Our Huawei P30 video review is up

We were very impressed with the Huawei P30 Pro but we also checked out the "standard" Huawei P30. The most apparent differences are in the more compact size and the flat, non-curved display. Of course, there are several more technical differences, but the overall experience is identical. We like that Huawei went for an AMOLED for the P30 for deeper blacks and higher contrast when viewing content. The AMOLED screen also allows for an always-on feature, something the P20 didn't have. Still, you get an in-display fingerprint scanner that works very quickly and accurately. Unlike the...

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iOS 13 to have dark mode, undo gesture, multiple windows on iPad

Apple is going to unveil iOS 13 at its yearly developer conference this June, and today a lot of what's going to be new in it has been leaked. First off, iPhones and iPads will get a system-wide dark mode, that you can enable in Settings, including a high contrast version, similar to what's available in macOS. Oh, and iPad apps that run on a Mac through Marzipan will be able to take advantage of dark mode on both systems. There will be a lot of iPad-specific changes in iOS 13, including the ability for apps to have multiple windows. Each one will contain sheets that are initially...

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Samsung Galaxy Note10 Pro name rumored

Past rumors have claimed that Samsung is working on no less than four versions of the upcoming Galaxy Note10, two of which will have 5G built-in. Their model numbers leaked recently, and now thanks to a reasonably reliable tipster we know what the company is expected to call the biggest Note10. So, ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for the Galaxy Note10 Pro. The tipster didn't share any additional info, but common sense says this will be the model with the 6.75-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display and four cameras on the back. It also stands to reason (given Samsung's antics with the S10...

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Meizu 16s posts new AnTuTu score, becomes one of the top performing phones

The Meizu 16s had another go at AnTuTu and this time it posted a higher score, making it one of the best-performing Androids. There's about a 5% improvement since last time, which suggests the team is still working on the software for the phone. New AnTuTu score from the Meizu 16s What's interesting is that the new score was posted by Hong Hansheng, who is a system engineer at Meizu. He posted several runs too, the phone shows fairly consistent performance (we picked the top score, just as we do for our own benchmarks). Here's how it compares to other devices with Snapdragon 855,...

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Samsung Galaxy Fold available for pre-order at AT&T, still costs $1,980

AT&T will sell you the future at just $66 a month - the Samsung Galaxy Fold is now available for pre-order in the US. This is with a 30-month AT&T Next contract, but you could also pay the full $1,980 up front - it's up to you. If you pre-order now, your unit will be delivered by April 25. You can choose between Space Silver and Cosmos Black, both cost the same (the Martian Green and Astro Blue colors are MIA). There are no storage options to choose from, the phone comes with 512GB and that's it. If that sounds good, here's the pre-order page. From previous information released by...

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Unnamed CoolPad smartphone headed to the US for around $150

A new leak comes from Phandroid whose source provided photos of an unreleased Coolpad smartphone. According to that source, this Coolpad device is coming the US with a very competitive price-point somewhere around $150. The device itself will allegedly come with a 6.3-inch display, run Android 9 Pie out of the box, and feature a large 4,000 mAh battery. Considering the price, this could be a very compelling product for the entry-level segment in the US, which primarily consists of: LG, Samsung, Motorola, and Nokia in the US. The image of the phone itself also shows a fingerprint...

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Amazon to introduce free music service

According to new reports, Amazon is planning to launch a free alternative to its music streaming service in an attempt to steal some customers from Spotify. The new service is said to feature a more limited catalog compared to the paid Prime and Amazon Music Unlimited services. The report also claims that the service will initially be exclusive to Echo speakers and could launch as early as next week. Amazon is busy negotiating terms and conditions with several music labels to bring the ad-supported free service and expand its portfolio. Current Amazon music streaming offerings start at...

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Nokia 9 PureView is launching in China this week, but it costs more than usual

The Nokia 9 PureView will be available in China starting on April 19 (that's this Friday). It will cost CNY 5,500 - $820/€725 - which is strangely higher than the price in the West. There's no upgrade in memory, the models pack 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage as usual. Locals will be able to buy it from JD.com, Tmall, Suning and the official Nokia site. Note that these sites currently show placeholders for the price (CNY9,999). The Nokia 9 PureView is coming to China this Friday at a price of CNY 5,500 You can read our review and watch the video review for details on the Nokia 9...

