vivo V19 India launch reportedly pushed to April 3, live images surface

vivo introduced the Indian V17 as V19 in Indonesia last week and it was set to unveil a different version of the V19 in India on March 26. But, a new report claims the launch has been postponed and the V19 will now arrive in the country on April 3. vivo hasn't officially confirmed the new launch date at the time of writing this, but it deleted the...

Watch the unreleased Redmi K30 Pro get disassembled on camera

The Redmi K30 Pro has been frequenting the rumor mill for a good two months now. Xiaomi has definitely been doing its best to fuel the hype as well, constantly putting-out teasers , with bits and pieces of information on the device. In the latest such development, Redmi product director, Wang Teng Thomas now offers a really up-close look at the impressive...

OnePlus 7T, 7T Pro get Instant Translation feature with the latest beta updates

OnePlus rolled out the first OxygenOS Open Beta update for the 7T and 7T Pro last week, which came with the February patch and Live Caption feature. Now, the Chinese phone maker has released the second beta update that bumps up the Android security patch level on the 7T duo to March 2020. OnePlus 7T (left) and OnePlus 7T Pro (right) The Open Beta...

ZTE Axon 11 5G specs tipped ahead of March 23 unveiling

The ZTE Axon 11 5G coming on March 23 was expected to pack the flagship Snapdragon 865 SoC. However, the smartphone passed through Geekbench yesterday, suggesting it will have a mid-range chipset at the helm. And if Chinese tipster Digital chat station is to be believed, it will be the Snapdragon 765G SoC. The source further claims that Axon 11 5G...

Smartphone shipments drop by 37 million units in February YoY due to COVID-19

Research firm Strategy Analytics released a report with the number of smartphone shipments for the month of February 2020, representing a sharp decline in the overall number of smartphones sold compared to February 2019. This February, global shipments reached 61.8 million units, representing a 38% drop YoY. February 2019 saw 99.2 million units shipped...

Google refines new programmable double-tap gesture for Android 11 in second Developer Preview

With the release of the Android 11 developer preview, Google was discovered to be testing a software feature called "Colombus" gestures, which allows users to input a double-tap through the back of a smartphone, triggered by the accelerometers in the device. With the second release of the Developer Preview, more hints arrive regarding the Colombus...

Huawei P40 and P40 Pro press renders leak, P40 Premium to have two telephoto cams

Huawei is all set to introduce its latest flagship smartphones to the world on March 26, and as we're getting closer to that date more and more leaks are starting to pop up. Yesterday we saw the P40 and P40 Pro in full frontal shots, and today famed leakster Evan Blass (a.k.a. @evleaks) is back with press renders that show two colorways for these...

Google I/O 2020 is fully canceled, won't even take place online

A couple of weeks ago, Google decided to cancel its annual developer conference, I/O, which was supposed to take place in California in May, because of concerns regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus. That cancellation referred to the physical event. The search giant wanted to hold it online instead. Now though, that's not happening either....

Microsoft teases the upcoming Windows 10 UI changes

Microsoft is expected to host an online event revealing its consumer-oriented, subscription-based Microsoft 365 service and perhaps, there will be more to talk about as the Chief Product Officer has published a teaser video showcasing the upcoming UI design changes to Windows 10. View this post on Instagram The team made this video to celebrate making...

Former Essential Phone designer shows unreleased PH-2 and PH-3 concepts

While Essential exited the smartphone race earlier this year with only one phone under its belt, former designer Kevin Hoffman revealed a set of concepts for the planned Essential PH-2 which was close to launch and the PH-3 which was still in its early development phase in a blog post (currently locked). Design-wise, the PH-2 was going to be fairly...

Text WHO's WhatsApp bot and it will spew information about COVID-19

Along with the novel coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organization is also battling misinformation and it's doing so in a very cool way - with a WhatsApp bot. You can ask pretty much everything coronavirus-related question and it will spew up to date authoritative information. To receive updates on #COVID19 from WHO add this number— +41 79...

Honor Play 9A specs and design leak

Noted tipster Ishan Agarwal obtained the preliminary specs and designs of an upcoming entry-level device called the Honor Play 9A. The successor of last year's Play 8A will offer an improved rear camera setup and much larger 5,000 battery. The Honor Play 9A will be built around a 6.3-inch IPS display with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro long-term review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_8_pro_long_term-review-2086.p...

Google releases Camera Go app as Android Go reaches 100 million active users

Android Go Edition has reached 100 million active users around the world since it debuted in late 2017. They are spread across 180+ countries and had a vast selection of phones to choose from (the OS powers over 1,600 different models). And Google keeps releasing new apps for the platform, which are optimized for phones that are low CPU and RAM resources....

