Samsung is probably working on a more affordable Galaxy Note

Samsung's Galaxy Note line got larger than usual this year with the launch of both the Note10 and the Note10+, but the Korean company may add yet another member at some point in the future. The folks over at SamMobile have dug up a model number for an upcoming Samsung phone, which comes with some intriguing possibilities if you're familiar with the company's naming scheme. Samsung Galaxy Note10 It's the SM-N770F. The "N" in there clearly means this is a Galaxy Note, but the flagship Notes all have N9xx model numbers. Way back when in 2014, the only other N7xx handset came out, and...

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Kuo: 2020 iPhones will bring iPhone 4-like chassis design

The iPhone 11 series was announced just two weeks ago, but the rumor mill is already moving on to the next generation. We've seen reports about the possible display sizes which will range from 5.4 to 6.1 and 6.7-inches alongside smaller notches and 5G support. Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's latest prediction details that next year's iPhones will bring a radical design change with a throwback to the iPhone 4 chassis. Kuo details that 2020 iPhones will bring a flat metal frame and 2.5D glass construction. The new design and 5G support are expected to lead to higher demand with an...

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Huawei support says the Mate X will launch in October

CEO Richard Yu said at IFA that the foldable Huawei Mate X will be available in October or November at the latest. Since then the launch window has been narrowed down to October, at least for China. The info comes from Huawei's customer service. A global launch may follow in November, but we'll have to keep an eye on Huawei's news outlets. Though as mass production of the phone picks up, we expect info to make its way to the Internet through unofficial channels too. Huawei Mate X The Mate X was originally configured with a Kirin 980 chipset and an external 5G modem. There are...

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Legend iPhone 11 Pro with solid gold back sells for over €3,000

If you think the €1,049 price of an iPhone 11 Pro is just too easy on the wallet, let us introduce you the custom-made versions from Legend Helsinki with back panel, coated in 18K gold for about €3,390. And if you think that's still cheap - there is also the Emperor edition with the precious stone jadeite instead of a glass back with a custom price, depending on the quality of the stone, required by the user. iPhone 11 Pro with crocodile leather, jadeite stone, silver and gold Legend Helsinki has a bunch of designs that have the same price tag throughout different...

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Samsung Galaxy S11 will bring 108MP camera and 5x optical zoom

We're still several months away from the Samsung Galaxy S11 family's debut but that isn't stopping the rumor mill from spinning out some early details about the next flagships. Back in May Samsung announced it started mass production of its new 5x optical module and now a report from South Korean tech news outlet The Elec claims that the Galaxy S11 series will debut with the new periscope unit alongside a 108MP main shooter. Samsung Electro-Mechanics has a video which shows the new sensor in action. The module comes with a thin 5mm profile which will allow it not to protrude too much...

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ZTE nubia Red Magic 3s is launching around the world on October 16

The ZTE nubia Red Magic 3s will become available on October 16. Fans from the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan and Macao will be able to buy one through the official Red Magic website. During the preceding week (from October 10 to 16) there will be Early Bird Rewards - discount coupons and accessory giveaways. Right now, you can play the 3S Challenges, a gaming contest where the Top 50 players will win rewards. The top player will win a Red Magic 3s, another 20 will get a Mystery Prize Crate (with accessories). As a quick...

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Samsung Galaxy A70s design revealed through user manual

The Samsung Galaxy A70s that we've been hearing for a couple of months now is expected to go official in October. There's no word from Samsung yet about the A70s, but the company has uploaded a user manual on the support page of its Indian website with the phone's schematics, which reveal the A70s will flaunt a design similar to the Galaxy A70's. On the front, the Galaxy A70s will have a waterdrop notch display with a fingerprint reader underneath. And around the back, it will sport a triple camera setup positioned vertically in the top-left corner. Samsung Galaxy A70s...

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Google Pixel 3a phones are now receiving their second Android 10 firmware

Google launched Android 10 in the beginning of September and immediately started appearing at the full range of Pixel smartphones. Less than a month after the announcement and first package arriving OTA and the company is already pushing an update - Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a users have been getting notifications about it. The package code is QP1A.190711.020.C3 and it's a 1188.2 MB download, but there is no actual changelog. The info is the same as the regular Android 10 update list - new features like dark theme and gestures, quick replies and the casual reminder to download over...

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Samsung already testing Android 10 on Galaxy S9 series

Earlier this month we came across a list which revealed all the Samsung devices in line for the Android 10 update. Now, reports are circulating that the latest Android version is already being tested on the Galaxy S9 and S9+. The phones were spotted running firmware versions G960FXXU7DSI3 and G965FXXU7DSI3 which signals that the Samsung is hard at work optimizing the new version of Android for its older flagships. There is no clear time-frame when we can expect to see Android 10 on the Galaxy S9 series but it will certainly arrive after Samsung pushed the update to its S10 and Note...

