HTC Desire 20 Pro reportedly in the works, spotted on GeekBench too

HTC is working on a new smartphone, what year is it? An insider by the name of @LlabTooFeR with historically reliable intel on HTC devices has shared some bits on the matter. The smartphone has a code name Bayamo but will be called Desire 20 Pro for commercial purposes. It will resemble the Xiaomi Mi 10 from the back and we're reading that as having a top left corner camera cluster, with a separate module outside the bunch. On the front, it'll look like the OnePlus 8, so pretty much like any other phone then? Oh, it'll also have a 3.5mm headphone jack, yay! The last HTC phone...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_20_pro_reportedly_in_the_works_geekbench-news-42873.php

Meizu 17 officially confirmed to feature a 4,500mAh battery and 30W charging

Meizu has been teasing its upcoming top-tier smartphone, the Meizu 17, for a while now and we have a new installment in that promo campaign. From a post shared on the company's official Weibo page today, we learn that the Meizu 17 will will be powered by a 4,500mAh battery and will support 30-watt charging with Meizu's proprietary mCharge solution. Meizu 17 teaser image Okay, techincally, there were already rumors on that particular number for the battery capacity and the 30W charging was mentioned in a certification document, at which time a photo of the actual brick also made...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_17_officially_confirmed_to_feature_a_4500mah_battery_and_30w_charging-news-42870.php

OnePlus Warp Charge 30 wireless charger price in India to be INR3,990

Alongside the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, the company announced the Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger, which puts out 30 watts of power to the Pro's induction coil (the vanilla model doesn't support wireless charging). The optional accessory is sold separately and retails for $70 in the US or €70 in Europe (where it's out of stock at the moment). We're now learning what the charger will cost in India, thanks to Ishan Agarwal - INR3,990. That translates to $52 or €48, so we reckon it'll be a pretty good deal if the number turns out to be correct, as it's still unofficial at this time. We...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_warp_charge_30_wireless_charger_price_in_india_inr4000-news-42872.php

Our Oppo Find X2 Pro camera review video is out

The Oppo Find X2 Pro boasts one of the most impressive camera systems on a smartphone. It's got an exclusive 48MP main cam with bigger-than-usual sensor and pixels, a regularly-sized 48MP sensor behind its ultra wide angle lens (a unique pairing too), and a 5x zoom periscope telephoto. A 32MP selfie shooter completes the picture on the front. With all this extraordinary hardware, we expected properly amazing results, but that's not quite what we got. You can examine the samples in the written review if you haven't done that already, but don't miss our new dedicated video on the Find X2...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_oppo_find_x2_pro_camera_review_video_is_out-news-42871.php

Xiaomi hypes up the Mi 10 Youth display - Samsung-made OLED, 4,300,000:1 contrast

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth 5G is set to be announced in a couple of days, and we've already seen a TENAA listing detailing most specs as well as some official teasers highlighting its camera system. The teasing game continues on Weibo, where Xiaomi's now showcased the upcoming phone's display. It's a Samsung-made Super AMOLED panel and Xiaomi is keen to point out its diamond pixel arrangement because it brings 'diamond quality'. It's the subpixel array that most Samsung OLED displays use anyway, but the marketing department needs words to work with. Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth 5G display...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_the_mi_10_youth_display_samsung-news-42869.php

vivo iQOO 3 gets a 10% price cut in India, ships after lockdown though

The vivo iQOO 3 is getting an INR4,000 discount on all its 4G-only versions bringing the base 8GB/128GB model's price down to INR34,990. The 8GB/256GB option will set you back INR37,990. Here's some more love from team #iQOO!Introducing new price for #iQOO3 starting at INR 34,990We are absorbing the recent GST increase to give our customers even more savings. The best time to get #IndiasFastestSmartphone. Sales to start post lockdown. #iQOO3 #monsterinside pic.twitter.com/Xp9S9m1RFm— Gagan Arora #iQOO #SuperFan (@gagan_arora1) April 24, 2020 Meanwhile, the 5G-capable 12GB/256GB variant...

