Sony reports record Q2 profits, thanks to its image sensor division

Sony posted the highest operating profit for a second quarter on the back of strong demand for image sensors for mobile phones. Profits were up 16%, for a total of 279 billion yen ($2.6 billion). That's 19% higher than analysts had expected. Profits from the sensor division shot up 59% to 76.4 billion yen ($711 million), an all-time record. This is driven by the rise of the multi-camera setups - a feature that permeates the market from the entry-level to the premium segment. Sony expects that besides smartphones, there will be a rising demand for image sensors for Internet of Things...

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Razer launches Nintendo Switch-style Junglecat mobile game controller

Razer has launched two new accessories for smartphones. The first of them is the Junglecat, a controller designed for smartphones but that also works with desktop computers. The design of the Junglecat is very similar to the Joy-Con on the Nintendo Switch. It can be used two ways; you can attach it to the sides of the supplied smartphone case and then plug your phone into the case. Or you can attach the controllers to the controller grip and use the Junglecat with non-supported Android phones and Windows PCs. Unlike the Joy-Con, you cannot use the two halves among two people for...

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LG smartphone sales down 25% in Q3 2019

LG Electronics announced its Q3 financial results and the overall picture looks good - highest sales ever between the months of July and September, and best profitability in the last ten years. However, the Mobile Communications division is reporting 24.5% decline in sales on a yearly basis, although it did manage to reduce its operating loss from KRW313 billion ($268 million) to KRW161.2 billion ($138.2 million). The company said the reason for the unimpressive sales was the "challenging global smartphone market". A shining beam of light in the performance of the division was the...

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Here's when Realme will update its phones to Android 10 in China

Back in September, Realme announced its Android 10 update roadmap for its smartphones in India. Now, the company has revealed its Android 10 rollout plans for its devices in China. Realme X2 Pro Realme currently sells five smartphones in its home country, which include the Realme X, Realme X Lite (aka 3 Pro in India), Realme Q (aka 5 Pro in India), Realme X2 (aka XT 730G in India), and Realme X2 Pro. Realme will release Android 10 for the Realme X, X Lite and Q in Q1 2020, while the X2 and X2 Pro will get it in Q2 2020. The company hasn't shared an exact date for the rollout...

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Xiaomi Mi Watch shown on video, will run MIUI for Watch

After yesterday's confirmation that the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Watch which will go official alongside the Mi CC9 Pro/ Mi Note 10 on November 5, we have the first hands-on tour of the smartwatch. After unlocking the device we see a simple 3x3 app grid with square icons and a dark background which hints that MIUI for Watch will support a built-in dark mode just like its smartphone counterpart. We also get to see the digital crown in action which can be used to navigate the interface and also acts as a power button. Oddly enough the user loads up a video on the small watch screen which...

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Canalys: Huawei dominates Chinese smartphone market in Q3 2019

The smartphone market in China has improved sequentially, reported Canalys in its quarterly report. Huawei managed to steal market share from all its major competitors, reaching a total of 42%, thanks to an annual shipments growth of 66%. However, the overall scene remained unimpressive, with 97.8 million shipments, 3% down from the 100.6 million for the same period last year. The runner-up for the July-September period of 2019 was vivo with 17.9% market share, followed by fellow BBK brand Oppo with 17.4% of the pie. Xiaomi and Apple completed the Top 5, while other brands saw 31%...

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