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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 rugged Android tablet hits India February 2019

MIL-STD 810G-certified Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 coming to India tomorrow

Released more than a year ago, the Exynos 7870-powered Galaxy Tab Active 2 is now ready to hit India. This IP68- and MIL-STD 810G-certified rugged Android slate will be launched tomorrow during a special press event. In the US, this tablet retails for US$420 (WiFi only) and US$520 (carrier unlocked LTE).
Codrut Nistor, 13 Feb 2019 12:28
Sony XA3 Plus/Ultra has leaked out with an incredibly tall 6.5-inch 21:9 display. (Source: WinFuture)

Even taller Sony XA3 Plus leaks out with 6.5-inch wide-screen display

We’ve already seen the leaked Sony Xperia XA3 with its tall 21:9 widescreen 5.9-inch cinema display, but if you thought that was weirdly tall and long, Sony is set to outdo even that. The Xperia XA3 Plus has now leaked out and will be even taller with a 6.5-inch ultra-widescreen display.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Feb 2019 12:02
Huawei Watch GT now available in the US (Source: Amazon)

Huawei's Watch GT is finally available in the US

Released a few months ago, the LiteOS-driven Huawei Watch GT is now finally available for purchase in the US. Listed by Amazon for a regular price of US$199.99, this smart wearable will start shipping on February 19. Its specs and features include continuous heart rate monitoring, built-in GPS, sleep tracking, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Feb 2019 11:30
Google also pays companies like Samsung billions of dollars for default search engine status. (Source: Mashable)

Analysts estimate Google paid Apple US$9.5 billion in 2018 for default search engine status

Analysts for the financial services giant Goldman Sachs have estimated that Google paid Apple around US$9.5 billion over the calendar year 2018 to remain the default search engine on iOS-powered devices. Bankers are concerned that Apple, especially its Services division, is relying too heavily on this particular revenue source.
Daniel R Deakin, 13 Feb 2019 10:36
The Division 2 open beta official flyer (Source: Ubisoft)

The Division 2 open beta will start on March 1

Those who missed the private beta stage of Ubisoft's upcoming title The Division 2 can join the open beta, which is scheduled to begin on March 1. Sadly, the open beta will only run for three days and the trial will end on March 4. The game will launch on March 15 on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Feb 2019 10:10
Owners of qualifying Samsung devices can get between US$150 and US$550 credit. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung offering up to US$550 off a Galaxy S10 smartphone purchase for trade-in reservations

Samsung is offering a decent trade-in deal for those early birds who are willing to make a reservation for a qualifying Galaxy smartphone. The South Korean manufacturer will give up to US$550 in credit, depending on the valuation of your trade-in handset, towards the purchase of “Samsung’s next flagship Galaxy device”. Those who reserve during the qualifying period will also get US$50 of credit for accessories.
Daniel R Deakin, 13 Feb 2019 08:14
Image via Evan Blass (@evleaks)

Evan Blass reveals leaked renders of LG G8 ThinQ, confirming earlier renders from XDA

New renders posted by renowned leaker Evan Blass (@evleaks) on Twitter all but confirm the LG G8 ThinQ's design. These renders match those posted on the XDA Developers forum last month. Sadly, that means the G8 ThinQ will look almost identical to the G7 ThinQ. At least it still has a headphone jack.
Sam Medley, 13 Feb 2019 06:11
Dell Inspiron, XPS, Vostro, and Alienware systems are all on sale for President's Day (Source: Dell)

Dell XPS, Inspiron, Precision, and Alienware systems are all on sale for President's Day

Get the XPS 13 9370 with 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB SSD, and a Core i7-8550U CPU for $1175 USD. Deals will last until early next week in an attempt to clear out older stock and make room for newer models.
Allen Ngo, 13 Feb 2019 06:09
Image via Sony (w/ edits)

Walmart slashes price on PlayStation Classic down to $40

Despite its critical and commercial failure, the PlayStation Classic may be an attractive retro gaming device, especially given Walmart's latest price cut. The PlayStation Classic can be found at Walmart for a mere $40, 60% less than its original retail price. Additionally, those willing to hack or modify their PlayStation Classic may find the mini-console to be a suitable emulation box.
Sam Medley, 12 Feb 2019 23:57
Nokia 3.1 Plus

81% Nokia 3.1 Plus Smartphone Review

Svelte marathon runner. The Nokia 3.1 Plus claims several days of battery life while at the same time offering a fast and svelte Android One experience on decent hardware. Find out in our review what to expect from the Nokia 3.1 Plus.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762, PowerVR GE8320, 6", 180 g
Mike Wobker, 12 Feb 2019 22:35
LG Q9 One Android handset with Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (Source: LG South Korea)

