Samsung Galaxy S20 FE bags NBTC certification

We've been hearing about the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (aka S20 Fan Edition) for quite some time now, and while we do have a pretty good idea of what to expect from the smartphone, it's still unclear when exactly Samsung will make the S20 FE official. Rumors have it that Galaxy S20 FE will arrive in October. It has also been certified by a few authorities already, with the latest one being Thailand's NBTC, which takes it a step closer to the launch. There's no word from Samsung about the Galaxy S20 FE yet, but previous leaks have revealed its design and specs, which include a 6.5",...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_fan_edition_nbtc-news-45250.php

OnePlus put up guide pages for a few unannounced devices, including an 8T Pro

Straight off the bat, we should preface this by saying that leaked pages are hardly concrete info. Take them with a pinch of salt. What we have here are basically a few URLs that are found to be active on the official OnePlus domain. That is to say that then lead to pages. Said pages are generic versions of phone “guides” that offer practically no information. The telling bits here are the addresses, themselves. We have a total of five pages, some more descriptive than others, like one for the OnePlus 8T and one for the 8T Pro. Followed by two Nord devices – N100 and N105g and finally a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_putup_guide_pages_for_a_few_unannounced_devices_including_an_8t_pro-news-45249.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) India support pages go live, hinting at imminent launch

Samsung’s official India website now has a pair of support pages up – one for the SM-T505 and another for the SM-T500. These are the Wi-Fi only and LTE variants of the recently-announced Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020), respectively. These are also accompanied by firmware version numbers that coincide with India notation. All of this, of course, hinting at an imminent release of both variants on the market. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 2020 support pages We have no particular date to share with you, yet, nor any pricing info. In fact, global pricing for the device hasn’t exactly been...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a7_2020_india_support_pages_go_live_hinting_at_imminent_launch-news-45248.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is receiving One UI 2.5 update

Samsung rolled out One UI 2.5 for the Galaxy Note10 and S10 lineup last week, and now it's the Galaxy Tab S6 that's getting a taste of Samsung's latest custom Android skin. The One UI 2.5 update comes with the September 2020 Android security patch and brings along Edge Panel, Voice Recorder, AR Zone, improved Multi-Window, and Wireless DeX. The last one allows you to launch DeX on compatible TVs without a cable. Additionally, the new build now lets users request the Wi-Fi network password from a nearby device that's already connected to that network. Moreover, you'll also get to see...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s6_one_ui_2_5_update-news-45247.php

Leaked clip claims to showcase iPhone 12 Pro chassis and back design

Leaks for Apple’s upcoming iPhone 12 lineup have been trickling-in at a steady pace for some time now. We even got alleged video footage of a functioning iPhone 12, a while back. That unit did match some leaked renders, but was arguably still a bit suspicious. A newly leaked clip now claims to showcase the main chassis for the iPhone 12 Pro and arguably looks more trustworthy, based on what we know about the upcoming phone. Here it is! Official iPhone 12 Pro chassis leak. Confirms mostly same camera with new LiDAR placement, flat sides, magnet cutouts & smart connector-like 5G antenna?...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_clip_claims_to_showcase_iphone_12_pro_chassis_and_back_design-news-45246.php

Tecno Spark Power 2 Air is coming next week with 7" display and 6,000 mAh battery for under $120

Update: Flipkart has set up a promo page on its website, which reveals the Tecno Spark Power 2 Air will be launched on September 14 at 12PM IST (6:30AM UTC). It also confirms the 7" notched display and quad camera setup. Original story: Tecno launched the Spark Power 2 in India back in June for INR9,999 ($135/€115), and now the company is set to bring its more affordable version to the South Asian country next week, dubbed Tecno Spark Power 2 Air. Tecno Spark Power 2 We've learned that Tecno Spark Power 2 Air will be priced under INR9,000 ($120/€105) and will be likely sold through...

