Google announces $800+ million commitment towards COVID-19 relief efforts

Mountain View-based Internet search giant Google has announced a new $800+ million commitment to help small and medium businesses (SMBs), governments and health organizations respond to the COVID-19 crisis. Google has committed $250 million in ad grants to help the World Health Organization (WHO) and 100+ government agencies across the globe provide information on preventing COVID-19 spread. Additionally, the company is providing $20 million in ad credits to NGOs and community financial institutions to help them run announcements on relief funds. Here's the rest of the breakdown of...

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Redmi K30 Pro Keith Haring wallpapers are here

The long-awaited Redmi K30 Pro was announced this week packing top-tier internals into a distinctly designed body. Alongside the phone, the company also launched a set of cases made in collaboration with the foundation of the late artist Keith Haring. Now we're learning that the phone also ships with wallpapers featuring some of the artist's work. In the three images we have before us we can see the instantly recognizable outline figures and bright colors characteristic of his work. Redmi x Keith Haring wallpapers The Redmi K30 Pro and the higher-specced K30 Pro...

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Realme X2 gets Android 10-based Realme UI stable update

Realme began testing Android 10-based Realme UI for the Realme X2 back in January, and now it's rolling out the stable build of its newest custom Android skin for the Snapdragon 730G-powered handset. The update brings new UI, optimized navigation gestures, and a new camera app among other features to the X2. You can check out the complete changelog of the update below for more details. Visuals Updated UI to realme UI. Brand new Real Design makes visuals more attractive and operation more efficient. Smart Sidebar Optimized user...

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Oppo Reno Ace 2 full specs revealed by TENAA

The Oppo Reno Ace 2 coming next month recently appeared on TENAA with its images, which revealed its design. Now, the listing has been populated with the full specs of the phone, leaving little to the imagination. The Reno Ace 2 is powered by a 2.8GHz octa-core processor, which could be a part of the Snapdragon 865 SoC. It runs Android 10 and has two memory versions - 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB. The Reno Ace 2 is built around a 6.5" FullHD+ AMOLED display, that has a fingerprint reader underneath and a punch hole in the top-left corner for the 16MP selfie camera. On the opposite...

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Samsung Galaxy M01 with Android 10 certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance

A couple of weeks back, SamMobile reported about a Galaxy M01 device. Its Geekbench results were spotted running a low-end Qualcomm chipset, 3GB of RAM, and ran Android 10. Although the specific chipset isn't confirmed yet it's said to run an octa-core chipset. It is speculated to be perhaps the Snapdragon 439. More recently, this unannounced Galaxy M01 device has been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance with support for Wi-Fi b/g/n. The phone's Android 10 software was also confirmed by the certification. It carries a model number of SM-M015G/DS. The DS in the model number denotes Dual...

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Oppo patent renders reveal new smart fitness tracker with display

The Oppo Watch was the Chinese phone maker's latest announcement into the wearable space and according to a set of patent renders submitted to the intellectual property office of China, Oppo might be announced another wearable very soon. It's not quite a fully featured smartwatch like the Oppo Watch, but as per these renders, Oppo appears to be planning to release a new fitness band. The renders in question show a long, pebble-shaped device with a small display on top, and charging pins and sensor cut-outs at the bottom, likely denoting a heart rate sensor. Patent...

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Google Duo ups group video calling limit to 12 participants

Google's Duo app is still alive, which is slightly surprising given the company's propensity to release messaging and social networking apps and then shut them down afterwards. Not only is it still alive, but it now allows you to have group video calls that have up to 12 participants. The previous limit was 8, so that's a nice 50% increase. Unsurprisingly, this is connected to the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc through the world right now. A lot of people are stuck at home and so video calling and video conferencing are really taking off now like never before. The new expanded...

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Apple rumored to include Touch ID sensor in the crown of future Apple Watch

A joint report from The Verifier and YouTube iUpdate reveal some of the new features that are rumored to arrive with the next-generation Apple Watch, and one other significant feature is rumored as well: Touch ID. As per the report, a future Apple Watch could see Touch ID authentication embedded into the crown. This would make mobile payments more convenient for Apple Watch users who'd rather not have to enter a PIN every time they remove the Watch. The next Apple Watch is also expected to come with improved water resistance. Currently, the Apple Watch Series 5 has a rating of...

