Apple and Qualcomm deal pushed Intel to quit 5G plans

Earlier this month we heard Intel decided to quit plans for mobile 5G, following the surprise settlement between Apple and Qualcomm. The company announced lower financial forecast, officially stating that the deal between its competitor and the iPhone maker was the key reason for dropping the idea of mobile 5G. Quitting plans for the next-gen connectivity seems like the logical deal since Apple was the key customer of Intel. However, this only means 5G for smartphones is a dead idea - it will keep working on networking and infrastructure products, as well as modems for devices that...

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Realme's first pop-up shop is coming to India where you can purchase the Realme 3 Pro

On Thursday, Realme India has announced that it will be opening its first pop-up shop, giving customers the chance to check out and purchase the new Realme 3 Pro before it officially goes on sale. The Realme 3 Pro is set to go on sale in India on April 29 with pre-registrations open now through April 27. The pop-up store will be at Pacific Mall, Subhash Nagar, New Delhi and will open on Saturday April 27. The first 200 people in line for the store will get free tickets to the ‘Avengers: Endgame' movie that's premiering this weekend. Register on www.realme.com to be eligible for this and...

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Mario Kart Tour launches closed beta for Android users in US and Japan

On Thursday, Nintendo has officially launched a closed beta for the highly-anticipated Mario Kart Tour game headed for Android and iOS. At the same time, Nintendo has also reaffirmed a time frame for the game's release. When Nintendo first announced the mobile game, it first set a launch date for Mario 2019. Later in January, while Nintendo announced a new Dr Mario mobile game, it announced that it would delay Mario Kart Tour's launch to this summer. Currently, only Android users in the US and Japan are eligible to register for the closed beta. In order to register, you need to...

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iPhone XI "final" CAD-based renders appear, huge camera bump and all

Remember those renders claimed to portray the iPhone XI (the successor to the XS) with a huge ghastly camera bump on the back? Today sees the leak of the alleged "final" CAD-based renders of the iPhone XI, and - shock horror - the hump is still there. In terms of surface area, this has to be the biggest bump ever seen on a smartphone, so Apple can brag about that in its presentation this fall. Jokes aside, if this is indeed the final design of the iPhone XI (or whatever it will end up being called), then it's going to be polarizing to say the least. Anyway, the huge hump houses...

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Huawei's EMUI reaches 470 million daily active users

Huawei's EMUI skin has reached over 470 million daily active users recently. The information comes straight from Wang Chenglu, president of the software department at the company's consumer business group. He revealed the milestone today in China at an EMUI-focused media briefing. He emphasized EMUI's growth over the past few years, which unsurprisingly is a result of Huawei's smartphone sales (of its own brand but also Honor devices). Right now, EMUI is available in 77 languages across 216 countries or regions in the world. Wang also reminded us of the key features the latest EMUI...

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Xiaomi's Black Shark 2 gaming phone excels this durability test

Today's video from JerryRigEverything is dedicated to Xiaomi's budget gaming smartphone - the Black Shark 2. However, calling it a budget handset won't do it justice as the handset features high-end hardware, premium build and as it turns out very durable body. The scratch test confirms that the front and some parts of the rear panel are made of glass while the rest is pure metal with an anodized finish on top. It's probably not that easy to scratch it, but the grooves are quite prominent. Oh, and the buttons are also made of metal. Interestingly, the in-display fingerprint reader works...

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Verizon launches Samsung Galaxy S10 5G pre-orders, announces 20 more cities getting 5G

Last month, we got hints that Verizon is planning to launch the Galaxy S10 5G on May 16 and today the carrier confirmed that launch date. The phone's pre-order page is live and you can expect to receive your brand new 5G phones by May 16. Samsung Galaxy S10 5G pre-order page The 256GB model going for $1,299 while the 512GB variant will cost $1,399. The phone will come only in Majestic Black and Crown Silver color variants. Those who pre-order will receive a pair of Galaxy buds and a Samsung wireless charging battery pack as an added bonus. Alongside the Galaxy S10 5G...