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OnePlus 8 review

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OnePlus downsizes its workforce in UK, France, and Germany by up to 80%, report says

OnePlus is now in a post-launch phase as the company is in the process of fulfilling pre-orders of its latest duo of smartphones: the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro. As reported by Engadget which cites a number of sources "close to the matter", OnePlus has downsized its workforces in the UK, France, and Germany by as much as 90 percent - leaving behind key employees (as little as three) to maintain operation in the respective markets. A OnePlus spokesperson issued a statement to the outlet, explaining that the layoffs are due to a "normal restructuring" phase throughout Europe in order to focus on...

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Facebook makes it official: WhatsApp audio and video calls will soon have up to 8 participants

The rumors were correct, Facebook is indeed upping the maximum limit of people allowed to participate in a group audio or video call on WhatsApp. The current limit is 4, but this will "soon" double to 8 for everyone, the company revealed today. The new functionality has already been spotted in beta versions of the app. As before, these calls, whether audio or video, are end-to-end encrypted, meaning no one else can view or listen to them, not even WhatsApp or Facebook. That's in stark contrast to the also just unveiled Messenger Rooms, which don't come with end-to-end encryption. On...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_makes_it_official_whatsapp_audio_and_video_calls_will_soon_go_up_to_8_participants-news-42866.php

Facebook launches Messenger Rooms for unlimited video calls with up to 50 people

Today Facebook has unveiled its response to the crazy growth of Zoom over the past few weeks of the COVID-19 related lockdowns happening pretty much worldwide. Facebook Messenger already had video chat functionality, but it was limited both in the total number of people allowed to participate, and also in its requirement that all of them have a Facebook account. With the new Messenger Rooms, that changes. First up, you can host video chats of up to 50 people, and those who don't have a Facebook account can still join - they'll receive a link to the Room you have created. With one...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_launches_messenger_rooms_for_video_chats_with_up_to_50_people-news-42865.php

Verizon-exclusive Cloud White Samsung Galaxy S20 gets pictured

So far Verizon hasn't been selling the Samsung Galaxy S20, despite the fact that the carrier offers both the S20+ and the S20 Ultra. This will be rectified soon, and when the carrier nicknamed Big Red will have the S20 on offer, it will also get its own exclusive colorway - Cloud White. Evan Blass has shared these official-looking press renders of the upcoming phone. It's nice to see no trace of Verizon branding anywhere. If you're confused about the color, do note that it should have appeared in other markets, but in the US it will be exclusive to Verizon. Other carriers and retail...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizonexclusive_cloud_white_samsung_galaxy_s20_gets_pictured-news-42864.php

LG Velvet specs leak

LG's most exciting smartphone in quite a while (at least design-wise) is getting official on May 7. The Velvet should be the first in a line of upper mid-range devices that are meant to replace the now-defunct G series. LG has been teasing bits and pieces about the phone already, including the fact that it will have the Snapdragon 765 chipset at the helm, but now it's time for a good 'ol full specs leak. These cover everything aside from the screen details, weirdly enough. Anyway, let's sift through what we have. The Velvet is said to sport a 48 MP main rear camera with OIS, an 8 MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_velvet_specs_leak-news-42863.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Series to launch globally on April 30

Xiaomi has announced on its global social media channels that it will be launching the Redmi Note 9 Series. The launch will be through an online event, which will take place on April 30, 20:00 GMT. The legend of #RedmiNoteSeries continues! Get ready to meet the newest members of #RedmiNote9Series as well as other great Xiaomi products! #NoMiWithoutYou pic.twitter.com/iWpxwDgCWm— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) April 24, 2020 The announcement doesn't specify which devices will be launched, just that they will be from the Redmi Note 9 series. Currently, the company sells the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi...

