Verizon-bound OnePlus 8 confirmed by APK teardown

It has been rumored for a while that the next OnePlus phone will have a Verizon variant in the US, and now there's tangible proof to back it up. Well, if a few strings in an APK teardown can count as tangible. The folks over at XDA Developers have looked into the latest version of the OnePlus Launcher available on the Play Store (4.3.3) and have found mentions of a Verizon folder to hold Big Red's bloatware. There will also apparently be a Verizon-specific software version for the OnePlus 8 and the launcher additionally mentions a OnePlus8VZW alongside OnePlus8TMO as separate...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizon_bound_oneplus_8_confirmed_by_apk_teardown-news-41884.php

Nokia 5.2 to be called Nokia 5.3, detailed specs surface

Last month we saw a couple of images of the Nokia Captain America which revealed the phone's design. It was said to carry the Nokia 5.2 moniker and was expected to be announced at MWC 2020. Well, MWC got cancelled and the phone is yet to go official. But if a new report is to be believed, the Nokia 5.2 will be actually called Nokia 5.3. The report also states that Nokia 5.3 will be the TA-1234 we heard of in November and support dual SIM. It will sport a 6.55" 18.5:9 display, which from a previously leaked image we know will have a waterdrop notch. The Nokia 5.3 will be powered by the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_5_3_specs_surface-news-41883.php

OnePlus 7 Pro 5G finally receives the Android 10 update

OnePlus released the Android 10 update for the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro last October, and the company said that the 5G version of the Pro variant will get the latest Android release in Q1 2020. Well, keeping its promise, OnePlus has released OxygenOS 10.0.4 for the 7 Pro 5G, which upgrades the phone to Android 10. OnePlus 7 Pro The update brings in the usual bunch of Android 10 goodies, along with new UI and enhanced location permissions for privacy. You can check out the complete changelog below for more details: System Upgraded to Android 10 Brand new UI...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7_pro_5g_android_10_update-news-41881.php

Service program for iPad Air (3rd gen) now under way

Apple has started a repair program for the iPad Air (3rd generation). It's identified an issue where the device's display may go blank permanently, with or without a brief flicker or flash immediately before. Wide gamut is better than a blank screen Affected devices, covered by this program, are 3rd-gen iPad Airs only, manufactured between March and October 2019. The company will repair eligible devices free of charge. If you think you have one such tablet in your possession, you can either find an Apple authorized service provider, make an appointment at an Apple store, or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/service_program_ipad_air_3rd_gen_under_way-news-41882.php

Realme 6 Pro hands-on review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_6_pro_hands_on-review-2080.php

Samsung Galaxy A31 gets Bluetooth certified, launch imminent

The Samsung Galaxy A31 has bagged Bluetooth certification, hinting at an imminent launch. The A31 is listed on Bluetooth SIG's website with model number SM-A315F/DS, and other than confirming Bluetooth 5.0, the listing doesn't reveal any other specs of the smartphone. Galaxy A31 bags Bluetooth certification However, according to Geekbench, the Galaxy A31 will run Android 10 out of the box and have 4GB RAM onboard. It will be powered by MediaTek's MT6768V/CA, which could be the Helio P65 SoC. Rumors have it that Galaxy A31 will come with 64GB of base storage and a 5,000 mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a31_bluetooth_certified-news-41880.php

Google prepares face unlock fix for Pixel 4 that would require users' eyes to be open

Recently spotted by Android Police, a new setting for the Google Pixel 4's face unlock has appeared in the settings, but you can only see it by searching for it. The setting is called "Require eyes to be open" and would only authorize face unlock with the user's eyes open, y'know - as intended. The option is only accessibly by searching for it in the Settings, but the actual toggle is currently disabled. Google must be preparing to release an update that will finally fix the Pixel 4's face unlock to only unlock when it detects the user's eyes are open. "Require eyes to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_prepares_face_unlock_fix_that_would_require_users_eyes_to_be_open-news-41879.php

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 gets global stable Android 10 update

