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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 750G

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 08:06 AM PST

Originally launched in December of 2019, Samsung's Galaxy A51 is one of the most popular phones of 2020 and was followed up with a 5G counterpart in April this year. Today, we have our first substantial leak of the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G which will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 750G chipset and 6GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Geekbench scorecard The phone was spotted bearing the SM-A526B model number and scored 298-points in the single-core department and 1,001-points on the multi-core test. These scores are noticeably lower than the Galaxy A51 5G which does around 700-points...

Xor is the spiritual successor of Vertu, launching its first phone in Q1 2021

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 07:18 AM PST

Vertu was the luxury phone brand that delivered hand-made bespoke phones for the few that could afford them before facing a sudden drop in consumer interest and eventually going under. The last time we heard about the brand, it had just launched its Aster P Android smartphone exclusively in China. Since then there has been little to come out about the luxury maker. Now, a group of former employees are aiming to revive the Vertu heritage under the Xor brand. Pronounced "Eggsor", Xor is co-founded by Hutch Hutchison who was the former design chief at Vertu alongside several of his Vertu...

Sony updates the Xperia 5 II, 10 II and L4: new security patches, some improvements

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 06:34 AM PST

Sony is rolling out new updates to three of its phones – the Xperia 5 II, Xperia 10 II and Xperia L4. Unfortunately, it neglected to include a changelog, so it's not 100% clear what changed besides the security patch. There do seem to be some fixes, though. New updates for Sony Xperia L4, Xperia 5 II and Xperia 10 II The Xperia 5 II was a bit behind the times, it was running an August patch until now. With this update it's up to October 1, so still not caught up. People who received the update are reporting some improvements – faster fingerprint reader and better 4G reception. The...

Honor 10X Lite review

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 06:12 AM PST

Watch Apple’s “One more thing” event live here

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 05:47 AM PST

Apple unveiled its quartet of phones last month but now we are getting a "One more thing". The launch is scheduled for 10 AM PST/6 PM UTC and there's a stream on YouTube to follow it live. We summed up what to expect - two new 13" MacBooks - one Pro and one Air. What is special about them are the chipsets - they are entirely designed by Apple which is a first for the Cupertino company. The new laptops are likely coming along with a macOS Big Sur and there are rumors a 16" MacBook might appear on stage as well. Rumors have also been pointing to wireless tags called AirTags and...

Honor launches Black Friday deals, Honor 10X Lite global availability detailed

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 05:00 AM PST

With another shopping holiday around the corner Honor jumps in to offer its head-turning devices for a discounted price once again. Alongside the offers in five European countries, the brand also announced details about the global arrival of its latest smartphone Honor 10X Lite - it will cost €229.90 and will also be bundled or discounted at the company's online store. The phone comes with a 6.67" screen, 5,000 mAh battery, and Kirin 710A chipset. If the specs look familiar, that's because the same phone (with a slightly different camera setup design) is sold also under the names...

Samsung Galaxy S20 gets tons of bug fixes with the latest One UI 3.0 beta

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 04:11 AM PST

Samsung has released a new One UI 3.0 beta update for the Galaxy S20 that squashes a lot of bugs and updates One UI Home and Samsung Internet. You can check out the screenshot below for a list of all the bugs that have been fixed. One UI 3.0 beta for Galaxy S20 The new beta firmware sports version number G98xxKSU1ZTK7 and is the third beta build for the S20 in the UK, fourth in South Korea, and fifth in Germany. If you are enrolled in the beta program, you will receive an OTA on your Galaxy S20 soon. Source | Via

More Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra specs leak - WQHD LTPO 120Hz panel confirmed

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 03:11 AM PST

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will be able to run its screen at both 1440p and 120Hz, thanks to a new LTPO-backed panel. The headliner of Samsung's January-inbound flagship line is said to have exclusive dibs on the 1440p/120Hz mode, reportedly leaving the Galaxy S21 and S21+ to run at either 1080p/120Hz or 1440p/60Hz. The other rumor comes up for the second time - the Galaxy S21 Ultra will use an updated 108MP HM3 sensor, which will reportedly be 12% more light sensitive. Samsung is said to be skipping the 3D Time of Flight sensor alongside the 108MP main camera and instead will use...

Oppo Reno5 5G with 65W charger confirmed by 3C certification

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 02:22 AM PST

After a detailed profile on China's TENAA agency yesterday revealed most of the specs of Oppo's upcoming Reno5 5G it was now spotted in 3C's database bearing the PEGM00 and PEGT00 model numbers. The listings confirm Oppo is bringing 65W charging which matches last year's Reno4 5G. The phone is also expected to feature a 4,300mAh battery, a 6.43-inch OLED display and a 64MP primary camera. According to speculations, we'll see the upcoming Snapdragon 775G chipset at the helm. Oppo Reno5 listing on 3C database The phone is also touted to arrive with Android 11 out of the box which...

Huawei to sell $15 billion Honor share to consortium led by Digital China

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 12:59 AM PST

Last month there were speculations that Huawei is looking to sell part of its Honor sub-brand. The main reasoning behind the deal is to circumvent the multiple trade bans enforced by the US government. As per the latest Reuters report, Huawei is looking to sell off a $15 billion share of Honor to a consortium led by the Shenzhen government and IT service supplier Digital China. Previous reports speculated the deal to be in the $2.2 billion - $3.7 billion range. The new figures were disclosed by unnamed sources who claim the deal will be finalized as soon as this Sunday. Huawei will...

