Google Maps introduces new bicycle-related features

As per Google, the demand for bicycle navigation on Google Maps has grown rapidly during the COVID-19 outbreak. Requests have grown 69% and Google is now responding with a couple of useful biking-related features and navigation for some major cities. Google has used an AI algorithm, crowdsourced data and data collected with the local municipalities to deliver the features. In some cities, you can now use Google Maps to guide you through bicycle lanes or bicycle-friendly streets and areas. After all, you can catch some pretty tricky shortcuts when on two wheels. Additionally, Google...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_maps_introduces_new_bicyclerelated_features-news-45961.php

Realme Watch S will be unveiled on November 2, key specs confirmed

Realme introduced the Realme Watch back in May, and later it announced that the Watch S Pro will arrive in Q4 2020. We are yet to hear more about it from Realme, but the company's Pakistani branch has announced on Twitter that the non-Pro model will be unveiled on November 2. The tweet also includes an image that reveals the Watch S' design as well as different watchfaces and strap colors. The Watch S will sport a 1.3" auto-brightness circular touchscreen and pack a battery that will offer 15 days of autonomy. It will come with 16 sports modes and will have sensors to measure your...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_watch_s_launch_date-news-45959.php

Huawei might be working on a foldable phone with clamshell design

While we are still waiting for the Mate Xs follow-up, the company seems to be exploring the possibilities of doing a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip competitor with clamshell design. At least according to this design patent filed back in April at the China National Intellectual Property Office. Looking at the image, the phone looks strikingly similar to the Galaxy Z Flip with one exception - the external screen is considerably bigger and perhaps will be used for more than just notifications and the time. It takes the better part of the upper-half of the back panel where the cameras are...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_might_be_working_on_a_foldable_phone_with_clamshell_design-news-45960.php

Oppo is working on a new navigation algorithm offering accuracy up to 1 meter

Oppo has announced its new RTK technology that greatly improves navigation precision. According to the company, the new algorithm can achieve 1-meter accuracy without any additional equipment. This should be good enough for per-lane navigation as well. Oppo is working closely with China Mobile to implement the technology, which in turn is working on deploying the ground-based system and 5G towers. What RTK does is collect all the information from the GPS, the cell towers, all of the sensors inside the phone including the accelerometer, gyroscope and even the antennas of the handset....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_is_working_on_a_new_navigation_algorithm_offering_accuracy_up_to_1_meter-news-45958.php

Samsung Galaxy S20 with Android 11 gets Wi-Fi certified, stable build might roll out soon

Samsung has released the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 beta for the Galaxy S20 in some countries, and it seems the company might soon release the stable build of its custom Android skin for the vanilla S20 as the smartphone with Android 11 has been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi Alliance has certified the 4G and 5G variants of the Galaxy S20, and the certificates in its database also include models for the US and international markets. Galaxy S20 with Android 11 gets certified by Wi-Fi Alliance The S20+ and S20 Ultra have also received the One UI 3.0 beta update,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_android_11_one_ui_3_wi_fi_certified-news-45957.php

OnePlus 8T goes on sale in the US

The OnePlus 8T announced last week is now available for purchase in the US through OnePlus' online store with two color options - Lunar Silver and Aquamarine Green. It's priced at $749 and comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. There's also an 8T+ 5G for T-Mobile priced the same, which comes with an IP68 rating while sharing the rest of the specs with the regular 8T. The OnePlus 8T is built around a 6.55" FullHD+ 120Hz Always-on AMOLED display that has a fingerprint reader underneath for biometric authentication. It's powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC and runs Android 11-based OxygenOS 11...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_8t_us_sale_price-news-45956.php

Deal: Sony Xperia 1 drops to $549 unlocked

If you're after a high-end Sony smartphone but don't want to splurge for this year's flagship, the Xperia 1 II, perhaps you'd be better served by its predecessor, the Xperia 1 from 2019. It's still a very capable handset, and now you can grab one for the lowest price ever - but you need to act fast. Until October 25 at 11:59 PM EDT, B&H will sell you a brand new, unlocked Xperia 1 for just $549. That's $400 less than its introductory price, and around $150 less than it was going for before this deal went live. This is also the cheapest that the Xperia 1 has ever been. The version...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/deal_sony_xperia_1_drops_to_549_unlocked-news-45955.php

