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Apr 12, 2019
The 8cx, or perhaps its successors, may make it to Microsoft PCs in the next few years. (Source: The Verge)

Surface Pro variants with Snapdragon processors may be in the works

The future of Microsoft PCs such as the Surface Pro may yet be Qualcomm-based. A new report on the development of Windows on ARM includes references to several prototypes from this line with Snapdragon processors rather than those from Intel. Therefore, this prospect may now be more feasible than ever.
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Apr 2019 17:09
Intel Core i5-9300H Processor

Intel Core i5-9300H Processor

Coffee Lake-H x86 4 cores @ 2400 - 4100 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i5-9300H processor
PUBG has been banned in Nepal. (Source: Polygon)

Nepalese authorities order nationwide ban on PUBG

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, or PUBG for short, is one of the Korean studio Bluehole's biggest success stories. However, some state regulators seem not to like it as much as its millions of players do. Nepal is the latest country to ban the game, citing detrimental effects on children and teenagers.
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Apr 2019 16:37
Galaxy S10 5G models may have a critical issue with their expensive new functions. (Source: Digital Trends)

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G users complain that their phones drop signal while switching to 4G

According to a new report in the Korean media, those who have bought Samsung's 5G edition of the Galaxy S10 face a significant new issue with these devices. It seems that these phones fail to connect to 4G when the new radio bands are not available. As they have separate antennas for both kinds of mobile data, this should not be happening.
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Apr 2019 16:11
The Samsung Galaxy S7. (Source: AndroidPIT)

Against all odds, the Samsung Galaxy S7 could be set to receive the Android Pie-based One UI update

The Samsung Galaxy S7 was released over three years ago, and has received its two promised major OS updates—Nougat and Oreo. According to new information, however, the device could be set for one last hurrah, with Samsung apparently working on an Android Pie-based One UI update for the phone.
Ricci Rox, 12 Apr 2019 13:55
Purported renders of the Pixel 4 XL. (Source: Droid Life)

More details of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL surface

The first concrete set of information on the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL has surfaced, giving us a better idea of what to expect from the Google flagships when they’re launched later in the year. What’s more, there could also be a third hitherto unknown device in the series.
Ricci Rox, 12 Apr 2019 13:54
The NexDock 2 can turn your smartphone or Raspberry Pi into a laptop. (Image source: Nex Computer)

NexDock 2: Huawei, Samsung and Raspberry Pi laptop shell reaches almost US$400,000 on Kickstarter

The NexDock 2 takes the power of your smartphone or Raspberry Pi and creates a laptop experience with a Full HD display, a plethora of ports including a headphone jack, four USB ports and a HDMI port. The NexDock 2 is currently available for US$199 on Kickstarter and ships in September.
Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2019 12:29
The Realme 3 Pro. (Source: Madhav Sheth)

The Realme 3 Pro is scheduled for an April 22 launch, will be able to run Fortnite at 60fps

Realme has confirmed that its next device, the Realme 3 Pro, will be launched on April 22. The Realme 3 Pro is expected to contend against the Redmi Note 7 Pro, and apparently has hardware powerful enough to run Fortnite at 60fps.
Ricci Rox, 12 Apr 2019 11:22
The ARM-based Huawei Matebook E 2019 has a metal case. (Source: Notebook Italia)

Huawei's upcoming Windows on ARM Matebook E 2019 convertible features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 850

A revised Huawei Matebook E for 2019 has been on show in China, and it has revealed a surprising new component: A Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 SoC. The convertible computer comes with a 12-inch display and offers similar hardware specifications to 2018’s Matebook E, although that particular device was powered by a processor from Intel.
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Apr 2019 11:03
The OnePlus 6T is popular with former Samsung Galaxy owners according to a new report. (Source: OnePlus)

Most Pixel 3 or OnePlus 6T switchers previously owned a Galaxy

A new study from Counterpoint Research has shed a little light on Samsung’s smartphone sales woes. Although still the number one smartphone maker in the world, its profits have taken a big hit with lower sales of its premium devices. Now we know where some of these customers are heading.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Apr 2019 11:02
The Intel Core i9-9990XE is now available for users to buy. (Source: TrustedReviews)

