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Moto G8 Plus and E6 Play go official as Moto One Macro goes global

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 08:50 AM PDT

Motorola is continuing to update its 2019 device portfolio of and the latest entrants are the Moto G8 Plus and E6 Play. Alongside these two, the company also expanded the availability of the Moto One Macro to the global stage which is coming on October 28 with a €229/£199 asking price. Moto G8 Plus The latest member in the G-series, the Moto G8 Plus is a capable midranger. Upfront we have a 6.3-inch IPS display with FHD+ resolution and a small waterdrop notch for the 25MP selfie cam. Around the back, we find the 48MP F/1.7 main shooter and 5MP depth sensor stacked below the 16MP F/2.2...

Honor V30 5G and Huawei Nova 6 5G get TENAA certified

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 07:42 AM PDT

Two unknown Huawei devices, believed to be the Huawei Nova 6, have bagged TENAA certification hinting at an imminent launch. These devices carry model numberS WLZ-AN00 and WLZ-AL10. The former is believed to be a 5G variant while the latter is the 4G version. Huawei Nova 6 5G variant Additionally, one Honor device has also been certified by TENAA. It sports model number OXF-AN00 and is said to be the 5G version of the Honor V30. Honor V30 5G variant We don't have any details about the Huawei Nova 6, but we do know that the Honor V30 will feature a curved edge display with a...

Samsung unveils 12GB RAM plus UFS 3.0 storage combo packages for mid-rangers

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 06:58 AM PDT

Samsung unveiled its latest "Multi-Chip Package" - uMCP - which combine 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM with fast UFS 3.0 storage. These are based on the latest 24-gigabit RAM chips manufactured on a 1y process (1y is the second enhancement of Samsung's 10nm-class process). In March this year Samsung produced the first 12GB RAM modules, but those used smaller capacity 16-gigabit chips (six of them). This new package contains only four 24-gigabit chips instead. Samsung is targeting the mid-range market with these and offers an alternative package with 10GB of RAM (combining two 24-gigabit and...

Honor 9X is going international with 48MP rear and pop-up selfie cameras

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 05:10 AM PDT

Meet the Honor 9X - no, not this one. Not the Pro either. Well, actually it's the Pro but with some changes. To be fair, things aren't as confusing as they may seem at first - this is the global version of the Honor 9X Pro, the one announced back in July is slated for the Chinese market. The only changes are the chipset - a Kirin 710F in the global model - and the name (the "Pro" moniker was dropped). Anyway, the phone is configured with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage by default, some regions will also get a 6/128GB version. In both cases there's a microSD slot for cards up to...

Pixel 4 video teardown shows it's not the easiest phone to take apart

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 04:22 AM PDT

The Pixel 4 lineup is making its way to more markets and this brings more opportunities for a teardown. The folks over at PBKreviews went ahead and opened up the smaller Pixel 4 on video, giving us our first detailed look at the phone's internals. Getting inside requires the usual process of removing the SIM tray and cutting through the adhesive holding the glass back to the frame. There's several T4 Torx screws that hold a cover over the battery connector. After the battery is disconnected we can see the wireless charging pad on the inside of the back cover. We also see the two optically...

Android 10-based EMUI beta now available for Huawei Mate 20 family

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 03:42 AM PDT

Huawei has started bringing its EMUI 10 interface to current flagships, and now it is time for the Mate 20 devices. Four phones from the lineup are finally eligible for the public beta based on Android 10. Once the company has cleared all bugs and issues, the stable update should roll out. The phones that can now get the public beta are the Huawei Mate 20, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design and the Huawei Mate 20 X (the non-5G one). Meanwhile four Honor phones are getting the same package, but rebranded as Magic UI 3.0 - Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, Honor V20, and...

Google lists manufacturers that will ship Android 10 updates this year

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 02:58 AM PDT

One of Android's key issues is fragmentation. The vast array of available phones means manufacturers have to work extra hard to keep every one up to date and many aren't very keen to do so. With the launch of Android 8.0 Oreo, Google aimed to improve things with the introduction of Project Treble, which brought a modular base for Android and made it much easier for companies to update their devices in a timely manner. In a new blog post, Google detailed the progress on Android adoption rates which shows that Android 9 Pie has the highest adoption rate in its first year and now holds a...

Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note10 receiving a fix for fingerprint flaw

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 02:12 AM PDT

A serious security flaw on the Galaxy S10 came to light last week when a British user found that her phone could be unlocked with unregistered fingerprints. Later, it was discovered that the Galaxy S10+ and Note10 series were also marred with this issue. Samsung claimed the issue was caused by third-party, silicon screen protectors, but it turned out that's not the case. The company promised to fix this issue soon and it's now rolling out software updates for the S10 and Note10 series with a patch. The update will reach only those units that have fingerprints registered. And, once...

OnePlus announces OxygenOS Open Beta 4 for OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 01:28 AM PDT

OnePlus released OxygenOS Open Beta 3 update for the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro two weeks ago and now the company has announced Open Beta 4 for these 2019 flagships which comes with several bug fixes and optimizations. The Open Beta 4 build also brings support for the transfer of iPhone data through iCloud in the OnePlus Switch app. Besides, it adds The Weather Channel as a source for weather data in its weather app. You can check out the full changelog of the update below for more details. System Fixed the screen flashing issue with setup while adding the fingerprint ...

Huawei Band 4 arrives with a color display and USB-A charging port

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 12:47 AM PDT

Honor announced the Band 5i a couple of days ago, and now its parent company Huawei also unveiled a fitness tracker, dubbed Band 4, which is essentially a re-branded Band 5i with a pill-shaped button. The Huawei Band 4 sports a 0.96" 2.5D TFT color screen having a resolution of 160x80 pixels. It shows information like time and date, fitness data, and app notifications. The Band 4 comes with heart rate and sleep monitoring, and it can track different activities like walking, running and cycling. The fitness tracker is water-resistant up to 50 meters and can sync with devices...

