Here's why we didn't see a new Kirin flagship SoC at this year's IFA

Even though Huawei confirmed that on September 3 the company would unveil its next-generation flagship SoC, the announcement never came through. This is the first time in years the newest Kirin flagship chipset wasn't announced at this year's IFA. And there are several reasons behind the sudden change in plans, according to a Chinese media outlet. The two main reasons being that Huawei doesn't want to attract unwanted attention with its new SoC and the fact that the company isn't quite sure that TSMC can deliver the needed units within the time frame. And there's a time frame because...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_why_we_didnt_see_a_new_kirin_flagship_soc_at_this_years_ifa-news-45120.php

Realme 6 Pro gets Smooth Scrolling and Super Power Saving Mode with the latest update

Realme released software updates for the Realme 6 and 6i last week, which brought along the Smooth Scrolling feature to both smartphones. Now it's the Realme 6 Pro that's getting it along with the Super Power Saving Mode, which was first introduced with the Realme C12 and Realme C15. You can learn more about it here. Additionally, the new build comes with the Super Nighttime Standby feature, and bumps up the Android security patch level from July 2020 to August 2020. You can check out the complete changelog of the update below for more details: Security Android...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_6_pro_smooth_scrolling_august_2020_patch_update-news-45119.php

LG K52 surfaces with a punch hole display and quad cameras

LG introduced the K31 last month and will soon add a new member to the K series, dubbed K52, as its press renders have surfaced online. These images were leaked by reliable leakster Evan Blass, that reveal the LG K52 will sport a punch hole display, a quad camera setup on the back, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It will have two color options - Blue and White. The specifications of the LG K52 are still a mystery, but an LG smartphone with model code LM-K520EMW, believed to be the K52, recently bagged GCF certification. The same device has already been certified by the Wi-Fi...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_k52_specs_leaked_renders-news-45116.php

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra with under-screen selfie cam handled in a hands-on video

It's no secret that Xiaomi is looking to launch a smartphone with an under-screen selfie camera but no one expected it to be this soon. According to the new leak, the first smartphone with such design will launch sometime between October and November. And the phone itself looks quite familiar. Xiaomi Under display Camera Phone, Rear Panel is same like Mi 10 Ultra, so it can be launching till Oct-Nov Retweet Appreciated#Xiaomi #Mi10Ultra #UnderdisplayCamera@Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/qxvFcNdZU2— Sahil Karoul (@KaroulSahil) September 4, 2020 As you can see from the video, the back is...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21+ pop up on 3C, battery specs revealed

There's still a long way until the Samsung Galaxy S21 family launches next year, supposedly in February, but the first rumors start creeping in. We already had a couple of them already and the newest leak is quite solid given that it comes from 3C. Galaxy S21 The certification documents reveal the Galaxy S21's and S21+'s battery capacities and model numbers. The former is with model number SM-G991 and a 3,880 mAh battery while the S21+, which is the SM-G996, gets a 4,660 mAh unit. Interestingly enough, the listings suggest that the battery won't be manufactured by Samsung. Instead,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_and_s21_pop_up_on_3c_battery_specs_revealed-news-45117.php

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite also gets One UI 2.5 update

A couple of days ago, Samsung released One UI 2.5 for the Galaxy S10 lineup, with the S10 Lite being an exception. But now the Lite model is also receiving the latest version of Samsung's custom Android skin. We don't have a detailed changelog of the One UI 2.5 update for the S10 Lite, but SamMobile reports the new firmware doesn't include all the features that were a part of the One UI 2.5 update for the rest of the S10 series, with the Pro Video mode being one of them. However, the update does improve the duration of Single Take selection intervals in the camera app, and Motion...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s10_lite_one_ui_2_5_update-news-45115.php

Redmi Note 10 renders leak along with live images of “Oreo” shaped triple cameras

The new Redmi Note 10 was reported on earlier this week in a report claiming the device would be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 820, thus bringing support for 5G networks. Along with a couple of live images and a believable render, new evidence suggests the Redmi Note 10 could be powered by the Snapdragon 765G. One of the images from Slashleaks shows a blurry closeup of the triple-camera setup on the back of the phone along with a render of the phone in question. The camera setup is labeled as “48MP” and the rear glass is curved, and the display features a punch-hole selfie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_10_renders_leak_along_with_live_images_of_oreo_shaped_triple_cameras-news-45114.php

