Oppo Reno and Reno 10x zoom go on sale in India

The Oppo Reno and Reno 10x zoom go on sale today in India starting noon local time. The standard Reno comes with 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and is priced at INR32,990 ($476), whereas the Reno 10x zoom is priced at INR39,990 ($577) for the 6GB/128GB variant and INR49,990 ($721) for the 8GB/256GB model. Oppo Reno 10x Zoom The 6GB RAM variant of the Reno 10x zoom edition can be purchased from Flipkart while the 8GB RAM model will be available through offline stores. The standard Reno will also be available through brick-and-mortar stores, but you can buy it from Amazon.in as...

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Tencent Games and Asus announce partnership for upcoming ROG phone, to launch in China

On Weibo, the Asus ROG handle revealed it will be working with Tencent for the upcoming Asus ROG smartphone. Tencent's gaming division is a video game publishing giant from China. The partnership entails that Tencent will help optimize the gaming experience on the next-generation ROG phone, expected to launch in China sometime in July. On June 5, ROG and @Tencent Games officially signed, the two sides will play their respective advantages, strengthen the deep integration of game mobile phone hardware and software, and strongly launch ROG game mobile phone 2 (Tencent game customization),...

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Google pauses Android Q Beta 4 rollout to investigate installation issues

On June 5 Google made the Android Q Beta 4 available to eager testers, but things haven't been smooth sailing. As we reported, a lot of people found that they simply couldn't install the new version - no matter if it was manually downloaded and then flashed onto a device, or just came as an over-the-air update to Beta 3. Google's heard of these reports, and is now investigating the installation issues people have been seeing. The company has announced that it's temporarily pausing the rollout of Android Q Beta 4 to all Pixel devices. For what it's worth, Google is also apologizing for the...

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OnePlus 7 Pro receives OxygenOS 9.5.7 update with many camera improvements

Today OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 9.5.7 to the 7 Pro. This update seems pretty big on the camera improvements, judging by its changelog. So if you haven't been impressed with the phone's camera quality until now, perhaps it's a good idea to try this release and see if things have improved. As usual, it's a staged rollout, that will only make it to a small subset of users today, with a more widespread release coming in the next few days unless there are show stopping bugs found. It might take a week or two for all OnePlus 7 Pro handsets to receive the new build. Here's...

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Realme will launch 5G smartphones in 2019

Last month, Realme revealed that it would launch 5G smartphones in India as soon as 5G networks were ready to roll out, but Realme couldn't confirm whether we'd see 5G phones this year or in 2020. Realme CEO Madhav Sheth revealed on Twitter that it would start offering 5G devices as soon as this year. Using the hashtag #5GisReal, Sheth tweeted that Realme has plans to bring 5G mobile phones "globally". It also is eager to bring the latest devices to India. #5GisReal .... Straight out of meeting room with Mr. Sky Li. Glad to share you our latest R&D updates: #realme will be among the...

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Google Chrome Remote Desktop app gets web version replacement

Google has offered its Chrome remote desktop app for some time but now users can take advantage of the new web version by heading over to remotedesktop.google.com/access. For better or worse desktop users will soon lose the Remote Desktop app in favor of the new web version, which offers all the remote desktop functionality right from Google Chrome. Chrome Remote Desktop setup page Users will have the ability to share their desktop or request access to other computers directly from the Remote Support menu. There's an auto-generating code system which gives out a 12 number...

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Google Stadia cloud gaming service launches in November, here are all the details

Google teased Stadia back in March, its cloud-based gaming service that will stream games to your TV, computer, or smartphone without the need for expensive hardware. And today, keeping its promise, the company has revealed more details about it. It will become available in November in the following countries: Belgium, Finland, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, and the USA. There will be two service tiers, Stadia Base is free and Stadia Pro is $9.99 per month. However, Base will only be available in 2020, and if you...

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First Oppo A1s images leak online

Oppo is preparing to launch a new affordable phone, called Oppo A1s. Its first pictures leaked from NBTC (National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission), a regulator in Thailand. The name A1s is not yet confirmed - we only know the CPH1925 model number, but looking at its basic look, it will pretty much fall in the lower price segment. Oppo A1s back and front We can see from the photos that the phone has a dual camera on the back and a big screen with a notch for the selfie shooter on the front. There is a microUSB on the bottom, right next to the 3.5 mm audio...

