Unknown HTC device appears in GeekBench with MediaTek CPU and 6GB RAM

Back in December, HTC announced that it was going to change up its smartphone strategy for 2019. Part of that strategy is extending the life-cycle of the HTC U12+ and U12 Life. It also vowed to focus on flagship and midrange smartphones for this year. A new listing appeared on GeekBench for an unknown HTC device running a MediaTek Helio P35 paired with 6GB RAM. The device has a model number HTC 2Q741 and runs Android 9 Pie. We wonder if this could be an upcoming mid-range smartphone from HTC. It could perhaps even be a MediaTek variant of the same smartphone that was spotted on...

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OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro won't have an IP rating for water and dust resistance because it's expensive

OnePlus is continuing its relentless teaser campaign for its soon to be launched OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones, and today's installment is... odd. The company has done its fair share of irreverent marketing in the past, but this is something else. So, you may be aware that one of the features that is found in practically all of the more expensive competitors to OnePlus devices is an IP rating for water and dust resistance. However, the company has so far resisted adding it to its phones. And that is not changing with the OnePlus 7 series, as you can see from the video...

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Sprint will sell Google's Pixel 3 XL soon

Google's Pixels have only been sold directly by one of the 'big four' US carriers for years - we mean Verizon. But now the strategy seems to be ready to change. Last month there were mumblings about T-Mobile soon starting sales of the Pixel 3 and 3 XL, as well as the yet-unannounced Pixel 3a and 3a XL. And today a purported leak of an internal document from a Sprint store somewhere in the US clearly shows that it will get a retail display fixture at some point in the future, for the Pixel 3 XL. And why have a retail display if you aren't going to sell the phone it shows? Exactly....

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Nokia 9 PureView Indian launch seems imminent

The Nokia 9 PureView was announced back at MWC in February and ever since then it's been a long wait for Indian fans wanting to get their hands on one. That may all change very soon, however. The Nokia 9 PureView, specifically the version with the model number TA-1087, has now been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which is a prerequisite step for starting sales in the country. This means the launch of the Nokia 9 in the subcontinent could very well be imminent. In fact, HMD Global has been teasing its flagship's arrival in India since March, so it's high time this...

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LG G8 ThinQ gets tortured in video durability test

The LG G8 ThinQ was unveiled back in February at MWC, to much less fanfare than its Korean rival Samsung's flagships. Despite the lack of hype, before and after release, it's still a pretty interesting handset nevertheless. But the most important question is undoubtedly: how well can it survive a torture test? As always, we turn to Zack from YouTube channel JerryRigEverything to answer that question for us in video form. Like all of these durability tests, he starts out by scratching the phone, then goes on to burn its screen, and finally tries to bend it. Spoiler alert: the G8's...

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OnePlus 6T long-term review

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Early Mate 30 Pro specs - 6.7-inch screen, Kirin 985, 55W charging

Welcome to the first early look at the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. We emphasize the word early and suggest you take these specs with a healthy dose of skepticism. According to claimed insider sources the Huawei Mate 30 Pro will boast a number of improvements over the Mate 20 Pro and the P30 Pro. Starting with the screen, the Mate 30 Pro will use a BOE-made 6.71-inch AMOLED with a built-in fingerprint scanner. On the inside the Mate 30 Pro will use a 7nm Kirin 985 SoC with the Balong 5000 5G modem (though there will likely be a 4G variant of the Mate 30 Pro as well). The cameras on the rear...

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Confirmed: Honor 20 Pro will have a punch hole camera on the front

We already know that Honor will unveil its series 20 devices in London on May 21. The unveil will see the Honor 20 Lite (already unveiled in China as the Honor 20i), the Honor 20 and the Honor 20 Pro (and possibly an Honor 20 Moschino Edition too). We've been seeing a lot of Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro leaks of late. A few renders of the upcoming colors of the two phones - in Blue, White and in Black - shared with us the design of the rear. The render of the Black model seemingly suggested that the Honor 20 Pro will have a periscope 5x optical zoom camera while the Honor 20 will rely on a...

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vivo Y91 and Y91i receive price cuts in India

The vivo Y91 and Y91i have got their prices slashed in India. The Y91 is now down to INR8,990 ($130) from its launch price of INR10,999 ($159), whereas the 32GB variant of the Y91i is down from INR8,490 ($123) to INR7,990 ($115). Surprisingly, the 16GB variant is currently sold at the same price in India. Both these smartphones can be purchased at new prices from vivo India's eStore, Amazon.in, and Flipkart. vivo Y91 • vivo Y91i The vivo Y91 and Y91i are powered by Helio P22 SoC which is paired with 2GB RAM in India. Both of them have similar hardware with the only differences...

