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Samsung Galaxy A80 color choices (Source: Samsung)

Three months since its introduction, the Samsung Galaxy A80 finally hits the market

Samsung's first phablet without a notch and/or cutout — thanks to the sliding camera assembly — is finally going on sale both online and offline in select markets across the globe about three months since its debut. The Galaxy A80...
Codrut Nistor, 01 Jul 2019 12:31
The Bixby Marketplace is now live (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

The Bixby Marketplace goes live in the US and South Korea

Samsung's answer to Google Play replaces apps with capsules, aiming to lay the foundation "for an open ecosystem of useful services that developers will continuously enrich, and users will be able to make their mobile experience m...
Codrut Nistor, 01 Jul 2019 06:58
Fast Share may appear on Google Account-enabled devices soon. (Source: XDA)

Google is now reportedly piloting Fast Share, an AirDrop alternative

Google may be working on a new way to send files between devices without necessarily relying on the internet. This new feature, called Fast Share, may be intended to compete with Apple's AirDrop. Unlike Android Beam, it involves t...
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jun 2019 18:38
The Samsung Galaxy A50 has a potentially exciting new update. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A50's latest update includes new Night Mode and Super Slow-Motion camera settings

The latest software update for the Samsung Galaxy A50 offers an upgraded security patch level and Knox Guard improvements. However, some users have reported that a reset of the phone's camera settings confers new shooting modes. T...
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jun 2019 16:12
The OnePlus 7 Pro is $100 less in Canada now. (Source: YouTube)

Canadian OnePlus fans get a CA$100 rebate on the 7 Pro

OnePlus has just instituted a CA$100 (US$78) discount for its latest flagship, the 7 Pro, in Canada. However, those who bought their phones at the device's initial higher price in the country need not fret: the OEM has sent them a...
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jun 2019 15:36
The HTC U12+ Android Pie update is rolling out - in Taiwan, at least. (Source: GSMArena.com)

HTC U12+ reportedly updating to Android Pie in Taiwan

HTC has reportedly taken the next steps on its Android update roadmap for its older devices. A Twitter user located in Taiwan has posted the upgrade notification for version 9.0 (Pie) on their U12+. However, this has yet to be fol...
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jun 2019 14:55
The LG V40. (Source: Mashable)

Subverting expectations: Sprint LG V40 users wake up to find a surprising OTA update

The LG V40 started receiving the Android Pie update last month. Since then, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and even unlocked models of the device have all received their taste of Pie. Not Sprint, though, and users of the Sprint model wi...
Ricci Rox, 30 Jun 2019 10:19
Under-display fingerprint readers debuted at CES 2018. (Source: The Verge)

In-display fingerprint readers are set to hit cheaper phones with BOE's new LCD panels

Until now, under-display fingerprint readers have come with the prerequisite of AMOLED displays. Chinese display maker BOE is set to break the wheel, though, as it has confirmed the production of LCD panels that support the under-...
Ricci Rox, 30 Jun 2019 10:17
The new 'Trogdor' ARM-based Chromebook platform could be powered by a Snapdragon 8cx. (Source: Qualcomm)

Google is working with Qualcomm on the 'Trogdor,' a Snapdragon-powered Chromebook platform

Google is currently working on at least two Snapdragon-powered Chromebooks based on a recent Chromium commit. The first was revealed late last year going by the codename 'Cheza' while the new model is known internally as 'Trogdor....
Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Jun 2019 07:24
Xiaomi has opened a testing program for Android Q on the Pocophone F1. (Source: DirectD)

Xiaomi invites Pocophone F1 users to test Android Q for their device

Xiaomi has announced that it has a build of Android Q for the Pocophone F1. However, it is still not ready for public release. Therefore, it has issued a call for testers who will install and run this OS on their device.
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jun 2019 20:40
Huawei can buy from US-based firms again. (Source: MobileSyrup)

