Specifications of Micromax's "in" series smartphones surface

Micromax yesterday announced it will return to the smartphone market with the new "in" series of handsets, without divulging any details about them. A new report today claims the "in" series will include two models to start with (or three, depending on how you look at it) - one powered by the Helio G85 chipset, the other (or more like the other two) - by the Helio G35. They will be priced between INR7,000 ($95/€80) and 15,000 ($205/€175). There's no info about the G85 model, but there is some about the G35 one. It will run stock Android, pack a 5,000 mAh battery, and have two memory...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/micromax_in_series_smartphone_specs_surface-news-45848.php

Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ retail box surfaces, case renders too

The Huawei Mate 40 series announcement is scheduled for October 22 - that's next week, and details remain weirdly scarce. So far we know the phones will be powered by an in-house Kirin 9000 SoC that may have an integrated 5G modem, a chip that Huawei doesn't seem to have all that many units of. 66W charging is in the works too, and a competent camera system goes without saying, arranged in an unusually shaped cluster on at least one of the models. Upcoming Huawei Mate40 Pro+ in third-party cases It's that camera setup that we're seeing today in more detail, courtesy of a set...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_40_pro_case_renders_retail_box-news-45847.php

Sony unveils PlayStation 5 console and accessory pricing for India

Sony has finally revealed the pricing for the PlayStation 5 console and accessories for the Indian market. The console is priced competitively against the next generation Xbox, which revealed its India prices a while back. The PlayStation 5 standard edition is priced at INR 49,990 while the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is priced at INR 39,990. As for the accessories, the new DualSense Wireless Controller is priced at 5,990. The PULSE 3D Wireless Headset is priced at INR 8,590. The new HD Camera is priced at INR 5,190. The Media Remote is priced at INR 2,590. And finally, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_unveils_playstation_5_console_and_accessory_pricing_for_india-news-45846.php

Oppo F17 Pro Diwali Edition design revealed ahead of October 19 launch

Oppo introduced the F17 Pro in India last month and the company is set to launch a special edition of the smartphone in the country on October 19, dubbed F17 Pro Diwali Edition. Oppo hasn't revealed the price of the special edition F17 Pro yet, but today the Indian branch posted its image on Twitter, which reveals the Diwali Edition will come in a Matte Gold color to match the vibes of the Diwali festival. A separate image posted by Oppo on its official Indian site gives us a better look at the Diwali Edition's back panel, which doesn't have a vertical stripe like other color variants,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_f17_pro_diwali_edition_matte_gold_design-news-45845.php

Samsung Galaxy A02 and M02 get Bluetooth certified

Last week two Samsung devices bearing model codes SM-A025F and SM-M025F - believed to be the Galaxy A02 and Galaxy M02, respectively - were spotted on NEMKO's website. Now they have been certified by Bluetooth SIG as well, taking them a step closer to the launch. Both models are included in the same certification document, meaning these could be the same phones arriving in different markets under different names. SM-A025F and SM-M02F on Bluetooth SIG's website The listing doesn't reveal any specifications of these smartphones, but the SM-A025F was seen on Geekbench with a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a02_galaxy_m02_bluetooth_certified-news-45844.php

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei officially announces he is leaving the company

Earlier this week, reports sparked of OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei’s apparent departure from the company. As of Friday, the news is official as per a farewell letter posted to the OnePlus forums. Thank you. @PeteLau @oneplus https://t.co/2RD9AdyWhO— Carl Pei (@getpeid) October 16, 2020 After nearly 7 years at OnePlus, I’ve made the difficult decision to say goodbye. I grew up spending tremendous amounts of time on the internet, building products and communities. Seeing that ideas in one’s mind could be turned into reality and impact people’s lives gave me lots of joy, and I knew...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_cofounder_carl_pei_officially_announces_he_is_leaving_the_company-news-45843.php

