vivo V17 Neo launches in Russia, it is actually the vivo S1

Remember the vivo S1 that launched worldwide but is different than the vivo S1 in China? The one that is called vivo Y7s at its domestic scene? Well, it is arriving today in Russia with another new name - vivo V17 Neo. It will arrive with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage and will cost the equivalent of $315/€285. vivo V17 Neo promo images The phone comes with Helio P65 chipset, housing an octa-core CPU at 2 GHz. The screen is 6.38" Super AMOLED with an underdisplay fingerprint scanner, while the camera is in a waterdrop notch. There are three shooters on the back - an 8 MP...

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Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G appears in final render with August 23 release date

Samsung is set to hold its Unpacked event next week in New York city where we are expecting to hear about the Samsung Galaxy Note10, Note10+, hopefully a 5G varirant, and a new Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 smartwatch. Just Wednesday, Samsung pulled the wraps off of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 with S-Pen remote, Snapdragon 855, and 8GB of RAM. Also on Wednesday, Android Headlines released a convincing render of the Galaxy Note10+ 5G, but it isn't like ones we've seen before. This one is a Verizon variant connected to 5G UWB+ and the date on the lockscreen says August 23. This is the same...

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Nividia Shield TV gets Android Pie with Experience Upgrade 8.0

The Nvidia Shield TV, launched back in 2015 with Android 5.1 Lollipop, is receiving Android Pie with Software Experience Upgrade 8.0. The update is rolling out to the 2017 version of the Shield TV as well. This software upgrade brings a redesigned Settings menu and a streamlined setup for new users. It also brings Hulu Live TV to the Shield TV in addition to new apps and games. Besides, the update also enables surround sound for Netflix and 4K support for Prime Video. You can head over here to learn more about the new and upgraded apps and games, and check out the full changelog of...

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Asus sells 10,000 ROG Phone II units in 73 seconds

Asus went all-in with the specs of the ROG Phone II, and it looks like a lot of people appreciate that - at least in China, where it's already logged more than 2.5 million reservations on JD.com, one of the main online stores over there. These aren't pre-orders, but you do need to reserve in order to be able to then buy a device in a flash sale. The first flash sale of the ROG Phone II happened today and the entire batch of 10,000 devices was gone in 73 seconds. Asus apologized to the people that weren't fast enough to snag one, and promised that its production line staff are working to...

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iPhone 11 to support the Apple Pencil, analysts say

Apple's iPhone 11 (or iPhone XI, or whatever else the company's going to call it) is apparently going to come with a rather surprising new feature. According to analysts at Citi Research, the next iPhone will have support for the Apple Pencil. Ever since the debut of the original Apple Pencil, the stylus has only worked with iPads. So this would mark a huge shift in Apple's philosophy, if it pans out. And that's a big "if". Citi analysts usually focus on the financials of any given company and don't predict its future products' features, so there's no track record here we can look back...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 leak shows it in all colors

Samsung is making the Galaxy Watch Active 2 official on August 5, as teased yesterday. In the meantime, how about some newly leaked official-looking press renders of the upcoming wearable? The latest batch comes from two different sources no less. First off, let's take a look at what are said to be all the color versions of the watch - at least initially, upon launch. More options might become available in the future. So there's going to be a black/silver model, a pale blue/grey one, and a pink/gold/beige looking thing too. Next up, there's going to be a special Under Armour edition...

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OnePlus 7 Pro gets August security patches in July, with OxygenOS 9.5.11 now rolling out

A new software version is now rolling out to OnePlus 7 Pro units out there, and it interestingly packs the August 2019 security patches already. That is, even if we're still in July for a few more hours in some parts of the world. This definitely isn't something that happens often in the Android world. Google outs its security updates for the Pixels in the first Monday of each month, and then the waiting game begins for other devices. Sometimes it takes many weeks until they get that month's security patch, but for some reason OnePlus has decided to one-up everyone this time...

