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The streaming giant posted remarkable decadal returns (Image source: Netflix)

"Best-performing stock of the decade": Netflix posts 4000 percent decadal returns

Netflix’s stock delivered over 4000 percent in decadal returns, making it the “best-performing stock of the decade.” But, as competition heats up in the streaming video market, questions are raised about just how viable Netflix’s low-margin business approach is. What does the future hold for the streaming giant?

Arjun Krishna Lal, 26 Dec 2019 19:39

Does the Mate X repeat the Galaxy Fold's mistakes? (Image source: CNET)

Weibo video indicates that Mate X might be another fragile foldable

A video on Weibo raises concerns about the durability of the Huawei Mate X. A plastic display coupled with an outward-folding design imply that the Mate X might be just as, if not more fragile than, the Galaxy Fold.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 26 Dec 2019 19:38

The Reno3's new 360-degree antenna system ensures high-speed connectivity. (Source: OPPO)

The OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G is the world's first Snapdragon 765G phone

OPPO has launched its Reno3 series. It consists of 2 phones, both of which have 12GB RAM SKUs and 1 of which is a Pro version. This device is now officially the first to rock the Snapdragon 765G processor, a vital boast as this chipset represents the debut of mid-range 5G in Qualcomm SoCs.

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Dec 2019 18:54

LG V60 touted for MWC 2020 launch, second screen in tow

The LG V50 ThinQ 5G was unveiled back in February and its successor is billed to come exactly a year after. Going by a new report, the LG V60 ThinQ will be announced at MWC 2020, and it will feature a second screen with an upgraded folding structure.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2019 10:21

The Realme X50 will launch with next-gen Qualcomm silicon. (Source: GSMArena)

The Realme X50 5G will launch in January 2020, won't do so alone

The Realme X50 is slated to be this OEM's first 5G device, powered by the Snapdragon 765G processor. The company has just announced that it will be unveiled in full on January 7, 2020. It will apparently do so alongside a second variant.

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Dec 2019 19:27

OPPO believes the 5G era has begun in earnest. (Source: EE)

50 carriers worldwide have 5G services by now

50 carriers in 27 different locations had set up 5G networks by October 2019, whereas over 300 others in about 109 additional markets may be preparing to do so. This is in accordance with some of the latest research on 5G deployment, which is found in a new whitepaper by OPPO and IHS Markit.

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Dec 2019 19:08

Google acquires indie game developer Typhoon to bolster Stadia

Google announced yesterday that it has acquired Typhoon, an independent game developer. Typhoon's first game, Journey to the Savage Planet, is due out January 28, 2020. While Google has not given much detail surrounding the acquisition, it's likely the search giant bought the studio to develop games for its ailing Stadia game streaming service.

Sam Medley, 21 Dec 2019 05:29

The Snapdragon 765 may be a killer mid-range SoC. (Image via Android Next)

Mysterious listing on Geekbench could be the Snapdragon 765

A new listing in Geekbench 5's database shows benchmark results for what may be the Snapdragon 765. The SoC in the listing looks similar to the CPU of the upcoming Oppo Reno 3 Pro, which will use the 765. If these listings are legitimately the Snapdragon 765, they place the chip just behind 2018's Snapdragon 845.

Sam Medley, 21 Dec 2019 04:16

The Mate Xs is debuted on stage. (Source: XDA)

Huawei Mate Xs: a refreshed foldable destined for an upgraded hinge, screen and MWC 2020

Huawei's CEO, Yu Chengdong, has revealed that the upcoming Mate Xs device will have a more robust display compared to the original foldable phone. It is also slated to have a new hinge with an improved design. This Kirin 990 device will also be showcased at next year's Mobile World Congress.

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Dec 2019 16:37

The Vivo X30 and X30 Pro are now up for pre-order

Vivo has launched the X30 series, its first pair of smartphones to come with dual-mode 5G as standard. Its unveiling has confirmed a slew of rumors and leaks, including that the Pro variant has quad rear cameras containing a 64MP sensor, a 50mm portrait lens and a periscope lens. The X30s can now be pre-ordered in China.

