Samsung Galaxy A01 Core certified by Thailand's NBTC

The Samsung Galaxy A01 Core was first seen late last month in the Google Play Console and in Bluetooth SIG certification documents. We then caught a glimpse of some official-looking renders. We're now learning it has also been approved by the NBTC, Thailand's telecom regulator. Samsung Galaxy A01 Core at the NBTC As usual, the NBTC database entry doesn't reveal much about the specifications of the phone other than the fact that it's a dual SIM device - as evidenced by the 'DS' in the model name, same as in the Bluetooth listing. From the previous reports we know that it will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a01_core_certified_by_thailands_nbtc-news-44227.php

Foxconn to invest $1 billion in India to ramp up iPhone production

Foxcomm may be looking to invest $1 billion in an existing factory in India, sources cited by Reuters state. The expansion of the plant near Sriperumbudur will take three years to complete and will result in the opening of 6,000 new jobs. iPhone XR (right) will be joined by other models once the factory gets expanded Apple's requested that Foxconn shift some of the iPhone's production outside of China in order to be more flexible in the event of an escalation of the US-China trade conflict, the sources say. The factory in the southern part of India is where Foxconn makes iPhone XRs...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/foxconn_to_invest_1_billion_in_india_to_ramp_up_iphone_production-news-44229.php

OnePlus Nord shows up on GeekBench, comes with a twist

The OnePlus Nord is set for a July 21 announcement and with the date nearing we've been getting a lot of info on the upcoming phone, from both official channels and leaks alike. Adding to the pile of data today are a few benchmark entries. The AC2003 model name was already seen in the GeekBench database over a month ago, and a handful more listings have popped up in the past couple of days. The test results are in the ballpark we're expecting from the Snapdragon 765G chipset that's been officially confirmed to be used in the Nord. All the AC2003 listings have 'lito' as the motherboard and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_shows_up_on_geekbench_comes_with_a_twist-news-44226.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G shown off from multiple angles in new video

Official-looking images of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G leaked last week and now we are looking at a video shared by leakster Evan Blass that shows off the Mystic Bronze variant of the foldable smartphone from multiple angles. You can check it out below. pic.twitter.com/vdHgDADPUu— Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 10, 2020 The clip doesn't include any specs of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G but thanks to TENAA we know the smartphone won't come with any major changes, except the chipset. This was corroborated by XDA's Max Weinbach who said the biggest difference between the 4G and 5G versions of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxyx_z_flip_5g_design_leaked_video-news-44223.php

Android 10 with ColorOS 7 rolling out to the Oppo R15

Oppo has rolled out the Android 10 update for the R15, complete with a fresh new in-house ColorOS 7. The R15 was announced in March 2018 and hit the stores in April, running then-current Android 8.1 Oreo with ColorOS 5 on top. The new release includes built-in Android 10 goodies like system-wide dark mode and gesture navigation, with Oppo's own slightly customized take on the latter. Then there's the thoroughly redesigned ColorOS visuals and added functionality we've been enjoying on new devices coming in for review, most recently the Reno3 Pro 5G - you can head over there for more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_10_with_coloros_7_rolling_out_to_the_oppo_r15-news-44224.php

Realme 6i to launch in India on July 14 for under $200

The Realme 6i that was rumored to arrive in India this week may debut in the country on July 14 alongside the C11, Flipkart revealed in a listing that's now taken down. The exact price of the Realme 6i in India is currently unknown, but Flipkart says it will be priced under INR15,000 ($200/€175). That's hardly a surprise since Realme 6 starts at INR14,999 in India and the 6i will definitely be priced lower. There's no word from Realme about the Indian launch of 6i yet and seeing how Flipkart has taken down the listing, the July 14 release alongside the C11 may not happen after...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_6i_india_launch_date_price_flipkart-news-44222.php

iPhone 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max dummies shown on video, compare with older iPhones