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Deal: SonyXperia XZ2 and XZ3 are a steal in Europe

The Sony Xperia XZ2 is currently enjoying a nice discount in Germany. You an get a Deep Green for €349 through retailer Real and eBay (from Carbon Phone) or in Liquid Silver from MediaMarkt and Saturn for €359. Meanwhile the Xperia XZ3 can be found for €499 on both MediaMarkt and Saturn - a big step down from its usual €760. Perhaps Sony is telling retailers to clear up stock for the imminent arrival of the Xperia 1? The Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ3 are both still competitive smartphones. Both run Android 9 Pie, and feature good cameras as well as a few bonuses like IP68 water...

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The Sony Xperia 1 will premiere in Taiwan on April 26

It's finally happening - the Sony Xperia 1 is close to shipping. It seems that Taiwanese media outlets have been invited to a special launch event for the Xperia 1 on April 26. We haven't seen the invitation but an end-of-April launch date is credible - we've heard late Spring and May as shipping descriptions. In Europe the few pre-order pages that are live for the Sony Xperia 1 still don't specify a date. In case you've forgotten, the Xperia 1 is a big first for Sony. It's the maker's first triple camera smartphone and it's the world's first 21:9 4K OLED smartphone. We had...

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Samsung Galaxy A2 Core announced: a small, affordable Go edition phone

The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core is official and it is just as expected. The launch is low-key, so there isn't even an official page for it yet on Samsung.com and right now, only a brick-and-mortar store has confirmed it will sell it (though that doesn't necessarily mean it's offline-exclusive). The phone runs Android 9 Pie Go edition on an Exynos 7870 chipset (8x Cortex-A53 cores, Mali-T830 MP1, 14nm). It only has 1GB of RAM and 16GB storage, plus a microSD card slot (up to 256GB cards). Typical for a Go edition phone. The 5" LCD screen is on the small side by modern standards. It has...

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Marvel Edition Oppo F11 Pro coming on April 24

Oppo's F11 Pro officially launched at the beginning of last month but a new version is coming in time for the latest Avengers movie, complete with a superhero makeover. The company has partnered with Marvel to bring the new device to Malaysia on April 24 right in time for the premiere of the latest superhero blockbuster. The phone will feature a distinct light blue back with the Avengers logo. We can also expect special packaging and accessories to tie in with the superhero look. Apart from the altered looks, the rest of the phone will be identical to the regular F11 Pro. The FHD+...

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Realme 3 Pro will feature a slow-mo video mode, Nightscape and burst mode

The Realme 3 Pro is being unveiled - just very, very slowly. CEO Madhav Sheth is revealing details about the camera currently, the latest morsel of information is that it will have Super Slo-Mo video. The Realme 2 Pro can shoot slow-motion video at 720p at 240fps while the Realme 3 barely manages 90fps at that resolution. Of course the old Pro has a Snapdragon 660 chipset and we're expecting something more powerful for the Realme 3 Pro. Earlier, Sheth teased the low-light capabilities of the phone as well as its burst mode. The night mode will likely be a version of the Nightscape...

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Honor 20 series to be announced on May 21

Honor is introducing the 20i midranger on Wednesday and is already gathering up pre-orders at Vmall.com. Today the company slipped an invitation in our mailbox, inviting us in London for the global unveiling of the 20 series. The math problem at the bottom is clue to the date - May 21. The image showcases Tower Bridge during the day and during the night, both clearly visible, which is an obvious nod to the fact the Honor 20 flagship is expected to come with Huawei's Night Mode. Although there is a disclaimer the image is only for illustration purposes, we expect the camera to...

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Huawei P30 Pro gets AR Measurement tool

A new update just hit some Huawei P30 Pro devices in China bringing the so-called AR Measurement tool. It's standalone app that lets you measure distances leveraging the phone's ToF camera. The company teased the feature when the phone launched, but it wasn't available on the phone from the start. Instead it was to be delivered later on and the time has clearly come. At the time of writing this piece, the update still hasn't arrived to our unit, which means that Huawei is seeding the update only in China for now. We hope it hits the global units soon as it looks pretty cool and we...