Report: Samsung leads global smartphone sales in August, widens gap with Huawei

Counterpoint Research reports that in the month of August, Samsung has widened its market share gap with Huawei, making up 22% of global smartphone sales for the month. This, according to Counterpoint’s latest Monthly Market Pulse report. Compared to April of this year, Samsung gained 2% market share and Huawei is now at 16% after a record-breaking 21% share back in April. Although the early summer months were tougher for smartphone makers, particularly as India went under lockdown, Samsung rebounded when the market reopened in July and August. Increasing tensions between Indian...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_samsung_leads_global_smartphone_sales_in_august_widens_gap_with_huawei-news-45842.php

OnePlus 8T video teardown goes hunting for the two batteries inside

The OnePlus 8T became official this week, and we've already seen it subjected to JerryRigEverything's trademark 'durability test', right on the day of the event. But what if you wanted to go deeper? Inside the device? To see what it looks like under all that fancy glass and metal? Well, for that purpose, the same Zack has you covered with this here teardown video, in which he goes hunting for the two batteries inside. Two batteries has to do with how Warp Charge 65 works, itself merely a licensed Oppo technology. Think of this 65W system as two 32.5W systems working in parallel to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8t_video_teardown_goes_hunting_for_the_two_batteries_inside-news-45841.php

Our vivo V20 hands-on video is up

The vivo V20 got announced for the Indian market a few days ago, and the intriguing Android 11-running mid-ranger has made it to GSMArena towers soon after. We've already given you our spontaneous first impressions from when it arrived at the office - but in text form. While we're working hard on our full review of the V20, we thought a quick video rundown of its main features would be nice to have. So, without further ado, here it is: The vivo V20 is definitely interesting in its own right, with its upper-midrange specs and premium-looking design, and it's due to go on sale in just...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_vivo_v20_handson_video_is_up-news-45840.php

Sony Xperia 1 II in new Mirror Lake Green color is headed to Taiwan with more RAM

Sony's Xperia 1 II has so far been offered in black and purple, but soon there will be a rather intriguing third color version. The 1 II in Mirror Lake Green is apparently headed to Taiwan, due to be officially unveiled for that market on October 20. The new hue is definitely interesting looking, but looks are not all here. This green Xperia 1 II is also going to up the RAM amount, from the 8GB featured in the other two colors, all the way up to 12GB. It's unclear at the moment if this means we should expect to see a higher price for the green model, but that wouldn't be surprising...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_1_ii_in_new_mirror_lake_green_color_is_headed_to_taiwan_with_more_ram-news-45839.php

Moto G9 Plus review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g9_plus-review-2180.php

Apple to introduce the first ARM-powered Macs on November 17

This month Apple is dealing with the first iPhone 12 pre-orders and sales, starting with the 12 and 12 Pro. The other two will come next month, but November will be marked with another major event – the official introduction of Apple-powered MacBooks. The company announced that it will be moving away from Intel and towards its own silicon back in June during the WWDC. However, the only actual hardware unveiled that day was the Mac mini-based Developer Transition Toolkit, powered by an Apple A12Z Bionic. Leakster Jon Prosser reports that the ARM Mac event is scheduled for November 17. He...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_will_allegedly_introduce_the_first_armpowered_macs_on_november_17-news-45838.php

Samsung to launch Galaxy S21 series in January

Some rumors have been floating around that Samsung is planning to pull forward its Galaxy S-series launch date with the upcoming Galaxy S21. Over the past several years, we saw new S-series phones announced in February while first sales started in March. Reports from Korean media have speculated the S21 series might launch as early as December this year but now a new report from SamMobile claims the launch will take place in January 2021, with first sales tipping-off later that month or early February. The reasoning behind the potential new release schedule is still unknown though it’s...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_to_launch_galaxy_s21_series_in_january-news-45837.php

