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Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (aka Redmi K20 Pro) goes on pre-order in Europe

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 08:00 AM PDT

Two months after the Mi 9T, Europe is finally getting the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro - its version of the Redmi K20 Pro. Currently, it's on pre-order in the Netherlands at Belsimpel, but it should spread to other stores before long. The price for the 6/64GB model is €430. You can upgrade to the 6/128GB version for €50 more. Available colors are Red, White and Black, plus Blue (only for the 128GB version). Note that the phone lacks a microSD slot. As a quick reminder, the difference between the Xiaomi Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro is mainly in the chipset - a Snapdragon 855, up from S710. Also, the...

Realme will launch three quad camera phones by the end of October

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 07:15 AM PDT

Realme has promised to deliver India's first phone with 64MP camera and it will have a quad camera on its back. But it won't be alone - the brand's CEO Madhav Sheth revealed that there are three quad-camera phones in the works. It looks like only the top-specced phone, which will be called Realme 5, will have a 64MP camera (using the Samsung ISOCELL GW1 sensor).. Sheth shared this image as a demonstration of pixel binning and while the tweet talks about a 64MP sensor (resulting in a 16MP image after binning), the photo itself is 12MP. This means it was shot with a 48MP sensor - perhaps...

nubia Z20 unveiled with two AMOLED displays and Snapdragon 855+

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 06:30 AM PDT

ZTE's nubia sub-brand just introduced its latest flagship device - the Z20. It packs some serious hardware with the latest Snapdragon 855+ chipset, up to 512 GB storage and secondary display around the back. The two screens can operate independently, for quick-switching between apps. The rear screen also doubles as an always-on display and can be custom mapped in games for added usability. The phone runs nubia's UI 7.0 on top of Android Pie. This is not the first time nubia has outfitted its phones with two screens as last year's nubia X also offered this functionality. Still it's a...

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G now available for pre-order, Note10 5G nowhere to be seen

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 05:45 AM PDT

Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ pre-orders started yesterday and soon after the 5G version of the Note10+ went up on Samsung's online store. The Galaxy Note10 5G is nowhere to be seen, however. In the UK, a SIM-free Galaxy Note10+ 5G costs £1,100 - £100 more than the 4G model. You can trade in an old device and get a discount up to £350. Note that to score the maximum discount, you have hand over a Galaxy Note9 or iPhone 8 Plus. In Germany, the currency is different, but numbers are the same - €1,200 for the 5G model, a €100 upgrade over the LTE version. Here you get €100 for a trade-in, plus...

Android Q Beta 6 released with gesture navigation improvements

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 05:00 AM PDT

Android Q's final Beta 6 release is out and it's going to be the last one before the official version of the OS is released. Most of the changes are under the hood and Google is focusing on helping developers optimize their apps to the new environment. But there's also one thing that users, who are running Android Q just to experience the latest features will appreciate. Google has greatly improved the gesture navigation after taking user feedback into account. The back gesture requires 200dp vertical app exclusion limit for more consistent performance and there's a new setting that...

Samsung shows Galaxy Note10 highlights in its official introduction video

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 04:00 AM PDT

After all the hype around the new Note10 duo, Samsung is making sure you're familiar with all the new additions to the handsets with its official introduction video. The short clip highlights all the novelties and gives you a short recap of what the new phones offer. The new S pen now comes with a built-in gyroscope allowing for touch-free gesture controls which can be used to slide through presentations or control the camera app. In addition the phone can now convert your handwriting into text so you can easily find your notes later on. Next up we have the cameras which now...

Realme 5's 64MP camera samples arrive and they look impressive

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 03:03 AM PDT

Yesterday Realme detailed the quad-camera module that's going to be the centerpiece feature of the upcoming Realme 5 smartphone and today the company shared a couple of samples taken with the star of the setup - the 64MP main module. The setup has a 64MP main camera with Tetracell technology (or Quad-bayer in Sony speak) supporting native pixel binning so the pictures would normally come out in 16MP resolution. Yet the two samples we got are in the full 64MP resolution. As can be expected detail at the pixel level is about average, but if you downsample them to 16MP the image is super...

Four-cam Moto One Zoom appears in new images

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 01:45 AM PDT

Remember the renders of a Motorola smartphone with four cameras AND the moto logo in a humongous rectangle setup? It was rumored to be called Moto One Pro, but latest leak says the name will actually be Moto One Zoom. One of the shooters will be of the 48MP Quad Bayer variety, while the screen will be with a normal notch, unlike the Moto One Vision and the leaked Moto One Action. Moto One Zoom The writing on the back says the 48 MP camera will have 1.6 µm size pixels, but that's actually referring to the size in binned 12MP mode. Two such sensors are widely available...

Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ up for pre-orders in India

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 12:38 AM PDT

Right after the Galaxy Unpacked event came to a close, Samsung went out and opened reservations for its Indian consumers. Both the Note10 and Note10+ can be pre-ordered via the Samsung Online Shop as well as Flipkart and Amazon India. The Galaxy Note10 will be available in its 8GB + 256GB configuration for INR 69,999 ($988) while the Note10+ will start at INR 79,999 ($1,129) for the base 12/256GB version and go up to INR 89,999 ($1,270) for the 12/512GB variant. Official sales are set to begin on August 23, which falls in line with the international roll-out. The Galaxy Note 10+...

vivo iQOO Pro 5G to arrive officially on August 22

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 10:22 PM PDT

Ever since Qualcomm introduced the upgraded Snapdragon 855 SoC, gaming smartphones started arriving in new versions - Asus ROG Phone II, ZTE nubia Red Magic 3, Black Shark 2 Pro. Now, vivo is also joining in, with the iQOO Pro 5G, and will introduce it to the world in exactly two weeks time on August 22. While the Dongguan-based phone manufacturer did not officially say anything about Snapdragon 855+, it is obvious the new iQOO handset is coming out to compete with the other gaming smartphones. According to rumored specs and leaked photos of the phone that was expected to be called...

