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Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup May update now global

Posted: 05 Jun 2019 07:00 AM PDT

Samsung released a major update for the Galaxy S10 trio last month with May 2019 security patch, but it was soon suspended after owners encountered various issues on their devices like slowdowns and unresponsive fingerprint scanner. Samsung rolled out a hotfix in certain markets last week and now it's rolling a third version that's available globally. Screenshots of the update The new firmware carries version number XXU1ASE7 and weighs 122MB in size. However, those who are yet to get the first update will get a larger build. It bumps up the Android security patch level to May...

Skype screen sharing now available on Android and iOS apps

Posted: 05 Jun 2019 06:15 AM PDT

Microsoft is continuing to trickle down more desktop Skype features to its mobile users and the latest addition is screen sharing. With the new update, you'll be able to share what's on your screen directly from inside any call. The new feature will be available from the menu located in the bottom right of any call. Other additions include a cleaner UI with less obtrusive elements during calls for a more immersive experience. Double tapping the screen will remove all complications and will only leave the video of the person you're talking with. The new menu will also allow you to...

Nokia teases Face Unlock for ahead of tomorrow's announcement

Posted: 05 Jun 2019 05:30 AM PDT

Nokia is all set to launch two smartphones tomorrow and the company teased them with another short video on Twitter hyping up the Face Unlock feature. It's something the Nokia 3.2, 4.2 and Nokia 9 PureView have already so it doesn't really tell if we'll see new phones or just local launches. Unlock the new you at a glance on 06 June 2019. Stay tuned to #GetAhead pic.twitter.com/ZQepfiQkvG— Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) June 5, 2019 It's believed that the Nokia 6.2 will be the star of tomorrow's show while the second handset will be either the Nokia 5.2 or the Nokia 2.2. Previous teasers...

Latest Google Photos update adds dark mode

Posted: 05 Jun 2019 04:45 AM PDT

It seems that dark mode is one of the most requested features in today's app landscape. More and more apps are offering a dark interface alternative to their users which should help with battery life on devices with OLED displays. Google already has dark mode support for popular apps like YouTube and Maps and the latest addition is Google Photos. Version 4.17.0.249919200 of Google Photos will bring the new dark interface with muted accents colors. The folks over at XDA-Developers reported they've received the latest build with a working dark theme but for now it appears we'll have...

ZTE patents a smartphone with two separate punch-hole cameras

Posted: 05 Jun 2019 04:00 AM PDT

In a world where sliders and rotating cameras are making a return, some companies like Motorola, Samsung and Huawei decided to go with a punch hole design for the selfie camera. While the devices have only one cutout, ZTE is reportedly planning to have two separate holes for its dual camera solution, according to a patent listing. The certificate is filed with the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA, formerly SIPO) and was granted patent rights just yesterday. The overall design reveals a pretty standard setup on the other sides of the device - control...

Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ now available in Cardinal Red color

Posted: 05 Jun 2019 03:15 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ are now available in a new color - Cardinal Red. Already available in Switzerland, the Galaxy S10 is priced at CHF829.95 ($836/€742) while the Galaxy S10+ costs CHF929.95 ($937/€831). Both are offered in only 128GB storage, but the phone does have a microSD card slot for expanding it as you want. Samsung Galaxy S10 in Cardinal Red That said, we are only looking at a new paint job here as the hardware of the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ Cardinal Red models remain the same as other versions. Samsung Galaxy S10+ in Cardinal Red The...

Huawei Maimang 8 official with 6.21-inch display, Kirin 710 and triple camera setup

Posted: 05 Jun 2019 02:30 AM PDT

Huawei just announced a new midranger for its Chinese consumers as part of its Maimang range. If the new Maimang 8 looks familiar it's because the phone is identical to the Huawei P Smart+ 2019 from last year. Up front the phone features a 6.21-inch IPS panel with FHD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the selfie 8MP selfie cam. Around the back, we have a 24MP main and 16MP ultra-wide combo alongside a 2MP depth sensor. The back also houses the fingerprint reader. The Maiman 8 is powered by the Kirin 710 paired with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage, which is expandable up to 512GB...

