Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) gets Android 10 update

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) received the Android 10 update earlier last month, and now it's the Tab A 8.0 (2019) locked to Verizon's network that's getting a taste of the latest version of Android. The Android 10 update for Verizon's Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) sports version number QP1A.190711.020.T387VVRU2CTG9 and bumps up the Android security patch level on the tablet to August 2020. The new build also comes with new features, which include Live Transcribe, Sound Amplifier, and Focus Mode. The update also brings in improved navigation gestures and camera...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a_8_verizon_android_10_update-news-44761.php

Huawei's general license just expired leaving older devices in limbo

For over a year now, Huawei and its US partners got a temporary license allowing them to cooperate and have trade relations, which was extended on several occasions, but since yesterday, the license has expired. Any smartphones manufactured before May 16 2019 are still eligible to receive security updates from Google and general updates to Google apps, but there's a catch. If by any chance Huawei breaks any compatibility with Google's apps during a software update, Google won't be able to collaborate on the issue even if Google already provided the update and the security...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huaweis_general_license_just_expired_leaving_older_devices_in_limbo-news-44762.php

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro get some bug fixes and August security patch

With the latest OxygenOS 10.5.13 for India and 10.5.12 for Europe, the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro get some important bug fixes related to the Ambient display feature as well as August security patch from Google. The changelog says that there are some stability improvements under the hood and the overlapping characters on the Ambient display have been resolved. Of course, other small bug fixes are in order too. There's also a brief mention of improved shooting effects with the front-facing camera, but not much detail has been given on the matter. It appears to be a staged rollout, as usual,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8_and_8_pro_get_some_bug_fixes_and_august_security_patch-news-44760.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 gets ECG-certified in the US

Good news for Galaxy Watch3 owners in the US - FDA appears to have given the green light and it's now officially ECG-certified in the country. This was made clear with a firmware update that the US users started getting. The ECG monitor on the watch is one of its key features, just like Apple's Watch and the Galaxy Watch Active2, for example, and it's a shame that only a couple of markets can take the full advantage of the hardware. At least for now, only South Korea and the US have approved the ECG monitor. Additionally, the firmware adds VO2 Max measurements so you can check...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch3_gets_ecgcertified_in_the_us-news-44759.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 to come without ToF sensor

Samsung's recently announced Galaxy Note20 flagships came without ToF sensors and a recent report coming out of South Korea claims that the Galaxy S21 will also come without the ToF modules. Samsung decided to drop the ToF sensors on the Galaxy S21 because there aren't enough use cases for this technology right now. Besides, the indirect ToF technology Samsung uses is less powerful than the direct ToF technology used by Apple. The latter is developed by Sony, and Samsung couldn't get it since Apple has an exclusive deal with the Japanese tech giant. Samsung Galaxy S20+ (on left) and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_tof_sensor_dropped-news-44758.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 to come without ToF sensor

Samsung's recently announced Galaxy Note20 flagships came without ToF sensors and a recent report coming out of South Korea claims that the Galaxy S21 will also come without the ToF modules. Samsung decided to drop the ToF sensors on the Galaxy S21 because there aren't enough use cases for this technology right now. Besides, the indirect ToF technology Samsung uses is less powerful than the direct ToF technology used by Apple. The latter is developed by Sony, and Samsung couldn't get it since Apple has an exclusive deal with the Japanese tech giant. Samsung Galaxy S20+ (on left) and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s2_tof_sensor_dropped-news-44758.php

Security research firm found serious exploits in Qualcomm chips

Check Point security researchers found a serious threat to everyone using Qualcomm-powered smartphone, which as of 2019 is about 40% of the market. The researchers call the exploits "Achilles". Check Point found more than 400 lines of code vulnerabilities all in the digital signal processors of Qualcomm's SoCs. Of course, they are keeping most of the details a secret to minimize the risk of someone using the exploits. The hacker can potentially record calls, steal data, install malicious software that can't be uninstalled and even brick the device. Qualcomm has already started...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_security_research_firm_found_serious_exploit_in_qualcomm_chips-news-44735.php

Moto E7 Plus specs leak: Snapdragon 460 SoC and 48MP dual camera

The Motorola Moto E7 Plus was spotted on Geekbench last week running Android 10 with an octa-core processor at the helm paired with 4GB RAM. Now an image posted by reliable leakster Evan Blass on Twitter tells us more about the Moto E7 Plus. The image reveals that Moto E7 Plus will be powered by the Snapdragon 460 SoC that was announced back in January. The chipset will be paired with 4GB RAM and the smartphone will have 64GB of storage. Although there might be other memory configurations as well. For photography, the Moto E7 Plus will come with a dual camera on the back with Night...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_e7_plus_specs_leak-news-44757.php

