Realme 7i India launch imminent as it appears on support page

Realme announced the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro in India earlier this month, and it may soon bring the Realme 7i to the country, as the smartphone has appeared on the support page of the company's official Indian site. The Realme 7i was launched in Indonesia last week. It's powered by the Snapdragon 662 SoC with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage onboard. The smartphone runs Android 10-based Realme UI out of the box and sports a 6.5" 90Hz LCD of HD+ resolution, that has a punch hole in the upper-left corner for the 16MP selfie camera. The back of the phone houses a fingerprint reader keeping...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_7i_india_launch_support_page-news-45500.php

Nokia 7 Plus receiving maintenance release update, September 1 security patch too

The Nokia 7 Plus was announced all the way back in February 2018 and went on sale in April of that year. According to the Nokia official updates tracker, it's gotten 40 software updates as of this September 2. A new one's just gone live, though it hasn't made it to the tracker yet. The build number is 00WW_4_16B and it's a Maintenance release - so it's not just the latest security patch, but also bug fixes and such. A security patch is, of course, included - dated September 1. Don't get your hopes up though - the new build is still based on Android 11. Nokia 7 Plus running Oreo at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_7_plus_maintenance_release_update_september_1_security_patch-news-45498.php

Samsung Wireless Charger Trio and 20,000mAh PD power bank now available in South Korea

Samsung's got a wide range of original accessories for its smartphones, and a couple of important ones have gone on sale in the company's home country of South Korea. We're talking about the Wireless Charger Trio and the PD Battery Pack 20,000mAh. The first one, carrying model name EP-P6300 (or, as they go in Korea, EP-P6300TWEGKR in white or EP-P6300TBEGKR in black), is a wireless charger with six coils, which you can use to charge three of your compatible devices simultaneously - hence the Trio. It measures 240x86x15.5mm, weighs 320g and comes with a 25W adapter and a 1m cable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_wireless_charger_trio_20000mah_pd_power_bank_available_korea-news-45497.php

Google Pixel 5 prototype's leaked image reveals weird design

Google introduced the Pixel 4a last month and is rumored to launch the Pixel 5 on October 15, with the 4a 5G said to arrive in November. Thanks to the leaked renders and specs sheets, we have a pretty good idea of what to expect from both smartphones. The Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 look similar, but an image of what's allegedly a prototype of the Pixel 5 has surfaced, which reveals Google's team once considered a weird and strange design for the smartphone. The prototype has a two-tone design reminiscent of the first-gen Pixel's from 2016, except that it's the bottom portion that's made of...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_5_4a_5g_prototype_live_image-news-45496.php

Oppo A33 (2020) bags NBTC certification

Oppo introduced the A33 back in November 2015, and now the company is preparing to give it a refresh, as the new A33, sporting model code CPH2137, has been certified by Thailand's NBTC. It has also bagged certifications from Indonesia's TKDN and India's BIS. The new Oppo A33 is a mystery right now since we don't know its specs yet, but one thing's certain - 5 years later, it'll be much better than the devices whose name it reuses. The OG A33 was powered by the Snapdragon 410 SoC and packed a 5" LCD of 960x540 pixel resolution. Back in those days, it was okay that it had just two...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a33_2020_nbtc-news-45495.php

AT&T's Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 gets Android 10 update

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 received Android 10 with One UI 2.1 back in June in the US and Canada, and a few days ago, units locked to Verizon's network got a taste of Android 10. Now it's AT&T's Galaxy Tab S4 that's receiving the Android 10 update. The new build comes with version number QP1A.190711.020.T837AUCU4CTH5 and bumps up the Android security patch level on the Tab S4 to August 1, 2020. Additionally, the update brings new features to the Galaxy Tab S4, which include gesture navigation, Live Transcribe, Focus Mode, Quick Share, and Music Share, to name a few. The Android 10...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s4_att_android_10_one_ui_2_1_update-news-45494.php