A new video was posted by retailer Mobile Fun who has gotten their hands on a few iPhone 12 dummies. The dummies in question don’t reflect the final form of the upcoming iPhones, particularly the camera modules, but they do offer us a look into how the new iPhones will compare in size with previous models. The major change of the iPhone 12 lineup is the flattened edges that run around the perimeter of all the models. This makes them easier to hold and puts them in line with the design of the latest iPad Pro, which now features flattened edges. In size order, the iPhones shown in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_12_12_pro_and_12_pro_max_dummies_shown_on_video_comparison_with_older_iphones-news-44221.php

European Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro are now receiving Magic UI 3.1 update based on Android 10

European owners of the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro will be very happy to know that a brand-spanking new software update is now on the way to them. It's already caught rolling out in France, Germany, and the Czech Republic, and it will probably spread to other countries soon. It brings Magic UI 3.1, which is the latest interpretation of Honor's Android skin. It's based on Huawei's EMUI 10.1, which itself stands atop Android 10. The first rollout of Magic UI 3.1 happened for the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro back in May, but only in China. It's nice to see it finally visiting other parts of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_20_and_honor_20_pro_are_now_receiving_magic_ui_31_update_based_on_android_10-news-44220.php

Asus ROG Phone 3 passes through Taiwan’s NCC with 6000 mAh battery and 512GB of storage

The Asus ROG Phone 3 is on the way and it will be announced on July 22 in China and India. As DealnTech reports, the phone has passed through Taiwan’s NCC certification – leaving behind some of the phone’s unannounced specs. The model number listed in the NCC is ASUS_I003D and that will arrive with the A299-200150U-US 30W fast charge adapter. Meanwhile, the battery is rated for 6000 mAh and internal storage is listed at 512GB. The TENAA has previously reported a 5800 mAh battery, but 6000 is the ‘typical’ value. The ROG Phone 3 is confirmed to equip the newly announced...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_3_passes_through_taiwans_ncc_with_6000_mah_battery_and_512gb_of_storage-news-44219.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10 Lite are both heavily discounted today

If you're into Samsung's Notes, today you're in luck, as two of them are heavily discounted in the US. First off, the Galaxy Note10 can be had for just $609.99, unlocked. That's a far cry from its launch price last year, but the big caveat here is you're buying from eBay (although it is a seller with 99.8% positive feedback), and this is the international dual-SIM model (SM-N970F/DS). So before doing the deed, make sure it plays well with all of your particular carrier's bands. If that's not an issue, then head on over to the first Source linked below to make your purchase. Currently...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_and_note10_lite_are_both_discounted_today-news-44218.php

OnePlus to launch Nord AR invites tomorrow for INR 99 ($1), will let you have an early look at the phone

In the latest episode of the OnePlus Nord hype, the company announced that those who want to have an early look at the phone in augmented reality (AR) will get a chance to do so starting tomorrow at 12 PM IST time. OnePlus will charge users INR 99 (around $1) through Amazon.in for a special AR invite which will also secure them a spot for a launch day lottery and an assured gift. OnePlus Nord AR app on Android Once users have secured their invite code, they will need to set up the OnePlus Nord AR app for Android or iOS and scan their code. Then, the OnePlus Nord will appear...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_to_launch_nord_ar_invites_tomorrow_for_inr_99_1_will_let_you_have_an_early_look_at_the_phone-news-44217.php

Galaxy Note20 and Note20+ will be cheaper than the Note10 duo, reports Korean media

Last year Samsung launched the Galaxy Note10 at a price of KRW 1.25 million and the Note10+ at KRW 1.5 million in South Korea. This year’s models will get a slight discount, reports Korean publication Naver - both the Galaxy Note20 and Note20+ will be KRW 0.05 million cheaper. To put it in a Western currency, that’s $40, so it’s not much. However, it goes counter to industry expectations as analysts had a forecast that the 2020 models will cost KRW 0.05 more than their predecessors, not less. The price cut is partially explained with the expectations of lower demand due to the COVID-19...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_note20_and_note20_will_be_cheaper_than_the_note10_duo_reports_korean_media-news-44216.php

