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Samsung trademarks "Super ISO" for use with the Galaxy S20 phones

Posted: 31 Jan 2020 07:51 AM PST

Samsung has filed a request to trademark "Super ISO" with the UK Intellectual Property Office. According to Ice Universe this will be featured on the upcoming Galaxy S20 phones. "ISO" here refers to the light sensitivity of the camera - if you've ever played with manual mode on a camera, you'll know that darker scenes require higher ISO. The problem with that is that higher ISO equals higher noise, which is probably what this feature is about. The description of the trademark says that this relates to camera hardware and the image processing software. In short, this is probably a new...

IDC: Tablet sales dropped by 0.6% in Q4 2019, Apple still leads

Posted: 31 Jan 2020 06:59 AM PST

After a slight upheave during the Q3 period, worldwide tablet sales have yet again declined in the fourth quarter of 2019. According to the latest IDC report, the tablet market is down by 0.6% year over year as a total of 43.5 million units were shipped during the October-December period. Unsurprisingly, Apple is still the runaway leader as it managed to sell an estimated 15.9 million units in Q4 2019. Samsung with 7 million and Huawei with 4 million round our the top three. Amazon saw a steep decline of 29% compared to Q4 2018 with just 3.3 million shipments this time around while...

The European Parliament votes in favor of a common charger despite Apple's protests

Posted: 31 Jan 2020 06:01 AM PST

Members of European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of a common charger, the resolution passed with 582-40. It urges the European Commission to adopt new rules by July that would make it so buyers don't necessarily get a new charger with each new device. A decade ago, the EU got major phone makers (among which Apple) to voluntarily move towards a common standard. Now MEPs believe that the voluntary approach has not worked out and new legislation needs to be passed. The resolution highlights wireless chargers as a way to reduce electronic waste, but notes that the rules written...

Counterpoint: Huawei overtakes Apple in 2019, Realme gains the most

Posted: 31 Jan 2020 05:09 AM PST

We've heard plenty of analyses in the past few days, and now we have another report to confirm that Huawei has overtaken Apple in the battle for the second place on the global smartphone market. Counterpoint Research revealed that Cupertino fell under 200 million shipments while its Chinese competitor reached almost 240 million. The analysts reported that switching 2019 strategies lead to improving some results, such as Samsung and its Galaxy A lineup and Apple's relatively more affordable iPhone 11. The non-Pro phone was actually the reason Apple to be the top smartphone maker in Q4...

All three Samsung Galaxy S20 phones pass through Geekbench with S865 chips, 12GB of RAM

Posted: 31 Jan 2020 04:16 AM PST

The three Galaxy S20 phones have taken their turn running Geekbench 5.1. The models headed to the South Korean and US markets, specifically, which are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 rather than a home-grown Samsung chipset (it seems that only European models will use Exynos 9830). Korean versions: Samsung Galaxy S20 • Galaxy S20+ • Galaxy S20 Ultra The trio packs 12GB of RAM (the value reported by the benchmark is lower as a part of RAM is reserved for the GPU). The benchmark score is essentially the same for all three phones and matches up with other upcoming Snapdragon...

Patent reveals Huawei foldable smartphone with six cameras and a stylus, could be the Mate X2

Posted: 31 Jan 2020 03:25 AM PST

Huawei announced the Mate X foldable smartphone last year in February and later in September, it filed a patent with USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) for a new foldable smartphone with stylus support. Now, we are looking at another patent filed by the Chinese phone maker with EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office), and it reveals yet another foldable smartphone which could be the Mate X2. Huawei Mate X The patent describes a form factor similar to the first-gen Mate X, but there are some differences. For starters, the new phone folds inwards while...

Nubia Red Magic 5G to pack 80W fast charging

Posted: 31 Jan 2020 02:26 AM PST

The Nubia Red Magic 5G is shaping up to be a beast of a phone with a 144Hz refresh rate display, Snapdragon 865, dual-mode 5G and blazing fast 80W fast charging. Last week we saw a live demo of the phone's new low latency wireless screencasting feature and now the brand's president Ni Fei took to Weibo again to tease the new super fast charging of the upcoming gaming phone. Nubia Red Magic 5G charging test The photo shows a detailed charging log of the phone which indicates a current of 9.6 amps alongside a voltage of 8.4 equating to an 80W power flow. We also see the device will...

