Xiaomi Mi Note 10 to arrive on the global scene on November 14

Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi CC9 Pro next week, and the phone with 108 MP five-cam setup is going on the international market under a different name - Mi Note 10. While we thought they might be launched at the same time, today the Facebook page of Xiaomi Poland revealed it will have a premiere for new products on November 14, using the five-cam logo. The smartphone is expected to have all cameras on the back lined up vertically, coupled with two dual-LED flashes. Later Xiaomi posted two images on its social media channels, including the Polish version, where it is...

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Our Motorola One Zoom video review is up

This has been the year when a lot of phone makers' lineups have gotten more confusing than ever, and Motorola is no exception. The One branding used to imply that phones with that name were part of the Android One program, but now... not so much. We're also getting more and more Motorola One branded handsets, and the latest of the bunch is the One Zoom. It has "Zoom" in the name, but its telephoto lens provides only 3x magnification, so it's bested on that front by competitors from Huawei and Oppo. Still, what's it like to use? We prepared a short and sweet video review for you that aims...

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Apple's 5G iPhones to have 5nm chipset, Qualcomm's X55 modem

Although a lot of Android device makers have already launched 5G capable smartphones, Apple is still holding out. This year's iPhones top out at 4G, but that situation has long been rumored to change in 2020. Now a new report out of Japan claims that next year's iPhones will employ Qualcomm's X55 5G modem, according to four people familiar with the plan. However, there may be supply constraints on the X55 as everyone will want to use it in 2020. Apple's A14 SoC that will debut in next year's 5G iPhones is said to use the world's most advanced 5nm fabrication process, and TSMC will be...

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AKG Y500 Wireless review

The Y500 Wireless is a new pair of Bluetooth headphones from the Samsung owned AKG Acoustics. It's a fairly affordable pair for casual, outdoor use with a compact, foldable design and some unique features for the price. The design of these headphones is quite appealing. It's quite compact, thanks to a relatively thin frame and small ear cups, and they also fold inwards to be stowed away easily. They come in four different colors, black, green, blue and pink. Build quality is average. They feel lightweight and plasticky with slightly loose joints. The headband length is adjustable...

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Realme X2 Pro European pre-orders scheduled to start on November 4

After the Realme X2 went on sale in several European markets yesterday, the company announced its flagship X2 Pro is going on pre-order starting November 4. On launch, Realme will be able to ship the phone to Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain and the UK. The X2 Pro is every bit of a flagship phone with a 90Hz SuperAMOLED display, Snapdragon 855+ chipset and 64MP main camera. You also get the blazing 50W SuperVOOC charging to top up the 4,000 mAh battery. The baseline 6/64GB version comes with a €399 price-tag. There's also an 8/128GB...

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Honor 20S getting an orange version on November 1

The Honor 20S arrived in September as a cheaper alternative to the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro with the less powerful Kirin 810 chipset, but keeping the 3,750 mAh battery, the main 48 MP snapper, and the side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device was initially introduced in Blue, White, and Black gradients, but now it will have a fourth, more colorful variant - Orange. Following the announcement, a fan shared his render of the new color, suggesting it should look like the Vegan Leather Orange panel of the Huawei Mate 30. Honor 20S Orange official teaser and a fan...

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Upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite passes through Geekbench

Earlier this month we first heard about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite. The phone is still a bit of a mystery at this point but a new Geekbench 5 listing for a Samsung device bearing the SM-G770F model just made things a bit clearer. SM-G770F Geekbench listing The test run reveals the phone is packing the Snapdragon 855 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and runs Android 10. It managed 724 points in the single-core department and 2,604 in the multi-core test which is higher than both Exynos and Snapdragon version of the regular S10. Galaxy S10 (left) Galaxy A90...