Oppo tipped to launch tablets and notebooks next year

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 12:09 AM PST

Oppo's current product lineup includes smartphones, smart wearables, wireless earphones, and smart TVs. And if Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station is to be believed, we'll see the company further diversify its portfolio with the launch of tablets and notebooks next year. The source doesn't provide any timeframe for the launch of Oppo's tablets and notebooks, and specifications about these products are a mystery right now. However, Oppo launching tablets might just make the table space a bit more interesting. And once Oppo launches tablets, chances are we'll see OnePlus and Realme...

Huawei Mate X2 gets certified with 66W charging

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 11:17 PM PST

The next Huawei foldable device is expected to be called Mate X2. It is likely to be an entirely new device and not just an update like the Mate Xs was to the original Mate X. One of the changes is a new fast-charging standard - 3C (CCC or China Compulsory Certification) has already certified the phone and listed 66W charging speeds - over 20% faster than the previous two Huawei foldable phones. Huawei TET-AN00/TET-AN10 (Mate X2) on 3C We don't know much about the Mate X2 aside from the fact it will be able to connect on Wi-Fi 6 and will ship with EMUI 11, thanks to a Wi-Fi Alliance...

Mediatek to launch a 6nm chipset with architecture similar to Exynos 1080

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 10:21 PM PST

Mediatek has been supplying smartphone companies with plenty of midrange and entry-level chipset with 5G capabilities, but the company has been moving upwards recently and it now seems ready to take another step. According to one reliable leakster Digital Chat Station, the new platform will be based on the 6 nm process technology and will have the same architecture as the upcoming Exynos 1080 platform by Samsung. The Mediatek chip has a model number of MT689x (the last digit is yet unknown) and will have a Mali-G77 GPU. The leakster Digital Chat Station claimed it will reach over...

OnePlus Nord SE to come with 65W charging and Snapdragon 765G

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 09:30 PM PST

OnePlus announced the vanilla Nord in July, followed by the Nord N100, and Nord N10 5G at the end of last month. Now we hear a Nord SE will be joining the series and according to Android Central it will be powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC like the regular Nord. OnePlus Nord The publication also claims that Nord SE will sport an AMOLED display. Its diagonal is unknown, but the panel may have a 1080p resolution. The smartphone will pack a 4,500 mAh battery and support 65W charging that debuted with the OnePlus 8T. The Nord SE is codenamed "Ebba" and will be sold in India and...

Huawei Mate 30 Pro gets EMUI 11 update

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 07:55 PM PST

The Huawei Mate 40 family launched recently running EMUI 11, and now the time has come for the company's latest Android iteration to make it to older devices as well. The Mate 30 Pro from last year seems like it's going to be among the first to receive the update to the new software version. Don't get your hopes up, though - this doesn't magically bring official Google app support. Nor does it elevate the underlying Android version, EMUI 11 is still based on Android 10. We're assuming that has something to do with Huawei being cut off by the US government more and more over the past few...

Samsung pushes another update to address Galaxy S20 FE touchscreen issues

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 05:13 PM PST

Last month, Samsung sent out two updates for both 4G and 5G variants of the Galaxy S20 FE that aimed at fixing a touchscreen issue that was affecting some users of the phone. Before any fixes were issued, the phone would register ghost touches and jittery movement when scrolling or zooming. A new update is now rolling out for the Galaxy S20 FE, but initial reports of the update – which mention the touchscreen issues in the changelog – still don't fix the issue entirely. The update's build number is G781BXXU1ATK1 and the new firmware began rolling out this week. One of the bullet...

Apple suspends business with Pegatron over misuse of its student worker program

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 03:04 PM PST

Apple has so many partners overseas and it tries to make sure that all its suppliers are following labor laws and regulations. Pegatron is one of Apple's biggest partners, and it's the second-largest producer of iPhones globally, the company also builds Mac computes, iPads, and other components. This company, along with Foxconn, are pumping out the new lineup of iPhones as fast as Apple can (pre)sell them. Apple has released a public statement about Pegatron where thousands of students were illegally working overnight shifts and overtime at the Shanghai factory, violating labor...

Amazfit GTR 2 review

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 01:43 PM PST

Reuters: Galaxy S21's early launch aims to take market share away from Huawei

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 01:02 PM PST

Multiple reports suggest that Samsung will launch the new Galaxy S21 in January instead of February as usual. Reuters offers an explanation for the early launch – to capitalize on Huawei's woes and grab some market share. Insiders claim that the S21 series will hit stores by the end of January instead of in early March. One source says that Huawei's stockpiles of components will be running out sometime early next year, which will leave the company vulnerable. Rivals Xiaomi and Oppo are also looking to gobble up some of its market share too. The early arrival of the Galaxy S21 flagships...

OnePlus Nord N10 5G in for review

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 11:42 AM PST

This is the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and it's cheaper than the OnePlus Nord. But that doesn't mean that it's a cheap-feeling phone. For starters it arrives in a reasonably-stocked box with a USB-C cable and a 30W charger. The only key ingredient that's missing is a complimentary case and at the time of writing we couldn't find one on OnePlus' website, so you'd better take care not to drop the N10 5G. Before we continue with our impressions of the OnePlus Nord N10 5G, let's address its place in the Nord food chain. OnePlus' best midrange phone is the OnePlus Nord, which has an AMOLED...
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