Weekly poll results: Realme 5 Pro is a hit, steals the spotlight from the Realme 5

Realme has a future best-seller on its hands - but not two of them. The Realme 5 Pro got a very positive reception in last week's poll - people are happy with the upgrades over the Realme 3 Pro, which launched earlier this year at the same price. The upgrades are mostly in the camera department - going up to a 48MP sensor for the main camera and adding an ultra wide and dedicated macro cameras. The selfie camera dropped in resolution (25MP to 16MP), but the new sensor has larger pixels (0.8µm to 1.0µm). Added splash resistance and a slightly overclocked chipset just about cover...

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Flashback: the Motorola ROKR E1 was a dud, but it paved the way for the iPhone

Apple began life as a hardware company, selling desktop computers and then adding laptops to its roster. But in 2001 the company started its long journey to becoming a media distribution company - a journey that saw the launch of Apple Music in 2015 and will welcome Apple TV+ later this year. In 2001 Apple released iTunes to the world and a few months later the very first iPod followed. Those two products revitalized the waning company and grew quickly. In 2005 Apple had a commanding 75% share of digital music sales and 80% of MP3 player sales. With over 20 million iPods sold, Steve...

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Huawei hints at an update to the FreeBuds coming at IFA

Huawei's Mate 30 lineup isn't going official until later in September, but the company's still coming to IFA next week. Among the things the Chinese maker is bringing there is a new Kirin chipset, but that's not all - apparently, a new pair of wireless earbuds is on the way unless we're totally misinterpreting this short teaser below. New Kirin technology will connect you to a whole new audio experience.Discover how by following #HuaweiIFA2019 👉 https://ift.tt/2Ljp42H #IFA19 pic.twitter.com/WBwKrACotr— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) August 31, 2019 What we...

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Samsung Galaxy A10s Launched in India Priced ₹9499

Samsung India has launched Galaxy A10s in the Indian market and it boosts updated specifications to counter the competition.

Galaxy A10s comes with an Infinity V 6.2-inch IPS LCD with 720×1520 pixel resolution HD+ display and a massive 4000mAh battery.

The dual rear camera setup consists of 13MP f/1.8 primary sensor and 2MP depth sensor, while the front camera is 8MP. The processor on Galaxy A10s is Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) Octa-Core clocked at 2.0GHz.

Samsung Galaxy A10s Specifications

 

• 6.2 inch IPS LCD with 720×1520 pixel resolution display
• MediaTek Octa-Core P22 SoC clocked at 2.0GHz
• 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM
• Android 9.0 based Samsung Experience UI
• 13MP+2MP rear camera and 8MP front camera
• Dual SIM and Separate microSD slot
• Dimensions 156.9 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm
• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
• Sensors: Fingerprint Rear Mounted, Proximity, Accelerometer
• Colors: Blue, Black, Green, and Red

It comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage and features microSD slot accepting cards up to 512GB.

It is available across India both online as well as offline starting today and can be purchased for just ₹9499.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro Launched with Mediatek Helio G90T SoC and 64MP Camera

Xiaomi releases two new mid-range Note series each year and it was about time for Note 7 Pro successor and we have it officially in form of Redmi Note 8 Pro.

In terms of specification, Redmi Note 8 Pro is very capable with the latest gaming centered chipset from Mediatek dubbed Helio G90T to massive 4500mAh battery, the new Redmi Note 8 Pro packs all the punch.

Note 8 Pro also features 64MP ISOCELL GM1 sensor on the back alongside 8MP UltraWide sensor, 2MP Macro sensor and 2MP depth sensor for spectacular bokeh effect. On the front 20MP camera does all the work and manages depth of field using AI.

Detailed Specifications of Note 8 Pro

• 6.53 inches IPS LCD with 1080 x 2340 pixels and 395ppi
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Mediatek Helio G90T (12nm) Octa-core (2x Cortex-A76 & 6x Cortex-A55)
• Variants: 64GB+6 GB RAM, 128GB+6GB RAM and 128GB+8GB RAM
• 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.7″, 0.8µm, PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4″, 1.12µm + 2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5″, 1.75µm (dedicated macro camera) + 2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5″, 1.75µm, depth sensor
• 20MP f/2.0 Front Camera
• Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by, dual VoLTE)
• Dimensions: 161.3 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm
• Weight: 199g
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, NFC, IR Blaster
• Sensors: Fingerprint on Back, Proximity, Gyrosensor, Accelerometer, and compass
•  4500 mAh battery with 18W Fast Charging compatible with QC 4.0+ standard
• Colors: Black, Red, Blue, White

Redmi Note 8 Pro will launch in India by before the end of October and is expected to be priced starting ₹14990 when it launches in India.

