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Samsung is now seeding a fourth Android 10 beta for the Galaxy Note9

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 07:06 AM PST

Samsung has been beta testing Android 10 on the Galaxy Note9 for over a month now and the latest patch is here to iron out a single bug ahead of the stable release which is scheduled for January. The new firmware bears the N960FXXU4ZSLB build number and weighs in at just over 167MB. Its only fix comes with a reported S Pen translation bug. The security patch meanwhile is already on December since the previous release. Given the small changelog, we can expect the full-blown One UI 2.0 update to come soon enough as the beta testing period is coming to a close. Via

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G appears in promotion listing and official support page

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 06:11 AM PST

Battling over 5G "firsts" is currently on the agenda of most major manufacturers and naturally, tablets will be joining the 5G revolution as well. That's a space with far less competition and this is not the first time we are hearing about a 5G version of Samsung's flagship Tab S6. The new 5G variant now has an official support page online. It is still barren but the SM-T866N is clearly right around the corner. Naturally, we expect to see it in South Korea first, where the device already got a few certifications. Samsung Galaxy ACADEMY tablet promotion in Korea More...

Redmi K20 gets new MIUI 11 update, this time with Android 10

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 05:22 AM PST

Xiaomi started pushing stable MIUI 11 back in November, but that was still based on Android 9. Today a report from China revealed a new update hitting Redmi K20 smartphones actually brings Android 10, acting as a base for Xiaomi's user interface. The package's model number is MIUI V11.0.2.0.QFJCNXM and weighs 2.3 GB. Along with security updates, it brings Android 10 features like better location control and privacy settings, Wi-Fi sharing via QR code and apps bubbles. These features are combined with the design overhaul of the MIUI 11 and the system-wide Dark Mode. The Redmi K20...

OnePlus launches Red Cable Club for fans in India

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 04:22 AM PST

OnePlus undeniably owns most of its success to strong community engagement. Guerrilla marketing and aggressive pricing can only take you so far. Beyond that, there is fan loyalty, feedback and engagement. All things OnePlus has really become an expert at after six successful years on the market. In yet another admirable user engagement effort, the OnePlus Red Cable Club has now opened its doors in India. Well, virtual doors, that is, since it's an online club, open to all OnePlus users, all the way the the original flagship-killer OnePlus One. To join you need to update your phone...

Latest Pixel 4 update brings improved Face Unlock and T-Mobile eSIM support

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 03:33 AM PST

After releasing its December security update to its older Pixel phones, Google is also bringing new features to its flagship Pixel 4 lineup through its "Pixel feature drop" program. The latest additions include refinements to the Face Unlock, eSIM support for T-Mobile as well as improvements to the GPS performance. Face Unlock can now use recent images of your face to improve its accuracy. These shots are taken periodically when you unlock your phone and Google claims they are stored locally on the Titan M security chip and are never sent to its servers. In addition to the improved...

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite complete specs sheet leaks

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 02:26 AM PST

Samsung is launching the Galaxy Note10 Lite any day now, and thanks to prominent leakster Roland Quandt, the full specs sheet of the smartphone is now out. The phone will have a 6.7" Full HD+ screen, Exynos 9810 chipset and a huge 4,500 mAh battery with up to 25W fast charging. Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite in Black A lot of the specifications are borrowed from the current Samsung Galaxy Note10, like the triple-camera setup - 12 MP f/1.7 + 12 MP ultrawide-angle with an f/2.2 lens, 12 MP telephoto cam with 2x zoom and f/2.4 aperture. One difference from the current flagship,...

Upcoming Sony Xperia phone to come with a punch-hole display

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 12:54 AM PST

Sony brought some much-needed refreshes to its 2019 portfolio with the updated Xperia line, most notably the new 21:9 aspect ratio displays and it seems 2020 will bring even more refinements to the Xperia phones including a punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera. A newly published patent on the WIPO Global Design Database from Sony showcases the user interface of an upcoming device as well as its screen which sports minimal top bezels. Taking a closer look we see the screenshot is showing the multi-window functionality but more interestingly both top corners are utilized to...

Realme X50 5G details to be revealed tomorrow

Posted: 22 Dec 2019 11:54 PM PST

The next company expected to join the 5G path is Realme. The phone will be called Realme X50 and should arrive any moment now. We already have som e of the phone's key specs and today the Weibo account of Realme posted a teaser, revealing "the blockbuster is coming tomorrow". Previously that account confirmed the X50 will VOOC 4.0 fast charging that will brings its 4,000 mAh power cell to 70% in just 30 minutes. It was also confirmed it will sport Snapdragon 765G SoC with an integrated 5G modem and will support simultaneous 5G and Wi-Fi connections. Despite the text of the teaser...

Honor MagicWatch 2 review

Posted: 22 Dec 2019 08:30 PM PST

Honor MagicWatch 2 was revealed last month as part of an event that also saw the arrival of Honor V30 and Honor V30 Pro smartphones. It debuted in China with the United Kingdom availability coming just two days ago. More markets are about to join the fun in the early days of 2020 so we decided to take it for a spin and see whether it's going to be a worthy purchase. The MagicWatch 2 is a new wearable in Honor's portfolio, but it looks a lot like the Huawei Watch GT 2 that we already reviewed. Of course, the subsidiary did all its best to differentiate itself and the result is a...

Week 51 in review: 108MP camera, Google turmoil and ongoing 5G hype

Posted: 22 Dec 2019 05:00 PM PST

Less then ten days remain before we roll the calendar over to the nice and round year 2020. Beyond this neat decimal symmetry, the next few months actually have a lot in store for the mobile industry and tech realm as a whole and we are already starting to see clear hints about it. Among the more prominent expectations is Samsung's second-gen 108MP camera sensor, said to debut on Galaxy S11 flagships. The more interesting rumor is about its 9-to-1 Bayer pixel setup. Yes, like quad-Bayer, just grouping 3x3 pixels under the same color, potentially unlocking unrivaled low-light...

Top 10 trending phones of week 51

Posted: 22 Dec 2019 01:00 PM PST

Xiaomi was the undisputed leader in our trending chart for several weeks, but Samsung came back with a vengeance - its newly announced A-series phone stormed the top 10 and made the Korean maker the most frequent name on it. On top we have the Galaxy A71, which also did great in our weekly poll. The Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 managed to retain their spots on the rostrum, but in fourth we have the smaller member of the new A-series duo - the Galaxy A51. Last week's leader - the Redmi K30 is all the way down in fifth, followed by the lowest standing member of the newly...

Samsung Galaxy M30s in for review

Posted: 22 Dec 2019 09:00 AM PST

Samsung's revised Galaxy A-series has been in the spotlight consistently this past year but the brand's new M-series has also brought a few ultra popular devices. The latest M-member to arrive at our doorstep is the Galaxy M30s and it just happens to sport the largest battery on any Samsung phone to date - a beefy 6,000 mAh cell. Taking a quick look you immediately notice the new camera arrangement on the back but everything else looks strikingly familiar to the outgoing M30. You might have noticed that "s" upgrades on Samsung phones are pretty minor but with the M30s they come in...
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