Samsung Galaxy F12 (or F12s) is on the way to India, new leak shows

Earlier this month, Samsung made the Galaxy F41 official for the Indian market. This is the first smartphone in the F series, and weirdly enough it's just a rebranded Galaxy M31. So much for Samsung's strive to simplify its midrange offering stables, then. We have Galaxy A, M, and now F, and we're wondering why J had to die way back when. Anyway, the F line is only getting started, and a new phone is soon going to join the F41 in India. This will have the model number SM-F127G, and based on Samsung's naming conventions this means it will launch as either the Galaxy F12 or F12s. Also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_f12_or_f12s_is_on_the_way_to_india_new_leak_shows-news-45954.php

Huawei Mate 40 Pro takes the AI Benchmark crown

Huawei made the Mate 40 Pro official yesterday, alongside the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro+, and Porsche Design Mate 40 RS. The Mate 40 Pro has already been put through our review process, yielding some very interesting benchmark results - don't forget to check those out in our comprehensive review. The Mate 40 Pro also took the crown in the DxOMark smartphone camera rankings, both for its rear and front shooters. And as it turns out, it's also the best in the AI Benchmark, basically obliterating the competition with its new Kirin 9000 chipset. The Mate 40 Pro scored 216.6, while the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_40_pro_takes_the_ai_benchmark_crown_too-news-45953.php

Samsung reportedly considering switching the base S Pen tech so it will work on the Galaxy Fold3

Rumors suggested that the Galaxy Fold2 will come with an S Pen but that didn’t happen. The Elec quotes UBI Research, which says that Samsung will try again for the third generation foldable, though it may need to switch to a different technology. The Galaxy Notes use Electo-Magnetic Resonance (EMR), which works with a passive stylus and is generally cheaper, with good accuracy and low latency compared to Active Electrostatic Solution (AES) styluses. However, Samsung reportedly ran into issues with integrating the EMR digitizer with the Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) and making it flexible,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_reportedly_considering_switching_the_base_s_pen_tech_so_it_will_work_on_the_galaxy_fold3-news-45951.php

Samsung Galaxy S21+ CAD renders show the same camera as the S21 and a flat screen

The trio is complete – we saw CAD-based renders of the S21 and S21 Ultra earlier this week, now 3D schematics of the Samsung Galaxy S21+ have surfaced as well. What they show is that the vanilla and the plus model will continue to share a camera, only the Ultra will get a fancier setup. This new camera island appears to be part of the metal frame that surrounds the phone. And while the back glass has some bevel to it, the front is flat – just as it is on the base S21. The bezels around the display are said to be of equal size on all four sides. Samsung Galaxy S20+ CAD-based...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_cad_renders_show_the_same_camera_as_the_s21_and_a_flat_screen-news-45949.php

Microsoft’s Surface Duo now starts at $1,199

One of the more interesting devices in recent memory - the Microsoft Surface Duo is getting its first major discount directly from the Microsoft Store. It originally retailed at $1,399 for the 128GB storage variant but is now listed at $1,199 instead. The 256GB trim is also down $200 to $1,299. There’s no information as to how long these offers will be valid. Surface Duo pricing We’ve recently seen reports of the dual-screen foldable’s lackluster build quality and it’s certainly not easy to repair one either. It’s also noteworthy that Microsoft is offering its Accidental Damage...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsofts_surface_duo_now_starts_at_1199-news-45948.php

Huawei Mate40 Series event summed up in 2 minutes, first promo clip appears

Huawei introduced its Mate40 lineup of smartphones, spanning the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+, and Mate 40 RS Porsche Design. The event was yesterday and was filled with new hardware and you might’ve missed some of those. That’s why there is now an official two-minute-long Highlights reel, revealing everything exciting about the new Mate 40 lineup. Huawei “dares to dream” with the new Space Ring Design of the phone that will immediately stand out in a line of flagships. The new phones come with a Kirin 9000 chipset that is based on the 5nm process and is the fastest on the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/check_the_highlights_from_the_huawei_mate_40_series_launch-news-45945.php

