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Lenovo VP posts image of Lenovo Z6 Pro Ferrari Edition

Posted: 10 May 2019 07:00 AM PDT

The Lenovo Z6 Pro joins the growing ranks of phones that have a special edition themed after a supercar brand. The VP of Lenovo posted this Ferrari Edition on Weibo without much detail. It's not clear if this phone features improved fast charging (the vanilla phone only manages a tame 18W). That's what most other super car-themed models do. It's not even clear if this version will be available to consumers. Lenovo Z6 Pro Ferrari Edition As far as we can tell, the only changes is a proper red paint job (the vanilla model has a "red" version, but it's mostly black). There's also...

OnePlus 7 Pro vibration motor will be 200% stronger

Posted: 10 May 2019 06:00 AM PDT

One of the common complaints about OnePlus phones is that their vibration motor is weak. CEO Pete Lau has revealed that the OnePlus 7 Pro will have a new motor that's 200% stronger. You will be able to pick from three levels vibration and six vibration patterns for calls and other notifications. Lau also mentioned tuning the vibration in for the keyboard haptics, without going into specifics as to what that means. "Our team had to rethink the internal design of the OnePlus 7 Pro, to fit inside the body without increasing the thickness of the device, which could lead to a less...

Huawei Y7 Prime (2019) faux leather limited edition launched

Posted: 10 May 2019 05:00 AM PDT

The Huawei Y7 Prime (2019) come out back in January, but the company has now refreshed it with a special edition complete with a beige faux leather back and 64GB of storage. Other than the cosmetic change and storage upgrade the phone is identical to the regular version. The phone packs a 6.26-inch IPS panel with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 16MP selfie cam. The internals are powered by the Snapdragon 450 alongside 3GB RAM. Around the back, it features a 13MP main sensor with a 2MP depth sensor and a traditional centered fingerprint reader. Software wise the phone is...

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 gets Android Pie update

Posted: 10 May 2019 04:00 AM PDT

Two days ago, Samsung rolled out the Android Pie update for the Galaxy On7 Prime and now it's Galaxy J7 Prime 2's turn. The Android Pie build for the Galaxy J7 Prime 2 carries version number G611FFDDU1CSD8 and is just over 1GB in size. It bumps up the security patch level on the phone to May 1, 2019, and also brings in One UI which is the latest iteration of Samsung's custom interface. A complete changelog of this firmware is currently unavailable, but it's safe to say that it comes with features like Night Mode, a floating keyboard, and adaptive battery. The update should reach...

Asus ZenFone 6 appears in videos with a dual-slider design

Posted: 10 May 2019 03:00 AM PDT

The Asus ZenFone 6 is coming on May 16, but it just appeared in two videos with a dual-slider design. The first video shows the dual selfie camera of the phone which is revealed when the slider is pulled down. And when you slide it up, you see the front-facing speakers. You can also see that the phone has a notchless display, and that its back is home to a dual camera setup below which is the fingerprint scanner. The bottom of the phone has the USB-C port with the headphone jack residing on its left. The second video shows the ZenFone 6 with a bit boxier design, but it too has a...

Honor 20 series gets a new teaser, details holographic design

Posted: 10 May 2019 02:08 AM PDT

Building up hype for the launch of its 20 series event, Honor has teased several shots detailing the fashion-focused design of the upcoming devices. Today we get another teaser on the Honor 20 series in the form of a short promo video. While we don't see any of the upcoming phones make an official appearance, the video details point to the unique design and camera capabilities of the handsets. Previous Honor 20 Pro leaks point to a quadruple camera setup with a 48MP main sensor, 16MP wide, 8MP telephoto and a dedicated 2MP macro camera. Honor also shared some cool details about the...

Oppo Reno and Reno 10x Zoom to debut in India on May 28

Posted: 10 May 2019 01:20 AM PDT

The Oppo Reno and Reno 10x Zoom which were unveiled last month will debut in India on May 28. The Reno 10x Zoom is powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC that's mated to 8GB RAM. It boasts a triple camera setup at the back which is a combination of 48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, and 13MP telephoto units. The telephoto lens offers 10x hybrid zoom. Oppo Reno 10x Zoom The Oppo Reno, on the other hand, is a mid-ranger that has Snapdragon 710 SoC at the helm. And, unlike the more premium model, this one ships with a dual camera setup which includes 48MP main and 5MP depth sensing modules....

Realme X spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 710 SoC and 8GB RAM

Posted: 10 May 2019 12:34 AM PDT

The Realme X which will be unveiled on May 15 has been spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 710. Well, that's a bit surprising considering the fact that the Realme X Lite will also ship with this same chip. Thanks to the TENAA listings of these phones, we know that Snapdragon 710 is something they will have in common, in addition to Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 and storage. The Geekbench listing of the Realme X also reveals that this smartphone will have 8GB of RAM at its disposal, but do note that it was listed on TENAA with 4GB RAM. This leads us to believe that there could be...