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Xiaomi Mi 9 SE global edition now available

The global edition of Xiaomi's Mi 9 SE has finally gone on sale. The phone can be purchased online through several retailers in the Netherlands. The release comes three weeks after the company's official page hinted about it. Strangely enough only the 128GB version of the Mi 9 SE is available, costing €399 off contract. That's €100 less than the flagship Mi 9 with the same amount of storage, but Xiaomi also sells a 64GB version of the Mi 9 for €449. The Snapdragon 712-powered phone is yet to appear in the other European markets where Xiaomi sells its phones, but that should...

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OnePlus 7 Pro to be unveiled alongside the OnePlus 7 on May 14

A fairly reputable source just came out with an exact date of when the OnePlus 7 will come out. The report also claims that the company will unveil the OnePlus 7 Pro that leaked the other day, which is believed to be the company's first 5G phone. Anyway, the leaked launch date is May 14 and as we already said, it comes from a fairly reputable source. There's even an image attached to the tweet. Okay, so I'm gonna stop with the estimations and give you all what you want. I can confirm that #OnePlus7 Series is launching globally on "14th May" 2019! Exactly 1 month left for #OnePlus'...

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Redmi Y3 arriving on April 24 with 32 MP selfie camera

Seven months after the launch of Redmi Y2, its successor is about to arrive. Xiaomi India asked "y just selfies, y not 32 MP super selfies", teasing the arrival of Redmi Y3, with, you guessed it, 32 MP selfie camera. The launch will take place next week on April 24. Looking at the teaser, the phone will clearly have a waterdrop notch. Another interesting thing is the Redmi Y3 might be an entirely new phone, unlike the Redmi Y2, which is a rebranded Redmi S2, or the Redmi Y1 which was initially introduced as Redmi Note 5A. Once it arrives, the Redmi Y3 will become the Xiaomi phone...

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Motorola Razr 2019 and One Vision pass Bluetooth certification

Motorola is looking to revamp its brand portfolio with the upcoming Razr 2019 and One Vision pphones. The Razr series rose to prominence with the unique V3 handset from the early 2000s. With the introduction of foldable phones, it looks like the company is ready to revive it with a very modern twist - foldable display. Last month, reports brought more light on the device's key specs such as its 6.2-inch foldable screen and Snapdragon 710 SoC. Today, the device codenamed Voyager received its certification from Bluetooth SIG, suggesting an official announcement is just around the...

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Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL Canadian pricing leaks online

A snipped has surfaced, revealing what could be Canadian pricing of the upcoming Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL midrangers. The Pixel 3a (Sargo) will cost CAD $649 (~€430/$490) while the bigger Pixel 3a XL (Bonito) is CAD $799 (~€530/$600). These prices fall in line with recent whispers of a €450 German price for the Pixel 3a with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are CAD $999 and CAD $1,129 so the purported CAD $649/$799 prices look credible. The Google Pixel 3a will have a 5.6-inch 1080x2220px display while the Pixel 3a XL will have a 6.0-inch...

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Redmi smartphone leaks with a pop-up camera

Xiaomi Product Director Wang Teng posted a simple photo on Weibo, showcasing some bottles in the discussion room at the Beijing HQ. However, in the background, a device with a pop-up camera was spotted, and later the post was deleted from the social media. Of course, you can't merely click Delete and remove something off the internet, so check out the device in the background. Original image • Enhanced image The leak and its subsequent delete aligns with previous info that Redmi will announce a Snapdragon 855-powered device with an elevating selfie camera mechanism. Later, Lu...

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Sony WH-XB700 Extra Bass Wireless Headphones review

The Sony WH-XB700 wireless is the latest entrant in the company's range of Extra Bass headphones. The XB700 take their place somewhere close to the lower mid-range in the price range and come in at $130. The XB700 are a fairly basic pair of wireless headphones, and you can tell that from their design. They have a very minimal, monochromatic design without any flashy elements or any design flair of any sort. The headphones are made almost entirely out of plastic with a matte, sandblasted finish on the ear cups and headband. While not necessarily cheap-looking, it doesn't really...

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