Huawei launches AppSearch app for users running HMS-powered devices

Huawei is determined to sell its devices outside of China even without GMS on board and it's rapidly expanding the portfolio of apps in its AppGallery store. But there are still a large number of popular apps that can't be found on Huawei's store and owners of the latest Huawei devices outside of China are forced to look for alternatives (we've summed...

2020 Fall iPhones still on schedule despite the COVID-19 outbreak

Like all tech companies, Apple is greatly affected by the COVID-19 outbreak which disturbed global supply chains. But that doesn't mean there will be a delay in the 2020 flagship iPhones expected this Fall, insiders said to Bloomberg. Each year, the Fall iPhone lineup enter mass production around May, which in turn means that this year's 5G-enabled...

ZTE Axon 11 5G pops up on Geekbench

An unknown ZTE device, bearing model code A2021 and believed to be the upcoming Axon 11 5G, has popped up on Geekbench revealing a few specs. The Axon 11 5G runs Android 10 and has 6GB RAM in tow. The motherboard is listed as "dice" and it's unclear what chipset the phone has under the hood. The benchmark results don't align with Snapdragon 865 chipset,...

Honor officially confirms the Honor 30S will use the Kirin 820 chipset, talks about its 5G modem

Huawei officially confirmed that the Honor 30S will use the new Kirin 820 5G chipset and offered some details on the next generation connectivity that will improve user experience when using 5G networks. First off, the modem will use less power while transmitting more data thanks to AI scheduling algorithms. Huawei also boasts about "industry-leading"...

Stadia Premiere Edition is $100 today only, as DOOM Eternal launches

It's Friday, but you'll probably be staying home this evening - this means it's a great time to play the new DOOM Eternal, which comes out today. If you don't have a gaming PC or a console, you can use Google Stadia instead. Just for today Google has cut the price of the Premiere Edition to $100 (so you save $30). The package includes the Stadia...

Narzo 10 spotted in retail store, price segment revealed

Mistakes happen - this Realme Narzo 10, for example, was not supposed to be on the shelves of a retail store for another week or so. But it is and someone even ran an AnTuTu benchmark on it for good measure. This is the RMX2040, which launched as the Realme 6i earlier this week in Myanmar - it seems that we're looking at a case of local rebranding....

Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Fold2 will use the S865 chipset, info found in kernel source code

Samsung published the kernel code for the Exynos-powered Galaxy S20 phones which allowed the team at XDA-Developers to snoop around. They found clues about the Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Fold 2 and a phone related to the Z Flip. The Galaxy Note20 reportedly goes under the code name "Canvas", which means that the C2 is a Note model. Will there be C0 and...

Redmi K30 Pro to have two IMX686 64MP cameras, dual-OIS, 8K video

Redmi has uploaded a series of new teasers on its Weibo account, pertaining to the Redmi K30 Pro and its cameras. Judging by the slides the Redmi K30 Pro will have not one, but two 64MP Sony IMX686 sensors on board - one used as the main camera and the other tasked with telephoto shots. The specs claim 3x of optical zoom and up to 30x of digital...

Samsung One UI 2.1 coming to Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note10 in three weeks

Samsung Galaxy S20 phones arrived with an updated variant of the company's user interface - One UI 2.1. Older flagships are still on One UI 2.0, but this might change very soon. One Samsung community moderator revealed in an answer to a user that the UI team is aiming to distribute the UI in three weeks. Even with the A/B process of pushing the update,...

Apple imposes iPhone purchasing limit - you can only get two at a time

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Apple has enforced a new rule for those interested in purchasing an iPhone. Buyers are now only allowed to scoop up two iPhones at a time which is the first time the maker has gone to these measures since the first iPhone launched in 2007. 2 unit limit on Apple US page The limit is already in effect across the US, Europe...

Netflix, YouTube will limit streaming quality in Europe for 30 days

Netflix and YouTube will reduce their streaming quality in the European Union to avoid clogging its servers and hiking up the electricity bill, following a request from European officials. The demand for online services has spiked to unprecedented levels, following the isolation and self-quarantine imposed across Europe. Netflix was quoted that it...

OnePlus shares unreleased marble 7T, more 6 color options

The OnePlus 7T launched last September came in two colors - Glacier Blue and Frosted Silver. Later in November, we learned there a gold-colored variant was considered but it didn't make the cut. Now we know there was one more version of the 7T which wasn't released. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau took to Twitter to share pictures of the OnePlus 7T with a marble...