Oppo Find X2 Pro Lamborghini Edition makes its way to India

Four months after its official debut, the Lamborghini Edition of the Oppo Find X2 Pro has arrived in India. The phone features identical specs to the X2 Pro but comes with an exclusive design inspired by the Aventador SVJ Roadster and a limited edition box filled with extra goodies. These include a car charger, TWS earbuds, case, a regular charger and cable all branded with the signature yellow bull logo. Oppo didn’t announce pricing and availability for the device but given its $1,900 price tag in China, we’re not expecting anything below that for the Indian market. Running through...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x2_pro_lamborghini_edition_makes_its_way_to_india-news-44214.php

Honor 30 Pro+ review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_30_pro_plus-review-2131.php

Here are all six official OnePlus Nord cases

Yesterday we saw three of the official OnePlus Nord cases, featuring the work of Swedish artists Camilla Engstrom and Finsta, and a case mirroring the internals of the phone developed alongside Zack Nelson from YouTube channel JerryRigEveything. Today @evleaks lets us see all six official cases for the OnePlus Nord. Rounding off the sextet are the Sandstone case, a clear case and a silicone case in lovely cyan (or is it teal, or Aquamarine?). All OnePlus Nord official cases The OnePlus Nord will become official on July 21. We already know its full specs but for if...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_are_all_six_official_oneplus_nord_cases-news-44211.php

Huawei MatePad T10 and T10s specs detailed, renders in tow

A couple of specs sheets and product renders of the upcoming Huawei MatePad T10 and T10s just popped up revealing pretty much everything you need to know about the two entry-level tablets. Starting with the T10s, ut features a 10.1-inch IPS LCD screen with 1920 x 1200px resolution while a HiSilicon Kirin 710A sits behind the wheel paired with either 2GB/32GB memory or 3GB/64GB memory with microSD card support of up to 512GB. A 5,100 mAh battery keeps the lights on, the tablet runs Android 10 with EMUI 10.1 out of the box and there's also a Harman Kardon loudspeaker. Huawei...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_matepad_t10_and_t10s_specs_detailed_renders_in_tow-news-44212.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G support page is up, phone is closer than ever to a launch

Samsung is holding an Unpacked event on August 5 and we expect to see a plethora of devices - three Galaxy Note20 phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and an updated Galaxy Z Flip 5G with new chipset. The Flip phone actually has its support page finally up on Samsung Hungary’s website with the model number SM-F707B. Samsung SM-F707B device support page The Galaxy Z Flip 5G will sell in three colors in Hungary, but there will be four versions in total - purple, silver, and black, and copper. The last one, expected to be called Mystic Bronze, will be new for Samsung’s Fall 2020...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip_5g_support_page_is_up_phone_is_closer_than_ever_to_a_launch-news-44209.php

OnePlus Buds teased to launch alongside Nord series

Alongside the ongoing hype surrounding its Nord series, OnePlus is expected to debut its first TWS earphones - the OnePlus Buds. The brand’s official Twitter handle finally acknowledged the upcoming product with a cryptic post. The timing of the hint suggests that the Buds will launch alongside the Nord series on July 21. What's next in line? pic.twitter.com/emwmhr9A0H— OnePlus (@oneplus) July 10, 2020 At the same time, the OnePlus Buds appeared on Amazon India’s launch info subscription portal which also implies their nearing launch date. So far we’ve only seen renders of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_buds_teased_to_launch_alongside_nord_series-news-44208.php

The Huawei Mate 40 could have a curved screen, like the Mate 40 Pro

The Huawei Mate 40 could adopt a curved display, if this glass screen protector is anything to go by. The accessory was revealed by Weibo user 8090 Life Digital. Last year Huawei's Mate 30 line featured a waterfall curved display on the Mate 30 Pro and a flat screen on the Mate 30. Huawei is expected to unveil its new Mate 40 series sometime this fall, possibly in October. We know very little of the Mate 40 line, but expect it will be powered by a 5nm Kirin 1020, possibly a 108MP main camera and, most likely no Google Play Services. Source | Via

