Redmi Note 7S goes on sale in India

The Redmi Note 7S that was announced earlier this week goes on sale today in India through Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores starting at noon local time. It's priced at INR10,999 ($158) for the 3GB/32GB model, and INR12,999 ($187) for the 4GB/64GB variant. The Redmi Note 7S is a re-branded version of the Chinese Note 7. It's powered by Snapdragon 660 SoC and sports a 6.3-inch FHD+ LCD. It runs Android Pie-based MIUI 10 out-of-the-box and boasts a dual camera setup at the back which is a combination of 48MP and 5MP units. The Redmi Note 7S packs a 4,000 mAh battery and comes in...

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Huawei reportedly in talks with Aptoide to find replacement for Google Play Store

In the past few days, Huawei has found itself in a strange situation with the US Government. The result of a total Huawei ban has caused many American companies to cut ties and partnerships with the Chinese smartphone maker. Not only was Huawei's Android license revoked for future devices, but it was even pulled from the Android Q beta program and ARM, whose designs are used in Kirin processors, also has ceased ties with Huawei to comply with the US' drastic new policy. Although the US delayed the ban for 90 days, Huawei is already thinking of a backup plan, should the ban go back into...

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iOS 13 will be unveiled on June 3

We already knew Apple was holding its annual WorldWide Developer Conference (WWDC) on June 3 to 7 this year, but today the company has finally decided to send out press invites for its keynote event. It will take place on June 3 at 10 AM Pacific in San Jose, California, at the McEnery Convention Center. This is when Apple will, for the first time, talk about the upcoming iOS 13, show us its headline new features, and announce its beta release timeline for eager testers - the finalized iteration should launch in the fall with the new iPhones. iOS 13 is rumored to sport a native dark mode,...

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OnePlus 3 and 3T get Android 9 Pie update

Following beta builds going out since April, OnePlus has today released the stable update to Android 9 Pie for the OnePlus 3 and 3T. It comes as OxygenOS 9.0.2 for both devices. As you might expect, this means you'll get the new Pie UI, but there are more goodies baked in, like customizing the time range in the new Do Not Disturb mode, support for Google Duo video calls in the Dialer app, support for Google Lens in the Camera app, as well as the usual general bug fixes and improvements. The new software comes with the April 2019 security patch level, and adds Gaming mode 3.0, with...

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Huawei: the US is bullying us and we're working with Google to resolve the matter

Following the US ban on Huawei and all of its subsidiaries, Abraham Liu, the company's representative to the EU institutions called out the US government saying its actions are plain bullying. Despite the 90-day lift of the ban to ease the customers, both sides will suffer after the period expires. Meanwhile, the Chinese tech giant is trying to resolve the matter with Google as it believes the company isn't responsible for the ban and it's in its best interest to keep working with Huawei. Google, on the other hand, declined to comment. Abraham Liu added: Huawei is becoming...

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Xiaomi Mi 8 gets DC dimming with MIUI 10 9.5.22 update

Xiaomi Mi 8 owners report that they are receiving an OTA update containing MIUI 10 9.5.22 that adds the promised DC dimming feature of the screen. It's around 324MB big and so far, it has been rolling out in China so it might take some time before it hits the global version. The changelog only says that it brings DC dimming, fixes the IC of the OLED panel to eliminate the flicker. You will have to go to the Settings menu, tap on Display and toggle the Anti-Flicker function. This is great news for those sensitive to PWM, who will probably feel quite relieved when spending a lot...

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Redmi K20 shown off in an official image with gradient design and triple camera

A few hours ago, we reported about an image of the Redmi K20 which confirmed notch-less screen and an in-display fingerprint scanner on this upcoming smartphone. Now, we are looking at yet another photo of the K20 which shows us what it looks like from the back. As you can see, the Redmi K20 has a glass back with a gradient paint job. It also has three cameras on the rear stacked vertically in the center, with one snapper placed separately surrounded by a ring. You can also see that the power button and volume rocker are placed on the right side of the K20. The Redmi K20 will be...

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Google Lens update brings new design and dinning mode feature

Google Lens is getting a redesigned user interface. The smart camera assistant will now split into five categories which you can select to get more accurate results. The overhauled design and features are already appearing for Pixel users and those on the 9.91 beta build of the Google app. The new look will offer a swipeable choice between auto, translate, text, shopping and dining modes. The first one works the same as before where the camera analyzes the image it's fed. Translate and text were also featured in the old Google Lens and would read text and copy or translate it for...

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Nokia 4.2 available in France, Italy and Spain, Nokia 3.2 goes on pre-order

Two affordable Android One phones by HMD - the Nokia 4.2 and 3.2 - are launching in three new European markets. The Nokia 4.2 is already available in France, Italy and Spain, the Nokia 3.2 is on pre-order in those markets. Check the table below for prices and links. Nokia 3.2 (pre-order) Nokia 4.2 France €150 €190 Italy €150 €200 Spain €150 €180 Note that despite what their names might imply, the Nokia 4.2 is actually the smaller phone. It has a 5.71" screen, octa-core processor, 13MP camera...

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Apple updates MacBook Pro with new CPUs and improved keyboards

Apple has announced an updated version of its flagship MacBook Pro series of notebooks. The new models feature improved processors as well as changes to the much maligned keyboard. Starting with the 15-inch model, the base variant gets a 2.6GHz 6-core 9th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, which can Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz. The higher-end variant gets a 2.3GHz 8-core 9th-generation Intel Core i9 processor, making it the first MacBook to have an 8-core processor. Optionally, both models can also be configured with a 2.4GHz 8‑core 9th‑generation Intel Core i9 processor that...

