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nubia Red Magic 3s to go global on October 16, price confirmed

Posted: 09 Oct 2019 07:45 AM PDT

nubia has launched the Red Magic 3 in May and updated it with the Red Magic 3s with a Snapdragon 855+ chipset, in early September. The 3s was available in China for the past month for CNY2,999 ($419) for the 8/128 GB variant. Now the company has confirmed that it is arriving on the global scene and will have a slightly higher price tag - $479 / €479 / £419 for the very same 8/128 GB option in Eclipse Black and Mecha Silver. The latest flagship chipset by Qualcomm is only one of many impressive specs about the phone. It also has a 90 Hz display with 6.65" AMOLED panel and a 48 MP...

Google is reportedly working on a 5G Pixel

Posted: 09 Oct 2019 07:00 AM PDT

Nikkei Asian Review cites insiders who say that Google has started test production of a 5G-connected Pixel phone. This is a separate device from the Pixel 4 duo, which will only feature 4G connectivity - those are have already entered mass production and will be ready to ship soon after next week's unveiling. But the Pixel 5G might not be unveiled next week or even this year. The sources say that Google could wait until Spring to unveil the Pixel 5G alongside the affordable Pixel 4a. That would still put it ahead of Apple, who won't renew its premium lineup until September 2020. The...

Black Shark 2 Pro is now available in Europe

Posted: 09 Oct 2019 06:15 AM PDT

As expected, the Black Shark 2 Pro is now available for purchase across Europe. The first flash sale begins today ends at 11 AM CEST tomorrow. During this period, potential buyers can benefit from the included free gamepad kit alongside a 50% discount on select accessories. The Black Shark 2 Pro packs 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling. The display also features pressure-sensitive touch functionality which comes in handy during shooters like PUBG Mobile. Under the hood, you get the latest Snapdragon 855+ chipset with up to 12 GB RAM and 256 GB...

Samsung begins testing Android 10 on Galaxy Note9

Posted: 09 Oct 2019 05:30 AM PDT

After the Galaxy S9 series, Samsung has started testing Android 10 for its 2018 flagship - Galaxy Note9. The Korean giant is testing the latest version of Android on firmware with build number N960FXXU3DSJ3, which is likely based on One UI 2.0. It's currently unclear when Samsung will announce the Android 10 beta program for the Galaxy Note9 owners, but the company yesterday said that a beta program for the Galaxy S10 lineup is coming soon in South Korea. Source (in Dutch) | Via

Google Stream Transfer allows you to move media between compatible smart devices

Posted: 09 Oct 2019 04:45 AM PDT

Google's latest streaming solution is called Stream Transfer. It allows you to move music, videos and podcasts between compatible Chromecast enabled devices and Google Home and Nest smart speakers and displays. As of now, it's compatible with most popular media apps like YouTube, YouTube Music, Spotify, Pandora and will work through touch interaction, Google Assistant voice commands or through the Google Home app. Тhis new feature could prove useful for moving music between different rooms or videos between smart screens or to Chromecast-enabled TVs. Another nice feature is the...

Nokia 8.1 starts receiving Android 10 update

Posted: 09 Oct 2019 04:00 AM PDT

HMD Global has announced the rollout of Android 10 for the Nokia 8.1, making it the first Nokia smartphone to get a stable build of the latest version of Android. A detailed changelog is currently unavailable, but we know that the new firmware brings in new gesture navigation and Smart Reply to the Nokia 8.1. Additionally, the update also comes with new privacy controls, Dark Theme, Focus Mode, and Family Link. Android 10 upgrade for Nokia 8.1 starts today! First on SD710 to bring new features such as Dark theme, Gesture Navigation and more. Staying the course to be the first across the...

Realme X2 Pro to have 135 Hz sampling rate, super fast fingerprint scanner

Posted: 09 Oct 2019 03:15 AM PDT

Realme will introduce the X2 Pro on October 15 with a Snapdragon 855+ chipset and a 90 Hz display, but the list of impressive specs do not stop here. The company announced on its official Weibo account the panel will have a 135 Hz touch sampling rate for quicker and more precise touches, while underneath it will house an ultra-fast fingerprint scanner that should unlock the phone in 0.23 sec. Realme X2 Pro posters, promoting the new features Bringing a screen with such an impressive touch refresh rate is likely to bring the gaming experience to a new, higher level. It will...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro India launch date revealed

Posted: 09 Oct 2019 02:30 AM PDT

After unveiling the Redmi 8 earlier today, Xiaomi announced that it will launch its 64MP quad camera smartphone Redmi Note 8 Pro in India on October 16. However, it's unclear whether Xiaomi will also launch the vanilla Note 8 in India or the Note 8 Pro will be the only star of the show. We will know that for sure on next Wednesday. We have received about 64 Million queries from an infinite number of Mi fans for this. 🤩Here's announcing the launch date of this beast of a phone. #64MPQuadCamBeast is coming on 16th October 2019. Can we get 6400 RTs on this?...

New Honor 20 Lite incoming, first to arrive in China

Posted: 09 Oct 2019 01:45 AM PDT

Huawei and Honor might have a big issues outside China, but at home the company and its subsidiary remain a leader in the smartphone market. One way to keep the top spot is launching new phones every month, and the latest device that Honor will unveil is going to be called Honor 20 Lite. One user on Weibo was complaining there is no new phone for her, and then George Zhao, Honor CEO, chimed in, saying she should wait for the Honor 20 Lite that will look good and will take great photos, including group shots. Global Honor 20 Lite A device codenamed Honor LRA-AL00 was...

