Verizon's Moto G7 Play and Moto G7 Power get Android 10 updates

Motorola started rolling out the Android 10 update for the Moto G7 Play in June, and now it is the model locked to Verizon's network that's receiving the latest version of Android. Moto G7 Play Verizon's Moto G7 Power is also getting Android 10, and the new builds for the US-based carrier's Moto G7 Play and Moto G7 Power sport versions QPY30.85-18 and QCO30.85-18, respectively. They bring along new volume controls, improved navigation gestures and notifications, as well as location and privacy enhancements. The Android 10 updates are rolling out over the air for both...

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Gionee Max key specs and design confirmed ahead of August 25 launch

A few days ago, we learned Gionee is set to launch an entry-level smartphone dubbed Gionee Max on August 25 in India, which will pack a big battery and will be priced under INR6,000 ($80/€70). Now the company has uploaded a banner on its official Twitter account to reveal the phone's design, while the promo page on Flipkart has been updated to reveal more specs. The Gionee Max will pack a 6.1" HD+ waterdrop notch display with 2.5D curved glass on top, with the back home to a dual camera setup aligned vertically in the top-left corner. The smartphone will have 2GB RAM and 32GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/gionee_max_specs_design-news-44876.php

vivo Y20, Y20i full specs and images leak

The vivo Y20 bagged certification from Indonesian authorities last week and today we learn there's a Y20i as well, since marketing images and what look like screenshots of the Y20 lineup's pre-briefing presentation slides have surfaced online, revealing the duo's full specs and design. The vivo Y20 and Y20i are the same smartphones with three differences - the amount of RAM, charging speed, and color options. The Y20 will come with 4GB RAM, charge at up to 18W, and will be available in Obsidian Black and Dawn White colors. The Y20i, on the other hand, will charge at "normal" speeds, have...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y20_y20i_full_specs_images-news-44875.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G ad got out a little early

At the Note20 Unpacked event on August 5, Samsung also made the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G official - kind of. As in, the foldable got plenty of stage time and press images were released but it wasn't strictly 'announced' - with detailed specs and prices all. A few promo videos followed, and then a shady hands-on clip the day after, with another one a couple of days ago. Joining these now is a newly-leaked full video ad. It goes over key features of the Z Fold2 5G starting with its phone-tablet duality - 'you can have it all and do it all' on this one. The 7.6" Ultra-Thin Glass display with 120Hz...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold2_5g_ad_got_out_a_little_early-news-44873.php

Google Pixel 5 to feature 90Hz screen and ultrawide camera, 4a 5G to come with Snapdragon 765G

Google announced the Pixel 4a earlier this month and teased its 5G variant alongside the Pixel 5, both of which are rumored to launch on September 30. Google hasn't revealed any specs of these smartphones yet, but the CAD-based renders of the Pixel 5 that leaked yesterday revealed its design, and today we get to know more about the phone's specs. Citing people familiar with Google's upcoming phones, Android Central claims the Pixel 5 will have 8GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard and it will be powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC, which is hardly a surprise since the smartphone was previously...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_5_4a_5g_specs-news-44872.php

Three Huawei Mate 40 models certified on MIIT

The Huawei Mate 40 is expected to arrive sometime soon, and a new report points out three Mate 40 models along with their codenames and technical model numbers. The three devices arrived to the MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) in China. This documentation doesn’t reveal any specs, though. The regular Mate 40 is codenamed Ocean, and it carries a model number OCE-AN00. The Mate 40 Pro is codenamed Noah with a model number NOH-AN00, and the Mate 40 Pro+ has a model number of NOP-AN00. The codename wasn’t mentioned, but based on the scheme of the other two, we’d imagine...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/three_huawei_mate_40_models_certified_on_miit-news-44871.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2’s cases leak on Samsung Bulgaria

Ever since Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold2 at its Unpacked event, we’ve been counting the days until Samsung is expected to announce the full specifications and availability of the Galaxy Fold’s successor – expected to happen on September 1. In the meanwhile, Samsung has updated its Bulgarian website with the self-branded cases coming for the Z Fold2. A Leather Cover comes in three colors: black, brown, and green. The brown one is the correct match for the Mystic Bronze color. The lining of the case is made from a soft microfiber texture. Leather Cover The other case...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold2s_cases_leak_on_samsung_bg-news-44869.php