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vivo Z5 goes official with Snapdragon 712 and 48MP main camera

After the vivo Z5x launched back in May, the company is now announcing the vanilla version of the smartphone with a better camera, more powerful SoC and instead of a punch-hole camera on the front, the z5 defaults to the waterdrop notch. Oh, and the fingerprint reader is under the screen now. The vivo z5 is powered by a Snapdragon 712 chipset paired with either 6 or 8GB of RAM and 64/128/256GB of internal storage. The screen measures 6.38-inch in diagonal packing a 1080 x 2340px resolution and since it has an under-display fingerprint scanner, the panel is Super...

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Verizon expands 5G coverage to four more cities

After Denver and Providence were added to Verizon's 5G list late last month, Atlanta, Detroit, Indianapolis and Washington, DC are the latest cities where the carrier is now offering its next-generation network. Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband service which utilizes the mmWave technology and is capable of speeds up to 1 Gbps but its coverage is limited to specific areas. There are currently four 5G ready phones in Verizon's lineup including the LG V50 ThinQ 5G, Samsung Galaxy S10 5G as well as the Moto Z3 and Z4 via the 5G Moto Mod. More ultra-fast speeds and more capacity in more...

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Google Pay now supports 25 more banks in Europe, Asia and New Zealand

Google Pay is a convenient way to pay in stores by just using your phone. However, not all banks across the globe have signed a partnership with Google so it's always nice to see the list expanding month after month. This time around, Google Pay adds support for 25 banks across Europe, Asia and one bank In New Zealand. The said bank in New Zealand is ASB Bank while Europe adds a lot more to the list from France, Finland, Germany, Ireland Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, UK and Ukraine. Ukraine JSCB "INDUSTRIALBANK" Finland Komplett Bank...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 with improved S Pen and UD fingerprint reader announced

Samsung announced its flagship tablet, the Galaxy Tab S6 and it comes with a handful of improvements over its predecessor, which are not necessarily hardware-related. The device is powered by the latest Snapdragon 855 chipset coupled with either 6GB/128GB or 8GB/256GB of memory. MicroSD card support is present as well if that's not enough. The tablet is built around a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED panel with 2560 x 1600px resolution - a productivity-friendly 16:10 aspect ratio. Multimedia isn't neglected too as quad speakers tuned by AKG and Dolby Atmos make the whole movie-watching experience...

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Redmi K20, K20 Pro get a price cut in China

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro have received a price cut in China. The 6GB/128GB variant of the K20 is now down to CNY1,999 ($290/€260) from CNY2,099 ($305/€275), whereas the Pro version with the same memory configuration is now down from CNY2,599 ($380/€340) to CNY2,299 ($335/€300). The 8GB/128GB model of the K20 Pro has also received a price drop and it now costs CNY2,499 ($365/€325). Redmi K20 Additionally, Redmi has also slashed the prices of the Redmi 7, Redmi 7A, Redmi Note 7, and the Redmi Note 7 Pro. You can check out the table below for more details. Phone ...

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Samsung Galaxy A70 gets Night Mode and July security patch with latest update

When Samsung first shipped its Galaxy A70 back in April it was missing a dedicated Night Mode resulting in sub-par low-light shots compared to other midrange devices. Now the company has begun pushing the latest firmware fix for the phone which brings the long-awaited Night mode and also adds the July security update. The A705GMDDU3ASG6 update comes in at 367 MB and is already live in India. It should make its way to other countries in the coming weeks. In addition to the Night mode function, Samsung has also added a dedicated QR scanner in the camera interface. Other points of focus...

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300,000 Honor 9X smartphones sold in one day

Yesterday we reported Honor 9X sold in 100,000 units in the first two minutes and today the Huawei sub-brand came out with new information, revealing it managed to ship over 300,000 units in the first day of the sale. The phone is readily available for purchase at all major online retailers in China, which leads us to the assumption the 100,000 initial phones were part of some pre-order deal and the customers who requested the phone went through with the payment in the first two minutes. The Honor 8X set multiple records for the brand, including the fastest reach of 10 million sold...