Realme X2 Pro coming to India in December

Posted: 09 Oct 2019 01:00 AM PDT

The Realme X2 Pro, that's all set to go official on October 15, will make its way to India in December. This confirmation comes from Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth, who took to Twitter to make the announcement. While Sheth didn't reveal the date of India launch of the X2 Pro, we speculate it will arrive in India alongside the XT 730G (called X2 in China) which was teased in September. It's official now! We are bringing #realmeX2Pro to India in Dec. Time to rethink flagships. Get ready for #FasterSharperBolder.2K RT in 30mins - to win one SD 855+, 90hz display flagship5K RT in a day & I...

Redmi 8 unveiled with dual camera, Snapdragon 439 and 5,000 mAh battery

Posted: 09 Oct 2019 12:19 AM PDT

Two weeks after introducing the Redmi 8A, we get the Redmi 8. It offers similar specs but in a glass body with Xiaomi's new Aura Mirror design, a second camera around the back and more RAM and storage options. Upfront we have a 6.22-inch HD+ IPS LCD with a notch for the 8MP F/2.0 selfie cam. Around the back, we get a new dual-camera setup with a main 12MP F/1.8 Sony IMX 363 sensor with 1.4μm sized pixels and dual PD. The second unit is a 2MP depth sensor. There's AI scene detection with 33 profiles ranging from scenery, plants, pets and 6 India specific modes. Another nice...

Motorola One Macro hands-on review

Posted: 09 Oct 2019 12:04 AM PDT

Motorola One Macro debuts with macro camera, Helio P70

Posted: 08 Oct 2019 11:30 PM PDT

The Motorola One Macro is the latest in Moto's camera-themed lineup and as you can tell by its name, its unique skill is macro photography. While most of the Moto One family is made up of mid-rangers, this is an entry-level phone (the E-series to One Zoom's G-series, if you will). Back to the macro camera - it can focus from as close as 2cm (under 1") and uses a 2MP sensor with 1.75µm pixels. When framing a macro shot, keep in mind that when you are standing so close to the subbject you get a natural bokeh (no image processing needed). For regular shots, the phone packs a 13MP main...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro comes to Ukraine

Posted: 08 Oct 2019 10:15 PM PDT

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro announced in late August has arrived in Ukraine. It's priced at UAH6,999 ($280/€260) for the 6GB/64GB version and UAH7,799 ($315/€290) for the 6GB/128GB model. It comes in Black, Green and White colors, and can be purchased from online retailers and authorized Mi Stores across the country. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro The Redmi Note 8 Pro is built around a 6.53" FHD+ display and is the first smartphone to have a Helio G90T SoC under the hood. It also has a quad camera setup on the back which is a combination of a 64MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 2MP...

Essential founder Andy Rubin shows tall and narrow upcoming phone with color shifting back

Posted: 08 Oct 2019 08:45 PM PDT

One of the key features of the Android world has always been crazy experimentation with form factors. For a while not so long ago that seemed to have waned somewhat, but recently we've seen a resurgence of this idea, with foldables and waterfall displays and various solutions to cutting screen bezels so much that there isn't room for a selfie camera anymore. Those are all things we're pretty much used to by now, but then, there's this. Essential founder Andy Rubin (and before that, Android co-founder) has just teased the company's next smartphone, and it's, well, different. See for...

Screenshot from Apple Alarms app hints at upcoming "Sleep" app

Posted: 08 Oct 2019 06:45 PM PDT

The Apple Watch is among the best-selling smartwatches around the world. Many have praised its communication and safety features and the Apple Watch's fitness abilities are well executed. One thing missing, however, is native support for Sleep tracking. There have been third-party applications that offer some way to track sleep, but they are not as convenient as automatic tracking that other fitness bands offer out of the box. The latest hint that Sleep tracking could be coming soon comes from a screenshot spotted in the Apple Watch App Store. In the release screenshots for the Alarms app...

Sharp S7 announced in Japan with 1-week battery life and Android One

Posted: 08 Oct 2019 04:45 PM PDT

On Tuesday, Sharp announced a new smartphone for Japan. The Sharp S7 is a rebranded variant of the Sharp Aquos Sense 3 Lite - only it comes with a couple of new hardware features like a power-efficient display and a large 4,000 mAh battery. Sharp also claims this device can last up to 1-week on a single charge. Judging by the antenna lines, we infer this phone has a metal back cover, something we haven't seen in a few years since most phone makers switched to glass builds. The phone measures 147 x 70 x 8.9 mm and weigs 167 grams. The display is a 5.5-inch IGZO LCD panel with a...

Latest Apple patents reveal Apple is working towards slimming the iPhone's camera bump

Posted: 08 Oct 2019 02:42 PM PDT

Smartphone photography is getting better every year with top brands leading advancements in smartphone photography, particularly in flagship devices from Apple, Google, and Huawei. While sensors have been improving in size and processing abilities have advanced, the lenses in front of the sensors have remained the same, for the most part. A few Chinese phone makers have already stepped ahead to improve how far cameras can see, like with the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom and the Huawei P30 Pro. These devices use a periscope setup where the array of lenses is positioned perpendicular to the back of the...

Oppo Reno2 review

Posted: 08 Oct 2019 01:21 PM PDT

User reports Samsung logo is peeling off the Galaxy Fold's hinge

Posted: 08 Oct 2019 11:30 AM PDT

Twitter user Kurby'S is reporting an issue with their Samsung Galaxy Fold - the letters of the Samsung logo on the hinge have started peeling off. The A and the U are already gone and the rest might soon follow. Those letters have a holographic effect, adding to the visual appeal of the phone. This is created by cutouts placed inside the embossed shapes of the letters. And while it's not vital to the phone's functionality in any way, it's not a good look on a $1,980 phone. We looked around Twitter and the rest of the Internet and as far as we can tell, this is the only user to...
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