Oppo confirms a smart TV is on the roadmap as it celebrates 1 year of 5G in China

Oppo has been rumored to be developing a smart TV at least since Christmas and we now have some concrete proof of those plans. On its official Weibo page, the company published an infographic celebrating 1 year of commercial 5G efforts in China. We thought that it was 1 November last year when that kicked off, but Oppo may have something else in mind and even so that little discrepancy is beside the point. Down at the very bottom of the rather long image, there's a stylized depiction of a TV in a grid of pictured existing products. Oppo infographic chopped into more...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch3 bags NBTC certification

Samsung is rumored to unveil the Galaxy Note20 and Fold 2 through an online event on August 5 and alongside these smartphones, we may also see the South Korean tech giant announce the Galaxy Watch3 that we now learn has been certified by Thailand's NBTC. The listing on the Thai certifying authority's website reveals that Galaxy Watch3 will be available in 41mm size, in addition to the 45mm previously confirmed by FCC. NBTC further reveals that just like the 45mm variant, the smaller 41mm model will also support LTE connectivity, but it doesn't include any other details. From...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite India launch set for June 8

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite unveiled in April will debut in India on June 8, revealed Samsung's Indian branch on Twitter. We don't know how much the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite will cost in India, but we do know that it will be sold through Flipkart and Amazon.in, with the latter accepting pre-orders after the price drop. Clock's ticking. 2 more days to a new future. Register now to get more details. https://t.co/D2wsNKppxQ#GalaxyTabS6Lite #TabRedefined #Samsung pic.twitter.com/22BLkPrc2f— Samsung India (@SamsungIndia) June 6, 2020 The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is built around a 10.4"...

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Reliance Jio offering free one year Amazon Prime membership to Jio Fiber users

Indian telecom operator Reliance Jio recently teased free one year Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription for its users, and while the company is yet to divulge any details about the offer, it has started offering free one year Amazon Prime membership worth INR999 ($13/€11) to Jio Fiber users. Jio hasn't made any official announcement about this offer yet, but some Jio Fiber subscribers report seeing a banner in the MyJio app that lets them claim and activate the free one year Amazon Prime membership. This is a one-time offer and after a year you'll have to pay to continue enjoying the...

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Facebook Dark mode finally nearing release

Facebook-related apps have been getting Dark modes for a while now, with Messenger having it since March 2019, Instagram joining last Fall, and Whatsapp making it official a couple of months ago. Still, the closest you can get to a Dark mode on actual Facebook for the time being remains Facebook Lite. That's finally about to change, at least on Android, as these screenshots below indicate. Screenshots from pre-release Facebook Dark mode A mostly final version (though one not yet released to the public) shows the main Facebook app interface, reimagined for your OLED...

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Xiaomi Redmi 9 specs, design and pricing revealed by online retailer

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 reportedly arriving on June 25 has been listed on online retailer Lazada's Filipino site with its images, specs, and pricing. The specs listed on the e-commerce website align well with previous rumors, meaning the Redmi 9 comes with a Helio G80 SoC under the hood and has two memory versions - 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB. There's also a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion. The Redmi 9 is built around a 6.53" FullHD+ display that has a notch up top for the 8MP selfie camera. The back of the smartphone, that has a textured finish and looks like a combination...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_9_specs_price_listed_online-news-43621.php

Xiaomi patents folding phone that looks a lot like the Huawei Mate X

On Friday, a new patent was published for Xiaomi by the CNIPA for a smartphone design submitted in late-2019. We've seen a bunch of patents for smartphones in various form factors including foldable ones, and clamshell designs. Remember, just because an OEM patents a new design, doesn't necessarily mean it will arrive to the mass market. That said, let's look at the latest patent from Xiaomi. At first glance, the foldable smartphone design looks a lot like Huawei's Mate X foldable smartphone. Patent drawings slightly enhanced by LetsGoDigital show a device with a display that folds...