Fujifilm launches X-S10 camera with in-body stabilization for $1000

Fujifilm has launched the X-S10, the latest in its extensive range of APS-C cameras. The X-S10 is aimed at those who currently own a DSLR and are looking to move to mirrorless for the first time. The X-S10 is a bit of departure from the current crop of mirrorless bodies, all of which feature extensive manual control dials and a retro look. The design of the X-S10 is meant to appeal to DSLR owners, hence the new deeper grip. Some of the dedicated control dials on top have been replaced with customizable blank dials. The design is smaller and lighter than X-T4 and features a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/fujifilm_launches_xs10_camera_with_inbody_stabilization_for_1000-news-45834.php

AnTuTu scores suggest iPhone 12 chipset is downclocked, GPU is slower than on the 11-series

Yesterday we saw the first AnTuTu scores from the Apple A14 Bionic inside the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro. Now results have come out for the same chipset, except this time powering an iPad Air (2020) and they are much higher. In the past we’ve see X versions of Apple’s chipsets used in iPad Pros, e.g. the A12X had two extra large cores and a beefier GPU. But as far as we know this is not the case with the new Air and the iPhone 12 series, both use the standard Apple A14 chipset. There is an Apple A14X on the way, but that chip is reportedly intended for the new MacBooks. AnTuTu tests...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/antutu_scores_suggest_iphone_12_chipset_is_downclocked_gpu_is_slower_than_on_the_11series-news-45835.php

Sony Xperia 5 II shipping across Europe

The Sony Xperia 5 II is now listed as in stock and has even shipped to some lucky pre-orderers. Sony opened pre-orders for the Xperia 5 II on October 1 and listed shipping at October 19 - next Monday. At the time of writing the official UK and German online store say the phone is in stock, and so does UK retailer CarphoneWarehouse. Amazon UK will ship the Xperia 5 II tomorrow - October 17, while Amazon Germany and other German retailers like Saturn and Galaxus will begin shipping the Xperia 5 II on Monday - October 19. The official Sony online store bundles the Xperia 5 II with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_5_ii_shipping_across_europe-news-45833.php

Micromax announces India smartphone comeback with upcoming “in” series

Not too long ago Micromax stood as the second smartphone player in India, but cut-throat competition from Chinese brands quickly evaporated its position and chased it out. Fast forward to today and Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma announced the company is planning a comeback with a new “in” series of smartphones. We're #INForIndia with #INMobiles! What about you? #IndiaKeLiye #BigAnnouncement #MicromaxIsBack #AatmanirbharBharat pic.twitter.com/eridOF5MdQ— Micromax India (@Micromax__India) October 16, 2020 No further details were officially revealed but an interesting Geekbench listing...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/micromax_plans_smartphone_comeback__in_india_with_upcoming_in_series-news-45831.php

Samsung Galaxy Note9 gets One UI 2.5 update

Samsung is now bringing its stable One UI 2.5 update for the Galaxy Note9 in Germany. The update bears the N960FXXU6FTJ3M build number. It brings wireless DeX, new camera modes like Single Take, variable resolution and frame rate in the Pro video mode. There’s also a new landscape split-screen option in the Samsung keyboard app and new SOS message function that lets you send messages in 30-minute intervals for up to 24 hours. Samsung Galaxy Note9 with One UI 2.5 The update should arrive in more regions in the coming weeks. This will likely be the last major update for the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note9_gets_one_ui_25_update-news-45830.php

Sony Xperia 5 II disassembled on video, has a graphite sheet to cool the cameras

The Sony Xperia 5 II packs a lot of phone in a relatively small body. The video below shows how to take the phone apart piece by piece, so we can admire the engineering effort that went into the design. Sony draped graphite sheets over several components to guide heat away from them, even the triple 12 MP camera has a sheet to help keep its sensors cool. There’s a copper tape behind the screen to transfer heat from the mid-frame. Adhesive is used in some places to hold things down and where necessary to seal the phone and make it water resistant. The mics uses adhesive, but the USB-C...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_5_ii_disassembled_on_video_has_a_graphite_sheet_to_cool_the_cameras-news-45829.php

