Fan-made Razr concept video used by Lenovo at Chinese press event

The upcoming Motorola Razr is one of the most anticipated smartphone devices to come in 2019 because it involves the new trend of a foldable display while also reviving an all-time classic flip phone: the Moto Razr. Lenovo held a presentation for the Chinese press and a short video was posted from the presentation. The video below was taken by Engadget China's editor-in-chief, confirming the video was indeed shown at the meeting. Video of the media briefing. pic.twitter.com/Fv9QRyg6S4— Richard Lai (@richardlai) May 16, 2019 no, I didn't...— Waqar Khan (@WaqarKhanHD) May 17,...

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vivo Z5x is coming with punch hole selfie camera, 5,000 mAh battery

vivo is working on a new Z-series phone, following the Z3x that it launched last month. The new device will be called Z5x and in the leaked image below it's said to be the one at the top. As you can see, it has a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera in the display, and reasonably thin bezels all-round (with a slightly thicker chin). The vivo Z5x is also rumored to sport a massive 5,000 mAh battery. Unfortunately that's all the information that has been outed so far regarding this upcoming device. What's clear is that it will be cheap for what it's offering, or at least cheaper...

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Huawei P20 lite (2019) is shaping up to be a much bigger upgrade than initially leaked

A few days ago word got out (along with leaked press renders) that Huawei is working on a P20 lite (2019), which at the time seemed like a pretty minor update to the original phone that launched in 2018. A new screen with smaller bezels and a punch-hole camera was seemingly the only big change. According to a new report from the same source, some of the originally leaked specs were off, and the P20 lite (2019) is actually shaping up to be a much bigger upgrade than initially thought. Its display will grow from 5.84" to 6.4", the aspect ratio is taller too with the 2019 model sporting...

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OnePlus 7 Pro is now available in the US, yours from $669

After having been released in India yesterday, the OnePlus 7 Pro is now also available to purchase in the US. You can get it straight from the company's online store starting at $669 for the model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. If you want 256GB instead, you'll need to decide between 8GB or 12GB of RAM. The 8/256 model retails for $699, while the 12/256 variant costs $749. The 6/128 version is only available in Mirror Gray, while the 12/256 iteration is only offered in Nebula Blue. Both colors are up for grabs if you go with the mid-tier model, and a third will join them for that...

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Minecraft Earth announced, helping you build your blocky world in AR

Marking its 10 year anniversary, Minecraft is going mobile with an augmented reality version. Like Pokemon Go before it, the aim of Minecraft Earth is to allow you to experience the outside world in an AR environment through your phone. You will be given total freedom to build structures, gather resources and express your creativity in the classic blocky Minecraft world. The game will focus on collaboration and allow multiple players to work together transforming the traditionally single-minded AR gaming experience into a creative multiplayer environment. Players will be able to...

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Redmi Note 7S shown in live image

Redmi has been teasing a new 48MP phone for some time now and it's going to be the Redmi Note 7S. The phone's camera samples were shown yesterday and now we have our first official look courtesy of the brand's VP Manu Kumar Jain. The feeling when you get your hands on #RedmiNote7S. 😀 I generally don't dress up like this, but posing with this amazing #48MP camera phone is special. 😇 How do you like this steaming hot Red coloured Gorilla Glass 5 back? 🔥 Launch on Monday!#Xiaomi ❤️ #48MPForEveryone pic.twitter.com/BsHlwEJahM— Manu Kumar Jain...

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Check out this clear back OnePlus 7 Pro showing off the motorized camera

Zack from YouTube channel Jerryrigeverything is back with another OnePlus 7 Pro video, but this time instead of torturing it, he's giving it a fresh new look. He takes phone apart and removes the Nebula Blue finish on the back to make it transparent. The result is quite interesting and not without its geeky appeal - exposed battery, circuits, chips and, of course, the motorized camera unit. The whole process of making the custom back design, however, is quite the hassle, requires certain tools, a heat gun and a lot of patience. Check out the video and the super cool transparent glass back,...

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Samsung unveils Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition

Samsung has been a sponsor of the Olympic games since 1998 and has a deal in place to sponsor the events to 2028. And it has a tradition - launching a special edition of its flagship for every Olympic games. This year the Samsung Galaxy S10+ is getting the Olympic treatment. The Prism White version gets the logo of the Tokyo 2020 games on its back (along with carrier Docomo). This is not the end of the customization, it comes bundled with special Galaxy Buds truly wireless earbuds. Samsung Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition Note that only 10,000 units of the "Galaxy S10+...

