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Upcoming Redmi flagship stars in hands-on video with punch-hole display, triple rear cameras

Posted: 11 Apr 2019 07:30 AM PDT

We've been hearing of a Snapdragon 855-powered Redmi flagship since early February and recently even the compnay's GM confirmed its existence. Now, said device has allegedly appeared in a hands-on video revealing its design. This video shows the front and back side of the Redmi flagship. On the front, it has a punch-hole display, but this one's a bit different from what we have seen on other smartphones like the Honor View 20 and the Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup. Instead of having the hole in the left or right corner, this Redmi smartphone has it in the center which looks a bit weird....

The death of iTunes? Apple to break it down in next macOS update

Posted: 11 Apr 2019 06:40 AM PDT

More than 18 years after its launch and the revolution it brought in the music industry, iTunes might cease to exist as we know it. According to new reports, Apple is working on stand-alone TV, Music, and Podcasts apps with its new universal app framework - Marzipan. The move would allow iOS designed apps to be seamlessly ported on Macs, saving developers time and resources in optimization work. Sources close to the development process of the upcoming macOS 10.15 have confirmed the addition of new Music, Podcasts and TV apps. Judging solely by the design, the leaked Podcasts and...

AnTuTu tests Snapdragon 730 and 665, has good and bad news

Posted: 11 Apr 2019 05:40 AM PDT

Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 665 and 730 to bolster its mid-range lineup, but how do they compare to the existing models - 660, 670, 675 and 710? The Snapdragon 730 is significantly faster than the 710, offering up to 25% extra performance. The 730G version - binned 730 chips that can run at higher speeds - is about 5% faster than the non-G version. We suspect that the G chips will be rare, but we won't be missing much in terms of performance. This is surprising since based on data from AnTuTu, the Snapdragon 730G GPU runs at significantly higher clockspeed - 825MHz vs. 700MHz. The...

Realme 3 Pro shown off by brand's CEO, running Fortnite at 60fps

Posted: 11 Apr 2019 04:50 AM PDT

After posting photos from the Realme 3 Pro, brand CEO Madhav Sheth shared an image of the device running Fortnite. His tweet hints at a faster chipset. He commented that other so-called "Pro" devices can't run the game simultaneously, unlike the upcoming Realme model. It's not quite clear what he means, but he may be alluding to the new 60fps mode that was Epic Games enabled earlier this year (which was initially limited to flagship phones). Realme 3 Pro in the hands of the brand's CEO You can see a "not supported" error on the phone on the left, whose identity is just barely...

Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) now receiving Android Pie update

Posted: 11 Apr 2019 04:00 AM PDT

Asus started rolling out the Android Pie update for the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) and Max (M2) yesterday. Now, it's time for the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) to get the latest version of Android. Just like the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) and Max (M2), the update for ZenFone Max Pro (M2) is also currently seeding only in India, and there's no word on when these smartphones would get the Android Pie goodness in other regions. That said, the Android Pie update for ZenFone Max Pro (M2) is rolling out over-the-air and could take a week or two to reach all the units in the country. It carries version number...

Samsung Galaxy A80 visits AnTuTu, shows what the Snapdragon 730 is capable of

Posted: 11 Apr 2019 03:10 AM PDT

In addition to bringing the swiveling/rotating camera design, the Samsung Galaxy A80 is also the first device to feature the Snapdragon 730. The newest member of the A series made its way on AnTuTu to show what the new internals are capable of. With its Snapdragon 730 and Adreno 618 combo, the device managed to push out a score of 207,082 which is comparable to the Snapdragon 835 and Kirin 970. While not quite as fast as the current top dogs - the real advantage of the Galaxy A80's chipset should come in its power efficiency thanks to the new 8nm process. The Snapdragon 730 features...

Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL case images show large bezels and headphone jack

Posted: 11 Apr 2019 02:20 AM PDT

Last week, we saw the Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL appear on Google Play Console with a few of their specifications. Today, we are looking at the case renders of these smartphones which show us what these mid-range Pixels will look like. If these images are to be believed, the Pixel 3a and 3a XL will share the same design. They will come with large bezels, have a single camera on the front and back, a headphone jack (yay!) at the top, plus a USB-C port at the bottom. Google Pixel 3a case renders These smartphones will have the volume rocker and power button on their...

Sharp demoes vertically foldable 6.2-inch phone

Posted: 11 Apr 2019 01:30 AM PDT

Last month we saw a patent by Sharp about a vertically folding phone. Today we are treated to an early prototype by the company and the device looks every bit as interesting as the sketches that depicted it. The folding phone is said to feature a 6.18" 1440 x 3040 AMOLED panel with a fairly large notch, which folds inward right in the middle. Sharp claims that the device is capable of withstanding 300,000 folding cycles so long-term durability should not be an issue. A brand official believes there will be high demand for such a device as it would excel in the portability...

Realme 3 Pro coming on April 22

Posted: 11 Apr 2019 12:45 AM PDT

Oppo spin-off Realme introduced the Realme 3 last month, and after the announcement, the company confirmed that it would launch a Pro variant of this smartphone in April. It has been teasing the Realme 3 Pro for the past few days, and now it has revealed that the smartphone will be unveiled on April 22. The invite doesn't say anything about the Realme 3 Pro, and only has the "Speed Awakens" tagline. The smartphone will be launched at an event in Delhi University Stadium in India which hints that the target audience would be young users, especially college students. Previously, the...

OnePlus reportedly launching three phones this year, 5G phone case images surface

Posted: 10 Apr 2019 11:47 PM PDT

Since 2016, OnePlus has released two smartphones every year - one is the regular model, and the other is the T variant. However, that may change this year as the company is reported to release three versions of the OnePlus 7. According to leakster Ishan Agarwal, there will be three variants of this 2019 OnePlus smartphone which will be called OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, and the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G. The standard edition will carry model numbers GM1901/03/05, the Pro variant will have model numbers GM1911/13/15/17, and the 5G version will come bearing model number GM1920. An image of the...

Xiaomi sold one million Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro units in India in one month

Posted: 10 Apr 2019 09:30 PM PDT

Xiaomi's newest mid-range stars, the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro, have been doing very well in terms of sales, surpassing four million globally, while the Redmi Note 7 sold more than a million units in China in its first month of availability. The story now repeats itself in India, where the local Redmi branch just announced a similar milestone: one million Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro units sold in just one month. The company took this opportunity to promise that "many more millions" are to come, as it has apparently already ramped up production. Frustrated Indian...

Our Nokia 9 video (Pu)Review is up

Posted: 10 Apr 2019 07:30 PM PDT

Excuse the pun in the title, but we couldn't help ourselves. The Nokia 9 PureView arrived on the scene breaking records in terms of the sheer number of cameras it has on the back, but are those any good at producing high quality images and videos? And is this phone good overall, or is everything else about it an afterthought that had to yield development capacity to the camera array? Let's try and find out by watching our freshly baked video review of the Nokia 9 PureView. As usual, we take a concise look at what makes the phone tick, its plus sides as well as its not so great...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e and Tab A 10.1 (2019) arrive in the US on April 26

Posted: 10 Apr 2019 05:30 PM PDT

The two mid-range tablets Samsung announced at the middle of February are finally close to launching in the US. The Galaxy Tab S5e and the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) will both be available Stateside on April 26. You'll find them at the company's own website as well as "major retailers", including Best Buy and Amazon. The new Tab A 10.1 will be yours for $229, while the Tab S5e is priced at $399. If you pre-order a Tab S5e between April 12 and April 25, you will receive a free Samsung SmartThings Hub. Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e The Galaxy Tab S5e comes with a 10.5" 2560x1600 Super AMOLED...

