Apple closing its stores outside of China because of COVID-19

Apple announced on its website that it's closing down all of its stores outside of China in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The effort is in line with the world governments trying to minimize social interactions. The stores will remain closed at least until March 27, but those in China re-opened yesterday. This is because the coronavirus cases in China started declining and the government has slowly gained control over the situation. The company will still be selling its products online so you can visit the online store in your region if you are in the market for Apple...

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Samsung Galaxy S20 review

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OnePlus 7, 7 Pro get February patch and improved double-tap performance with the latest beta update

OnePlus rolled out the first OxygenOS Open Beta update for the 7T and 7T Pro a couple of days ago, and now the Chinese phone maker has released the Open Beta 10 for the vanilla 7 and its Pro version. The beta build optimizes the RAM management on both smartphones and enhances the single and double-tap performance of the lock screen and Ambient Display. OnePlus 7 Pro Moreover, the firmware comes with the February 2020 Android security patch and fixes issues with pre-loading videos. You can check out the complete changelog of Open Beta 10 below: System ...

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The upcoming Google Pixel 4a will offer UFS 2.1 storage

Arguably the better Pixel phones from last year were the 3a-series and not the flagship Pixel 3 phones due to their considerably lower price while still offering flagship-grade camera experience. But there were a couple of corners that Google needed to cut to bring the cost down and the use of 64GB eMMC storage was one of them. A photo of the Pixel 4a's bootloader It seems that this would change with the upcoming Pixel 4a smartphones, though. According to sources close to XDA Developers, the Pixel 4a will come with 64GB UFS 2.1 storage. And it kind of makes sense since modern...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_upcoming_google_pixel_4a_will_offer_ufs_21_storage-news-42008.php

Realme 6 gets its first software update with 120 FPS slow-mo for front camera

The Realme 6 unveiled last week is receiving its first software update, bearing version number RMX2001_11_A.11. The new build bumps up the Android security patch level on the Realme 6 to March 5, 2020, and squashes a bug that enabled Google Assistant with swipe-up gestures. Additionally, the new firmware comes with Soloop video editing app and brings two new features to the phone's 16MP front camera - Night Mode and 120FPS slow-motion video recording. Update changelog Realme is yet to officially announce the rollout of the new update, but you can head over to your phone's...

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Samsung rolls out Android 10 update for three more smartphones

Samsung rolled out Android 10 with One UI 2.0 for two smartphones this month - Galaxy M40 and Galaxy A70s. That number now increases to five since the Korean conglomerate is rolling Android 10 for three more smartphones - Galaxy A6 (2018), Galaxy A7 (2018), and Galaxy A80. The Android 10 update for the Galaxy A7 (2018) sports version number A750FXXU4CTBC and weighs around 1.3GB in size. It brings in Dark Mode, new navigation gestures and new UI, along with other Android 10 and One UI 2.0 niceties. The new firmware also bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphone to March...

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T-Mobile responds to COVID-19 by giving all customers unlimited data for the next 60 days

T-Mobile announces that it is responding the situation arising due to the abrupt effects of COVID-19. So that families can stay in touch in these critical times. Starting now, all current T-Mobile and Metro customers with plans that include data will be given unlimited smartphone data for the next 60 days (though not including roaming data). These customers will also get additional 20GB of hotspot data as well. Students on the EmpowerED learning programs will be allowed an extra 20GB of data as well, over the next 60 days. T-Mobile is also opening the lines for customers to get in touch...

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Apple's WWDC will still take place in June, but online

Unsurprisingly considering all the other big tech event cancellations we've written about recently, today Apple had some news to share about its annual WWDC (WorldWide Developer Conference), which was initially scheduled to take place in June in California, as it is every year. Plans have changed slightly, though. The event is still taking place in June, but it will be held online, for the first time in its history. This clearly is related to the ongoing (and worsening) COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic, although bafflingly Apple's press release about the new WWDC format fails to...

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Samsung Galaxy A11 quietly gets official with entry-level specs, punch-hole display

Today Samsung has listed a new phone on its official press website, the Galaxy A11, which has been in the leak cycle a few times lately. Oddly enough, there still isn't an accompanying press release, and the spec list that is available so far is anything but complete, although we do get a bunch of official press renders to glance at. The Galaxy A11 will, as its name implies, be Samsung's new entry-level model in its mid-range A family of smartphones. It comes with a 6.4-inch 720x1560 LCD touchscreen with a punch-hole selfie camera in the top left (that's an 8 MP unit with f/2.0...