Google Pixel 4a review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4a-review-2148.php

HTC Wildfire E Lite shows up in the Google Play Console, has specs uncovered

Earlier this month HTC made the Wildfire E2 smartphone official in Russia, with entry-level specs and a price to match. However, it turns out that the Taiwanese company is also working on an even cheaper, even more basic handset to be launched soon under the Wildfire sub-brand. This will be called Wildfire E Lite, and it has just showed up in the Google Play Console. The listing tells us that the phone has a screen with 720x1440 resolution, with a now quite uncommon 18:9 aspect ratio. As you can see from the tiny picture showing the handset's front, there are no notches or hole...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_wildfire_e_lite_shows_up_in_the_google_play_console_has_specs_uncovered-news-44756.php

vivo Y20 is on the way with the Snapdragon 460 at the helm

vivo is apparently working on the successor to the Y19 that it launched last year. The new phone is unsurprisingly called Y20, and it has recently been certified by the Indonesian authorities. This has given us the upcoming phone's model number, which is V2027. A little bit of digging has revealed that a vivo V2027 has run Geekbench on July 27, managing a 252 single-core score and 1,239 multi-core score. Information revealed by the benchmark listing and the page's source tells us that the vivo Y20 will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 460 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM. It...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y20_is_on_the_way_with_the_snapdragon_460_at_the_helm-news-44755.php

Google wants to kill Duo and integrate it into Meet

Google has launched and killed so many communications services and apps that it's not even funny to joke about it anymore. Whenever a new one comes along, we inevitably wonder how long before the company will bury its features into something else it has, or just kill it entirely - only to then launch something similar a few months or years later. Well, the time has come for Google Duo to get the axe. At least that's what sources are telling 9to5Google. Duo was launched many years ago alongside Allo, which was supposed to be the text chat companion to Duo's video chat...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_wants_to_kill_duo_and_integrate_it_into_meet-news-44754.php

Telegram finally adds video call support to all its apps

Telegram has announced that it is finally bringing video call functionality to all its desktop and mobile apps. The company made this announcement on the day of its seventh anniversary since it went live in August of 2013. The video call feature is currently being made available in an alpha state across all the apps. As with the voice calls, all video calls in Telegram are being end-to-end encrypted. The app will show four emoji on screen for you and your call partner. If both have the same four emoji, the call is encrypted. The voice call feature makes use of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/telegram_finally_adds_video_call_support_to_all_its_apps-news-44753.php

Check out the Surface Duo in action from Microsoft’s press event

The Microsoft Surface Duo was announced back in October though we had to wait untill this week to learn about its detailed specs and availability. It’s one of the more interesting devices in recent memory and now we have the full press event video with Panos Panay guiding us through the software and pretty much everything there is about the device in a 35-minute product brief video. The video starts off with a breakdown of the Surface brand and its journey leading up to the Duo with a clear emphasis on addressing users’ needs and thinking outside the box in terms of both software and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_the_surface_duo_in_action_from_microsofts_press_event-news-44752.php

Samsung gets 117,000 Galaxy Note20 pre-orders in South Korea

The Galaxy Note20 series is already up for pre-order with official sales in some markets slated to begin on August 21st. One of those markets is South Korea and some early reports from local media are suggesting similar consumer interest in the new Note line to last year’s Galaxy Note10 series. Samsung has reportedly racked in 117 thousand for the Note20 series pre-orders which is a bit shy of last year’s 1.3 thousand figure for the Note10 duo though there’s still time to catch up. According to the new report, the Galaxy Note20 Ultra accounted for 65% of all Note20 pre-orders. We...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_reportedly_crossed_13_million_galaxy_note20_preorders_in_south_korea-news-44749.php

Fortnite is still available at Samsung's Galaxy Store

After Epic Games tried to implement its own payment system in the Fortnite app, Apple and Google were quick to react and removed the game from their respective app stores as it violates the rules. However, Samsung's Galaxy Store doesn't have such restrictions so Epic Game's Fortnite remains available for owners of Samsung Galaxy phones. Also, Android users are still able to play the game by sideloading the 8.2GB APK from the company's website but the in-app purchases aren't working for now. Undoubtedly Epic Games is looking into the issue and will resolve the matter soon. As for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fortnite_is_still_available_at_samsungs_galaxy_store-news-44748.php