Google Pixel 5 to launch October 15, Pixel 4a 5G wouldn’t arrive until November

The Google Pixel 5 is going to be announce on September 30 alongside a 5G-enabled variant of the Pixel 4a. On Friday, we heard from both @Jon_Prosser and @evleaks that Google might price the Pixel 5 at $699 in the US and even more for Canada. A new claim from Prosser suggests that Google won’t have the Pixel 5 available until October 15 and that the Pixel 4a 5G might not be available until November. Pixel 5 5G(Just Black & Subtle Sage)- Preorder: Sep 30- Launch: October 15They made an oopsie with the 4a 😂👇Pixel 4a 5G (Just Black)- Preorder: Sep 30- Launch: Nov 19Pixel 4a 5G (Clearly...

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Counterpoint: Average selling price of smartphones rises 10% globally in Q2 2020

A new report from Counterpoint Research gives us insight on the average selling price (ASP) of smartphones in each major market. The major markets: North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific, and China are listed in the visual graphic below. As per the report, the ASP of each market has increased in every market except for Latin America. The highest increase in ASP is noted in China, where the average smartphone sale price is now $310. Meanwhile, North America saw a 7% increase of ASP YoY (Year-over-year compared to the same quarter last year) at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_average_selling_price_of_smartphones_10_globally_in_q2_2020-news-45492.php

Deal: save $100 on the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro

Like Apple, OnePlus really dislikes price cuts on its products more than most companies, but they do still happen from time to time if you're lucky enough to be there for them. Case in point: right now, you can grab the OnePlus 8 or OnePlus 8 Pro for $100 off. The OnePlus 8T will be announced on October 14, and this sale's timing is suspiciously close to that, so we're gonna go ahead and assume there's a connection. There's also a catch. Neither the OnePlus 8 nor the OnePlus 8 Pro is available currently in its base configuration (with 8GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage). So you're...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_save_100_on_the_oneplus_8_and_8_pro-news-45491.php

LG Wing in for review

LG is trying some exciting design in its attempt to regain the lost ground in the smartphone battle. Instead of always running behind other competitors and their slabs, the Korean company decided to run its lane and re-invent the idea of how one should use a smartphone. That’s how the LG Wing came to life - a phone with a 90-degree swiveling screen that reveals a secondary display underneath. We took the phone for a quick test drive before handing it out to the review team for the thorough test process to give out the final verdict. We were lucky enough to get the Illusion Sky color...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_wing_in_for_review-news-45456.php

Realme announces world's first SLED smart TV, more details to follow soon

Today Realme announced the world’s first SLED 4K smart TV. Or rather it offered a peek at the new technology. The TV is not ready to go on sale yet, but it will present an interesting alternative to Quantum Dot based displays (QLED). The SLED technology will debut on a 55” TV. The new type of panel will deliver 108% coverage of the NTSC color spectrum, but will keep the amount of blue light under control, something that TÜV Rheinland has attested. What is SLED, anyway? It’s a new take on the LCD formula, the main innovation concerning the backlight. Typically, the backlight is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_announces_worlds_first_sled_smart_tv_more_details_to_follow_soon-news-45488.php

OnePlus brings the Android 11 version of Zen Mode to its phones still on Android 10

OnePlus introduced Zen Mode with the 7-series and has been gradually improving it since. The biggest new feature is that you can now create a virtual room and invite friends you in a focus challenge. Anyway, the new version of the app also lets you set different themes to help your meditation experience. Also, you can record “Zen moments” throughout the day and review them later. Change log • Creating a room Note that these changes to the app is part of OnePlus’ work on the Android 11 update for its phones, but you can experience it early while still running Android 10. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_brings_the_android_11_version_of_zen_mode_to_its_phones_still_on_android_10-news-45486.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e receives One UI 2.5 update

