Netflix reports disappointing Q2 results after failing to match expectations

Netflix released its quarterly report for the April-June period and it is glooming - the company missed on expectations for paid subscribers in the United States and the international market. Following the report, shares went down 10%, even if earnings per share and total revenue were on point. In a memo to investors, Netflix said the most prominent loss of subscribers was in markets where the monthly price was increased. The detailed numbers reveal a loss of 126,000 paid subscribers in the United States, instead of adding 352,000 new. The key reason was the lack of new content -...

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Dummy iPhone 11 trio compared in a video

As we inch closer to September, iPhone rumors are starting to become more frequent. The latest leak comes from Mobile Fun who obtained three iPhone 11 dummies, each representing the iPhone 11, 11 R, and 11 Max. These replica samples were manufactured in China and are based on previous render leaks. In the following video, you can see a quick comparison of the three iPhone models with their new square camera setups. A simple conclusion from the video is that all mockups are pretty much the same size and dimensions of the three 2018 iPhone models, but with a new square camera layout....

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Press renders of Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 surface

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Tab S6 next month at its August 7 event alongside the Galaxy Note10 series. Live images of this tablet leaked last week telling us what to expect from this slate. But now some official-looking press renders have surfaced giving us our best look yet at the Galaxy Tab S6. The Galaxy Tab S6 looks similar to the Tab S5e, but there are some changes. The Tab S6 has a dual camera setup at the back in the upper-left corner as opposed to the single camera on the S5e placed in the center. This setup is said to comprise of 13MP main and 5MP wide-angle...

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Nintendo releases slightly refreshed Switch with improved battery life

After launching Switch Lite last week, Nintendo has now updated the standard Switch model. The new model features minor changes and the only difference is improved battery life. The new Nintendo Switch uses an updated SoC, likely the same one found on the Switch Lite. Codenamed Mariko, this is a variation of the Tegra X1 chipset used in the original Switch (codenamed Logan) and is assumed to be a 16nm refresh from the original 20nm. This shrink in the fabrication process reduces the size and thus the power consumption of the processor albeit at no extra performance. Another...

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Our OnePlus 7 video review is up

With all the hype, and all of the coverage and attention that the OnePlus 7 Pro got, you might have missed the fact that the Chinese company also launched the non-Pro OnePlus 7 alongside it. This is strangely not officially for sale in the US, but it is yet another value flagship from the brand, and thus sticks much more to the proven OnePlus formula than the 7 Pro, which took things up a notch (while getting rid of the notch in the process). The OnePlus 7, then, should be familiar as a concept to anyone who's ever purchased a OnePlus device before, or was at least interested in doing the...

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Here are the phones to get EMUI 9.1 in India over the next few weeks

Huawei has announced the schedule of its EMUI 9.1 rollout in India for its 8 most popular smartphones. The phones will get an over the air bump to EMUI 9.1 in three phases. The first to receive the update is the Huawei P20 Lite, this week. Next week, from July 24, the Huawei Y9 (2019), Nova 3, Nova 3i and the Huawei Mate 20 Pro are in line for the firmware, followed by the P30 Lite and P20 Pro by August 7. EMUI 9.1 brings Huawei's new EROFS file system, GPU Turbo 3.0, the AR Measure app, Dual-View Video along with improved performance, new wallpapers and icons. Huawei is...

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The first device with Huawei's Harmony OS will be the Honor Smart TV, say insiders

Huawei will unveil its first Smart TV and insiders say it will run Harmony OS (also known in China as HongMeng OS). Since it's expected to launch in August, it will be the very first device to run Huawei's own OS. This will launch under the Honor brand and the first model will have a 55" screen. It will work as a hub for Huawei's smart home system in addition to being an entertainment platform. The added functionality is needed as the Chinese people have moved away from the big screen and are focusing on their phones - in recent years, the number of people watching TV has declined...