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Our Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro video review is out

Our Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro written review has been out for a few days and now we present you with the video breakdown. This is without a doubt the best flagship Xiaomi has released so far, matching any top of the line offering from other premium smartphone makers. But does it live up to the hype and more importantly is it worth the high asking price? Check out Will's findings in our latest video breakdown A quick glance at the Mi 10 Pro's specs reveals all the essential 2020 flagship tools: a high refresh rate display, Snapdragon 865 chipset and enough cameras to keep even the most...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_xiaomi_mi_10_pro_video_review_is_out-news-42860.php

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro have sold out in China, company shifts production to resume sales

The OnePlus 8 phones may be pricey, but they sure are popular - CEO Pete Lau posted that all versions of the 8 series have been sold out in China. The level of demand has surpassed the company's expectations. Even the OnePlus 8 Pro at its CNY 6,000 price tag (close to $800) is all gone. The Pro model with 8/128GB memory proved to be the most sought after version, not that we're surprised by this. And even though it's less eye catching, admits the CEO, the OnePlus 8 has proven quite popular in its own right and is sold out as well. "Thank you for your support and understanding, we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8_and_8_pro_have_sold_out_in_china_company_shifts_production_to_resume_sales-news-42861.php

Additional issues surface regarding OnePlus 8 Pro display

Yesterday, we reported on the green tint issue on the OnePlus 8 Pro display. Since then, we have noticed several other issues from other OnePlus forum and reddit users. Based on various posts, the issues currently include black crush, image retention and burn-in and green tint at lower brightness levels. The two images below show a OnePlus forum member comparing the displays on their OnePlus 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ while playing a video on Netflix. The OnePlus device is exhibiting noticeably more black crush in the darker areas. OnePlus 8 Pro • Samsung Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/users_report_multiple_display_issues_on_the_oneplus_8_pro-news-42856.php

Apple iPhone SE (2020) goes on sale in 40 countries

The iPhone SE (2020) is now officially on sale in the first wave of 40 countries, including the US, the UK, France, Germany, Canada and Taiwan. It's unclear how many units will be available for buyers, but it's likely that there will be limited supply. Those who've pre-ordered on April 17 saw delivery estimates from May 1 to May 5 as the fastests and some going beyond May 6. Here are the prices of the iPhone SE (2020) in some of the major markets. Country 64GB 128GB 256GB US $399 $449 $549 Canada CAD 599 CAD 669 CAD...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_se_2020_goes_on_sale_in_40_countries-news-42857.php

Here WeGo Maps comes to Huawei App Gallery

Since losing its access to Google Mobile Services (GMS) nearly a year ago, Huawei has been looking for ways to expand its app portfolio through the App Gallery store. Now, it got a serious addition with Here WeGo Maps (formerly Here Maps) which is now available for download on the App Gallery. Here WeGo Maps on Huawei App Gallery The app offers full walking, public transport, bike and turn-by-turn driving directions complete with offline maps functionality. It works in over 100 countries with over 1,300 cities. If you have a Huawei or Honor device with the App Gallery, you can head...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_wego_maps_comes_to_huawei_app_gallery-news-42854.php

Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth shines on TENAA in all its glory

Xiaomi is launching the Mi 10 Youth on Monday and the phone has finally been listed on TENAA with full specs sheet and images. The is confirmed to come with a Snapdragon 765G, a big OLED of Full HD+ resolution, plenty of memory, and a 48MP main camera. Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth The chipset isn't actually explicitly listed but the 2.4 GHz CPU is and currently, only the SD765G has its top core at that exact speed. The Mi 10 Youth, also expected to appear as Mi 10 SE outside China, will have three RAM options - 4GB, 6GB, 8GB and three storage tiers - 64GB, 128GB, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_10_youth_shines_on_tenaa_in_all_its_glory-news-42853.php