OnePlus Clover appears on GeekBench with Snapdragon 460 and 4GB RAM

Last week, we began to hear reports about a new OnePlus smartphone that the company is going to release called the OnePlus Clover. This happened not after the launch of the OnePlus Nord – a €349 smartphone with plenty of features and 5G support. The latest news regarding the Clover is the phone’s Geekbench results have appeared on the benchmarking app’s website as per MySmartPrice. The device carries the model number “OnePlus BE2012” running a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM as determined by fact that the phone is running an 8-core CPU clocked at 1.80GHz with the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_clover_appears_on_geekbench_with_snapdragon_460_and_4gb_ram-news-45113.php

Pentastic expands S Pen's functionality even further

Samsung recently released a Good Lock module for the S Pen called Pentastic. The latter works only on One UI 2.5-powered devices and brings some fresh customizations and a couple of new functionalities as well. Options from the Pentastic app For instance, Pentastic adds another gesture to the S Pen that requires you to hold down the S Pen button and double-tap on the screen to launch a certain application. The Pentastic app can also launch the Air Command menu in a small pop-up window as opposed to the full-screen mode by default. And the Air Command menu opens up by default...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pentastic_expands_s_pens_functionality_even_further-news-45108.php

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra review

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Poco M2 confirmed to have FHD+ screen and 6GB of RAM

The Poco M2, coming on September 8 at noon, will have a FullHD+ screen resolution and 6GB of RAM, Poco itself just confirmed. Poco and Flipkart have been giving out certain details about the upcoming smartphone in the days leading up to the phone's announcement. Transform your WTF viewing moments to #PowerFTW moments with the FHD+ Display.#POCOM2 is arriving on 8th September at 12 noon on @Flipkart.For the next reveal, visit here: https://t.co/6jQJuI4kfkRT & hit ❤️ to show your excitement. pic.twitter.com/RdxciDqeOQ— POCO India #POCOM2 (@IndiaPOCO) September 4, 2020 So far we know...

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Huawei will unveil the FreeBuds Pro, two smartwatches and two laptop on September 10

Huawei has big plans for September 10 when it will unveil two headphones, two smartwatches and two laptops. The Huawei FreeBuds Pro are among the big ticket items as they got their own separate teaser. The Pro version promises improved Active Noise Cancellation – in our review of the FreeBuds 3 we found the ANC a bit lacking, so this will be a welcome upgrade. Huawei FreeBuds Pro tease • The Huawei FeeLace Pro is already official There’s another Bluetooth headset on the way, this one with a neckband design. It may be the Huawei FreeLace Pro, though that already launched earlier...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_will_unveil_the_freebuds_pro_two_smartwatches_and_two_laptop_on_september_10-news-45105.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition full specs leak, images too

We’ve been hearing plenty about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S20 Fan Edition in the past months and now we have a major leak from WinFuture.de revealing all of the phone’s key specs. In addition, we get confirmation that the S20 FE will be available in two configurations with a 4G-only Exynos 990 trim and a 5G capable Snapdragon 865-powered model. Rumors suggest that European markets will get both versions. Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition The rest of the are shared by the two versions with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED panel of 120Hz refresh rate and 32MP selfie cam all protected by...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fan_edition_full_specs_leak_will_come_in_both_4g_and_5g_variants-news-45106.php

Pixel 5 launch date and pricing revealed in new leak, Pixel 4a 5G will launch on the same day

The next set of Pixel phones will arrive earlier than expected – Vodafone Germany already lists them in its internal database (and someone managed to snap a pic of it). There’s some bad news, however, a Pixel 5 XL is nowhere to be seen. This means we are only getting the Pixel 5 – it and the Pixel 4a 5G will be unveiled on September 25. Both in Just Black color, at least from what is visible in the info table (though previous reports said that the 5 will be available in two colors). According to German YouTuber Techcheck, the Pixel 5 will cost €630 (including VAT, which is 16% in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/pixel_5_launch_date_and_pricing_revealed_in_new_leak_pixel_4a_5g_will_launch_on_the_same_day-news-45107.php

