Shopmatrix: April 2020

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Counterpoint: Smartphone sales in Q1 2020 decline 13% on a global scale

Counterpoint Research posted its analysis of the global smartphone market for Q1 2020, and the numbers do not look good at all. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, shipments fell 13% on a yearly basis, with the total being under 300 million - a number that was last reported in 2014. There were only two major companies that did not suffer a yearly decline in shipments - Xiaomi and Realme. All the others saw a decrease, but the overall picture remained the same - Samsung and Huawei are top sellers, Apple is comfortably third, and then plenty of China-based companies are in a battle for the last...

Redmi Note 9 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: Price, Specifications Compared

Redmi Note 9 was recently launched while the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max were launched in March. Let’s put the three phones head to head and see what sets them apart.

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Oppo A92 Image Leak Shows Aurora Purple Variant, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor

Oppo A92, the upcoming smartphone by Chinese manufacturer Oppo, has been in the news recently, thanks to the leaks. Now, new images of the phones have appeared giving away the phone’s look in the Aurora Purple colour. A side mounter fingerprint sensor on the right is also visible in an image.

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Android 10-based One UI 2 update delayed in India due to COVID-19

Samsung has announced that the rollout of Android 10-based One UI 2 update for its Galaxy devices in India has been delayed. The delay has been caused due to the nation-wide lockdown in India imposed by the government to curb the spread of COVID-19. This information comes from Samsung through its Members app, and it's a bit vague since the company says "we're experiencing a slight delay" without revealing how much the update schedule is affected and when the rollout will commence. However, Samsung might resume its full operations and begin the rollout of One UI 2 update in...

Apple Sees iPhone Revenues Fall in Q1, as Services and Wearables Help It Grow

Apple on Thursday reported profit slipped as it boosted revenue from services and wearables in a pandemic-cobbled start to the year for the iPhone maker.

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HTC Vive announces Vive Sync for holding VR meetings, available for free in Beta

With COVID-19 pushing many industries to continue to conduct business online through tele-conferencing platforms, there's a new demand for presentation and business tools online. HTC is announcing a new presentation tool for its VR platform: the Vive. The platform is called Vive Sync, and it lets people conduct presentations in a virtual 3D space. The first aspect of the VR platform that's different from video conferencing is the use of personalized avatars. These avatars are full body and can convey body language in a presentation. Creating your avatar starts with a selfie....

Black Shark 3 and 3 Pro gaming phones land in Europe on May 8

Xiaomi's gaming-oriented sub-brand Black Shark launched its latest devices in China in March, and now it's finally ready to bring them to Europe. Both the Black Shark 3 and the Black Shark 3 Pro will go on sale in Europe on May 8. Prices haven't been unveiled yet, but given Black Shark's past antics, expect them to be very competitive for the innards you are getting. And those innards are indeed nothing to scoff at. Black Shark 3 (left) and Black Shark 3 Pro (right) The Black Shark 3 has a 6.67" 1080x2400 AMOLED touchscreen with 90Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 865 SoC at the...

Intel unveils 10th generation Comet Lake desktop processors

Intel has taken the wraps off its 10th generation lineup of desktop CPUs. Codenamed 'Comet Lake', these new parts are still technically based on the 14nm 'Skylake' process from a few years ago but with multiple refinements. First, let's get one thing out of the way. Intel today announced 32 new models in its 10th generation lineup, starting with the Celeron chips at the bottom all the way up to the i9 10900K. We are not going to discuss all of them but just a select few. Having said that, as you can probably see from the part list below, most of the chips are just variations of...

OnePlus Z Alleged Live Image Leaked, Tips Flat Display Panel and Presence of In-Display Fingerprint Sensor

OnePlus Z’s alleged live image has been leaked online, suggesting that the phone may come with a flat display, unlike OnePlus 8 series, which was launched with curved display recently.

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Nokia 1 Plus Starts Receiving Android 10 (Go Edition) Update

Nokia 1 Plus has started receiving the Android 10 (Go edition) update, almost a year after its launch. The system update is being rolled out in waves, and only 10 percent of the users are receiving the update today.

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Honor X10 will feature a custom Sony IMX600y sensor

A few days ago we learned of a Honor 5G-capable mid-range smartphone with plenty of info regarding specs coming straight from TENAA. And now a trustworthy leakster shares a few more specs, saying that the phone will come with a custom Sony IMX600y sensor. The Sony IMX600 sensor has been used in a number of Huawei and Honor phones. Most recently, the 40MP imager was part of the Honor V30 Pro and the Huawei Mate Xs. The IMX600y custom sensor has the same resolution so we still don't know what makes it unique. Anyway, along with the rumor, there's also a brief specs sheet attached...

Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 Launch Almost Confirmed for Second Half of 2020

Samsung notes that its mobile communications business aims to strengthen its product line-up by introducing ‘new premium models and expanding offerings of 5G models for the mass market’.

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Facebook Gaming to Host Virtual Tennis Tournament Featuring Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Others

Leading tennis players like Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, and Kei Nishikori will compete in Mario Tennis Aces for a $1 million (roughly Rs. 7.5 crores) charity donation. The virtual all-star tennis tournament will be live-streamed on Facebook Gaming on May 3 at 1 pm PT (May 4, 1:30am IST).

