Meizu 16X is getting unveiled on September 19

Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus have already been launched over a month ago. Rumors about a third phone, called Meizu 16X, appeared online, later getting confirmed by company CEO Jack Wong. The device will be finally unveiled next week, as the manufacturer started sending out invites for the launch event in the capital Beijing on September 19. Interestingly enough, on the same date the competitor Xiaomi Mi 8X (or Mi 8 Youth, the name is not yet official) will be introduced in Chengdu, China. Weibo post • Official invite Meizu 16X has already made an appearance on TENAA, revealing...

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Honor 8's Android 8.0 Oreo rollout reaches India

The Honor 8 was at one point said not to be lucky enough to ever receive an upgrade to Android Oreo, but things have changed in the meantime. In fact, the Android 8.0 update with the company's own EMUI 8.0 overlay on top started going out to Chinese units at the end of June. And now the update is finally available for Honor 8 units bought from India as well. To say this has been quite a wait would be a huge understatement. Regardless of that, if you purchased your Honor 8 in India you may have already received the update notification. Otherwise, it should pop up within the next...

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Silver Samsung Galaxy Note9 is launching soon in the US

Samsung's Galaxy Note9 is currently available in Metallic copper, Lavender purple, Ocean blue, and Midnight black (though not all options are for sale in all markets). Soon, these may be joined by a fifth color version: silver. The official-looking press render you can see below has been leaked today, alongside the information that this silver Note9 will be up for grabs in the US at some point in the near future. The color looks pretty similar to the Arctic Silver shade that was an option for Samsung's Galaxy S8 and S8+ last year. As you can see, the S Pen's color matches that of...

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OnePlus has a new challenge and this time it's about cracking codes

Remember when OnePlus did a racing challenge with Gameloft that was essentially an Asphalt tournament in India and the prize was a whopping $7,000 plus a brand new OnePlus 6 and Bullets Wireless earphones? Well, the company is now doing it again but in a much different style. Think you have what it takes to crack the code? Play #Crackables to find out. Starting September 18.— OnePlus (@oneplus) September 11, 2018 OnePlus just tweeted about its "Crackables" challenge, which is presumably all about cracking codes. The challenge will begin on September 18 at 8AM EST and will be available...

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Spigen reveals cases for the iPhone Xs and the iPhone Xs Max

Wait till tomorrow? Nah, Spigen has already listed the cases for the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max (no Xr/Xc, though). The cases show the design of the two phones, not that there's much to reveal - it's the iPhone X all over again. Apple iPhone Xs Max in a new Spigen case The iPhone Xs Max will be bigger - 6.5" according to the URL - while the regular Xs will stay at 5.8". The notches and dual camera design remain unchanged. This lines up perfectly with the expected screen sizes. The Apple iPhone Xs will keep the 5.8-inch screen of last year's iPhone X If...

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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 gets Android 8.1 Oreo

Samsung is currently updating Galaxy Xcover 4 units in Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia (and possibly in other Asian countries) to Android 8.1 Oreo. The update was expected but it's still nice to see that Samsung is bringing the tough midranger to 8.1 directly, instead of just 8.0. The update brings the August 2018 security patch as well as Samsung Experience UX 9.5 (the same version as the Galaxy Note9). If you own a Galaxy Xcover 4 you can go Settings - Software update to see if you have an update pending. Source

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Apple iPhone Xs can't escape unofficial hands-on photography

Apple almost managed to hold it until the end - leaks about the new iPhones were barely a trickle until the last few days and hands on photos didn't appear until just now. Well, they are here now and their numbers are growing quickly. Still, we're just over a day before the new models grace the stage of the Steve Jobs Theater. So, here's the new batch. This is allegedly the iPhone Xs, the 5.8" model. And no, it's not just you - the new model really will look essentially the same as last year's iPhone X. Apple iPhone Xs handled before tomorrow's unveiling The same design...

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Mystery Huawei device gets certified with the FCC, is it the Y9?

An as of yet unknown Huawei device has made the rounds at the US FCC with the codename JKM-LX3. The listing and papers don't reveal much about the phone - it gives us its Wi-Fi and LTE bands and tells of a modest 5V/2A power adapter in the retail box. The only other valuable piece of information is the listed rated battery capacity of 3,900mAh battery. Given the battery, this could be a US version of the Huawei Y9 (2018) However, because of Huawei's delicate situation regarding the US market, there's no word if and when this unofficial device will be released. Source | Via

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Apple analyst: 2018 iPad Pros with USB-C, Watch Series 4 with ECG and ceramic backs

Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo published a new note regarding some of the future Apple products coming later this year. He talks about the 2018 iPad Pros, Apple Watch Series 4 smartwatches, budget 6.1-inch iPhone and the affordable MacBook. Let's start with the iPads. Along with the Face ID support, the tablets are expected to ship with USB-C charger to work with the USB-C connector, but the charger will shift to a one-piece design meaning you can't unplug the cable from the brick itself. The good news is that it will support up to 18W output. Regarding the Apple Watch Series...