Today Xiaomi has started rolling out the update to Android 10, with MIUI 11 on top, for the Mi Mix 3 from 2018. We're talking about a global stable version, no "beta stable" shenanigans here, and no Chinese-only stuff. The update is currently out for "other global regions", that is, ones that are not India, Indonesia, Russia, or the EU - as these have their own firmware codes. Still, it's a start, and hopefully we'll see the update make it to all "global" regions (in Xiaomi parlance) soon. If you're lucky enough to have the "other global" ROM on your Mix 3, then expect to see a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_mix_3_gets_global_stable_android_10_update-news-41877.php

vivo shares revised Android 10 update timeline for its devices

It's pretty established that one doesn't buy a vivo smartphone in order to get quick Android OS updates. The company has traditionally been among the slowest to deliver these, and the situation is no different with Android 10. vivo unveiled Funtouch OS 10, the latest iteration of its skin that is based on Android 10, back in December, months after Google initially released the finalized version of the OS. And updates? They've been missing in action so far. Thankfully, that's going to change real soon. After some delays that have been attributed to the coronavirus, the company has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_shares_revised_android_10_update_timeline_for_its_devices-news-41876.php

Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro disassembly video shows the phone is surprisingly easy to repair

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro is a rugged Android smartphone, does that mean it should be easy to repair as well? If you think the answer should be "yes", then check out the disassembly video below. The good news is that the phone has a removable back cover, which allows you to access the battery. There's a rubber gasket covering it to ensure the phone meets the IP68 requirements for water resistance, but the battery can be swapped out without any tools. You'll need a heat gun and a pry tool to get the screen out, everything after that is held down by standard Phillips head...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_xcover_pro_disassembly_video_shows_the_phone_is_surprisingly_easy_to_repair-news-41871.php

Huawei's AppGallery will pay developers up to 100% of revenue for the first two years

As Huawei is cut off from the Google Play Store for the foreseeable future, the company is heavily dependent on its Huawei AppGallery (this applies to new Honor phones too). The only way to make this viable is to attract app and game developers and the company has a plan - give them all or almost all of the earnings from their software. This is described in the Preferential Policy of the AppGallery Service Agreement. The policy applies for the first 24 months and developers need to join no later than June of this year if they want to participate. The policy is split into two periods....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huaweis_appgallery_will_pay_developers_up_to_100_of_revenue_for_the_first_two_years-news-41869.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra breezes through durability test

The latest phone to get the JerryRig durability test is the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and it unsurprisingly lives up to Samsung's usual high standard. Its Gorilla Glass 6 front and rear get scratched from the usual Mohs pick level 6. The Galaxy S20 Ultra also doesn't flex too much and doesn't bend. Here's the full video. We do different tests here at GSMArena and we've done a few with the Galaxy S20 Ultra by now. Here's a closer look at the Ultra's three new cameras. And here's our full review.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_ultra_breezes_through_durability_test_-news-41872.php

New nubia Red Magic 5G teaser shows off interesting "Slow Door Video" capture mode

nubia and its CEO Ni Fei, in particular, have really been going the extra mile to hype-up the upcoming Red Magic 5G phone. Earlier teasersfocused on 5G connectivity, 144Hz display refresh rate, raw performance and active cooling, but now attention shifts a bit as we draw ever closer to the phone's March 12 announcement date. nubia Red Magic 5G Transparent Edition Clearly, Ni Fei wants fans to know that beyond a hardcore gaming experience, the Red Magic 5G will also deliver a capable camera. The latest teaser video shows off a cool feature called Slow Door Video, which we are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_nubia_red_magic_5g_teaser_shows_off_interesting_slow_door_video_capture_mode-news-41867.php

Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro will make their global debut on March 27

After Xiaomi cancelled its MWC appearance, the schedule for the global launch of the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro was up in the air. Well, it has finally settled - the full details will be revealed at an online even on March 27. That's a month after the originally-planned event, so we think that sales of the two 5G-connected flagships will be on or very soon after March 27. Of course, we're talking about the global market, the Mi 10 Pro already sold out in its first sale in China, moving between 33,000 and 40,000 units. The non-Pro model moved 42,000-50,000 units, which matches the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_10_and_mi_10_pro_will_make_their_global_debut_on_march_27-news-41866.php