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Realme X3 SuperZoom review

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Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Fold 2 event set for August 5, rumor says

Samsung has traditionally announced the new Note flagship (or flagships plural, since last year) in early August, and a new rumor from its home country now comes to say that won't change in 2020. Samsung is allegedly going to introduce the Note20 series as well as the Galaxy Fold 2 to the world on August 5. This is expected to be the company's first ever online-only Unpacked event, on the account of the still ongong COVID-19 pandemic. August 5 is the currently planned date, but obviously things could still change as we're about two months away from that point. The Galaxy Note20...

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OnePlus will release fewer Open beta builds, OnePlus 8 Closed Beta opening soon

On Friday, OnePlus has outlined a change to its Open Beta release schedule. In a forum post, the company acknowledged it has had the Open Beta program up and running for over four years, and a shift in its strategy will affect the frequency of its Open Beta releases for the improved development of its official builds. OnePlus currently has three release channels for its software. Closed Beta, Open Beta, and the official software - which is the final, public software that customers get out of the box and gets updated regularly. To improve the stability of its Open Beta builds, OnePlus will...

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Redmi 7A gets Android 10 update in China

While Xiaomi usually keeps its smartphones up to date with new MIUI versions for many years, the same can't be said for Android version updates, especially for some low-end and lower-midrange phones. These are sometimes stuck on an older iteration of the OS, even if running the latest MIUI. This, however, is no longer the case for the Redmi 7A. This low-end model was released last July, and it was already running MIUI 11, which is still the latest for most Xiaomi phones, even if MIUI 12 is already on the way to a few lucky ones. Now though, the Redmi 7A is getting a new update in...

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Oppo Reno4 and Reno4 Pro party all night in their first promo video

Did you watch Oppo unveil the Reno4? If not then you can just watch these promo videos to get the gist. Both the Oppo Reno4 and Reno4 Pro are 5G phones, a feat made possible by the Snapdragon 765G chipset. Both support 65W fast charging, which as you can see in the video below means that you can get a day's charge by the time you finish your coffee. The Pro model stands out with a 90Hz screen and a superior camera setup. This includes a 52mm telephoto camera (2x zoom) as well as OIS for the main 48MP camera, which does make a difference: Live HDR can help save your shot in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno4_and_reno4_pro_party_all_night_in_their_first_promo_video-news-43615.php

Telegram adds video editor, animated stickers on media and more

Telegram is back with yet another cool new update for its mobile apps. This time they are introducing a new video editor to make video sharing better. Just like their fairly comprehensive image editor, the new video lets you adjust a range of options before you send your video. You could also just let the app adjust the image quality for you automatically. Simple zoom in gesture lets you frame just the part of the video that you want. Added to the video editor are animated stickers, which lets you put any of the stickers that you already have on your videos. You can even type...

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LG Velvet gets three new color options but there's a catch

When the LG Velvet went on pre-order in early May, it offered buyers a choice of four colors. This selection just grew by three new colors: Blue, Red and Pink, which join the four original colors. You can't just go to LG.com and buy one, however. LG Velvet new colors: Pink (LG U+) • Red (KT) • Blue (SKT) Aurora Pink can be found on LG U+. If a deep Aurora Red is more to your liking, then KT is the carrier you need to visit. Finally, the Blue one you will have to get from SK Telecom. LG Velvet's four original colors That's right, the new colors are...

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Motorola Moto E LE images appear

Motorola is working on a new affordable device dubbed Moto E LE and we have our first look at it thanks to a set of leaked images. It features a waterdrop notch on its display, dual cameras and a flat back. The top houses the headphone jack while the bottom has the speaker and USB-C connector. As a whole, the upcoming Moto E LE will serve as the successor to last year's Moto E6 Plus. Previously, the Moto E LE was spotted in the Verizon device database revealing its key specs. It will pack a 1520 x 720-pixel resolution display, Snapdragon 632 chipset and 3,550 mAh battery. Its...

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Case renders show the Galaxy Note20+ will have a curved screen, Note20 screen will be flat

Some sellers on Alibaba already have Galaxy Note20+ cases ready to go. They show renders of the device that are based on incomplete schematics - the front side was clearly left to the imagination, but the back and sides should be pretty accurate (since the back and sides are what the case covers). Samsung Galaxy Note20+ case renders Speaking of the sides, notice the curved screen. The left and right sides of the case go up only part way, the rest is screen. There are lips on the top and bottom that help secure the phone in place. Samsung isn't going crazy with the...

