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The Samsung Galaxy Note 10. (Source: Business Today)

Previously debunked feature now said to be coming with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

Samsung will release the Note 10 and Note 10+ next month. As the date draws closers, leaks reveal more differences between the devices, and the latest is on the kind of fast-charge the devices will feature. The Note 10+ will featu...
Ricci Rox, 14 Jul 2019 12:46
An image from an Apple patent application for AR glasses. (Source: Phone Arena)

Apple kills its AR glasses project while Samsung gains new AR glasses patent

Taiwan's DigiTimes reports that Apple has killed its plans for an AR headset citing supply chain sources. Samsung, however, seems to be ploughing on with its AR headset efforts filing a new patent for a foldable headset.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Jul 2019 03:35
Huawei seems to have no end of ideas for new OS names. (Source: Cnet)

Huawei allegedly trademarks yet another new OS name

Huawei is now linked to multiple different possible names for its well-publicized in-house OS, which may replace Android on its phones in the near future. A new possible leak has turned up another new such term for this system: Ha...
Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Jul 2019 19:19
Some of the top 10 cities for 5G phone sales do not have the relevant cell services yet. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

5G phone sales are on the rise in numerous US cities, even those without coverage

Counterpoint Research's latest study of the 5G market in the US has found that sales of mobile devices that can use these new bands have been detected in more than 10 cities. However, some of the areas in question still do not hav...
Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Jul 2019 18:51
Does Google Home eavesdrop? A Belgian news report suggests that it does. (Source: Pocket-lint)

Google Assistant-enabled devices allegedly found to listen in on users

The Belgian news outlet VRT NWS claims to have gained access to audio recordings made as a result of Google Assistant 'listening' to user speech or activity. The recordings were leaked to VRT by a Google subcontractor. This appare...
Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Jul 2019 17:38
EMUI 10 might be revealed in more detail at the Huawei Developer Conference. (Source: Huawei Central)

EMUI 10 based on Android Q will be unveiled at an August 2019 Huawei event

Huawei has released the schedule for its Developer Conference, which will take place in Dongguan, China, on August 9, 2019. The second talk in this event will concern EMUI 10, which is based on Android Q. It will be conducted by W...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Jul 2019 22:35
The Pocophone F1 has a new software update, but it has resulted in glitches. (Source: Lelong.my)

The latest build of MIUI may cause screen issues for some Pocophone F1 users

Xiaomi has released a new, official version of MIUI (10.3.5.0) for the Pocophone F1. This is normally great news, and would be in this case were it not for a sub-group of users who report problems such as screen freezing and ghost...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Jul 2019 19:04
The Vivo S1. (Source: IndiaShopps)

Vivo debuts S series of phones in India

Vivo has launched a phone called the S1 for the Indian market. Unlike the existing device of the same name for the Chinese region, it is a new product powered by the MediaTek Helio P65 SoC, runs Android 9.0 and has triple rear cam...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Jul 2019 18:24
The Galaxy Note 10 is scheduled for an August 7 official reveal. (Source: MSPowerUser)

Leak reveals Galaxy Note 10 launch prices

The Galaxy Note 10 is rumored to come in regular and Pro / Plus flavors, each with several storage options and 5G or non-5G variants. Leaked launch prices coming from German distributors reveal that the 256 GB version of the regul...
Bogdan Solca, 12 Jul 2019 16:10
A Redditor claims his S10 5G has gone the way of many Note 7s. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G allegedly involved in catastrophic battery failure

A Reddit post describes an incident in which a user's phone, an "S10 5G", exhibited extreme overheating. When the owner in question examined this device, it was apparently non-functional and emitted a strong smell of chemicals. Th...
Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Jul 2019 14:05
Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ (Source: UniverseIce on Twitter)

Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ got an update that locks users out randomly

The latest update for the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ locked its users out, requiring them to enter a PIN and restarting repeatedly no matter what they entered. Unfortunately, it looks like performing a Factory data reset i...
Codrut Nistor, 12 Jul 2019 13:50
Asus ZenFone 6 (ZS630KL): Reviewing the King of Stamina

86% Asus ZenFone 6 (ZS630KL): Reviewing the King of Stamina

Back to the basics. The previous year's model was already a solid budget flagship phone - even if the actual release took some time. Now, it's successor is here, offering powerful technological advancements, an innovative flip camera and a large battery. We will ascertain whether or not this is sufficient in the following test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.40" | 190 g
Daniel Schmidt, 12 Jul 2019 13:29
Some Galaxy A80 handsets have a huge flipping problem. (Image source: @bencsin)

Some Samsung Galaxy A80 handsets have a huge flipping problem

The Galaxy A80 has just gone on sale, but there are already reports of its rotating camera getting stuck or the mechanism sound unusually noisy. A few errant devices or form over function?
Alex Alderson, 12 Jul 2019 13:27
The Snapdragon Wear 3100 may be followed up by the 2700. (Source: Qualcomm)