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Deal: get a Samsung Galaxy Note10+ for just $769.99 ($330 off)

Since the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra stole its spotlight recently, you may have forgotten all about the Galaxy Note10+, the Korean company's previous flagship smartphone. Or, alternatively, you may have been expecting it to feature in more deals now that the S20 family is official. Well, you would've been right on the latter. Sure, the Note10+ isn't exactly directly comparable to any S20 model because of the S Pen, but anyway, long story short, here's a great deal on it. An eBay seller with a stellar review score is offering the Galaxy Note10+ for just $769.99. That's a...

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Samsung Galaxy M11 press renders leak alongside full specs

Samsung may have simplified its mid-range lineups by sticking with only the A and M series, but both of these have recently become increasingly crowded. And that isn't about to stop now. Case in point: there's a Galaxy M11 headed our way, at some point in the (presumably near) future. This device has already been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance, and it was recently spotted in the Google Play Console. Today, a full set of press renders see the light of day, along with the list of specs we should expect. Let's dive in. Samsung Galaxy M11 in black, purple, and Sky Blue The...

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OnePlus promises always-on display feature with a future update

When the OnePlus 6 launched back in 2018, the phone shipped to reviewers with a pre-production software that had an always-on display feature. The functionality was later removed when the phone started shipping to customers as OnePlus feared it would drain the battery too much. And it has since been one of the most requested features by OxygenOS users. Well, the company finally committed to delivering always-on in a recent tweet. It said that the feature is in the roadmap and will arrive in a future update. Unfortunately, the tweet didn't go into specifics so we don't know how much...

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Honor 30 leaks points to P40-like camera, including a similar 50MP main sensor

The Honor 30 will be quite close to the flagship Huawei P40 in terms of camera hardware, if the latest info from @OnLeaks is correct. The leakster published some enticing details plus a sketch of the device (which may not be 100% accurate). The main camera will use a 50MP Sony IMX7xx sensor with 4-in-1 pixel binning (resulting in 2.24µm pixels). It seems like it's not the same sensor as the one in the P40, however (which has slightly larger pixels). An earlier leak showed that it's still a massively impressive sensor, 1/1.3" in size. And it will have Full-Pixel autofocus, what Huawei...

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Xiaomi brings TWS earphones 2, Wi-Fi 6 router, 65" TV to Europe

Today Xiaomi officially brought the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro to Europe , announced the Mi 10 Lite 5G, and also expanded its smart accessories and TV lineup in Europe. During the keynote, Xiaomi also boasted about its growing AIoT presence which now numbers 213 million connected devices around the world. Starting off with the new Mi True Wireless (TWS) Earphones 2 which are the global version of the Mi AirDots Pro 2 that were launched in China back in September. The Mi TWS 2 are equipped with 14.2 mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with support for LDHC Hi-Res audio and dual microphones for...

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The US looking to further limit Huawei chip supply and manufacturing chain

Hot on the heels of yesterday's unveiling of the Huawei P40 flagship line, the Chinese giant might just have to brace for even more setbacks from the ongoing US-China trade war and consequent sour relations. As per a report by Reuters, US officials from various agencies met on Wednesday to discuss alterations to the Foreign Direct Product Rule. For the most part, that's the legal framework that allows the US to regulate certain foreign-made goods that are based on US technology or software. Up until now, this set of rules has been successfully leveraged to keep certain Huawei...

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Monument Valley 2 and Lara Croft GO for Android are now free

Two of the best-received mobile games are now free to download and play on your Android device - Monument Valley 2 and Lara Croft GO. Both have won "Best Mobile Game" at The Game Awards (in 2017 and 2015, respectively) and have received raving reviews from publications and players alike. Monument Valley 2 The downloads should remain free for the next 7 days, but there's no point in waiting - the weekend is upon us and you will probably be spending it at home. You might as well see what all the fuss is about if you haven't played the games already. Lara Croft...

