Report: Apple to begin selling high-end India-made iPhones in August

India could see lower-cost iPhones hit retail shelves according to the latest report. Reuters cited an unnamed source that claimed India-made iPhone XR and iPhone XS could become available in the market as soon as next month. Apple already manufactures lower-cost India-only versions of its phones including the iPhone SE, 6S, and iPhone 7. According to the source, approvals are pending before the alleged higher-end iPhones can hit the market. Apple iPhone XR Back in May, India was actively marketing the iPhone 6S as a phone "made in India" despite its age (it was released back...

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T-Mobile conducts first 5G call over low band 600MHz spectrum using Qualcomm X55 modem

On Thursday, T-Mobile announced an important milestone in its 5G rollout. In its Belleview, Washington laboratory, the carrier, Qualcomm, and Ericsson announced that it achieved the first 5G data phone call. This was achieved using the Qualcomm X55 5G modem in conjunction with Ericsson's 5G radio systems using T-Mobile's 600MHz band (Band 71). The test is significant because it was tested using a commercial modem. The Qualcomm X55 modem is a second-generation 5G modem that will eventually be built into off-the-shelf smartphones. Currently, T-Mobile's "Extended Range LTE" is...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 leaks in official-looking promo image

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 has been doing the rounds in the rumorsphere lately, with mumblings talking about it matching the latest Apple Watch in offering ECG and fall detection, and maybe even one-upping its competitor by packing in body composition measurement. And now we get to glance at what surely looks like the first leaked official press render: As you can see, it confirms the name, as well as an overall design that's very similar to the first Watch Active - unsurprisingly, of course, as this is bound to be that device's successor. That's a little odd, though, given...

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ZTE teases Android Q beta for the Axon 10 Pro

ZTE wants to let you know that it's aware that a brand spanking new version of Android is on the way. The Chinese company posted a teaser on Weibo earlier today, in which it basically acknowledges Android Q is a thing. It's also confirming that it's working on an Android Q beta for the Axon 10 Pro, its latest flagship smartphone, introduced in May in China. The teaser comes with a QR code that you can scan to be taken to a link where you can register for more updates about the upcoming Android Q beta release for the Axon 10 Pro. Sadly though, this only applies to Chinese units (at...

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EMUI 10 is coming on August 9

Huawei will kick off its annual Developer Conference on August 9 by unveiling the latest iteration of its Android skin - EMUI 10. The two-day forum is expected to gather an estimated 5,000 devs from around the world in Dongguan and is meant to showcase the latest advancements in the software world of the Chinese tech giant. HDC '19 Keynote Speech schedule Wang Chenglu, President of Huawei Consumer Business Software will lead the EMUI keynote which will take place at the Dongfeng Nissan Cultural and Sports Centre. While little is known about EMUI 10 it will be based on Android Q....

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Images of a Sony Xperia 20 case show the phone will keep the extra thick top bezel

The design of the Sony Xperia 20 will remain almost entirely unchanged. The one difference from the Xperia 10 that we notice is that the Power key and the Fingerprint reader have been reunited (the case renders of the Xperia 2 from yesterday show that they will be separate on the upcoming flagship). Sony Xperia 20 case That aside, the five-head top bezel remains and it looks really out of place in a market where full-screen designs are available in the mid-range. According to a recent leak, the Xperia 20 will stick to the 6" 21:9 screen with 1080p+ resolution. Around the back,...

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Samsung to unveil wired noise-cancelling headphones alongside Galaxy Note10

Samsung's Galaxy Note10 is shaping up to be a great phone, but nice surprises may stretch beyond the device itself. Popular Twitter tipster Roland Quandt reports that Samsung will unveil wired in-ear headphones with active noise-cancelling alongside the Galaxy Note10. It's not clear whether the headphones will come in the retail box or as part of some special edition. What is clear is that the headphones will be USB-C and not 3.5mm - because the Galaxy Note10 won't have a 3.5mm jack. Quandt also shares that the EP-N5200 wireless charger made for the Galaxy Note10 will indeed be specced...

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Samsung improves Galaxy M40 facial recognition and camera with an update

Samsung has issued a firmware update for the Galaxy M40 with improvements to the camera and the facial recognition. The update also brings the June 1 security patch and the usual stability improvements and bug fixes. If you own a Samsung Galaxy M40 you can go to the phone's Software Update menu and see if the M405FDDU1ASG2 firmware is available. It measures 378.40MB. And if you haven't received it yet be patient, it's called a roll-out for a reason. Source

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The Huawei Mate 30 Pro's screen to be curvier than usual

The screen of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro will have curved sides, but its shape may be somewhat unique - this alleged image of the screen glass shows that the sides curve nearly 90°, much more than phones currently on the market. The OLED screen is expected to have a 6.71" diagonal, which will probably make holding the phone without your palm touching the side of the screen impossible. Palm rejection has been around for a while, though, so that shouldn't be a problem. Alleged Huawei Mate 30 Pro front glass But what will happen to the side buttons? With a screen like that, there can't...

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Google Translate update brings support for 60 more languages in Instant Camera translation

Google Translate for Android is getting a new update which is adding support for more languages to its Instant Camera translation feature. You will now be able to point your cameras and instantly translate Arabic, Hindi, Malay, Thai and Vietnamese among others. You can find the full list of supported languages here. Another nifty feature is the ability to translate between any of the 100 supported languages whereas before you could only translate back to English. In addition, the visual interface has been tweaked to offer a more refined experience with three modes including...

