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The Honor Magic 2 in all 3 color variants. (Source: Honor)

The Honor Magic 2 sells out in only 2 days post-release

The Honor Magic 2 stands out among new smartphones, as it is only the 2nd device in the world to be equipped with a slide-down display for a completely bezel-less screen. It was released in China on November 6, 2018. Now - only 2 days later - it is reported as completely sold out in the country's main outlets.
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Nov 2018 18:08
The notched Infinity Displays exhibited by Samsung during the SDC. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung may be working on notched displays after all

This year's Samsung Developer's Conference (SDC) has been interesting already. This is mainly due to the Infinity Flex Display that had finally been confirmed during the event's first day. However, other SDC presenters made announcements that indicate that Samsung also has non-foldable displays in the works - with notches.
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Nov 2018 17:39
The Exynos 9820 SoC is said to feature dual NPUs. (Source: HotHardware)

Samsung Exynos 9820 SoC to feature dual NPUs to boost the Galaxy S10's AI prowess

Korean media outlet ETNews reports that the Exynos 9820 SoC will feature two neural processing units (NPUs) for aiding in AI and deep learning operations. The Exynos 9820 is a 7 nm part made using the new EUV process and is expected to power the next generation of Galaxy phones including the Galaxy S10.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Nov 2018 17:15
The Xiaomi Mi 9 could be the first phone powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150. (Source: IGeeKphone)

Details of the Xiaomi Mi 9 surface — Snapdragon 8150 and Sony IMX586 48 MP camera inbound

Xiaomi's upcoming flagship, the Mi 9 could be the first smartphone powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 according to supply chain sources. The Mi 9 will also sport the latest Sony IMX586 48 MP sensor for its main camera, up to 10 GB RAM, and an in-display fingerprint sensor making for an impressive spec sheet.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Nov 2018 14:14
Samsung's One UI will apparently not make it to the Galaxy S8 and Note 8 devices. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's One UI will not make it to the Galaxy S8, S8 Plus, and Note 8

Samsung's new One UI based on Android 9 Pie will be released sometime next year but apparently, that includes only the latest Galaxy S9, S9+, and Note 9 devices. According to a Samsung representative at the ongoing SDC 2018, the Galaxy S8, S8+, and the Note 8 will not be getting the new One UI user experience. However, it is not clear at this stage whether these devices will be getting the Android 9 Pie update separately or not.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Nov 2018 13:24
Google's Android will have native support ready for foldable display devices. (Source: Google)

Android will natively support folding display devices

Google has announced that it is bringing official support to Android for devices with foldable screens. The news coincides with the launch of Samsung’s new Infinity Flex display that will feature on its forthcoming foldable Galaxy F. ​
Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Nov 2018 11:04
The Nokia 9 will reportedly feature a QHD display and a penta-lens PureView camera setup. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Purported Nokia 9 renders show off the PureView penta-camera setup

New renders of the Nokia 9 seem to confirm Nokia's plans of a penta-lens camera setup. The Nokia 9 is expected to be HMD Global's first PureView-branded Nokia phone, wherein the special emphasis will be on the imaging prowess of the device. The Nokia 9 is also likely to sport a 5.9-inch QHD display and possibly an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Nov 2018 10:33
Samsung showed off its Infinity Flex foldable display at SDC 2018. (Source: SDC 2018 livestream)

Samsung officially unveils the Infinity Flex foldable display

At the Samsung Developer Conference 2018 (SDC 2018), Samsung showed off their first working foldable display smartphone. The actual details about the device itself was kept under wraps but Samsung is calling this display 'Infinity Flex'. Samsung said that this foldable AMOLED display is designed to be folded hundreds of thousands of times and is also making an emulator SDK along with guidelines available for developers for testing their apps. Some of the specifications of the foldable display are also now available.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Nov 2018 09:10
Realme will be the first to offer Helio P70-powered smartphones. (Source: CNMO)