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Lenovo M10 Plus arrives with Helio P22T SoC, 10.3" screen, and 7,000 mAh battery

Lenovo launched the M10 FHD REL tablet back in January and today the company announced a new slate with similar specs, dubbed Lenovo M10 Plus. The Lenovo M10 Plus is built around a 10.3" display of 1920x1200 resolution and the company promises a screen-to-body ratio of 87%. The tablet is just 8.15mm thick and weighs 480 grams. On the inside, the M10 Plus has a Helio P22T SoC paired with 4GB RAM. The tablet runs the outdated Android 9 Pie out of the box and has two storage options - 64GB and 128GB. It also has a microSD card slot, allowing storage expansion by up to 256GB. For...

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite is a €350 5G phone with 48MP main camera

We've been hearing that there will be affordable 5G smartphones in 2020, but we haven't seen any - until now. Xiaomi just dropped a bomb named Mi 10 Lite that will deliver next-gen connectivity at a price of just €350. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G will differ from the premium Mi 10 models, of course, but it carries the same spirit. The Snapdragon 765G and its integrated 5G modem are the brains of the operation and will be kept chilly with the LiquidCool tech. The AMOLED screen measures 6.57", a tenth of an inch smaller. Xiaomi also switched up the selfie...

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Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro hit Europe, starting at €799

A month after they were announced in China, Xiaomi's Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are now officially coming to the European markets. The Mi 10 will start at €799 for the base 8/128GB version, there's also an 8/256GB model for €899. The Mi 10 Pro will go for €999 in its 8/256GB trim. Both Mi 10 models come with curved 6.67-inch AMOLED displays with FHD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole cutout for the 20MP selfie cam. There's also a built-in fingerprint scanner and tall 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 865 chipset is paired with the X55 5G modem on both phones alongside up...

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Xiaomi gets half its revenues from outside of China, reaches $10 billion in the Q1-Q3 period

Xiaomi has grown quickly over its short 6 years of existence and has expanded well beyond its home country. It now has official presence in 90 markets and is in Top 5 in terms of market share in half of those markets. As of Q3 2019, half of the company's revenue is coming from the global market (the other half from China). The Q1 to Q3 period from last year that overseas revenue reached almost $10 billion. Xiaomi will publish the financial report for the final quarter of 2019 soon and that will help it cross the $10 billion mark easily. The company has joined the fight...

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Sony will merge its phone, camera and home entertainment businesses

Sony is radically re-organizing three of its electronics divisions - Sony Mobile Communication, Imaging Products & Solutions and Home Entertainment & Sound. They will be merged into "Sony Electronics Corporation" effective April 1. This means Sony's phone business, its consumer cameras, its TVs and home audio hardware will be under the control of one company. The goal is to better integrate the different (but related) products, optimize the internal structure of the company and become more competitive overall. Also, the related global sales and marketing, manufacturing, logistics,...

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Watch the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro global debut live

A little over a month after their official announcement, Xiaomi's Mi 10 series are ready for their international debuts. The company is hosting a live stream for the event which kicks-off at 13:00 UTC and we've saved you a seat. The tenth iteration in the Mi line brings 6.67-inch Super AMOLED panels with 90Hz refresh rates, dual-mode 5G connectivity, Snapdragon 865 chipsets with up to 12 GB RAM and 108MP main cameras. The main difference between the vanilla and Pro model comes around the back where later brings two telephoto modules with a long-range 8MP snapper capable of 10x...

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vivo S6 5G shown off in three colors ahead of March 31 unveiling

Yesterday vivo posted a promo video that showed off the upcoming S6 5G in two colors. Today, the company posted high-res posters of the phone on Weibo, which confirm the smartphone will arrive in three colors - Danube, Swan Lake, and Jazz Black (machine translated from Chinese). vivo S6 5G will come in three colors vivo hasn't officially revealed any specs of the S6 5G yet, but the smartphone passed through Geekbench, revealing an Exynos 980 SoC. The smartphone also passed through TENAA, so we know it will pack a 6.44" FHD+ AMOLED display with a fingerprint reader embedded. It will...

