Huawei is now recruiting EMUI 10 beta testers for eight more smartphones

Huawei introduced EMUI 10 back in the summer, along with a roadmap of the first phones to get the user interface. First in line were the P30 family, and now it is time for eight more handsets. The Chinese company is recruiting beta testers that are part of the Mate 20 family or the Honor 20 family. The update might be hitting domestic variants of the phone first, but given how the global P30 phones followed their Chinese siblings just a few days later, we expect the new roll-out to start worldwide in a few days. The key points of the new user interface of Huawei are improved...

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vivo U3x announced in China as a rebranded U10

The vivo U10 announced in India yesterday has made its way to China, but under a different moniker - vivo U3x. The vivo U3x sports a 6.35" HD+ display and has a Snapdragon 665 SoC under the hood. It runs Android Pie with Funtouch OS 9.1 atop and you get three memory options - 3GB/32GB, 3GB/64GB, and 4GB/64GB. The smartphone also has a microSD card slot, allowing storage expansion by up to 256GB. For photography, the U3x has an 8MP selfie shooter on the front, and a 13MP main camera on the back joined by an 8MP ultrawide and 2MP depth sensor modules. The back of the phone also houses...

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iOS 13.1, iPadOS 13.1, and tvOS 13 are now available

In a rather unprecedented move, Apple has already released iOS 13.1 today, which comes after the initial release of iOS 13 just last week. This new version of the software brings back Shortcuts Automations, Share ETA, and features a tweaked volume indicator with unique icons that show what device you're listening on. The audio sharing feature introduced in iOS 13 is now available to all Beats headphones with the H1 and W1 chips, expanding from just AirPods and PowerBeats Pro. HomeKit icons have been changed, new Reading Goals options have been added for PDFs, and several other small tweaks...

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OnePlus 7T will run Android 10 out of the box

OnePlus is expected to unveil the 7T smartphone at its event on September 26 alongside its first ever TV, and the company has recently gone back to its past antics of drip-feeding us information about the new device, one day at a time. Earlier we showed you an official picture of the box, which is all red in a throwback to the days of earlier OnePlus phones, and now Pete Lau, CEO and founder of the company, has some more exciting news to share. Here's his full statement: We're thrilled to offer Android 10, the latest software version, for our upcoming OnePlus 7T. OnePlus will be the...

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Qualcomm resumes shipments to Huawei

Ever since Huawei was put on the US government's Entity List, some of its key partners such as Qualcomm have faced a tough time. In a new development Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf confirmed his company has now resumed trade with Huawei. According to Mollenkopf, Qualcomm is also looking to secure a long-term supply deal with the Huawei but did not disclose what components are being sold. Back in July, the US Department of Commerce announced it would begin issuing special licenses for companies that wish to continue their business ties with Huawei. One of the main points of emphasis was...

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Samsung will offer one time Galaxy Fold screen replacements in the US for $149

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is officially hitting US stores on September 27 for $1980. In addition, Samsung has confirmed its will be offering a one-time screen replacement for $149. There is some fine-print however as this offer will only be eligible for those who purchase the device before December 31, 2019. Source: The Verge This is definitely good news as the Galaxy Fold's polymer screen is highly susceptible to damage as we saw from a recent durability test. Those planning to buy Samsung's first foldable phone will have to do so in person at a Samsung Experience Store, AT&T or...

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Oppo Reno Ace to arrive in Blue and Green, official images confirm

The Reno Ace is arriving on October 10 as the new Oppo flagship with a 90Hz display and 4,000 mAh battery with super fast charging support. There might be more than two weeks until the official launch, but this did not stop the company from posting the device with its official renders on JD.com. Oppo Reno Ace in Blue Gradient The phone will be the first device in the world with 65W fast charging - that is the new SuperVOOC 2.0 standard, unveiled seven days ago. According to officials, it will top up the 4,000 mAh battery in under 30 minutes. We also expect the Reno Ace to...