Google's Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL to sport 90Hz displays, rear camera details leak

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 08:00 PM PDT

Samsung announced a couple of new phones today, but Google is still working hard on its 2019 flagships, to be unveiled in early October (if it sticks to the usual schedule). Many tidbits about the new Pixels have already been outed, but a new rumor today comes to confirm some details and reveal others for the first time. Both phones are said to sport 90Hz AMOLED displays, with the smaller Pixel getting a 5.7" FHD+ unit, while the larger Pixel 4 XL will use a 6.3" QHD+ part. Google will brand these "Smooth Display", because "Fluid AMOLED" was apparently taken. On the back Google's giving...

Samsung made its own Galaxy Note10 hands-on videos because why not

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 06:00 PM PDT

We assume you've already gone through our hands-on review of Samsung's newly announced Galaxy Note10 and Note10+. But what if you want to see even more of these two devices, preferably in video form? Samsung to your rescue then. For some reason the company has decided to publish its own bunch of hands-on videos of the phones, one-upping media outlets left and right. Be advised though that even if they're called hands-on videos, these are more of the promo video variety, with each one focusing on a specific aspect of the new handsets, letting you know them better this way. Also don't expect...

Here's why the Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ don't have a headphone jack

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 04:30 PM PDT

Samsung made the Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ official earlier today, and one thing they both lack is a headphone jack. They are the first Galaxy flagships to say goodbye to the beloved analog port, signifying a change in strategy for the Korean company in this regard. You may be wondering why. Why was there a need for the removal of the port. Luckily, Samsung seems to have anticipated the backlash, and thus prepared a couple of explanations. First off, getting rid of the jack meant the batteries in the phones got bigger by 100 mAh, because of the reclaimed space inside. So the Note10...

Samsung and Microsoft expand strategic partnership ahead of Note10 launch

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 03:00 PM PDT

After several years of close collaboration, Samsung and Microsoft are taking their strategic partnership up a notch in time for the release of the Galaxy Note10 series. The two companies will continue to work together in bringing seamless productivity solutions across smartphones, tablets and PCs with shared applications and services. Open collaborations, like this industry-leading partnership with Microsoft, are instrumental in pioneering a new generation of mobile experiences. We believe the mobile industry is on the cusp of a transformation, one in which individual devices give...

Samsung Galaxy Book S announced - a Snapdragon 855 laptop running Windows

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 02:30 PM PDT

Along with the Galaxy Note10 duo, Samsung also released the Galaxy Book 2 successor - the Galaxy Book S. It's an ultra-thin and lightweight computer running on the Snapdragon 855 platform that offers full-fledged PC experience thanks to Windows 10 OS. The Galaxy Book S offers a 13.3-inch Full HD touchscreen, Snapdragon 855 chipset paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage with support for microSD cards up to 1TB. A 42Wh battery provides the juice and Samsung promises up to 23 hours of video playback time. This suggests that you can probably easily make it...

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Under Armour Edition unveiled

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 02:00 PM PDT

Samsung's continued partnership with Under Armour brings a special edition of the Galaxy Watch Active2. It's based on the aluminum model and places an even bigger emphasis on exercise with several exclusive features. The watch can provide real-time form and fitness coaching with visual and audio cues. This works best with UA's HOVR digitally-connected footwear, which will send minute-to-minute stride length info. At the end of your run, you'll get detailed info and tips on how to improve. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Under Armour Edition comes with 6 months of free MapMyRun...

Infographics explain what's new with the S Pen, recount Galaxy Note's history

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 01:30 PM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ feature a new and improved S Pen and this infographic is the simplest way to explain the upgrades. If you read until the end, you'll find an illustrated history of the Galaxy Note and its S Pen. Air Actions join the old Air Command feature. They turn the S Pen into a motion controller, which supports five gestures. It can also be used in conjunction with with the new AR features to create 3D doodles. The new S Pen The history of the Galaxy Note starts way back in 2011 when it stunned people with its almost tablet-like size and the return of a...

Official samples show Samsung Galaxy Note10's new video recording features

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 01:15 PM PDT

The new Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ come with the first triple camera setups in the phablet lineup. And while the three units are familiar from the Galaxy S10, Samsung has managed to keep things interesting by adding a few cool new tricks for the video recording. The company went ahead and shared a few official samples highlighting the novelties. Arguably the most interesting of the bunch is Live Focus for video. We already got a taste of it on the Samsung Galaxy A80, but the Galaxy Note10 duo with its triple stacked sensors with PDAF should be able to beat that one easily in...

Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ hands-on review

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 01:01 PM PDT

Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ arrive with new S Pen, faster charging

Posted: 07 Aug 2019 01:00 PM PDT

For the first time in years Samsung is giving us more options with two sizes of its latest Note flagship. With a 6.8" panel, the Galaxy Note10+ evolves the large screen experience that Note buyers are used to while the smaller 6.3" model is almost the same size as the Galaxy S10 (yes, it's smaller than the S10+). The trademark S Pen has new features that make it even more useful. It has gained an accelerometer and a gyroscope so it can be used as a motion controller. The default gestures help you navigate the UI at a distance, but Samsung is opening up the Air Actions SDK, so app and game...
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