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Jul 29, 2019
Oppo Find X on the left, new "waterfall screen" on the right. (Source: Oppo)

Oppo shows off new edgeless "waterfall screen"

Oppo has given us our first look at what it is calling a “waterfall screen.” The new display aggressively curves around the side of the device eliminating side bezels altogether creating a dramatic waterfall effect.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Jul 2019 12:39
Alleged Google Pixelbook successor hits FCC

Google Atlas hits FCC, might be the Pixelbook 2

The Google device codenamed "Atlas" has just surfaced in an FCC listing. If the rumor turns out to be true, this portable made by Quanta Computer Inc. will soon hit the market as the Pixelbook 2. Unfortunately, the aforementioned listing only confirms the presence of WiFi 802.11 ac and Bluetooth 5.0 support.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Jul 2019 11:40
Asus ROG Strix Hero III G731GW Review - a colorful laptop with compromises

85% Asus ROG Strix Hero III G731GW Review - a colorful laptop with compromises

Bright lights, small flaws. Asus' new ROG Hero III G731GW packs tons of features, lots of lights, and a powerful RTX GPU into a well-built and well-designed chassis. A few annoyances make the G731GW fall short of perfection, but the overall package is excellent.
Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, 17.3", 2.9 kg
Sam Medley, 29 Jul 2019 10:08
All next-gen Apple iPhone models will feature 5G connectivity

All three iPhone models to launch in 2020 will feature 5G connectivity

Although previous rumors claimed otherwise, a recent report by popular Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reveals that all three iPhone models that are expected to arrive in 2020 will feature 5G connectivity. All these upcoming devices — 5.4, 6.1, and 6.7 inches in size — are expected to sport OLED displays.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Jul 2019 09:40
PSA: Laptopmedia charges $5 USD for a calibrated laptop display profile. We offer them for free

PSA: Laptopmedia charges $5 USD for a calibrated laptop display profile. We offer them for free

You don't need to spend any money if you want your laptop display to be more color accurate despite what other websites may suggest. For the most color accurate display, you would have to calibrate your own laptop individually. If that is not possible, then you can apply our own calibrated ICC or ICM profiles.
Allen Ngo, 29 Jul 2019 09:34
Thought the X1 Carbon was compact? The ThinkTiny thinks otherwise. (Source: Paul Klinger)

Man creates world's smallest working "ThinkPad", complete with stunning 64p OLED display, TrackPoint, and 20Mhz CPU

A true legend has used an Arduino microcontroller, 128x64p display, and 300 mAh battery to create the world's smallest ThinkPad (and probably laptop). To top it all off, the ThinkTiny can play some classic games and is controlled by a TrackPoint-style nub.
Douglas Black, 29 Jul 2019 07:09
Jul 28, 2019
The Intel Core i7-1065G7: A 65 W Ice Lake CPU? (Image source: Intel)

Intel Core i7-1065G7: A 65 W Ice Lake CPU?

The upcoming Ice Lake processor recently posted an impressive set of Geekbench scores, and now a set of SiSoftware benchmark results point to the CPU reaching up to 65 W. The quad-core processor will have a 3.9 GHz boost clock along with 2 MB of L2 cache and 8 MB of L3 cache too.
Alex Alderson, 28 Jul 2019 23:56
LG V30 originally planned to rollout 9.0 Pie to the V30 in Q2 2019. (Image source: LG)

LG V30 Android 9.0 Pie update goes live in 9 countries, and here is how to install it

Rejoice V30 owners, for LG has finally released Android 9.0 Pie for its former flagship. The OS update introduces gesture controls, upgraded system apps and more. Some early adopters have reported experiencing laggy UI and gesture control issues though, which were not present in Oreo. LG has started pushing the update over the air (OTA), but there is a workaround if it is not appearing on your device.
Alex Alderson, 28 Jul 2019 23:56
The Galaxy Buds may now come in this new Aura shade for the Galaxy Note 10 launch. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung develops new colorway for Galaxy Note 10 line - and the Galaxy Buds

