Sprint rolls out Android 10 for LG G8X ThinQ

The LG G8X ThinQ units locked to Sprint's network are receiving the Android 10 update. The new firmware sports version G850U20f and is rolling out to units with model code LM-G850UM. LG G8X ThinQ The new update brings in dark mode and full-screen gestures to the G8X ThinQ. Besides, it also comes with clearer app icons and improved layouts for titles and buttons, as well as enhanced animations. Additionally, the update now lets G8X ThinQ users keep the Dual Screen accessory turned on even when it's folded, for what that's worth. The Android 10 update is rolling out...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g8x_thinq_sprint_android_10_update-news-43241.php

WhatsApp for Android gets Facebook Messenger Rooms integration with beta update

The Messenger Rooms feature launched by Facebook last month went live a couple of days ago, and now it's being integrated into Facebook-owned WhatsApp. According to a report by WABetaInfo, Facebook has integrated Messenger Rooms into WhatsApp for Android with the 2.20.163 beta update. The update brings a new "Room" option to the share menu inside the chat, which directs you to Messenger to create a room to have a group video call with up to 50 people. The shortcut to creating a Messenger Room is also available in other parts of WhatsApp, like the Calls tab. Messenger...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_messenger_rooms_integration_android_beta-news-43244.php

Motorola Edge+ teardown reveals aluminum midframe, lots of copper inside

We've had the Motorola Edge+ at headquarters for a few days, but we're not in the habit of opening up our review units (the occasional 'Heat gun! Heat gun!' chants can be heard in the office, strictly when all other options have been exhausted). So we jumped at the chance to have a look inside the Edge+, presented to us by YouTuber PBKreviews. Before he gets out his heat gun, he points out that he's not thrilled with the phone's presentation and that echoes our own sentiments. We did get a set of in-ear headphones and a protective case, so Europe has it one better than the US, it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_teardown_aluminum_midframe_lots_of_copper_inside-news-43246.php

Samsung Galaxy A41 up for pre-orders in the Netherlands

The Samsung Galaxy A41 unveiled in March is now up for pre-orders in the Netherlands. It's priced at €299 and you can pre-book one from Samsung's official Dutch site. It has three color options - Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, and Prism Crush Blue. The Galaxy A41 is powered by the Helio P65 SoC and boots Android 10 with One UI 2.0 on top. The smartphone has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage on board, and it also comes with a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion by up to 512GB. The Galaxy A41 boasts a 6.1" Super AMOLED Infinity-U display of FullHD+ resolution that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a41_europe_price_pre_order_netherlands-news-43242.php

Redmi Note 10 with the upcoming Dimensity 820 chipset benchmarked

Mediatek is announcing a new chipset on Monday, a Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 got certified by TENAA recently and now the same phone has appeared on GeekBench with an as-yet unofficial Mediatek SoC - the stars are aligning nicely, we reckon. About a dozen entries in the benchmark's database feature the Xiaomi M2004J7AC, the specific model number we saw in the Chinese regulator's listing, as well as an M2004J7BC. The 'A' model goes by the code name 'atom', while the 'B' one is called 'bomb'. Both devices are powered by a Mediatek MT6875 chipset, which is an unannounced SoC and very...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_10_upcoming_dimensity_820_chipset_benchmarked-news-43243.php

LG applies for 13 new Q-series device names including a new Q30 lineup in Korea

A report from My LG Phones points out that the South Korean phone maker has applied for 13 new device names in the Q-series of midrange LG devices. The applications were submitted to the Korea Intellectual Property Rights Information Service (or KIPRIS). The names included are Q31, Q32, Q33, Q51, Q51S, Q52, Q53, Q61, Q62, Q63, Q91, Q92, and Q93. All the names were filed under Class 9 which indicates these are smartphones. If you go to the Source link to the KIPRIS website and search for "LG Elecrtonics", then sort by "application date" in descending order, you'll find all the most recent...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_applies_for_13_new_qseries_device_names_including_a_new_q30_lineup_in_korea-news-43240.php