Redmi G gaming laptop unveiled: 144Hz display for just $760

Redmi just announced a new affordable gaming laptop. The Redmi G comes at a mind-bending $760 starting price and goes up to $1,000 without making any compromises with the hardware. Of course, those prices are for the Chinese market so if the device ever makes it outside of China, they may change. You get a 16.1-inch display with super-thin bezels forcing Redmi to move the webcam at the bottom bezel. What's more important, though, is the fact that the panel supports 144Hz refresh rate at 1080p resolution and has 100% sRGB coverage, no matter which configuration you...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_g_gaming_laptop_goes_live_with_144hz_display_for_just_760-news-44744.php

Microsoft promises three years of Android updates for Surface Duo

Google already provides three years of software updates for its Pixel smartphones, and last week, Samsung announced that it will offer three major OS upgrades to its flagships starting with the Galaxy S10. Now Microsoft confirmed that its recently launched Surface Duo foldable smartphone will also get three years of software updates. This promise includes OS upgrades as well as security patches. It's still not as good as what Apple offers to its customers, but considering how long people keep their phones it's probably close enough so as not to matter for most. The promise will also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_surface_duo_three_years_android_software_updates-news-44746.php

Redmi moved 100,000 K30 Ultra units in one minute in first sale today

The Redmi K30 Ultra unveiled earlier this week went on its first sale in China today and the company sold 100,000 units in just one minute, before it ran out of stock. The K30 Ultra has a Dimensity 1000+ SoC at the helm and it comes in four memory configurations - 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB and 8GB/512GB priced at CNY1,999 ($285/€245), CNY2,199 ($315/€270), CNY2,499 ($360/€305) and CNY2,699 ($390/€330), respectively. The K30 Ultra flaunts a 6.67" 120Hz FullHD+ notchless AMOLED display with a fingerprint underneath. The smartphone runs Android 10-based MIUI 12 out of the box and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k30_ultra_100k_unit_first_sale-news-44742.php

Realme C12 debuts with 6,000 mAh battery, Helio G35 and triple camera

After unveiling its C15 last month, Realme brought an even more affordable version of its C-series with the new Realme C12 launched in Indonesia. It carries plenty of similarities with the C15 including a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution, gigantic 6,000 mAh battery and the Helio G35 chipset. Realme C12 in Marine Blue and Coral Red The key differences between the two come in the camera department where the new C12 comes with two 2MP auxiliary cameras alongside the main 13MP shooter. The selfie camera housed in the waterdrop notch is also down to 5MP instead of the 8MP on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c12_debuts_with_6000_mah_battery_helio_g35_and_triple_cameras-news-44743.php

LG Q92 5G full specs leak, image in tow

We’ve been hearing about LG’s upcoming 5G midrange phone ambitions for a while now including the LG Q92 5G which appeared in several leaks so far. Now, tipster Abhishek Yadav is providing us with a list of the Q92’s key specs complete with an image of the phone. The device will carry a 6.7-inch FHD+ display with a punch-hole cutout just below the top bezel. As expected, it will be powered by the Snapdragon 765G chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. LG Q92 5G image and specs Around the back, the Q92 will carry a 48MP primary camera alongside an 8MP ultrawide module as...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_q92_5g_full_specs_leak-news-44740.php

ZTE A20 5G full specs and design revealed by TENAA

ZTE is soon going to launch the A20 5G with an under-display camera. The company hasn't divulged any details about it yet, but a ZTE smartphone bearing model code A2121 and believed to be the A20 5G recently got certified by TENAA, revealing its full specs and design in the process. The ZTE A2121 is built around a 6.92" FullHD+ OLED display that has a fingerprint reader underneath for biometric authentication. The 32MP selfie camera isn't visible in the image since the screen is turned off, but we can see that the smartphone has a quad camera setup on the back which is a combination of a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_a20_5g_full_specs_design_images_tenaa-news-44739.php

iQOO 5 appears on Geekbench as Pro version poses for the camera

The iQOO 5 arriving on August 17 will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC and thanks to Master Lu benchmark listing, we know it will be paired with 8GB RAM. Now the smartphone has popped up on Geekbench, which reveals there will be a 12GB RAM option as well. Additionally, live images of what's allegedly the iQOO 5 Pro have surfaced on Chinese social network Weibo, which reveal the smartphone will sport a curved display with a punch hole in the upper-left corner. The back of the smartphone has a kevlar design and looks the same as the BMW edition. It houses a triple camera with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_5_specs_geekbench_iqoo_5_pro_images-news-44738.php

Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW available now on Verizon for $550

Verizon’s cheapest 5G smartphone is now available from the carrier. The Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW supports Verizon’s mmWave network and will eventually support the carrier’s lowband 5G network, expected to launch later this year. The Galaxy A51 5G UW is powered by the Snapdragon 765G chipset and paired with 6GB of RAM. There’s 128GB of base storage on board, expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. The midrange Samsung phone has a 6.5-inch FHD Super AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution and features a punch hole cutout with a 32MP selfie camera. Around back, the main quad-camera setup...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a51_5g_uw_available_now_on_verizon_for_550-news-44737.php

Epic Games sues Apple over anti-competitive behavior on the App Store

After a quick kerfuffle that escalated rather quickly, Epic Games is now filing an injunction against Apple for anti-competitive and monopolistic practices with respect to distribution of software on its iPhones and iPads. Epic Games has filed legal papers in response to Apple, read more here: https://t.co/c4sgvxQUvb— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) August 13, 2020 The situation started earlier today with Epic Games pushing a server side updated for Fortnite that enabled users to bypass Apple's and Google's payment system on iOS and Android, respectively, and instead choose to use Epic's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/epic_games_sues_apple_over_anticompetitive_behavior_on_the_app_store-news-44736.php

Security research firm found a serious exploits in Qualcomm chips

Check Point security researchers found a serious threat to everyone using Qualcomm-powered smartphone, which as of 2019 is about 40% of the market. The researchers call the exploits "Achilles". Check Point found more than 400 lines of code vulnerabilities all in the digital signal processors of Qualcomm's SoCs. Of course, they are keeping most of the details a secret to minimize the risk of someone using the exploits. The hacker can potentially record calls, steal data, install malicious software that can't be uninstalled and even brick the device. Qualcomm has already started...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_security_research_firm_found_a_serious_exploit_in_qualcomm_chips-news-44735.php

Google might not release Pixel 5, only the XL variant

Everyone was hoping that after the Pixel 4 disappointment, Google will have taken things seriously with the Pixel lineup but after learning that the Pixel 5 would sport a Snapdragon 765G chipset, we aren't sure about that anymore. Moreover, the latest rumor has it that the company plans to release an XL version of the Pixel 5 only so no small screen flagship this year. On the other hand, this might mean that Google will focus solely on the XL and deliver better experience accompanied with significantly better hardware. Aside from the Snapdragon 765G chipset, the phone is rumored to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_might_not_be_releasing_a_standard_version_of_the_pixel_5_only_a_xl_variant-news-44734.php

iQOO 5 retail box leaks alongside impressive camera samples

The iQOO 5 is ready to be announced on August 17 and we’ve seen plenty of rumors about the device in the past weeks. The phone will bring top specs like a 120Hz refresh rate display and ludicrous 120W fast wired charging and the latest leak brings us the retail box of the device. In addition, iQOO’s Weibo page shared several camera samples that look really impressive. The EXIF data revealed all are taken in 12.5MP resolution. One of the images also shows an impressive night sample. We are also treated to some shots of BMW M Motorsport’s race cars from the 2020 Deutsche Tourenwagen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_5_retail_box_leaks_alongside_impressive_camera_samples-news-44733.php

Apple to offer bundles for its most popular services this fall

Online services represent an increasingly bigger chunk of Apple’s income and Cupertino may be looking to offer bundled plans of its most popular digital subscriptions to its consumers starting this fall alongside the iPhone 12 series. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is preparing a tiered bundle service of its Music, TV, Arcade, News, iCloud storage alongside an all-new fitness subscription service under the “Apple One” moniker. That’s the internal code name for the project though, so the final product may be called differently. Based on the report, there will be at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_to_offer_bundles_for_its_most_popular_services_this_fall-news-44731.php

