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Here WeGo Maps comes to Huawei App Gallery

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 06:51 AM PDT

Since losing its access to Google Mobile Services (GMS) nearly a year ago, Huawei has been looking for ways to expand its app portfolio through the App Gallery store. Now, it got a serious addition with Here WeGo Maps (formerly Here Maps) which is now available for download on the App Gallery. Here WeGo Maps on Huawei App Gallery The app offers full walking, public transport, bike and turn-by-turn driving directions complete with offline maps functionality. It works in over 100 countries with over 1,300 cities. If you have a Huawei or Honor device with the App Gallery, you can head...

Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth shines on TENAA in all its glory

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 06:02 AM PDT

Xiaomi is launching the Mi 10 Youth on Monday and the phone has finally been listed on TENAA with full specs sheet and images. The is confirmed to come with a Snapdragon 765G, a big OLED of Full HD+ resolution, plenty of memory, and a 48MP main camera. Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth The chipset isn't actually explicitly listed but the 2.4 GHz CPU is and currently, only the SD765G has its top core at that exact speed. The Mi 10 Youth, also expected to appear as Mi 10 SE outside China, will have three RAM options - 4GB, 6GB, 8GB and three storage tiers - 64GB, 128GB, and...

Kuo: Apple to launch 3rd gen AirPods in Q1 2021

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 05:02 AM PDT

Apple is planning to start mass production of new AirPods at the end of 2020. This was revealed by the analyst Ming-Chi Kuo where he revealed the earphones will arrive in Q1 2021. The note to investors, quoted by Apple Insider, also revealed the second-gen AirPods Pro are not coming any time soon - Cupertino will start mass production at the end of calendar 2021, so they should be out in Q1 2022. According to Kuo, the market might be expecting new AirPods, but will actually get a new Beats model. He also reported a shift in demand from the second-gen basic AirPods to the AirPods...

Realme X3 SuperZoom clears Bluetooth SIG certification

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 04:13 AM PDT

Realme's X3 has been in our rumor mill since the beginning of the month. We're expecting a vanilla X3 as well as an X3 SuperZoom which was spotted in several listings earlier this month. Now we have yet another sighting of the X3 SuperZoom which was spotted in the database of the Bluetooth SIG. The device was spotted bearing the same RMX2086 model number as in the previous listings. The certification revealed the presence of Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity but not much more. Realme X3 SuperZoom Bluetooth SIG certification From the phone's Geekbench listing we know the X3 SuperZoom...

Xiaomi Mi A3 once again is receiving Android 10 update

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 02:12 AM PDT

Nothing in the world is certain except death, taxes and Xiaomi Mi A series phones having troubles with major Android updates. According to users on Reddit, some Xiaomi Mi A3 units are receiving an Android 10 new update, which is different from the previous three, and brings once again all the features the latest Google OS has - dark theme, new gesture navigation and improved privacy controls. The package is just 32 MB in size, which is nothing compared with the 1.33 GB update that arrived the last time and is clearly a hotfix for the last batch of issues discovered. The author of...

Meizu 17 series confirmed to use Snapdragon 865 and UFS 3.1 storage

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 01:24 AM PDT

The launch the Meizu 17 series if fast approaching - it's coming in two weeks on May 8. We are expecting a vanilla Meizu 17 alongside a Pro model and the company just confirmed both phones will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset and use UFS 3.1 storage. Meanwhile, Meizu also showed out its upcoming collaboration with the PANDAER-Family cartoon series for limited edition cases. They come in four variations each with its unique detailing. We've already come across plenty of leaks and teasers for the new devices which confirmed a 90Hz refresh rate display, 5G connectivity...

Huawei Y8s leaks with a notch, dual cameras

Posted: 24 Apr 2020 12:24 AM PDT

Thanks to Evan Blass, we got a hold on an official-looking image of the upcoming Huawei Y8s. The phone appears to have a proper notch, a fingerprint scanner on the back and two cameras, lined with the LED flash in a black rectangle, as is the trend now. The Huawei Y-branded smartphones are from the most affordable price range and are often the global counterpart of the Chinese Enjoy lineup (although there are Huawei Y phones in China too). Specs about that phone are yet to appear, but it is interesting to note that Huawei hasn't launched a Y8 smartphone, even if there are at...

LG Velvet arriving on May 7

Posted: 23 Apr 2020 11:37 PM PDT

LG already made two announcements for its new midranger called Velvet, but we are yet to find out any of the hardware specs. The company now confirmed that the final announcement is coming on May 7 by posting a video on YouTube, dedicated to the design-oriented smartphone with three cameras on the back. The four colorful dots represent the main rear shooter, two auxiliary snappers, and the LED flash. The colors also represent the four paint jobs LG Velvet will arrive in - White, Black, Red, Green. The chipset of the phone will be Snapdragon 765G with the 5G enabled; after all the...

iPhone SE teardown: What happens when you put an iPhone 8 motherboard into the iPhone SE?

Posted: 23 Apr 2020 10:44 PM PDT

The new iPhone SE (2020) is going on sale today and an early teardown shows the similarities between it and the iPhone 8. The "Jiang Teardown" video was posted by Wenzhou Ao Technololgy on YouTube (the channel's name is translated from Mandarin). In the video, the new iPhone SE is torn down side by side with the iPhone 8 to highlight the differences. Although the video is in Mandarin, English captions are available. The phone is just as easy to open as the iPhone 8, with barely any heat needed to soften the adhesive holding the display in place. Once removed, the display comes apart...