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Dec 2019 20:41

An up-to-date OnePlus 8 render. (Source: OnLeaks/CashKaro)

The OnePlus 8 Pro's latest leak points to a 120Hz display and 50W charging

OnePlus' next upcoming series of smartphones has been subject to rumors that suggest it will have specs such as the Snapdragon 865 SoC, 5G and LPDDR5 RAM. Now, it is linked to a next-gen charging standard apparently called "Super Warp". The 8 Lite's processor is also mentioned in this leak.

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Dec 2019 20:02

Facebook continues its gaming quest with acquisition of PlayGiga

Facebook announced today that it has acquired cloud gaming startup PlayGiga. The startup, which is based in Madrid, has experience working with telecoms to build gaming-as-a-service platforms that rely on 5G networks. This is yet another step in Facebook's journey of snatching up gaming-oriented companies.

Sam Medley, 19 Dec 2019 15:54

OPPO's Reno3 reservations page. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO Reno3 series: new leak reveals up to 12GB of RAM, FHD+ screens and performance details

The OPPO Reno3 and 3 Pro have shown up as a set of results on the Master Lu benchmark. They show that the Snapdragon 765G may be slightly better than the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L SoC. In addition, it appears the Reno3 has a 12GB RAM variant, and that neither phone will have a 1440p display.

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Dec 2019 22:06

ZTE's Axon 10s Pro is a Snapdragon 865 phone with 5G and Wi-Fi 6

ZTE has unveiled the Axon 10s Pro, a new version of its flagship with an updated processor, Wi-Fi standard and connectivity level. It supports dual-mode 5G, thanks to its X55 modem connected to its next-gen premium SoC. The 10s Pro will also pack LPDDR5 RAM and UFS3.0 flash storage.

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Dec 2019 21:05

A render for the OnePlus 8. (Source: Android Authority)

OnePlus 8: new leak paints a picture of a real crowd-pleaser

OnePlus may launch the 8-series of phones in 2020. A new leak suggests that the OEM is covering nearly every base possible with at least 1 of its variants. They include the Snapdragon 865, wireless charging, an IP rating, the Sony IMX686, Warp Charge 30T, LPDDR5 memory and an IR blaster.

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Dec 2019 16:27

Ice Universe has given us a little sneak peak of the Galaxy S11+ camera array. (Source: @universeice)

Leakster Ice Universe offers sneak peak at the Galaxy S11 camera array

Noted Samsung insider Ice Universe is back at it again leaking a sneak peak at what he expects the rear camera array on the Galaxy S11 and S11+ to look like. However, the leakster isn’t yet sure how the expected flash and ToF sensor will be distributed to the right.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Dec 2019 06:14

AT&T has launched its 5G service. (Source: AT&T)

AT&T rolls out 5G (for real) to its first 10 US cities

AT&T has announced that its 5G service is now live in 10 different American cities, Los Angeles and New York included. In fact, it claims to have 2 (authentic) flavors of this connectivity: 5G and 5G+, which are based on low-band and high-band forms of the new radios. They are available to personal and business customers.

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Dec 2019 20:26

The OPPO Reno3 will be powered by the 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1000L SoC

The OPPO Reno3 series has been teased again in even more detail by its OEM ahead of these phones' late December 2019 launch. This time, the company has let the base model's processor name slip. It seems this device will be powered by the heretofore-unannounced MediaTek 1000L chipset.

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Dec 2019 15:59

The Reno3 Pro in all its colorways. (Source: GSMArena)

The OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G may launch alongside brand-first TWS earbuds

A promotional poster showing a number of new and new-ish devices made by OPPO has just leaked. It suggests that its upcoming 5G device will launch alongside the OEM's first-ever truly-wireless (or TWS) earbuds. This material also shows the Reno3's full series in all its color options, as well as 2 heretofore-unknown new phones.

