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Counterpoint predicts Galaxy Note10 sales will be level with the Note9

Posted: 06 Aug 2019 07:30 AM PDT

Samsung may be doubling the number of phones in the next generation Galaxy Note, but this doesn't mean that sales will double - in fact, analysts from Counterpoint believe that numbers will stay flat. They forecast that the combined Samsung Galaxy Note10 sales will reach 9.7 million units by the end of the year. That's a hair over the 9.6 million units that the Galaxy Note9 managed last year. Both lag behind the Galaxy Note8, which sold 10 million in the same period. Of course, there was pent up demand for a new model back then as the "the Note that shall not be named" was pulled from...

Apple Card roll-out begins today for select users

Posted: 06 Aug 2019 06:30 AM PDT

Today Apple has begun the "preview roll-out" for its Apple Card to a select group of customers who signed up early after the service was announced back in March. The select few will be able to sign up for the service and apply for their cards ahead of the wider rollout scheduled for later this month. In addition, Apple also released several introductory videos detailing how to set up the card and use its basic features. The setup procedure requires a device running iOS 12.4 or later and entering your personal details in a form via the Wallet app. The data will then be approved by...

Leaked Galaxy Note10 images compare the size to Note10+, show off new color

Posted: 06 Aug 2019 05:45 AM PDT

Samsung's new flagship will come in two sizes - Galaxy Note10 and Note10+. Thanks to dummies, we've seen a size comparison of the phones and of their screens and by the looks of it, Samsung's marketing will emphasize the size difference as well. With a 6.3" screen, the vanilla Galaxy Note10 will be the smallest handset with an S Pen in quite a while, which may bring in a new group of buyers. You'll lose some functionality (e.g. no 3D ToF sensor on the back), but you'll also save €150. Big screen fans will get a 6.8" panel with the Plus model. Also, check out this lifestyle shot of...

Astro White Redmi Note 7s and Note 7 Pro arrive in India

Posted: 06 Aug 2019 05:00 AM PDT

Remember when the best-seller Redmi Note 7 appeared in China in a white color that had the unique translation Mirror Flower Water Moon? Well, the Indian division of Redmi also introduced the paint job, but now it is called Astro White. Both the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Note 7S in India will get it, starting tomorrow midnight. Both Redmi Note 7 options have 48 MP cameras and come with the same footprint. The difference between the Pro and the S is the chipset - Snapdragon 675 vs Snapdragon 660. The battery is still 4,000 mAh and the OS is Android Pie with MIUI 10 on...

Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) gets EMUI 9.1 with GPU Turbo 3.0

Posted: 06 Aug 2019 04:15 AM PDT

The recently launched Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) is receiving the EMUI 9.1 update. This update brings in GPU Turbo 3.0 to the mid-ranger in addition to improved performance and new wallpapers and icons. Perhaps the biggest performance gains come because the firmware switches the file system of the Y9 Prime (2019) to EROFS which Huawei says can increase the random read speed by 20%. You can head this way to learn more about EMUI 9.1. The EMUI 9.1 update is currently seeding in India but it will be rolled out in other markets as well. An exact timeframe of the rollout is currently...

Samsung edges out Huawei and Apple for fastest download speeds

Posted: 06 Aug 2019 03:30 AM PDT

According to a report by OpenSignal which spans 40 countries and thousands of devices, Samsung phones have higher 4G LTE download speeds compared to Huawei and Apple. Samsung devices were found faster in 14 markets, including the US, where Samsung devices had 8.2 Mbps faster download speeds compared to the iPhone, and Norway where Samsung users were 12 Mbps faster than Huawei users, and 14 Mbps faster than iPhone users. Apple iPhones were the fastest in UAE and Taiwan where the iPhone was 14.7 Mbps and 8 Mbps faster than Samsung rivals, respectively. Users in Canada and Singapore...