Oppo Find X2, Find X2 Pro pricing and availability details

Oppo introduced today the Find X2 and Find X2 Pro flagships with respective price tags of €999 and €1,199. Michael Tran, Head of Strategy & Product Marketing of Oppo Western Europe hosted the online event, where he said the phones will be globally available in "early May". However it turns out we won't need to wait that long. After the launch we had a Q&A session with Bingo Luo, Product Manager of Oppo Find X2 series, who confirmed the phone will arrive on March 13 in several countries and will be available both with retailers and through carriers, and he specifically mentioned telecoms...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x2_find_x2_pro_pricing_and_availability_details-news-41868.php

Oppo Find X2 Pro tops DxOMark chart for camera performance

DxoMark has just finished its evaluation of the newly-announced Oppo Find X2 Pro and loved it so much, it gave it joint-first place with the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. In its testing DxOMark found the Find X2 Pro to have exemplary autofocus, accurate and yet nicely-saturated colors, well-controlled noise levels and good detail. As cons DxOMark notes that HDR isn't always effective in portrait mode shots and a drop off in edge detail in 5x zoom shots. The Oppo Find X2 Pro covers the perfect flagship camera setup nicely with a 48MP f/1.7 main camera with a huge 1/1.4-inch sensor, a 48MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x2_pro_shares_top_spot_on_dxomark_with_xiaomi_mi_10_pro_-news-41865.php

Oppo Find X2 Pro Lamborghini Edition debuts with lavish styling, eye-watering price

Alongside the regular Find X2 duo, the company also unveiled the Oppo Find X2 Pro Lamborghini Edition. The exclusive exterior is based on the Aventador SVJ Roadster (which has a limited production run of only 800 cars). Unlike with 2018's Find X Lamborghini Edition, this year the hardware is identical. There's no faster charging (not that you'd realistically need more than 65W), even the memory configuration is the same (12GB RAM, 512GB storage). You do get a much fancier bundle with the phone. There's an exclusive case, true wireless earbuds and a car charger on top of the usual...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x2_pro_lamborghini_edition_is_an_expensive_exercise_in_style_over_substance-news-41870.php

Asus ROG Phone II tops AnTuTu February chart, Redmi Note 8 Pro ahead of all midrangers

AnTuTu is the most popular benchmark in China that calculates the synthetic performance of the CPU, GPU, memory and user interface. Today it published its monthly Top 10 chart for flagships and midrangers. The best performing flagship is the Asus ROG Phone II with 12 GB RAM and 512 gigs of storage, while the top midranger is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro with an Helio G90T chipset. The platform revealed that because of the impressive hardware and software, Asus' gaming device retained the top spot. However, there aren't any Snapdragon 865 smartphones - AnTuTu said there isn't...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_ii_tops_antutu_february_chart_redmi_note_8_pro_ahead_of_all_midrangers-news-41864.php

Oppo Find X2 series promo videos highlight design and cameras

Oppo officially took the wraps off its Find X2 duo and now comes time for some promo videos that highlight the main characteristics of the new phones - their sleek design, 120Hz curved displays and potent camera performance. The official introduction video presents all the key features for the Find X2 series starting off with the fluidity of the 120Hz refresh rate display. The 6.7-inch AMOLED panel offers impressive viewing angles and contrast with a sharp 513ppi. We also get a glimpse at the triple camera setup and its large 1/1.4" main sensor, omni-pixel focusing and impressive periscope...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x2_series_promo_videos_highlight_design_and_cameras-news-41862.php

Samsung Galaxy A41 launch imminent as it bags Bluetooth and Wi-Fi certifications

The Samsung Galaxy A41 that we've been hearing about since last November may go official soon, as it has been certified by Bluetooth SIG and Wi-Fi Alliance. The Galaxy A41 has been spotted on Bluetooth SIG and Wi-Fi Alliance's websites, bearing numbers SM-A415F/DSM and SM-A415F/DSN. The listings confirm that Galaxy A41 will run Android 10 and support Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac for connectivity. Samsung Galaxy A41 bagged Wi-Fi and Bluetooth certifications There's no word from Samsung about the Galaxy A41, but thanks to the CAD renders that leaked last week, we know...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a41_bluetooth_wi_fi_certification-news-41858.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 series goes on sale today

The Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra unveiled last month were up for pre-orders in several markets but starting today, the S20 lineup is available for purchase in many countries around the globe. The S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra come in 4G and 5G versions, depending on the networks available in each market. You can check out the table below for pricing details. Samsung Galaxy S20 US Europe India UK 128GB storage (4G) - €899 INR66,999 ($905/€805) £799 128GB storage (5G) $999 €999 - £899 ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_s20_plus_s20_ultra_price_sale-news-41860.php