Apple iPhone 12 and 12 Pro go on pre-order today

Apple opens up pre-orders for the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 and 12 Pro today. And for the first time the launch is going to go live simultaneously around the world. Apple's store is down in anticipation of the launch. For the US, the start is at 5:00 am PDT, same for Canada. Moving east to the UK, the launch will be at 1:00 pm BST, a bit further to Germany go time is at 2:00 pm CEST, then moving all the way to Australia the start is set for 11:00 pm AEDT. The Apple iPhone 12 and 12 Pro will go on pre-order today in more than 30 countries, including Australia, China, Germany, Japan, the UK, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_iphone_12_and_12_pro_go_on_preorder_today-news-45828.php

We now have 3D models of the iPhone 12 family in all colors - check them out

Starting today you can pre-order an Apple iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro, but it will take a week before it arrives. And if you’re interested in the iPhone 12 Pro Max or iPhone 12 mini, they won’t be out until mid-November. However, with the magic of computers you can see a 3D model of one below – we have all four phones and you can click through all color options. We partnered with Binkies 3D back in July to add 3D models to the specs pages of popular phones so that you can examine their design more closely – just click on Pictures and scroll down to the model. But we’ll save you the trip,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/we_now_have_3d_models_of_the_iphone_12_family_in_all_colors__check_them_out-news-45826.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 gets certified on 3C with 25W charging

With the Note20 lineup already globally available Samsung is now focusing on its next big thing - the Galaxy S21 lineup. The company has acquired 3C's approval for a phone with the model number SM-G9910 which is likely the vanilla Galaxy S21. The listing reveals 25W charging, matching the Galaxy S20's capabilities. We are pretty sure this is the smallest Galaxy S21 because of the model number - the Galaxy S20 arrived with SM-G981X model codes. The last symbol, in this case the digit 0, indicates the market where a certain device is heading to. Sadly, the listing does not say...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_gets_certified_on_3c_with_25w_charging-news-45823.php

Huawei nova 7 SE 5G Youth announced with Dimensity 800U SoC

Huawei unveiled the nova 7 SE back in April with a Kirin 820 chipset and 5G support, but US trade sanctions forced its discontinuation. Today the Chinese phone maker announced the nova 7 SE 5G Youth, which has the Dimensity 800U SoC at the helm instead. Except for a different chipset, the nova 7 SE 5G Youth has the same internals as the Kirin 820-powered version, meaning you get a 6.5 FullHD+ LCD, Android 10-based EMUI 10.1, and a 4,000 mAh battery that draws power through a USB-C port at up to 40W. The nova 7 SE 5G Youth comes with a total of five cameras - a 16MP selfie shooter on...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nova_7_se_5g_youth_specs_price-news-45825.php

Google's new “hum to search” feature helps you find songs you can’t name

The latest addition to Google Search for mobile can understand your humming, whistling and singing to identify songs. Hum to search is triggered when you ask Google “what is this song?” and then proceed to perform bits of the tune to your best abilities. After you’re done, Google will present you actual songs based on a percentage match score which it thinks comes closest to your performance. Google says its machine learning algorithms transforms the audio input into a number-based sequence which it then matches to other song melodies and tries to find the closest one. The model was...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_search_brings_hum_to_search_feature_helps_you_find_songs_you_cant_quite_name-news-45824.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G and Galaxy F41 go on sale in India

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G and Galaxy F41 launched last week in India are now available for purchase in the country. The Galaxy S20 FE 4G comes in a single 8GB/128GB configuration priced at INR49,999 ($680/€580) and you can buy one in Cloud White, Cloud Navy, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Red, or Cloud Mint colors through the company's online store, Amazon.in and offline retail stores across the country. Galaxy S20 FE 4G • Galaxy F41 The Galaxy F41, on the other hand, comes in Fusion Blue, Fusion Black and Fusion Green colors and has two memory options - 6GB/64GB and...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_f41_india_sale_price-news-45821.php

