Samsung Galaxy A10e visits Geekbench with Exynos chipset, 2GB of RAM

Samsung has gone all in with the suffix "e" this year. The Galaxy S10e is the most affordable S10, the Galaxy A20e is a cheaper version of the A20, you get the idea. The Korean company has also been working on a Galaxy A10e, which has already been certified by both the Wi-Fi Alliance and the FCC. This indicates the fact that the phone, with the model number SM-A102U, could be launching very soon. To test things thoroughly before that release, someone in possession of a prototype saw fit to run Geekbench on it, and thus the results are now part of the benchmark's online database. This...

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This is what the Samsung Galaxy Note10 will look like

Yesterday a schematic of the Galaxy Note10's rear camera arrangement leaked, and we showed you a render approximating what that would look like on the back of the upcoming device. What about the front, though? Since the Galaxy S10+ comes with two sensors in the punch-hole screen cutout, you'd expect the Note10 to have at least that number of cameras tucked in there, but apparently you'd be wrong. Both the Note10 and the Note10 Pro (yes, we're getting two models this year, four if you count the 5G-enabled offshoots) will only employ one front-facing camera. This information comes from...

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Redmi K20 Pro will have a version with 12GB of RAM, TENAA listing reveals

Xiaomi's sub-brand unveiled its first ever flagship smartphone, the Redmi K20 Pro, just a couple of days ago, and now it looks like it's going to get even more high-end in the future. Suspend your disbelief for a moment, this is actually possible. See, the official announcement had the K20 Pro topping out at 8GB of RAM, but there is a version with a whopping 12GB of memory coming. This has been revealed today by the official listing of the handset on TENAA, the Chinese regulatory authority that needs to certify every device before it goes on sale in the country. The listing clearly...

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Samsung Galaxy M40 press render leaks ahead of June 11 launch

Samsung will officially launch the Galaxy M40 on June 11 in India, where it's partnered with Amazon. Yesterday a teaser from the retailer was posted, drumming up the excitement for the new smartphone. Today the press render you can see below has been leaked. It shows the Infinity-O screen, with the punch-hole selfie camera, a first for Samsung's M-series (the other members of the family all sport notches). The phone is expected to sport the Snapdragon 675 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It will run Android 9 Pie. On the back we can see a triple camera setup, an LED...

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Apple granted patent for foldable device, here's what it could look like

Apple has filed a patent application for a foldable device, which folds inwards much like the Samsung Galaxy Fold. In Apple's patent the device has a display layer and a protective cover layer on top that are designed to fold or bend along a specific bendable region (like the hinge on the Fold). The protective layer (which will be on top of the display layer) will reportedly be made of a ceramic material like glass, sapphire or zirconia. The figure below shows a folding device with the display on the inside, folding in on itself (figures 1A and 1B). It's unclear what we see in figure...

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Huawei MediaPad M6 appears on JD.com

Huawei's MediaPad tablet line is due for an update and today we got our first glimpse of the upcoming MediaPad M6 on the company's online store. The slate will come in 8.4-inch and 10.7-inch versions both of 2560×1660 resolution. Another common component between the two versions is the Kirin 980 chipset. The smaller version is expected to come with a 4,500 mAh battery while the larger pad will come with a 7,500 mAh cell. Design wise, the new MediaPad features narrower bezels and there is no longer a physical power button like on the previous generations. There is a single selfie camera...

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Amazon launches Echo Show 5 for $90

Amazon has launched the Echo Show 5, a smaller version of the Echo Show at a much lower price. The Echo Shot 5 has a 5.5-inch, 960x480 resolution display. The widescreen aspect ratio is ideal for watching Amazon Prime Video content, as well as content from other service providers. On the back is a single 4W speaker. The Echo Show 5 also has a 1MP camera on the front for video calling other Amazon Echo users. The camera has a shutter that physically blocks the camera when it's not in use. Apart from that, it's exactly the same as any other Amazon Echo device. You can...

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Meizu leaks its own 16Xs smartphone ahead of launch

The Meizu 16Xs is supposed to launch tomorrow, but someone didn't get the memo and the company's website uploaded pretty much everything about the handset. We got all the specs and renders a day in advance. The Meizu 16Xs is carrying a 6.2-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2232px) AMOLED screen without a notch. There's also a fingerprint reader sitting beneath. A Snapdragon 675 is behind the wheel paired with 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. The triple-camera setup on the back consists of a 48MP (f/1.7) main unit, a 5MP depth-sensor and an 8MP f/2.2 snapper, which is probably...