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Galaxy Z Flip and S20 series get cross-platform copy-paste with latest Windows Insider Preview build

Samsung's Galaxy S20 series flagships and Z Flip got a new cross-platform copy/paste functionality with the new Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19582.1001. This is the latest move in the strategic partnership between Samsung and Microsoft and allows owners of the latest Samsung devices to seamlessly copy and paste text or images between their smartphone and PC. New cross-device copy and paste on PC In order to get the new feature up and running, you will need to set up their Microsoft Your Phone app on their mobile device and link their PC, which needs to be running Windows 10...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_z_flip_and_s20_series_get_crossplatform_copypaste_functionality_with_latest_windows_insider_p-news-42001.php

Samsung will sanitize your phone with UV-C light for free, crafts special cases with recycled materials

Samsung has announced a Galaxy Sanitizing Services for 19 countries, so if you come in with a device needing repair, the team at the service center will sanitize it with UV light. The service is free and uses UV-C light to keep your device clean without using any harsh chemicals. And it won't damage your device either, Samsung has done careful testing to make sure of that. You can even bring non-Samsung phones in, the service center will still sanitize it for free. It takes just 30 seconds to kill 99.9% of germs on the device. There are some restrictions for tablets and...

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Google G Suite reaches 2 billion monthly active users

Google's G Suite which consists of Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Hangouts, Docs and other productivity-focused apps have passed the 2 billion active user threshold. The news comes from Javier Soltero, head of the G Suite division. Soltero announced the 2 billion monthly active users threshold was passed at the end of 2019 and revealed Google is planning to continue overhauling its productivity software portfolio going forward. He spoke about plans of continued convergence of separate apps into more feature-packed clusters. According to previous speculation, Google is planning to bring a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_boasts_2_billion_monthly_active_g_suite_users-news-41998.php

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro to be revealed on April 15, the OnePlus 8 lite is getting delayed

OnePlus has reportedly scheduled an event for mid-April to reveal its new flagship models - the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro. It will be held online event due to the COVID-19 outbreak, which also caused delays in development (the company originally planned a mid-March reveal, according to insider info). It seems that the OnePlus 8 lite was hit the hardest. This is the company's first phone to use a non-Snapdragon chipset (instead it will have a MediaTek Dimensity chip) and is set to cost £400 at launch - a launch that may have been delayed by several months. OnePlus 8 (left) • OnePlus 8...

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More info on Huawei P40, P40 Pro and P40 Pro PE prices surfaces

As Huawei's launch event of the P40-series draws near, rumors are getting more detailed and more frequent. Just yesterday, the pricing of the vanilla P40 and P40 Pro and its configurations got out and now a new rumor that also talks the P40 Premium Edition. P40 799-899€P40 pro 999-1099€P40 Pro PE 1199- 1299€Prices vary by country +-50-100€— Teme (特米) (@RODENT950) March 11, 2020 Interestingly, there's a bit of discrepancy between the prices from yesterday and the newly reported figures of the standard P40 version. Popular tipster RODENT950 says the P40 will cost from €799...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p40_p40_pro_and_p40_pro_pe_prices_surface-news-41994.php

The Nokia 6.2 is getting a rugged James Bond-branded case

HMD's Nokia phones are the new spy gadgets of choice for agent 007. We saw an upcoming Nokia 8.2 5G in a trailer, but existing devices will get James Bond-branded hardware as well. The Nokia 6.2, for example, will get a rugged-looking Kevlar case. There's a 007 logo on the back as well as a "007 special edition" label on the side. It's not clear if the case will be sold on its own or as part of a promotional bundle with the phone. 007-branded case for the Nokia 6.2 The sides of the case look pretty solid and the corners have extra padding, likely for better drop protection....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_nokia_62_is_getting_a_rugged_james_bondbranded_case-news-41993.php

Samsung rolling out a new update for the Galaxy S20

Samsung has released a new software update for the Exynos 990-powered international variants of the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra. The new firmware sports version number G98xFXXU1ATC1 and weighs around 150MB in size. A detailed changelog of the build is currently unavailable, but we know it comes with the March 2020 Android security patch. Samsung is currently seeding this update in India and the rollout should expand to other countries soon. If you own the global version of the S20, S20+ or S20 Ultra, you can check if this update is available for you by heading...