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_huawei_mate_40_could_have_a_curved_screen_like_the_mate_40_pro-news-44207.php

Honor MagicBook gets Ryzen 4000 CPUs on July 16

Honor shared a poster on Weibo teasing its upcoming MagicBooks, which are probably going to be just an internal refresh. However, it's going to be a big upgrade as the new lineup will utilize AMD's new 7nm Ryzen 4000-series CPUs. The announcement will take place on July 16 starting at 14:30 CST. Honor's teaser poster The new chips promise a significant jump in performance while improving power efficiency at the same time. We were pleased with both aspects of the current MagicBook 14 with the Ryzen 3000-series in our review but we also wanted to see the new Ryzens and we suggested...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magicbook_gets_ryzen_4000_cpus_on_july_16-news-44210.php

Xiaomi plans global launch for a phone, Mi Band 5, electric scooter and more for July 15

Xiaomi is gearing up for the global launch of several gadgets that are part of its ecosystem. The company’s Twitter account posted this teasing message to announce the date for the event – July 15 (next Wednesday). There’s a phone hiding in the top half of the second “2” – the design with the fingerprint reader just below the cameras matches the back of the Redmi 9 exactly. It’s already available in Spain, though, beating even the launch in China. Still, it’s not yet available everywhere in Europe and certainly not globally. Next up is a TV in the last “0”. Xiaomi did unveil the Mi TV...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_plans_global_launch_for_a_phone_mi_band_5_electric_scooter_and_more_for_july_15-news-44206.php

Sony invests $250M in Epic Games, creator of Fortnite and Unreal Engine

Sony has announced it has invested $250 million in Epic Games, the developer and distributor of the popular game Fortnite, which is also the creator of Unreal Engine. In a statement, the Japanese company has revealed it now owns a 1.4% stake of Epic, and the deal will lead to building “a more open and accessible digital ecosystem for all consumers and content creators”. Epic Games has remained impartial to cross-platform technology, but analysts predict that Sony might get an edge in the upcoming battle of PS5 vs Xbox Series X. Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida said Epic’s technology keeps it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_invests_250m_in_epic_games_owner_of_fortnite_and_creator_of_unreal_engine-news-44205.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ live images and Tab S7 render leak

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Tab S7 line has been frequenting the rumor mill for the last few weeks and we’ve got a good idea of what to expect from the brand’s flagship tablets. Now, listings on Safety Korea’s database gives us a live look at the Galaxy Tab S7+ from the front and back. We can clearly see this will be a big device measuring in at around 280mm in length and 185mm in width (the Tab S6 is 244.5 x 159.5mm for reference) as it's expected to carry a 12.4-inch AMOLED display. The image also shows us the selfie camera will retain its placement in the middle of the side...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s7_certified_in_south_korea_tab_s7_render_also_leaks_-news-44204.php

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live TWS earphones images reveal colors, charging case design

Back in April, we got our first look at Samsung's bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live TWS earphones and today a fresh set of renders have been shared by Evan Blass, showing the earphones in Mystic Bronze color. You can see that the Buds Live earphones have a glossy finish and there are two microphones on the outside along with a grille. The inside of the Buds Live isn't shown in the images but going by previous leaks the earphones won't come with silicon tips which could affect sound isolation. Another picture shows the Buds Live in three colors with the charging case. The lid of the case...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds_live_design_colors_renders-news-44203.php

Motorola relaunches the Moto G8 Plus as One Vision Plus in MEA

Motorola launched the Moto G8 Plus in the fall of 2019. The phone is already available for a while but it's only now making it to the Middle East-Africa region under a new name - Motorola One Vision Plus. This is exactly the same Snapdragon 665-powered phone with 4 GB RAM, but instead of 64GB of storage, the company doubled it - it is now 128 GB. This phone comes with 6.3” LCD, with the fingerprint scanner being on the back. There is a 4,000 mAh battery inside with 15W TurboPower charging, although Motorola ships an 18W charger in the retail box. Other specs include a 48MP main...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_relaunches_the_moto_g8_plus_as_one_vision_plus_in_middle_east-news-44202.php

