Samsung China announces new color for Galaxy S10 and S10+

Samsung China is announcing a new color option for the Galaxy S10 and S10+ in China. Currently, the phones are available in black, jade white, glass green, ceramic black, and ceramic white. In a Weibo post made by Samsung China's official handle, the company announces a new blue color which was translated as "smoke wave blue". If the poster is any point of context for the color, we'd imagine it was more like "morning fog" than smoke wave. Samsung's Weibo post translated to "Smoke blue, new color coming soon!" We do wonder if this one is as shiny and reflective as the prism blue...

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AT&T Business customers can now purchase the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G

AT&T is launching its first 5G-compatible smartphone on June 17. The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G will become available only to AT&T Business customers and 5G developers initially. AT&T's 5G network is currently only available in a limited number of markets. This refers to AT&T's mmWave network, which has very limited coverage in 19 markets, all in metropolitan areas. The 5G phone will be available to only those on AT&T's new Business Unlimited Preferred plan or 5G developers' part of AT&T's 5G Developer program. If you are wondering, these customers will be able to get the Galaxy S10...

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South Korea reaches 1 million 5G subscribers, beats 4G adoption rates

It looks like 5G adoption is going quite well in South Korea as according to the Ministry of Science and Technology as of June 10 there were 1 million subscribers to the new generation network. This number was reached in just 69 days which is 11 fewer than it took the country to reach 1 million 4G users back in 2011. Commercial 5G networks in South Korea were launched on April 3 and given the current subscriber count it means that each day saw an average of 17,000 new subscribers. SK Telecom holds 40% of all 5G subscriptions while Korea Telecom and LG Uplus each account for 30%. SK...

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iMovie for iOS updated with green screen effect and 80 new soundtracks

Apple has updated iMovie for iOS with a whole bunch of new features. The key among these is the support to key out or remove the background for a subject placed in front of a green screen. A green or blue screen is used when you intend to remove the background of a subject in a video and replace it with something else during post production. It is usually used to replace the background of weathermen and replaced with the map of the area whose weather they are reporting. These days it is most commonly used in films, where the background is replaced with CGI and it's how a lot of films and...

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Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) bags 3C certification ahead of imminent launch

Huawei might be held back internationally but it's home market is ready for the launch of its first 5G phone. China's Compulsory Certification (CCC) has approved the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) meaning the device will hit the market any moment now. Huawei Mate 20X (5G) certification The Mate 20 X (5G) is an updated version of the standard Mate 20X and offers two key additions - namely 5G connectivity and a larger 5,000 mAh battery. The charging department will also benefit from the increased 40W fast charge support compared to 22.5W on the standard version. Huawei's first 5G phone...

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PUBG Mobile hits 400 million downloads, new update brings 4v4 team deathmatch

Tencent Games is marking its latest milestone with PUBG Mobile hitting 400 million downloads and boasting 50 million active daily users. To celebrate the occasion, the game is getting a new update which will bring a new 4v4 battle mode, a new map, custom skins and more detailed settings options. Update 0.13.0 also adds separate control settings for first and third person modes. There is an improved third-party cheat prevention system and a new latency indicator visible from the main screen. Visually, players will now be able to use the exclusive Godzilla: King of the Monsters theme in...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S5 to launch in August with stylus, Snapdragon 855

Samsung announced a new more affordable member of the flagship Galaxy Tab S-series two months ago while the full-fledged flagship model, the Galaxy Tab S5, is yet to arrive. And while doubts arose if it will keep the signature S Pen, which the e-model dropped a new report comes to put us at ease. A reliable source has confirmed that the flagship model will be coming with an S Pen. It also gave a launch time frame to look forward to - the Galaxy Tab S5 is coming at roughly the same time as the Galaxy Note10. For the last five years the flagship phablet has always launched in August,...

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LG and regulators stand against Qualcomm's position to withhold antitrust decision

Qualcomm was appointed a supervisor by a US antitrust governing body for being a monopolist in its position of a patent owner and chip manufacturer. Apparently, San Diego has no plans to go under supervision while pursuing an appeal, which pushed LG to file a complaint with the federal court in San Jose, California. The Korean company claims that Qualcomm is delaying the supervision so it can make LG sign another unfair deal. The Seoul-based conglomerate was backed by the US Federal Trade Commission, which stated it was in public interest to let the antitrust ruling stand,...

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3D artist renders the Google Pixel 4 XL

The Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL have been subject to several leaks lately, and today we have a few press renders of the bigger phone to add to it. Endorsed by the typically very accurate @evleaks, these are not official renders but are likely close to the real thing. Pixel 4 XL renders However, as you can see by yourselves, the front design is largely different from what we are expecting. We've got a full-screen design with tiny bezels all-around and more importantly - no punch-hole dual-camera setup on the front. Even Evan Blass himself said he's skeptical of the accuracy of the...

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Watch Xiaomi unveil the Mi 9T and Mi Smart Band 4

Xiaomi is having a launch in Europe for its latest phone the Mi 9T, or as some people know it - the Redmi K20. The event is in Milan, Italy, and begins at 4 PM local time. The Mi 9T is the global variant of the attractive Redmi K20 with a full-screen experience, the 8nm Snapdragon 730 and a 48 MP shooter with a Sony IMX582 sensor. The phone was already posted by the Spanish division of Xiaomi, which makes the Milano event more of a local Italian announcement rather than a global unveiling. The Mi Band 4 will also make an apppearance under a new name - Mi Smart Band 4. It keeps...