Samsung has begun seeding its OneUI 2.5 update to the Galaxy Tab S5e across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The new firmware bears the T720XXU1CTI1 build number and comes in at just over 660MB. It brings plenty of fresh new features headlined by Wireless DeX which lets you turn any compatible monitor or TV into a work-friendly setup. There’s also the neat Multi Window mode which allows you to run up to three apps simultaneously in re-sizable windows. You also gain Edge panel and app pairs as well as Live Caption and Nearby Share. Sadly or not depending on your views of taking photos...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s5e_one_ui_25_update-news-45485.php

Moto G9 (Play) review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g9_play-review-2172.php

Tecno Spark 6 debuts with 6.8” display, Helio G70 chipset and agressive price

Tecno unveiled its latest budget offering with the Spark 6. It offers key upgrades over the Spark 5 - a larger 6.8-inch display, snappier Helio G70 chipset, improved 16MP primary camera as well as several camera, audio and software tricks. The Spark 6 is built around a punch-hole bearing 6.8-inch HD+ LCD with a 20.5:9 aspect ratio and 8MP selfie cam. Around the back we find a circular cutout for the quad cameras though only the main 16MP cam is of any use, the remaining sensors are all 2MP shooters for macro, depth and AI scenes. MediaTek’s Helio G70 is paired with 4GB RAM and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_spark_6_debuts_with_68_display_helio_g70_chipset_-news-45483.php

The nubia Watch will be available globally in October, Kickstarter backers get it first

The nubia Watch kickstarter campaign was a success and the first units will ship to backers starting on October 8. They will be the first to get it, but the company plans to put up its unique-looking watch on general sale. That will happen in October as well, though we don’t have the exact date yet. The price of the smartwatch should be $400 – early backers on Kickstarter got it for as little as $200, but that offer is now long gone. The nubia Watch will ship to Kickstarter backers soon, global availability to follow Currently, the nubia Watch is available in China from the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_nubia_watch_will_be_available_globally_soon_kickstarter_backers_get_it_first-news-45482.php

Oppo expands to South Africa, A72 is its pioneer

Oppo has just announced its expansion to an new market - the company has made its way to South Africa. The first phone, introduced by the official Oppo division, is the Oppo A72 which local media already had to chance to have for a quick hands-on. OPPO has officially landed in South Africa! 📲Welcome to the team, @OPPOSouthAfrica! 🎉 https://t.co/BfDWfpUXCK— OPPO (@oppo) September 25, 2020 Two other phones that hit the country are Oppo A15 and Oppo A53, all of them midrangers. A flagship is coming in Q2 2021, so it's likely not going to be one of the currently existing ones. An...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_expands_to_south_africa_announces_a72_to_the_country-news-45481.php

The Google Pixel 5 will reportedly cost $700, $200 more than the Pixel 4a 5G

We know that the Pixel 4a 5G will cost $500/€500/£500, Google has officially confirmed those prices. But it’s keeping the Pixel 5 price under wraps. How much difference can there be considering that both are Snapdragon 765G-powered devices with seemingly the same camera setup? Leakster Jon Prosser puts the price of the Pixel 5 with 128 GB storage at $700. This lines up with the Vodafone Germany leak that priced the phone at €630 (note euro prices change slightly between countries due to different VAT). Leaked images of the Google Pixel 5 • Sage Green color option The Pixel 5...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_google_pixel_5_will_reportedly_cost_700_200_more_than_the_pixel_4a_5g-news-45480.php

Huawei Mate X2 appears in new patent listing, model number also revealed

It seems the Huawei Mate X2 is not coming anytime soon though that isn’t stopping Huawei from continuing to work on the device. The latest evidence comes in the form of a new patent filing with CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Office) for the Mate X2 alongside clarification on its model number. The new patent shows us a more refined version of the previously spotted design listing with an inward folding design and decently sized outside display with a punch-hole cutout. The device also comes with five rear cameras housed in a rectangular cutout. The topmost sensor features a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_x2_appears_in_new_patent_listing_model_number_also_revealed-news-45477.php

The Galaxy A72 could be Samsung's first penta-camera phone, A52 will stick with four cams

