Oppo Reno 10x arriving on May 10

Oppo Reno arrived with an unusual shark-fin selfie camera two weeks ago. The company announced the launch date of the regular phone right at the event, but today it said when the variant with 10x zoom camera will be launched and how much would it cost. The date for the Chinese arrival is May 10 and prices start from CNY3,999, or about $600/€530. The flagship has a 13 MP f/3.0 periscope camera on the back, a 48 MP f/1.7 main shooter and third wide-angle snapper with 8 MP sensor and f/2.2 aperture. The front-facing camera, peeking from the elevating mechanism, is 16 MP. With the weird...

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Sprint and AT&T settle lawsuit over "5G E" signal logo and marketing

A couple of months back, Sprint filed a lawsuit against AT&T for its misleading use of the "5G E" signal logo on its smartphones. It can lead customers to believe they are on a 5G network when they are, in fact, not. With a market as competitive as the United States', making misleading marketing claims is unfair to other carriers. The latest news about the lawsuit broke from Dallas Business Journal. Ironically, Dallas is home to one of AT&T's first real 5G networks, as long as you had AT&T's 5G-compatible portable "puck" hotspot with compatible data plan. According to the...

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OnePlus CEO confirms OnePlus 7 Pro will have ‘breakthrough' display and 5G

OnePlus is expected to announce a follow up to the OnePlus 6 pretty soon but an announcement date has yet to be confirmed by the Chinese phone maker. In the meantime, CEO Pete Lau revealed a few things to The Verge about the upcoming OnePlus 7 and another higher-tier device: the OnePlus 7 Pro. Lau confirms that the OnePlus 7 will be announced alongside the OnePlus 7 Pro and it will feature 5G connectivity. Although no pricing information has been revealed, we can expect it to compete against Samsung, Huawei, and Apple's top players - so expect a price tag to match. Lau offers...

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Oppo A1k launches in Russia, India pricing rumored at Rs 7,990

Oppo's latest midrange device has arrived in Russia: the Oppo A1k. We've seen it get certified in Thailand and some of its specs leak last month. Thanks to the Russian release, we now have the official list of specifications of the A1k. For starters, the A1k is new variant of the Oppo A1 midrange handset. The A1 launched about a year ago with similar specifications but the new one has a water drop notch and omits the fingerprint scanner to keep cost down. Let's take a closer look at this device. The A1k has a 6.1-inch display with a resolution of 1560 x 720 px which turns out to...

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Samsung Galaxy View 2 renders leak showing a new hinged stand design

Samsung's Galaxy View 2 was certified by the Bluetooth SIG and the Wi-Fi Alliance back in September of last year, but it still hasn't gotten official. That, however, may finally happen soon, as today a bunch of official-looking press renders of it have been leaked. Like its predecessor, the original Galaxy View from 2015, the View 2 is a humongous tablet that comes with a built-in stand. While the View had an 18.4" touchscreen, its successor will settle for a slightly smaller 17.5" panel, probably keeping the 1080p resolution. The new model has a redesigned hinged stand, which...

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vivo NEX A gets Android 9 Pie update

vivo has been anything but fast to release Android 9 Pie updates for its devices. The company has unveiled its new Funtouch 9 skin last month based on that OS release, and last week we got a timeline saying it would roll out to a total of 13 smartphones by July, in beta form. So clearly vivo is in no rush here. On the flip side, the NEX A has just started receiving a Funtouch 9 build based on Android 9 Pie today in China. It's unclear whether this is a beta release, but we're willing to assume it is, because there has so far been no official mention of finalized non-beta software based...

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Huawei P30 Pro torn down on video

There's no doubt that the Huawei P30 Pro has a lot of tech crammed into a smartphone's body and what better way to appreciate it by taking it apart and taking a look at what's inside? YouTuber JerryRigEverything starts the teardown the same way as many others - he uses a heat gun to soften the adhesive on the rear glass. The back of his P30 Pro is the breathing crystal color and this rear glass pane is the first to come off. Thankfully, there aren't any ribbon cables tethered to the rear glass of the phone, so it easily comes off. Right away we can see the upper mainboard and the...

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What do you do with a bunch of old Galaxies and iPhones? Wreck them of course.

There are very few topics that are as divisive as phone torture tests. Some people find them interesting and/or informative while others are utterly repulsed by them. We can't say we enjoy seeing phones that were created with so much thought, engineering and effort be subjected to useless violence but in the case of the video below, there's somewhat of an interesting purpose - to see which phones were made better - Galaxies or iPhones. The video, by 'The King of Random' on YouTube pits a bunch of older Samsung Galaxy S phones against a bunch of older iPhones and proceeds to drop them, burn...

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Xiaomi opens up first Mi Store in Romania

After setting its sights on a European expansion, Xiaomi has entered yet another market in the Old Continent - Romania. The company's new flagship Mi Store in Bucharest opened its doors amidst great interest and plenty of visitors. There were several special offers and discounts on smartphones and other Xiaomi gadgets for the eager customers. The store, located is located in Mega Mall Bucharest and covers the full line of Xiaomi products ranging from smartphones to headsets, electric scooters, and home appliances. Those who made it to the launch party had some discounts waiting for...