Teardown reveals the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are almost identical on the inside

A Chinese tech channel shared a full teardown video of the recently announced iPhone 12 and 12 Pro revealing some interesting insight about how these phones are made. And as it turns out, they are quite similar to one another. Both phones use the same L-shaped logic board with the only difference being the LiDAR connector, which on the vanilla iPhone 12 is missing. Plastic elements filling for the missing LiDAR and telephoto cameras on the iPhone 12 can also be found. What's more, the battery capacity on both models is 2,815 mAh and according to the video, the iPhone 12 could...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/a_teardown_reveals_the_iphone_12_and_12_pro_are_almost_identical_on_the_inside-news-45943.php

Samsung opens One UI 3.0 beta for Galaxy Note20 series

Not too long after Samsung pushed its One UI 3.0 beta to the Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra, the Korean tech giant has begun seeding the new beta firmware to its Galaxy Note 20 series in the US, Germany and South Korea. Note20 and 20 Ultra owners can now access the early beta by signing up on the Samsung Members app. Once registered the beta will be available to install directly from the software update menu. The new firmware should bear the N986NKSU1ZTJH build number and brings plenty of new functionality and looks which we detailed here. The One UI 3.0 beta based Android 11 is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_opens_one_ui_30_beta_for_galaxy_note20_series-news-45942.php

Samsung opens One UI 3.0 beta for Galaxy Note20 series

Not too long after Samsung pushed its One UI 3.0 beta to the Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra, the Korean tech giant has begun seeding the new beta firmware to its Galaxy Note 20 series in the US, Germany and South Korea. Note20 and 20 Ultra owners can now access the early beta by signing up on the Samsung Members app. Once registered the beta will be available to install directly from the software update menu. The new firmware should bear the N986NKSU1ZTJH build number and brings plenty of new functionality and looks which we detailed here. The One UI 3.0 beta based Android 11 is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_opens_one_ui_30_beta_for_galaxy_note20_series-news-45942.php

LG Q52 leaks in multiple live shots, looks like a rebranded K52

LG introduced the K52 midranger last month. The phone is expected to sell in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia, but apparently, the home scene is getting the phone under a new name - LG Q52. That is revealed by leaked hands-on photos, which show a phone of the same size with triple LED flash, appeared. LG Q52 with some promo materials This LG Q52 is said to have a Helio P35 chipset, coupled with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. The screen is 6.6” in diagonal and is LCD with HD+ resolution. There is a single punch hole in the top center for the 13MP selfie...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_q52_leaks_in_multiple_live_shots_looks_like_a_rebranded_k52-news-45941.php

Popular tipster shares Samsung Galaxy S21+ mockups

Following up on its recent tweet, the popular Samsung-related leaskster Ice Universe shared two mockups aiming to give us a better idea of the upcoming Galaxy S21+ design. The series is reportedly launching in January. Samsung Galaxy S21+ from the front The mockups combine the flat panel with the symmetrical bezels all-around. If the tipster's sources are correct the S21 lineup might have the slimmest bottom bezel and one of the highest screen-to-body ratios around. The Galaxy S21 is also expected to feature a flat panel, with the S21 Ultra the only one to retain a curved...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_how_the_samsung_galaxy_s21_looks_from_the_front-news-45940.php

Micromax "in" series launch set for November 3

Last week phone maker Micromax announced it will soon make a comeback to the smartphone industry in India with its new "in" series of handsets, and later we heard rumors about the brand launching the new lineup in the first week of November. Today the company confirmed that its "in" series is indeed coming on November 3. The launch event will start at 12PM IST (6:30AM UTC) and will be streamed live on the company's official channels. Micromax also shared a video clip, which takes a potshot at the Chinese brands as it writes "Aao Karein Cheeni Kum" above a glass of tea, which roughly...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/micromax_in_series_launch_date-news-45939.php

