HTC shares more concrete Android 9 Pie update timeline for the U12+, U11+, and U11

HTC has finally shared some more news about its Android 9 Pie update timeline. The company announced back in March that the U11, U11+, and U12+ would all get the new software "starting Q2" - which starts in April and ends in June. So now that we're smack dab in the middle of that quarter, we assume a lot of people have been asking HTC whether it forgot its promise. Turns out the answer is no. We want to share the release schedule of the Android Pie updates for #HTC smartphones. Please note, certain regions & carrier deployment may affect these dates. U11 rollout will begin late May,...

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vivo Y3 leaks with Helio P35 SoC and other mid-range specs

vivo's been very active with phone launches lately, and it looks like the company isn't ready to slow down in the near future. A new leak today details an upcoming device, the vivo Y3, which is expected to make its debut in China soon. The vivo Y3 is pictured here in a color version that is going to be called Peach Powder. There's also going to be one called Peacock Blue. The phone has a 6.35-inch touchscreen with 1544x720 resolution and a waterdrop notch. It's powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and either 64 or 128GB of storage. The triple rear camera...

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HTC might be exiting the Chinese market soon

It's still unclear how much of HTC's smartphone making division was left after Google's acquisition of assets and employees, and the company seems to lately be focusing a lot more on its VR efforts. Back in July of last year it decided to exit the Indian smartphone market, and it might do the same in China soon. According to a new report, the company's devices are no longer for sale on JD.com or Tmall. HTC's official Weibo account says this came after careful consideration of its long-term business strategy for the Chinese market. For now it's still selling handsets through its own...

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TSMC already producing A13 chip for upcoming iPhones

We already knew that Taiwanese chip maker TSMC will be Apple's sole supplier for the upcoming A13 chipsets which will make their debut in the 2019 iPhones. Now, reports from Bloomberg suggest that the semiconductor manufacturer has begun trial production of the upcoming SoCs with plans to start mass production towards the end of the month. The new A13 chip will be built on the 7nm process and will offer enhanced EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) lithography. As always we can expect cutting edge performance and improved battery life from the upcoming A13. According to insiders, Apple will...

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Oppo F11 Pro gets a new color: Waterfall Gray

The Oppo F11 Pro launched with two color options and now a third one is available - Waterfall Gray. Despite its name, this option actually has more of a lavender hue, check out the images below. The new color is launching in several regions. In Malaysia, it's available on the official Oppo site as well as retailers like Lazada and Shopee. In Thailand, it's on pre-order this week. In the Philippines, it's coming soon, right on time to celebrate the brand's 5th year anniversary in the country. Oppo F11 Pro in Waterfall Gray Note that unlike the other two colors (Thunder Black...

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You can now play Google Podcasts from search results on iOS and desktop

Google's dedicated podcasts app graced the Play Store almost one year ago but an iOS port or desktop option was nowhere to be seen. That changed today as all the podcasts on Google's platform appear directly in the search results. All you need to do is search for your podcast of choice and you will automatically be able to play the session from your mobile or desktop browser. Rolling out this week you'll be able to search for and play podcasts directly in Google Search across Android, iOS, and desktop browsers, a step toward making audio a first-class citizen across Google....

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Samsung posts tips for vloggers on how to get the best out of the Galaxy S10+

So, you want to be a vlogger? Samsung has posted a few helpful tips that start with getting a Galaxy S10+. Anyway, the guide offers advice on how to improve the quality of the footage as well as the content of your vlogs. The first tip is simple - if you don't have a stabilizing gimbal on you, Super Steady Mode can shoot shake-free footage (it works best for well-lit scenes). You can use Hyperlapse to show transitions from one location to another. You can create Hyperlapse videos from regular footage, which is great if you forgot to enable it at the time. Slow motion clips...

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Huawei P30 Lite review

What looks like a Huawei P30, feels like a P30, snaps photos like a P30, and yet it's cheaper and lighter? Indeed, that's the Huawei P30 Lite with equally stunning design, promising gaming capabilities, but above all - has one skilled triple-camera on the back.

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Canalys: iPhone XR and Galaxy S10+/S10e lead declining North American market

The North American smartphone market saw a sharp decline of sales in the first three months of 2019, compared to Q1 of 2018. A total of 36.4m smartphones were shipped in Q1 of 2019, compared to 44.4m in Q1 of 2018 - down 18%. Of all shipped phones the iPhone XR, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e accounted for 25%. The iPhone XR saw 4.5M shipments while the Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e each moved 2M units. Apple retained its leading share in Q1 of 2019 but shipped 3.3M phones fewer than the same period of last year. Samsung made a big impact with the early introduction of the Galaxy S10...