Sony releases video of pro photographer Nick Didlick praising the Xperia 1 II's camera features

On Sony Xperia's YouTube channel, a video was posted featuring the unreleased Xperia 1 II (one mark two) with pro photographer Nick Didlick talking about its camera. Didlick has 40 years of experience in photojournalism and sports photography, and he talks mostly about the Xperia 1 II's camera features. Didlick normally shoots with a Sony Alpha 9 series camera, and he's excited about using a similar camera experience on the Xperia 1 II. The Photography Pro app separate from the main camera app and gives control over ISO, shutter speed, and white balance. This is the first Sony...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_releases_video_of_pro_photographer_nick_didlick_praising_the_xperia_1_iis_camera_features-news-43239.php

OnePlus truly wireless earbuds land in July, guess what they look like

Over the years OnePlus has launched a bunch of phones and a few Bullets branded earphones, but the company has yet to unveil its first pair of truly wireless earbuds. According to a new rumor, that's set to change in July. Coincidentally or not, the OnePlus Z is also expected around the same time, so don't be surprised if the most affordable OnePlus phone of 2020 gets announced alongside these earbuds. And speaking of surprises, or in this case, lack thereof, the OnePlus truly wireless earbuds look a lot like AirPods. The renders you can see below are based on their actual design, so that...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_truly_wireless_earbuds_land_in_july_guess_what_they_look_like-news-43238.php

Microsoft Surface Duo specs leak

Microsoft is busy testing the upcoming Surface Duo internally, a device that has two screens on two equal sides, with a 360-degree hinge between them. So while neither display panel is foldable, that hinge gives you plenty of use case flexibility. The Surface Duo will be just 4.8mm thin when opened, and thus 9.6mm thick when shut. A bunch of specs of the device have been leaked today, so here's what we should expect. The Surface Duo's screens will be identical - 5.6" each, AMOLED, with 1800x1350 resolution and huge bezels. The device will run Android 10, with a planned update to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_surface_duo_specs_leak-news-43237.php

Facebook buys Giphy for $400 million

Facebook just announced that it's acquiring the popular GIF-sharing platform, Giphy. Reportedly, the deal cost Facebook $400 million and its plan is to integrate the Giphy library in Instagram and other Facebook-owned services. The integration of Giphy, which is used for sharing but for making and editing GIFs, has started long ago as Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram all work with the library. Facebook even says that about 50% of the Giphy traffic comes from the company's services. More specifically, Giphy would be part of the Instagram team and will make it easier for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_buys_giphy_for_400_million-news-43235.php

Realme Narzo 10 hands-on review

Earlier this week, Realme announced a new smartphone series called Narzo, which includes two budget smartphones - Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A. The Narzo 10A comes in So Blue and So White colors, while the vanilla Narzo 10 is offered in That White and That Green shades. We've received the That White variant of Narzo 10, so let's take a closer look at what it has to offer. The Narzo 10 is built around a 6.5" screen which Realme calls Mini-Drop FullScreen display. It's covered with a 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 and has a resolution of 1600x720 pixels. The display is surrounded by slim bezels on the top,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_narzo_10_hands_on_review-news-43233.php

Realme Buds Air Neo key features and renders leak

According to a pretty extensive leak, Realme is about to launch a more affordable alternative to its true wireless headphones, the Realme Buds Air. The upcoming pair is named Realme Buds Air Neo and will offer impressively long battery life on a single charge - 17 hours. However, the headphones will come with aging microUSB port on its case for charging and no support for wireless charging. The rest of the features are borrowed from the original Buds Air like customized R1 chip, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, 13mm audio drivers and support that Realme Gaming Mode for low-latency audio...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_buds_air_neo_key_features_and_renders_leak-news-43224.php