Realme teases a bunch of new products at IFA 2020

Realme capped off its first-ever IFA conference earlier today and revealed plenty of ambitious goals and upcoming products. You can catch the full presentation on Realme Europe’s official YouTube channel below: Madhav Sheth made his first appearance since taking over as Realme Europe’s CEO and laid out the brand’s ambitious goal of becoming a top-5 smartphone brand in Europe by the end of next year. The Old Continent will now be Realme’s second most important market after India and will get a growing list of both smartphone and AIoT products. Speaking of AIoT devices, we got plenty...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_announces_brand_and_product_strategy_at_ifa_2020-news-45112.php

Watch Korean band BTS unbox the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 in this video

Samsung partnered with Korean boy band Bangtan Boys - popularly known as BTS - to release special edition Galaxy S20+ and Buds+ TWS earphones, which come in purple color. These became quite popular, and Samsung also published a video of the band unboxing the BTS edition S20+ and Buds+ about a couple of months ago. Now the Korean tech giant has published a new video, showing BTS unbox the freshly announced Galaxy Z Fold2. It's quite amusing, and one of the members of the band becomes a tech guru and talks about the phone's hinge and the idea of a foldable tablet. You can watch the video...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold2_bts_unboxing_video-news-45102.php

Only the iPhone 12 Pro Max will have mmWave 5G, claims insider

Apple’s adoption of 5G is proving difficult – a wireless industry source told Fast Company that only one iPhone 12 model will support mmWave 5G. Previous reports claimed that both Pro models will have it. Not so, says the insider. Only the larger iPhone 12 Pro Max has enough room to fit the extra antennas that are needed to handle the high-frequency signal (26-28 GHz) That’s not all either, mmWave reportedly has a higher power draw, so the smaller battery of the non-Max model won’t cut it. The payoff for all this trouble is a very fast connection – gigabit speeds or higher, at least...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/only_the_iphone_12_pro_max_will_have_mmwave_5g_claims_insider-news-45101.php

The Poco X3 NFC will cost as much as the X2, will have a 120 Hz display

If you love puzzles, you may have a chance of winning one of ten Poco X3 NFC or one of a hundred wireless headphones. To participate, you’ll have to crack three puzzles and submit the answers to Xiaomi’s store on AliExpress – the best part is that these answers are actually numbers from the spec sheet, including the price. Can you solve the three puzzles? Spoiler alert: if you want to give these a shot yourself, stop reading now and head over to this post on the Mi forums where you’ll find the puzzles and a couple of hints. The Poco X3 NFC will have a 120Hz display. You can...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_poco_x3_nfc_will_cost_as_much_as_the_x2_will_have_a_120_hz_display-news-45100.php

Huawei determined to fight back as it remains fully invested in its European phones business

Huawei’s troubles with the United States have created troubled the company's sales in Europe as well, including countries like France and the United Kingdom suggesting their network providers stay away from the Chinese manufacturer. During a keynote, part of IFA 2020, the president of the consumer business group in Europe Walter Ji highlighted the company’s role in European markets. In the same time, Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei told investors that everyone working for the company is a “hero” and he doesn’t plan any layoffs to solidify their martyrship. Screenshots from Walter Ji's...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_aims_to_fight_back_and_remain_fully_invested_in_its_mobile_future-news-45097.php

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra rocks AnTuTu’s August charts

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra is one of the most impressive flagships in 2020, excelling at just about every task. Performance is handled by a tuned Snapdragon 865 alongside up to 16GB LPDDR5 memory and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage and it proved to be a potent combo for benchmarking. AnTuTu released its top-performing flagships ranking and the Mi 10 Ultra claims the top spot with a combined score of 646,730 points. The scores represent an average based on over 1,000 device runs on AnTuTu V8 between July 1-31. Another Snapdragon 865-powered device sits at the second spot with the iQOO 5 and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_10_ultra_rocks_antutus_august_charts_-news-45098.php

Honor brings three Ryzen-powered laptops, two Android 10 tablets to global markets

Honor used its IFA press conference to unveil two Android tablets and three Ryzen 4000-powered laptops to global audiences. One of them offers a Ryzen alternative to the Intel-powered version that launched earlier this year while the other two laptops upgrade from Ryzen 3000 chips to 4000. Honor MagicBook Pro An alternative to the Intel-powered MagicBook Pro that was announced in May, this laptop uses an AMD Ryzen 5 4600H APU instead of a 10th gen Intel. This chip has a 6 core, 12 thread CPU (3.0 GHz base clock, 4.0 GHz boost) along with a 6 core GPU running at 1.5 GHz. You still...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/embargohonor_unveils_two_affordable_android_10_tablets_three_ryzenpowered_laptops-news-45079.php