Realme will be the first to offer MediaTek Helio P70-powered smartphones

Oppo sub-brand Realme will be first brand to launch MediaTek Helio P70-powered smartphones globally. This was confirmed by Realme CEO Madhav Sheth. The MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core SoC is being built on TSMC's 12nm FinFET process and is designed for enhanced AI functionality. Additionally, Sheth also confirmed on Twitter that upcoming Realme phones will also feature Oppo's Super VOOC fast charging technology.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Nov 2018 07:37
The last Nexus phones have received their last official OTA updates

The last Nexus phones have received their last official OTA updates

Today marks the last official update for the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, the last phones in Google's storied Nexus line. While the phones haven't seen a software update since getting Android 8.1 Oreo in February 2018, the Nexus handsets have been receiving security updates every month, the last of which was pushed out today.
Sam Medley, 08 Nov 2018 05:02
One of the photos showing the dual in-display selfie camera concept. (Source: Weibo)

New 'OPPO R19' renders point to dual in-display selfie cameras this time

A new set of leaks from Weibo suggests that the upcoming OPPO R19 will have not 1 but 2 selfie cameras embedded directly into the display. This putative new step in smartphone design would result in a near-100% screen-to-body ratio. The new leak also alleges that the R19 will have 6GB of RAM.
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Nov 2018 00:04
Apple may be losing market share to Xiaomi and Huawei in Europe. (Source: Apple)

Apple is losing its European market share to Xiaomi and Huawei: new report

A new report by Kantar World Panel indicates that the number of iPhones sold in Europe in the third quarter of 2018 fell by 1.6%. This may have been driven by increased competition from Xiaomi and Huawei. These brands are also now contending with more established brands such as Samsung in the region.
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Nov 2018 23:06
LG's latest version of the smartphone design patent for an in-display camera. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

LG patents a true bezel-less smartphone display with an in-display selfie camera

LG has filed patents with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) for a few smartphone designs sporting borderless screens and in-display front cameras. The patents seem to show that LG could be using a flexible display with either a slanted screen or a straight screen with rounded corners sporting an oval hole at the top for housing the selfie camera (or two) thus yielding a virtually 100% borderless screen with no notch.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Nov 2018 16:00
Asus ZenFone 6 with a right lateral notch. (Source: HDBlog)

Images and video of a new Asus ZenFone 6 prototype device leak

New images and a video of another prototype of the upcoming Asus ZenFone 6 have leaked online. These images confirm the presence of a right side lateral notch that was first revealed in earlier leaks. There are some differences between the current leaks and the images leaked earlier indicating that we could be looking at multiple ZenFone 6 variants. That said, MWC 2019 is still some time away so expect further changes in design and software features before launch.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Nov 2018 14:55
Honor 8X

85% Honor 8X Smartphone Review

An extravagant phablet. The Honor 8X offers a large 6.5-inch display, extravagant looks as well as a good mid-range configuration. Find out how the new mid-range processor Kirin 710 can handle everyday tasks in our review.
HiSilicon Kirin 710, ARM Mali-G51 MP4, 6.5", 175 g
Marcus Herbrich, 07 Nov 2018 11:14
Diablo 4 has been in the works for four years now, but developers still feel that the current state is not something they would reveal. (Source: Gameranx)

[Updated]Diablo 4 was supposed to be announced after Diablo Immortal at BlizzCon

The plan was to show a short video presentation on the state of the Diablo 4 project right after the Diablo Immortal unveil, but Blizzard feared that fans would be disappointed even more. Diablo 4 is said to have been in development for 4 years, still the project has changed direction a few times and the current state is not entirely clear either.
Bogdan Solca, 06 Nov 2018 22:24
The OPPO Pikachu Power Bank. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO will launch a Pikachu Edition Power Bank with Super VOOC charging in China