New James Bond move trailer shows the Nokia 8.2 5G

A few days ago HMD announced that its first 5G phone will be used in the next Bond movie 'No Time To Die' and today we get a quick glimpse of that phone thanks to a newly published trailer. Seen below is a screengrab from the upcoming second trailer for 'No Time To Die' in which Agent 007 is talking on the yet-to-be announced Nokia smartphone. This is very likely the Nokia 8.2 5G, which will become official on March 19 in London. The movie is also expected to feature the Nokia 7.2 and Nokia 3310 4G, when it premieres in November. The Nokia 8.2 5G will be powered by a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/screengrabs_from_new_bond_trailer_show_the_nokia_82_5g-news-41859.php

Oppo Watch is here: Wear OS and ECG sensor and two sizes

While much of the hype surrounding Oppo in the last month was centered around its hotly anticipated Find X2 flagship smartphones, the company also brought its first smartwatch today. Dubbed Oppo Watch, it has the looks and specs to catch the attention of those looking for a premium Wear OS device on their wrists. Starting off with the display, Oppo is bringing a curved AMOLED panel with 326 ppi, covering 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. It comes in 1.6-inch and 1.9-inch varieties and sports minimal bezels all around. The casing features an aluminum build and features two buttons for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_watch_is_here_with_curved_19_amoled_display_wear_os_and_ecg_sensor-news-41857.php

Oppo Find X2 Pro hands-on review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x2_pro_hands_on-review-2079.php

Oppo Find X2 arrives with 120Hz screen and 5G, X2 Pro adds a periscope camera

After a small delay following the MWC cancellation, Oppo Find X2 and Oppo Find X2 Pro are finally official. The duo brings impressive 120Hz screens, Snapdragon 865 chipsets with 5G modems and the fastest charging on the market, with the Pro adding a hugely impressive camera setup to the mix. The two phones phones share the same 10bit 6.7" AMOLED panel of QHD+ resolution that with 120Hz refresh rate. It comes with 240Hz touch sampling to minimize input lag and 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. Unsurpisingly they also both come with ColorOS 7.1, based on Android 10. Oppo Find...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x2_series_arrive_with_qhd_screen_and_5g_the_pro_brings_along_a_periscope_camera-news-41856.php

Watch Oppo Find X2 series and Oppo Watch announcement live

Oppo was set to announce the Find X2 series and a watch at MWC 2020, but since the conference got cancelled, the company had to find another date for the launch. Finally, the day has come and there will be two separate events - one for the Chinese market which you can find in the link at the end of the article, and another for the global markets that we embedded below. The event in China begins at 5PM Beijing time, which is 9AM UTC. The second stream that we provided above starts 30 minutes later. In addition to being the first one the Chinese event will be the only one to feature the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_oppo_find_x2_series_and_oppo_watch_announcement_live-news-41844.php

vivo NEX 3s 5G officially confirmed to pack Snapdragon 865 SoC and triple rear camera

vivo announced the NEX 3 5G last September and the company is now set to unveil an upgraded variant, dubbed NEX 3s 5G, on March 10. The NEX 3s 5G popped up on Geekbench and Google Play Console, revealing a Snapdragon 865 SoC under the hood. And now vivo has officially confirmed that the NEX 3s 5G will indeed have the Snapdragon 865 chipset at the helm. The company also posted a short video clip on Weibo, showing the back of the NEX 3s 5G, which looks similar to the vanilla NEX 3 5G and has three cameras. It also confirms the Blue color option which will join the Orange shade already...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_nex_3s_5g_specs_snapdragon_865_triple_camera-news-41855.php

Infinix S5 Pro goes official: Helio P35 SoC, 48MP triple camera, and notchless display

Hong Kong-based phone maker Infinix launched the S5 last October with a Helio P22 SoC, punch hole display and a quad camera. Today, the company followed it up with a Pro variant. The Infinix S5 Pro is built around a 6.53" notchless display of FullHD+ resolution, which has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a pixel density of 394ppi. Under the hood, the S5 Pro has a Helio P35 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM. The smartphone runs Android 10-based XOS 6.0 out of the box and has 64GB of storage onboard. It also has a dedicated microSD card slot for further expansion up to 256GB. The Infinix S5...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_s5_pro_specs_price_sale_date-news-41853.php