The MediaTek Dimensity 820 will reach 2.6GHz CPU clocks, will power a 5G Redmi

MediaTek has scheduled an event for Monday (May 18) to unveil a new 5G chipset. The Redmi Note 10 which surfaced on TENAA may be the first phone to use it and if it's not, there's a good chance that it will be the Redmi K30i 5G instead. Redmi General Manager and Xiaomi VP Lu Weibing reposted MediaTek's announcement, lending some credence to the rumors. The new chipset will be called Dimensity 820. We've also heard 800+, which lines up with the naming scheme of the Dimensity 1000+. Either way, the new chip will offer a performance boost - TENAA shows that the CPU will reach clock speeds up...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_mediatek_dimensity_820_will_reach_26ghz_cpu_clocks_will_power_a_5g_redmi-news-43229.php

Our Moto G8 Power video review is up

Having completed the Moto G8 Power written review, it's now time to present you our findings on video. The phone excels in battery life, as the name implies - little surprise, seeing its massive 5,000mAh power pack. The handset also holds a big and bright 6.4-inch IPS display and a pair of loud and nice-sounding stereo speakers. You could say that the Moto G8 Power is an excellent entry-level multimedia-oriented smartphone. You can watch movies and TV series for hours on end. But without further ado, here's Will's video to learn more about Motorola's endurance champion.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_moto_g8_power_video_review_is_up-news-43228.php

Redmi Note 10 with 5G, OLED display and faster chipset shows up on TENAA

The Redmi Note 10 will be the first in the series to feature 5G connectivity. TENAA certified the phone with both NSA and SA support (as well as the usual LTE and older connections). The phone will switch from the LCDs typical for the affordable Redmis to a 6.57" OLED display with 1,080 x 2,400px resolution (20:9 aspect ratio). The punch hole design seems to have been dropped in favor of a teardrop notch for the 16MP main camera. The main camera on the back is a 48MP shooter, just like the Redmi Note 9. However, there are only three cameras on the back now instead of four (we're not...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_10_with_5g_connectivity_oled_display_shows_up_on_tenaa-news-43225.php

The US is trying to cut off Huawei's global chip supply, China threatens retaliation

Things are heating up between the US and China - the US Department of Commerce is tweaking its export rule to "strategically target Huawei's acquisition of semiconductors that are the direct product of certain US software and technology," reports Reuters. Last year, the Department of Commerce put Huawei on the so-called entity list, which effectively banned US companies from selling hardware and software to Huawei. A ban that was extended into 2021. Today, things got worse as the Commerce Secretary says that Huawei has been able to acquire US tech by buying from foreign producers that use...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_us_is_trying_to_block_huawei_from_the_global_chip_supply_china_threatens_retaliation-news-43234.php

Huawei P40 lite 5G announced - a rebadged nova 7 SE for Europe

The Huawei P40 lite 5G is the latest member of the P40 family to make its way to Europe. The device is identical to the previously launched nova 7 SE and will be available for €400, making it one of the most affordable 5G phones in Europe. It's currently up for pre-order while official sales tip off on May 29. The P40 lite 5G features a 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS display with a punch-hole cutout for its 16MP selfie cam. It carries a 64MP main camera around the back alongside an 8MP ultrawide shooter and two 2MP cameras for depth data and macro shots. Huawei P40 lite 5G in green,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p40_lite_5g_announced_its_a_rebadged_nova_7_se_for_europe-news-43231.php

US president threatens local companies like Apple with extra taxes if manufacturing stays overseas

The president of the United States is planning to implement new taxes on American companies that manufacture their products abroad, like Apple. According to Donald Trump, taxation is an incentive - if the companies don't want to pay extra, they have to move their manufacturing at home. According to US officials from the Trump administration, this is yet another effort to move product manufacturing away from China. When asked whether he'll give tax breaks for some companies, he revealed that this is what companies should do for their government. Since Donald Trump began applying...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/us_president_threatens_local_companies_like_apple_with_extra_taxes_if_manufacturing_stays_overseas-news-43226.php