LG Q92 live hands-on images leak

The upcoming 5G-capable LG Q92 mid-range smartphone has leaked again in Korea, this time in a bunch of hands-on live images showcasing the Ceramic White version. Its looks seem to be heavily inspired by LG's new design language that made its debut on the Velvet. Like the Velvet, the Q92 will also be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 765G chipset, according to previously leaked specs that were confirmed once more today. LG Q92 hands-on images The Q92 has a 6.7" FHD+ touchscreen, a quad rear camera setup (48 MP main, 8 MP ultrawide, 5 MP depth, 2 MP macro), a 32 MP selfie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_q92_live_handson_images_leak-news-44870.php

Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus renders leak showing Mate 30 Pro-like camera island

A couple of days ago we found out that Huawei's upcoming Enjoy 20 Plus smartphone would end up being powered by a MediaTek 5G-capable chipset, and not a Kirin like the Chinese company initially intended. This is because of the new sanctions imposed by the US government that hit the companies making the Kirin SoCs with American technology. Today a new set of purported official renders showing the Enjoy 20 Plus have leaked. As you can see, the handset is going to borrow the rear camera island design from Huawei's Mate 30 flagship series from last year. It's also got a 'full-screen'...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_enjoy_20_plus_renders_leak_showing_mate_30_prolike_camera_island-news-44868.php

A possible Samsung Galaxy foldable "lite" was certified by the Wi-Fi alliance.

The Wi-Fi Alliance certified a curious phone from Samsung, the SM-F415F/DS. The first “F” stands for foldable – the original Galaxy Fold is F900, for example, the Z Flip is F700. Since the Fold is the premium offering and the is more affordable (though still premium), what would a 400-series device be like? We’ll resist the temptation to call this a mid-ranger as foldables cost more than non-folding phones – that’s the price you pay for cutting edge tech. However, if Samsung could get close to $1,000, things could get interesting. Note that the “1” (the second digit) in the model number...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_possible_samsung_galaxy_lite_foldable_was_certified_by_the_wifi_alliance-news-44861.php

Asus begins Android 11 beta recruitment for Zenfone 6 users

While we’re waiting for the upcoming Zenfone 7 duo which is scheduled to debut on August 26, Asus has begun Android 11 beta testing recruitment for its predecessor - the Zenfone 6. Asus Beta Enroll menu Those interested in enrolling will have to update their current software to the latest Android 10 build 17.1810.2008.171 which comes with a beta enroll feature in the system update menu. The new Android 11 beta recruitment is open until September 4 and Asus will send selected participants confirmation for their enrollment via email. The only listed prerequisite is that the phone’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_begins_android_11_beta_recruitment_for_zenfone_6_users_-news-44862.php

Google Pixel 5 renders show a design nearly identical to the 4a

CAD-based renders of the Google Pixel 5 have been released by @onleaks and the phone depicted in them looks very much like the Pixel 4a, save for a few additions and an omission. The screen measures between 5.7” and 5.8”, so it’s the same size as the one on the 4a. It’s flat too, with a single punch hole camera in the upper left. Notably, the Soli radar from the Pixel 4 seems to be is missing. Anyway, this contradicts the rumors claiming that Google will only release an XL version of the Pixel 5. Google Pixel 5 renders The back is home to the squircle camera island,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_5_renders_show_a_design_nearly_identical_to_the_4a-news-44867.php

Samsung Galaxy Note20 series now on sale around the world

Samsung has tipped off general sales of its Galaxy Note20 duo across its retail and partner channels in most markets. The two new Note members are joining the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ as well as the Galaxy Watch3 smartwatch and Galaxy Buds Live earphones on the store shelves. Here are the pricing details for the Note20 and Note20 Ultra across the US, European, Indian and UK markets: Samsung Galaxy Note20 US Europe India UK 256GB storage (4G) - €925 INR77,999 £849 128GB storage (5G) $999 - - ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note20_series_goes_on_sale_around_the_world-news-44866.php