Next-gen Snapdragon Wear SoC now rumored to be based on budget smartphone silicon

The Snapdragon Wear 3100 is the latest platform for Google-powered wearables. New leaks suggest that a successor for this SoC is already in the works. It is rumored to be called the Snapdragon Wear 2700, and to be a derivative of ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Jul 2019 23:56
The Snapdragon 665 may be found in another new phone soon. (Source: Qualcomm)

OPPO might be the next OEM to release a phone based on the new Snapdragon 665 SoC

New certifications pertaining to a device called the OPPO CPH1931 have allegedly been found online. This device as described is a phone with a 6.1-inch screen and a 5000mAh battery. Its most interesting attribute so far may be ref...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Jul 2019 22:52
This may be an upcoming LG flagship phone's official trademark. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

LG trademarks its post-G9 flagship names in advance

A new leak indicates that LG has successfully attained trademarks for names that sound like flagship phones to be released after 2020. There is no G11 or G12, however: instead, they appear to fall in line with the Vx0 phablet line...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Jul 2019 20:44
The X55 modem, alongside the QTM525 RFFE, are involved in next-gen 5G. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm & Ericsson announce world's first successful data call on the band intended for US-wide 5G

Qualcomm and Ericsson has announced that their technology has passed an important milestone in the roll-out of 5G across a country the size of the US on the same band. This 600-megahertz (MHz) frequency, one of the lowest to be as...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Jul 2019 19:33
Huawei Mate 20 X 5G launch date for China set to July 26 (Source: Indiashopps)

Huawei Mate 20 X 5G to hit China on July 26

Recently made available for pre-order in UAE, the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G is now ready to launch in China. This massive phablet that sports a 7.2-inch OLED display with a waterdrop notch will debut in its home market on July 26 and is...
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jul 2019 18:55
The latest leaks indicate that the Mi A2 Lite is also getting an update. (Source: Kimovil)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 saga continues: Latest rumor hints at 2 variants with different CPUs

Various leaks have indicated that Xiaomi's Mi Ax series will be updated soon. Some leaks have also suggested that this year's iteration will be a rebrand of the OEM's new quasi-premium, youth-oriented Mi CC9e. However, the freshes...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Jul 2019 18:48
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 dual main camera closeup (Source: SamMobile)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 specs list spotted, dual main camera and in-display fingerprint reader included

A brand-new report on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 confirms some of the specs that we already heard about — Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, dual main camera, Android 9.0 Pie-based firmware — and also reveals some fresh details, inc...
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jul 2019 16:13
Are you happy with paying more money for fewer features if it looks pretty? (Image source: Ishan Agarwal)

Opinion | The Galaxy Note 10 is not a true Note smartphone

The leaks and information about the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 series are coming thick and fast, with most outlets jumping on its eye-catching design. Most seem willing to overlook the loss of features and copycat looks, but should y...
Alex Alderson, 11 Jul 2019 14:49
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 phablet facing camera failure bugs in Night mode, July 2019

Camera failed: Note 9 and Galaxy S9 users face a new software bug

The "Camera failure" error is not new to Samsung as its handsets were being hit by such camera-related bugs quite often in the past. Now, the time has come for those who own the high-end Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy S9 to bump into th...
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jul 2019 08:31
How eSIMs differ from conventional SIMs. (Source: Deutsche Telekom)

eSIM-enabled device shipments are now thought to approach 2 billion by 2025

The latest market analysis indicates that the volume of eSIM-enabled device shipments reached 384 million last year. The resulting projections suggest that this figure will grow to about 2 billion over the next 6 years. Smartphone...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jul 2019 23:51
The Nest Hello doorbell may gain the ability to protect against parcel theft soon. (Source: PCMag.com)

Nest Hello doorbell to get delivery-monitoring update

The Nest Hello device is a smart doorbell with an inbuilt camera. A leak concerning a software update for this product has found that it may gain the ability to detect when a package has been delivered. This code may also allow fo...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jul 2019 20:18
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G variant hits Geekbench

5G variant of the Snapdragon 855-powered Samsung Galaxy A90 hits Geekbench

Confirming some earlier leaks, the Samsung device carrying the model number SM-A908N surfaced on Geekbench. This 5G variant of the Galaxy A90 sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor and 6 GB of memory, runs on Android 9.0 Pie-b...
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2019 19:54
The LTE Ticwatch Pro. (Source: Mobvoi)

Ticwatch Pro LTE now available, will activate via Verizon

Mobvoi has unveiled a new, LTE-enabled version of the Ticwatch Pro. This wearable has most of the specs of its original variant, including its innovative battery-saving dual display. On the other hand, the LTE model is enhanced wi...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jul 2019 19:06
The Xiaomi Mi TV 4A now has a preliminary update to Android Pie. (Source: Digit)

