Apple releases Watch bands and iPhone cases in a bunch of spring colors

Aside from announcing the next-generation Apple AirPods, Apple also announced a plethora of new color options for various Apple Watch and iPhone cases just in time for the spring. Following the release of Apple's Smart Battery Cases for the newer iPhone XS and XS Max, Apple is now releasing a Pink Sand option that will now be available alongside the black and white ones that were initially available. The iPhone XS and XS Max silicone cases are getting new colors: Deft blue, papaya, and spearmint. The Apple Watch Sport Bands will also be available in the same colors we just...

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Facebook Messenger finally adds quoted replies

Today Facebook Messenger has added a sorely missing feature - quoted replies. This allows you to reply to a specific message in a conversation, and is incredibly helpful when you're engaged in chats that have a big range of topics. Using the new feature, the people you're talking to will now know exactly what you were replying to with that "LOL", for example. This has been a feature in WhatsApp, which is also owned by Facebook, for a very long time, and it's always been sort of a baffling omission in Messenger. So it's good to finally see it there too. In order to quote a specific...

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vivo Funtouch 9 based on Android Pie gets official alongside the X27

vivo unveiled the X27 today, a phone that's similar in a lot of ways to the previously announced V15 Pro, but definitely comes with a bunch of differences as well. At the same launch event, the Chinese company also officially presented the latest iteration of its Android skin, now Funtouch 9. As the number implies, this is based on Google's Android 9 Pie, and although it's what the V15 Pro runs as well, vivo has only gone through what's new this time around. Funtouch 9 apparently comes with 72 new features, 55 optimizations of different details, 263 UI improvements, as well as a...

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Amazon updates base model Kindle with an illuminated display

Amazon has launched an updated version of its cheapest Kindle. For the first time, the base model Kindle now comes with an illuminated display. The new Kindle features a 4 LED front lighting system (an e-ink display is front lit, as opposed to being backlight like an LCD). In comparison, the more expensive Kindle Paperwhite has a 5 LED lighting while the top of the line Kindle Oasis has 12 LED lighting. Still, 4 LED is better than no LED, and the Kindle features adjustable brightness for comfortable reading in all lighting conditions. The 6-inch display itself has also been...

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Opera for Android update brings unlimited VPN service

Almost two years after adding free and unlimited VPN to its desktop browser Opera for Android is getting the same treatment. Version 51 of Opera for Android, will finally bring VPN service to the mobile browser, in continuation of the company's commitment to user security. Opera claims you will have enhanced control over your online privacy, notably when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks. The VPN service is of the no log variety, meaning it will not store any user data on Opera's servers. To start using the new feature, simply download or update your current app and head over to...

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Huawei P30 handled on video

The Huawei P30 has appeared on video, 3.5mm headphone jack and all. Previously, video leaks showed the P30 Pro - both videos were focused on its in-display fingerprint reader. The phone is in a case, but you can see its flat display, the teardrop notch for the selfie camera and the triple camera on the back. And the jack, of course, next to the USB-C port and loudspeaker. Meanwhile, the Huawei P30 Pro briefly appeared on Amazon Italy, revealing its price for Europe. Source 1 (in Chinese) | Via 1 | Source 2

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The nubia Red Magic 3 battery will have at least 5,000mAh capacity

Ni Fei, the GM at nubia, has been dropping hints about the Red Magic 3, including spec details like Snapdragon 855, 12GB RAM, high refresh rate screen and so on. His continued teasers suggested that the battery of the new phone will be a good deal bigger than the 3,800mAh battery of the nubia Red Magic Mars. The current thinking is that the battery will be 5,000mAh - that's more than the typical gaming phone, which has a 4,000mAh battery. The current model (Mars) supports up to 18W fast charging, there's no word on any improvements on that side yet. Another interesting feature of the...

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Huawei Mate X coming to India this year

The Huawei Mate X foldable 5G smartphone that was unveiled at MWC last month was just confirmed to launch in India before the year is over. Huawei hasn't revealed an exact date of the phone's launch in India yet, but the company will release this smartphone in different markets from mid-2019. The company said it will prioritize 5G markets as they can leverage the phone's next gen network support so you can expect its India availability in the later months. Unlike Samsung's Galaxy Fold that features two displays and folds inwards, the Mate X comes with a single large display and folds...