Redmi K30S appears in full on TENAA, it really is a rebranded Mi 10T

The telecom China Mobile accidentally revealed yesterday that Xiaomi is planning to relaunch the Mi 10T as a Redmi K30S smartphone. Today the very same phone appeared on TENAA with full specs and photos from all angles, confirming that the blunder was real. The device with model number M2007J3SC is listed with a 64 MP camera, meaning we might also have the Mi 10T Pro get rebranded as a Redmi K30S Pro with a 108 MP camera. Xiaomi Redmi K30S on TENAA The specs sheet says the Redmi K30S will have three RAM options - 6/8/12 GB, and three storage variations - 128/256/512 GB but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k30s_appears_in_full_on_tenaa_it_really_is_a_rebranded_mi_10t-news-45822.php

Apple iPhone 12 rumors: what was right and what we missed

Smartphone leaks and rumors have become a much larger business than it has been in the past, say 10 years. One company that we’ve seen be the victim of fake rumors the most has got to be Apple, but that’s changed in the past couple of years or so. With this article, we thought it’d be fun to go back and see which rumors about the iPhone 12 models were right (spoiler: many of them were) and which ones were completely missed. Starting in 2017, Apple would announce three new iPhone models every year. This year, however, a report from back in May corroborated the fact that Apple would...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_12_rumors_what_was_right_and_what_we_missed-news-45820.php

Infinix Note 8 and Note 8i get official

As expected, two new Infinix smartphones became official earlier today - the Note 8 and Note 8i. They are both powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset. The Note 8 has a 6.95" 720x1640 LCD touchscreen with a dual hole-punch cutout for a 16 MP selfie camera and a depth sensor next to it. On the rear there's a 64 MP main shooter, aided by a 2 MP macro cam, a 2 MP depth sensor, and another 2 MP "AI Lens" which feels like it's there just to fill the space. All of this is topped off with a quad-LED flash. Infinix Note 8 The phone has 6GB of RAM an 128GB of expandable storage, as well...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_8_and_note_8i_get_official-news-45819.php

Motorola One 5G UW lands at Verizon for $549.99

Verizon simply loves to stick the "UW" suffix onto names of phones that support its mmWave high-band 5G network, and this time is no different. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Motorola One 5G UW. Just as the name implies, this is Verizon's version of the Motorola One 5G that first got official last month. And yes, it has mmWave support. It's also more expensive than the non-Verizon, non-mmWave model, retailing at Big Red for $549.99 all-in. You can also grab it in 24 monthly installments of $22.91. The phone is already available to order online, for home delivery or curbside pickup at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_one_5g_uw_lands_at_verizon_for_54999-news-45818.php

Moto E7 listed online with full specs, launch incoming

Motorola already launched its Moto E7 Plus last month though its smaller counterpart - the Moto E7 is nowhere to be seen. The device was already seen in certifications, a live leak and a listing for a Canadian carrier and now another carrier is joining in with its own listing of the yet to be announced Moto phone. New Moto E7 listing We get another confirmation of the phone’s key specs which include a 6.2-inch HD+ LCD with a 19:9 aspect ratio and waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie cam. The back houses the 13MP primary shooter alongside a 2MP dept helper, LED flash and fingerprint...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_e7_listed_online_with_full_specs_launch_incoming-news-45812.php

Geekbench results for iPhone 12 surface, show modest performance gains

The biggest phone announcement of the week, month and arguably the whole year is behind us with the iPhone 12 series already official. As Apple has a tendency to not reveal some specs of its phones (specifically RAM and battery capacity) we have to wait for the first benchmark results to get the actual values. These also help gauge the performance of the new chipset. Well, Geekbench is now populated with multiple listings for the new iPhones which give us the RAM capacity and also show us just what the A14 Bionic chipset is capable of in a synthetic benchmarking environment. Back when...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/geekbench_results_for_iphone_12_series_surface_show_modest_performance_gains_-news-45816.php

