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Budget LG Phoenix 5 leaks

Posted: 28 May 2020 08:08 AM PDT

Thanks to a new leak from Evan Blass we have our first look at the upcoming LG Phoenix 5 which will be a budget option exclusive to AT&T. Unfortunately the images aren't accompanied by any specs. We can still see that the phone will sport waterdrop notch display and dual camera setup around the back. It will serve as the successor to 2018's LG Phoenix 4 which came with a 5-inch LCD, Snapdragon 425 chipset 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. It also had a single 8MP rear shooter and a 5MP selfie cam and booted Android 7 Nougat. We can expect overhauled entry-level spec on the new Pheonix 5 and...

ZTE Axon 11 SE listed by retailer ahead of launch

Posted: 28 May 2020 07:19 AM PDT

ZTE is set to introduce its Axon 11 SE on June 1. Yet Chinese retailer Tmall couldn't wait that long and published a listing for the phone complete with its key specs. It comes with a 6.53-inch LCD with an FHD+ resolution and a 16MP selfie cam. It will also support dual-mode 5G connectivity thanks to the Dimensity 800 chipset paired with 6GB or 8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. The camera department will be headlined by a 48MP main shooter alongside an 8MP ultrawide snapper and two 2MP modules - presumably for depth data and macro photography. ZTE Axon 11 SE (TENAA...

Samsung Galaxy Note20 color options leak

Posted: 28 May 2020 06:34 AM PDT

With the renders of the Galaxy Note20+ out, it's now time to talk colors. According to an inside source, the Note20 will come in gray, green and copper while the Note20+ will be selling in black and copper. Samsung might be looking for more simplified and less flashy colors this time around but it's not inconceivable for the company to release more color options after the initial launch. Reportedly, the copper variant won't be the same as the one we saw on the Galaxy Note9, though. The new copper will be leaning more towards gold-ish hue. Also, keep in mind that the color options...

The Android 11 Beta Launch party will be livestreamed on June 3

Posted: 28 May 2020 05:46 AM PDT

Google delayed the Android 11 Beta launch to June 1 and scheduled a "launch show" for June 3. It will be all online, of course, as the traditional I/O event was canceled. Below is the livestream for the event, it will start at 15:00pm UTC and will last an hour. It will focus on the new features in Android 11 and what's new for developers. Google will also publish 12 "binge-worthy" talks on Android, starting with the basics (What's new and What's new in System UI) and covering many topics for developer and the Google Play ecosystem. If you're hoping that Google will finally...

Google enables 1440p mode in Stadia, announces new games and PUBG Ranked Mode

Posted: 28 May 2020 05:01 AM PDT

Google enabled 4K streaming on Stadia in early March, the service originally launched with a 1080p cap. Now there is a middle step - 1440p mode. If your hardware meets the requirements for 4K but your Internet can't quite handle it, then you should try 1440p. You will need a 1440p or 4K display and a Chromecast Ultra or Windows PC. There are more games coming to Stadia too - Jotun: Valhalla Edition ($15), Sundered: Eldritch Edition ($20), MK11: Aftermath ($40 for the expansion, $60 for the "Kollection") and The Crew 2: Hobbies ($50 for the base game, Hobbies is free) are all available...

Amazfit T-Rex to launch second week of June in India

Posted: 28 May 2020 04:12 AM PDT

Initially announced at CES 2020 in January, the Amazfit T-Rex is finally making its way to India in two weeks' time. The rugged smartwatch brings an AMOLED display, 20-day battery life, GPS and a MIL-STD-810 rating. The official press release did not specify the exact launch date for the wearable but just that it's coming in the second week of June. The T-Rex also comes with activity tracking for 12 sports with its PPG optical tracker and can be used during swims as well. It pairs with over Bluetooth with both Android and iOS and runs on the custom Amazfit OS. Sleep tracking is also...