Sony Xperia 1 II to get night mode, eye AF in ultrawide camera in first update

Sony is reportedly working overtime to bring a few features to the Xperia 1 II's cameras in an update to be seeded right after its launch. It will bring the eye autofocus that makes sure human eyes are always in focus to the 16mm ultrawide camera. Additionally the update will enable 1080p at 120fps slow-motion video recording and 4K video at 60fps....

Realme Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A coming on March 26, specs confirmed

Realme teased the new Narzo series a couple of days ago and today the company announced that it will launch the Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A on March 26 in India. The event will start at 12:30 PM IST (7 AM UTC) and will be streamed live via Realme India's official channels. Besides announcing the launch date, Realme also confirmed a few details about the...

Our Samsung Galaxy S20 video review is up

The Samsung Galaxy S20 is the cheapest and most compact member of the new flagship series by the Korean giant, but it has few compromises compared to the plus version. We already published its detailed written review, where you can learn all about its triple camera setup and gorgeous 120Hz screen. And now we have something for those in a hurry -...

Oppo Reno Ace2 live image surfaces with quad cameras

The Oppo Reno Ace announced last October with a Snapdragon 855+ SoC and 65W fast charging might soon get a successor, as a live image of what's allegedly the Reno Ace2 has surfaced. The picture shows the smartphone in blue color. It has four cameras on the back inside a circular setup, which is reminiscent of the OnePlus 7T. We don't see the flash...

The Xbox Series X won't have an optical audio port

If you are not entirely in the loop, regarding the upcoming generation of top-dog gaming consoles, here is a very rough and quick recap of recent events. A few days ago, Microsoft detailed its Xbox Series X hardware and yesterday Sony streamed a presentation of its own, detailing the upcoming PlayStation 5. This, naturally, re-ignited interest and...

Redmi Note 9S to launch on March 23, likely a rebranded Note 9 Pro

Last week Redmi introduced its Note 9 series phones in India. As has been the case with past Redmi Note models, the company is planning to bring the line with an altered name for international users. Enter the Redmi Note 9s - a rebranded version of the Note 9 Pro which will launch in Malaysia and Pakistan on March 23. Xiaomi Malaysia and Xiaomi Pakistan's...

Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 get an exclusive 007-branded Kevlar case

HMD Global may have announced a few new devices today (we're talking Nokia 8.3 5G, Nokia 5.3, Nokia 1.3, and Nokia 5310), but the company hasn't forgotten about its older phones. Case in point: the Nokia 6.2 and 7.2. Both of these models will get an exclusive 007-branded kevlar case. This has been quickly shown on the live stream video, which wasn't...

HMD Connect SIM gets you data roaming in 120 countries

The Nokia 8.3 5G, 5.3, 1.3, and 5310 weren't the only things HMD Global announced at its online event today. The company has also unveiled HMD Connect, which is a global roaming data SIM card, with associated plans. This works in 120 countries. The price for a bundle is the same no matter the country you plan to use it in - €9.95, but you get varying...

Nokia announces the Nokia 5.3 and Nokia 1.3

Alongside the Nokia 8.3, Juho Sarvikas also announced the Nokia 5.3 and the Nokia 1.3. The mid-ranger 5.3 runs full Android 10, whereas the entry-level 1.3 boots its lightweight Android Go Edition. Nokia 5.3 The Nokia 5.3 is built around a notched 6.55-inch HD+ IPS display and has a Snapdragon 665 chipset to power it. There are three RAM options...

HMD unveils Nokia 8.3 5G with Snapdragon 765G, ZEISS quad camera

HMD took a gamble that didn't quite pay off with the 9 PureView, but now it's looking to return to form with a formula it knows well - meet the new Nokia 8.3 5G. Positioned in the "flagship killer" segment its claims to fame are a great big display, a quad camera with ZEISS certification and unrivaled 5G support. HMD says the Nokia 8.3 5G is all...

Samsung is temporarily closing its US and Canada shops as a COVID-19 measure

YH Eom, CEO of Samsung Electronics America, just announced that the company will temporarily be closing all of its US stores, effective immediately. The Company's Canadian branch put out a similar statement. While it is sad to witness another major business succumb to the COVID-19 crisis, it is also really encouraging to see proactive reactions to...

Watch the Nokia phones announcement live here

This is the first of several livestreams promised by HMD as a replacement for the MWC event that never was. It starts at 4:30pm UTC and can be viewed on YouTube below: So, what's coming? The Nokia C2 is already official, but the leaks show that there are several models eager to launch. Given the James Bond-themed announcement of the event, we expect...

