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eBay UK has Apple and Huawei smartphones and smart watches at 15% off

Posted: 28 Oct 2019 07:55 AM PDT

Black Friday is a month away, but eBay UK may tempt you with some phone deals this week, if you're not the patient kind. Actually, the POLAR15 code applies to any of 104 sellers, some of which focus on anything from handbags to power washers so it's not just for phones. The code knocks 15% off the price of your item, but the maximum discount is capped at £60 (and the minimum spend is £15). An unlocked iPhone X with 64GB storage in Grade A condition is £480 normally, but £420 with the discount (it hits the £60 cap). For something more affordable, the iPhone 8 Plus (unlocked, 64GB, Grade A)...

Samsung Galaxy S10 update introduces slow-motion selfie videos

Posted: 28 Oct 2019 07:09 AM PDT

German and Swiss Samsung Galaxy S10 owners are currently receiving a cool new update that brings slow-motion video recording using the front-facing camera. Besides the slo-mo selfie video feature, the OTA update adds Auto Hotspot, which is a quick way to share your mobile connection with nearby devices logged into the same Samsung account. There's also a mention about an improved fingerprint recognition. Additionally, the firmware update adds a Media and Device buttons to the notification shade allowing you to control devices that are connected to the phone, like TVs or...

Honor 9X launched in the UAE

Posted: 28 Oct 2019 06:12 AM PDT

The global version of Honor 9X arrived back on Thursday at a simultaneous launch in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Moscow, Russia. Today another market is officially getting the smartphone - the United Arab Emirates. The Kirin 710F-powered phone is priced at AED999, which translates to $270 or €245. The Honor 9X arrives with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage in the Emirates, which is the exactly same unit we reviewed last week. It has a triple-camera shooter on the back with the main snapper being 48 MP. The front-facing cam is hidden in a pop-up mechanism, which is a first for Honor - up...

Xiaomi posts camera samples from Mi CC9 Pro, focusing on its zooming skills

Posted: 28 Oct 2019 05:18 AM PDT

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro aims for camera superiority - it packs five cameras, including a 108MP main sensor and a tele cam with 5x optical zoom. The phone will be unveiled on November 5, but the teaser campaign has already started as Xiaomi released several camera samples. They focus on zoom. We start with a shot of the Longji rice terraces and a second look at the same scene through 10x hybrid zoom. Next up is a close-up of a Xiaomi brand ambassador - this photo was shot with the 108MP camera and the next image is upscaled from just 0.8% of the original image. Fair warning, these are...

CR: Realme is the fastest-growing smartphone brand, ranks 7 in global shipments

Posted: 28 Oct 2019 04:17 AM PDT

Realme has been busy lately with the introduction of its first flagship - the X2 Pro and its expansion to the European market. According to Counterpoint's Q3 2019 Global Smartphone Shipments report, Realme was the fastest-growing smartphone brand and managed to crack the top 10 chart, claiming the number 7 spot. During the July-September period, Realme exceeded 10 million shipments which translates to a staggering 808% year over year growth, making it the fastest-growing smartphone company. Realme's accomplishment is even more impressive given the slowdown in global smartphone...

vivo NEX 3 is up for pre-order in Ukraine

Posted: 28 Oct 2019 02:52 AM PDT

When vivo unveiled the NEX 3 with waterfall screeb and impressive specs sheet, many were asking if the phone would escape China. The device is already selling on the domestic scene, but now it is finally up on pre-order away from the Asia Pacific region - vivo Ukraine will sell you a NEX 3 with a discount for UAH17,999 ($715), starting from November 7. The price of the phone is for the 8/128 GB variant that costs almost the same as in China - CNY4,998 ($707). It is available at Allo and Citrus, both third-party retailers, but the latter is offering the phone without the discount -...

