Xiaomi launches another Redmi Note 6 Pro flash sale in India

Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Note 6 Pro in India last week. We told you this isn't worthy of an update if you already have Redmi Note 5 Pro, but that did not stop over 600,000 phones to get sold during the first flash sale. Today the company launched a second campaign to sell the phone, but without the neat INR1,000 discount from Black Friday's initial sale, so regular prices of INR13,999 and INR15,999 (no more than $230/€200). The device is available both at Flipkart and Mi.com, although at the time of writing this article, all listings at the retailer said Out of Stock. The...

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Oppo R19 to be the first smartphone using MediaTek's upcoming Helio P80 chipset

MediaTek is working on its newest and best upper-midrange chipset at the moment. When it's out, this will be called Helio P80, and it will be a beast in AI performance, as revealed by a benchmark last week. The P80 was second to only the top of the line Snapdragon 8150, which is expected to power every 2019 flagship under the sun that is an Android smartphone not made by Huawei. So if you were wondering which phone will be the first to come with the Helio P80, a new report today claims to have the answer: Oppo's R19. This will be next year's successor to the R17, which used the Snapdragon...

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vivo talks 5G, the first commercially ready device to be released in 2020

5G will undoubtedly be the hot topic of 2019 so big manufacturers like vivo are already testing smartphones with the new tech. During the International Symposium on ICT Technology today, vivo talked about details surrounding its next-generation 5G phones and even showed some of them. For the last two years, the company has filed more than 1,500 proposals to the 3GPP standardization organization. The company has made big progress and will be launching its first pre-commercial smartphone in 2019 while the commercially ready handset will start shipping in 2020. It all depends on when the...

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HMD Global is holding an event in India on December 6, Nokia 7.1 might be the star

HMD Global has just announced an event in India on December 6, for which it's already started sending out media invites. The event comes just one day after another one that the company is hosting in Dubai, where it's expected to unveil three smartphones. At least one of those will probably also be introduced in India the following day. Rumor has it that it will be the Nokia 7.1, but the Nokia 7.1 Plus was also seemingly teased by HMD's Indian arm, so both could be in the mix. Note that the Nokia 7.1 Plus is supposedly going to be the global version of the China-only X7, but may end up...

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Android 9 Pie update is now rolling out to some Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite units

Xiaomi's Mi A2 Lite is part of the Android One program and launched this summer running Android 8.1 Oreo, but a beta build of Android 9 Pie was made available by the company a couple of weeks ago. It looks like there weren't any huge issues with it, because now the stable update to Pie is rolling out to some Mi A2 Lite units in the wild. XDA Developers reports that one user in Poland has shared screenshots proving he got the update, and you can see these below. Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Android 9 Pie update The Android 9 Pie update for the Mi A2 Lite comes as a 1GB download, and brings...

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Samsung and Niantic reportedly working on a Harry Potter game

Samsung scored a timed exclusivity on Fortnite and plans to continue featuring games as a marketing tactic. The smartphone giant is reportedly close to investing $40 million in Niantic, the maker of the highly popular Pokemon Go location-based game. But Niantic wouldn't share Pokemon. Instead, a Harry Potter game is planned, which will turn the S Pen into a magic wand. It's not clear if this will be an addition to Harry Potter: Wizards Unite (set to release in 2019) or a separate title. Reworking the existing game may the only way if Samsung wants it in time for the Galaxy Note10 (the...

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Fortnite gets 60fps support on iOS

Epic Games has released an update for Fortnite for iOS, which has added the option to run the game at 60 frames per second. This option is currently only available on the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR. Previously, Fortnite was limited to running at either 30fps or 20fps on mobile. The frame rate option can be found in the same place as before, except it now goes all the way up to 60. The interesting thing to note here is that the 60fps option is available across all graphics presets. In comparison, PUBG enables the 60fps option only on its lowest graphics...

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In its latest patent, LG's phone wraps around its edges

The foldable phones territory is still unexplored, so OEMs are still experimenting with the design. LG's latest patent seems like something worth exploring although, we don't know if it would make it to broad daylight as most patents don't. The sheet describes a phone that can wrap around its edges and a magnetic snap keeps the display attached to the back side of the handset. When unfolded, you can take advantage of the full screen real estate for a tablet-like experience and when wrapped, the part of the display that isn't visible turns off. If somehow this concept...