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active gets its first update

Posted: 10 Apr 2019 03:30 PM PDT

Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active made its debut at the company's huge February event, and today it's starting to receive its first ever firmware update. The new version has the build number R500XXU1BSD3 / R500OXA1BSD3, and arrives as a 13.83MB download. That size tells you this isn't a major update, but it will apparently improve the battery charging algorithm for the watch. That means you should probably grab it as soon as possible. After installing the new release, the Galaxy Watch Active will still run Tizen 4.0.0.3. The update is currently rolling out in the US, and it's expected...

Redmi Y3 teased with 32MP selfie cam

Posted: 10 Apr 2019 01:30 PM PDT

Xiaomi's newly independent Redmi sub-brand is looking to add another phone to its ranks. The upcoming Redmi Y3, which obtained its Wi-Fi certification last month was teased in a new tweet by Xiaomi India boss Manu Kumar Jain. Mi fans! I got my hands on upcoming #Redmi phone & it is amazing! Went on a selfie rampage & the results are totally incredible.🤳'Y' am I taking so many selfies? BTW I clicked '32' selfies with 32 @XiaomiIndia colleagues! 😉Can't wait to share more details with you. #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/GSP7xhIpNS— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) April 10,...

Samsung Galaxy A40 in for review

Posted: 10 Apr 2019 11:00 AM PDT

Samsung's new Galaxy A line is slowly rolling out and there are already 7 phones in it. Samsung just unveiled the forerunner of the new series today but in this piece we'll focus not on the Galaxy A80 but on the Galaxy A40. This phone is easily among the best affordable compact phones. It's not much taller than a Galaxy S10e and is lighter by 10 grams, all the while having a slightly bigger screen and same size battery. The Galaxy A40 also brings a bigger screen than last year's Galaxy S9 while retaining a smaller footprint. That display is a perfect middle ground between big and...

Oppo Reno 10X zoom flexes its Snapdragon 855 muscle on AnTuTu

Posted: 10 Apr 2019 09:45 AM PDT

The brand new Oppo Reno 10X zoom has went through the AnTuTu test gauntlet, putting its 6GB of RAM and Snapdragon 855 through its paces. Despite this not being the roomier 8GB RAM version, the Reno 10X zoom still scored about as much as other smartphones with a Snapdragon 855. JRGRAPH_EXPANDABLE_VERSION = false; AnTuTu 7 Higher is better Xiaomi Mi 9 372006 Oppo Reno 10x zoom 369254 Samsung Galaxy S10+ 333736 LG G8 ThinQ 331537 Samsung Galaxy S10 328366 OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition 292716 Huawei P30...

Samsung will lead the smartphone market for another 10 years, says CEO DJ Koh

Posted: 10 Apr 2019 08:45 AM PDT

The battle for the largest smartphone maker is on with Huawei making some serious strides lately and reducing Samsung's lead. The Chinese manufacturer has repeatedly stated its commitment to overtaking its Korean rival, but it's the first time we hear a response. Samsung CEO DJ Koh has stated that his company will lead the next decade as the number one smartphone company. When asked about the possibility of losing the top spot, Koh responded that as the leading smartphone producer Samsung has always focused on innovation and improving its products, which will continue to be the...

Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) and Max (M2) receiving Android Pie update

Posted: 10 Apr 2019 08:00 AM PDT

Last month, Taiwanese phone maker Asus announced that it will roll out Android Pie for ZenFone Max Pro (M1), Pro (M2), and Max (M2) by April 15. Staying true to its promise, the company has started seeding this latest version of Android for the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) and Max (M2). The update is currently rolling out in India and carries version number 16.2017.1903.050 for ZenFone Max Pro (M1) and 16.2018.1903.37 for Max (M2). It also brings in updated security patch to the Pro (M1) but doesn't explicitly mention whether it's the April security patch. Asus is rolling out Android Pie...
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