Oppo A53 is officially launching on August 25

Earlier today we received a tip about a phone called Oppo A53 appearing in Indonesia, and today the Oppo India finally lifted the curtain - the phone will be launched on August 25. It has already appeared on Flipkart, but pricing in India is yet to be revealed. The A53 will bring 18W fast charging to the table where the battery is expected to be 5,000 mAh. The smoothness of the phone will come from the fact it will bring 90 Hz refresh rate of the panel which was listed on Lazada Indonesia as a 6.5” LCD with HD+ resolution. The price remains the biggest unknown - its asking price...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a53_is_officially_launching_on_august_25-news-44860.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 review

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Samsung rolls out One UI 2.5 update for the Galaxy S20s, Galaxy Note 10s get updated Notes app

The 5G versions of the Samsung Galaxy S20 trio are receiving One UI 2.5 via an over the air update that is currently rolling out in Europe – the Galaxy S20 5G, S20+ 5G and S20 Ultra 5G are getting firmware with versions G981BXXU4BTH5, G986BXXU4BTH5 and G988BXXU4BTH5, respectively. The 4G models should be getting the same update soon as well. Galaxy S20's get Wireless DeX, camera updates and more with One UI 2.5 Version 2.5 of Samsung's bespoke UI made its debut with the Galaxy Note20 phones and all the new features seem to be on board, including Wireless DeX, Android 10 gesture...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_rolls_out_one_ui_25_update_for_the_galaxy_s20s_galaxy_note_10s_get_updated_notes_app-news-44864.php

Oppo A92s certification in Thailand confirms Reno4 Z 5G global marketing name

The Oppo A92s was listed by the Global Certification Forum as the “Oppo Reno4 Z 5G” – a model name that is now being confirmed by Thailand’s NBTC. This makes it clear that the phone is considered part of the Reno lineup outside of its domestic market. With a Dimensity 800 chipset, the phone will join the ranks of 5G-enabled Renos. It boasts a 120Hz screen (though an LCD instead of an AMOLED), however it can’t match the 65W fast charging capabilities of its siblings (doing a standard 18W instead). Oppo Reno4 Z 5G certified in Thailand (aka A92s) This device (under the A92s name)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a92s_certification_in_thailand_confirms_reno4_z_5g_global_marketing_name-news-44858.php

Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro to have 8GB RAM versions

Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro are expected to arrive on September 1, and while the lineup is scheduled to appear in China, we expect the same phones under the simpler names Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro to hit other markets later on. According to one leakster, both phones will have either 6 or 8GB RAM and storage up to 128 gigs. He also revealed the colors for the two phones. Exclusive:#realme7Colours: Mist Blue & Mist WhiteVariants: 6+64GB, 6+128GB & 8+128GB#realme7pro Colours: Mirror Blue & Mirror SilverVariants: 6+128GB & 8+128GBIndia launch in early September #realme7series— Himanshu...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_7_and_realme_7_pro_to_have_8_gb_ram_versions-news-44854.php

Samsung Galaxy Note20 teardown reveals densely packed body and hard to remove battery

While the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra is getting all the attention from reviewers, the vanilla Galaxy Note20 has left many disappointed. The main gripes are that it lacks a high refresh rate screen and also comes with a plastic back even though its price tag is far from budget. The latest video from teardown experts PBKreviews brings us a look into the insides of the cheaper new Note and shows how not so easy it is to repair. After a quick heat and pry tool operation, the back cover quickly comes off. Given its plastic nature, it does wobble under pressure and also reveals one of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note20_teardown_reveals_densely_packed_body_and_hard_to_remove_battery-news-44855.php

Oppo F17 series design revealed in latest official video, has total six cameras in tow