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Upcoming Huawei AQM-AL10 listed on TENAA with 48MP main cam and 22.5W fast charging

A new Huawei midranger made its way to China's TENAA certification agency, revealing its key specs. Unfortunately, we don't have any images of the device to work with but the detailed specs give us a clear picture. The phone bearing the AQM-AL10 model number will sport a 6.3-inch OLED display with an FHD+ (2,400 x 1,080 pixels) resolution and a 16MP selfie cam. Huawei AQM-AL10 key specs The chipset remains a mystery but it will likely be one of Huawei's in-house Kirin solutions. It features an octa-core CPU clocked at 2.27GHz. RAM will vary between 6GB and 8GB while storage will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/upcoming_huawei_aqmal10_listed_on_tenaa-news-41987.php

Xiaomi launching a wireless charging power bank on March 16

Redmi announced the Note 9 series in India yesterday and now its parent company Xiaomi has teased the launch of a new product in the country, set to be unveiled on March 16. The company hasn't revealed what exactly it is, but judging by the short video teaser posted on Twitter with the caption "One less wire to deal with. Mi fans, it's time to #CutTheCord", it appears Xiaomi will announce a new power bank with wireless charging capability. One less wire to deal with.Mi fans, it's time to #CutTheCord. All the power you need without any hassle.Guess what this is....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_wireless_charging_power_bank_launch_date-news-41988.php

vivo X30 gets a Mirror Edition in collaboration with Alexander Wang

When the vivo X30 was announced, it was marketed as a smartphone for the young individual that cares about their appearance. The phone's ambassador is Liu Wen, the most famous Chinese supermodel, and now a fashion brand of a similarly high rank is joining vivo with its own unique color - in seven days we will see vivo X30 Mirror Edition by Alexander Wang. While the teaser suggests silver-like surface of the smartphone, the official Weibo page of the company said that on March 20 the X30 will "enter the Mirror world of Alexander Wang". It will be the fourth color option after the...

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Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra are now available on general sale

Samsung's new flagship trio - Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra was unveiled in February, with pre-orders shipping since March 6. Now all three are starting their availability proper and can be purchased from multiple online and offline retailers. All three phones can be found in 4G and 5G markets across the globe. You can check out the pricing in key ones in the table below: Samsung Galaxy S20 US Europe India UK 128GB storage (4G) - €899 INR66,999 ($905/€805) £799 128GB storage (5G) ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_s20_s20_ultra_are_now_available_on_general_sale-news-41992.php

OnePlus 8 Pro spotted in Robert Downey Jr hands

OnePlus is gearing up to update its product lineup with its 8-series smartphones. We've seen some leaks about the phones in the last months but the latest one comes from the brand's own ambassador - Robert Downey Jr. A new photo of the Hollywood actor shows him holding what appears to be the upcoming OnePlus 8 Pro while on the set. We can clearly see the vertically aligned camera setup which matches the previously seen leaks but that's about it. OnePlus 8 Pro According to previous speculations, the OnePlus 8 series will consist of three phones with a Lite version making its way...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8_pro_spotted_in_robert_downey_jr_hands-news-41991.php

Xiaomi sold 110 million Redmi Note phones

Xiaomi has been releasing a Redmi Note phones since 2014, and the lineup has been popular with customers since day one. So much so that today the smartphone manufacturer announced it has sold 110 million Redmi Note phones. Redmi was recently spun off as a separate brand, although obviously it still shares the majority of its R&D, manufacturing and supply chain with Xiaomi. We just saw the debut of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, which will certainly help boost the number further. During the event we were also reminded of some of the milestones of the Redmi Note...

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No issues with Redmi K30 Pro production, assures Xiaomi VP Lu Weibing

There is enough stock of the upcoming Redmi K30 Pro, according to Xiaomi Group Vice President Lu Weibing. He went on Weibo to state that he won't need to go to the factory to "screw" (Redmi K30 Pro parts together) - a nod to that time when Weibing actually went to the factory to help assemble the Xiaomi Mi 9 due to exceeding demand for the phone. The upcoming Snapdragon 865-powered flagship is due at the end of March with 5G, 4,700mAh battery with 33W fast charging, a notchless display thanks to a pop-up selfie camera and a 64MP main camera (the Sony IMX686 sensor). According to...