Honor GS Pro and ES smartwatches announced

Today Honor officially introduced its Watch GS Pro and Watch ES smartwatches. The GS Pro is the brand’s first rugged offering aimed at adventure enthusiasts while the Watch ES is positioned as a private fitness trainer on your wrist. Honor Watch GS Pro The Watch GS Pro is built around a circular 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a 454x454 pixel resolution. It features a stainless steel bezel and polycarbonate body with a silicone strap. The rugged nature of the GS Pro is backed by 14 MIL-STD-810G certifications including thermal, shock and water resistance. Honor is targeting hiking,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_gs_pro_and_es_smartwatches_announced-news-45083.php

Watch the first Realme appearance at IFA 2020 live here

Realme will host its first press conference at IFA this year and has provided a live stream for everyone to witness the company’s milestone. Although we don’t expect to see any new smartphones, we are likely to see the first public appearance of Madhav Sheth in his role of CEO at Realme Europe. The event begins at 12:25 PM local time (9:25 AM UTC) and there’s a YouTube link below to watch it. Realme early said we’ll see the latest “brand and product strategy”. There’ll be news only about AIoT and 5G ecosystem, and probably even introduction of partnerships with local carriers or...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_first_realme_appearance_at_ifa_2020_live_here-news-45099.php

Watch the Honor IFA press conference live here

Honor is continuing its transition from a smartphone brand to a lifestyle brand, and its latest Global Press Conference part of IFA 2020 in Berlin will mark a big step forward. It will begin at 11:25 AM local time, which is 9:25 UTC. Branded “Expand Your Smart Life”, we expect to see the global release of new tablets, laptops and smartwatches. The company is having a physical presence at IFA, but it was still kind enough to provide a YouTube stream that you can tune to below. We will see the global release of the Honor Pad 6 and Honor Pad X6 tablest, as well as the debut of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_honor_event_at_ifa_live_here-news-45084.php

Realme 7 Pro hands-on review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_7_pro_hands_on-review-2161.php

Huawei Watch GT2 Pro specs and renders surface

Earlier this week, Huawei introduced the Watch Fit smartwatch with a tall display, but the company is gearing up to announce one more smartwatch, dubbed Huawei Watch GT2 Pro. Last week we got our first look at the Watch GT2 Pro, but now a new set of press renders gives us a much better idea of its design. The Watch GT2 Pro has smaller bezels compared to the regular GT2 and packs a 1.39" circular color OLED display of 454x454 pixel resolution. This will come with the 46mm variant, and the 42mm model may sport a smaller screen of lower resolution like the GT2. Huawei Watch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_gt2_pro_specs_images-news-45096.php

Samsung Galaxy Note10 lineup starts receiving One UI 2.5

Samsung released One UI 2.5 for the Galaxy S10 lineup recently, and now it's the Note10 series that's getting the latest version of Samsung's custom Android skin. The One UI 2.5 update is rolling out to Galaxy Note10 (SM-N970F), Galaxy Note10+ (SM-N975F), Galaxy Note10+ 5G (SM-N976B), and the Galaxy Note10 Lite. Its changelog is identical to the S10 lineup's, and the Android security patch level is also bumped up to September 2020. Samsung Galaxy Note10+ The update is rolling out over the air and should reach all eligible units in a week or two. But if you can't wait for the update...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_series_one_ui_2_5_update-news-45093.php

Tecno introduces Camon 16, 16 Pro and 16 Premier

The smartphone brand Tecno has just introduced its latest series of smartphones, called Camon 16. It includes three phones - Tecno Camon 16 Premier which is already available for sale in Kenya, alongside the Tecno Camon 16 Pro and the Tecno Camon 16, which are expected later this month. All of the phones have four cameras on the back and two on the front, with the Premier sporting a Helio G90T chipset and a 4,500 mAh battery. The front panel of the Camon 16 Premier has a tall 6.9” Full HD+ screen with 90Hz refresh rate and a pill-shaped punch hole for the dual selfie cameras...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_introduces_camon_16_series_with_four_cameras_and_affordable_pricing-news-45094.php

Nokia 9.3 PureView’s official clear case obtained by retailer, launching soon...ish