Oppo unveils Ace2 EVA limited edition, custom Watch, headset, Air VOOC charger debut

Posted: 28 May 2020 03:28 AM PDT

The Evangelion-inspired limited edition of the Oppo Ace2 is now official and there's a lot more to it than custom decals on the back - there's a lot of EVA-styled gear you can get. Oppo Ace2 EVA limited edition There's the phone, of course, but it looks different from the one we saw last week. It has a purple and green color scheme to match EVA-01. The case included in the pack has an even more elaborate design and there are EVA-themed wallpapers pre-loaded. The bundled EVA limited edition case • Wired charger is included, Air VOOC charger is sold separately • SIM...

Samsung ready to start manufacturing 5nm Exynos chips in August

Posted: 28 May 2020 02:38 AM PDT

Samsung has been developing its 5nm EUV process for the past few months, and now reports from South Korea reveal the manufacturer is ready for mass production to start. ZDNet revealed the next chip will be called Exynos 992, and Samsung Electronics has the final say whether the platform will arrive with the Galaxy Note20 smartphone lineup in August. Samsung factory in Hwaseong, South Korea The Exynos 992 will use ARM's Cortex-A78 CPU cores and Mali-G78 GPU architecture. In theory, this would mean 20% more efficiency of the processor, compared with the existin Cortex-A77 on the...

Vivo X50 Pro full specs are out, more photos leak

Posted: 28 May 2020 01:23 AM PDT

vivo is expected to introduce another unusual camera with the X50 lineup where the four shooters are lined in a 1-2-1 vertical setup. Yesterday we spotted some early images and the specs of the vanilla Vivo X50, but now the Vivo X50 Pro specs sheet is also online, thanks to a leaked presentation. We are looking at a Snapdragon 765G-powered phone with huge screen and 90Hz refresh rate, as well as Sony IMX598 48MP main camera. It is pretty easy to read the specs, even if they are in Chinese - 6.56" OLED panel with Full HD+ resolution, 8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. The single selfie...

OnePlus 8 series Indian launch delayed

Posted: 28 May 2020 12:39 AM PDT

OnePlus is still not ready to start the general sales of its 8-series phones in India. The company issued a statement in the official OnePlus forum which explains its production facilities were halted temporarily and this will lead to a delay in the start of the official sales. The new release schedule will be announced soon. Although we were looking to have 29th May as our open sales date for the OnePlus 8 Series, due to unforeseen circumstances, our production was temporarily halted last week and has altered our sales plan. Because of this, we had to reschedule our date for open...

Honor confirms Play 4 and 4 Pro announcement date for June 3, TENAA uncovers Play 4 specs

Posted: 27 May 2020 09:36 PM PDT

Honor has confirmed that it will be officially announcing the Honor Play 4 and Play 4 Pro on June 3. The poster was seen over on Honor's Weibo handle. Last week, we saw the first renders of the Honor Play 4 Pro in a shiny blue color. Today, we're seeing the lesser variant - the Honor Play 4 - appear in its TENAA listing where the devices specs were also revealed. This device was listed with the model number TNNH-AN00. We're expecting both Honor 4 devices to have 5G support, but the TENAA doesn't reveal exactly which processor it will use. The listing mentions a 2.0 GHz octa-core...

vivo TWS Neo detailed on vivo's website along with more renders

Posted: 27 May 2020 07:23 PM PDT

After teasing its upcoming pair of TWS earbuds last week, vivo has posted all of the details of its TWS Neo earbuds. The specs and features have been posted to vivo's official website in China. Here's what you can expect from the vivo TWS Neo. The earbuds each have 14.2mm drivers and support the Qualcomm AptX codec for higher quality streaming. There's also mention of a few different EQ settings (which vivo calls 'DeepX'): "Super Bass", "Bright Treble", and "Clear Vocals". vivo TWS Neo official renders Vivo hasn't mentioned much more about the TWS Neo, and it has a...

Samsung Galaxy M01 schematic leaks with specs and dimensions

Posted: 27 May 2020 04:23 PM PDT

A schematic containing the Samsung Galaxy M01's specs and dimensions has been provided by the folks over at Android Pure. The drawing appears to be something you'd find on a quick start guide or inside an instructional manual for the smartphone, which lists a few of the device's specifications and the phone's dimensions. Starting with the cameras, the Galaxy M01 will have dual-main cameras consisting of a 13MP main camera with f/2.2 aperture and a 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The front-facing camera is a 5MP shooter with f/2.2 aperture. The phone will be powered by the...

