Moto G7 Power is certified as Moto XT1955-4

Last month we heard Lenovo is dropping plenty of its Moto series, but the G line will stay with a fourth powerful addition to the family. Today the Moto G7 Power appeared in certification listings in Thailand with the model number XT1955-4. The model appeared on FCC as well, revealing some key specs. The diagonal of the phone will be 167 mm, or around 6.45", but the actual screen will likely be around 6.2". It will have one main camera with an LED flash. The Moto G7 Power will have at least four variants for different markets - XT1955-1 for Brazil with Dual SIM, XT1955-2 for...

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Apple downplays last week's reports of iPhone XR's production cuts

In an interview with CNET, Greg Joswiak -- Vice President of Apple's product marketing made a comment about the ongoing sales of the latest entry-level iPhone offering from Apple. Carefully worded, he said that the iPhone XR "has been our most popular iPhone each and every day since the day it became available." This comes just a week after The Wall Street Journal reported yet another cut in iPhone XR production and a few other reports (1,2,3) of dwindling iPhone demand causing the company to lower production. Apple iPhone XR Also this month, Apple decided to no longer share...

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DJI Osmo Pocket is a $349 tiny three-axis stabilized camera

DJI's latest product isn't a drone, but that doesn't mean it's not interesting. The Osmo Pocket is a small camera that's three-axis stabilized by its own gimbal. It shoots 4K60 video at 100Mbps with its 1/2.3" 12 MP sensor that has 1.55μm pixels, f/2.0 aperture, and an 80-degree field-of-view. The Osmo Pocket has dual mics, as well as an 875 mAh battery that should last up to 140 minutes and charges from 0 to 100% in 73 minutes. The Osmo Pocket has a sandstone finish non-slip and sweat-proof handle, and a built-in 1" touchscreen paired with buttons for a single-handed user...

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Xiaomi Redmi 4 and Redmi 4A receive MIUI 10 stable Global ROM

Xiaomi has started sending out the updates to MIUI 10 for the Redmi 4 and Redmi 4A today. We're talking about the international models, as this is a stable Global ROM, and not a China-only affair. The Redmi 4 was released in May of 2017, while the 4A is even older, from two years ago. As usual, Xiaomi is great in supporting its previous smartphones with the latest versions of its UI overlay. Xiaomi Redmi 4 Unfortunately, and also as usual, the underlying Android versions aren't being updated. It's still Android 7.1.2 Nougat under the nice new MIUI 10 paint job. Additionally, the...

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Project Fi officially rebrands to Google Fi, finally supports iPhones and most Android devices

The prematurely posted report from yesterday was right: Google has indeed rebranded its Project Fi carrier into Google Fi. To further mark its exit from beta status, it's also announced that the network finally supports iPhones and most Android devices. There's a huge catch, however. While you can bring your own phone to Fi, in order to benefit from the full functionality of the service you still need to use one of only a few Android handsets that the carrier is offering directly (or has in the past). This means that the smart network switching between T-Mobile, Sprint, US Cellular,...

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Qualcomm's next high-end chip won't be called Snapdragon 8150, new rumor says

Qualcomm is announcing its next top of the line mobile chipset at the Snapdragon Technology Summit which is taking place from December 4 to December 6. The three-day extravaganza is sure to focus a lot on 5G, with many announcements from carriers, phone makers, and laptop manufacturers expected. So far we've been operating on the theory that Qualcomm is ready to reshuffle its naming scheme for mobile SoCs once more - first we got S1/S2/S3/S4 and then the company jumped to the current 200/400/600/700/800 naming scheme, but a new chipset has shown up in benchmarks identifying as...

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Aqua colored Google Home Mini now available from Google Store

Google has been holding out on a brand new color for the Google Home Mini during its Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale. The Google Assistant speaker was up to half of at some retailers, some even throwing in a free smart home accessory like a smart bulb or smart plug. Introducing aqua, the coolest color since coral. Available at Google Store, today → https://t.co/y5v4q4iZX9 pic.twitter.com/N63KAOXiFP— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) November 28, 2018 The aqua colored Google Home Mini was first unveiled in early-October, but wasn't available for sale right away. Blue: the...