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Samsung Galaxy M01 Reportedly Spotted on Google Play Console, Key Specifications Tipped

Samsung Galaxy M01 is tipped to be powered by the 2GHz Snapdragon 439 octa-core chipset ( 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 and 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53) paired with 3GB of RAM. There is a Adreno 505 GPU integrated inside with a clock speed of 560MHz.

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Apple, Google to Release Early Versions of Contact Tracing Tool to Developers

The two Silicon Valley companies, whose operating systems power 99 percent of the world's smartphones, had said earlier this month that they would work together to create contact tracing technology to slow the virus spread.

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Samsung Q1 results shows increased smartphone profits despite COVID-19

Samsung has posted its quarterly report for the January - March 2020 period and it doesn't look that bad. The company met analysts' expectations and revealed a slight revenue decrease on a quarterly basis due to seasonality, but profits rose compared to Q1 2019. The mobile business reported less revenue than 12 months ago, but operating profit increased. Despite a decline in shipped units, the launch of the Galaxy S20 lineup and expanding its 5G portfolio allowed the Korean company to salvage its profitability. (in KRW/USD) Mobile DivisionRevenue Mobile...

Nokia 9 PureView Finally Receiving Android 10 Update in India, Brings April Security Patch

Nokia 9 PureView update is about 839MB and brings along the April 2020 Android security patch. The version number of the latest Android 10 update is V5.13D.

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Apple to Make It Easier to Unlock Your iPhone While Wearing a Face Mask

Apple is found to have a new feature in the pipeline that will make it easier to unlock your Face ID-supporting iPhone even while wearing a face mask.

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OnePlus Z pops up in alleged hands-on image

While OnePlus successfully launched its 8-series flagships earlier this month, the company's midrange option - the OnePlus Z - is yet to see daylight. We saw recent reports claiming the device is due to launch in July and now we have our first alleged hands-on image thanks to the folks over at True-Tech. As expected, the phone sports a flat display with a single centered punch hole. Judging by the instructions on the display it will come with a built-in fingerprint reader. This also means the OnePlus Z will employ an OLED panel, likely of 90Hz refresh rate as last year the company...

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

vivo sells over 30,000 iQOO Neo3 smartphones in first sale

vivo's gaming iQOO Neo3 was unveiled seven days ago and today the company held the first flash sale. In 30 minutes it generated more than CNY100 million in revenue, which means between 30,000 and 37,000 units were moved. The vivo iQOO Neo3 has not only the mighty Qualcomm chipset, but also a screen with 144 Hzrefresh rate, a 48MP main camera, and a 4,500 mAh battery with 44W fast charging. The phone was launched for CNY2,698 for the 6/128 GB option and CNY3,398 for the 8/256 GB version. The next flash sale is set for the next week and we expect a similar outcome. vivo is offering...

Mi Note 10 Lite Price, Specifications Tipped Ahead of Today’s Launch

Mi Note 10 Lite alleged price and specifications have reportedly leaked ahead of the smartphone's launch today. According to a report, the Mi Note 10 Lite will be powered by Snapdragon 730G SoC, coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage.

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LG Premier Pro Specifications Leaked in Google Play Console Listing, User Manual

LG Premier Pro Plus (L455DL) specifications have been leaked via Google Play Console listing and the phone’s user manual has also been spotted. The latest revelations show that the upcoming LG phone will be an entry-level offering. The listing means that LG Velvet is not the only smartphone that the company is planning to launch. Both Premier Pr...

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Redmi Note 9 Specifications Tipped, Renders Surface Online Ahead of Today’s Launch

Redmi Note 9 purported specifications and renders have surfaced online just hours before the official launch where the new phone is speculated to debut.

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Honor 9C, Honor 9A, Honor 9S With Octa-Core Processors, 4G Connectivity Launched: Price, Specifications

Honor has launched three new smartphones, the Honor 9C, Honor 9A, and Honor 9S which will go on sale in Russia starting May 4.

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Nokia 1 Plus is now receiving the update to Android 10 (Go Edition)

HMD Global, maker of Nokia branded smartphones, has been on a software update roll recently, sending out Android 10 to devices right and left. The company hasn't forgotten its cheapest and lowest-end smartphones either. Case in point: today it's started rolling out an update to Android 10 (Go Edition) for the Nokia 1 Plus. This phone doesn't have enough oomph in its specs to run the full version of Android, so it launched with the cut-down version called Go Edition. Initially on Pie since its release in February of last year, it's now ready to make the jump to double digits. HMD...

Samsung Galaxy M01, Meizu 17 and 17 Pro all leak through Google Play Console

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy M01 was certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance last month, and now it's one step closer to launch, as it's been spotted in the Google Play Console. As usual, the listing gives us some of the phone's specs. So, the M01 has a screen with 720x1520 resolution, 3GB of RAM, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset at the helm. The phone runs Android 10. The small image attached to the spec listing looks incredibly similar to the Galaxy A01, and could thus be a rebranding of that model for some specific markets. We'll have to wait until its official unveiling to be sure,...

iOS 13.5 beta is out with COVID-19 exposure notification API, easier unlocking when wearing a mask

Earlier this month Apple released the first public beta of the upcoming iOS 13.4.5, and today the company has made the third beta available for testing by people who enrolled their devices into the Apple Beta program. Here's the thing, though. It isn't called iOS 13.4.5 anymore, from this point on it shall be known as iOS 13.5. That's because this version includes a beta iteration of the new exposure notification API, which should aid health authorities track the spread of COVID-19. This means developers can now start writing apps that take advantage of this API. There's a...

