Pro 5G will be priced around INR50,000 in India, which is around $700/€645 at current exchange rates. Realme is known for aggressively pricing its smartphones so this price increase might prove to be a downer for some. But that's hardly a surprise since the X50 Pro 5G will come with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x50_pro_5g_india_price_rumor-news-41620.php

Samsung is now mass producing its 6nm and 7nm EUV chips

Samsung announced it's V1 facility in Hwaseong, Korea has begun mass production of its 6nm and 7nm chips based on the EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) lithography process. According to Samsung, its EUV capacity under 7nm will triple by end of 2020 and current plans are to start shipping its 6 and 7nm-based mobile chips in Q1. Samsung factory in Hwaseong, South Korea Samsung reached the 7nm chip milestone back in May 2018 and debuted its Exynos 9825 chipset built on the 7nm EUV process with the Galaxy Note10 duo in August 2019. Looking ahead, Samsung will focus on its 4nm and 5nm chip...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_is_now_mass_producing_its_6nm_and_7nm_euv_chips_-news-41622.php

Redmi K30 Pro 5G will sport 33W fast charging

The upcoming Redmi K30 Pro 5G is the upcoming successor to the very popular Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro. We've been seeing more leaks in the past weeks and the latest one comes from China's 3C certification agency and reveals the phone will sport 33W fast charging capabilities. Redmi K30 Pro 5G certification Previously, the phone was spotted on a Geekbench listing , which revealed it's packing the Snapdragon 865 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and runs Android 10. Rumors are also suggesting the device will ship with the 64MP Sony IMX686 main sensor just like on the regular K30. The phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k30_pro_5g_will_sport_33w_fast_charging_-news-41618.php

Samsung mistakenly sends out "Find my mobile" notification to random users

If you received a mysterious message on your Galaxy phone that just said "1", there's no need to be alarmed - this was just an internal test that somehow got sent out to real devices. Samsung explained in a message on the Samsung Members app that this message was a mistake and it will have no effect on users' phones. The "1 1" message received by one user The message was sent to a limited number of devices, but the event was not limited to a particular model or country, reaching from New Zealand to Canada, South America to Singapore. If you did receive it, tapping it does...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_mistakenly_sends_out_find_my_mobile_notification_to_random_users-news-41623.php

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G visits Geekbench with an Exynos 980 SoC

Samsung announced the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 last December and is preparing to launch their 5G versions soon. The Galaxy A51 5G passed through Geekbench in January, revealing its key specs. Now it's the A71 5G that has popped up on the benchmark database. Samsung Galaxy A71 The Galaxy A71 5G bearing model code SM-A7160, which will be headed to China, will have the Exynos 980 SoC at the helm - the same chipset that will power the Galaxy A51 5G. The A71 5G will run Android 10 out of the box, likely with One UI 2.0 on top. It will have 8GB RAM onboard, but there will likely be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a71_5g_specs_geekbench-news-41616.php

iQOO 3 5G to arrive with 48 MP AI quad camera, leaked specs sheet reveals

The new gaming device by vivo is going to be called iQOO 3 5G and is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday. The brand teased a lot about the upcoming device, but today a photo of a slide with all key specs leaked, as well as some real-life photos and renders with the three colors. The vivo iQOO 3 5G will have four cameras on the back in a setup that looks similar to what vivo Z6 5G has. The main shooter will be 48 MP while the selfie snapper will be embedded into the display behind a punch hole in the upper right corner. vivo iQOO 3 5G Some of the specs like Snapdragon 865 and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_3_5g_to_arrive_with_48_mp_ai_quad_camera_leaked_specs_sheet_reveals-news-41617.php

Sony Xperia L4 comes with 21:9 display, triple camera and larger battery

Sony's new Xperia L4 brings a lot of improvements over its predecessor. For starters it shares a lot of its DNA with Sony's Xperia 1 flagship - it has a triple camera, a 21:9 display and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The display is a 6.2-inch 21:9 HD+ LCD, it's taller than the Xperia L3's 18:9 screen and matches the cinematic ratio of the Xperia 1. The taller aspect makes it more convenient to use two apps simultaneously in portrait mode. The triple camera on the rear includes a 13MP wide-angle with phase detect autofocus, a 5MP ultrawide snapper and a 2MP depth...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/embargo_sony_xperia_l4_has_a_219_display_triple_camera_and_larger_battery-news-41610.php

vivo Z6 5G arriving on February 29 with Snapdragon 765G SoC and 5,000 mAh battery

The vivo Z5 launched last July with Snapdragon 712 SoC and 48MP triple camera will get a successor on February 29, dubbed vivo Z6 5G. vivo shared an image on Weibo revealing the Z6 5G's design. It has a punch hole in the display and around the back is a quad camera setup accompanied by a fingerprint scanner. The vivo Z6 will have a Snapdragon 765G SoC at the helm and come with what the company describes as "PC-grade" liquid cooling. It will support dual-mode 5G and pack a 5,000 mAh battery charging at 44W. The rest of the specs of the Z6 5G are currently unknown, but vivo did...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_z6_5g_launch_date-news-41615.php

Google Pixel 5 will support reverse wireless charging, hidden Android 11 code reveals

Android 11 is out now, even if it's just the first Developer Preview it means we already get to see a lot of what makes it tick, months ahead of its final release in Q3. The enterprising folks over at XDA Developers went digging through the Android 11 code and found something intriguing. Basically, it looks like the Pixel 5 will support reverse wireless charging. The feature will be called Battery share in the Settings menu, and will let your Pixel 5 wirelessly charge things such as true wireless earbuds, smartwatches, and even other phones. This feature is obviously nothing new in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_5_will_support_reverse_wireless_charging_hidden_android_11_code_reveals-news-41614.php