Skylake-X Intel Core i9-9990XE CPU now available for €2,999 or snap up an i9-9990XE-based desktop PC for €12,999.90

The extreme edition Intel Core i9-9990XE is now available for direct sale, but it doesn’t come cheaply. German computer hardware specialist CaseKing.de has decided to make the powerful chip available to customers for a starting price of €2,999 (~US$3,384). If you want to buy a system that already has the chip installed, there is one currently available for €12,999.90 (~US$14,671).
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Apr 2019 09:32
The 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9900K is apparently selling well. (Source: Forbes)

Uptake of i9-9900K only bright spot for Intel as AMD outsells its rival two to one in Mindfactory sales data for March

Sales data from Mindfactory, a large German computer hardware retailer, has shown that CPUs from AMD are outselling Intel’s processors by more than two to one. Leading the charge for the red team are two CPUs from the Zen+ Pinnacle Ridge series: The mainstream Ryzen 5 2600 and the performance-orientated Ryzen 7 2700X.
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Apr 2019 07:45
The Xiaomi foldable teased in a recent video could end up being the Mi Mix 4. (Source: Mothership)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 leak: foldable smartphone, 60 MP camera

Alleged details of a Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 smartphone have been shared on Twitter. According to a screenshot that was apparently taken from the online payment platform Alipay, the Mi Mix 4 will be a foldable device that features a 60 MP camera. The series is known for its innovation: The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 smartphone has a slider form factor.
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Apr 2019 05:20
The Galaxy Tab S5e goes on sale in the US on April 26 from US$399. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy Tab S5e, Tab A 10.1 (2019) land in the US April 26

First unveiled all the way back in mid-February, Samsung has finally put the Galaxy Tab S5e up for pre-order in the US. Also up for pre-order is the new Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) model with both devices set to ship on April 26
Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Apr 2019 03:28
The UDOO BOLT single-board computer costs from US$229. (Source: Kickstarter/UDOO)

"Boxing" video shows the MacBook Pro 13-beating UDOO BOLT single-board computer is now shipping

