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Asus ROG Phone II scores over 1.6 million registrations in China alone

Posted: 24 Jul 2019 08:15 AM PDT

Asus introduced the ROG Phone II as the first smartphone with Snapdragon 855+ on Monday, and yesterday it appeared on JD.com with pricing. The retailer started gathering registrations for the first flash sale, scheduled for July 31, and at the time of writing this article, over 1.6 million people signed up for the smartphone. One of the big reasons people are so interested in this new gaming device is the super competitive price - it is only CNY3,499, or about $510/€450. But there is a catch - since Tencent helped Asus develop the new ROG Phone II, the conglomerate gets to install...

Samsung Galaxy A10s, Moto E6 and LG X2 (2019) appear on Android Enterprise Directory

Posted: 24 Jul 2019 07:30 AM PDT

Three upcoming entry-level devices from Samsung, Motorola and LG appeared on the Android Enterprise Directory complete with images and key specs. First off is the Samsung Galaxy A10s which we saw pass FCC and WiFi certifications recently. It comes with an identical appearance to the regular A10, featuring the same 6.2-inch HD+ Infinity-V display with an updated 8MP selfie cam compared to 5MP on the original. Other upgrades will be the dual cameras around the back (13MP + 2MP) and the rear-mounted fingerprint reader. The upcoming entry-level phone will also offer the Mediatek Helio...

Nokia 220 4G and Nokia 105 affordable featurephones unveiled

Posted: 24 Jul 2019 06:45 AM PDT

We get new smartphones frequently these days but every now and again a new feature phone drops. Today we even got two, as HMD announced a couple of simple, affordable handsets - the Nokia 220 4G and Nokia 105. Nokia 220 4G Nokia 220 4G sticks close to the formula of the original Nokia 220, released back in 2014. It brings a web browser app for all the social media and news, along with some classic games, refreshed in 16 million colors. The beloved Snake comes pre-installed, while Ninja UP! and Tetris are on the try-and-buy program. The polycarbonate handset can host two SIM...

Xiaomi is developing a new app called Mi Health

Posted: 24 Jul 2019 05:50 AM PDT

Xiaomi's Mi Fit rounds up all the data from Mi devices like the Mi Band, Mi and Redmi phones and the Mi Scale, but apparently the company is working to create a further reaching app called Mi Health. It appeared in the latest MIUI beta build and will share plenty of features with the Mi Fit. Screenshots of the Mi Health app The screenshots from the apk were made by an XDA-Developers member who found the application on the 9.7.23 China Developer Build of the MIUI. It appears that you'll be able to track your steps and sleep rate, including in the background. There is also a...

2020 iPhones to have flexible OLED panels from LG, rumor claims

Posted: 24 Jul 2019 05:00 AM PDT

With LG starting mass production of its flexible OLED panels in Korea this year, Apple is reportedly interested in making a deal with the company. It's believed that the Cupertino-based company will be launching an iPhone with flexible screen in 2020. Apple has used LG as a supplier for iPhone displays overs the years but never as a main one. Samsung has been Apple's go-to display supplier while LG's panels serve as a fallback option. If both companies reach an agreement, this would mean that Apple will reduce its reliance on Samsung for its OLEDs where the Korean company is currently ...

Honor 9X series exceeds 200,000 pre-registrations in a day

Posted: 24 Jul 2019 04:10 AM PDT

Yesterday marked the debut of the Honor 9X series in China. We got a vanilla and Pro version which feature identical displays, chipsets and batteries. The 9X Pro provides a third 8MP ultra-wide camera around the back and starts at 8GB RAM while the regular version is offered in 4GB and 6GB variants. Honor 9X and 9X Pro It seems the devices have excited Chinese users as Huawei mall pre-registrations reached the 100,000 mark less than 24 hours after the unveiling. In addition, JD.com brought in another 100,000 bookings bumping the total to 200,000. Mind you, these aren't actual...

