Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) receiving Android Pie update

Last month Samsung released Android Pie for the Galaxy Xcover 4, Galaxy Wide 2, and the Galaxy J7 Duo. And now, the company has kicked off August by rolling out Pie for the Galaxy J3 (2017). The update is reportedly seeding in Russia and Vietnam with build numbers J330FXXU3CSG6 and J330GDXU3CSG7, respectively. The new firmware comes with the usual Android Pie features as well as the July 2019 security patch. The new build is rolling out over the air and you should get an update notification on your device in a few weeks. But if you can't wait, you have the option of pulling it...

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YouTube Premium finally allows downloading videos in 1080p

YouTube Premium is a paid service enabling ad-free experience at YouTube where you can also download videos for offline watching. However, the platform allowed downloading clips only at 720p resolution, even if the actual video had higher quality. Now YouTube has finally started rolling out the 1080p download option, as spotted on one user's iPhone. Later it was confirmed that Android users are also slowly starting to get it. There is no official confirmation from YouTube whether the feature is only being A/B tested or everyone with Premium will get it. If you happen to...

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Google suspends Assistant trasncription reviews in EU following leaks of conversations to media

Earlier this month, Google went under fire after a Belgian news outlet reported of thousands of personal recordings that were recorded by Google Assistant via a Google Home device or smartphone. The recordings were provided by a Google employee whistle blower in an attempt to expose Google's practice. As a result, Google has suspended all Google Assistant audio reviews in Europe - the company confirmed to CNBC. We are in touch with the Hamburg data protection authority and are assessing how we conduct audio reviews and help our users understand how data is used. Shortly after we learned...

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LG V40 ThinQ Android Pie update rolling out in India

LG has already rolled out Android Pie for the V40 ThinQ in the US, Europe, and South Korea. Now it's time for the Indian units to get a taste of the latest version of Android. In addition to bringing the Android Pie niceties to the V40 ThinQ, the new firmware also comes with features like YouTube Live, Penta shot, Cine shot, Part Slo-mo, and Dual App. Besides, it also bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphone to July 1, 2019. LG V40 ThinQ Android Pie update The Android Pie update, sporting build number PKQ1.190202.001 and weighing 1.5GB in size, is rolling out...

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Samsung Galaxy Note10 devices in the US might come with Exynos chipsets

For several years now, Samsung has offered its major flagship models in two variants. Each using either the latest Qualcomm processor, or the latest Samsung-made Exynos chipset. However, this is about to change. This update comes to us from @evleaks on Twitter. The leakster's track record is quite good in accuracy when it comes to leaks and he reports we may see Exynos chipsets on Galaxy Note10 models in the US, except for Verizon's. According to @evleaks, Samsung is only going to use Qualcomm chipsets on Verizon variants of the Galaxy Note10 - the Snapdragon 855 to be exact....

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Xiaomi will announce a new gamepad for the Redmi K20

On Friday at the China Joy Expo, China's largest gaming and digital entertainment exhibition is kicking off through this weekend. Xiaomi is expected to be present at the expo and is expected to make a couple of new product announcements. Xiaomi's official Weibo account just revealed that it is going to announce a new gaming product. Xiaomi published a poster teasing a new announcement for the recently released Redmi K20. The company is expected to announce a gaming laptop, but in addition, it might be finally releasing the game controller accessory that was initially announced...

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Galaxy Tab S6 is on pre-order at Amazon, Tab S5e gets a price cut at Verizon

Samsung made the Galaxy Tab S6 official yesterday, skipping the Tab S5 moniker. And today the new device has already gone up for pre-order at Amazon, with the release date being August 9. You can pre-order yours for $649.99. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 At the same time, it looks like the launch of the Tab S6 has had a good effect on the price of the Galaxy Tab S5e - the mid-range tablet Samsung announced a few months back. Verizon is now selling it for $100 less than before, making it an even more affordable option if you want to dip your toes in the Android tablet world without spending as...

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Gartner: Worldwide phone shipments to go down 2.5% by the end of 2019

As we're progressing further into the second half of 2019, Gartner Research released its latest report which looks at trends for global smartphone sales. According to the data, aggregate shipments will decline by 2.5% going from 1.55 billion units in 2018 to 1.52 billion by the end of this year. Looking at the breakdown by region, we see that the largest drops will be felt in Japan with a 6.5% year over year decline, followed by Western Europe (-5.3%) and North America (-4.4%). On the other side, smartphone shipments will grow in Sub-Saharan Africa (+1.5%), Eurasia (+1.2%) and the...

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Best Buy opens Samsung Galaxy Note10 registrations, will offer $50 off Samsung Duo wireless charger

The Samsung Galaxy Note10 is already up for reservation on the company's site and now Best Buy has followed suit. Those interested in scooping up the latest device in the Note line from the retailer will also receive a $50 coupon towards the Samsung Duo wireless charger which usually goes for $100. Pre-orders will officially start on August 7 after the Galaxy Unpacked event. Best Buy Galaxy Note10 reservation Samsung's solution is Qi-certified and can top up compatible devices with up to 15W speeds. In addition, you can also throw in another device that supports wireless charging...

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Global tablet shipments to gain momentum in Q3 2019 with 19% increase

According to Digitimes research, the global tablet shipments are expected to surge around 19.3% during Q3 2019 after they shrunk 8.7% compared to Q1 2019 and went down 11.9% year-over-year. Two main factors will contribute to the increased Q3 shipments. The first one is the peak-season effect, meaning Apple will announce its new iPads, which in turn will drive the sales up. The second contributing factor is Huawei alone. The company is expected to resume normal tablet shipments during that period. And as for the poor Q2 performance, it's all due to the same reasons - no new iPads...