A couple of years ago Samsung unveiled the world’s first quad camera phone, the Galaxy A9 (2018), now the company is working on going up to five cameras. It won’t be the first – that honor goes to the Nokia 9 PureView – but it is on brand for the A-series, which is often the testing ground for camera experimentation (e.g. the Galaxy A80 is Samsung’s first and only phone with a flip up cam). The Samsung Galaxy A72 will become the company’s first penta-camera phone, reports The Elec. The selection of modules is a list of the usual suspects – a 64 MP main cam, 12 MP ultra wide, 8 MP telephoto...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_galaxy_a72_could_be_samsungs_first_pentacamera_phone_a52_will_stick_with_four_cams-news-45479.php

US Judge blocks TikTok ban, asks the US to defend the decision

The Commerce Department of the United States issued an executive order to Apple and Google to ban WeChat and TikTok from their app stores, but now US District Judge Carl Nichols blocked the decision. The judge said the government ”must file a response to a request by TikTok for a preliminary injunction or delay the order by 2:30 pm EDT Friday.” The TikTok app A similar situation is happening in California, with a federal judge issuing a preliminary injunction blocking the ban of WeChat - another platform, owned by a Chinese conglomerate Tencent. According to TikTok, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/us_judge_blocks_tiktok_ban_asks_the_us_to_defend_the_decision-news-45471.php

Huawei Mate 40 Pro spotted in brief hands-on video

It’s the same old story, unofficial Huawei Mate flagship strolls on the subway with its NDA case giving us our first look at what’s to come. The video below shows the alleged Mate 40 Pro with its curved waterfall screen, pill-shaped punch hole and red accent power button next to the volume rocker. Upon closer inspection, the selfie cam cutout appears slimmer than what we saw on the P40 Pro which is in line with previous speculations. The Mate 40 series will debut with the 5nm Kirin 9000 chipset and is expected to carry on the circular camera cutout around the back. We’re...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_40_pro_spotted_in_brief_handson_video_-news-45476.php

Nokia 7.3 leaked renders give us our best look at it yet

The Nokia 7.3 that we've been hearing about for a few months was rumored to be unveiled at Nokia's September 22 event, but that didn't happen as the company only introduced the Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4. And while we wait for an official word about the Nokia 7.3, its CAD-based renders have been leaked by OnLeaks, revealing its design. The Nokia 7.3 packs a punch hole display, which according to the leakster, measures 6.5" diagonally and has FullHD+ resolution. The plastic back of the phone houses four cameras inside a circular module, with the LED flash placed on their left side and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_7_3_cad_renders-news-45475.php

OnePlus 8T confirmed to pack 4,500 mAh battery with 65W charging

The OnePlus 8T will be unveiled on October 14 and OnePlus has already confirmed it will sport a 6.55" 120Hz FullHD+ flat display. The Chinese phone maker also teased 65W fast charging, which has now been confirmed in a post on OnePlus Forums. OnePlus' 65W fast charging is called Warp Charge 65, which OnePlus says will provide 8T "a day's power in 15 minutes". To be more precise, it will charge the 8T's 4,500 mAh battery from flat to "almost 58%" in 15 minutes, and 100% in 39 minutes. To achieve those speeds, the OnePlus 8T won't pack a single 4,500 mAh battery. It will come with two...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8t_battery_size_charging_speed-news-45474.php

iPhones dominate the top 10 smartphones sold in the US during first week of September

In a new report from Counterpoint (via TheElec) a list of the top 10 selling smartphones for the first week of September were released. The dates cover smartphone purchases estimated between August 31 and September 5. The list certainly shows the lack of diversity in smartphone popularity among American smartphone consumers. The top three devices are all iPhones. The iPhone 11, 11 Pro Max, and iPhone SE 2020 are still seeing strong smartphone sales in the US. Apple also took the 5th and 6th spots with the iPhone XR and iPhone 11 Pro. Basically, every iPhone that Apple sells is on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/five_of_the_top_10_smartphones_sold_in_the_us_during_first_week_of_september_are_iphones-news-45473.php