A short video uploaded by UDOO on YouTube has shown that the UDOO BOLT single-board computer is now being shipped to early-bird backers. The little board made some waves with claims that it was faster than a MacBook Pro 13 and Microsoft Surface Pro 2017 m3. Apparently, it can even work well when connected to a GeForce RTX 2080 Ti graphics card.
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Apr 2019 03:26
Apr 11, 2019
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Tablets Magazine: Review: HP Spectre Folio (13-ak0950nd) – unieke convertible voor een te hoge prijs, Computerhoy: Asus Strix Scar II con RTX 2070, análisis y opinión, Ofertaman: ¡CHOLLO! Asus R570ZD-DM266. Portátil 15,6" más barato con gráfica nVidia GTX 1050 (549 €), Ocaholic.ch: HP 15-da0156ns. Portátil 15,6" barato con Intel Core i3 y SSD (349 €), Ofertaman: ¡Chollo 08/03! Lenovo Ideapad 120S-11IAP (81A400EBSP). Portátil 11,6" muy básico y muy barato (139 €), Ofertaman: Lenovo Tab E7 (TB-7104F). Pros y contras (57 €), Ofertaman: ¡Oferta 06/03! Lenovo Ideapad 720S-13IKBR (81BV0098SP). Ultrabook 13,3" de gama alta (699 €), Ofertaman: ¡Chollo! Acer Swift 3 SF314-56G. Ultrabook 14,0" potente de nueva generación barato (719 €), Ofertaman: ¡Semichollo! Asus VivoBook 15 R505ZA-BR675. Portátil 15,6" ligero muy equilibrado (499 €), Ofertaman: ¡Chollo! HP 250 G6 (4WV09EA). Portátil 15,6" muy barato con SSD y sin Windows 10 (209 €), Putoinformatico: Portátil para juegos 17,3": MSI GE75 Raider 8SF-033XES, Mi Mundo Gadget: MSI GE63 Raider 8RF-040ES: Cuando priorizamos el Rendimiento a la Autonomía, Mi Mundo Gadget: ▷[Análisis] MSI GL63 8RC-679XES, un portátil gaming de relación calidad/precio incomparable, Mi Mundo Gadget: ▷[Análisis] MSI GL73 8SE-008XES, un portátil gaming de altos vuelos en oferta limitada, Mi Mundo Gadget: ▷[Análisis] MSI GP73 Leopard 8RE-658XES, el portátil para juegos definitivo a precio de oportunidad, Mi Mundo Gadget: ▷[Análisis] ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GD-BQ137, un portátil para gamers exigentes en rebajas, Mi Mundo Gadget: ▷[Análisis] ASUS VivoBook 15 R505ZA-BR675, un ultrabook perfecto para presupuestos ajustados, Mi Mundo Gadget: ▷[Análisis] MSI Prestige P65 8RE-006ES, un potente portátil para creadores de contenido en rebajas, Mi Mundo Gadget: ▷[Análisis] HP 15-da1013ns, un portátil elegante, eficiente y silencioso a precio de regalo, Mi Mundo Gadget: ▷[Análisis] Acer Spin 3 SP314-51-38BY, un convertible compacto, eficiente y muy asequible, Mi Mundo Gadget: ▷[Análisis] HP Stream 14-cb099ns, un ultrabook low-cost perfecto para presupuestos ajustados, Mi Mundo Gadget: ▷[Análisis] HP Envy 13-ah0005ns, un ultrabook todoterreno a precio de oportunidad, Mi Mundo Gadget: ▷[Análisis] HP Pavilion 14-ce0000ns, un ultrabook con Core i7, disco SSD y gráfica dedicada a un excelente precio, AndroidPit.it: Sony Xperia 10 Plus: perfetto... per la lista della spesa!, Tweakers: HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 4LT83AW Review, Tweakers: BTO X-Book 17CL875, Tweakers: HP Chromebook x360 14-da0300nd, Tweakers: HP Spectre Folio 13 Review, Tweakers: Acer Aspire 5 A515-52 Aspire 5 A515-52-5981 Review, CNet France: Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX735 : la puissance, tout en finesse, Geeks.hu: Az Acer Swift 7 (SF714-51T) ultrabook teszt, Tweakers: HP EliteBook 1050 G1 3TN97AV, Mobil.se: Test: Nokia 9 Pureview med fem kameror, Helpix: ASUS ZenFone Max M2 - Обзор скромного качественного смартфона, Xataka: Acer Swift 5, análisis: menos de 1 kg para el portátil de 15,6 pulgadas bueno, bonito y barato, Androidiani: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2: autonomia al top e piccoli compromessi | Recensione, Top for Phone: Test de l’Asus ROG Phone : le killer de flagships… et de consoles de jeux, Ofertaman: Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H90019SP). Convertible 14,0" con AMD Ryzen 3 2200U y SSD (429 €), Ofertaman: ¡Chollo! Acer Swift 5 SF514-52T-54QZ. Ultrabook 14,0" táctil con Intel Core i5-8250U de menos de 1 kg (787 €), Ofertaman: Lenovo Tab 4 10 Plus 16 GB. Pros y contras (199 €), Ofertaman: ¡Chollo! Lenovo Ideapad 330-15ARR (81D2007MSP). Portátil 15,6" excelente relación prestaciones-precio (339 €), Ofertaman: ¡CHOLLAZO 04/03! Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (81H9001ASP). Convertible 14,0" con AMD Ryzen 5 2500U (589 €), Ofertaman: Lenovo Ideapad 530s-14IKBR (81EU00C5SP). Portátil 14,0" potente económico (789 €), Ofertaman: ¡CHOLLO! Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-51-76VB. Portátil 15,6" potente muy completo (999 €), Ofertaman: ¡Chollo 27/02 Amazon! Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKBR (81EK00FXSP). Convertible 14,0" con Intel Core i7-8550U y stylus (789 €), Mi Mundo Gadget: ▷[Análisis] Acer Aspire 5 A517-51-5577, el portátil de 17 pulgadas que estabas esperando, Mi Mundo Gadget: ▷[Análisis] Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-51-76VB, el portátil que todo gamer debería tener, Mi Mundo Gadget: ▷[Análisis] Medion Erazer P6605, un Core i7 con gráfica dedicada y SSD a un excelente precio, Mi Mundo Gadget: ▷[Análisis] Medion X7861, un portátil de ensueño perfecto para los jugadores más exigentes, Mi Mundo Gadget: ▷[Análisis] Acer Aspire ES 17 ES1-732, un portátil low-cost de 17'' perfecto para tareas informáticas domésticas, Mi Mundo Gadget: ▷[Análisis] ASUS Vivo Book S510UA-BR409T, un ultrabook de 10 en oferta limitada, AndroidPit.it: Nokia 8.1: il dispositivo di fascia media d'eccellenza, AndroidPit.fr: Test du Acer Spin 13 : le Chromebook parfait ?, Tweakers: Asus ROG Strix Scar II GL704GW-EV005T, CNet France: Test - Nokia 8.1 : un milieu de gamme élégant mais qui manque un peu de souffle, CNet France: Test de l'Acer Predator Triton 500 : un portable gaming léger sous RTX 2080 Max-Q, CNet France: Test du PC Razer Blade Stealth (2019) : la meilleure alternative au MacBook Air, HDblog.it: Recensione Surface Pro 6, è sempre il miglior tablet Windows, HDblog.it: Recensione Motorola Moto G7 Plus, smartphone per tutti e dove trovarli, Alt om Data: Motorola One [TEST]: Billig mobil ligner en topmodel, Alt om Data: Microsoft Surface Pro 6 [TEST]: Ikonisk tablet opgraderet – sådan da …, Product Test: Смартфон BQ-5514L Strike Power 4G : Обзор, Product Test: Смартфон Prestigio Muze U3 LTE: Обзор, Pemmzchannel: Review Asus ROG G703GX: Laptop Sultan dengan GeForce RTX 2080 Pertama di Indonesia, Pemmzchannel: Review Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 9575: Kolaborasi Intel – AMD di Laptop Convertible yang Ramping, Jagat Review: Review Laptop AMD Ryzen: Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR, Go4it.ro: Acer Predator Triton 500 review: RTX ultra-portabil, PC Lab.pl: Asus ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW: test laptopa z GeForce RTX 2070, PC Lab.pl: Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB - kwiat lotosu na wzburzonej tafli wrzącego jeziora, Prohardver.hu: Acer Swift 5 SF515: túl könnyű noteszgép?, Xataka: Xiaomi Mi 9, análisis: la gran apuesta de Xiaomi para ganar en calidad-precio en la gama alta de 2019, Andrea Galeazzi: Recensione XIAOMI REDMI Note 7, Andrea Galeazzi: Recensione SAMSUNG GALAXY M20, Andrea Galeazzi: Recensione GALAXY S10e, Andrea Galeazzi: Recensione XIAOMI Mi9, Xataka: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, análisis: el candidato a superventas más sólido de lo que llevamos de 2019 también brilla por su diseño, Xataka: LG V40 ThinQ tras un mes de uso: éste es el camino para volver a competir contra los mejores, Leonardo.it Tech: LG V40 ThinQ, un gran flagship... se fossimo nel 2018: la recensione, Fredzone: Prise En Main Des Galaxy S10 Et Galaxy S10+, El Androide Libre: Análisis del Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: el mejor resumen de Xiaomi, El Androide Libre: Análisis del Samsung Galaxy S10+, un gran móvil que solo recorta en pantalla, DGL.ru: Обзор Honor 10 Lite: каким вышел преемник одного из самых популярных смартфонов 2018 года, DGL.ru: Обзор Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition: два экрана лучше, чем один?, Androidiani: Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus è quello da battere |Recensione, Androidiani: Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) : lui convince, le 4 fotocamere no | Recensione, Androidiani: Redmi Note 7 è comunque un best buy | Recensione, Everyeye.it: Motorola Moto G7 Plus Recensione: Lo Smartphone Dall'Esperienza Completa, Panorama: Huawei P Smart+ 2019, potenza e qualità a un prezzo ridotto, Leonardo.it Tech: Samsung Galaxy S10+: il miglior regalo agli utenti per il decimo anniversario. 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Sony announced the 16K MicroLED screen at the National Association of Broadcasters trade show recently held in Las Vegas. (Source: Channel News)