Kuo: Apple to launch 3rd gen AirPods in Q1 2021

Apple is planning to start mass production of new AirPods at the end of 2020. This was revealed by the analyst Ming-Chi Kuo where he revealed the earphones will arrive in Q1 2021. The note to investors, quoted by Apple Insider, also revealed the second-gen AirPods Pro are not coming any time soon - Cupertino will start mass production at the end of calendar 2021, so they should be out in Q1 2022. According to Kuo, the market might be expecting new AirPods, but will actually get a new Beats model. He also reported a shift in demand from the second-gen basic AirPods to the AirPods...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kuo_apple_to_launch_3rd_gen_airpods_in_q1_2021-news-42852.php

Realme X3 SuperZoom clears Bluetooth SIG certification

Realme's X3 has been in our rumor mill since the beginning of the month. We're expecting a vanilla X3 as well as an X3 SuperZoom which was spotted in several listings earlier this month. Now we have yet another sighting of the X3 SuperZoom which was spotted in the database of the Bluetooth SIG. The device was spotted bearing the same RMX2086 model number as in the previous listings. The certification revealed the presence of Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity but not much more. Realme X3 SuperZoom Bluetooth SIG certification From the phone's Geekbench listing we know the X3 SuperZoom...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x3_superzoom_clears_bluetooth_sig_certification-news-42851.php

Xiaomi Redmi K30i image reveals two fewer cameras than the K30

Xiaomi is expected to launch a Redmi K30i smartphone with a 48MP camera, but keeping the Snapdragon 765G from the Redmi K30. It was said to be the cheapest 5G handset on the market, and thanks to leaked render today, we know where Xiaomi is making cuts. The image of the Redmi K30i reveals two fewer cameras - one on each side. This means the screen will arrive with a single punch hole design. Thanks to the writings in the circular camera setup, the 48MP main camera is confirmed. We expect the other two shooters to be for macro shots and background blur. On the front Xiaomi is most...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_k30i_render_reveals_one_less_camera_on_the_back_and_the_front-news-42850.php

Xiaomi Mi A3 once again is receiving Android 10 update

Nothing in the world is certain except death, taxes and Xiaomi Mi A series phones having troubles with major Android updates. According to users on Reddit, some Xiaomi Mi A3 units are receiving an Android 10 new update, which is different from the previous three, and brings once again all the features the latest Google OS has - dark theme, new gesture navigation and improved privacy controls. The package is just 32 MB in size, which is nothing compared with the 1.33 GB update that arrived the last time and is clearly a hotfix for the last batch of issues discovered. The author of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a3_once_again_receiving_android_10_update-news-42849.php

Meizu 17 series confirmed to use Snapdragon 865 and UFS 3.1 storage

The launch the Meizu 17 series if fast approaching - it's coming in two weeks on May 8. We are expecting a vanilla Meizu 17 alongside a Pro model and the company just confirmed both phones will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset and use UFS 3.1 storage. Meanwhile, Meizu also showed out its upcoming collaboration with the PANDAER-Family cartoon series for limited edition cases. They come in four variations each with its unique detailing. We've already come across plenty of leaks and teasers for the new devices which confirmed a 90Hz refresh rate display, 5G connectivity...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_17_series_confirmed_to_use_snapdragon_865_and_ufs_31_storage-news-42848.php

Huawei Y8s leaks with a notch, dual cameras

Thanks to Evan Blass, we got a hold on an official-looking image of the upcoming Huawei Y8s. The phone appears to have a proper notch, a fingerprint scanner on the back and two cameras, lined with the LED flash in a black rectangle, as is the trend now. The Huawei Y-branded smartphones are from the most affordable price range and are often the global counterpart of the Chinese Enjoy lineup (although there are Huawei Y phones in China too). Specs about that phone are yet to appear, but it is interesting to note that Huawei hasn't launched a Y8 smartphone, even if there are at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_y8s_leaks_with_a_notch_two_cameras_on_the_back-news-42846.php

LG Velvet arriving on May 7

LG already made two announcements for its new midranger called Velvet, but we are yet to find out any of the hardware specs. The company now confirmed that the final announcement is coming on May 7 by posting a video on YouTube, dedicated to the design-oriented smartphone with three cameras on the back. The four colorful dots represent the main rear shooter, two auxiliary snappers, and the LED flash. The colors also represent the four paint jobs LG Velvet will arrive in - White, Black, Red, Green. The chipset of the phone will be Snapdragon 765G with the 5G enabled; after all the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_velvet_arriving_on_may_7-news-42847.php

iPhone SE teardown: What happens when you put an iPhone 8 motherboard into the iPhone SE?