Mobvoi announces TicWatch Pro 3 GPS Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 Platform

Mobvoi is the company behind products like the TicWatch and the TicPods. The TicWatch Pro 3 GPS has been made official and it brings some improvements over its predecessor. The most notable change is the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 Platform, and the TicWatch Pro 3 is the first one to pack the new chipset announced back in June. The TicWatch Pro 3 uses version 2.0 of its Dual-Layer Display. When its main AMOLED screen turns off, a low-power TN Screen takes over and actively displays the time, date, step count, and basic information about an ongoing workout. This display is backlit...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mobvoi_announces_ticwatch_pro_3_gps_with_threeday_battery_life_and_snapdragon_wear_4100_platform-news-45472.php

Samsung India posts first video teaser for the Galaxy F41

The unveiling of the Galaxy F41 is still a couple of weeks away – it’s scheduled for October 8 – but Samsung India already posted the first teaser video. It expands on the #FullOn tagline of the new F-series line-up and makes no attempt to hide the phone. The video description has links to the Samsung site as well as Flipkart where the phone will be available once it launches. The F41 is designed and made in India, at the Noida factory, specifically. There’s not much in terms of specs yet, besides noting that the screen will be a Super AMOLED panel and that the phone will pack a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_india_posts_first_teaser_for_the_galaxy_f41-news-45457.php

Oppo is also launching a smart TV in October

Smartphone companies have been expanding their portfolios with smart TVs recently. OnePlus, Nokia, Xiaomi, Realme and even Honor have released products in this segment lately, and now Oppo is planning to join. During the 2020 Oppo Developer Conference, officials announced the company’s ecosystem is going to expand with a TV, which will be released in October. Yi Wei, General Manager at Oppo, did not reveal much about the actual TV but announced it is a key step towards expanding the company’s IoT network of devices. Rumors are pointing to two sizes - 55” and 65”, with different...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_is_also_launching_a_smart_tv_unveiling_scheduled_for_october-news-45460.php

Amazon announces new Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite

Amazon has announced two new Fire TV devices. The first is an update to the existing Fire TV Stick and the other is a new Fire TV Stick Lite. The updated Fire TV Stick now features the faster SoC from the Fire TV Stick 4K. This means you get a new, faster quad-core CPU and a better GPU that can launch apps and start playing content quicker. It also includes new dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi for faster and more stable connection. The standard stick is still limited to 1080p at 60Hz but it now supports HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG content. There's also support for Dolby Atmos for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_announces_new_fire_tv_stick_and_fire_tv_stick_lite-news-45469.php

Amazon announces Luna, a cloud gaming service for Fire TV, desktop and mobile

Amazon has launched Luna, its own cloud gaming service for the Fire TV, desktop, and mobile platforms. In many ways, this service is similar to Google Stadia, and will allow users to play games that are streamed over the internet without having to download and install them first. The Luna service will offer different channels that customers can subscribe and get access to different content. There is the main Luna+ channel, which is currently in early access, and includes titles like Resident Evil 7, Control, Panzer Dragoon, A Plague Tale: Innocence, The Surge 2, Yooka-Laylee and The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_announces_luna_a_cloud_gaming_service_for_fire_tv_desktop_and_mobile-news-45470.php

Amazon announces new Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Show 10

Amazon has released a bevy of new products today, chief among which are the four new Echo models. The first is the new Echo, which is a combination of the previous Echo and Echo Plus models. The new Echo ditches the tower shaped design of the previous models for a new spherical shape. Most of the surface of this sphere is a grille while the plastic underside has a glowing ring of LED. The new Echo features an upgraded speaker system, with a single 3-inch woofer and dual tweeters, along with Dolby audio processing. The Echo senses acoustics of your space and automatically tunes...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_announces_new_echo_echo_dot_and_echo_show_10-news-45468.php

