More details about Google's Android TV dongle codenamed "Sabrina" surface

XDA-Developers dug up some precious info on the upcoming Chromecast or Android TV stick, whatever you like to call it. We now know what to expect in terms of hardware and features. The guys over at XDA obtained a pre-release version of the firmware, which revealed some specs. The device will run on Amlogic S905X2 chipset with 2GB of RAM. It will support 4K streaming in 60 fps and, of course, HDR and Dolby Vision standards are also on the list of supported features. Interestingly, there's a mention of an auto low-latency working over HDMI 2.1. This might be related to Google Stadia...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/more_details_about_googles_android_tv_dongle_codenamed_sabrina_surface-news-43758.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ key specs revealed by Geekbench

Yesterday we got our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, which is expected to arrive in July or August. Alongside that, Samsung is rumored to unveil the Galaxy Tab S7+ that has appeared on Geekbench with its key specs. The Galaxy Tab S7+, sporting model code SM-T976B, runs Android 10 and has 6GB RAM onboard, but there could be other RAM variants as well that are yet to be confirmed. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 leaked CAD renders The benchmark database lists the motherboard on the Galaxy Tab S7+ as "kona", which corresponds to the Snapdragon 865 SoC. This aligns with previous...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s7_plus_specs_geekbench-news-43756.php

Huawei Mate 40-series might get a 108MP main camera with 9P lens

If everything goes as planned, the Huawei Mate 40-series should see an October release, but that doesn't mean that it's too early for some spicy rumors. And this one is all about the main 108MP camera. According to people working in Huawei's supply chain, there's a new 108MP camera with a largely improved optic that's said to be used in the Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro. We are talking 9P, free-form lens that supposed to take care of image degradation and distortion because of the way the lens itself is manufactured. The image clarity should be a big upgrade over other standard lenses on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_40series_might_get_a_108mp_main_camera_with_9p_lens-news-43755.php

vivo V19 Neo announced: SD675, 6.44" screen, and 48MP quad camera

vivo today added a new member to its V series, dubbed vivo V19 Neo. It runs Android 10-based Funtouch OS 10 out of the box and has a Snapdragon 675 SoC at the helm with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The V19 Neo is built around a 6.44" Super AMOLED Ultra O screen of FullHD+ resolution. The display has a fingerprint reader underneath for biometric authentication and in the top-right corner is the 32MP selfie camera which comes with Super Night Mode and Super Night Selfie features. Around the back, you get an L-shaped camera setup comprising a 48MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro and 2MP...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v19_neo_specs_price-news-43753.php

Apple won't be using BOE OLEDs at least for the first batch of iPhone 12

A report made clear that Samsung won't be using BOE OLED panels for its future Galaxy S21 lineup and in that report, there was a brief mention of the Apple not giving the green light to BOE too. Now, we have some more details surrounding the iPhone OLED supply chain. People familiar with the matter say that Samsung will be responsible for about 80% of the OLEDs intended to the new iPhone 12 lineup since all four variants that are rumored to feature this display tech. The stories seem to be in line with each other as the most recent report says that BOE still hasn't passed the last...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_wont_be_using_boe_oleds_at_least_for_the_first_batch_of_iphone_12-news-43754.php

vivo NEX 3S 5G and iQOO 3 get Android 11 Beta

Google and OnePlus have released Android 11 Beta for their devices while Xiaomi, Oppo and Realme have promised to roll out the beta of the latest version of Android soon. Now we have vivo to add to the list as the phone maker has released Android 11 Beta 1 through the Developer Preview Program for the NEX 3S 5G and iQOO 3. You can head over to the first source link at the end of this article to download Android 11 Beta 1 build for the Chinese variants of NEX 3S 5G and iQOO 3, and to the second source link to download the build for the Indian variants of iQOO 3's 4G and 5G models. Do...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_nex_3s_5g_iqoo_3_android_11_beta_1_update-news-43752.php

