Oppo Reno A launches in Japan with Snapdragon 710, IP67 dust and water resistance

Oppo launched the Reno A in the Japanese market today. The phone comes with a 6.4-inch 1080x2340 19.5:9 AMOLED touchscreen with an in-display fingerprint sensor and Gorilla Glass 5 protection, the Snapdragon 710 SoC at the helm, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. On the rear there's a dual rear camera system, with a 16 MP main snapper aided by a 2 MP depth sensor. There's a 25 MP selfie shooter in the notch up front. The battery capacity is 3,600 mAh, and the phone runs Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6 on top. It has IP67 certification for water and dust resistance, and is available in blue and...

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Analyst: the iPhone SE 2 is coming in Q1 next year, AR-capable iPad Pro and headset soon after

Ming-Chi Kuo is building on his previous predictions about the iPhone SE - it will come in the first quarter of next year. It will have an iPhone 8-based design, down to the 4.7" LCD, however it will use the Apple A13 chipset from this year. Nikkei Asian Review is predicting very similar specs. Kuo predicts Apple will sell 30-40 million of these. One thing that's not clear if the phone will use the cheap Touch ID sensor (which will fragment Apple's ecosystem) or a pricier Face ID module. Anyway, Kuo says Apple will also unveil a new iPad Pro in Q1. It will feature a 3D Time of Flight...

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Redmi 7, Note 7/7Pro and K20 get MIUI 11 stable build in China

Xiaomi announced its latest version of MIUI at the launch of the Mi 9 Pro and Mi Mix Alpha and now the Redmi 7, Redmi Note 7/7 Pro and the K20 users in China are receiving the new firmware. MIUI 11 update for K20 and Redmi 7/ Note7/Note 7 Pro MIUI 11.0.3 for the Redmi K20 comes in at 700 MB while MIUI 11.0.1.0 for the Redmi 7, Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro also brings the September security patch. MIUI 11 is a fairly big overhaul with refined visuals including a system-wide dark mode, new dynamic sounds effects and alarms as well as the Mi Go Travel and Mi Work...

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OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro event: what to expect

Tomorrow, OnePlus is expected to unveil the OnePlus 7T Pro - an improved version of the Pro from earlier this year. But it won't be a huge improvement, certainly nothing like the quantum leap from the OnePlus 7 to the 7T. Here's what we expect will happen at the event. First, the obvious - Europeans will finally get to find out the prices and launch dates for the OnePlus 7T. The most eager fans in India already bought theirs, folks in the US can get one starting October 18 (Friday next week). The 7T is expected to start at €600. OnePlus 7T Pro: no major external changes are...

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Google Pixel 4 to come in Slightly Green, Maybe Pink, Sky Blue and Really Yellow

The Google Pixel 4 will be quite the chameleon, if the information received by UK store Mobile Fun from one of its insiders is anything to go by. According to that the Google Pixel 4 will come in new 'Maybe Pink', 'Sky Blue', 'Slightly Green' and 'Really Yellow' colors, likely alongside the 'Clearly White' (colloquially-referred to as Panda), 'Just Black' and the other new 'Oh So Orange'. Below are alleged renders from Olixar cases, showing the 'Slightly Green' and 'Really Yellow' colors in a clear case. Google Pixel 4 in 'Slightly Green' and 'Really Yellow' While this is a...

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Cheaper Galaxy Note10 on its way to Europe in Black and Red colors

Last month we heard some rumors that Samsung is working on a more affordable Galaxy Note10. The phone in question bearing the SM-N770F model number was discovered by the folks at SamMobile and will reportedly arrive in Europe in black and red colors. We still don't have any concrete information on the specifications or exact pricing. Galaxy Note10 in Aura Black and Red The last time we saw a more affordable entry in the Galaxy Note line was the Note 3 Neo back in 2014. With a starting price of over $900, the Note10 line is certainly not the most affordable around and having a...

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Galaxy S10 will also get the Android 10 beta in the US and Germany

The Android 10 teaser that appeared in South Korea yesterday has also been spotted in the US and Germany. This was posted through the Samsung Members app. In the US, unlocked phones as well as those on Sprint and T-Mobile's network will be able to join the beta test. In Germany, it's going to be open for unlocked phones - this includes the Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10e. The Galaxy S10 5G is not listed, but according to the teaser from Korea, it will be added later on. Android 10 with One UI 2 is coming to the Galaxy S10 phones Unfortunately, none of the teasers reveal...

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Euro prices for the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro McLaren Edition leak

The OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition is set to become the company's most expensive phone yet - whether it costs too much will depend on how big a fan of McLaren you are and if the rumors of 65W fast charging prove to be true. This phone will cost €850-860, according to leakster Ishan Agarwal. It will come with 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage and most likely a different look on the back. Judging by the box, chances are we'll see carbon fiber with orange highlights again, just like the OnePlus 6T McLaren. That phone was the first to use Warp Charge 30, as you might remember and in the same way,...

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nubia Red Magic 3s to go global on October 16, price confirmed

nubia has launched the Red Magic 3 in May and updated it with the Red Magic 3s with a Snapdragon 855+ chipset, in early September. The 3s was available in China for the past month for CNY2,999 ($419) for the 8/128 GB variant. Now the company has confirmed that it is arriving on the global scene and will have a slightly higher price tag - $479 / €479 / £419 for the very same 8/128 GB option in Eclipse Black and Mecha Silver. The latest flagship chipset by Qualcomm is only one of many impressive specs about the phone. It also has a 90 Hz display with 6.65" AMOLED panel and a 48 MP...

