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Asus ROG Phone 2 benchmark offers first look at Snapdragon 855 Plus' performance

Posted: 16 Jul 2019 08:30 AM PDT

When the Asus ROG Phone 2 is unveiled on July 23, it will become the first handset to feature the Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset. Thanks to higher clock speeds, Qualcomm was able to achieve 15% higher GPU performance as well as a small bump in the CPU's number-crunching power. The Plus model is based on the same hardware as the Snapdragon 855 chipset. This means one "prime" core running at 2.96GHz (up from 2.84GHz), three other big cores (the A76-based Kryo 485 Gold) at 2.42GHz and then the four small cores. The overclock on the prime core is about 4%, the increase in single-core...

Samsung is cutting its Exynos production by 10% in light of South Korea-Japan trade dispute

Posted: 16 Jul 2019 07:45 AM PDT

At the beginning of the month, Japan imposed restrictions on its chemical exports to South Korea used in the production of displays and semiconductors components. As a result, a report from The Korean Herald claims that Samsung is cutting down its Exynos 9825 chipset production by an estimated 10% which would in turn slow down Galaxy Note10 production. According to a Samsung official who remained anonymous, the slowdown in chipset production will be compensated in the coming months. Industry analysts have further commented that Samsung will have to reschedule its Galaxy Note10...

Amazfit GTR unveiled in 42mm and 47mm versions, has up to 24 days battery life

Posted: 16 Jul 2019 07:00 AM PDT

As expected, Huami unveiled the Amazfit GTR smartwatch. It features a round OLED display like the Amazfit Smart Watch 2 and comes in two sizes - 42mm and 47mm. Both have sharp screens with 326ppi pixel density. The smaller model has a 1.2" screen (390 x 390px), the larger one packs a 1.39" panel (454 x 454px). Both are protected by Gorilla Glass 3 (with anti-glare coating) and surrounded by a bezel made of zirconium ceramic. As with other Amazfit watches, battery life is one of the best features. The 47mm model has a 410mAh LiPo battery, good for 24 days of regular usage. The 42mm...

vivo V1916A with 5G capabilities and 44W charger certified in China

Posted: 16 Jul 2019 06:15 AM PDT

A new vivo phone has passed China's Compulsory Certification Agency (CCC) bearing the V1916A model name. The certification details confirm that it will feature 5G support alongside a 44W capable rapid charger. Speculations point that this could end up being the iQOO 5G phone, which is scheduled to release in the third quarter of this year. vivo 1916A certification This is shaping up to be the first 5G device in the vivo's portfolio and given it already passed the certification process we should be closer to its official announcement. Previous rumors point to a 6.4-inch Super...

Redmi Note 7 arrives in new Silver color

Posted: 16 Jul 2019 05:30 AM PDT

Xiaomi is offering the Redmi Note 7 series across the globe in multiple colors, but now it's ready to expand the pallete. The Redmi account on Weibo revealed a completely new variant with an icy Silver finish to add to the solid paint and gradient options. Redmi Note 7 Neither the name nor the launch date are confirmed at this point, but we are thinking something obscure like Tundra White, Polar Silver or Glacier Gray. With all the companies thinking of more and more unique sounding names of their colors, the possibilities are endless. Interestingly enough, the account says...

MediaTek teases Helio G90 - its first chipset for gaming phones

Posted: 16 Jul 2019 04:45 AM PDT

The Helio G90 will be the first dedicated gaming chip from MediaTek. The teaser poster that announced its existence doesn't give away much, but the full reveal is coming soon. We can speculate that the G90 is based on the Helio P90, which has a CPU with two Cortex-A75 cores (2.2GHz) and six A55 cores (2.0GHz). As for the GPU, it's an Imagination PowerVR GM9446 (970MHz), which promises a 15% improvement over the Mali-G72 MP3 used in the Helio P70. ''Gaming core, awakening'' Will the G90 use the same GPU? MediaTek can improve the gaming experience with a gaming mode like the Kirin...