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ADATA unveils XPG microSD cards for mobile gamers, 512GB unit in tow

ADATA has unveiled its own entry into the 512GB microSD genre - actually, it's a whole line of XPG microSD cards, which are being targeted at mobile gamers. They come in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities, the exact availability and pricing details will vary by country. The company sees these cards being used in smartphones, as well as mobile consoles like the Nintendo Switch, mobile VR headsets and other portable devices. The ADATA XPG microSD cards feature Application Performance Class 1 (A1), which guarantees 1,500/500 IOPS for read/write. We don't mean to be negative, but Lexar has a...

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Nokia 7.1 with 4 GB RAM arriving in Europe

HMD Global introduced the Nokia 7.1 last month with Snapdragon 636 and two memory options - 3/32 GB and 4/64 GB. Europe received the less impressive version at launch, but according to various retailers across the European Union, the dual SIM variant with 4 gigs of RAM is already hitting store shelves and will be available for purchase on Friday. Nokia 7.1 is part of the Android One program and comes with a promise for monthly security updates for three years after its launch. Other neat features include 12 MP + 5 MP rear camera setup with Zeiss optics and fast-charging that fills...

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Sony Xperia XZ4 renders show a triple camera, extra tall 6.5" screen

Sony has been lagging behind in the multi-camera race, but the Xperia XZ4 may change that. CAD-based renders from the reliable pairing of @OnLeaks and MySmartPrice show a triple camera on the back and one large screen on the front. The makeup of the triple camera is unknown, but it will be Sony's first. The Xperia XZ2 Premium, Sony's only dual rear camera, features a 19MP main sensor plus a 12MP black & white sensor. Sony has only one more dual camera phone, the Xperia XA2 Ultra with two front cameras, but the XZ4 sticks to a single selfie shooter above the screen. Sony Xperia...

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Lenovo K5X is another Snapdragon 636-powered smartphone

It seems that Lenovo is looking to expand its K lineup even further after releasing the K5 Pro last month. This one is called K5X and the most recent report reveals a good portion of the specs along with a press render giving us a sneak peek of the front panel. The handset is powered by a Snapdragon 636 paired with 6GB of RAM and either 32, 64 or 128GB of internal storage. The display is said to be 1080 x 2160 (FHD+) with 18:9 aspect ratio and 480 ppi with no word regarding screen size. However, simple math says that with FHD+ resolution and 480 ppi, the diagonal should be...

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Motorola P30 now available Aurora gradient color

Motorola P30 finally got the Aurora color that was promised when it launched. In addition to the Bright Black and Ice Jade White, the company is now offering the handset in gradient color through its retail network in China. Motorola P30 in Aurora But while the black and white variants can be purchased with the 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, the Aurora gradient is offered only in 6GB/128GB flavor. The asking price, however, remains the same - CNY 2,499 ($359). It will be made available starting tomorrow at 10:00 AM local time. We hope the cool color model steps outside of...

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Nokia 7.1 gets Android 9 Pie

The Nokia 7.1 is has begun receiving the Android 9 Pie update. The news was delivered by HMD Global's Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas on Twitter. The Nokia 7.1 is an Android One device, meaning it's running mostly close to stock Android. Nokia was testing the new software since October. New day, and a new serving of Pie coming right up. Nokia 7.1 now on Android 9. 😋🥧 pic.twitter.com/ZPupm6TAmR— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) November 27, 2018 Android 9 Pie brings a lot of improvements and a fresh new design and navigation. You get Adaptive Battery, Digital Wellbeing...

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Meizu 16S renders surface, reveal an in-display FP reader and notch-less design

The first news about the Meizu's upcoming flagship, Meizu 16S, broke a few weeks ago when it became clear that it will feature Qualcomm's top-shelf chipset - the upcoming Snapdragon 8150. And the latest leak goes into more details, mostly regarding the design. A render shows an in-display fingerprint reader and a full-screen notch-less design with a camera hole in the upper-left corner of the screen. The fingerprint reader was expected given that the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus both had the feature, but the exciting part is the back side. It's pictured with a triple-camera setup and the...

