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The Sony Xperia 5 II to get Android 11 right after launch

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 08:01 AM PDT

The Sony Xperia 5 II will come with Android 10 out of the box. However, an unconfirmed rumor claims that it won't stay on 10 very long as the Android 11 update will be available shortly after the phone gets released (which will be in late October). The Xperia 1 II will allegedly receive the update at the same time. Previously, a rumor claimed that both Mark Two phones will be updated all the way to Android 13. That works out to three years of major Android updates. Note that neither of these claims have been officially confirmed by Sony, all the press releases we saw only mention having...

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max's AnTuTu result shows minor performance gains

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 07:06 AM PDT

Even though Apple didn't announce any new iPhones during its September event, the company detailed the heart of the future phones - the Apple A14 chipset. Based on Apple's claims at the announcement we estimated it to have a 17% faster CPU and 8% better GPU than its predecessor and a newly surfaced benchmark shows these numbers are close enough. An AnTuTu benchmark run on the iPhone 12 Pro Max, reveals 16% higher CPU score and 4% better GPU result. There's however a more pronounced boost in memory speeds - 22%, but overall the performance gains are clearly minor. The combined...

Entry-level LG Q31 arrives with a $180 price tag

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 06:18 AM PDT

LG has just introduced a new entry-level smartphone, called Q31. It is driven by the Helio P22 with 3GB of RAM and the company has provided 32GB of internal storage with optional expansion via the microSD slot. The smartphone has a 13MP f/1.8 main cam, coupled with a 5MP f/2.2 ultrawide-angle shooter with 120-degree FoV. On the front, hidden behind a waterdrop notch, is sitting another 5MP f/2.2 camera. The LG Q31 is an extremely small and light smartphone at just 145 grams and standing at 147.9 x 71 x 8.7mm. This means there's isn't much of a battery - the power cell's capacity is...

Oculus announces the Quest 2 with higher resolution displays and 90Hz support

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 05:29 AM PDT

The standalone Oculus Quest headset just got a successor with improvements all around. It's more powerful, has better ergonomics, 50% more pixels on each display and supports 90Hz refresh rate. The device is built on Qualcomm's brand new Snapdragon XR2 platform paired with 6GB of RAM. The displays now offer 1832 x 1920px resolution per eye, which is around 50% more pixels than the original quest. Oculus doesn't say if the displays are OLED or LCD but we assume it's the latter. More importantly, 90Hz refresh rate is also supported within the menus and soon gaming titles supporting 90fps...

Here are the Sony Xperia 5 II prices and availability dates

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 04:41 AM PDT

The Sony Xperia 5 II was announced earlier today but you can't have one yet – the first pre-orders will start at the end of this month, the first units won't be available until October 20. Note that the dates vary by country quite a bit, so we've prepared a table for you to consult. Some press releases stick with a nebulous "Autumn" time frame, others are more specific. We've also included the prices for each country (where available). Sony Xperia 5 II Country Price Availability Austria EUR 900 TBA Bulgaria BGN...

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G infographic reveals all key specs

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 03:46 AM PDT

Samsung's Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) has been leaking left and right in the past month and we have a solid idea of what to expect when the phone gets unveiled on September 23 at its own Unpacked event. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE infographic Now, Evan Blass shared the full infographic of the device giving us a rundown of its key specs and more looks into its colorful design. The images also confirm previous speculations on the hardware front including a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate, Exynos 990 (on the 4G variant) or Snapdrgaon 865 (on the 5G model) and a triple...

Sony Xperia 5 II's promo videos highlight its many talents

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 02:57 AM PDT

The Sony Xperia 5 II burst onto the scene earlier today – it repackages the Xperia 1 II hardware into a smaller body while improving some areas like the screen, which now supports 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. 120Hz is the future of gaming with multiple titles for the next gen consoles (like the PS5) having announced support already. The phone also comes with game-centric features that block out distractions, ensure consistent performance and allow you to record voice commentary while you go. The next clip offers a more general look at the new Sony flagship....