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ZTE Blade A5 2019 unveiled

ZTE unveiled its entry-level Blade A7 at the beginning of the month and now it's adding the even more affordable ZTE Blade A5 2019 to its lineup. The phone offers an 18:9 screen, octa-core processor and affordable price. The Blade A5 2019 features a 5.45-inch HD+ screen with an 8MP f/2.4 selfie cam sitting in the classic full bezel above it. Around the back, it has a single 13MP f/2.0 camera with LED flash. The phone is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, which can be expanded via the microSD card slot. Battery wise we're looking at a 2,600 mAh cell...

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Xiaomi Mi 9T certified, likely Pro version of Mi 9

Xiaomi likes to offer plenty of choice with its flagship line. Last year we got the regular Mi 8, followed by the Mi 8 SE, which toned down the size and processor and lastly the Mi 8 Pro which offered a transparent back and in-display fingerprint reader. This year we've already been treated to the Mi 9 and Mi 9 SE and it looks like the Mi 9T is next in line, replacing last year's Pro model. The upcoming Xiaomi Mi 9T has already passed certification in Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore and Russia so it's clearly a global phone. Current rumors suggest it should retain most of the key internals...

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Samsung Galaxy Fold gets a Game of Thrones edition by Caviar

You probably know the Russian company Caviar that makes customized golden phone. Well, the luxury brand decided to go even further and announced a new design for the Samsung Galaxy Fold that is yet to make its market launch following a delay due to construction issues. It is dedicated to the Game of Thrones TV series and the unreleased novel The Winds of Winter and goes overboard with the ornaments as is the norm with Caviar. Samsung Galaxy Fold Game of Thrones Edition Both Galaxy Fold outer panels are covered in golden elements, referring to the story of the famous "A...

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ARM cuts ties with Huawei in a devastating blow

The ripple effect caused by the US-imposed trade clampdown is continuing to spread, this time affecting chip designer ARM. The UK-based firm has reportedly sent a memo to employees to cease "all active contracts, support entitlements, and any pending engagements" with Huawei because of "US origin technology" in ARM's designs. ARM has officially stated only that it is "complying with all of the latest regulations set forth by the US government". Huawei also issued a comment on the situation, seen below. Update: Huawei has responded to the ARM ban. "We value our close relationships...

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EE launching the first UK 5G network on May 30

We're officially eight days away from the first commercially available 5G network in the UK. Out of EE announced its ready to launch its next generation network on May 30, beating rival telecom Vodafone who scheduled its 5G launch for July 3. The EE 5G network will be live in six cities at launch - London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham and Manchester. EE claims its working on adding 100 new 5G sites per month with plans to cover all major UK cities by 2020. The current 5G launch is part of the carrier's phase 1 plan which will rely on combining the new generation network...

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Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition announced: Snapdragon 710 SoC and triple rear cam

After launching the flagship Z6 Pro last month, Lenovo follows up by announcing a toned down variant dubbed the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition, also called the Z6 Lite. The Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition has Snapdragon 710 SoC at the helm and it runs Android Pie-based ZUI 11 out-of-the-box. The smartphone comes in three memory configurations - 4GB/64GB, 6GB/64GB, and 6GB/128GB. And you can expand the storage by up to 256GB via microSD card. The Z6 Youth Edition is built out of roll cage magnesium alloy which is the same material we see on Lenovo's ThinkPad notebooks. The smartphone is offered in two...

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Huawei nova 5 arriving with 40W fast-charging

Huawei has made real progress with its own fast-charging solution and now the latest 40W capabilities are likely to trick down to the mid-range and hit the nova 5 series as well. Two devices with model numbers SEA-TL10 and SEA-AL10 were certified by 3C with a 40W charger coming in the retail box with the very same serial number, spotted on the Huawei P30 Pro's charging block. SEA-AL10 and SEA-TL10 on 3C We are sure this is the new nova series, because Huawei has released member of its upper midrange lineup in the middle of the year in years past. The Mate flagships are also too...

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Redmi K20 will come with a notch-less display and a 7th-gen UD fingerprint scanner

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi is all set to unveil the Redmi K20 on May 28, and as we inch closer to its announcement, the company revealed another one of its key selling points. Redmi has already confirmed that the K20 will come with a 48MP primary camera, 960 FPS slow-mo video recording, and a 4,000 mAh battery and today it adds the seventh-gen optical in-display fingerprint reader to the list. Redmi says that this fingerprint scanner is equipped with a 3P lens and has 7.2μm ultra-large pixels. It has a 100% higher photo-sensitive area and 30% more accuracy than the previous...

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vivo Z5x pops up on Geekbench two days before its official release

We already knew pretty much all there is about vivo's first phone with a punch hole display and today we're treated to the its Geekbench scorecard. The Z5x will come with a 6.53-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. Now we learn that the phone will feature the Snapdragon 710 processor paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The Z5x managed to push out 1848 points in the single-core test and 5915 in the multi-core department, which are similar results to other Snapdragon 710 phone like the Realme X and Oppo Reno. According to previous reports the phone will also come in...

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MediaTek to bring 5G chipset later this month

Huawei, Samsung and Qualcomm already introduced their chipsets with capabilities to suppport 5G modems, and next in line appears to be Mediatek. The Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer announced "it's almost time" for "smart to meet fast" and the new 5G AI product will arrive in May, meaning we have 10 days tops until the unveiling of the new platform. Helio M70 was initially introduced as the 5G platform by the company, but is yet to arrive officially or to ship to actual smartphone manufacturers. We don't know whether the new chipset will have the 5G modem built in or it will...

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