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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 coming to Europe on August 23

Posted: 02 Aug 2019 08:10 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 was announced earlier this week but the information at that point didn't contain launch dates. Now, that the company's regional websites have started uploading pages for the tablet that bit has been cleared. Samsung Netherlands says sales start on August 23, while Samsung Germany reveals that locals will have to wait until August 30. The Netherlands is getting the 6/128GB version for €699 and the 8/256GB variant at €779. The LTE variant will come in a 6/128GB configuration for €779. Germans will have to pay €50 extra for the base model - €749 for the...

Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ prices confirmed

Posted: 02 Aug 2019 07:20 AM PDT

Another notable leakster just shared the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ pricing on Twitter and it seems that the initial report that got out last month was fairly accurate. It has already been leaked but confirming from my side as well. The Samsung Galaxy Note10 will start from €949 for 256GB Variant. Galaxy Note10+ will cost €1099 for 256GB and €1199 for 512GB. The Price will slightly differ b/w Euro countries.Will tell about more variants soon! pic.twitter.com/VyNjAj1YE3— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) August 1, 2019 But instead of a starting at €999 Ishan Agarwal claims the ...

Exynos 9630 coming to power future Samsung A-series phones

Posted: 02 Aug 2019 06:30 AM PDT

According to inside sources, Samsung is preparing an Exynos 9610 successor - a chip found in this year's Galaxy A50 and under a different name and altered clock speeds in a bunch of other smartphones. The successor will likely be called Exynos 9630 and we might see it next year. The report also claims that next year's Galaxy A51 and A71 will be powered by the said chip. It's in its early testing stage so details are scarce but one would assume that it will use a smaller manufacturing process. Perhaps an 8nm node like this year's flagship Exynos 9820. Source

Google will hold an auction for alternative search providers in the EU

Posted: 02 Aug 2019 05:40 AM PDT

After Google was mandated to offer its EU Android users the ability to choose alternative search and browser apps, the company has decided to hold an auction to select the eligible search providers. The three highest bidders will appear alongside Google during the setup process for all Android smartphones and tablets starting at the beginning of 2020. Once the user selects a search engine, it will automatically become the default option throughout the phone's interface and even in Google's Chrome browser. Users will still be able to switch their default search engine at any time after...

Black Shark 2 Pro appears on TENAA with new memory variants

Posted: 02 Aug 2019 04:50 AM PDT

The freshly announced Black Shark 2 Pro comes in two memory versions - 12GB/128GB priced at CNY2,999 ($430/€390) and 12GB/256GB priced at CNY3,499 ($505/€455). But, it seems the company will soon offer you more to choose from. The Black Shark 2 Pro has appeared on TENAA with 6GB and 8GB RAM. There's also a new storage variant - 512GB. The 6GB RAM variant will likely come with 128GB or 256GB storage, while the 8GB RAM version may have 512GB of onboard storage. There's no word from Black Shark yet about these new variants, so we will have to wait till more information surfaces. In the...

Mediatek's 5G SoC coming to the market in Q1 2020

Posted: 02 Aug 2019 04:00 AM PDT

Mediatek held a press conference to announce its financial results for the first half of the year. The Taiwanese company reported 16.8% monthly increase in revenue and 1.8% on a yearly basis, but another announcement grabbed our attention. Company CEO Cai Lixing announced the company will deliver samples of its 5G SoC with the Helio M70 modem in Q3 2019. Mass production of the chip will start in Q1 2020, right in time for the 5G revolution, said Cai. We already saw the details about the 5G modem, which is built in a chipset, but the actual chipset's name is not yet confirmed....