Ever since the Nokia 9 PureView’s poor-performing launch, Nokia has still not been able to make up for it. It hopes to do so with the Nokia 9.3 PureView – a smartphone that’s been so delayed that the phone was originally supposed to be called the Nokia “9.1”. Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused even further delays in the development of the phone due to the severe interruptions of vendors in the supply chain. According to a new report from Nokia Power User, the phone’s launch is imminent as the phone’s clear case renders have been reportedly tipped by a retail partner. Now, it seems...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_93_pureviews_official_case_renders_surface_but_we_dont_get_to_see_them-news-45092.php

Acer Spin 7 5G will use Qualcomm’s new 8CX2 chip

Along with Qualcomm’s announcement of its second-gen 8cx2 5G mobile compute platform, Acer the first OEM to use the new ARM-based chipset in a new Windows 10 2-in-1 called the Acer Spin 7. It has a fully articulating hinge that lets you convert to tablet mode or stand mode. The chipset will support LTE and 5G networks (both mmWave and sub-6GHz) with theoretical download speeds of up to 7.5 Gbps down. Qualcomm Squistic noise cancellation and suppression will work to reduce background noise in video calls. The Spin 7 comes with of the surfaces treated with antimicrobial silver-ion...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/acer_spin_7_5g_will_use_qualcomms_new_8cx2_chip-news-45091.php

OnePlus 8T specs leak, 120Hz AMOLED screen and Snapdragon 865+ inside

OnePlus usually refreshes its flagship smartphone (or smartphones) towards the end of the year, and it looks like 2020 will be no different. According to a new leak, the upcoming OnePlus 8T will come with a 6.55-inch AMOLED touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate. That's the exact same size as its predecessor, the OnePlus 8, but the refresh rate is a step up from the 90Hz that model had. Additionally, as per an image leak from a few days ago (see below this paragraph), the OnePlus 8T may switch to a flat panel. On the back, there will be a quad camera setup, headlined by a 48 MP main...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8t_specs_leak_120hz_amoled_screen_and_snapdragon_865_inside-news-45090.php

Here's how much Samsung's Galaxy A42 5G will cost when it reaches stores in November

Yesterday, Samsung pulled an LG and half-announced a new device, in this case the Galaxy A42 5G. Given the naming scheme here, this is expected to be Samsung's most affordable 5G device ever, taking that crown from the Galaxy A51 5G. And yet, yesterday's press release didn't give us that all-important detail: the price. Not to worry, though, for in the meantime, Samsung's German arm has rectified this issue. It turns out that the Galaxy A42 5G will become available in Europe in November for €369, in black, white, and grey. The phone has a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_how_much_samsungs_galaxy_a42_5g_will_cost_when_it_reaches_stores_in_november-news-45089.php

Apple highlights privacy commitment in quirky new ad

Apple has always produced memorable ads and their latest effort is no different. The theme is privacy and the game is making fun of competitors while boasting the superiority of iPhones in protecting your personal data. Apple has always been a proponent of privacy, it even lists it as a fundamental human right on its site. The ad starts off with a man deliberately revealing his browsing history contents to the dismay of fellow bus commuters. The awkwardness continues in a packed movie theater where a woman shares her login credentials to an unsuspecting viewer. We’re then...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_highlights_privacy_commitment_in_quirky_new_ad-news-45087.php

T-Mobile's LG Velvet is powered by the brand new MediaTek Dimensity 1000C chipset

The LG Velvet isn't new anymore, having been first announced back in May, but T-Mobile's model has just been unveiled, and this one's special. Unlike all the other 5G-capable Velvets out there, which are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 765G chipset, T-Mobile's newly outed Velvet uses the MediaTek Dimensity 1000C SoC. This chip is new, it's only now been unveiled. It's yet another member of the 5G Dimensity 1000 family, following the vanilla 1000, the 1000L, and the 1000+. What makes this an even more exciting development than usual is that this is the first official launch of a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobiles_lg_velvet_is_powered_by_the_brand_new_mediatek_dimensity_1000c_chipset-news-45088.php

Infinix Zero 8 review

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Wiko unveils View5 and View5 Plus, promises you'll only have to charge them twice a week

Wiko added two new phones to its View series – the common tagline for both is “one week, only two charges”. That is to say that the 5,000 mAh batteries in both phones last over 3 days on a single charge. The View5 and View5 Plus are largely similar, the main differences between the two are the chipset and memory configuration (well, and the price, of course). Let’s start with the vanilla model. Wiko View5 in Midnight Blue, Peach Gold and Pine Green The Wiko View5 is powered by the MediaTek Helio A25 chipset, a 12nm chip with eight Cortex-A53 cores running at 1.8 GHz plus a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/wiko_unveils_view5_and_view5_plus_promises_youll_only_have_to_charge_them_twice_a_week-news-45085.php