Latest Google Pixel 5 leak shows new Mint Green color

This is not our first encounter with the Google Pixel 5, in fact, we’ve seen its almost complete spec sheet and a couple of images. Now leakster Evan Blass has shared yet more images – this time showing the back of the phone as well as a new color. That color is the Mint Green that we never got with the Pixel 4 (despite leaks). Earlier today images of the Pixel 4a 5G surfaced, but only in Black. Also, the 4a 5G version seems to have a smooth finish on the back panel. Google Pixel 5 in Mint Green Unlike the Pixel 5, which has a textured finish - that should make it grippy and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/latest_google_pixel_5_leak_shows_new_mint_green_color-news-45467.php

Latest Galaxy S20 series latest update brings more camera improvements

Samsung has begun seeding its latest software update for the Galaxy S20 series series in Europe. It focuses on improving camera performance and also brings the usual security fixes. It comes with the G98xxXXU4BTIB build number and weighs in at just over 350 MB. For now, the update is limited to Europe with reports from Germany claiming it's already available across all three flagship Galaxy S20 members. It remains to be seen what exactly the camera improvements will be but according to some reports, it's about smoothing out the bugs in the new camera modes introduced with the One UI...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/latest_galaxy_s20_series_latest_update_brings_more_camera_improvements-news-45459.php

LG Wing teardown reveals a unique swivel mechanism

LG is an innovative company that prefers to forge its own path – while others are pushing foldable designs, the LG Wing comes with an out of the box swivel design. The mechanism rotates the large 6.8” display to reveal a secondary display. When opened, the phone forms a perfectly symmetrical T shape. How does that work? Let’s watch Zack from JerryRigEverything take it apart to find out. This design has some unique challenges. LG used a kind of lubricated plastic to ensure the swivel motion goes smoothly. Also, the two halves are slightly concave creating a void, which prevents...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_wing_teardown_reveals_a_unique_swivel_mechanism-news-45464.php

Amazfit teases new health-oriented smart wearables

Just a couple of days ago Amazfit unveiled the GTR 2 and GTS 2, a pair of long-lasting smart watches with blood-oxygen sensors. Now the company is teasing a journey to “Where style meets health”, which sounds like it is working on even more advanced health-tracking features. We’re in for quite a wait, however, as the event will take place on October 27 – that’s right, over a month from now. What does Amazfit have in store to get the hype train going so early? We only have this vague image to work with for now. Presumably, this is a close up of a round smartwatch, similar to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazfit_teases_new_healthoriented_smart_wearables-news-45458.php

Realme UI 2.0 update roadmap released

Earlier this week we got our first glimpse of the revamped Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. It focuses on creativity, stability and productivity and overhauls the look and feel of the UI. There’s also plenty of new customization options, enhanced security, Always-On Display functionality and enhanced support for third-party launchers. You can read more about all the new features in our cover-up here. Today, we have the full update roadmap for devices eligible for the Realme UI 2.0 update. Notice that the list is specifically for the first wave of the Early Access rollout in India so it’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_ui_20_update_roadmap_released_-news-45466.php

Google Pixel 4a 5G official renders appear alongside full specs

The first 5G Pixel phone from Google is expected to launch soon and we’ve got a substantial new leak which gives us a set of official renders of the Pixel 4a 5G alongside its full spec list. As a whole, expect a larger version of the Pixel 4a though with plenty of meaningful upgrades all around. The major differences being the larger 6.2-inch screen and the more powerful and 5G-ready Snapdragon 765G chipset. There’s also a secondary 8MP ultrawide camera and a larger 3,885mAh battery with 18W fast charging. Google Pixel 4a 5G The display still features a punch-hole cutout in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_4a_5g_official_renders_appear_alongside_full_specs_-news-45454.php