Samsung details its debit card, coming to the US later this summer

Posted: 27 May 2020 01:01 PM PDT

Samsung announced that it's working on a physical card to go with its Samsung Pay service a while ago and the company is finally disclosing some more information via a blog post. The new service is called Samsung Money by SoFi and it's integrated into already existing Samsung Pay. Samsung Money will allow you to open up either private or shared accounts and once you receive your physical debit card, you can activate it with NFC. From there, you can manage all your finances going through the service and do pretty much everything you want to without having to call or visit a bank branch....

Huawei P40 Pro long-term review

Posted: 27 May 2020 12:15 PM PDT

Galaxy Fold 2 reportedly enters mass production, could be unveiled in August

Posted: 27 May 2020 11:53 AM PDT

A South Korean publication reports that Samsung has begun mass-producing the Galaxy Fold 2. Given the timing, a release in August seems likely. It's possible that we'll get official details about the phone as early as June (Samsung officially confirmed only a vague H2 launch window for the Galaxy Fold 2 and Note20). The insiders (citing component orders from Samsung) believe that the Galaxy Fold 2 will use Ultra Thin Glass (UTG), just like the Z Flip. It's allegedly the same UTG by Schott and Dowoo Insys. The original Galaxy Fold The new Fold is expected to cost less, despite...

Apple iPhone 12 series to launch in late November, new report suggests

Posted: 27 May 2020 11:01 AM PDT

According to a new report from Cowen investment bank, the iPhone 12 series launch will be delayed by at least two months and will take place in November instead of the usual mid-September time-frame. Previous reports estimated a 1-month delay to both the launch and mass production timeframes due to the ongoing pandemic. The new report also predicts a combined 35 million unit production output in Q2 2020 which would be 13% lower than the same period last year. Regardless of the actual iPhone 12 launch date, we should be getting 4 new models, all of which will support 5G connectivity and...

Oppo Find X2 Pro, X2 Neo and X2 Lite reach Britain with some B&O pre-order bonuses

Posted: 27 May 2020 10:09 AM PDT

After Germany, the Oppo Find X2 trio is heading to the UK. The phones will be available through retailers Amazon, Currys and Carphone Warehouse as well as carriers EE, O2, Vodafone and Virgin. The Oppo Find X2 Pro costs a hefty £1,100 if you get it SIM free, so you might want to opt for a carrier deal. For example, you can have it for £50 upfront then £65/month. Note that these prices are for the sole version with 512GB storage. It's available only in ceramic Black and Orange vegan leather (no Green yet). Brits get the same early bird deal as the Germans, a free pair of Bang & Olufsen...

Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro specs leak ahead of Friday announcement

Posted: 27 May 2020 09:18 AM PDT

The Infinix Hot 9 has been around for a while now, in some markets at least. In a couple of days it will launch in India and there is a "Pro" version incoming as well. The major difference between the two models will be the camera. The Infinix Hot 9 Pro will sport a 48MP main camera, up from 13MP on the vanilla model. This is technically a quad-camera setup, but only technically - the other three modules are a 2MP macro cam, 2MP depth sensor and a "low-light" sensor. Infinix Hot 9 Pro with 48MP cam and Hot 9 with 13MP cam Speaking of low light, the Pro model gets an extra LED...

Redmi announces its first PC monitor, the Redmi Display 1A

Posted: 27 May 2020 08:29 AM PDT

Redmi is constantly expanding to other market niches as evident from its upcoming Redmi X TV and Redmibook laptop but this one comes a little bit as a surprise. The company unveiled its first-ever PC monitor called Redmi Display 1A - an aggressively priced monitor with very impressive design. The monitor itself uses an LCD IPS panel with a standard 1920 x 1080px resolution in a 23.8-inch diagonal. The peak brightness is 250 nits with usual contrast ratio of 1000:1. Xiaomi says it can be used for multi-monitor setups due to its extremely thin side bezels measuring just 7.3mm. The...

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