Apple iPhone 12 and 12 Pro now on sale, pre-orders open in second wave countries

Official sales for the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro as well as the new iPad Air are now open. Users who participated in last week’s first wave pre-order will now receive their new phones and tablets. Apple is offering both contactless delivery and in-person store pickup options for buyers. As usual buyers in Australia and New Zealand got their devices first due to time zone differences. In addition, Apple is expanding its “Express Storefront” format to 29 more of its retail stores across the US, UK, Canada and France. This format follows all COVID-19 safety protocols including plexiglas...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_12_and_12_pro_now_on_sale_alongside_new_ipad_air_preorders_open_in_second_wave-news-45938.php

Samsung Galaxy S21 rear camera housing surfaces

Earlier this week, we saw renders of the Samsung Galaxy S21 which revealed the phone's design. It packs a flat, punch hole display and around the back are three snappers with the camera bump wrapping around the corners. Now an image of what's said to be the S21’s camera housing has surfaced on Twitter, which is in line with the camera module in leaked renders. There's no word from Samsung yet about its 2021 Galaxy S flagships, but a recent report claimed the S21 series will be unveiled in January next year instead of February. Alongside the S21, renders of the S21 Ultra had also...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_rear_camera_housing-news-45936.php

Xiaomi to launch Redmi K30S on October 27

The Xiaomi Redmi K30S appeared several times, revealing itself as a rebranded Mi 10T. We still don’t have any official confirmation when the device is launched, but according to several leaks, a date has already been set - October 27. The phone will bring all the neat specs like 5,000 mAh battery life, a 64 MP main camera, with the main difference from the non-Pro Mi 10T likely to be the branding on the back. Leaked Xiaomi Redmi K30S promo images If Redmi doesn’t pull a rabbit out of a hat, we’re likely to see the very same specs as the Xiaomi Mi 10T, including a Snapdragon 865...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_to_launch_redmi_k30s_on_october_27-news-45937.php

Huawei Mate 40 Pro tops DxOMark charts for both front and rear cameras

Huawei unveiled the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+, and Porsche Design Mate 40 RS today, but it seems like every media outlet was only sent the Mate 40 Pro, just like what initially happened with the P40 family. So we have our Mate 40 Pro review out already, but so does DxOMark, and the new device has entered its charts at No.1 both for its rear camera system as well as its selfie prowess. For the rear cams, the Mate 40 Pro takes the crown from the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra, while for selfies it's a family affair, with the previous record holder being the Huawei P40 Pro. If you're...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_40_pro_tops_dxomark_charts_for_both_front_and_rear_cameras-news-45935.php

Huawei Mate 30E Pro makes quiet debut with Kirin 990E chipset

Huawei had a big day today, announcing the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+, and Porsche Design Mate 40 RS. As it turns out, however, those four just weren't enough, and so the company quietly unveiled a fifth phone in its home market, China. This is the Huawei Mate 30E Pro, which is now up for reservation in the country. It's basically identical to the Mate 30 Pro from last year, save for one difference: the new model is powered by a new chipset, the Kirin 990E. This is itself an improved version of the Kirin 990 that made its debut in the Mate 30 Pro. The Kirin 990E in the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_30e_pro_makes_quiet_debut_with_kirin_990e_chipset-news-45934.php

Court documents reveal that Apple will use Qualcomm 5G modems through 2023

Last year Apple and Qualcomm buried the hatchet, which paved the way to using Qualcomm modems in Apple’s new 5G iPhones. A teardown from earlier today revealed that the iPhone 12 series is using the X55 modem, a modem usually found paired with a Snapdragon 865 chipset in this year’s Android phones. But this is just the beginning of the partnership. And it’s actually the settlement filing that reveals what’s to come from both Apple and Qualcomm. The two companies agreed to use the X55 for the 2020 launch. Then Qualcomm’s X60 modem will be used for the 2021 launch, a 5nm chip while...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/court_documents_reveal_that_apple_will_use_qualcomm_5g_modems_through_2023-news-45925.php