Oppo teases League of Legends limited editions for the Find X2 and Oppo Watch

Oppo became the global smartphone partner of League of Legends last year and it is preparing for the next big event, the League of Legends World Championship 2020. The theme this year is “Be the Legend”. To celebrate the event, the company will launch the Oppo Find X2 League of Legends Esports: World 2020 Edition (wow, that’s a mouthful), the Oppo Watch League of Legends Limited Edition as well as an unnamed IoT product. The festivities will also include an official song and a collaborative music video. The LOL World Championship kicks off tomorrow (September 25) – until then the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_teases_league_of_legends_limited_editions_for_the_find_x2_and_oppo_watch-news-45455.php

vivo V20 SE now official with triple cameras and 33W fast charging

Earlier this week vivo announced the first two members of its V20 series with the V20 and V20 Pro. Now we get a third, more affordable option dubbed V20 SE which brings toned down specs and a more aggressive price. vivo V20 SE in black and gradient The V20 SE is built around a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a waterdrop notch and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The phone comes in at 161.00×74.08×7.83mm and weighs in at 171 grams. The build is plastic throughout with the back housing a triple camera setup headlined by a 48MP primary shooter. The auxiliary modules are an...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v20_se_now_official_with_triple_cameras_and_33w_fast_charging-news-45462.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE design story reveals how fans helped create the phone

Why did Samsung build the Galaxy S20 FE and S20 FE 5G? How did it decide what features to include? What features did it include? The answers to these questions and more can be found in the Q&A video below as well as the accompanying infographic. Samsung wanted a device with the premium features of the S20 phones but a more affordable price to better suit the current economic climate. The team conducted customer surveys in the US, the UK, Germany, Australia and South Korea – the Top 3 features voted on by fans were camera, performance and display. Watch the videos for more details...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_design_story_reveals_how_fans_helped_create_the_phone-news-45453.php

New Realme smartphone coming next month, will run Realme UI 2.0 out of the box

Realme detailed its custom Android skin dubbed Realme UI 2.0 earlier this week at the Narzo 20 series launch event. The Realme UI 2.0 is based on Android 11 and a beta is available for the X50 Pro 5G under the early access program, with the open beta build arriving towards the end of next month, and stable build slated for release at the end of November. However, you won't have to wait that long to use a Realme smartphone running the stable version of Realme UI 2.0, since Realme VP Xu Qi Chase today announced that the company will launch a new smartphone next month with Realme UI...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_smartphone_october_realme_ui-news-45452.php

Mi Band 4 NFC hits Ukraine and Belarus as EU availability nears

Xiaomi's Mi Band 4 debuted last year but it's only now that Xiaomi is launching the NFC-enabled version outside of China. It's not a proper global launch, but two more European countries - Belarus and Ukraine are following Russia, which got it in June. Xiaomi has collaborated with Mastercard to enable contactless payments using the NFC chip so a number of Belarusian and Ukrainian banks now offer the service. You still have to be a Mastercard holder, though. There's no word on when and if the Mi Band 4 NFC will make it outside those countries but the Mastercard partnership clearly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/mi_band_4_nfc_can_now_be_found_in_ukraine_and_belarus_too-news-45451.php

Huawei Nova 8 series appears in TENAA listings

Huawei is gearing up to update its Nova line with the Nova 8 series. So far details on the new line have been sparse but now we have our first major leak - four Nova 8 phones were spotted on Chinese regulatory body TENAA. Codenamed HJC-AN00, HJC-TN00, JSC-AN00 and JSC-TN00, the four members of the Nova 8 series will all support 5G connectivity as well as the GSM, CDMA and LTE standards. Huawei Nova series certifications Another recent rumor suggests the Nova 8 phones will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity chipsets with the vanilla model getting the Dimensity 820 while the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_8_series_appears_in_tenaa_listings_-news-45448.php

Sony releases a series of masterclass videos to promote the Xperia 5 II

Sony made a series of promo videos for its most recent Xperia 5 II smartphone. Each video focuses on a different aspect of the handset, showing you how it excels at it. Sony borrowed known-how from many of its other divisions and worked with external partners to make the Xperia 5 II what it is. The first masterclass video is all about photography and it makes sense since the Xperia 5 II not only packs a very capable camera setup, but also some exclusive features targeted at enthusiast photographers. Of course, the video recording capabilities aren't overlooked - in fact Sony made a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_releases_a_series_of_masterclass_videos_to_promote_the_xperia_5_ii-news-45450.php