Google Pixel 4a may finally become available on May 22

The Pixel 4a has been leaking like crazy over many weeks, but so far Google has not made it official for whatever reason. In the meantime, Apple has introduced its mid-range contender for this year - the new iPhone SE - so now all eyes are on Google for the moment when it will decide to finally make its move. According to a new rumor out of Germany, the Pixel 4a may go on sale in the country on May 22. The information reportedly is from Vodafone, one of the carriers over there. The Pixel 4a could be priced at €399 in the Eurozone, which would be slightly less than the iPhone SE. In the US...

Imint and Motorola collaborate on video stabilization solutions for Moto Edge+

Imint and Motorola have announced a new partnership, and the Motorola Edge+ is the first smartphone to benefit from the announcement. The Motorola Edge+ comes with four Imint Intelligence Vidhance features: Active OIS, Horizon Correction, Dynamic Blur Reduction, and Field of View Correction. Active OIS is the Vidhance solution that uses both OIS and EIS (which uses the smartphone's internal sensors) to correct unwanted movement in video - which Imint claims can even stabilize in low-light conditions. Horizon Correction sounds quite interesting. It will automatically correct...

Redmi Note 9, Mi Note 10 Lite Expected to Launch Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Specifications, More

Xiaomi is all set to host its global launch event today, wherein it is expected to unveil the Redmi Note 9 and the Mi Note 10 Lite phones. The two phones have leaked on multiple occasions in the past, and the Mi Note 10 Lite was recently spotted on US FCC as well.

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Upcoming vivo G1 appears in renders, looks identical to S6 5G

An upcoming vivo handset dubbed the G1 5G has appeared in the wild and we have a set of renders and preliminary specs thanks to noted Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station. The phone is largely identical to the vivo S6 5G which was launched earlier this month. vivo G1 details (machine translated from Chinese) We have a 6.44-inch FHD+ OLED display with a waterdrop notch for the 32MP selfie cam. The back features a circular cutout for the quad cameras. The main shooter comes in at 48MP, there's also an 8MP ultrawide snapper and two 2MP modules - one for macro shots and another for depth...

iPhone Shipments Grew 78 Percent in India in Q1 2020, Thanks to iPhone 11: Counterpoint Research

Apple registered a 78 percent growth year-on-year in the number of smartphone shipments in India in the first quarter of 2020, said a counterpoint report. The huge jump in shipments became possible due to the positive response received from the buyers for iPhone 11.

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Xiaomi’s Upcoming 5G Phones Certified, Tipped to be Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro: Report

Xiaomi seems to be working on two new smartphones that have 5G support. The development was noted after the two mysterious Xiaomi phones were spotted on China's regulatory body 3C's certification website.

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More LG Premiere Pro Plus (L455DL) details surface: dual camera with ultra wide lens

The LG Premier Pro Plus (L455DL) first leaked in early January, but the company hasn't made it official yet. That can't be far off now as the Google Play Console already lists details about the phone and its User manual has surfaced online. LG Premiere Pro Plus • Phone details from the Google Console This is a basic phone with a 720p+ display and a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset (quad Cortex-A53 processor). It comes with 2GB of RAM and runs Android 9.0 out of the box. The storage is expandable using the microSD slot, the manual helpfully shows you how to put the card in. The phone...

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra in Cloud White surfaces, coming on May 1

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is getting a new color without straying from its grayscale palette - it will soon be available in White. Cloud White by the looks of it, though these opalescent colors are quite tough to show realistically in a static image. Still, you can see a hint of color at the edge. The official launch is scheduled for May 1 and may be tied to International Workers' Day celebrations. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra in Cloud White Anyway, Ice Universe has been teasing this for nearly a month, but note that the famed leakster previously said that this color is heading to...

Huawei Patent Tips a Foldable Phone With Periscope Camera Hardware, Inward Folding Design

Huawei has been granted a design patent for a foldable phone with quad rear cameras and an inward folding mechanism.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Gets a White Colour Variant: Report

Samsung’s top of the line smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, was launched in two colour variants only, Cosmic Black and Cosmic Gray. The South Korean company has now released a new White colour variant for the phone.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 Price and Camera Tipped, Shipping Expected to Begin in September

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 is to be priced between $1,880 - $1895, even though it is reported to come with a bigger display up front, better cameras, S-Pen and 5G support.

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Realme 6 Pro arriving in Europe on May 5

Realme launched its 6 series in Europe a few weeks ago, but many were disappointed to learn that only the vanilla Realme 6 and the even cheaper Realme 6i were launched at the Old Continent - there was no Pro version in sight. The brand is finally changing that as the Realme 6 Pro will finally be launched and we even have an official date - May 5. Realme is promising a live stream for the online event that will take place at 10:00 AM (GMT +2). Fans can subscribe to learn more about the broadcast, and new registrations will enter a raffle for some free goodies - 20 pairs of Realme...

Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Starts Receiving New Update With May 2020 Security Patch

Samsung Galaxy S20 series of smartphones was launched in February and Samsung has been frequently pushing out updates for the three phones, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra.

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Realme Has More Than 2.1 Crore Users in India, Madhav Sheth Reveals

Realme India Chief Executive Madhav Sheth revealed on Wednesday that the brand has more than 2.1 crore users in India. Sheth’s announcement comes just two days before Realme’s second anniversary in the country.