Infographic maps every 5G device that Samsung has launched so far

Samsung unveiled its first 5G smartphone back in February 2019 and has continued to grow its 5G portfolio since. There are many phones, of course, but also some tablets and even an ultraportable laptop. The infographic below will give you a bird’s-eye view of of the lineup, for more details we have reviews for several of the devices. There are four series of Galaxy phones that feature next-gen connectivity. The flagships, of course, including the newly-formed Z-series. Just a couple of days ago the Galaxy Z Fold2 went on pre-order and it will launch by the end of the month. On the other...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infographic_maps_every_5g_device_that_samsung_has_launched_so_far-news-45080.php

TomTom releases navigation app on Huawei AppGallery

When US companies were ordered to stop working with Huawei, one of the apps that were dearly missed was Google Maps with its effortless navigation and mapping solutions. Today, the Chinese smartphone company finally has a viable alternative - TomTom released its own navigation app on Huawei AppGallery. TomTom GO Navigation app It will be free for the first 30 days but then you have to pay either €1.99/month or €12.99/year if you want to continue using it after that. TomTom signed a deal with Huawei back in January, and after a conversation with Huawei representatives,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tomtom_releases_navigation_app_on_huawei_appgallery-news-45081.php

vivo demoes color-changing phone panel

Smartphone companies have been trying to introduce more and more funky colors on the back of the phone to make their devices stand out. We’ve seen all kinds of gradients, vegan leather, transparent background, pure 24-karat gold, but now vivo claims it has developed a way to customize the panel in any color you want. The technology used by the Chinese company is based on electrochromism - a phenomenon that allows the glass to change its color or opacity when voltage is applied to it. The vivo engineer explains in this short video how the technology works or at least we assume...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_demoes_a_technology_allowing_customizable_phone_colors-news-45078.php

Upcoming Redmi Note 10 phones with Dimensity 820 and 720 chipsets are on the way

Benchmark results revealed that the Redmi Note 10 will be powered by a Dimensity 820 chipset. Leakster Digital Chat Station corroborates this and adds that there is another Redmi device in the works, one using the Dimensity 720. This would be the first 5G-connected Redmi Note phone, by the way. It’s possible that this second device will be launched as “Redmi 10” or we may see a Note 10 and Note 10 Pro, depends on what the Redmi marketing department is thinking. Anyway, there is already a Redmi phone using the Dimensity 820 chip, the Redmi 10X 5G, though that is available exclusively...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/upcoming_redmi_note_10_phones_with_dimensity_820_and_720_chipsets_are_on_the_way-news-45077.php

TCL unveils TABMAX and TABMID tablets alongside smartwatch and TWS earphones

IFA Berlin 2020 is officially underway and TCL kicked off the festivities with two tablets, a pair of TWS earphones and a senior citizen-focused smartwatch. The tablets come with the company’s NXTVISION display technology, midrange specs and affordable prices. The TWS earphones offer noise-canceling for calls while the smartwatch comes with all the standard tracking features as well as independent 4G connectivity. TCL TABMAX The TCL TABMAX is the more premium slate - it's built around a 10.36-inch FHD+ LCD with slim bezels, and sports an 8MP selfie cam and dual speakers. It also brings...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_unveils_tabmax_and_tabmid_tablets_alongside_smartwatch_and_tws_earphones-news-45074.php

Motorola shows off Razr 5G's folding action in new teaser poster

The refined Motorola Razr 5G will be announced on the global stage on September 9 (next Wednesday), the company also has scheduled a second event for the following day – this one targeting the Chinese market specifically. Check out the “save the date” poster that Moto sent out. New poster for the Motorola Razr 5G event in China (the global event will be the day before) Yes, those are Razr phones making up the digits. The clamshell foldable form factor is the key selling point of this phone (well, that and nostalgia as you can see in the teaser image below). Anyway, this is a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_shows_off_razr_5gs_folding_action_in_new_teaser_poster-news-45075.php

Huawei announces Enjoy 20 and Enjoy 20 Plus with Dimensity 720 5G

Huawei just announced two new mid-range phones - the Enjoy 20 Plus 5G and the Enjoy 20. The Plus version looks a lot like the Mate 30 Pro from the back while the front adopts a clean, cutout-less design boasting 92% screen-to-body ratio. The vanilla Enjoy 20, on the other hand, has a waterdrop notch and a camera island similar to that of the iPhone 11-series. Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus 5G The handset comes with a tall 20:9 IPS LCD panel with 1080 x 2400px resolution in a 6.63-inch diagonal. It supports 90Hz refresh rate and the 16MP f/2.0 front camera is hidden inside an elevating...