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Dec 2019 21:34

Visible light communication can enable local networks using everyday fittings. (Source: Medium)

The visible light communication market may exceed US$100 billion in value by 2024

Visible light communication is a form of wireless technology that uses radiation in the visible to infra-red light spectrum to transmit data. It is seen as an increasingly robust and reliable way of doing so, and needs not much more than conventional, low-power LEDs to work. Its market is now thought to be capable of being worth US$101.3 billion by the end of 2024.

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Dec 2019 20:10

Vivo's latest launch announcement. (Source: Weibo)

Vivo announces a launch date for the X30 5G

The Vivo X30 will be the first phone to launch with the Exynos 980, a processor that supports dual-mode 5G. It is also thought to have a 60x zoom in its main camera array and a Pro variant. The OEM has revealed that this event will take place on December 16, 2019.

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Dec 2019 18:47

Rumored render of the OPPO Reno3 5G. (Image via Nashville Chatter)

OPPO Reno3 5G appears on TENAA, listing preliminary specs

The OPPO Reno3 5G showed up on TENAA today with some preliminary specs. The Reno3 will indeed support 5G thanks to the MediaTek MT6885 powering the phone. Other specifications closely match the Reno3 Pro 5G.

Sam Medley, 13 Dec 2019 17:24

The Snapdragon 865 might be the smallest SoC out there, but keep in mind it does not integrate any 4G/5G modem. (Source: Qualcomm)

Most 2020 smartphone flagships will have increased power requirements due to the lack of integrated 4G/5G modem with the Snapdragon 865

Qualcomm already presented the premium mid-range Snapdragon 765G with integrated X52 5G modem, so the fact that the Snapdragon 865 comes with no integrated 4G/5G modem does not make any sense. Unless Qualcomm wants to increase its profit and force OEMs to buy the SoC + 5G modem combo. Financial issues aside, most 2020 flagships could be plagued with overheating, low battery life and poor 5G connectivity.

Bogdan Solca, 13 Dec 2019 16:08

The next gen Exynos 1000 could launch by the end of 2020. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung is working on a 5 nm Exynos 1000 SoC

It looks like the Exynos 990 will not really be a match for Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865, and Samsung is already hard at work on a next gen SoC. According to Ice Universe, Samsung will use the 5 nm manufacturing process for the upcoming Exynos 1000, which should also include ARM's high-performance Cortex-A78 cores coupled with either the Mali-G78 or an RDNA GPU from AMD.

Bogdan Solca, 12 Dec 2019 17:59

The Redmi 30 5G could be among the first smartphones to benefit from the new LPDDR5 memory standard. (Source: Samsung)

Xiaomi to introduce LPDDR5 handhelds in Q1 2020; K30 5G first in line?

Xiaomi VP Lu Weibing is expecting the first LPDDR5 smartphones to hit the market in Q1 2020. Weibing is probably hinting at the Redmi K30 5G that is supposed to launch in January next year, since this model will also be powered by the new Snapdragon 765G SoC that is compatible with the new memory standard.

Bogdan Solca, 12 Dec 2019 17:34

Realme teases the X50 Pro. (Source: Realme)

The Realme X50 Pro will sport the Snapdragon 865 processor

Realme will launch the X50, its first phone with 5G, soon. However, the OEM has also announced that there will be a Pro variant of this same device. It will be powered by the next-gen flagship Snapdragon 865 SoC, but will not be available until 2020.

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Dec 2019 17:32

OPPO teases the Reno3 Pro 5G on its official site

OPPO has spilled a whole panel of additional details on its upcoming third-generation Reno series of smartphones. It is now clearly destined for quad rear cameras and colorways that make it quite reminiscent of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10. The Pro variant will also be powered by the Snapdragon 765G.