Huawei sees partial reprieve from US trade ban

The US and Chinese presidents have met at the latest G20 summit in Osaka, Japan. As a result, a ceasefire in the trade war between the two nations has been called. Accordingly, it has been agreed that Huawei can conduct certain am...
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jun 2019 19:20
SwiftKey is a well-known keyboard app. (Source: PupilSpot)

SwiftKey may lose Gmail optimizations soon

Google has reached out to SwiftKey users, informing them that the app’s normal ability to predict text while typing based on Gmail data will be suspended soon. This measure is to come into effect starting from July 15, 2019. Then ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jun 2019 18:10
Mobile payments are rapidly headed for a trillion-dollar industry. (Source: CMO)

The mobile payments market is now estimated to jump to over US$1 trillion in value by 2022

Mobile payments are now thought of as a market capable of vast growth over the next 3 years. The latest figures put its worth at US$348 billion now; however, this is thought to grow to $1.3 trillion in 2022. It is projected to gro...
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jun 2019 16:55
The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is now available on T-Mobile. (Source: Samsung)

T-Mobile switches its 5G service on, now sells the Samsung Galaxy S10 version to go with it

The carrier T-Mobile has released the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G for sale today (June 28, 2019). This coincides with its inaugural 5G service debut. However, it currently only covers 6 cities in the US, and not much of any of them at t...
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jun 2019 20:06
The Huawei Nova 5 has been released in China. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Nova 5i confirmed to have Google Play certification, along with Honor 20 and 20 Pro

Those who own or plan on owning Huawei or Honor Android devices may have been alarmed by reports that their parent company had lost crucial certifications necessary to use this OS. Despite this, however, Honor's latest flagships (...
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jun 2019 19:27
Messages for Android may look a little less plain soon. (Source: Google)

Google is trying out Instagram-esque effects for native Messages app in Android

An XDA developer has gained access to new features in Google's Messages app for Android phones. It is called "Effects", and adds a small number of cartoonish, 3D edits to a new photo or video to be added to a message. Therefore, i...
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jun 2019 17:55
The Galaxy A10 may get a more powerful sibling soon. (Source: India Express)

Putative Samsung Galaxy A10s is now a Wi-Fi-certified device

A new Samsung device with the model number SM-A107F has surfaced in a number of new leaks recently. Now, the same has shown up on the Wi-Fi Alliance's website as a device cleared to use this technology. Therefore, this phone - whi...
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jun 2019 17:14
The multi-platform Windows Calculator app can now be found on Uno. (Source: Uno)

Windows Calculator ports for Android, iOS and web are now available

Calculator for Windows 10 was placed on the open-source repository GitHub some months ago. Now, the developer Jérôme Laban has released iOS, Android and WebAssembly ports via the Uno platform. Therefore, nearly anyone with any dev...
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jun 2019 19:42
The Sharkoon Gaming DAC Pro S. (Source: Sharkoon)

Sharkoon claims its Gaming DAC Pro S can deliver sound card-level audio via any USB port

The Sharkoon Gaming DAC Pro S is a new product to which any headset with a 3.5mm jack can connect. It also has a USB type A interface to link the same to a PC. This may confer an improvement on the audio coming through the DAC.
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jun 2019 18:45
The Moto Z2 Force. (CNET)

Motorola cancels plans to release Pie for its last true flagship, the Moto Z2 Force

Motorola has indefinitely shelved its plans to release the Pie update to most users of the Moto Z2 Force in the US. The Z2 Force can be said to be Motorola's last true flagship and it's a shame that the company appears to be showi...
Ricci Rox, 27 Jun 2019 18:10
The Galaxy A80 is currently at the top of the A-series hierarchy. (Source: Livemint)

There are two Snapdragon 855-powered Samsung Galaxy A-series phones on the way

Samsung has released a bunch of A-series phones this year and is set to crown the pile with the ultimate Galaxy A device. "Devices" is the right word, actually, as there will apparently be two of them. Both are expected to be powe...
Ricci Rox, 27 Jun 2019 18:08
No Android 9.0 Pie for the V30 this quarter. (Image source: Digital Trends)

