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Tecno Spark Power 2 Air unveiled: 7" display, 6,000 mAh battery, coming to India next week

Posted: 14 Sep 2020 07:01 AM PDT

The Tecno Spark Power 2 launched in India in late June, a INR 10,000 phone with a massive 7.0" display and an equally massive 6,000 mAh battery. But if you want a slightly more affordable option with most of the same specs, then the new Spark Power 2 Air may be for you. The sizable 7.0" display covers more than 90% of the front of the device. The resolution is on the low side, 720p+, but that will work just fine with Netflix's HD plan (INR 350/month). The phone packs stereo speakers to enhance the viewing experience to boot. Tecno Spark Power 2 Air The Tecno Spark Power 2 Air...

Watch the LG Wing announcement live here

Posted: 14 Sep 2020 06:22 AM PDT

LG is embarking on a new journey today as it plans to launch its Wing smartphone. The notable part is that it features a swiveling display which in turn makes room for a secondary screen and a unique T-shaped form factor. Today's announcement will be the very first step of the Explorer Project - LG's new line of smartphones with distinctive and yet unexplored designs. The keynote tips off at 1PM KST time (2PM UTC) and you can watch it directly from the link below: The Wing saw its fair share of leaks in the past month and based on the current rumors we're expecting a curved 6.8-inch...

Global ColorOS 11 announced, rollout schedule released

Posted: 14 Sep 2020 05:47 AM PDT

As expected Oppo unveiled its latest Android UI overlay dubbed ColorOS 11. As the name implies, it's based on Android 11 and makes Oppo one of the first manufacturers to bring its UI up do date with the latest build of Android. We also got the full rollout schedule for 28 Oppo phones. Visually, ColorOS 11 look even more streamlined than its predecessor ColorOS 7 with its own unique styling and more customization options for users. You also get all the new Android 11 standout features including one-time permissions, grouped message notifications and media controls. Oppo is bringing a...

ByteDance will not sell TikTok US business

Posted: 14 Sep 2020 04:59 AM PDT

TikTok, the leading social platform with over 100 million users in the United States, will not be sold to Microsoft or Oracle, latest reports claim. According to CGTN, an English TV station owned by the Chinese state, ByteDance will not sell its business to Oracle or Microsoft and won't give its source code to any US firm. Multiple sources report Oracle is working on a more complicated deal with ByteDance, including becoming technology partners and stakeholders in each other's entities. TikTok interface CGTN revealed China has issued a revised catalog of technologies that...

The Infinix Note 7 will be available on Flipkart in India this Wednesday

Posted: 14 Sep 2020 04:08 AM PDT

The Infinix Note 7 was unveiled back in April and its journey to India proved to be a long one as the phone is only now ready to go on sale – it will be available on Flipkart this Wednesday. More details about the launch should be revealed tomorrow. The retailer has not unveiled the price yet, but the Note 5 from a couple of years ago has an MSRP of INR 11,000 (the Note 6 from last year is not available on Flipkart). The new Note 7 is available in the Philippines in the same price segment – PHP 8,000, which works out to INR 12,000 or so. Here's what you'll get for your money: a 6.95"...

Nokia 7.3 will launch on September 22, claims rumor, Nokia 9.3 probably not ready yet

Posted: 14 Sep 2020 03:18 AM PDT

HMD officially sent out invites for a September 22 event that promises new Nokia phones and a special guest. The event will be live streamed on YouTube, however the cast of phones starring in the show is kept under wraps. One leakster has some ideas, however. HMD ill unveil new Nokia phones on September 22 They claim that the Nokia 7.3 will get top billing at the event and that it's unlikely that the flagship Nokia 9.3 will launch alongside it (instead, it will arrive by the end of the year). As proof of those claims, the leakster points out that the Nokia 7.2 (which was...

Realme C17 major leak confirms key specs

Posted: 14 Sep 2020 02:29 AM PDT

Last week we got our first sighting of the upcoming Realme C17. We already know it will be powered by the entry-level Snapdragon 460 chipset paired with 6GB RAM and now we have the rest of the spec details through a set of leaked press renders. The C17 will house a 6.5-inch LCD with HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The panel will also house a punch-hole cutout for the 8MP selfie cam. The back has a square plate for the quad-camera setup which is headlined by a 13MP primary shooter and 8MP ultrawide snapper. The remaining two sensors are a 2MP monochrome lens and a 2MP macro...

Samsung to host Unpacked event for Galaxy S20 FE on September 23

Posted: 14 Sep 2020 01:38 AM PDT

Samsung unveiled the Note20 family, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and the Galaxy Z Fold2 in a span of one month, but the company is about to add yet another premium phone to its roster. The latest one in the pipelines is the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and it is coming next week. The company scheduled an Unpacked event for September 23 where we are going to see the Fan Edition come to life - after all, even the file names in the source code say "S20 FE". The unveiling will be live-streamed and is expected to appear on all major platforms and Samsung.com. The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is not a...