Xiaomi made a Redmi K30 Pro Explorer Edition but you can't have it

Xiaomi used to make special variants of its flagships that had semi-transparent rear panels. They called them Explorer Editions and made one for the Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 9. But they said they wouldn't release a Mi 10/10 Pro Explorer Edition, despite leaked images of just such a prototype in the wild. It turns out they made a prototype of a Redmi K30 Pro Explorer Edition as well, as per images from Xiaomi Senior Product Manager Daniel D on Twitter. He calls it a custom Redmi K30 Pro, which likely means that it isn't going on general sale anytime soon (or alternatively Xiaomi is checking to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_made_a_redmi_k30_pro_explorer_edition_but_it_may_never_go_on_sale-news-43223.php

TSMC to build a 5nm chip factory in the United States

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is planning to build a $12 billion chip factory in Arizona, US. The company will create up to 1,600 jobs and is aiming to manufacture products for US companies reducing the supply chain dependency on China. TSMC stated in a press release that "this project is of critical, strategic importance to a vibrant and competitive U.S. semiconductor ecosystem that enables leading U.S. companies to fabricate their cutting-edge semiconductor products within the United States". The factory will be built in the span of nine years and will be a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tsmc_to_build_a_5nm_chip_factory_in_the_united_states-news-43221.php

Nokia 6.3 to come with Snapdragon 730, camera details emerge too

The first report about the Nokia 6.3 claimed that it will be powered by a Snapdragon 67x-series SoC, but a new insider source now claims that the phone will actually be have the more capable Snapdragon 730 at its core. The insider claims to have a prototype of the device in hand and has shared a few additional details. The camera will be a quad setup with a 24MP main sensor, a 12MP ultrawide and a pair of 2MP sensors - one depth and another macro. Finally the source claims the Nokia 6.3 will have a fingerprint scanner inside the power button. According to him, the Nokia 6.3 will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_63_to_come_with_snapdragon_730_not_67x_camera_details_leak-news-43219.php

Realme's first smartwatch and smart TV are arriving on May 25 with other accessories

A couple of days ago Realme announced that it will unveil eight new products on May 25 in China, with one of them being a gamer-centric smartphone dubbed Realme X50 Pro Player (Edition). Today, Realme's Indian branch announced that it will unveil the company's first smartwatch and smart TV on May 25, called Realme Watch and Realme TV, respectively. The launch event will start at 12:30PM local time (7AM UTC) and will be streamed on Realme's official Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels. Realme hasn't divulged any specifications of the Realme TV and Realme Watch yet, but the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_tv_realme_watch_launch_date-news-43220.php

Samsung Galaxy A21s now official

After several detailed leaks the Samsung Galaxy A21s is now official. It brings a similar design to the Galaxy A21 but with a better camera setup, more RAM options and a larger 5,000 mAh battery. The phone is built around a 6.5-inch HD+ AMOLED Infinity-O display. It boasts a 13MP selfie cam and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Around the back we find a 48MP main shooter alongside an 8MP ultrawide snapper and two 2MP modules - one for depth data and another for macro shots. The back also houses a fingerprint scanner. Under the hood we have an octa core CPU clocked at 2.0 GHz paired with 3GB, 4GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a21s_now_official-news-43222.php

Lenovo Legion Phone will be all about horizontal experience, teaser reveals

Lenovo's first gaming phone under the Legion brand has been the subject of a long teaser campaign, but we're yet to see a launch date or proper specs sheet from an official source. Today, the company's Weibo profile posted another short teaser, highlighting that the handset is meant to be operated in horizontal orientation. That was already hinted by previous rumors that the revealed the Legion Phone will have a pop-up selfie camera on the side and main shooters in the center of the back panel. The layout of the user interface of the Legion Phone will have extra optimization...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_legion_phone_will_be_all_about_horizontal_experience_trailer_reveals-news-43217.php

Kuo: 10.8" iPad coming in second half of 2020, all-new 9" iPad mini to arrive next year

According to noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo Apple will replace its base 10.2 iPad with a new 10.8-inch slate in the second half of the year. In addition, Cupertino is allegedly preparing an all-new iPad mini with a 9-inch screen scheduled to arrive in 2021. The mini's form factor hasn't been updated since the 2015 version. According to Kuo, Apple will use GIS touch panels for both new tablets and will follow a similar strategy to the recently launched iPhone SE (2020) with affordable pricing and flagship-level chipsets. In addition to the two new tablets, the latest investor note...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kuo_108_ipad_coming_in_second_half_of_2020_allnew_9_ipad_mini_to_arrive_next_year-news-43218.php

