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ZTE nubia Red Magic 3 tops AnTuTu list for fastest Android in May

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 08:00 AM PDT

The Chinese benchmark AnTuTu released its monthly list of fastest Android devices tested. The list is dominated by Snapdragon 855-powered smartphones, with the two ZTE flagships claiming the top spots - the gaming nubia Red Magic 3 grabbed the first place, closely followed by the Axon 10 Pro. Third came the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer. Xiaomi has two more phones in the top 5 - the Black Shark 2 and the regular Mi 9. The list continues with the Meizu 16s, OnePlus 7 Pro and Lenovo Z6 Pro. Finally, the last two spots are occupied by the Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10, although the result is...

Motorola One Vision expected to launch in India on June 20

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 07:49 AM PDT

The Motorola One Vision will debut in India on June 20 as the company has started sending out invites to the media for a launch event. The invite doesn't reveal what smartphone Motorola's launching in India, and only says that the company's "bringing to you another premium device" on June 20. Motorola One Vision That said, we've also heard about this Chicago-based phone maker working on two other One series smartphones called One Action and One Pro. So chances are we may see either or both of them debuting in India. Coming back to the One Vision, it brings many firsts for a...

vivo NEX S gets Android Pie

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 07:10 AM PDT

More than a month after the vivo NEX A got the Android Pie update, Indian users are reporting that its flagship brother the NEX S is also getting the new firmware. The OTA update comes in at a hefty 3.24GB and brings the latest Android features alongside stability improvements for a smoother user experience. The user interface gets a system-wide dark mode alongside overhauled visuals and icons. There's also a new default system font as well as new wallpapers and animations. Other additions include an updated game assistant, new shortcut center with programmable shortcuts and system...

Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy A90 show up on Geekbench

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 06:20 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Note10's August release is fast approaching and the rumor mill is picking up speed. We finally have something solid in the form of Geekbench scores. Interestingly, a still unreleased Galaxy A90 also joins the upcoming flagship in its run through the benchmark. Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G and regular version Two Geekbench listings of the future Galaxy Note10 popped up - one with SM-N976B model number and the other one SM-N976V. The latter boasts 12GB of RAM as opposed to the 8GB of RAM on the regular one and also a slightly more powerful Exynos 9825 chipset. And as...

Our Oppo Reno 10x zoom video review is up

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 04:40 AM PDT

Oppo decided to ditch its Find series and move to Reno phones as its new flagships. The Snapdragon 855-powered Oppo Reno 10x zoom already got a thorough text review and now we have the video review on our YouTube channel, where all the key aspects are covered in under 10 minutes. The new Oppo flagship comes with an unusual shark fin elevating front-facing camera that houses the flash on the other side and a triple camera including a 5x periscope telephone lens. The phone looks amazing and has a lot going for it. The Oppo Reno 10x zoom is available with 5G connectivity in...

OnePlus 7 goes on sale in the UK, Europe, and Asia

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 03:50 AM PDT

The OnePlus 7 is finally available for purchase in the UK, Europe, and Asia. It comes in 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB configurations in China, with the rest of the world getting 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB memory combos. OnePlus 7 The OnePlus 7 is offered in Mirror Grey and Red colors, with the latter being exclusive to the Indian and Chinese markets. You can check out the pricing of the OnePlus 7 down below: Model UK Europe India China 6GB/128GB £499 €559 INR32,999 ($476/€423) - 8GB/256GB £549 €609 ...

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 coming on June 11

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 03:00 AM PDT

It is that time of the year when Xiaomi announces its new wristband. Last early summer we saw the Mi Band 3 and now the company has scheduled a launch for the successor, called Mi Band 4. The event will take place on June 11 and we expect the product to be the first in the family with a color display. Official invitation The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is being launched first in China but should hit other markets across the world in the following month or two. Expectations are for two devices - one with NFC for contactless payments, and another without the chip and a lower price tag. The...