LG K92 appears on Google Play Console with a 5G chipset

A solid midranger by LG is on its way, as evidenced by a Google Play Console listing. Carrying the codename “acexlm” and the K92 moniker it sports a Snapdragon 690 chipset and 6GB RAM, as well as a 1080p+ screen. Qualcomm initially introduced the Snapdragon 690 chipset coupled with an X51 modem. Its goal is “to make 5G more affordable for consumers worldwide”, as Cristiano Amon, President at Qualcomm, said back in June. The LG K92 also sports a punch hole centered at the top. LG K92 listing on Google Play Console South Korea, the home of LG, is one of the biggest 5G markets...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_k92_appears_on_google_play_console_with_a_5g_chipset-news-45804.php

Sony finally shows off PlayStation 5 UI and new software features

Sony has finally revealed what the user interface of the PlayStation 5 console will look like in a new 11-minute video. Without further ado, here's the full video. The video focuses on two aspects of the UI, the homescreen and the Control Center. First, let's talk about the homescreen, as it's the simpler one of the two. The new homescreen would be familiar to anyone who has used the PlayStation 4. We have the same horizontal tile system that you can scroll through that reveal additional information below them. The tiles have been shrunken down and don't take up as much...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_finally_shows_off_playstation_5_ui_and_new_software_features-news-45817.php

Belkin releases MagSafe-compatible 3-in-1 wireless charger and car vent mount

Predictably, mobile accessory makers jumped on the MagSafe bandwagon to offer a variety of products that use Apple’s new wireless charging magnetic attachment system. Belkin already has a few interesting designs that will be available soon. First up is a MagSafe version of its 3-in-1 charging station. This one leverages the magnets to hold up an iPhone 12. An Apple Watch is held magnetically as well, only the AirPod case is loosely placed over the wireless charging coil. The magnets are apparently strong enough to hold the phone in place even as you swipe across the screen. You can also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/belkin_unveils_magsafecompatible_3in1_wireless_charger_and_car_vent_mount_for_iphone_12-news-45809.php

OmniVision unveils 64MP sensor with 1.0µm pixels

Back in February OmniVision unveiled a 64 MP 1/1.7” sensor, which had 0.8 µm pixels. Now the company has come up with a larger 64MP solution – this one measures 1/1.34” and has 1.0µm pixels. This sensor can be used in wide and ultrawide cameas. The larger pixels on the new OmniVision OV64A are 60% more sensitive to light compared to 0.8µm pixels, says the company, which makes the sensor superior in low light. Naturally, it has a 4-cell color filter (aka Quad Bayer) for pixel binning. While it can output 8K video at 30fps, a more interesting mode is 4K with 4-in-1 binning, resulting in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/omnivision_unveils_64_mp_sensor_with_10_m_pixels_pixel_binning_for_photos_and_videos-news-45810.php

Canon announces EOS M50 Mark II with minor improvements

Canon has launched the EOS M50 Mark II, an update of its EOS M50 mirrorless camera from two years ago. The update is relatively minor for a two year old body and largely focuses on two things. The first change is the addition of eye tracking autofocus for stills and videos. This will allow the existing Dual Pixel autofocus system to track subjects and lock focus more accurately than on the previous model. The other change is the option to record vertical videos. As sacrilegious as it might sound, a lot of people record vertical videos these days for social media, especially...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canon_announces_eos_m50_mark_ii_with_minor_improvements-news-45813.php

Oppo A15 goes official with Helio P35 and 4,230 mAh battery

The latest entry-level phone in Oppo’s A-series has gone official in India, welcome the Oppo A15. The device comes with a 6.52-inch LCD with 1,600 x 720 pixel resolution, Helio P35 chipset and 4,230mAh battery. There’s a 13MP primary camera alongside a 2MP macro and 2MP depth modules. The fourth cutout is for the LED flash. The selfie cam comes in at 5MP and is housed in a waterdrop notch. RAM comes in at 3GB while storage is 32GB though the phone supports microSD expansion. The software department is covered by ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10. Other notable features include a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_a15_goes_official_in_india-news-45808.php

First OnePlus 8T ad stars Robert Downey Jr., there's a Cyberpunk 2077 special edition on the way

