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Narzo 10 spotted in retail store, price segment revealed

Posted: 20 Mar 2020 07:18 AM PDT

Mistakes happen - this Realme Narzo 10, for example, was not supposed to be on the shelves of a retail store for another week or so. But it is and someone even ran an AnTuTu benchmark on it for good measure. This is the RMX2040, which launched as the Realme 6i earlier this week in Myanmar - it seems that we're looking at a case of local rebranding. The Narzo 10 specs that Realme has officially unveiled had already sparked rumors that the Narzo 10 will be a rebranded 6i while the Narzo 10A will be based on the Realme C3 (triple camera). So, the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset should come...

Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Fold2 will use the S865 chipset, info found in kernel source code

Posted: 20 Mar 2020 06:25 AM PDT

Samsung published the kernel code for the Exynos-powered Galaxy S20 phones which allowed the team at XDA-Developers to snoop around. They found clues about the Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Fold 2 and a phone related to the Z Flip. The Galaxy Note20 reportedly goes under the code name "Canvas", which means that the C2 is a Note model. Will there be C0 and C1? Not clear yet. But notice the reference to Kona. That's the name for the Snapdragon 865 chipset that constantly pops up in benchmarks. If there's going to be an 865+ chip from Qualcomm later this year, Samsung is not going to use it (it...

Redmi K30 Pro to have two IMX686 64MP cameras, dual-OIS, 8K video

Posted: 20 Mar 2020 05:22 AM PDT

Redmi has uploaded a series of new teasers on its Weibo account, pertaining to the Redmi K30 Pro and its cameras. Judging by the slides the Redmi K30 Pro will have not one, but two 64MP Sony IMX686 sensors on board - one used as the main camera and the other tasked with telephoto shots. The specs claim 3x of optical zoom and up to 30x of digital zoom, quite similar to the Samsung Galaxy S20/S20+. The 64MP sensor is big at 1/1.7-inch and uses 4-in-1 binning for 16M 1.6μm-sized pixels. It's also capable of 8K video capture. Redmi K30 Pro camera details Below is a...

Samsung One UI 2.1 coming to Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note10 in three weeks

Posted: 20 Mar 2020 05:17 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy S20 phones arrived with an updated variant of the company's user interface - One UI 2.1. Older flagships are still on One UI 2.0, but this might change very soon. One Samsung community moderator revealed in an answer to a user that the UI team is aiming to distribute the UI in three weeks. Even with the A/B process of pushing the update, it might reach the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note10 lineups by mid-April, and eventually the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy Note9 as well. Community moderators revealed the company is working on One UI 2.5, but this is likely to arrive in the fall...

Apple imposes iPhone purchasing limit - you can only get two at a time

Posted: 20 Mar 2020 05:06 AM PDT

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Apple has enforced a new rule for those interested in purchasing an iPhone. Buyers are now only allowed to scoop up two iPhones at a time which is the first time the maker has gone to these measures since the first iPhone launched in 2007. 2 unit limit on Apple US page The limit is already in effect across the US, Europe and several markets in Asia including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. Apple is still keeping its physical retail stores outside China closed. In addition, the company is still trying to get back to its normal production cycle...

Netflix, YouTube will limit streaming quality in Europe for 30 days

Posted: 20 Mar 2020 04:16 AM PDT

Netflix and YouTube will reduce their streaming quality in the European Union to avoid clogging its servers and hiking up the electricity bill, following a request from European officials. The demand for online services has spiked to unprecedented levels, following the isolation and self-quarantine imposed across Europe. Netflix was quoted that it will reduce its data consumption by 25% and viewers will still find the picture quality good enough. Usually, one hour of video streaming in standard definition (480p) uses about 1 GB data, while HD can get up to 3 GB/h. YouTube...

OnePlus shares unreleased marble 7T, more 6 color options

Posted: 20 Mar 2020 03:23 AM PDT

The OnePlus 7T launched last September came in two colors - Glacier Blue and Frosted Silver. Later in November, we learned a gold-colored variant was considered but it didn't make the cut. Now we know there was one more version of the 7T which wasn't released. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau took to Twitter to share pictures of the OnePlus 7T with a marble finish, which looks pretty cool and we really wish it came to the market. Alongside the 7T, Lau gave us a look at three unreleased versions of the OnePlus 6. One of them has a blue-white gradient while the other has a white finish and is...