OnePlus Nord full specs surface: 6.44" display, UD fingerprint reader, and 4,115 mAh battery

Yesterday a couple of leaked images gave us a very clear look at the OnePlus Nord that's coming on July 21 and today its full specs sheet surfaced, leaving little to the imagination. This information comes from reliable leakster Evan Blass who posted an image of a virtual Nord training presentation on Twitter, that includes all the specs of OnePlus' 2020 mid-ranger and imagery of the phone which is just a placeholder. OnePlus already confirmed that Nord will be powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC, but now we know it will come with 8GB and 12GB RAM and have two storage options - 128GB and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_full_specs-news-44200.php

Canon unveils EOS R5 with 45MP full-frame sensor and 8K RAW video recording

Canon today unveiled two new additions in its full-frame EOS R series of cameras. This includes the previously teased EOS R5 and a new EOS R6 model. The EOS R5 is the 8K video camera that Canon has been teasing for a while. We now know that the camera has a new 45MP full-frame CMOS sensor powered by the DIGIC X image processor. This allows the EOS R5 to record up to 8K resolution videos in 29.97fps in either RAW, 4:2:2 10-bit Canon Log H.265 or 4:2:2 10-bit HDR PQ H.265. And you can do this internally without requiring an external recorder. If 8K isn't your thing, you can also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canon_unveils_eos_r5_with_45mp_fullframe_sensor_and_8k_raw_video_recording-news-44194.php

Honor offers gift packages for users linking AppGallery with popular games and apps

Honor has announced a deal with mobile game developers, as well as the dictionary company Merriam-Webster, for gift packages worth up to $120 per user. There are three games in the list - Lords Mobile, Rise of Kingdoms, and AFK Arena, and the deal is applicable mostly for Honor 9A and Honor 9X Pro users. The Lords Mobile game offers up to $80 worth of gift packages, including boosts, points, and more. $30 of them can be claimed by all users of AppGallery, but an additional $50 package is exclusive to Honor 9A and Honor 9X Pro users. There is a maximum of 100,000 gift packages and all...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_offers_gift_packages_for_users_linking_appgallery_with_popular_games_and_apps-news-44201.php

Google teases its upcoming Nest Home speaker following certification images

In an unexpected email sent to the press, Google has teased its upcoming Nest Home speaker. Given the timing, we can expect it to make an appearance at the next Made By Google event – which normally takes place sometime in October. Not long before Google outed its new Nest speaker, photos of the device surfaced on a Japanese database website. Images revealed by FCC documents The new Nest speaker fits in well with its other Nest Home speakers in terms of design. It’s got a soft design with rounded corners and its covered in the same fabric seen on the Nest Home Mini and the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_teases_its_upcoming_nest_home_speaker_following_certification_images-news-44199.php

Google’s efforts in making Android updates faster have paid off, Android 10 fastest adopted update

We’ve all heard the argument that Apple iPhones update quickly because Apple controls both hardware and software. With the hundreds of unique devices that run Android, its very difficult to have this same speed and effectiveness of major updates – not to mention, the vast differences of software that OEMs offer. Google has been able to push many updates through Google Play Services, even if devices are no longer receiving major OS updates. In a Google Developers Blog post, it’s revealed that Android 10 was the quickest adopted Android version ever. Of course, it didn’t happen overnight....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/googles_efforts_in_making_android_updates_faster_have_paid_off_android_10_fastest_adopted_update-news-44198.php

Huawei Enjoy 20 render shows round camera setup and pop-up selfie camera

Yesterday, the Huawei Enjoy 20 leaked in live images, revealing the phone’s display – free from any punch-hole or notches for a selfie camera – with a round triple camera setup. Today, a new render of the phone appeared on Weibo which corroborates the same design we saw in the live images. The Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro was announced last month with a MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset with 5G support and EMUI 10.1 over Android 10 (naturally, with no Google Services, but HMS). Meanwhile, the unreleased Enjoy 20 will be powered by an in-house HiSilicon Kirin 820 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 128GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_enjoy_20_render_shows_round_camera_setup_and_popup_selfie_camera-news-44197.php