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Nokia lost money in Q1 as 5G investment is yet to start paying off

It appears that Nokia is having a rocky 2019 start as results from the Q1 2019 show a significant loss in contrast to last year's Q1. The company posted a surprising €254 million loss in Q1 2019 compared to the €46 million profit in Q1 2018. That's a result of Nokia's investments in 5G, which are yet to start paying off. Sweden's Ericsson and China's Huawei are considered to be Nokia's main 5G rivals and since the Chinese firm is under fire on all fronts over security concerns, it could be a big opportunity for Nokia. It's under significant pressure to deliver in the second half of...

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Huawei P30 Pro receives a software update

The Huawei P30 Pro is still new to the market but it's already receiving a big software update with fingerprint reader and camera improvements. We still haven't received the update on our unit but Huawei says it further improves the camera's dedicated night mode. The standard low-light photos see some improvement, too, along with the SuperZoom feature. The in-display fingerprint reader gets a couple of fixes that should result in overall better performance in terms of speed and accuracy. It will supposedly get more sensitive as well, whatever that means. In addition, you can...

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OnePlus teases the new triple camera of the OnePlus 7 Pro

OnePlus will bring out the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro on May 14 and it's already starting their teaser campaign. Under the hashtag #OnePlus7Series we get the first official nod to the new triple camera that's expected to be a highlight of the OnePlus 7 Pro (but is unlikely to appear on the OnePlus 7). The teaser carries the laconic message "Bells and whistles make noise. We make phones." View this post on Instagram Bells and whistles make noise. We make phones. #OnePlus7Series A post shared by OnePlus (@oneplus) on Apr 25, 2019 at 6:00am PDT The triple camera is...

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Our Samsung Galaxy A50 video review is up

Samsung is celebrating a decade since it launched the Galaxy smartphone series and is revamping its portfolio, including the plethora of new Galaxy A phones. One of them is the Galaxy A50, which Will reviewed on our YouTube channel. In under 10 minutes you'll see how the phone's triple camera performs, what are some pros and cons of the Galaxy A50, and learn a neat way to launch the 4K video recording mode. Samsung built the phone mostly out of plastic, but the front is covered by Gorilla Glass 3 which protects the screen and the fingerprint scanner underneath. We also have an...

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Nokia 8110 4G V15 update brings WhatsApp and Facebook support globally

The Nokia 8810 4G got WhatsApp in India earlier this month, and now this "Banana Phone" is getting support for the messenger and Facebook globally with the latest update. HMD Global is seeding a new firmware which carries version number 15.00.17.03 and weighs around 38MB in size. Once you install this update, you can head over to the KaiStore to download Facebook and WhatsApp. The Nokia 8110 4G was announced back in February last year and is the modern version of the iconic Nokia 8110 that appeared in The Matrix. It has a Snapdragon 205 SoC under the hood which makes it tick, and it...

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Lenovo Z6 Pro tops 200K reservations just a day after announcement

Lenovo's latest flagship - the Z6 Pro was announced on April 23 and seems to be gaining some fan love. Today, Lenovo announced that 200,000 units were reserved a day after its event. Those are just interest registration, mind you, as no cash has changed hands yet. The Z6 Pro is listed on Lenovo's site as well as other Chinese online retailers like JD.com and TMall. The base model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage comes at CNY 2,889 ($430). There's also 8/128GB and 8/256GB versions retailing for CNY 2,999 ($445) and 3,799 ($545) respectively. The top of the line version offers a colossal...

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Entry-level Honor 8S announced

Huawei subsidiary Honor officially announced its latest budget offering - the Honor 8S. We already saw the device in leaks two weeks ago and the specs look unchanged. The phone features a unique double texture back made out of plastic. The Honor 8S packs a 5.71-inch HD+ LCD panel with a water drop notch for the 5MP selfie cam. The front camera will serve as the only biometric authentication method in the absence of a fingerprint reader. Around the back, you'll find the main 13MP f/1.8 PDAF camera with a single LED flash. The Helio A22 SoC powers the Honor 8S coupled with 2GB RAM...