Sony ups the ante with 16K MicroLED display

The 16K display is clearly not meant for consumers, as it measures 63 feet x 17 feet. It integrates Sony's latest MicroLEDs with Crystal LED technology, which are said to offer increased brightness over the existing OLEDs. Sony also managed to raise the pixel density over 55 ppi in order to offer increased immersion when viewers sit at least 10 feet away from the screen.
Bogdan Solca, 11 Apr 2019 21:17
These secret GPUs and CPUs are used in Acer's latest gaming laptops.

Top Secret! These secret GPUs and CPUs are used in Acer's latest gaming laptops.

Acer just revealed numerous new notebook models for the second half of the year. They also use "latest Nvidia GTX GPUs", which are not further specified, as well as Intel's 9th generation Core processors. Connecting all the dots we can expect Acer's new gaming laptops with mobile 8-core processors all the way up to the i9-9980HK as well as the new GTX 1650 and GTX 1660 Ti from Nvidia.
J. Simon Leitner, 11 Apr 2019 21:04
A scene from Justice, one of the upcoming games that support Nvidia's real-time ray tracing effects. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia launches ray tracing driver support for previous-gen Pascal GPUs

The latest GeForce Game Ready Driver from Nvidia enables a limited set of ray tracing features for the GTX 1000-series. Compared to the new RTX 2000 cards, the Pascal ones are clearly slower and Nvidia provides a set of graphs to reflect the performance gap. The green team also provides three tech demos where Pascal users can play around with the settings.
Bogdan Solca, 11 Apr 2019 20:01
Julian Assange after being arrested by the London Metropolitan Police (Image source: Reuters)

The US charges Julian Assange after Ecuador ends his 7-year asylum in its London embassy

Julian Assange has finally been arrested after spending seven years at the Ecuadorian embassy in London. The founder of WikiLeaks has been arrested for breaching bail conditions relating to allegations of rape and sexual assault in Sweden and for his part in WikiLeaks publishing material supplied by Chelsea Manning in 2010. Assange could face up to five years imprisonment in the US.
Alex Alderson, 11 Apr 2019 19:42
Disney+ may or may not disrupt major players such as Netflix later this year. (Source: Disney)

More details on new Disney+ streaming service to be made available soon

The new Disney+ streaming service will entail a mixture of old and new shows from all of the studios under its umbrella. This, therefore, includes Lucasfilm, 21st Century Fox, Pixar and Marvel. Therefore, Netflix may indeed forfeit several lucrative series-length titles as Disney parts company with it in 2019. This year should also see much more granular detail on what this new subscription has to offer.
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2019 18:55
VAIO releases A12 2-in-1 in Europe

VAIO releases A12 2-in-1 in Europe

The VAIO A12 is the latest convertible laptop from the Japanese OEM. The A12 offers a bevy of ports and decent specifications, but the high price (€2300/£2000) may be prohibitive to many consumers. The VAIO A12 is available in Europe and the United Kingdom.
Sam Medley, 11 Apr 2019 18:39
Swisscom is now offering 5G connectivity in its home country. (Source: Swisscom)

Swisscom and Qualcomm are first to a consumer-grade 5G service in Europe

Qualcomm and Swisscom have announced the implementation of Europe's first commercial 5G service. These telecommunication and technology corporations had set up a partnership to deliver this next-generation mobile data standard in Switzerland. This will also now enable other firms who operate in the same country to offer 5G products and hardware.
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2019 18:01
Upcoming Acer Predator Helios 700 gets 9th gen Core i9 CPUs and a quirky "HyperDrift" keyboard design (Source: Acer)

Acer confirms Predator Helios 700 with Core i9-9980HK and a quirky "HyperDrift" keyboard design

Acer is kicking off its New York event this week with a gaming laptop that integrates a forward-sliding RGB keyboard launching later this month. The unique design promises better airflow in a similar manner to the Asus Zephyrus and Samsung Odyssey laptops.
Allen Ngo, 11 Apr 2019 18:00
2019 Acer Predator Helios 300 to finally get narrow bezels (Source: Acer)

2019 Acer Predator Helios 300 redesigned with "hip and edgy" narrow bezels

Acer's mid-range gaming laptop is launching later this month with unannounced Intel 9th gen CPUs, up to GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics, and a 144 Hz FHD IPS display for a starting price of $1200 USD.
Allen Ngo, 11 Apr 2019 18:00
Acer Nitro 7 shipping this month with Intel 9th gen Core CPUs and a starting price of $999 USD (Source: Acer)

