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Unlocked LG V40 ThinQ now receiving Andriod Pie update

Posted: 17 Jun 2019 08:00 AM PDT

After Verizon, AT&T and U.S. Cellular rolled out the Android Pie update for the LG V40 ThinQ now it's time for the unlocked version to join in. The new V40520A_03 firmware build comes alongside the May security patch (instead of the June one) and weighs in at 3.92GB. Users will receive all the standard Pie features including gesture navigation and dual app support alongside several refinements to the camera app. V40 owners will now be able to stream their videos directly to YouTube thanks to the Live extension in the camera app. Another welcome addition is Cine Shot which brings...

SK Telecom partners with Nokia and Ericsson on 6G R&D

Posted: 17 Jun 2019 07:10 AM PDT

SK Telecom (SKT) has struck a new strategic partnership with Scandinavian telecom equipment vendors Nokia and Ericsson for advancements in the field of 6G development. Even though 5G is still being rolled out in a handful of countries, the Korean telecom wants to stay ahead of the curve and lay the foundations for a solid future implementation. SKT CEO Park Jeong-Ho met with his colleagues Tommi Uitto from Nokia Mobile Network and Per Narvinger from Ericsson to sign joint technology development memorandums. Both deals are part of the larger collaboration between the governments of...

New triple cam Sony phone pops up - Xperia 1s or 1v

Posted: 17 Jun 2019 06:20 AM PDT

You're looking at an image of a mystery Sony smartphone with a triple camera, glass back and a purple paint job. Currently there is only one Sony smartphone with a triple camera and it's the Xperia 1. And on the Xperia 1, the triple camera sits in the center of the rear panel and not in the upper left corner. We can only guess at which device this is but Chinese blogger Zackbuks says it's the Sony Xperia 1v or 1s and it's going to be announced in Tokyo on July 9. Sadly he doesn't share anything about the internals. The Sony Xperia 1 was announced in late February and at the...

Samsung now rolling out Night mode for Galaxy Note9

Posted: 17 Jun 2019 05:30 AM PDT

A week after the Galaxy S9 and S9+ received their dedicated Night mode, the Galaxy Note9 is getting the same treatment. The new firmware version N960FXXU3CSF9 has already begun rolling out to Galaxy Note9 units in Germany and weighs in at 704MB. Update change-log and Night Mode The main improvements with the new patch are in the camera department where users will be able to capture more detailed shots in low light scenarios with less noise compared to the existing scene optimizer. Another welcome addition is a built-in QR-code scanner available directly in the camera...

Huawei expects international sales to drop by up to 60% after the US trade ban

Posted: 17 Jun 2019 04:40 AM PDT

According to people familiar with the matter, Huawei's marketing and sales managers across the globe are preparing for a massive decline in smartphone sales following the US trade ban. Experts forecast anything between 40% and 60% fewer shipments worldwide. The sales managers will be continually monitoring the demand in different markets and adjust shipments accordingly, but estimates are for a drop between 40 to 60 million units in sales. Moreover, Honor will be monitoring its sales and could discontinue the Honor 20-series before they even launch in most markets. The company will...

Samsung remains the undisputed leader of the display market

Posted: 17 Jun 2019 03:50 AM PDT

Samsung retained its top position in the display market during the first quarter of 2019, a report from IHS Markit reveals. The Korean company shipped $3.4 billion worth of displays, which is 40.2% of the total market, but a decline of 6.6 percent points on a yearly basis. JDI remained a distant second with a 12.3% share of the market, while BOE was the biggest gainer - it nearly doubled its share to 11.9%. In fact, IHS predicts that in Q2 BOE will easily outpace JDI and capture the second spot. Legend: Q1 2018 in Grey • Q1 2019 in Light Blue • Q2 2019 predictions in Dark...

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Pro case confirms rumors

Posted: 17 Jun 2019 03:00 AM PDT

As we near the late August release of the Samsung Galaxy Note10 series we're bound to run into more and more leaks about it. After a series of 3D renditions of the Galaxy Note10 Pro we now get a few images of a basic silicone case that's allegedly made for it. The case seems to confirm all previous leaks and renders we've seen of the device. There doesn't appear to be a cutout for a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom, there looks to be a cutout for an IR on the top and the rear shows a vertical cutout for a triple camera as well as a separate cutout for the flash and likely heart...

vivo V1913A/T with triple cameras appears on TENAA

Posted: 17 Jun 2019 02:18 AM PDT

While vivo is preparing to launch the Z1 Pro in India, a new TENAA listing revealed the key spec sheet of another phone from the manufacturer bearing the V1913A/T model number. The phone will feature a 6.38-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a waterdrop notch for the 16MP selfie cam. It will also pack a fingerprint scanner under its display. Around the vivo V1913A/T sports 16MP and 8MP cameras alongside a 2MP depth sensor and LED flash. vivo V1913A/T profile The octa-core CPU is clocked at 2GHz and will be paired with either 4GB or 6GB RAM and 128GB storage which can be expanded...