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Realme Watch moves over 15,000 units within two minutes in first sale

The Realme Watch unveiled last week went on its first sale today in India, and within two minutes, the company sold more than 15,000 units. The Realme Watch is priced at INR3,999 ($53/€45) in India and was sold through the company's official site and Flipkart. Those of you who couldn't buy one today will get another chance on June 9 at noon local time when the Realme Watch goes on its second sale. Breaking records after records, in speed!15K+ #realmeWatch units sold within 2 mins on 1st sale.After Smartphones, Smart Audio and Smart TVs, now we are one more step closer in our journey of...

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Broadcom CEO hints at delay in iPhone 12 launch

Bloomberg quotes Broadcom CEO Hock Tan who mentioned a "major product cycle delay" at a "large North American mobile phone" customer during an earnings call yesterday. He didn't call the company by its name, but it's not hard to figure out he's talking about Apple. Broadcom is a major component supplier for iPhones, this January the company got a $15 billion order from Cupertino. The current iPhone 11 models include Bluetooth and Wi-Fi hardware from the company, but an analyst at Moor Insights says that Broadcom might supply LTE and even 5G components for future iPhones. Anyway, the...

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Entry level Moto G Fast and Moto E (2020) announced

Today Motorola officially announced the Moto G Fast and Moto E (2020) in the US market. For $200, the Moto G Fast brings a Snapdragon 665 chipset with 3GB of RAM and a 6.4-inch Max Vision IPS LCD of 720x1560px resolution and a tall 19:9 aspect. It has 32GB of expandable storage and a 4,000mAh battery that charges at 10W charging through USB-C. There are three cameras on the rear, all borrowed from the Moto G8 Power - 16MP f/1.7 main, 8MP ultrawide and 2MP dedicated macro units. What's missing from the Moto G8 Power setup is the 8MP telephoto. On the front there's an 8MP selfie...

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Xiaomi Mi Band 5 images show mobile payment support, Avengers watch face

While Xiaomi has been stingy with the teasers, a leak shows several new features on the Mi Band 5 that will entice you to pick it over the new NFC-enabled Mi Band 4. The 5 will have NFC functionality as well, enabling mobile MasterCard and public transport payments. NFC and mobile payment support • Exercise modes The band will also have stress and breathing management features, likely tied into the new SpO2 sensor. There will be a stress meter as well as breathing exercises to help you relax. Additionally, there will be a Do Not Disturb mode, which silences alarms for a limited...

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Oppo unveils Enco W51 headset with ANC, smart Band with 50m water resistance

Oppo unveiled a more premium TWS headset and its first smart band. The Enco W51 improve on the Enco W31 formula with proper noise cancellation - the company advertises up to 35dB reduction in noise using a system with two microphones. Three other mics are used for in-call noise cancellation. There's a total of 6 microphones on each bud. When paired with a phone like the Oppo Reno4, which is capable of Bluetooth dual transmission, the headset can enter a low-latency mode - it can go down to 47ms, the worst case scenario is 94ms. The Enco W51 are rated IP54, i.e. they have rain and...

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Oppo Reno4 and Reno4 Pro official with SD765G, 65W charging and triple cameras

Oppo introduced its Reno series back in April of last year and the line quickly filled its ranks. The latest members are the Reno4 and Reno4 Pro and they bring OLED displays, Snapdragon 765G chipsets and capable camera setups. Oppo Reno4 (left) and Reno4 Pro (right) As the name suggests the Oppo Reno4 Pro brings a more sophisticated camera setup with OIS on the main 48MP shooter and a dedicated telephoto lens. The Pro also gets a 90Hz refresh rate screen which comes in at 6.5-inches with a single punch hole cutout for the 32MP selfie cam. The vanilla model settles for a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno4_series_official_with_snapdragon_765g_65w_fast_charging_and_triple_cameras-news-43611.php