Gaming-focused Realme flagship to be called X50 Pro Player

Realme executives showcased a new smartphone that will be introduced on May 25, and now we know the name - it will be called Realme X50 Pro Player (Edition). It was codenamed Blade Runner and will be a "speed king" with "impressive performance", according to the Weibo page of the smartphone brand. The Realme X50 Pro Player visually resembles the Realme X50 Pro, but comes in a new Gray/Silver paint job. We expect this to be a gaming-oriented phone from the company with new software features to let you dedicate all of the Snapdragon 865's might to gaming and minimize...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gaming_focus_realme_flagship_called_x50_pro_player-news-43216.php

vivo X50 5G is coming on June 1

vivo recently unveiled the X50 Lite and the company today announced it will bring the vanilla X50 at the start of next month. The X50 5G will be announced in China on June 1 and while vivo hasn't revealed any details about the smartphone yet, an image on the company's official China site teases the smartphone as "professional imaging flagship" (machine translated). Recent leaks coming out of China revealed the X50 5G will sport a punch hole display with a rectangular camera setup on the back. More details about the vivo X50 5G are likely to surface in the coming days through...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x50_5g_launch_date-news-43214.php

Motorola Edge+ lands in India on May 19

The Motorola Edge+ will debut in India on May 19 at 12PM local time (6:30AM UTC). This information comes through Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart, which set up a page on its site to promote the flagship. The Motorola Edge+ is the first proper flagship from the Lenovo subsidiary in a long time. It's powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC, has 12GB RAM and 256GB storage onboard, and supports 5G networks. The Edge+ runs Android 10 out of the box and sports a 6.7" FullHD+ Endless Edge display, that has a fingerprint reader underneath and a punch hole in the top-left corner for the 25MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_plus_india_launch_date-news-43215.php

Google Pixel 4a to undercut iPhone SE starting price with double the storage

The Google Pixel 4a is set to arrive soon, possibly in early June. Following an inadvertent leak of the phone and a video testing the phone's performance and battery life, we now get to learn more about the phone's pricing. It was initially rumored that the Google Pixel 4a will start at $399 just like the iPhone SE. Now according to 9to5Google's sources the Pixel 4a could cost less than the cheapest iPhone. The claim is that Google would sell a 128GB variant of the Pixel 4a for $349, while a 64GB variant might be just $299. source suggests that $349 price will be for 128GB model—...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_rumored_to_undercut_iphone_se_starting_price_with_double_the_storage-news-43213.php

Deal: grab an LG V60 ThinQ with Dual Screen on Verizon for just $550

LG's latest flagship smartphone, the V60 ThinQ, has now reached mid-ranger pricing territory, which makes it a very intriguing device, considering the high-end innards. Verizon has, for a limited time, decided to shave off a whopping $400 off the usual price of the V60, thus taking it down from $950 to $550. Of course this being a carrier deal, you know there are some caveats. Chief among them: you need to be a new customer or add a line to take advantage of this deal. Additionally, the price reduction is only on offer for people who get the V60 on the carrier's 24-month installment...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_grab_an_lg_v60_thinq_with_dual_screen_on_verizon_for_just_550-news-43212.php

Facebook Messenger Rooms now live with free video calls for up to 50 people

Throughout all the social distancing (and isolation) we've seen because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom has emerged as a household name, whereas before it was probably best known by some people for being the video conferencing tool at work. As more and more people have been using it for everything but work related purposes, it got to hundreds of millions of active users each day, and Facebook took notice. The social network thus announced Messenger Rooms a few weeks back, which is basically its response to Zoom's popularity, although aimed squarely at consumer use cases (because there's no...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_messenger_rooms_now_live_with_free_video_calls_for_up_to_50_people-news-43211.php