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LG is launching midrange W series in India

LG's mobile division has struggled lately and it appears to be trying a different approach. The company is planning to launch a new smartphone series called W, and its first market will be India. A landing page appeared on Amazon India, revealing some key specs of the phone, and later we received a tip in our inbox, shedding even more light on the upcoming devices. They will be with three cameras, a notch on the front and "Never before Prices". The new LG W phone will have a 12 nm process chipset with octa-core CPU, clocked at 2.0 GHz. These specs match the Helio P60, a...

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Huawei P30 with 12GB of RAM pops up on TENAA

The Huawei P30 isn't something new - it has been around for a few months now, but it might be getting a beefed-up variant shortly. A new TENAA listing shows a handset is almost identical to the P30 that launched back in April but instead of 6GB or 8GB of RAM, it has 12GB of memory. Storage options and the rest of the hardware remain the same. Additionally, the new variant receives a different model name - ELE-AL00m as opposed to the ELE-TL00 and ELE-AL00 in China. Speaking of, we don't know whether the beefed-up version of the P30 will make it outside of China because for now,...

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New HTC phone coming June 11

HTC is looking to add a new phone to its portfolio. The company, which has been focusing more on its VR headsets lately, is finally going back to its roots with the upcoming launch of its new midrange phone. The HTC Taiwan Facebook page shared a new poster confirming the launch date for the new phone on June 11. Rumors point that the new device will release as the HTC U19e but for now, we cannot confirm this. What we do know is the core spec sheet which we saw on AnTuTu and Geekbench back in April. The device appeared with the 2Q7A100 model number and showed off a Snapdragon 710 SoC...

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Sony Xperia 1 gets first update

The Sony Xperia 1 is receiving a new update which bumps up its Android security patch level to June 1, 2019. The firmware carries build number 55.0.A.2.278 and weighs 325MB in size, which suggests there's more than a security patch in it, but a detailed changelog is currently unavailable so it's unclear what exactly does it include. Sony Xperia 1 The Xperia 1 debuted in February 2019 at Mobile World Congress (MWC) and is the first Sony smartphone to come with a triple camera at the back. Not just that, it's also the world's first smartphone to feature a 4K OLED display. You...

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Huawei nova 5i and nova 5 launch dates, specs revealed

Huawei is gearing up to release two new handsets in their nova range with the nova 5i and nova 5. The two midrangers are expected to come with different names according to the region they are sold in with the nova 5 pro replacing the nova 5 in China for example. New leaks from Chinese online retailer Suning suggest the phones will launch at the end of this month and we are also treated to some new case and screen protector leaks. We can see that the nova 5 will have slim bezels with a slightly larger chin in the bottom. The case, on the other hand, shows the vertical camera alignment...

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Our Google Pixel 3a XL video review is up

After three generations of flagship-only devices, the latest smartphone lineup of Google finally has a midrange entry to the portfolio - the Google Pixel 3a XL, which we already got a detailed text review. Now, the video is also out, and we have Ricky to explain all the neat things about the device and what are the frustrations of having a midrange Pixel as a daily driver. For the sweet price of $479/€479/INR44,999, the Pixel 3a XL offers an OLED, stereo speakers, pure Android experience and the impressive camera from its bigger flagship brother. However, to keep the cost low, Google...

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Xiaomi Mi 9T is already available for purchase in the Philippines

The Xiaomi Mi 9T which is only set to go official on June 12 is already available for purchase in the Philippines. It's priced at PHP19,500 ($377/€335) for the 6GB/64GB variant and PHP20,500 ($396/€353) for the 6GB/128GB model. However, we advise you against buying the Mi 9T right now as it's sold by the resellers in the country's grey market, and isn't available for purchase through official channels yet. Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro The Mi 9T is a re-branded Redmi K20 which was launched in China last week. It's powered by Snapdragon 730 SoC and flaunts a 6.39-inch FHD+...

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Nokia 2.2 goes official with 5.7" notched screen, Helio A22 and Android One

HMD Global just introduced its most affordable Android One smartphone - the Nokia 2.2. The new device aims to tick all the core smartphone check-boxes at the impressively low INR 6,999 ($100/€90) price. The phone features a decently sized display alongside a rounded polycarbonate design and near stock Android One software with promised support for the upcoming Android Q. The Nokia 2.2 comes with a 5.7-inch IPS panel with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie cam. Around the back, we have a single 13MP shooter with an LED flash. In the absence of a fingerprint...

