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Nokia and HMD Global drop out of MWC 2020

Posted: 12 Feb 2020 08:05 AM PST

The day started with a report that MWC 2020 is on the brink of being cancelled due to too much withdrawals of major companies, and today two more joined the wave. Nokia and HMD Global sent out separate press releases from their neighboring offices in Espoo, Finland, confirming the outbreak of the coronavirus Covid-19 and the concern for the health of their employees is the major reason to pull out of the event in Barcelona. HMD Global said that the conference has always been a key stage for launching new products, however, the safety of employees, customers and stakeholders is the...

CR: Chinese smartphone market crashes due to nCoV

Posted: 12 Feb 2020 07:21 AM PST

The detrimental effects of the Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) on smartphone manufacturers and their supply chains will have a solid impact on Q1 performance. Counterpoint Research updated its Q1 forecast for the Chinese smartphone market and total shipment estimates are down by nearly 30 percent points compared to previous calculations. Counterpoint now predicts 63 million smartphone shipments for the January-March period which is a significant decrease from the previously estimated 90 million shipments. Furthermore, Counterpoint also estimates a 70% year over year (YoY) decline in offline...

Realme X50 Pro 5G flexes its S865 muscles at AnTuTu, supports Wi-Fi 6

Posted: 12 Feb 2020 06:36 AM PST

Realme is working on a "pro" version of its first 5G phone and it will feature faster local connectivity and a flagship chipset. We know this courtesy of the company's CMO, Xu Qi Chase, who keeps posting teasers. The Realme X50 Pro 5G will support Wi-Fi 6 - the latest standard for home wireless networks (this is the successor to 802.11ac, recently renamed to Wi-Fi 5). You can see the little "6" indicator in this screenshot of the phone's Wi-Fi settings page. The Realme X50 Pro 5G will support Wi-Fi 6 The phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 865, we know as much from previous...

Samsung says it can do triple folding phones, but doesn't see a use case yet

Posted: 12 Feb 2020 05:50 AM PST

With Samsung releasing its second foldable display smartphone in less than a year, it's clear that the company wants to lead the industry into the realm of foldable devices. And shortly after the newest Galaxy Z Flip was announced, the company's mobile chief Roh Tae-moon, said that the tech is ready to release a phone that can fold in more than one place. After all, the company has been toying with the idea for some time now. Currently, the available foldable smartphones are designed around a single fold but Samsung's technology allows the manufacturer to produce a handset with...

Galaxy S20 Ultra's 108MP sensor captures twice as much light by grouping 3x3 pixels

Posted: 12 Feb 2020 05:01 AM PST

The first 108MP images sensor, the Samsung Bright HMX, was used by Xiaomi (that's what the "X" after "HM" stands for). Now Samsung has its own 108MP flagship and those use the HM1 sensor instead, which features some substantial changes. The large 1/1.33" sensor found inside the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra uses Nonacell technology, the followup to 2017's Tetracell. Don't worry if you slept through Latin and Greek, these basically mean 9-cell and 4-cell and are Samsung's trademarks for different Bayer filters. Nonacell merges 9 neighboring pixels (from a 3x3 square) into one large 2.4µm...

USA says Huawei has access to network backdoors

Posted: 12 Feb 2020 04:13 AM PST

The war between United States and Huawei keeps going, and now it seems we are entering a new phase. US Officials have gone on record saying that Huawei has backdoor access to networks from all over the globe for over a decade. National security adviser Robert O'Brien was quoted that there is evidence that Huawei "has the secret ability to access sensitive and personal information in the systems it manages and sells around the world", without revealing any more details aside from the issue being related to 4G equipment. Claims are that even though telecom makers are required to...

Google confirms Galaxy Z Flip's split-screen interface will make it to more phones soon

Posted: 12 Feb 2020 03:25 AM PST

One of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip's defining characteristics is its ability to split the tall 22:9 aspect ratio main display in two halves to show different types of content. The feature which Samsung calls "Flex mode" will make its way to more OEMs in the near future according to an official statement from Google. Samsung and Google worked together on the development of Flex mode for the Galaxy Z Flip, which is triggered when the screen is opened at a 90-degree angle. For most use cases, you'll see content on the top half and controls on the lower part of the screen. Some examples...