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Sony Xperia XZ3 pre-orders come with a free copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

Sony can use games to promote its phones too - if you pre-order the Xperia XZ3, Sony Mobile and Activision will gift you a free copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 for the PlayStation 4. Note that this promo applies to the European market only. Pre-ordered XZ3 units will ship on October 5, but you'll have to wait another week to get the game - it's worldwide release is October 12. Still, you'll get the game as soon as possible as it will be delivered as a digital download. You can read about the redemption process here. PS. CoD: BO 4 is available in Beta and is one of the top games...

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No, these aren't photos of the OnePlus 6T

OnePlus officially confirmed that the 6T will have an in-display fingerprint reader and even shared a screenshot of the lockscreen. That was yesterday. Today there was some excitement on Weibo as photos phones claiming to be the OnePlus 6T started showing up. And OnePlus they are not - you can see that the "lockscreen" is just the official image shared by the company (the time, date and battery charge are identical in all photos). Still, we don't believe this is a Photoshop job either. Not the OnePlus 6T • Compare with the Oppo R17 Pro Our best guess is that it's the Oppo R17...

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Samsung opens its biggest mobile experience center yet in India

Samsung today opened its biggest experience center in the world in India. Located in Opera House, Bengaluru in the state of Karnataka, the store dedicates a sprawling 33,000 sq. ft. property entirely to showcasing Samsung products. Opera House, as the name suggests, was previously a theater for hosting operas and other plays and was built during the British rule in India. The property has been undergoing reconstructions for the past two years and today was finally open to public in the form of the experience center. The Samsung Opera House center will house the entire...

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Google Assistant now speaks Danish and Norwegian

Google is expanding the language support for its Assistant. The two newest entries are Danish and Norwegian, bringing the total number to 15. The smart assistant page is now updated to have Explore section in both Nordic languages, making the arrival official. Google Assistant in Danish Google Assistant in Danish and Norwegian works the same as any other language. You can play music, pull up pictures, send messages and ask for the time or weather. It is available on all Android devices with Android Marshmallow 6.0 and above, but should arrive to Android Oreo (Go Edition) and older...

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A new mid-range Huawei phone leaks

A TENAA listing of an upcoming Huawei smartphone just popped up with model number JKM-AL00 and it's believed to be the direct successor to the Huawei Y9 (2018). Unfortunately, the listing is still incomplete and we only have photos to work with for now. The images from TENAA It's easy to draw comparison between the Y9 (2019) and the P20 Lite - we've got the narrow notch with the same sensor alignment, the volume rocker and power button on the right and the back appears to be made of glass. It houses the fingerprint reader and the vertically aligned dual camera setup. Even the...

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Nokia and Sprint reach 5G speeds in the US

The Mobile World Congress Americas is taking place in Los Angeles. Sprint and Nokia had a joint demonstration of 5G speeds over NR (New Radio) bands at the carrier's booth, becoming the first company to reach next-gen speeds in the United States. The 5G connection was demoed at Sprint's 2.5 GHz spectrum and Nokia's dual mode-capable Massive MIMO antennas, along with Viavi TM500 5G test device emulator. The first live 5G NR system connection can support up to 120 MHz of spectrum at the 2.5 GHz band. According to a press release from Nokia, its AirScale Massive MIMO Active Antenna is...

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Oppo A7x quietly unveiled - an F9/F9 Pro version with bigger storage

Say "hello" to the Oppo A7x... or is it "hello again"? This is a variation on the Oppo F9, which adds a new storage capacity and changes a few things. There's only one storage option - 128GB - which is strangely paired with only 4GB of RAM. We say "only" as the F9 gives you the option of 4GB or 6GB RAM, but its storage tops out at 64GB. Also, the 25MP camera of the F-phone has been swapped for a 16MP f/2.0 shooter. The 16+2MP rear camera remains unchanged, however. Unfortunately, the VOOC fast charging seems to have been disabled as well. Oppo A7x in Starry Purple and Twilight...

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Xiaomi to launch new smartwatches on September 19

A new batch of Huami Amazfit smartwatches are on their way, set to be unveiled on September 17 (next Monday). It seems that there's going to be an Avengers: Infinity War tie-in to bring additional attention to the Beijing event. Invites for the Huami Amazfit event on September 19 What will Huami unveil? The Xiaomi-backed brand produces smartwatches running proprietary software as well as smart bands that range in capability and price from a $50 step counter to a $200 GPS-enabled watch with 5 ATM water resistance. Current Amazfit products The latest product launch - which...