The new iPhone SE (2020) is going on sale today and an early teardown shows the similarities between it and the iPhone 8. The "Jiang Teardown" video was posted by Wenzhou Ao Technololgy on YouTube (the channel's name is translated from Mandarin). In the video, the new iPhone SE is torn down side by side with the iPhone 8 to highlight the differences. Although the video is in Mandarin, English captions are available. The phone is just as easy to open as the iPhone 8, with barely any heat needed to soften the adhesive holding the display in place. Once removed, the display comes apart...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/what_happens_when_you_put_an_iphone_8_motherboard_into_the_iphone_se-news-42845.php

OnePlus addresses green tint with the OnePlus 8 Pro's display

The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are available for sale in the UK and Europe since April 21. The devices aren't releasing in the US until April 29. However, as the first customers get their hands on the new OnePlus phones, some users are reporting concerns with the display. OnePlus 8 Pro There are two incidents that are causing a stir over at the OnePlus Community forums: one of them is the appearance of a green tint over the display in low brightness settings. Granted, its one of those cases where a display acts strange under a specific set of conditions, but it isn't one worth...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_addresses_green_tint_with_the_oneplus_8_pros_display-news-42844.php

Google releases Android 11 Developer Preview 3 for Pixel devices

Today, Google has begun rolling out the third release of the Android 11 Developer Preview to several Pixel devices. Unfortunately, we don't recommend anyone flash a Developer Preview build to your Pixel if it is currently your primary device, as it perhaps may not be stable enough. The update is dated on April 23 with a build number of RPP3.200230.017 and is security patched up to April 2020. Is is running with Google Play services 20.12.14. Google Pixel 3a If you are already running the Android 11 Developer Preview, Google offers the ability to update to DP3 via OTA update....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_releases_android_11_developer_preview_3_for_pixel_devices-news-42843.php

vivo iQOO 3 5G review

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vivo S6 5G gets new Streamer Secret color

vivo S6 5G debuted last month in black, white and blue colors but now vivo is bringing a new Streamer Secret option which features a gradient color that shifts between orange, purple and blue hues. The new Streamer Secret vivo S6 is scheduled to go on sale starting April 30. The company hasn't revealed the memory and storage configurations it will be available in though. The vivo S6 boasts a 6.44-inch AMOLED display, 48MP main camera and Exynos 980 chipset. It comes with 6/8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage while the battery front is covered by a 4,500 mAh battery. Source (in...

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Indian TWS earbud market grows by 700%, led by Apple's AirPods

The Indian truly wireless earbud market saw a tremendous 700% increase in 2019, which made it the fastest-growing market in wearables in the world. Apple dominated with its second-generation AirPods and its AirPods Pro, the latter of which launched in the country in November. Thanks to its premium pricing Apple will dominate the revenue share of the Indian market moving forward. In second was newcommer Noise and third was JBL, notable for the launch of its C100TWS in December. Realme jumped into the top 5 on the shoulders of its Buds Air TWS earbuds. The Buds Air had a huge...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/indian_tws_earbud_market_grows_by_700_led_by_apples_airpods-news-42840.php

Huawei unveils the 10.4 MatePad with M-Pencil support

Huawei held an online launch event today, unveiling the new nova 7 series of phones,but alongside them we also got the new Huawei MatePad. It is essentially a toned-down version of the MatePad Pro, announced last November in China. The Huawei MatePad is built around a 10.4" 2,000 x 1,200 pixel IPS display and a Kirin 810 chipset. It packs a 7,250mAh battery with 18W fast charging via Type-C port. Huawei MatePad Other hardware highlights of the MatePad include two 8MP cameras. The rear one does come complete with autofocus, while the selfie one is fixed focus. All...