Samsung Galaxy M31 and M01s get One UI 2.1 updates

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 02:04 AM PDT

Samsung has been pushing One UI updates to most of its flagships, but its midrangers and affordable devices in the Galaxy M lineup are also up for a surprise. Users of the Samsung Galaxy M31 and Samsung Galaxy M01s should already be receiving a notification about an incoming update that would bring some new features and the latest security patch. Screenshot from a Samsung Galaxy M01s The One UI 2.1 is missing some of the features from the one in the Galaxy S phones but it still brings digital wellbeing, device care, and parental control features. There are also the new navigation...

Realme 7i announced with Snapdragon 662 SoC, Realme 7 gets NFC version

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 01:09 AM PDT

Earlier this month, Realme introduced its Realme 7 series in India wtih the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro. Today, the company added a new member to the lineup, dubbed Realme 7i, which was detailed by the company's Indonesian branch through an online event. The Realme 7i is powered by the Snapdragon 662 SoC as opposed to the Helio G95 chipset on the regular 7. It packs a 6.5" 90Hz LCD like the Realme 7, but the resolution is down from FullHD+ to HD+. Another difference between the Realme 7 and 7i is that the former comes with a side-mounted fingerprint reader, while the latter has it on the...

Royole FlexPai 2 launching on September 22, spotted on Geekbench

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 12:52 AM PDT

Chinese flexible display manufacturer Royole made rounds last year when it released its FlexPai foldable phone - beating Samsung's Galaxy Fold and Huawei's Mate X to the market. In March of this year we saw the announcement for the FlexPai 2 with improvements across the board and updated specs. Now, we get confirmation from the brand's Weibo profile that the foldable will launch on September 22. In addition, the FlexPai 2 has been spotted in a Geekbench 4 listing revealing its synthetic performance. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and managed...

Sony Xperia 5 II launches with 6.1" 120Hz OLED display

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 12:02 AM PDT

If you hate large phones, but love photography, music, videos and gaming, the Sony Xperia 5 II may be just what you've been waiting for. In case you missed it allow us to repeat – this phone has gaming ambitions as (unlike the Xperia 1 II) its screen refreshes at 120Hz. Gaming is now part of the Xperia 5 brand It's a 6.1" OLED display and while it drops the resolution to 1080p+ (while keeping the 21:9 aspect ratio), it's still pretty sharp and supports HDR and Creator Mode so the film looks just as the director intended. Better yet, this is the first phone that supports black...

Follow the introduction of the Sony Xperia 5 II live with us

Posted: 16 Sep 2020 10:56 PM PDT

September is a month traditionally filled with smartphone announcements, but this is still one of the more exciting ones. While Sony doesn't have anywhere near the market share it once had it still bring innovative devices that can stand out in the crowded market The Xperia 5 II is debuting at an online event, live-streamed on YouTube and all other major social media platforms. We've provided a link below that you should tune in to at 7AM UTC. Leaks pointed to Sony Xperia 5 II retaining its 21:9 CinemaWide screen, dual stereo speakers, and a 3.5 mm audio jack on top. Inside we...

Huawei reportedly has only 8.8 million Kirin 9000 chipsets for the Mate 40 smartphones

Posted: 16 Sep 2020 10:20 PM PDT

Huawei is going to release its next flagship chipset, dubbed Kirin 9000, on the 5 nm process technology, and is said to be hte first platform with a built-in 5G modem. Initial reports were the Chinese company ordered TSMC to manufacture 15 million units, but latest report says there will be only about 8.8 million chips. CAD-based renders: Huawei Mate 40 • Huawei Mate 40 Pro Going into details, one leakster on Weibo confirmed the 5nm wafers are 22,000 in total. One wafer can yield about 400 dies, and with the simple math trick called multiplication we can get the full amount of...

Watch the Realme 7i announcement live here

Posted: 16 Sep 2020 09:30 PM PDT

In the beginning of September the Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro debuted in China, and two days later the company also brought the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro in India. Now, a new device called Realme 7i is expected to join the midrange lineup. The phone will be introduced in Indonesia with Snapdragon 662 chipset, and those that want to know more about its hardware can tun in to the livestream, scheduled to begin at 6:00 AM UTC or 13:00 WIB. The Realme 7i has the overall looks of a Realme 7 smartphone - four cameras in an L-formation on the back, a punch hole on the front, big screen...