Alleged Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 bags 3C certification with 45W fast charging support

Posted: 06 Aug 2019 02:45 AM PDT

An unknown Xiaomi device, sporting model number M1908F1XE, has received 3C certification hinting at an imminent launch in China. The 3C listing doesn't reveal much about it but confirms that it will come with super fast 45W charging support. That would make it the fastest charging Xiaomi yet and strongly suggests it's going to be a flagship. And seeing how the Mix series is the next ones due for a refresh, we are likely looking at the Mi Mix 4. Alleged Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 5G on 3C It's currently unclear if Xiaomi will call its 2019 Mix device the Mi Mix 4 or Mi Mix 5 because the...

LG teases dual screen phone ahead of IFA 2019

Posted: 06 Aug 2019 02:00 AM PDT

While Samsung and Huawei are aiming to usher in the era of foldable phones with the Galaxy Fold and Mate X, LG has taken a slightly different approach. When the company launched its LG V50 ThinQ last year, it released an additional screen case which attached to the phone resulting in a makeshift foldable phone. The Dual Screen folio case came with a 6.2-inch OLED panel and offered users the utility of a secondary screen for multitasking, playing games or taking photos. Now LG is looking to build on that with the upcoming V60 ThinQ, which will be announced at IFA Berlin this...

HTC stops selling phones in the UK after a patent dispute

Posted: 06 Aug 2019 01:10 AM PDT

HTC cannot catch a break with its smartphone business - in another unfavorable development the Taiwanese company is now blocked from selling its phones through major retailers in the United Kingdom after a patent dispute with Munich-based company Ipcom. The R&D entity claims it has licenses over a wireless technology developed for car phones and HTC has agreed to sell its devices with a workaround, but it wasn't implemented. It said the Taiwanese manufacturer had displayed "disregard for the law by contravening a UK court ruling". An HTC spokesperson was quoted that the company...

Unlocked LG V35 ThinQ receiving Android Pie update in the US

Posted: 06 Aug 2019 12:20 AM PDT

AT&T's LG V35 ThinQ received the Android Pie update back in June, and after more than a month, the unlocked units are also being updated with Pie. Additionally, the update is also seeding for the Google Fi, Amazon, and AIO units of the V35 ThinQ. The new firmware, sporting version number V350ULM20D, comes with the June 2019 security patch in addition to the usual Android Pie niceties and features like Cine shot, Part Slo-mo, and Dual App. The update is rolling out over the air and should hit your unit soon, but if you can't wait for the notification, you can try pulling it...

Redmi Y2 gets Android Pie update

Posted: 05 Aug 2019 11:36 PM PDT

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has released the stable ROM of Android Pie for the Redmi S2 in China and the Redmi Y2 (rebranded S2) in India. The new firmware requires a download of 1.4GB and sports version number MIUI V10.3.3. It lets you lock Google Contacts and comes with a fix for an issue related to deletion of contacts from the SIM card. You can check out the full changelog below: App lock New: Locking Google contacts is available now Contacts Fix: Contacts couldn't be deleted from SIM cards in some cases Lockscreen, status...

EMUI 10 officially arriving on August 9

Posted: 05 Aug 2019 10:45 PM PDT

Huawei is preparing for its annual Developers Conference, taking place this weekend in China. The company is expected to introduce some new hardware and software, including the official unveiling of the HongMeng OS, previously reported to run on a smartphone as early as this year. Another big announcement, expected at the event, is the EMUI 10 - the new version of the user interface that is expected to ship out of the box with Huawei Mate 30 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro. Usually major new EMUI releases are shipped on top of the latest Android OS, but up until now we have no idea what the...

iPhones in 2021 will come with Face ID and Touch ID under the screen

Posted: 05 Aug 2019 08:00 PM PDT

Popular Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo made a bold prediction that iPhones in 2021 will have two biometric authentication methods. The company will keep the Face ID but also resurrect Touch ID in the form of an under the screen fingerprint reader. Yes, we are doing predictions for two years ahead now, but it all makes sense when you think about it. Apple hasn't always been the first one to implement a feature and instead has waited for the tech to mature so it can offer more polished user experience or put its own spin to it. In-display fingerprint technology has only recently started...

