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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) announced with an 8" display and 5,100 mAh battery

Posted: 05 Jul 2019 08:00 AM PDT

The entry level Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) has just made its official debut. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) is powered by the Snapdragon 429 SoC coupled with 2GB RAM. It runs Android Pie out of the box and has 32GB of storage onboard. But don't worry, Samsung has thrown in a microSD card slot which allows storage expansion by up to 512GB. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) in Black and Gray colors The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) boasts an 8" display with 1280x800-pixel resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio. It features stereo speakers and comes with an 8MP rear and a 2MP front...

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 may have a 64MP camera, Mi A3 spotted at the FCC with 48MP camera

Posted: 05 Jul 2019 06:45 AM PDT

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 will have a camera that will have a better sensor than Samsung's 64MP ISOCELL Bright GW1, said Xiaomi's Product Director Wang Teng in comment on Weibo, which has since been deleted. Sony is yet to announce a 64MP sensor (though we're sure one is coming), so there are no direct alternatives. Not yet at least. Of course "better" is pretty vague when it comes to image sensors - it could mean it's larger or has improved light sensitivity, it's not all about resolution. Realme has already confirmed that it's working on a 64MP phone with the Samsung GW1 sensor, which...

LG preliminary earnings for Q2 2019 show increasing sales, decline in operating income

Posted: 05 Jul 2019 06:00 AM PDT

Along with Samsung, LG has today revealed its preliminary earnings reports. The company expects consolidated revenues for Q2 2019 to be KRW15.6 trillion ($13.3 billion), while the operating profit is KRW652.2 billion ($557 million). LG expects sales to be 4.1% better than the same quarter last year, but the operating income is going to be 15.4% down on a yearly basis. The Korean company usually does not release any reasons before the full analysis is published, which should happen at the end of this month. When the Q2 2019 report is out we'll know whether the mobile division is...

Realme 2 receiving Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 update

Posted: 05 Jul 2019 05:00 AM PDT

Realme released Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 beta update for the Realme 2 last month, and it seems the testing has gone smoothly as the company has started seeding the stable build now. This new build requires a 2GB download and sports version number RMX1805EX_11_A.54. It updates UI of the notification panel and adds notification icons in Status Bar. The firmware also includes the June 2019 security patch and comes with a new navigation gesture. Here's the complete changelog of the update: System Added notification icons in status bar Added a new navigation...

Samsung guidance sees 56% fall in profits for Q2 2019

Posted: 05 Jul 2019 04:15 AM PDT

As expected Samsung will suffer a significant drop in profits for the April-June period. The company released its earnings guidance report today and it marks the third quarter in a row with a decline in profits. This time around Samsung is expecting KRW 6.5 trillion ($5.56 billion) in profits compared to KRW 14.87 trillion ($13.3 billion) a year ago. Revenues are estimated to decline by a mere 4% going from KWR 58.48 trillion ($49.92 billion) to KRW 56 trillion ($47.89 billion). Looking for the culprit in Samsung's financial struggles is easy - it's the stagnating semiconductor...

Sony unveils WF-1000XM3 true wireless noise-cancelling earbuds

Posted: 05 Jul 2019 03:25 AM PDT

Sony is one of the few companies out there that makes great headphones with properly working active noise-canceling and now it added the new WF-1000XM3 earbuds to its portfolio. They have refreshed looks over the two-year-old WF-1000X, improved NC and longer battery life. The earbuds have a slick design with the buds, some room for the bass and a capacitive surface that can be set up to do various tasks with different gestures, including the popular finger/hand over the earphone (in this case touching the panel) to let ambient sound throught when someone is talking to you. Sony...

Oppo A9x with 8GB RAM bags certification in China

Posted: 05 Jul 2019 02:40 AM PDT

The Oppo A9x which was announced back in May is getting a new version with 8GB RAM as revealed by Chinese authority TENAA's website. Initially the phone was only available with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The new version is expected to launch in China soon. The A9x is an incremental upgrade over Oppo's A9 and offers a large 6.53-inch FHD display with a tiny waterdrop notch alongside a 48MP main camera and generous 4,020 mAh battery. It comes in Meteorite Black and Ice Jade White colors. We are unsure if the new 8GB version will replace the existent A9x at the CNY 1,999 ($289)...