OnePlus 8 Pro takes 10th place from Galaxy S20+ in DxOMark rankings

DxOMark have published their in-depth review of the OnePlus 8 Pro camera giving it an overall score of 119, based on a 126 photo and 103 video. It squeezes-in just in front of the Galaxy S20+ at the 10th spot in DxO's rankings, beating the middle Samsung flagship on video but losing by a point in stills. The OnePlus 8 Pro has an upgraded camera array, compared to its predecessor the 7T Pro. The main 48MP Quad-Bayer camera has a bigger sensor, the ultrawide camera has the same size 48MP senor as the 7T Pro's main camera, with the only retainer from the older phone being the 8MP 3x...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/embargo_0506_oneplus_8_pro_takes_10th_place_from_galaxy_s20_in_dxomark_rankings-news-43583.php

Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Z Flip 5G go through 3C, bundled chargers revealed

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 battery will have more capacity than its predecessor, but charging speed will not be upgraded. It and the 5G version of the Galaxy Z Flip were both certified by the 3C, which lists charger capabilities. Note20's battery will charge at 25W (using the charger from the retail package), same speed as the Note10 and the Note20+ (which was certified earlier). This year the gap in battery capacity between vanilla and plus models will be smaller - 4,300mAh and 4,500mAh for the Note20 and Note20+, respectively, compared to 3,500mAh and 4,300mAh for the Note10 and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note20_and_z_flip_5g_go_through_3c_bundled_chargers_revealed-news-43605.php

Oppo Reno4 lineup arrives today, watch the announcement live

The Oppo Reno3 lineup arrived back in December 2019 becoming the company's first midrangers with 5G connectivity. The phones were a massive success in China and eventually, they expanded on the global scene, either by the same name or under the Oppo Find brand. Today, the successors are coming in China - the Oppo Reno4 5G and Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G will be announced at 7:30PM Beijing time (11:30AM UTC) and you can watch the unveiling on a live stream for which we provided a link below. Oppo Reno4 phones in its Glow colors The Reno4 Pro 5G will have a Snapdragon 765G chipset, just...

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Affordable 8" Huawei MediaPad C3 leaks

A new entry-level tablet from Huawei has leaked in China complete with marketing images and specs. From the leaked specs and design, the MediaPad C3 seems to be a rebadged MatePad T8 for the Chinese market. It sports an 8-inch IPS LCD with a 1280 x 800-pixel resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio. The front houses a 2MP selfie cam while a single 5MP shooter sits at the back. Huawei MediaPad C3 The MediaPad C3 will be powered by the MediaTek MT8768 chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. It will also come with a 5,100 mAh battery which charges over microUSB. On the...

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vivo X50 Pro+ to go on pre-order on June 16

The vivo X50 family launched this week includes three phones - vanilla vivo X50, a vivo X50 Pro, and the vivo X50 Pro+. While the first two were immediately available for pre-order in China, the initial information on the availability of the mightiest of three was a vague "July". Now, we get a bit more as the X50 Pro+ appeared on the website of the Chinese online retailer JD.com. It will be available for pre-order starting June 16, which points to actual shipments in the early days of next month although a specific date is still not provided. Prices begin from CNY4,998 ($700) for the...

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Coolpad COOL10 announced with Helio P30, triple rear cameras, 4,900 mAh battery

China-based Coolpad has announced a new budget smartphone, dubbed Coolpad COOL10. The smartphone has the Helio P30 SoC at the helm with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. It runs COOL UI9.0B based on an unpecified version of Android. The COOL10 sports a 6.51" display with a waterdrop notch for the 8MP selfie camera. The screen has an aspect ratio of 19:9, but its resolution is unknown. However, it's likely to be HD+ considering the phone's price. The back of the Coolpad COOL10 has a 3D arc design, and it's home to a triple camera setup that has a 16MP primary camera with F/1.5 lens. The...

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vivo is preparing iQOO Z1X, a cheaper version of the Z1

The vivo gaming branch iQOO launched the Z1 smartphone with 5G support and a Dimensity 1000+ chipset. The phone is already up for sale, and now, according to a reliable Weibo leakster, there is another phone on its way - vivo iQOO Z1X. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 765G chipset and should be a bit cheaper. The Weibo post was later deleted, but the guy whose handle is machine translated to Digital Chat Station has already provided plenty of other leaks throughout time that turned out to be true. If vivo is really preparing an iQOO Z1X for a launch in June, the phone should...