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Vivo Y15 and Y17 Price Dropped By ₹1000

Vivo has been steadily growing and their handset are perfect for casual buyers as their sole focus was on basic necessities. Vivo Y17 and Y15 are prime examples.

Now they have made it even easier to buy as the price of Vivo Y15 is now just ₹12990 and Vivo Y17 is ₹14990 compared to previous pricing which was ₹1000 more.

Both the smartphone features waterdrop notched display, 5000mAh battery and triple rear cameras making them ideal for causal users.

The price drop is effective immediately and you should see the price change across India both online and offline effective immediately. Also there is NoCostEMI from bunch of finance providers including Bajaj Finserv, Capital First, HDB FS and Home Credit.

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Apple initiates screen replacement program for aluminum Watch Series 2 and 3

Apple is starting a screen replacement program covering the aluminum versions of the Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 3. It addresses a crack that may develop along the rounded edge of the screen, starting from one corner and then potentially spreading along the entire perimeter, as shown in the example drawings. The affected models are both 38mm and 42mm sizes of the Series 2 and 3 with GPS-only and GPS+cellular versions of the latter. Nike+ versions of both generations are part of the program as well. It's unclear what causes the crack to form and just what the "very rare...

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Samsung Galaxy M30s key specs confirmed through Android Enterprise listing

The Samsung Galaxy M30s made headlines throughout the week and it seems an official announcement isn't too far away as the smartphone has received Android certification from Google. The Galaxy M30s has been listed on Google's Enterprise Recommended devices website and the listing confirms a few specs of the smartphone. The M30s will sport a 6.4" display which is likely to have a 1080p resolution. The smartphone runs Android Pie and has 4GB RAM. It will come in two storage options - 64GB and 128GB. The listing also confirms the presence of a fingerprint scanner, which from...

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Sony Xperia 2 leaked renders show the phone from multiple angles

Images of the Sony Xperia 2, expected to go official at IFA next week, surfaced yesterday giving us a quick glimpse of the device. And today, a full set of official-looking press renders of the handset surfaced, showing the phone from multiple angles, in several colors too. The Xperia 2 looks similar to the Xperia 1, except for the triple camera setup at the back which is now placed in the top-left corner of the device, as opposed to being along the central axis. On the left side of the Xperia 2 is the SIM card slot, and on the right side is the fingerprint scanner flanked by the...

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Redmi Note 8 Pro Launched with Mediatek Helio G90T SoC and 64MP Camera

Xiaomi releases two new mid-range Note series each year and it was about time for Note 7 Pro successor and we have it officially in form of Redmi Note 8 Pro.

In terms of specification, Redmi Note 8 Pro is very capable with the latest gaming centered chipset from Mediatek dubbed Helio G90T to massive 4500mAh battery, the new Redmi Note 8 Pro packs all the punch.

Note 8 Pro also features 64MP ISOCELL GM1 sensor on the back alongside 8MP UltraWide sensor, 2MP Macro sensor and 2MP depth sensor for spectacular bokeh effect. On the front 20MP camera does all the work and manages depth of field using AI.

Detailed Specifications of Note 8 Pro

• 6.53 inches IPS LCD with 1080 x 2340 pixels and 395ppi
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Mediatek Helio G90T (12nm) Octa-core (2x Cortex-A76 & 6x Cortex-A55)
• Variants: 64GB+6 GB RAM, 128GB+6GB RAM and 128GB+8GB RAM
• 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.7″, 0.8µm, PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4″, 1.12µm + 2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5″, 1.75µm (dedicated macro camera) + 2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5″, 1.75µm, depth sensor
• 20MP f/2.0 Front Camera
• Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by, dual VoLTE)
• Dimensions: 161.3 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm
• Weight: 199g
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, NFC, IR Blaster
• Sensors: Fingerprint on Back, Proximity, Gyrosensor, Accelerometer, and compass
•  4500 mAh battery with 18W Fast Charging compatible with QC 4.0+ standard
• Colors: Black, Red, Blue, White

Redmi Note 8 Pro will launch in India by before the end of October and is expected to be priced starting ₹14990 when it launches in India.