Latest ZTE Axon 11 5G leak shows out front design, will come with 64MP main camera

Yesterday gave us our first look at the upcoming ZTE Axon 11 5G flagship and now we have another poster which gives us a much better idea of the phone. The new image comes from Chinese tipster DigitalChatStation and shows out the Axon 11 and its waterdrop notch screen which follows in the footsteps of its predecessor - the Axon 10s Pro. We can also...

Samsung One UI 2.5 will enable gesture navigation for third party launchers

One UI 2.0 has been a major milestone in Samsung's ongoing UI development. It brought many tweaks to the interface, as well as usability improvements. It was quickly followed by the minor refresh One UI 2.1 that powers the likes of Galaxy S20 Ultra and Galaxy S20. Now we are hearing the a more major update is around the corner - One UI 2.5. As per...

Poco X2 open sale begins

Fliparkt's Big Shopping Days sale is under way and one of the high-profile offers is that of the Poco X2. The phone starts at INR 16,000 for the 6/64GB model, but for just a bit more you can double the storage - the 6/128GB option is INR 17,000 (and the top 8/256GB one is INR 20,000). Previously, the phone was available in limited quantities for...

iPad Pro's new Magic Keyboard trackpad brings some macOS gestures

Apple brought the iPad closer to the laptop form factor with the introduction of the Magic Keyboard with an integrated trackpad. Is the iPad even ready for cursor support? It is and this is one of the reasons why Apple split the tablet OS from the iOS found on iPhones. You can see a quick demo of the trackpad and cursor below (we've cued the video...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Mirror Gold version goes on sale in India on March 20

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip launched in India last month in Mirror Black and Mirror Purple colors. Now the company has confirmed that starting March 20, it will be available for purchase in Mirror Gold as well. The Galaxy Z Flip is priced at INR109,999 ($1,465/€1,355) in India and can be purchased through the company's official Indian site and retail...

Apple supply normalizing as China production restored

Apple supply is slowly improving as production in China is getting back to normal, according to a report by LoupVentures. The report interprets the lead times for some of Apple's most sought-after products to gauge improved supply. The lead times (the time from the start to the finish of an order) for the iPhone 11 64GB, iPhone 11 Pro 64GB, AirPods...

Our Samsung Galaxy Z Flip video review is up

The Galaxy Z Flip is Samsung's second foldable phone, but it takes a completely different take on the formula. Much like the Motorola Razr it goes for the compact-to-regular transition, instead of the regular-to-tablet of the Galaxy Fold. It's also cheaper and more widely available, which might make it the most popular foldable phone to date. We...

Apple iPad Pro 11 2020 AnTuTu benchmark shows 6GB RAM, 9% GPU boost

Yesterday Apple unveiled the latest generation iPad Pros - both 11-inch and 12.9-inch models - with a new custom A12Z chipset. And today the 11-inch variant of the iPad Pro for 2020 has been tested on AnTuTu. Now before we explore the scores, let's get a few technicalities out of the way. Apple's naming scheme might suggest that the iPhone 11 series...

Xiaomi Mi 10 lands in India on March 31

The Xiaomi Mi 10 that was launched in China last month, and set to make a global debut on March 27, will arrive in India on March 31. The Mi 10 will be announced for the Indian market through an online event that will start at 12:30 PM local time (7 AM UTC). It will be streamed live across Xiaomi India's social media channels. Xiaomi also launched...

Samsung Galaxy A41 announced with 6.1" OLED, vastly improved triple camera

The Samsung Galaxy A41 was seen in multiple leaks earlier this year and now makes its official debut in Japan. It's a preliminary announcement rather since the Galaxy A41 is only scheduled to hit the shelves in June 2020. The Galaxy A41 brings notable improvements over the Galaxy A40 starting with the larger 6.1" FHD+ Super AMOLED display. It still...

Redmi K30 Pro will sport a 60Hz notchless OLED display, new color confirmed

The Redmi K30 Pro is coming on March 24 and the company has started drip-feeding us its specifications. We already know the K30 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC, support 5G networks, and sport a 64MP quad camera. Now the Chinese phone maker has released a new image of the flagship, which once again confirms it will sport a notchless...

Samsung announces Galaxy S20+ Olympic Edition, will actually sell one to you

Samsung is an official partner of the Olympic Games, and as such has been issuing special editions of its current flagships to be gifted to all the participating athletes. The Games in Tokyo are scheduled to take place this summer, and Samsung has just unveiled the Galaxy S20+ 5G Olympic Edition in Matte Gold in partnership with the local carrier...