vivo NEX 3 5G 12GB RAM variant now available for purchase

vivo unveiled the NEX 3 5G last month in two memory versions - 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB. The 8GB RAM variant was already available for purchase in China, and starting today, the 12GB RAM version goes on sale for CNY6,198 ($870/€795). You can buy the vivo NEX 3 5G 12GB RAM variant from the company's official China site and online retailers like TMall, JD.com, and Suning.com. The vivo NEX 3 5G is built around a 6.89" Waterfall Display and has a Snapdragon 855+ SoC at the helm. It sports a 64MP triple camera at the back and has a 16MP selfie camera mounted on a pop-up mechanism. You...

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Source: Huawei to debut 5nm Kirin 1000 on Mate 40 series

The latest report from Huawei Central cites industry sources about Huawei's next-generation Kirin processor. Supposedly called the Kirin 1000, it will be Huawei's first chipset built on the 5nm process and said to launch in the second half of 2020. The source says Huawei has begun trial production of the chipset and the Kirin 1000 would use A77 architecture cores (the 990 uses A76). We can expect the Kirin 1000 to be even faster while consuming even less battery life. Like the 990, we can expect the Kirin 1000 to be configured with 5G radios built in. Huawei Mate 30...

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Major Saudi online retailer leaks Moto One Macro

The latest variant of the Moto One series was spotted on a Saudi Arabian retail website, but the listing has been taken down. A tipster provided us with an image of the phone and some of the specs from the listing. The spotted device is called the Moto One Macro and its headline feature could be a 2MP macro camera. It has two other main cameras: a main 13Mp sensor and another 2MP sensor, which we suspect to be a depth sensor. Moto One Macro Based on the image above, we are also looking at laser assisted autofocus and a rear fingerprint scanner. There is also a...

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Google releases new #SwitchtoPixel ads anticipating Pixel 4

Google is set to announce the Pixel 4 and 4 XL on October 15 and the phone has already leaked on several previous occasions. The latest few ads posted by Google are touting the Pixel's various features. The #SwitchtoPixel campaign consists of four videos released on the ‘Made by Google' YouTube channel. Each video features customer testimonies of their experiences pertaining to Unlimited Google Photos storage, camera experience, process of transferring data, and battery life. The ‘Get it Together' video above shows a person's testimony using an older-generation Pixel,...

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With OnePlus 7T on the way, T-Mobile discontinues 7 Pro sales

OnePlus announced the refreshed 7T last week with an updated triple camera, bigger 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED screen, and faster Warp Charge technology. The phone launched in the US with a cheaper price point of $599 and the phone's sales will begin on October 8 at 10AM ET. T-Mobile will also sell the 7T, as it has been carrying OnePlus phones since last year's 6T. However, the OnePlus 7 Pro is no longer available from T-Mobile's website or the T-Mobile app, as confirmed by Phone Arena via a T-Mobile customer representative. OnePlus 6T, 7T, 7 Pro Unlike the general unlocked sales...

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Mate 30 Pro vs. iPhone 11 Pro vs. Galaxy Note10+ camera compare

The Galaxy Note10 led the way with its late-August announcement, Apple put out the iPhone 11s in mid-September, and Huawei followed a week later with the Mate 30 series. We had all three fall season big guns at the office at the same time, and we figured we'd do a quick shootout. Main camera comparison (Daylight) A Galaxy Note10 (or a Plus, depending on where you stand on the Pro/Pro Max dilemma) is the most obvious alternative, but Huawei has very recently announced the Mate 30 Pro, and if you're lucky enough you may be in a region where you can get one. We already have the Mate 30 Pro...

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Apple iPhone 11 unsurprisingly found just as durable as iPhone 11 Pro

It's time to round off the physical endurance of Apple's latest crop of iPhones with the JerryRig iPhone 11 durability video. Here's the gist of it - the glass on the iPhone 11 begins to scratch at a level 6 on Mohs scale of hardness and the body doesn't bend or crack - just like the iPhone 11 Pro. The stainless steel frame of the Pro is harder to scratch than the aluminum one of the iPhone 11, though. Here's the full video. And if you're interested in a detailed review of the iPhone 11 - click right on over here.

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Black Shark 2 Pro flash sale hits Europe next week, comes with free gamepad

European fans of the Black Shark 2 Pro will be able to buy one in the upcoming flash sale which starts on October 9 (that's Wednesday next week). Besides getting one of the fastest flagships on the market, you can score some perks for participating in the sale too. Black Shark 2 Pro There's a free gamepad kit in it for you, along with 50% off any gaming accessories. The gamepad normally costs €90 and turns the phone into a landscape handheld console, not unlike the Switch. Here's a closer look at the controller - note that it includes a protective case, which also doubles...

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High-end iPad and MacBook with Mini-LED displays are coming

According to popular Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is working on high-end iPad and MacBook with the most advanced displays ever. The panels will be based on the mini-LED technology and are expected to hit the market sometime between late 2020 and mid-2020. Both, the MacBook and the iPad, will use around 10,000 LEDs for the displays, which in turn is a huge jump from the 576 LEDs in Apple's upcoming Pro Display XDR. Each LED will be under 2000 microns in size, The panels will be between 10 and 12" for the iPad Pro and 15-17" for the MacBook Pro. Given that mid-sized OLED panels...