Some up-to-date renders of the Galaxy Note 10 are depicted as having an unfamiliar finish that appears as a gradient from pale purple to pale green. The latest rumors indicate that this is in fact an official color option, called Aura Glow. It may feature on the upcoming 2019 Galaxy Notes, as it now does on matching Galaxy Buds.
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jul 2019 22:39
Google Nest has partnered with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. (Source: Google)

Google Nest has free smart speakers for those living with paralysis in the US

Google Nest - the new name for this company's smart-home arm - has partnered with the Reeve Foundation to help members of the community built around this organization. They are individuals affected by paralysis or movement loss disorders. As many as 100,000 of them will receive a free Home Mini as a result of this collaboration.
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jul 2019 19:14
The OnePlus 7's new SKU on its sales page. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 7 ships in a new, 12GB variant - but only in its home market

The 7 is an updated version of the 6T that launched alongside the OnePlus 7 Pro flagship smartphone. It was originally sold in SKUs with either 6 or 8GB of RAM. Now, it is also available with 12GB - but this model is for the Chinese market only.
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jul 2019 16:30
Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH in Review: Mid-Range Gamer Makes Full Use of its Core i5

82% Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH in Review: Mid-Range Gamer Makes Full Use of its Core i5

Conspicuously subtle. Lenovo's mid-range gaming laptop is able to run all current PC games smoothly on its matte 17.3-inch screen (144 Hz, FHD, IPS), thanks to its Core i5-9300H processor and its GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics card. A maintenance hatch allows users to easily swap the RAM and storage. The iGPU, which is disabled by default, can be enabled via the BIOS to improve battery life.
Intel Core i5-9300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 28 Jul 2019 15:07
The price cuts of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 series were a well-calculated move. (Source: Anandtech)

AMD pulled off a 'double jebait' to trick NVIDIA into reducing prices of the RTX Super GPUs

AMD's VP of Radeon Scott Herkelman recently revealed in an interview that the company keenly observed NVIDIA's launch of the RTX 20 Super series and revised the pricing of the new RX 5700 series GPUs to undercut NVIDIA's RTX 2060 and 2070 Super GPUs. The initial pricing of the RX 5700 series was deliberately kept higher to trick NVIDIA into reducing its launch prices.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Jul 2019 14:07
The Switch running on Android. (Source: Langer Hans)

Breakthrough: The Nintendo Switch can now run Android

The Nintendo Switch has been extremely receptive to mods so far and the good folks over at XDA-Developers have taken things up a notch with a new release that allows Switch users to flash an Android 8.1 ROM on their consoles.
Ricci Rox, 28 Jul 2019 13:28
The Nokia 9 PureView. (Source: Ewan Spence)

The Nokia 9.1 Pureview is on the way with 5G support and more badass cameras

Over six months after the Nokia 9 PureView was launched to mixed reactions, HMD Global will bring a refreshed flagship with upgraded internals. The Nokia 9.1 PureView will feature 5G support and sport improved cameras while trying to fix the issues the original Nokia 9 had.
Ricci Rox, 28 Jul 2019 13:26
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Smartphone Review: A turbocharged S10 with a cutting-edge addition

87% Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Smartphone Review: A turbocharged S10 with a cutting-edge addition

First! Samsung announced the Galaxy S10 5G at MWC 19, but it has taken a while to arrive in Europe. It is bigger, has more cameras and has a larger battery than its S10 siblings, but there are some trade-offs too. Samsung has not managed to eradicate the issues we had with the rest of the S10 series, either. Read on to find out more in this detailed review.
Samsung Exynos 9820, ARM Mali-G76 MP12, 6.7", 198 g
Daniel Schmidt, 28 Jul 2019 04:27
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Laptop Review: A Business Laptop but no TrackPoint

86% Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Laptop Review: A Business Laptop but no TrackPoint

