Samsung Galaxy S10+ live photo reveals the dual selfie cam

Samsung is having an Unpacked event in San Francisco on February 20 and we expect to see at least three new phones, including the Samsung Galaxy S10+ with four cameras on the back and two on the front in a cutout of the Infinity-O display. There might be more than a month to the official launch, but the S10+ already appeared in a live photo, posted on Reddit, revealing the front panel of the device. The rumors are true and there will be two selfie cameras, tucked in the upper right corner, while bezels look like they are getting even thinner than the Galaxy S9+. One user in the...

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LG is introducing foldable smartphone at MWC 2019

CES 2019 is behind our backs, and we're looking at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next month. Xiaomi already confirmed their presence, while Sony started handing out invites. Another big player that will join next month is LG, and according to sources from South Korea, the maker will introduce a foldable smartphone. The new device will not have a flexible screen like the Samsung Galaxy F or the Huawei concept. According to a company representative, it will be similar to the ZTE Axon M, but with a thinner bezel, making both screens merge into one continuous display. The...

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Google signs 32-bit only apps' death penalty

Google is cleaning house - starting on August 1 2019 it will no longer accept new apps or app updates that do not support 64-bit processors. You will still be able to download the old versions of those apps, however. Note that games built with Unity 5.6 or older will be exempt from this and can still be updated. There's a way around this - 32-bit only apps can be updated, but they won't run phones with Pie (of which there will be plenty after the MWC). This makes it less likely that developers will be willing to put in the work. 64-bit transition timeline Also, from August 1...

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Galaxy S10's UD fingerprint reader won't work with screen protectors

Troubling news for those of you who want to keep a screen protector on your phones for some extra peace of mind. According to the latest rumor, the Galaxy S10's under-display fingerprint reader won't work with screen protectors. The vanilla Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10+ will make use of a new in-display fingerprint tech. It is believed that they will introduce the ultrasonic fingerprint technology that tends to be more reliable, faster and more accurate than the currently existing optical fingerprint tech. However, there might be a big downside as per this tweet. We have tested our...

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Apple's foldable phone to take a different approach, will launch in 2020

Samsung is preparing to introduce its new and exciting foldable Galaxy smartphone on February 20, followed by other manufacturers such as Huawei and LG. Of course, Apple wouldn't want to be left out and it's working on a design of its own, except it is taking a totally different approach. Or at least that's what a Samsung exec believes. While the Galaxy F phone folds inwards, Apple's vision of a foldable phone involves an outwards folding design. It is said that this is a cheaper and easier way to do things but the overall body will end up bulkier and generally less...

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Samsung Galaxy M10 to have 6.2" screen, Exynos 7872 chipset

The Samsung Galaxy M10 will be the smallest of the new M-series, but that doesn't make it less relevant. Leaked specs by way of a manual show that it will have a 6.2" screen (720p+) with a teardrop notch (the so-called Infinity V). The nfo suggests that the chipset will be an Exynos 7872, not 7870 as Geekbench reported. This means a move from eight A53 cores to 2x A73 + 4x A53 and a newer, more capable GPU as well. The phone will come in versions with 2GB and 3GB of RAM and will have a dual SIM slot with a dedicated spot for a microSD card. The Galaxy M10 will pack a relatively large...

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 passes the torture test with flying colors

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is one of the hottest flagships right now and it offers a mechanical sliding mechanism that's just like the Honor Magic 2 and the Lenovo Z5 Pro. But is it sturdy enough to challenge the classic smartphone design and hold up to the torture tests of JerryRighEverything? Yes, like a champ! The durability test kicks off in the usual fashion with some scratch tests revealing that the ceramic back is indeed noticeably harder to scratch than metal and glass. The ceramic has been an integral part of all Mi Mix phones so far and it's good to see Xiaomi sticking to it despite...