Robert Downey Jr. has been the face of OnePlus in China for a while and is, of course, the star of the latest ad, the one featuring the OnePlus 8T. This ad starts off with the new Warp Charge 65 and moves on the camera and screen. Parts of this ad were shot on an actual OnePlus 8T as a way to tout the main 48MP and the 16MP ultrawide cameras (note: some scenes were shot with a professional cam). Video capture gets a nod too, for the image stabilization and 4K 60 fps mode. The 120Hz screen gets a mention as well, it’s one of the major upgrades over the vanilla OnePlus 8....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_oneplus_8t_ad_stars_robert_downey_jr_theres_a_cyberpunk_2077_special_edition_on_the_way-news-45803.php

Xiaomi Redmi K30S accidentally confirmed to be a rebranded Mi 10T

Xiaomi released the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro flagships in the last days of September, bringing yet another unusual camera design to the scene. Now it looks like the Redmi family will also get its own serving of it. China Mobile posted a photo of a Xiaomi Mi 10T phone on Weibo, asking its followers what do they think of the Redmi K30S. The post was later deleted, but nothing really disappears from the internet since people managed to screenshot the accidental leak. China Mobile's blunder It isn’t a surprise that Xiaomi is trying to relaunch a Mi phone under its Redmi branch. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_k30s_accidentally_confirmed_to_be_rebranded_mi_10t-news-45801.php

Coolpad Cool 6 announced: Helio P70 SoC, notchless display, and 21MP pop-up camera

Coolpad launched the Cool 5 last October with a Helio P22 SoC, 6.22" notched display, and 13MP dual camera. Today the company followed up with its successor, dubbed Coolpad Cool 6, which offers some substantial updates. One of the headline features of the Coolpad Cool 6 is its screen, which is a 6.53" notchless panel having a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels. This is possible due to the pop-up selfie camera that has a 21MP sensor. Around the back, we have a fingerprint reader keeping coming to the triple camera setup comprising a 48MP primary and two 2MP units that are unlikely to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/coolpad_cool_6_specs_price_sale_date-news-45807.php

The OnePlus 8T pop-up bundle comes with free Buds and Quantum case

If you’re planning on buying a OnePlus 8T you should consider grabbing the Pop-up bundle. It comes with the 12/256 GB version of the phone and costs the same while packing several freebies. OnePlus 8T Pop-up bundle First and foremost are the OnePlus Buds, those are $80/€90/£80/₹5,000 on their own. You also get the Quantum bumper case in “Cyborg Cyan” (the case is semi-transparent and has a printed circuit board design). That is $35/€33/£31/₹1,500 if you buy it on its own. If you were looking at the 8/128 GB version of the 8T and to pick up some accessories for it, you may as...

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Xiaomi launches Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro in India

Xiaomi has launched the Mi 10T series of smartphones in India. This includes the Mi 10T and the Mi 10T Pro. The Mi 10 is available in two variants. The 6/128GB is priced at INR 35,999 and the 8/128GB variant is priced at INR 37,999. The Mi 10T Pro is only available in a single 8/128GB version for INR 39,999. Xiaomi is also offering additional offers, including an INR 3,000 cashback, up to INR 2,000 off on exchange, up to 12 months no-cost EMI, and up to INR 500 off using Flipkart Super coins. Both phones will be available on Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home and Mi Studio stores,...

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Realme to make MediaTek Dimensity-powered X7 series global

We’ve been seeing international certifications for the Realme X7 Pro which are obvious clues the model make its way to the global scene. Now Realme India and Europe CEO Madhav Sheth took to Twitter to confirm the Realme X7 and X7 Pro will make their way to India and possibly other global markets. Do you want me to launch X7 & X7 Pro in India?#BuildingTheX— Madhav Faster7 (@MadhavSheth1) October 15, 2020 In addition he also teased that both phones will come with MediaTek’s Dimensity chipsets which have remained exclusive to China for most of 2020. The X7 is powered by the midrange...

