Lenovo and Motorola also extend product warranties in light of the COVID-19 pandemic

Lenovo and Motorola have announced the extension of global warranty on all their products till May 31, 2020 in a bid to better support their customers amid the COVID-19 situation prevailing across the globe. This extension is applicable on products whose warranties expire between March 15, 2020 and April 30, 2020. Lenovo and Motorola aren't the only smartphone brands to extend the warranty on their products, though. Realme, OnePlus, vivo and Samsung recently announced warranty extensions on their products till May 31, 2020. Additionally, vivo, OnePlus and Xiaomi have donated...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_motorola_warranty_extension-news-42449.php

Big price cuts of 4G Android phones are expected in the following months

According to Pan Jiutang, a partner of Xiaomi's Industry Investment Department, the price of 4G Android phones will fall significantly in the following months and several factors are at play here. One of which is the massive price cut of the iPhone 11-series in China. If Chinese smartphone manufacturers want to stay competitive against the iPhone 11 family, they will have to lower the prices of its high-end handsets. Additionally, the rapid development of the 5G network in the country has allowed for wider adoption and the number of 5G-capable smartphones is increasing by the day,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/big_price_cuts_of_4g_android_phones_are_expected_in_the_following_months-news-42450.php

OnePlus 7T, 7T Pro get March patch and improved slow-mo recording with new updates

Earlier this week, OnePlus released new software updates for the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro, which were rolled out as OxygenOS 10.3.2 in India and 10.0.5 for European and global units. Now it's time for their T variants to get new firmwares. OnePlus is seeding OxygenOS 10.0.9 and 10.0.8 for the global units of 7T and 7T Pro, respectively, which are rolling as 10.3.2 in India. OnePlus 7T (left) and OnePlus 7T Pro (right) The new builds bring in March 2020 Android security patch to both smartphones, along with optimized RAM management and improved stability for slow-mo video recording....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7t_7t_pro_oxygenos_10_3_2_update-news-42447.php

One UI 2.1 arrives to some US Galaxy S10 and Note10 users

As promised, the latest version of Samsung's One UI is starting to roll out for the unlocked versions of the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note10 phones. The update bumps up the version of One UI to 2.1 and delivers some of the new features the Galaxy S20 lineup has. The firmware versions for the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy Note10 are G97xU1UEU3DTC9 and N97xU1UEU3CTC9, respectively. The first one weighs around 1.4GB while the Nopte10's upgrade is a little over 1.6GB big. Changelogs for the Note10 and S10 The list of new features is in the changelog - Single Take, Pro mode for video...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/one_ui_21_arrives_to_some_us_galaxy_s10_and_note10_users-news-42448.php

Samsung Galaxy A21s visits Geekbench with an Exynos 850 SoC

Last month the Samsung Galaxy A21 passed through Geekbench, revealing key specs in the process. And now, a Samsung device which is likely the Galaxy A21s has been spotted on the benchmark database with a few of its specifications. The Galaxy A21s, bearing model number SM-A217F, is powered by the unannounced Exynos 850 SoC. It runs Android 10 and has 3GB RAM onboard. However, there will likely be more RAM options that are yet to be confirmed. Geekbench doesn't reveal any other specs of the Galaxy A21s, but a report by SamMobile claimed the smartphone will come with 32GB and 64GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a21s_specs_geekbench-news-42446.php

Another camera improving update is rolling out to international Galaxy S20 family members

A few days ago, while we were still in March, Samsung pushed out a software update to the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra units sold in Taiwan and Hong Kong, which brought with it the April security update, but perhaps more importantly - a new bunch of camera improvements. This update has now gone international. It made it to Korea the day after the initial Asian rollout, and now it's available in even more places. Confirmed reports have come from the UAE, Russia, South Africa, Israel, and Nepal. This means a global rollout is in full swing, so expect all units outside of North America and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/another_camera_improving_update_is_rolling_out_to_international_galaxy_s20_family_members-news-42445.php