Mention of "OnePlus Pods" appear in the OnePlus 8 Android 11 Beta

Shortly after the first Beta build of Android 11 launched for Pixel devices, OnePlus launched a Beta program for the newest duo of OnePlus phones. Within the first Beta build on the OnePlus 8, an XDA Senior Member Some_Random_Username has discovered a string of text that mentions the upcoming TWS earbuds. Source: XDA-Developers XDA-Developers dug deeper into the build and discovered many more mentions of the name "OnePlus Pods". It also uncovered a package called "com.oneplus.twspods" which includes some elements for reading individual battery levels from a left and right earbud....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mention_of_oneplus_pods_appear_in_the_oneplus_8_android_11_beta-news-43751.php

Google Messages will get Android 11 Bubbles "over the next month"

Following the release of the first build of Android 11 Beta, Google's official Reddit handle /u/androidbetaprogram has posted that Android Messages will be working with Android 11's new Bubbles API "over the next month". For those who are enrolled in the Android Messages Beta app through the Play Store, you can expect Bubbles "in the next week or two". Of course, those users will need to be running the Android 11 Beta. Android 11 will enable third party apps to use "Bubbles", a new API that lets an app minimize its instance into a floating circle that's drawn over the UI. As a new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_messages_will_get_android_11_bubbles_over_the_next_month-news-43750.php

Alleged Redmi 9A certified by FCC

Last year, Xiaomi brought its Redmi 8A as a more affordable alternative to the Redmi 8, while this year the Redmi 9 will actually get two cheaper versions - the 9C and 9A. Now a phone bearing M2006C3LG model number was spotted in the FCC database and if the speculations are correct this should be the Redmi 9A. The listing is pretty vague and doesn't reveal much apart from the phone's 4,900 mAh battery and 10W charging. It's also revealed to run on the latest MIUI 12 firmware and we can see a sketch of its back which features the Redmi branding in the bottom left and shows us where...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_redmi_9a_certified_by_fcc_-news-43747.php

OnePlus 7T/7T Pro open beta 5 brings one-handed mode, easy dark mode toggle

If you're running Open Beta on your OnePlus 7T or 7T Pro you should check for updates as the company just started rolling out Open Beta 5. Owners of a OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro should also be getting a new version, Open Beta 15, which has essentially the same change log as the 7T update. The change log includes one-handed mode, a feature that was first added to the OnePlus 7 series in January. You can enable it from Settings > Buttons & Gestures > Quick Gestures. Some forum members are reporting that this feature is not actually available, but that's the purpose of these beta tests, to catch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_7t_7t_pro_open_beta_5_brings_onehanded_mode_easy_dark_mode_toggle-news-43744.php

Our favorite games from Sony's PlayStation 5 event

Yesterday, Sony finally took the wraps off its next-generation PlayStation 5 console. We now know what it looks like, what its accessories are, and also that there will be a disc-free digital edition. But as exciting as the reveal was, it was only just the last five minutes or so of the actual event, which really was entirely dominated by the games that you will be playing on your PS5. Some of them are coming by the end of this year, most of them will be in 2021, and some even as far ahead as 2022 were showcased. But the games really were the focus of Sony's event, as they...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_favorite_games_from_sonys_playstation_5_event-news-43748.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 in for review

The more affordable Redmi Note 9 comes with the same overall design as the Pro version and most of the same specs at the just over €200. We've received a Forest Green unit and here's what grabbed our initial attention. The phone has a 6.53" LCD, which is rather big and combined with the relatively thick bezels on the sides make for a pretty large phone. Still the footprint is more than decent for the screen size, considering the pricing of the phone. Flipping the phone, we have the signature square camera setup, seen in all Redmi Note 9 devices. This vanilla version also has its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_9_in_for_review-news-43693.php

Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 3 unveiled with 30,000 mAh capacity, 18 W output and 24 W input

Xiaomi unveiled its largest power bank yet, the Mi Power Bank 3 with 30,000mAh capacity. That's enough to charge a phone like the Xiaomi Mi 10 (4,780 mAh) 4.5 times or something smaller like the new iPhone SE (1,821 mAh) over 10 times. The bank has two full-size USB-A ports, one USB-C and one microUSB. You can get 18W output from the USB-A and USB-C ports. The battery also has a low-current mode for small gadgets (e.g. smartwatches or Bluetooth earbuds) which have trouble charging from some power banks - this mode can be accessed by tapping the power button twice. The Xiaomi Mi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_power_bank_3_unveiled_with_30000_mah_capacity_18_w_output_and_24_w_input-news-43742.php