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Apple will reportedly launch ARM-based Mac in 2021 based on A14 SoC

Apple is planning to launch at least one ARM-based Mac next year, reports Bloomberg. According to its sources, Apple is working on three custom ARM-based chipsets for Macs, which will be based on the A14 processor that will power the 2020 iPhones. Although based on the A14, the Mac versions of these chipsets will be much more powerful. Exactly how powerful? According to the the report, the first of these three chipsets will have eight high-performance cores (codename: Firestorm) and at least four low-power cores (codename: Icestorm) for efficiency. The later models will have...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_will_reportedly_launch_armbased_mac_in_2021_based_on_a14_soc-news-42839.php

Microsoft Surface Earbuds will launch in Europe on May 6, priced at €199

Microsoft's entry into TWS earbuds - the Surface Earbuds - will finally go on sale in European countries on May 6. The buds will cost €199, placing them slightly above the €169 Samsung Galaxy Buds+ and way below the €279 Apple AirPods Pro. Microsoft's Surface Earbuds will cost CHF 220 in Switzerland, while their US price is $249, but there's still no word on availability stateside. The Microsoft Surface Earbuds bring 8 hours of listening time with an additional 16 hours through the charging case. They offer active noise cancellation, Spotify and Office 365 integration and touch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_surface_earbuds_will_launch_in_europe_on_may_6_priced_at_199-news-42836.php

Honor 30 Pro+ arrives in a limited edition Boy London-branded retail box

Honor announced a partnership with the fashion brand Boy London right in time for the launch of the Honor 30 smartphones. The most powerful Honor 30 Pro+ smartphone will be offered in a limited edition retail box with some branded accessories from the clothing company, including a case, a pin, and a unique t-shirt. There are two options of the limited edition retail box - both have the case and the pin, but only one of them comes with the shirt. According to a listing at the Chinese retailer JD.com, Boy London and Honor share a similar DNA - they are fashion-conscious brands for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_30_pro_arrives_in_a_limited_edition_boy_londonbranded_retail_box-news-42834.php

The new Huawei nova 7 phones are obsessed with selfies in their first promo videos

Huawei unveiled three new nova 7 phones, including the Pro model, which has a periscope lens with 5x optical zoom - typically, you only see periscopes on the flagship phones from a brand, but Huawei is breaking the mold here. So, you'd think that this would be the focus of the promo campaign but the first videos focus on the camera on the other side. The Huawei nova 7 Pro 5G has a 32MP wide and an 8MP ultrawide cameras in a pill-shaped punch hole on the front. The new eye-tracking feature ensures that the focus in your selfies is just right - this feature probably sounds familiar to a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_new_huawei_nova_7_phones_are_obsessed_with_selfies_in_their_first_promo_videos-news-42838.php

Huawei nova 7, 7 SE and 7 Pro debut with 64MP cameras and 5G

After several weeks of leaks and speculations, Huawei officially took the wraps off its nova 7 series comprising of three devices - the nova 7 Pro, nova 7 and nova 7 SE. All three phones come with 5G connectivity, 64MP main cameras and 4,000 mAh batteries with 40W fast charging. The main differences come in the displays and chipsets where the nova 7 and 7 Pro pack the Kirin 985 while the 7 SE relies on the Kirin 820. nova 7 Pro 5G The Huawei nova 7 Pro 5G is built around a curved 6.57 OLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The panel features a dual punch hole...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_7_series_announced_-news-42837.php