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Realme Watch goes on sale today

The Realme Watch unveiled last week goes on sale in India today starting noon local time through the company's official Indian site and Flipkart. The Realme Watch is priced at INR3,999 ($55/€45) and comes in a single Black color with the Classic Strap. The Fashion Straps unveiled in Red, Blue, and Green colors will be available at INR499 ($7/€6) soon. The Realme Watch is the Chinese phone maker's first smartwatch. It sports a 1.4" color touchscreen of 320x320 pixel resolution, which has a pixel density of 323 ppi and a peak brightness of 380 nits. The smartwatch comes with 12...

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Samsung Galaxy Fold update brings 4K@60fps recording to selfie camera

On Wednesday, the Samsung Galaxy Fold began receiving the OTA notification for the June 2020 update with the latest security patches from Google. The new build began arriving to all unlocked international variants (SM-F900F) with a build number F900FXXS3BTE1. Samsung Galaxy Fold The changelog mentions some updates to AR Emoji including a manual editing tool and improved recognition of facial expressions. There are new camera features and filters as well. AR Zone, Single Take, Pro video, My Filters, Selfie Tone, and Night Timelapse have been added. There's also now an option to...

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Deal: the Samsung Galaxy A51 is now free at Verizon

Samsung's Galaxy A51 has been one of the most popular mid-rangers in our database, and now Verizon in the US is set to make it even more so. The carrier has basically decided to offer the phone for free, if you get the phone on its monthly installment plan. The full retail price of the A51 is still set at $399.99, and that's how much you'll have to shell out if you want to pay for the handset outright. But if you go the installment route, Verizon will apply bill credits each month, essentially making each payment $0. Before this sudden price drop, you would've needed to pay $16.66...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_the_samsung_galaxy_a51_is_now_free_at_verizon-news-43596.php

Verizon's exclusive Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW is now available

After a pretty long wait, starting today you can finally buy a Samsung Galaxy S20 at Verizon. As promised last month, the carrier now has its own exclusive version of the phone in stock, called Galaxy S20 5G UW. Verizon has been selling the Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra, but held off on the junior S20 until Samsung was able to add support for its unique mmWave 5G (which its larger siblings have had from day one). Normal pricing is the same as anywhere else, the S20 can be yours for $999. However, today only if you order one you'll get a special $150 off, in the form of bill credits...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/verizons_exclusive_samsung_galaxy_s20_5g_uw_is_now_available-news-43595.php

Xiaomi device codenamed "CAS" reported to come with 108MP camera with 120X digital zoom

According to a report from Xiaomishka, a new Xiaomi device is coming with a 108MP camera that could be capable of 120X digital zoom. The model is codenamed "CAS" and its expected to be a variant of the unreleased Mi CC 10 series. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro According to the report, Xiaomi has been working on the new phone since the beginning of the year. The zoom camera would use a periscope setup that would allow the phone's lens to be laid out in a wider arrangement, achieving 12X optical zoom with this 108MP sensor. Of course, like Samsung did with the 100X Space Zoom, Xiaomi might use...

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Apple CEO speaks up against racism

The Unites States is in a state of hurt and tension during the ongoing protests and movements that sparked from the murder of George Floyd. In response, Apple has issued a statement acknowledging the inequalities faced by black communities in the US. Cook's statement was titled "Speaking Up on Racism". Tim Cook greeting the audience as he steps onstage at WWDC 2019 (Source: Apple) That painful past is still present today — not only in the form of violence, but in the everyday experience of deeply rooted discrimination. We see it in our criminal justice system, in the...

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South Korean prosecution files arrest warrant for Samsung heir, again

Lee Jae-yong, the de facto head and vice chairman of Samsung, is in trouble again after the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office filed an arrest warrant for him and two former executives, Choi Ji-sung and Kim Jong-joong. Back in 2017 Lee was sentenced to 5 years in prison, following an investigation into charges of bribery, embezzlement and perjury (he was released soon after in 2018). This time around, Lee and the two former execs are charged with committing illegal transactions and market manipulation related to the merger between Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries back in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/prosecution_files_arrest_warrant_for_samsung_heir_again-news-43592.php

Honor 8S 2020 launched in the UK, a £100 phone with GMS

After a detailed leak two months ago, Honor has launched its 8S 2020 in the UK with a pricetag of just £99.99. The device is actually identical to last year's Honor 8S with the main difference being that it now comes in a 3GB RAM and 64GB storage configuration whereas UK buyers could only get a 2/32GB trim on the original version. Honor 8S 2020 in Navy Blue The phone is built around a 5.71 inches IPS LCD with a waterdrop notch for its 5MP selfie cam. The back houses a single 13MP main cam and LED flash. It runs on the Helio A22 chipset and packs a 3,020 mAh battery which charges...