Yesterday Oppo announced that it will soon bring the F17 Pro to India. The company is promoting it as the "sleekest phone of 2020" since it is 7.64mm thin and weighs 164 grams. Oppo hasn't revealed the entire specs sheet of the F17 Pro yet, but today it shared a short clip, which not only confirms the existence of the F17 but also reveals the F17 lineup's design. The video reveals that the Oppo F17 lineup will pack a display with a pill-shaped hole in the top-left corner for two cameras. And as we speculated, the back is home to four cameras arranged in a square formation, with the LED...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f17_f17_pro_design-news-44859.php

LG K31 announced with 5.7” HD+ display, Helio P22 chipset

The latest budget offering from LG is here with the freshly announced K31. It brings a 5.7-inch HD+ LCD with a punch-hole cutout, dual rear cameras and a 3,000 mAh battery all wrapped in a plastic shell. LG K31 The 18.9:9 panel sports a rather large chin at the bottom while the selfie cam comes in at 5MP. Around the back we find the 13MP primary shooter with PDAF alongside a 5MP ultrawide snapper with a 120° field of view. The Helio P22 SoC is paired with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage which can be further expanded via microSD. The whole package runs on Android 10 with LG’s UX on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_k31_announced_with_57_hd_display_helio_p22_chipset_-news-44857.php

Kuo: Apple to offset 5G costs with cheaper battery design for iPhone 12 series

According to the latest report by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple has been looking for ways to cut the iPhone 12 manufacturing costs so as to offset the cost of adding 5G to the iPhone 12 lineup. Looking at suppliers data, adding sub-6 5G support to the iPhone costs up to $85, while adding millimetre-wave could end up as much as $135. Apple has been applying pressure on its suppliers to try and reduce the cost of parts and will use simpler battery designs in the iPhone 12 series to offset some of that added cost. The iPhone 12 battery board specifications reportedly have a reduced number of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/kuo_apple_offsets_5g_costs_with_cheaper_battery_design_for_iphone_12_series-news-44856.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition bags NFC certification

Two unknown Samsung devices believed to be the different variants of the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (aka S20 FE) have been certified by NFC Forum, which brings the smartphone a step closer to launch. The units sport model codes SM-G781V and SM-G780F/DSM, and while NFC Forum doesn't reveal any of their specifications, a device with model number SM-G781B was spotted on Geekbench last month with Snapdragon 865 SoC and 6GB RAM, whereas the SM-G780F had an Exynos 990 chipset in tow paired with 8GB RAM. Samsung devices believed to be Galaxy S20 Fan Edition bag NFC certification Recently...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fan_edition_nfc_certification-news-44853.php

Realme X7 series will pack a punch hole display with 1,200 nits brightness

The Realme X7 series coming on September 1 will include the X7 Pro and likely the regular X7. Realme has already confirmed that its X7 lineup will feature an AMOLED screen having a 120Hz refresh rate - a first for the company since its previously launched 120Hz smartphones came with LCD panels. Today the company revealed more about the lineup's display. Realme shared a poster on Weibo showing the fascia of the X7 series smartphone. It sports a punch hole display that has 1,200 nits of brightness with 4,096 levels of intelligent brightness adjustment. This makes it the brightest screen...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x7_x7_pro_specs_screen_brightness-news-44851.php

Oppo A53 silently arrives for pre-order

Reports about a new phone called Oppo A53 emerged earlier this week (not to be confused with the five-year-old Oppo A53), and the device has suddenly appeared for pre-order on the Indonesian version of Lazada, a popular online retailer in the South-East Asia region. The phone is listed with a full specs sheet, renders and price tag - it will be officially on sale on August 27 for INR2,499,000, which is about $170/€140. Oppo A53 The leaked specs sheet from Monday got most of the specs correct - we’re looking at a Snapdragon 460 chipset with octa-core CPU, Adreno 610 GPU and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a53_silently_arrives_for_preorder-news-44852.php

Samsung highlights 5 features of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 series

On Thursday, the Samsung Newsroom released a post highlighting some of the Galaxy Note20 series features. Single Take is a camera feature that will continuously capture up to 14 kinds of photos in up to 15 seconds. After capturing, you’ll be offered the best-looking shots and video clips. You can use Single Take to also take portrait photos. A new “Color Picking Portrait” mode has been added to Single Take so you can have different portrait shots and colors to choose from. Wi-Fi passwords are easily sharable between Galaxy devices. When connecting to new network, you can request...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_highlights_5_features_of_the_samsung_galaxy_note20_series-news-44850.php

