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Samsung already testing Android 10 on Galaxy S9 series

Posted: 25 Sep 2019 07:15 AM PDT

Earlier this month we came across a list which revealed all the Samsung devices in line for the Android 10 update. Now, reports are circulating that the latest Android version is already being tested on the Galaxy S9 and S9+. The phones were spotted running firmware versions G960FXXU7DSI3 and G965FXXU7DSI3 which signals that the Samsung is hard at work optimizing the new version of Android for its older flagships. There is no clear time-frame when we can expect to see Android 10 on the Galaxy S9 series but it will certainly arrive after Samsung pushed the update to its S10 and Note...

Sharp AQUOS zero2 announced with 240Hz refresh rate display and Android 10

Posted: 25 Sep 2019 06:30 AM PDT

Sharp introduced the latest entries to its AQUOS line of smartphones with the brand new zero2 flagship, sense3 and sense3 plus midrangers. AQUOS zero2 The AQUOS zero2 packs an impressive 6.4-inch curved OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate. This is double of current best offerings like the Asus ROG Phone ll so it would be interesting to see how it fares in real life. Sharp is also proud to announce that its the lightest 6-inch phone, tipping the scales at just 143 grams. The display comes with an FHD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 8MP selfie cam. There's an...

The unique display of the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha was made by Visionox

Posted: 25 Sep 2019 05:45 AM PDT

The unique screen of the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, which wraps around nearly the entire phone, is being produced by Visionox. CEO Lei Jun revealed that 1,000 engineers have spent the last two years working on the Alpha, an investment that cost the company CNY 500 million ($70 million). This isn't the first collaboration between the two companies - Visionox provided the flexible screen used in Xiaomi's foldable phone prototype. That phone had a dual fold design with the left and right third of the phone folding backwards, a more dynamic version of the Alpha design. Xiaomi even sent out...

Samsung is reportedly working on a more affordable Galaxy Fold for global release

Posted: 25 Sep 2019 05:00 AM PDT

It was quite an ordeal, but the Samsung Galaxy Fold is finally available in select regions, in limited quantities and at a high price to boot (it's been on sale in South Korea since early September, it's coming to the US later this week and soon in the UK). Samsung is reportedly working on a second Galaxy Fold model that will be available globally and will be more affordable. That phone - bearing a model number SM-F700F - will come with half the built-in storage (256GB) and may feature other cost-saving measures like cutting back on the RAM (from 12GB). However, it's not clear what price...

Dark Mode is hitting Gmail on Android 10 and iOS 11+ devices

Posted: 25 Sep 2019 04:15 AM PDT

Having your apps with a dark background is the hottest trend right now, and all app developers are chiming in. Google has already released Dark theme for plenty of its applications, and now Gmail will get it too. It should be hitting users with Android 10 and iOS 11 or higher, but might take up to two weeks before it gets to all devices. Dah dah dah dum da da dum da da: Dark theme is coming to Gmail on mobile → https://t.co/hiMaeuDBJD pic.twitter.com/0ElUHzrx8R— Gmail (@gmail) September 24, 2019 If you are using Google Pixel smartphone, Gmail will automatically be in Dark theme...

vivo V17 Pro in for review

Posted: 25 Sep 2019 03:30 AM PDT

The vivo V lineup has come a long way - it has become the company's mid-range trend-setter. Something like Samsung Galaxy A-series, vivo is often implementing new tech and likes to go wild with experimental features. The new vivo V17 Pro, however, feels more mature in a way. The pop-up mechanism has been refined and it's also bigger to accommodate two cameras, the under-display fingerprint reader has been improved and a fourth camera has been introduced as well - telephoto capable of 2x optical zoom. That makes for a camera setup most flagships would be proud of, let alone...