Court documents reveal that Apple will use Qualcomm 5G modems through 2023

Last year Apple and Qualcomm buried the hatchet, which paved the way to using Qualcomm modems in Apple’s new 5G iPhones. A teardown from earlier today revealed that the iPhone 12 series is using the X55 modem, a modem usually found paired with a Snapdragon 865 chipset in this year’s Android phones. But this is just the beginning of the partnership. And it’s actually the settlement filing that reveals what’s to come from both Apple and Qualcomm. The two companies agreed to use the X55 for the 2020 launch. Then Qualcomm’s X60 modem will be used for the 2021 launch, a 5nm chip while...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/court_documents_reveal_that_apple_will_use_qualcomm_5g_modems_through_2023-news-45925.php

Two Redmi Note phones certified, to come with 25W and 33W charging

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi is already working on its upcoming Note 10 lineup and we suspect two of the phones have been already certified with their charging speeds revealed. The Xiaomi M2007J22C and Xiaomi M2007J17C appeared on 3C, revealing they will have 25W and 33W fast charging, respectively. Redmi certifications at 3C The listing showcases both phones will be 5G-enabled and that’s pretty much all we know about them. Rumors say the Redmi Note 10 Pro might bring a 108MP camera, while chipset speculations are all over the place - from the Dimensity 820 to the Snapdragon...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/two_redmi_note_phones_get_certified_with_25w_and_33w_fast_charging-news-45923.php

LG Wing coming to India on October 28

A little over a month ago, the LG Wing 5G came to be and was revealed that the handset will start its rollout in the US and South Korea with other countries to follow. Now the unorthodox phone is confirmed to arrive in India on October 28. The company has already sent media invites and has teased the phone on its official Twitter account. We had the chance to review the Wing so you might want to check that out to know what to expect. Awaken the explorer within you with #LGMobile - The #Innovation of Tomorrow. Explore the Future, #ExploreLG, Explore You!#LGMobile #ExploretheNew...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_wing_teased_in_india_for_october_28-news-45930.php

Massive leak details OnePlus Nord N10 and N100 smartphones

OnePlus will add two new phones to its Nord line on October 26 (that's next Monday) - the midrange N10 and the entry-level N100. And thanks to Steve Hemmerstoffer, better known as @OnLeaks we have the key specs for both in advance. The 5G-enabled OnePlus Nord N10 will have a 6.49-inch FHD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate (no word if LCD or OLED). The chipset will be Snapdragon 690 and the N10 will come with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There will be a 64MP main + 8MP ultrawide and a pair of 2MP sensors on the rear. The battery is 4,300mAh. The lower-end OnePlus Nord N100 will be...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/here_are_the_key_specs_of_the_oneplus_nord_n10_and_n100_smartphones-news-45931.php

Huawei unveils Petal Maps, Docs and adds more Petal Search functionality

Continuing with the announcements from today’s major Huawei event we have some major software developments. Huawei officially has its own in-house maps app called Petal Maps. It’s part of the broader Petal ecosystem which also includes Petal Search serving as Huawei’s alternative to Google’s mobile suite. In addition, Huawei Docs is here as the maker’s one-stop-shop for document, spreadsheet and presentation viewing and editing. Petal Maps will arrive in beta soon on Huawei’s App Gallery. It will be supported in over 140 countries in multiple languages including English, French, Spanish,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_unveils_petal_maps_docs_and_adds_more_petal_search_functionality-news-45933.php

Caviar unveils custom iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max inspired by ancient warriors

Caviar is back with a new series of customized iPhone 12 phones, the theme this time is “warrior”. These are based on the iPhone 12 and Pro Max and are currently on pre-order. There are no shipping dates listed, but we imagine that you’ll have to wait a bit longer for the Pro Max model than the regular Pro as Apple staggered the releases this year. The chevron design on the back is meant to represent “a sword plunging into the ‘armor’ of the enemy”. There are four versions ranging from noble warriors to Roman emperors, from $5,490 to $46,460. Caviar's custom Warrior iPhone 12...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/caviar_unveils_custom_iphone_12_pro_and_pro_max_inspired_by_ancient_warriors-news-45922.php