LG Q9 One unveiled in South Korea

If the "new" LG Q9 One seems to have an outdated processor, the reality might surprise you: this handset is a rebranded LG G7 One, which was unveiled at IFA 2018. The only noticeable difference is that the Q9 One comes loaded with Android 9.0 Pie out of the box (the G7 One arrived with Android 8.1 Oreo onboard).
Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2019 20:55
MSI GL73 8SE (i7-8750H, RTX 2060) Laptop Review

82% MSI GL73 8SE (i7-8750H, RTX 2060) Laptop Review

RTX on a budget. Even the slowest GeForce RTX 2060 laptop can be as fast as a GTX 1070 Max-Q. MSI's entry-level RTX offering can game almost as well as its high-end GE or GT series at the cost of auxiliary features and connectivity options.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, 17.3", 2.7 kg
Allen Ngo, 12 Feb 2019 19:44
The Xiaomi M365 electric scooter. (Source: GearBest)

Update | Security researchers claim to have hacked and remotely controlled Xiaomi electric scooters

The Xiaomi M365 electric scooters is popular with ride-sharing companies such as Bird in the US. They can hire out such vehicles online thanks to the ability to remotely lock rental units as and when they need to. The research group Zimperium has claimed to be able to hi-jack this mechanism due to vulnerabilities found in Xiaomi's Bluetooth authentication procedure for the M365.
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Feb 2019 19:11
Nokia 9 PureView at FCC (Source: MySmartPrice News)

Nokia 9 PureView lands at FCC

Previously expected to arrive in the first days of December, the Nokia 9 PureView will probably be unveiled later this month in Barcelona, at HMD Global's official press event that is scheduled to take place before the opening day of MWC 2019. Finally listed by the FCC, this handset will come in single-SIM and dual-SIM variants.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2019 19:09
Reddit has accepted a sizeable investment from Tencent. (Source: Reddit)

Tencent has invested US$150 million in Reddit

Reddit has just secured a large-scale investment in the form of round D funding to the tune of US$300 million. Tencent - a company whose home nation has blocked the social media platform - has contributed 50% of this figure. The move has sparked speculation that Reddit's new part-ownership may lead to adversity such as increased censorship on the popular website.
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Feb 2019 18:13
OnLeaks' latest AirPods rumor suggest that the next generation will come in colors beside white. (Source: Colorware)

New Apple AirPod 2 rumors result in 2 possible launch dates in the same day

A new post on the Greek Apple leaks site iPhoneHellas alleges that the second-generation AirPods will launch in March. However, a second tipster, OnLeaks, has also asserted that his sources say they will be released 'in the fall'. Both reports contain different details on what their maker may release alongside or in conjunction with these wireless earbuds.
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Feb 2019 17:36
UMIDIGI S3 Pro with MediaTek Helio P70 and 48 MP main camera (Source: UMIDIGI)

UMIDIGI S3 Pro hits Indiegogo at US$269 with 48 MP Sony main camera

Chinese brand UMIDIGI is back with the S3 Pro, a handset that sports a generous 6.3-inch display with waterdrop notch and a main camera setup that combines a 48 MP Sony camera with a 12 MP shooter for bokeh effects. Early Indiegogo backers can get this MediaTek Helio P70-driven phablet for just US$269 and shipments should begin next month.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2019 17:04
Nubia MWC 2019 teaser, flexible smartphone coming up (Source: Weibo)

MWC 2019 | Nubia teases flexible device in advance of its MWC 2019 unveil

ZTE's sub-brand Nubia came out of the blue with a teaser for a flexible smartphone that will be unveiled at MWC 2019. Unfortunately, the "Flex Your Life" headline doesn't say much. While this can suggest something different than a foldable handset, most major brands are expected to unveil such a device later this month in Barcelona.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2019 14:13
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 announced as special healthcare edition

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop announced as special healthcare edition

Lenovo has announced the first T series ThinkPad of 2019. The Lenovo ThinkPad T490, the "bread-and-butter" model of the series, has been announced today as a special edition for the healthcare sector.
Benjamin Herzig, 12 Feb 2019 14:07
Huawei Mate 20 Pro Smartphone Review

