New Realme Q series officially arriving on September 5

Realme is having an event in China to introduce its new Q series. The announcement was made on Weibo by the company CMO Xu Qi Chase, who said four new products will be announced. This might sound like four Realme Q smartphones, but in reality we expect the Realme 5, Realme 5 Pro, Realme XT and Realme Q1 on stage. The post on Weibo does not say much about the specs of the phone. We should see another device with four cameras on the back, since the company's Weibo profile is all about the "four-cam era". One assumption that could be made is a device with the same design on the back -...

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Realme 5's first sale moves over 120,000 units

The Realme 5 went on sale for the first time in India on August 27, and the phone has turned out to be a resounding success for the Oppo spinoff company. Realme CEO Madhav Sheth has triumphantly announced on Twitter that more than 120,000 units of the phone were moved as part of that first sale. Another sale was planned for later in the day, to appease fans who weren't able to get a device the first time around. The next sale of the Realme 5 is on August 30 at 12 PM local time, when you'll be able to grab one from the company's own official website as well as Flipkart. 120,000 units and...

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Fairphone 3 is here for people who value sustainability above all else

Fairphone has announced its latest "sustainable" smartphone today, the Fairphone 3. It's available for presale already on the company's own official website, for €450. It will be in stock on September 3, when it will be offered across Europe by select retailers and operators. So what do you get for that cash? Not a whole lot in terms of specs, but you can bask in the glory of owning the most sustainable phone ever, or something of the sort. Clearly, spec sheet freaks will not aim for this one, in a world where the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro exists and delivers much more for €50 less. So...

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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is now receiving the Android 9 Pie update with One UI

While Samsung may not be the fastest company out there when it comes to rolling out updates to big new Android versions, it is increasingly supporting older models, even those that were anything but flagships when they launched. Case in point: the Galaxy J5 (2017) has been on the market for more than two years already, and has already received one major Android update taking it from Nougat to Oreo. And starting today, it's being updated to Android 9 Pie too, with Samsung's new One UI on top. The update is currently rolling out only in Russia, and if you bought your J5 (2017)...

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Huawei Y6 (2019) gets EMUI 9.1 update and July security patches

Huawei is currently very busy updating a lot of its devices to EMUI 9.1, the latest version of its Android skin, still based on Android 9 Pie like EMUI 9.0, but with some new features on top. The latest smartphone to be graced with the EMUI 9.1 update is the Huawei Y6 (2019). The company initially promised that the new software would reach this handset in July, but then the timeline changed to August, and here we are. The new release is now rolling out over-the-air, although it is going out in batches so it might be a while before it reaches all Y6 (2019) units out there. Once it gets to...

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Microsoft's next Surface event is on October 2 in NYC

Microsoft has just announced the date of its next big hardware event: October 2. On that day it will hold a gathering in NYC, the traditional location for launching new Surface devices. But this may be a little bit more than a pure hardware event. Microsoft's use of hashtags as well as the Windows logo seen in the invite itself suggest we may hear some things about the next Windows 10 update as well. On the hardware front, don't be surprised to see the Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro 7, and Surface Book 3 getting official on this occasion. Surface earbuds may join them, as well as new...

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OnePlus 7 Pro 5G is now available at Sprint

As expected given Sprint's announcement earlier this month, the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G has now reached the carrier. It's already available in select stores, and you'll be able to purchase it online from August 28. Beginning on September 6, it will be in stock in all Sprint retail channels. The release of the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G marks the first time Sprint has ever directly offered a device made by the Chinese company. The phone can be yours for $840 full retail. However, for a limited time you can grab it for just $20 per month (with $0 down) using the 18-month Sprint Flex lease. That's after $15...

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Huawei confident it will build UK's 5G despite conflicting reports

Following the United States' ban of Huawei earlier this year, the nation warned its allies that they should be wary of including Huawei in major network infrastructures due to security concerns against China. A recent leak involving Britain's National Security Council and UK's plans for Huawei's involvement in its 5G infrastructure suggested that Huawei would only be allowed for "non-core" aspects of the UK. Following the leak, the UK's Digital Secretary Nicky Morgan told BBC that the "right decision" should be made for the "long term" once the autumn comes around. Despite the shaky...

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Dual tone designs for the Huawei P30 show up in patent applications

The European patent office received applications for two new color options for the Huawei P30. One is almost a gradient, the other is a dual tone paint job, reminiscent of the "panda" version of the Pixel 2 XL. Huawei P30 in a dual tone paint job The gradient version is a variation of the P30's Breathing Crystal, though it if you look closely, you'll see that it uses the dual tone design too - the top third of the back is a separate panel. The effect is much more subtle, however. Huawei P30's new gradient color (with a dual tone twist) The applications...