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vivo V15 Pro is INR 23,990 from now on

The vivo V15 Pro launched less than six months ago and it's already getting a permanent price cut. It's a win for customers no matter how you look at it. And to be honest, it was a bit expensive at launch but now appears to be a pretty sweet deal. The V15 Pro now starts at INR 23,990, which buys you the base 6GB/128GB memory configuration, down from INR 26,990. The 8GB/128GB is down to INR 26,990 from the original INR 29,990. The newly revised prices are already updated in Flipkart and Amazon.in. Offline stores should have revised the prices as well. If you are on the fence, we...

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Report: HTC will be returning to the Indian market this month

HTC exited the Indian market last year after a couple of high-ranking officials resigned from the Taiwan-based company. However, rumor has it, it's looking to re-enter the developing market as early as this month. According to people familiar with the matter, HTC will be introducing new smartphones to the Indian market in August using the Inone Technology distribution network. Moreover, it's going to launch a new flagship series in the next few days or weeks with a couple of unique features. It sounds good and all but given the fierce competition from Samsung's A-series of...

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Google Play Pass to arrive as a paid gaming service without ads

Google is about to launch a service called Play Pass that will allow you to play games without being interrupted by ads. Screenshots leaked online, revealing it will be subscription-based and will have a massive library of games with all the in-app purchases unlocked. At first, you will get a 10-day trial for free, with $4.99 per month after that. Screenshots of Google Play Pass Looking at the info page, we see Google Play Pass will "explore a curated catalog spanning puzzle games to premium music apps and everything in between". While it doesn't mean you'll have Spotify in...

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Redmi Note 7 series crosses 5 million sales in India, Note 7 Pro goes on open sale

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has announced that it sold more than 5 million units of the Redmi Note 7 series in India since its launch in February. This includes the Note 7, the Note 7 Pro, and the Note 7S. Redmi Note 7 Pro Additionally, the company also announced that the Note 7 Pro is now on open sale in India, meaning you can buy it anytime without having to wait for the weekly flash sales. You can purchase the Note 7 Pro from Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home, Mi Studio, and Mi Preferred Partner stores in the country. It starts at INR13,999 ($200/€185) and goes all the way up to...

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Samsung Galaxy A90 5G passes by Wi-Fi Alliance

Samsung will soon have its top member in the Galaxy A-line with the upcoming Galaxy A90 5G. The phone was spotted on Geekbench last month packing the Snapdragon 855, 6GB RAM and 5G capabilities. Now, a device baring the SM-A908B model number appeared on the Wi-Fi Alliance website confirming that we are nearing the launch date of the Galaxy A90 5G. The new certification doesn't reveal much about the upcoming phone apart from the fact it will run on Android 9 Pie and will support dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 ac. According to older rumors the device will feature a 48 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP camera...

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HTC U11 Android Pie update rollout expands to Europe

Back in May, HTC released the Android Pie update for the U11 in Taiwan. And now, this Chinese phone maker has expanded the rollout of Pie for the U11 in Europe. The update comes bearing version number 3.31.401.1 and requires a download of 1.31GB. Aside from the usual Android Pie goodies, the new build brings along system enhancements and removes Google+ from BlinkFeed. The update is currently seeding in Switzerland, Belgium, and Italy. If you live in any other European country and have received the update already, let us know by dropping a comment below. Source 1, 2, 3

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Huawei Mate 30 camera to have two 40 MP shooters

Huawei is expected to release the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro sometime this fall, if the US-China trade war does not go in flames. The phones are likely to keep a square camera setup on the back like the Mate 20 series, and according to one leakster, the vanilla option will have a 40 MP + 40 MP + 8 MP combo. I told you a few rumors about Mate 30 pro camera, IMO this is more possible.40MP 1/1.5" sensor with f/1.6 - f/1.4 aparture, RYYB pixel layout and Cine lens features when taking video. 40MP 1/1.7" 120° ultrawide lens with cine lens features.8MP tele 5X zoom#HuaweiMate30Pro...

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OnePlus explains the creation process behind Zen Mode

The OnePlus 7 Pro brought many firsts for the company. It was the first phone in the brand's portfolio to feature a 90Hz curved display, a pop-up selfie cam and UFS 3.0 storage. Alongside the top-notch components, OnePlus also added several nifty additions to its Oxygen OS including a special tool that locks the phone out of its core features for 20 minutes. Zen Mode is targeted as a digital detox solution which helps OnePlus users take a break from the overwhelming aspects of their digital lives. The company detailed the whole process of how Zen Mode came to be from concept to reality...

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Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) with pop-up selfie camera launched in India

Huawei has launched its first pop-up camera smartphone in India - Y9 Prime (2019). It's priced at INR15,990 ($230/€210) and will be sold online exclusively through Amazon.in as well as through offline retail stores across the country. You can pre-book the Y9 Prime (2019) from August 5 through retail outlets like Croma and Poorvika, and if you do, you will get Huawei Sport BT headphones and a 15,600 mAh power bank worth INR4,598 ($65/€60) for free. The smartphone will be available for purchase on Amazon.in for Prime members on August 7, with general sales commencing from the next...

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Samsung Galaxy A80 now available for purchase in India

The Samsung Galaxy A80 is now available for purchase in India. It's priced at INR47,990 ($695/€630) and comes in a single 8GB/128GB memory configuration. It's offered in Phantom Black, Angel Gold and Ghost White colors, and is sold through Amazon.in, Flipkart and Samsung India's online store. The Galaxy A80 is powered by the Snapdragon 730 SoC and flaunts a 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED notch-less display having a fingerprint reader embedded to it. The smartphone sports a triple camera setup at the back comprising of a 48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, and 3D ToF units. And, as there's no front...

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