Apple iPhone 12 announcement date and shipping details revealed

We may have learned the announcement and even shipping details of the iPhone 12 as well as the next iPad and Apple Watch, thanks to tech analyst Jon Prosser. He was the one that correctly predicted the iPhone SE announcement date, back in March. According to his information Apple will hold the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro event in the week, beginning on October 12. Apple will then open pre-orders for the iPhone 12 (read non-Pro) models the same week and start shipping the next week, which begins on October 19. The iPhone 12 Pro models are expected to ship sometime in November. Prosser also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_12_announcement_date_and_shipping_details_revealed-news-44732.php

iPhone 12 lens supplier: there's no issue with the quality, everything is on schedule

Last week Ming-Chi Kuo, a reputable analyst reported that the 5.4" and 6.1" iPhone 12 phones, are facing some issues with the lenses of the ultra-wide camera. The coating of the elements produced by one of the suppliers for the non-Pro models was said to be susceptible to cracking. Today the maker of the problematic component has gone on record to deny these reports. Genius Electronics is Apple's main camera lens supplier and says that all demands from the clients are met and everything is on schedule. But even if Genius Electronics is hiding something, Apple is using Largan...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_12_lens_supplier_theres_no_issue_with_the_quality_everything_is_on_schedule-news-44730.php

Microsoft Surface Duo pre-order details

The Microsoft Surface Duo foldable smartphone announced last October will go on sale from September 10. But those of you who want to be an early adopter can already book their units. The Surface Duo comes in 128GB and 256GB storage options priced at $1,399 and $1,499, respectively. Interested customers can pre-order one through the Microsoft Store. You can select the unlocked version or get an AT&T SIM card included at the time of checkout. If you prefer getting the Surface Duo in installments, then you can pre-order it through Best Buy, which offers the 128GB model for 24 EMIs of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_surface_duo_price_pre_orders-news-44729.php

LG K31s passes through FCC alongside live images

Another LG midranger has appeared in the FCC database and it came alongside several images and specs. The device bearing the LG LM-K310lM model number will come with a U-shaped notch, dual rear cameras and a 3,900 mAh battery which charges over microUSB. The build is plastic throughout and along with the specs suggests that the K31s could just be a rebranded version of the recently spotted LG K31 which appeared in a Google Play Console listing. LG K31s listings The phone will be powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, which will likely be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_k31s_passes_through_fcc_alongside_live_images-news-44728.php

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are easily repairable, iFixit teardown finds

The team over at iFixit did everyone a solid and put out an easy to follow guide on how to open up the new Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, should you ever want to replace the batteries inside the buds. And with a repairability score of 8 out of 10, replacing the standard batteries is easy enough if you have the tools, the patience and follow the guide, seen below. Some key takeaways - the battery inside each Galaxy Bud Live is a rechargeable Varta CP1254 A3 with 0.2Wh of juice per charge. It's a standard battery, which you can find online, albeit not as easily as before. The battery inside...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds_live_are_easily_repairable_according_to_ifixit-news-44726.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition pops up on Geekbench with an Exynos 990 SoC

Until now, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition was expected to come with a Snapdragon 865 SoC. But as it turns out that might not be the full story, as the version with model designation SM-G780F has appeared on Geekbench with an Exynos 990 chipset. The benchmark database also reveals that the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition will have 8GB RAM onboard. The S20 Fan Edition, sporting model number SM-G781B, was previously spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 865SoC and 6GB RAM. There's no word from Samsung about the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition yet, but rumors have it that it will arrive in Q4 2020. A...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fan_edition_specs_exynos_990_geekbench-news-44725.php

Infinix Smart 5 announced with 6.6” HD+ display and 5,000 mAh battery

The latest entry in Shenzhen-based Infinix’s lineup is here with the Smart 5. The entry-level phone is built around a 6.6-inch IPS display and packs a triple camera setup alongside a 5,000 mAh battery. It runs the Android 10 (Go Edition) although its hardware is somewhat more powerful than its peers. The display has HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 8MP selfie cam. There’s dual LED flash sensors on the front. Around the back, we find a 13MP primary camera paired with two QVGA sensors, an LED flash and a fingerprint sensor. Under the hood sits an unnamed octa-core...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_smart_5_announced_with_66_hd_display_and_5000_mah_battery-news-44724.php