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Motorola RAZR may return as a $1,500 foldable phone

Once upon a time RAZR phones were on top of the world. Lenovo and Verizon may pull a Jurassic Park on us and resurrect the former king. WSJ is reporting that new Motorola RAZR phones will be available as soon as February, exclusively from the US carrier. It will be a foldable phone with a price tag of around $1,500 according to sources. The phones are still being tested, so the launch date is not set in stone. Last year Lenovo's CEO teased the possibility of a new RAZR, later on some patent drawings showed a flip phone with a foldable screen. There was talk of a MotoMod as well, but...

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Samsung kicks off Galaxy S8/S8+ Android Pie beta program as well

After launching the beta program for the Galaxy Note8 yesterday, Samsung is now launching the Galaxy S8 and S8+ beta program as well. Owners of the two phones will be able to register and participate starting today. The Samsung Members app currently only accepts participants from India but we are sure other markets will get it soon enough. For instance, the Galaxy Note8's beta program opened up yesterday in India and South Korea but today United Kingdom also joined the list. Owners who are approved will get the beta firmware for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ with build numbers G950FXXU4ZSA5...

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Sony announces a6400 with improved autofocus and flip out display

Sony has launched the a6400, the newest model in its range of APS-C mirrorless interchangeable lens camera system. The new model sits below the flagship model in the series, the a6500, and above the older a6300 model. The a6400 boasts of an improved autofocus system, that features 425-point PDAF system that can lock focus in 0.02 seconds. It also features advanced eye focus system that keeps the focus locked on the subject's eye instead of an arbitrary point. The camera features a 24.2MP APS-C sensor that is capable of 4K recording with full pixel readout. The camera can do...

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7 Hp Dibawah 1 Juta Dengan Kamera Bagus Januari 2019

Dengan banyaknya vendor yang memproduksi Hp dengan kamera berkualitas, maka sekarang konsumen lah yang paling diuntungkan. Cukup dengan mempunyai dana dibawah 1 juta, mereka dapat mendapatkan hp dibawah 1 juta dengan kamera bagus, minimal dilengkapi dengan kamera 8MP. Dengan kamera 8MP, pasti Anda dapat berfoto selfie bareng teman dan kenalan di mana juga Anda berada […]

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Nokia 8.1 now available in the UK

The Nokia 8.1 has arrived in the UK and it can be yours for £380. Currently, only the 4/64GB model is available, with Blue/Silver and Steel/Copper color options. You can find it at Clove UK. Note that this phone is a successor to the Nokia 7 plus, which made its debut in March last year at £350 (it has since dropped to £288). We checked, but there are no other (legitimate) stores offering the Nokia 8.1 at the moment. If you find something we missed, leave a link in the comments. No carrier deals yet, either.

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Xiaomi official MWC 2019 event is scheduled for February 24

Xiaomi launched the Mi Mix 3 slider at the end of last year in China with a Snapdragon 845 chipset. The company promised a 5G variant for the European market in Q1 2019 and the now we have an exact date for its debut. A company representative confirmed Xiaomi will have a media briefing on February 24, the day before the MWC 2019's official start. An invite revealed the date and while it's not explicitly mentioning the Mi Mix 3G, the slider is the obvious favorite for becoming the star of the show. The mobile conference in Barcelona will see a bunch of makers introduce...

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Meizu working on three Snapdragon 855 phones, one of them for gaming

In a Weibo post, the founder of Meizu, Jack Wong, revealed its plans to release three Snapdragon 855-powered smartphones this year with the first two coming as early as May. The phones are Meizu 16s, 16s Plus and 16T. The first two are direct successors to last year's Meizu 16 and 16 Plus while the 16T is going to be a gaming-oriented smartphone. None of the phones will feature a notch and screen sizes will be 6.2" and 6.5" for the standard Meizu 16s and the Plus-sized one, respectively. Since the gaming phone is still in development, Jack Wong has opened a poll for users to vote...