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China officials don’t agree with selling TikTok to a US business, would make China look weak

We’re closing in on the deadline of September 15, which is when the Trump Administration’s executive order will supposedly censor ban TikTok in the US due to unproven security concerns expressed by the US Government. ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company in China, would have until then to sell TikTok’s US business to an American company. Both Oracle and Microsoft have expressed interest in acquiring the business. The TikTok app According to an exclusive report from Reuters, Chinese believe that selling TikTok US to an American company amidst the forced actions from the White...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/china_officials_dont_agree_with_selling_tiktok_to_a_us_business-news-45244.php

More evidence of Apple’s folding iPhone appears

With the successful launch of Samsung’s folding smartphones in 2020 with the Z Fold2 and Z Flip (along with a kind of messy launch in 2019 with the original Galaxy Fold), other companies are pressured to come up with a device that might have some folding element to it. Rumors as early as 2017 have suggested that Apple has been working on an iPhone device with a folding form factor. The latest evidence comes from leakster Ice Universe and if it is to be believed, Apple is apparently in talks with Samsung Display for foldable screen samples and “hopes to exclusively supply the amount for one...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/more_evidence_of_apples_folding_iphone_appears-news-45243.php

Apple One will be the name of Cupertino's subscription bundle

Over the years Apple has launched a number of subscription services – Music, Arcade, News+, TV+ and others – and it’s very un-Apple to have you manage all of those separately. Which is why the company is preparing to launch one subscription to rule them all. Predictably, it will be named “Apple One”. Clues about this service were discovered in the APK for Apple Music 3.4.0 beta during one of 9to5google’s APK teardowns. Apple Music will be part of of a subscription bundle, though the exact details are a bit hazy. We first heard about Apple’s plans of subscription bundles back in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_one_will_be_the_name_of_cupertinos_subscription_bundle-news-45241.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold2-review-2164.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G passes by TENAA, confirms key specs

Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy S20 Fan Edition soon. We’ve been seeing plenty of leaks over the last weeks and the latest one comes from China’s TENAA agency which confirms the key specs of the 5G model. The phone with model designation SM-G7810 is listed with a 6.5-inch display, 4,500 mAh battery which we also know will support 15W wired charging and dual SIM capabilities. We’re also briefed on the phone’s dimensions which come in at 159.8×74.5×8.4(mm) which puts it right between the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ in terms of size. Galaxy S20 FE 5G listing A recent giant...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g_passes_by_tenaa_confirms_key_specs-news-45228.php

Leaked HTC Wildfire E Lite image shows dual cam and fingerprint reader on the back

Remember when the HTC Wildfire E Lite appeared on the Google Play Console? You’d be forgiven if you answered “no”, a phone with a quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM is hardly memorable. Still, the first proper image of the Lite has surfaced, courtesy of @evleaks, so you might want to have another look. It’s a classic design with top and bottom bezels surrounding the 18:9 screen (720 x 1,440 px resolution). HTC Wildfire E Lite The back houses a dual camera. We don’t have the sensor info, but the original Wildfire E had a 13+2 MP cam on its back side. And a fingerprint reader too,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_htc_wildfire_e_lite_image_shows_dual_cam_and_fingerprint_reader_on_the_back-news-45235.php

Watch the first demo of a Huawei watch with Harmony OS

Huawei announced Harmony OS 2.0 and today we see the first video of an upcoming device with the new operating system. According to one user on Weibo, the interface is still in its development phase, but the R&D team is ready to demo the UI of the in-house OS on a smartwatch hooked to a development board. In the video some of the features can be spotted, including SpO2 meter, a heart rate sensor, tracker of some activities, and some of the navigation gestures around the UI. The self-proclaimed “Digital King” stated on Weibo that many features could not be filmed due to confidentiality...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_the_first_demo_of_a_huawei_smart_watch_with_harmony_os-news-45232.php