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Samsung re-releases the Galaxy S10 update

Updates typically fix bugs, but sometimes things go wrong - the last update for the Galaxy S10 phones was pulled as it caused stability issues for many. It seems that now this update is getting re-released, hopefully with all the bugs patched up. Currently, the update is rolling out in Switzerland, that's where the original update started too. If no issues arise, it should expand to other regions shortly after. This is an important update as it enables Bright Night mode as well as using the telephoto lens in Live Focus mode. Samsung Galaxy S10e • Samsung Galaxy S10 • Samsung...

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Sony working on a foldable Xperia F with 5G connectivity

Sony may be working on a foldable phone of its own - the Xperia F. It is in the early stages of development as reports coming out of China claim that the phone is set to launch next year. The screen will have Sony's trademark 21:9 aspect ratio and will use a flexible OLED panel from Samsung. It's likely that this will be a vertical folding design as the Samsung and Huawei foldable phones (which fold horizontally) have squarish aspect ratios. According to the rumors, the Sony Xperia F will sport a 5G modem, which may be Sony's first. Unless the company unleashes a 5G-connected Xperia at...

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Motorola Moto Z4 passes by Geekbench

Yesterday we saw the surprise appearance of the Moto Z4 in a hands on video as someone bought a unit before it's even announced. Now we're getting official Geekbench scores which are on par with other Snapdragon 675 devices like the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A70. The Moto Z4 tested had 4GB RAM and managed to push out 2346 points in the single-core test and 6248 in the multi-core department. Unsurprisingly it was running running on Android 9 Pie. The battery inside the Z4 comes in at 3,600mAh and will charge over USB-C. The Moto Z4 lineup will also include the Moto Z4...

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Huawei may unveil the Kirin 720 tomorrow

Insiders report that Huawei will unveil a new chipset tomorrow, undeterred by the fallout from the US/China trade war. No, probably not the flagship Kirin 985, instead it's expected to be a replacement for the Kirin 710 from mid-2018. Tentatively dubbed Kirin 720, it will be fabbed by TSMC (which officially confirmed its support for Huawei) and it will use a smaller node - 10nm, down from 12nm. It could feature new processor and GPU cores, the 710 used A73 and G51, respectively. The 10nm process node may mean Cortex-A75 cores instead of the newer A76 (which target 7/8 nm), but...

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Google Pixel 4 screen protector shows dual punch hole selfie camera

After the Pixel 3a and 3a XL Google's smartphone division shifts its focus to the upcoming Pixel 4 flagships. We've seen some leaked renders of the 4 XL and its dual front camera punch hole display. Prior to that a Geekbench listing showed us that the phones will run on the Snapdragon 855 processor. Now a new leak courtesy of Skinomi gives us our first look at a screen protector for the Pixel 4, along with renders of the front panel. The protective glass has a large cutout to fit the two forward facing cameras and we can also see a dual speaker setup on the top and bottom. While the...

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Bose launches Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 for $399

Bose has launched its newest flagship wireless noise cancelling headphones, the aptly named Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. At $399, these sit above the $350 QuietComfort 35 II, which will remain available alongside the new ones. The 700 feature a range of improvements over the QC 35 II. They have a brand new design, with a modern headband and stylish new earcups. Like its competitor, the Sony MDR-1000XM3, the new Bose headphones also feature touch controls that let you swipe or double tap on the ear cups to adjust the volume and playback. Bose claims the new 700...

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Sony Xperia 1 goes on sale in Europe

Sony had just started the sales of its Xperia 1 flagship in Europe. The flagship with Snapdragon 855 and extremely tall 21:9 CinemaView display goes for €949 and can already be purchased in numerous EU countries, including Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The phone is also expected to appear overseas in the United States, but a separate launch is scheduled for mid-July. The British retailer Clove was among the first that announced the arrival of Xperia 1. Back then it only announced the £849 price, but now there is a Buy button, with the phone expected to ship...

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Android 9 Pie update for Samsung Galaxy M20 and M10 rolling out

The Android 9 Pie updates for the Samsung Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10 are now rolling out in India, just a day after the M30 update started. The update brings Samsung's One UI and improvements to many of the Samsung apps. Interesting additions include support for HEIF images, Night mode, the option to reply to messages in the notification panel and more. Android 9 Pie update for the Galaxy M20 (change log) Note that the Galaxy M30 and M20 got the Scene optimizer feature in the camera with this update, the M10 is missing out on that. Strangely, the update for the M10 and M30...

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Realme X will launch in India later this year, CEO reveals price

The sixth episode of the #AskMadhav Q&A show is up and it has some good news: the Realme X will launch in India in the second half of this year. The brand's Indian CEO Madhav Sheth even gave a pretty narrow price range for the phone - INR 18,000 to INR 20,000. That's slightly higher than the price in China (which works out to INR 15,000). The team is still considering what specs will be best for that market (presumably this refers to the RAM and storage configuration). That will determine the final price. Sheth also mentions the Realme 3 Pro (which was renamed to "X Lite" in China)....