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Google is reportedly working on a 5G Pixel

Nikkei Asian Review cites insiders who say that Google has started test production of a 5G-connected Pixel phone. This is a separate device from the Pixel 4 duo, which will only feature 4G connectivity - those are have already entered mass production and will be ready to ship soon after next week's unveiling. But the Pixel 5G might not be unveiled next week or even this year. The sources say that Google could wait until Spring to unveil the Pixel 5G alongside the affordable Pixel 4a. That would still put it ahead of Apple, who won't renew its premium lineup until September 2020. The...

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Black Shark 2 Pro is now available in Europe

As expected, the Black Shark 2 Pro is now available for purchase across Europe. The first flash sale begins today ends at 11 AM CEST tomorrow. During this period, potential buyers can benefit from the included free gamepad kit alongside a 50% discount on select accessories. The Black Shark 2 Pro packs 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling. The display also features pressure-sensitive touch functionality which comes in handy during shooters like PUBG Mobile. Under the hood, you get the latest Snapdragon 855+ chipset with up to 12 GB RAM and 256 GB...

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Samsung begins testing Android 10 on Galaxy Note9

After the Galaxy S9 series, Samsung has started testing Android 10 for its 2018 flagship - Galaxy Note9. The Korean giant is testing the latest version of Android on firmware with build number N960FXXU3DSJ3, which is likely based on One UI 2.0. It's currently unclear when Samsung will announce the Android 10 beta program for the Galaxy Note9 owners, but the company yesterday said that a beta program for the Galaxy S10 lineup is coming soon in South Korea. Source (in Dutch) | Via

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Google Stream Transfer allows you to move media between compatible smart devices

Google's latest streaming solution is called Stream Transfer. It allows you to move music, videos and podcasts between compatible Chromecast enabled devices and Google Home and Nest smart speakers and displays. As of now, it's compatible with most popular media apps like YouTube, YouTube Music, Spotify, Pandora and will work through touch interaction, Google Assistant voice commands or through the Google Home app. Тhis new feature could prove useful for moving music between different rooms or videos between smart screens or to Chromecast-enabled TVs. Another nice feature is the...

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Nokia 8.1 starts receiving Android 10 update

HMD Global has announced the rollout of Android 10 for the Nokia 8.1, making it the first Nokia smartphone to get a stable build of the latest version of Android. A detailed changelog is currently unavailable, but we know that the new firmware brings in new gesture navigation and Smart Reply to the Nokia 8.1. Additionally, the update also comes with new privacy controls, Dark Theme, Focus Mode, and Family Link. Android 10 upgrade for Nokia 8.1 starts today! First on SD710 to bring new features such as Dark theme, Gesture Navigation and more. Staying the course to be the first across the...

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Realme X2 Pro to have 135 Hz sampling rate, super fast fingerprint scanner

Realme will introduce the X2 Pro on October 15 with a Snapdragon 855+ chipset and a 90 Hz display, but the list of impressive specs do not stop here. The company announced on its official Weibo account the panel will have a 135 Hz touch sampling rate for quicker and more precise touches, while underneath it will house an ultra-fast fingerprint scanner that should unlock the phone in 0.23 sec. Realme X2 Pro posters, promoting the new features Bringing a screen with such an impressive touch refresh rate is likely to bring the gaming experience to a new, higher level. It will...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro India launch date revealed

After unveiling the Redmi 8 earlier today, Xiaomi announced that it will launch its 64MP quad camera smartphone Redmi Note 8 Pro in India on October 16. However, it's unclear whether Xiaomi will also launch the vanilla Note 8 in India or the Note 8 Pro will be the only star of the show. We will know that for sure on next Wednesday. We have received about 64 Million queries from an infinite number of Mi fans for this. 🤩Here's announcing the launch date of this beast of a phone. #64MPQuadCamBeast is coming on 16th October 2019. Can we get 6400 RTs on this?...

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New Honor 20 Lite incoming, first to arrive in China

Huawei and Honor might have a big issues outside China, but at home the company and its subsidiary remain a leader in the smartphone market. One way to keep the top spot is launching new phones every month, and the latest device that Honor will unveil is going to be called Honor 20 Lite. One user on Weibo was complaining there is no new phone for her, and then George Zhao, Honor CEO, chimed in, saying she should wait for the Honor 20 Lite that will look good and will take great photos, including group shots. Global Honor 20 Lite A device codenamed Honor LRA-AL00 was...

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Realme X2 Pro coming to India in December

The Realme X2 Pro, that's all set to go official on October 15, will make its way to India in December. This confirmation comes from Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth, who took to Twitter to make the announcement. While Sheth didn't reveal the date of India launch of the X2 Pro, we speculate it will arrive in India alongside the XT 730G (called X2 in China) which was teased in September. It's official now! We are bringing #realmeX2Pro to India in Dec. Time to rethink flagships. Get ready for #FasterSharperBolder.2K RT in 30mins - to win one SD 855+, 90hz display flagship5K RT in a day & I...

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Redmi 8 unveiled with dual camera setup, Snapdragon 439 SoC and 5,000 mAh battery

Two weeks after introducing the Redmi 8A, we get the Redmi 8. It offers similar specs but in a glass body with Xiaomi's new Aura Mirror design, a second camera around the back and more RAM and storage options. Upfront we have a 6.22-inch HD+ IPS LCD with a notch for the 8MP F/2.0 selfie cam. Around the back we get a new dual-camera setup with a main 12MP F/1.8 Sony IMX 363 sensor with 1.4μm sized pixels and dual PD. The second unit is a 2MP depth sensor. There's AI scene detection with 33 profiles ranging from scenery, plants, pets and 6 India specific modes. Another nice...

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Motorola One Macro hands-on review

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