OPPO and Pokemon have teamed up so that the OEM can offer its newest power bank with a trademark yellow-and-black Pikachu theme. Appropriately enough, this device has the next generation of OPPO's impressively fast VOOC charging system.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Nov 2018 19:33
The DJI Mavic Air is going on sale for Black Friday. (Source: DJI)

DJI releases details of this year's Black Friday promo pricing

DJI is putting a number of its drones, including the Mavic Air and Spark, on sale for the Black Friday season. This sale also includes the Osmo 2 Mobile and Racing Edition Goggles. This promotion is starting later this month.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Nov 2018 18:53
Qualcomm is working on the Snapdragon 6150 and 7150 targeted at mid-range devices. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm working on mid-range Snapdragon 6150 and 7150 SoCs

Aside from the flagship Snapdragon 8150, Qualcomm is also working on two mid-range SoCs — the Snapdragon 6150 and Snapdragon 7150. All that is known so far is that these are octa-core SoCs and are based on the updated 'Kryo' cores. Further details of the chips and probable launch dates are still elusive.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Nov 2018 14:22
Magic UX interface uses AR to "pin" apps in virtual spaces to make multitasking truly seamless

Magic UX interface uses AR to "pin" apps in virtual spaces to make multitasking truly seamless

Design consultancy Special Projects has unveiled a new user interface approach to multitasking that uses AR technology. Seeking to emulate a physical real world work flow, the interface allows users to switch naturally between applications and move between tasks on a smartphone as though they were working naturally on multiple tasks at a desk.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Nov 2018 10:16
Well, looky there. (Image via Geekbench)

Android 9 Pie may be coming to the Razer Phone 2 soon

A recent posting on Geekbench's benchmark site shows a Razer Phone 2 running Android 9.0 Pie. This could mean that Razer is testing Android 9 on their latest handset and may be releasing an update soon. This would put the Razer Phone 2 in an elite class, as only a handful of other phones are running Android 9.
Sam Medley, 05 Nov 2018 23:01
A folding Samsung logo. (Source: Samsung Mobile on Facebook)

Samsung once again teases its upcoming foldable phone on Facebook

Samsung Mobile has uploaded an image of a folding Samsung logo to its official Facebook page hinting at some possible news this week about the much awaited foldable smartphone. This could be an indication of Samsung announcing new details about the foldable Galaxy, or Galaxy X as we know it, at the upcoming Samsung Developer Conference in San Francisco. Details such as a new UI that Samsung has exclusively developed for the foldable Galaxy are expected to be revealed at this event.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Nov 2018 22:53
Some Huawei Mate 20 Pro devices have been exhibiting excessive green-tinted bleeding. (Source: GSMArena)

Green hue affecting faulty Huawei Mate 20 Pro devices

Some Huawei Mate 20 Pro owners have been complaining about the display of their brand-new flagship device. A green hue has been seen on faulty handsets, to the extent that it becomes quite visible under certain conditions. The cause of the verdant tint has yet to be fully explained; affected consumers have been offered replacements in some countries.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Nov 2018 22:10
The OnePlus 6T will soon be available in a Thunder Purple variant. (Source: Mr Gizmo)

OnePlus 6T spotted in Thunder Purple variant

The OnePlus 6T will soon be available in a Thunder Purple variant as spotted by a leakster on the OnePlus India support page. The new variant was briefly listed on Amazon Germany as well before it was taken down. The Thunder Purple variant will have a gradient color with various shades and will likely sport a glass back. It is not known when this variant would be made official but the current leaks seem to suggest a possible launch by the end of this month.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Nov 2018 13:02
The Motorola One ships with stock Android 8.1 Oreo onboard. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola to start selling its Motorola One vanilla Android smartphone in the US

Motorola has announced that it is bringing one of the two Android handsets that it currently has in its lineup. The new Motorola One will land in the US on November 11 for US$399.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Nov 2018 10:51
Die a hero or live enough to see yourself become the villain. (Source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp VP confirms that the messenger will soon start displaying ads in-app