Honor X10's night mode abilities revealed through samples

Just yesterday, Honor confirmed that the X10 is going to arrive with a 90Hz display and a 180Hz touch-sensing digitizer. In the same news day, the X10's camera details leaked along with information about a periscope camera. Today, a couple of photo samples were teased by Honor, some that were shot with the Honor X10. The photos were posted to Honor's Weibo handle and shows the phone's low-light capabilities. The post also details the conditions of the shooting location, which was just across from Mount Everest. The temperature was minus 20 C and at 5,200 meters above sea level. The scene...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_x10s_night_mode_abilities_revealed_through_samples-news-43210.php

Two key Google Pixel team members quit over Pixel 4 failure

According to a report, two key staff members have quit the Google Pixel division after apparent disappointment with how the Google Pixel 4 lineup turned out to be. Even during the development phase, the two key employees were not happy with most of the Pixel 4 and 4 XL specs. The two members are Mario Queiroz and Marc Levoy. The former has worked at Google since 2005 and has been part of every phone launch since the first Nexus One in 2010. He also led the Pixel division from the start. As for Mar Levoy, he's one of the main reasons the highly-regarded Pixel cameras came to be. He's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/two_key_players_from_the_google_pixel_division_quit-news-43207.php

TCL 10 Pro and 10L go on sale in North America starting May 19

Initially unveiled back in January and properly announced in April, TCL's 10 Pro and 10L will officially go on sale in North America starting May 19. The TCL 10 Pro will retail for $450 while the 10L will be priced at $250. Both phones will be offered through Amazon initially, with BestBuy, Walmart and several carriers in Canada later this summer. The 10 Pro brings a curved 6.47-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with support for SDR to HDR remapping through TCL's NXTVISION chip. The panel has a teardrop notch for the 24MP selfie camera and a built-in fingerprint reader. Around the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_10_pro_and_10l_go_on_sale_in_north_america_starting_may_19-news-43208.php

HTC U Ear true wireless headphones photographed by the FCC

HTC will soon join the lucrative business of making true wireless headsets (TWS), photos from the FCC already revealed the design of its first set. They have a glossy black exterior but other than that are pretty reminiscent of Apple's AirPods. These will be called HTC U Ear and so far very little is known about them. You can see the USB-C port for charging and the bundled A-to-C cable. HTC U Ear true wireless headphones (photos by the FCC) Previously, the company made the wired USonic wired headphones with a USB-C connection, which enabled noise cancellation and a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_u_ear_true_wireless_headphones_photographed_by_the_fcc-news-43205.php

Google Pixel 4a benchmarked and battery tested

The latest detailed leak pertaining to the unreleased Google Pixel 4a shows the device running different games and benchmarks, painting a very complete image of what to expect from the phone when it finally launches. The video is posted by Cuban YouTube channel TechnoLike Plus, which has a pre-production Pixel 4a in hand. Gaming is smooth courtesy of a Snapdragon 730 paired to 6GB of RAM - not the most advanced combination around, but not bad either. It's certainly a step up from the Snapdragon 670 in the Pixel 3a. As for benchmarks, the Pixel 4a scored 268,973 on AnTuTu (that's around...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4a_benchmarked_and_battery_tested-news-43206.php

Motorola Edge+ in for review

You have to go back three years to find the last proper Motorola flagship. That makes the Motorola Edge+ a welcome return to form and one of the most exciting phones of 2020. The company is feeling good about its chances too, pricing the Edge+ at €1,199/$999, which pins it against some of the best phones in the market. So what do you get for that considerable amount? Well the phone, naturally, a silicone case, 18W charger, USB-C cable and a pair of headphones ending on a 3.5mm connector (yes, the Edge+ has a headphone jack). When put side by side with the Motorola Edge, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_in_for_review-news-43195.php

