» Without Label » GSMArena.com - Latest articles

GSMArena.com - Latest articles

–

GSMArena.com - Latest articles

Lava Z61 Pro unveiled: 'Made in India' with a 5.45" screen, small price tag

Posted: 09 Jul 2020 07:58 AM PDT

Lava unveiled the Z61 Pro budget phone at a price of INR 5,774 (which is $75 or so). This will fit people wanting something small and cheap – the 5.45" screen makes the phone more compact than most. The screen has 720 x 1,440 px resolution (18:9) and is covered with 2.5D glass. It's a classic design, meaning that the 5MP selfie camera is on the bezel above the screen. Around the back is the 8 MP main camera, which offers HDR, night mode and portrait mode. There's no fingerprint reader anywhere on the phone, but you can use the front camera for face unlocking (it reportedly triggers in...

Samsung Galaxy Buds X pass through the FCC

Posted: 09 Jul 2020 07:09 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy Buds X TWS earphones have been certified by the FCC and not a moment too soon – the new true wireless set will allegedly be unveiled on July 22 (perhaps alongside another wearable, the Galaxy Watch3). The Buds X will measure approximately 26 x 15 x 14 mm and will weigh about 5g. They have been dubbed the "beans" due to their shape – they are meant to go into your ear rather than stick out like the current Galaxy Buds+. Samsung Galaxy Buds Bean The Buds X are also expected to feature noise cancellation and reportedly target a price of $140 or so to undercut...

LG will update older flagships with the Velvet UI, starting with the LG V50 ThinQ

Posted: 09 Jul 2020 06:21 AM PDT

The LG Velvet represents not only a change in the company designs its hardware but also the software – LG announced that it will bring the Velvet UI to several of its older flagships. This decision was reached by surveying customer opinions through the Quick Help app. The new UI is already rolling out to the LG V50 ThinQ as an over-the-air update (starting with units in South Korea). It changes the Volume control dialog and the In-call information window, it also allows you to customize the color of the notification bar. Besides the V50, five other LG flagships will receive Velvet...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ specs revealed, 45W charging confirmed

Posted: 09 Jul 2020 05:34 AM PDT

Most of the specs and the design traits of Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 lineup have just been revealed thanks to a new leak from a trusted source. According to insiders close to SamMobile the Galaxy Tab S7+ will be running a Snapdragon 865+ SoC and the 5G-enabled version of the tablet will support sub-6GHz 5G networks. The 12.4-inch Super AMOLED display will carry a resolution of 2800 x 1752px and, of course, support S Pen functionality. Qualcomm's current fastest SoC will be paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM while storage will be 128GB and 256GB, respectively. Earlier reports said...

Oppo Watch coming to India alongside the Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G

Posted: 09 Jul 2020 04:47 AM PDT

Oppo's first smartwatch named Oppo Watch debuted back in March but it's yet to become available outside China. A recent FCC listing, however, suggests that it will make it outside of China pretty soon and today's rumor is in line with this theory. Oppo insiders say the official international debut will happen alongside the Oppo Reno4 Pro 5G, which is taking place between July 20 and 24. With the global version's development now complete we can expect more markets to get it soon. Source

TCL 10 Plus and TCL 10 SE go official

Posted: 09 Jul 2020 03:59 AM PDT

TCL's 10 series saw its latest members go official in Russia with the 10 Plus and 10 SE. Both new phones come with midrange specs, solid batteries and Android 10 but pricing аnd availability is yet to be revealed. We also don't have info if or when the devices will make their way to more markets. TCL 10 Plus Starting off with the 10 Plus which shares a lot of similarities with the previously launched 10L with the big change being on the display front where we now have an AMOLED panel with a waterdrop notch. The diagonal measures in at 6.53-inches and the resolution is 1080 x 2340 pixels...

Vivo X50 series Indian launch teased, likely coming on July 16

Posted: 09 Jul 2020 03:12 AM PDT

The vivo X50 is a smartphone lineup that is all about mobile photography with custom sensors and unique design of the camera setup. Two phones are already selling in China - vivo X50, and vivo X50 Pro, while the vivo X50 Pro+ is expected to hit the shelves in a few days. The first two are also scheduled to arrive outside China - they will hit India "soon", and one leakster on Twitter says the date might be July 16. The vivo X50 series already has a dedicated landing promo page on Flipkart, and the phone will sell on Amazon India as well. Claims are all three models will launch...