Huawei unveils FreeBuds Studio, Porsche Design Watch GT 2 and more

Alongside its flagship phones, Huawei featured a new pair of over-ear headphones with impressive noise canceling abilities, long battery life and superior audio quality. There’s also a Porsche Design watch, glasses with built-in headphones, a smart speaker and several accessories for the Mate 40s. The Huawei FreeBuds Studio feature no less than 8 microphones. With four mics on a side they boast 40 dB reduction in noise. Besides the mics, the Tee Audio Tube structure helps filter out medium and high frequency noise. The headphones are smart too, they support three main “scenes” –...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_unveils_freebuds_studio_porsche_design_watch_gt_2_and_more-news-45932.php

Google kills Google Play Music, offers easy migration to YouTube Music

Google finally ripped the bandage off and officially shut down Google Play Music. Although, when opening the app it still says that Google Play Music will soon shut down so you have to make the migration to YouTube Music. In other regions, it doesn't give you any other options except transferring your data to YouTube Music. Google Play Music app There's also the "Manage your data" button that takes you to the GPM website and lets you download your full library and delete it later. You can also delete your recommendation history. However, if you have any songs downloaded onto...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_finally_kills_off_google_play_music-news-45921.php

Huawei announces Mate 40 Pro Ring Light Case, M-Pen 2 stylus, fast car chargers and power bank

Alongside the four new Mate40 phones, Huawei gave us a few exciting accessories. Kicking things off is the new M-Pen 2 stylus which will work on the new phones as well as Huawei’s tablets. It supports 4096 pressure levels as well as tilt sensitivity. Battery life is rated at 40 days with normal use or 10 hours of continuous writing/drawing. It charges wirelessly and you get 2 hours of usage from a 5-minute charge. Pricing is set at €99. Huawei M-Pen 2 Next up is the new 50W wireless car charger which will go handy if you pick up one of the new Mate40 models, which support these...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_brings_mpen_2_stylus_mate_40_pro_ring_light_case_fast_car_chargers_and_power_bank-news-45928.php

Huawei Mate 40 brings 6.5-inch OLED and Kirin 9000E

The Huawei Mate 40 is the entry level model in the new Mate 40 series and while it misses a couple of the bangs and whistles of the Pros, it's still a very capable phone. The screen is smaller - 6.5-inch vs 6.76-inch - flatter and will smaller 68-degrees curve vs 88-degreees. It's also slightly less crisp with a resolution of 2376x1080px compared to the 2772x1344px on the Mate 40 Pro and Pro+. You still get 90Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling and most importantly, it's still an OLED. The triple camera setup on the rear is more conventional with no periscopes. The Mate 40 still...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_huawei_mate_40_has_smaller_screen_and_battery_fewer_cameras_but_is_still_a_pro-news-45927.php

Huawei Mate 40 Pro, Pro+ and RS unveiled with 6.76" 90 Hz displays, 50 MP main camera

The Mate 40 Pro models are finally official and they were well worth the wait. They will try to muscle their way to top of “best camera” charts with their revised hardware co-developed with Leica. But other elements of the phones have received arguably even bigger upgrades. Huawei Mate 40 Pro, Pro+ Still, we want to start with the camera on the Huawei Mate 40 Pro 5G. Huawei has a new 1/1.28” main sensor, which along with the P40 models is the largest on the market. However, resolution has been increased to 50MP (up from 40MP) while maintaining the omnidirectional autofocus and f/1.9...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_40_pro_pro_and_rs_unveiled_with_676_90_hz_displays_50_mp_main_camera-news-45926.php

Huawei Mate 40 Pro review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_40_pro-review-2184.php

vivo Y30 and Y3s debut in China

vivo just added two phones to its Y series in its home market of China - the Y30 and the Y3s. You may also know these devices by different names, though - the Chinese vivo Y30 is the vivo Y20 in India, while the vivo Y3s is known the vivo Y17 in India. vivo Y30 The vivo Y30 has a 6.51-inch IPS LCD of 720x1600px resolution, Snapdragon 460 with 8GB of RAM (Indian models top out at 6GB), a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging and four cameras - 13MP f/1.8 main snapper, a pair of 2MP sensors for depth and macro, and an 8MP selfie. The vivo Y30 comes in three colors - Dawn White,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_y30_and_y3s_go_on_sale_in_china-news-45924.php