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Huawei P30 Pro is getting Dual Video and AR Measure in update

The Indian Huawei P30 Pro is getting its second firmware update, which brings the Dual-View camera mode and AR Measure app. Dual-View video can capture a video with the main camera and the zoom camera simultaneously. So far Dual-View video recording has been around in China. The other main feature the Huawei P30 Pro will get in India is the AR Measure app. It uses the Time of Flight 3D camera (the fourth sensor on the Huawei P30 Pro's back) to measure lenght of lines, area of surfaces, volume of object and even a person's height. The app is even able to measure the height of...

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iOS 13 cuts out 3D touch in favor of new long press gestures

First introduced with the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, 3D touch brought pressure sensitive functionality to Apple's screens. Every single iPhone since then (minus the iPhone XR and iPhone SE) has included the functionality but with iOS 13 Apple will likely pull the plug on the feature. The loss won't be that noticeable as Apple will simply transition to Haptic Touch gestures which were introduced on the iPhone XR and offer identical functionality without the need for a pressure-sensitive screen. Skimming through Apple's iOS 13 features preview, under the System Experience section we see...

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China grants 5G licences to its carriers, Huawei in line to benefit

The Chinese Government has granted 5G licenses to its three major carriers - China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telcom - and to the China Broadcasting Network Corp, giving the go-ahead for them to launch commercial 5G networks. China Mobile, which is the largest of China's state-owned telecoms, is planning to provide 5G services in more than 40 Chinese cities by September. 5G networks are already up and running in a number of countries around world, like the United Kingdom, the US, Italy and South Korea. Huawei will get a huge boost from China's 5G expansion as it will get to...

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Asus Zenfone 6 launching in India pushed back

Asus introduced the Zenfone 6 in Valencia last month with a fancy flip camera. It was supposed to launch on June 19 in India and sold through Flipkart, but the date was removed from the website, following a ruling by an Indian court that Asus cannot use the Zenfone moniker in the country. This means the launch is postponed as the company evaluates its options. The launch of the Asus Zenfone 6 in India might get delayed owing to the recent developments (usage of the term Zen).The launch date that was initially set to June 19 has now been removed.#Asus #Asuszenfone6...

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Here's our best look yet at the Samsung Galaxy Note10

Last week an alleged image of the Galaxy Note10 showed us what this smartphone would look like. And now, some more renders of the Note10 have surfaced giving us our best look yet at this Samsung flagship. These CAD renders are leaked by popular leakster OnLeaks who's been very reliable with the information disseminated in the past. The images reveal that the Galaxy Note10 will look different from its predecessor - the Galaxy Note9. It will come with a punch hole display surrounded by bezels that are slimmer than the ones we've seen on the Note9. The Note10's screen will measure...

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Redmi K20 Pro gets Face Unlock with latest MIUI 10 update

The Redmi K20 Pro unveiled last week is receiving MIUI 10.3.8.0 stable update which brings Face Unlock support. Unlocking the phone with your face is cool, but Redmi warns that this feature isn't as secure as PIN/Password/Pattern and a similar-looking person can unlock your phone. And seeing how the phone only uses its front camera for it a photo of you will probably also work. That said, the firmware also brings in three customizable lock screen clock styles and Wi-Fi list sorting by signal strength to the K20 Pro. The update is 392MB in size and is currently rolled out in China...

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Redmi Y3 is now on open sale in India

The Redmi Y3 launched in India back in April is now on open sale in the country, meaning it can be purchased anytime through Mi.com, Amazon.in, and Mi Home stores across the country. The Y3 comes in Prime Black, Elegant Blue, and Bold Red colors, and is priced at INR9,999 ($144) for the 3GB/32GB model, and INR11,999 ($173) for the 4GB/64GB variant. Redmi Y3 in Prime Black, Bold Red, and Elegant Blue colors The Redmi Y3 is a selfie-centric smartphone sporting a 32MP camera on the front. It's powered by Snapdragon 632 SoC and boasts a 6.26-inch HD+ LCD. The smartphone also has...

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