OnePlus 8T screen detailed by CEO as leak gives more details and even price

OnePlus 8T is arriving on October 14 and the company CEO Pete Lau already confirmed it will have a 120Hz display with 6.55” diagonal. Now, he went on his own Weibo profile and unveiled the panel will have a JNCD of 0.3, even lower than the OnePlus 8 Pro that had 0.4. OnePlus 8T unofficial render JNCD is short for Just Noticeable Color Difference and is used to measure color accuracy. Results under 1 are considered very good and Pete Lau revealed getting from 0.4 to 0.3 is really hard, and compared it with achieving not 98% but 99% at a task. In a separate post, Lau also revealed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8t_key_screen_details_confirmed_by_ceo-news-45449.php

Samsung activates ECG monitoring on Galaxy Watch3 and Watch Active2 in the US

The Samsung Galaxy Watch3 announced last month and the Galaxy Watch Active2 unveiled last August both have the hardware to take electrocardiogram (ECG) readings, but the feature wasn't enabled on either of the smartwatches out of the box as it needed regulatory approval. Samsung activated ECG on the Galaxy Watch Active2 in South Korea last month, and now it's the turn for both smartwatches in the US to get ECG support. The heart rhythm will be recorded using the ECG Monitor app, and you'll need to install the Samsung Health Monitor app on the paired smartphone, which should be a Galaxy...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch3_watch_active2_ecg_us-news-45447.php

Google Maps now has COVID layer for safer navigation

COVID-19 is becoming a part of our daily lives, and traveling is one of the areas it affects the most. That’s why Google is introducing a new layer for its Maps platform on mobile devices - one giving essential information about the rate of infections. Google Maps interface with COVID-19 Info Opening Google Maps and tapping the Layer button right below the profile picture, there should be a new layer called “COVID-19 Info”. It then gives the seven-day average data of new coronavirus cases per 100,000 people next to an arrow revealing whether they are trending up or down with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_maps_now_has_covid_layer_for_safer_navigation-news-45446.php

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro Open Beta 2 now available

On Wednesday, OnePlus released the second Open Beta for Oxygen OS 11 based on Android 11 for both the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The changelog mentions several bug fixes and introduces a new feature to Ambient Display. The feature is named “Canvas” and will show an outline of a wallpaper image in the Ambient Display. This would be visible while unlocking the phone from the Ambient Display and then fades into the full wallpaper photo when the screen fires up. The feature is in Beta and only works with photos shot with the phone. We anticipate OnePlus would eventually add some...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8_and_8_pro_open_beta_2_now_available-news-45445.php

US carriers announce Samsung Galaxy S20 FE pricing and availability

Following Wednesday’s announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, US carriers have detailed pricing and availability for the new lower-cost Samsung flagship model. As Samsung has confirmed, we can expect to see more “Fan Edition” phones in the future. AT&T Starting with AT&T, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is going to be available for S700 and pre-orders open on September 24 with retail availability starting on October 2. The carrier will be offering up to $700 off with an eligible trade-in, but AT&T hasn’t detailed which devices are eligible. The phone will cost...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/us_carriers_galaxy_s20_fe_pricing_availability-news-45444.php

Samsung Galaxy F41 is coming on October 8, design and key specs revealed

Samsung teased the new Galaxy F series last week, and today, Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart revealed that the Galaxy F41 will be unveiled on October 8 at 5:30PM IST (12PM UTC) as the first smartphone in the lineup. The promo page for the Galaxy F41 set up on Flipkart also reveals the design of the smartphone and confirms a few specs: sAMOLED Infinity-U display, triple rear cameras, fingerprint reader, and a 6,000 mAh battery. The rest of the specs of the Galaxy F41 are yet to be officially confirmed, but its user manual revealed that it will feature dual speakers, and one of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_f41_specs_launch_date-news-45443.php