Moto E7 Plus debuts with Snapdragon 460 and 5,000 mAh battery

After a lengthy period of leaks, Motorola finally made its Moto E7 Plus official in Brazil. True to its Eseries nature the phone comes with entry-level spec sheet headlined by the Snapdragon 460, a 48MP primary camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. Motorola E7 Plus The Android 10-running phone is built around a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD with a waterdrop notch cutout for its 8MP selfie camera. The back houses a square setup with a 48MP primary camera and a 2MP depth helper. There’s also an LED flash at the top and a capacitive fingerprint scanner below. The Snapdragon 460 sits at the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_e7_plus_launches_in_brazil_with_snapdragon_460_and_5000_mah_battery-news-45240.php

Some EMUI 11 phones will be able to install HarmonyOS

Yesterday Huawei officially unveiled HarmonyOS 2.0 and confirmed that it will power smartphones in 2021. Interestingly, you may not need to buy a new phone to make the switch – some EMUI 11 devices will be able to install and run the new OS. It’s not clear which ones – all, perhaps, or just select models – and we don’t know if users will be able to roll back to the Android-based EMUI after trying out Huawei’s in-house operating system. “Yes, devices running the new distributed-technology based EMUI 11 will be eligible for upgrade to Harmony OS in the future,” wrote a Huawei...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/some_emui_11_phones_will_be_able_to_install_harmonyos-news-45233.php

YouTube Music joins the 500 million downloads club

YouTube music came to be in 2018 and Google introduced it as a replacement for Google Play Music. Ever since, the company is trying hard to make the transition as smooth as possible with users constantly giving feedback on what Google should do to improve its YouTube Music service. The latter comes bundled with YouTube Premium too. And it seems that the transition is going well as the app reached the 500 million downloads milestone and is now in the elite club with some of the most popular apps out there. The main benefit of YouTube music is that it has the biggest and probably most...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_music_app_joins_the_500_million_downloads_club-news-45231.php

Sharp unveils four new smartphones, two of which with 5G

Sharp unveiled four new smartphones for the Japanese market, all of them based on Snapdragon chipsets - two models stick with LTE while the other two support 5G connectivity. The Sharp zero5G basic name is misleading as this one is actually the top model. The 6.4” OLED display has 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. It supports HDR and has 1080p+ resolution, there’s a fingerprint reader embedded below. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 765G chipset, paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB storage. There will also be an 8/128GB option when the phone launches in the coming...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sharp_unveils_four_new_smartphones_two_of_which_with_5g-news-45230.php

Sharp unveils four new Sense smartphones, two of which with 5G

Sharp unveiled four new smartphones for the Japanese market, all of them based on Snapdragon chipsets - two models stick with LTE while the other two support 5G connectivity. The Sharp Sense5G basic name is misleading as this one is actually the top model. The 6.4” OLED display has 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. It supports HDR and has 1080p+ resolution, there’s a fingerprint reader embedded below. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 765G chipset, paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB storage. There will also be an 8/128GB option when the phone launches in the coming...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sharp_unveils_four_new_sense_smartphones_two_of_which_with_5g-news-45230.php

Samsung explains how the new Galaxy Z Fold2 hinge works

One of the biggest changes in the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 over the original Galaxy Fold, is the hinge and Samsung just released the video detailing how it was designed and where it improves on the old design. The redesign allowed Samsung to close the gap between the two folding parts of the device but more importantly, it has made the device considerably sturdier. Thanks to the dual CAM mechanism that relies not only on a mechanical lock but on magnets, the Z Fold2's hinge can keep the phone upright and prevent accidental folding when unfolded. The mechanism is similar to Galaxy Z...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_explains_how_the_new_galaxy_z_fold2_hinge_works-news-45229.php

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro renders surface, flaunt the 108 MP main cam