More IdeaPad than ThinkPad? The ThinkBook series is Lenovo’s latest attempt at introducing a new brand upon the laptop market. The ThinkBooks are designed to excel in productive applications while offering a more modern design than their ThinkPad counterparts. Read on to find out whether Lenovo has achieved this with the ThinkBook 13s in our detailed review.
Intel Core i5-8265U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 28 Jul 2019 04:22
Jul 27, 2019
Honor wants its smart screen to look a little like the new 9X series. (Source: ProPakistani)

Honor's 'Vision' is a smart TV with a pop-up camera

Honor now plans to release its first smart TV in the near future. This product is to be called the Vision, and will be powered by a newly-announced SoC, the Honghu 818. It will also incorporate a pop-up camera for user authentication.
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jul 2019 18:07
The top 5 brands in terms of 2Q2019 Indian smartphone market share. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

OnePlus takes the premium-smartphone crown in the Indian market for the 2nd quarter of 2019

The latest Counterpoint Research report has found that OnePlus was able to knock Samsung off the top in the premium sector of the Indian smartphone market in 2019's 2nd quarter (2Q2019). However, Xiaomi still leads this market as a whole. Nevertheless, Realme, Nokia and Asus have found space to exhibit rapid growth in this quarter.
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jul 2019 17:36
The new FCC listing shows the new Galaxy Watch's screen. (Source: FCC)

New Samsung Galaxy Watch gains FCC registration

An upcoming Samsung smartwatch with the model number SM-R830 has been approved by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This registration shows that the watch has a 40mm variant, and will come in stainless steel or aluminium casings. It also confirms that this device will not have the adjustable crown seen in earlier watches of this series.
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jul 2019 16:54
Dish will be able to call itself a major carrier after the T-Mobile/Sprint merger. (Source: Dish)

US Department of Justice approves T-Mobile/Sprint merger

T-Mobile and Sprint have been granted the license to amalgamate into 1 company. This move by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) is effectively the final hurdle to the carriers' long-planned merger. They do so under the condition that both parties divest themselves of certain aspects of their respective businesss to a 3rd company, Dish.
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jul 2019 16:06
The Nova 5i Pro. (Source: Weibo)

Huawei launches the Nova 5i Pro and it may just be our first look at the Mate 30 phones

Huawei has released the new Nova 5i Pro and it bears a striking resemblance to two of the company's current flaships: the Honor View 20 and the Mate 20 Pro. Design aside, the Nova 5i Pro packs some impressive hardware and isn't excessively priced either. It also manages to give us our first look—of sorts—at the Mate 30 phones.
Ricci Rox, 27 Jul 2019 13:56
The Pixel 3a XL. (Source: T3)

Google says it has doubled sales of its Pixel phones over the past year

According to Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, the company saw over 100% year-on-year growth in sales of its Pixel phones. That success is almost definitely due to the launch of the mid-range Pixel 3a phones in May.
Ricci Rox, 27 Jul 2019 11:11
This screenshot from Apple's website is starting to have a different ring about it. (Source: Apple)

Apple caught in Siri privacy scandal, issues a statement trying to downplay its severity

Apple has been caught in a fresh privacy scandal as first reported by The Guardian. According to an Apple contractor, Apple just like Google and Amazon have been busted doing, uses contractors to analyze and assess the accuracy of its Siri voice assistant by listening into people who are unaware this is happening.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Jul 2019 10:28
Jul 26, 2019
Intel's upcoming Xe GPUs could offer a viable alternative to mid-range and enthusiast NVIDIA and AMD offerings. (Source: PCGamesN)

Intel driver leak reveals details about upcoming Xe GPU variants and Gen12 integrated graphics, indicates three new upcoming CPU families

An Intel graphics driver has leaked online that provides information about the company's upcoming integrated and discrete GPUs. The next generation Gen12 GPU will be fabbed on a 10nm process and will be seen in CPUs such as Tiger Lake and Xe discrete graphics. Also on the anvil are new CPU families including Rocket Lake, Jasper Lake, and an unknown CPU named ATS.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Jul 2019 23:31
The TicPods Free. (Source: Buzz This Viral)