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OnePlus announces partnership with McLaren, schedules an event for December 11

OnePlus is known for its partnerships with various companies that usually manifest in limited edition smartphones. There was OnePlus 3T Colette, OnePlus 5 JCC+, OnePlus 5T Star Wars, and OnePlus 6 Avengers Infinity War. For the latest flagship OnePlus 6T, the smartphone company is teaming up with McLaren Racing, one of the most successful teams in the history of motorsport. An announcement is scheduled for December 11 in Woking at the McLaren Technology Centre, with another one happening a day later in Mumbai. Pete Lau, commented that both companies "were born with a big dream to...

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Samsung Galaxy M10 shows Exynos 7870 and 3GB of RAM on Geekbench

The entry-level smartphone in Samsung's upcoming new Galaxy M series has made its first public appearance. The Galaxy M10, model number SM-M105F, was briefly spotted (and subsequently removed) on Geekbench. Touting an Exynos 7870 with 3GB of RAM and running on Android 8.1 Oreo, the Galaxy M10 looks like a decent entry-level package. Samsung's Galaxy M series is set to take over from the Galaxy On series. Just yesterday we got our first informative details about the Galaxy M lineup. The lineup will consist of the Galaxy M10 (SM-M105), the Galaxy M20 (SM-M205) and the Galaxy M30...

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Apple facing 10% increase in products price ahead of US-China summit

The trade war between the United States and China is in its full swing. Although President Donald Trump promised Apple products will not be hit with tariffs, he suggested otherwise ahead of his summit with the Chinese leader Xi Jinping, scheduled for later this week. According to The Wall Street Journal, if negotiations don't produce a favorable outcome for the US, additional goods for $200 billion, will be slapped with up to 25% tariffs, including consumer electronics by Apple and other products manufactured in China. While the Trump Administration is worrying about consumer...

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Huawei launches Mate 20 Pro in India

Huawei has launched its flagship Mate 20 Pro smartphone in the Indian market. The phone is priced at INR 69,990 ($988) and will be available starting December 3 for Amazon Prime subscribers. Non-Prime users will be able to purchase the phone a day later on December 4. As a special bundle offer, the phone will be available with the Sennheiser PXC 550 headphones for a bundle price of INR 71,990 ($1,017). The Mate 20 Pro is the company's latest flagship smartphone. It includes a triple setup on the back, consisting of a 40MP primary camera, 20MP ultra wide-angle camera, and 8MP 3x...

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ beats the Mate 20 Pro on AnTuTu

A Samsung Galaxy S10+ version has surfaced on AnTuTu showing a snippet of its main specs and topping the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and its 7nm Kirin 980 chipset. According to the specs, the SM-G975F - likely to be called Galaxy S10+ - has a 6.4-inch display of 2280x1080px resolution (likely due to the software being set to a lower resolution), runs Android 9, is powered by an 8nm Exynos 9820 chipset with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of on-board storage. It posted an amazing benchmark score of 325,076. The posted result beats the official AnTuTu score of the Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro but falls...

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Oppo R17 Pro will arrive in India on December 1

Oppo introduced the R17 Pro in China back in the summer, but we had to wait until October 24 for an appearance away from the domestic scene. It was -launched in Europe under the RX17 Pro moniker, and now the phone is hitting India, with pre-orders starting on December 1. #SeizeTheNight with all-new #OPPOR17Pro. Magical gradient design, hidden fingerprint unlock, and breathtaking night shots. pic.twitter.com/RwOT57aVpy— OPPO Mobile India (@oppomobileindia) November 26, 2018 The Indian division of Oppo teased the phone on its Twitter account, with launch dates appearing on the...

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Galaxy S10 Plus reportedly passes certification in Russia

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is the Korean giant's upcoming flagship device, which is already well rumored around these parts. The latest piece of news is an alleged filing for a Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus device that is being certified for the Russian market. The listing doesn't reveal any new specs about the flagship, but we do see three different model numbers signifying variants of the Galaxy S10 Plus: SM-G975F / DS SM-G975F / SM-G975X. In the past, all "Plus" variants have usually ended in "5", so we'd expect the regular Galaxy S10 model to be SM-G970x (where the "x" depends on the region). As...

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