Nvidia acquires Arm in $40 billion deal

Posted: 14 Sep 2020 12:49 AM PDT

In an open letter to employees, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed the rumors that the company is indeed acquiring British based chip designer Arm. According to reports, the deal is worth $40 billion, making it the largest in the semiconductor industry. Arm will function as a separate division within Nvidia and its HQ will remain in Cambridge, England. In addition, Arm will retain its neutral and open licensing model with its array of established partners. However, we could finally see an Nvidia mobile chipset after years of absence, even though the initial focus will be on data...

Samsung to manufacture all Snapdragon 875 chipsets

Posted: 14 Sep 2020 12:02 AM PDT

Qualcomm is on pace to introduce its next flagship chipset in December, and we expect the name to be Snapdragon 875. According to reports from South Korea, Samsung Semiconductor Company has managed to offer a better deal than TSMC and will manufacture the whole batch of chipsets for next-year's flagship phones. Samsung Semiconductor factory in Pyeongtaek, South Korea Samsung Semiconductor Company is a division of Samsung Electronics and is the biggest semiconductor manufacturer in the past 20 years. The latest deal will help the Korean giant to reinforce this position, and reports are...

Realme 7 Pro goes on sale today

Posted: 13 Sep 2020 11:11 PM PDT

The Realme 7 Pro announced earlier this month will go on its first sale today in India at noon local time through Flipkart and Realme's online store. The Realme 7 Pro comes in Mirror Silver and Mirror Blue colors, and you have two memory options - 6GB/128GB priced at INR19,999 ($270/€230) and 8GB/128GB that costs INR21,999 ($300/€250). The Realme 7 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 720G SoC and boots Android 10 with Realme UI on top. It's built around a 6.4" FullHD+ Super AMOLED display that has a fingerprint reader underneath for biometric authentication, and a punch hole in the...

Realme Narzo 20 series is coming on September 21 with Dart Charging and big battery

Posted: 13 Sep 2020 10:02 PM PDT

Realme introduced the Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A back in May, and the company is now set to unveil the Narzo 20 lineup on September 21 at 12:30PM IST (7AM UTC). The launch event will be streamed on the company's official YouTube channel and social media accounts. Realme sent us a cool-looking special media invite package for the launch of the Narzo 20 series, which includes energy bars and a handheld gaming console loaded with retro games like Super Mario and Contra. The former might have something to do with the battery on the Narzo 20 lineup, while the latter could be a hint at its gaming...

Top 10 trending phones of week 37

Posted: 13 Sep 2020 05:39 PM PDT

Our top 10 trending chart is back after a 1-week hiatus and there are plenty of fresh news faces around. The newly unveiled Poco X3 NFC is our new leader, followed by another new entry - the Samsung Galaxy M51. The leader from the previous installment, Realme 7 Pro, completes the rostrum. A couple of Redmi phones are left just off the podium, the Note 9 Pro ahead of the Note 9. The most consistent member of the top 10 this year - the Galaxy A51 is now sixth, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra is down to seventh. Three more new names complete the top 10, lead by the second Poco of the...

Honor Watch ES review

Posted: 13 Sep 2020 01:02 PM PDT

Introduction Honor just launched the Watch ES alongside the rugged Watch GS Pro and it's on sale in Europe for €99.90, however at the time of writing it can be bought for a discounted €79.90 as part of Honor's back to school promos. The Honor Watch ES comes in Meteorite Black, Coral Pink and Icelandic White (both band and casing), offers up to 10 days of battery life, Huawei's TruSeen 4.0 heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, a 1.64-inch AMOLED display, full 5ATM waterproofing and extensive support for workout tracking. Honor have bundled the Watch ES in a simple box with a...

Week 37 in review: Poco X3 NFC and M2 are here, Moto Razr 5G official

Posted: 13 Sep 2020 09:03 AM PDT

Welcome to your week's recap of the most exciting stories - let's get started! Poco unveiled two affordable devices - the Poco X3 NFC for Europe and the Poco M2 for India. The Poxo X3 NFC is the first Snapdragon 732-powered smartphone, it has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD with 120Hz refresh rate, a 64MP main camera and a massive 5,160mAh battery that recharges at 33W. The Poco X3 NFC is on sale, starting at €229 for a 6/64GB model. The Poco M2 has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD, a 13MP main camera, Helio G80 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery. It will go on sale on September 15, starting at INR 10,999 for a...
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