Samsung Galaxy A51 5G visits Geekbench

Posted: 31 Jan 2020 01:32 AM PST

Samsung announced the Galaxy A51 last month and the company will soon follow up with its 5G version that has appeared on Geekbench sporting model number SM-A516N. The benchmark database reveals key specs of the Galaxy A51 5G - an Exynos 980 SoC, 6GB RAM, and Android 10. Geekbench doesn't confirm any other specifications of the Galaxy A51 5G, but from past rumors, we know the smartphone will have 128GB base storage and will be launched in South Korea. More details about the Galaxy A51 5G should surface in the coming weeks. Source | Via

Realme XT gets Android 10-based Realme UI stable update

Posted: 31 Jan 2020 12:41 AM PST

Realme rolled out the stable build of Android 10-based Realme UI for the Realme XT last week, but the update was only rolling to a limited number of users. If you haven't received the OTA yet, Realme has released the update package so that you can install the update manually on your device. It can be downloaded from here. The new firmware sports version number RMX1921EX_11_C.01 and brings along new UI and features to the Realme XT. You can check out the complete changelog of the update below: Visuals Updated UI to realme UI. Brand new Real Design makes...

Samsung Galaxy A41 appears on Geekbench with Helio P65 SoC

Posted: 30 Jan 2020 11:47 PM PST

The Samsung Galaxy A41 that we've been hearing about since last November has passed through Geekbench, revealing key specs in the process. According to the benchmark database, the Galaxy A41, bearing model number SM-A415F, is powered by the Helio P65 SoC. It runs Android 10 and has 4GB RAM in tow, but there are likely to be memory options that are yet to be confirmed. Geekbench doesn't reveal any other specs of the Galaxy A41, but if rumors are to be believed, the A41 will come with 64GB base storage, 48MP main camera, 25MP selfie camera and a 3,500 mAh battery with 15W fast...

Motorola celebrates Moto G's 100 million milestone with BOGO deals and discounts

Posted: 30 Jan 2020 11:00 PM PST

Today, Motorola is celebrating a new hurdle pertaining to the popular Moto G series of smartphones. The company has officially sold 100 million units of the midrange smartphone. It was first introduced in 2013 (back while Google still owned Motorola) and offered a well-rounded package for a price below $200 - proving that cheap phones didn't have to suck so much. To celebrate the milestone, Motorola is offering BOGO deals on devices from Motorola.com in the US. The Moto G7 is $100 off at $199 | Buy the Moto G7 for full price ($299) and get a Moto G6 or G6 Play for free ...

Galaxy S20 release date is March 6, official website says

Posted: 30 Jan 2020 10:05 PM PST

Samsung is announcing the Galaxy S20 family alongside the Galaxy Z Flip at an event on February 11. If you were wondering how soon after that the phones would become available, the company's own website is here to help today. Samsung has created a registration page (see the Source linked below), where you can go and enter your email if you're interested in purchasing any of these upcoming smartphones - aka "the next Galaxy". And right there on the official registration page there's this: "Delivery by March 6 while supplies last". That is of course if you end up pre-ordering an S20,...

Nokia's MWC 2020 event is on February 23

Posted: 30 Jan 2020 09:22 PM PST

HMD Global has just started sending out invites for its MWC event in Barcelona, which is taking place on February 23 at 4:30pm local time (registration starts half an hour earlier, as depicted on the invite seen below). The company unsurprisingly isn't telling us what to expect specifically, but recent reports have made it clear that a new true Nokia flagship will only arrive later in the year. It might make up for the delay in release with a world first under-display camera, although some of its competitors say that's not currently feasible. Until then, we'll have to make do with...