OnePlus Nord leaked images reveal design, AMOLED display officially confirmed

Posted: 09 Jul 2020 02:23 AM PDT

The OnePlus Nord is coming on July 21 and we already know a few of its specs through leaks and official teasers. OnePlus also gave us a glimpse of the smartphone through a promo video and today a couple of images of the Nord have been shared by reliable leakster Evan Blass which give us a very clear look at the smartphone. As you can see, the OnePlus Nord will pack a display with a pill-shaped hole in the top-left corner for the dual camera setup, which from a previous leak we know will be a combination of a 32MP wide and 8MP ultrawide angle units. OnePlus' official Instagram...

Redmi Note 9 coming to India, official teaser confirms

Posted: 09 Jul 2020 01:25 AM PDT

After the Redmi 9 Pro and Pro Max, India is about to receive a third Redmi Note 9 model as teased by the company. According to speculation this will be the vanilla Redmi Note 9 which made its debut in May. Fasten your seatbelts and get set for an all new BEAST from the #Redmi family 🙌Undisputed speed, undisputed performance- the #UndisputedChampion is coming soon! ⚡Can you guess what we're hinting at? 😉👉 RT this tweet and head here to get notified: https://t.co/XYxRbFgKft pic.twitter.com/40uAHi8pY0— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) July 9, 2020 The Redmi Note 9 is built around a 6.53-inch IPS...

vivo iQOO Z1x 5G unveiled with 120Hz display, $230 price

Posted: 09 Jul 2020 01:14 AM PDT

The vivo iQOO Z1x is finally official after weeks of leaks and teasers. The phone is exactly what we expected to be, but the pricing is the biggest surprise - it starts from CNY1,598 in China, which is about $230. For that price, you get a 5G chipset, a 5,000 mAh battery with fast charging and a display with 120 Hz refresh rate. The iQOO Z1x is powered by a Snapdragon 765G, and has four memory variants - 6GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128 GB, and 8/GB256 GB. The RAM is of the LPDDR4x type and the storage is UFS 2.1. The 6.57" LCD has Full HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. There is...

Google releases Android 11 Beta 2, final version coming on September 8

Posted: 09 Jul 2020 12:30 AM PDT

On Wednesday, Google released the Android 11 Beta 2 build with a bunch of bug fixes. There are also some minor changes throughout the UI of the new Beta build. In an unrelated event, Google also inadvertently revealed that it plans to release Android 11 publicly on September 8. During a "Hey Google" Smart Home Summit presentation on YouTube, a caption revealed when Android 11 is supposedly going to be officially released, presumably for Google Pixel devices. The screenshot below, captured by Android Police (first reported by Phone Arena, shows what presenter Michele Turner said, along with...

Lenovo Legion Phone officially coming on July 22

Posted: 08 Jul 2020 11:31 PM PDT

On Wednesday, Qualcomm officially announced an incremental update to its high-end chipset. The Snapdragon 865+ is already confirmed to be used in two high-end gaming smartphones - the Asus ROG Phone 3 and the Lenovo Legion phone. Lenovo has now announced that its new smartphone will arrive on July 22 – the same day as the Asus ROG Phone 3's scheduled announcement date. The information was made public on Lenovo's Weibo handle through a new teaser. The phone will be announced at 7:30 PM Beijing time. The new Snapdragon 865+ brings a 10% clock-speed boost of the prime CPU core, and...

Realme C11 India launch set for July 14

Posted: 08 Jul 2020 10:15 PM PDT

The Realme C11 unveiled last week will debut in India on July 14. The launch event will be streamed live on the company's social media accounts starting at 1PM IST (7:30AM UTC). The Realme C11 packs a 6.5" HD+ LCD and has a Helio G35 SoC under the hood. It runs Android 10 with Realme UI on top and comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. But it also has a dedicated slot for microSD card, which allows storage expansion by up to 256GB. In terms of imaging, the Realme C11 sports a dual camera setup on the back comprising a 13MP main and 2MP depth sensor unit. For selfies and video calls,...