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Videos in Google Play Store listings will autoplay starting next month

The Google Play Store recently got a blindingly white redesign, and starting next month, you may find it a bit more annoying. Why? Because it will start playing promo videos in the app listings automatically. Google says the videos in the app listings will be played automatically "to help more users discover your content at a glance". However, this decision may not go well with some app developers as the Internet search giant has said that developers will have to disable monetization in these videos which are pulled from YouTube. The developers have time until October 31, 2019 to...

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Samsung Galaxy A90 5G retail box leaks confirming key specs

Yesterday we saw what appeared to be a promo poster of the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G which confirmed the phone's design. Today, we are looking at the retail box of the Galaxy A90 5G which corroborates yesterday's leak and gives us our best look yet at the phone. Samsung Galaxy A90 5G retail box The retail box also reveals key specifications of the Galaxy A90 5G like 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, and an octa-core processor which in all likelihood is the Snapdragon 855 SoC. The smartphone will flaunt a FullHD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display measuring 170.3 mm diagonally which translates to...

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Twitter CEO's account got hacked, fell victim to SIM swapping

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's own Twitter account was hacked yesterday, allowing the perpetrators to post a total of 17 offensive tweets. The tweets were up for no more than 10 minutes and a little over an hour after the issue was noticed the account was already secure. In a statement, the Company points the finger at the carrier, assuring Twitter systems have not been compromised. The phone number associated with the account was compromised due to a security oversight by the mobile provider. This allowed an unauthorized person to compose and send tweets via text message from the phone number....

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Motorola One Zoom detailed specs surface

The Motorola One Zoom has leaked a few times before so we already know what it will look like. We also know a few of its specifications, but the latest leak completes the picture, leaving very little to the imagination. The One Zoom will be powered by the Snapdragon 675 SoC paired with 4GB RAM. It will have 128GB storage and run Android Pie out of the box. But, do note that it won't be a part of the Android One program and will come with deep Alexa integration. The One Zoom will flaunt a 6.4" 19:9 FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a fingerprint reader embedded in it. The screen will...

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iPhone 11 family to unsurprisingly become available on September 20

Apple is unveiling the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max at a special event on September 10. But that's the announcement. You may be wondering exactly when you'll be able to purchase one of the new devices. Well, wonder no more. According to a source working at a major US carrier, pre-orders for the trio are set to start on September 13. That's the Friday after the announcement, and it comes as no surprise that Apple would start taking pre-orders then - because it's been doing the same thing for years. Exactly as unsurprising is the rumored release date of the three...

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Android 10's September 3 release date confirmed by Canadian carrier

A few days ago a couple of chats with Google support reps surfaced telling us to expect the official release of Android 10 to Pixels to happen on September 3. And today a slip-up by Canadian carrier Rogers has seemingly confirmed the rollout's date. For a short while, Rogers' public OS upgrade schedule included the lines you can see screenshotted below. Apparently this carrier didn't get the memo of Android 10 being the official name of the release formerly known as Android Q, but other than that, it's all there, black on white. Realizing the mistake of making such information...

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iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max have all their specs seemingly leaked

After many months of rumors, purported leaks, and speculation, Apple will finally make the new trio of iPhones official on September 10. And today out of China comes a new report that seems to leak all of the new devices' specs. Before we go into the actual information, don't forget to take all of this with a healthy serving of salt - it's just an unconfirmed rumor at this point. That said, a lot of the stuff in it lines up with what we've heard in the past, and the rest is at least plausible. iPhone 11 This is the successor to the iPhone XR, and hence Apple's entry-level option for...

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Huawei outs MediaPad M6 Turbo tablet with more RAM

Huawei has added a new version of the MediaPad M6 tablet today, meant for the Chinese market - at least for now. This is the MediaPad M6 Turbo, which comes with 2GB more RAM, taking the memory amount up to 6GB. It's unclear why the company would launch such a high-end device (it's powered by the Kirin 980 SoC like the P30 Pro and Mate 20 Pro) with only 4GB of RAM, but that's exactly what happened back in June. And now Huawei is rectifying that mistake, while also adding a cool new word to the tablet's name. The M6 Turbo also has two color versions that are much more exciting than the...