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New Honor 30S 5G press renders confirm design, 40W wired fast charging also incoming

The Honor 30 series is launching soon with the 30S coming on March 30. Just ahead of the launch event new press renders of the phone emerged giving us yet another look at the black and green colorways of the upcoming device. Honor 30S press images The new renders show the punch hole in the display and quad-camera setup around the back where we'll see a 64MP main shooter with a telephoto module capable of 3x optical zoom. In addition, we also get another confirmation about the phone's side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Honor 30S will pack the new 5G-capable Kirin 820...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_honor_30s_5g_press_renders_confirm_design_40w_wired_fast_charging_-news-42282.php

Huawei P40 lineup uses BOE screens

The Huawei P40 family debuted yesterday with two different displays - vanilla P40 with a flat 6.1" OLED of FullHD+ resolution, and quad-curved 90Hz 6.6" OLED for the P40 Pro and P40 Pro+ wioth 1200x2640px resolution. After the launch, the CEO of the display manufacturer BOE announced on Weibo that his company is behind the manufacture of all the screens. Huawei P40 Pro • Huawei P40 BOE was really proud of its accomplishment with the curved panels of the P40 Pro and P40 Pro+ that also have a depth/biometric sensor tucked in the punch hole. However, the basic P40 has two...

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Electrocardiogram feature on Galaxy Watch Active2 delayed

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 was released back in September of 2019 with the needed sensors to deliver electrocardiograms, but with the promise that the ECG feature itself would be activated sometime by the end of the first quarter of 2020. Now that the timeframe has almost passed, the person in charge of the ECG feature on the Galaxy Watch Active2 confirmed that the feature is still in development and will arrive at some point. No new update date was provided. An ECG is a test that measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat. It can tell doctors if the heartbeat is ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/electrocardiogram_feature_on_galaxy_watch_active2_delayed_but_is_coming-news-42280.php

Oppo Reno Ace 2 images show punch hole display, 40W wireless charging confirmed

The Oppo Reno Ace 2 coming next month was recently spotted on 3C with model code PDHM00, and the listing revealed it will support 5G networks and 65W fast charging. The Reno Ace 2 has now received TENAA certification as well. The Chinese authority's website once again confirms that Reno Ace 2 will support the next-gen network. Besides, the listing includes the phone's images, which reveal its design. The Reno Ace 2 has a punch hole display and the back houses four cameras inside a circular setup. This is similar to an image that leaked last week, but the difference between the both is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno_ace_2_design_wireless_charging-news-42279.php

Realme and OnePlus extend warranties on their products in light of the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the majority of industries across the world and the smartphone industry is also feeling its effects. Shipments have fallen, manufacturing is suspended, stores are shut, and product launches have been canceled or delayed. In a bid to help curb the COVID-19 spread, smartphone brands like Xiaomi and vivo are donating N95 masks to doctors and healthcare workers. And now, Realme and OnePlus have joined the fight by extending the warranties on their products. Realme's Indian branch has extended the warranty until May 31, 2020 for those products whose...

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Redmi K30 Pro sells out in seconds, at least 25,000 units pushed

The Redmi K30 Pro family arrived earlier this week in two versions - the more impressive Redmi K30 Pro Zoom with a telephoto camera, and a vanilla variant, swapping the zoom lens with a macro shooter. Both variants were announced for pre-order at the March 24 event, and today the first flash sale took place. According to the official Redmi profile on Weibo, all units were sold out in 30 seconds and Xiaomi gained CNY100 million (about $14 million) in revenue in that minuscule time slot. While the number sure looks impressive, it is better if we put numbers into perspective. Since the...