LG rolls back on V30 Android Pie commitment

LG does not do itself any favours, does it? The South Korean company has now rowed back on its commitment to bring Android 9.0 Pie to the V30 by the end of Q2. The roll-out has been pushed to Q3 for "essential improvements", with ...
Alex Alderson, 27 Jun 2019 17:52
The Vivo iQOO Neo will launch on July 2, 2019. (Source: Vivo)

iQOO Neo to launch in July 2019, comes with 22.5W Flash Charge for a 4500mAh battery

iQOO is a new brand from the OEM Vivo that has already released a flagship smartphone for this year. Now, it is to be joined by the Neo, a more mid-range device with a 2018 premium SoC. The company has also reportedly confirmed th...
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jun 2019 17:16
Outward-folding concept that could resemble Samsung's new foldable launching this fall. (Source: Gizmodo)

Samsung may launch an outward-foldable phone this September, before Huawei's Mate X release

Samsung still has not announced an exact date for the Galaxy Fold re-launch, yet the Korean giant is rumored to launch a new outward-folding model this fall, right before the release of Huawei's Mate X. Moreover, Samsung has more ...
Bogdan Solca, 27 Jun 2019 17:03
The Honor 20 Pro. (Source: YouTube)

Update | Honor says some of its phones will get Android Q after all

Honor's UK division has released a statement reassuring users that its "most popular current devices" will be upgraded to Android Q. This pledge applies to the Honor 20 series (including its Lite and Pro versions). The brand also ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jun 2019 16:38
ZTE Blade V10

84% ZTE Blade V10 Smartphone Review: Chinese smartphone offers great selfie camera

Mid-range phone with a lot of features. The Blade V10 replaces the Blade V9. ZTE has decided to build on the predecessor's strengths and is offering a lot of features for an affordable price. And it is not only the 32-MP front camera that looks promising. We will take a look at what potential buyers can expect from this affordable mid-range device in our review.
Mediatek Helio P70 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 6.30" | 156 g
Mike Wobker, 27 Jun 2019 14:29
Xiaomi CC series teaser, Xiaomi Mi CC9e coming soon (Source: MySmartPrice)

Xiaomi Mi CC9e to launch in China with four storage variants and three color choices

With a name that stands for "Curious & Creative," the Xiaomi Mi CC9e will soon launch in China with 4/6 GB of memory and 64/128 GB of storage space. Expected to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor, this handset will allegedl...
Codrut Nistor, 27 Jun 2019 12:21
US customers who pre-order the Xperia 1 will get Sony's WH-1000XM3 cans for free.

US Xperia 1 pre-orders go live June 18, includes WH-1000XM3 cans worth US$350 at no extra cost

Sony has announced that its eagerly anticipated Xperia 1 will go up for pre-order in the US tomorrow. As a bonus for pre-order customers, the company will also bundle its excellent WH-1000XM3 wireless noise-cancelling headphones w...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Jun 2019 12:07
The Realme 1 can now run Android Pie. (Source: GSMArena)

The Realme 1 is now being updated to Pie

The Realme 1 is a sub-US$200 phone released in 2018. Despite this, the brand is now pushing an update to ColorOS 6. This ROM is based on the latest stable version of Android.
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jun 2019 22:48
The new setting in Google Location History. (Source: Google)

Auto-delete your Google Location History with this new setting

Google offers the option to store a timeline of places in which a user's location-enabled phone has been. The account-holder in question can also disable this ability and delete this information if they choose. The latest update t...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jun 2019 22:28
The Red Magic 3 Pro Handle. (Source: Red Magic)

Nubia releases gaming-centric accessories for the Red Magic 3

The Red Magic 3 is a 2019 gaming phone with a 90Hz refresh rate. Its maker Nubia has just released the Pro Handle, a joystick attachment, as well as a Magic Adapter, especially for this device. These new accessories add off-screen...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jun 2019 19:18
Nokia 3.2