Realme X50 Pro 5G to arrive in China on March 12

Realme announced its first global 5G device at the end of February - the X50 Pro 5G. Today it revealed the device will also make it to the domestic scene, where it will partner the X50 5G which has been selling for about three months. The launch date is scheduled to be March 12 at 2 PM local time, and the phone will arrive in the same two colors as the global edition - Moss Green and Rust Red. Some leaksters suggest there could be another, Master Edition, but we have to wait until next week to see whether or not this is true. The X50 Pro 5G is Realme's first true flagship of 2020 -...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x50_pro_5g_to_arrive_in_china_on_march_12-news-41854.php

Samsung Galaxy S20's second OTA update brings camera improvements

Samsung is now rolling out OTA update number two for the Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup in South Korea. Samsung released the first OTA update last week for the Galaxy S20 Ultra, addressing camera quality, auto flash function, and added the March security patch. A new update is now rolling out to all three variants of the Galaxy S20 which will use about 250MB of data if you decide to download it out of Wi-Fi range. The update will bring further improvements to camera quality, following lukewarm reception from the initial wave of reviews of the Galaxy S20 -particularly due to inconsistent...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20s_second_ota_update_brings_camera_improvements-news-41852.php

Motorola Edge+ renders leak showing waterfall display, triple rear cameras

After a long time, Motorola is finally ready to get back into the flagship smartphone game. And for this it's been working on the device that will be called Edge+. It's headed to Verizon in the US (but is expected to be sold unlocked elsewhere), and today CAD-based renders of it have surfaced. Thus, we can glance at the design of the Edge+ for the first time, from all possible angles. The first thing that stands out is the waterfall display, with edges that curve a lot into the frame - we're assuming this is where Motorola got the inspiration for the phone's name. There's also a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_renders_leak_showing_waterfall_display_triple_rear_cameras-news-41851.php

sideActions allows you to remap the power button on your Galaxy S20

Samsung already offers support for remapping the actions of its flagships, but your options are rather limited. Handy apps like sideActions give you far more freedom and now Jawmono, which is the developer behind the app has added support for the Galaxy S20 line. sideActions interface on Galaxy Note10 You are free to choose between single, double and long presses on the power button which can launch apps like the Google Assistant, turn the flashlight on and off, take a screenshot, or completely disable the power button altogether. Another cool feature is the app-specific...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sideactions_allows_you_to_remap_the_power_button_on_your_galaxy_s20-news-41848.php

See the fascinating Galaxy S20 Ultra camera hardware up close

We're fascinated by the intricate camera hardware, inside the Galaxy S20 Ultra (as our very long and detailed review shows) and relish the chance to see it up close and disassembled, thanks to the team at iFixit. The teardown tells the usual affair of glued together panels, heat guns, pry tools and patient work. Skipping over to the interesting bits, here are the Galaxy S20 Ultra's cameras. The most interesting are the 108MP Nonacell sensor, which is huge, and the periscope chamber which has a prism that reflects through a moving lens array to a sensor placed perpendicular to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/see_the_fascinating_galaxy_s20_ultra_camera_hardware_up_close-news-41845.php

Apple now lets apps serve ads in your push notifications

Apple just updated its App Store guidelines and it's now letting developers push notifications containing ads. Of course, this is allowed only if the developer gives you the option to opt out of these notifications. In addition, Apple requires all new apps to be built using the iOS 13 SDK starting April 30 this year. This way the apps will be compatible with the new iOS 13 features like Dark Mode, ARKit 3, Core ML3, etc. These apps https://www.gsmarena.com/a/img-no-border.gifwill also have to be working with the latest iPhone 11-series and 7th generation iPad. After April 30, apps...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ads_coming_to_your_push_notifications_in_ios_13-news-41846.php

Caviar decks the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra in gold, playing cards

