Two-year-old Mate 10 smartphones in line for EMUI 10

Earlier this week Huawei started recruiting EMUI 10 beta testers with Mate 20 and Honor 20 smartphones. Now, the company announced on its forum that Mate 10 devices will also get the latest user interface, based on Android 10, and is now recruiting volunteers to help the developers. Huawei list of eligible devices Owners of Huawei Mate 10, Huawei Mate 10 Pro, and Huawei Mate 10 Porsche Design that are already running EMUI 9.1.0.321 can join in the fun. However, the phone manufacturer is looking only for Chinese devices right now - only Mate 10 units with ALP-AL00 and ALP-TL00...

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Xiaomi Redmi 8A Pro is coming soon, RF certification reveals

It really shouldn't be surprising that Xiaomi is working on a new affordable Redmi-branded smartphone to be launched at some point in the near future, but its name might intrigue you. It's the Redmi 8A Pro, as revealed by RF certification details posted on Xiaomi's official website. The Redmi 8A was just unveiled yesterday, and we weren't expecting it to get a Pro sibling, as that's never before been a thing for the dirt cheap, entry-level Redmi A series, but apparently not even that can escape the great Pro-ifying of 2019. Redmi 8A It's unclear what specs the Redmi 8A Pro will...

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Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro officially launch in China

As expected, today Huawei followed up its previous global launch event for the Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro with an unveiling of the models for the Chinese market. The official prices in the company's home country are lower than what was announced internationally, but that's not surprising, because it's usually how things go in the mobile world. The Mate 30 4G costs CNY 3,999 ($560 or €513 at the current exchange rates) if you can have it with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. If you want 2GB more RAM, you'll need to pay CNY 4,299 ($602, €551). The Mate 30 5G is CNY 4,999 ($700, €641)...

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OnePlus TV is a 55-inch 4K QLED TV powered by Android with Google Assistant and Alexa support.

Earlier today, OnePlus took the wraps off its updated flagship, the 7T. At its launch event in India, the company also announced an Android-powered TV, marking the company's entry into a completely different industry. The OnePlus TV is meant to offer a more seamless television experience between the entertainment you watch at home and your OnePlus device. It has a 55-inch 4K QLED panel with 120% NTSC color gamut and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+. It also has 95.7% screen-to-body ratio. OnePlus invited Pankaj Kedia of Dolby to explain how Dolby Vision is integrated into...

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Counterpoint: Apple AirPods are the preferred true wireless earphones in the US

Counterpoint released a new report which details the five most preferred hearables brands in the US market. Unsurprisingly, Apple tops the charts with its AirPods, edging out competitors Bose, Samsung, Sony and its own Beats. Apple stands with 57% of user preference, followed by Bose with 37% while Samsung claims the third spot with 33%. According to the authors, the main advantages of the AirPods for consumers are their ease of use, portability and comfort. Counterpoint's Consumer Lens survey took into account results from just 200 respondents though so it may have a slightly higher...

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OnePlus Pay announced, coming sometime next year

At today's grand unveiling of the OnePlus 7T the company also announced the latest addition to OxygenOS - OnePlus Pay. This will be the company's mobile payment alternative to the likes of Google and Samsung Pay but as of now, there is little to no information on how this feature will work. OnePlus decided to just tease the feature without going into too much detail and only mentioned that we should expect it sometime next year. According to speculation, this will be a regular digital wallet app which will allow you to sync your bank accounts and pay through NFC terminals at...

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OnePlus 7T review

With the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro, it was the first time the brand launched two versions of a flagship where one offered superior features over the other. The OnePlus 7T fills in the gap that was left between the 7 and 7 Pro.

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All future OnePlus phones will come with Fluid Displays - 90Hz refresh rate and more

The new OnePlus 7T is the company's second phone with a Fluid Display - and it very much won't be the last. In fact, co-founder Carl Pei announced that all future OnePlus phones will come with a Fluid Display. The main feature of the panel is the 90Hz refresh rate, but that's not all. OnePlus also optimized the hardware and software so that it responds to touches up to 38% faster than typical Android phones. The company also worked with Qualcomm to make sure the hardware is ready for the jump to a higher refresh rate. The system detects when it needs more performance and dials up...

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OnePlus 7T comes with a triple camera, 90Hz screen and S855+ chipset

Meet the largest update for a T-phone ever - more than a mere chipset bump, the OnePlus 7T boasts major improvements to the camera and display. And yes, it gets the chipset bump too along with support for 30W charging. We'll start with the new triple camera as it's the biggest upgrade on the phone. The 48MP main sensor uses the same Sony IMX586 sensor as before, but it now has a slightly brighter aperture (f/1.6, up from f/1.7), matching the OnePlus 7 Pro. The new 12MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom. For comparison, the Pro camera offers more zoom (3x), but lower resolution...

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Watch the OnePlus 7T announcement live here

OnePlus doesn't release too many phones so when a new one comes it's a major thing. And today the OnePlus 7T is making its debut at two parrallel events taking place in and New Delhi. Worry not though, you don't need to travel to either city to learn all about the novelties as you can just follow the live stream from the comfort of your couch or office chair.. The event is going to be all about the OnePlus 7T with the 7T Pro unlikely to be seen. There's an outside chance that we'll get a "one more thing" or at least a teaser ahead of the second event in London on October 10. The...