OnePlus 8 series gets Oxygen OS 10.5.7/10.5.8 updates

OnePlus has officially begun seeding the latest OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 8 series. OnePlus 8 owners are getting OxygenOS 10.5.7 while the version for 8 Pro is 10.5.8. The new updates change a lot of stuff under the hood ranging from display issues to camera tweaks and stability improvements and network connectivity optimizations. In addition, you are getting the April security patch. The updates are currently seeding to EU, Indian as well as international OnePlus 8 units. The update should reach global availability in the coming days. OxygenOS OS 10.5.7/10.5.8 update...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8_series_gets_oxygen_os_1057_1058_updates-news-43200.php

Dell announces updated XPS 15 and a new larger XPS 17 laptops

Dell has launched two new models in its premium XPS lineup. We now get an updated XPS 15 alongside a new XPS 17 model for 2020. The XPS 15 is an update to last year's model and now comes with Intel's 10th generation CPUs. You have a choice between the 4 core/8 thread Core i5-10300H, 6 core/12 thread Core i7-10750H, or 8 core/16 thread Core i7-10875H and Core i9-10885H processors. The graphics have been updated to include the NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti with 4GB VRAM. The XPS 15 features a new design with a two-piece machined aluminum body and a new 15.6-inch 16:10 InfinityEdge...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dell_announces_updated_xps_15_and_a_new_larger_xps_17_laptops-news-43197.php

Sony's Intelligent Vision Sensor is the first to have AI processing hardware on board

A few years ago Sony created the first image sensor with on-chip RAM, which enabled slow-motion video capture at very high frame rates. Now the company has created the first sensor with on-board AI hardware, which can do high-speed image recognition. The Intelligent Vision Sensor, IMX500, has a stacked design, consisting of a pixel chip (1/2.3", 12.3MP resolution, 1.55µm pixels) and a logic chip that has a Sony-developed DSP and memory for the AI models. The sensor can capture 4K video at 60fps, but more importantly it needs only 3.1 milliseconds to analyze the image (using the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sonys_intelligent_vision_sensor_is_the_first_to_have_ai_processing_hardware_on_board-news-43201.php

Huawei Watch GT 2e launched in India, pre-orders begin May 15

The Huawei Watch GT 2e unveiled in March has debuted in India. It's priced at INR11,990 ($160/€147) and will be up for pre-orders from May 15 on Amazon.in and Flipkart with three color options - Graphite Black, Lava Red, and Mint Green. Those who pre-book the Watch GT 2e on Amazon.in between May 15 and May 21 will get the Huawei AM61 Bluetooth Earphones worth INR3,990 ($53/€49) for free, and those who prefer Flipkart can get it for INR1. The Huawei Watch GT 2e is powered by the Kirin A1 SoC - the same chip that powers the Watch GT 2 and Freebuds 3 TWS earphones. The smartwatch...

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OnePlus 8 Pro's color filter camera able to see through clothes, solid objects

First spotted by XDA-Developers' Max Weinbach, the OnePlus 8 Pro can see through certain surfaces thanks to its custom 5MP sensor that lacks the usual color and IR filters to produce artistic images. And it seems that it can do so with certain types of clothes too. pic.twitter.com/dysWJLE660— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) May 13, 2020 In a short investigation done by AndroidPIT, the fourth camera on the back of the OnePlus 8 Pro can see through some surfaces if the right conditions are met. How? Well, standard cameras that we use have color filters, because sensors would naturally only...

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Ross Young: Galaxy Note20 duo will have a larger ultrasonic fingerprint readers from Qualcomm

Ross Young is back with more on Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note20 phones. He already covered some screen details (including the 120Hz refresh rate), now he says that the two Notes may be the first phones to adopt Qualcomm's new 3D Sonic Max fingerprint reading technology. It creates a sensing area 17x larger than before, covering 20mm x 30mm (a typical reader is only 4mm x 9mm). Max can even scan two fingerprints simultaneously, which increases the level of security offered by the system. Young and his team believe that Samsung will stick with the center punch hole design for the selfie...