HTC Desire 20 Pro launches in Europe

The HTC Desire 20 Pro is now available for pre-order across Europe. It's on sale in the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Poland and the Netherlands through HTC's website, priced at €279/£269 for the sole 6/128GB model. The Desire 20 Pro is expected to ship on August 24. The HTC Desire 20 Pro has a 6.5-inch 1080x2340px IPS LCD upfront and a single punch hole for the 25MP selfie camera. There are four cameras on the rear - a 48MP f/1.8 main, 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide, 2MP f/2.4 macro and 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor. There's also a capacitive fingerprint scanner on this side. Underneath is a Snapdragon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_20_pro_launches_in_europe-news-44717.php

vivo S1 Prime goes official with Snapdragon 665 SoC and 48MP quad camera

vivo has announced a new smartphone, dubbed S1 Prime. It's powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC that's paired with 8GB RAM. The smartphone has 128GB of storage and runs the dated Android 9 Pie out of the box with Funtouch OS 9.2 on top. The vivo S1 Prime is built around a 6.38" FullHD+ AMOLED display, that has a fingerprint reader underneath and a notch up top for the 16MP selfie camera. Around the back, the S1 Prime has a 48MP primary camera housed inside the diamond-shaped module. It's joined by an 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth sensor units. Fueling the entire package is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_s1_prime_specs_price-news-44723.php

Samsung UK offering free AKG Y500 headphones with purchased of Galaxy A41, A51, and A71

Customers in the UK can claim a free pair of AKG Y500 Headphones when they purchase a new A-series smartphone. The devices eligible for the promotion are the Samsung Galaxy A41, A51, A51 5G, or the Galaxy A71. Once activated with a SIM card, you can complete the redemption through the Samsung Members app within 30 days of purchase. The AKG Y500 headphones are worth £129 and feature Bluetooth connectivity, pass-through sound, and up to 33 hours of playback time. Once claimed, you’ll be emailed once your promotion is processed and you’ll receive the new pair of headphones within 30...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_uk_offering_free_akg_y500_headphones_with_purchased_of_galaxy_a41_a51_and_a71-news-44722.php

Apple releases iOS 13.6.1 and iPadOS 13.6.1

Today Apple has released iOS 13.6.1 and iPadOS 13.6.1 to all supported devices. As the small increment in versioning implies, this build is all about fixing issues, and doesn't bring any new features to the table. Still, that doesn't mean you shouldn't install the update as soon as possible. After all, it promises to get rid of green tint on some displays, which was caused by a thermal management issue, apparently. It also fixes an issue which disabled Exposure Notifications for some users. Additionally, an issue that prevented unneeded system data files from being automatically...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_releases_ios_1361_and_ipados_1361-news-44721.php

The next foldable Moto Razr will be announced on September 9

Motorola is almost ready to unveil its next foldable smartphone, which the rumor mill has so far tentatively called either Razr 5G or Razr 2020. The successor to the company's first foldable, the reborn Razr 2019, will improve upon it in every conceivable way, if we go by past rumors. It will get official on September 9, according to invites sent to the media by Motorola. The next Razr has already leaked in a few hands-on images, of which one is shown below for your viewing pleasure. Expect to see the Snapdragon 765 chipset powering the new device and bringing it 5G support as well....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_next_foldable_moto_razr_will_be_announced_on_september_9-news-44720.php

Moto E7 gets certified with 5,000 mAh battery, 10W charger

Motorola has definitely been quite prolific about launching new phones so far this year, but it's not done yet, by any stretch of the imagination. The Moto E7 and E7 Plus are both coming at some point in the near future, and we've already seen them leaking from time to time. The vanilla E7 has actually been spotted listed by a Spanish retailer recently, with a price tag of €148.07. That should give you some idea of how much it should cost in other European countries as well. That listing helpfully provided its model number, and it turns out that the phone has already been certified by the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_e7_gets_certified_with_5000_mah_battery_10w_charger-news-44719.php

Canalys: Smartphone sales in the US grew in Q2, Apple and Samsung led the way

According to the latest Canalys report, smartphone shipments in the US grew by 11% during the April - June period compared to the previous quarter. The market is still in 5% decline compared to the same time last year. The average price of a new smartphone in the US was $503 which is 10% less than the value in Q1 2020. Canalys estimates 70% of smartphones shipped in the US for Q2 2020 were made in China, a 10% QoQ increase. 7 out of 10 devices sold in the US were either Apple or Samsung phones with Apple alone to shipping an impressive 15 million units and securing a 47% market share....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_smartphone_sales_in_the_us_grew_in_q2_apple_and_samsung_led_the_way_-news-44718.php