Samsung gives free Galaxy Home Mini with Galaxy S20 pre-orders in South Korea

Posted: 12 Feb 2020 02:37 AM PST

Samsung announced the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra at its Unpacked 2020 event yesterday in San Francisco. The smartphones are already up for pre-orders in many countries you get a pair of Galaxy Buds+ for free. But in its home country South Korea, Samsung is giving a free Galaxy Home Mini to those who pre-order the Galaxy S20 5G. And if you don't want the Home Mini, you have the option of getting the Nemonic Mini printer instead. Samsung Galaxy S20 There are other benefits as well, which include a one-time 50% off on screen replacement and a free four-month...

T-Mobile-Sprint merger approved by federal judge

Posted: 12 Feb 2020 01:54 AM PST

The deal between T-Mobile and Sprint was stopped in its tracks after an appeal by a group of states, led by California and New York senators. Reuters reports that a federal judge approved the deal, rejecting the claim that the proposed action would violate antitrust laws and raise prices. During the trial in December, the carriers said that a joint venture would help the companies challenge Verizon and AT&T, becoming the third-largest carrier with competitive prices and internet speeds. Joining forces would mean T-Mobile's low-band spectrum and Sprint's mid-band spectrum will...

GSMA to decide the fate of MWC 2020 this Friday

Posted: 12 Feb 2020 12:01 AM PST

One of the biggest tech events of the world, Mobile World Congress (MWC), is scheduled to kick off on February 24 in Barcelona, Spain. However, due to the outbreak of novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), many companies have pulled out, putting a big question mark over the event. GSMA, the organizers of MWC, released a statement earlier this week reassuring that MWC will go as planned, while also confirming that the event will have an attendance of 2,800 exhibitors. But according to a new report coming out of Spain, GSMA is holding a meeting on Friday, February 14, to decide the fate of MWC...

Xiaomi Mi 10 to have 90Hz display, 50W charging

Posted: 11 Feb 2020 11:15 PM PST

Xiaomi is going to introduce the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro in China tomorrow - February 13. It is interesting to see what will actually be revealed since most of the info is already teased by the company and its officials. Latest information comes from the Weibo accounts of Xiaomi and of Lei Jun, the company CEO and co-founder. He confirms the Mi 10 phone will have a 90Hz refresh rate display, while the charging speeds will be up to 50W. Official display and charging teasers The screen of the Xiaomi Mi 10 (and likely the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro) will be of the AMOLED variety and will...

iQOO 3 5G is arriving on February 25

Posted: 11 Feb 2020 09:41 PM PST

The iQOO 3 5G that was teased yesterday on Weibo will be unveiled on February 25. The company will hold an online event and the livestream will begin at 2:30 PM China time. iQOO has already confirmed that iQOO 3 5G will come with UFS 3.1 storage and feature a quad camera on the back with a 48MP main unit. The smartphone will also have a red-colored power button on the right side, joined by the volume rocker and likely touch-sensitive shoulder buttons. vivo hasn't revealed the rest of the specs officially, but thanks to Geekbench, we know it will have a Snapdragon 865 SoC at...

Samsung outs Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition and Galaxy S20+ Olympic Games Athlete Edition

Posted: 11 Feb 2020 06:00 PM PST

Today Samsung not only took the wraps off its new S20 family and the Galaxy Z Flip, its second foldable smartphone, but also took the time to introduce a couple of special editions. First off, we have the previously leaked Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition. This version of the foldable is created in collaboration with the iconic New York fashion brand and its "bold, timeless style". It features distinctive Thom Browne signature brand colors on a pebble grey exterior, as well as a Thom Browne New York logo on the back of the casing. What's more, you can complete the look with custom...

