OnePlus 7, 7T series gets August patch and user assistance feature with latest beta updates

OnePlus has released new OxygenOS Open Beta updates for its 2019 smartphones - 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro. OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro get OxygenOS Open Beta 17, while their T variants get Open Beta 7. Both updates come with the same changelog and bump up the Android security patch level on the smartphones to August 2020. These updates also bring along a new...

Huawei Enjoy 20 case renders suggest there will also be a Plus version of the handset, with a pop-up camera

The Huawei Enjoy 20 family could be a bit bigger than we originally thought. So far, only the Enjoy 20 Pro has been officially announced, with rumors and designs of a vanilla Enjoy 20, making the rounds. A couple of new phone case listings on Alibaba might just offer a bit more clarity. These suggest that a Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus variant is also coming...

Microsoft Surface Duo for AT&T appears in leaked renders

The Microsoft Surface Duo announced last October has appeared in a new set of renders shared by reliable leakster Evan Blass. The images show the smartphone closed and opened. The front panel has a clean Microsoft logo, and when opened, you can see a flash next to the camera in the top-right corner, which is a new addition. Microsoft Surface Duo...

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra banners and box art showcase 120x zoom camera and color options

Xiaomi is turning 10 next week – a major milestone that the company will be celebrating on August 11 with the release of commemorative editions of the Redmi K30 Pro and the Mi 10 Pro. We are still a little short on details, regarding the Redmi, but the Mi 10 Pro variant has been popping-up online, along with specs and different names – Extreme Commemorative...

Realme C12 pops-up on GeekBench with a Helio P35 chipset and 3GB of RAM

A couple of days ago, we heard about a new addition to the Realme C line – the C12. The RMX2189, as its official name goes, has already been through major certification authorities in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and China. In a new development, the unannounced handset was also spotted on GeekBench. That listing includes info on a MediaTek Helio...

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 gets VO2 Max and blood oxygen monitoring activated with first software update

The Samsung Galaxy Watch3 announced three days ago is receiving its first software update, which enables a couple of features that aren't activated out of the box - VO2 Max and blood oxygen monitoring. The last one isn't available in nine countries, though, which include Algeria, Angola, Canada, France, Iran, Japan, Libya, South Africa and Thailand....

AnTuTu releases top 10 list of domestic SoCs for H1 2020

Earlier this week, AuTuTu released its top 10 list of the highest performing smartphones tested in July. On Friday, AnTuTu released a new list, ranking the top 10 SoCs (System on a chip) for the first half of 2020. The top chipsets range from a score of 249151 all the way to 401108. The top three rankes on the list were the Snapdragon 865, the MediaTek...

TikTok issues statement following US Administration’s executive order

On Thursday, the White House issued an executive order that bans TikTok from doing business with US companies. The order claimed that “the spread in the United States of mobile applications developed and owned by companies in the People’s Republic of China continues to threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.”...

Poco X2 starts receiving MIUI 12 update in India

Xiaomi sub-brand Poco has started rolling out its first ever update to MIUI 12 for Indian users. The update to MIUI 12 is now going out to Poco X2 units sold in the subcontinent, with a bunch of reports on Twitter confirming the receipt of the new software. The new build number is MIUI 12.0.1.0,QGHINXM, and it arrives over-the-air as a 813 MB download....

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 hands-on video leaks, showing more angles

Samsung has sort of semi-announced the Galaxy Z Fold2 at its big Unpacked event on August 5, with the company promising a proper unveiling, with all details, to come on September 1. We got a few official press renders of the upcoming device, but sometimes nothing beats an honest-to-God hands-on video. And today that's exactly what has surfaced, courtesy...

The Huawei Mate 40 will get Kirin chipset, but may be the last Kirin-powered flagship

Huawei CEO Richard Yu spoke at the China Information Technology Summit 2020, talking about the upcoming Mate 40 phones, the next flagship chipset and the supply issues his company is facing due to the trade war. The Kirin 1000 chipset is expected to be announced at IFA in early September before making its debut on the Huawei Mate 40 lineup. It will...

Apple says game streaming services like Microsoft's xCloud violate App Store policies

Samsung made a big deal out of its partnership with Microsoft, which includes special enhancements for the xCloud game streaming service for the new Galaxy Note20 phones, plus a 3-moth pass for those who pre-order them. But xCloud’s beta test on iOS ended early, well before the September 15 launch of the service. As suspected, this was due to Apple...