Till now, WhatsApp has remained mostly free of the advertorial trappings of its parent company Facebook. All of that is set to come to an end, though, as a WhatsApp executive has confirmed that the messaging app will soon start displaying ads. How the data needed for such targeted ads will be collected remains a mystery.
Ricci Rox, 05 Nov 2018 09:36
The Poco F1. (Source: GSMArena)

The Poco F1 receives Android Pie, confirmed to also receive Android Q

Xiaomi's Poco F1, a few days ago, received the stable update to Android Pie. The company has also confirmed that the device will, at least, also receive the Android Q update next year. The F1 is marketed as a enthusiast-focused phone, so this is a welcome piece of information.
Ricci Rox, 05 Nov 2018 09:33
Image via Apple

Apple has started selling refurbished iPhone 8 devices for $499

Apple's in-house refurbished store has started selling 64 GB iPhone 8 handsets for $499, $100 less than a new phone. Apple's refurbished iPhones are basically used internals that are cleaned and repaired, then placed into a new chassis with a new battery. Higher capacity iPhone 8 models and the iPhone 8 Plus should be available in the refurbished store soon.
Sam Medley, 05 Nov 2018 02:10
That's a lot of dislikes. (Image: YouTube, 6:30 PM CST, Nov. 4)

Diablo Immortal announced by Blizzard, subsequently denounced by gamers

Diablo Immortal, the latest title in the storied Diablo franchise, has hit a wall of criticism. Many gamers are upset over the mobile-only release, claiming that the game is a cheap cash-in and a re-skin of another mobile game that developer NetEase released a while ago. Whether or not these claims are true, the game has drawn the ire of Diablo fans around the world.
Sam Medley, 05 Nov 2018 01:45
Huawei are temporarily dropping the monthly charge for their Mobile Cloud service in Europe

Huawei mobile device owners in Europe can get 50 GB in cloud storage for 1 cent for 1 month

Huawei includes access to its Mobile Cloud subscription service in its version of Android, EMUI OS. It is dropping the price for this 50GB cloud storage solution to US$0.011 (€0.01) for Huawei device owners in the EU for this month. The price increases to €0.99 when this promotion expires.
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Nov 2018 19:31
The upcoming Snapdragon 8150 is still slower than the A12 Bionic from Apple. (Source: Qualcomm)

Early Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 SoC sample pops up in Geekbench

Qualcomm's answer for the A12 Bionic SoC from Apple allegedly got tested on Geekbench, and it looks like the Android side is still slower overall. However, the Snapdragon 8150 is clearly faster than the Snapdragon 845 and mostly on par with the Kirin 980 from Huawei. Everyone is now waiting for Samsung's Exynos 9820 to bring it home for team Android once again.
Bogdan Solca, 02 Nov 2018 23:31
2019 is an important year for the adoption of 5G tech and MediaTek is ready to capitalize on it with the upcoming 5G-enagled mid-range SoCs. (Source: GizChina)

MediaTek's first 5G SoC slated for late 2019

5G adoption should explode in 2019 and MediaTek is ready to capitalize on it both with standalone 5G modems and 5G-enabled SoCs. The Taiwanese company would supply big names like Apple with standalone chips, while Chinese phone-makers would benefit from 5G-enabled mid-range SoCs that will help reduce the integration costs.
Bogdan Solca, 02 Nov 2018 22:19
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

86% Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Smartphone Review

For display enthusiasts. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is another affordable mid-range smartphone model from the Chinese electronics manufacturer. The showpiece of the 160-Euro smartphone (~$183; starting at $180 in the US) is the built-in IPS panel that does not need to hide even from the smartphone high-end. In our test, the newest product of the Redmi series convinces not only with its display.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, Adreno 509, 6.26", 178 g
Marcus Herbrich, 02 Nov 2018 20:56
Apple enjoyed limited shipment growth of just 0.5%. (Source: Stuff)