79% Nokia 3.2 Smartphone Review: An Android One smartphone without Android One

Big plans. The Nokia 3.2 brings a large IPS display, a modern design and Google Assistant integration to the party to outdo other budget smartphones. Android One makes the device an attractive option, but will its lack of a fingerprint sensor prove to be a deal breaker? Read on in this detailed review to find out.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 | Qualcomm Adreno 504 | 6.26" | 181 g
Florian Schmitt, 26 Jun 2019 19:14
Tencent Instant Play enables 5G cloud gaming in China. (Source: Tencent)

Qualcomm and ZTE demo 5G cloud gaming in China

Qualcomm has partnered with ZTE at MWC Shanghai to expound on 5G and what it means for the future of mobile gaming. To that end, it has demonstrated cloud gaming - which is powered by Tencent Instant Play in China - on phones with...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jun 2019 17:05
Nokia 1 units are now receiving an Android Pie update notification. (Source: Twitter)

Pie for all: Nokia 1 gets update to Android 9.0

HMD Global has delivered on its pledge to upgrade its entire range of Android phones to the current latest stable software version. This also now encompasses the Nokia 1, its "most affordable smartphone". Its new Pie-based ROM als...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jun 2019 16:28
The Find X 2 could integrate two in-display selfie cams. (Source: GizmoChina)

Find X 2 confirmed by OPPO VP, scheduled for 2020 release

OPPO VP Shen Yiren recently confirmed that there will be a Find X 2, but it will only be launched in 2020. The company is looking to add more innovative technologies to the upcoming flagship, so we can expect a dual-in-display sel...
Bogdan Solca, 26 Jun 2019 14:22
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G could launch later based on availability of 5G networks. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

New Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G renders point to a stunning flagship smartphone

Renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G have surfaced online indicating a design similar to the Galaxy Note 10 Pro. The Note 10 5G could have slightly higher battery than the regular Note 10 Pro and might also launch lat...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Jun 2019 13:18
LG has launched the new W Series in India targeting the entry-level smartphone market. (Source: LG)

LG targets Samsung Galaxy M Series with W10, W30, W30 Pro affordable smartphones

LG has Samsung's Galaxy M Series of smartphones firmly in its sights with its new trio of W-series smartphones. Styled quite similarly to the Samsung range, the new LG W10, W30 and W30 Pro all come with a display notch of one sort...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Jun 2019 13:12
The Qualcomm Secure Processing Unit is part of the SD 855. (Source: Qualcomm)

The Snapdragon 855 is the first mobile processor certified to be as secure as a smart card

Qualcomm has announced that its latest flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 855, is the first CPU for mobile devices to attain the Smart Card Equivalent Security Certification. This means the processor can handle applications normally con...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jun 2019 03:00
A shot allegedly taken with a Realme quad camera. (Source: Twitter)

Realme teases the next-gen Samsung GW1 64MP sensor in a new quad-camera phone

The OPPO sub-brand Realme has posted a new teaser to its official Weibo channel. It purports to show an upcoming phone with a total of 4 rear cameras. The most prominent of these is the Samsung GW1, a revolutionary 64MP ISOCELL se...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jun 2019 22:27
OnePlus is entering the TV market, but in which category? (Source: Twitter)

The OnePlus TV may not be OLED

Last year, OnePlus announced that it was to release its first ever TV. However, not much has been heard about this product since then. Now, a renowned leaker claims that it is "not very far away", but that it is likely to have an ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jun 2019 21:35
Nokia 4.2

81% Nokia 4.2 Review: An affordable smartphone with a Google Assistant button

A modern design. The Nokia 4.2 follows the current design trend with small bezels and a small notch. Added are an affordable price and the current Android Pie. In our review, we evaluate what else buyers of the smartphone with a dedicated Assistant key can expect.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.71" | 161 g
Mike Wobker, 25 Jun 2019 20:29
Could the 2nd-gen Galaxy Fold look like this? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Next-gen Galaxy Folds could have punch-hole cameras