An early-access build of Android Pie for the Xiaomi Mi TV 4A is now available

Those who own the Mi TV 4A can now apply for a kind of Android Pie beta-test. Xiaomi is working on what it calls an 'early-access build' for this 32- or 43-inch device, and is currently inviting users to install and test it. The 4...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jul 2019 18:28
Spotify Lite is far easier on a phone's memory compared to the regular vision. (Source: Spotify)

Spotify launches a Lite version of its app for Android

The ability to use Spotify on your phone may be restricted in terms of the storage it can take up. The new Lite version of this Android app, however, takes up about a tenth of the space compared to the regular download. It also ha...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jul 2019 17:46
Google Pixel 3a Smartphone Review

80% A Nexus-style Pixel smartphone: Google Pixel 3a Review

Surprisingly good. The Pixel 3a ties in with the virtues of the Google Nexus devices of the past: It is compact, offers good performance and it is affordable. But there is one important difference between the Google Pixel 3a and the old Nexus smartphones. Find out what it is in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | Qualcomm Adreno 616 | 5.60" | 147 g
Marcus Herbrich, 10 Jul 2019 16:18
The leaked boot screen logo confirms the name of the model. (Source: SamMobile)

Leaked Samsung flagship Galaxy Tab S6 pictures show rear dual-cam setup

The leaked boot screen picture coming from SamMobile suggests that Samsung will be skipping the S5 denomination and go straight to S6. Additional unboxing pictures show that the Galaxy Tab S6 is the first Samsung tablet to feature...
Bogdan Solca, 10 Jul 2019 13:52
Android Q presents this notification if you have gesture controls enabled and switch to a third-party launcher. (Image source: u/Charizarlslie)

Android Q nerfs gesture navigation if you use a third-party launcher

Android Q is nearly upon us, bringing with it a slew of changes and refinements. Beta 5 has started rolling out too, but it seemingly confirms that gesture navigation controls will not work with third-party launchers. The slow-mar...
Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2019 21:43
It seems that a new version of the Galaxy A50 is on the way. (Source: MySmartPrice)

New Samsung Galaxy A-series variant spotted in online leaks, almost exactly resembles A50

A Samsung phone with an unfamiliar model number has appeared on the Geekbench testing database. It is described as having 4GB of RAM and being powered by the Exynos 9610 SoC - as is the Galaxy A50, which was released some time ago...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jul 2019 19:10
OPPO introduced the shark-fin look in the Reno line. (Source: TechNave)

OPPO Reno's design allegedly copied in new smartphone patent

The lesser-spotted Chinese OEM Haipai has filed a patent for a new phone with a type of pop-up module for the selfie camera that rises from the top of the device as a wedge. Sound familiar? If so, you may be thinking of OPPO, who ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jul 2019 17:39
In its default state, the smartwatch features a bulky casing underneath the display. (Source: Let's Go Digital)

IBM patents smartwatch that folds out into smartphone and tablet

The smartwatch features 8 display segments, 7 of which are stacked inside the case underneath the main display. Users can transform the smartwatch into a smartphone that utilizes 4 display segments, or a tablet that utilizes all 8...
Bogdan Solca, 09 Jul 2019 16:27
Existing Realme 3 smartphone to get a sibling, Realme 3i hits Geekbench

MediaTek Helio P60-powered Realme 3i hits Geekbench

The MediaTek Helio P70-powered Realme 3 handset will get a compact sibling. The alleged Realme 3i surfaced on Geekbench as the RMX1827 with the slower Helio P60 processor, 3 GB of memory, and Android 9.0 Pie-based firmware. Teased...
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2019 16:14
OnePlus 7 Pro Android phablet gets OxygenOS 9.5.9 update with new camera features

OxygenOS 9.5.9 comes with new camera features for the OnePlus 7 Pro

In addition to the usual system optimizations and general bug fixes, the OxygenOS 9.5.9 OTA update for the OnePlus 7 Pro comes with new enhancements for the camera: improved back-to-front switching, faster autofocus, advanced Pano...
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2019 13:34
Qualcomm launches the new 215 platform. (Source: Qualcomm)

New Qualcomm 215 platform can elevate next-gen budget devices with dual cameras and 64-bit computing

Qualcomm has introduced the latest iteration of its 2-series for entry-level mobile devices. The 215 is the first of this line to support dual image signalling processors (ISPs) and 64-bit processing. It would also introduce HD+ r...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jul 2019 13:30
Samsung may be getting 2nd-gen Galaxy Buds ready for release. (Source: Samsung)