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Huawei P Smart 2020 Price, Key Specifications, Renders Leaked

Huawei P Smart 2020 smartphone is rumoured to be an upcoming entry-level smartphone by the Chinese tech giant. It was also stated that the Huawei P Smart 2020 will come with Huawei Kirin 710F SoC, 4GB RAM, and 3400mAh battery.

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Samsung Galaxy A51 5G goes on sale in South Korea

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A51 5G in South Korea. The phone is on sale through Samsung's own website in three colors - Prism Cube Black, Prism Cube White and Prism Cube Pink. The Samsung Galaxy A51 5G has a few differences, compared to the Galaxy A51. It's powered by an Exynos 980 chipset with a 5G modem, has a bigger 4,500mAh battery with 15W charging, and has 6GB of RAM, not 4GB. Samsung Galaxy A51 Otherwise the Galaxy A51 5G has the same 6.5-inch 1080p Super AMOLED and the same set of cameras - a 48MP main, 12MP 12mm ultrawide, 5MP macro and 5MP depth sensor. The...

Amazfit X enters pre-order phase, specs detailed

In December the Xiaomi-owned company Amazfit announced that it's developing a smart band with a curved OLED display called Amazfit X, but gave us little in terms of specs. Now we have all the specs as the wearable went on pre-order through Indiegogo. Its asking price for early backers is $149, but the company says it will cost $329 when it launches in August 2020. The available colors are Eclipse Black and New Moon Gold. The Amazfit X has a 2.07-inch curved AMOLED screen with 206 x 640px resolution and peak brightness of 400 nits. Amazfit is really proud of its design as not...

Upcoming Huawei P Smart 2020 specs and design revealed

We've already heard about the Huawei P Smart 2020 and it appears its launch is fast approaching. The folks over at WinFuture have brought us a bunch of images along with the detailed specifications of the entry-level phone. The Huawei P Smart 2020 will sport a 6.21-inch LCD with an FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) resolution and a waterdrop notch on top for the 8MP selfie cam. Around the back, we have a 13MP main shooter paired with a 2MP depth sensor and an LED flash. There's also a capacitive fingerprint reader. Under the hood, Huawei is expected to use the Kirin 710F chipset which...

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite coming tomorrow

Xiaomi will launch a new phone called Mi Note 10 Lite tomorrow - a more affordable alternative of the Mi Note 10 camera beast. It will have a similar front panel, but only four shooters on the back, lined up vertically, along with two LED flashes. There's not much info about the phone, but previous rumors suggested a 6.47" OLED screen with Full HD+ resolution. We are expecting a Snapdragon 730G chipset, and the same huge 5,260 mAh battery with 30W fast charging as on the Mi Note 10. The camera department is going to be the most interesting bit as it was the Mi Note 10 key selling...

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Realme X50m 5G is now on sale

Realme launched the X50m 5G last week and today it went on sale in China. The company has even lowered the price by CNY100 for the first three days, so until Friday the new phone costs CNY1,999 (€260/$282). The Realme X50m 5G borrowed the Realme 6's back design and camera lineup and the front of the Realme X50 5G. It brings a 6.57" LCD, a 48MP main camera and 4,200 mAh battery with 30W fast charging. Currently, the phone is selling on the Realme China website and at select retailers across the country. Thanks to the initial promo, you can get it in Blue or White for CNY1,999...

Samsung Galaxy A20 Starts Receiving Android 10 Update With One UI 2.0: Report

Samsung Galaxy A20 is said to have started receiving the Android 10 update with One UI 2.0 on top. The smartphone was launched in March last year as Samsung’s budget offering.

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Mi Note 10 Lite Launching on April 30, Xiaomi Announces

Mi Note 10 Lite will be launched as a part of the Redmi Note 9 series launch event on April 30, Xiaomi has revealed. The company is hosting a global launch event wherein it is expected to introduce multiple phones for the international markets.

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OnePlus Z Tipped to Launch in July, Will Likely Be a Mid-Range Smartphone

OnePlus Z smartphone has been in the news for some time. It is hinted that OnePlus Z is essentially the rumoured OnePlus 8 Lite that was tipped to be a part of the OnePlus 8 series.

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Samsung Sees Coronavirus Hit Sales of Smartphones, TVs, Expects Further Fall in Q2

Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it expected profit to decline in the current quarter due to a coronavirus-related slump in sales of smartphones and TVs, although the chip business would remain solid.

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OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8 Pre-Bookings Open in India, Sale Date Revealed

OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 pre-bookings have been kicked off in India. The pre-bookings are live through Amazon, with the sale date for both OnePlus 8 phones scheduled for May 11.

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Google Parent Alphabet Says Ad Sales Steady After Coronavirus Drop, Warns of Difficult Q2

A drop in Google ad sales steadied in April and some consumers returned to using the search engine for shopping in addition to finding novel coronavirus information, parent Alphabet said on Tuesday.

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AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S20 can be had for just $300

If you've been eyeing the Samsung Galaxy S20 but didn't want to shell out top dollar for the privilege of owning one, AT&T's new deal might be right up your alley. From now and up until April 30, only at AT&T's online store, you can grab an S20 for just $10 per month on the carrier's installment plan. You need to pick the 30-month option, which means you'll be paying a total of $300 for the device that usually goes for $999. That's a solid deal, but there are, unsurprisingly, caveats to keep in mind. First off, when you make the purchase you need to pay tax on the full amount, as...