87% Huawei Mate 20 Pro Smartphone Review

Strong piece - The Huawei Mate 20 Pro’s spec sheet is littered with flagship-level hardware, including the new Kirin 980 SoC, the currently fastest LTE modem in a consumer smartphone, reverse wireless charging and a fingerprint sensor underneath its display. This review will be putting all this new hardware and more through its paces to determine whether the Mate 20 Pro’s technical prowess translates into real-world performance.
Update: Wi-Fi tests with final firmware and information about the Huawei wireless charger added.
HiSilicon Kirin 980, ARM Mali-G76 MP10, 6.3", 189 g
Allen Ngo, Daniel Schmidt, 12 Feb 2019 14:04
Vivo sub-brand iQOO now official, first devices coming soon (Source: MySmartPrice News)

Vivo announces iQOO sub-brand, first devices to launch soon

Most major Chinese smartphone brands also have successful sub-brands: Huawei has Honor, Oppo's Realme is just one year old but already doing great, Xiaomi's POCO is also quite popular, and now the time has come for Vivo to create its own sub-brand. iQOO is now an official brand and the first smartphones to carry its name are expected to arrive pretty soon.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2019 10:50
Acer Swift 5 SF515-51T (i7-8565U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

87% Acer Swift 5 SF515-51T (i7-8565U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

999 grams. Acer has created a 15.6-inch notebook that is light as a feather and features up-to-date technology: a Whiskey Lake processor, an NVMe SSD and (dual-channel) DDR4 RAM. Of course these features don't come cheap: The device is available for around $1400.
Intel Core i7-8565U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 999 g
Sascha Mölck, 12 Feb 2019 10:36
The Pixel Visual Core debuted in the Pixel 2 and was Google's first piece of custom silicon. (Source: Google)

Google chip design team bolstered by new Intel, Qualcomm hires

Google is continuing to ramp up its efforts in the custom silicon space. According to Reuters, the company has just added 16 new staff to its “gChips” team based in Bengaluru India with backgrounds working with chip makers include Intel, Qualcomm, Broadcom and Nvidia.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Feb 2019 10:25
Samsung Galaxy A50 FCC listing - connectivity (Source: MySmartPrice News)

Samsung Galaxy A50 hits FCC, 15 W wired fast charging in tow

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy A50 has surfaced at the FCC, and this listing reveals that it will come with the EP-TA200 fast charger, so the handset supports 15 W wired fast charging. The Galaxy A50 apparently features a 6.22-inch display, although some previous rumors suggested that it sports a 6-inch touchscreen.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2019 10:00
Real Galaxy S10+ banner possibly to be used for the upcoming Samsung Unpacked event on February 20. (Source: Twitter/Evan Blass)

Update | Samsung Galaxy S10 series leak roundup: colors, cameras, hardware, prices

Notebookcheck has reported frequently on rumors and leaks surrounding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 series. There is a considerable amount of excitement about the flagship smartphones from the South Korean manufacturer, and it is easy to forget details about the S10e, S10, and S10+ in all the press activity. This roundup should help give an idea of what to expect from each of the devices.
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Feb 2019 08:02
New Razer Blade Stealth BIOS update addresses battery charging and electronic noise issues (Source: Razer)

New Blade Stealth having charging issues? Razer says to contact them directly for a BIOS update

Razer has notified us that it has investigated a number of issues impacting a limited number of retail Blade Stealth units. If you're experiencing any of the following, then this new BIOS and EC update should do the trick.
Allen Ngo, 12 Feb 2019 06:39
The Xiaomi "Flex" foldable looks amazing but seems quite wide in smartphone mode. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Expertly created renders of Xiaomi's foldable device are superb but highlight one potential issue

LetsGoDigital has published some fantastic artistic renders of Xiaomi’s upcoming foldable device, which could end up being called the Xiaomi Dual Flex, the Xiaomi MIX Flex, or something completely different. The device in the renders certainly catches the eye with its sophisticated look and somewhat slender profile. But the images also show a facet of the foldable that could end up bothering some users.
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Feb 2019 06:05
Asus Zenbook 15 UX533FD

86% Asus ZenBook 15 (i7-8565U, GTX1050 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Compact and powerful. Thanks to Intel’s Core i7-8565U and Nvidia’s GTX 1050 Max-Q, the Asus ZenBook 15 packs a lot of performance in a very slim chassis. With a fast SSD and 16 GB of RAM, the Asus notebook does not leave anything to be desired. Read our review to find out if this is truly so.
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q, 15.6", 1.6 kg
Mike Wobker, 12 Feb 2019 00:19
Honor View 20

88% Honor View 20 Smartphone Review

Clear view - The Honor View 20 is more than just a cheaper Huawei clone. The View 20 is the first smartphone to feature a 48 MP rear-facing camera and is one of the first with a punch-hole display. Read on to find out how the View 20 fares against its Kirin 980-powered counterparts and whether it can keep pace with other modern flagships too.
HiSilicon Kirin 980, ARM Mali-G76 MP10, 6.4", 180 g
Inge Schwabe, 12 Feb 2019 00:15
The Dell XPS 15, Alienware m15, and G7 15 laptops should come with OLED panel options soon. (Source: Dell)