Just as Samsung's Galaxy S20 lineup is gearing up to go on sale, Caviar known for its exuberant spins on popular smartphones has outfitted the S20 Ultra with a bespoke gold treatment inspired by playing card elements. The phones come with elements from the 4 card suits: hearts, diamonds, spades and clubs alongside a joker and four aces versions. Each model in the collection is limited to 21 units which is the winning number in Blackjack. As you'd expect Caviar has brought out the highest quality materials for these versions including 18K gold, black onyx, composite kirinite, rubies and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_ultra_gets_caviar_treatment_inspired_by_playing_cards-news-41843.php

The Pocophone F1 is getting a new Android 10 Beta Stable update

A new version of the Android 10 Beta Stable is rolling out to the Pocophone F1 - v11.0.6.0.QEJMIXM (in late January we saw 11.0.4.0QEJMIXM). Beta Testers / Mi Pilots will be the first to get it, but if no issues come up, the update will be made available to the general public "within a few days". No changelog is provided as it changes quickly as the developer team squashes the last few remaining bugs. Depending on the feedback from people running the beta, the Stable release will be seeded to everyone soon. So, if you're running Beta Stable on your Poco F1, be on the lookout for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_pocophone_f1_is_getting_a_new_android_10_beta_stable_update-news-41842.php

First vivo NEX 3s 5G teaser video focuses on the waterfall display

The vivo NEX 3 5G will get a mid-season upgrade next week - the vivo NEX 3s 5G. The Google Play Console leaked some key specs showing that the "s" model will go up to a Snapdragon 865 chipset from 855+. However, vivo's first teaser for the phone focuses on the screen instead - or the "unbounded waterfall screen", as the marketing materials call it. It appears to be the same 6.89" Super AMOLED panel from the NEX 3 5G whose sides curve 80° before reaching the barely-visible metal frame. The NEX 3s 5G is expected to keep the other two cameras of the original phone (13MP with 2x...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_vivo_nex_3s_5g_teaser_video_focuses_on_the_waterfall_display-news-41840.php

The Oppo Find X2 Pro will have a better camera than the vanilla X2

Brian Shen just officially confirmed what we've known for a while - that there will be two flagships, Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro. Better still, the Oppo VP described the differences between the two models. The Find X2 Pro will offer "extra image quality", suggesting a different camera setup. He adds that the non-Pro will use a new Sony IMX sensor that already offers improvements to the image quality over previous generation phones. Also, the vanilla Find X2 will have a smaller camera hump and the phone itself will be thinner. The extra bulk is the price that the X2 Pro has to pay for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_oppo_find_x2_pro_will_have_a_better_camera_than_the_vanilla_x2-news-41839.php

Moto G8 unveiled with 720p+ display, new triple camera and larger battery

The Moto G8 family just gained another member - and it's the Moto G8 that arrives fashionably late to the gathering. Following the launch of the Play, Plus and Power we finally get the vanilla model. Last year, the G7 struck a fine balance between cost and capabilities, but the 2020 successor alters the formula significantly. The 6.4" display with 720p+ resolution marks a noticeable drop in pixel density (the G7 had a 6.2" 1080p+ display). The selfie camera still has an 8MP sensor (1.12µm pixels), but it's now inside a punch hole instead of a teardrop notch. Moto G8 in Capri...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g8_unveiled_with_720p_display_new_triple_camera_and_larger_battery-news-41847.php

TCL futuristic foldables hands-on

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_foldable_concept_phones_hands_on-review-2077.php

TCL introduces two new foldable and flexible concept smartphones

In a world where smartphones become more and more predictable, TCL keeps trying to reinvent the form factor of our everyday devices. The company has just showcased two new concept smartphones utilizing the increasingly popular flexible mobile displays - one is folding in three, the other is rolling underneath the body. The panels are developed by TCL-CSOT, the company's in-house screen division. The flexible AMOLED technology is now allowing a 10" tablet to fold into a 6.65" device with a 20.8:9 aspect ratio and 3K resolution. TCL has developed two different hinges - DragonHinge and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_introduces_two_new_foldable_and_flexible_concept_smartphones-news-41841.php

Realme 6 Pro's promo video features Salman Khan, is all about the cameras and display