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Realme X gets BIS certification, India launch imminent

Oppo spin-off Realme is said to debut in China on May 15 by launching the Realme 3 Pro and the Realme X. The former has already debuted in India, and it seems the later will go official in the country soon. The Realme X, bearing model number RM1901, has received BIS certification which hints at an imminent launch in India. The smartphone recently appeared on TENAA with its images and a few specs which include a 6.5-inch FHD+ notchless display and a 3,680 mAh battery. Realme X A video shared by Realme confirmed that the X will feature a pop-up selfie camera which might have a...

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You can pre-book the OnePlus 7 Pro in India and get free one-time screen replacement

OnePlus has started accepting pre-orders for the OnePlus 7 Pro in India through Amazon.in, OnePlus Store, Croma, and Reliance Digital. Pre-bookings are already live and end on May 7 at 11:59 pm local time, with offline stores kicking them off from May 8. Those who pre-book the OnePlus 7 Pro are eligible for a one-time free screen replacement worth INR15,000 ($216) which is valid for six months from the date of purchase of the smartphone. To pre-book the OnePlus 7 Pro on Amazon.in and get this screen replacement offer, head over here and buy an Amazon Gift Card worth INR1,000 ($14)....

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Xiaomi posts an update on smartphone shipments

The first quarter of 2019 is well gone and analysts from Counterpoint, IDC, and other, started publishing their own reports on smartphone shipments. Since many companies do not reveal full numbers, the analyses often have skewed results that may upset some investors. To stop any rumors, Xiaomi decided to post an official update on its smartphone shipment between January and March - it is over 27.5 million units. One report stated the owner of Mi and Redmi brands shipped only 25 million devices, which would be a drop of over 10%. Another one overestimated at 27.8 million and...

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Report: Apple dominates smartwatch market during Q1 2019, sees growing competition

The global smartwatch market grew 48% in the first four months of 2019 compared to the same period last year according to data from Counterpoint Research. Unsurprisingly, Apple is still the leader in terms of shipments with a solid 35.8% market share. Samsung, on the other hand, saw a substantial 127% YoY increase as it's market share jumped to 11% ranking it second overall. Chinese brand imoo comes inthird with its 9.2% share. The new figures show that the smartwatch business is, in fact, growing quite well and more importantly features a more diversified look thanks to new offerings...

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Samsung Galaxy M40 key specs revealed through Geekbench

Samsung currently has three smartphones under its M series - the M10, M20, and M30. And, this South Korean tech giant is expected to further expand the lineup with the launch of M40 which has appeared on Geekbench with a few of its specifications. The Galaxy M40 bearing model number SM-M405F is listed on Geekbench with Snapdragon 675 SoC, 6GB RAM, and Android Pie. The smartphone made a score of 2,350 and 6,410 points in the benchmark tool's single and multi-core tests, respectively. Details about the M40 are scarce right now, but a report from last month stated that this smartphone...

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Prices and key specs of Moto Z4 and Moto Z4 Force leak online

The new flagships by Motorola will be called Moto Z4 and Moto Z4 Force, but a launch is yet to be announced. Following a leaked render from yesterday, revealing the phone from all sides, now we have more info on key specs and pricing. The vanilla Z4 will skip on the flagship chipset and will run on Snapdragon 675, while the top-tier Qualcomm chip will power the Z4 Force. The regular Moto Z4 will have 6/128 GB memory option keeping the SD675 company. The screen will be 6.4" OLED with a fingerprint scanner underneath and Full Hd+ resolution. The battery is said to be exactly 3,632...

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Check out these magazine cover photos shot using the OnePlus 7 Pro

OnePlus is building up the hype around the upcoming OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro as we inch closer to their launch. The company has started teasing these smartphones on social media, and now it partnered with two popular magazines - Harper's Bazaar India and GQ India - to promote the OnePlus 7 Pro. The cover photos of the latest issues of both these magazines are shot using the OnePlus 7 Pro. GQ India features Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao on the cover whereas Harper's Bazaar India has actor and activist Jameela Jamil on the front. Harper says that the images "are not filtered or digitally...

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