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Indian OnePlus 8 Pro to launch with disabled color filter camera

The OnePlus 8 Pro is yet to go on sale in India, but when it does, it could come with a disabled color filter camera out of the box. Let's revisit the chain of events for some context. It all started when early adopters found out the color filter sensor on the OnePlus 8 Pro can see through thin plastic and clothing. Then OnePlus said the camera would be disabled for the Chinese model, only to disable it globally and then reverting it back in some markets. OnePlus has said that it's working on some sort of a fix for the camera, that will reportedly be ready for rollout by June's end. The...

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Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones appear in Walmart listing

Walmart continues its tradition of leaking products early and the latest to fall victim are the highly anticipated Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. They are currently listed on the retailer's website complete with a detailed feature breakdown and pricing. It seems the XM4s will be a minor update to the already excellent WH-1000XM3s with the addition of some new AI tweaks for real-time upscaling of compressed music files. The about section also reveals the new model will come with the same 40mm Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) drivers, 30-hour battery life and side touch controls. Sony's...

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HTC Desire 20 Pro will be HTC's first phone to launch with Android 10

Google continues to add information about the HTC Desire 20 Pro - after it showed up in Google Play Support, it is now visible in the Console as well. This gives us more details about the inside components of the phone. The Desire 20 Pro will be powered by a Snapdragon 665 chipset with 6GB of RAM, a break from the low-end MediaTek chips that HTC used in many of its recent releases. Here's a sad statistic - this will be HTC's first phone to launch with Android 10. The only company it will have is the U11 Life, which launched with 8.0 and recently got updated to 10. HTC Desire 20 Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_20_pro_will_be_htcs_first_phone_to_launch_with_android_10-news-43585.php

Lenovo M10 Plus hits Australia as its first overseas market

Lenovo introduced an affordable tablet called M10 Plus back in March, but it was limited to the Chinese stores. Now the slate is hitting overseas markets, and the first country to see the global version is Australia. The retailer Bing Lee is offering the Lenovo M10 Plus in Gray for AUD349 ($240/€215) and it can be collected immediately from a physical store, while delivery is between one and eight days, depending on location. The M10 Plus has a Helio P22T chipset and a 10.3" screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and 87% screen to body ratio. There are no buttons on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_m10_plus_hits_australia_as_its_first_global_market-news-43587.php

Asus ZenFone 6, ROG Phone II and TCL 10 series gain Netflix HD certification

Netflix has added the Asus ZenFone 6, ROG Phone II as well as the TCL 10L and 10 Pro to its list of HD-compatible devices list. In addition, the ROG Phone II and TCL 10 series phones have gained HDR-10 playback compatibility. In order to view HD and HDR content on streaming apps your phone, you need Widewine L1 certification but even some devices with this certification are not eligible if the streaming platform doesn't explicitly whitelist them as was the case here. Thus it seems Netflix and other video streaming apps have their own criteria for whitelisting phones so its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_6_rog_phone_ii_and_tcl_10_series_gain_netflix_hd_certification_-news-43586.php

Entry-level Nokia 2V Tella appears on Geekbench

Nokia launched the 2V smartphone in the summer of 2019 as a rebranded Nokia 2.1 for Verizon. It ran Android Pie (Go Edition) on its limited 1GB RAM. Now the phone might get a successor as a phone called Nokia 2V Tella has been spotted on Geekbench. Nokia 2V Tella on Geekbench The device by HMD Global is running Android 10 OS and has an MT6761 chipset, which is better known as Helio A22 by Mediatek. We are also looking at 2GB RAM, which might allow it to boot the fully-fledged Android OS, instead of having the basic Go version for lower-performing phones. The Nokia 2V Tella...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/entrylevel_nokia_2v_tella_appears_on_geekbench-news-43584.php