Release date for Dell XPS 15 and Alienware m15 with OLED panels seemingly pushed back to April

A press release from Dell published in early January stated that the Dell XPS 15, Alienware m15, and Dell G7 15 laptops would be offered with OLED panel options starting in March. Unfortunately for those waiting to snap up a Dell laptop with this type of display, company executive Frank Azor has now stated that April is the current target.
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Feb 2019 00:12
Image via OnLeaks

The Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite have official model numbers, are headed to India

Google's rumored mid-range phones, the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite, have received official model numbers, lending further validity to their impending release. Better still, sources are reporting that the devices will also launch in the India market, likely below INR 40,000.
Sam Medley, 11 Feb 2019 23:54
Huawei and ZTE are now risking complete bans in the U.S. as well as the European Union. (Source: VOA News)

Trump willing to ban Huawei and ZTE from US networks by end of February

All Chinese communications devices are primed for a complete ban in the U.S. and if Trump gets his way, this could happen before MWC in late February. One of the reasons for this hastened ban is the alleged violation of the Iran sanctions committed by Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou. The European Union is also considering a ban on Chinese phone makers.
Bogdan Solca, 11 Feb 2019 23:13
The controllers are inspired by Valve's Steam controller design. (Source: Smach)

Smach Z handheld Windows gaming PC with Ryzen CPU almost ready for launch

2019 could be the year when the Smach Z handheld Windows gaming device finally becomes reality. Smach is still trying to hype things up, as it recently updated the official site with new prices and specs, plus it added a few videos showing various gaming sessions. There is no specific 2019 launch date mentioned, so delays may still occur.
Bogdan Solca, 11 Feb 2019 21:58
Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SoC

Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SoC

Kryo 360 ARM 8 cores @ 2300 MHz 10nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau spoke about the Snapdragon 855 earlier this year. (Source: Qualcomm)

The 5G OnePlus phone's unveiling at MWC 2019 is reportedly confirmed

The OEM OnePlus had previously announced that it would release a 5G phone this year. Today (February 11, 2019), the company has apparently released a confirmation that this device would feature at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) this year. It will showcase the device at Qualcomm's booth during the event.
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2019 19:59
The iPad Mini 4's successor may not have many new features. (Source: Apple)

Apple will cut costs by re-using an old SoC in the new iPad Mini: new rumor

According to some recent leaks, Apple may resurrect the iPad Mini name this year. A new post on MacOtakara has suggested that this tablet may be even more budget-friendly than usual. It claims that the 5th generation of the device could use the A10 Fusion - the chipset found in the iPhone 7.
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2019 18:51
Google Maps AR navigation in action (Source: The Wall Street Journal)

Google Maps AR navigation now available, but only for some users

A few good months after its introduction, the Augmented Reality navigation feature is finally rolling out for Google Maps users in the wild. However, this is only a test run that includes a limited number of users and there is no official date for the general rollout of this next-gen feature.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Feb 2019 17:45
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, Xiaomi leading the Indian market with 30 percent share as of mid-February 2019

Xiaomi still leading the ever-growing Indian smartphone market

While the global smartphone market is slowing down, the volume of smartphone sales in India continues to grow and it soon might leave the US behind. According to Canalys, Xiaomi shipped 41 million handsets in 2018 — 29.9 percent of the Indian market, up from 25.7 million and 20.6 percent during the previous year.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Feb 2019 16:25
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active (pictured) will get a smaller successor without bezel ring

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active details surface online: smaller display, no bezel ring

Codenamed Pulse, Samsung Galaxy Watch Active's successor will hit the market as the Galaxy Watch Active. The upcoming smart wearable allegedly features a 1.1-inch AMOLED display with 360 x 360 pixels and has no bezel ring, so everyone will be forced to use only touch interactions — or move to a device that still has a bezel ring, of course.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Feb 2019 10:50
Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, Google Pixel 4 to get physical and eSIM support

Google Pixel 4 could support both physical SIM and eSIM

A recent commit in the Android Open Source Project Gerrit revealed that Google is working on adding hardware support for multi-SIM capabilities. One of the comments from a Googler suggests that the upcoming Pixel 4 will be packing support for eSIM and a physical SIM with dual standby.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Feb 2019 09:45
Red Square - Moscow, Russia, Russia planning to disconnect from the world wide web (Source: World for Travel)