New Samsung AKG-linked wireless audio products may be on the way

Samsung's SmartThings app has been found to contain diagrams of heretofore-unreleased pairs of headphones and wireless earbuds. The latter have AKG branding, whereas the former have these 3 letters as part of their model number. I...
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Jul 2019 22:37
Samsung Galaxy A10s (SM-A107F) on NBTC (Source: Venkatesh Babu.G on Twitter)

Samsung Galaxy A10s gets one more certification

If there were still some doubts left regarding the name of the next device to join the Galaxy A10 lineup, a new certification body confirms that the Galaxy A10s with the model number SM-A107F/DS is in the cards. Sadly, the details...
Codrut Nistor, 08 Jul 2019 18:30
The HTC U11+ is now receiving its first major OS update in 21 months. (Image source: HTC)

The HTC U11+ finally receives its first major OS update almost 21 months after being launched

Android Q may be just around the corner, but HTC has finally started rolling out Android Pie to the HTC U11+. Previously slated for a Q2 2019 release, the Taiwanese company has now begun pushing out Android Pie via an OTA to hands...
Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2019 18:10
Google is still a fan of bezels, for some reason. (Image source: OnLeaks & Pricebaba)

Pixel 4: Here is a first look at the front of the Pixel 4 XL; thicc bezels, five cameras and no headphone jack

The Pixel 4 XL will have a 6.25-inch display, dual front-facing cameras and perhaps even a Project Soli radar-based biometric face authentication system. By golly, bezels are here to stay though, while the headphone jack is restin...
Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2019 13:28
Samsung rollable patent shows what the Sony rollable smartphone might look like. (Source: Letsgodigital)

Latest rollable and foldable rumors point to new devices from Sony and Apple

The latest rollable and foldable rumors to surface over the weekend suggest that both Sony and Apple are prepping devices with flexible displays. The Sony rumor suggests a smartphone with a extendable rollable display while Apple ...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Jul 2019 11:39
The HTC U19e looks to have made a positive start in its domestic market. (Source: HTC)

HTC financials show signs of life with best result in six months

HTC has been in dire straits financially for some time with profits taking a dive over the past several years. However, in a more positive sign for the Taiwanese company, its June unaudited consolidated revenue was up sharply from...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Jul 2019 11:10
Microsoft Puppets in action (Source: SwiftKeyApp on YouTube)

Microsoft Puppets: SwiftKey gets Animoji-like virtual characters

SwiftKey users will soon be able to create their own virtual character that matches their head movements and facial expressions. This AR emoji feature is similar to Apple's Animoji and currently comes with five characters: Dinosau...
Codrut Nistor, 08 Jul 2019 09:44
The facial recognition market is set to roughly double in the next 5 years

The facial recognition market is set to roughly double in the next 5 years

Facial recognition is projected to continue to grow as an industry into the next decade. Its market is estimated at being worth US$3.2 billion now. However, this value is projected to grow to $7 billion by 2024.
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jul 2019 23:13
The Redmi 7A ups the ante in the low-tier phone game. (Source: GSMArena)

The Redmi 7A is set to hit the Indian market at a 6A price

The Redmi 7A boasts an improved camera, processor and SKU choices compared to its predecessor, the 6A. It will go on sale in India at a special starting price of INR 5799 (~US$85). However, even its "normal" price translates to ab...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jul 2019 21:43
A new version of the Meizu 16s may be in the works. (Source: GSMArena)

Meizu 16s Pro is spotted on Chinese retailer's website

With its Snapdragon 855 processor, in-display fingerprint sensor and 48MP main camera, the Meizu 16s is a 2019 flagship smartphone in its own right. An electronics blog claims to have found screenshots indicating that the e-store ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jul 2019 18:47
Mobvoi's latest smartwatch will be here soon. (Source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi teases a new product, probably the next Ticwatch

Mobvoi has released a YouTube video offering hints of its next product release. It appears to be a new smartwatch, most likely of the Ticwatch line. The OEM claims that it can "boost your daily efficiency" and has an improved hear...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jul 2019 18:13
The Vivo V1921A on TENAA's website. (Source: TENAA)

Vivo now linked to new, triple-camera phone with in-display fingerprint scanner

TENAA has reportedly certified a new device for Vivo. It is described as a 6.38 inch-display phone with a 4420mAh battery. The images associated with this listing show 3 rear-facing cameras and no visible fingerprint scanner.
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jul 2019 17:27
There will be no 3.5mm jack on the Note 10. Do with that information as you wish. (Source: Business Today)

Opinion | It's time we all came to terms with the fact that the Galaxy Note 10 phones will not feature headphone jacks

We're exactly a month away from the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phones, and it's become increasingly obvious that the early leaks were right: the flagship duo will not feature a 3.5mm headphone jack. How that influences y...
Ricci Rox, 07 Jul 2019 13:53

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