New beta for OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro optimizes auto-brightness, brings new security patches

OnePlus is rolling out a new beta build for its late 2019 flagships, the 7T and 7T Pro. OxygenOS Open Beta 6 is the new release for the duo, and it brings with it the July security patch level. Additionally, the adaptive brightness curve has been optimized, and the company promises an improved user experience when it comes to brightness changes. The Clock app gets Lap time and Split time for the Stopwatch section with a nicer UI, while in Game Space the new Moments section is where you can store gaming snapshots and screen recordings. Plenty of bugs were fixed too, such as the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_beta_for_oneplus_7t_and_7t_pro_optimizes_autobrightness_brings_new_security_patches-news-44196.php

First iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 public betas are now available

Today Apple has made the first public beta builds for iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 available through its beta program enrollment process. If you're interested in running the upcoming OS versions on your smartphone or tablet, head over to the Apple Beta website to enroll your device and then receive the first (and subsequent) betas through software updates. So far, before these public betas went out, we've had two developer betas out, one that was released immediately after the two OS versions got official at WwDC, and the second that got out yesterday. As usual with early beta builds, it's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_ios_14_and_ipados_14_public_betas_are_now_available-news-44195.php

Samsung Pay gains support for TransferWise UK debit cards

Samsung Pay now officially supports TransferWise debit cards in the UK. The South Korean tech giant’s digital wallet will now accept TransferWise debit Mastercard and debit Mastercard for Business. This will allow you to use your TransferWise cards on Samsung Pay terminals and online in over 50 currencies in more than 70 countries around the world. The offer will be available for users who have a registered UK address and adds to the growing lists of established banks and fintech companies supported by Samsung Pay. All transactions will still have to comply with the TransferWise terms...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/transferwise_uk_debit_cards_now_work_with_samsung_pay-news-44193.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 LTE Aluminium launches in India

Samsung has added the Galaxy Watch Active2 LTE in Aluminum to the already available Stainless Steel models in India. Now the maker's LTE-capable range of smart watches includes the Galaxy Watch in 46mm and 42mm and the Galaxy Watch Active2 in 40mm and 44mm. The Aluminum Galaxy Watch Active2 LTE is made in India and will be available through partner retail stores, leading online retailers, Samsung's own site, as well as Samsung Opera House, on July 11, priced at INR 28,490. Buyers will have a choice between Cloud Silver, Aqua Black and Pink Gold. The Galaxy Watch Active2 features a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_active2_lte_aluminium_launches_in_india-news-44188.php

OnePlus Nord creators cases leak

While we’re waiting for the OnePlus Nord to release on July 21, the leaks keep coming in bunches. After we got a good look at the device from the front and back and learned more about its AMOLED display, we now have a look at some of the exclusives cases that will launch alongside the Nord thanks to Evan Blass. They come in three varieties from Swedish artists Camilla Engstrom and Finsta as well as Zack Nelson from YouTube channel JerryRigEveything. The latter features a picture of the phone’s internals including its cyan-colored battery. We can also spot the phone's USB-C port on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_creators_cases_leak-news-44189.php

Samsung Galaxy M01 Core confirmed to be renamed Galaxy A01 Core

Samsung restarted their midrange lineup in the middle of 2019 with a new batch of Galaxy A and Galaxy M phones. The company started spewing devices left and right, but apparently the creative process can produce only so many phones because the upcoming Galaxy M01 Core is not new - it is the Galaxy A01 Core, as by a Google Supported Devices listing. The Galaxy M01 Core is just a new name for different markets, it holds a a01core designation into Google’s database, despite having SM-M013F model number. The phone, however, is yet to be released under any name, so we expect to see which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m01_core_confirmed_to_be_renamed_galaxy_a01_core-news-44186.php

