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The Galaxy Note 10. (Source: Business Today)

Samsung is being touted to almost completely revert to Exynos SoCs on the Galaxy Note 10 phones

Samsung has generally offered its flagships in two flavors: Snapdragon in North America, Latin America, and China, and Exynos for the rest of the world. The Note 10 could see a paradigm shift, as word on the grapevine claims all N...
Ricci Rox, 02 Aug 2019 17:58
A developer's ad on YouTube. (Source: Google)

Google extends the ability to advertise in YouTube searches to app developers

Google has announced that app developers will start seeing their ads in YouTube searches, as well as during video-streaming itself. In addition, developers can also now distribute their ads to Discover. This is the latest version ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Aug 2019 17:57
The OnePlus 7. (Source: TechRadar)

New report shows that premium phones are getting more popular in India

The Indian smartphone market as a whole saw some growth in Q2 2019 but it's the premium segment of the market that really offered a surprise, with sales of devices in that segment rising by 33% year-on-year. That growth was likely...
Ricci Rox, 02 Aug 2019 15:24
Honor 20 Pro

83% Honor 20 Pro Smartphone Review – Quad-Cam and a lot of Stamina

Camera quadruplets. Honor packs a whopping four photographic objectives on the rear of the Honor 20 Pro, which is a slight upgrade over the Honor 20's setup. Read in our test, whether it and the rather beefy battery justify the 100-Euro (~$111) premium for the Pro model.
HiSilicon Kirin 980 | ARM Mali-G76 MP10 | 6.26" | 182 g
Florian Schmitt, 02 Aug 2019 15:18
The Samsung Galaxy Notes 10 may launch in this color, among others. (Source: MySmartPrice)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series is now slated to launch in at least 4 colorways and 3 storage tiers

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10s are not likely to be far from launch now. A new report indicates that both Notes will be sold in India via Flipkart. They are rumored to be offered in a total of 4 new colors, and with internal storage ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Aug 2019 14:23
The HomePod captured more inadvertant Siri recordings than other devices like the iPhone. (Source: Apple)

Apple suspends Siri eavesdropping program in wake of privacy scandal

Apple has suspended a controversial Siri grading program that allowed contractors to listen to recordings of customers using the voice recognition software. The purportedly privacy focused company was caught out by a whistleblower...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Aug 2019 13:30
Lenovo has teased three incoming Intel-based Chromebooks in a new video. (Source: Chromeunboxed)

Trio of new Lenovo Chromebooks incoming with 8th gen silicon onboard

Lenovo has teased a trio of new Chromebooks with 8th gen Intel silicon on board. The new models come in an 11.6-inch convertible, a 14-inch 180-degree and a 15.6-inch convertible with the latter focused on business productivity
Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Aug 2019 12:36
The Reon Pocket may act as a personal thermostat. (Source: Sony)

Sony puts a personal, wearable air-conditioner up for crowdfunding

Sony has invented a product called the Reon Pocket. It is a device that can change a user's personal temperature (or their perception of it, at least) while worn on the body. This unusual product is currently a part of the OEM's c...
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Aug 2019 23:17
The "new Samsung Galaxy Active". (Source: Android Headlines)

New Samsung Galaxy Active render emerges with AT&T branding

An Android blog has posted new leaked images of a phone with the hallmarks of Samsung's Galaxy Active design and the AT&T logo. Accordingly, it seems that this carrier may start selling this new putative toughphone soon. However, ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Aug 2019 19:06
The Mate 10 Pro will get Android Q. (Source: AnandTech)

Leaked Huawei Android Q roadmap brings good tidings for Mate 10 and P20 users

A leaked image on Reddit has revealed Huawei's supposed update roadmap for Android Q. Last-gen phones like the P20 Pro and Mate 10 Pro are billed to get the update, but devices in the Nova 4 and Nova 5 range are suspiciously missi...
Ricci Rox, 01 Aug 2019 10:46
Owners of S10 range phones will be able to get US$600. (Source: Samsung)

Update | Galaxy Note 10 buyers will be able to get up to US$600 in trade-in value

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will be launched on August 7, and the company has now opened reservations for purchase of the flagship in the US. The terms of the trade-in program have also been released, with potential buyers being ab...
Ricci Rox, 01 Aug 2019 09:17
The Honor 20 Pro. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

The Honor 20 Pro finally makes its way to the UK with a healthy £549 price tag

The Honor 20 went on sale in the UK last month, and it's finally set to be joined by its more impressive and expensive sibling, the Honor 20 Pro. The Honor 20 Pro will go on sale in the UK today with a £549 price tag that sees it ...
Ricci Rox, 01 Aug 2019 08:50
The Galaxy Tab S6 fills a niche somewhere between the iPad Pro and Surface Pro. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy Tab S6 now official, Snapdragon 855, lots of RAM and new S-Pen