Huawei nova 7, nova 7 SE, and nova 7 Pro rumored to get official on April 23

Huawei announced the nova 7i in February, and now it's almost ready to add a few more members to the nova 7 family. According to a new rumor out of China, the company will unveil the nova 7, nova 7 SE, and nova 7 Pro on April 23. They will become available a few days later, on April 28. Huawei nova 7i is already official The three models will all employ HiSilicon chipsets, with either two between them (the Kirin 985 and Kirin 990 5G), or, more likely, three - the Kirin 820, 985, and 990 5G. This means that the nova 7 SE in all likelihood will go with the Kirin 820 (since its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_7_nova_7_se_and_nova_7_pro_rumored_to_get_official_on_april_23-news-42444.php

Amazon reportedly working on a game streaming platform to compete with Stadia

According to people familiar with the matter, Amazon is working on a game streaming platform similar to Google's Stadia and Nvidia's GeForce Now. The company wants to utilize its cloud computing technologies into something different and compete in the gaming market as well. Interesting fact is that Amazon has been working on a game called Crucible ever since 2014 and along with that game, the company is going to bring another game called New World, which fits into the massive multiplayer online game genre. The game was supposed to roll out last month but was pushed back to May due...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_reportedly_working_on_a_game_streaming_platform_to_compete_with_stadia-news-42442.php

Oppo A12e appears on official website, looks like a re-badged Oppo A3s

Shortly after the Oppo A12 leak from yesterday, the Oppo A12e pops up on our radar as well. At least for a brief moment. The A12e appeared on the company's Vietnamese website but was removed shortly after that. And it looks like the A12e is just a re-branded version of the Oppo A3s that has been in circulation since 2018. Everything matches - from the 6.2-inch HD+ IPS panel to the Snapdragon 450 chipset and the 4,230 mAh battery. Even the design is identical and hard to miss with that wide notch on the front. As of now, no information regarding availability and pricing has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a12e_is_a_rebadged_oppo_a3s_official_website_confirms-news-42440.php

nubia Red Magic 5G review

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Report: Apple App Store and Google Play revenues grow in Q1

According to the latest report from App Annie consumers spent significantly more time and money on apps during the Q1 period. This, of course, coincides with the global COVID-19 pandemic and reflects the increased usage rates of mobile devices across the world. The average weekly time spent in apps and games on Android grew by an estimated 20% worldwide compared to the same period last year. Chinese users, in particular, spent an estimated 5 hours per day on average. US, Italian and French users also saw significant increases in weekly hours spent in non-gaming apps. Consumers...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_apple_app_store_and_google_play_revenues_grow_during_q1-news-42437.php

Google releases COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports to show how well lockdowns work

The COVID-19 pandemic that has infected over a million people across the globe and claimed the lives of over 53,000 at the time of writing this continues to spread in different parts of the world. With no cure available for the SARS-CoV-2 that causes the COVID-19 disease, governments across the world have ordered lockdowns and urged the citizens to practice social distancing and remain at homes to curb the COVID-19 spread. And, to help public health officials and governments ascertain if these measures are working, Internet search giant Google released COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_covid_19_community_mobility_reports-news-42432.php

See how Oppo developed the Find X2 Pro camera

Oppo introduced the Find X2 Pro smartphone earlier this year, and a major selling point of the smartphone is its camera with omnidirectional PDAF, improved night mode and a periscope shooter. The company posted on Weibo a two-minute video, explaining the key features that made the camera such an impressive part of the whole device. In short, Oppo decided to improve in five major areas: Photosensitivity, dynamic range, color depth, focus, and signal-to-noise ratio. During the video, the whole process is explained by Don tang, the Oppo Senior Camera Engineer. Instead of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/see_how_oppo_developed_the_find_x2_pro_camera-news-42434.php

The Redmi Band is highly affordable, but offers improvements over the Mi Band 4

Xiaomi unveiled the super affordable Redmi Band at just CNY 95 - that's $14 or €13. Despite the low pricing, this smart band actually has a couple of advantages over the more premium (but still highly affordable) Mi Band 4. It starts with the 1.08" color OLED screen, a fraction larger than the 0.95" screen of the Mi band. The glass above the screen is completely flat. The band can display notifications from your phone and also has a screen with the weather forecast. Redmi Band The Redmi Band also simplifies charging as it has a standard USB-A plug, removing the need for a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_redmi_band_is_highly_affordable_but_offers_improvements_over_the_mi_band_4-news-42435.php

