Realme 5i bags multiple certifications, launch imminent

Chinese phone maker Realme unveiled the 5 and 5 Pro back in August and two months later followed it up with the 5s that upgraded on the vanilla version's main camera. Now it seems the company will add a fourth member of the 5 lineup - dubbed Realme 5i. Realme 5s The Realme 5i, bearing model number RMX2030, has bagged certifications from Wi-Fi Alliance and Indonesia's TKDN. It also got certified by Thailand's NBTC and India's BIS, hinting at an imminent launch. Realme 5i's Wi-Fi (left) and NBTC (right) certifications Details are scarce about the Realme 5i right now, but...

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Redmi exec confirms 4G variant of Redmi K30 is on its way, specs leak on TENAA

On Wednesday, Redmi announced that its upcoming K30 smartphone will be arriving with the newly unveiled Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset with integrated 5G support. More news about the Redmi K30 is coming from both the company's General Manager and a TENAA certification. Starting with the official news, Redmi's GM confirmed on Weibo that the K30 will be coming in a 4G variant. Following the news mentioned above, Redmi fans were left wondering if a 4G variant of the K20's successor would come to markets that don't exactly have a 5G roadmap. "If you think the package is too expensive, don't...

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vivo X30 is coming on December 16

Earlier last month at a joint press conference with Samsung in China, vivo announced that it will unveil the vivo X30 in December. The company has since released multiple videos and images teasing the phone's design, colors, and camera features. Now, vivo has finally revealed the launch date of the X30. The company took to Chinese social network Weibo to announce that the X30 will arrive on December 16 with 5G support. vivo hasn't officially revealed the full specs sheet of the X30 yet, we'll have to wait ten more days for that. But the company has already confirmed that X30 will be...

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Apple may release iPhone with no lightning port in 2021, according to Kuo

Just last week, J.P. Morgan analysts released a few predictions about Apple's roadmap and the possibility of Apple switching to a biannual release schedule. The highly-regarded Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF Securities brings the same predictions as that previous report, along with new predictions about the next iPhone SE 2 and a high-end iPhone with no lightning port. We wouldn't see such an iPhone until 2021, but the prospect of removing the Lightning port would make for a "completely wireless experience". Its speculated that Apple might remove the Lightning port only for the...

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro goes up for presale at major Swiss retailer

Switzerland's largest online retailer, Digitec, has listed the Huawei Mate 30 Pro for pre-sale since this Wednesday with devices expected to go out on Tuesday, December 10. The listing explicitly notes that the units sold come with Huawei's Mobile services pre-installed and do not come with Google's Mobile Services. The Huawei Mate 30 Pro was announced in September and initially launched in the Chinese market with great success. Despite the negative press surrounding Huawei, the Chinese giant still saw strong sales for its new flagship. The Mate 30 Pro was recently discovered to...

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Sharp's Aquos Zero 2 goes on sale in Japan in Q1 2020, coming to Taiwan

The latest news from Sharp comes from the company's product manager who said during an interview that the latest Sharp flagship will become available for sale in Japan in Q1 of 2020. The device is now confirmed to be coming to Taiwan as well and is currently awaiting certification, so a release date is yet to be confirmed. Pricing for either market hasn't been declared. Back in September, Sharp announced the AQUOS zero2, it is the world's first smartphone to be equipped with a 240 Hz 6.4-inch OLED display with curved edges. It's also the lightest 6-inch phone at just 143 grams. In...

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Nokia 2.3 announced with Android One and 2 days battery life

Nokia today announced the Nokia 2.3, the company's latest budget Android One smartphone. The Nokia 2.3 will be going on sale today and is priced at €109. The Nokia 2.3 has a simple, no-nonsense design made out of polymer. The front of the device has a notched 6.2-inch, 720p display with some fairly sizable bezels. On the side the phone features a dedicated button for Google Assistant. The back of the phone has a 3D nano-textured cover with a ribbed pattern for additional grip. The phone will be available in three colors, Cyan Green, Sand, and Charcoal. The Nokia 2.3 runs on the...