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Tab S6, its latest attempt to stay in the tablet game by offering features that aim to deliver what the iPad Pro doesn’t. In doing so, it also includes some new features that will also he...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Aug 2019 04:04
This shot of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ seems to have been taken with an iPhone XR 2019. (Source: Ice Universe)

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and iPhone XR 2019 leaked together in hands-on photos

Famed leakster Ice Universe tweeted photos of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ in the wild that were forwarded by an unknown leaker and interestingly, they seem to be taken by what could be the iPhone XR 2019 that is reflected in the N...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Aug 2019 00:47
GoPro will start to amalgamate its 2 main apps in the future. (Source: GoPro)

GoPro app to be updated with improved editing features

GoPro has announced that it will refresh the companion app for its action-cameras. The updates will integrate Quik editing features directly into said app. This will enable the user to apply filters and convert footage into storie...
Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Jul 2019 23:00
Realme has posted relatively phenomenal growth this quarter. (Source: Realme)

Realme sees an 848% increase in its global smartphone shipments compared to this time last year

The OPPO sub-brand Realme's volume of smartphone shipments worldwide has increased from approximately 500,000 in the 2nd quarter of 2018 (2Q2018) to about 4.7 million in 2Q2019. In other words, this has grown 8.48 times year-on-ye...
Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Jul 2019 20:32
Google Maps has some upcoming enhancements for its Lists. (Source: Google)

Google Maps introduces the ability to add notes to its Lists feature

A new server-side update to Google Maps has been observed to allow the user to add their own notes to their items in this app's Lists facility. Users can also now re-arrange said items to their own liking, or in (for example) alph...
Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Jul 2019 17:21
A majority of consumers surveyed appear to distrust connected devices. (Source: ERP Insight)

Up to 63% of consumers now find connected devices "creepy"

A study conducted by Consumers International, in conjunction with the Internet Society has reportedly found that most individuals surveyed find connected devices (mostly IoT or "smart home" products) "creepy". In addition, 53% of ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Jul 2019 16:48
The Galaxy Note 10. (Source: Business Today)

New Galaxy Note 10 leak corroborates FHD+ display rumors but there may be improved water resistance to make up for it

New information on the grapevine has corroborated rumors that the regular Galaxy Note 10 will, in fact, be saddled with a FHD+ display. The leak also claims that Samsung will debut IP69 certification on the phones, but we're not s...
Ricci Rox, 31 Jul 2019 16:24
Sony IMX586 Comparison Review: Five 48 MP smartphones face-off in a camera duel

Sony IMX586 Comparison Review: Five 48 MP smartphones face-off in a camera duel

Massive megapixels. The Sony IMX586 is currently the most widely used camera sensor in the midrange to affordable flagship price segments. Our experiences with its image quality have varied from device to device though, so we have decided to put all the IMX586 equipped smartphones that we have already tested through their paces to see who comes out on top. Read on to find out how our five sample devices get on in this comparison review.
Daniel Schmidt, 31 Jul 2019 14:34
It is going to be a busy week for Samsung Galaxy launches. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy Tab S6 and Watch Active 2 to launch on July 31 and August 5 respectively

Samsung’s Galaxy Note Unpacked event is coming up soon on August 7 but it looks like it will launch its next flagship Android tablet and Galaxy Watch Active sequel in between times. It has just dropped a new video teaser for the t...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 31 Jul 2019 12:56
MediaTek is making a push into mobile gaming, with their new G90 SoC. (Source: MediaTek)

Update | G is for Gaming: MediaTek takes mobile gaming seriously with the Helio G90

Taiwan-based MediaTek, one of the largest smartphone chipset manufacturers, is looking to get into the mobile gaming market with their new G-Series of gaming orientated SoCs. With Qualcomm and MediaTek being the only two mass prod...
Craig Ward, 31 Jul 2019 07:18
Image via Purism

Purism announces final specs of Librem 5 Linux phone, excepts to start shipments in Q3 of 2019

The Librem 5's specifications have been finalized, but the hardware looks outdated. Considering the phone's $700 price tag, it's unlikely that the Librem 5 will garner any significant market share. However, the Librem 5 is focused...
Sam Medley, 30 Jul 2019 23:14
The Black Shark 2 Pro. (Source: XDA-Developers)

Xiaomi launches the Black Shark 2 Pro, Snapdragon 855+ in tow

Just four months after Xiaomi released the Black Shark 2, the company has now launched a refresh of the gaming phone. The Black Shark 2 Pro features Qualcomm's new flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 855+ and comes with a few other impro...
Ricci Rox, 30 Jul 2019 19:02
A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one. (Source: Gizbot)

All publicity is good publicity: Despite Trump's ban, Huawei's smartphone sales actually grew 23% YoY in H1 2019

Huawei was hit with a trade ban that saw it effectively unable to do business with American companies. The media response after that may have led one to believe that all Huawei owners were tossing their phones in the bin and that ...
Ricci Rox, 30 Jul 2019 18:59
RugGear RG655