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Samsung Galaxy A90 to have smaller battery than the A50 and A70

Information regarding the upcoming Galaxy A90 is pretty scarce. We know only one thing so far - it will have a pop-up camera of some sort and an almost all screen front. We can now add the battery piece to the puzzle. According to a source with a decent track record, the smartphone will have a smaller battery than its less expensive siblings, the Galaxy A50 and A70. The A50 has a 4,000 mAh unit while the A70 is expected to come with a 4,400 mAh battery. According to the report the Galaxy A90's battery will have the model code EB-BA905ABN and 3,610 mAh capacity. That might be its...

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EU hits Google with another fine - €1.5 billion

The European Commission has fined Google €1.49 billion for misusing its dominant position on the market for search advertising. According to Margrethe Vestager, the antitrust commissioner at Brussels, said Google used restrictive clauses with partners to "cement its dominance." The official press release says Google prohibited AdSense for Search clients to use adverts from competitors on its website. AdSense for Search is essentially a Google Search box on a client's website. When visitors used it, Google split the commission from the ad revenue. At first the company prevented partners...

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Galaxy S10 success to boost Samsung share in China

Samsung Electronics held its annual shareholders' meeting and company officials announced good news for the smartphone business. DJ Koh, head of the Mobile division, is confident about a positive change of the company fortunes in China - a market where the company's market share plunged from 20% in 2013 to under 1% in 2018. The Samsung executive told shareholders, that everything has been changed - organization, people, distribution channels. The latest flagships and midrangers will bring a positive change to the Chinese market. According to Reuters, some of the cards Samsung has in...

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Apple unveils new AirPods with hands-free Siri, wireless charging case

Apple is on a row - today it's upgrading the AirPods. The second generation truly wireless earbuds comes with (optional) wireless charging, improved battery life and hands-free "Hey, Siri". The company unveiled the Qi wireless charging case. It's optional because the new AirPods come with a regular case by default, this combo costs $160 (charging is done over a Lightning cable). If you want the new AirPods plus the Qi case, the cost goes up to $200. There's some good news for owners of first generation AirPods - the Qi case is backwards compatible and available on its own for $80....

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Amazon Italy accidentally confirms Huawei P30 Pro price

The Huawei P30 leaks continue as the P30 Pro made a brief appearance on Amazon Italy. The pre-order listing was quickly taken down but not before it confirmed the key specs and pricing of €1,024/$1,162. The listed device featured the Sunrise Red colorway and was specified in a bundle which will reportedly come with a wireless charger (MSRP €60/$68) and Sonos One wireless speaker (€230/$260). The P30 Pro will feature a 6.47 inch Dual Edge AMOLED display with a water drop notch and in-display fingerprint. It will run on the Kirin 980 chipset alongside 8GB RAM and storage options varying...

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Energizer Power Max P18K Pop with 18,000 mAh battery now available through Indiegogo

The Energizer Power Max P18K Pop that was announced last month with the world's largest smartphone battery is now available through crowdfunding website Indiegogo. Buying the P18K Pop through Indiegogo gets you 21% off on the retail price which translates to a final price of $549. However, this offer is only available for the first 200 backers. After that, this phone costs $599. The company aims to deliver the P18K Pop in October 2019, but there could be delays if the company faces certification and production issues. The P18K Pop packs an 18,000 mAh battery which is its biggest...

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Motorola Moto Z4 image leaks showing off waterdrop notch and a single rear camera

Motorola launched its Moto Z3 flagship last August, but since it came with 2017's Snapdragon 835 chipset instead of the then latest 845 it's due for an upgrade sooner than usual. The company is reportedly already working on its successor - the Moto Z4 - which will be powered by Snapdragon 855, and, its press image has just leaked online revealing its design. This image shows that the Moto Z4 will come with tiny bezels with the display having a waterdrop notch up top. Round the back, it has pogo pins which confirm Moto Mod support. The image further reveals that the Z4 will come with...