Samsung Galaxy S20 and Z Flip announcement coverage wrap-up

Posted: 11 Feb 2020 03:00 PM PST

Samsung brought its new flagship trio and it has dominated our homepage tonight. This year we have three S20 models alongside Samsung's second foldable phone - the Galaxy Z Flip. For your convenience, we've gathered all our coverage in one place so you can quickly make sure you haven't missed anything. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Galaxy Z Flip specifications Galaxy Galaxy Z Flip announcement Galaxy Z Flip price and availability ...

Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Z Flip pricing and availability details

Posted: 11 Feb 2020 01:57 PM PST

Samsung's big Unpacked 2020 event is over, and the smartphones it announced are already up for pre-order in both the UK and continental Europe. This applies for the entire S20 family, as well as the Galaxy Z Flip. On the other hand, in the US the S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra pre-orders are set to start on February 21. In the UK, if you pre-order now your unit will be shipped by March 8, while in Germany and other EU countries shipping will happen on March 13 for the S20 family. Pre-ordering a Galaxy S20+ or S20 Ultra will net you a free pair of Galaxy Buds+. The Galaxy Z Flip is going to...

Google Duo will be integrated into the Galaxy S20's dialer, supporting 1080p video calls

Posted: 11 Feb 2020 01:13 PM PST

Google Duo is the one messaging app from the search giant that you probably don't think about a lot, but ironically it's the only one that actually seems to have succeeded, among myriad other failed efforts (remember Allo? Thought so). Duo is now going to be integrated with Samsung's dialer app on the Galaxy S20 family, which means it will be easier than ever to start a video call with one of your contacts. You won't even need to open a separate app, just go to Contacts, select Duo video call, and Bob's your uncle. It's also likely that the integration will extend to the Samsung Messages...

Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e get $150 price cuts

Posted: 11 Feb 2020 12:59 PM PST

Samsung announced the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra today, as you may know already. So where does this leave the company's flagships from yesteryear - the S10, S10+, and S10e? Well, they're still going to be on sale, and Samsung is looking to emulate Apple's usual strategy in these kinds of situations. Rejoice! The S10 family is now officially $150 cheaper, and this is not just a one-off limited-time deal or something like that, it's permanent. Thus, the Galaxy S10e can, from now on, be yours for just $599, the S10 starts at $749, while the S10+ goes for $849. Those still aren't...

Samsung Galaxy S20 trio and Galaxy Z Flip official videos released

Posted: 11 Feb 2020 12:36 PM PST

Samsung unleashed its latest Galaxy S20 flagship lineup and the fancy Galaxy Z Flip foldable display phone today and as tradition dictates it has a few nice videos to go along with them. The design-centric Samsung Galaxy Z Flip got two clips and in what is certainly uncharacteristic for the company they don't mention a single specification. The company is clearly trying to show that this one is more about the form and the new use cases it creates than the internals. The Galaxy S20 Ultra got another two videos, which feature a lot more numbers. They are almost entirely about the...

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ hands-on review

Posted: 11 Feb 2020 12:00 PM PST

While the spotlight is understandably all on the new Galaxy S20 trio and the foldable Galaxy Z Flip the company did make another announcement today. We got to spend some time with Samsung's latest true wireless earphones - the Galaxy Buds+ and we are ready to share some early impressions. The Buds+ will be part included for free with most Galaxy S20 pre-orders, but you will also be able to purchase them separately for €170/$150. Galaxy Buds+ Tthe Galaxy Buds+ are offering plenty of improvement over its predecessors. The most notable change is the battery life - Samsung is...

Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ or S20 Ultra - which is the one to get?

Posted: 11 Feb 2020 11:30 AM PST

Did watching the Samsung Unpacked event leave you you may still be wondering which of the three Galaxy S20 flagships is the right one for you? Here we'll try to simplify the comparison between the trio. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a phone you buy for the camera. The 6.9" screen is slightly larger than the 6.7" panel on the S20+, but it offers no advantage in terms of resolution or other features (all three screens have 1440p+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support). Honestly, we think that the Ultra is larger by necessity as it has to fit...
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