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Huawei Mate X 2 to have a stylus, patent reveals

Huawei introduced the Mate X earlier this year and we even got a chance to play with it for a bit. The company's currently targeting a launch in October, so the R&D department is already shifting its attention to its successor. A Huawei patent, filed with USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) features like the Mate X was trademarked, but with a compartment for a flat stylus. According to the rough design and the visualizations, made by LetsGoDigital, the new device will be refined, with a thinner camera/battery setup. Interestingly enough, it is designed to go into a...

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DxOMark: Huawei Mate 30 Pro sets the new camera benchmark

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro climbed to the top of the DxOMark camera ranking, beating the Galaxy Note10+ by 4 points in the overall score. The still photo score of 131 is the highest yet and is what helped push the phone to the top. The Mate 30 Pro went through the new review process, which includes tests for the ultra wide camera and the phone's night mode. The Mate aced the Night test (it currently holds the highest score) and its zoom camera did an admirable job - it's 3x instead of 5x zoom like on the P30 Pro, which means it delivers better performance at medium zoom (though it falls behind...

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Xiaomi working on a phone which can record 8K video at 30fps

According to a new report from the XDA-Developers an upcoming Xiaomi phone will bring 8K (7680×4320) video recording at 30 fps. The information was found in the MIUI 11 Camera APK but the interesting bit is that no current Xiaomi phone can even shoot videos in 8K. Even the Mi Mix Alpha which comes with Samsung's 108MP Bright HMX tops out at 6K at 30 fps. Currently, no chipset apart from Samsung's Exynos 9820and 9825 supports this combination so it looks like this Xiaomi phone will come with Qualcomm's next-generation flagship SoC. The only phone on the market that can record 8K video is...

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Realme reveals deals ahead of Big Billion Day on Flipkart

The online retailer Flipkart is having a Big Billion Day sale on its website, and Realme is joining the fun with its own "Festive Days." The maker announced discounts worth 300 crores, which is INR 3 billion (that is over $40 million), for plenty of phones from its whole range - from affordable Realme C2 to Realme 5 Pro. The festival sale begins on September 30 from 12:00 AM, and Realme says it will offer the lowest prices for some smartphones like Realme C2, Realme 3, Realme 3 Pro, Realme 5, and Realme 5 Pro. There are also plenty of instant 10% discounts when buying with a...

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Amazon unveils seven new Alexa-powered devices, including a smart ring and glasses

Amazon just unleashed a new wave of Alexa-powered Echo devices and they literally come in every shape and size. This isn't an exaggeration, the Echo Loop is a smart ring with a built-in microphone, speaker and an all-day battery life. Amazon's new Echo Loop is the smallest smart device yet Alexa is just a tap away (to save battery, there's no wake word support). You can use the ring to make calls, control your smart home and do everything in Alexa's ever-growing arsenal of skills. At night, just pop the ring on its wireless charging stand. The Day1 Edition of the ring,...

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Amazon unveils six new Alexa-powered devices, including a smart ring and glasses

Amazon just unleashed a new wave of Alexa-powered Echo devices and they literally come in every shape and size. This isn't an exaggeration, the Echo Loop is a smart ring with a built-in microphone, speaker and an all-day battery life. Amazon's new Echo Loop is the smallest smart device yet Alexa is just a tap away (to save battery, there's no wake word support). You can use the ring to make calls, control your smart home and do everything in Alexa's ever-growing arsenal of skills. At night, just pop the ring on its wireless charging stand. The Day1 Edition of the ring,...

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Android 10 Go edition brings improved security and speed for entry-level phones

After introducing the Android Go program nearly two years ago, Google is now bringing the latest build of its mobile OS tailored for budget devices. Android 10 Go edition focuses on improved data encryption for users with Google's Adiantum encryption system. Another key feature is the reworked app launch, which is now reportedly 10% quicker. App switching is now more fluid and Google claims it managed to cut down pre-installed app sizes by half, leaving more storage out the box for users. It comes with all the standard Google Go apps like Gallery Go, YouTube Go and Maps Go as well...

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Samsung Galaxy A70s pops up in a Google listing

Samsung is expected to reveal their latest "s" upgrade in the popular A-series with the new Galaxy A70s. The device has already passed through Geekbench to show out its specs. Just last week, the phone was spotted on TENAA and its support page even went live for a brief period. Now a new Google Play console listing confirms that the phone will indeed feature an FHD+ display alongside the Snapdragon 675 chipset and 6GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A70s TENAA images Previously we learned the phone will be a minor refresh of the Galaxy A70 but will come with a new prism gradient design...

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Oppo K5 to arrive alongside Reno Ace on October 10

Oppo is launching the Reno Ace with 65W fast charging and Snapdragon 855+ and now the company revealed the midranger Oppo K5 will tag along. According to a Weibo post on the official account of the manufacturer, October 10 will be the launch date of the phone that will have a 64 MP shooter and a Snapdragon 730G chip. The K5 is already popping up on Chinese retailers' websites with full renders and key specs. Looking at them, we can easily see the similarities between the Realme X2 and Oppo K5, and we shouldn't be surprised - both brands are sharing much of their manufacturing and...

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