MIUI 11 update for Pocophone F1 confirmed by company executive

Posted: 25 Sep 2019 02:45 AM PDT

Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 9 Pro and Mi Mix Alpha smartphones yesterday, but alongside that, the company also announced the latest version of its custom Android skin - MIUI 11. Xiaomi shared a list of 40+ devices which will get MIUI 11, but it didn't include the Pocophone F1 - which is called Poco F1 in India. To clear the confusion, Head of Pocophone Global Alvin Tse took to Twitter and revealed that the list shared by Xiaomi only includes the devices sold in China. Pocophone F1 isn't available in China, so it wasn't on it, but it will still get the MIUI 11 update. MIUI 11 will...

Latest OxygenOS updates prepare OnePlus 6 and 6T for Android 10 upgrade

Posted: 25 Sep 2019 01:42 AM PDT

Last week OnePlus released the stable build of Android 10 for OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro, and it seems the company will soon release the latest version of Android for its 2018 smartphones - OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T. OnePlus has announced the rollout of OxygenOS 9.0.9 and 9.0.17 for the OnePlus 6 and 6T, respectively, which will prepare the two smartphones for the major update. OnePlus doesn't explicitly say if "later versions" mean Android version, but the company rolled out Open Beta updates for the 6 and 6T earlier this month to prepare them for "major upcoming updates", which is reason...

Redmi 8A announced with Snapdragon 439, 5,000 mAh battery and sub-$100 price

Posted: 25 Sep 2019 12:40 AM PDT

The Redmi brand welcomes its newest entry-level member with the freshly announced Redmi 8A. It brings a slew of improvements over its predecessor - the Redmi 7A like a larger 6.22" IPS display, bigger 5,000 mAh battery and Xiaomi's new Aura Wave grip design. The display still boasts HD+ resolution but now comes with a waterdrop notch, which houses the 8MP selfie cam, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Around the back, we have a single 12 MP F/1.8 Sony IMX363 camera with dual PD autofocus. There is no fingerprint reader so you'll have to make do with the face unlock. The Snapdragon...

Huawei is now recruiting EMUI 10 beta testers for eight more smartphones

Posted: 24 Sep 2019 11:25 PM PDT

Huawei introduced EMUI 10 back in the summer, along with a roadmap of the first phones to get the user interface. First in line were the P30 family, and now it is time for eight more handsets. The Chinese company is recruiting beta testers that are part of the Mate 20 family or the Honor 20 family. The update might be hitting domestic variants of the phone first, but given how the global P30 phones followed their Chinese siblings just a few days later, we expect the new roll-out to start worldwide in a few days. The key points of the new user interface of Huawei are improved...

vivo U3x announced in China as a rebranded U10

Posted: 24 Sep 2019 09:45 PM PDT

The vivo U10 announced in India yesterday has made its way to China, but under a different moniker - vivo U3x. The vivo U3x sports a 6.35" HD+ display and has a Snapdragon 665 SoC under the hood. It runs Android Pie with Funtouch OS 9.1 atop and you get three memory options - 3GB/32GB, 3GB/64GB, and 4GB/64GB. The smartphone also has a microSD card slot, allowing storage expansion by up to 256GB. For photography, the U3x has an 8MP selfie shooter on the front, and a 13MP main camera on the back joined by an 8MP ultrawide and 2MP depth sensor modules. The back of the phone also houses...

iOS 13.1, iPadOS 13.1, and tvOS 13 are now available

Posted: 24 Sep 2019 09:00 PM PDT

In a rather unprecedented move, Apple has already released iOS 13.1 today, which comes after the initial release of iOS 13 just last week. This new version of the software brings back Shortcuts Automations, Share ETA, and features a tweaked volume indicator with unique icons that show what device you're listening on. The audio sharing feature introduced in iOS 13 is now available to all Beats headphones with the H1 and W1 chips, expanding from just AirPods and PowerBeats Pro. HomeKit icons have been changed, new Reading Goals options have been added for PDFs, and several other small tweaks...

OnePlus 7T will run Android 10 out of the box

Posted: 24 Sep 2019 07:00 PM PDT

OnePlus is expected to unveil the 7T smartphone at its event on September 26 alongside its first ever TV, and the company has recently gone back to its past antics of drip-feeding us information about the new device, one day at a time. Earlier we showed you an official picture of the box, which is all red in a throwback to the days of earlier OnePlus phones, and now Pete Lau, CEO and founder of the company, has some more exciting news to share. Here's his full statement: We're thrilled to offer Android 10, the latest software version, for our upcoming OnePlus 7T. OnePlus will be the...