Xiaomi Mi 8 gets MIUI 11 beta based on Android 10

Posted: 28 Oct 2019 02:04 AM PDT

After the Mi Mix 3 got its MIUI 11 beta last week, now its time for the Xiaomi Mi 8 to join in. Chinese users have begun receiving the update which comes with the MIUI 11 9.10.24 build and weighs in at 2.1GB. It also brings the October security patch alongside all the new visual and under the hood changes that come with MIUI 11. There is still no word on the international roll-out. MIUI 11 9.10.24 update changelog (translated): Update Google Security Patch (2019/10) to improve system security. Fixed the use time of the app not reaching the setting but was limited system...

Vivo X30 with 5G arriving in December

Posted: 28 Oct 2019 12:58 AM PDT

Last month vivo held a conference at which a company executive announced a partnership with Samsung that will bring a 5G-enabled smartphone with Exynos 980 chipset. Today, a usually reliable leakster from China shared more info about the device - it will be called vivo X30, it will arrive as a successor of the vivo X27 and will be introduced in December. vivo X30 launch venue The X30 moniker is already trademarked by vivo, and the device will have a notchless screen, meaning the front camera will be hidden in a pop-up mechanism. Users tried to guess it will look...

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro will have five cameras, arriving on November 5

Posted: 27 Oct 2019 11:14 PM PDT

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro has been in the rumor mill for the past month and the device is allegedly coming with 30W fast-charging. Another rumor saying the phone will have a 108 MP camera appears to be true, according to a poster by Xiaomi, saying the phone will arrive on November 5. The image also reveals the Mi CC9 Pro will have a total of five cameras, lined up vertically. The setup also shows two dual-LED flashes next to a sign, saying "5X Optical", giving heads up about the telephoto camera. Xiaomi is pushing its CC lineup for "creative and curious" people that love to take...

Week 43 in review: Pixels start shipping, S10/Note10 fingerprint issues

Posted: 27 Oct 2019 07:30 PM PDT

This week a story broke that the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note10 series was susceptible to an exploit which would allow someone to unlock the phones with an unregistered fingerprint. Apparently the issue had to do with covering the fingerprint scanner surface with a silicone or TPU protector. Samsung has since swiftly fixed the issue with a software update. Google's Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL were in the middle of the news vortex yet again. They started shipping and some early adopters received their phone with a cereal as bonus. Then DxO Mark released its...

Honor Band 5 review

Posted: 27 Oct 2019 03:59 PM PDT

Honor has been in the wearables market for several years and has already launched five generations of smart bands. The latest Honor Band 5 is the logical evolution of Band 4 - on paper, it keeps all the key features, while improving the battery life and adding tracking for more activities. We've spent a fair amount of time with the gadget and now we are ready to share our observations. Unboxing Just like all cheap smart bands, you get a small wearable with its rubbery band and a proprietary charging adapter. The Honor Band 5 cannot be separated from the strap, unlike the Mi...

Top 10 trending phones of week 43

Posted: 27 Oct 2019 01:00 PM PDT

Following the dramatic changes from the previous seven days, week 43 saw our trending chart remain relatively stable. While there are three new names - top four are unchanged. The Redmi Note 8 Pro extends its streak at the top to three weeks with the regular Redmi Note 8 maintaining its second place. The Realme X2 Pro completes the podium ahead of the Samsung Galaxy A50, while another Realme - the 5 Pro shot up to fifth. Apple's iPhone 11 Pro Max continues its strong form and recaptures sixth place, while the Samsung Galaxy M30s returns to take seventh. Redmi 8 is down three...

The all rounder - why the Galaxy Note10+ is the flagship to beat right now

Posted: 27 Oct 2019 10:00 AM PDT

There's never a better time to take a look at the smartphone landscape of any given year than at the end of October. The Samsung Galaxy Note started the H2 flagship avalanche, followed by the annual Apple iPhones, the Huawei Mates, Google's Pixels and OnePlus' T refreshes. It's all here and it's all on sale, except the Huaweis due to their tricky situation, so you can have the full palette of premium smartphones to chose from for the Holiday season. And I'm here to tell you that the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ is the most sensible choice for your pocket this season. Before we get into why I...
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