Google Pixel 3a teardown finds it easier to repair than most phones

Posted: 09 May 2019 10:00 PM PDT

Now that the Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL are finally official, and even available to buy, the teardown experts at iFixit decided to do what they do best and take them both apart. The phones have similar constructions, so in the end they both got a 6 out of 10 repairability score, where 10 is easiest to repair. That may not seem like a high mark, but it means the new Pixels are actually much easier to repair than most smartphones nowadays. Most of their components are modular and can be easily replaced once you remove the display assembly, which has foam adhesive that makes the opening...

LG G8 ThinQ's battery is permanently sealed, no DIY replacements possible

Posted: 09 May 2019 08:00 PM PDT

LG's software sometimes feels like it hasn't caught up with the past couple of years or so. It still presents a warning about not removing the battery - in a world where all companies (including LG) have long moved on from phones with removable backs. While for most LG handsets this dialog is just a reminder of how badly its software needs a massive rethink, for the G8 ThinQ it's actually got a (very disturbing) point. See, pretty much any phone you buy today will have the battery sealed, but that doesn't usually mean it's not replaceable. You can take the device to an authorized repair...

Samsung's market share surges as North American smartphone market reaches five-year low

Posted: 09 May 2019 06:00 PM PDT

Consulting firm Canalys has just published its calculations for the North American smartphone market in the first quarter of this year, and the news is pretty dire. Overall, the market has reached a five-year low, with total shipments of 36.4 million units. That's down 18% from Q1 of 2018, but it's not bad for all companies. Samsung, for example, has managed to grow its market share from 23.2% in the year-ago quarter to 29.3%, but because the market fell, that was accomplished with a sales growth of just 3% - from 10.3 million units last year in Q1 to 10.7 million between January and March...

Oppo K3 specs leak, shark fin pop-up selfie camera in tow

Posted: 09 May 2019 04:00 PM PDT

Oppo is readying a new mid-ranger to be launched soon, and today a full spec sheet has purportedly leaked via Twitter. We're talking about the upcoming Oppo K3, which is supposedly going to don a pop-up selfie camera that will be similar in looks and operating mechanism to the one on the Reno - nicknamed "shark fin". The snapper will have 16 MP resolution, and on the back of the phone there will be a dual setup with a 16 MP primary shooter aided by a 2 MP depth sensor. Oppo Reno's pop-up selfie cam The Oppo K3 is also said to sport a 6.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen with 2340x1080...

Mobile gaming is taking over in the US

Posted: 09 May 2019 02:00 PM PDT

According to a survey conducted by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and including 4,000 Americans, 60% of the gamers play on their phones. PC and consoles remain popular, but mobile gaming is the fastest growing of all. What's more, gamers are now spending more than ever on games. The average age is 33 years and users are spending 20% more than last year and 85% more than in 2015. Nearly 65% of the US adults play games and in most cases, they play casual games. And about 60% of those gamers in the country prefer playing on their smartphones although 50% of all the...

TSMC will be mass producing 5nm chips next year, 5nm+ in the works

Posted: 09 May 2019 12:30 PM PDT

TSMC has started risk production of 5nm chips and expects to be ready to begin mass production in the first half of next year. This process promises much smaller chips (up to 45% area reduction), as well as performance gains (up to 15%) compared to the current 7nm chipsets. That's ignoring improvements in architecture, of course. For chipsets coming out later this year, TSMC has the 7nm+ process ready. It should offer 6-12% reduction in power consumption and 20% higher transistor density compared to the current 7nm process. There are plenty of customers lined up for 7nm+. TSMC is...

Realme reveals Android Pie update beta schedule and Color OS 6 features coming to older devices

Posted: 09 May 2019 11:00 AM PDT

Realme has been on roll lately in the budget segment with its Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro but the company hasn't forgotten its older devices as it plans to bring Android Pie beta in the coming month. The company announced several key updates and features coming to Realme devices in its weekly solutions forum post. Last year's Realme 2 Pro is first in line for the Android Pie beta update which is scheduled to arrive by May 15. The Realme 1 and Realme U1 are getting it on June 5, followed by the Realme 2 and Realme C1 on June 15. According to Realme, the transition period from beta to...

T-Mobile US subscribers will be the first in the world to get the OnePlus 7 Pro

Posted: 09 May 2019 09:30 AM PDT

T-Mobile will be the exclusive carrier partner for the OnePlus 7 Pro in the US. Un-carrier customers will be able to buy one before anyone else in the world, just days after the official unveiling on May 14. As soon as May 17, Pro units will be available at T-Mobile stores and the carrier's website. If you're anxious to try before you buy, the T-Mobile Times Square Signature Store will have units available for handling immediately after the unveiling event is over. The following day other Signature Stores will have it too - the ones in Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, San Francisco and Santa...
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