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T-Mobile offering a free 4K 50-inch TV when you buy a Samsung phone

Today, T-Mobile announced a new deal for new and existing T-Mobile customers. If you purchase any Samsung Flagship smartphone and add a new line of service or activate two lines of service if you're a new customer, the carrier will give you a free Samsung 50-inch 4K TV. In order to qualify, you need to register for the promotion online and the TV will be shipped to you at some later time. The offer will be available until free TV supply is depleted so there's no official end date. Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S9 It's worth noting that T-Mobile didn't say this was going to be a...

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Nokia 8.1's extensive leak confirms it's the X7 global version

This is a big one. An unexpected leak just confirmed what we've suspected all along - the upcoming Nokia 8.1 powered by the Snapdragon 710 chipset is indeed the codenamed Phoenix smartphone we've been hearing about. And as it turns out, it's actually the international version of the recently released Nokia X7. Nokia 8.1 front and back It's all in the leaked press materials explicitly saying "Phoenix" more than one time and at first glance, the hardware is identical to the Chinese Nokia X7. The leak comes just in time to clear the confusion before the December 5 event in Dubai. We...

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Mystery phone features triple camera and dual screen, may be vivo NEX S2

The vivo NEX S was one of the most striking phones to launch this year, but its sequel may already be close. An unboxing video of a "mystery smartphone" shows a few unique design elements and the rumor mill believes that this is the NEX S2. The first is called the "Lunar Ring", which appears to be a colorful RGB LED ring around the camera. While it's much more advanced than your typical LED notification light, it still pales in comparison with the second feature. A second screen. That's right, the NEX S2 will have dual displays, similar to the nubia X. Unfortunately, the rear display...

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Huawei nova 4 render shows a hole in the screen for the selfie camera

Huawei wants to release the first phone with a screen hole, beating Samsung to the finish line. That phone may be the Huawei nova 4, renders of which just hit the net. Huawei nova 4 render (by @VenyaGeskin1) The design of the back is pretty much a P20 Pro. The front features screen with a hole for the selfie camera in the top left corner. This matches the official teaser and the disguised device that was spotted in the wild. Huawei even live streamed a demo of a prototype device with such a screen hole, which served as the basis of this render. Admittedly, the presenters were...

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Samsung will dual source Galaxy S10's ultrasonic fingerprint reader

Industry insiders are confirming earlier reports that GIS and O-film will both be producing ultrasonic in-display fingerprint readers for the Galaxy S10. The two are partnering with Qualcomm to develop the sensors. Both firms are expected to start cranking out readers for the S10 in January, preceding the flagship's unveiling in February and its launch not long after that. Taiwan's GIS has higher yield rates, O-film has a high capacity and asks a lower price. That's what the high-end versions of the Galaxy S10 have to look forward to, the base S10 (with a flat screen) is expected to...

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Nokia 8 pops up on Geekbench running Android 9.0 Pie

HMD Global promised to upgrade the Nokia 8 to the latest Android version, 9.0 Pie, before the end of 2018 and we now see the first piece of evidence that the OTA update is just around the corner. It comes in the form of a Geekbench listing. As you can see, the listing says that the 4GB RAM version Nokia 8 runs on Android 9.0 Pie, which in turn means that the company is already testing the handset with the new software version. We hope it will come sooner because Juho Sarvikas promised cool new features coming along. Those include ARCore support, new UI revamp, navigation gestures...

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Realme U1 review

The Realme U1 has just launched in India, hot on the Realme 2 Pro heels, and promises better selfies and even faster performance. The salient design is here to stay, as is the large screen with a dewdrop notch.

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New Zealand rejects usage of Huawei 5G equipment over security concerns

Three months after being banned from developing 5G networks in Australia, Huawei received a new blow, this time from New Zealand. The intelligence agency of the Pacific country denied Spark from using the already set 5G equipment, citing concerns about national security. Spark is one of the major carriers in New Zealand and the first to file a request to start using the next-gen connectivity. General Andrew Hampton, Government Communications Security Bureau Director, said that a significant network security risk was identified. Huawei replied with the Chinese Foreign Ministry...