MIUI 12 Camera App Features Previewed: Magic Clone, Custom Colours, and More

With MIUI 12 officially announced, we now get a sneak peak at the new camera app. It features buttons which can be rearranged, custom colours and sounds, and new modes such as Magic Clone and Magic Kaleidoscope.

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MIUI 13 Already in Development, Xiaomi Reveals

MIUI 12 was launched in China just a day ago, and it brings a new UI, revamped animations, and new spectacular Mars and Earth live wallpapers. Just hours after the launch, the MIUI Research Team posted about the next big software update slated to release in 2021.

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Unlocked OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro face connectivity issues on Verizon

The new OnePlus duo doesn't officially launch in the US until tomorrow, but some already received their pre-orders. However, those that intended to run their new phone on Verizon's network are faced with compatibility issues. The phones require something called "CDMA-less" mode to operate on the carrier, but that can't be activated - Verizon's network has a whitelist of allowed devices and OnePlus is yet to send a list of IMEI numbers for the carrier to add to said whitelist. People in the OnePlus forums are reporting that their phones mostly work, though they complain of occasional...

Oppo A92 Tipped to Come With Quad Rear Cameras and 5,000mAh Battery, Render Leaked

Oppo A92 is an upcoming addition to the A series of smartphones by the Chinese manufacturer. While not much is known about the phone, an alleged render of the Oppo A92 has reportedly leaked online.

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Samsung in talks with BOE to supply OLED panels for future Galaxy phones

Since Samsung is the world's biggest smartphone OLED supplier, it's only natural that the Korean tech giant is using its in-house displays for its Galaxy smartphones. But that's might change in the future, according to industry analysts DSCC. The company says Samsung is in talks with BOE to make some of the OLED screens for future Galaxy smartphones. It is said that the Korean firm is looking for flexible 6.67-inch OLED screen for at least one member of the Galaxy S21 lineup next year. The Galaxy A91 is also going to be equipped with a BOE-made 6.67-inch FHD+ screen. That's a rather...

OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger Price in India Announced: All Details

OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger has been officially priced in India, however, the wireless charger is not up for sale or pre-orders just yet, like the OnePlus 8-series phones. OnePlus claims that the wireless charger can charge the OnePlus 8 Pro from 0 to 50 percent in just 29 minutes.

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Best Phone Under 30000: The Best Mobile Phones You Can Buy Under Rs. 30,000 In India [April 2020 Post-GST Edition]

Best mobile phones under Rs. 30,000 in India

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom will be the global name of Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth

Qualcomm announced a fast-charging solution for premium midrangers called Quick Charge 3+. The press release included a nice little bonus as it revealed one of the first phones with the integrated technology will be the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Zoom. A phone of that name is yet to be announced, but it's clear that it's the global moniker of the Mi 10 Youth. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth (aka Mi 10 Lite Zoom) The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth share the overall design, battery and most of the hardware, but the major difference is a periscope telephoto...

LG Velvet Specifications Announced Ahead of Launch Next Month

LG Velvet specifications have been revealed by the South Korea tech giant ahead of the phone’s launch next month. The company has said that the phone will have a 6.8-inch full-HD+ OLED display.

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LG Velvet Specifications Announced Ahead of Launch Next Month

LG Velvet specifications have been revealed by the South Korea tech giant ahead of the phone’s launch next month. The company has said that the phone will have a 6.8-inch full-HD+ OLED display.

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MIUI 12 Supported Devices: Here's the Full List of Smartphones That Will Receive the Xiaomi Update

MIUI 12 was announced by Xiaomi on Monday with a new UI and animations. The company has said that MIUI 12 will be supported on 40 Xiaomi smartphones in China. It has also shared a list of such smartphones. The list includes phones like Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10, Mi 10 Youth Edition, Mi 9 Pro 5G, Mi 9 Transparent Edition, Mi 9 among other phones. Xiaomi has ...

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Qualcomm introduces Quick Charge 3+ for Snapdragon 765 devices

Qualcomm has been developing fast-charging technologies to go with its chipsets for quite some time, but the latest addition isn't what you'd call usual. Instead of pushing the speeds higher than the last one Quick Charge 3+ is actually a slightly more limited version tailored for premium mid-rangers. Meant for Snapdragon 765-powered devices it will fill an empty battery up to 50% in 15 minutes. In a press release, Qualcomm revealed the aim of QC3+ is to bring a fast-charging solution to more affordable smartphones. Compared with previous generations, it will be 35% faster and up to...

Meizu 17 up for pre-registrations in China, 17T also listed

We've been seeing plenty of leaks about Meizu's upcoming 17 series flagships in the past weeks and now the Meizu 17 is listed for pre-registration on the company's official web store as well as several Chinese online retailers. In addition to the vanilla and Pro versions, a third phone dubbed Meizu 17T was also spotted on JD.com. Unfortunately, there are no specs or real images that give us any clues about it. Meizu 17T listing Thanks to the official listings for the Meizu 17 we have new detailed images that show out the grey and green colors of the device. We can also see the...

Xiaomi Takes Pre-Orders Through Mi.com Site Despite Coronavirus Lockdown in India

Xiaomi is taking pre-orders through its Mi.com site in India, amid the national lockdown that is aimed to limit the coronavirus outbreak.

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iPhone SE (2020): Will People Care More About Old Design or Modern Features?