Outfit7 brings all talking characters into the My Talking Friends app

Popular game developer studio Outfit7 has published a new free-to-play game, called My Talking Tom Friends. It's a play-as-you-want style game where you interact with the six characters from the popular app My Talking Tom and its sequels - Tom, Angela, Hank, Ginger, Ben and Becca. You can move freely throughout the characters' home, take care of them, complete mini-games, solve puzzles and more. The app is available free-to-play for both iOS and Android devices with Ads and optional in-app purchases. Apple App Store | Google Play

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/outfit7_brings_all_talking_characters_into_the_my_talking_friends_app-news-43740.php

Xiaomi Mi NoteBook Pro 15 (2020) comes with 10th gen Intel CPU and Nvidia MX350 GPU

Yesterday Xiaomi unveiled the Mi NoteBook 14 for those who want something light to travel with (the Horizon Edition weighs in at 1.35 kg). Today the company is showing off a laptop for those who need something a bit beefier. The Xiaomi Mi NoteBook Pro 15 (2020) is similar to the Enhanced Edition from last year. The power comes from 10th generation Intel processors - an i5-10210U in the base version and i7-10-510U in the top trim model. In both cases there's an eGPU, an Nvidia GeForce MX350 (compared to MX250 on the 14" laptop). Xiaomi Mi NoteBook Pro 15 (2020) The MX350...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_notebook_pro_15_2020_comes_with_10th_gen_intel_cpu_and_nvidia_mx350_gpu-news-43741.php

Tecno Spark Power 2 arriving in India next week for under $130

After unveiling the Spark 5 budget smartphone last month, Tecno is set to add one more member to the Spark series, dubbed Tecno Spark Power 2. This information comes to us from a reliable source, who said the Spark Power 2 will be priced under INR10,000 ($130/€115) and will launch in India next week. There's no official word from Tecno yet about the Spark Power 2, but our source tells us that the smartphone will be available exclusively on Flipkart. Tecno Spark 5 Details are scarce about the Spark Power 2 right now, but we don't have to wait too long since the official...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_spark_power_2_india_price_launch_date-news-43739.php

Samsung Galaxy M21 hands-on review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m21_hands_on-review-2121.php

Google Stadia will now work on most Android phones

Google's cloud gaming ambitions with Stadia have been off to a rocky start mainly due to its country and device limitations. Now, Google is bringing experimental support for more smartphones which means as long as your phone can download the Stadia app, you're good to go. Once you have the app up and running, you'll need to head over to the Experiments tab in the settings where you should see a "Play on this device" option. Google is not listing any specific device requirements here so it's still not exactly certain which phones will be able to fit the bill. In addition, 8 more OnePlus...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_stadia_will_now_work_on_most_android_phones-news-43735.php

Vodafone India customers can now use their mobile number with their Apple Watch

Starting today, Vodafone Idea customers can use their mobile number with their Apple Watch with cellular connectivity. With this enabled, you will be able to leave your iPhone at home and still make and receive calls thanks to the eSIM inside the watch. Currently, the service is only available in Mumbai, Delhi and Gujarat, however it will expand to more cities in the coming weeks. Note that customers on any postpaid plan can join, but prepaid users are not invited. You will need an Apple Watch with cellular connectivity as well as an iPhone 6s or newer (and if you haven't done so...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vodafone_india_customers_can_now_use_their_mobile_number_with_their_apple_watch-news-43737.php