Deal | Mobvoi is offering TicPods Free at US$30 right now

The TicPods Free are some of the most prominent AirPod alternatives out there. They are made by Mobvoi, also known for the Ticwatch Pro. This OEM is selling their wireless earbuds at US$99.99, or $30 less than their recommended price.
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jul 2019 20:42
Asus TUF FX505DD with Ryzen 5, GTX 1050, and 256 GB SSD is only $550 right now

Deal | Asus TUF FX505DD with Ryzen 5, GeForce GTX 1050, and 256 GB SSD is only $550 right now

These Asus TUF laptops just keep getting cheaper. The similar TUF FX705 and FX505 with Ryzen 7 and faster GTX 1650 graphics are also on sale for $600 to $700 USD likely for a limited time. These are Asus' latest budget models unveiled at CES 2019.
Allen Ngo, 26 Jul 2019 19:33
The alleged teaser for the iQOO Plus 5G. (Source: Weibo)

The ROG Phone 2's Chinese pricing may work out great for mobile gamers, if not for Vivo

Vivo is set to release a phone that will not only support 5G, but will also feature the latest flagship processor from Qualcomm. A promotional image supposedly associated with this phone (the iQOO Pro 5G) has leaked via Weibo. It alleges that it will have 8GB of RAM and 128GB in fixed storage, and will cost 4498 yuan (US$654) - however, ROG may have an answer to this already.
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jul 2019 19:24
The PineBook Pro is a cheaper alternative to most Windows laptops. (Image source: PINE64)

The PineBook Pro, a 14-inch Linux laptop, is now available to order for US$199.99

The PineBook Pro has been a long time coming, with PINE64 first announcing the device in January. The 14-inch Linux laptop comes with a Rockchip RK3399 SoC, 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, 64 GB of eMMC 5.0 flash storage and weighs just 1.26 kg thanks to its magnesium alloy design. The PineBook Pro is available to order directly from PINE64 now for US$199.99 and ships globally.
Alex Alderson, 26 Jul 2019 19:20
The current Xiaomi Mi Gaming notebook. (Source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Mi Gaming notebooks may come with either RTX 2060 or GTX 1660 Ti

Xiaomi is now rumored to have updates for its Mi Gaming notebook line in the works. The 2019 versions of these laptops may be powered by either the RTX 2060 or GTX 1660 Ti. This is not much of a stretch, as last year's models were powered by their effective predecessors.
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jul 2019 16:05
Samsung Galaxy A20e Review: Top equipment at a budget price

76% Samsung Galaxy A20e Review: Top equipment at a budget price

A good deal. Spending a lot of money for a smartphone? It doesn't have to be like that, Samsung says, presenting its affordable entry-level Galaxy A20e for 179 Euros (~$199). It is able to score with astonishingly comprehensive equipment, offering an octa-core SoC, a dual camera, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, dual SIM, and VoLTE, among other things.
Samsung Exynos 7884B, ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 5.8", 141 g
Manuel Masiero, 26 Jul 2019 15:50
The Black Shark 2 Pro's AnTuTu scores (orange) compared to those of the 2 (blue). (Source: Weibo)

AnTuTu confirms Snapdragon 855 Plus (and the performance to match) for Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro

The benchmarking authority AnTuTu has released its first set of results for the upcoming Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro. They indicate that the phone has made what may be significant gains over its early-2019 variant. This is due to the graphics performance conferred by the 2 Pro's new SoC: the Snapdragon 855 Plus.
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jul 2019 15:27
Honor 20 Lite

85% Honor 20 Lite Review: Selfie Smartphone with GPU Turbo

Primary plus-AI triple-camera. Honor once again challenges the market by attacking the lower mid-range segment. At less than 300 Euros (~$334), buyers receive a triple-camera as the main shooter, a full 32 MP on the front, lots of storage space and a turbo mode for the GPU. In this review, we try to determine how well the Honor 20 Lite fares in practice.
HiSilicon Kirin 710, ARM Mali-G51 MP4, 6.21", 164 g
Mike Wobker, 26 Jul 2019 13:50
Microsoft PowerPoint online with updated header (Source: Microsoft Tech Community)