Samsung Galaxy Note10+'s audio dongle pictured

Posted: 02 Aug 2019 03:10 AM PDT

The absence of a legacy 3.5mm audio jack on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note10+ is no secret. We've had tons of evidence over the past couple of weeks that Samsung is finally ditching the audio port with its Note10 lineup, but this latest leak at least gives some hope that there will be a workaround. Alleged Samsung Galaxy Note10+ dongle Roland Quandt published on Twitter a couple of images of a Samsung USB-C to 3.5mm audio dongle launching with the Note10+. He didn't confirm if it comes in the retail box, or if it will be an optional accessory though. Source

Sony's phone shipments fell by 55% in Q2 2019

Posted: 02 Aug 2019 02:20 AM PDT

Sony is continuing to lose ground in the smartphone world. The company's latest financial report shows it shipped only 900,000 phones in the April-June period - the lowest in the past 9 years. Just a year ago Sony managed 2 million phone shipments for the same period which itself was a low point compared to the likes of 2014 when the company hovered around the 10 million mark. As a result of the slumping sales, Sony's financial department foresees that its phone sales will bring in only JPY 380 billion ($3.55 million) in revenues which is 7% below the previous estimates. In addition,...

Realme's 64MP quad camera smartphone technology to be showcased on August 8

Posted: 02 Aug 2019 01:30 AM PDT

Back in June, Realme first teased its 64MP quad camera smartphone. The company didn't give us a date then, but it appears the phone's development is nearing completion as Realme has announced a "Camera Innovation Event" on August 8 in the Indian capital New Delhi where it will reveal more about its 64MP quad camera technology. Get ready to witness some of the world's first in smartphone camera technology at the #realme camera innovation event. Stay Tuned as we #LeapToQuadCamera and reveal the world's first 64MP Quad Camera technology on a smartphone. pic.twitter.com/iN6xde6Y7l— realme...

Asus Zenfone 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy A80

Posted: 02 Aug 2019 01:24 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy Note10 series to arrive in three colors, leaked images reveal

Posted: 02 Aug 2019 12:40 AM PDT

Leaks about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Samsung Galaxy Note10+ have been pouring like summer rain. The latest info, coming straight from Evan Blass on Twitter, showcases each of the phones in three colors - Black, White, and Pearl gradient. The Galaxy Note10+ is on the top row with its extra ToF camera right below the LED flash. You can also see the actual device is bigger, and the S Pen does a great job to help with measurements. The stylus will remain the same size, but the extra room on the inside will be likely occupied by more battery. Samsung Galaxy...

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) receiving Android Pie update

Posted: 01 Aug 2019 11:50 PM PDT

Last month Samsung released Android Pie for the Galaxy Xcover 4, Galaxy Wide 2, and the Galaxy J7 Duo. And now, the company has kicked off August by rolling out Pie for the Galaxy J3 (2017). The update is reportedly seeding in Russia and Vietnam with build numbers J330FXXU3CSG6 and J330GDXU3CSG7, respectively. The new firmware comes with the usual Android Pie features as well as the July 2019 security patch. The new build is rolling out over the air and you should get an update notification on your device in a few weeks. But if you can't wait, you have the option of pulling it...

YouTube Premium finally allows downloading videos in 1080p

Posted: 01 Aug 2019 11:00 PM PDT

YouTube Premium is a paid service enabling ad-free experience at YouTube where you can also download videos for offline watching. However, the platform allowed downloading clips only at 720p resolution, even if the actual video had higher quality. Now YouTube has finally started rolling out the 1080p download option, as spotted on one user's iPhone. Later it was confirmed that Android users are also slowly starting to get it. There is no official confirmation from YouTube whether the feature is only being A/B tested or everyone with Premium will get it. If you happen to...

Google suspends Assistant transcription reviews in EU following leaks of conversations to media

Posted: 01 Aug 2019 10:00 PM PDT

Earlier this month, Google went under fire after a Belgian news outlet reported of thousands of personal recordings that were recorded by Google Assistant via a Google Home device or smartphone. The recordings were provided by a Google employee whistle blower in an attempt to expose Google's practice. As a result, Google has suspended all Google Assistant audio reviews in Europe - the company confirmed to CNBC. We are in touch with the Hamburg data protection authority and are assessing how we conduct audio reviews and help our users understand how data is used. Shortly after we learned...