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Honor 30S render surfaces, rumored to come with Kirin 820 SoC

Huawei sub-brand Honor launched the 20S last September and the company is expected to follow up with the 30S soon. Honor hasn't officially divulged any details of the 30S yet, but a render of the smartphone has leaked on Chinese social network Weibo, showing the back of the phone housing a rectangular camera bump. The image doesn't even reveal the number of rear cameras on the 30S, but since its predecessor came with a triple camera setup, we expect the 30S to sport at least three snappers. Additionally, the render suggests that 30S will feature a side-mounted fingerprint reader,...

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Oppo Watch confirmed to hit Western Europe later this year

Oppo introduced its first Watch during the Find X2 launch with ECG sensor, square body with curved edges and OLED display. At first the device was announced only for the Chinese market, with the launch scheduled for March 24. Today, Brian Shen, the company VP, revealed the wearable will eventually go global and Western Europe will get to see it "later this year" without giving any specific timeframe. The global Twitter account of Oppo posted some specs of the Watch in English - these slides were hard to find until yesterday. Although we already knew the gadget will come with 100%...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_watch_to_hit_western_europe_later_this_year-news-41983.php

Realme 6i officially confirmed to sport 48MP quad camera

Realme announced the Realme 6 and 6 Pro last week and it's set to add a third member to the lineup on March 17, dubbed Realme 6i. Realme's Myanmar branch confirmed that 6i will be powered by the Helio G80 SoC and charge at up to 18W through a USB-C port. Now the company has confirmed that Realme 6i will sport a quad camera setup on the back, with a 48MP main unit, which is an upgrade over the 5i's 12MP primary camera. The purpose of the remaining three modules is currently unknown, but we are likely looking at an 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensor units. Realme...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_6i_camera_specs-news-41982.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 in for review

The Samsung Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy S20 5G are arguably the best choices for a small flagship phone at the moment and it just so happens that they are going to be the focal point of our incoming review. Samsung has made a big improvement to the Galaxy S20 battery. It's a 4,000mAh unit, which is 600mAh bigger than the Galaxy S10's. You could make the argument that the increase is meant to counter the doubled screen refresh rate and the more power hungry chipset, but the Galaxy S20 should still give you a longer running time than its predecessor. Samsung has reserved the...

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Samsung Galaxy M11 photos leak, will have 5,000 mAh battery

Samsung is working on a new smartphone with a model number SM-M115F/DS which is the Galaxy M11 - a successor of the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M10s. The phone was just certified at Taiwan's NCC and the certification has plenty of photos, including the naked battery. The Galaxy M11 will arrive with three cameras on the back, a punch hole on the front and a huge 5,000 mAh battery. Looking at the photos, we see a fingerprint scanner on the back panel, meaning the Galaxy M11 will stick to an LCD panel. It will have a 3.5 mm audio jack on top, the bottom is occupied by a grill speaker and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m11_photos_leak_will_have_5000_mah_battery-news-41981.php

Meizu celebrate 17th birthday, will bring Meizu 17 with 5G in April

The Chinese manufacturer Meizu is celebrating 17 years of existence, and for that the company is up for celebrations. In a lengthy birthday message, the company thanked everyone you can imagine - from the political leaders that supported the start of Meizu to the Flyme developers, chain suppliers, fans, media, etc. The message ended with a mention of Meizu 17 - the phone's arrival was slowed down due to the epidemic but it is expected to arrive in April with 5G and all the neat features that come with the next-gen connectivity. There is not much to say about the Meizu 17 - the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_celebrate_17th_birthday_to_bring_meizu_17_with_5g_in_april-news-41980.php

Realme 6 Pro goes on sale today

Realme unveiled the Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro last week. The vanilla 6 went on sale in India a couple of days ago and starting noon local time today, the Pro version will also be available for purchase in India through Flipkart and the company's official site. The base variant of the Realme 6 Pro with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage is priced at INR16,999 ($230/€205), and for INR1,000 ($15/€10) more you get double storage. If you want more RAM, you can go for the top-end 8GB/128GB model that costs INR18,999 ($255/€230). All these memory variants are available in two colors - Lightning Blue...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_6_pro_india_price_sale-news-41979.php