Google Pixel 4a drops to $240 at Verizon

Google's Pixel 4a is a very recent addition to the company's roster, and yet it's already getting a pretty substantial discount at Verizon. The phone is normally priced at $349, but right now you can pick one up from Big Red for just $240. Those are some solid savings right there. Of course, as you may have expected, there are caveats to mention here. First off, you need to add a new line to take advantage of this price (or be a new customer). Second, and perhaps most importantly, you have to purchase the phone on the carrier's device installment plan, which means you won't pay the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4a_drops_to_240_at_verizon-news-44849.php

New Pixel Buds feature drop arrives along with more color options

The 2nd-generation Pixel Buds are getting their first “feature drop”. This update (first of [hopefully] more) will unlock new options and features for the Pixel Buds. In a Blog post, Google highlighted three new features: bass boost, sharing detection, new translate transcription features, Attention Alerts, and a new Find My Device feature. In addition, the colors are now available from Google in three new colors. After initially launching in Clearly White, the Buds can now be purchased in Oh So Orange, Quite Mint, and Almost Black. The Pixel Buds weren’t known for delivering...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_pixel_buds_feature_drop_arrives_along_with_more_color_options-news-44848.php

Android Auto wireless availability will expand greatly with Android 11

Cable-free Android Auto has been around since 2018 but the list of compatible smartphones and car units has been limited to say the least. It seems this will change with the wider roll-out of Android 11 as Google will support any device running its latest OS and equipped with 5Ghz Wi-Fi connectivity according to its FAQ page. Note that EU availability will depend on local rules for using 5Ghz bands in cars. Android Auto FAQ page Until now, wireless Android Auto connectivity was exclusive to Google’s Pixel and Nexus phones as well as a small number of Samsung Galaxy devices. The list...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_auto_wireless_availability_will_expand_greatly_with_android_11-news-44846.php

Google Pixel 5 and 4a 5G tipped to launch on September 30

Earlier this month Google introduced its Pixel 4a midranger and also teased its 5G counterpart alongside the Pixel 5. We only got a single teaser image and regional availability but now Jon Prosser has revealed that both upcoming Pixels' will launch on September 30. What we see in the system isPixel 5 5G (black and green)Pixel 4a 5G (black) - September 30Pixel 4a 5G (white)- October— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) August 19, 2020 According to the new leak we’ll see the Pixel 5 in black and green colors alongside the Pixel 4a 5G in black premiere the last day of September while the white 4a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_5_and_4a_5g_tipped_to_launch_on_september_30-news-44844.php

TENAA lists new Oppo phone with 65 W fast charging, 5G connectivity

TENAA added a new Oppo phone to its database – no, not the F17 Pro that was teased earlier today. That one promises to measure only 7.48 mm thick and weigh 164 g while this one is a tiny bit chunkier at 7.85 mm and 169 g. Still, this model – PEAM00/PEAT00 – is interesting because it features 65 W fast charging, according to leakster Digital Chat Station. The battery is listed as 2,100 mAh, but that’s certainly a mistake and the actual capacity should be twice that (two cell batteries are common with fast charging phones). Judging by the layout of the triple camera, this will be an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tenaa_lists_new_oppo_phone_with_65_w_fast_charging_5g_connectivity-news-44842.php

Microsoft Surface Duo passes by Geekbench, scores above other Snapdragon 855 phones

Microsoft’s Surface Duo will be up for grabs in a few weeks' time but we already have its first Geekbench run. The version in the test appears to be the base 6/128GB unit, powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset and its result is in line with that of flagships powered by last year’s SoC. Surface Duo Geekbench result The Duo managed a 762 single-core score and 2,867 points in the multi-core department. A quick comparison to Samsung’s Galaxy Fold which is powered by the very same chipset reveals the Duo managed slightly better multi-core performance by roughly 200 points. Overall, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_surface_duo_passes_by_geekbench_scores_above_other_snapdragon_855_phones-news-44841.php

