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Samsung postpones the Galaxy Fold launch in certain places

Posted: 22 Apr 2019 07:00 AM PDT

Last week Samsung China sent invitations for events in Shanghai and Hong Kong, where it was expected to launch the Galaxy Fold. Reports are now stating that the company canceled the unveilings, initially planned for April 24 and April 26. Media representatives suggest this is due to the faulty review units and claim the product launch in China will be postponed. According to the same sources, Samsung has stopped training retail employees on how to sell the Galaxy Fold, meaning the company is likely to delay the global market launch as well. Samsung's official statement from last...

Nubia Red Magic 3 poses for live photos

Posted: 22 Apr 2019 06:30 AM PDT

The new gaming smartphone by ZTE called nubia Red Magic 3 will be officially introduced on April 28, but local PR agencies are already teasing the actual smartphone. The new handset was exposed to visitors and players at the Spring LPL finals, taking place in Foshan, a city in the Chinese province of Guangdong. nubia Red Magic 3 Some might say this is the Mars edition, but looking closely, this phone's camera has a diamond shape and speakers right below the shooter. It still comes with an LED strip light on the back, but now there are more design elements, likely part of the...

Smartphone maker Yota files for bankruptcy

Posted: 22 Apr 2019 06:15 AM PDT

You probably remember the dual-screen YotaPhone from 2012 and its two successors, the YotaPhone 2 and 3, released in the next five years. Well, the company behind those handsets is no longer. The Russian company is having some serious financial problems and it was probably not too hard to guess given that two years have passed and we haven't heard anything from Yota. The news of bankruptcy come from the Cayman Islands Supreme Court where Hi-p Electronics filed a case against the smartphone manufacturer due to the multi-million debt. Hi-p Electronics is the supplier for e-ink...

Our Realme C2 hands-on

Posted: 22 Apr 2019 06:00 AM PDT

Realme just announced the 3 Pro and the C2 at an event in New Delhi, India. We had the 3 Pro beforehand and you can read the detailed review here. The C2, however, we only got to see now and we've got some initial impressions to share. But first, a rundown of the specs. Realme C2 specs Body: Plastic, Gorilla Glass 3 front; 154.3x73.7x8.5 mm, 166g; Diamond Black and Diamond Blue color schemes. Screen: 6.1-inch, 19.5:9 aspect, 720x1560px resolution, 282ppi, IPS LCD. Rear Camera: Primary 13MP, f/2.2 lens; secondary 2MP depth sensor; LED flash; 1080@30fps video recordings. ...

Google Fi cuts Pixel 3 and 3 XL price in half for its birthday (today only)

Posted: 22 Apr 2019 05:00 AM PDT

Google Fi has a birthday today (it turns 3) and it's celebrating with a massive discount on the Pixel phones - 50% off. Note that this promo is valid only for today (April 22) and only if you activate the phone on Google Fi (which, unfortunately, means this is a US-only promo). The Pixel 3 is $400 up front or $16.63 a month for 24 months. You can also trade in an old phone for a few bucks off (though you can only bring the price down to $364). This is for the 64GB version, if you want 128GB then it's $450 or $18.71/mo. Pixel 3 is currently $400 on Google Fi The Pixel 3 XL...

OnePlus 7 Pro camera details leak: 3x zoom and ultra-wide camera

Posted: 22 Apr 2019 04:30 AM PDT

Further details about the OnePlus 7 Pro camera have surfaced. It will be a triple shooter with a 48MP main sensor combined with an ultra-wide and a tele module (that much we knew already). The 8MP telephoto camera will offer 3x zoom (f/2.4 aperture). We don't know the focal length yet, but it should be around 80mm (that's about as high as non-periscope lenses go). The third camera will sport a 16MP sensor behind an f/2.2 ultra-wide lens. It will have 117° field of view. This will be the first of its kind on a OnePlus phone. The same source also confirmed that the OnePlus' 5G...

Nokia 9 PureView update makes the fingerprint reader less secure

Posted: 22 Apr 2019 04:00 AM PDT

Right from the start, the Nokia 9 PureView's under display fingerprint reader wasn't as reliable as it should be so HMD Global is now pushing a software update to take care of the issue. Some users have already installed it but it turns out that it causes a security issue with the fingerprint scanner. We are rolling out a software update to your Nokia 9 Pureview. Kindly re-enroll your finger print for best experience. While update is staged it is available in most markets already. #nokia9pureview 📷📷📷📷📷— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) April 19,...

LG X4 (2019) announced in South Korea

Posted: 22 Apr 2019 03:20 AM PDT

LG is continuing to diversify its budget portfolio with the launch of the X4 (2019) a successor to last year's X4+. Like last year the phone will appear under different names depending on the region. We've already seen the X4 (2019) as the LG K40 in South Africa and LG K12+ in Brazil and there's no new changes. The X4 (2019) features a 5.7-inch IPS HD+ screen with an 18:9 aspect ratio and an 8MP selfie cam with front flash. Around the back, the phone features a single 16MP PDAF camera with LED flash and a fingerprint reader. Inside, the phone is powered by the Helio P22 alongside 2GB...