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Redmi Note 8T comes with NFC support and 18W charging

It seems that Xiaomi isn't done with the Redmi Note 8 lineup just yet. As per a rumor from a few days ago, a Redmi Note 8T is in the works and a leaked live image suggested that it will be almost identical to the original Redmi Note 8 but will add NFC support. A newly surfaced NCC listing confirms that. Since the vanilla Redmi Note 8 doesn't have NFC support - as most Chinese market-oriented smartphones do - it would make sense for Xiaomi to release the 8T for the global market with proper NFC support. Now the NCC Certification in Taiwan confirms the NFC support and also adds 18W fast...

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Microsoft launches Xbox One Console Streaming for Android phones

An Xbox program manager just revealed that all Xbox one testers - those include Xbox insiders in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead programs - based in the UK and US can try out the new gaming streaming feature. Using your Android device, you can stream the game directly from your Xbox One. The best part is that the feature works with all Xbox One and Xbox 360 games installed on your Xbox One console without any limitations. There are a couple of requirements that you need to meet in order to use the feature. First and foremost, you need an Android device as Microsoft hasn't disclosed...

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Samsung Galaxy M30s arrives in Europe

Samsung introduced the Galaxy M30s for the Indian market last month, and now the phone is arriving in Europe. Amazon and Samsung's own online shop will start selling the it next month in Germany, while Italians can already purchase it. The smartphone comes with an astounding 6,000 mAh power cell, 20% more than the one in the Galaxy M30. It has a 6.4" Super AMOLED screen, but the fingerprint scanner is on the back. The most visibly distinctive feature of the phone is the triple camera on the back within a huge black rectangle in order to cram the "48 mega pixels"...

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DJI launches Mavic Mini, the company's smallest and lightest drone yet

DJI has launched its smallest and lightest drone yet. The Mavic Mini is a compact drone for beginners designed for simple operation and also make it easier to fly in regions with stricter drone regulations. The Mavic Mini is slightly larger and heavier than most smartphones. At 249g, it's also the lightest around. Not only does the low weight make it easy to carry and consume less power in flight but it also makes it easy to fit under regulations in certain regions where heavier drones aren't allowed for civilian use. Having said that, it would still be recommended to check your...

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Samsung details new One UI 2 features

Samsung is currently hosting its 2019 Developer Conference in San Jose, California where the company is showcasing its vision for the future. One UI 2 is a key part of that future and Samsung took the opportunity to announce more of the new features that are coming to its mobile devices alongside the expansion of the UX design to more form factors like wearables and foldables. One of the key aims of One UI 2 is to further declutter the user interface by slimming down incoming notification pop-ups and UI elements like the volume HUD. In addition, Samsung took its one-hand usability...

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Huawei Band 4 Pro design and colors revealed in latest leak

Chinese technology brand Huawei unveiled the Band 4 fitness tracker last week, and it seems the company will launch a Pro version soon as a render has surfaced revealing its design. As you can see from the leaked image, the Band 4 Pro looks similar to the Band 3 Pro that was announced last year. However, the Band 3 Pro was offered in Black, White and Blue colors, while the Band 4 Pro will come in Red and Pink colors in addition to Black. Details are scarce about the Band 4 Pro right now, but we can expect it to come with an AMOLED display, heart rate monitoring, and 50-meter...

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Sony reports record Q2 profits, thanks to its image sensor division

Sony posted the highest operating profit for a second quarter on the back of strong demand for image sensors for mobile phones. Profits were up 16%, for a total of 279 billion yen ($2.6 billion). That's 19% higher than analysts had expected. Profits from the sensor division shot up 59% to 76.4 billion yen ($711 million), an all-time record. This is driven by the rise of the multi-camera setups - a feature that permeates the market from the entry-level to the premium segment. Sony expects that besides smartphones, there will be a rising demand for image sensors for Internet of Things...

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Razer launches Nintendo Switch-style Junglecat mobile game controller

Razer has launched two new accessories for smartphones. The first of them is the Junglecat, a controller designed for smartphones but that also works with desktop computers. The design of the Junglecat is very similar to the Joy-Con on the Nintendo Switch. It can be used two ways; you can attach it to the sides of the supplied smartphone case and then plug your phone into the case. Or you can attach the controllers to the controller grip and use the Junglecat with non-supported Android phones and Windows PCs. Unlike the Joy-Con, you cannot use the two halves among two people for...