Samsung enters partnership for graphic technologies in smartphones

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 02:10 AM PDT

AMD and Samsung have reached a deal that will bring Radeon graphic solutions to future Samsung mobile devices, including smartphones. The partnership will effectively license AMD's custom graphics IP based on the recently announced RDNA architecture in return for which Samsung will pay royalties. The deal is a multi-year collaboration, which Samsung hopes will allow them to advance future smartphone productivity and innovation. For AMD this is a chance to reach a wider audience in the mobile market and expand their Radeon user base and development support...

Nokia 3 receiving Android Pie update

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 01:20 AM PDT

After rolling out the Android Pie update for Nokia 3.1 Plus and 3.1 in February and March, respectively, HMD Global is now seeding the latest version of Android for the Nokia 3. The wait is over! Keeping up with our promise of 2 years of Android updates, Nokia 3 (2017) is now officially running on Android 9 Pie! Step up to Nokia smartphones, they Just Keep Getting Better! #GetSmart #Nokiamobile pic.twitter.com/Xz1JXt2Cet— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) June 3, 2019 The Nokia 3 was launched in 2017 with Android 7.0 Nougat and later picked up 8.0 and 8.1 Oreo. This makes for a very...

OnePlus 6/6T get May 2019 security patch with the latest OxygenOS updates

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 12:30 AM PDT

Last week OnePlus rolled out OxygenOS Open Beta updates for OnePlus 6 and 6T which came with Zen Mode and Screen Recorder. Now, the Chinese phone maker has released the stable builds of OxygenOS for its 2018 flagships. OnePlus is rolling out OxygenOS 9.0.6 for the OnePlus 6, and 9.0.14 for the 6T. The two updates have identical changelogs, with the exception of the 6T getting some optimizations for its front camera. You can check out the entire change-log of these latest builds below: System Updated Android Security Patch to 2019.5 General bug fixes and...

Samsung unveils Galaxy Jean2 and Galaxy Wide4 in South Korea

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 12:15 AM PDT

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Jean2 and Galaxy Wide4 smartphones in its domestic market. The devices have model numbers SM-A202K and SM-A205S are actually rebadged Galaxy A20e and Galaxy A20, already launched elsewhere around the world. Galaxy Jean2 official poster Both handsets fall in the more affordable price range of the Samsung portfolio. The Galaxy Jean2 was initially introduced as a Europe-exclusive smartphone due to its small 5.8" TFT screen, relatively small footprint and weight of 141 grams. It comes with an Exynos 7884 SoC, coupled with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage...

Xiaomi Mi 9T to go official on June 12

Posted: 03 Jun 2019 11:45 PM PDT

Xiaomi unveiled its Mi 9 flagship smartphone back in February this year, and the company has now announced that it will follow it up with a T variant on June 12. Only 10 days left! The new #Mi9 member will launch on June 12th! Are you ready for more innovation for everyone from #Mi9T? #PopUpInStyle pic.twitter.com/TY8FTVBKaY— Xiaomi #5GIsHere (@Xiaomi) June 3, 2019 The Mi 9T, however, is not a new smartphone. It's actually a re-branded Redmi K20 which was announced last week. The Mi 9T is expected to be accompanied by a Pro model, which, you guessed it right, will be a re-badged K20...

Honor 9X gets certified at China's 3C

Posted: 03 Jun 2019 08:30 PM PDT

Every year, Honor launches its numbered "X" series and this year, the company could be announcing it much earlier than usual. The Honor 9X has just been certified by China's 3C (China Compulsory Certificate) which usually signifies the imminent launch of an incoming smartphone. The listing was reposted on Twitter and reveals only one piece of information: The Honor 9X will come bundled with a 10W charger, which isn't exactly fast but still not the lowest-current adapter. #Honor 9X spotted on 3C certification with 10W charger. pic.twitter.com/ER1VHaItKs— Sudhanshu Ambhore...