Samsung Galaxy A70s gets Android 10 in India, rollout for A70 resumes too

Samsung started a staged rollout of the update to Android 10 with One UI 2.0 for the Galaxy A70 units from Ukraine last month, but only a few lucky people managed to grab it before it was abruptly pulled, for reasons that remain unknown. Today, the company has resumed the rollout, so we're assuming that whatever issue was discovered was fixed in the meantime. The new software is still limited to Ukraine for the time being, hopefully it will see a much wider geographical rollout in the near future. On the other hand, also today the Galaxy A70s has started receiving Android 10 with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a70s_gets_android_10_in_india_rollout_for_a70_resumes_too-news-41978.php

Realme 6 and 6 Pro land in Europe on March 24, Realme 6i gets announced on March 17

Realme has been growing its sales like crazy, and that's partly attributable to the sheer number of devices it keeps launching, seemingly week after week. The remainder of this month will be no different, by the way. First off, chronologically, we have the unveiling of the Realme 6i, which is taking place on March 17 in Myanmar. This is the third member of the 6 family, and will be the most affordable of the bunch. Realme 6i launch teasers It will sport MediaTek's Helio G80 chipset, which itself became official last month. The Realme 6i is also arriving with a USB-C port, as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_6_and_6_pro_land_in_europe_on_march_24_realme_6i_gets_announced_on_march_17-news-41977.php

The first OxygenOS Open Beta arrives for OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro

OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro are now able to participate in the official Open Beta program and the first OxygenOS Open Beta software brings a couple of neat features and bug fixes. On top of the February 2020 security patch, the company's latest phones also get the Live caption feature that originally debuted with the latest Pixel phones. When activated, it detects speech in any media and automatically generates captions. Additionally, the devices get better RAM management and improved single and double-tap gestures on the Ambient display and lock screen. The contact list in the Phone app...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_first_oxygenos_open_beta_hits_oneplus_7t_and_7t_pro-news-41975.php

Production at Foxconn beats expectations, slow market a worry

Foxconn founder Terry Gou has addressed media, saying that the reopening of Foxconn factories is going well and that production has exceeded expectations, although he didn't specify what those expectations were. Gou revealed that supplies to Foxconn plants in Taiwan and China have returned to normal, but warned that the lowered consumer demand due to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak will have an impact on Foxconn and its partners' bottom lines. Foxconn revenue has dropped by more than $1.6B in February because of factory closures and the need to send workers home. Image source:...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/production_at_foxconn_slowly_ramps_up_again_slow_market_a_worry-news-41974.php

Google to finally bring 4K@60fps video recording to Pixel phones

In another early APK teardown, XDA Developers found some evidence that Google is working on a much-needed video recording feature - 4K@60fps. This video recording mode has been around in the Android world for years now but it's yet to make it to the Google purebreds. Screenshot from the source code Interestingly, the teardown is done on a still-unreleased Google Camera 7.4 APK, allegedly obtained from a Pixel 4a smartphone. That one certainly won't have the new video recording mode as its chipset doesn't support it but perhaps it will be seeded to the Pixel 3, 3 XL, 4 and 4 XL,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_might_bring_4k60fps_video_recording_to_pixel_phones-news-41971.php

"World facing" 3D camera coming to at least one of this year's iPhones

The rumor about Apple including a 3D ToF sensor on the back of its 2020 devices has been thrown around in the last couple of months and according to inside sources of the Fast Company, it is definitely coming to at least one of the upcoming Pro models. It's believed that the budget iPhone 12 won't be getting the 3D sensors on the back and stay with dual camera setup. The 12 Pro will then get a triple camera like its predecessor, while the 12 Pro Max will sport the new "world facing" 3D camera for immersive AR experience. The current supplier for the Face ID sensors on the front is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_world_facing_3d_camera_tech_coming_to_at_least_one_of_this_years_iphone-news-41969.php

Samsung Galaxy A21 surfaces on Geekbench, Galaxy A31 goes live on FCC

Samsung keeps pumping new members of its Galaxy A-series, as last year's models are due for a replacement. Last week we saw some official looking renders of the upcoming Galaxy A21 and now the phone was spotted on Geekbench. Samsung Galaxy A21 Geekbench listing The Galaxy A21 bearing the SM-A215U model number managed 781 points in the single-core and 4,102 points in the multi-core tests, respectively. The test sheet reveals it's powered by the Helio P35 SoC paired with 3GB RAM. The phone runs Android 10, which will certainly be layered with Samsung's One UI 2.0. Previous A21...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a21_surfaces_on_geekbench_galaxy__a31_goes_live_on_fcc-news-41968.php