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Nokia 9 PureView gets the Android 10 update

HMD has finished work on its second Android 10 update - Nokia 9 PureView users can expect the notification for an Over The Air update any day now. While you wait, make sure you have the latest security patch installed as that is required before you can upgrade the OS. So, go into Settings > About and ensure that you have the November patch. This Android 10 update brings the usual goodies - dark mode, new gesture navigation, smart reply, improved privacy and location controls, plus Family Link. Here's a refresher on what these features do if you need it. The Nokia 8.1 was the first...

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5G phones took 5% of the premium smartphone market in Q3 2019

Even though the global premium smartphone market segment declined 7% year-over-year in Q3 2019, 5G has helped a little with damage control as it contributed 5% of all premium smartphone shipments. Samsung takes the lead in the 5G segment with 74% share followed by LG with 11% and vivo with 5%. According to the analytics, the early adoption of 5G in China, South Korea and North America helped tremendously. And as far as the whole market is concerned, Apple is still leading with a little over than half of the total premium sales with Samsung coming in second with 25% and Huawei securing...

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Huawei nova 6 official promos highlight punch-hole design and camera performance

Earlier today Huawei officially unveiled its nova 6 line. It includes three phones with the regular nova 6 being joined by its 5G version and the midrange nova 6 SE. Huawei published several promo videos that show out the design, cameras and chipsets of the newly released devices. Starting things off, the nova 6 5G ad focuses on the dual selfie cam setup in the oval punch hole. The secondary 8MP font camera carries an ultra-wide 105-degree field of view which is ideal for fitting in more people. We also get a glimpse of two other selling points for the phone - it's 5G connectivity and...

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Snapdragon 865's first Geekbench results match Qualcomm's promises

By Qualcomm's numbers, the Snapdragon 865 chipset will have a 25% faster CPU, 20% faster GPU than its predecessor, the 855 (note: not the plus upgrade). Early benchmark results have appeared in the Geekbench v4 database. There are some scores from version 5 of the benchmark, but they don't seem reliable. It looks like Qualcomm has delivered on its promises - the multi-core and single-core numbers have seen a 22-23% increase over the Snapdragon 855 results. The 855+ chip has essentially the same CPU performance as the 855 and a faster GPU, but Geekbench doesn't test graphics...

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Nokia launches Smart TV in India

Nokia has launched its first smart TV in the Indian market with e-commerce platform Flipkart. The 55-inch model being launched today is the first of its kind, with more models coming in later. The Nokia 55CAUHDN has a 55-inch display with 4K UHD resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 400 nits peak brightness, 1200:1 contrast ratio and 178 degree viewing angles. The TV uses an ADS panel, which is a variant of the IPS technology and has similar properties. The display supports wide color gamut as well as HDR, including Dolby Vision support. Although with 400nits of peak brightness and no...

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nubia Red Magic 3s promo gives back up to €25 in cash

The gaming handset nubia Red Magic 3s was having some sweet discounts on Friday, and now the company is launching another promo. Starting today, Red Magic 3s buyers can get up to $25/€25/£25 back if they submit a review of the phone and share it with friends. The more friends referred, the more cashback will be scored. The promo is for purchases until December 18, but new users can submit the brief review until January 5. While the cashback will be for the owner of the phone, referred friends also get something - the chance to enter for a 50% off voucher for Red Magic Accessories. They...

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Sony updates Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 to Android 10

Sony has started the Android 10 rollout for its phones - out of the 8 phones on the list, it's the latest flagships that get it first. Users of the Sony Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 are reporting that they have received the notification for the update. The software has a build number 55.1.A.0.748 and it includes the November 1 security patch (previously the phones were running the October patch). Those aside, the jump to Android 10 brings with it Dark mode and the new gesture navigation, plus a better overview of which apps are tracking your location. Sony Xperia 1 running Android 10...