New OxygenOS update finally reaches the OnePlus 7T with January security patch

A few days ago OnePlus started sending out a new update for three of its 2019 smartphones, the OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, and 7T Pro. Notably absent from the list was the 7T, which for some reason saw a delayed rollout of what is basically the same update. Now though it is finally going out to OnePlus 7T units in the wild, arriving as OxygenOS 10.0.8 globally and OxygenOS 10.3.1 in India. Once you install this, you'll have the January 2020 security patch level, which is soon to be two months behind, but that's par for the course for OnePlus. The changelog mentions RAM management...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_oxygenos_update_finally_reaches_the_oneplus_7t_with_january_security_patch-news-41613.php

Android 11 is now available in Developer Preview form, here's what's new

Google's gotten us used to releasing the first Developer Preview of a new Android version in March, but this time around the company has been faster. Android 11/R is now out in the form of Developer Preview 1. As usual, this is not intended to be used by regular consumers because it's very much a first unpolished draft of what will end up being Android 11 later this year. Still, the release is useful because we get a glimpse of the changes headed our way when Android 11 becomes final. Note that this may not be the full list, as Google has the habit of unveiling some more new features...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_11_is_out_in_developer_preview_form_with_many_changes-news-41612.php

Our Samsung Galaxy A71 video review is out

With the written review out, you might want to catch up on what Will has to say about the Galaxy A71 - one of the first updates to the supper successful Galaxy A lineup from last year. As always, the big and sharp Super AMOLED panel is the centerpiece feature, which is a rare sighting in this price range while the long battery life and the solid Snapdragon 730 make the Galaxy A71 a nice all-rounder. It looks like Samsung is kicking off 2020 with a sensible solution. But that doesn't mean the phone doesn't have its downsides that may or may not steer away some potential buyers. Check...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_samsung_galaxy_a71_video_review_is_out-news-41607.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has the most color accurate screen Display Mate has ever tested

Display Mate just published its findings on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra's display and long story short, the new panel set or matched 12 performance records, earning an A+ grade. It received a "visually indistinguishable from perfect" mark on 5 out of the 12 records. The new display is 14% brighter than that of the Galaxy S10 phones and features a High Brightness Mode that improves screen readability in medium and high ambient light levels. This mode allows the screen to produce between 823 nits and 1,342 nits. Also, the screen has been tuned to hit the maximum at a lower ambient light...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_ultra_has_the_most_color_accurate_screen_display_mate_has_ever_tested-news-41611.php

Verizon and AT&T detail Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra pricing ahead of pre-order start

Americans can now make the jump to a Samsung Galaxy S20 phone, here are the deals offered by Verizon and AT&T. And before we get to the prices, we'd like to remind you that the Galaxy S10 phones are discounted up to $300. Verizon will start accepting pre-orders for the S20 Ultra and S20+ on February 21 at 12:01am ET, the first units will be available on March 6. The vanilla S20 will be available in Q2. Samsung Galaxy S20 5G • Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is $1,400 up front or $58.33 a month for 24 months. Note that you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_s20_and_s20_ultra_go_on_preorder_on_verizon_and_at_t_this_friday-news-41609.php

Oppo releases revised ColorOS 7 update roadmap

The latest iteration of Oppo's custom Android skin - ColorOS 7 was announced in China last November. We got a preliminary update schedule for several Oppo devices which has now been updated to account for the problems surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak which forced the company to alter its roadmap. In addition, we learn that the Oppo K5 (February 22), Oppo Reno Z (February 26) and , Oppo Reno2 Z (March 31) are all scheduled to get beta builds of Color OS 7. ColorOS 7 stable update roadmap Phase 1 (March 10) Oppo Reno Ace Oppo Reno Ace Gundam Edition Oppo Reno10x...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/coloros_7_update_schedule_roadmap_for_china_released-news-41608.php

Alleged iPhone 9 handled on video, showing an old school design

Are you ready to see something old school? We're talking about chunky bezels and a physical home button - we're talking about what could be the iPhone 9 / SE 2. A short hands-on video surfaced of this alleged "affordable iPhone" that has been all over the rumor mill for a while. It's hard to determine the authenticity of this video. The design doesn't match with the OnLeaks renders as the sides of the device appear squared off, a throwback to the iPhone 4 through 5s design. The thick top and bottom bezel on the front and the single camera on the back do match the renders, this phone will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_9___se_2_potentially_handled_on_video_showing_an_old_school_design-news-41606.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip teardown finds the glass beneath a protective plastic layer

The JerryRigEverything durability test showed that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip scratches like plastic - so where's the glass? Zack's complete teardown found it - it's a layer underneath the plastic protective cover. Peeling off the plastic seriously damages the screen though and even causes the glass layer to crack. So, scratch resistance is not among the advantages of using Ultra Thin Glass, you still need to be careful when using the phone. Samsung did improve on another weak point of foldable designs - the hinge. The Hideaway Hinge has a completely new design. You can see the gears and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip_teardown_finds_the_glass_beneath_a_protective_plastic_layer-news-41605.php

LG W10 Alpha unveiled, an entry-level dual VoLTE phone

LG continues rolling out its roster of phones that was originally intended for the MWC. Today brings an entry-level phone - the LG W10 Alpha - which will compete with affordable devices coming from Chinese brands. LG W10 Alpha Priced at INR 10,000 ($140/€130) this is a fairly basic Android 9.0 Pie phone (but notably it is not a Go Edition device). It's powered by an Unisoc SC9863A chipset that we've seen in phones like the alcatel 1s (a 28nm chip with eight Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6GHz). It's paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage, expandable via the dedicated microSD slot with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_w10_alpha_unveiled_an_entrylevel_dual_volte_phone_for_india_with_android_90_pie-news-41604.php