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New Honor Note phone gets certified in China

Honor is preparing another phone for debut alongside the recently teased V30. Carrying the model number LRA-AL00 it was certified by China's CCC agency and according to speculation will be the next addition to Honor's Note line, succeeding the Honor Note 10. CCC certification While the certification only reveals that the device will ship with a 20W charger, a Chinese tipster claims the phone will come with the Kirin 810 chipset and a 64MP main camera around the back. The device will be priced in the midrange segment and should be revealed alongside the Honor V30 in late...

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Realme X2 Pro will have 90 Hz display

Earlier today the Realme CMO teased a new phone, called Realme X2 Pro and powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus. Several hours later the Chief Product Officer also chimed in on Weibo, this time with a screenshot. The post simply says "here's a little gift for National Day #X2Pro" and the image attached reveals a toggle between 60 Hz and 90 Hz refresh rate for the upcoming device. Are we going to see OnePlus 7T's display on a Realme phone? This is not the first time Dereck Wang is teasing the new refresh rate - earlier this month he said that Realme's 90 Hz device is on its way and it...

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iPhone 11 lineup doing exceptionally well in India

Apple's new iPhone 11 lineup seems to be doing quite well in India according to recent reports. The phones were released on Friday with strong consumer interest comparable to that of the iPhone 6 launch according to Tarun Pathak from Counterpoint Research. Pre-bookings opened on September 20 and the two leading retailers Amazon India and Flipkart ran out of stock just three days later. Consumers were queuing for hours in front of retailers across the country to pick up their new iPhones. As expected, the iPhone 11 was the most sought after model among the three. Apple's new...

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Meizu 16T will be unveiled on October 23 with S855 chipset, larger 6.5" screen

The Meizu 16T will be unveiled on October 23 according to a leaked invite. The event will be held in Beijing and promises "big screen entertainment". Luckily, AnTuTu spotted the phone in its database and revealed more details. Meizu 16T invite • AnTuTu result The 16T will be powered by a Snapdragon 855 chipset like the 16s. The scores are a bit low for this chipset, but this is likely due to the prototype status of the device. It certainly doesn't look like a Snapdragon 855+, anyway (that's the chipset in the more premium 16s Pro phone). Total score 418,909 ...

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Realme C2 September update brings new features and UI tweaks

Realme landed an important update for its C2 smartphone bringing a handful of improvements including the September security patch. The changelog talks about a new manual lock feature by long pressing the power button. There's also a new nifty option to limit the network speed for devices connected to the phone's hotspot. Google's Digital Wellbeing is now available too. The lock screen clock widget design has been revamped along with the date and weather widget while Smart Assistance receives interface improvements. The Notification Center and the Status bar have also been tweaked...

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Samsung Galaxy Note10+ now comes with free Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Fit in the US

Samsung has sweetened the deal for US buyers that are still undecided on which flagship to choose - the Galaxy Note10+ and Note10+ 5G now come with a free set of Galaxy Buds and a Galaxy Fit smart band. These cost $130 and $100, respectively, for a total of $230. If you prefer other accessories, you can choose $200 store credit instead (enough for an original Watch Active, but $80 short of the Watch Active2 price). There are more goodies too, 6 months of Spotify Premium and 4 months of YouTube Premium. Not quite a 1-year subscription to Apple TV+ like you get with a new iPhone, but...

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Honor 9X gets new Icelandic White paintjob

The Honor 9X and 9X Pro have been selling well and Honor is bringing a new colorway called Icelandic White in an attempt to maintain the momentum. A similar-looking color was previously released on the Honor 20 Pro. Up until now, the 9X was available in Magic Night Black, Charm Sea Blue and Charm Red while the Pro version was also offered in Phantom Purple. The new colorway features a shifting tint with hints of pink, yellow and blue mimicking the light refraction properties of snow. The Icelandic White Honor 9X will be available in China starting tomorrow. There is no word on...

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Xiaomi official confirms Mi Mix 4 is not coming

When Xiaomi had a launch last week, we all expected the Mi Mix 4 with 5G capabilities alongside the Mi 9 Pro 5G. Well, Lei Jun surprised everyone and only introduced the concept Mi Mix Alpha with wrap-around screen. Some self-appointed leaksters kept suggesting Mi Mix 4 is coming, including with dubious screenshots, while other just kept bombarding Xiaomi executives with questions about more phones, so one company executive took it to Weibo to clear up the situation. The Xiaomi brand promotion manager directly said there is only Mi Mix Alpha and no other Mi Mix smartphone on its way....

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Huawei confirms 33 more devices scheduled for EMUI 10 beta

With EMUI 10 beta testing recruitment now in full swing, Huawei just announced the next batch of devices that are getting access to the new firmware. The list includes phones from both Huawei and Honor brands as well as two Huawei tablets and is divided into open and closed beta testing. The updates will come between October and December depending on the device. EMUI 10 beta update schedule EMUI 10 (Open Beta) Huawei P30 / P30 Pro (Mid October) Huawei Mate 20 / Mate 20 Pro / Mate 20X (4G) / Mate 20 RS Porsche (Late October) Honor 20 / Honor 20 Pro / Honor V20 / Honor Magic 2...

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