France passes a bill to stop hate speech online

Posted: 05 Jul 2019 01:45 AM PDT

The French parliament approved a measure aimed to make companies like Facebook and Google remove hateful content in a timely manner. The text is part of a larger internet regulation bill was adopted by the lower house of the Parliament, but still has to go through the upper chamber. Once it is done, it would push companies to remove hate speech within 24 hours. The measure is a result from a proposition made by the French president earlier this year, although lawmakers in the European country are divided what exactly shall qualify as hate speech and how would they regulate it in the...

Redmi K20, K20 Pro India launch date confirmed

Posted: 05 Jul 2019 12:50 AM PDT

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro finally got a launch date for the Indian market - July 17. The company confirmed it over Twitter and its own website. Mi fans, it's time for the knockout punch!#RedmiK20 and #RedmiK20Pro are unleashing on 1+7 = 17th July 2019! Time for Flagship Killer 2.0 🥊 🥊 Save the date. 🤩 RT if you are excited as I am. 🔄 #BelieveTheHype #Xiaomi ❤️ #Redmi pic.twitter.com/Qpjh2aUAJC— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) July 5, 2019 The K20 and K20 Pro have identical screens, cameras and batteries, but the cheaper K20 packs a...

Asus ROG Phone 2 launch date revealed

Posted: 05 Jul 2019 12:00 AM PDT

Last month a report claimed that Asus would launch the ROG Phone 2 on July 23. Well, that report has turned out to be true now as the company has confirmed the launch date on Chinese social network Weibo. The ROG Phone 2 will succeed the ROG Phone that was announced last year, and it will boast a 120Hz display which is an upgrade over the 90Hz screen its predecessor came with. Details are scarce about the ROG Phone 2 right now, but the smartphone recently got the 3C certification, revealing it will come with 30W fast charging support. The original ROG Phone supported 30W fast...

Motorola P50 price revealed, sales begin July 20

Posted: 04 Jul 2019 11:10 PM PDT

The Motorola One Vision announced in May has made its way to China as the Motorola P50. It will be offered in a single 6GB/128GB memory configuration and will cost CNY2,499 ($365/€320). The P50 will be up for pre-order in China from July 15 with sales commencing from July 20. It will come in Blue and Bronze colors and will be sold through online retailers like JD.com, Suning.com, and Tmall. The P50 shares the One Vision's hardware, but it's the software that differentiates them - the One Vision comes with near stock Android while the P50 runs ZUI. You can read our detailed...

Huawei patents user interface for under-display camera

Posted: 04 Jul 2019 10:17 PM PDT

Oppo already showcased their under-display camera technology at MWC Shanghai, and we know vivo and Xiaomi also have prototypes. It appears another Chinese manufacturer is planning to join the game - Huawei has just filed patents for the user interface and how the area over the camera will be used. Some of the solutions for the UDC area It appears that Huawei has at least half a dozen solutions for the area. One of the images reveals it will show the time you are on a call, while another will be the Camera Mode (as pictured with AI Mode). There can also appear info about...

Deal: 128GB Google Pixel 2 XL for only $339.96

Posted: 04 Jul 2019 07:00 PM PDT

If yesterday's deal on Google's Pixel 3 XL didn't impress you, or if you simply don't want to spend that much on a new phone, perhaps you'd be interested in its predecessor instead? We ask because at the moment you can grab an unlocked 128GB Pixel 2 XL from Rakuten for just $339.96. That's around $200 less than you'd pay for the Pixel 3 XL at the same retailer, and about $260 off the price of the Pixel 2 XL in most other places that sell it. We're talking about a brand new device here, not used. And while it might be old, it has the exact same amount of RAM as any newer Google Pixel...