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vivo NEX 3 to feature 120W SuperFlash Charge and 6400 mAh battery

The vivo NEX 3 is expected soon and the company already released an official teaser video for the phone. Viewers could spot a curved "waterfall" display, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and elevating selfie camera. The company also teased 5G connectivity for the NEX 3. A new leak suggests the vivo NEX 3 will be the first to support vivo's 120W SuperFlash Charge standard, along with a huge 6400 mAh battery. The leak comes from Weibo, which shows some details about the vivo NEX 3 and some of the phone's alleged specifications. The NEX 3 5G is said to have a 99.3% screen to body ratio -...

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Redmi Note 8 Pro specs and prices leak, fill in the blanks

The Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro will be unveiled on August 29. The Pro model will boast a 64MP module in its triple camera, the vanilla model will get a 48MP sensor instead. Xiaomi has unveiled more details, including a Helio G90T chipset for the Pro and Snapdragon 665 for the vanilla handset. Any specs not teased officially can be found in leaked table shown below, the prices are in another leaked table. Leaked Redmi Note 8 Pro specs According to this table, the Redmi Note 8 Pro will come with a 6.53" IPS LCD with 1080p+ resolution. Gorilla Glass 5 will cover the screen, a...

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Samsung Galaxy A70s gets certified by Wi-Fi Alliance

The rumored successor to Samsung's Galaxy A70 will be called the A70s and the device was just granted certification honors from the Wi-Fi Alliance. The device comes with the SM-A707F model number just like its previous appearance on a Geekbench listing at the beginning of the month. The listing from the Wi-Fi Alliance tells us the A70s will ship with dual-band Wi-Fi capabilities and will support the 802.11 ac standard. In addition, the phone will run on Android 9 Pie but we already knew that from the Geekbench listing. Under the hood the A70s is expected to come with the Snapdragon 675...

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Huami unveils square Amazfit GTS, new round watch, teases smart band

Huami, Xiaomi's key partner in wearable tech, unveiled two new devices and teased a smartband that's in the works. The Amazfit GTS is a square smartwatch, unlike the recently-announced round Amazfit GTR. If you prefer a round smartwatch, then check out the Amazfit Smart Sports Watch 3 (this one also has superior GPS skills). Finally, the Amazfit X is a smart band scheduled for an early 2020 release when it will offer a much larger screen than your typical Mi Band. Amazfit GTS The watch packs a large 1.65" AMOLED display, which is quite sharp at 341ppi (348 x 442px). The body is...

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Pixel 3 and 3 XL heavily discounted on Best Buy

With the Pixel 4 and 4 XL lurking around the corner, it's no surprise that last year's Pixel 3 and 3 XL are seeing some significant price drops. So if you don't mind getting a slightly older flagship, the current Best Buy deals on the Pixels will have you covered. You can save as much as $500 on either of them if you choose to go with Verizon with upfront activation or a new account. For Sprint, the Pixel 3 sells for $350 and AT&T is offering it for $450. As for the Pixel 3 XL, the Verizon deal asks just $400, AT&T contract will lower the price to $550 and Sprint's option is...

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Honor 20 goes live in Malaysia as the Huawei nova 5T

The Honor 20 finally got its official global release after a couple of months of uncertainty and it looks like the phone is making it to Malaysian shores too but under a different name. In Malaysia, the handset is called Huawei nova 5T and carries familiar hardware - 6.26-inch IPS LCD panel with a punch-hole camera design and 1080 x 2340px resolution. The phone is also powered by a Kirin 980 SoC, 8GB of RAM and offers 128GB of storage. The camera setup on the back is the same as on the Honor 20 - 48MP camera is f/1.8 instead, 2MP depth sensor, 2MP dedicated macro lens and a 16MP...

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Realme XT specs and hands-on photos are online

Earlier today we saw the first official render of Realme XT, property of the company CMO, and now we have the real-life looks of the device. Some media representatives from China were invited at what appears a pre-launch event, and later they posted hands-on photos on Weibo. The phone's looks are confirmed, however, now we have some specs in the mix. Realme XT hands-on photos At first look, the Realme XT appears to be an overall upgrade of the Realme 5 Pro - slightly better chipset, slightly better primary camera, slightly more memory and a Super AMOLED screen...

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Canalys: Baidu takes second spot in worldwide smart speaker market for Q2 2019

According to the latest report from Canalys, Chinese search giant Baidu is now the second leading smart speaker vendor in the world, trailing only Amazon. The company which only sells its devices on the local Chinese market grew from a 0.7% market share in Q2 2018 to a sizeable 17.3% now, translating to a staggering 3,700% annual growth. The smart speaker market as a whole grew by 55.4% during the April - June period resulting in 26.1 million units shipped worldwide. Out of those, 6.6 million were from Amazon and its Echo line, Baidu secured 4.5 million shipments while Google pushed out...

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Samsung Galaxy M30s renders show a triple camera with a slight redesign

The Samsung Galaxy M30s is set to be a huge upgrade over the already quite popular Galaxy M30. The first look at the camera cutout in a case had us worried that Samsung would be dropping a camera, but that's not the case - the M30s will still have three cameras, though with a redesigned camera island. The main camera will be upgraded to 48MP sensor, up from 13MP. The wider island now houses the LED flash as well. The remaining two cameras will most likely be ultra wide and depth sensor, same as on the base M30. The Galaxy M30s will also get a better chipset - an Exynos 9610, the...