New version of vivo V19 leaks through Google Play Console, new vivo Y50 joins it

The Google Play Console leaked two mid-range vivo phones - the V19 and Y50. No, not that V19 that was unveiled in Indonesia last month, this one is fairly different. Google Play Console leak: vivo V19 • vivo Y50 The vivo V19 (model number 1933) has a dual punch hole for the selfie camera (instead of single). However, the Console doesn't tell us about the camera hardware inside, noting about the rear cams either (the Indonesian V19 has a 48+8+2+2MP setup). This V19 gets a more powerful chipset, the Snapdragon 712. Compared to the S675 used in its namesake, the major difference...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/malaysian_vivo_v19_leaks_through_google_play_console_along_with_new_vivo_y50-news-42431.php

Xiaomi Mi Kids Watch 4 and 4 Pro have large OLED screens, 4G and are swim-proof

Xiaomi's unveiled two new kid-oriented smartwatches today with large AMOLED screens, 4G connectivity and swim-proofing up to 20M. The Mi Kids Watch 4 and 4 Pro can be pre-ordered now and will start shipping in 5 days. The Xiaomi Mi Kids Watch 4 has a 1.78" rectangular AMOLED screen with 368 x 448px resolution. It is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. The watch is powered by the Qualcomm Wear 2500 platform. Various apps can be installed - chat apps, learning apps and so on. There's a 5MP camera above the screen, which can be used for video calls (and selfies too). Another 5MP camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_kids_watch_4_and_4_pro_have_large_oled_screens_4g_and_are_swimproof-news-42433.php

Latest Samsung Galaxy A21 renders show-out all angles

We already saw images of the Samsung Galaxy A31 as well as a Geekbench listing which told us a bit about its internals. Now, we get a full 360-degree view of the handset courtesy of a GIF shared by Evan Blass (@evleaks). Samsung Galaxy A21 renders It confirms the previously seen design with a punch-hole cutout in the top left corner of the screen and a quad-camera around the back where we can also spot the fingerprint scanner. We can also see the power and volume buttons on the right-hand-side and the SIM-slot on the left. Samsung hasn't divulged any official...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/latest_samsung_galaxy_a21_renders_showout_all_angles_-news-42430.php

Oppo Find X2 Pro tops AnTuTu performance chart for March

The Chinese benchmarking platform AnTuTu delivered its latest monthly results overview, ranking the fastest devices tested with its app. Until last month we've been seeing only 2019 smartphones, but now the Snapdragon 865-powered flagships are making their presence felt. Ther new leader is Oppo Find X2 Pro, the only phone managing to go over 600,000 on average. The platform is calculating the numbers on the chart, averaging the score of at least 1,000 tested units and the number might change throughout time. The top three - Find X2 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, and the Find X2 all come with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x2_pro_tops_antutu_march_chart-news-42428.php

Xiaomi unveils Mi Air 2S TWS earbuds with 24h battery life, LHDC codec support

Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Air 2S true wireless earbuds (TWS), which boast much improved battery life (up to 24 hours total) and enhanced Bluetooth technology. These are currently available only in China where they can be pre-ordered for CNY 400 ($56/€52), but they should roll out to Xiaomi stores globally at some point. Xiaomi Mi Air 2S TWS earbuds The earbuds feature fairly large 14.2mm drivers for high-quality audio. That is supplied over Bluetooth 5.0 using the LHDC - a non-proprietary alternative to Qualcomm's aptX-HD that is available to all smartphone makers as of Android 10....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_unveils_mi_air_2s_tws_earbuds_with_24h_battery_life_lhdc_codec_support-news-42429.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 gets Android 10 update