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LG changes its mobile division chief once again

It is that moment of the year again when LG initiates organizational changes to optimize its businesses. Brian Kwon, currently the leader of the Home Entertainment Company, will become the new head of the Mobile Communications division. He is replacing Hwang Jeong-hwan, who will focus on his role as head of LG's Convergence Business Development Office after heading the mobile business in the last 12 months. In a press release, LG pointed out that Kwon played a critical role in transforming the TV, audio and PC business into category leaders and "his knowledge and experience in the...

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OnePlus 3/3T gains support for Type-C Bullets with latest update

OnePlus just pushed a minor update for its old OnePlus 3 and 3T smartphones. The OTA update bumps up the OxygenOS version to 5.0.7, squashes some bugs and brings Google's November security patch. However, the most important bit about it is the added support for OnePlus' Type-C Bullets Earphones. Up until now, OnePlus 3 and 3T couldn't output audio through their USB-C connectors. Unfortunately, the changelog doesn't say anything about third-party USB-C headphones, but we assume those are supported too. To test them out, we've plugged in the OnePlus Type-C Bullets into a OnePlus 3...

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Gionee faces bankruptcy after failing to pay suppliers

Gionee is on the verge of bankruptcy after owing money to financial institutions, suppliers, and advertising and marketing agencies. The total debt is around CNY17 billion (about $2.45 billion), not without the handy help of its chairman Liu Lirong, who lost CNY1 billion while gambling in a casino. In a meeting between company representatives and suppliers, Gionee reportedly stroke a deal with major suppliers, but nearly 400 smaller companies are yet to hear what will happen with the money they are owed. If restructuring is not a viable option, Gionee will go into...

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Red Honor 8X now available in India

The Honor 8X's Red color version went official alongside the Black and Blue ones, but it's only now that you are actually able to buy it in India. The Red model is now on sale through Amazon India, priced the same as the other two options - at INR 14,999 (€190). The Red Honor 8X only comes with 4GB + 64GB for the moment, so if you want to get a model with 6GB of RAM or 128GB of storage you'll still have to choose either Black or Blue. Honor 8X in Red As a refresher, the Honor 8X is an attractive mid-ranger with a 6.5-inch 1080p LCD, Kirin 710 chipset and ample 3,750mAh battery....

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite's gradient back is actually transparent

The Mi 8 Lite is Xiaomi's first device to feature a gradient paint job and it uses the so-called nano-sputtering process that also made the Huawei P20 Pro's back gradient. But there's more to it - Mi 8 Lite's back is actually transparent glass, which when placed on a dark surface produces the gradient effect. But how does it pull it off? Xiaomi explains that the designers have gone through quite the hassle to produce the gradient and the key lies within the transparent glass panel. It's subjected to numerous coating layers forming a nano-scale thickness difference on the surface,...

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nubia Red Magic Mars comes with up to 10GB of RAM, shoulder buttons

The nubia Red Magic Mars has entered play and it packs some big guns. It upgrades to a Snapdragon 845 chipset (the original had S835), there's a system called ICE (dual heat pipe and convection cooling) that cools down the hot tempers of the God of War (after which the phone is named). The Red Magic Mars offers up to 10GB of RAM and 256GB storage. The base model starts at 6/64GB, though. The phone runs Red Magic OS 1.6, which is based on Android 9.0 Pie. There's a dedicated e-sports button, that disables any distractions. nubia Red Magic Mars • The camo version comes with...

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Reame Buds are just $7, offer bass-heavy sound and braided Kevlar

Realme unveiled its first headphones alongside the Realme U1 selfie phone. The headphones are wired and end on a 3.5mm jack, making them compatible with all of the brand's phones as well as the few models from other brands that still have an analog port. Realme Earbuds • Braided Kevlar sleeve for a durable cable and 3-button remote The Realme Buds have been optimized for bass-heavy audio - the 11mm drivers promise 160% more bass compared to average headphones with 10mm drivers. That plays into the "proud to be young" image of the company and the gray and yellow colors matches the...