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Samsung Galaxy A20s properly announced with SD450 SoC

After being introduced at an event in Malaysia , the Galaxy A20s finally gets a global announcement. The Galaxy A20s is an entry level handset with a waterdrop notch or what Samsung calls an Infinity-V display. The phone is built around a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD and is powered by a Snapdragon 450 chipset with 3GB or 4GB of RAM. Internal storage is 32GB or 64GB, but you can expand that via microSD card up to 512GB. Samsung Galaxy A20s The back panel accommodates a fingerprint reader and a triple-camera array. The main unit has a 13MP sensor and f/1.8 lens and it's joined...

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Xiaomi publishes first camera samples from Mi Mix Alpha's 108MP camera

When you look at the Xiaomi Mi Miax Alpha it's hard not to gawk at its screen, but the 108MP camera on the "back" is equally unique. The company posted several camera samples and while they are downscaled, there are crops that highlight just how much detail is packed into each photo. The phone has a 12MP camera with 2x optical zoom, though by the looks of it digital zoom from the monstrous 1.33" main sensor will work quite well too. Especially when zooming in at night, that f/1.7 aperture will help the sensor collect as much light as possible. Pixel binning will increase image quality...

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Vivo will launch a phone with the Exynos 980 5G chipset, exec confirms

Vivo dismissed reports that it's looking to build its own chip and instead confirmed that it will launch a phone with Samsung's Exynos 980 by the end of this year. Vivo may be the first to use the chipset as it was namechecked during the announcement of 980 chip. The Exynos 980 is the first mid-range chipset with an integrated 5G modem. It's an 8nm chip featuring two Cortex-A77 cores, six A55 cores, Mali-G76 MP5 GPU and an NPU. Using an integrated modems is cheaper (as they simplify the motherboard) and more power efficient to boot. The 5G modem promises download speeds up to 2.55Gbps...

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Check out the official promo videos of Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro

Xiaomi revealed its latest flagships today - the Mi 9 Pro with 4,000 mAh battery and 45W charger in the box and the stunning Mi Mix Alpha with curved edges and wrap-around display. The company now follows up those announcements with a couple of neat videos of the two devices. First is the Mi 9 Pro with its OLED panel and latest MIUI 11: The Mi Mix Alpha is definitely the more exciting device even if it's technically just a concept. It is scheduled to go on sale in December though and while the insane price will certainly limit it reach, there's no denying that...

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Photo of OnePlus 7T retail box shared by the company's CEO

CEO Pete Lau keeps tweeting details about the OnePlus 7T and the company's first TV set. The latest post shows the box of the phone, which switches to a much bolder design compared to cases from recent years. It's painted in the company's signature red, a callback to the boxes of its first phones. Also, instead of bearing a large digit for the model number, it's a paragraph proclaiming that the 7T is the "culmination of all our design and engineering efforts". Here's the box of the OnePlus 2 for comparison: The OnePlus 2 retail box Meanwhile, @evleaks posted this image...

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Samsung details Galaxy S10 series major update

A software update for the Galaxy S10 family began rolling out yesterday in parts of Europe with new features and September 2019 security patch. Today, Samsung officially announced the rollout and detailed all the new features that make their way to the Galaxy S10 lineup. The new firmware brings in Galaxy Note10 camera features to the Galaxy S10 series, like AR Doodle and Live Focus video recording. The latter lets you apply bokeh effects to the videos recorded with the front or rear camera. The update also brings Night Mode to the front camera and includes Super Steady video...

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Huawei explains how it achieved 7,680fps slow-motion video capture

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro boasts 7,680fps slow-motion video capture, far exceeding what other smartphones can do (that's 8x the frame rate of a 960fps video). Huawei exec Bruce Lee detailed how his team pulled off this feat. The phone records 0.12 seconds of footage, which then expands to 32 seconds of 30fps slow-mo video. That's 945 frames captured at 720p resolution. That stresses the whole chipset as ISP, CPU, GPU and NPU rush to process the data. However, human reflexes aren't nearly fast enough to pick the best time to start recording. Instead the NPU analyzes 1 second of video using...