Microsoft drops the "Online" from Office Online

Since many major software suites are slowly moving to an online-only approach, it is not a big surprise that Microsoft has decided to rename its Office Online suite by removing the "Online" part. However, the branding change does not apply to the following server products: Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Project Online, and Office Online Server.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Jul 2019 12:20
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Review: Known issues of the reference design

AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Review: Known issues of the reference design

Navi vs. Turing. The 7-nm Navi 10 chip is more energy-efficient than Polaris and Vega chips. However, the cooling solution of the Radeon RX 5700 XT fails to impress in our review. The GPU performs as expected and is well-suited for 1440p gaming. In this review, we examine how the RX 5700 XT stacks up against Nvidia’s Turing-based GPUs.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, Radeon RX 5700 XT (Desktop), 32"
Sebastian Bade, 26 Jul 2019 11:59
Smartphone Camera Comparison: Google Pixel 3a vs Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T

Smartphone Camera Comparison: Pixel dominance in the midrange

One to rule them all. The Google Pixel 3a, Samsung Galaxy A70 and Xiaomi Mi 9T are all recent additions to an already crowded midrange, with them all boasting about their camera capabilities. Having recently reviewed all three, we thought it was about time to pit them against each other in a camera comparison test while comparing their results against some of the best flagships on the market.
Marcus Herbrich, 26 Jul 2019 09:21
Worms W.M.D is free this weekend (Source: Steam)

Worms W.M.D: Play it for free until Sunday at 1 PM PDT

Released back in August 2016, Worms W.M.D is closely related to Worms Armageddon in terms of gameplay, adding new features such as tanks and buildings that can be used for protection. Available for multiple platforms, Worms W.M.D is available for free on Steam until Sunday, but those interested can buy it for 66 percent off until the end of the month.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Jul 2019 09:21
Slightly more useful? The hack puts the Windows 10 Taskbar on the TouchBar in Bootcamp, but at the cost of the function keys. (Source: Twitter @imbushuo)

Developer turns the MacBook Pro Touch Bar into a Taskbar in Windows 10

A clever developer has created a hack to allow the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar to act as a touch-enabled "Task Bar" when running under Windows 10 via Bootcamp.
Douglas Black, 26 Jul 2019 08:05
AMD Radeon RX 5700 review: With 7 nm to success?

AMD Radeon RX 5700 review: With 7 nm to success?

Competitive thanks to Navi! That AMD has 7-nm graphics cards on the market is no big secret since the Radeon VII was the pioneer in the matter of 7 nm with AMD. With the Navi graphics cards, AMD is also now bringing the small manufacturing process to the upper mid-range of desktop graphics cards. But it's not only the structural width that's received a makeover because the GPU itself is based on a new architecture called RDNA. You can find out how well the AMD Radeon RX 5700 performed in our review.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, Radeon RX 5700 (Desktop), 32"
Sebastian Bade, 26 Jul 2019 06:11
Jul 25, 2019
Total War: Three Kingdoms Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Total War: Three Kingdoms Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Great battles, high demands. Total War: Three Kingdoms pits you as one of twelve legendary warlords to unite a torn China under a new dynasty during an era of three empires. Do not underestimate the system requirements though, as the game’s graphically intensive battles push even the most powerful GPUs to their limits in UHD on the ultra preset.
Daniel Puschina, 25 Jul 2019 21:17
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Desktop GPU Review: In touching distance of the GeForce RTX 2080

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Desktop GPU Review: In touching distance of the GeForce RTX 2080

Is everything SUPER? NVIDIA is pitching its refreshed RTX line-up against AMD and its Navi series. In this review, we will take a closer look at the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Founders Edition to see not only how it stacks up against other NVIDIA RTX cards but also the Radeon RX 5700 XT.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (Desktop), 32"
Sebastian Bade, 25 Jul 2019 21:11
The Moto E6. (Source: Motorola)