Watch the Huawei Mate40 series launch event live

Huawei is holding its Mate40 series launch event in China today, which will be streamed live on YouTube starting at 12PM UTC. You can follow it with us by tuning to the stream below for all the updates. Huawei hasn't divulged much about the Mate40 lineup, but a recent leak revealed the full specs and design of the Mate40 Pro. You can read more about it here. Leaked image of Huawei Mate40 Pro Alongside the Mate40 series, Huawei is expected to unveil the Mate 30 Pro E as well, which is rumored to come with a 6.53" FullHD+ display with curved edges, up to 12GB RAM, up to 512GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate40_series_launch_event_live_stream-news-45917.php

Canalys: India saw record smartphone shipments in Q3

In these unusual times with people confined at home and losing their jobs, the smartphone market goes at different paces in different places of the world. The latest numbers from Canalys show that after a huge drop in Q2 the Indian scene rebounded to reach a new record for shipments in Q3 2020 - 50 million. Xiaomi remained on top for the 9th consecutive quarter, while all five Top 5 companies recorded annual growth in volume. Samsung has wrestled the second place back from vivo, with Realme sitting just behind it in fourth. According to Canalys representatives, the lockdown...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/canalys_q3_smartphone_shipments_reach_record_high_in_india-news-45918.php

Huawei Mate 30E Pro to have Kirin 990E chip, Porsche design leaked ahead of event

Huawei will hold its Mate 40 series event today but at this point we have a very good idea of what to expect. Now let's add to that a few details about the rumored revamped Mate 30 Pro, which according to Ishan Agarwal will be called Mate 30E Pro. Apparently the only change from it and the Mate 30 Pro from 2019 is the chipset - the Mate 30E Pro uses a Kirin 990E. We are yet to learn what differences that will make, however. We also got the details about the Mate 40 RS Porsche Design, it will come in three colors - Ceramic White, Ceramic Black and Collector Edition. And some Mate 40...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_30e_pro_to_have_kirin_990e_chip_rs_colors_leaked_ahead_of_event-news-45920.php

Our OnePlus 8T video review is out

The latest mid-cycle OnePlus refresh arrived with the OnePlus 8T and now we have our video review which covers everything you need to know about it. The main additions come in the form of the 120Hz refresh rate display and 65W Warp Charger as well as the redesigned camera cutout around the back. Speaking of the cameras we have a brighter f/1.7 aperture on the main 48MP shooter, wider 123-degree ultrawide lens and higher res 5MP macro cam alongside a new 2MP depth sensor to keep the numbers going. Results were good but not great as as the case with the OnePlus 8. Under the hood, we...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_oneplus_8t_video_review_is_out-news-45919.php

Samsung is recruiting One UI 3.0 beta testers for Galaxy Note20 series in the US

After rolling out the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 beta for the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra in the US earlier this month, Samsung is recruiting One UI 3.0 beta testers for the Note20 and Note20 Ultra in the States. Those who own an unlocked Note20/Note20 Ultra or are locked to Sprint or T-Mobile's networks are eligible for the One UI 3.0 beta program and can enroll from the Samsung Members app. A detailed changelog of One UI 3.0 beta for the Note20 duo is currently unavailable, but it shouldn't be different from the beta update for the S20 lineup. You can head this way to know...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note20_note20_ultra_one_ui_3_beta_us-news-45915.php