Amazon adds two new color options for the Kindle Paperwhite: Plum and Sage

Amazon quietly unveiled a slight refresh of the 2018 Kindle Paperwhite e-reader - two new paint jobs. The e-reader originally launched in Black, then in 2019 a Twilight Blue color was added. Now the color choices have doubled. The new hues are dubbed Sage (greenish) and Plum (a purplish color). This mostly matters if your Kindle is in the buff, as the front of the device remains black. Cases are not mandatory as the device is reasonably tough, but it's something to keep in mind if you do use one. New colors for the Kindle Paperwhite: Sage and Plum Unfortunately, the new...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_adds_two_new_color_options_for_the_kindle_paperwhite_plum_and_sage-news-43734.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 BTS edition to get a matching wireless charger

Samsung is going to launch a BTS edition of the Galaxy S20+ smartphone, along with BTS-themed Galaxy Buds+ true wireless earphones. Both devices support wireless charging, so the logical step for the Korean company is to launch a purple Wireless Charging Pad. The image of the purple charger was provided by leakster Evan Blass. This is the latest addition to the lineup of devices developed by Samsung and BTS - one of the most popular K-Pop bands. The leakster does not say whether the charger will be in the fancy retail box, decorated with purple hearts. So far, we know the Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_is_also_preparing_a_purple_wireless_charger_for_its_bts_promo-news-43738.php

Amazfit T-Rex rugged smartwatch arrives in India

After launching the Bip S in India earlier this month, Amazfit today released the T-Rex rugged smartwatch in the country. It's priced at INR9,999 ($130/€115) and has four color options - Rock Black, Army Green, Camo Green, and Khaki. The Amazfit T-Rex is already up for purchase through Amazon.in and the company's official Indian site, and it will also be available for purchase through offline stores like Croma, Reliance Digital and Poorvika Mobiles from next week across the country. The Amazfit T-Rex sports a 1.3" AMOLED Always-On color display of 360x360-pixel resolution that's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazfit_t_rex_india_price_sale_date-news-43736.php

Samsung Galaxy Note20 case leaks, flat screen confirmed

Fresh images of cases for the Samsung Galaxy Note20 solidify the rumor that the non-Plus device will have a flat display. The images hail from the same source that brought the original rumor - IceUnvierse - this time on Weibo. We've seen renders of cases for the Galaxy Note20 before but they were less revealing. We know the Galaxy Note20 will likely have a flat screen, while the Galaxy Note20+ getting a curved panel. IceUniverse claims that the Galaxy Note20 series are not far from mass production. Samsung Galaxy Note20 case, image source: IceUniverse Samsung will likely unveil...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note20_case_leaks_reaffirms_flat_screen_theory-news-43733.php

vivo X50 Pro goes on sale

The vivo X50 Pro was officially unveiled last week, and now it's hitting hte shelves. The Snapdragon 765G-powered device is available at major Chinese online retailers like Tmall.com and Suning in two memory combinations. The vivo X50 Pro was announced with a unique camera design - the major 48MP shooter with a Sony IMX598 sensor sitting on top with a new gimbal system that promises unrivaled stabilization. There is a 2x telephoto snapper and an 8MP ultrawide-angle shooters sitting below, along with another 8MP behind a 5x periscope lens. On the front, we're looking at a 6.56" OLED...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x50_pro_is_now_for_sale-news-43732.php

Samsung Galaxy M31s appears in Geekbench listing

Geekbench is yet again giving us an early look at a still-unreleased phone, this time its the upcoming Samsung M31s midragner which was spotted bearing the SM-M317F model number. As the name suggests it will be a slightly updated version of the Galaxy M31 which came out in February. The M31s managed 347 points in the single-core department and 1,256 in the multi-core test. The scorecard also confirms the Exynos 9611 chipset and 6GB RAM. Unsurprisingly the phone is running on Android 10, likely with One UI on top. The key feature of the M31 was its massive 6,000 mAh battery and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m31s_appears_in_geekbench_listing-news-43731.php

Realme X50 Pro 5G will get Android 11 Beta 1 in early July

Google released the first Android 11 beta two days ago with Oppo, Xiaomi and OnePlus quickly following up with lists of their smartphones eligible to get the beta update. Now Realme too has joined the group and announced that its flagship X50 Pro 5G will get the Android 11 Beta 1 in early July. The X50 Pro 5G currently runs Realme UI based on Android 10 and with Android 11, you can expect it to get features like floating notifications, new one-time permission setting and Fast Share. The Realme X50 Pro 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC and comes with up to 12GB RAM and up to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x50_pro_5g_android_11_beta_release_date_july-news-43730.php