Samsung has allegedly filed a patent for a foldable device that looks quite different from the Galaxy Fold as previewed earlier this year. It describes a device with one extensive display that behaves more like the Huawei Mate X. ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jun 2019 19:36
The OnePlus 7 Pro. (Source: CNET)

If you like the OnePlus 7 Pro's 90 Hz display, you can now get something similar from the Xiaomi Mi 9

The OnePlus 7 Pro stands out in the crowd for its display—a groundbreaking 90 Hz, QHD+ AMOLED panel. A new mod for the Xiaomi Mi 9 has surfaced that brings the Xiaomi flagship's display into close territory, though.
Ricci Rox, 25 Jun 2019 17:10
HiSilicon Kirin 810 is faster than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, reveals AnTuTu

AnTuTu news: Huawei's Kirin 810 beats the Snapdragon 730 as expected

Only a few days after Huawei unveiled the 7 nm HiSilicon Kirin 810 mobile processor, the upcoming Nova 5 handset surfaced on AnTuTu with this new piece of silicon inside. Its score of no less than 237,437 places it well in front o...
Codrut Nistor, 25 Jun 2019 16:53
Where is the EMUI 9.1 love for Honor, Huawei? (Image source: TuttoAndroid)

Huawei announces EMUI 9.1 roadmap for the end of Q2 and Q3; Honor devices are nowhere to be seen

Good news Huawei fans: The company has announced its EMUI 9.1 roadmap for the end of Q2 and most of Q3. An array of Huawei devices will receive EMUI 9.1 in the next two months. There are a couple of notable absentees though, while...
Alex Alderson, 25 Jun 2019 15:55
The Google Pixel 4 will be the first Pixel to support the DCI-P3 color space for photos. (Source: Google)

New code points to Pixel 4 supporting wide color gamut photos

Code spotted by a developer in Google Camera app shows that Google is working to bring wide color gamut image capture to the Pixel 4. Although Google is considered to hold a lead over the iPhone in still image capture, the iPhone ...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Jun 2019 14:21
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite loading screen (Source: Own)

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite now live (almost) globally

Announced in early November 2017 and released as a Beta back in April/May (New Zealand/Australia), Harry Potter: Wizards Unite finally became available for the general public — on both Android and iOS — on June 21. However, this m...
Codrut Nistor, 25 Jun 2019 12:32
OnePlus smartphones compared: OnePlus 7 Pro vs. OnePlus 7 vs. OnePlus 6T

All current OnePlus smartphones compared: OnePlus 7 Pro vs. OnePlus 7 vs. OnePlus 6T

Which is the best OnePlus phone? Is an upgrade from the OnePlus 6T to the OnePlus 7 worth it? How big are the differences between the OnePlus 7 smartphones? For whom is the OnePlus 7 Pro the better choice despite the price premium? In our in-depth comparison review, we'll explore the essential everyday-use differences between the OnePlus smartphones.
Marcus Herbrich, 24 Jun 2019 23:27
The SM-T545 may be an updated version of a tablet like this. (Source: Harvey Norman)

Probable new Samsung Galaxy Tab shows up on Geekbench

A device with the model number SM-T545 has posted results on the Geekbench 4 website. Its designation suggests that it is a new Samsung tablet, possibly a Galaxy Tab A or Active. With 4GB of RAM and the Snapdragon 710 SoC, it is a...
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Jun 2019 20:07
LG K40

82% LG K40 Smartphone Review: A cheery and affordable handset

Flashes of brilliance. The LG K40 is an affordable smartphone that includes a few tricks, such as DTS-X sound support. However, has the South Korean manufacturer focussed too much on flashy features and forgotten to get the basics right? Our rigorous tests will reveal all in this detailed review.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762 | PowerVR GE8320 | 5.70" | 145 g
Florian Schmitt, 24 Jun 2019 19:38

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