OnePlus Nord tear-up: watch Carl Pei assemble the phone by hand

Carl Pei, co-founder of OnePlus, rolled his sleeves up and assembled a OnePlus Nord piece by piece. Many of these tasks are performed by machines at the factory, but the exec demonstrated the assembly process by hand and showed great familiarity with every component in the process. Watch the video below. Pei points out interesting details, like the...

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra leak points to ceramic and transparent backs

Xiaomi is turning 10 this year and will celebrate with special editions of two of its best phones at the moment – the company is expected to announce commemorative editions of the Mi 10 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro on August 11. Previously, rumors dubbed them “Pro Plus”, but CEO Lei Jun posted on Weibo that in English the phones will bear the “Ultra” name...

vivo iQOO 5 battery with 120W fast-charging certified, live-tested on video

The first commercially available phone with charging speeds over 100W, vivo iQOO 5, is coming on August 17. The company revealed it will have 120W fast-charging and posted a video, revealing the process of certification at TUV Rheinland while answering some of the questions about such charging rates. During charging, the iQOO 5 smartphone will reach...

Xiaomi to release MIUI version in India without banned apps

Earlier this year the Indian Government banned 59 mobile applications, including TikTok and WeChat as well as some Xiaomi ecosystem apps. Today the smartphone manufacturer posted a message on Twitter, revealing a MIUI update is scheduled to hit all devices, removing all blocked apps and clarifying that MIUI Cleaner isn't among them. The company also...

Kuo: iPhone 12 production runs into camera supply issues, launch may be unaffected

Back in April analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that the 5.4” and 6.1” iPhones will start mass production in September, a month after the originally planned start in August. Now he says that problems with the lens for the ultra wide camera may lead to delayed shipments of the component. All four iPhone 12 models will be using 7P lenses (7 element assembly)...

Microsoft is now looking to acquire TikTok's global operations

Earlier this week Microsoft officially confirmed that it is negotiating the acquisition of TikTok’s operations in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Now insiders report that the software giant is looking to expand the scope and include Europe and India in the deal, perhaps even buying TikTok’s global operations. The Financial Times writes...

Samsung activates ECG on Galaxy Watch Active2 in Korea

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 was announced last August with the hardware to measure electrocardiogram (ECG) readings, but the feature wasn't enabled due to pending approvals from regulatory agencies in different countries, and it was only in May this year that Galaxy Watch Active2 got ECG certification in South Korea. Samsung said it will activate...

Samsung Galaxy Note20 gets a Mystic Red version in South Korea

Samsung's Galaxy Note20 officially comes in Mystic Green, and Mystic Gray color options in addition to the Mystic Bronze hero paint job. Well it appears that the company's home market is getting a bit of a special treatment and an exclusive-for-now Mystic Red Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. The vanilla version of the phone has a bright red back panel and...

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Plus is going to be called Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra

Next week Xiaomi will celebrate its first decade in the smartphone business by announcing two new phones - previously believed to be named the Mi 10 Pro Plus and the Redmi K30 Extreme Commemorative Edition. Today Lei Jun, co-founder and chairman of the company, slightly lifted the curtain on the first phone, revealing that it will actually be called...

Realme C3 and 5 Pro get new color options

Realme has announced new color options for the Realme C3 and Realme 5 Pro in India. The entry-level C3 now comes in Volcano Grey shade, while the 5 Pro is now offered in Chroma White. Realme 5 Pro in Chroma White The Volcano Grey C3 is already up for purchase through Flipkart, but it will also be sold through the company's official Indian site. The...

Samsung Galaxy Note20 series is already getting its first software update

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra unveiled just two days ago and yet to go on sale are already receiving their first software updates. The new updates require a download of around 500MB. It's unclear what exactly the new firmwares bring to the 2020 Note flagships since the changelog only mentions the August 2020 Android security patch,...

OnePlus phones get first dibs on PUBG Mobile at 90fps

The popular battle royale mobile game PUBG Mobile is getting a new 90fps mode and it is debuting only for select OnePlus devices. The exclusivity starts now and will last through September 6 before making its way to other devices. The OnePlus 7 Pro, 7T, 8, and 8 Pro all support PUBG Mobile at the new frame rate. The OnePlus Nord is obviously missing...