Apple iPhone SE (2020) uses the same old design as the iPhone 8, but will people overlook old design for top-of-the-line hardware?

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Mi 10 Lite vs Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition: What's the Difference?

Mi 10 Lite and Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition are recent additions by Xiaomi in its smartphone lineup. Both phones are quite similar in terms of design and specifications.

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LG gives more details about Velvet, will have a 48MP main camera

The new midranger LG Velvet is going to be officially introduced on May 7 and launched on the South Korean market on May 15, and today the company revealed a few key specs of the phone. The phone will have a 48MP main camera on the back, a huge display, and a large battery. The specs came alongside official renders of all four colors, and the sunrise/sunset paint job is looking particularly attractive. The LG Velvet will have a 6.8" screen with 20.5:9 ratio and the company calls it Cinema FullView display. There is a notch with an additional waterdrop on the top, where the selfie...

Monday, April 27, 2020

Leaked Oppo A92 render reveals an L-shaped camera on the back

The Oppo A92s leaked multiple times in the past few weeks, revealing quite an unusual design of the camera setup. Apparently the BBK subsidiary is working on another variant of the phone, again with four cameras, but these time they are lined up in an L-formation. This image also reveals the Oppo A92 will come with a one front-facing camera, tucked in a punch hole in the upper left corner of the LCD. We know what the panel is, because the fingerprint scanner is on the side - if it was missing, then we would've known the screen is OLED. According to the leakster, we are looking at a...

Verizon will continue waiving late fees through the end of June

Last week, Verizon announced that it would continue to offer all wireless lines an additional 15GB of high-speed data through the end of May due to the COVID-19 situation that has many American with reduced or no income. On Monday, Verizon announced that it would continue to waive late fees and overage charges for its postpaid, residential, and small business customers through the end of June. Customers need to notify Verizon if they are unable to make payments by visiting this link. You can check out Verizon's full press release at the Source link. Source

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2020 With 16GB Storage, Android Go Edition Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy J2 Core 2020 is priced in India at Rs. 6,299 for the lone 1GB RAM + 16GB storage option. The phone has a dedicated microSD card slot that offers expansion of up to 256GB.

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Google Pixel Buds are finally available

Google first announced the second-generation Pixel Buds at the October 15 #MadeByGoogle event last year along with the Google Pixel 4. Just over six months later, the new Google Pixel Buds are finally available for sale. The initial wave of reviews was also posted today with mostly positive critique of Google's first paid of TWS (True Wireless Stereo) earbuds. The first-generation Pixel Buds were not a fan-favorite. The two buds were tethered by a cord that also connected the right earbud to the left - cutting them apart would ruin this connection. With the new Pixel Buds, you can...

Sony Xperia L4 is now available in Europe, Xperia 10 II hits Taiwan next week

Sony's mid-rangers announced way back in February are finally starting to become available around this time, more than two months later. First off, the Xperia L4 is now available to purchase in Europe, for a recommended retail price of €199. Look for it at your local carriers and retailers. It's being offered in black or blue. The Xperia L4 has a 6.2" 720x1680 21:9 IPS touchscreen, the MediaTek Helio P22 chipset at the helm, 3GB of RAM, 64GB of storage (expandable via microSD), a triple rear camera system (13 MP main, 5 MP ultrawide, 2 MP depth sensor), an 8 MP selfie snapper tucked...

Comprehensive iPhone SE teardown uncovers plenty of iPhone 8 bits

Apple's new iPhone SE went on sale over the weekend, and now it's time to see what it's made of. Literally. The enterprising folks at iFixit have done their usual, which is going deep inside the device, showing its innards through a teardown. The iPhone SE has undoubtedly felt like just a repackaged iPhone 8, with the latest chipset and some new camera features - which may or may not be all thanks to improved software. Let's start with the conclusion. The iPhone SE got a 6 out of 10 repairability score, where 10 would be easiest to repair. On the plus side, the phone provides...

iPhone SE (2020) Passes Durability Test on Video With Flying Colours, Survives Bends, Scratches, and Heat

Apple’s 2020 iPhone SE has survived JerryRigEverything’s durability test, which is impressive for a budget iPhone. It managed to survive the scratch, flame and bend test and remain fully functional even after the entire ordeal.

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DJI Mavic Air 2 leaks: 48MP camera with pixel binning, larger (and heavier) battery, 8K Hyperlapse

The DJI Mavic Air is over two years old now and it is overdue for an upgrade. Version 2 is coming and it's borrowing some ideas from smartphones - it seems that the new 48MP sensor will have a Quad Bayer filter. DJI Mavic Air 2 leaked images The 48MP effective resolution can be binned to 12MP for better-quality photos. The sensor itself is larger than before too, 1/2.0" vs. 1/2.3". While regular video recording remains capped at 4K, the drone will be able to shoot 8K Hyperlapses. The field of view (84°) and aperture (f/2.8) are essentially the same as on the first...

2020 Flagship iPhone Models' Mass Production to Be Delayed by a Month: Report

The WSJ report on Monday added that Apple was slashing the number of handsets that it plans to make in the second half of this year by as much as 20 percent.

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OnePlus co-founders get together to unbox the OnePlus 8, talk about what inspired the phone

OnePlus co-founders Pete Lau and Carl Pei have gotten together to shoot an official unboxing video for the OnePlus 8. The video is in Chinese and YouTube's automatic subtitles haven't kicked in yet, unfortunately, but long story short, these two go into details about how the phone was designed and what inspired the team (while joking constantly, it's rare to see head execs have this much fun in an official video). They caution users not to use a knife as they may damage the contents of the box. The two also mention that the company uses recyclable paper and plastic and show off the...

OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 6 Start Receiving OxygenOS 10.3.3 With Jio VoWifi Support, Bug Fixes

OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 10.3.3 update for OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T smartphones with April security patch. With the latest roll-out, OnePlus is delivering network updates, security patches, and bug fixes. Integrated VoWiFi support for Reliance Jio in India is also present among the updates.

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iPhone SE (2020) and iPhone 8 Parts Interchangeable? iFixit Analysis Says Mostly Yes

Can we interchange the part of the new iPhone SE (2020) with iPhone 8 that came out in 2017? iFixit report says many iPhone SE (2020) and iPhone 8 parts including battery and display can be swapped with each other.

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MIUI 12 Announced, Rollout Begins From June: New Features

A host of Redmi and Mi phones will receive MIUI 12, and the first batch includes Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10, Mi 9 Pro 5G, Mi 9, Redmi K30 Pro, Redmi K30, Redmi K20 Pro, and Redmi K20.

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) unveiled: double the storage, still Android 8 Go

Samsung just introduced the Galaxy J2 Core (2020) in India - or rather it doubled the storage on the original J2 Core and called it a new phone. The 2018 model was already quite light on specs and two years later they seem even more restrictive. The one saving grace of the phone is that it runs Android Go Edition where both OS and apps are designed to squeeze the most out of even low-end hardware. Apps and content can be moved to a microSD card • Android 8.0 Oreo Go edition The phone is powered by an Exynos 7570 Quad, a 14nm chip with four Cortex-A53 cores and a Mali-T720. It has...

MIUI 12 officially announced

Alongside the new Mi 10 Youth, Xiaomi officially unveiled its latest custom Android user interface - MIUI 12. It's still based on Android 10 but brings a visual overhaul with a simpler flat look, alongside plenty of new animations, an improved dark mode, new health app and more sophisticated privacy controls. Starting off with the visuals, Xiaomi has flattened pretty much all of MIUI. There's a new app launch and closing animations that Xiaomi claims are faster and more fluid than before. Dark Mode 2.0 is another key addition that brings wallpaper dimming and font adjustment to...

Redmi K30 Pro May Be Rebranded as Poco F2 Pro, Google Play Listing Suggests: Report

Poco F2 Pro may be launched in markets other than India as the rebranded version of the Redmi K30 Pro. This suggests that the Poco F2 may not carry the flagship Snapdragon 865 SoC.

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Honor X10 specs and images revealed through TENAA and MIIT

Honor's X10 series was mentioned for the first time only yesterday and today we get a very detailed look at its first member - the Honor X10. Courtesy of certification listings on China's MIIT and TENAA we have a good outline of the Honor X10's specs and even images of the phone from most angles. The Honor X10 is powered by the Kirin 820 5G chipset, has a 6.63-inch IPS LCD of 2400x1080px resolution. There's a quad camera on the rear - the specs of the sensors are not revealed though. The phone measures 163.7x76.5x8.8mm and is equipped with a 4,200mAh battery with 22.5W wired charging...

Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth is official with a 5x periscope camera

Xiaomi has officially announced the Mi 10 Youth 5G - the company's first phone with a periscope shooter. It comes with 50x zoom, Snapdragon 765G chipset, plenty of battery and screen at an impressive price - starting from $300/€275. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth 5G has a lot in common with the global Mi 10 Lite 5G - they are built around the same 6.57" AMOLED panel with the fingerprint scanner tucked underneath. The resolution is Full HD+, but the panel supports 180Hz touch sampling rate. The camera of the Mi 10 Youth 5G gained an all new 8MP telephoto camera with a periscope lens...

Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Pre-Booking Offer Redemption Extended to May 20 in India

Samsung Galaxy S20 series phones’ buyers in India, who pre-booked them but were not able to collect the phone and redeem the benefits can feel relieved as the company has come to their rescue. Samsung has extended the date until which customers who did the pre-bookings can collect the smartphones and activate them till May 20. The previous date w...

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Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G With Quad Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 765G SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G comes with a Snapdragon 765G SoC, dual-mode suspension liquid cooling, and a quad camera setup at the back that offers 50x digital zoom.

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Realme X2 Pro Starts Receiving Android April 2020 Security Patch and Other Bug Fixes

Realme X2 Pro in March started receiving the Realme UI based on Android 10 in India. The smartphone is now getting a new update over-the-air (OTA) that includes April 2020 security patch along with a new charging animation and overall system improvements.

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Poco F2 Pro spotted in Google Play listing, is a rebranded Redmi K30 Pro

Last month we came across a report which claimed that the Redmi K30 Pro might come to India as a member of the Poco brand. Then Poco India GM Chandolu Manmohan squashed the rumors by stating that there are no plans to bring the Redmi K30 Pro as the Poco F2 or X2 Pro. Now, a new listing on the Google Play list of supported devices shows that the Redmi K30 Pro will come as the Poco F2 Pro. We can see the device will sport the same "Imi" code-name like the Redmi K30 Pro but it remains to be seen which markets will get the Poco F2 Pro. Additionally, we can spot the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom...