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Dec 2019 19:00

Xiaomi launches the Redmi K30 and K30 5G - The true kings of value for money

At an event a short while ago, Xiaomi launched its latest devices, the Redmi K30 and K30 5G. Both devices offer amazing bang for the buck, with the K30 5G launching as the cheapest 5G smartphone on the planet, due to its US$285 base price tag. The regular 4G K30 is even harder to argue against, as it starts at just US$230.

Ricci Rox, 10 Dec 2019 11:07

Realme X50 5G teaser reveals it will be powered by the new Snapdragon 765G. (Source: Indiashopps)

Realme X50 5G will be one of the first with a Snapdragon 765G SoC on board

Oppo sub-brand Realme has released another teaser for its forthcoming X50 5G handset. This time around the company has revealed that it will be one of the first, if not the first, smartphones to feature Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 765G SoC with integrated 5G modem.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Dec 2019 10:55

What the iPhone 12 might look like (Image source: PhoneArena)

Analyst predicts as many as 6 iPhone 12 models will launch in 2020

Rosenblatt securities predicts that as many as 12 new iPhone models may be announced by Apple next year. While the claims are unverified, multiple predictions now indicate that 2020 will see a record number of iPhone launches

Arjun Krishna Lal, 10 Dec 2019 09:01

Apple may heavily throttle production of the iPhone 11 Pro in the coming months. (Image via Apple)

Apple may cut iPhone 11 Pro production due to market shift to 5G

According to analyst Jun Zhang of Rosenblatt Securities, Apple may cut its production of the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max by as much as 25% in both December and March due to a market shift toward 5G smartphones. However, Zhang's predictions are at odds with other analysts, who claim that the iPhone 11 family is selling quite well.

Sam Medley, 09 Dec 2019 23:59

OPPO seems to be making a new phone with the A9's specs. (Source: GSMArena)

OPPO's upcoming mid-ranger may be MediaTek Helio P70-powered (again)

Two new devices, apparently made by OPPO, have shown up on the Geekbench 4 website. Given the similarities in their specs and model numbers, they may be 2 variants of the same phone. Oddly, however, they are listed with the MediaTek Helio P70 SoC, as are some of this OEM's existing phones.

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Dec 2019 18:56

The Vivo X30 in the wild, apparently. (Source: Weibo)

The Vivo X30 leaks in its Coral Red color option

The Vivo X30 has reportedly been spotted in real-life images, showing a novel colorway that is apparently called Coral Red. Additional leaked information asserts that both it and its Pro variant will have the dual-band 5G capabilites of their Exynos 980 chipset. Its battery capacity may also have been spoiled.

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Dec 2019 19:33

The Redmi K30 will be officially unveiled on December 10. (Source: Xiaomi)

Here's all we know about the upcoming Redmi K30 ahead of its launch

The Redmi K30 will be launched on December 10 and, over the past week, more and more of the device's details have been revealed. Here's all we know—and don't know—about the Redmi K30, Xiaomi's upcoming flagship killer.

Ricci Rox, 08 Dec 2019 09:33

The Reno3 series may be 5G as standard. (Source: GizmoChina)

OPPO's Reno 3 Pro may come with cheaper, yet still 5G-powered, variants

The third-generation Reno flagship is currently projected to come in 5G flavor. This is due to leaks hinting at a next-generation Snapdragon processor that has this connectivity on-chip. Furthermore, it may be joined in its series by at least 1 more phone with an equally 5G MediaTek SoC.

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Dec 2019 19:47

Project xCloud is coming to Windows on ARM. (Source: Microsoft)

Windows on ARM will pick up Project xCloud support soon

Windows on ARM is the popular Microsoft OS running on Snapdragon processors. As a relatively new platform, it does not have every feature of its "full" normal PC equivalent yet. However, this may be addressed when it gains the ability to run Project xCloud, as well as Microsoft Zoom Video, soon.

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Dec 2019 19:07

An up-to-date Galaxy S11 series phone render. (Source: OnLeaks)

The Samsung Galaxy S11e may have gained 3C approval in China

Samsung has registered a phone called the SM-G9810 with the 3C telecomms authority in China. This device may turn out to be the rumored Galaxy S11e. If so, it will ship with a 25-watt fast charger and have a 5G variant.