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 launched last July with Android 9 Pie is receiving the Android 10 update. The new firmware comes with build number T865XXU2BTC7 and includes March 2020 Android security patch. A detailed changelog is unavailable at the time of writing this and it's also unclear if the new build brings One UI 2.0 or moves straight to 2.1. The update is currently only seeding in Germany for the LTE models and should arrive for the Wi-Fi variants soon. Those living in Germany should expect an update notification on their Galaxy Tab S6 LTE variant in a week or two, but they...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s6_android_10_update-news-42427.php

Solid Samsung Q1 results expected, despite falling smartphone sales

The first quarter of 2020 is already behind our back, and companies are now compiling their financial reports for the period. According to reports from South Korea, Samsung will post "relatively solid" Q1 earnings guidance despite the COVID-19 outbreak that affected production, sales, and marketing across the globe. The Yonhap News Agency said Samsung is expected to announce KRW55.31 trillion (nearly $45 billion) in sales, which is a 5.5% increase from the same period last year. Operating profit is practically the same, but the provisional numbers say KRW6.22 trillion, which is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_expects_an_increase_in_q1_sales_despite_coronavirus_situation-news-42426.php

Apple's upcoming entry-level phone to be called iPhone SE, come with up to 256GB storage

Apple's long-anticipated entry-level iPhone tipped to launch as the iPhone 9 might actually come with a different name according to the latest rumors. A report obtained by 9to5Mac claims that the official marketing name for the new device will simply be iPhone SE with Apple referencing it as the 2020 version. This is, of course, a nod to the first-gen iPhone SE from 2016 and a common practice in Apple's naming policy. In addition, a screen protector listed on Apple's official online store also confirms the iPhone SE moniker and hints at the nearing launch. The actual protector is also said...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_entrylevel_phone_to_be_called_iphone_se_will_come_with_up_to_256gb_storage-news-42425.php

Samsung mobile division plans to build its own foldable glass

Samsung is a major conglomerate that has many sister companies and subsidiaries. One of them is Samsung Electronics, the department that develops the Galaxy mobile lineup, and another is Samsung Display - the arm that manufactures screens for smartphones, as well as TVs, monitors, and many more. According to one report from South Korea, Samsung Electronics is planning to develop its own foldable panel, without the help of Samsung Display, in order to lower the cost of the screen and make the technology more affordable in the future. ETNews reported that the mobile division at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_electronics_plans_to_build_its_own_foldable_glass-news-42424.php

Disney+ debuts in India through Hotstar

The Disney+ streaming service that went live last November, and expanded to seven new markets in Europe last week, has finally debuted in India through Hotstar. Disney+ was supposed to launch in India on March 29 in conjunction with the beginning of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament, which attracts millions of viewers on Hotstar in India. But with IPL suspended due to the ongoing 21-day nation-wide lockdown to curb the COVID-19 spread, the launch of Disney+ was pushed back. However, the Disney+ launch couldn't come at a more opportune moment in India since people...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/disney_plus_india_plan_prices-news-42423.php

Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite announced: Helio P35, triple cameras, and 5,000 mAh battery

Motorola unveiled the Moto G8 Power back in February and now the company follows it up with the Moto G8 Power Lite. The Moto G8 Power Lite is built around a 6.5" Max Vision IPS display of 20:9 aspect ratio. It has HD+ resolution and a notch up top for the 8MP selfie camera. On the back you get a fingerprint reader along with a triple camera setup placed vertically in the top-left corner, which is a combination of a 16MP main, 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensor units. The Moto G8 Power Lite is driven by a Helio P35 SoC paired with 4GB RAM. The smartphone runs the outdated Android 9...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g8_power_lite_specs_price-news-42422.php

Apple accidentally leaks AirTags in one of its own how-to videos

Last year, a report surfaced that Apple was working on developing Bluetooth trackers with the name "AirTag", much like the square Tile. This is a small device that helps you locate the things you tag the Tiles like a set of keys, a backpack, or even a bicycle. The Tile community could help track down your lost item. Some iOS 13 code found by 9To5Mac last year revealed news that Apple was working on its own version of these Tile trackers, supposedly called AIrTags. Now, Apple just accidentally revealed the AirTag's existence. Source: Apple via YouTube In a support video (Now taken...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_accidentally_leaks_airtags_in_one_of_its_own_howto_videos-news-42421.php