The Lava Pulse is a feature phone with a built in heart rate and blood pressure sensor

Monitoring your health is always important, now perhaps more than ever. To make that a little easier, Lava introduced a featurephone with a built in heart rate and blood pressure sensor. The aptly-named Lava Pulse costs INR 1,949 – that’s $26. The sensor is located on the back, next to the camera. You put your finger on it and watch the screen for a readout (it goes without saying that finger-based blood pressure measurements are not going to be particularly accurate). The Pulse has a 2.4” screen (240 x 320 px) and runs proprietary feature phone software. Storage can be expanded up to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_lava_pulse_is_a_feature_phone_with_a_built_in_heart_rate_and_blood_pressure_sensor-news-44840.php

Xiaomi Redmi 9 coming to India on August 27

The Redmi 9 is already on the shelves in global markets, but in India it's called the Redmi 9 Prime. However, today Xiaomi and Amazon teased a new Redmi 9 is coming to India on August 27. The landing page contains a few clues as to what we can expect and it's all pointing to the Indian debut of the Redmi 9C. It boasts a 6.53” LCD and a 5MP selfie shooter. Around the back, we find two 2MP auxiliary cameras for macro shots and depth data. The phone runs on the Helio G35 chipset and can be had with 2 or 3GB RAM and 32/64GB storage. What remains to be seen is what the name of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_9_teased_on_amazon_india_with_more_ram_for_august_27-news-44835.php

ZTE Axon 20 5G's under-display camera teased in latest official video

ZTE is set to unveil the Axon 20 5G on September 1, which will be the world's first smartphone with an under-display camera to go on sale. The Axon 20 5G will sport a notchless display, and ZTE has teased its design multiple times before. In the latest video posted on Weibo, ZTE once again teased the smartphone's notchless design, which is achieved with the use of an in-display camera and not a pop-up camera. You can check out the clip below. A render of the Axon 20 5G shared by ZTE yesterday confirmed the smartphone will sport a quad camera setup on the back, which according...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_20_5g_in_display_camera_teaser_video-news-44836.php

A new Xiaomi Poco phone incoming with 120Hz OLED display

Xiaomi is going to launch another Poco phone to global markets by the end of the month. The first two features to be teased are the AMOLED display supporting 120Hz refresh rate. The global Poco spokesperson has shared a few hints on his Twitter account and while some were later deleted the one to stay was referencing Poco's love for "Hz". Rumored specs include Snapdragon 765G 5G chipset, 33W fast charging and a 64MP main camera, but those are yet to be confirmed. Knowing Poco we should get more clues in the coming days. Source • Via

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Sony unveils an Xperia 1 II with 12 GB of RAM in limited edition Frosted Black color

Currently, if you want to buy a Sony Xperia 1 II in Japan, you have to go through a carrier – Docomo or au – but that will change on October 30 as Sony is preparing to launch a SIM-free version. You might be interested in this launch even if you’re not in Japan as this phone will have 12 GB of RAM. You can only buy 8 GB models right now, in Japan and elsewhere. Also, the carrier phones had only 128 GB of storage while the SIM-free one will match the global models with 256 GB. It’s not clear if the 12 GB version will be available abroad, however. Sony Xperia 1 II (12 GB) in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_unveils_an_xperia_1_ii_with_12_gb_of_ram_for_japan_with_a_limited_edition_frosted_black_color-news-44839.php

Honor will announce Watch GS Pro at IFA, Pad 6 and Pad X6 tablets to tag along

Honor has set an event on September 4 where it will reveal how to “expand your smart life”. The keynote is part of this year’s edition of IFA in Berlin and now we have official info what the brand will introduce. In a teaser, the company promised the two new tablets - Honor Pad 6 and Honor Pad X6. Alongside those we'll get a rugged smartwatch called Honor Watch GS Pro, as confirmed by the brand CEO. Honor will also unveil new Magicbook laptops with AMD Ryzen 5 4000 CPUs, following up on MagicBook 14 and 15. Getting back to the watch, we have another confirmation it will be for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_to_announce_watch_gs_pro_at_ifa_tablets_pad_6_and_pad_x6_to_tag_along-news-44837.php