HTC Wildfire E2 goes on sale sans announcement, with entry-level specs

After having been spotted in the Google Play Console last month, the HTC Wildfire E2 is now available to purchase in at least one market - Russia. The phone didn't have a formal announcement, and maybe we won't ever get one anyway, considering the fact that it's a low-end offering. It may or may not make it to other countries soon, that remains to...

Google discontinues Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL in US and other regions

Google has discontinued sales of the Pixel 4 and the Pixel 4 XL in the US and some other regions. The phone may still be available through some other retailers and in other regions but only till stock lasts. According to The Verge, a Google spokesperson said that the company has sold through its inventory of the two devices. The company assured that...

Sony WH-1000XM4 launched with improved active noise cancelation

Sony has finally launched the WH-1000XM4, the latest in the company's flagship range of noise-canceling headphones. The WH-1000XM4 is a more iterative update with a 'if it ain't broke' attitude but features enough noteworthy improvements across the board. For starters, Sony has improved upon the already excellent active noise canceling on the previous...

Leaked document suggests Pixel 5a is coming next year, a foldable phone is in the works

An internal document escaped from Google’s grasp and it hints at a possible folding Pixel. The document details every phone since the Pixel 2 and features four yet to be announced devices: Barbette, Raven, Oriole and Passport. Barbette is possibly the rumored Pixel 5a - Google has so far officially confirmed only the Pixel 5 5G and 4a 5G. The Raven...

Instagram officially launches Reels in attempt to take on TikTok

Instagram has announced that it is bringing a feature called Reels that allows you to record and edit 15-second multi-clip videos with audio, effects, and new creative tools. It is obviously an attempt to compete with TikTok, the widely popular (and controversial) social media platform, and is already arriving in 50 countries. Instagram Reels is...

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra hands-on review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note20_ultra_hands_on-review-2145.p...

Realme X3 Pro pops up on Geekbench with Snapdragon 855+

We’ve been hearing speculations about an incoming Realme X3 Pro but the company is still staying silent on the topic. Earlier this year a device with the model number RMX2121 was spotted on TENAA and leaksters suggested this is the phone; today a different device codenamed RMX2083 shined on Geekbench with Snapdragon 855+, raising the question which...

Leaked document suggests Pixel 5a is coming next year, a foldabe phone is in the works

An internal document escaped from Google’s grasp and it hints at a possible folding Pixel. The document details every phone since the Pixel 2 and features four yet to be announced devices: Barbette, Raven, Oriole and Passport. Barbette is possibly the rumored Pixel 5a - Google has so far officially confirmed only the Pixel 5 5G and 4a 5G. The Raven...

Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra India pricing revealed as pre-orders open

Samsung announced the Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra yesterday through a virtual event along with their US and European prices, and today we learn about the Note20 duo's Indian pricing. The Galaxy Note20 is priced at INR77,999 ($1,040/€880) in India, while the Note20 Ultra will set you back by INR104,999 ($1,400/€1,180). Both smartphones come...

Honor sets IFA event for September 4

The IFA exhibition in Berlin is scheduled to take place in a new format this year between September 3 and September 5, and several companies are embracing the idea of having physical events once again. We already have a confirmation that Realme will attend, and today we received an invite that Honor is also having a press conference which will be...

Samsung Galaxy Note20 duo, Z Fold2, the Watch3 and Buds Live detailed in promo videos

Samsung’s mobile ecosystem took a large step forward yesterday. The company unveiled the Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra, which merge productivity, entertainment and photography while also upgrading the trademark feature of the series, the S Pen. The playlist below starts with a gentle introduction of the Note20 Ultra and moves on to show how the...

OnePlus shows Always On Display designs in teaser videos

CEO Pete Lau posted a video that gives the backstory of the design for the new Always On Display functionality that is coming to OxygenOS 11. OnePlus partnered with the Parsons School of Design to come up with a selection of looks and elements that will adorn the display while the phone sleeps. The featured design is called “Time”, but it’s really...

Oppo Reno4 Pro gets camera improvements in second software update

The global version of the Oppo Reno4 Pro that went on sale yesterday is receiving its second software update. The first update (CPH2109_11_A.13) was rolled out before its July 31 unveiling with July 5, 2020 Android security patch. Now the second update released by Oppo bumps up the security patch level on the smartphone to August 5, 2020. Additionally,...