Counterpoint: Sales of refurbished smartphones decline 1% in 2019

The smartphone market recorded a decrease in shipments in 2019, and this affected the refurbished segment as well. According to Counterpoint Research, manufacturers sold 137 million refurbished devices (9% of total sales), which is a 1% decrease on a yearly basis. Markets like Europe, China, and the United States saw a decrease, while India, the LATAM region and Africa saw an increase. Jeff Fieldhack, Research Director at Counterpoint, revealed this is the first time in four years the refurbished market has declined for the full calendar year. The trend is changing since many consumers...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_sales_of_refurbished_smartphones_decline_1_in_2019-news-43729.php

Adobe finally brings Photoshop Camera to iOS and Android

In today's world of selfies, plenty of companies do their best to provide more and more intriguing options for all the users that want to add a bit of edge to their photos. Adobe's solution is called Photoshop Camera - an app that was already introduced but was in Beta until now. The application can now be downloaded for free at the App Store and Google Play and it brings over 80 custom filters. Adobe Photoshop Camera implements its own AI capabilities to separate the object from the background, providing "gorgeous selfie, food and scenery shots, and more." There are also features...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/adobe_finally_brings_photoshop_camera_to_ios_and_android-news-43728.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 design revealed through leaked images

We've been hearing about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 for the past couple of months now and today we get our first look at the Korean company's upcoming tablet courtesy of OnLeaks, who shared CAD renders of the Galaxy Tab S7 in partnership with French blog Pigtou. The Galaxy Tab S7 doesn't look all that different from its predecessor - the Galaxy Tab S6. The Tab S7 is rumored to come in two sizes - 11" and 12.4" - and the one we are looking at right now is the 11" model, which OnLeaks claims is 253.7mm long, 165.3mm wide and 6.3mm thick (7.7mm with the camera bump). On the right side of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s7_leaked_renders-news-43727.php

Vivo S6 Pro 5G to bring better cameras, faster charging

The phone manufacturer vivo launched the S6 smartphone with 5G and Exynos 980 chipset earlier this year, and now a Pro version is incoming. According to a leak on Weibo, the phone will have a Snapdragon 765G chipset, four cameras on the back and two more on the front, and will arrive with 33W fast-charging for the 4,200 mAh battery. The vivo S6 Pro 5G will skip on the latest memory technologies - it will keep the DDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 flash storage which is the standard for the past few quarters. However, unlike other midrangers, this one will come with a 60 Hz OLED panel, meaning the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s6_pro_5g_to_bring_better_cameras_faster_charging-news-43726.php

Lenovo Legion gaming phone will arrive in July

After seeing several leaks about the Lenovo Legion smartphone, the company officially confirms that it will launch the upcoming smartphone next month. The news was mentioned in a teaser poster that the phone maker posted to its Weibo handle. Source: Weibo The Legion phone is a gaming smartphone with a unique layout of hardware. It has pop-up selfie cameras that stick out from the side, thus intending a mostly horizontal experience for the user. This horizontal experience was revealed in a teaser, and it has a very odd placement of the main cameras as well. We know the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_legion_gaming_phone_will_arrive_in_july-news-43725.php

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro get Android 11 beta

Both Oppo and Xiaomi have proudly announced that some of their devices would be getting a beta build of Android 11 soon, but OnePlus has one-upped them. The company already has beta builds for both the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro up for download by eager testers. According to OnePlus, this is "the very first Android 11 beta as part of the developer preview program", which doesn't sound confusing at all. Unlike Google's first Android 11 beta, which was released yesterday after a bunch of prior developer builds, OnePlus' seems to be much less suited for a daily driver. The company notes known...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8_and_8_pro_get_android_11_beta-news-43724.php

Sony unveils the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition hardware