Honor 10X Lite leaks ahead of its launch in Russia

Honor’s current midrange X10 family has two representatives available only in China - the X10 5G and the X10 Max 5G. Now the family is getting a third member, which will appear on the global scene - the Honor X10 Lite. The launch is scheduled for tomorrow, October 23, and the first market to get it will be Russia. The leaked image of Honor X10 Lite While the official website does not reveal much, a leakster on Twitter provided a bit more depth into the specs sheet, alongside with image of the phone. The chipset of the Honor X10 Lite is said to be Kirin 710A, and the phone will have...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_10x_lite_leaks_ahead_of_its_launch_in_russia-news-45916.php

iPhone 12 teardown reveals Qualcomm X55 5G modem and 2,815 mAh battery

The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are both officially going on sale starting this Friday. Thanks to a teardown video posted by Century Weifeng Technology, we are getting a close look inside the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 model. The teardown video compares the iPhone 12 to the iPhone 11 and although there are some similarities in the overall layout of the phone’s build, there are some key differences in the updated design. The logic board is larger than the 11’s, mostly due to the added 5G capabilities that require an extra chip. This 5G modem has been identified as the Qualcomm X55. We’d heard rumors...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_12_teardown_reveals_qualcomm_x55_5g_modem_2815_mah_battery-news-45914.php

Google responds to recent anti-competitive lawsuit

Last night, a lawsuit was filed that was drafted by several US State Attorneys General calling out Google for its anti-competitive conduct and dominance in the search service industry. Google replied in a blog post, responding to some of the claims that the lawsuit set forth. Today’s lawsuit by the Department of Justice is deeply flawed. People use Google because they choose to, not because they’re forced to, or because they can’t find alternatives. The lawsuit would do nothing to help consumers. To the contrary, it would artificially prop up lower-quality search alternatives, raise...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_responds_to_recent_anticompetition_lawsuit-news-45913.php

Netflix will give users in India free access for a weekend

Netflix's user growth has been slowing down recently, and the company is now looking for ways to make more people interested in subscribing. As part of a test, it is said to be offering free access to users in India for a weekend. This should somehow help expand its reach in the country, according to a top company executive. Netflix recently stopped offering a free one month trial to those interested in subscribing to its online streaming service, so this free weekend in India test would at least in part aim to make up for that. Greg Peters, COO and Chief Product Officer at...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/netflix_will_give_users_in_india_free_access_for_a_weekend-news-45912.php

Entry-level Oppo A33 launches in India with 90 Hz screen

Back in September, Oppo first unveiled the A33 in Indonesia, as a lower-end sibling of the A53. While the A53 has been official in India for a while, it's only today that the A33 has joined it in the spotlight in the subcontinent. The Oppo A33 is definitely an entry-level model, with its Snapdragon 460 chipset, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of expandable storage. It does, however, have a feature that's usually unseen in this price range: a high refresh rate display. Specifically in this case, it's a 6.5" 720x1600 90 Hz LCD panel. The A33 also boasts a 120 Hz touch sampling rate, to make things...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/entrylevel_oppo_a33_launches_in_india_with_90_hz_screen-news-45911.php

French iPhone 12 comes in two boxes to accommodate EarPods

In 2020 Apple took a stand against unnecessary carbon emissions (and spending money on accessory production) and took away the charger and earbuds from the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro retail package, as well as from that of the iPhone 11, SE (2020) and XR. But France requires manufacturers to ship headphones with phones by law, so Apple had to accommodate the EarPods with its iPhones. But because Apple's new smaller iPhone retail box is standard across the globe, it packed it inside a bigger box that contains the EarPods. Note that Apple still doesn't include a charger, just the earbuds. Big...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/french_iphone_12_comes_in_two_boxes_to_accommodate_earpods-news-45910.php

OnePlus Nord N10 sketch leaks, shows off 8T-looking back

Rumors about the next OnePlus Nord smartphone have been swirling for a while now with the Nord N10 5G being touted to launch soon with a sub-$400 price tag. Well known tipster Max J once again took to Twitter to confirm the upcoming phone through a cryptic image of the device. 📷 / 🔵 pic.twitter.com/RnFOB239y8— Max J. (@MaxJmb) October 21, 2020 It features a curved back with a OnePlus 8T-resembling camera cutout at the top right corner. According to past rumors the phone will debut with the Snapdragon 690 chipset alongside 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. We’re also expecting a 6.49-inch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_n10_sketch_leaks_shows_off_8tlooking_back-news-45909.php