Acer Nitro 7 shipping this month with GTX 1650/1660 Ti graphics for a starting price of $999 USD

Acer is staying silent on the exact Nvidia GPU options for the entry-level Nitro 7. It will very likely carry the GTX 1660 as the pricier Helios 300 will carry the RTX 2060 and higher. The official reveals of both the mobile Intel 9th gen Core H series and the inevitable Nvidia GTX 1660/1650 look closer than ever.
Allen Ngo, 11 Apr 2019 18:00
The 10X Zoom variant of the OPPO Reno has gone to AnTuTu. (Source: OPPO)

AnTuTu releases its first score for the OPPO Reno 10X Zoom Edition

AnTuTu has taken to Weibo to present the first benchmark score derived from the newly-released OPPO Reno line. It is associated with the '10X Zoom' variant, which has a Snapdragon 855 processor and 6GB of RAM. This alleged super-camera-phone has returned a result of 369254, which is just about what is expected of its flagship SoC.
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2019 17:17
The alleged new app icons for discrete Apple Podcast and TV apps. (Source: 9to5Mac)

Apple to phase iTunes out in favor of standalone media apps in future versions of macOS

iTunes, the unified account by which Apple apps and services are accessed on devices such as Macs, seems to have been around forever. However, it also appears that this is no longer the case. A 9to5Mac contributor has confirmed rumors that the new protocol Marzipan is being used to make new apps (e.g. Apple TV) that do not require this old system on macOS.
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2019 16:38
The Huawei Y5 2019 will run Android Pie in the guise of EMUI 9. (Image source: XDA)

Details about upcoming Huawei smartphone surface on the Google Play Developer Console

The Huawei Y5 2019 will feature a 720p display with a teardrop-shaped notch along with a MediaTek MT6761 SoC and 2 GB RAM. The device comes from the same source that previously confirmed the likes of the Razer Phone 2.
Alex Alderson, 11 Apr 2019 16:19
Been a long time coming, honestly. (Source: Digital Trends)

After years of debate, Sony is now allowing PlayStation users to change their PSN IDs

After years of pleading, PlayStation users can now change their PSN IDs, a useful feature considering most users registered during their more juvenile ages and may have opted for obnoxious IDs. Like with all things Sony, however, the new feature comes with a few caveats.
Ricci Rox, 11 Apr 2019 16:12
That's an unusually large sensor. (Source: DroidShout)

The Lenovo Z6 Pro confirmed for an April 23 launch - Snapdragon 855 and a massive 100 MP camera?

Lenovo has confirmed that its next flagship phone, the Z6 Pro, will be launched in China on April 23. Much remains to be known about the device but it will feature a Snapdragon 855 and, perhaps, a massive 100 MP camera.
Ricci Rox, 11 Apr 2019 16:11
Anno 1800 Open Beta pre-loading (Source: Own)

Anno 1800 Open Beta kicks off tomorrow

Set to hit the market on April 16, Anno 1800 will enter a short Open Beta stage that is scheduled to be held this weekend. However, those interested in taking this business management/city building hybrid title for a spin can already preload the game — a process that involves downloading over 18 GB of data.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Apr 2019 16:05
The Pixel 3as may come with headphone jacks. (Source: Twitter)

New Pixel 3a and 3a XL case renders appear to confirm 3.5mm jack and other features

The Pixel 3a and 3a XL are reportedly set for release at the next Google I/O event. They may be cheaper versions of the original 3 line, although they may retain advantages such as timely Android updates. A newly-leaked set of case renders for the 2 phones appear to show that they will also have headphone jacks.
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2019 15:58
The Sharp foldable prototype in action. (Source: YouTube)

Sharp teases its own foldable phone prototype

Sharp has thrown its hat into the foldable-device ring by displaying its own device built around a flexible OLED panel. This screen will apparently measure 6.18-inches and have a 1440 x 3040 resolution when part of a finished product. Interestingly, it takes a clamshell form-factor and folding action, which is also associated with no companies besides Motorola at this point.
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2019 15:10
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) Smartphone Review

83% Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) Smartphone Review

Mid-ranger with high aspirations The Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) has been on the Indian market for some time, with ASUS bringing the model to wider markets post Mobile World Congress 2019. The focus of the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) is its large 5,000 mAh battery, its improved design and its more powerful hardware, which all suggest to us that Asus has made good on the criticism about the device’s predecessors. Read on to find out whether Asus has done enough to make the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) stand out from other midrange devices in what is already a highly competitive market.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, Adreno 512, 6.26", 175 g
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Apr 2019 13:00
Samsung Exynos 9610 SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Samsung Exynos 9610 SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Exynos 7 Series ARM 8 cores @ 1700 - 2300 MHz 10nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Samsung Exynos 9610 processor
The SBC3511 single-board computer is prepared for high-pressure environments. (Source: Abaco)

Abaco Systems introduces Intel Xeon-powered SBC3511 rugged single-board computer

Abaco Systems, a specialist in rugged embedded computing products, has just announced its SBC3511 3U OpenVPX single-board computer. The powerful board with an 8th Gen Coffee Lake Intel Xeon processor has been designed with security and durability in mind. Products from Abaco have been selected by the military for their capabilities.
Daniel R Deakin, 11 Apr 2019 11:33
Grand Theft Auto VI was in the list of reported PS5 titles. (Source: technobezz)

Alleged list of future PlayStation 5 games includes Grand Theft Auto VI and remastered The Last of Us Part II

An interesting lineup of purported games for the PlayStation 5 has been shared online. The titles mentioned include exclusives and non-exclusives for the next-generation console. Among the exclusive games listed are Gran Turismo 7 and a supposed remastered version of The Last of Us Part II. Tucked in with the non-exclusives title is Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6).
Daniel R Deakin, 11 Apr 2019 10:31
The MSI GL63 laptop is going to be updated with 9th Gen Intel Core chips. (Source: HotHardware)

Update | GeForce GTX 1650 and i7-9750H combination features in leaked MSI GL63 laptop marketing material

Leaked promotional material for a new MSI GL63 laptop sporting an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GPU and an Intel Core i7-9750H has provided numerous performance details. The images show scores for benchmarks that put the 9th Gen Intel CPU way ahead of the i7-8750H and i7-7700HQ, while the purported mobile GTX 1650 outpaces both the GTX 1050 Ti and the GTX 1050.
Daniel R Deakin, 11 Apr 2019 09:05
The PlayStation 5 could be a massive leap over the PS4 in terms of performance. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Extraordinary PlayStation 5 details leaked: 7nm Ryzen CPU, 7nm Navi GPU, 14 teraflops of performance

Alleged details of the PlayStation 5 console have been posted online. The incredible claimed specifications include 8K upscaling, 2 TB storage utilizing NAND, 24 GB GDDR6 RAM, VR, ray tracing, backwards compatibility and more. There’s also mention of the widely believed custom AMD Ryzen CPU and the Navi GPU – that apparently offers 14 teraflops of compute performance.
Daniel R Deakin, 11 Apr 2019 08:26
OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition is the company's first true flagship. (Source: GSMArena)

OPPO Reno now official with Snapdragon 855, 10x hybrid zoom, and shark fin pop-up selfie camera

OPPO has finally unveiled the new Reno line of smartphones at an event in China. The Reno lineup has two editions — a mid-range Reno and a flagship Reno 10x Zoom Edition. Both phones feature a shark fin-styled pop-up selfie camera and a 48 MP primary shooter. The Reno 10x Zoom Edition features an additional 10x optical zoom lens and is powered by the Snapdragon 855. The phones are set for a global unveil on April 24 in Zurich.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Apr 2019 07:49
Android Pie is now rolling out to the ZenFone Max M2. (Source: Asus)

Android Pie update now rolling out to Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 and ZenFone Max M2

Asus has released the Android 9 Pie update to users of the ZenFone Max Pro M1 and the Max M2 as promised. The update is being seeded in batches and might take some time before the device shows the update notification. Android Pie update for the Max Pro M2 is expected to arrive before April 15.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Apr 2019 06:46
Apr 10, 2019
Cubot J3 Pro