After months of secrecy, Sony finally revealed the design of its next-generation PlayStation 5 console. Actually, it unveiled two of them, a standard edition and a digital edition with no optical drive. The PlayStation 5 has a sleek, vertical design dominated by white panels on either side sandwiching a curved black interior. The center portion has what looks like a standard USB-A and a USB-C port on the front along with blue LED lighting and vents along the top curve. The back of the console remains a mystery for now. The PS5 is placed within a vertical stand, something Sony...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_unveils_the_playstation_5_and_playstation_5_digital_edition_hardware-news-43723.php

AT&T's LG G8X also gets Android 10

The AT&T LG G8X units have started receiving the Android 10 update. The update brings a host of new features and improvements - a darker UI theme, new icons, full-screen gestures and much more. Sprint rolled out the same update last month, while the US-bound unlocked LG G8X received Android 10 back in December. Changelog for the Android 10 update on LG G8X If you own an LG G8X and use in through AT&T in the States, you should check to see if you have an update manually through the dedicated settings menu. And if you still haven't received a prompt, be patient. Here's our...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/at_t_lg_g8x_gets_android_10_update_six_months_after_unlocked_model-news-43719.php

Dish Network looking to renegotiate Boost purchase as T-Mobile looks for new buyer

A report from Fox Business offers some insight on what's going on behind the scenes as Dish Network is expected to purchase Boost Mobile from Sprint as part of an agreement that was made with regulators. T-Mobile and Sprint's merging required that a third-party purchase Boost Mobile, along with its customers and assets for $1.4 billion. Due to the pandemic, the value of these assets has fallen and Dish Network chair Charlie Ergen is wary of going through with the purchase of Boost Mobile. FOX Business has learned Ergen is balking at the sale price as the value of many assets...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/dish_network_reportedly_in_talks_of_renegotiating_boost_purchase_as_tmobile_looks_for_new_buyer-news-43722.php

Xiaomi announces Android 11 beta is coming soon to the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro and Poco F2 Pro

After several delays Google finally announced Android 11 Beta 1 and Xiaomi is eager to try it out. "Soon" it will release Beta 1 for three of its flagships, though the company is mum on the exact timing. Owners of the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G, Mi 10 Pro 5G or the Poco F2 Pro will be among the first to test the new version of Android. This will probably include the first look at MIUI 13 as well - Xiaomi just started pushing out MIUI 12 to the Mi 10 duo, but that is based on Android 10, just like MIUI 11 before it. The Xiaomi Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro and the Poco F2 Pro can expect to test Android 11...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_announces_android_11_beta_is_coming_soon_to_the_mi_10_mi_10_pro_and_poco_f2_pro-news-43721.php

ZTE Blade A3 Prime launches on Yahoo Mobile and Visible for $99 with removable battery

The latest budget phone from ZTE is the Blade A3 Prime. It's an entry-level smartphone with a $99 price that will be arriving to both of Verizon's MVNO networks: Yahoo Mobile and Visible. The phone is free on Visible through the network's SWAP program. ZTE Blade A3 Prime The Blade A3 Prime is equipped with a 5.45-inch 720p screen with 18:9 aspect ratio and powered by the MediaTek Helio A22. There's 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage with support for a microSD card. And here's something you don't see anymore: the phone has a removable 2,660 mAh...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_blade_a3_prime_launches_on_yahoo_mobile_and_visible_for_99_with_removable_battery-news-43718.php

Light, the designer of the Nokia 9 PureView camera, leaves the smartphone market

The Nokia 9.3 PureView will not use a kooky camera setup from Light. In fact, no other phone will either as the company behind the penta-camera of the previous PureView model is pulling out of the phone business. It looks like Light is refocusing on the car industry where the superior depth perception of its cameras is a boon for self-driving vehicles. As for HMD Global, it will have to look for a new partner to develop a camera worthy of the PureView name. Rumors from January say that it's already doing that, likely having been informed of Light's plans earlier. In early 2019 Xiaomi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/light_which_designed_the_nokia_9_pureview_camera_leaves_the_smartphone_market-news-43717.php