The hands-on photos of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro we saw a couple of weeks ago weren’t the best quality, but these newly-leaked official renders are much cleaner. The “108MP camera” label is clearly visible below the large module on top. Based on the previous leak, the non-Pro version of the Mi 10T will have a 64 MP module here. Note that this is a triple cam even though it looks like a quad setup – the function of the module in the upper right corner of the “square” is unclear (Laser AF, perhaps?). Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro renders Also notice the fingerprint reader mounted on the left...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_10t_pro_renders_surface_flaunt_the_108_mp_main_cam-news-45227.php

vivo V20 SE is coming on September 24

We saw leaked images of the vivo V20 earlier this week, followed by an official teaser of the V20 SE yesterday. Today, vivo's Malaysian branch announced that V20 SE will be unveiled on September 24 at 4PM MYT (8AM UTC). vivo has also set up a promo page for the V20 SE on its website, which teases sleek design, Super Night Mode and FlashCharge support. vivo V20 SE teasers vivo hasn't divulged any other specifications of the V20 SE yet, but a vivo device sporting model code V2022, and believed to be the V20 SE, was spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 665 SoC and 8GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v20_se_launch_date-news-45226.php

Android 11 (Go edition) is here with faster app launching, grouped notifications and one-time permissions

The stable build of Android 11 arrived earlier this week and now Google is bringing its (Go edition) alternative. Android 11 (Go edition) is meant for phones with up to 2GB RAM and will come loaded on entry-level devices from a broad range of manufacturers. Some older devices running on Android 10 (Go edition) will get the new update though there’s no exact list for now. Some of Android 11’s key features have made their way to the new Go edition such as grouped notifications for chat apps and one-time permissions for camera, microphone and location. Google also promises 20 percent...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/android_11_go_edition_brings_faster_app_launching_grouped_notifications_and_onetime_permissions-news-45224.php

Huawei to relaunch Nova 7 SE with Dimensity 800U chipset

Huawei has just certified a smartphone with the model number CND-AN00, and leaksters in China claim this is the previously available nova 7 SE 5G with a new chipset. The device matches the footprint and the battery size, as well as the actual charger that will be shipped with the phone but will be powered by Mediatek’s Dimensity 800U rather than the Kirin 820 5G platform. According to one leakster, the new version of Huawei nova 7 SE 5G will have a lower price. The Kirin 820 5G chipset has four Cortex-A76 units that go over 2.2 GHz, with the other four staying at 1.84 GHz. However,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_to_relaunch_nova_7_se_with_dimensity_800u_chipset-news-45225.php

Moto G9 Plus announced: Snapdragon 730G SoC, 6.8" display, and 5,000 mAh battery

Following a couple of major leaks, Motorola went on and made the Moto G9 Plus official. The Moto G9 Plus is powered by the Snapdragon 730G SoC that's paired with 4GB RAM. The smartphone runs Android 10 and has 128GB of storage onboard, but it also comes with a microSD card slot, which allows storage expansion by up to 512GB. The Moto G9 Plus is built around a 6.8" FullHD+ Max Vision display with HDR10 support. It also has a punch hole in the upper-left corner for the 16MP selfie camera. The reflective back of the phone is home to a quad camera setup: 64MP primary, 8MP ultrawide...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g9_plus_specs_price_sale_date-news-45223.php

Motorola Razr 5G arrives in China for $1,830

The Motorola Razr 5G announced a couple of days ago has debuted in China. It's priced at CNY12,499 ($1,830/€1,545) and is currently up for pre-order through Lenovo's official China website, with sales kicking off from September 15. You can get one in Blush Gold or Polished Graphite color. Motorola Razr 5G in Blush Gold and Polished Graphite colors The Motorola Razr 5G is a successor to last year's Razr 2019 clamshell foldable smartphone. It's powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC, runs Android 10-based Moto UI, and has 8GB RAM and 256GB storage onboard. The Razr 5G sports two...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_razr_5g_china_price_sale_date-news-45220.php

Honor 30i hits Russia with familiar looks

Honor Russia is launching a new affordable phone called Honor 30i. It has modest hardware on the inside and glamorous colors on the outside. It isn’t a completely new handset, but rather a rebadged version of the China-only Honor 20 lite. The 30i comes with a 6.3” AMOLED with FP scanner underneath. The panel has a 20:9 ratio with a waterdrop notch for the 16MP selfie camera and relatively small bezels. On the back, Honor equipped the 30i with three cameras - a 48MP main shooter + 8MP ultrawide-angle cam + 2MP depth sensor for better Portrait shots. There’s also a single LED...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_30i_hits_russia_with_familiar_looks-news-45222.php