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Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup now receiving One UI 2.5

Samsung has been pushing its One UI 2.5 update to older flagships such as the Galaxy Z Flip, the Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy Note10 lineups. Next in line are the Samsung Galaxy S10e, Samsung Galaxy S10, Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, Samsung Galaxy S10+, with one major exception - the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite. The update has started arriving to a limited number of units, and if everything is alright, all global units will receive it in the upcoming week or two. Full log of One UI 2.5 update The update is called G973FXXU8DTH7/G973FOXM8DTH7/G973FXXU8DTH7, with the bold digit being...

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Realme 7 hands-on review

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Realme 7 and 7 Pro announced: improved cameras and bigger, faster charging batteries

Realme introduced the Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro six months ago, and today, the company announced their successors, dubbed Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro, respectively. These come with improved cameras, bigger batteries, and faster charging. The pair's panel also flaunts a new design, which Realme says is inspired by the mirror space in nature. Realme 7 Pro Let's talk about the Realme 7 Pro first. It's powered by the same Snapdragon 720G SoC found on the 6 Pro, but it brings in some solid upgrades over its predecessor in some other departments. The biggest one is the 65W SuperDart...

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Qualcomm teases Snapdragon 4-series chip with 5G, announces 8cx Gen 2 for Windows laptops

Qualcomm unveiled its vision for a wireless future at IFA. It covers everything from affordable (including its cheapest 5G chipset yet) to powerful (with a new compute platform for laptops) as well as piece of mind with new noise cancellation tech. In the first quarter of 2021 Qualcomm will unveil the first Snapdragon 4-series chipset with a 5G modem. Motorola, Oppo and Xiaomi will be the first makers to use of the affordable chip and should release phones in early 2021. More details to follow. The 4-series chip aims to bring next-gen connectivity to regions with 3.5 billion...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_teases_snapdragon_4series_chip_with_5g_announces_8cx_gen_2_for_windows_laptops-news-45063.php

Poco X3 leaks in full hands-on video, pricing also surfaces

The Poco X3 NFC smartphone is going to arrive on Monday but a hands-on video popped up a bit early from the Spanish-speaking website Tecvideos TV, giving us the full details on the device. Meanwhile, a separate leak gave us a rough idea on its price. The full YouTube hands-on was taken down since, but deleting stuff from the internet is hard so here go some screenshots. Poco X3 hands-on This time the Poco phone won’t be a rebranded Xiaomi device - it will be an entirely new handset with four cameras and the LED flash lined up in an X-formation. It will cost PHP10,990...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x3_leaks_in_full_handson_video_pricing_also_surfaces-news-45072.php

Watch the Realme 7 and 7 Pro announcement live here

Realme will add two new phones to its main series and it promises that they will be the fastest charging phones in India. You can watch Madhav Sheth and company unveil the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro in the live stream below (a Facebook stream is also available at the company's official page). That fast charging will deliver up to 65 watts of power, by the way. According to the CEO, a short 3-minute charge will fuel up the phone enough so that you can watch a full 2.5 hours movie or listen to over 13 hours of music. Also, both phones will feature second-generation 64MP cameras,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_realme_7_and_7_pro_announcement_live_here-news-45065.php

Google Maps begins accepting parking fare via Google Pay

On Wednesday, software company Passport introduced a new partnership with Google to accept parking fares directly through the Google Maps app. Back in 2016, Passport acquired local parking app startup ParkX. A few years later, Passport updated the city of Austin, Texas with a back-end system to manage the city’s parking meters. In 2019, the ParkX app would eventually be rebranded to ParkATX. Google Maps integration solves the need to download a new app to pay for parking since all Android devices come with Google Maps built-in and many iOS users already drive with Google Maps....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_maps_begins_accepting_parking_fare_via_google_pay-news-45070.php