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eBay takes 15% off smartwatches, other gadgets in the UK and Ireland

Holiday shopping is upon us and eBay is thinking about PRESENTS - that's the coupon code for 15% off certain categories. The deal lasts until midnight tomorrow and applies to customers from UK and Ireland. As usual, there are limitations: 1 redemption per customer, you need to spend at least £20 and you can get at most £50 off (T&C details here). You can see all categories that are part of the deal over at eBay, but we're interested in only a few of them: consoles and games, laptops, computer accessories and, of course, smart watches. If you're on a budget, you can skip straight to the...

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Samsung seeds second Android Pie beta update for the Galaxy S9/S9+

Since the official stable version of the Android Pie with Samsung's brand new One UI on top is coming in January, the company's developers are working hard on the beta release to squash all the bugs. Today the second update to the Android Pie beta is being pushed to a number of Galaxy S9 and S9+ devices with some improvements to the front shooter. The changelog says that since the last update, Samsung has been working on improving the front camera experience, especially when it comes to faces in backlit conditions and overall software stability improvements. However, the patch is pretty...

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The first Realme U1 promo video is up

Realme U1 was announced earlier today as the first smartphone in the world with Helio P70 chipset. It is being marketed as India's Selfie Pro with its 25 MP front-facing shooter, backed up by the Sony IMX576 sensor, borrowed from the way more expensive and powerful Oppo RX17 Pro and Oppo Find X. The video focuses on the camera capabilities, including India-customized AI Beauty+ mode and smarter "Groupfie". Other specs of the Realme U1 include 6.3" Full HD+ screen with a notch that Realme calls "Dewdrop". December 5 is the scheduled market launch for the phone - it can be purchased...

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Spotify to arrive in India in Q1 2019

Spotify announced an expansion to the Middle East earlier this month, and now we learn the company has the intention to grow even further and reach India in the first quarter of 2019. Bloomberg reports the Swedish platform secured deals with major music rights holders, moving a step closer to the world's second most populous country. Bhushan Kumar, managing director of the record label T-Series, confirmed "the deal is on." T-Series is also the most-watched YouTube channel and often releases music videos before anywhere else. According to Sweden's Di Digital, Spotify failed to acquire...

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Sprint and HTC to release a 5G "mobile smart hub" in H1 2019

Sprint and HTC announce that the two companies are working together with Qualcomm to launch a "mobile smart hub" in the first half of next year. No further details were given about what exactly this smart hub looks like or what it do. But Sprint says it will "deliver multimedia and connected data capabilities in a compact and portable design." It could be have a built-in projector, perhaps? HTC is going to deliver the second 5G product meant for Sprint's future 5G network. The first one is going to be a smartphone from LG which was announced for H1 of 2019 as well, back in August. It's...

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Google is going to allow iPhones, Samsung, and OnePlus devices to Project Fi

Earlier today, a post over at BGR was posted prematurely which revealed that Google is going to open up its Project Fi network to more devices starting tomorrow. Actually, Google is supposed to officially announce it tomorrow but word got out and Droid Life reported about it before the original post was taken down. According to the now deleted post, Google Fi will allow you to bring phones from Samsung, LG, Motorola, OnePlus, and iPhones "in Beta". Google mentions that the "full Google Fi experience" won't be available to phones that weren't "designed for Fi". These phones (Pixel 3,...

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Realme U1, the first Helio P70 phone, debuts with a 25MP selfie camera

The Realme U1 is the first selfie-focused phone in the young brand's line-up. Its claim to fame is the 25MP selfie camera nestled in the teardrop notch. This camera uses an IMX576 sensor with 0.9µm pixels that can be binned for better low-light performance. The teardrop notch - the whole screen, actually - was borrowed from the Realme 2 Pro. It's a 6.3" IPS LCD panel with 1,080 x 2,340px resolution and (according to official numbers) covers 90.8% of the front. The top bezel measures 2.05mm, the side ones are just 1.7mm. Realme U1 from the front and back The screen is...

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