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Vivo Y15 and Y17 Price Dropped By ₹1000

Vivo has been steadily growing and their handset are perfect for casual buyers as their sole focus was on basic necessities. Vivo Y17 and Y15 are prime examples.

Now they have made it even easier to buy as the price of Vivo Y15 is now just ₹12990 and Vivo Y17 is ₹14990 compared to previous pricing which was ₹1000 more.

Both the smartphone features waterdrop notched display, 5000mAh battery and triple rear cameras making them ideal for causal users.

The price drop is effective immediately and you should see the price change across India both online and offline effective immediately. Also there is NoCostEMI from bunch of finance providers including Bajaj Finserv, Capital First, HDB FS and Home Credit.

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Samsung Galaxy Note10 in for review, unboxing and key features

We finally got the Samsung Galaxy Note10 in the office and we need to talk about it. But first - here's an unboxing and key features video to get you in the mood. This is the smaller, 6.3-inch Galaxy Note10, and if you're looking at it on a paper (or digital) specs sheet next to the gargantuan 6.8-inch Galaxy Note10+, it may appear a bit of a lackluster phone. So you shouldn't. You should go out to a store and hold it in your hands, trust us. For all intents and purposes this is the compact Galaxy Note a niche group of people have always dreamed of and a large group of Galaxy Note...

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Samsung Galaxy A90 5G leaks in official renders

Samsung has long been rumored to out a Galaxy A90 at some point this year, to top off the A family that so far goes only up to A80. The phone will have 5G support, and will be the highest-end Galaxy A ever. At the same time it should be Samsung's most affordable 5G handset yet. Today in Korea an official-looking promo slide has been leaked, apparently originating on Samsung's own website, showing the device in all its glory (although the renders are pretty low-res). This has since been taken down. The image tells us that the A90 won't employ a rotating mechanism that makes the rear cameras...

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OnePlus 7T Pro leaks in CAD-based renders, McLaren Edition too

Over the past few weeks chatter has been growing about OnePlus supposedly holding an event in India on September 26, when it's apparently going to unveil the OnePlus TV alongside the OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro. Yesterday specs for the 7T got outed, and based on those, that model is shaping up to be quite a substantial upgrade compared to the OnePlus 7 - with a revamped rear camera system and a 90Hz higher-res screen. So that leaves the OnePlus 7T Pro, and by the way, here it is in all its glory in a bunch of newly leaked CAD-based renders. Yes, a McLaren Edition of the 7T Pro is in...

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Samsung Galaxy Note10+ handily defeats Apple iPhone XS Max in a speed test

The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ beat the Apple iPhone XS Max in the PhoneBuff speed test by a whole 30 seconds. If you're familiar with the PhoneBuff-styled speed test, you know this is a big deal. And if you're not familiar, it uses an AI-trained robot to simulate the same actions on both phones, opening a bunch of apps and performing tasks for one lap, and then re-opening all of the apps to see if the phone has kept them in the RAM. Interestingly the Galaxy Note10+ was faster to open most of the games and didn't fall behind the iPhone XS Max in any of the tasks. And on the second lap it...

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Realme 5 Pro review

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Redmi Note 8 Pro teardown shows a heat pipe for the Helio G90T chipset

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is not just the first phone with a 64MP camera, it's Xiaomi's first quad camera phone. There's more - this is the first phone to use MediaTek's gaming-focused Helio G90T chipset. Official teardown images offer a close look at all those components. The G90T chipset isn't left to fend for itself, it has a copper heat pipe that connects it to the aluminum chassis of the phone to spread out the heat. You can also see the LPDDR4x RAM stacked on top of the UFS 2.1 storage. There are a few more MediaTek chipsets here, but charging is handled by a Qualcomm chip that...

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Nokia phones were the quickest to get Android 9 Pie, shows Android update chart

People are keeping their phones longer - the upgrade cycle in the US, Europe and China is now close to 30 months. This places a great emphasis on software support as new software keeps the phone feeling fresh even after two years. Counterpoint Research has collected data on the Android upgrade schedule of various brands, tracking how many models were upgraded to Android 9 Pie (or launched with it), focusing on models that have been released since Q3 2018. The speed of updates was also tracked. The undisputed winner is HMD and its Nokia phones. Currently, 96% of all Nokias launched since...