Poco X3 launching in India on September 22

Posted: 16 Sep 2020 09:06 PM PDT

The Poco X3 will be launched in India on September 22 at noon local time, confirmed Poco on Twitter. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 732G SoC, but it's rumored to be slightly different from the Poco X3 NFC that was announced last week. It's time to redefine #SmoothAF.Get ready for the #POCOX3. Arriving on 22nd September at 12 noon on @Flipkart.To know something that you don't, visit here: https://t.co/NSmwqs6yLY pic.twitter.com/lbeTQfpK9m— POCO India #POCOX3 (@IndiaPOCO) September 16, 2020 The Indian X3 is said to come with 8GB RAM and pack a battery bigger than Poco X3 NFC's....

OnePlus Nord N10 5G is headed to the US, priced under $400

Posted: 16 Sep 2020 05:24 PM PDT

OnePlus joined the mid-range fray this year with the Nord smartphone, and yet that model isn't available in the US - and it looks like we now know the reason why. According to a new rumor, the company is preparing another handset with Nord branding for launch in the States, and this one will be a bit different. Meet the OnePlus Nord N10 5G. We still don't have any leaked images of it (what you see below is the Nord), but some specs have surfaced today. Unlike the international Nord, that has the Snapdragon 765 SoC at the helm, the Nord N10 5G is going to be powered by the upcoming...

Sony PlayStation 5 to start at $399, arriving November 12

Posted: 16 Sep 2020 02:40 PM PDT

Sony today announced the pricing and availability for its PlayStation 5 console during its PlayStation 5 Showcase that was streamed online. The console will be available in two versions. The standard version with the disc drive is priced at $500/€500/₤450 while the Digital Edition without the disc drive is priced at $400/€400/₤360. The console will be available starting November 12 in US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea. The rest of the world (except China) will get it a week later on November 19. The Chinese launch date is yet to be finalized and will...

Apple releases iOS 14, iPadOS 14, tvOS 14, and watchOS 7

Posted: 16 Sep 2020 02:19 PM PDT

As it promised during its online launch event yesterday, Apple has released new software updates today for its mobile devices, TV boxes, and wearables. Thus, now rolling out to all supported devices are iOS 14, iPadOS 14, tvOS 14, and watchOS 7. iOS 14 brings widgets to the home screens, as well as the App Library (don't call it an "app drawer") which categorizes all your apps, allowing you to declutter your home screens. This is the biggest change to the iOS home screen since the initial release. You can also change the default browser and email apps. Incoming calls and Siri get a...

Huawei Mate 40 Pro's Kirin 9000 may be the first 5nm chipset with a built-in 5G modem

Posted: 16 Sep 2020 01:23 PM PDT

The new Huawei Mate 40 phones will be unveiled soon – interestingly, this news comes from the Huawei Mobile UK Twitter account. This is unexpected as just a couple of days ago we heard that a rumor the next-gen flagships won't come to Europe until 2021. That is still the case, most likely. Leakster Roland Quandt reports that the phones will be unveiled in a live stream currently scheduled for mid-October. That would be for the Chinese market mainly, but the tweet is proof that Huawei hasn't given up on trying to launch its top phones in Europe, even if it takes longer than usual. We've...

Garmin Forerunner 745 offers tracking for elite athletes

Posted: 16 Sep 2020 12:02 PM PDT

Garmin's premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch series has a new member - welcome to the Forerunner 745. It sits just below the company's flagship Forerunner 945 and offers all the necessary tracking features to help you succeed in competitions and the long training hours that get you there. The Forerunner 745 packs all the fitness tracking sensors and advanced stats of the more premium Garmin sportswatch alongside basic smartwatch features like notification management, local music storage and playback as well as NFC payments via Garmin Pay. It's also Garmin's smallest and...
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