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Caviar will sell you custom-made Nokia 6500 for $2,600

You've probably heard about Caviar and its puzzling devices like a Nokia 3310 with the faces of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin carved in gold, or a Samsung Galaxy Note9 with 1 kg pure gold on its back. Now the Russian company is taking it to another level with a complete makeover of the Nokia 6500. The phone has an entirely new look with a hexagon body, made to resemble a Viking sword. The Caviar Viking Ragnar Carbon, as is the whole name of the device, has a titanium T9 keyboard. It also comes with "charismatic carbon" frame, "majestically expensive" back from alligator leather,...

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Samsung Galaxy A40 benchmarked with Exynos 7885 chipset

The Samsung Galaxy A40 has gone through Geekbench. It is powered by an Exynos 7885 chipset, which was recently featured on the Galaxy M20. The higher-end A-series phone does have more RAM - 4GB. Though that's not that much, going just a step up to the Galaxy A50 with an Exynos 9610 chipset and 4GB or 6GB of RAM. The difference in multi-core performance is tangible, in single-core less so. Both use Cortex-A73 as the "big" cores, but in different configurations - 2+6 and 4+4 - which explains the difference in multi-core power. JRGRAPH_EXPANDABLE_VERSION = false; GeekBench 4.1...

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Redmi Note 7 Pro to be one of the first with the new Snapdragon 675

After the successful launch of the Redmi Note 7 the other day, Xiaomi is planning to release a more powerful Pro version too. The new Redmi Note 7 Pro is expected to hit the streets sometime February as per the initial announcement by Redmi. The new information, however, comes from the debris of Weibo revealing some key specs. For starters, the phone will have a 48MP camera, just like the regular Note 7, but this time with a Sony IMX 586 sensor. The Note 7, on the other hand, uses a Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor. More importantly, though, the Pro variant will sport Qualcomm's brand...

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Apple introduces Smart Battery Case for the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR

Apple has launched the Smart Battery Case for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR. The Smart Battery Case is similar to the one the company launched several years ago for the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6s, but with a few key improvements. Smart Battery Case for the XS, XS Max, XR The case includes a built-in battery, which extends the battery life of the phone inside. The case plugs into the Lightning connector of the iPhone and perpetually keeps it charged until the battery in the case drains completely. The case can then be charged either through the...

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Sony sends out MWC invites, Olixar publishes Xperia XZ4 Compact cases

Sony Mobile is coming to the MWC, its event is scheduled for February 25 (at 8:30 CET). The company was a no-show at CES, despite rumors claiming that the Xperia XA3 family will be unveiled there (the Sony mothership did unveil TVs, speakers and other gadgets, though). Sony's invites for the MWC event on February 25 Chances are that Sony has more ambitious plans for the MWC - in an interview, a Sony exec promised a "much better camera experience", which strongly suggests that the Xperia XZ4 will be unveiled. His comments made it sound like the Compact series is done for. But...

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Oppo introduces 10x optical zoom camera and bigger UD fingerprint scanner

Oppo had an event today, where it showcased a 10x camera setup, implementing three sensors, along with a bigger UD fingerprint scanner area. There wasn't any actual smartphone revealed, nor there was a demo of any sort, but Oppo promised more to be unveiled at MWC 2019 next month. Slides from the presentation in China The 10x hybrid optical zoom is achieved by combining its 5x optical zoom sensor with a wide-angle lens, effectively making the zoom 10 times. There's also a third module for regular snaps in the middle but it doesn't affect the zoom range. According to the...

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ stops by Geekbench with Snapdragon 855

We are a little over a month away from February 20 when Samsung's trio of flagships will debut. It's plus sized member however couldn't resist the temptation of swinging by Geekbench early and taking its new Snapdragon 855 chipset for a test drive. The score sheet reveals a rather modest performance bump in multi-core performance compared to the previous Snapdragon 845 SoC but still beats Huawei's Kirin 980. Single-core performance, however, is seeing some larger gains even if it's still short of Samsung's Exynos 9810 chip from last year. However we'd advise against reading too much...

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