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Revised Huawei Mate X with Kirin 990 and improved hinge coming MWC 2020

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 07:37 AM PST

Huawei's Mate X has been available for some time now in China but we've been hearing about a Kirin 990 equipped version for several months. Huawei even briefly showcased the Mate Xs back in October and confirmed it's coming with the Kirin 990 5G chipset and is scheduled to arrive in China around March 2020. During an interview session with members of the press in Shenzhen, Huawei Consumer Business CEO Ricard Yu confirmed that the new Mate X will offer a Kirin 990 chipset, better hinge mechanism and more durable screen. He also said the foldable will be announced at MWC 2020 in...

Samsung Galaxy S11+ to have a 108MP Bright HM1 sensor with Nonacell tech

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 06:47 AM PST

Perhaps for those of you who are following the leaks surrounding the upcoming Galaxy S11-series already know that the S11+ will come with a custom 108MP sensor and not the one that has been already released. But thanks to a renown Samsung leakster, we now have a bit more details to work with. S11+ unique new generation 108MP sensor seems to be called ISOCELL Bright HM1. It is a more advanced Nonacell technology than Tetracell. It merges a cluster of 9 pixels into a single pixel and allows 0.8μm pixels to be converted to 2.4μm pixels, greatly improving Low-light shoot— Ice...

Realme X50 5G will support simultaneous 5G and Wi-Fi connection for better speed and stability

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 06:01 AM PST

Realme's latest batch of teasers regarding the X50 offers up a bit of extra info on how the handset will handle 5G connectivity. In fact, it is most likely a reflection of how the X52 modem inside the Snapdragon 765G works, making the info important for many future devices rocking the same Qualcomm chipset. Apparently, the X52 and Snapdragon 765G will be able to connect to both a 5G network and Wi-Fi simultaneously. This technology is already present on a decent number of smartphones that can sustain concurrent 4G and Wi-Fi connections. It is encouraging to hear that the feature is...

Samsung Galaxy Fold pre-orders begin in the Netherlands from December 20

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 05:14 AM PST

The Samsung Galaxy Fold that was unveiled in February and reintroduced later in September with a design tweaks will be up for pre-orders in the Netherlands starting December 20, with deliveries beginning on January 10. It will be priced at €2,020 ($2,250) and you'll be able to pre-book one through Samsung's online and offline stores, as well as carriers KPN and T-Mobile. For €2,020, customers will be offered 24x7 customer support and one-on-one contact with Samsung's experts. They will also receive Galaxy Buds worth €149 ($165) for free along with the Aramid Fiber Slim Cover. The...

Samsung details the features of its 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 04:44 AM PST

Samsung's 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor was announced in August and as the first phone to use is already on sale, the company published a post detailing the advanced features built into the sensor. The ISOCELL name refers to a barrier that separates neighboring pixels, preventing crosstalk. The 108MP sensor is ISOCELL Plus, which swaps the metal barrier for a different material that minimizes optical loss and light reflection. This is Samsung's first sensor to feature dual Native ISO, a feature the company calls Smart-ISO. Every sensor performs some level of analog amplification...

Huawei nova 6 SE goes on pre-sale in China

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 03:57 AM PST

The Huawei nova 6 SE was the third device announced at the company's big event in the beginning of the month. Now the phone has made its way to multiple online retailers as its pre-sales have officially begun. The nova 6 SE comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ IPS panel, Kirin 810 chipset and a generous 4,200 mAh battery 40W fast charging. On the camera front, we have a 16MP selfie shooter while the back houses the quad came setup with a 48MP main cam, 8MP ultra-wide module and two 2MP shooters for depth and macro photography. The nova 6 SE is only offered in 8GB/128GB trim and comes in...

Samsung Galaxy Note9 receives a new Android 10 beta update

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 03:12 AM PST

Samsung has released a new Android 10 beta for the Galaxy Note9. The update doesn't bring along any new features but squashes a few bugs affecting mobile hotspot connectivity, iris recognition, and S-Pen Air Command feature. The new firmware, sporting version number N960FXXU4ZSL7, weighs around 400MB in size and is currently seeding in India. But it should begin rolling out in the UK and South Korea soon. The Galaxy Note9 is slated to receive the stable build of Android 10 starting next month, but we may see it roll out before January since the company has said it's focusing on...