Xiaomi Mi 9T's Geekbench listing confirms it's a re-branded Redmi K20

Posted: 05 Jun 2019 01:45 AM PDT

The Xiaomi Mi 9T is arriving on June 12, and while the company hasn't divulged much about this smartphone, we expected it to be a re-branded Redmi K20. Now, the smartphone has appeared on Geekbench, and its listing confirms that. The benchmark database reveals that the Mi 9T will come with Android Pie, 6GB RAM, and an octa-core processor having a base frequency of 1.8GHz. The motherboard section doesn't reveal the name of the chipset and says "davinci" instead. Xiaomi Mi 9T • Redmi K20 The Redmi K20 had also appeared on Geekbench with "davinci" as its codename and a 1.8GHz...

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4S specs and renders surface

Posted: 05 Jun 2019 01:00 AM PDT

A Samsung smartphone bearing model number SM-G398, believed to be the Galaxy Xcover 5, received FCC certification more than a week ago. However, it turns out that this device will carry the Xcover 4S moniker, and its detailed specs and renders have just surfaced to tell us what to expect from it. The Galaxy Xcover 4S comes with a rubber coating which not only helps with the grip but also adds a level of durability and resistance against impacts. It has IP68 and MIL-STD 810G certification. The Xcover 4S sports a 5-inch LCD having 1280 x 720-pixel resolution and a screen density of 294...

Lenovo Z6 appears in first photos

Posted: 05 Jun 2019 12:00 AM PDT

12 months ago Lenovo released the Z5 with Snapdragon 636 and now it is time for the successor, called Lenovo Z6. The company VP Chang Cheng posted some photos on Weibo, teasing the first color of the phone that appears to be some shade of Brown. It is with a reflective back, meaning it will either have a Gorilla Glass protection or some sort of transparent plastic cover. The Lenovo Z6 is expected to be a midranger, positioned between the Lenovo Z6 Youth with Snapdragon 710 and the four-cam flagship Lenovo Z6 Pro. Specs are unknown but if we play the guessing game, but a Snapdragon...

Samsung Galaxy Home Bixby-powered smart speaker to finally arrive in Q3

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 11:00 PM PDT

Because everyone is doing smart speakers now, Samsung had to get in on the action too. And so it announced the Galaxy Home, one such device with Bixby (what else?) built-in. That was in August last year. We're now in June the next year and the Galaxy Home is still nowhere to be seen (or bought). The last release time frame Samsung gave had it hitting stores this April. That clearly hasn't happened, but fret not, Bixby fans, for it's still coming. According to Samsung Electronics' Consumer Electronics CEO Kim Hyun-suk, the smart speaker will be on store shelves in "mid-second half of the...

LG G7 ThinQ finally gets Android 9 Pie update in Europe

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 10:00 PM PDT

LG's G7 ThinQ received the update to Android 9 Pie in the company's home of South Korea back in January, but it's taken this long for it to make it to European markets, for whatever reason. Still, if you own a G7 bought from somewhere in Europe, the new software should hit your device shortly. That is, of course, if you haven't already received the update notification. Reports are coming in from people in the Czech Republic, Poland, Italy, and the UK receiving the Pie release on their G7 units, and the rollout seems to be continent-wide. Keep in mind that as with any such...