74% Cubot J3 Pro Smartphone Review

Go Pro. The Cubot J3 Pro is another entry-level smartphone by the Chinese manufacturer. Can the “Pro” model succeed where its smaller sibling fell short? Read on to find out what the added Pro moniker brings and whether the J3 Pro can better challenge its budget competitors than the J3 could.
Mediatek MT6739, PowerVR GE8100, 5.5", 175 g
Florian Schmitt, 10 Apr 2019 22:44
The Honor 20i is rumored to be the Chinese-only version of the international Honor 20 Lite mid-range phone. (Source: VMall)

Honor 20i gets leaked official images

The first member of the Honor 20 lineup is scheduled to be launched on April 17. Huawei only teased the waterdrop notch with a 32 MP selfie cam, but, thanks to an early leak from VMall, we now get to see the mate 20i from almost every angle. Rumors have it that the Mate 20i is the China-exclusive version of the international Mate 20 Lite leaked a few days ago.
Bogdan Solca, 10 Apr 2019 21:19
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active gets new firmware, still on Tizen 4.0.0.3

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active gets its first software update

The new firmware for the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is based on Tizen 4.0.0.3, the same version that came with this smartwatch at launch. The update has less than 14 MB in size and is currently rolling out in the US. It brings several minor improvements and lacks any new features.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Apr 2019 20:53
The action-cam market is said to grow steadily over the next few years. (Source: MEC.ca)

Action-cam market set to be worth US$10.25 billion by 2026

The action camera market is projected to be worth over $10 billion in 7 years. It has been found to be made up of the popular brands in this space, such as GoPro, Sony, Olympus, Garmin and others. This market is reportedly driven by increasing levels of disposable income and interest in relevant outdoor pursuits.
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2019 20:40
Bitcoin's price has not yet been affected by this piece of news and it looks like the Chinese bans could actually prove to benefit cryptocurrencies. (Source: Hacked)

China ready to ban crypto mining

As the cryptocurrency market is slowly recovering from the drastic corrections that occurred in 2018, China is all set to outright ban all crypto mining activities due to lack of regulations and increasing energy requirements. Insider sources claim that China is most likely to "reboot" the crypto mining industry with strict regulations and oversight.
Bogdan Solca, 10 Apr 2019 20:16
Samsung Galaxy A20e now official (Source: Samsung Newsroom Poland)

Samsung Galaxy A20e now official

Without much fanfare, Samsung Galaxy A20e was unveiled today as well, but not during the big Galaxy A launch event. This compact variant of the Galaxy A20, which features a 5.8-inch HD+ Infinity V display, has been silently introduced by Samsung Poland. However, there is no information regarding its availability yet.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Apr 2019 20:15
Sony Xperia L3

83% Sony Xperia L3 Smartphone Review

An entry-level Sony. The Xperia L3 carries over some of the characteristics of its predecessors while also coming into its own with its more modern design. For about 200 Euros (~$225), buyers of the slim smartphone in the 2:1 format also receive a dual-camera system as well as the option to use a microSD and two SIM cards simultaneously. We evaluate in our test what else the Sony Xperia L3 can offer.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762, PowerVR GE8320, 5.7", 156 g
Mike Wobker, 10 Apr 2019 19:22
India is now one of YouTube's biggest markets. (Source: Rotor Videos)

YouTube calculates that it has 265 million active users in India, expects this to roughly double by 2020

YouTube has amassed a 265 million-stong user based in the Indian market. Speaking at a recent Google conference, the service's CEO, Susan Wojcicki, projected that this number would grow further to 500 million by next year. The executive attributed this to the availability of 4G in this country.
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2019 19:11
The new Canon EOS Rebel SL3. (Source: Canon)

Canon updates its EOS Rebel compact DSLR camera line with APS-C, an LCD touchscreen and 4K

Canon has launched the EOS Rebel SL3, the latest in this line of compact DLSRs. This model is capable of 4K reconding, a first for the EOS Rebel series. It does so with its 24.1 megapixel (MP) APS-C sensor, which is compatible with EF and EF-S lenses. The EOS Rebel is capable of various autofocus settings, and has a completely adjustable LCD touchscreen.
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2019 18:37

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