LG V40 ThinQ Android Pie update rolling out in India

Posted: 01 Aug 2019 09:15 PM PDT

LG has already rolled out Android Pie for the V40 ThinQ in the US, Europe, and South Korea. Now it's time for the Indian units to get a taste of the latest version of Android. In addition to bringing the Android Pie niceties to the V40 ThinQ, the new firmware also comes with features like YouTube Live, Penta shot, Cine shot, Part Slo-mo, and Dual App. Besides, it also bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphone to July 1, 2019. LG V40 ThinQ Android Pie update The Android Pie update, sporting build number PKQ1.190202.001 and weighing 1.5GB in size, is rolling out...

Samsung Galaxy Note10 devices in the US might come with Exynos chipsets

Posted: 01 Aug 2019 08:30 PM PDT

For several years now, Samsung has offered its major flagship models in two variants. Each using either the latest Qualcomm processor, or the latest Samsung-made Exynos chipset. However, this is about to change. This update comes to us from @evleaks on Twitter. The leakster's track record is quite good in accuracy when it comes to leaks and he reports we may see Exynos chipsets on Galaxy Note10 models in the US, except for Verizon's. According to @evleaks, Samsung is only going to use Qualcomm chipsets on Verizon variants of the Galaxy Note10 - the Snapdragon 855 to be exact....

Xiaomi will announce a new gamepad for the Redmi K20

Posted: 01 Aug 2019 06:42 PM PDT

On Friday at the China Joy Expo, China's largest gaming and digital entertainment exhibition is kicking off through this weekend. Xiaomi is expected to be present at the expo and is expected to make a couple of new product announcements. Xiaomi's official Weibo account just revealed that it is going to announce a new gaming product. Xiaomi published a poster teasing a new announcement for the recently released Redmi K20. The company is expected to announce a gaming laptop, but in addition, it might be finally releasing the game controller accessory that was initially announced...

Galaxy Tab S6 is on pre-order at Amazon, Tab S5e gets a price cut at Verizon

Posted: 01 Aug 2019 04:00 PM PDT

Samsung made the Galaxy Tab S6 official yesterday, skipping the Tab S5 moniker. And today the new device has already gone up for pre-order at Amazon, with the release date being August 9. You can pre-order yours for $649.99. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 At the same time, it looks like the launch of the Tab S6 has had a good effect on the price of the Galaxy Tab S5e - the mid-range tablet Samsung announced a few months back. Verizon is now selling it for $100 less than before, making it an even more affordable option if you want to dip your toes in the Android tablet world without spending as...

Gartner: Worldwide phone shipments to go down 2.5% by the end of 2019

Posted: 01 Aug 2019 12:30 PM PDT

As we're progressing further into the second half of 2019, Gartner Research released its latest report which looks at trends for global smartphone sales. According to the data, aggregate shipments will decline by 2.5% going from 1.55 billion units in 2018 to 1.52 billion by the end of this year. Looking at the breakdown by region, we see that the largest drops will be felt in Japan with a 6.5% year over year decline, followed by Western Europe (-5.3%) and North America (-4.4%). On the other side, smartphone shipments will grow in Sub-Saharan Africa (+1.5%), Eurasia (+1.2%) and the...

Best Buy opens Samsung Galaxy Note10 registrations, will offer $50 off Samsung Duo wireless charger

Posted: 01 Aug 2019 11:30 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Note10 is already up for reservation on the company's site and now Best Buy has followed suit. Those interested in scooping up the latest device in the Note line from the retailer will also receive a $50 coupon towards the Samsung Duo wireless charger which usually goes for $100. Pre-orders will officially start on August 7 after the Galaxy Unpacked event. Best Buy Galaxy Note10 reservation Samsung's solution is Qi-certified and can top up compatible devices with up to 15W speeds. In addition, you can also throw in another device that supports wireless charging...
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