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LG smartphone sales down 25% in Q3 2019

LG Electronics announced its Q3 financial results and the overall picture looks good - highest sales ever between the months of July and September, and best profitability in the last ten years. However, the Mobile Communications division is reporting 24.5% decline in sales on a yearly basis, although it did manage to reduce its operating loss from KRW313 billion ($268 million) to KRW161.2 billion ($138.2 million). The company said the reason for the unimpressive sales was the "challenging global smartphone market". A shining beam of light in the performance of the division was the...

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Here's when Realme will update its phones to Android 10 in China

Back in September, Realme announced its Android 10 update roadmap for its smartphones in India. Now, the company has revealed its Android 10 rollout plans for its devices in China. Realme X2 Pro Realme currently sells five smartphones in its home country, which include the Realme X, Realme X Lite (aka 3 Pro in India), Realme Q (aka 5 Pro in India), Realme X2 (aka XT 730G in India), and Realme X2 Pro. Realme will release Android 10 for the Realme X, X Lite and Q in Q1 2020, while the X2 and X2 Pro will get it in Q2 2020. The company hasn't shared an exact date for the rollout...

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Xiaomi Mi Watch shown on video, will run MIUI for Watch

After yesterday's confirmation that the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Watch which will go official alongside the Mi CC9 Pro/ Mi Note 10 on November 5, we have the first hands-on tour of the smartwatch. After unlocking the device we see a simple 3x3 app grid with square icons and a dark background which hints that MIUI for Watch will support a built-in dark mode just like its smartphone counterpart. We also get to see the digital crown in action which can be used to navigate the interface and also acts as a power button. Oddly enough the user loads up a video on the small watch screen which...

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Canalys: Huawei dominates Chinese smartphone market in Q3 2019

The smartphone market in China has improved sequentially, reported Canalys in its quarterly report. Huawei managed to steal market share from all its major competitors, reaching a total of 42%, thanks to an annual shipments growth of 66%. However, the overall scene remained unimpressive, with 97.8 million shipments, 3% down from the 100.6 million for the same period last year. The runner-up for the July-September period of 2019 was vivo with 17.9% market share, followed by fellow BBK brand Oppo with 17.4% of the pie. Xiaomi and Apple completed the Top 5, while other brands saw 31%...

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Apple watchOS 6.1 is here, Watch Series 1 and 2 also invited

Apple released watchOS 6 for Watch Series 3 and 4 back in September, and earlier this month the company rolled out watchOS 6.0.1 with some bug fixes. Now, Apple is seeding watchOS 6.1 for all models of its smartwatch, including Series 1 and 2, which were excluded from the initial rollout. watchOS 6.1 doesn't come with any major new features but brings in some improvements and bug fixes. However, users of Watch Series 1 and 2 should expect a new digital clock as well as new Calculator, Voice Memos, and Audiobooks apps. You can head over here to learn more about watchOS 6. watchOS 6.1...

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Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro to arrive with a waterdrop notch

Xiaomi has revealed the Mi CC9 Pro back panel and teased the curved edge of its display, but today it delivered a much clearer image of the front. The device, expected to go global under the name Mi Note 10, will have a waterdrop notch, curved sides of the display and at least one more color, in addition to the Green - some sort of Pearl White gradient. In several promo posters that are circulating Chinese social media, we see images depicting networks and 5G connectivity, but Xiaomi is staying silent on what the chipset of the phone will be - if it is the rumored Snapdragon...

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Black Shark 2 Pro now comes in a purple gradient

The Black Shark 2 Pro unveiled in July got an orange paint job just over two weeks ago. Today, the company announced a new color variant of the gaming smartphone, dubbed Streamer Purple (machine translated from Chinese). This new color model comes with 12GB RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.0 storage. It's priced at CNY2,999 ($425/€380) and will go on sale in China starting November 1 through the company's official site, JD.com, and Mi.com. The Black Shark 2 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 855+ SoC and packs a 4,000 mAh battery with 27W fast charging. You can head this way to know more about...

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