LG Wing arrival is scheduled for October 5

LG’s new phone with a radical design is expected to arrive on October 5. According to industry insiders, the launch was supposed to be in two weeks, on September 25, but eventually, the Korean manufacturer decided to postpone the LG Wing arrival with 10 more days. First official information from LG is expected to arrive on September 14 - so far we have only rumors and leaks. We reported the official renders, released by Evan Blass, and we even spotted how the device would look like in real life. This phone is going to have a 6.8” main display, with the secondary screen having a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_wing_arrival_is_scheduled_for_october_5-news-45221.php

Google Pixel 4a pre-orders now open in 8 more countries

You can now pre-order the Pixel 4a in the UK, Germany, Singapore, Japan, France, and more. Carphone Warehouse offers a deal. Pre-orders for the Google Pixel 4a are now open in countries globally. Australia ($599), France (€349), Germany (€340), Ireland (€382), Singapore ($499), Spain (€389), Taiwan ($11,990), and the UK(£349) can now head to their territory’s official Google Store website and order the new compact-sized, budget-friendly Pixel. In addition, Carphone Warehouse is offering a £50 rebate. When you pre-order through the retailer you’ll get a £50 giftcard, good...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4a_preorders_now_open_in_8_more_countries-news-45219.php

Bose launches QuietComfort Earbuds, Sport Earbuds and three new Frames

Bose has launched a slew of products, including two wireless earbuds and three new audio sunglasses. The first and most important of these are the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds. These $280 pair are the company's first in-ear truly wireless noise-canceling earphones. As the name suggests, the QuietComfort Earbuds feature Bose' active noise-canceling system that uses microphones and a new algorithm to cancel out ambient noise. The semi in-ear design ear tips also help block sound passively and feature fins to keep them in place. Like the Bose Headphones 700, the QuietComfort...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/bose_launches_quietcomfort_earbuds_sport_earbuds_and_three_new_frames-news-45217.php

OnePlus Watch will be round, might borrow the vivo Watch design

The first evidence that a OnePlus smartwatch is in the works surfaced a couple of weeks ago and many were speculating that it would borrow the design from Oppo's recently released Watch. However, a renowned leakster thinks otherwise and he's usually on point when it comes to OnePlus-related rumors. Max J. posted a picture with a hint that the future OnePlus Watch will adopt a classical, circular design, which dismisses the rumors that the Oppo Watch will serve as a base for OnePlus' smart wearable. Still, the company might borrow a design from another brand under the BBK umbrella and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_watch_will_be_round_might_borrow_the_vivo_watch_design-news-45218.php

Realme C17 appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 460

Realme already brought several new C-series members to its lineup with the C11, C12 and C15 and it looks like we’re in for another model dubbed Realme C17. The device appeared in a Geekbench listing bearing the RMX2101 model number revealing it's powered by the entry-level Snapdragon 460 alongside 6GB RAM - the most in the C-series so far. It scored a respectable 253 points on the single-core part and 1,248 points on the multi-core test. The same phone previously bagged certifications from Indonesia’s Sertifikasi and TKDN as well as Thailand’s NBTC. Starting with the Realme C3, all...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_c17_appears_on_geekbench_with_snapdragon_460-news-45207.php

Realme 7 gets its first software update with 64MP Pro Mode and other camera optimizations

Realme announced the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro in last week. The vanilla 7 only went on its first sale today and is now getting its first software update. The new firmware, sporting version number RMX2151_11_A.43, bumps up the Android security patch level on the Realme 7 to August 5, 2020 and brings in the 64MP Professional Mode that's present on the Pro version out of the box. The new build also brings a few other camera optimizations and adds a decimal point display for fast charging animation. In addition to that, the Realme 7 gets Amazon Alexa support with optimized...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_7_first_software_update-news-45211.php