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Samsung Galaxy S20 family sells only 60% as much as the S10 models last year

If you were wondering whether (or how much) the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted sales of high priced smartphones, Samsung seems to have an answer for you. According to a new report from its home of South Korea, the company held a private informal conference call for some securities analysts, in which it came clean about the fact that the Galaxy S20 series is only selling around 60% as much as the S10 family did one year ago. That's pretty bad, as you can imagine, but keep in mind that this may only apply to the South Korean market. Samsung directly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_family_sells_only_60_as_much_as_the_s10_models_last_year-news-42276.php

Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite leaks in full, press renders included

Samsung has been working on a new mid-range tablet for a while now. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has already been certified in Taiwan, as well as by the Bluetooth SIG. We've seen it in a leaked press render last month, but today it's time for a bonanza of shots, alongside with all the spec details you might want. The Tab S6 Lite is apparently going to have a 10.4-inch 2000x1200 LCD touchscreen with S Pen support, and the Exynos 9611 SoC under the hood. This chipset also powers a few of Samsung's mid-range smartphones, so it's no surprise to see it here. That said, perhaps in 2020 it might be...

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Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro is getting Android 10 in April

Today on its official Weibo account Xiaomi announced that the long-awaited update to Android 10 for the Mi CC9 Pro is finally going to arrive in mid to late April. The update will pack additional goodies too, like faster fingerprint unlocking, a speedier camera experience, and improved overall system response (the latter of which was definitely needed). There's also a new document capture mode baked in. Hopefully a newer security update will make the cut too, as the CC9 Pro has been lacking in that regard too. While this timeline is only valid for China, since the CC9 Pro is...

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Galaxy Fold 2 rumor-based renders show a much cooler design

What you are about to see are rumor-based renders, so don't expect them to give you any new information. Instead they are meant to serve as visual aids and give you an idea of what the upcoming second generation foldable phone might look like. The images reveal a familiar, yet improved design with bigger, notched secondary screen, a camera module borrowed from the current Galaxy S20 generation and a punch-hole camera design replacing the cutout on the current Galaxy Fold. More importantly, the renders envision a folding design with a virtually non-existent gap when the handset...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_fold_2_rumorbased_renders_surface_reveal_familiar_but_improved_design-news-42262.php

Redmi K30 Pro Zoom gets a 12 GB RAM, 512 GB storage version

Xiaomi introduced the Redmi K30 Pro just two days ago, alongside the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom with a telephoto camera. Initially, both devices were announced with 8/256 GB memory at most, but it appears the Zoom variant will be able to go a bit higher as evidenced by a retailer listing. Officially, the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom comes with a 64 MP + 8 MP telephoto + 13 MP ultrawide + 2 MP depth cameras. The zoom from the second one is 3x optical and can get up to 30x hybrid, and it has OIS for good measure. During the announcement, the Snapdragon 865-powered flagship was announced in two...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k30_pro_zoom_appears_with_12_gb_ram_512_gb_storage-news-42255.php

Huawei P40 Pro vs. Galaxy S20 Ultra vs. P30 Pro vs. iPhone 11 Pro Max shootout

On paper, the newly released Huawei P40 Pro boasts one of the more impressive camera setups around with improvements across the board over its predecessor - the P30 Pro. The main 50MP shooter now comes with a new 1/1.28" Quad Bayer sensor with an RYYB filter and f/1.9 aperture. Keeping it company are the 1/1.54" 40MP ultrawide snapper and the 12MP periscope module with its 125mm focal length promising 5x optical zoom. We just couldn't miss the opportunity to take Huawei's newest flagship for a photo shootout with some of the best among the flagships and the samples are in. The...

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Samsung Galaxy Fold finally gets Android 10 update

Samsung has rolled out Android 10 for several smartphones but the Galaxy Fold, its most expensive smartphone yet had to wait until now to get the latest version of Android. Samsung has released the much-awaited Android 10 update for the Galaxy Fold. The new firmware sports version F900FXXU3BTCD and brings in the March 2020 Android security patch along with One UI 2.0. The update is currently seeding to the 4G model in France, but it should arrive in other markets soon. You should see an update prompt on your Galaxy Fold in a few days, but those impatient can check for it manually...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_fold_android_10_update-news-42261.php