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OnePlus 6/6T receiving Android 10-based OxygenOS 10.0.1 update

OnePlus announced the Android 10-based OxygenOS 10 update for the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T earlier last month, but it was halted due to multiple issues. However, OnePlus appears to have fixed them as it's now rolling out OxygenOS 10.0.1 update for its 2018 smartphones. OnePlus 6T The new build is based on Android 10 and fixes issues related to fingerprint identification and automatic reboots. It also includes the two-month-old October 2019 Android security patch. Here's the complete changelog of the OxygenOS 10.0.1 update: System Updated system to Android 10 ...

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Qualcomm announces updateable GPU drivers for Snapdragon 865 and 765

On day 2 of its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, Qualcomm announced updateable GPU drivers for its new series of mobile chipsets. Starting with the Snapdragon 865 and 765(G), Qualcomm will be releasing driver updates for the GPU through the Google Play Store. These can be downloaded and installed just like any other app. A GPU driver update is something desktop users are familiar with. Desktop GPU manufacturers like NVIDIA and AMD push out regular driver updates for their graphics cards. These updates include security patches and bug fixes but most importantly, include performance...

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Huawei nova 6 trio is here: punch hole displays, 40W fast charging

After months of leaks and teasers, Huawei finally unveiled its nova 6 lineup. The star of the show is the nova 6 5G which brings an oval punch-hole display alongside the flagship Kirin 990 chipset and a potent triple camera setup. There's also the standard nova 6 which comes in an identical design but skips on the 5G connectivity and has a slightly smaller battery. The third entry is the midrange nova 6 SE which packs a quad-cam setup, Kirin 810 chipset and a generous 4,200 mAh battery. nova 6/nova 6 5G Both the nova 6 and its 5G variant pack a 6.57-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with an...

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Huawei Watch GT 2 arrives in India

The Huawei Watch GT 2 announced in September has arrived in India. The smartwatch is offered in two sizes - 42mm and 46mm. The former comes in a single Night Black color and costs INR14,990 ($210/€190), while the latter comes in Matte Black, Pebble Brown and Titanium Grey colors priced at INR15,990 ($225/€200), INR17,990 ($250/€230), and INR21,990 ($310/€280), respectively. The 46mm version will be available through Amazon.in, Flipkart and offline stores across the country from December 19, but you can pre-book one between December 12 and December 18 to get Huawei Freelace Bluetooth...

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Huawei nova 6 5G selfie camera tops DxOMark charts

Huawei introduced the nova 6 5G in China today with dual shooters on the front in a punch-hole design, similar to the Honor V30 appearance. DxOMark got its hands on the phone early and is already done its evaluation for the selfie camera. According to the website, the front-facing shooters are the best on the market with a score of 100, dethroning the Galaxy Note10+ 5G which got 99. Selfies with the Huawei nova 6 5G The nova 6 5G has two cameras - main one has a 32MP 1/2.8" sensor with f/2.2 aperture, the other is 8 MP ultrawide snapper. This setup can provide good...

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Huawei nova 6 trio is here: punch hole displays, 40W fast charging

After months of leaks and teasers, Huawei finally unveiled its nova 6 lineup. The star of the show is the nova 6 5G which brings an oval punch-hole display alongside the flagship Kirin 990 chipset and a potent triple camera setup. There's also the standard nova 6 which comes in an identical design but skips on the 5G connectivity and has a slightly smaller battery. The third entry is the midrange nova 6SE which packs a quad-cam setup, Kirin 810 and a large 4,200 mAh battery. nova 6/nova 6 5G Both the nova 6 and its 5G variant pack a 6.57-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with an oval punch...

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Note10 Lite bag Bluetooth certification

We recently saw renders of the Galaxy A81 and A91 which are said to be released as the Note10 Lite and S10 Lite, respectively, in some markets. There's no word from Samsung about these smartphones, but they have bagged Bluetooth SIG certifications, hinting imminent launch. The Galaxy S10 Lite has been listed on the certifying authority's website with model number SM-G770F, while the Note10 Lite sports model number SM-N770F. Bluetooth certifications of S10 Lite (left) and Note10 Lite (right) The listing doesn't reveal any other details about the two smartphones, but rumors have...

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