Oppo A12 leaks in full, specs and design outed

Oppo has recently re-entered the flagship smartphone space with the Find X2 Pro, and for a long time has also played the mid-range game very well. That, however, doesn't mean that the Chinese company plans on ignoring entry-level models. Case in point: it's currently working on a low-end smartphone to be called Oppo A12 when it launches. This has been leaked today. Alongside the official-looking image you can see below, there's also a full list of specs. So, let's see what we have here. The A12 is said to sport a 6.22-inch HD+ LCD touchscreen with a waterdrop notch housing a 5 MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a12_leaks_in_full_specs_and_design_outed-news-42420.php

MSI, Acer, Lenovo announce laptops with new Intel, Nvidia hardware

If you've been around tech publications today, then it should be pretty obvious that there is quite the stir going on. Mostly, due to Intel's release of the 10th Gen Core Comet Lake-H CPUs and Nvidia giving us RTX Super cards on mobile. The two announcements were followed by a flood of new and upgraded laptop models to premiere the new chips. We already covered Razer and Asus and their unorthodox offers, but here come a few more. MSI MSI has a solid reputation to uphold when in comes to cramming a lot of power inside sleek compact bodies. The new GS66 Stealth seems to live up nicely...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/msi_acer_lenovo_announce_laptops_with_new_intel_nvidia_hardware-news-42419.php

CCS Insight: phone shipments in 2020 will be the lowest in a decade

2020 will be tough for phone makers - analysts at CCS Insight believe that 250 million fewer smartphones will be shipped this year compared to 2019. The expected total for this year is 1.26 billion smartphones, the lowest level in a decade, plus 300 million feature phones. The effects of the outbreak will be felt the most in Q2, which will see a precipitous 29% drop in combined shipments, but issues will continue to the end of the year and will even affect the holiday sales. Demand hasn't died out completely, despite most consumers staying home and the stores being closed. However,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/analysts_phone_shipments_in_2020_will_be_the_lowest_in_a_decade-news-42416.php

Our video review of Huawei P40 Pro's camera is up

The Huawei P40 Pro has many improvements over its predecessor, but the camera upgrades are by far the most impressive. In our shootout against the Galaxy S20 Ultra and iPhone 11 Pro Max it edged out its more expensive competitors. Our latest video features an in-depth look into the camera and how it performs. The main camera defaults to 12.5MP pixel binned photos and you should leave it that way. There's no benefit to the 50MP mode in terms of image detail and you even lose some dynamic range. The 12.5MP mode does involve some cropping - going from 23mm to 27mm focal length - but if...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_video_review_of_huawei_p40_pros_camera_is_up-news-42359.php

New Razer Blade 15, dual screen Asus laptop announced

Today is a rather eventful date for laptop hardware. Intel has officially dropped its 10th Gen Core Comet Lake-H CPUs and Nvidia gave us RTX Super cards for mobile. Naturally, neither of these announcements comes as a surprise to major laptop vendors, who have been hard at work, refreshing models and integrating the new silicon. Now that the floodgates are open, so to speak, there is an avalanche of new laptop announcements to dig through as well. Kicking off with the 2020 Razer Blade 15. The new revision of the popular gaming notebook will be available in May in what are actually...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_razer_blade_15_dual_screen_asus_laptop_announced-news-42413.php

The Meizu 17 is coming on April 15 with a 30W fast charger

The Meizu 17 has broken cover once more. Here's the back of the phone again, this time with the protective sheet with quick start info that will be part of the retail package. There's also this promotional prop, a protective shield with April 15th written on the bottom. We already knew that the phone is coming in April, but now it looks like we have the exact date. This is an anniversary phone, so it will be special - it will be Meizu's first 5G phone, a present to itself for its 17th birthday. Meizu 17 • Coming on April 15 The Meizu 17 is expected to have an OLED screen with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_meizu_17_is_coming_on_april_15_with_a_30w_fast_charger-news-42412.php