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The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro will be known as Poco F2, Mi 9T in overseas markets

Since the new Redmi K20-series are already out in China, it's time for Xiaomi's sub-brand to focus on the international market. The latest piece of information, however, comes as a surprise because it seems that in some countries, the handsets won't come out under the Redmi brand. The Redmi K20 Pro is said to appear as Pocophone F2 Pro while the vanilla K20 will be named Pocophone F2. This also means that the phones will be called Poco F2 and Poco F2 Pro in India. The source also claims that both phones will retain their amazing price tags. And almost certain, darlings. The Redmi K20 is...

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MediaTek announces Helio M70 with 5G modem

MediaTek has officially introduced its latest chipset Helio M70, as promised earlier this month. It comes with 5G capabilities and is built on the 7nm process, and is also the first platform that includes ARM's Cortex-A77 CPU and Mali-G77 GPU. The announcement was part of this year's Computex, taking place in Taiwan. The 5G modem is integrated with the Helio M70, allowing all smartphones with the chipset to use the 5G standalone and non-standalone sub-6GHz networks. It also supports 2G, 3G and 4G networks, when the device is in an area not covered by 5G antennas. Joe Chen, MediaTek...

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Gartner: Global smartphone shipments down 2.7% in Q1, Apple sells 10M fewer units

Smartphone shipments kept falling in the first quarter of the year according to the latest Gartner report. The global total is down 2.7% on a yearly basis and declined 8.65% sequentially. Company Q1 2019 (in thousands) Q1 2019 Market Share Q1 2018 (in thousands) Q1 2018 Market Share Samsung 71,621.1 19.2% 78,564.8 20.5% Huawei 58,436.2 15.7% 40,426.7 10.5% Apple 44,568.6 11.9% 54,058.9 14.1% Oppo 29,602.1 7.9% 28,173.1 7.3% ...

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Samsung patents DeX Live, will offer wireless display mirroring

Each year Samsung refines its DeX platform which allows you to expand your phone's functionality to a desktop setup provided you have the right equipment. The Galaxy S8 line introduced the first generation docking station which was followed by a refined version which came with the Galaxy S9 family. Last year's Note9 came with the ability to run the full DeX experience via a USB-C to HDMI cable and now Samsung is looking to bring the full DeX experience wirelessly. This means that future Samsung phones and tablets will be able to power the full DeX experience without the need for...

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OnePlus 7 goes on sale in India and China from June 4

The OnePlus 7 will go on sale in India and China from June 4 in Mirror Grey and Red colors. In India, it will be available for purchase through Amazon.in and will cost INR32,999 ($472) for the 6GB/128GB variant and INR37,999 ($543) for the 8GB/256GB model. OnePlus 7 In China, it will cost CNY2,999 ($434) for the 8GB/256GB model and CNY3,499 ($506) for the 12GB/256GB variant. The 6GB/128GB version available for the global markets won't be making its way to the company's home country. The OnePlus 7 will be sold online through the company's official site and JD.com in...

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Nokia 9 PureView and Nokia 1 Plus to launch in India on June 6

HMD Global launched the Nokia 3.2 in India last week, and the company has now scheduled an event on June 6 where it is expected to bring the Nokia 1 Plus to the Indian market. Nokia 1 Plus However, HMD may also launch the Nokia 9 PureView in India next week as the smartphone received Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification earlier this month hinting at an imminent launch. Nokia 9 PureView The Nokia 1 Plus is an Android Go smartphone powered by MediaTek's MT6739WW SoC. The Nokia 9 PureView, on the other hand, is a flagship that has last year's Snapdragon 845 SoC...

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Redmi K20 Pro already in the Android Q Beta program

The Redmi K20 Pro with Snapdragon 855 and other glorious flagship specs arrived yesterday, and today the phone is already listed as available for the Android Q Beta program. The Redmi brand manager Lu Weibing promised earlier this month "a new flagship with Android Q", but no one expected such an early arrival of the K20 Pro on the program. While Redmi K20 Pro is yet to launch, with its first flash sale scheduled for Saturday, you can always merge your Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G or Xiaomi Mi 9 flagship to the latest Android. First, you must receive permission on the MIUI website, then to...

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T-Mobile discovered to be silently testing its 5G network in New York City

T-Mobile has already been testing its own 5G network before its officially launches its initial markets. Currently, T-Mobile doesn't sell any 5G-compatible handsets, but one Twitter user @Milanmilanovic has been able to pick up 5G signal in many parts of the island of Manhattan. According to a previous tweet of his, Milan attempted to pick up 5G signal using an unlocked Verizon Galaxy S10 5G. It was only yesterday that Milan was able to get a signal and pull speed tests over T-Mobile's 5G network. We now know that T-Mobile might plan to launch New York City as one of the first markets for...

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