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Dec 2019 18:42

The Samsung Galaxy S11 will reportedly have a 108 MP camera. (Image via OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy S11 to have four rear cameras, including 108 MP sensor

Samsung may implement its 108 MP camera sensor in the Galaxy S11, according to inside sources. The 108 MP main camera will be flanked by three other sensors: an ultrawide lens, a 5x optical zoom lens, and a time-of-flight sensor. While a 108 MP camera looks great on paper, there are some drawbacks to crunching that many pixels.

Sam Medley, 06 Dec 2019 17:22

Purported 5000 mAh S11+ battery (Source: SafetyKorea)

5000 mAh Galaxy S11 Plus battery spotted on Korean certification portal

According to a recent listing on a Korean safety portal, the Galaxy S11+ might feature a 5000 mAh battery. A clear picture of the battery highlights its capacity, while the part listing correlates to S11+'s model number. Samsung fans might have an multi-day performer to look forward to.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 06 Dec 2019 16:26

A 5G iPhone is in the works, but may not hit the market until 2021. (Image source: stock images w/ edits)

Qualcomm: 5G iPhone is "priority number one"

Apple and Qualcomm are pushing hard into the launch of a 5G iPhone. According to Qualcomm's president Cristiano Amon, the release of a 5G-capable iPhone is the chip manufacturer's "priority number one" in their relationship with Apple. However, some roadblocks may keep a 5G iPhone from hitting markets in 2020.

Sam Medley, 05 Dec 2019 18:37

T-Mobile now lists the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G on its network. (Source: T-Mobile)

The T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G ships with the Snapdragon X55 modem and Android 10

T-Mobile has unveiled its branded version of the highest-end Galaxy Note 10+. This device has Qualcomm's 2nd-gen 5G modem, which makes it compatible with the US carrier's new sub-6GHz network. It is also Samsung's first phone to ship with One UI 2.0 out of the box.

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Dec 2019 19:25

Android may be able to leave Bluetooth out of Airplane Mode's reach soon. (Source: TheJournal)

Android 11 may support leaving Bluetooth on in Airplane Mode

Airplane mode is an ever-present setting on mobile devices that is effectively an instant kill switch for all radios, those for wireless connectivity included. However, this setting can be considerably less convenient for those who depend on Bluetooth for audio. There are now signs that an Android 10 successor may allow more granular control over what it does.

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Dec 2019 17:19

The Snapdragon will compete against the Exynos 990 next year. (Source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 865 Geekbench benchmark appearance shows it trading blows with the Exynos 9825 and Apple A13 Bionic

The new Snapdragon 865 was unveiled yesterday. The device has now been benchmarked on an outdated version of Geekbench. Recorded scores show it throwing blows with the Apple A12 Bionic, matching the Apple A13 in multi-core, while equalling the Exynos 9825 in single-core and destroying it in multi-core.

Ricci Rox, 04 Dec 2019 16:40

The Redmi K30 will sport a side-mounted fingerprint reader. (Source: Weibo)

The Redmi K30 will be powered by the new Snapdragon 765

There's been conflicting information on what SoC the upcoming Redmi K30 will feature. Some say it'll be the Snapdragon 730G, while others tout the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 5G. New developments debunk all of those, and we're almost definitely going to see a Redmi K30 powered by the just-announced Snapdragon 765.

Ricci Rox, 04 Dec 2019 09:36

Xiaomi announces Mi 10 smartphone with Snapdragon 865

Xiaomi's CEO Lin Bin today announced the Xiaomi Mi 10, one of the first phones to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. Bin offered few details, but it's likely the Mi 10 will carry flagship specifications and use the same 108 MP camera sensor used in Xiaomi's other phones, particularly the Mi CC9.