Nokia 9 PureView teased for India launch happening soon

Posted: 04 Jul 2019 05:00 PM PDT

The Nokia 9 PureView definitely isn't a very new smartphone anymore, what with it having hit the streets for the first time in February. Still, this many months later, it's nowhere to be found in India. The launch in the subcontinent seemed imminent in early May, but for some reason it hasn't happened. This time, though... this time it really is coming soon! The official Nokia Mobile India Twitter account says so, so it must be true. Here's a teaser that's recently been posted: Explore much more than meets the eye with the power of 5. Ultimate focal length control on the Nokia 9...

Smartphone app spending in H1 2019 reached $39.7 billion

Posted: 04 Jul 2019 02:59 PM PDT

Almost $40 billion was spent on smartphone apps in the first half of 2019. The figure comes courtesy of Sensor Tower, which takes into account both Apple's App Store and Google Play downloads. The figure was 15% more than the same period last year meaning we are on track to a new record in H2 and 2019 as a whole. iOS users alone spent $25.5 billion in the App Store for the period, which is a 13% increase compared to H1 2018. On the other side, their Android counterparts shelled out $14.2 billion across Google Play which is near 20% more than last year. The highest-earning apps...

The Samsung Galaxy Note10 will have a 3D ToF sensor or two

Posted: 04 Jul 2019 01:00 PM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Note10 will have 3D Time of Flight sensors, reports a Korean publication. The company already put ToF sensors on the Galaxy S10 5G (on the front and on the back) and the Galaxy A80 (as part of the flip-up camera). These sensors are used to render bokeh, for AR applications and face recognition. South Korean lens maker KOLEN is investing $21.6 million to build a new plant in Vietnam, which will increase its production capacity from 13 million to 25 million lenses. The location was chosen because of its partnership with Samsung, which manufactures more than half of its...

Xiaomi is recruiting Mi 9 beta testers for MIUI based on Android Q

Posted: 04 Jul 2019 11:45 AM PDT

Xiaomi has started recruiting testers for its Android Q beta program. Users owning a Mi 9 smartphone can sign up for the beta and this time around, we are not talking about the stock Android Q. This update is all about the MIUI software based on Android Q. Developers and users can now start testing the OS in its final version with the MIUI on top. Of course, those that use the phone as a reliable daily driver should probably wait a bit more for the stable release because these releases typically have their fair share of issues. Some well-known bugs include abrupt shutdown when...

New Google Camera version will put Night Sight mode on the main screen

Posted: 04 Jul 2019 10:30 AM PDT

Night Sight is one of the best features of the Google Camera, yet it's not easily accessible - you have to go into the More screen (or wait for the automatic suggestion to show up). That will change with the next version of the app (v6.3), which leaked as part of the upcoming Android Q beta build. Night Sight replaces the Panorama mode from the main selector, so now it goes Night Sight, Portrait, Camera, Video and More. The Panorama is inside the More screen, where Night Sight used to be. Night Sight is now on the main screen • Panorama mode was demoted • Screen flash feature...

Samsung Galaxy A50 gets a respectable camera score in DxOMark testing

Posted: 04 Jul 2019 09:30 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy A50 is one of the few mid-rangers with a triple-camera setup on its back and according to DxOMark's testing and scoring, it's actually better than some of the older flagship phones out there. The total score is 83, which is by no means flagship-worthy by 2019 standards but it is on par with the LG G7 ThinQ and just a point or two shy of the Nokia 8 Sirocco and Apple iPhone 7. Breaking down the score, the phone did pretty well in the stills department managing 85 points and relatively worse for video with 79. Great color reproduction, wide dynamic range, good...

SwiftKey adds new animated Puppets in latest Android beta

Posted: 04 Jul 2019 08:30 AM PDT

Following the animated emoji trend, SwiftKey is introducing a new Puppets feature to its arsenal. The latest beta of the swipe-based keyboard will give you the ability to transform yourself into a Panda, Dinosaur, Dog, Cat or Owl for a short 30s video and then share it directly to social media and chat apps. The new feature relies only on the front camera of your phone and is powered by Microsoft's 3D face tracking technology, which uses the cameras found in most smartphones. SwiftKey decided to go with this approach so it can reach a wider user base. The development process...
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