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 Thom Browne edition sells out in China in just 4 minutes

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 Thom Browne edition is a hit – the pricey fashion bundle found 230,000 takers in South Korea, the units available in Thailand were gone in a day and now a report from China claims that it took only four minutes for the available units to be snatched up. Note that Samsung will produce only 5,000 units of the Thom Browne edition of which 1,000 went to Korea and China (a lottery system was used to pick who gets to buy one), while the number availab. Samsung has not revealed how many units were allocated to Thailand. This edition isn’t meant to turn a profit,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold2_thom_browne_edition_sells_out_in_china_in_just_4_minutes-news-45212.php

Oppo A32 arrives in China, it is a renamed Oppo A53

An affordable phone called Oppo A32 was introduced in China, but it looks suspiciously familiar. Turns out this is the Oppo A53 rebranded for the domestic market with one color being replaced by another. The phone comes with Snapdragon 460, three cameras, and a big battery with some sort of fast charging. The A53 has two RAM options - 4GB and 8GB, while storage is 128GB in both cases. There is a microSD card slot for adding up to 256GB more that can go in a dedicated slot next two the two SIM cards. The front panel is a 6.5” LCD with 90Hz refresh rate and lowly HD+ resolution....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a32_china_arrive_renamed_a53-news-45210.php

Poco X3 NFC in for review

Yesterday the Poco X3 NFC was introduced to the world, and today it landed with us for a full review. Before we get on with the long procedures and tests, we unpack it to see what the box has to offer. It's actually one of the richer retail packages around with a 33W charger and cable, a see-through plastic case and even some Poco stickers. The Poco X3 NFC itself comes with promising specs, particularly considering its super aggressive price. The LCD is 6.67” big and comes with up to 120Hz refresh rate, with the fingerprint scanner on the side. It has a single punch hole, which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x3_nfc_in_for_review-news-45161.php

Realme 7 moves over 180K units in first sale

Realme sold more than 180,000 units of the Realme 7 in its first sale in India today. The smartphone was available for purchase on Flipkart and Realme's Indian site, and those who couldn't buy one will get another chance on September 17 at noon local time when the Realme 7 goes on its second sale. Our latest addition to our number series is a sensation! More than 1,80,000 users have selected the faster #realme7.The Most Powerful 64MP Camera Phone is restocking soon. Next sale at 12 PM on 17th September. #CaptureSharperChargeFaster pic.twitter.com/h6ac4vfo1h— realme (@realmemobiles)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_7_180000_units_first_sale-news-45201.php

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 update adds VO2 max measurement, Smart Reply for chats

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 is now receiving a major update that greatly enhances its exercise tracking and messaging abilities. The rollout of the new software begins with the Bluetooth versions of the watch and will expand to the LTE models soon. This is similar to the Watch3 update that arrived in early August. The new Running Analysis feature helps you improve your form and avoid injury. It allows the watch to track and report the following metrics: asymmetry, regularity, stiffness, vertical oscillation, ground contact time. Also, the watch can now measure VO2 max, which will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_active2_update_adds_vo2_max_measurement_smart_reply_for_chats-news-45204.php

Oppo F17 price revealed as pre-orders begin

Oppo introduced the F17 and F17 Pro in India last week but it didn't reveal the pricing and availability details of the non-Pro model. Today it announced that the base model of the Oppo F17 with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at INR17,990 ($245/€205) and for INR2,000 ($27/€23) more, you'll get 8GB RAM. Both models are up for pre-orders on Amazon.in and Flipkart in Classic Silver, Dynamic Orange and Navy Blue colors, with sales kicking off from September 21. Unbeatable style, unbeatable features, unbeatable price! 🤩Why won’t you #FlauntItYourWay when #OPPOF17 comes at a smashing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f17_price_sale_date-news-45206.php