Honor MagicWatch 2 coming to the UK on December 20

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 02:23 AM PST

Honor's latest MagicWatch 2 was unveiled late last month in China but has since been making its way to more international markets. Starting December 20, the smartwatch will also be available for purchase in the UK. The company also confirmed that it's bringing the MagicWatch 2 to more markets in Western Europ in the early days of 2020. Specific countries or exact dates weren't listed though. We already spent some time with the wearable, but we are also currently working on its review so stick around. MagicWatch 2 promises up 14 days of battery life, advanced swim tracking...

OnePlus 6, 6T get November security patch with new beta

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 12:58 AM PST

OnePlus has released OxygenOS Open Beta 3 for the OnePlus 6 and 6T, which bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphones to November 2019. OnePlus 6T The new build also comes with general bug fixes and brings back the notch area hiding option, which is tucked inside the Settings > Display > Notch display menu. However, users aren't happy with it since the whole bar has been moved down. Here's the full changelog of OxygenOS Open Beta 3: System Added the notch area display options under Settings > Display > Notch display > Hide the notch area ...

Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G 128GB variant now available for purchase

Posted: 18 Dec 2019 12:09 AM PST

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G was announced in September with two memory versions - 8GB/256GB and 8GB/512GB. The company launched a third cheaper variant last week with 128GB storage and it's now available for purchase in China. The new 8GB/128GB version is priced at CNY6,399 ($915/€820) and can be purchased from VMall.com in two colors - Vegan Leather Orange and Vegan Leather Forest Green. Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G in Vegan Leather Orange and Vegan Leather Forest Green colors The Mate 30 Pro 5G is built around a 6.53" FHD+ OLED display that comes with a fingerprint scanner embedded....

Redmi Note 7 phones to receive Android 10 a month ahead of schedule

Posted: 17 Dec 2019 11:15 PM PST

Back in the summer, Xiaomi announced that about a dozen smartphones will be part of the first wave of devices to switch to Android Q and MIUI 11. One of the lineups that was promised the now-released OS and user interface was the Redmi Note 7 phones, and according to sources from the MIUI forums, Xiaomi is already working on the build. MIUI 11, based on Android 10, has entered in closed beta at its home scene in China. Usually it takes up to three weeks, before the major bugs are fixed and the company launches a public beta. From then on, Xiaomi needs up to eight more weeks to...

Realme Buds Air review

Posted: 17 Dec 2019 10:34 PM PST

The true wireless earbuds market is so hot right now, everyone wants to be a part of it. Even up-and-coming Realme that's as busy as anyone expanding its smartphone lineup decided to join. Yesterday we saw the Realme Buds Air go official and we got to see (well mostly hear) what they can offer. I've been using multiple wireless 'hearables' in the past two years, so I decided to take them for a spin. We got the yellow version and to say that it stands out would be an understatement. When you get the Realme Buds Air, the retail box has white earbuds on top of it, and they look a lot...

iFixit praises repairability of Mac Pro in its teardown - 9 out of 10

Posted: 17 Dec 2019 09:53 PM PST

There is a fair number of YouTube rant videos expressing frustration at Apple for locking down its products, making it nearly impossible for the customer to perform their own repairs. With the newest Mac Pro, Apple has strayed away from the "trash can" tower for a larger (and I mean, much larger) tower setup with endless options for expandability. The folks over at iFixit have torn down the new Mac Pro (yeah, the cheese grater) and have praised it for how easily it is to access the internals, perform hardware upgrades, and most of it can be done without using any...