Honor 30 Pro spotted in the wild

The Honor 30 series is coming soon and the latest leak gives us a glimpse of the Pro model which was photographed in a subway in China. The phone was packed inside a protective case but we can still see it sports a pronounced curved display with a pill-shaped punch hole opening for the two front-facing cameras in the top left corner. The screen is also expected to sport a 90Hz refresh rate. Honor 30 Pro The Honor 30 Pro will ship with the Kirin 990 chipset and 5G connectivity as will the vanilla Honor 30. On the camera side, we're expecting a large 1/1.3" Sony main sensor with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_30_pro_spotted_in_the_wild_-news-42260.php

The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are getting a massive camera update

Since their official domestic release a few days ago, the Mi 10 an Mi 10 Pro have been gathering quite a bit of interest. In no small part, thanks to the flagship pair's impressive camera setups. Well, these are, apparently, about he become a whole lot better, through a new software package, which was already seeded to those subscribed to the beta channel. Once all the issues are ironed out it will also get distributed to the retail units. The list of new features is rather extensive: Super video stabilization upgrade Super Stabilizer Plus Larger format ratio Better anti-shake...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_xiaomi_mi_10_and_mi_10_pro_are_getting_a_massive_camera_update-news-42268.php

Huawei CEO confirms P40 lineup availability won't be affected by COVID-19 outbreak

After the launch of the Huawei P40 lineup we had the chance to participate in an online Q&A with Richard Yu, Huawei CEO. He talked about Huawei Mobile Services, the coronavirus situation, and the new voice assistant Celia. According to Yu, COVID-19 will have no effect on the availability of the of the Huawei P40, Huawei P40 Pro, and Huawei P40 Pro+. He assured us that the phones and their components have been in production since December, way before the outbreak disrupted the supply chain. Speaking about demand, Richard Yu revealed people now want more laptops and tablets with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_ceo_confirm_p40_lineup_arrival_on_schedule_covid19_crisis-news-42270.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) affordable tablet with LTE debuts in the US

Samsung has revealed its latest entry-level LTE tablet - the Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020). It comes to succeed the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) and brings an octa-core CPU. Other key specs include 5,000 mAh battery and compact, slim body. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 has ab 8MP main camera and a 5MP selfie shooter. Since the main use for this tablet will be visual entertainment, it comes with an 8.4" LCD and a WUXGA resolution which translates to 1920 x 1200 pixels. It has all the necessary ports and connectivity options - 3.5 mm audio jack, Bluetooth 5, LTE and Wi-Fi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a_84_2020_is_the_latest_affordable_tablet_in_the_us-news-42264.php

Huawei Watch GT2e is a sportier, more affordable version of the GT2 46mm

The Huawei Watch GT2e is a sportier version of the Watch GT2 and it costs less to boot - €200 instead of the regular price of €250. The "e" model is based on the 46mm version of the GT2 and has the same 1.39" AMOLED display with 454 x 454px resolution. The bezel, however, is thicker so the watch measures 53.0 x 46.8mm compared to 45.9 x 45.9mm. Another change is the integrated TPU wrist band, which is perforated to improve breathability. The watch body is built out of stainless steel and is rated at 5 ATM water resistance. The Watch GT2e boasts 2 weeks of battery life thanks to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_gt2e_is_a_sportier_more_affordable_version_of_the_gt2_46mm-news-42269.php

Huawei Mobile Services reach 400M active users, 1.3M developers

During the launch event of the new P40 series, Huawei Consumer Business CEO Richard Yu gave out an update on the situation surrounding the company's software ambitions with its Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) suite. The company's alternatives to Google Mobile Services (GMS) which include the AppGallery store, Huawei Video, Huawei Music and Huawei Wallet are now used by over 400 million monthly active users across 170 countries. In addition, Yu boasted there are now over 1.3 million developers on board bringing apps, games and other software tools for Huawei devices. Huawei is also...

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The Huawei P40 Pro+ ups the ante with two telephoto cameras and 40W wireless charging

The Huawei P40 Pro+ is the Pro model dialed up to 11. The biggest improvement is to the zoom cameras (yes, plural), but Huawei also hit a new benchmark in wireless charging. The plus model uses a periscope lens with a focal length of 240mm, almost twice as long as the one on the P40 Pro (125mm). It's backed by an 8MP image sensor and feature OIS. That's the longest lens on mobile yet, but Huawei had to craft a unique design to achieve it: The Pro+ has an additional telephoto camera - 80mm lens - to bridge the gap between the extreme telephoto and the regular camera. This gives...