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Samsung Galaxy A Quantum announced with quantum encryption technology

Samsung and South Korean carrier SK Telecom today announced a new 5G smartphone dubbed Galaxy A Quantum. The Samsung Galaxy A Quantum is the world's first 5G smartphone equipped with a quantum random number generator (QRNG) chipset, which is developed by SK Telecom's Switzerland-based subsidiary ID Quantique. The QRNG chipset is the SKT IDQ S2Q000 and it enhances the security of the phone's data by using quantum encryption technology to generate random numbers and create unpredictable secure keys. The chipset comprises an LED and a CMOS image sensor, which detects the light...

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Honor 30S in Butterfly Red is finally arriving

Honor launched the 30S midranger at the end of March, two weeks ahead of the Honor 30 flagships. At first, the phone was introduced in White, Green, and Black, while a fourth gradient color was only mentioned, but not shown. Today the company revealed it will be called Butterfly Red and will be finally available for sale on May 18. Тhe color is likely the only change - the phone will remain powered by Kirin 820 that has an integrated 5G modem. RAM is 8GB, while storage will be either 128GB or 256GB. Pricing of the phone will also remain unchanged - CNY2,399 or CNY2,699,...

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Analysts: Galaxy A51 was the best-selling Android in Q1, Galaxy S20+ only flagship in the Top 6

Four out of the six best-selling Android phones during the first quarter of this year were made by Samsung, shows data by Strategy Analytics. The other two were Xiaomi phones. The Samsung Galaxy A51 (the 4G version) was on top with a comfortable lead - with 6 million units shipped, it made up 2.3% of all Androids sold globally during Q1. The A51 is popular around the world, but especially in Europe and Asia. Its closest rival is another affordable model - the Redmi 8 from Xiaomi, which made up 1.9% of the market. It has many fans in India and China and is becoming increasingly popular...

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New Realme Watch teaser released, likely to be unveiled on May 25

We've had some pretty extensive leaks about the upcoming Realme Watch with one of them even revealing key software and hardware features. But none of them had any info regarding the announcement date. Well, it's now becoming clearer with the latest teaser from Realme. Watch me! Are you ready to join our journey in becoming India's Most Popular Tech-Lifestyle Brand?Our next AIoT products are on the way? RT to show your excitement. pic.twitter.com/3Ny6EEDMi4— Madhav @home (@MadhavSheth1) May 14, 2020 As you can see, the teaser itself doesn't say when the watch will be made available but...

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Xiaomi unveils Mi AirDots 2 SE - a cheaper version of the AirDots 2s

Xiaomi unveiled a more affordable version of its AirPod-like true wireless headset, the Mi AirDots 2 SE. They are available for pre-order in China and shipments will start on the May 19. At CNY 170 ($24/€22), they are less than half the price of the AirDots 2s. Xiaomi Mi AirDots 2 SE The main difference is that the SE does not support the high definition codec LHDC, but they do offer AAC. Bluetooth 5.0 is used for the connection to your phone, the signal is transmitted simultaneously to each bud (which offers a more stable connection). Each bud weighs just 4.7g and is good...

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Amazfit Ares coming on May 19

Xiaomi's smart wearables subsidiary Huami is set to introduce its latest smartwatch dubbed Amazfit Ares next week on May 19. Thanks to a new post from the brands' official Weibo account we have our first look at the device complete with some of its features which will include sports tracking with 70 distinct sports modes. It features a rugged design with a silicone strap. The watch will also support Firstbeat professional-grade tracking with special modes for VO2Max measurement, training effectiveness and load as well as recovery times. In addition, Huami CEO Huang Wang also posted...

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Mediatek to introduce a new 5G chipset on May 18

Mediatek is introducing chipset after chipset for the growing 5G market. After we saw the Dimensity 800 and Dimensity 1000 back in January, a more powerful follow-up called Dimensity 1000+ was recently unveiled with the vivo iQOO Z1. Today, the Weibo profile of the company teased another 5G chipset, and it might be a Dimensity 800+ with a mightier GPU and improved features for gaming. The poster doesn't reveal anything in particular, so we're left to play the guessing game. Honor will have an event on May 18, but it is later during the day, so an Honor smartphone with a...

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