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra uses TCL display

Yesterday Xiaomi capped off its 10 year anniversary by introducing the Mi 10 Ultra which was later sadly confirmed to remain exclusive to China. While much of the hype surrounding the phone is centered around its impressible camera setup, its curved 120Hz 6.67-inch OLED display also deserves attention. As it turns out, TCL is the manufacturer of the panel and it shared the news in a blog post on Weibo. The Mi 10 Ultra's display can output full 10-bit colors and also boasts HDR 10+ support. It covers the full DCI-P3 color gamut and offers a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio and up to 1,120...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_10_ultra_uses_tcl_display_panel-news-44716.php

Microsoft Surface Duo goes on pre-order, will be available on September 10

Microsoft finally unveiled pricing and availability details on its Surface Duo foldable smartphone. The Android device will retail for $1,399 and sales tip-off next month on September 10. We also got the rest of the spec sheet which includes two 5.6” FHD+ OLED displays with 4:3 aspect ratios, last year’s Snapdragon 855 and a 3,577mAh battery. There’s also a single 11MP camera with F/2.0 aperture which sits on top of the right display alongside the LED flash. Microsoft is touting a “super zoom” feature with 7x zoom which is entirely digital. The camera is also capable of recording 4K...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_surface_duo_goes_on_preorder_will_be_available_on_september_10-news-44713.php

Redmi teases its gaming laptop Redmi G for August 14

Smartphone makers getting into the notebook business seems to have become a trend in the last couple of years and we aren't complaining. With bigger competition, come wider choice and lower prices for consumers. And Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi wants to get into that growing gaming notebook segment too. The company just teased its Redmi G gaming laptop is coming on August 14 and the promo posters look promising. The screen has minimal bezels giving the laptop that premium, modern look., As a result the webcam has been moved to the bottom bezel. In its Weibo post, the company promises...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_teases_its_gaming_laptop_redmi_g_for_august_14-news-44715.php

Samsung details Note20 Ultra's VRR display and how it helps battery life

Samsung's brand new Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G boasts the company's first variable refresh rate AMOLED panel so the company details some of the advantages of this panel compared to some of its competitors and the S20 Ultra's 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X. First and foremost, Samsung says that the panel can adjust its refresh rate in more than just 3 steps. The current 120Hz panels can either do 60, 90 or 120Hz while this one can go down to 30 and 10Hz and can do so dynamically. The S20 Ultra's display, for example, is fixed at static 120Hz no matter the content on the screen and that's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_talks_about_note20_ultras_vrr_display_and_how_it_affects_battery_life-news-44714.php

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra and K30 Ultra not coming out of China

Yesterday, Xiaomi dropped its first two Ultra phones - the mightily-impressive Mi 10 Ultra with a remarkable camera array and 120W charging, and the Redmi K30 Ultra with a 120Hz AMOLED screen and a Dimensity 1000+ at an affordable price. However, western audiences have slim chance of seeing either in person. We were informed by a Xiaomi representative that both the Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi K30 Ultra are exclusive to China and are unlikely to go global. Their debut under a different sub-brand such as Poco was also ruled out. The XIaomi Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi K30 Ultra And while the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_xiaomi_mi_10_ultra_and_k30_ultra_are_china_only-news-44712.php

ZTE ready to launch first phone with under-screen camera

Under-screen selfie cameras are expected to make their way to devices in the coming months. We’ve already seen a prototype from Oppo but it seems ZTE will be the first brand to release a device with such a solution to the market. Ni Fei post on Weibo A new post from the brand’s President - Ni Fei revealed the company is ready to announce its first under-screen camera phone soon. The teaser did not provide any images of the device nor gave us a specific launch date but we did get its name as the post was submitted via the ZTE A20 5G. Speculations point that ZTE will use a Visionox...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_teases_launch_for_phone_with_underscreen_camera_-news-44711.php

OnePlus 8, 8 Pro get OxygenOS 11 design and features with Android 11 Developer Preview 3

Last month OnePlus released Android 11 Developer Preview 2 for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, and now the company has released Developer Preview 3 for its 2020 flagships, which brings along the new design and features of OxygenOS 11 to the OnePlus 8 duo. In addition to the new design and features of OxygenOS 11, Android 11 Developer Preview 3 also brings new OnePlus Sans font, optimized dark mode, and a new Group feature for the Zen Mode. You can check out the list of key updates below: New visual design (including Weather app, Launcher, Gallery, Notes) New layout for more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8_8_pro_oxygenos_11_android_11_developer_preview_3-news-44710.php