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Samsung postpones Galaxy Fold launch and issues official statement explaining why

Earlier today, reports spewed from sources all over the world about Samsung delaying Galaxy Fold employee trainings and reportedly cancelling product launch events in China that were set to take place on April 24 and 26. Not long after the swirling rumors of an imminent delay, Samsung issues an official statement about the Galaxy Fold's indefinite delays. Remember, last week a few Galaxy Fold units in the hands of early tech reviewers were fatally damaged in two scenarios. The first one was due to some kind of defect in the display or folding mechanism, and the other was due to users...

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Samsung Display reportedly working on two dual foldable screen designs

Samsung Display is reportedly working on dual foldable screens with versions measuring 8" and 13". The panels are expected to be ready this year, but it's unclear when the first devices to use them will appear. According to Korean publication The Bell, two different designs are being developed - G-type and S-type. The letters are meant to illustrate the shape, but pictures should make it more clear: S-type foldable screen (via: Mobiel Kopen) • G-type foldable screen (via: LetsGoDigital) By the sound of it, the 8" display will be a G-type and the 13" an S-type. They will...

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Xiaomi Redmi Y3 appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 625 and 3GB RAM

The Redmi Y3 has been teased for some time now, mainly for its camera prowess which include a 32MP selfie cam. The phone will also come with a textured gradient back panel, dual cameras, and a fingerprint scanner. The release date is already scheduled for April 24 and today we got to learn more about the internals thanks to a Geekbench listing. The phone will come with the aging Snapdragon 625 SoC paired with 3GB RAM. The processor came out back in 2016 and was widely popular with phones like the Redmi Note 4 and even last year's Redmi Y2. While a newer alternative like the Snapdragon...

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Meizu 16s big leak surfaces a day before its announcement

Meizu confirmed that it will launch the Snapdragon 855-powered Meizu 16s tomorrow on April 23 and by that time we'll have known the looks of the device, most of its specs and its price. Well, its Russian price, we've known its Chinese price for a week now - CNY 3,400 (€450/$505). The price in Russia for a Meizu 16s with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is RUB 33,990 (~€470/$530). Hm? #meizu #Meizu16s pic.twitter.com/lknl8hOKpF— Bang Gogo 📱 💻 🔍 (@bang_gogo_) April 22, 2019 We've already seen press renders of the Meizu 16s and the batch of live images serve...

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Huawei insiders refute rumors that the Mate X launch will be pushed to September

An unconfirmed report that Huawei is delaying the launch of the Mate X surfaced earlier today. However, new info (Chinese site Phoenix Technology quoting Huawei insiders) refutes those claims, saying that the foldable phone is on track to launch in June. The initial report pointed to Samsung delaying the launch of the Galaxy Fold in several markets along with alleged issues with the BOE-made display on the Huawei (the display on the Galaxy is Samsung-made) as reasons for Huawei to push the launch back to September, supposedly to run more tests. The Huawei Mate X uses a different...

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Huawei posts Q1 revenues, sees 39% YoY growth

Despite the budding trade war between the United States and China, Huawei seems to be in top shape heading into 2019. The company's first-quarter report shows it generated a total of CNY 179.7 billion ($26.81 billion) in revenue which translates to a 39% year-on-year (YoY) growth. Net profit margins also peaked at 8%, mildly better than last year's results for the same period. Rotating chairman Guo Ping stated that the three main goals for 2019 are improving the consumer, carrier and enterprise solutions with expectations for double-digit growth in each category. Huawei claims it...

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Samsung postpones the Galaxy Fold launch in certain places

Last week Samsung China sent invitations for events in Shanghai and Hong Kong, where it was expected to launch the Galaxy Fold. Reports are now stating that the company canceled the unveilings, initially planned for April 24 and April 26. Media representatives suggest this is due to the faulty review units and claim the product launch in China will be postponed. According to the same sources, Samsung has stopped training retail employees on how to sell the Galaxy Fold, meaning the company is likely to delay the global market launch as well. Samsung's official statement from last...

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Nubia Red Magic 3 poses for live photos

The new gaming smartphone by ZTE called nubia Red Magic 3 will be officially introduced on April 28, but local PR agencies are already teasing the actual smartphone. The new handset was exposed to visitors and players at the Spring LPL finals, taking place in Foshan, a city in the Chinese province of Guangdong. nubia Red Magic 3 Some might say this is the Mars edition, but looking closely, this phone's camera has a diamond shape and speakers right below the shooter. It still comes with an LED strip light on the back, but now there are more design elements, likely part of the...

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Smartphone maker Yota files for bankruptcy

You probably remember the dual-screen YotaPhone from 2012 and its two successors, the YotaPhone 2 and 3, released in the next five years. Well, the company behind those handsets is no longer. The Russian company is having some serious financial problems and it was probably not too hard to guess given that two years have passed and we haven't heard anything from Yota. The news of bankruptcy come from the Cayman Islands Supreme Court where Hi-p Electronics filed a case against the smartphone manufacturer due to the multi-million debt. Hi-p Electronics is the supplier for e-ink...