Oppo Reno 10x zoom FC Barcelona Edition arriving tomorrow

Posted: 16 Jul 2019 04:00 AM PDT

Chinese phone maker Oppo has been sponsoring the football club of Barcelona - better known as FC Barcelona - for years now and it's bringing yet another customized phone to celebrate this. Previously, Oppo launched the Barcelona Editions of the R7 Plus, F1 Plus, and R11. And now, the company will add the Reno 10x zoom to that list. Oppo has shared a short clip on Weibo teasing the Reno 10x zoom FC Barcelona Edition which will be unveiled tomorrow. It will likely come with a blue-colored back sporting the club's logo, and we can also expect to see some special wallpapers pre-loaded...

OnePlus 7 Pro 5G bags 3C certification, China launch imminent

Posted: 16 Jul 2019 03:10 AM PDT

The OnePlus 7 Pro 5G is currently only available in the UK, but it seems the smartphone will soon launch in China as it has bagged 3C certification. The OnePlus 7 Pro 5G is just the regular 7 Pro coming with Snapdragon X50 modem that enables 5G connectivity. And, unlike the 4G variant, the 5G model is only offered in a single storage option - 256GB. Once launched, the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G will compete with the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) in China which is slated to go on sale from July 26. Via

LG Harmony 3 leaks with tall screen and Google Assistant button

Posted: 16 Jul 2019 02:15 AM PDT

LG has been releasing affordable smartphones under the Harmony moniker for two years now and it's looking to make it three. The LG Harmony and LG Harmony 2 are sold only by Cricket and it looks like a third iteration is coming. A photo was leaked on Twitter by Evan Blass, giving us a first look of the new smartphone. The LG Harmony 3 image shows a taller screen and smaller top and bottom bezels, compared to its predecessor. Now the selfie camera has an LED flash to keep it company on the other side of the earpiece, while the left side is visible with three buttons - the volume rocker...

Realme's warm welcome of Snapdragon 855 Plus suggests its new flagship is close

Posted: 16 Jul 2019 01:20 AM PDT

Yesterday Qualcomm surprisingly announced a refreshed Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset which is essentially an overclocked version of its current flagship 855 SoC. The new 855 Plus promises to deliver 15% faster GPU performance and is expected to appear in upcoming gaming phones like the Asus ROG Phone 2 in the next weeks and months. Realme went on to Weibo to welcome the new chipset which hints that the Oppo spin-off is working on a phone that will feature the Snapdragon 855 Plus. The young brand is yet to use an 800 series Snapdragon SoC so this could signal that Realme is ready to enter...

Samsung Galaxy Note10 visits Geekbench with Exynos 9825

Posted: 16 Jul 2019 12:29 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Note10 arriving next month on 7th has passed through Geekbench. It sports model number SM-970F and is powered by an Exynos 9825 SoC mated to 8GB RAM. This isn't the first time the Note10 has paid a visit to Geekbench, though. Last month, it was spotted on the benchmark database bearing model number SM-N976B with the same chipset and RAM amount. However, SM-970F has scored better than SM-N976B in the Geekbench tests, suggesting that software development has made a lot of progress since. There's also a Snapdragon 855-powered variant of the Note10, carrying model...

Asus ROG Phone 2 live images surface

Posted: 15 Jul 2019 11:00 PM PDT

Live images of the Asus ROG Phone 2 arriving on July 23 have surfaced. The photos show the front side of the phone which looks similar to the original ROG Phone - stereo speakers flanking the 120Hz display. There's also a selfie camera above the screen in the upper-right corner, but its resolution is currently unknown. One of the images also reveals that you will be able to reduce the refresh rate of the phone's screen from 120Hz to 90Hz and 60Hz. The ROG Phone 2 will be powered by the freshly announced Snapdragon 855+ SoC which is a higher-clocked version of the Snapdragon...