Lava Z61 Pro unveiled: 'Made in India' with a 5.45" screen, small price tag

Lava unveiled the Z61 Pro budget phone at a price of INR 5,774 (which is $75 or so). This will fit people wanting something small and cheap – the 5.45” screen makes the phone more compact than most. The screen has 720 x 1,440 px resolution (18:9) and is covered with 2.5D glass. It’s a classic design, meaning that the 5MP selfie camera is on the bezel above the screen. Around the back is the 8 MP main camera, which offers HDR, night mode and portrait mode. There’s no fingerprint reader anywhere on the phone, but you can use the front camera for face unlocking (it reportedly triggers in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lava_z61_pro_unveiled_made_in_india_with_a_545_screen_small_price_tag-news-44187.php

Samsung Galaxy Buds X pass through the FCC

The Samsung Galaxy Buds X TWS earphones have been certified by the FCC and not a moment too soon – the new true wireless set will allegedly be unveiled on July 22 (perhaps alongside another wearable, the Galaxy Watch3). The Buds X will measure approximately 26 x 15 x 14 mm and will weigh about 5g. They have been dubbed the “beans” due to their shape – they are meant to go into your ear rather than stick out like the current Galaxy Buds+. Samsung Galaxy Buds Bean The Buds X are also expected to feature noise cancellation and reportedly target a price of $140 or so to undercut...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds_x_pass_through_the_fcc-news-44183.php

LG will update older flagships with the Velvet UI, starting with the LG V50 ThinQ

The LG Velvet represents not only a change in the company designs its hardware but also the software – LG announced that it will bring the Velvet UI to several of its older flagships. This decision was reached by surveying customer opinions through the Quick Help app. The new UI is already rolling out to the LG V50 ThinQ as an over-the-air update (starting with units in South Korea). It changes the Volume control dialog and the In-call information window, it also allows you to customize the color of the notification bar. Besides the V50, five other LG flagships will receive Velvet...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_will_update_older_flagships_with_the_velvet_ui_starting_with_the_lg_v50_thinq-news-44181.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ specs revealed, 45W charging confirmed

Most of the specs and the design traits of Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 lineup have just been revealed thanks to a new leak from a trusted source. According to insiders close to SamMobile the Galaxy Tab S7+ will be running a Snapdragon 865+ SoC and the 5G-enabled version of the tablet will support sub-6GHz 5G networks. The 12.4-inch Super AMOLED display will carry a resolution of 2800 x 1752px and, of course, support S Pen functionality. Qualcomm's current fastest SoC will be paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM while storage will be 128GB and 256GB, respectively. Earlier reports said...

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Oppo Watch coming to India alongside the Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G

Oppo's first smartwatch named Oppo Watch debuted back in March but it's yet to become available outside China. A recent FCC listing, however, suggests that it will make it outside of China pretty soon and today's rumor is in line with this theory. Oppo insiders say the official international debut will happen alongside the Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G, which is taking place between July 20 and 24. With the global version's development now complete we can expect more markets to get it soon. Source

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TCL 10 Plus and TCL 10 SE go official

TCL’s 10 series saw its latest members go official in Russia with the 10 Plus and 10 SE. Both new phones come with midrange specs, solid batteries and Android 10 but pricing аnd availability is yet to be revealed. We also don't have info if or when the devices will make their way to more markets. TCL 10 Plus Starting off with the 10 Plus which shares a lot of similarities with the previously launched 10L with the big change being on the display front where we now have an AMOLED panel with a waterdrop notch. The diagonal measures in at 6.53-inches and the resolution is 1080 x 2340 pixels...