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Samsung Galaxy A10s will offer dual rear cameras, improved processor and 4,000 mAh battery

While Samsung's Galaxy A-series numbers quickly swelled up, it seems the brand is planning several S-upgrades to existing models like the Galaxy A10 and A50. According to new reports, the A10s will come with improvement across the board compared to its predecessor including a 13MP + 2MP rear camera setup, octa-core CPU clocked at 2GHz and larger 4,000 mAh battery. In addition, the selfie camera will get a bump to 8MP, up from 5MP on the A10. The new phone will also come with a fingerprint reader around the back and will be available in black, blue and green colors. We already saw...

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Four HTC Wildfire models leak, more may be on the way

Not only is the HTC Wildfire real, there are several versions of it. A few days ago, the Wildfire E leaked, an entry-level phone named after the petite 2011 model. Now images and specifications for three more models have surfaced - a larger Plus, a simpler E1 and a slightly more premium model. HTC Wildfire This one is slated to have a 6.2" screen, making it the largest of the bunch. This screen has 720 x 1,520px resolution (19:9) and a notch for the 16MP selfie camera. Around the back, there's a dual camera - 16 + 5MP (the function of the second module is unknown). With a MediaTek...

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Kantar: Huawei's growth slows in Q2 due to negative headlines

In Q2 of 2019, Huawei felt the negative impact of its clash with US authorities, Kantar's latest market analysis reveals. While still achieving a better Q2 compared to 2018, Huawei's sales in Europe's large markets were down 1.9%pts over Q1 and 9%pts from May to June, when the full impact was felt. Samsung and Xiaomi are the ones that have benefited the most from this. Researchers believe the negative press surrounding Huawei since it went on the US' Entities list has caused buyers to second guess a Huawei purchase. Huawei's positive quarter was achieved through its dominant...

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Honor 20 gets Phantom Blue color, on sale tomorrow

After seeing the kind of warm reception it got, Honor is extending the Phantom Blue paint job from the Honor 20 Pro to the Honor 20. The Jade-esque finish will go on sale in China tomorrow, July 18, priced CNY 2,699 (€350) for the 8GB+128GB Honor 20 and CNY 2,999 (€390) for the 8GB+256GB top of the line model. Honor 20 in Phantom Blue The addition of the Phantom Blue will get the Honor 20's color tally to four with Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue and Icelandic White as the other options. Specs-wise the Honor 20 is similar to the Honor 20 Pro - it's a lighter, with small changes...

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Our editors talk: 2019 H1 highs and lows

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Samsung Galaxy Note10 will come with 25W fast charging, Note10+ goes up to 45W

As we get closer to Samsung's August 7 Galaxy Unpacked event the trickle of leaks turns into a stream and we get more and more details about the Note10 lineup. The latest bits come courtesy of China's 3C certification agency which approved a 25W fast charger bearing the EP-TA800 model number for the Galaxy Note10. In addition, noted tipster IceUniverse revealed that the Galaxy Note10+ will come with support for 45W fast charging but the bundled charger will only support 25W speeds. We've seen previous hints that the larger Note will support 45W charging so it seems plausible that this...

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Lenovo Z6 Pro fails to impress DxOMark, receives a score of 95

Lenovo announced the Z6 Pro after a massive teaser campaign, focusing on the camera department and its various modes. Eventually, DxOMark got to the flagship and reviewed its camera, but the results are rather disappointing for such a device - it scored 95 overall, with 103 for photo and 79 for video. Looking at the breakdown of the score, it is obvious the video recording is pulling down what is otherwise a solid still camera. Stabilization is hitting rock bottom, and with four (some might say even five) cameras you would think at least one of them would have proper OIS. Sadly, it...

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Global vivo S1 debuts with Helio P65 SoC, 32MP selfie camera

In its second announcement for today vivo has introduced the S1 smartphone. Despite sharing a name with the S1 launched in China some four months ago, the international vivo S1 is actually a rebadged vivo Y7s. Yes, it's really that confusing. Either way, the global vivo S1 comes with a 6.38" Super AMOLED display of FHD+ resolution and a Helio P65 SoC. RAM is 4GB, while the storage is 128GB. The 25MP pop-up selfie shooter on the Chinese S1 is replaced by a 32MP unit on the global variant which sits inside the waterdrop notch, while the 12MP primary sensor at the back is replaced with...