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Amazfit Bip U launched in India with 60+ Sports Modes, SpO2 sensor, and stress monitoring

After launching the Bip S and Bip S Lite smartwatches in India, Amazfit today also brought the Bip U there. It is priced at INR3,999 ($55/€45) but will be available for INR3,499 ($48/€40) between October 16 and Diwali on Amazon.in and Amazfit's official site in three colors - Black, Pink, and Green. The Amazfit Bip U sports a 1.43" TFT color touchscreen of 320x302 pixels, which is protected by 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and has an anti-fingerprint coating. It supports 50 watch faces and you get to choose what information you want to see on the home screen, but that's only possible with...

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OnePlus Watch is on the way, official teaser confirms

The OnePlus 8T is out but the long awaited OnePlus Watch is nowhere to be found yet. Well, the company took to Twitter to clarify it’s “only a matter of time” before the watch comes out. More things are coming to the OnePlus ecosystem. It's just a matter of time🧐 pic.twitter.com/r6RIILU8AQ— OnePlus (@oneplus) October 14, 2020 A brief clarification is due here. OnePlus was working on its smartwatch back in 2016 and even had a finished product on its hands but decided not to releases it last minute. The team apparently was not satisfied with the result and felt the watch was not up to...

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Watch the Infinix Note 8 launch live here

We are about to witness the debut of yet another interesting phone as Infinix is about to unveil its Note 8. The new smartphone of the Shenzhen-based company will be unveiled at 8 AM PDT (3PM UTC) and we have the livestream embedded below for your perusal. The Infinix Note 8 will arrive as the successor of the Note 7, introduced back in April. This time we’ll see a Helio G80 chipset, a total of six cameras, and faster-than-18W charging speeds. The teaser reveals a big rectangle on the back with at least six circles - four of them for cameras, an LED flash and what looks like a light...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 features trickle down to Galaxy Fold with new update

Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy Fold that brings several Galaxy Z Fold2's features to the first-gen foldable smartphone, which include App Pair, Capture View and Dual Preview. App Pair allows you to open up to three apps together in your preferred split-screen layout via the Edge Panel, which is accessible with a swipe on the side of the screen. The company has also updated the Multi-Active Window feature as it now allows you to arrange the layout horizontally. App Pair with Edge Panel • Multi-Active Window The update also allows you to connect your...

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Upcoming Honor X-series phone leaks in live images

An unannounced Honor phone bearing the Dingdang codename and DNN-LX9 model number broke cover in a series of live images. Those arrived in our mailbox alongside a few of its specs and even its alleged pricing. The images reveal a trio of available colors - green, black, and silver colors. It’s going to be a mid-ranger with a 6.67-inch display, four rear cameras with a 48MP primary sensor, and a 5,000mAh battery with Huawei SuperCharge support. NFC support is also there, while the images further reveal a headphone jack and USB-C connector. Our source says the phone will...

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Apple iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro appear on AnTuTu, fail to impress

Apple introduced its iPhone 12 lineup earlier this week, and the vanilla iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro are already being prepared for pre-order before next week’s market arrival. Today we spotted the scorecards of the two devices in AnTuTu's database, giving us a sneak peek of the synthetic performance. Both iPhone 12 devices are powered by the A14 Bionic, which is the first 5nm chipset, but the raw numbers reveal rather disappointing results when compared to the Snapdragon 865 chip by Qualcomm, used by most Android flagships. Apple iPhone 12 • Apple iPhone 12 Pro The...

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Google’s Recorder App now lets you edit recordings by transcribed text

Google first introduced its advanced voice recording app with the Pixel 4. It flexed Google’s ability to transcribe text without an internet connection, and it worked surprisingly well. It was a very easy way to record a conversation or interview and then go back and search through text to find the important parts. The app would later be made available for older Google Pixel devices. Version 2 of the Google Recorder began rolling out to Pixel users yesterday, and we found it pre-loaded on our Pixel 5 review unit. A new feature lets you crop out parts of recorded audio by simply...

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