Honor 9X and 9X Pro images confirm pop-up selfie cameras and edge-to-edge displays

Posted: 15 Jul 2019 10:00 PM PDT

Honor is set to announce its 9X and 9X Pro on July 23 and today we're looking at the official renders of both members of the lineup. As per the renders, which are almost certainly the real deal, both the 9X and 9X Pro will have full edge-to-edge displays with no room left for a selfie camera in the front. The render confirms what we saw in Honor's official teaser. These new renders seemingly confirm that both variants will have the hideaway selfie camera. We're also expecting a glass and metal frame build from both devices. Honor 9X Pro Otherwise, the most apparent difference...

This is what Google Assistant's Ambient Mode is going to look like

Posted: 15 Jul 2019 08:00 PM PDT

Earlier this month, an APK teardown done by 9to5Google detailed an upcoming update that would enable a new interface for Pixel devices while wirelessly charging on a Pixel Stand which debuted with the Pixel 3 and 3 XL last year. The latest news on the update is that some of the screens and elements were successfully enabled to give us an idea of how the mode will work. As tested by 9to5Google, the clock lives in the upper left corner and displays the weather directly across from it. At the bottom is the Google Assistant logo, which acts as a reminder that you could say use the hot command...

Opensignal's latest report recognizes T-Mobile and Verizon as best carriers in different categories

Posted: 15 Jul 2019 06:00 PM PDT

Opensignal runs thousands of speed and network coverage tests in the United States and collects lots of information about these carriers over time which Opensignal then uses to compile its Mobile Network Experience Report. The latest report covers data collected between March 16 and July 13, which is just under four months. Among the data collected, Opensignal awards each carrier in five main categories including: 4G availability, Video experience, Download Speed Experience, Upload Speed Experience, and Latency Experience. Starting with 4G Availability, this metric is calculated...

Apple stops selling iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s Plus, and SE in India

Posted: 15 Jul 2019 03:49 PM PDT

Apple hasn't been doing very well, sales-wise, in India, a country that devours well priced Android phones. Some quick armchair analysis would reveal that Apple's smartphones are priced way above the average Indian's budget, and that's why. Regardless, Apple is now making a move that is sure to contract its sales numbers even further. The company has stopped offering the iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and iPhone 6s Plus in India. The iPhone SE and iPhone 6 were its most affordable handsets in the subcontinent, and now they're gone. Apple iPhone SE The new cheapest model you...

Oppo Reno undergoes durability test, see if it bends

Posted: 15 Jul 2019 01:18 PM PDT

The Oppo Reno was introduced alongside the headline-grabbing Reno 10x zoom. While it lacks the latter's namesake rear camera, the 'vanilla' Reno does sport the same intriguing triangular pop-up bit that houses the selfie camera on one side, and the LED flash for the rear snappers on the other. This is the latest device to be put through the now very well known torture testing on the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel. As always, this should give you a feeling of how durable this phone can be expected to be. The scratch test reveals nothing out of the ordinary, Gorilla Glass is...

US companies to resume trade with Huawei next month, official says

Posted: 15 Jul 2019 11:30 AM PDT

According to a US official, who chose to stay anonymous, the American government is ready to approve the licenses for companies that want to continue selling components to Huawei. The source confirmed to Reutersthat the approval process could take as little as two to four weeks, which would signal the first notable ease of sanctions since Huawei was put in the Entity list back in May. This result comes after President Trump announced that US companies will be allowed to continue their business ties with Huawei at the G-20 summit in June. It was followed by last week's news that the...

Prime Day: Deals from Samsung, Huawei, Sony, OnePlus, Motorola

Posted: 15 Jul 2019 10:00 AM PDT

Today Amazon aims to destroy our savings with its Prime Day sales, which offer discounts on new and refurbished items for two whole days - July 15 and 16. So in the interest of sharing the load of poor financial decisions we've rounded up some deals on a number of devices. As they are constantly evolving, it might be a good idea to check your local Amazon for the current deals. Hey and if you find something worth while - drop us a line. Germany In Germany you can get Samsung's Galaxy S10e and Galaxy M20 for 36% and 17% off, respectively. There's quite a sale on Sony's Xperia 1...
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