OnePlus to invest $30M for 5G development

We recently heard the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro devices will have 5G, and today a press release by the company founder promised even bigger commitment to the next-gen connectivity. The smartphone brand will invest $30 million to push 5G research and development forward. In the press release, Pete Lau, CEO of OnePlus, revealed his company has been investing in 5G for years and it will keep going to further develop application scenarios based on the daily usage habits of users. This includes cloud gaming, cloud videos, cloud storage services. The latest 5G phone by OnePlus - the 7T...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_commits_to_invest_30m_for_5g_development-news-41970.php

Nubia Red Magic 5G is here with 144Hz display, Snapdragon 865 and active-air cooling

The latest gaming phone in nubia's Red Magic lineup is here and it brings arguably of the most impressive spec sheets we've seen so far. The Red Magic 5G packs the highest refresh rate screen on the market at 144Hz alongside the latest flagship chipset from Qualcomm - the Snapdragon 865, up to 16GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.0 storage, dual-mode 5G connectivity and a 64MP main camera. The phone boasts a highly sophisticated active air-cooling system that combines a spinning fan with a heat-sink chamber, which nubia claims can reduce the CPU temperature by up to 18°C. The cooling solution also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_red_magic_5g_is_here_with_144hz_display_snapdragon_865_and_activeair_cooling-news-41972.php

Rumor reveals Huawei P40 lineup's European pricing and availability

The Huawei P40 and P40 Pro will be unveiled on March 26 through an online event, and two weeks ahead of the launch, a Greek publication claims to have obtained information about their pricing. According to the unnamed internal sources the vanilla P40 with 128GB storage will be priced at €849 ($955), while the Pro variant with 256GB storage will cost €1,139 ($1,280). A separate report coming out of China claims that the P40 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage will cost €999 ($1,120), and for €100 ($110) more you will get double storage. If that's not enough, there will be a 256GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p40_p40_pro_europe_price-news-41967.php

Samsung will bring One UI 2.1 to older Galaxy flagships

According to a Samsung representative in its South Korean forum, the company has plans bringing the latest version of One UI to older Galaxy flagships, including the S9-series and the Note9. Currently, only the Samsung phones are running the One UI 2.1 - the brand new Galaxy S20-series and the Galaxy Z Flip. And as per the forum moderator in South Korea, last year's S10 and Note10 flagships will be getting the latest software as well. But more importantly, the rep also confirmed that the company is working on a Galaxy S9, S9+ and Note9 update. We would assume that it would take more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_will_be_bringing_one_ui_21_to_older_galaxy_flagships-news-41966.php

The new Nokia XpressMusic phone was certified by the 3C as launch nears

The Nokia TA-1212, a feature phone with XpressMusic looks, has received 3C certification, signaling that it is nearing launch. The certification confirms that this is a 2G-only device (most carriers still have active 2G networks, but some have already shut theirs down). China and the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (where the phone was also certified) do have old-school networks, though, there's still market for basic phones. New Nokia feature phone (photos by TENAA) Anyway, the certification also reveals that the charger will be a basic one, outputting only...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_new_nokia_xpressmusic_phone_was_certified_by_the_3c-news-41965.php

Liverpool FC star Mohamed Salah becomes Oppo ambassador

Oppo introduced the global Reno3 Pro with a 44 MP front-facing camera, and now the device will arrive to the MEA region (Middle East & Africa). To celebrate the occasion, the company has invited Mohamed Salah, Liverpool FC and Egypt forward, as a brand ambassador. The official launch of the Reno3 Pro across the Middle East will take place on March 18, when a collaboration campaign featuring Salah will be introduced in details. Ethan Xue, president of Oppo Middle East, said that Mo Salah's "immense professional skills" are comparable to the upcoming Reno3 series "impeccable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/liverpool_forward_mohamed_salah_oppo_ambassador-news-41964.php