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Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) gets Digital Wellbeing in new update

The Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) is receiving a new software update which brings along the Digital Wellbeing feature that lets you keep a track of how much time you spend using an app and help cut down on your phone usage. Additionally, this firmware also fixes an issue related to the dark theme and bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphone to June 2019. This new update carries version number 16.2017.1906.056 and is rolling out over the air for the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) units having model number ZB601KL. The update should reach your phone in a week or two, but if...

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Samsung remains the top smartphone manufacturer, Huawei and Apple follow

Strategy Analytics and Counterpoint came out with some interesting data for Q2 2019 regarding global smartphone shipments, which to no one's surprise fell year-over-year. And despite the decline, Samsung and Huawei are seeing a modest increase in shipments and market share for that matter. According to Strategy Analytics, global shipments fell 2.6% while Samsung recorded 1.9% increase, Huawei gained 1.7% and Apple lost 0.7% year-over-year. Those figures translate into 76.3 million units sold by Samsung, 58.7 million devices by Huawei and 38 million iPhones. Xiaomi and Oppo follow...

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Samsung Q2 financial results show 56% fall in profits

Samsung's earnings report for the April-June period is in and much like the guidance report which came out at the beginning of the month predicted, the company is facing some significant struggles. Most notably Samsung's operating profit fell by 56% year over year to KRW 6.6 trillion ($5.56 billion). For comparison, in Q2 2018 the company saw KRW 14.87 trillion ($13.3 billion) in profits. In addition, the mobile business saw a 42% decrease in profit due to slow sales in the flagship sector despite an increase in total smartphone shipments. Revenue is up 8% thanks to solid sales from...

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Samsung Galaxy Active rugged smartphone surfaces

Samsung launched the Galaxy XCover 4s rugged smartphone last month, and it seems the South Korean tech giant will soon add one more rugged smartphone to its portfolio as an official-looking press render of what's said to be the Samsung Galaxy Active has surfaced. The Galaxy Active is the same phone that was spotted at MWC in February this year and believed to be a ruggedized version of the regular Galaxy S9. It's said to come with an Exynos 9810 SoC and 4GB RAM like the S9. It will also retain the S9's camera setup but will ship with a smaller screen (5.2") and a larger battery (4,500...

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Honor 20 to arrive in Thailand as Huawei nova 5T

Huawei often launches Honor smartphones under the brand of the parent company and now we have another example of rebranding. The globally available Honor 20 that sports a model number YAL-L21 was just certified in Thailand under the moniker Huawei nova 5T, which would also be the first nova 5 smartphone appearing outside of China. Huawei nova 5T certification at NBTC The Honor 20 was initially announced with four cameras on the back and a punch-hole design for the selfie shooter. It is slightly different than the Honor 20 Pro, but still comes with the high-end Kirin 980...

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Xiaomi Mi A3 arrives in Malaysia

The Xiaomi Mi A3 has made its way to Malaysia. It's priced at RM899 ($220/€195) for the 4GB/64GB model and you will have to shell out RM100 ($25/€20) more for double storage. The Mi A3 will go on sale in Malaysia from August 3 through online retailers Lazada and Shopee, as well as through Mi Stores. Xiaomi Mi A3 Alongside the Mi A3, Xiaomi also launched the Mi Band 4 under the moniker of Mi Smart Band 4 in Malaysia. It's priced at RM149 ($35/€30) and is immediately available for purchase through Lazada, Shopee, and Mi Stores in the country. Source 1 | Source 2

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Redmi executive confirms a phone with Helio G90T

Mediatek released yesterday its gaming chipset, called Helio G90 and Helio G90T. One of the people who attended the launch was Lu Weibing, the brand director of Redmi. Later, he went on Weibo and confirmed the Xiaomi sub-brand will come with the Helio G90T and it will be available globally. Lu Weibing, Redmi Brand Manager While we know practically nothing about the device, we can extrapolate some specs, looking at the chipset itself. The device will have a performance CPU cluster of two Cortex-A76 units and six Cortex-A55 cores to complete the package. They will be coupled by the...

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