The new Moto E6 is a budget phone that would be completely ignored outside the US

Motorola announced the release of its latest device, the Moto E6, today. The E6 is positioned under the Moto G7 Play at the bottom of Motorola's pecking order. There's one big issue with the E6, though: it costs US$150, and at that price point, it'd be laughed at anywhere outside North America.
Ricci Rox, 25 Jul 2019 20:58
The Mate 10 Pro is one of the devices to receive the update. (Source: AnandTech)

Super EMUI 9.1 update hits a bunch of Huawei and Honor phones

Huawei sent out its new EMUI 9.1 update to current-gen flagships like the P30 and Mate 20 phones a while ago. Older Huawei and Honor phones got the beta a few weeks ago and are now receiving the stable version of the software.
Ricci Rox, 25 Jul 2019 20:57
The Redmi K20 Pro. (Source: NDTV Gadgets)

New mod brings 75Hz refresh rate to Redmi K20-series screens

Some XDA contributors have posted on new mods that increase the display refresh rate of the Redmi K20 (or Xiaomi Mi 9T) and K20 Pro to 75 hertz (Hz). This mirrors earlier unofficial development work on the Mi 9. By all accounts, these mods work well, but may be detrimental to battery life.
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jul 2019 20:41
The Honor 20 Pro will be on sale soon. (Source: Honor)

Honor 20 Pro worldwide sales are now official

Honor released its current flagship, the 20 Pro, in a May 2019 event. However, it has not been available to buy outside of China since. This will change soon, as the company has announced that it will release this phone to other markets, starting with Russia.
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jul 2019 20:00
The new Sony RX100 VII. (Source: Sony)

Sony releases the RX100 VII, a new compact camera with full-frame powers

With up to 60 auto-focus (AF) or auto-exposure (AE) calculations per second and 20fps shooting, Sony claims to have packed flagship speeds into its latest compact camera. The RX100 VII has a 20.1MP Exmor RS sensor and the latest generation BIONZ X image processor. It also has native 4K recording and real-time Eye AF capabilities.
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jul 2019 19:24
Some material that may be part of the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro's promotion. (Source: IndiaShopps)

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is now slated to come with DC-dimming

As with last year, Xiaomi is projected to update its gaming phone with a mid-year upgraded variant. It is likely to be called the Black Shark 2 Pro in 2019. It already has a reservations page on the retailer JD.com, which has let a heretofore-unknown detail slip: the phone's display will come with "DC dimming 2.0".
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jul 2019 18:28
Nokia may release a pop-up camera phone soon. (Source: Twitter)

Nokia 8.2: now tipped to be the OEM's first pop-up camera phone

The renowned leaker Ishan Agarwal claims to have heard that Nokia will release its first phone with a pop-up selfie camera soon, and that it will be the 8.2. The sensor to be housed in this module may be a 32MP shooter. The 8.2 is now also said to come in an 8GB RAM/256 storage variant, and to run Android Q out of the box.
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jul 2019 15:24
Oukitel K9

80% Oukitel K9 smartphone review: Gigantic smartphone at an affordable price

Gigantic Android phablet from China. The Oukitel K9 sets out to be one of the cheapest smartphones with a display size that goes beyond 7 inches. Alongside the large display, it also offers a big battery and an up-to-date Android Pie system. In which areas Oukitel cut corners with the K9 in the end, we will show in our review.
Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765, PowerVR GE8320, 7.12", 232 g
Mike Wobker, 25 Jul 2019 14:36
The next generation of Samsung flagship cameras may have an edge over current models. (Source: AndroidPIT)

Samsung trademarks names for new smart camera features

Some new trademarking applications associated with the OEM Samsung have reportedly been filed with UK and EU authorities. They are for "Smart ISO" and "AI ISO", and apply to Class 9 equipment. This suggests a new dimension of control over light sensitivity in upcoming smartphone cameras.
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jul 2019 14:36

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