Samsung announces Exynos 990 with 120Hz display support

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 12:02 AM PDT

Samsung is over with big phone announcements for the year, so that means it is time to welcome the chipset that will power the next-year flagships. The Korean company has just announced the Exynos 990. It brings a new GPU, support for 120Hz screens and a significant performance boost. It is manufactured on the 7nm EUV process and will be 20% faster and more power-efficient than its predecessors Exynos 9820 and Exynos 9825. Samsung also introduced a new modem for the 990 - the 5G-enabled Exynos Modem 5123. Exynos 990 Exynos 980 Exynos 9825 CPU ...

Our OnePlus 7T Pro video review is up

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 09:14 PM PDT

OnePlus' lineup has grown exponentially this year, while at the same time becoming rather confusing. The Chinese company's latest phones are the 7T and the 7T Pro, and while the former packs a big number of upgrades compared to its predecessor, the 7T Pro is very similar to the 7 Pro that came out months ago. With that in mind, you might be wondering whether it's worth it. Luckily, our video review of the OnePlus 7T Pro is now out for your viewing pleasure, aiming to give you all of the essentials of the phone in a quick and informative fashion. After watching it, we're hoping you'll be...

Samsung Galaxy S10 second One UI 2.0 beta coming soon

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 08:05 PM PDT

Samsung launched the Galaxy S10 One UI 2.0 based on Android 10 beta two weeks ago and now it's about to aim the second release fixing the first batch of bugs. The hint is hidden in the changelog of the Samsung Video Library app that says it supports Galaxy S10 phones running the 2nd beta version of One UI 2.0. For all we know, it could be released tomorrow alongside the One UI 2.0 beta software for Galaxy Note10 and Note10+. The rapid development sounds promising and we hope the stable release will come around by the end of this year. Source

Moto G8 Plus spotted in the Geekbench database with Snapdragon 665 chipset

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 06:33 PM PDT

Earlier this month renders of the Moto G8 Plus surfaced, along with some specs. Now Geekbench 5 provides the first tangible evidence of the phone - a result published earlier today. Moto G8 Plus in the Geekbench 5 database The phone was powered by a Snapdragon 665 chipset (aka "trinket"). It ran Android 9 Pie and packed 4GB of RAM. This confirms what the rumors claimed. The Moto G8 Plus is expected to come with a 6.3" 1080p LCD with a notch, a 4,000mAh battery and fast charging. The rear shooting setup will feature a 48MP main sensor, 16MP ultrawide "Action Cam" and a 5MP depth...

Huawei Mate Xs coming with Kirin 990 5G in March 2020

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 05:02 PM PDT

Earlier today Huawei held an event in Shenzhen where it unveiled the Mate 30 5G and Mate 30 Pro 5G for the Chinese market. Alongside those two handsets, the company set the date for the retail start of the Mate X - November 15. If you want a Kirin 990 version of the Mate X though you'll have to wait some more as Huawei will introduce the Mate Xs in March 2020. Design-wise, the Mate Xs seems to be identical to the regular Mate X. On the inside though, the phone will pack the newer and more powerful Kirin 990 5G chipset. The Kirin 990 5G is built on the 7nm+ EUV process and comes with...

Xiaomi debuts at #7 in Fortune's Future 50 list of companies with greatest growth potential

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 03:32 PM PDT

Fortune has published the third edition of its Future 50 list, which features smartphone maker Xiaomi at #7. This list is a partnership between Fortune and management consulting firm BCG and highlights the companies with the strongest long-term growth potential. Xiaomi debuts at #7 in Fortune's Future 50 list Xiaomi's first phone came out in 2011. Since then the company has grown considerably. According to Fortune's numbers, it has nearly 17,000 employees and over the last 12 months it saw a revenue of $27.9 billion and a profit of $1.6 billion. While close to half of the...

OnePlus 7T teardown shows what's behind the round camera and plenty of rubber gaskets

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 02:01 PM PDT

Zack from JerryRigEverything set out to find out what's behind the circular camera island on the OnePlus 7T. It turns out that the answer is "aesthetics" as there's nothing inherently circular about the hardware inside. The triple camera module is laid out horizontally with the dual LED flash placed on a separate daughter board (which also houses the NFC antenna). The more interesting finding is that there are numerous rubber gaskets around all openings of the phone as well as around the connections of the ribbon cables. The gaskets are OnePlus red, a nice touch. However, OnePlus...

Twitter finally rolling out OLED-friendly dark mode to all its Android users

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 12:32 PM PDT

Twitter rolled out an OLED-friendly dark mode called "Lights out" for its iOS app back in March this year. And last week, it was activated for those who were using the alpha version of the Android app. Now, the company has announced that lights out is finally rolling out to all the users of its Android app. Unlike the old dark mode, which is now called "Dim", lights out turns the UI of the app to true black, which does a better job at power consumption on devices that sport an OLED display. The images below show the difference between both modes. 'Dim' mode (left) vs 'Lights out'...

vivo teases a smartphone with diamond-shaped camera

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 11:04 AM PDT

Another week, another new vivo smartphone is on its way. This time the company celebrity ambassador and influencer Cai Xukun spoke in an interview for Esquire Fine, holding a new phone with unusual diamond-shaped camera setup and at least three shooters. Sources from China claim the name will be vivo S5 despite the lack of phones in the S lineup since S1 and S1 pro. The leader of the Nine Percent k-pop boy band, better known as Kun actually interviewed himself. In his role as an interviewer, Kun appears to be reading fashion-related questions from the alleged vivo...

Nokia 7.2 review

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 10:20 AM PDT
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