Netflix now offers mobile-only plan in India

Posted: 24 Jul 2019 03:20 AM PDT

After a few months of testing it out, Netflix is finally ready to launch its exclusive mobile-only plan in India. Since India has the highest number of users watching on mobile devices and downloading content, it only makes sense for the streaming service to launch a tailored plan in the country. The mobile-only subscription will set you back only INR 199 per month which is a little less than $3 as long as you are a resident in India, of course. The plan lets you download and stream in SD (480p) resolution, but you won't be able to cast it on your TV, for example. The plan is now...

Honor president confirms 5G phone coming in Q4 2019

Posted: 24 Jul 2019 02:31 AM PDT

A while back Honor president, Zhao Ming said that the company will release a 5G device by the end of the year. In an interview after the launch of the Honor 9X series, the company's president confirmed that we will see a 5G Honor device launch in Q4 2019. The phone in question has already entered testing and its development is nearing the final stages. Ming reiterated that 2019 will be the year 5G takes off in China so Honor will bring their own devices that take advantage of the next-generation network. The upcoming phone will rely on the in-house developed Balong 5000 5G modem....

Google Nest Max goes on sale on September 9

Posted: 24 Jul 2019 01:30 AM PDT

When Google introduced the Nest Hub Max at the I/O back in May, many people got enthusiastic about the 10" smart display. However, we haven't heard a thing since and it's only now that we get an actual date for its market arrival. The device appeared on Google Store with the date September 9 for Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, although it has later changed back to "Coming soon". The date, spotted in a screenshot This means we still have to wait a month and a half until the device starts shipping. If you don't remember what the Nest Hub Max was, it...

Latest Oxygen OS Open Beta adds DC dimming for OnePlus 6 and 6T

Posted: 24 Jul 2019 12:40 AM PDT

OnePlus is bringing more features from its flagship OnePlus 7 Pro to its older devices. The latest OxygenOS Open Beta brings DC dimming to the OnePlus 6 and 6T alongside more utility to the screen recorder and weather apps and the July security patch. System General bug fixes and stability improvements Screen Recorder Hide floating widget while recording More options added for resolution, fps and bit rate OnePlus Laboratory Brand new UI design Added DC dimming feature Weather Added...

Huawei and Micromax ink partnership for offline sales in India

Posted: 23 Jul 2019 11:46 PM PDT

Huawei and Micromax announced a new and totally unusual partnership in India. The Chinese giant will distribute its devices through the offline network of its Indian partner to gain a broader reach in one of the biggest markets in the world. In an official press release, the company said there is a phased expansion plan with ten major Indian cities, including key markets like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Jaipur. An offline store of Micromax in Delhi Tornado Pan, head of the Huawei Consumer Business Group in India said the aim is to be present where...

Huawei nova 5i Pro to arrive on July 26

Posted: 23 Jul 2019 10:30 PM PDT

Huawei is having an event on Friday where the Mate 20 X (5G) will be unveiled to the home crowd. Today the Weibo account of the company announced the arrival of another smartphone for the same date and we expect it to hit the stage alongside the 5G handset - we are talking about the Huawei nova 5i Pro with four cameras on the back. At exactly 16:08 local time the phone will arrive for pre-sale, likely with the online retailers Vmall and JD.com. The phone, also rumored to be named Mate 30 Lite outside China, will have Kirin 810 chipset and a 32 MP selfie camera, tucked in a...

Xiaomi Mi 6 gets stable Android 9 Pie update

Posted: 23 Jul 2019 09:00 PM PDT

Xiaomi's Mi 6 received a beta build of Android 9 Pie back in April, and it looks like the beta testing has concluded successfully, because the stable update is now rolling out. It is reaching global Mi 6 units as MIUI 10.4.1.0, and it's a 1.6GB download. As usual with over-the-air firmware releases, it might take a few days before every single Mi 6 unit out there receives the update notification. If you're impatient, you can hit the Source linked below for a direct download link and accompanying installation instructions. Don't expect to see any visual differences once you have...