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Withings introduces Steel HR Sapphire Signature lineup

French smart device maker Withings is looking to expand its smartwatch lineup with its new Steel HR Sapphire series. The new offerings will feature the signature minimalist look with improved durability thanks to the sapphire glass. There are two 36mm versions which come in White & Rose Gold or Blue & Silver and a larger 40mm Black & Slate Grey option. The casing on all three is made from stainless steel with chrome accents and leather watch straps. The Steel HR features smart notification support, a heart rate monitor, connected GPS tracking which relies on your phone, special...

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Lenovo VP posts image of Lenovo Z6 Pro Ferrari Edition

The Lenovo Z6 Pro joins the growing ranks of phones that have a special edition themed after a supercar brand. The VP of Lenovo posted this Ferrari Edition on Weibo without much detail. It's not clear if this phone features improved fast charging (the vanilla phone only manages a tame 18W). That's what most other super car-themed models do. It's not even clear if this version will be available to consumers. Lenovo Z6 Pro Ferrari Edition As far as we can tell, the only changes is a proper red paint job (the vanilla model has a "red" version, but it's mostly black). There's also...

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OnePlus 7 Pro vibration motor will be 200% stronger

One of the common complaints about OnePlus phones is that their vibration motor is weak. CEO Pete Lau has revealed that the OnePlus 7 Pro will have a new motor that's 200% stronger. You will be able to pick from three levels vibration and six vibration patterns for calls and other notifications. Lau also mentioned tuning the vibration in for the keyboard haptics, without going into specifics as to what that means. "Our team had to rethink the internal design of the OnePlus 7 Pro, to fit inside the body without increasing the thickness of the device, which could lead to a less...

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Huawei Y7 Prime (2019) faux leather limited edition launched

The Huawei Y7 Prime (2019) come out back in January, but the company has now refreshed it with a special edition complete with a beige faux leather back and 64GB of storage. Other than the cosmetic change and storage upgrade the phone is identical to the regular version. The phone packs a 6.26-inch IPS panel with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 16MP selfie cam. The internals are powered by the Snapdragon 450 alongside 3GB RAM. Around the back, it features a 13MP main sensor with a 2MP depth sensor and a traditional centered fingerprint reader. Software wise the phone is...

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Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 gets Android Pie update

Two days ago, Samsung rolled out the Android Pie update for the Galaxy On7 Prime and now it'sGalaxy J7 Prime 2's turn. The Android Pie build for the Galaxy J7 Prime 2 carries version number G611FFDDU1CSD8 and is just over 1GB in size. It bumps up the security patch level on the phone to May 1, 2019, and also brings in One UI which is the latest iteration of Samsung's custom interface. A complete changelog of this firmware is currently unavailable, but it's safe to say that it comes with features like Night Mode, a floating keyboard, and adaptive battery. The update should reach all...

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Asus ZenFone 6 appears in videos with a dual-slider design

The Asus ZenFone 6 is coming on May 16, but it just appeared in two videos with a dual-slider design. The first video shows the dual selfie camera of the phone which is revealed when the slider is pulled down. And when you slide it up, you see the front-facing speakers. You can also see that the phone has a notchless display, and that its back is home to a dual camera setup below which is the fingerprint scanner. The bottom of the phone has the USB-C port with the headphone jack residing on its left. The second video shows the ZenFone 6 with a bit boxier design, but it too has a...

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Honor 20 series gets a new teaser, details holographic design

Building up hype for the launch of its 20 series event, Honor has teased several shots detailing the fashion-focused design of the upcoming devices. Today we get another teaser on the Honor 20 series in the form of a short promo video. While we don't see any of the upcoming phones make an official appearance, the video details point to the unique design and camera capabilities of the handsets. Previous Honor 20 Pro leaks point to a quadruple camera setup with a 48MP main sensor, 16MP wide, 8MP telephoto and a dedicated 2MP macro camera. Honor also shared some cool details about the...

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Oppo Reno and Reno 10x Zoom to debut in India on May 28

The Oppo Reno and Reno 10x Zoom which were unveiled last month will debut in India on May 28. The Reno 10x Zoom is powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC that's mated to 8GB RAM. It boasts a triple camera setup at the back which is a combination of 48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, and 13MP telephoto units. The telephoto lens offers 10x hybrid zoom. Oppo Reno 10x Zoom The Oppo Reno, on the other hand, is a mid-ranger that has Snapdragon 710 SoC at the helm. And, unlike the more premium model, this one ships with a dual camera setup which includes 48MP main and 5MP depth sensing modules....

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Realme X spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 710 SoC and 8GB RAM

The Realme X which will be unveiled on May 15 has been spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 710. Well, that's a bit surprising considering the fact that the Realme X Lite will also ship with this same chip. Thanks to the TENAA listings of these phones, we know that Snapdragon 710 is the something they will have in common, in addition to Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 and storage. The Geekbench listing of the Realme X also reveals that this smartphone will have 8GB of RAM at its disposal, but do note that it was listed on TENAA with 4GB RAM. This leads us to believe that there could...

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