Nokia 3.4 spotted at Geekbench with a Snapdragon 460 chipset

We can add a new entry to the list of Marvel-themed codenames for HMD phones – Doctor Strange. Unofficially, this phone is expected to be marketed under the name Nokia 3.4 and it is part of the upcoming “.4” series, which includes the Nokia 2.4 (aka Wolverine). The Nokia 3.4 was spotted in Geekbench results, which list the chipset as “Qualcomm Qualcomm” (that’s not very helpful, is it?). but the score matches the vivo Y20 result – a phone that is expected to be equipped with the new Snapdragon 460 chipset. Geekbench 5 results: Nokia 3.4 (Doctro Strange) • Nokia 2.4...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_nokia_34_may_have_been_spotted_at_geekbench_with_a_snapdragon_460_chipset-news-44834.php

Asus Zenfone 7 specs exposed in listings

The Asus Zenfone 7 duo has been gaining traction in the rumor mill lately and the leaks keep coming. After we got some spec details through a kernel code yesterday, we are treated to more details about the hardware behind the upcoming phones. Asus Zenfone 7 listing A European retailer has come out with listings for both Zenfone 7 phones bearing the ZS670KS motherboard. We also get two memory configurations with an 8/128GB trim for the Snapdragon 865-powered Zenfone 7 and an 8/256GB one for the Zenfone 7 Pro which will launch with the 865+ SoC. Asus Zenfone 7 Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_7_series_exposed_in_listings_-news-44833.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE spin animations surface giving a 360° look at the phone

A couple of days ago we saw the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition renders in six different colors. Today @evleaks adds two 360° spins for a better look at the upcoming flagship. The colors seen in these spins don’t quite match up with the ones in the renders, so keep that in mind. The left side of the phone is now completely bare as the volume rocker jumped on the right and the Bixby key was booted – these are changes shared by all 2020 Galaxy flagships. But this phone isn’t a 1:1 copy of one of the current S20 models. For one, that triple camera on the back may appear...

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Oppo F17 Pro is coming soon as the 'sleekest phone of 2020' under INR25,000

Oppo unveiled the F15 back in January and now the company is set to introduce its successor, dubbed Oppo F17 Pro. Oppo's Indian branch took to Twitter to tease the F17 Pro and posted a short clip that says the F17 Pro is "coming soon". The video also shows us the left side of the phone, which is home to the SIM card slot and volume rocker. We can also see the camera bump that hints at the F17 Pro featuring dual rear cameras, which is actually surprising since the F15 came with quad rear cameras. However, there's also the possibility of the F17 Pro having four snappers on the back...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f17_pro_launch_teased-news-44830.php

Samsung Galaxy M51 to bring 7,000 mAh battery, SD730 chipset

Samsung is going to introduce a phone called Galaxy M51 any time now, and reports about the device have been pouring in since March. The latest leak says it will come with Snapdragon 730 chipset and mind-blowing battery capacity of 7,000 mAh - the most ever put in a smartphone. Samsung Galaxy M51 renders The leak further claims that the Samsung Galaxy M51 will arrive with a 64 MP main camera, while the front will have a flat 6.67” panel with Full HD+ resolution. A phone with the model number SM-M515F said to be the Galaxy M51, already appeared on Geekbench with 8 GB RAM, as well...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m51_will_arrive_with_7000_mah_battery_sd730_chipset-news-44831.php

Huawei Mate40 Pro display glass points to smaller punch hole

We’ve already seen renders of Huawei’s upcoming Mate40 Pro which showed us it will come with a dual punch hole notch like the P40 series. The cut out appeared to be smaller in size and now we have a leaked image of the phone’s display glass which shows it’s indeed shrunken in size compared to the P40 Pro. We can also see the display will retain its curved “waterfall” design like on the Mate30 Pro. According to the new leak, the top and bottom of the panel will also feature a curvature though not as pronounced as on the P40 Pro. Elsewhere, the Mate40 Pro is expected to carry the 5nm...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate40_pro_display_leaks_will_sport_a_more_compact_punch_hole-news-44829.php