Realme X50 Pro 5G lands in China

The Realme X50 Pro 5G launched in India and Europe last month debuted in China today. The X50 Pro 5G comes in Rust Red and Moss Green colors and has three memory options - 8GB/128GB priced at CNY3,599 ($515/€460), 8GB/256GB priced at CNY3,899 ($560/€495), and 12GB/256GB that costs CNY4,199 ($600/€535). It's already up for pre-order in China and sales will begin on March 19. Realme X50 Pro 5G in Rust Red and Moss Green colors The X50 Pro 5G is Realme's first flagship of 2020. It's powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC and runs Android 10-based Realme UI out of the box. The X50...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x50_pro_5g_china_price_sale_date-news-41963.php

Huawei P40, P40 Pro to have 5G, certification confirms

Huawei is launching its new P40 lineup through an online event later this month. We expect to see a vanilla P40, three-cam P40 Pro with periscope shooter, and P40 Premium with five cameras in a huge rectangular camera setup. While it was expected, today we got a confirmation that all phones will have 5G variants - the vanilla and Pro option were certified by Thailand's NTBC with the monikers Huawei P40 5G and Huawei P40 Pro 5G. Huawei P40 5G • Huawei P40 Pro 5G The phones have model numbers ANA-NX9 and ELS-NX9 and the certification does not reveal anything else. Having 5G...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p40_p40_pro_to_have_5g_certification_confirms-news-41962.php

Google Play Dark Mode now available to everyone

While phones running on Android 10 have enjoyed the benefits of Dark Mode in Google Play for several months, Google has finally brought the alternative color mode to devices on lower Android versions. According to the latest Twitter post from the Google Play account, Dark mode on Google Play is now available on all Android devices. 📢📢 #DarkTheme on Google Play is now available on any @Android device! Flip the switch from ⚪ ➡️ ⚫ in your Play Store settings. pic.twitter.com/fR0W1WT6jd— Google Play (@GooglePlay) March 11, 2020 In order to take...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_play_dark_mode_availability_expands-news-41961.php

Huawei Freebuds 3 to launch in India this month

The Huawei Freebuds 3 TWS earphones unveiled last September were rumored to arrive in India in the first week of December alongside the Watch GT 2. Huawei did bring the smartwatch to India, but the Freebuds 3 are only now about to make their debut. Tipster Ishan Agarwal claimed they are coming this month and we got another source that corroborated the information. We don't have an exact date yet, but we will probably see an official announcement soon.. The Freebuds 3 are the world's first open-fit earbuds with active noise cancellation. They are powered by the Kirin A1 SoC which is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_freebuds_3_india_launch_date-news-41958.php

Redmi Note 9 Pro announced with Snapdragon 720G SoC and 48MP quad camera

Alongside the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Xiaomi's sub-brand also announced the Redmi Note 9 Pro today. The main differences are in the camera and charging speeds. The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a 16MP selfie snapper - half the resolution of its Max sibling and around the back, the main camera is downgraded to 48MP from 64MP. It's joined by an 8MP ultrawide, 5MP macro and 2MP depth sensor modules, like the Note 9 Pro Max. The Redmi Note 9 Pro, like the Note 9 Pro Max, packs a 5,020 mAh battery, but it supports 18W charging instead of 33W. However, for the most part the Redmi Note 9 Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_9_specs_price_sale_date-news-41960.php

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max brings back the big screen experience

Xiaomi discontinued its Mi Max lineup after three generations of smartphones, but now it is reviving the big-screen life with the newly introduced Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. The phone brings 6.67" screen in a more compact body, as well as four cameras on the back and a selfie shooter within a punch hole. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has the 8nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset, coupled with 6 GB or 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max camera details The four cameras on the back are mounted on a square elevated tile with the LED flash sitting below....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_9_pro_max_is_announced_brings_back_the_big_screen_experience-news-41959.php

Samsung Galaxy M30s gets a new version

The Samsung Galaxy M30s was launched last year with two memory versions - 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB. Now the company has announced a third version that comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. This new version is priced at INR14,999 ($200/€180) and will go on sale in India from March 14 through the company's official site and Amazon.in. The 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB models that were launched for INR13,999 ($190/€165) and INR16,999 ($230/€200) are now available for INR12,999 ($175/€155) and INR15,999 ($215/€190), respectively. Samsung Galaxy M30s The Galaxy M30s sports a 6.4" FullHD+...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m30s_4gb_128gb_version_price-news-41955.php