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Huawei P30 Pro handled in a live video, UD fingerprint reader tested

The Huawei P30 family is set to launch next week in Paris but the leaks continue to come in hot. The latest one is a hands-on video showing off the front of the P30 Pro and the under-display fingerprint reader. #HuaweiP30Pro Huawei P30 Pro hands-on video (via WHYLab). pic.twitter.com/zKlxBquPAh— Xiaomishka (@xiaomishka) March 20, 2019 As you can see, everything is in line with the previous reports but it was cool to see how fast the in-display scanner works. It looks as if there could be a new unlocking speed champion. The guy on the video put his finger on the screen for a brief...

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Xiaomi yearly revenues soar despite slumping global market

While 2018 wasn't the best year for smartphone with a growth of just 0.1%, Xiaomi seems to be doing quite well compared to the competition. Yesterday the company released its yearly earnings report and the numbers show a steady increase in all sectors, most notably a 52.6% year-to-year increase in revenue reaching 174.9 billion yuan ($26.06 billion). International revenues grew by a whopping 118.1% year-to-year reaching 70 billion yuan ($10.43 billion) or 40% of total revenue. Xiaomi sales figures In 2018, Xiaomi continued to shine - even in the face of fierce competition...

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Huawei P30, P30 Pro official cases confirm design ahead of launch

Press renders of the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro have already leaked online revealing their design. But now we are looking at the official cases of these smartphones that have been listed on a UK retailer's website confirming some of the phones' design aspects. The cases for both these smartphones confirm that they will have a multi-camera setup on their back placed vertically in the left corner. The cases for the Pro variant also confirm that this smartphone will feature four rear cameras as opposed to three on the vanilla P30. Huawei P30 • Huawei P30 Pro Previously leaked...

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Redmi 7 starts global rollout from Ukraine

Redmi 7 debuted on Monday in China and today it already began its global rollout. The official Facebook page of the Ukrainian division announced the phone is available for online pre-order at partner retailers and offline purchase at the official Mi Store. Currently the price of the 2/16 GB variant starts from UAH3,999 or $147/€130. Mi Ukraine official Facebook post Redmi 7 comes with a 6.26" HD+ screen and Snapdragon 632 chipset. The dual camera on the back is 12 MP + 2 MP, while the battery is 4,000 mAh, but charges at standard 10W rates. It was announced with three memory...

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Motorola One Vision detailed specs surface, Exynos 9610 and 48MP camera in tow

Two days ago, the Motorola One Vision was spotted on Geekbench with Exynos 9610 SoC, 6GB RAM, and Android Pie. Previous rumors pointed at it being called the Motorola P40, but this is likely a case of Chinese and global versions of the same phone. Now, the latest information that has surfaced aligns with those rumors while also revealing more details about this unannounced Motorola smartphone. According to the information received by XDA-Developers the Motorola One Vision, codenamed "Robusta2", will be powered by Exynos 9610 SoC. The smartphone will come with 3GB and 4GB RAM options, while...

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Redmi Note 7 to sell 4 million units by the end of March

Xiaomi officials introduced the Redmi Note 7 on January 10 and later the brand president said his team will push 1 million phones in its first month of sales. After reaching the milestone on domestic soil, the phone eventually rolled to India and Europe, and now it is aiming to reach 4 million sales by the end of March. Lei Jun, the Xiaomi CEO, posted the forecast on Weibo, which was part of the annual results conference of the company. Doing the quick math, it appears Redmi is selling 50,000 Note 7 smartphones every single day. Industry officials compare the success with the Honor...

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Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) Android Pie update rollout expands

Samsung rolled out Android Pie for Galaxy A8+ (2018) over a week ago, however, the update was only rolling out in Russia. The company usually uses a single market as a sort of expanded soak test, before it begins global rollout. It seems all has gone smoothly as India has now also started receiving this latest version of Android. The Android Pie update for Galaxy A8+ (2018) comes with One UI and weighs more than 1.2GB in size. It carries version number A730FXXU4CSCD and bumps up the Android security patch level on the phone to February 1, 2019. With Android Pie released in Russia...

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