Apple patches iOS flaw that allowed access to your data

An iOS flaw has been discovered, which would allow hackers to crash and reset an iPhone or iPad and gain access to some of the stored data. The vulnerability is in the Mail app and is activated by sending a special email, even a blank one, which causes the device to crash. From there the hacker could gain access to the device's emails and even its entire data by using a kernel exploit. The flaw is zero-click on devices running iOS 13, which means that the user doesn't need to open the email in order to get hacked - it's received in the background and starts wreaking havoc. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_flaw_that_allows_access_to_your_data_has_existed_for_years-news-42831.php

Xiaomi details the Mi 10 Youth camera, shares plenty of photo samples

Xiaomi is preparing to launch a new phone for its domestic market named Mi 10 Youth. Initially expected to be based on the Mi 10 Lite 5G, it has now been confirmed to come with a periscope telephoto camera on the back. The launch is scheduled for April 27, and today the company shared the details on the camera setup. Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth The periscope shooter will provide 5x optical zoom and up to 50x digital zoom. First camera samples from The Bund in Shanghai and the hills of Guilin showcase the performance of the camera in two very different lighting setups - one in the dusk...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_reveals_the_mi_10_youth_periscope_camera_shares_50x_photo_samples-news-42829.php

Samsung video shows the best features of the 108MP ISOCELL HM1 sensor

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra may have one of the most technologically impressive cameras out there, but the results it gets out of the hardware are not the best - in our review we said that Samsung needs to work more on tuning the camera, DxOMark placed the Ultra in 6th position. The company is still confident in its hardware and released this video detailing why the ISOCELL Bright HM1 has great potential. This is not the first time that Samsung has talked about the sensor. Previously, it covered how the 9-in-1 pixel binning (nonacell) helps the sensor capture twice as much light. This...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_video_shows_the_best_features_of_the_108mp_isocell_hm1_sensor-news-42830.php

Motorola shares stunning Edge and Edge+ camera samples

Yesteday Motorola unveiled the Edge+ and Edge - they share a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and general design, but have different chipsets, batteries and camera setups. The Motorola Edge+ has the superior 108MP camera, which outputs 27MP 4-in-1 pixel-binned results, while the vanilla Edge has a 64MP main camera that combines 4 pixels into 1 for 16MP. The 16MP 13mm ultrawide snapper is shared between the two while the 8MP telephoto comes with 3x zoom on the Edge+ and 2x on the regular Edge. After the announcement Motorola released a bunch of sample images, taken with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_shares_stunning_edge_and_edge_camera_samples-news-42828.php

iPhone SE (2020) AnTuTu scores reveal underclocked chipset

When Apple relaunched the iPhone SE (2020) with the current A13 Bionic chipset, many were celbrating the opportunity to get iPhone 11 Pro Max performance at a far more affordable price. However, the SE appeared on AnTuTu and posted an underwhelming score of under 500,000, which is quite off the performance of the 2019 iPhones. Looking at the result breakdown of the iPhone SE (2020), the CPU and GPU yield is closer to the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max that are powered by an A12 Bionic platform. Optimization of the RAM is the only thing pushing the 256 GB iPhone SE way ahead of the XS...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_se_2020_appears_on_antutu_reveals_underclocked_chipset-news-42826.php

Alleged Redmi Note 9 will actually be called Redmi 10X in China

Last week we a Xiaomi phone stopped by TENAA with model number M2003J15SC. It was rumored to go official as Redmi Note 9, but that might not be the case at least in Xiaomi's home market. The very same device appeared in the China Telecom database today with the name Redmi 10X. It has the Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage. Redmi 10X The listing by the carrier gives us a bit more info than the one at TENAA. Redmi 10X will ship with MIUI 11 and Android 10 out of the box. The USB-C port will be 2.0, while the microSD slot supports cards...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/phone_rumored_to_be_redmi_note_9_gets_listed_as_redmi_10x-news-42825.php