Amazfit Stratos 3 smartwatch with dual OS launching in India later this month

After bringing the Bip S and T-Rex smartwatches to India, Amazfit is set to launch one more smartwatch in the country this month - the Stratos 3. Amazfit hasn't revealed the launch date of the Stratos 3 yet, but we know it will be after June 20. It will be sold through Flipkart as well as Amazfit's official Indian site. Amazfit hasn't announced the price of the Stratos 3 but it's listed on Flipkart for INR17,999 ($240/€210). We reached out to Amazfit for confirmation and were told the price is incorrect and that the smartwatch will be priced lower. The Stratos 3 comes with four...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazfit_stratos_3_india_price_launch_date-news-43716.php

Samsung working on a Galaxy S20 Lite incoming with OneUI 2.5

At the beginning of this year, Samsung released the Galaxy S10 Lite - a slightly cheaper member of the Galaxy S10-series, which brought an interesting feature set - large flat screen and huge battery. Well, according to new information obtained by SamMobile, the S10 Lite is getting a successor. A photo of the Galaxy S10 Lite As of now, there's not much to know about the handset except for some vague specs and model numbers. We can expect the phone to have at least 128GB of internal storage as a standard, it will run Samsung's One UI 2.5 out of the box and following the footsteps of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_working_on_a_galaxy_s20_lite_might_launch_alongside_the_note20-news-43715.php

Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro get stable MIUI 12 update in China

Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 12 in late April and then got to work on checking devices off its update to-do list. The latest to get the update are Mi 10 5G and Mi 10 Pro 5G units in China. What about the rest of the world? There are 47 phones scheduled to get MIUI 12, but only the 2019 Mi and Redmi flagships are getting it by the end of this month (e.g. the Mi 9T/Redmi K20 already got it). The timing of the global release for phones in the Mi 10 series is still to be announced, but it's probably not happening this month. MIUI 12 update notification • After the update Mi 10 and 10 Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_10_and_mi_10_pro_get_stable_miui_12_update_in_china-news-43710.php

Asus ROG Phone III gets certified by EEC, model number revealed

Asus is going to launch its next Republic of Gamers phone in July, and the phone was recently mentioned by the company in a press release. Later, a device rumored to be the ROG Phone III was seen on Geekbench, but today we have a clear confirmation this phone is indeed happening - it has been certified with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). EEC certification of Asus ROG Phone III We are confident this is indeed the next ROG Phone since it has the model number ZS661KS - pretty similar to the ZS600KL of the first ROG Phone and ZS660KL of the second iteration. We do not have...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_iii_gets_certified_at_eec_model_number_revealed-news-43713.php

HTC Desire 20 Pro appears in hands-on image

HTC is set to release its Desire 20 Pro midragner on June 16 and thanks to a new leak from Evan Blass we have our first hands-on images of the phone. Just like the leaked schematics predicted we have quad rear cameras and a fingerprint scanner on the back. We can't get a clear look at the front just yet but it's expected to fit a 6.5-inch LCD with FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout in the top left corner. Thanks to a Geekbench listing we know the Desire 20 Pro will ship with either the Snapdragon 660 or 665 chipset paired with 6GB RAM. It will also be the first HTC phone to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_20_pro_appears_in_handson_image-news-43714.php

Xiaomi releases 12/128GB Redmi K30 Pro in China, discounted initially

Xiaomi now sells a variant of the Redmi K30 Pro with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The model is on sale through Xiaomi Mall, JD.com and Xiaomi's own flagship store at a discounted price of CNY 2,999, down from its regular price of CNY 3,699. Once the initial promo runs out the 12/128GB Redmi K30 Pro will costs the same as the 8/256GB model. Xiaomi says it aims for improved multitasking and stutter-less gameplay with the added RAM. Otherwise the phone is unchanged - that means a notch-less 6.67-inch 1080p Super AMOLED, a Snapdragon 865 chipset and 4,700mAh battery with 30W...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_releases_12_128gb_redmi_k30_pro_in_china_discounted_initially-news-43708.php