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Xiaomi Mi 9T and Mi Smart Band 4 officially land in Europe

The Xiaomi Mi 9T, the global variant of the Redmi K20, is now official in Europe. We finally have the availability dates and pricing info for the Xiaomi Mi 9T, but unfortunately its Pro sibling won't be joining it on the Old Continent. The Xiaomi Mi 9T will go on sale on June 17 and will have a special price of €299 for the launch day only (or until supplies last). The normal price will be €329 for the 6GB/64GB model and €369 for the 6GB/128GB one. You'll have a choice of Black, Blue and Red - each with a different pattern on the back. The Xiaomi Mi 9T comes with a 6.39-inch...

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Live image of LG's upcoming W series smartphone surfaces

LG will soon launch a new smartphone series called W, starting with India. We already know some details about this upcoming phone, and now we are getting a live image which confirms its design. This photo only shows us the rear side of the phone, which is home to a triple camera setup placed in a vertical orientation in the top-left corner. To its right is the fingerprint scanner, and further down below is the LG branding. The back of the smartphone has a textured finish with a gradient design. The image reveals the power button and volume rocker on the right side of the phone, with a...

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Asus ZenFone 5z gets updated with May 2019 security patch

Asus has released a software update for the ZenFone 5z, which upgrades the Android security patch level to May 2019. Additionally, the new firmware for the ZenFone 5z also improves the sound quality while bringing in some system optimizations. Asus ZenFone 5z The new build comes bearing version number 90.11.162.72 and is rolled out in batches to units with different serial numbers. If you don't see an update prompt on your device in a week or two, you can check for it manually by going to the Settings > System > System updates menu of your device. Source

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Google fixes Android Q Beta 4 bootloop issue, resumes rollout

Google released Android Q Beta 4 on June 5, but soon after, the company halted the rollout following reports of failed installations from many Pixel users. Well, the issue has been resolved now as the rollout of Android Q Beta 4 has resumed. All the devices that are already enrolled in the Beta program, including those running the previous Beta 4 build, will receive a new firmware over-the-air bearing version number QPP4.190502.019. The new firmware weighs around 300kb if you are already running the previous Beta 4 build, but if you aren't, then you should expect to receive a much...

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Facebook launches new Study program to track app data in return for financial compensation

Facebook's latest app wants to track how you use your phone and pay you in return. Study is a new marketing research app that will record broad usage behavior including your installed apps, usage times, location, device and network. Facebook then claims it will use this metadata to learn which apps are preferred by users with the goal of improving its own set of products. Privacy-wise, Facebook says it will not collect user content, passwords or messages and that the data will not reach third parties. In order to recruit users, Facebook will run new target ads which will then...

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Alleged Google Pixel 4 live images leak, show punch hole selfie cam and smaller bezels

The Google Pixel 4 just keeps on leaking these days, even if its launch is only expected to happen in October. Following some controversial-looking renders that showed it would have a huge camera hump on the back with a similar design to that of the upcoming iPhones', today we bring you three exclusive shots of the Pixel 4, courtesy of Shivam Pandya. We have to warn you that the prototype captured here seems to be inside one of those bulky cases that are meant to obscure as much of its design as possible. Still, we can see the right-aligned oval punch hole cutout in the display for two...

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OnePlus 7 gets OxygenOS 9.5.5 update with camera improvements and May 2019 security patch

The OnePlus 7 got its first update last week - OxygenOS 9.5.4 - which came with DC Dimming, Fnatic Mode, and April 2019 security patch. Now OnePlus is rolling out another update for the phone - OxygenOS 9.5.5. The new build weighs 125MB in size and brings in improvements to the camera as well as the Nightscape Mode. It also bumps up the security patch level to May 1, 2019, and includes some general bug fixes. You can check out the full changelog below: OnePlus hasn't officially announced details on the rollout of OxygenOS 9.5.5 at the time of writing this, but it's safe to say that...

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Almond OnePlus 7 Pro is now on sale in US and China

When OnePlus 7 Pro was announced, it was revealed to come in a sweet Sand Gold color, that is actually called Almond. The company has just made the option available for purchase in the United States and China. The phone is offered only with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage and costs respectively $699 or CNY4,499 (which is $649, but comes with a different UI and no Google services). Promo image from Chinese online retailer JD.com OnePlus 7 Pro is everything you might want from a 2019 flagship - an attractive pricing, stunning paintjob (when it is not Black), bright and beautiful 90Hz...

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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) is the latest phone to get the Android Pie update

Samsung rolled the Android Pie update for the Galaxy J7 Pro last week, and given the similarities between the J7 Pro and J7 (2017), we were expecting the latter to get Pie soon as well. That turned out correct as the Galaxy J7 (2017) has started receiving the latest version of Android. Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) The Android Pie build carries version number J730FXXU4CSF1 and comes with One UI 1.1. The firmware includes features like Night Mode, navigation gestures, and Digital Wellbeing. It also comes with the May 2019 security patch. The update is currently rolling out...

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