Samsung Galaxy A21s Detailed Specifications Tipped

Samsung Galaxy A21s key specifications tipped by leakster

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Meizu 17 to have 90Hz screen and 64MP camera, Pro to bring wireless charging

The Meizu 17 will arrive next week, and today we got confirmation there are going to be at least two phones - a vanilla version and a Pro variant. The lineup will be introduced with a 90Hz screen, and a 64MP camera, according to official teasers. In the meantime, a trustworthy source from Weibo revealed the Pro option will come with Super wireless mCharge. Meizu 17 official teasers While the images, posted by Weibo, are pretty self-explanatory, the Meizu 17 Pro flyer reveals a bit more about the phone. It will also have OneMind 4.0 which is Meizu's spin of software booster for...

Motorola Edge+ to Launch in India 'Soon', India Head Reveals

Motorola Edge+, the phone whose launch declared the company’s re-entry into the flagship smartphone segment, can be expected to debut in India before long. The wait should be brief because Motorola India’s chief Prashant Mani has said that the near $1,000 (roughly Rs. 76,000) phone will be “coming soon to India”. Motorola Edge+ was launched...

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Sunday, April 26, 2020

OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 5 Now Receiving Android 10 Open Beta 1 Update

OnePlus had promised that it would upgrade the OnePlus 5 and 5T to Android 10, and the company is now delivering on that promise. The first Android 10 Open Beta is now rolling out for the company’s 2017 phones.

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OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger Price in India Tipped to Be Rs. 3,990

OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger is expected to be priced at Rs. 3,990 but the company has not given any official statement on the same.

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Unreleased Realme smartphone leaks in live images

Realme introduced the X50m 5G and is preparing to launch the X3 and Narzo lineup. These devices will have an already revealed design of four cameras in the upper left corner, as well as familiar paint jobs. However, it appears that Realme is preparing a smartphone with a completely new device, according to one trustworthy source on Weibo. Is Realme preparing a new phone? The device has three cameras, a carbon-like finish (which is more likely to be underneath a glass panel) and a vertical stripe from top to bottom. It might look like a gaming handset, given the unusual design with...

Top 10 trending phones of week 17

Huawei's nova 7 event came a bit late in the week, but obviously the phones were hot enough to make up for the lost time and we have one of them on top of the trending chart. The nova 7 Pro edged the iPhone SE (2020) as the yet to be announced Mi 10 Youth completed the podium. The latter is one of the many rumored phones in this week's edition of the chart. Like the Redmi 10X sitting in fourth or the Realme X3 in seventh or the Redmi K30i that got the tenth position. These are clearly phones people are gonna be monitoring closely in the following weeks. The vanilla nova 7 is in...

Top 10 trending phones of week 16

It was an exciting week 16 for mobile fans as Apple and OnePlus officially unveiled new phones and it's hardly a surprise that those are among the leaders in our top 10. In fact the iPhone SE (2020) was already on top last week so it was expected that it will retain the lead in its launch week. OnePlus 8 Pro is also having is second week in the top 10 in its first week of officialdom, taking second, while the vanilla OnePlus 8 got fourth. In fourth we have the original Apple iPhone SE as people would innevatibaly compare specs between that one and its 2020 edition. Truth be told...

Flashback: the Motorola Droid started a proxy war with the iPhone

This is a story of rivalry between former partners - Motorola vs. Apple, Verizon vs. AT&T. We've already covered the first iTunes phone, the Moto ROKR, Steve Jobs could barely hide his contempt for the device when showing it on stage. This union was dissolved quickly as the team at Cupertino went on to make their own phone. A phone they will sell exclusively through AT&T. The carrier enjoyed an influx of new customers as the carrier was the only place you could buy the desirable iPhone. Verizon customers couldn't get in on the action until the iPhone 4 due to a technical limitation, the...

Weekly poll: Are you buying an Apple iPhone SE (2020)?

The Apple iPhone SE (2020) is now on sale in more than 40 countries and we'd like to know if you plan or getting one (or perhaps you already did). You could knock Apple for refurbishing a phone from 2017, with a design from 2014, but the iPhone SE (2020) is the cheapest iPhone around and that means it will likely do well in the market. You could look at the iPhone SE (2020) in a number of ways. It's the most powerful small phone you could buy. And it's the cheapest phone with flagship chipset you can buy in most countries. At the starting price of $399 in the US, €479 in...

Hot take: Motorola Edge and Edge+

This week brought us the Motorola Edge and Edge+ and with them the return of Motorola to the flagship market. The two phones carry hefty expectations on their shoulders as ambassadors of sorts, so they'll be closely monitored by everybody in the tech industry. Here are a few early observations on them that we have. Back in the major league It started with the unveiling of the Razr 2019, but that ine being a nostalgia-infused tech showcase couldn't exactly be taken very seriously as an indicator for the company's future intents. Well, the Edge+ definitely can. It lives up to 2020...

Saturday, April 25, 2020

The new phones and tablets of week 17

Unphased by the global lockdown the smartphone makers keep bringing new hardware and week 17 was particularly busy seeing 13 new devices join our database - 12 phones and a tablet. To make sure you haven't missed any of them here's a quick summary. Oppo was one of the two most active makers, unveiling 4 new phones - in ascending price order those are the A12, A52 and A72 as well as the Find X2 Lite. nubia followed with the announcement of the nubia Play - one of the cheapest 5G phones around and it comes with a 144Hz display too. Arguably the most exciting event of the...

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