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Huawei P40 Pro review

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Huawei P40 unveiled with 50MP camera, P40 Pro adds 90Hz panel, 5x tele cam

It's that time of the year again - Huawei and its partner Leica are starting a new chapter in smartphone photography. The smartphone manufacturer also did much to improve the hardware on the front of its P40 flagships and it hit a new milestone in wireless charging speeds. Huawei P40 Pro The Huawei P40 Pro takes inspiration from both the P30 and Mate 30, but surpasses them both in terms of features. Huawei's usual drive to perfect the camera is as strong as ever, but this year the company did much to improve the screen as well. It calls it an "Overflow Display" with four curved...

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Huawei P40 hands-on review

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Huawei P40 unveiled with 50MP camera, P40 Pro adds 90Hz panel, 5x tele cam

It's that time of the year again - Huawei and its partner Leica are starting a new chapter in smartphone photography. The smartphone manufacturer also did much to improve the hardware on the front of its P40 flagships and it hit a new milestone in wireless charging speeds. Huawei P40 Pro The Huawei P40 Pro takes inspiration from both the P30 and Mate 30, but surpasses them both in terms of features. Huawei's usual drive to perfect the camera is as strong as ever, but this year the company did much to improve the screen as well. It calls it an "Overflow Display" with four curved...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p40_pro_unveiled_with_5x_tele_cam_90hz_screen_and_40w_wireless_charging_p40_follows-news-42259.php

vivo S6 5G official promo video confirms notched display, color options

The vivo S6 5G is arriving on March 31. The company already showed us the back of the phone, which houses a quad camera with a 48MP main unit. Now, vivo has posted a promo video on Chinese social network Weibo, which confirms the S6 5G will sport a waterdrop notch display. The clip also confirms two color options for the S6 5G as well as the 3.5mm headphone jack that's located at the top. You can watch the video below. vivo hasn't revealed any specifications of the S6 5G, but thanks to Geekbench, we know it will come with Samsung's Exynos 980 SoC under the hood. The...

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Watch the Huawei P40 series debut live here

The Huawei P40 flagship lineup is about to go live. We expected to see at least three new phones in the online launch that you can watch on YouTube below, starting 2 PM CET. During the launch, we expect at least three new phones - a vanilla Huawei P40 with three cameras, Huawei P40 Pro with four shooters, and the beast that is likely to be the Huawei P40 Pro Plus likely to bring a five-camera setup. We rounded up all the teasers, rumors and leaks, where you can read what to expect from the phones. Usually Huawei introduces more than just smartphones at its flagship launches. This...

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Oppo Find X2 Lite incoming, looks like Reno3 Youth

A leaked render of the yet unreleased Oppo Find X2 Lite appeared online - it looks exactly like the Reno3 Youth (also called Lite or machine translated to Vitality). The Oppo Find X2 Lite might be one way for the Reno3 Youth to escape the Chinese market where it is currently for sale. It has a Super AMOLED screen with an under-display fingerprint scanner, but on the top, we have a waterdrop notch and not a punch-hole design like the Find X2 or the Find X2 Pro. The phone was launched at a price tag of CNY2,999 or around $430. For comparison, the vanilla Find X2 is more than twice -...

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Redmi K30 Pro may hit India under the Poco brand

According to a new string of code found in the MIUI 11 beta Camera app, the recently launched Redmi K30 Pro might arrive under the Poco brand in India. The discovery was made by the folks over at XDA and reveals references to the Redmi K30 Pro which comes with the "lmi" code-name alongside another device believed to be the K30 Pro for Indian market sporting the "lmiin" moniker. Additionally, we see "lmiinpro" which is believed to be the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom for the Indian market. Redmi K30 Pro Indian variants confirmation More interestingly, however, the "Imiin" device was revealed...

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