OnePlus 8 phones get A+ score from DisplayMate, 8 Pro broke 13 records

DisplayMate has already tested the upcoming OnePlus 8 phones and announced that they have excellent screens. This is just a teaser, though, the full findings probably won't be published until the phones are officially unveiled. The new flagships set "10+ display performance records" and their color accuracy is "visually indistinguishable from perfect". This secured them DisplayMate's highest rating, A+, and earned them a DisplayMate Best Smartphone Display Award. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau chimed in to say that the OnePlus 8 Pro broke 13 display performance records. So why the "10+"...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8_phones_get_a_score_from_displaymate_8_pro_broke_13_records-news-42418.php

Redmi 8A Pro announced - a rebranded 8A Dual

Xiaomi Indonesia just unveiled a new handset, dubbed the Redmi 8A Pro. New is being used loosely here since the 8A Pro is merely a rebadged Redmi 8A Dual. #Redmi8APro adalah hape dengan banyak fitur: Batre 5000mAh, Pengisian Cepat 18W, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5, USB Type C, 2+1 slot kartu, Lapisan nano tahan percikan air, 24 bulan garansi dan masih banyak yang lain.#JelasPilihXiaomi pic.twitter.com/1rh6dXlWOC— Xiaomi Indonesia #MiFan (@XiaomiIndonesia) April 2, 2020 We are looking at a budget offering with a 6.22" HD+ LCD protected by Gorilla Glass 5. It's running on a Snapdragon 439...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_8a_pro_announced__a_rebranded_8a_dual-news-42410.php

Nokia 8.3 5G, 5.3 and 1.3 are now available for pre-order in the UK

The new Nokia phones from a couple of weeks ago are now available for pre-order in the UK, but it will be a while before you can have one. The phones appeared on British retailer Clove, which shows prices and shipping dates, while the official Nokia site is still holding off on accepting pre-orders. The Nokia 1.3 will be out first, Clove expects to have it in stock around April 16. It costs £80 and you can have it in Charcoal, Cyan and Sand. There is only one memory configuration - 1GB of RAM and 16GB storage (this is an Android 10 Go Edition phone). The Nokia 5.3 is coming next month...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_83_5g_53_and_13_are_now_available_for_preorder_in_the_uk-news-42409.php

Redmi band coming tomorrow, images reveal color options

Alongside the expected Mi Band 5, Xiaomi's Redmi sub-brand is ready to introduce its first wearable. The company uploaded two teaser posters on its official Weibo page which give us a clear look at what to expect. The Redmi smartband will be unveiled at the Xiaomi Smart Inn conference which starts at 2 PM local time. Redmi Band teaser posters It will feature a rectangular color screen and will come with a silicone strap in black, blue, red and green color options. Apart from this, we don't have any other details about the Redmi band. Back in January, we did come across a BIS...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmis_first_wearable_will_be_launched_tomorrow-news-42407.php

Honor Play 4T and 4T Pro listed on Chinese retailers' websites, designs revealed

Earlier today Honor announced it will unveil the Play 4T series on April 9, which we now know includes two smartphones - the vanilla Play 4T and the Play 4T Pro. Both smartphones are up for reservations in China through multiple retailers, and the listings include their images which confirm their designs and the 48MP main cameras. Let's talk about the Play 4T Pro first. It sports a waterdrop notch display, a triple camera setup on the back, and will have at least three color options - Black, Green, and Blue-Purple gradient. Honor Play 4T Pro An image shared by Suning.com...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_play_4t_play_4t_pro_design-news-42408.php

Xiaomi working on a 144 MP smartphone

Xiaomi was the first company to launch a smartphone with a 48MP camera in the Redmi Note 7, then it introduced the Redmi Note 8 Pro with a 64MP shooter, and later it also pioneered 108MP cams with the Mi CC9 Pro/Mi Note 10. Now, according to one leakster, it will also be the first one to introduce a 144MP image sensor in a handset. Xiaomi is working on a phone with 144MP camera sensor.I guess it should be Mi 10S Pro or Mi CC10 Pro— Sudhanshu A. (@Sudhanshu1414) April 2, 2020 Through this whole process of gaining more and more megapixels, Xiaomi was partnering with Samsung - the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_could_introduce_a_144_mp_smartphone-news-42406.php