Qualcomm resumes shipments to Huawei

Posted: 24 Sep 2019 05:00 PM PDT

Ever since Huawei was put on the US government's Entity List, some of its key partners such as Qualcomm have faced a tough time. In a new development Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf confirmed his company has now resumed trade with Huawei. According to Mollenkopf, Qualcomm is also looking to secure a long-term supply deal with the Huawei but did not disclose what components are being sold. Back in July, the US Department of Commerce announced it would begin issuing special licenses for companies that wish to continue their business ties with Huawei. One of the main points of emphasis was...

Samsung will offer one time Galaxy Fold screen replacements in the US for $149

Posted: 24 Sep 2019 02:59 PM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is officially hitting US stores on September 27 for $1980. In addition, Samsung has confirmed its will be offering a one-time screen replacement for $149. There is some fine-print however as this offer will only be eligible for those who purchase the device before December 31, 2019. Source: The Verge This is definitely good news as the Galaxy Fold's polymer screen is highly susceptible to damage as we saw from a recent durability test. Those planning to buy Samsung's first foldable phone will have to do so in person at a Samsung Experience Store, AT&T or...

Oppo Reno Ace to arrive in Blue and Green, official images confirm

Posted: 24 Sep 2019 01:00 PM PDT

The Reno Ace is arriving on October 10 as the new Oppo flagship with a 90Hz display and 4,000 mAh battery with super fast charging support. There might be more than two weeks until the official launch, but this did not stop the company from posting the device with its official renders on JD.com. Oppo Reno Ace in Blue Gradient The phone will be the first device in the world with 65W fast charging - that is the new SuperVOOC 2.0 standard, unveiled seven days ago. According to officials, it will top up the 4,000 mAh battery in under 30 minutes. We also expect the Reno Ace to...

Samsung Galaxy A20s properly announced with SD450 SoC

Posted: 24 Sep 2019 11:30 AM PDT

After being introduced at an event in Malaysia , the Galaxy A20s finally gets a global announcement. The Galaxy A20s is an entry level handset with a waterdrop notch or what Samsung calls an Infinity-V display. The phone is built around a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD and is powered by a Snapdragon 450 chipset with 3GB or 4GB of RAM. Internal storage is 32GB or 64GB, but you can expand that via microSD card up to 512GB. Samsung Galaxy A20s The back panel accommodates a fingerprint reader and a triple-camera array. The main unit has a 13MP sensor and f/1.8 lens and it's joined...

Xiaomi publishes first camera samples from Mi Mix Alpha's 108MP camera

Posted: 24 Sep 2019 10:00 AM PDT

When you look at the Xiaomi Mi Miax Alpha it's hard not to gawk at its screen, but the 108MP camera on the "back" is equally unique. The company posted several camera samples and while they are downscaled, there are crops that highlight just how much detail is packed into each photo. The phone has a 12MP camera with 2x optical zoom, though by the looks of it digital zoom from the monstrous 1/1.33" main sensor will work quite well too. Especially when zooming in at night, that f/1.7 aperture will help the sensor collect as much light as possible. Pixel binning will increase image...

Vivo will launch a phone with the Exynos 980 5G chipset, exec confirms

Posted: 24 Sep 2019 09:00 AM PDT

Vivo dismissed reports that it's looking to build its own chip and instead confirmed that it will launch a phone with Samsung's Exynos 980 by the end of this year. Vivo may be the first to use the chipset as it was namechecked during the announcement of 980 chip. The Exynos 980 is the first mid-range chipset with an integrated 5G modem. It's an 8nm chip featuring two Cortex-A77 cores, six A55 cores, Mali-G76 MP5 GPU and an NPU. Using an integrated modems is cheaper (as they simplify the motherboard) and more power efficient to boot. The 5G modem promises download speeds up to 2.55Gbps...
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