Smartphone shipments down as Huawei aims for Samsung's crown

Global smartphone shipments for the third quarter have fallen by 6% over the last 12 months, according to data from IDC. The shipment volume for 3Q 2018 stood at 355.2 million units, compared to 377.8 million smartphones shipped in 3Q 2017. Samsung remains the overall pack leader, but Huawei has made significant ground on the South Korean manufacturer.
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Nov 2018 20:32
The W2019 luxury clamshell will be powered by the Snapdragon 845 SoC and will be missing the 3.5 mm audio jack. (Source: Weibo)

Samsung ready to unveil W2019 luxury clamshell

This year's luxury clamshell smartphone from Samsung is getting a Snapdragon 845 SoC and improved dual 4.2-inch AMOLED touchscreens, but it looks like the overall aspect of the model has become bulkier. Unfortunately, the clamshell lineup is still limited to the Chinese market, and, since this is a premium device, MSRPs will be set to at least US$2,500.
Bogdan Solca, 02 Nov 2018 09:40
Spotify shares were affected by less than completely positive earnings reports. (Source: djtimes.com)

Spotify shares sank by 11% due to pessimistic earnings forecast

The shares of the company Spotify were down 11% at the start of today (November 1, 2018) due to a forecast that shows relatively poor fourth-quarter performance. In addition, Spotify is now reported to be committed to new investments to boost innovation and future-proofing in its products.
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Nov 2018 19:20
The Chinese Honor Magic 2 launch. (Source: Honor)

Honor Magic 2 officially launched in China

The Honor Magic 2 has been released in an event in China. As expected, the phone has a total of 6 camera sensors, a new type of AI assistant called YOYO and a slide-down display. It also has extremely fast charging and the Kirin 980 with its NPU in tow.
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Nov 2018 18:08
Lenovo Z5 Pro slider handset with Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor (Source: Lenovo China)

Budget slider smartphone Lenovo Z5 Pro now official

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 710-powered Lenovo Z5 Pro comes with a generous 6.39-inch display, 6 GB of memory, and a 16 MP + 24 MP main camera setup. With a slider design similar to the one used by the recently released Mi Mix 3, the Z5 Pro starts below the US$300 threshold (the variant with 64 GB internal storage).
Codrut Nistor, 01 Nov 2018 17:40
Elephone Soldier

72% Elephone Soldier Smartphone Review

Swiss Army knife smartphone The Elephone Solder has a physical compass, an emergency light and is IP68 certified against dust and water; the only thing missing is a pocket knife. Find out in this review how well it functions as a smartphone too.
Mediatek Helio X25 MTK6797T, ARM Mali-T880 MP4, 5.5", 251 g
Mike Wobker, 01 Nov 2018 09:59
Ulefone Armor 5

79% Ulefone Armor 5 Smartphone Review

Outdoor notch. According to Ulefone, the notch in the Armor 5 is a distinguishing characteristic that makes it stand out among outdoor smartphones. We clarify in our test whether this is really the only thing that distinguishes the Armor 5 from the other robust smartphones.
Mediatek Helio P23 MT6763T, ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 5.85", 228 g
Mike Wobker, 01 Nov 2018 01:10
The FlexPai foldable phone. (Source: Royole)

Royole announces foldable FlexPai smartphone

A California-based electronics firm called Royole has unveiled the FlexPai foldable smartphone, seemingly beating tech giants like Samsung and Huawei in the race to release a truly flexible device. The FlexPai will operate on Water OS (based on Android 9.0) and should feature a Snapdragon 8-series SoC. Apparently, the handset has passed an unnamed bending test over 200,000 times.
Daniel R Deakin, 31 Oct 2018 22:54
MRI machines: helpful to humans, deadly to electronics. (Source: myprincegeorgenow.com)