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Xiaomi Mi A3 unveiled with 720p+ OLED screen, S665 chipset, €250 price tag

The Xiaomi Mi A3 is official and it's not what we were hoping for - it's based on the Mi CC9e with no upgrades. This means that it has a 6.1" OLED screen with 720 x 1,560px resolution, quite a downgrade from the 1080p screens of the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite. Wait till you hear the price - it starts at €250. The Snapdragon 665 chipset that powers this phone is not a huge upgrade over the S660 in last year's model. That's for 64GB storage, you can double it to 128GB for €30 more. At least there's a microSD slot so you can add more storage later. 48 + 8 + 2MP camera • In-display...

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Redmi K20 Pro Signature Edition unveiled, comes with diamonds and pure gold

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi announced the K20 and K20 Pro's arrival to India today and there was something more at the event. The company also unveiled a special edition of the Pro variant, dubbed K20 Pro Signature Edition. The Redmi K20 Pro Signature Edition is a luxury device that's priced at a whopping INR480,000 which translates to $6,970/€3,220. It costs that much because it comes with a back that's made out of solid gold and has a 'K' logo at the bottom-right decorated with diamonds. At this price, the K20 Pro Signature Edition isn't for everyone, and Redmi will only be making 20...

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nubia to upgrade Red Magic 3 with Snapdragon 855 Plus

Who would've expected the gaming smartphone battles will get that fierce? Just days after the announcement from Asus that the new ROG Phone will come with Snapdragon 855 Plus, ZTE's subsidiary nubia said it will update its Red Magic 3 handset with the latest Qualcomm SoC as well. In an announcement on Weibo, the Red Magic account said it isn't afraid of challenges and the trends change so quickly, its latest gaming smartphone will be "soon" upgraded to Snapdragon 855 Plus. Questions remain if the current Red Magic 3 will get a price cut and remain available alongside the new...

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vivo Z5 to be announced on July 31

Two weeks ago a vivo device bearing the V1921A model number passed through China's TENAA revealing its key specs. Now we learn that the phone will be announced as the vivo Z5 at a presentation held in Beijing on July 31. A press invite details the launch date alongside the logo for the upcoming device. The Chinese company will present all the key features of the Z5 and give media members a chance to test out the device on July 31. While not much else is said, we can expect the phone to enter the ranks of vivo's midrange offerings. The phone is expected to come with a 6.38-inch FHD+...

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Redmi K20 and K20 Pro arrive in India

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro have finally debuted in India. The K20 is priced at INR21,999 ($320/€285) for the 6GB/64GB model and INR23,999 ($350/€310) for the 6GB/128GB model. The Pro variant costs INR27,999 ($405/€365) for the 6GB/128GB version, while the more premium model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage costs INR30,999 ($450/€400). The K20 duo is offered in three colors - Flame Red, Glacier Blue, and Carbon Fiber. And both will go on sale in India from July 22 through Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores. Redmi K20/K20 Pro in Flame Red, Glacier Blue, and Carbon Fiber...

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Redmi 7A gets Foggy Gold color option

The Redmi 7A has a third color to add to its Morning Blue and Matte Black options - Foggy Gold. This new variant is available for all three memory versions - 2GB/16GB priced at CNY549 ($80/€70), 2GB/323GB priced at CNY599 ($90/€80), and 3GB/32GB priced at CNY799 ($115/€105). It's already available for purchase in China through the company's online store. The Redmi 7A is an entry-level smartphone powered by Snapdragon 439 SoC. It's built around a 5.45" HD display and runs Android Pie with MIUI atop. The photography department on the 7A includes a 13MP rear and a 5MP front camera,...

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Oppo Reno 10x zoom FC Barcelona Edition is official

As teased yesterday, Oppo has taken the wraps off its Reno 10x zoom FC Barcelona edition. While on the inside this is the same as any other Reno 10x zoom, it's what's on the outside that stands out. The new paint job is inspired by FC Barcelona's traditional "blaugrana" colors - that's blue + carmine in English. It's a unique colorway for sure, with a dazzling gradient and you also get the club's logo in the lower part of the device's back through a gold-plated insert. Oppo Reno 10x zoom FC Barcelona Edition UI The UI theme is also new and inspired by FC Barcelona, there...

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