The Wuhan Coronavirus to affect the Galaxy S20 accessories supply chain

Posted: 30 Jan 2020 07:38 PM PST

It seems that the widespread Wuhan Coronavirus will affect a number of supply chains, including the one for the Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup's accessories. So customers seeking accessories such as cases and screen protectors at launch won't find anything for their brand new phones. MobileFun received a number of letters from manufacturers that there would be shipping delays due to the Coronavirus outbreak and the extended Chinese New Year holidays. The government officially extended the holiday season as a way to battle the spread of infection so a lot of factories have already suspended...

Apple Maps just got a huge update with improved navigation, "Look Around", and "Collections"

Posted: 30 Jan 2020 05:45 PM PST

On Thursday, Apple Maps announced that it is now rolling out a new update to Apple Maps. The new update brings a new map design, and one that shows far more details than before. To start, users will be able to see far more details on land with building outlines to help you search and navigate better. Source: Apple There are now more comprehensive views of shopping malls, airports, parks, roads, and buildings. Apple promises faster and more accurate navigation with the new update. Source: Apple Two new features arrive to Apple Maps, both of which are offered by Google...

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Z Flip passes through FCC, revealing all compatible LTE bands (no 5G)

Posted: 30 Jan 2020 03:28 PM PST

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is Samsung's next entry into the ring of smartphones with foldable displays. The phone's official renders leaked the other day, along with its full list of specifications. Just today, the Galaxy Z Flip passed through the FCC, revealing all the compatible signal bands. The list of bands includes support for all US carriers including CDMA legacy radios that Sprint devices still use. This is the SM-F700U and represents the US Unlocked variant of the Samsung Galaxy Flip. Here, we also have confirmation that it has NFC and will work with Samsung Pay's MST (for...

Huawei exec: There is no going back to GMS even if ban is lifted [Updated]

Posted: 30 Jan 2020 12:11 PM PST

Ever since May 2019, Huawei has been adapting to life without Google Mobile Services (GMS). The transition has been far from smooth as Huawei was seemingly left without a stable app ecosystem overnight but it seems the company isn't looking in the rearview mirror. During a recent press conference in Vienna, Wang Fei who serves as the head of Huawei's Consumer Business Group in Austria was clear that Huawei does not plan to go back to using Google services even if it regains its license . While discussing Huawei's long-term strategy in Austria, Fei clearly iterated that the company wants to...

CalTech awarded $1.1 billion from Apple and Broadcom in Wi-Fi patent lawsuit

Posted: 30 Jan 2020 11:01 AM PST

Apple is in trouble again over patent infringement by one of its chip suppliers. A jury has awarded the California Institute of Technology a $1.1 billion compensation from Apple and Broadcom for infringing on CalTech's Wi-Fi patents. The bulk of the sum is owed by Apple, $837.8 million, while Broadcom is on the hook for $270.2 million. Apple called itself "merely an indirect downstream party" (trying to shift the blame onto Broadcom) and plans to appeal the verdict. Broadcom will appeal too. The relationship between Apple and Broadcom is important for both companies. Just last week...

The OnePlus 8-series might come with wireless charging as company joins WPC

Posted: 30 Jan 2020 10:07 AM PST

OnePlus fans have long asked for the company to finally introduce wireless charging to its phones and it looks like it's finally happening with the upcoming 8-series. At least according to WPC (Wireless Power Consortium). Some time ago, Oppo was listed on the WPC website predicting the arrival of Oppo handsets with wireless charging and now OnePlus is on the list as well. It's a clear indication that the upcoming OnePlus smartphones will embrace the much-needed technology. However, we can't say for sure that the rumored OnePlus 8-series phones will deliver. It might be already too...

Samsung has more foldable phones planned for later in the year

Posted: 30 Jan 2020 09:11 AM PST

Samsung released its Q4 2019 financial report earlier today which showed a decrease in profits, but a very healthy smartphone division. As part of the report Samsung outlined its plans to launch more foldable smartphones later in the year which isn't surprising as the company estimates it can sell 5-6 million foldables in 2020. Previously DJ Koh confirmed that Samsung will "significantly increase the sales of foldable smartphones next year". The new financial report also outlines this goal as Samsung's mobile division will focus on flagship and foldable phones in 2020....
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