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Our Realme C2 hands-on

Realme just announced the 3 Pro and the C2 at an event in New Delhi, India. We had the 3 Pro beforehand and you can read the detailed review here. The C2, however, we only got to see now and we've got some initial impressions to share. But first, a rundown of the specs. Realme C2 specs Body: Plastic, Gorilla Glass 3 front; 154.3x73.7x8.5 mm, 166g; Diamond Black and Diamond Blue color schemes. Screen: 6.1-inch, 19.5:9 aspect, 720x1560px resolution, 282ppi, IPS LCD. Rear Camera: Primary 13MP, f/2.2 lens; secondary 2MP depth sensor; LED flash; 1080@30fps video recordings. ...

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Google Fi cuts Pixel 3 and 3 XL price in half for its birthday (today only)

Google Fi has a birthday today (it turns 3) and it's celebrating with a massive discount on the Pixel phones - 50% off. Note that this promo is valid only for today (April 22) and only if you activate the phone on Google Fi (which, unfortunately, means this is a US-only promo). The Pixel 3 is $400 up front or $16.63 a month for 24 months. You can also trade in an old phone for a few bucks off (though you can only bring the price down to $364). This is for the 64GB version, if you want 128GB then it's $450 or $18.71/mo. Pixel 3 is currently $400 on Google Fi The Pixel 3 XL...

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OnePlus 7 Pro camera details leak: 3x zoom and ultra-wide camera

Further details about the OnePlus 7 Pro camera have surfaced. It will be a triple shooter with a 48MP main sensor combined with an ultra-wide and a tele module (that much we knew already). The 8MP telephoto camera will offer 3x zoom (f/2.4 aperture). We don't know the focal length yet, but it should be around 80mm (that's about as high as non-periscope lenses go). The third camera will sport a 16MP sensor behind an f/2.2 ultra-wide lens. It will have 117° field of view. This will be the first of its kind on a OnePlus phone. The same source also confirmed that the OnePlus' 5G...

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Nokia 9 PureView update makes the fingerprint reader less secure

Right from the start, the Nokia 9 PureView's under display fingerprint reader wasn't as reliable as it should be so HMD Global is now pushing a software update to take care of the issue. Some users have already installed it but it turns out that it causes a security issue with the fingerprint scanner. We are rolling out a software update to your Nokia 9 Pureview. Kindly re-enroll your finger print for best experience. While update is staged it is available in most markets already. #nokia9pureview 📷📷📷📷📷— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) April 19,...

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LG X4 (2019) announced in South Korea

LG is continuing to diversify its budget portfolio with the launch of the X4 (2019) a successor to last year's X4+. Like last year the phone will appear under different names depending on the region. We've already seen the X4 (2019) as the LG K40 in South Africa and LG K12+ in Brazil and there's no new changes. The X4 (2019) features a 5.7-inch HD+ screen with an 18:9 aspect ratio and an 8MP selfie cam with front flash. Around the back, the phone features a single 16MP PDAF camera with LED flash and a fingerprint reader. Inside, the phone is powered by the Helio P22 alongside 2GB RAM...

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Lenovo Z6 Pro full specs revealed day before its launch

Ahead of tomorrow's Lenovo Z6 Pro event in Beijing, the company's VP provided the device's full spec sheet through a Weibo post. We've seen its impressive benchmark scores, camera samples and even the retail packaging and now we get confirmation of the final specs. As previously seen, the device will sport a 6.39-inch water drop notch screen with a 32MP selfie cam and built-in fingerprint scanner. The Snapdragon 855 is paired with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. The highlight of the device is around the back, where the four 48MP + 16MP + 8MP + 2MP camera sensors come together capable of...

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Realme 3 Pro is official with Snapdragon 710

Realme 3 Pro is finally official after series of teasers, and the specs look fascinating. The device has a 6.3" Full HD+ screen and a Snapdragon 710 chipset, better cameras and more RAM than the first Realme 3. The new camera has a 16 MP + 5 MP setup, with the same Sony IMX519 sensor, seen in the OnePlus 6T. The selfie is now 25 MP with fixed focus and standard f/2.0 lens, which is a huge upgrade over the 13 MP front-facing camera in the Realme 3. The back panel also houses the fingerprint scanner. Realme coupled the Snapdragon 710 with three memory configurations - 4/64 GB,...

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Realme C2 brings a big battery and a 12 nm Helio P22 for $85

The Realme 3 Pro is finally official, but the announcement saw another device making a debut - the Realme C2. The phone is advertised as an affordable handset, but brings some midrange features that could disrupt the low-end market. Realme C2 brings a 12 nm Helio P22 chipset to the game for the price of INR5,999 or just $85/€76. The screen is 6.1" with HD resolution and a waterdrop notch. The chip is coupled with 2/16 GB and 3/32 GB memory combinations, but at least there is a microSD slot for more storage, making company to the two SIM cards, all lined up in one tray. The main...

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