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Oppo might be working on another phone with rotating camera mechanism

Remember the Oppo N3 from way back in 2014? It was the first of its kind with a rotating camera mechanism and it looks like the company is looking into the idea of making another one but with a more sophisticated motor and more cameras. The Chinese maker has filed for a patent at the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) depicting a smartphone with a rotating camera mechanism similar to the one presented yesterday on the Asus Zenfone 6 but instead of housing just the regular dual-camera setup, it also has a single camera on the other side of the rotating block. Both camera...

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Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL can now be purchased from Amazon in the US

The Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL can now be purchased from Amazon in the US. The Pixel 3a is priced at $399 whereas the 3a XL costs $479 - identical to Google's own store. The Just Black variant of the larger Pixel comes with a $100 gift card which can be used to buy other products from Amazon. The Pixel 3a and 3a XL are mostly identical, differring in terms of screen size and battery capacity. The 3a ships with a 5.6-inch 2220 x 1080-pixel display and a 3,000 mAh battery, whereas the 3a XL comes with a 6-inch 2160 x 1080-pixel screen backed by a 3,700 mAh cell. These mid-range...

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Samsung unveils Galaxy S10+ Olympic Game Edition

Samsung has been a sponsor of the Olympic games since 1998 and has a deal in place to sponsor the events to 2028. And it has a tradition - launching a special edition of its flagship for every Olympic games. This year the Samsung Galaxy S10+ is getting the Olympic treatment. The Prism White version gets the logo of the Tokyo 2020 games on its back (along with carrier Docomo). This is not the end of the customization, it comes bundled with special Galaxy Buds truly wireless earbuds. Samsung Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition Note that only 10,000 units of the "Galaxy S10+...

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Meizu 16Xs leaks on Chinese authority's website

Meizu's flagship 16s was unveiled last month and now the company is looking to bring a more affordable version dubbed Meizu 16Xs. The phone will feature a similar design to its more expensive counterpart with slightly larger front bezels in a mid-range package. It's going to be the direct successor to last year's Meizu 16X. Meizu 16Xs The phone bearing the M926Q model number appears to continue Meizu's design language offering an uninterrupted screen with small top and bottom bezels. The top also features the selfie cam so there won't be any of those trendy pop-up solutions...

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Oppo A9x goes official with a 48MP camera and VOOC 3.0 fast charging

Today Oppo announced the A9x - a slightly more powerful version of the A9 that debuted last month. The biggest change here is the 48MP main sensor at the back which replaces the 16MP unit present on the A9. Another difference between the A9 and A9x is in the battery department. Both pack a 4,020 mAh cell, but the A9x comes with support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging which is missing from the vanilla A9. Oppo A9x That said, the A9x retains the rest of the hardware from the A9, including the Helio P70 SoC, 6GB RAM, 6.53-inch FHD+ display, and the 16MP selfie shooter. The...

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Redmi 7A appears on TENAA

Last year Xiaomi offered up two variations of its entry-level phone with the Redmi 6 and the even cheaper Redmi 6A. The phones featured similar design with differences in the chipsetand camera departments. We've already seen the Redmi 7 and now a new device rumored the be the Redmi 7A popped up on TENAA bearing the M1903C3EC model number. Just like last year's pair, the Redmi 7A will feature an identical appearance to the regular Redmi 7 but with some downgrades to make the lower price. From the images, we can see the back appears to be made from matte plastic and will feature only one...

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Oppo K3's official listing reveals its design and key specifications

The Oppo K3 that's slated to go official on May 23 has been listed on the company's official website confirming its design and a few of its specifications. In terms of design, the Oppo K3 looks like an amalgam of the Realme X and Oppo Reno. It has a selfie camera popping up from the center of the frame like the Realme X, and a back which houses two snappers in the center like the Reno. Talking about the specifications, Oppo has already confirmed that the K3 will come with Snapdragon 710 SoC under the hood. Now, this Chinese phone maker has further confirmed a 16MP selfie shooter, a...

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Sony Xperia 1 coming to the US on July 12

Sony announced the Xperia 1 in February this year at Mobile World Congress (MWC), but back then, we didn't have the pricing and availability details of this phone in the US. Well, those gaps have just been filled. The Sony Xperia 1 will come to the US on July 12 at $949.99. It will be available for purchase through Best Buy, Amazon, B&H Photo, Focus Camera, and other retail outlets in Black and Purple colors. Sony Xperia 1 The Xperia 1 is powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC which is mated to 6GB RAM. However, one of the biggest highlights of this flagship is its 6.5-inch OLED...

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