Sony Xperia 1 II to get night mode, eye AF in ultrawide camera in first update

Posted: 20 Mar 2020 02:35 AM PDT

Sony is reportedly working overtime to bring a few features to the Xperia 1 II's cameras in an update to be seeded right after its launch. It will bring the eye autofocus that makes sure human eyes are always in focus to the 16mm ultrawide camera. Additionally the update will enable 1080p at 120fps slow-motion video recording and 4K video at 60fps. Finally and likely the most important bit is the night mode for the main 24mm camera. These new features should arrive via a firmware update to the Xperia 1 II sometime after it launches in April in Japan and will likely be applied to the...

Realme Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A coming on March 26, specs confirmed

Posted: 20 Mar 2020 01:41 AM PDT

Realme teased the new Narzo series a couple of days ago and today the company announced that it will launch the Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A on March 26 in India. The event will start at 12:30 PM IST (7 AM UTC) and will be streamed live via Realme India's official channels. Besides announcing the launch date, Realme also confirmed a few details about the Narzo 10 duo on its official site to build the hype. For starters, the Narzo 10 will sport a 48MP quad camera on the back while the 10A will feature triple cameras with the main unit having F/1.8 aperture. Other specs revealed...

Our Samsung Galaxy S20 video review is up

Posted: 20 Mar 2020 12:50 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy S20 is the cheapest and most compact member of the new flagship series by the Korean giant, but it has few compromises compared to the plus version. We already published its detailed written review, where you can learn all about its triple camera setup and gorgeous 120Hz screen. And now we have something for those in a hurry - Will is done with the video review that will give you the rundown in just over 7 minutes. The Samsung Galaxy S20 might actually be one of most sensible choices in the new lineup because of its lower asking price and few compromises compared...

Oppo Reno Ace2 live image surfaces with quad cameras

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 11:02 PM PDT

The Oppo Reno Ace announced last October with a Snapdragon 855+ SoC and 65W fast charging might soon get a successor, as a live image of what's allegedly the Reno Ace2 has surfaced. The picture shows the smartphone in blue color. It has four cameras on the back inside a circular setup, which is reminiscent of the OnePlus 7T. We don't see the flash in the photo, but it's likely placed on the left side of the cameras. Other details we can glean from the photo are the volume rocker and SIM card slot on the left side of the phone, and the USB-C port placed at the bottom flanked by two...

The Xbox Series X won't have an optical audio port

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 09:39 PM PDT

If you are not entirely in the loop, regarding the upcoming generation of top-dog gaming consoles, here is a very rough and quick recap of recent events. A few days ago, Microsoft detailed its Xbox Series X hardware and yesterday Sony streamed a presentation of its own, detailing the upcoming PlayStation 5. This, naturally, re-ignited interest and discussions around both consoles and initiated a wave of comparisons, using the early, incomplete specs and info on both. A little detail that garnered some interest recently has to do with optical audio output (S/PDIF) interface. Some of the...

Redmi Note 9S to launch on March 23, likely a rebranded Note 9 Pro

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 07:43 PM PDT

Last week Redmi introduced its Note 9 series phones in India. As has been the case with past Redmi Note models, the company is planning to bring the line with an altered name for international users. Enter the Redmi Note 9s - a rebranded version of the Note 9 Pro which will launch in Malaysia and Pakistan on March 23. Xiaomi Malaysia and Xiaomi Pakistan's official Facebook pages confirmed the Redmi Note 9S arrival, while a Geekbench listing gave us confirmation that the device is indeed identical to the Note 9 Pro. The device is running on the Snapdragon 720G chipset paired with 6GB...

Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 get exclusive 007-branded Kevlar cases

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 05:48 PM PDT

HMD Global may have announced a few new devices today (we're talking Nokia 8.3 5G, Nokia 5.3, Nokia 1.3, and Nokia 5310), but the company hasn't forgotten about its older phones. Case in point: the Nokia 6.2 and 7.2. Both of these models will get an exclusive 007-branded kevlar case. This has been quickly shown on the live stream video, which wasn't exactly the highest-quality ever, hence why these screengrabs aren't the best. Anyway, the case will make it to global markets at the end of this month, and can be yours for €19.99, regardless of which phone you have - the 7.2 or...

HMD Connect SIM gets you data roaming in 120 countries

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 05:23 PM PDT

The Nokia 8.3 5G, 5.3, 1.3, and 5310 weren't the only things HMD Global announced at its online event today. The company has also unveiled HMD Connect, which is a global roaming data SIM card, with associated plans. This works in 120 countries. The price for a bundle is the same no matter the country you plan to use it in - €9.95, but you get varying amounts of data for that money. The aforementioned 120 countries are divided into 3 zones. So, for €9.95 you get 1GB of data in Zone 1, 500MB in Zone 2, and 250MB in Zone 3. Each bundle of data is valid for 14 days since activation, and...

Logitech unveils keyboard cases with trackpads for the other iPads

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 04:21 PM PDT

Apple's cool new Magic Keyboard is reserved only for iPad Pros from 2018 and 2020. If you want a trackpad in your iPad keyboard, but don't have a new Pro, you can look at the Logitech Combo Touch instead. It supports iPad 10.2, iPad Air (2019) and iPad Pro 10.5 (2017). Logitech will start selling the keyboards in May 2020 at $150 - half of what the Apple keyboard costs. They are not the same, though. The Combo Touch combines a full-size keyboard with a trackpad. The keys feature scissor mechanism with 1mm travel. There's back-lighting and a row of shortcuts above the number...

Xiaomi reportedly abandons work on its custom chipsets

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 03:33 PM PDT

An industry insider claims that Xiaomi has abandoned its in-house chipset project (that was developed by the Pinecone division). You may have forgotten this, but in 2017 the company unveiled the Surge S1 chipset, then there was talk about Xiaomi showing the Surge S2 at MWC 2018 but it never did. Later, there was talk of Xiaomi working closely with TSMC, but not much came of that. In early 2019 it spun off part of the chipset division with the goal of making AI hardware for IoT devices. Now another course correction is in order. Xiaomi's chip efforts are being refocused on low-power...

vivo S6 5G to be unveiled on March 31 with dual selfie cameras

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 02:44 PM PDT

The vivo S5 announced last November will get a successor dubbed S6 5G on March 31. The S6 5G will be likely unveiled through an online event, which will start at 7:30 PM China time (11:30 AM UTC). vivo already shared an image yesterday showing off the bottom of the phone carrying a USB-C port. Besides, if we are to believe an image leaked on Chinese social network Weibo, the S6 5G will have a dual camera setup on the front located in the upper-right corner, unlike its predecessor that has a single selfie shooter. With the unveiling more than a week away, we are...

Honor MagicBook 14 coming to the UK on April 7

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 01:51 PM PDT

Back in November, Honor announced the latest entries in its MagicBook laptop lineup with 14 and 15.6-inch models. The two were later confirmed to go international and now Honor has officially confirmed the arrival of the 14-inch MagicBook to the UK with a base price of £550 (€595/$638). Actual sales start April 7 through Amazon and Argos. This gets you an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U CPU, Radeon Vega 8 GPU, 8GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB PCIe SSD storage. The screen comes with an FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution and sleek side and top bezels. The battery is rated at 56Wh which is Honor claims is good...

New leaked images show the front of the Huawei P40 and P40 Pro

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 01:01 PM PDT

Plenty of mysteries, surrounding the upcoming P40 family have been unraveling lately. As the March 26 scheduled announcement date grows nearer we have started to get a far clearer picture of the upcoming trio - the P40, P40 Pro and P40 Premium. Mind you, that's without counting the already announced P40 lite and P40 lite E, nor the alleged Porsche Design and Red Flag editions. So far we've mostly been looking at the backs of the P40 lineup, but now reputable leakster Evan Blass gave us a couple of pictures of the vanilla P40 and the P40 Pro. From the looks of things, the former is...
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