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Vivo X50 series Indian launch teased, likely coming on July 16

The vivo X50 is a smartphone lineup that is all about mobile photography with custom sensors and unique design of the camera setup. Two phones are already selling in China - vivo X50, and vivo X50 Pro, while the vivo X50 Pro+ is expected to hit the shelves in a few days. The first two are also scheduled to arrive outside China - they will hit India “soon”, and one leakster on Twitter says the date might be July 16. The vivo X50 series already has a dedicated landing promo page on Flipkart, and the phone will sell on Amazon India as well. Claims are all three models will launch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x50_series_gets_listed_in_india_likely_arriving_on_july_16-news-44179.php

OnePlus Nord leaked images reveal design, AMOLED display officially confirmed

The OnePlus Nord is coming on July 21 and we already know a few of its specs through leaks and official teasers. OnePlus also gave us a glimpse of the smartphone through a promo video and today a couple of images of the Nord have been shared by reliable leakster Evan Blass which give us a very clear look at the smartphone. As you can see, the OnePlus Nord will pack a display with a pill-shaped hole in the top-left corner for the dual camera setup, which from a previous leak we know will be a combination of a 32MP wide and 8MP ultrawide angle units. OnePlus' official Instagram...

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Redmi Note 9 coming to India, official teaser confirms

After the Redmi 9 Pro and Pro Max, India is about to receive a third Redmi Note 9 model as teased by the company. According to speculation this will be the vanilla Redmi Note 9 which made its debut in May. Fasten your seatbelts and get set for an all new BEAST from the #Redmi family 🙌Undisputed speed, undisputed performance- the #UndisputedChampion is coming soon! ⚡Can you guess what we're hinting at? 😉👉 RT this tweet and head here to get notified: https://t.co/XYxRbFgKft pic.twitter.com/40uAHi8pY0— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) July 9, 2020 The Redmi Note 9 is built around a 6.53-inch IPS...

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vivo iQOO Z1x 5G unveiled with 120Hz display, $230 price

The vivo iQOO Z1x is finally official after weeks of leaks and teasers. The phone is exactly what we expected to be, but the pricing is the biggest surprise - it starts from CNY1,598 in China, which is about $230. For that price, you get a 5G chipset, a 5,000 mAh battery with fast charging and a display with 120 Hz refresh rate. The iQOO Z1x is powered by a Snapdragon 765G, and has four memory variants - 6GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128 GB, and 8/GB256 GB. The RAM is of the LPDDR4x type and the storage is UFS 2.1. The 6.57” LCD has Full HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. There is...

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Google releases Android 11 Beta 2, final version coming on September 8

On Wednesday, Google released the Android 11 Beta 2 build with a bunch of bug fixes. There are also some minor changes throughout the UI of the new Beta build. In an unrelated event, Google also inadvertently revealed that it plans to release Android 11 publicly on September 8. During a “Hey Google” Smart Home Summit presentation on YouTube, a caption revealed when Android 11 is supposedly going to be officially released, presumably for Google Pixel devices. The screenshot below, captured by Android Police (first reported by Phone Arena, shows what presenter Michele Turner said, along with...

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Lenovo Legion Phone officially coming on July 22

On Wednesday, Qualcomm officially announced an incremental update to its high-end chipset. The Snapdragon 865+ is already confirmed to be used in two high-end gaming smartphones - the Asus ROG Phone 3 and the Lenovo Legion phone. Lenovo has now announced that its new smartphone will arrive on July 22 – the same day as the Asus ROG Phone 3’s scheduled announcement date. The information was made public on Lenovo’s Weibo handle through a new teaser. The phone will be announced at 7:30 PM Beijing time. The new Snapdragon 865+ brings a 10% clock-speed boost of the prime CPU core, and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_confirms_snapdragon_865_for_its_legion_phone_will_launch_july_22-news-44174.php

Realme C11 India launch set for July 14

The Realme C11 unveiled last week will debut in India on July 14. The launch event will be streamed live on the company's social media accounts starting at 1PM IST (7:30AM UTC). The Realme C11 packs a 6.5" HD+ LCD and has a Helio G35 SoC under the hood. It runs Android 10 with Realme UI on top and comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. But it also has a dedicated slot for microSD card, which allows storage expansion by up to 256GB. In terms of imaging, the Realme C11 sports a dual camera setup on the back comprising a 13MP main and 2MP depth sensor unit. For selfies and video calls,...

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