74% RugGear RG655 Smartphone Review: A pleasant outdoor handset with a few useful extras, and shortcomings

Guardian angel. Push-to-talk and Lone Worker Protection (LWS) are just a few of the functional benefits that RugGear has included on the RG655. The device looks relatively contemporary by outdoor smartphone standards, which makes a change. It is not all roses though, as we will discuss in the review below.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762 | PowerVR GE8320 | 5.50" | 196 g
Inge Schwabe, 30 Jul 2019 18:53
The pink Samsung Galaxy Note 10 may only appear in select markets. (Image source: WinFuture)

Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 will be in the pink

New renders of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phablet have been posted online by WinFuture that should appeal to those who like to mix business with pleasure. The often business-oriented Note line has been given a fresh coat of pink f...
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jul 2019 17:10
LG Q60

82% LG Q60 Smartphone Review: Triple Camera Smartphone with Assistant Button

HD+ und DTS:X 3D on board. LG brings a triple camera in the middle class and with the Q60 in particular, puts multimedia applications in the foreground. The 19:9 screen and a good sound should be the main highlights, but the Google Assistant with integrated LG voice commands gets even greater importance. In our test we check how the interaction works.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.26" | 172 g
Mike Wobker, 30 Jul 2019 16:23
Action Launcher 42 now available (Source: Action Launcher)

Action Launcher 42 now available with theme enhancements and improved integration

Released at the end of last week, Action Launcher 42 comes with full theme support — light, dark, and full black options available, color matching and custom color selection for the Quicktheme feature, improved Google Discover/Now...
Codrut Nistor, 30 Jul 2019 10:25
Samsung's Exynos SoCs are competitive again. (Source: The Verge)

Exynos 9825-powered Galaxy Note 10+ 5G hits Geekbench, outperforms the Snapdragon 855+

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note 10 phones are expected to be powered by the Exynos 9825 and the Note 10+ 5G has finally hit Geekbench, posting scores that could very well make the devices the fastest Android phones on the planet. Y...
Ricci Rox, 30 Jul 2019 00:17
Image via JerryRigEverything (YouTube)

New video from JerryRigEverything demonstrates critical design flaws of foldable smartphones

A new video from the popular YouTube channel JerryRigEverything shows that foldables that keep their displays on the outside of their case are at severe risk for damage. Simple items like keys or extreme heat could permanently mar...
Sam Medley, 29 Jul 2019 21:49
The Pixel 4 will use its bevvy of cameras and sensors for more than just photos and facial authentication. (Image source: Google)

Google lifts the lid on the Pixel 4 and its Soli radar chip, hints at a November release date

Google is back with yet more teasers for the upcoming Pixel 4 series. Remember Project Soli? Well, Google is making it a stand-out feature of the Pixel 4, and it has just told the world how it plans to use it, months before its of...
Alex Alderson, 29 Jul 2019 20:07
An up-to-date render for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6. (Source: MySmartPrice)

More potential details on Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 leak out

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is rumored to be this OEM's next premium tablet. It is already projected to ship with the Snapdragon 855 SoC, 128 or 256 GB in onboard storage and fast charging. A new tweet posted by the renowned leaker ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jul 2019 19:14
Could the Honor 10 be in line for yet another software update? (Source: The Financial Express)

Some official tweets hint at Android Q for the Honor 10 and 8X

The Honor 8X and 10 may be updated to new versions of their Android skin soon. This may lead to speculation that these 2 phones may also get the next major software upgrade, which would be EMUI 10. When asked about this via Twitte...
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jul 2019 18:41
LG Arc and Folds trademarks spotted online (Source: LetsGoDigital)

LG files for "Folds" and "Arc" trademarks

While there is no official statement regarding LG's plans for foldable and bendable devices, at least they are going for two names. The South Korean OEM has recently filed for two new trademarks and none of them seems to bring any...
Codrut Nistor, 29 Jul 2019 15:43
The classic FPS titles Doom and Doom II go mobile

Doom and Doom II now available for iOS and Android

The legendary FPS titles Doom and Doom II are now finally available for iOS and Android handsets. While they are not free, they come for a fair price of US$4.99 each. Doom includes the "Thy Flesh Consumed" expansion and Doom 2 com...
Codrut Nistor, 29 Jul 2019 14:09
Wiko View 3 Smartphone Review

81% Wiko View 3 Review: The affordable smartphone turns out as an endurance champion

XXL battery life with some compromises. According to Wiko, the View 3 is the first smartphone with a triple camera in the price range below 200 Euros (~$223). Find out in our review of the Wiko smartphone whether the endurance champion of the View 3 series deserves a recommendation.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.26" | 178 g
Marcus Herbrich, 29 Jul 2019 14:04
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
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...
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 ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jul 2019 22:39
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 Chine...
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jul 2019 16:30
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...
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 | 6.70" | 198 g
Daniel Schmidt, 28 Jul 2019 04:27
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 authenticat...
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 ...
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 alumi...
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 t...
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 ex...
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

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