Lenovo Z6 Pro full specs revealed day before its launch

Posted: 22 Apr 2019 02:53 AM PDT

Ahead of tomorrow's Lenovo Z6 Pro event in Beijing, the company's VP provided the device's full spec sheet through a Weibo post. We've seen its impressive benchmark scores, camera samples and even the retail packaging and now we get confirmation of the final specs. As previously seen, the device will sport a 6.39-inch water drop notch screen with a 32MP selfie cam and built-in fingerprint scanner. The Snapdragon 855 is paired with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. The highlight of the device is around the back, where the four 48MP + 16MP + 8MP + 2MP camera sensors come together capable of...

Realme 3 Pro review

Posted: 22 Apr 2019 01:30 AM PDT

Realme 3 Pro is official with Snapdragon 710

Posted: 22 Apr 2019 01:05 AM PDT

The Realme 3 Pro is finally official after a series of teasers, and the specs look fascinating. The device has a 6.3" Full HD+ screen and a Snapdragon 710 chipset, better cameras and more RAM than the first Realme 3. In the camera department Realme provided a 16 MP + 5 MP setup, with the same Sony IMX519 sensor, seen in the OnePlus 6T. The selfie is now 25 MP with fixed focus and standard f/2.0 lens, which is a huge upgrade over the 13 MP front-facing camera in the Realme 3. The back panel also houses the fingerprint scanner. Realme coupled the Snapdragon 710 with three...

Realme C2 brings a big battery and a 12 nm Helio P22 for $85

Posted: 22 Apr 2019 12:44 AM PDT

The Realme 3 Pro is finally official, but the announcement saw another device making a debut - the Realme C2. The phone is advertised as an affordable handset, but brings some midrange features that could disrupt the low-end market. Realme C2 brings a 12 nm Helio P22 chipset to the game for the price of INR5,999 or just $85/€76. The screen is 6.1" with HD resolution and a waterdrop notch. The chip is coupled with 2/16 GB and 3/32 GB memory combinations, but at least there is a microSD slot for more storage, making company to the two SIM cards, all lined up in one tray. The main...

Watch the Realme 3 Pro get unveiled here

Posted: 21 Apr 2019 10:00 PM PDT

The Realme 3 Pro was teased and leaked multiple times in the past few weeks, leaving virtually nothing to the imagination. Madhav Sheth, chief of the Indian division of the company, teased the phone could have fast charging, slow-mo video mode, and 60fps refresh rate of the display. Key specs, pricing, and availability are yet to be revealed, and here's the YouTube link to follow the event live. It begins at 12:30 PM local time and will take place in New Delhi, India. The phone was rumored to have Snapdragon 710 chipset and at least 6 GB RAM, according to one listing on Geekbench....

Top 10 trending phones of week 16

Posted: 21 Apr 2019 07:00 PM PDT

Week 16 didn't bring any big new names so understandably the list of most popular phones in our database hasn't changed much. We still got a change in leadership, as the Galaxy A50 reclaimed its throne from the line topping Galaxy A80. The Huawei P30 Pro retained third place, while below it the Redmi Note 7 managed to overtake the Samsung Galaxy A70. The Huawei P30 lite, the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the fourth A-series phone - Galaxy A30 are holding station in sixth, seventh and eight, respectively. At the foot of the table the Galaxy S10+ edged the Huawei P30 for ninth and we have...

What can you get for EUR 2,000 instead of a Samsung Galaxy Fold

Posted: 21 Apr 2019 02:59 PM PDT

Welcome to the world of tomorrow, where the latest Samsung phone folds in half and goes into the pocket. We already had some hands-on experience with the Samsung Galaxy Fold, and gave you some cool insights but now we'll look on the funny side and see what else you can purchase for if you chose to save your €2000. Since we're having fun, we also checked how to upgrade your service up to €2,299, which is the price of a Huawei Mate X. First, let's start with something simple. Do you want a Snapdragon 855-powered device? Xiaomi has you covered - the Mi 9 is currently €499 with 6 GB RAM...

Week 16 in review: All about the Galaxy Fold, OnePlus 7/7 Pro, Pixel 3a/3a XL

Posted: 21 Apr 2019 11:00 AM PDT

Welcome to your recap of the week's hottest tech stories. Week 16 of the year marked the first live encounters with the Galaxy Fold across the web (and here at GSMArena HQ) and it didn't take long for the first issues to arise. Several of the early units' displays malfunctioned and while removing the protective layer on top of the screen was the explanation for some of them, other seemingly were just defective. Samsung issued a statement that it will look into the display issues and that users are not to remove the protective layer and that this would be made clear to buyers in the...
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