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LG and Naver develop a new browser called Whale for the upcoming foldable phone

LG is expected to launch a foldable device at IFA 2019, taking place in Berlin, Germany. Today, the company announced a specific web browser called Whale that was developed jointly with Naver, South Korea's largest search engine provider. It will provide the LG Dual Screen experience and multitasking to a whole new level, and the feature is now called "omnitasking". Could the LG foldable phone be something like this? The LG Dual Screen was introduced at MWC 2019 when the LG V50 ThinQ was showcased with a foldable attachable module that was acting as a screen extension. With...

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Samsung Galaxy A10s arrives in India

The Samsung Galaxy A10s has been launched in India. It's priced at INR9,499 ($130/€120) for the 2GB/32GB model and INR10,499 ($145/€130) for the 3GB/32GB version. The smartphone comes in Black, Blue and Green colors, and will be available for purchase in India from tomorrow through the company's official site, Samsung Opera House, as well as leading online and offline stores across the country. Samsung Galaxy A10s The Galaxy A10s has a Helio P22 SoC under the hood and it boots to Android Pie with One UI atop. It boasts a 6.2" HD+ display with a notch up top housing an 8MP...

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Samsung Galaxy M20s teased to pack 6,000 mAh battery

Towards the end of last month, news broke out that Samsung is working on a phone with a 6,000 mAh battery rumored to be the upcoming Galaxy M20s - the successor of the Galaxy M20. The phone bearing the SM-M207 model number was revealed to carry a 5,830 mAh cell with the EB-BM207ABY product code. Now, a new teaser just confirmed we're getting a Galaxy M member with the huge 6,000 mAh battery capacity and speculation says its indeed the Galaxy M20s. The poster reveals the 6,000 number along with the slogan "Get ready to #GoMonster" hinting at the monstrous battery of the upcoming...

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Redmi K20 8GB RAM variant gets a price cut in China

Back in July, Redmi dropped the price of the 6GB/128GB variant of the Redmi K20 in China, and now, the company has slashed the price of the 8GB/256GB version as well. The Redmi K20 8GB/256GB version is now down to CNY2,299 ($320/€290) from CNY2,599 ($360/€325) and is available for purchase through the company's official site. Alongside the K20, Redmi had also slashed the prices of the K20 Pro, Note 7, Note 7 Pro as well as the Redmi 7 and 7A. You can head this way to know more about the price cuts of these devices. Source (in Chinese)

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Nintendo officially announces Mario Kart Tour launching on September 25

Mario Kart is one of Nintendo's most successful franchises to date. Mario Kart Tour was initially announced early 2018 and was originally scheduled for release this spring. Since then, the game has had a closed beta and a delayed "summer 2019" release was revealed. Finally, just last night, Nintendo has officially announced via Twitter that Mario Kart Tour is arriving to iOS and Android on September 25. Buckle up, because #MarioKartTour will be available on 9/25. Follow @mariokarttourEN for more information heading into the game's release. pic.twitter.com/1V0njTVWRx— Nintendo of America...

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Redmi 7A gets Portrait Mode and AI Scene Detection with latest MIUI update

Xiaomi's budget Redmi 7A just got its latest firmware update which brings several enhancements to the camera department such as portrait mode and AI scene detection. Version 10.2.7.0 of MIUI also comes with the July security patch. The new portrait mode works on both the 5MP selfie shooter as well as the main 12MP Sony IMX486 sensor around the back. The AI scene detection features 33 categories separated into 5 profiles including Environment, Scene, Plants, Lifestyle and six India specific modes. Other than that the new firmware also brings some stability fixes. The update has...

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Oppo Reno 2 specs and images listed on a retailer's website ahead of launch

The Oppo Reno 2 that's all set to go official tomorrow has been listed on Chinese retailer JD.com's website along with specs and images. The photos confirm that the Reno 2 will be offered in at least three colors and look similar to the Reno 10x Zoom Edition announced back in April, but, it will come with an extra camera at the back. And, unlike the Reno 10x Zoom Edition, the Reno 2 won't feature a periscope module. Oppo Reno 2 The listing further confirms that the Reno 2 will boast a 6.5" display with DCI-P3 color gamut and a brightness of 500nits. The listing doesn't...

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vivo reveals the NEX 3 in a video teaser

We are expecting vivo to announce the NEX 3 with 5G and waterfall screen in September. While we are waiting for an official launch date and eventual release, the company posted a video on its Weibo page, revealing the phone's looks. It made its way to Sydney, London, and Seoul, and showed the world its huge screen, elevating selfie camera and triple shooter on the back. The phone will have a screen with extremely curved edges and plenty of people are already adopting the Waterfall moniker for the tech. The back panel sports the NEX logo on the bottom and a circular camera setup on...

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