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro gets Android Pie update

Posted: 03 Jun 2019 06:00 PM PDT

We've seen quite a few older Samsung devices receiving Android Pie and the latest addition to the club is the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro which came out back in July of 2017. Russian users have reported that the J730FMXXU5CSEE update has begun rolling out bringing May's security patch alongside the One UI overhaul. Given Samsung's past track record with software updates to older budget devices it's a nice surpriseto see the Galaxy J7 Pro running on Pie. You can expect all the standard One UI features like a system-wide dark mode, gesture-based navigation and adaptive battery. Due to the...

Canalys: Global smartphone shipments to decline 3.1% in 2019

Posted: 03 Jun 2019 04:00 PM PDT

The latest Canalys analysis forecasts another grim year for global smartphone sales with an estimated 3.1% decline compared to 2018. The team expects to see 1.35 billion units in sales volume which is slightly below last year's 1.39 billion mark. The new report takes into account the current US Executive order which blocked Huawei's access to US-based hardware and software firms. The report also predicts increased opportunities for other brands like Samsung during Huawei's demise. Another major factor in the global smartphone sales slowdown is the lack of substantial new...

Apple unveils new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR

Posted: 03 Jun 2019 03:00 PM PDT

Apple today announces its new Mac Pro at WWDC 2019. It's the most powerful and most expandable Mac the company has ever made. Alongside that, the company also announced its new Pro Display XDR, a professional grade monitor for HDR and pro-grade applications. The new Mac Pro has been a long time coming and is an update to the previous generation model, which was launched all the way back in 2013. That model ended up never being updated, as according to Apple's own admission, the design put severe restrictions when it comes to upgrade so back in 2017 Apple announced it was working on a...

Samsung Galaxy A20, A50 and A70 launch in Canada on June 7

Posted: 03 Jun 2019 02:30 PM PDT

Samsung Galaxy A series will premiere in North America, beginning with Canada, on June 7. Canadian buyers will be able to buy the Samsung Galaxy A20, A50 and A70 this Friday from Samsung's online and Experience stores and all Samsung partners across Canada. The Galaxy A20 (32GB/3GB) will cost CAD350 (€230/$260), the Galaxy A50 (64GB/4GB) CAD450 (€300/$330) and the Galaxy A70 (128GB/6GB) CAD630 (€420/$470). Samsung will launch its Galaxy A series phones in the US soon too.

Apple unveils macOS Catalina, retires iTunes

Posted: 03 Jun 2019 12:27 PM PDT

The next iteration of macOS is now official and it's called Catalina. And its first order of business is to retire the iTunes app. Indeed, the rumors were true and the infamous Apple suite is going for good. Instead the Catalina users will have three separate apps - Music, Podcasts, and TV (now with 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos support). iTunes was used to sync iPhones, iPods, and iPads and with iTunes gone there is a new place for the sync options - that's a special page within macOS's Finder. We'll have to see what will happen in Windows, though. Another new interesting...

iOS 13 unveiled with Dark Mode, swipe keyboard, revamped Maps

Posted: 03 Jun 2019 11:48 AM PDT

Apple's main announcement this evening at its annual developer conference was iOS 13, the next version of its mobile platform, which is due to be released this fall alongside the new iPhones. As rumored, iOS 13 gets a Dark Mode which you can enable if you've had enough of Apple's white UIs throughout the OS. The Dark Mode isn't necessarily going to be true black in all apps, but all of Apple's built-in apps should support it automatically. Third party app developers can integrate it into their own apps, and you can turn it on automatically at sunset or at a certain time. If your iPhone has...

Apple iPads get their own iPadOS, a bunch of new features

Posted: 03 Jun 2019 11:36 AM PDT

The iPad turned nine this year and it's ready to leave iOS behind and move to its own thing. It's unsurprisingly called iPadOS and comes with a bunch of new features mostly focused around productivity. But first thing first - the homescreen has been redesigned to display a tighter grid of icons and support widgets. The Slideover, which is Apple's take on floating window apps,lets you swipe from the bottom and launch a second app in window mode. Split screen has also been improved and you can launch two instances of the same program. Apple has implemented a bunch of...
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