Huawei's Q2 saved as patriotic Chinese boost local sales

Posted: 05 Aug 2019 06:30 PM PDT

Since the US put Huawei on a blacklist back in May, the company has been struggling everywhere but in China, where combined with its sub brand Honor it captured 46.1% of the market. Huawei has enjoyed a number 1 position in China for some time and according to a report by the WSJ local companies are going the extra mile to try and boost its sales during its current struggles. One such company is Xinye Lubricating Oil based in Puyang, which is awarding a CNY 500 (€65) vouchers to any employee that switches from an iPhone to a Huawei device. Another is Days Hotel & Suites in...

The first Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 promo video stars LA chef Roy Choi

Posted: 05 Aug 2019 05:00 PM PDT

The first promo video for the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 stars LA chef Roy Choi. In addition to cooking, he's a bit of an entrepreneur too - he runs five businesses, but instead of an office, he prefers to do everything from his phone or his watch. Better yet, he's a fan of the series and previously wore the original Galaxy Watch Active. Now check out the video to see how the Galaxy Watch Active2 helps him throughout his busy day. It's not just calls and reminders, it gives him a nudge when he's been sitting for too long and cheers him on during his runs. The ability to easily swap out...

Asus Zenfone 6 now available for pre-order in the US

Posted: 05 Aug 2019 04:00 PM PDT

The Asus Zenfone 6 will soon be available in the US. B&H has it available for pre-order - here's the link - but note that the shipping date is yet to be set. Update: now in the Asus Store too. The 64GB model costs $500 and while the phone has a microSD slot, you may want to go up to the version with 128GB storage anyway - that's $550. Both versions come with 6GB of RAM. By the way, the card slot can house two SIMs in addition to the microSD card (it's not either-or like with hybrid slots). The Asus Zenfone 6 is available in Midnight Black and Twilight Silver Last year, the...

Our Xiaomi Mi A3 video review is up

Posted: 05 Aug 2019 02:30 PM PDT

Ever since its launch in the fall of 2017, Xiaomi's Mi A-line has grown in popularity thanks to its affordable pricing and stock Android software. Now, the third edition is in and its offering some compelling specs like a Super AMOLED display and a triple camera setup alongside the traditional clean software. On the other hand, the resolution of the panel is only 720p, which is lower than both its predecessors and the chipset is a bit dated. If you're pondering whether the Mi A3 is worth it, check out our brand new video review below. This year's Mi A3 brings a much needed refreshed...

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G goes on sale in China

Posted: 05 Aug 2019 01:00 PM PDT

ZTE has just released the first commercially available 5G phone in China - its Axon 10 Pro 5G. The phone was announced back in February at MWC and packs quite a compelling spec sheet with a 6.47-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855 and a triple camera setup. The only issue is that there are no large-scale 5G commercially-available networks in China yet as they are expected to arrive later on in October. So until then, users of the device will mostly have to resort to 4G networks. For now, the phone is only out in its 6/128GB configuration and goes for CNY 4,999 ($710). Initial...

Huawei Mate 30 Pro will have two large 40MP sensors on the back

Posted: 05 Aug 2019 11:30 AM PDT

Not only will the Huawei Mate 30 Pro have two 40MP sensors, they will be massive too. The main camera sensor will have 40MP resolution (and a quad RYYB filter) like the P30 Pro but it's a bigger 1/1.55" type sensor. The second 40MP sensor goes behind the ultra wide-angle lens. It will be a 1/1.7" sensor - that's the same size as the P30 Pro main sensor! And as you can see in the image shared by @IceUniverse, both sensors are quite a bit larger than the main sensor that Samsung uses in the Galaxy S10 and Note10. In fact, Huawei has had the upper hand in terms of sensor size since...

Another Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G image leaks

Posted: 05 Aug 2019 10:15 AM PDT

We're yet to see the European and US prices for the 5G version of the Galaxy Note10 yet. What we do know about it is that that Verizon will sell it (along with many other carriers) and it should be available on August 23. Plenty of renders of the phone have leaked already, but since the official reveal is two days away, here's another look: Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G • The LTE version There are no external differences compared to the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ - when it comes to connectivity, it's inside what counts. In the case of the US model, that will be a Snapdragon 855 chipset...
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