Sam Medley, 03 Dec 2019 23:01

5G

"Best-performing stock of the decade": Netflix posts 4000 percent decadal returns

Weibo video indicates that Mate X might be another fragile foldable

The OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G is the world's first Snapdragon 765G phone

LG V60 touted for MWC 2020 launch, second screen in tow

The Realme X50 5G will launch in January 2020, won't do so alone

50 carriers worldwide have 5G services by now

Google acquires indie game developer Typhoon to bolster Stadia

Mysterious listing on Geekbench could be the Snapdragon 765

Huawei Mate Xs: a refreshed foldable destined for an upgraded hinge, screen and MWC 2020

The Vivo X30 and X30 Pro are now up for pre-order

The OnePlus 8 Pro's latest leak points to a 120Hz display and 50W charging

Facebook continues its gaming quest with acquisition of PlayGiga

OPPO Reno3 series: new leak reveals up to 12GB of RAM, FHD+ screens and performance details

ZTE's Axon 10s Pro is a Snapdragon 865 phone with 5G and Wi-Fi 6

OnePlus 8: new leak paints a picture of a real crowd-pleaser

Leakster Ice Universe offers sneak peak at the Galaxy S11 camera array

AT&T rolls out 5G (for real) to its first 10 US cities

The OPPO Reno3 will be powered by the 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1000L SoC

The OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G may launch alongside brand-first TWS earbuds

The visible light communication market may exceed US$100 billion in value by 2024

Vivo announces a launch date for the X30 5G

OPPO Reno3 5G appears on TENAA, listing preliminary specs

Most 2020 smartphone flagships will have increased power requirements due to the lack of integrated 4G/5G modem with the Snapdragon 865

Samsung is working on a 5 nm Exynos 1000 SoC

Xiaomi to introduce LPDDR5 handhelds in Q1 2020; K30 5G first in line?

The Realme X50 Pro will sport the Snapdragon 865 processor

OPPO teases the Reno3 Pro 5G on its official site

Xiaomi launches the Redmi K30 and K30 5G - The true kings of value for money

Realme X50 5G will be one of the first with a Snapdragon 765G SoC on board

Analyst predicts as many as 6 iPhone 12 models will launch in 2020

Apple may cut iPhone 11 Pro production due to market shift to 5G

OPPO's upcoming mid-ranger may be MediaTek Helio P70-powered (again)

84% Samsung Galaxy A90 5G Smartphone Review - Cutting corners for 5G

The Vivo X30 leaks in its Coral Red color option

Here's all we know about the upcoming Redmi K30 ahead of its launch

OPPO's Reno 3 Pro may come with cheaper, yet still 5G-powered, variants

Windows on ARM will pick up Project xCloud support soon

The Samsung Galaxy S11e may have gained 3C approval in China

Samsung Galaxy S11 to have four rear cameras, including 108 MP sensor

5000 mAh Galaxy S11 Plus battery spotted on Korean certification portal

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 7c and Snapdragon 8c, and Snapdragon 8cx for enterprise are built to power a range of Always On, Always Connected ARM PCs

Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon XR2 — the world's first 5G XR platform with 7 concurrent tracking cameras, 2x CPU and GPU performance, 3K@90 Hz display per eye, and added AI goodness

Qualcomm: 5G iPhone is "priority number one"

Update | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 tech specs indicate support for all kinds of 5G networks, updateable GPU drivers, QHD+@144 Hz displays, 15 TOPS AI performance, and native HDR video recording

Qualcomm Snapdragon 765/765G tech specs reveal big gains for upper mid-range users with integrated X52 5G modem and improved imaging, gaming, and AI capabilities

The T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G ships with the Snapdragon X55 modem and Android 10

Android 11 may support leaving Bluetooth on in Airplane Mode

Snapdragon 865 Geekbench benchmark appearance shows it trading blows with the Exynos 9825 and Apple A13 Bionic

The Redmi K30 will be powered by the new Snapdragon 765

Xiaomi announces Mi 10 smartphone with Snapdragon 865

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