Asus ROG Phone 3 will debut in India on July 22

Posted: 08 Jul 2020 09:30 PM PDT

Earlier this month Asus announced it will unveil the ROG Phone 3 on July 22 through an online event and now the company has confirmed that the gaming smartphone will debut in India on the same day alongside the global announcement. The launch will be streamed live on Asus India's YouTube channel starting at 8:15PM IST (2:45PM UTC) and the smartphone will be sold through Flipkart. Asus hasn't divulged any details about the ROG Phone 3 other than confirming that it will have the freshly announced Snapdragon 865+ SoC at the helm. But thanks to TENAA, we know the gaming smartphone will...

LG K31 pops up in a Google Play Console listing, key specs revealed

Posted: 08 Jul 2020 07:34 PM PDT

LG is gearing up for another mid-range as evidenced by the just leaked K31. It popped up on the Google Play Console along with its key specs and an image of its front. A screenshot from the listing The LG K31 comes with fairly thick bezels and a waterdrop-style notch on the top. The panel is IPS LCD with 720 x 1520px resolution. A MediaTek Helio P22 sits behind the wheel aided by 2GB of RAM. The system runs on Android 10. Sadly, there's nothing else about the phone but the listing itself suggests that the K31 is nearing launch. Via

MediaTek to release Dimensity 600 as early as this month

Posted: 08 Jul 2020 06:29 PM PDT

In the rapidly expanding 5G market, the demand for 5G-enabled devices grows by the day and to reach the masses, chip makers would have to offer more affordable solutions. According to the latest report coming from a Taiwanese media, MediaTek is going to launch the Dimensity 600 as early as this quarter. Information around the Dimensity 600 SoC is still scarce, but people familiar with the matter say that it would be very competitive. The company is expecting the new chip to account for the majority of its 5G-related shipments in the fourth quarter this year while the first devices...

Garmin updates Fenix 6, Instinct and Tactix Delta smartwatches with solar charging

Posted: 08 Jul 2020 05:12 PM PDT

Garmin has brought solar charging to its three most popular smartwatch lines with the newly updated Fenix 6, Instinct and Tactix Delta smartwatches. The addition of solar charging aims to extend the battery endurance of the watches. The Fenix 6 Pro Solar and Fenix 6S Pro Solar bring between 9 and 14 days of battery life depending on the features used. Now, Garmin is listing a 10.5 - 16 day estimated battery life given the right amount of sun exposure. Outside of the battery enhancement, the new Fenix series smartwatches bring more specific tracking for mountain biking, surf and indoor...

OnePlus releases OxygenOS updates for the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro

Posted: 08 Jul 2020 04:01 PM PDT

OnePlus is now rolling out OxygenOS updates for the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro in NA, EU and Indian markets. These updates bring a host of improvements and bug fixes that should take care of most of the issues discovered so far. The OnePlus 8 Pro gets the more substantial update. The version number for the update is 10.5.11 for NA and India and 10.5.10 for EU. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 8 also gets most of the same changes, minus ones specific to the hardware on the 8 Pro. The version numbers here are 10.5.8 for EU, 10.5.9 for India and 10.5.10 for NA. You can read through all the changes...

Apple expands independent repair program to Canada and Europe

Posted: 08 Jul 2020 02:59 PM PDT

Apple officially allowed independent shops to repair your iPhone one year ago. The program first launched in the US and currently boasts over 700 locations that are part of 140 independent companies. Now the Independent Repair Provider Program is expanding to Canada and 32 countries in Europe. You will be able to view which companies in your city are certified by Apple on this page (currently, it only shows US locations). This program ensures that repair shops will use genuine Apple parts, tools and repair manuals. Any company that wants to can join for free, training is also free....

Intel details Thunderbolt 4: two 4K monitors or one 8K, 4-port docks and 100W charging

Posted: 08 Jul 2020 01:41 PM PDT

Intel announced Thunderbolt 4 in January but left plenty of people scratching their heads – it's no faster than Thunderbolt 3, so what has changed? Today the company unveiled more details about the new standard and why it will be the one port to rule them all. First, it will be compatible with USB4. Both standards will debut with the Tiger Lake platform later this year. USB4 supports 20 Gbps throughput and can go up to 40G bps with the right hardware. That would match the 40 Gbps throughput of TB4 (USB4 itself is built on top of Thunderbolt 3). Thunderbolt 4 will support up to two...
Disqus Comments

Popular Post