Chinese phone maker Realme today unveiled its Realme 6 series, which includes the Realme 6 and the Realme 6 Pro. While the company did talk about all the features of these smartphones during the announcement, it has released a short promo video to highlight the Realme 6 Pro's quad rear camera with 20x zoom, dual selfie snapper and 90Hz display. The video clip features Bollywood actor Salman Khan, who's the brand ambassador of the Realme 6 lineup. You can watch the video below. The Realme 6 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 720G SoC that's paired with up to 8GB RAM. It sports a 6.6" ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_6_series_official_promo_video-news-41838.php

First Huawei Mate Xs sale ends in seconds

Huawei launched its first foldable smartphone Mate X towards the end of last year, and it was doing great on the domestic scene, the company selling the units as fast as it could make them. Now it introduced the updated Mate Xs, and today it went on its firstsale in China. Just like its predecessor, the Huawei Mate Xs sold out in no time, and the company is planning the next flash sale for March 8. Huawei doesn't reveal how many units it sold, but according to previous numbers, it managed to sell around 100,000 Mate X devices per month in China. We are pretty sure the current...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_huawei_mate_xs_sale__ends_in_seconds-news-41834.php

Oppo Watch key specs leak day before announcement

Alongside the Oppo's Find X2 series, tomorrow will see the debut of Oppo's first smartwatch - the Oppo Watch. We've been seeing plenty of teasers about it in the past couple of months and now Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station reveals the smart wearable's key specs. Oppo Watch specs leak As previously detailed, we should be getting a curved 1.91-inch OLED panel with 326ppi covering 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. The Oppo Watch will come with the Snapdragon Wear 2500 chipset alongside the Apollo 3 co-processor. The device will also carry a heart-rate monitor, electrocardiogram...

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Nokia's first 5G smartphone will feature in upcoming James Bond movie

A couple of days ago, HMD Global's Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas dropped a video on Twitter teasing a collaboration between Nokia and the James Bond movie franchisee. Today, the company sent out a press release confirming the partnership, while also announcing that its first 5G smartphone will feature in the upcoming James Bond movie No Time To Die as the new 00 agent. HMD also announced that it will release a 90-second commercial on March 8, giving us a glimpse of the upcoming Nokia smartphones. The advert will feature Lashana Lynch, who plays the role of Agent Nomi in No Time To...

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Xiaomi Mi TWS Earphones 2S revealed by WPC

The wearable device market is booming and True Wireless (TWS) earbuds in particular are all the rage these days. With most established players already offering their own entries, Xiaomi will add yet another pair with the upcoming Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S. The earbuds were spotted on the Wireless Power Consortium website bearing the (TWSEJO5WM) model number. From the sole provided image we can see they look identical to the Mi Air 2 TWS earphones and come with an identical charging case. This could be a placeholder image, of course, but an S model doesn't sound like a big hardware...

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Black Shark 3 registrations exceed 5 million

The Xiaomi gaming division Black Shark introduced two new phones on Tuesday and opened a form right away so people could register their interest. In just two days the Black Shark 3 and Black Shark 3 Pro gathered the astounding number of 5 million registrations. Obviously these aren't hard pre-orders and no money have changed hands, but it's still indicative of the public interest in the new gaming phones. Odds are that the first flash sales won't last more than a few minutes. The Black Shark 3 comes with Snapdragon 865 and 5G connectivity, as well as up to 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM. There...

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Realme 6 hands-on review

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Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro official: 64MP quad cameras, 30W charging, 90Hz displays

Today the Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro went official and they bring significant upgrades over their predecessors despite coming just five months later - new chipsets, 90Hz displays and 30W fast-charging. Realme 6 This is the first Realme smartphone with Mediatek's gaming-oriented G90T chipset. The 12nm platform brings an octa-core CPU with two 2.05GHz Cortex A76 big cores and six 2GHz Cortex-A55 power efficient cores, Mali-G76 MC4 GPU and is coupled with either 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB RAM. The Realme 6 packs a 6.5" LCD, just as big as on the Realme 5, but the resolution got upgraded to...

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Realme Band unveiled with HR monitoring, notifications and 10 day battery life

Realme is delving deeper into the mobile accessory business with its first smart band. The Ralme Band features a 0.96" color display with 80 x 160px resolution. It's large enough to fit 64 letters on the screen and can show notifications longer than that - you can use the touch-enabled button to go through multiple pages if needed (this is better than swiping on the display as it keeps your finger from blocking your view). The accompanying LinkSmart app will display the text from Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and SMS notifications along with the app's...

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