Google Maps now gives info on buses and long-distance trains in India

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 09:00 PM PDT

Google has announced that it's bringing much-needed features to its Google Maps app for its Indian users. They can get information in real-time about bus travel times from live traffic in ten of the largest cities in the country as well as live train status for the Indian Railways trains. Maps also adds mixed-mode commute routes that combine auto-rickshaws and public transport. Thanks to Google's live traffic data and the public bus schedules, Google Maps can now calculate delays and provide accurate travel times in real-time. Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Lucknow, Chennai, Mysore,...

vivo Y12 incoming with 5,000mAh battery, triple camera

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 08:00 PM PDT

The Indian market is about to get a new affordable option - the vivo Y12. The entry-level phone leaked ahead of its release later this week. The vivo Y12 has a 6.35-inch Halo FullView HD+ display and a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset with CPU clocked at 2.0GHz. Its triple camera has a main 13MP f/2.2 unit, an ultrawide or telephoto 8MP f/2.2 secondary cam and a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor. The selfie snapper is an 8MP f/2.2 unit with AI enhancement. The key selling point of the vivo Y12 is its mammoth 5,000mAh battery with reverse charging support. The phone runs on vivo's Funtouch OS 9...

Samsung updates Galaxy A30 with slow-motion video recording

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 07:00 PM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy A30 is getting a new firmware update . The A305FDDU2ASE5 update weighs in at 459 MB and features minor improvements to the camera alongside improved third-party app compatibility and the latest June security patch. Galaxy A30 users will now have the ability to record slow-motion videos, which was previously unavailable. The other major addition is the improved compatibility with third-party apps with Telegram being highlighted. The new update is being pushed out in India, Thailand and Malaysias with a larger roll-out expected in the coming weeks. Via

Apple and Huawei dominated the Chinese tablet market in Q1 2019

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 06:00 PM PDT

Despite the continuous decline of the tablet market in recent years, there are a couple of OEMs still doing fine, especially on Chinese soil, according to IDC. The OEMs in question are Apple, Huawei and Xiaomi. Apple feels exceptionally comfortable in this market as it holds a whopping 42.9% share with about 2.28 million shipped units in Q1 2019. That's more than the next four companies put together. Huawei takes the second place with a not-too-shabby 27.1% market share and about 1.44 million tablets. The third place is taken by Xiaomi with just 300,000 units, which accounts for...

Samsung is working on 6G networks

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 05:00 PM PDT

The 5G networks are still being deployed and there are only a couple of spots in the world where you can access those and only with a handful of 5G devices. And yet that doesn't prevent Samsung from looking even further into the future with the sixth-generation mobile network - 6G. On Tuesday, Samsung officially confirmed that it has expanded the existing telecommunications research team to the level of a center after the initial launch of the 5G network. It's part of the recently formed Advanced Communications Research Center under the Samsung Research company serving as the firm's...

Huawei says phone production is still at full capacity

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 04:00 PM PDT

In light of recent events, numerous reports came in that Huawei has cut off a part of its smartphone production over at Foxconn's plants but no information whether this is permanent or temporary until the US ban issue gets resolved. However, the Chinese company officially denied those claims. An official Huawei spokesperson said that there's no such thing and production levels are normal without any adjustments in either direction. One would assume that it's a smart thing to do given the situation but as our recent poll to the readers and market research suggest, Huawei's popularity...

Samsung celebrates Galaxy line's ten year anniversary with Galaxy Day special offers

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 03:00 PM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy line is nearing its tenth anniversary and Samsung is treating its US fans to some sweet deals. Looking back, we've come a long way from the Galaxy Spica days and a decade down the line Samsung has solidified itself as the top manufacturers in the Android realm. Now those who are considering one of Samsung's latest phones have some extra benefits to go along with their purchase. If you pick up a new S10, S10e, S10+ or Note9 from Samsung, Best Buy, Sprint or US Cellular Samsung will throw in a free pair of Galaxy Buds and a year's worth of YouTube Premium on the house....

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a receive June security updates

Posted: 04 Jun 2019 02:00 PM PDT

Google is rolling out the June security patch for the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3a series of devices. All four devices, the Pixel 3, the Pixel 3 XL, the Pixel 3a, and the Pixel 3a XL are now being updated to the June 5 security patch. As usual, the update log on the phone doesn't really mention the extent of changes beyond just claiming to fix bugs and improve performance and stability. Pixel 3a update This is the first update ever on the Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL, which were released a month ago. The phone shipped with March 5 security patch even though it shipped in May....
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