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First ever TCL-branded phone to arrive at IFA 2019

TCL Communication is known for being the license holder for alcatel and Blackberry smartphones in the last couple of years, but now the portfolio is getting bigger. The company announced it will officially introduce the first TCL-branded smartphone for global markets on September 5 at IFA 2019. It will also reveal a new foldable display concept, its first wearable display and a "100-inch cinematic viewing experience to a device about the size of most sunglasses". Foldable concepts by TCL Stefan Streit, GM of Global Marketing at TCL, said that since the company is one of the leading...

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Alleged Sony Xperia 2 shows up in leaked press photos

Sony is rumored to announce a successor to its Xperia 1 flagship soon and it looks like that will happen next week at IFA Berlin. Several shots of the alleged Xperia 2 appeared online and give us a good look at the upcoming device. Visually it retains most of the design characteristics of its predecessor with the exception of the rear camera placement which has been moved to the top left corner. Xperia 2 front and back Looking around the sides of the phone we see Sony kept the button placement intact with the volume, power and camera buttons all on the right side alongside the...

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Samsung Galaxy A71 pops up on Geekbench

While we're still awaiting more details on the Samsung Galaxy A70s which will bring some minor improvements over the Galaxy A70 a new device believed to be Galaxy A71 made its way to Geekbench and revealed some of its key specs. The A71 comes bearing the SM-A715F model number and the listing tells us it features the same Snapdragon 675 chipset from the A70 paired with 8GB RAM. Geekbench has been known to mix up processor names in the past so it's not certain that the A71 will ship with the same SoC as its predecessor. Either way, the phone managed to push out 2540 points on the...

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Samsung Galaxy M30s surfaces a in Blue-Green gradient

A render of the Samsung Galaxy M30s that's rumored to go official next month has surfaced, showing the phone in a Blue-Green gradient. This image also corroborates previous leaks as you can see the back of the phone with a triple camera setup placed in the top-left corner inside a rectangular island which includes the flash as well. The rear cameras are joined by a fingerprint scanner and we can also see that the M30s has the power key and volume rocker on its right side, with the 3.5 mm headphone jack placed at the bottom. The Galaxy M30s is reportedly launching in India next...

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Lenovo introduces Tab M7 and Tab M8 entry-level tablets

Ahead of IFA 2019 Lenovo just announced a pair of affordable tablets with the Tab M7 and Tab M8. Both are aimed as media consumption devices and offer Lenovo's Kid's Mode with a special child-friendly interface. The new tablets also feature thinner bezels compared to previous offerings from the company and are also offered with optional LTE support. Both devices are expected to go on sale in October. Lenovo Tab M8 The larger Tab M8 comes with an 8-inch IPS panel and is offered in both HD and FHD configurations. Under the hood we have the Helio A22 chipset paired with 2/3GB RAM and...

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Motorola Moto E6 Plus press renders surface

Last week we saw live images of the Motorola Moto E6 Plus which revealed its design. Today, we are looking at its press renders which confirm the phone will come in at least three colors. From last week's images, we already know that Moto E6 Plus will have a notched display on the front and a dual camera at the back accompanied by a fingerprint scanner. And today's renders reveal that the smartphone will have a microUSB port at the bottom with the 3.5 mm headphone jack placed at the top. Moto E6 Plus As far as the specifications are concerned, the Moto E6 Plus is expected...

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nubia Red Magic 3S coming on September 5

Nubia unveiled the Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone in late April, and more than four months later, the company is all set to bring one more gamer-centric phone to the market - Red Magic 3S. The Red Magic 3S will be announced next week on September 5 at an event in China. The company hasn't revealed anything about the Red Magic 3S yet, but the phone is rumored to come with a Snapdragon 855+ SoC as opposed to the Snapdragon 855 that powers the Red Magic 3. The unveiling is less than a week away, but we may hear more about the Red Magic 3S in the days leading to the official...

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LG Q70 is the company's first phone with Hole-In-Display

LG is in full-on IFA 2019 mode already. After we saw the K50s and K40s getting official, next in line is LG Q70. The device was just unveiled by the company and it is the first device of the S. Korean manufacturer with a punch-hole design of the front panel that LG conveniently calls it Hole-In-Display. The screen of the Q70 is 6.4" in diagonal with Full HD+ resolution. The cutout made way for the 16 MP selfie shooter, while on the back there are three cameras - main 32 MP f/1.8, 13 MP ultra-wide-angle lens with 120-degree FoV, and 5 MP depth sensor. On the inside, there is a...