Vivo Z1 Pro is shaping to be a gamer-centric smartphone

Posted: 17 Jun 2019 01:15 AM PDT

The vivo Z5x is arriving in India under the moniker vivo Z1 Pro, named after Generation Z. We know the phone's specs like a Snapdragon 712 chipset with enhanced GPU and a 5,000 mAh battery, but latest posts on social media reveal vivo India is catering the new phone to gamers. It would provide improved cooling, Net Turbo for better connectivity and plenty of other Turbo-named features to provide an even faster performance of the phone. Alleged vivo Z1 Pro live images The vivo Z1 Pro will provide uninterrupted gaming experience with a special game countdown that will prompt...

Huawei nova 5 confirmed to have a 32 MP selfie camera

Posted: 16 Jun 2019 11:37 PM PDT

Huawei will announce the nova 5 series on Friday, and the company keeps teasing the new devices on its Weibo account. The latest information is that the phone will sport a 32 MP selfie shooter. Interestingly enough, the phone is displayed with a notch, instead of the punch-hole design we saw earlier this month, but we expect the same Samsung GD1 sensor in all the phones. Expectations are the Huawei nova 5i will have a hole on the LCD, while the nova 5 should keep the waterdrop cutout for the front-facing camera. The nova 5 Pro was also envisioned with a teardrop display, while a...

Honor 20 reaches 1 million sales in 14 days

Posted: 16 Jun 2019 10:46 PM PDT

The Honor 20 series was introduced almost a month ago in the middle of the dumpster fire that is the China-US trade war, taking Huawei as a hostage in the negotiations. The Honor 20 is currently available only in China, and it looks like the sales are doing great - Huawei has just announced over 1 million pushed units of the Honor 20 in just 14 days. The sub-brand also used the occasion to announce the Honor 20 Pro arrival at home, starting tomorrow. The Honor 20 Pro will be offered with 8 GB RAM and two storage options - 128 GB or 256 GB. The respective price is CNY3,199...

Top 10 trending phones of week 24

Posted: 16 Jun 2019 04:00 PM PDT

Nokia 2.2's unlikely reign in our trending chart ended quickly with another freshly announced phone replacing it at the top. The Xiaomi Mi 9T has a lot going for it so it's no wonder it got the attention of most of you this week. With all the changes at the front the one constant on the podium is the Samsung Galaxy A50, which this week takes second place. Behind it the Galaxy Note10 Pro, which is still months away from an announcement but a couple of major leaks boosted its popularity early on. Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro missed on a global launch and dropped to fourth as a result. Another...

Weekly poll part 2: the best mainstream flagship of H12019

Posted: 16 Jun 2019 12:00 PM PDT

Flagships have gotten very, very expensive - they smashed through mental price barriers and didn't even slow down. So, you really have to ask yourself if the final few bells and whistles are worth it or if the vanilla version of the flagship is all you need. Whether it's called Redmi K20 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro or Pocophone F2 Pro where you live, this is one of the best phones that money can buy - and not a lot of money, either (this is the most affordable S855-powered phone ever). You still get the uninterrupted Super AMOLED display and triple cam experience, plus a large battery with...

Week 24 in review: Huawei's OS to come in the fall, we meet the dual-camera Pixel 4

Posted: 16 Jun 2019 08:00 AM PDT

Another week in which Huawei dominated headlines, this time because of its HongMeng OS, which is being tested on 1 million devices already. The final version is said to be coming in October, but the Mate 30 won't be running it. The other big story was the Google Pixel 4, which leaked in a variety of forms this week. At first we saw pictures of the device in the wild, showing a dual rear camera and a dual selfie camera cut into the display. Then we saw rumor-inspired 3D renders of it and finally Google pulled a curious stunt and tweeted an official press imgae of the Pixel 4, which...
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