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Sharp AQUOS zero2 announced with 240Hz refresh rate display and Android 10

Sharp introduced the latest entries to its AQUOS line of smartphones with the brand new zero2 flagship, sense3 and sense3 plus midrangers. AQUOS zero2 The AQUOS zero2 packs an impressive 6.4-inch curved OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate. This is double of current best offerings like the Asus ROG Phone ll so it would be interesting to see how it fares in real life. Sharp is also proud to announce that its the lightest 6-inch phone, tipping the scales at just 143 grams. The display comes with an FHD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 8MP selfie cam. There's an...

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The unique display of the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha was made by Visionox

The unique screen of the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, which wraps around nearly the entire phone, is being produced by Visionox. CEO Lei Jun revealed that 1,000 engineers have spent the last two years working on the Alpha, an investment that cost the company CNY 500 million ($70 million). This isn't the first collaboration between the two companies - Visionox provided the flexible screen used in Xiaomi's foldable phone prototype. That phone had a dual fold design with the left and right third of the phone folding backwards, a more dynamic version of the Alpha design. Xiaomi even sent out...

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Samsung is reportedly working on a more affordable Galaxy Fold for global release

It was quite an ordeal, but the Samsung Galaxy Fold is finally available in select regions, in limited quantities and at a high price to boot (it's been on sale in South Korea since early September, it's coming to the US later this week and soon in the UK). Samsung is reportedly working on a second Galaxy Fold model that will be available globally and will be more affordable. That phone - bearing a model number SM-F700F - will come with half the built-in storage (256GB) and may feature other cost-saving measures like cutting back on the RAM (from 12GB). However, it's not clear what price...

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Dark Mode is hitting Gmail on Android 10 and iOS 11+ devices

Having your apps with a dark background is the hottest trend right now, and all app developers are chiming in. Google has already released Dark theme for plenty of its applications, and now Gmail will get it too. It should be hitting users with Android 10 and iOS 11 or higher, but might take up to two weeks before it gets to all devices. Dah dah dah dum da da dum da da: Dark theme is coming to Gmail on mobile → https://t.co/hiMaeuDBJD pic.twitter.com/0ElUHzrx8R— Gmail (@gmail) September 24, 2019 If you are using Google Pixel smartphone, Gmail will automatically be in Dark theme...

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vivo V17 Pro in for review

The vivo V lineup has come a long way - it has become the company's mid-range trend-setter. Something like Samsung Galaxy A-series, vivo is often implementing new tech and likes to go wild with experimental features. The new vivo V17 Pro, however, feels more mature in a way. The pop-up mechanism has been refined and it's also bigger to accommodate two cameras, the under-display fingerprint reader has been improved and a fourth camera has been introduced as well - telephoto capable of 2x optical zoom. That makes for a camera setup most flagships would be proud of, let alone...

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MIUI 11 update for Pocophone F1 confirmed by company executive

Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 9 Pro and Mi Mix Alpha smartphones yesterday, but alongside that, the company also announced the latest version of its custom Android skin - MIUI 11. Xiaomi shared a list of 40+ devices which will get MIUI 11, but it didn't include the Pocophone F1 - which is called Poco F1 in India. To clear the confusion, Head of Pocophone Global Alvin Tse took to Twitter and revealed that the list shared by Xiaomi only includes the devices sold in China. Pocophone F1 isn't available in China, so it wasn't on it, but it will still get the MIUI 11 update. MIUI 11 will...

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Latest OxygenOS updates prepare OnePlus 6 and 6T for Android 10 upgrade

Last week OnePlus released the stable build of Android 10 for OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro, and it seems the company will soon release the latest version of Android for its 2018 smartphones - OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T. OnePlus has announced the rollout of OxygenOS 9.0.9 and 9.0.17 for the OnePlus 6 and 6T, respectively, which will prepare the two smartphones for the major update. OnePlus doesn't explicitly say if "later versions" mean Android version, but the company rolled out Open Beta updates for the 6 and 6T earlier this month to prepare them for "major upcoming updates", which is reason...

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Redmi 8A announced with Snapdragon 439, 5,000 mAh battery and sub-$100 price

The Redmi brand welcome its newest entry-level member with the freshly announced Redmi 8A. It brings a slew of improvements over last year's Redmi 7A like a larger 6.22" IPS display, bigger 5,000 mAh battery and Xiaomi's new Aura Wave grip design. The display still boasts HD+ resolution but now comes with a waterdrop notch, which houses the 8MP selfie cam, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Around the back, we have a single 12 MP F/1.8 Sony IMX363 camera with dual PD autofocus. There is no fingerprint reader so you'll have to make do with the face unlock. The Snapdragon 439 chipset...

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