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition appear in new renders

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ unveiled in February are currently available in a total of six colors - Black, Blue, White, Red, Pink, and Aura Blue. But yesterday we learned that Samsung has partnered with Korean Pop Band BTS to launch special BTS Edition Buds+ in Mirror Purple color on July 9. We also saw a few images of the Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition which showed off the TWS earphones in the new Mirror Purple shade. Today a new set of renders were leaked by Evan Blass which show off the special edition Buds+ from multiple angles. You can check out the images below. Samsung Galaxy Buds+...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds_plus_bts_edition_design_renders-news-43582.php

Oppo A12 and A52 coming to India soon alongside all-new A11k

Oppo is looking to boost its entry and midrange lineups in India soon with the launch of the A12 and A52 alongside an all-new model dubbed A11k. Tipster Ishan Agarwal revealed the new info alongside a preliminary spec sheet for the A11k. Oppo A12 and A52 It will be the most affordable entry out of the three starting at just INR 8,999 ($119). The A11k will feature a 6.22-inch HD+ LCD with a 19:9 aspect ratio and 5MP selfie cam housed in a waterdrop notch. Around the back, we find a 13MP primary camera alongside a 2MP depth helper as well as a fingerprint scanner. The A11k will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a12_and_a52_coming_to_india_soon_alongside_new_allnew_a11k_-news-43579.php

Samsung Galaxy A31 arrives in India

The Samsung Galaxy A31 has made its way to India. It comes in a single 6GB/128GB configuration but it has a dedicated microSD card slot that allows storage expansion by up to 512GB. The Galaxy A31 is priced at INR21,999 ($290/€260) and it will go on sale later today through Amazon.in, Flipkart, Samsung's local site, Benow.in, Samsung Opera House, as well as offline retail stores across the country. The Galaxy A31 is built around a 6.4" Super AMOLED Infinity-U display of FullHD+ resolution with a fingerprint reader scanner underneath and a waterdrop notch up top for the 20MP selfie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a31_india_price_sale_date-news-43578.php

HTC Desire 20 Pro certified by Google Play, NCC

HTC's glory days are well in the past, but the Taiwanese company is trying to stay relevant in the smartphone world. As spotted by a vigilant Twitter user, the Desire 20 Pro has been certified at NCC and Google Play Support. Previously the same phone appeared on Geekbench and in leaked schematics. The Google Play Support page mentions the same HTC 2Q9J1000 model number we saw earlier. Seeing how this is a Pro there is likely to be a vanilla version in the pipeline as well, but we haven't heard anything about it. HTC Desire 20 Pro certifications When the phones eventually...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_20_pro_certified_by_google_play_ncc-news-43577.php

IDC: Global smartphone shipments to decline by 12% in 2020

The latest predictions from analysts IDC concerns the global smartphone shipments and they sound properly grim. Total shipments for 2020 are expected to reach 1.2 billion units which would be an 11.9% decline compared to 2019. The new estimate is based on the Q1 shipment results which saw the largest decline in smartphone sales in the history of IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker at -14.5%. Looking at the first half of 2020, IDC predicts an 18.2% decline in shipments due to lowered consumer spending. According to IDC's Sangeetika Srivastava, the main issue now is a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/idc_global_smartphone_shipments_to_decline_by_12_for_2020-news-43576.php

Motorola Razr 2 to come with bigger displays

The second-gen Motorola Razr is expected to arrive in September and while Motorola hasn't revealed any details about the Razr 2 (unofficial name) yet, new information coming our way reveals the foldable smartphone will sport displays bigger than its predecessor's. Motorola Razr 2019 According to Display Supply Chain Consultants' (DSCC) CEO Ross Young, the Razr 2 will come with a 6.7" main display, which is 0.5" larger than the current Razr. Young claims that the secondary external screen on the Razr 2 will also have a larger diagonal, but doesn't reveal the exact size. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_razr_2_bigger_displays-news-43575.php

Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_f2_pro-review-2116.php