Renders of the Galaxy Note10 Lite reveal a flat display

Posted: 17 Dec 2019 09:11 PM PST

Samsung's latest leak involved an unreleased Galaxy Note10 Lite model. The latest spread of leaks is a collection of renders depicting the anticipated Lite variant in a few color finished next to their S Pens. We'd previously seen the Note10 Lite leak in some dark OnLeaks renders and next to a supposed S10 Lite on another occasion. The first thing we notice from the leaks it that the new Note will have a flat display. Of course, the last Note device to come with a flat display was the Galaxy Note5. There's a punch-hole selfie camera at the center of the top of the phone, just like its more...

Deal: get a Galaxy S10e from Sprint for just $5 per month

Posted: 17 Dec 2019 08:15 PM PST

The Galaxy S10e may be the least talked about member of the Galaxy S10 family, but that's not because it's not a great phone. In fact, if you like smaller flagship devices with flat screens, it's basically Samsung's only option for you right now - of the 2019 roster. If you've set your mind on it but haven't yet found a reason to pull the trigger, Sprint may just have what it takes to make you act. It's currently offering the Galaxy S10e for just $5 per month through its Flex lease scheme. That's right, $5 per month and $0 upfront. What's the catch, you ask? Well, Sprint's Flex...

Samsung launches new offers for Galaxy S10, Note10, A-series in India

Posted: 17 Dec 2019 06:34 PM PST

Samsung's first Galaxy smartphone, the I7500, was launched in 2009, and the company thought it well to celebrate this ten year anniversary before this year ends. Hence, it started a new promotion in India on a bunch of its handsets. For the Galaxy Note10 and S10 lines, you get an INR 6,000 cashback if you buy with an HDFC credit or debit card. Additionally, you can buy a Galaxy Watch Active alongside the phone for just INR 4,990, instead of paying the wearable's usual price of INR 19,990. The Galaxy A50s gets a flat price cut of INR 4,901, now retailing starting at INR 19,999. The...

LG G7 One gets Android 10 update

Posted: 17 Dec 2019 04:28 PM PST

Late last month, LG rolled out the update to Android 10 for the G8 ThinQ, at least in its home country of South Korea. And now it's time for another update to hit an LG phone, though this time it's in North America and the device in question is the G7 One. This model launched in 2018 as part of the Android One program (implied by the name), and with that in mind it's pretty unsurprising that it would be among the first LG handsets to be graced with the latest iteration of the OS. It's perhaps a bit puzzling why it took this long - as Android One devices run a build that's very close to...

Samsung Pay will expand to more markets in 2020

Posted: 17 Dec 2019 02:02 PM PST

Initially launched in 2015, Samsung Pay has now grown to serve 26 countries across the globe. That's not universal support by any means but according to a new official statement from Samsung, 2020 will see its digital wallet and mobile payment system expand further. We still don't have specifics as to which countries are planned but Samsung says it will follow up soon. In addition, the new statement mentioned it's aiming to improve the customer experience in its existing markets with added features and collaborating with local partners. For reference, Indonesia as the only new market that...

Mike Tyson and Marilyn Monroe iPhone 11 Pro editions? Caviar says sure

Posted: 17 Dec 2019 12:33 PM PST

Exuberant, weird and obscenely expensive have always been the cornerstones of Caviar's phone customization business for the extremely affluent. And seeing how the company has been around for quite some time now, we can only assume that there is a market for these kinds of creations. Caviar's current "Superior" line of iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max (no regular iPhone 11, since that is too cheap) phones is definitely among the weirdest on offer. Said limited edition phones are created with "pieces of personal belongings of legendary personalities". Joining their ranks today are the Iron...

Renders show possible Samsung Galaxy A21 design

Posted: 17 Dec 2019 11:10 AM PST

Samsung has reserved all model names from Galaxy A11 to A91 for its Galaxy A (2020) series. One of the lower rungs of the A-series ladder, the Galaxy A21, just showed up in case renders. The Samsung Galaxy A21 has a notch for a single camera on the front (the thing next to it is either the proximity or the ambient light sensor). It seems that punch holes are reserved for the more premium models like the Galaxy A51 and A71 (which were unveiled last week). Anyway, the A21 will have a triple camera on its back - if it's similar to the Galaxy A20s, then we're looking at wide and ultra wide...
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