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Xiaomi Mi A3 and A3 Lite may get upgraded chipsets - Snapdragon 730 and 675

Xiaomi's upcoming Android One phones will be based on its new CC9 series with some modifications. The Xiaomi Mi A3 and Mi A3 Lite are reportedly getting upgraded chipsets compared to their MIUI-running relatives. The Mi A3 is set to get the Snapdragon 730. Compared to the S710 inside the CC9, this chip uses newer big cores (Cortex-A76 based Kryo 470, up from A75-based Kryo 360). Also, the new Adreno 618 promises a 25% boost over the old one. The chipset is built on Samsung's 8nm LPP process, which improves power efficiency (the S710 is a 10nm chip). Snapdragon 730 and 675...

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Artist creates Google Pixel 4 renders based on the leaks so far

The first renders of the Google Pixel 4 were rather dark, obscuring much of the detail. So, here's a new set of renders (which try to pass off as real photos). The back should be pretty familiar by now, with the square camera hump - a design element that will be shared with the new iPhones. There are two cameras on there (regular + tele), along with a 3D ToF sensor. The front is more interesting, as Google has returned to the classic top bezel (even on the Pixel 4 XL). It's pretty crowded too, a notch would have never worked with two cameras, an earpiece and an extra sensor (for hand...

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OnePlus TV nearing launch, remote control passes Bluetooth certification

OnePlus is looking to venture into the large screen business with its own TV set. The company first teased it back in September and later went on to ask fans for help naming the product. Some time passed before OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed that the product is in the advanced stages of its development. Today a OnePlus remote control with the RC-001A model name passed by the Bluetooth SIG agency. It supports Bluetooth 4.2, but more importantly the certification signals that we should be hearing more about the OnePlus TV soon. OnePlus TV remote control certification Back in...

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Live Galaxy Note10+ shots show dimensions, confirm lack of audio jack

As the Galaxy Note10 premiere inches closer we're getting more and more glimpses of what's to come from Samsung's camp. The latest bit was delivered by the FCC shows us the exact measurements of the Galaxy Note10+ which come in at 162.5x77.6mm. We also get to see the 6.7-inch curved display and the centered punch hole selfie camera. Note10+ measurements and back shots Another pair of images shows the back of the larger Note10 with its vertical quad camera setup and S-pen stylus tucked in the bottom. Unfortunately, the headphone jack is nowhere to be found as was previously...

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Sony Xperia 20 gets FCC certification, might become official soon

The Sony Xperia 20 is getting closer to being market-ready after it reportedly passed through the FCC for testing. The FCC documents below, spotted by Mukul Sharma, don't reveal anything substantial but they do signify that the phone is nearing its market launch. Xperia 20 gets the FCC certification. Will launch soon.#sony #xperia20 pic.twitter.com/euhMnTDeEu— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) July 11, 2019 We've only had one leak about the Xperia 20 a few days ago and it revealed an outline of its specs. The Xperia 20 will have a Snapdragon 710 chipset with 4GB or 6GB of RAM, a dual...

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Google starts seeding Android Q Beta 5, quickly pulls it

The fourth beta of Android Q released last month and was halted shortly after that following reports of failed installations. Now the latest Android Q Beta 5 has met the same fate as Google pulled it hours after the release. Google has paused the rollout of Android Q Beta 5 citing issues related to installing updates. The Android developer hasn't revealed the actual cause at the time of writing but has said that it's investigating the issue. Once Google fixes the issue, it will resume the rollout and Pixels running the fourth beta will automatically get the new one over the air....

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Oppo Find X getting access to ColorOS 6 beta

Oppo officially announced the open beta of ColorOS 6 is available for the Find X starting today. Early adopters will be able to try all new features like better background management, new Night View 2.0 camera mode alongside the redesigned visuals and new Oppo Sans system font. Another novelty is the improved Breeno voice assistant which can now react to scenarios complete with object and screen recognition for a more personalized experience. The system process management also gained some valuable machine learning assistance, which will freeze apps in the background instead of...

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2020 iPhones to have smaller notches, first all-screen iPhone expected in 2021

Popular analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed that the 2020 iPhones will feature smaller TrueDepth modules, resulting in much smaller notches. Kuo explains the phones will come with smaller front camera sensors which will allow to reduce the overall size of the notch. In addition, the analyst predicts a redesigned casing which would go away from the iPhone X and XS design but did not provide more details. As for the rear cameras, the 2020 iPhones are expected to feature a 7P lens system. Looking even further to the future, Kuo said that the first truly full-screen iPhones are expected...

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Realme 3i arriving on July 15, specs and design revealed

The Realme 3i teased earlier this week is expected to launch in India on July 15 alongside the Realme X. Well now, the company has confirmed the Monday launch in addition to revealing the phone's design and a few specs. The 3i looks similar to the Realme 3, but it flaunts a back with a diamond-cut pattern. It will come in at least two colors, Blue and Red, with the latter having a gradient paint job. It looks identical to the Realme 3 Diamond Red variant that leaked last month, so it could be that the leak confused the two identical looking phones or that both will get it. The...

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Oppo K3 India launch date revealed

Last week we learned that the Oppo K3 is heading to India and now we get an exact date to look forward to - July 19. The Snapdragon 710-powered Oppo K3 much of its design and internals with the Reno but has a different screen size and camera setup. The Reno comes with a 6.4" display, 48MP+5MP dual rear camera, and a 16MP shark fin-style selfie snapper. The K3, on the other hand, sports a 6.5" screen and boasts a dual camera setup with 16MP and 2MP units. It retains the 16MP selfie camera, but it elevates from the center vertically. The Oppo K3 originally came in two memory...

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