Huawei to bring Enjoy 20 Plus with Mediatek chipset rather than Kirin 820

The Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro is already official and we expect at least two more phones to join the line - Huawei Enjoy 20 and Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus. The latter was reported to have Kirin 820 chipset, among other specs, but a reliable leakster on Weibo says the company is going to switch its in-house platform for a 5G chipset by Mediatek. There is no explanation why the switch might happen but given the recent troubles Huawei is having with its chipset arm, it is not surprising it wants to limit its in-house products for more valuable devices and not a China-only lineup - after all the Enjoy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_to_bring_enjoy_20_plus_with_mediatek_chipset_rather_than_kirin_820-news-44828.php

Realme X7 Pro specs tipped: 6.55" screen, 64MP quad camera, and 65W charging

Realme will unveil the new X7 series smartphones on September 1. The lineup will include the X7 Pro, which will support 5G networks and pack a 120Hz AMOLED screen. Realme hasn't revealed the entire specs sheet of the lineup yet, but thanks to reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station, we now know what the X7 Pro will have on offer. According to the tipster, the Realme X7 Pro will pack a 6.55" FullHD+ display sourced from Samsung. It will have a punch hole in the top-left corner for the 32MP selfie camera, and an image shared by Realme on Weibo revealed the screen is surrounded by slim...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_x7_pro_full_specs_tipped-news-44827.php

Moto G 5G Plus will have a different name for the US market

The Moto G 5G Plus was the company’s first affordable smartphone with a price point of under $400. Reports suggest that the G 5G Plus will arrive with different names in other markets. The Motorola device sold in Europe is the XT2075-3. The report corroborates through a document that the XT2075-2 will be called the Motorola Edge Lite outside of the US and Europe. In the US, the same device would be called the Motorola One Lite. The phone was initially launched throughout Europe as the Moto G 5G Plus. Motorola One 5G with model no XT2075-2 is in the works. The same model no has...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g_5g_plus_will_have_a_different_name_for_the_us_market-news-44826.php

Motorola starts Back to school smartphone deals, up to $500 off

Pandemic or no pandemic, Back to school season is upon us. Motorola has prepared for the event, and in the US, through its online store, it's currently hosting a bonanza of sales on a lot of its smartphones. Let's start with the headliner. The Razr 2019 is once again $999.99, which is $500 off its usual going price, but we have to assume this sale is connected to the fact that this handset's successor is going to be unveiled next month. Here's what else you can expect. The Moto G Fast goes for $169.99 in this promo (down from $199.99), the One Action is $199.99 (down from $349.99),...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_starts_back_to_school_smartphone_deals_up_to_500_off-news-44825.php

Apple’s market cap briefly broke $2 trillion

On Wednesday, Apple briefly surpassed the $2 trillion mark in market cap value. Apple’s stock price briefly rose to $467.77 and shares closed today with $462.83 with a market cap of $1.98 trillion. Apple has had a highly successful year despite the pandemic, fueled by a sudden need for tech during a time when many had to transition to working from home. Following a 15% decline in iPhone sales during the holiday season quarter, the company has remarkably recovered in 2020. In July, the company reported a strong quarter with $59.7 billion in revenue and significant growth in its...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_market_cap_briefly_broke_2_trillion-news-44824.php

Xiaomi explains how it achieved 50 W wireless charging - 4,500 mAh fully charged in 40 minutes

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra stunned with its 120 W wired charging support, but the 50 W wireless charging capability surpasses what many phones can do with a cable plugged in. Using Xiaomi’s revamped charging technology, the phone’s 4,500 mAh battery can be filled fully in just 40 minutes. The company posted a lengthy explanation on just how this technology works. The key was to change the layout of the bits between the coil and the battery – the charge pumps (these are DC-DC converters that are used to increase or decrease voltage). Instead of the traditional layout of having two charge...

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