Sony PlayStation 5's Amazon listing reveal price

Sony is holding an online event later today to give us our first look at the PlayStation 5 games. The company has already revealed the PlayStation 5's specs but hasn't announced its price yet. However, the gaming console was listed on Amazon UK with a price tag of £599.99 ($760/€670), and while most of the listing is obviously a placeholder, the price is too specific for it to be random. What gives it even more credibility is that the listing was pulled down since. Some watchful shoppers took these screenshots that show the PlayStation 5 will come with 2TB storage and someone even managed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_playstation_5_price_amazon_listing-news-43711.php

Oppo to introduce SuperVOOC 3.0 with 80W fast-charging in 2021

Oppo has been pushing the limits of fast charging in the past few years, and it's about to make another step forward. One leakster revealed on Weibo that the Chinese company is going to introduce SuperVOOC 3.0 with 80W rate in 2021. The charging battle becomes more and more fierce Currently, Oppo has SuperVOOC 2.0 at 65W available on a number of phones including Ace2, Find X2 and X2 Pro. The Realme X50 Pro implements the same technology under a different name - SuperDart Flash Charge. All these devices can top up their sizeable batteries in about 30 minutes. If the rumors end...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_to_introduce_supervooc_30_with_80w_fastcharging_in_2021-news-43706.php

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 debuts with bigger display and magnetic charger

The latest member of the world's most popular smart band family has arrived - Mi Band 5 is a major upgrade over its predecessor. And it achieves that while retaining the $26 starting price in China for the non-NFC version and $30 if you need the NFC. The first major upgrade would be the AMOLED display, which has grown to 1.1" from 0.95" and as usual, it can be customized with the large selection of official and third-party designs. Animated watch faces are also on the menu. The sensor set is unchanged - accelerometer, heart rate monitor, barometer and gyroscope with rumors of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_band_5_debuts_with_bigger_display_and_magnetic_charging_dock-news-43709.php

Xiaomi Mi NoteBook 14 official with 10-gen Intel CPUs, Nvidia GPUs аnd great prices

Xiaomi unveiled its first ultrabook laptops in India with the Mi NoteBook 14 and Mi NoteBook 14 Horizon Edition. Both come with sleek 14-inch displays, magnesium-aluminum chassis, 10th gen Intel CPUs and pricing which undercuts the established laptop brands in the market. Both Mi NoteBook 14 models come with anti-glare FHD LCD panels with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The Horizon Edition gets slimmer 3mm bezels on the sides and top which give it a 91% screen-to-body ratio. The reduced bezels didn't leave room for a built-in webcam which is why Xiaomi is bundling its Mi Webcam HD with every Mi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_notebook_14_and_14_horizon_edition_are_official_with_10gen_intel_cpus_nvidia_gpus_and_comp-news-43707.php

Realme X50t 5G appears on Google Play Console with key specs

Realme's X50 series includes four smartphones already and a fifth one, dubbed X50t 5G, is expected to jion them soon soon. The X50t 5G has already bagged a couple of certifications from Chinese agencies and now it has been spotted on the Google Play Console. The Google Play Console's listing reveals the Snapdragon 765 SoC, 6GB RAM, Android 10 and a FullHD+ screen. The Google Play Console doesn't reveal any other specs of the X50t 5G, but thanks to 3C we know it will come with 30W fast charging. While there's no word from Realme about the X50t 5G, the smartphone's global variant...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x50t_specs_google_play_console-news-43705.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Limited Edition White announced

Samsung has announced a new limited edition of the Galaxy S20 Ultra, dubbed Galaxy S20 Ultra Limited Edition White (machine translated from Vietnamese). The Galaxy S20 Ultra Limited Edition White is priced at VND29,990,000 ($1,290/€1,140) and it will be up for pre-orders in Vietnam from June 12 to June 18. Those who pre-book will receive Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 speakers worth VND6,900,000 ($300/€260) for free and get an immediate cashback of VND4,000,000 ($170/€150). The Galaxy S20 Ultra Limited Edition White will go on sale from June 19 through CellPhoneS retail stores and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_ultra_limited_edition_white_specs_price-news-43703.php