OnePlus' Concept One could be a foldable smartphone

This year's CES 2020 shapes up to be a pretty interesting one with so many companies taking part in one of the biggest tech shows throughout the year. And along with the tech giants like LG and Samsung, OnePlus will be there as well as it already teased a product called Concept One. So far no one really knows what OnePlus' event will be all about but according to industry watchers close to The Korea Herald - a fairly reputable source - OnePlus will announce its foldable smartphone. Unfortunately, the form factor of the device remains unknown - it could be either a tablet-like device...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_concept_one_could_be_a_foldable_smartphone-news-40727.php

LG V60 ThinQ to be unveiled with 5G support and improved DualScreen at MWC 2020

LG announced the V50 ThinQ 5G earlier this year at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. And if the latest report is to be believed, we'll see the Korean phone maker unveil its successor - V60 ThinQ - at next year's MWC in February. LG V50 ThinQ 5G Like its predecessor, the V60 ThinQ will support 5G connectivity and LG will announce a DualScreen accessory for the smartphone with an improved design. LG V50 ThinQ 5G with DualScreen accessory Details are scarce about the V60 ThinQ right now, but it will likely come with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 865 flagship...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v60_thinq_launch_date_mwc_2020-news-40725.php

Speedtest app gets VPN functionality on iOS and Android

Ookla, makers of the original Speedtest.net website and the subsequent mobile and desktop applications for testing bandwidth, has now introduced a VPN service. Called Speedtest VPN, the service is currently in beta and being offered as part of the Speedtest app on iOS and Android. Speedtest VPN Speedtest VPN works pretty much the same way most VPN apps work on these platforms. You press a button and the OS will prompt you to add the VPN to your device, and then you're off to the races. All the traffic on your device will now be routed through Speedtest VPN servers, which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/speedtest_app_gets_vpn_functionality_on_ios_and_android-news-40726.php

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G receiving Android 10 update

Last weekend, the Galaxy Note10+ 5G on Verizon in the US received Android 10 with One UI 2.0. Now it's time for the unlocked units to get a taste of the latest version of Android. The Android 10 update is currently only seeding for the unlocked units in Switzerland, but the rollout should soon expand to other countries where the 5G version of the Note10+ is sold. The Android 10 update rolling in Switzerland for the Note10+ 5G carries version number N976BXXU1BSLA and comes with the December 2019 Android security. You can expect an update notification on your device in a few days, but...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note10_plus_5g_unlocked_android_10-news-40723.php

Realme's fitness band might arrive in the first half of 2020

Realme made its debut last May with the Realme 1, and since then, the company has launched over a dozen smartphones. However, the company hasn't restricted itself to phones and has launched accessories like a power bank and wired and wireless earphones. Fans are eagerly waiting for Realme to launch its first fitness band. The company's Indian CEO Madhav Sheth has also confirmed on multiple occasions that they are working on one, and now in the latest episode of #AskMadhav, Sheth said we might see a fitness tracker in the first half of 2020. Additionally, Sheth also confirmed that...

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No, the Huawei P40 won't come with graphene battery, officials confirm

One of the most interesting news from yesterday is that Huawei's official France account teased the upcoming P40 Pro with a graphene battery and shortly after, a wave of skeptics came in to comment that this is pretty much impossible at the current state of technology. And they were right. Huawei France's Twitter account has since deleted the post and made an official statement that this is just a rumor and not an official confirmation. In fact, the officials said that the technology is still far from being ready for implementation so we shouldn't hold our breath. Well, it was...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/no_the_huawei_p40_wont_come_with_graphene_battery_officials_confirm-news-40722.php