iQOO Neo3 brings 144Hz display, Snapdragon 865 and 44W fast charging for $380

Last month, vivo's iQOO sub-brand introduced the iQOO 3 5G, one of the most affordable Snapdragon 865-powered phones on the market. Now the company has gone even more aggressive with the new iQOO Neo3. It comes with a 144Hz refresh rate display, Snapdragon 865 chipset, dual-mode 5G connectivity and a CNY 2,698 ($380/INR 28,991) starting price. The iQOO Neo3 is built around a 6.57-inch FHD+ LCD panel with a 144Hz refresh rate. It's also HDR10 compliant and comes with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The panel has a punch-hole cutout in the top right corner for the 16MP selfie cam. Around the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_neo3_brings_144hz_refresh_rate_display_snapdragon_865_and_44w_fast_charging_for_380-news-42827.php

Teasing of the Meizu 17 continues with quad cameras and ring flash

Meizu has been teasing its upcoming 17 flagship for the past few days and it has just revealed full frontal and backside photos of the device on Weibo. The caption on Meizu's post translates to "Talented like you. An annual flagship that you can never forget at a glance. On May 8, the 5G flagship press conference of the series 17, 15 days to dream!" Yesterday the company revealed the phone's launch date of May 8. The camera setup of the Meizu 17 consists of four cameras, arranged horizontally, with a ring flash in the center. Although the back of the phone does have tapered glass...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/teasing_of_the_meizu_17_continues_with_quad_cameras_and_ring_flash-news-42823.php

Realme X50m 5G announced: Snapdragon 765G SoC, 120Hz display, and 48MP quad camera

Realme's 5G lineup gets a third member today as the X50m 5G joins the X50 and X50 Pro. The Realme X50m 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC, which is the same chipset that powers the vanilla X50. The smartphone runs Android 10-based Realme UI out of the box and has two memory options - 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB. The X50m 5G packs a 6.57" 20:9 120Hz LCD of FullHD+ resolution with a pill-shaped punch hole in the upper-left corner for the 16MP wide and 2MP depth cameras. The back of the Realme X50m 5G, which is reminiscent of the Realme 6, is home to a quad camera setup comprising a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x50m_specs_price-news-42824.php

Verizon extends its 15GB of additional data for customers through May

Back in March, Verizon announced it was going to offer all of its wireless customers and Verizon Business customers 15GB of extra data for the month of April as part of a number of efforts to help customers through the COVID-19 crisis. Today, Verizon reached out to announce it will offer an additional 15GB of LTE data through the month of May as well. This new addition of data will be applied as of May 1 through May 31. Hotspot and Jetpack lines will also receive the extra data. Back in March, Verizon also confirmed it'd waive late fees and overages for customers through the end of May....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizon_extends_its_15gb_of_additional_data_for_customers_through_may-news-42822.php

T-Mobile delivers One UI 2.1 update to the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e

T-Mobile has started sending out the update to Samsung's One UI 2.1 to the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e. This is the latest Android skin from the Korean company, the one that made its global debut on the Galaxy S20 family. In the meantime, its predecessors have been updated in various markets across the globe, and now the new software is finally making its way to those S10, S10+, and S10e units purchased in the US from the magenta carrier. The update is around 1.5GB in size, and it brings with it the April security patches as well. Once you install it, you'll be running software version...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_delivers_one_ui_21_update_to_the_galaxy_s10_s10_and_s10e-news-42821.php

iQOO UI is headed to older devices in mid-June

It's a given at this point: first, one of BBK's brands launches a phone under a new sub-brand. Then, that sub-brand loses the co-branding of its parent company. This happened with Realme (spun off of Oppo), and with iQOO too (spun off of vivo). The next step for Realme was software-related, as its phones initially ran Oppo's ColorOS, but have since shifted to Realme UI. Guess what? The same is happening with iQOO. All iQOO devices launched prior to the iQOO 3 5G ran vivo's Funtouch OS on top of Android, but the iQOO 3 5G debuted the brand new iQOO UI. And this will not stay exclusive to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_ui_is_headed_to_older_devices_in_midjune-news-42820.php