Huawei brings fanless MateBook X and Ryzen-powered MateBook 14

Huawei announced two laptops at its developer conference today - the MateBook X and the MateBook 14. Both devices were unveiled in China first but are now making their global debut, starting with Europe. Huawei MateBook X The Huawei MateBook X (not to be confused with the MateBook X Pro) brings a nearly bezel-less 13-inch 3000x2000px touch display with 100% sRGB coverage and 400 nits of brightness. The full-sized keyboard offers 1.3mm of key travel and full backlight, while the trackpad is 26% larger than on the old MateBook X' and, similarly to Apple's MacBook, is a solid-state part...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_brings_fanless_matebook_x_and_ryzen_matebook_14_to_global_market-news-45214.php

Huawei Watch GT2 Pro and FreeBuds Pro ANC earphones debut

Right after its HarmonyOS 2.0 and EMUI 11 announcements, Huawei showed out its new smart accessories with the Huawei Watch GT2 Pro and FreeBuds Pro TWS earphones. The new watch comes in Classic and Sport trims while the FreeBuds Pro bring adjustable ANC with different listening profiles. We also got international pricing for the Huawei Watch Fit and Huawei FreeLace Pro. The smartwatch costs €130, while the earphones will retail for €119. Huawei Watch GT2 Pro The Watch GT2 Pro is Huawei’s flagship smartwatch offering and features a premium blend of sapphire glass, titanium body and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_gt2_pro_and_freebuds_pro_debut-news-45215.php

Honor MagicBook Pro review

Introduction Honor’s MagicBook Pro isn’t new, but the first edition was only available in China. Yet now that it got equipped with AMD’s new Ryzen 5 4600H CPU its availability is expanding to global markets. Based on AMD’s Zen 2 architecture utilizing the 7nm manufacturing process, this CPU is still ahead of Intel, and we believe it’s also the better configuration in 2020. Despite the H CPU instead of the low-power U series the 16.1-inch MagicBook Pro doesn’t have a dedicated GPU. And there are two reasons for that. For one, it’s oriented towrds productivity and media-consumption ...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magicbook_pro_review-news-45198.php

The Microsoft Surface Duo is now available in the US

The future of smartphones or a misguided one-off? If you think the Microsoft Surface Duo is the former now you have a chance to buy one – assuming you’re in the US. You can find it at the official Microsoft store but you better prepare a thick bundle of cash before you head there – the base version (with 128 GB storage) costs $1,400 which goes up to $1,500 if you want more storage (256 GB). There’s no card slot so you can’t change your mind about how much memory you need later. You can get a 1-year subscription to Microsoft 365 Family or Personal for half price, $50 or $35,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_microsoft_surface_duo_is_now_available_in_the_us-news-45200.php

Canalys: 278 million 5G smartphones to be sold in 2020

The 5G revolution in the world of smartphones is going at full speed, with China leading the pack both with network deployment and handset availability. According to Canalys, 278 million phones with 5G will be sold in 2020, with 62% of them, or 172 million, in the Greater China market. Predictions for the market in 2021 sees almost doubling the amount of 5G phones around the world, with all key regions seeing a massive growth in total volume. Realme V3 5G arrived on September 1, officially becoming the first 5G phone with a price under $150 (retail price in China is CNY999 which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_5g_smartphones_to_reach_280_million_sales_by_the_end_of_2020-news-45199.php

Huawei announces HarmonyOS 2.0, coming to smartphones in 2021

One year ago, Huawei introduced its own operating system - HarmonyOS. Today CEO Richard Yu announced HarmonyOS 2.0 during the keynote at the annual Huawei Developer Conference and it's finally expanding to more devices. The OS is built with cross-platform functionality from the ground up with support ranging from smart TVs to smartwatches, car head units and of course smartphones. Yu mentioned that the first smartphones running Huawei’s own OS could arrive sometime next year though there were no specifics. It seems that it will be limited to China initially. The HarmonyOS 2.0 SDK...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_announces_harmonyos_20_coming_to_smartphones_in_2021-news-45202.php

EMUI 11 announced with visual upgrade and new features

Huawei announced EMUI 11 during its Developer Conference today and even though it's not based on Android 11, the generational upgrade deserves its name. It brings some visual changes to the table, new animations, features and under the hood optimizations. Dr. Wang Chenglu introduces EMUI 11 with a refreshed look and features that put you at the heart of the digital experience. #HDC2020 pic.twitter.com/318B1bCsf9— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) September 10, 2020 One of the most notable changes in the new EMUI are the multi-window and split-screen functionalities. Both are now put in the...