Nvidia RTX Super cards are officially coming to laptops

Keeping in line with promises and expectations, Nvidia has announced the RTX 2070 Super and RTX 2080 Super for laptops. Just like their desktop counterparts, these are souped-up versions on the original RTX line, based on the same Turing architecture and featuring dedicated RT cores. Team green will be offering both regular and Max-Q versions of the new cards. The latter, as usual, are more power-efficient variants, meant for thinner and lighter notebook designs. Apparently, this generation of Max-Q designs will double its power efficiency, compared to previous implementations, in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nvidia_rtx_super_cards_are_officially_coming_to_laptops-news-42405.php

Intel 10-gen H chips for gaming laptops are here, surpass 5GHz clock speed

Just two days after AMD showed off its Ryzen 4000 series chips for laptops, Intel has made its 10th gen H chips for high-end gaming and content-creation laptops official. These new i5, i7 and i9 chips are of the Comet Lake family and are built on the 14nm++ process (and not the 10nm Ice Lake, nor the 10nm+ Tiger Lake). They are all 45W and have 4 to 8 cores with double the threads. The 10th gen Intel i7 and i9 H chips are the first mobile chips to surpass 5GHz boost clock, which is their biggest advantage over AMD's new Ryzen 4000-H chips - high-frequency cores are helpful in both...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/intel_10gen_h_chips_for_gaming_laptops_are_here_surpass_5ghz_clock_speed-news-42404.php

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 could be unveiled tomorrow

Xiaomi's Mi Band line could be getting a new version as early as tomorrow at an event hosted by the Mijia sub-brand will introduce its latest wearables. The Xiaomi Smart Inn conference will be live broadcasted starting at 2MP local time. Mijia Weibo post confirming new wearables The Mi Band 5 is expected to bring a 1.2-inch OLED color display and NFC on global units which would allow for contactless payments. Up until now, NFC was only available on Chinese Mi Band units. Apart from the update display and expanded NFC functionality we don't know much about the new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_band_5_could_be_unveiled_tomorrow_-news-42402.php

Exclusive: Honor 30 image confirms 50MP Sony IMX700 camera

The Honor 30 arriving on April 15 was rumored to pack a 50MP Sony IMX7xx sensor. That rumor has turned out to be true now as we've got an image of the Honor 30, which confirms its 50MP Sony IMX700-based camera. While details about the IMX700 are still scarce, our source tells us that it will be the industry's largest Sony custom sensor. That would presumably mean that it will match the Huawei P40 lineup's 1/1.28" sensor. The picture also confirms that the 50MP primary camera will be joined by three more shooters, with one of them being a periscope module. These cameras are housed inside...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_30_leaked_image_camera_specs-news-42403.php

Upcoming OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z color versions revealed in new images

Yesterday we learned about the arrival of OnePlus' Bullets Wireless Z - more affordable version of the current Bullets Wireless 2. Today we get to see their entire color palette. The earphones will come in 4 colors, three of which match the rumored OnePlus 8 Pro versions - they are Glacial Green, Ultramarine Blue and Onyx Black. The fourth version is Gold - we haven't seen the OnePlus 8 Pro in such color yet, but maybe we haven't seen all existing versions yet. Otherwise the Bullets Wireless Z look identical to the ongoing Bullets Wireless 2, but they might be bringing changes on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_are_the_upcoming_oneplus_bullets_wireless_z_in_four_new_colors-news-42401.php

Huawei P40 Pro+ uses Samsung OLED, P40 Pro has a mix of suppliers

According to a report by Korean outlet TheELec Huawei is exclusively using Samsung-made OLED screens for its upcoming P40 Pro+ flagship. The report says that for the P40 Pro, Huawei is relying on a mix of Samsung, BOE and LG Display OLEDs while the P40 is using only BOE-made OLED screens. The Huawei P40 has a 6.1-inch 1080x2340px OLED screen, while the P40 Pro and P40 Pro+ have 6.58-inch 1200x2640px OLED panels. The screens on last year's Huawei P30 Pro were reportedly made by Chinese BOE and not Samsung. The report says only around 20% of Huawei phones use OLED, but the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_huawei_p40_pro_uses_samsung_oled_p40_pro_using_a_mix_of_oleds_-news-42400.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite goes on sale, US price revealed