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Honor 20S reveals itself in magical official renders

Honor is expected to unveil the 20S smartphone next week, and fans are eagerly awaiting the new device. To feed their interest towards the device, the company has published the official renders of the phone, and it surely looks magical in all three colors it will arrive in - White, Black, Blue. Although we don't know yet whether this is a plastic back or is it protected by a Gorilla Glass, it sure looks pretty with the promise that both White and Blue will change its hue under different lighting. Honor 20S in White, Black, and Blue Looks might be important, but...

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Lenovo K10 Note and A6 Note arriving on September 5

Last week, Lenovo sent out invites to the media for an event in India on September 5 for the launch of a new Note series smartphone, and now the company has confirmed that it will unveil the K10 Note at the event alongside the A6 Note. These smartphones will be joined by the Snapdragon 855-powered Z6 Pro which was announced back in April. The latest invite from Lenovo tells us that the K10 Note will come with a triple camera setup at the back accompanied by a fingerprint scanner, and it will be offered in two colors - Black and Green. Lenovo Z6 Pro, K10 Note, and A6 Note The...

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OnePlus TV will get at least three years of software updates

The OnePlus TV is finally launching next month, in India first, after years of development and speculation. Over the past few days more and more information about it has trickled down, and now we get another piece of the puzzle. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has announced that the TV will get at least three years of Android TV software updates. It's the first time (that we know of) that any manufacturer of TVs using Android TV has publicly committed to an update support window like this, and that's definitely good to see. If you thought the situation with Android updates for phones (not made...

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Samsung wants to release the Galaxy Fold in Korea on September 6

According to a new report from Samsung's home of South Korea, we might be closer to the actual availability in stores of the Galaxy Fold than you may think. So far the company has only officially confirmed that it's going to release the Fold at some point in September. Now though, sources inside the mobile industry have told news agency Yonhap that Samsung is actually in talks with the Korean carriers to make the Galaxy Fold available in the country on September 6. This is apparently a new development, as the company initially intended for the launch to happen later in the...

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T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy J7 Star is now tasting Android 9 Pie with One UI

Another day, another Samsung smartphone gets the update to Android 9 Pie. This time around it's T-Mobile's Galaxy J7 Star on the receiving end of Google's latest OS (for a few more days), which comes alongside the Korean company's innovative new user experience dubbed One UI. If the name doesn't sound familiar, know that Galaxy J7 Star is the name under which T-Mobile chose to sell a phone that is otherwise better known as the Galaxy J7 (2018) in most parts of the world. The update arrives over-the-air as a 1.1GB download, which means you may be safest trying to grab it over Wi-Fi....

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Oppo Reno Z in for review, unboxing and key features

Oppo's fairly new Reno series has a midrange member - the Reno Z which offers all the essential features from a phone in its price range and even some improvements compared to the more expensive Oppo Reno. The device recently made its way to our office and we got to unbox it and take a look at its key features. Starting with the design the Reno Z feels really similar to the vanilla Reno. In fact, the two devices are nearly identical as far as dimensions go with 6.4-inch AMOLED displays and a dual-layer glass build. What you do notice with the Reno Z though is the waterdrop notch...

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Microsoft will release the HoloLens 2 in September

Microsoft unveiled the second version of its AR headset - the HoloLens 2 - at MWC in February earlier this year. Reuters reports that the headset is ready to go on sale in September at a price of $3,500. This buys you the HoloLens 2 itself. The Developer Edition will cost $99 a month and will pack some extra goodies like $500 in Azure credits, plus 3-month trials of Unity Pro and the PiXYZ plugin (which helps you view CAD-based models in AR). Clearly, the HoloLens 2 is still aimed at businesses. Anyway, the second generation product offers much wider field of view than the original...

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Apple will finally let you repair your out-of-warranty iPhone at independent shops

Apple came out with an unexpected announcement that it will finally let independent repair shops fix iPhones that are out of warranty. It's all part of the Independent Repair Provider Program and it basically provides parts, tools and training to shops that want to work with genuine Apple hardware. For now, the program is available only in North America but it's about to expand in the future to other regions in Europe and Asia. But out of warranty repairs are limited mostly to breaks like the front or back glass panels, cracked camera lenses, etc. It's still a major win for customers...

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