Russia planning to go internet-free, for now as an experiment

Working with all major internet providers in the country, Russian authorities are planning an interesting - and quite disturbing - experiment that involves disconnecting all local users from the internet. The purpose of this experiment is to get feedback and maybe provide modifications to a law proposed back in December 2018.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Feb 2019 07:55
Honor 10 Lite

84% Honor 10 Lite Smartphone Review

Two are better than one. The Honor 10 Lite looks almost exactly like the Huawei P Smart 2019. There are hardly any differences in the specifications either, and even the price is the same. We clarify in our review whether the only improvement users of the Honor 10 Lite can really expect is a better selfie camera.
HiSilicon Kirin 710, ARM Mali-G51 MP4, 6.21", 162 g
Mike Wobker, 11 Feb 2019 07:27
Fortnite players can currently enjoy a Valentine's Day theme. (Source: Epic Games)

Fortnite rakes in US$500 million on iOS in less than a year

Market intelligence analyst Sensor Tower has estimated that Fortnite has amassed over US$500 million in revenue in less than a year on iOS alone. The battle royale smash hit from Epic Games has been making about US$1.53 million a day since it was released on the App Store. Android gamers have contributed another US$100 million on top of that.
Daniel R Deakin, 11 Feb 2019 06:02
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU is 10 to 15 percent faster than on the Gigabyte Aero 15 X9

Update | Not created equal — Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Max-Q is 10 to 15 percent faster than the Gigabyte Aero 15 X9

The GPU in the Razer laptop has a 22 percent faster base clock rate than the same GPU on the Gigabyte Aero 15 X9. The result? Consistently faster gaming performance on the Razer Blade 15 by 10 to 15 percent.
Allen Ngo, 11 Feb 2019 02:14
A curious Intel Core i3-9100F SKU surfaces online. (Source: IndiaMart)

Rumored Intel Core i3-9100F specs throw up a Turbo Boost conundrum

A listing for an hitherto unknown Intel Core i3-9100F CPU has surfaced on the SiSoftware database. The Core i3-9100F shares similar specs with the Core i3-8100 but does not come with integrated UHD Graphics. While Core i3s are known for lack of Turbo Boost, a Dell listing tells us otherwise.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Feb 2019 22:00
Refrigerdating: The search for “the one” based on the contents of their refrigerator

“Refrigerdating”: Samsung's dating platform for fridge fetishists

This new dating trend originates from Samsung and shows just how handy the integrated camera in its Family Hub refrigerators can be. Instead of having to swipe through dating profiles plastered with snapchat filter modified photographs; users pick their partners based on the contents of their refrigerators alone.
Daniel Puschina, 10 Feb 2019 20:37
 

First pictures of the Sony Xperia XA3 leak, confirm rumors so far

The first pictures of the Sony Xperia XA3 have leaked ahead of MWC 2019 via a Chinese website that has managed to grab snippets from a leaked video. The Xperia XA3 will be an upgrade to Sony's mid-range offering and will supposedly be powered by a Snapdragon 660 SoC. The main draw of the phone, however, could be its unusually tall display.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Feb 2019 20:27
Philips Momentum 436M6VBPAB 4K Desktop Monitor Review

Philips Momentum 436M6VBPAB 4K Desktop Monitor Review

A 4K giant with HDR. TV or monitor? This is the first question we had when we saw the Philips Momentum 436M6VBPAB display. The device lacks a TV tuner though, which makes it clear what the monitor is intended for. The Momentum also has 4K and HDR support, which is an interesting combination. Read on to find out whether the Momentum is suitable for desktop use and how it fares in our tests.
43"
Klaus Hinum, 10 Feb 2019 16:30
Activision Blizzard will allegedly cut its staff numbers soon. (Source: Activision Blizzard)

Activision Blizzard will supposedly announce layoffs for hundreds of staff next week

A new piece in Bloomberg has cited sources allegedly close enough to Activision Blizzard to allege that the gaming company will let "hundreds" of staff go. The firm is apparently taking this action to maximise profits and to "centralize functions". An announcement to this effect is expected on February 12, 2019.
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Feb 2019 15:31
The LG G7's successor may also be very expensive at launch. (Source: LG)

New leak alleges the LG G8 ThinQ could cost as much as US$900

A Redditor claims to have access to a Canadian database in which the upcoming LG G8 ThinQ is shown alongside the number 1199. Assuming this figure is its price in the country, this means the phone could cost about US$900 at launch. Considering LG's typical release strategies for its mobile devices, this is more or less plausible.
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Feb 2019 15:09
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