Samsung is launching a Galaxy Tab S6 Lite tablet that has already appeared in numerous leaks and even on Amazon Germany with a price tag. Today the specs got confirmed once more through a listing at B&H, and we also know the price for the US market. The Tab S6 Lite will have a 10.4" screen and will cost $349.99 for the Wi-Fi-only version. The specs, provided by B&H have some differences from what was already leaked, and we think some of them are typos or placeholders. The diagonal, for example, might be 10.1" in the title, but all the other leaks suggested the bigger panel, so...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s6_lite_goes_on_sale_us_price_revealed-news-42399.php

Honor Play 4T arriving on April 9, specs revealed

Honor unveiled the Play 9A smartphone earlier this week, and today, the company announced it will follow it up with the launch of the Play 4T series on April 9. Honor hasn't revealed any specifications of the Play 4T, but it posted an image on Weibo which includes a silhouette of the smartphone, hinting at a notchless screen. However, reliable Chinese tipster Digital chat station shared an image of the Play 4T showing the smartphone with a waterdrop notch display. The tipster says the Play 4T will have an OLED panel of FullHD+ resolution, measuring 6.3" diagonally. The smartphone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_play_4t_launch_date_specs-news-42397.php

Oppo Reno Ace 2 5G officially launching on April 13

The Reno Ace 2 has been leaking for some time, and finally we know when it will end - at the date the official launch was just set for April 13. The information was revealed by Brian Shen, VP at Oppo, on his Weibo profile. The Reno Ace 2 is expected to stick with the 65W wired fast charging of its predecessor Oppo Reno Ace. This phone is likely to have a circular camera setup on the back, while the front will be a flat panel with a single punch hole in the upper left corner. Rumors say the new phone will come with the massively fast 40W wireless charging, meaning Oppo is likely to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno_ace_2_5g_officially_launching_on_april_13-news-42398.php

T-Mobile officially completes merger with Sprint, Legere steps down as CEO

After years of rumors, months of hearings and legal negotiations with US regulators, and almost two years after the initial announcement, T-Mobile US officially announced its merger with Sprint. The $23 billion deal combines the #3 and $4 carriers in the US (in terms of subscribers) into "The New T-Mobile". Sprint's spectrum and subscribers will be transitioned to T-Mobile and as part of a deal made with US regulators, Sprint will sell its prepaid assets including Boost Mobile, its 9.3 million subscribers, more than 7000 retail stores, and its 800Mhz band spectrum to Dish Network, creating...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_officially_completes_merger_with_sprint_as_legere_steps_down_as_ceo-news-42396.php

Samsung Galaxy Note20+ 5G pops up on Geekbench

We are months away from the unveiling of the Galaxy Note20 series but the 5G-supporting Plus model has already appeared on a benchmark database. The Samsung Galaxy Note20+ 5G, bearing model code SM-N986U, popped up on Geekbench with a few key specs. The smartphone runs Android 10 and has 8GB RAM onboard, but there will likely be a 12GB RAM option as well. Samsung Galaxy Note10+ The motherboard is listed as "kona", which corresponds to the Snapdragon 865 SoC. This is likely the US version since the Snapdragon 855-powered Note10+ 5G for the States had model number SM-N976U. In...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note20_plus_5g_specs_geekbench-news-42395.php

Deal: OnePlus 6T can be yours for just $299.99

Who says you can't buy a OnePlus handset for just $299.99 anymore? Definitely not Woot. The Amazon subsidiary is now holding a month-long sale for the OnePlus 6T, during which you can grab a brand new unit for exactly $299.99. You know, as much as the OnePlus One used to cost when it came out and shook the mobile world. Granted, the OnePlus 6T is anything but a recent device, in fact the company has launched a bunch of additional products since its release, but that doesn't make it a bad buy. It already runs Android 10, it's got OxygenOS on top which is among the lightest skins out there,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_oneplus_6t_can_be_yours_for_just_29999-news-42394.php