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vivo V20 SE official teaser arrives

We already saw the upcoming vivo V20 earlier this week and we also got word that an SE and Pro model will launch alongside it. Now, an official promo poster for the V20 SE surfaced revealing the phone is indeed around the corner. Previously, the V20 SE was spotted on Geekbench as the vivo V2022, with a Snapdragon 665 chipset and 8GB RAM. It scored 316 points in the single-core test and 1,377 points in the multi-core department. These scores also back claims that the V20 SE will be the entry-level phone in the V20 series. The phone also bagged a China Quality Certification (CQC)...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v20_se_also_on_its_way-news-45196.php

Samsung Galaxy M51 arrives in India, price starts at INR24,999

The Samsung Galaxy M51 announced at the start of last week has arrived in India. It comes in two memory configurations - 6GB/128GB priced at INR24,999 ($340/€290) and 8GB/128GB priced at INR26,999 ($370/€310). You can buy one in Celestial Black or Electric Blue colors starting September 18 from Amazon.in and Samsung's local online store. The Galaxy M51 has the Snapdragon 730G SoC at the helm and runs Android 10 out of the box. It's built around a 6.7" Infinity-O Super AMOLED Plus display of FullHD+ resolution, that has a punch hole up top in the center for the 32MP selfie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m51_india_price_sale_date-news-45197.php

Watch Huawei introduce FreeBuds Pro, new smartwatches and laptops live

Huawei is about to unveil six new devices – including the FreeBuds Pro (with Adaptive ANC) and the Huawei Watch GT2 Pro. There’s another watch, one more wireless headset, also two laptops also waiting for their time in the spotlight. So far we know the most about the Huawei FreeBuds Pro, which will come in Black, Silver and White. They will have superior active noise cancellation compared to the one found on the FreeBuds 3. And they are the focal point of Huawei’s teaser campaign. You can watch the event live, it starts at 12:00 PM UTC. There’s also a Twitter stream available if...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/watch_huawei_introduce_its_new_laptops_smart_watches_and_the_huawei_freebuds_pro-news-45188.php

vivo Watch to arrive on September 22 in two sizes, cost under $150

UPDATE: We received a tip, revealing the official launch date of the vivo Watch - September 22. We've updated the headline accordingly and added the teaser below. Original story follows: vivo is the next company to dabble into the world of smartwatches. A couple of photos of the upcoming watches popped on Weibo, alongside some of the key specs and features. vivo Watch official launch date The vivo Watch will arrive in two sizes - 42mm and 46mm, and both will seemingly offer standard interchangeable straps. They will run a proprietary platform and go up to 18 days on a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_watch_to_arrive_by_the_end_of_september_in_two_sizes_to_cost_over_150-news-45195.php

Realme 7 goes on sale today

The Realme 7 announced last week will go on its first sale today in India at noon local time through the company's official site and Flipkart. The Realme 7 is offered in Mist White and Mist Blue colors and comes in two memory configurations - 6GB/64GB and 8GB/128GB priced at INR14,999 ($205/€170) and INR16,999 ($230/€195), respectively. Realme 7 in Mist White and Mist Blue colors The Realme 7 is built around a 6.5" FullHD+ 90Hz LCD and has the Helio G95 SoC at the helm. The smartphone runs Android 10 with Realme UI on top and comes with a total of five cameras - a 16MP selfie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_7_india_price_sale-news-45194.php