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MIUI 11 arrives with refined visuals, sounds, Mi Go and Mi Work suites

Alongside the new Mi 9 Pro and Mi Mix Alpha phones, Xiaomi officially unveiled the latest iteration of its custom Android interface - MIUI 11. The new firmware is based on Android 10 and brings a more polished visual design alongside several key feature expansions. Starting with the visual aspects, you get slightly softer icons, a system-wide dark mode, new Mi Lan Pro system font and improved always-on display functionality. There are also new animations, themes, wallpapers and improved notification system. Another big new addition in MIUI 11 is the enhanced audio experience...

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vivo U10 arrives with Snapdragon 665, triple camera, 5,000 mAh battery

vivo just announced a new budget addition to its portfolio - vivo U10. Powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC, it boots Android Pie-based Funtouch OS 9.1 and comes in three memory versions - 3GB/32GB, 3GB/64GB, and 4GB/64GB. The phone also has a slot for microSD card, allowing storage expansion by up to 256GB. The U10 is built around a 6.35" 19.3:9 HD+ FullView Display, that has a notch up top housing the 8MP selfie camera. Around the back, it has a fingerprint reader keeping company to the triple camera setup aligned vertically in the top-left corner. This camera setup is a combination of a...

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Samsung ISOCELL Slim GH1 is a 43MP sensor with 0.7μm-sized pixels

Samsung just announced its latest camera sensor meant for smartphones and other mobile devices - the ISOCELL Slim GH1. It features 43.7 megapixel (7,968×5,480) resolution and the industry-first 0.7μm-sized pixels. The new sensor effectively outputs 10.9-megapixel images and is built in mind for slim full display devices allowing Samsung to expand the display size on future handsets without compromising image quality. Being a smaller sensor, the ISOCELL SLIM GH1 brings a clever workaround in low light scenarios by merging four pixels together with a light sensitivity of 1.4μm...

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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha debuts with wrap-around display, 108MP camera

Xiaomi has always been saving its most exciting technologies for the Mix lineup and the just-released Mi Mix Alpha did not disappoint - it has a wrap-around display, 108 MP camera and the latest chipset by Qualcomm. However, there is a massive caveat that we just have to mention - it will cost CNY19,999 - that is over $2,800/€2,500. Yes, the Mi Mix Alpha is more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the yet-unreleased Huawei Mate X. Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha The gorgeous looking phone will have Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset, 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage. The battery is 4,050...

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Sony Xperia 5 launched in China for CNY5,399

The Sony Xperia 5 made its debut in the Chinese market today. It's priced at CNY5,399 ($760/€690) and if you pre-order it through the company's official site, you get a Fashion Case SCBJ10 and a 256GB microSD card for free. The Xperia 5 is a flagship device having a Snapdragon 855 SoC at the helm with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. It's built around a 6.1" FHD+ 21:9 OLED display and sports a triple camera setup on the back comprising of 12MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 12MP telephoto modules. Sony Xperia 5 You can read our full written review of the Xperia 5 to know more about it,...

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro comes with Snapdragon 855+, 45W charger in the box

Xiaomi just unveiled Mi 9 Pro, building on the successful Mi 9 formula with a new chipset and much faster charging. The phone is now powered by the latest Snapdragon 855+ with up to 12GB of RAM. You get the same 6.39" OLED panel with built-in fingerprint scanner, the same triple camera setup with 48MP main module and an identical 4,000 mAh battery, but also plenty of upgrades. Lei Jun, the Xiaomi CEO, was talking all the time about the Mi 9 Pro 5G, but the new phone will be available in 4G flavor as well. Despite having the same battery capacity, the Mi 9 Pro comes with much...

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