Reddit post claims that an MRI machine killed all the Apple devices in the same hospital

A curious incident of the iPhones in the hospital: A post in r/sysadmin by a hospital IT admin tells a strange story: devices in his hospital either died completely or lost important functions on the same day. Oddly, all these electronics had only one thing in common: they were all Apple products.
Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Oct 2018 18:47
The Nokia 7.1. (Source: Amazon)

The Nokia 7.1 makes its way to the US with a $350 price tag

HMD Global launched the Nokia 7.1 at the start of October. The mid-ranger, as promised, is now on sale in the US, with a US$350 price tag granting buyers ownership of a 5.84-inch FHD+ device with dual rear cameras and a Snapdragon 636.
Ricci Rox, 31 Oct 2018 14:34
Purported Asus Zenfone 6. (Source: Slashleaks)

The Asus Zenfone 6 leaks in grand style, unconventional notch in tow

The next-gen Asus Zenfone 6 was leaked in all its glory a short while ago, showing a device with a never-before-seen notch and three rear cameras.
Ricci Rox, 31 Oct 2018 14:33
LG Q Stylus

80% LG Q Stylus Smartphone Review

An affordable stylus phone. Protected against shocks, water and dust. This is how LG has presented its Q Stylus, which comes with a stylus integrated into its 6.2-inch case. Find out what else the affordable smartphone has to offer in our review.
Mediatek MT6750S, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 6.2", 172 g
Mike Wobker, 31 Oct 2018 14:00
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE surfaces on Geekbench with Android Pie

Android Pie-driven Xiaomi Mi 8 SE hits Geekbench

Since the Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition already got Android 9.0 Pie, seeing the Mi 8 SE on Geekbench with the latest Android update onboard is not surprising at all. However, this only means that Xiaomi has begun testing the update and it might need at least a few weeks before being ready for launch.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Oct 2018 12:24
The Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition is a tablet designed for kids. (Image via Amazon)

Apps marketed at young children have a major ad problem

In a recent study concerning children and media consumption, researchers discovered that the majority of apps targeted at children 5 years of age and younger contained advertising. Some of these ads were not clearly marked, were difficult to close, or contained disturbing imagery. Additionally, some of the ads pushed the user to make purchases, a clear violation of the FTC's rules regarding ads used in children's media.
Sam Medley, 30 Oct 2018 16:53
OnePlus 6T

89% OnePlus 6T Smartphone Review

The 6T element. OnePlus has announced its latest flagship killer, which is subtly different from its predecessor that we reviewed back in August. Notably, the 6T has a larger display thanks to its smaller notch, but it has dropped the headphone jack. OnePlus has carried over the same cameras from the 6 and has kept pricing broadly the same, although the base model is now $20 more expensive. That additional outlay gets you double the storage though, so it is not just an arbitrary price rise. Find out in our detailed live review whether the OnePlus 6T is as much of a bargain as its predecessors were.
Update: Review completed.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Adreno 630, 6.41", 185 g
Florian Schmitt, 30 Oct 2018 16:31
Umidigi Z2 Pro Smartphone Review

85% Umidigi Z2 Pro Smartphone Review

Attractive point-and-shoot. The Umidigi Z2 Pro is one of the innumerable iPhone X clones with an attractive design and good hardware. The smartphone's distinctive feature: Two 16 MP dual cameras, front and back.
Mediatek Helio P60, ARM Mali-G72 MP3, 6.2", 165 g
Florian Schaar, 30 Oct 2018 15:38
OPPO R15 tested with 5G connectivity

Custom OPPO R15 with 5G capabilities tested successfully

Although this is only about connecting a custom R15 to a 5G network in the company's research lab for now, OPPO is planning to become the first Chinese company to bring a 5G smartphone to the market in 2019. Unfortunately, they will have to beat Huawei, LG, ZTE, and all the others who are also chasing the same goal.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Oct 2018 14:34
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