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Honor 20 to have a Moschino Edition, company confirms

The Honor View 20 arrived on the global scene back in January, and the company CEO George Zhao announced a partnership with the fashion brand Moschino. Today we received the company confirmed that the partnership will continue with the upcoming 20 series. The new Honor 20 (and perhasp Honor 20 Pro) will have not only a fancy case and a dedicated theme, but will arrive with a new design of the back panel, and new retail package, including a phone bag. Honor 20 Moschino Edition in its designated phone bag Although we have images of the phone bag with the Honor 20 in it, we can...

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Samsung Galaxy A30 GPS performance improved with latest update

The Samsung Galaxy A30 is receiving its second update of the month in India which carries version number A305FDDU1ASD5 and weighs 180MB in size. This new firmware improves the GPS performance of the Galaxy A30 as well as the stability of the proximity sensor and audio. The update should reach all units in a week or two, but if it doesn't, you can try pulling it manually by heading over to your phone's Settings > Software Update menu. The Galaxy A30 features a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display and has Exynos 7904 SoC at the helm which is coupled with 4GB RAM. The...

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First specs of Redmi flagship appear

We've been hearing about a Redmi smartphone with Snapdragon 855 chipset, and today a leakster from China revealed some more specs about the device. According to the Weibo user, the upcoming flagship will be coupled with 8 G B RAM and will have a triple camera with 48 MP main shooter. Leaked specs of Redmi flagship Even if your Chinese is non-existent, the list is pretty much self-explanatory - the Redmi phone will have a 6.39" screen with a 32 MP camera on the front, although we've seen spy shots of a phone with an elevating mechanism for the front-facing shooter. Whether this...

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Oppo A9 goes official with 6.53-inch display and 4,020 mAh battery

The Oppo A9 that leaked two days ago is now official. It's built around a 6.53-inch Full-HD+ notched display and has a screen-to-body ratio of 90.7%. The A9 is powered by Helio P70 SoC which is mated to 6GB RAM. It runs Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 and comes with 128GB of internal storage. For photography, it has a dual camera (16MP+2MP) setup at the back and a 16MP snapper on the front. The Oppo A9 flaunts a 3D gradient design and is offered in three colors - Mica Green, Ice Jade White, and Fluorite Purple. The smartphone comes with GameBoost 2.0, has a rear-mounted fingerprint...

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ZTE Axon 10 Pro listed online, sales begin May 7

Two months after its official announcement ZTE's flagship Axon 10 Pro 5G has made its way to Chinese online retailer JD.com, which accepts reservations for it. We were already familiar with the key specs and the device topped AnTuTu's benchmark thanks to its powerful processor and F2FS file system. The phone will also be ZTE's first foray into the world of 5G smartphones. The Axon 10 Pro features a 6.47-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED screen with a water drop notch for the 20MP selfie cam. The screen also supports HDR 10 and comes with an in display fingerprint reader. Around the back, the...

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Samsung Galaxy View 2 price and sale date revealed

AT&T confirmed the specs of the Samsung Galaxy View 2 yesterday, and today the US-based carrier has revealed its price and sale date. The Galaxy View 2 will go on sale through online and offline stores starting April 26, and it will be available at $37/month through AT&T Next on a 20-month installment plan which translates to a total price of $740. This Galaxy View successor is powered by Exynos 7884 SoC which is paired with 3GB RAM. It boasts a 17.3-inch 1080p display and is backed by a 12,000 mAh battery. The device boots Android Oreo and comes with a 5MP front camera. The...

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TikTok is available again in India

The TikTok app is no longer banned in India, after a court in Tamil Nadu reversed its order of prohibiting downloads of the app on App Store and Google Play. Initially, it stated the platform was encouraging the spread of explicit content and "cultural degradation" after concerns of pornographic purposes and exploiting children. Following a plea from the TikTok developers Bytedance Technology, the ban was lifted and you can once again download the app. Technically, the platform was always available for Indian users, as long as they had the app on their phones - the state...

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