Commemorative Redmi K30 to officially arrive on August 11

Xiaomi got a phone approved by TENAA last week, and we suspect it is the Redmi K30 Ultra. Later the company confirmed a new device is scheduled to arrive this month, celebrating its first decade in the world of smartphones. The new Redmi K30 was initially expected on August 14, but today Xiaomi revealed the launch will be on Tuesday, August 11. The...

Our Oppo Reno4 Pro video review is out

The Oppo Reno4 Pro announced for the global markets last week went on sale in India yesterday. The international version is different from its Chinese counterpart - it comes with a less powerful chipset, no 5G connectivity, downgraded cameras, and plastic build. However, it also comes with an aggressive price and it ends up a properly competitive...

New phone called Realme C12 with a 6,000 mAh battery gets multiple certifications

Realme C11 and Realme C15 are the latest affordable devices by the young smartphone brand, and now there will be a third addition to the C lineup, called Realme C12. It appeared on multiple certifications along with the model number RMX2189, revealing Realme is planning to make it widely available and not limited to a single market. Realme RMX2189...

AnTuTu releases Top 10 list of Android performers for July

Although most of all high-end Android smartphones are powered by the Snapdragon 865, some are faster than others in terms of raw performance scores. Although scores aren’t everything, here we are reporting AnTuTu list of the top 10 performing Android smartphones for the month of July. The list consists of the highest-scoring devices tested on AnTuTu...

Galaxy Note20 is getting a gaming bundle and a special Xbox Game Pass app

As rumored before, Samsung and Microsoft have been working on some special Xbox-related features for Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra buyers. There's a special gaming bundle on the way, which includes three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PowerA's MOGA XP5-X Plus, a controller made with xCloud in mind (which is Microsoft's game streaming service)....

Google Pixel 4a in for review

The Pixel 4a comes soon before Google will announce the Pixel 5, and a 5G variant of the Pixel 4a. We don't know the pricing of those two phones yet, but we know that they will cost more than the Pixel 4a, which starts at $350 and offers a bunch of storage, ample RAM, and solid Google Pixel-fied software with updates directly from Google. The Pixel...

Samsung Unpacked coverage wrap-up

Samsung used to unveil new Galaxy Note models at IFA, but in recent years it moved that unveiling to its own Unpacked event. That event has since grown with no less than 7 new devices debuting at it this year. You can (re)watch the livestream from the event or just jump to the good stuff. Below we’ve included various useful links covering the new...

Razer made a special heat dissipating case for the Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra

The Razer Arctech is a series of phone cases for the iPhone and Razer Phone 2. The company has now launched two new models for the Galaxy Note20 and the Galaxy Note20 Ultra. Similar to other Arctech cases, the Razer Arctech Pro for the Note20 series features Razer's trademarked Thermaphene cooling technology, which consists of a thermally conductive...

Apple iPhone 12 to have wireless charging with magnetic attachment

The last few generations of iPhones have been supporting wireless charging, but the 2020 iPhone 12 lineup might enhance the experience.. Cupertino is planning to introduce the first phone with magnetic positioning - very strong magnets will move the phone automatically to the optimal position on the charging pad. This is how the iPhone 12 magnets...

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live hands-on review

After months of speculation that the Galaxy Buds+ will be Samsung's first entry into the world of truly wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, it became clear that Samsung is working on a completely different product to fill that spot. Meet the Galaxy Buds Live - truly wireless earbuds with an innovative design and ANC. Unboxing, design...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 introduced: larger displays inside and out

Samsung didn’t fully unveil the Galaxy Z Fold2 but it did lift the cover a little bit so we can have a peek. Really, it focused on the two displays and even then it held back some details. Larger 7.6" screen inside • 6.2" screen outside The internal screen has grown to 7.6”, up from 7.3” on the original. Also, the display now incorporates Ultra Thing...

These infographics are the fastest way to get to know the Galaxy Tab S7, Watch3 and Buds Live

Samsung unveiled several new devices today, it’s a lot to take in. The quickest way to get acquainted with the new tablets, the watch and the TWS buds is to have a look at the infographics below. You can flip between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ – did you spot the difference? The S7+ gets the upgraded S Pen with decreased latency,...

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 come with more features, LTE variants in both sizes

The stream of Samsung announcement continues - after the two Galaxy Note20 phones and two Galaxy Tab S7 tablets, there is also a new smartwatch - the Galaxy Watch3. It comes with the ability to measure the blood oxygen levels (SpO2) and will also provide blood pressure and ECG readings. The smartwatch comes in two sizes - 45mm and 41mm, with respective...