OnePlus addresses green tint with the OnePlus 8 Pro's display

Posted: 23 Apr 2020 08:30 PM PDT

The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are available for sale in the UK and Europe since April 21. The devices aren't releasing in the US until April 29. However, as the first customers get their hands on the new OnePlus phones, some users are reporting concerns with the display. OnePlus 8 Pro There are two incidents that are causing a stir over at the OnePlus Community forums: one of them is the appearance of a green tint over the display in low brightness settings. Granted, its one of those cases where a display acts strange under a specific set of conditions, but it isn't one worth...

Google releases Android 11 Developer Preview 3 for Pixel devices

Posted: 23 Apr 2020 06:24 PM PDT

Today, Google has begun rolling out the third release of the Android 11 Developer Preview to several Pixel devices. Unfortunately, we don't recommend anyone flash a Developer Preview build to your Pixel if it is currently your primary device, as it perhaps may not be stable enough. The update is dated on April 23 with a build number of RPP3.200230.017 and is security patched up to April 2020. Is is running with Google Play services 20.12.14. Google Pixel 3a If you are already running the Android 11 Developer Preview, Google offers the ability to update to DP3 via OTA update....

Doogee X95 gives you a 6.52" screen, Android 10, and a 4,350 mAh battery for $59.99

Posted: 23 Apr 2020 02:31 PM PDT

Doogee today made its latest smartphone official, and the X95 is very intriguing indeed. The price is obviously going to be its main selling point, so let's get that out of the way first: $59.99/£50/€56. No, that's not a typo, that's actually how much it costs, SIM-free and unlocked, and including the delivery fees. So, with that price in mind, you may find it unexpected just how... modern it looks. It definitely fits in very well with any other device released in the past year or so. Doogee X95 The X95 can be yours in black, green and blue. It comes with a 6.52" HD+ 19:9...

vivo iQOO 3 5G review

Posted: 23 Apr 2020 01:48 PM PDT

vivo S6 5G gets new Streamer Secret color

Posted: 23 Apr 2020 12:32 PM PDT

vivo S6 5G debuted last month in black, white and blue colors but now vivo is bringing a new Streamer Secret option which features a gradient color that shifts between orange, purple and blue hues. The new Streamer Secret vivo S6 is scheduled to go on sale starting April 30. The company hasn't revealed the memory and storage configurations it will be available in though. The vivo S6 boasts a 6.44-inch AMOLED display, 48MP main camera and Exynos 980 chipset. It comes with 6/8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage while the battery front is covered by a 4,500 mAh battery. Source (in...

Indian TWS earbud market grows by 700%, led by Apple's AirPods

Posted: 23 Apr 2020 11:44 AM PDT

The Indian truly wireless earbud market saw a tremendous 700% increase in 2019, which made it the fastest-growing market in wearables in the world. Apple dominated with its second-generation AirPods and its AirPods Pro, the latter of which launched in the country in November. Thanks to its premium pricing Apple will dominate the revenue share of the Indian market moving forward. In second was newcommer Noise and third was JBL, notable for the launch of its C100TWS in December. Realme jumped into the top 5 on the shoulders of its Buds Air TWS earbuds. The Buds Air had a huge...

Huawei unveils the 10.4 MatePad with M-Pencil support

Posted: 23 Apr 2020 10:57 AM PDT

Huawei held an online launch event today, unveiling the new nova 7 series of phones,but alongside them we also got the new Huawei MatePad. It is essentially a toned-down version of the MatePad Pro, announced last November in China. The Huawei MatePad is built around a 10.4" 2,000 x 1,200 pixel IPS display and a Kirin 810 chipset. It packs a 7,250mAh battery with 18W fast charging via Type-C port. Huawei MatePad Other hardware highlights of the MatePad include two 8MP cameras. The rear one does come complete with autofocus, while the selfie one is fixed focus. All...

Apple will reportedly launch ARM-based Mac in 2021 based on A14 SoC

Posted: 23 Apr 2020 10:09 AM PDT

Apple is planning to launch at least one ARM-based Mac next year, reports Bloomberg. According to its sources, Apple is working on three custom ARM-based chipsets for Macs, which will be based on the A14 processor that will power the 2020 iPhones. Although based on the A14, the Mac versions of these chipsets will be much more powerful. Exactly how powerful? According to the the report, the first of these three chipsets will have eight high-performance cores (codename: Firestorm) and at least four low-power cores (codename: Icestorm) for efficiency. The later models will have...

Microsoft Surface Earbuds will launch in Europe on May 6, priced at €199

Posted: 23 Apr 2020 09:23 AM PDT

Microsoft's entry into TWS earbuds - the Surface Earbuds - will finally go on sale in European countries on May 6. The buds will cost €199, placing them slightly above the €169 Samsung Galaxy Buds+ and way below the €279 Apple AirPods Pro. Microsoft's Surface Earbuds will cost CHF 220 in Switzerland, while their US price is $249, but there's still no word on availability stateside. The Microsoft Surface Earbuds bring 8 hours of listening time with an additional 16 hours through the charging case. They offer active noise cancellation, Spotify and Office 365 integration and touch...

Honor 30 Pro+ arrives in a limited edition Boy London-branded retail box

Posted: 23 Apr 2020 08:38 AM PDT

Honor announced a partnership with the fashion brand Boy London right in time for the launch of the Honor 30 smartphones. The most powerful Honor 30 Pro+ smartphone will be offered in a limited edition retail box with some branded accessories from the clothing company, including a case, a pin, and a unique t-shirt. There are two options of the limited edition retail box - both have the case and the pin, but only one of them comes with the shirt. According to a listing at the Chinese retailer JD.com, Boy London and Honor share a similar DNA - they are fashion-conscious brands for the...

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