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Alleged iPhone 9 (or Xc or Xr) pictured a day before announcement

Just a day before Apple's 2018 iPhone event kicks off, we get a photo of what looks like the entry-level 6.1-inch iPhone in the wild. Because the phone in the image has a single camera lens, which is obviously larger than the current iPhone 8's camera lens, then we can deduce this is the entry-level 2018 iPhone. Tomorrow we'll learn what that iPhone will be called. Some claim it's the iPhone 9, others that it's the iPhone Xr, while others still call it the iPhone Xc. In any case, Apple needs to think about a naming scheme that makes sense. Source

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eBay deals: refurbished iPads with 12-moth warranty from £70

There's a good chance that Apple will unveil new iPad Pro models at tomorrow's event, but they will surely cost "new iPad Pro" prices. You could check out these eBay UK deals instead, they offer iPads (regular, Air and mini) from several generations on the cheap. They are refurbished units, but they do come with 12 month warranty. Prices start from £70 for an iPad 2 (16GB) and top out at £220 for an iPad Air 2 (64GB). These two are Wi-Fi only units in particular, but there are some unlocked cellular models if you need a tablet with its own data connection. You can see the full list of...

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Samsung Galaxy Note10 codename revealed

The Galaxy Note9 is still hot on the shelves, but that doesn't mean Samsung isn't already working on its successor. A report just came in from Korean media The Bell, which has a decent track record with Samsung leaks in the past. According to the outlet, Samsung already gave a code name to the Galaxy Note10 and it's "Da Vinci." This could mean that Samsung is looking to extend the S Pen's functionality even if Samsung's CEO, DJ Koh, said that a single S Pen development takes about 2-3 years. In addition, the report shares some industry insights about Galaxy Note10's possible...

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LG V40 ThinQ launch inching closer after NRR certification

LG already introduced two smartphones from the V-series this year, but we are yet to see the proper successor of the V30 - V40 ThinQ. Back in August the first press renders leaked, revealing a triple camera setup on the back. We are still waiting for the device to be officially unveiled and it looks like the launch is closer than we thought. The Korean NRR Agency (National Radio Research) has just certified a smartphone from LG Electronics dubbed LM-V409N to use the LTE radio equipment across South Korea, meaning the device is real and the company is going to introduce it very...

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Nokia 7 Plus gets Android Pie beta update with Adaptive Battery

HMD Global promised last month that the Nokia 7 Plus will be getting the delicious Android Pie sometime this month. But before that happens the phone is receiving probably its last Developer Preview Beta update before the stable rollout begins. The new OTA update is Beta 4.1 with build number v3.190 and introduces many Android 9.0 Pie features. The changelog says there's new system navigation, revamped settings menu and notifications. App slices are reportedly available as well. Expect battery life to improve too as the Adaptive Battery feature will intelligently kill off apps that...

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Realme 2 sales reach 370,000 units

Oppo sold out 200,000 units of the Realme 2 during its first flash sale last week. Another was scheduled for today and it was an immense success as well, rounding up the total number of sold devices to 370,000. The sub-brand celebrated the achievement on Twitter and thanked its Indian fans who purchased the affordable smartphone in numbers. The Oppo Realme 2 is exclusive to India but is receiving a warm welcome from consumers and smartphone lovers from all over the world. Priced extremely aggressively, it still comes with a very decent specs sheet, complete with dual cameras, stand-out...

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vivo V11 family begins global rollout

vivo is expanding the availability of its V11mid-ranger to Pakistan, Malaysia and China today. This being vivo, the phone will be on sale in different configurations and under different names. Starting with the vivo V11 Pro, it's configured with 6GB of RAM, 128GB storage, a Snapdragon 660 chipset and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Imaging is covered by a 12MP f/1.8 + 5MP f/2.4 main camera and a 25MP f/2.0 selfie camera. The vivo V11 Pro will go on sale in Malaysia, priced at RM 1,699 (or €352), today and start shipping on September 15. In Pakistan the V11 Pro is priced at PKR...

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Xiaomi Redmi Y2 receives MIUI 10 Global Stable

MIUI 10 is expected to arrive on most Xiaomi devices released in the last three years or so and today the new OS version delivers the latest version of its software to the Redmi Y2 that got released earlier this year in India. The OTA weighs in at 501MB and the build number is V10.0.1.0.OEFMIFH. Of course, we are talking MIUI 10's global version of the ROM, which isn't based on Android 9.0 Pie but borrows plenty of cool features from Google's latest OS. For example, the Redmi Y2 now supports navigation gestures that were introduced on some Xiaomi devices with earlier versions of the...

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