Apple's three iPhone 11 models hold on to the Lightning port, get upgraded Taptic Engine

Posted: 23 Jul 2019 07:00 PM PDT

Apple is going to introduce three new iPhone models this fall at its traditional September event, according to a new report. The three handsets will be direct successors to last year's iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, and they will have the same screen technologies and resolutions as their predecessors. As previously rumored, Apple may only move to an AMOLED panel for its most affordable smartphone in 2020. Speaking of things that aren't changing - the Lightning port will stay for another round, the report says, opting not to join the latest iPad Pros in USB-C land. The three new models will all...

Samsung Galaxy Note10 to be powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset, full specs outed

Posted: 23 Jul 2019 05:00 PM PDT

Yesterday a rumor claimed to shed light on the Galaxy Note10 family's battery capacities, but today famed leakster Evan Blass (aka @evleaks) has shared some information that is slightly contradictory to that. According to what he knows from his sources at this time, the Note10's battery capacity will be 3,600 mAh. That's 100 mAh more than yesterday's rumor said, which should be good news for future owners of this smartphone. Blass confirms the 6.3" screen size, alongside the unsurprising revelations that it's an AMOLED panel with 60Hz refresh rate. The Note10 will apparently be offered...

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 full specs and press renders leak

Posted: 23 Jul 2019 03:00 PM PDT

It's still unclear if Samsung plans to launch the Galaxy Watch Active 2 alongside the Note10 and Note10+ at its event on August 7, but that's looking increasingly more likely as time goes by and we keep seeing more and more leaks about the wearable. Or perhaps the company will out it just a couple of days before that - at least that's what's heavily implied by the date shown in these leaked official press renders you can see below courtesy of famed leakster Evan Blass (aka @evleaks). A new rumor today 'confirms' (as much as any rumor can) some specs and reveals others. Let's dive...

Apple inches closer to acquiring Intel's smartphone modem business, report claims

Posted: 23 Jul 2019 01:06 PM PDT

After Apple and Qualcomm settled a few months ago, Intel was left out because of it and was forced to exit the 5G modem business. But a rumor has been going around claiming that Apple is in talks with Intel and wants to buy the modem chip business to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm in the future. And according to reliable inside sources familiar with the matter, this is exactly what Apple is aiming at here. Moreover, the two American firms are in advanced talks. In fact, they are really close to reaching a deal, which could be happening as early as next week. Reportedly, it will be at...

WhatsApp for KaiOS now available to all phones through the KaiStore

Posted: 23 Jul 2019 11:00 AM PDT

WhatsApp can now be downloaded to all Kai OS powered phones. Previously, it was available on select models like the JioPhone and the Nokia 8110 4G (which got it with an update). The app has been optimized to run on phones with 256MB or 512MB of RAM. Here's the official list of all Kai phones - currently, there are 12 models, 8 of which have 512MB of RAM, the rest have 256MB. WhatsApp for Kai OS supports both calls and messaging, complete with end-to-end encryption. Anyway, as many people have moved away from SMS to instant messaging apps, buying a feature phone meant getting cut...

Honor Band 5 revealed, gains SpO2 sensor to track blood oxygen level

Posted: 23 Jul 2019 10:00 AM PDT

Alongside the Honor 9X and 9X Pro, the brand also unveiled its latest smart band - the Honor Band 5. The Standard Edition costs CNY 190 ($28/€25), the one with NFC goes up to CNY 220 ($32/€29). Honor Band 5 in Midnight Blue, Coral Powder and Meteorite Black Like the previous version, the band features a 0.95" color OLED display with 120 x 240px resolution. It can display text messages from SMS, WeChat and QQ. The battery should last 14 days between charges. The Honor Band 5 has an optical heart rate monitor as before (a slightly newer model, TruSeen 3.5, up from 3.0). Also,...

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active receives a major OTA update

Posted: 23 Jul 2019 09:30 AM PDT

Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active is still a new product announced earlier this year but all reports seem to be pointing at a second-generation release alongside the much-awaited Galaxy Note10. That doesn't mean the current Galaxy Watch won't be getting all the cool updates, though, and the latest firmware upgrade is a testament for that. The Galaxy Watch Active owners that have already installed the update can now make use of the improved App Tray UI for easier navigation and finding the app you need. The Goodnight Mode is now further improved. When activated, it will switch to its own view...
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