Huawei P40 and P40 Pro leak in a bunch of dark renders

Huawei is launching the P40 and P40 Pro this coming March without Google services, according to Richard Yu himself, the head of the company's consumer business group. If you were wondering what to expect from these handsets, design-wise, we now have our first glimpse at them, courtesy of the leaked renders below. They're less detailed than the usual CAD-based creations we've seen of other phones in the past, but they'll make do for now. Huawei P40 renders As you can see, the design of the rear camera islands looks really familiar, and that's because we've already seen it on the...

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Samsung reportedly close to investing in mass production of microLED

MicroLED is a new type of display technology that Samsung first showed off almost two years ago at CES 2018 when it unveiled "The Wall". The main advantage of a microLED display is that each individual pixel is made up of actual light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Other advantages are better viewing angles, brighter displays, and higher contrast. A report from ETNews claims that Samsung might be close to dropping a large investment to begin mass production of microLED panels. The company is supposedly in the process of evaluating the equipment related to the production of microLED and It is...

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Redmi 9 to launch in early 2020 with MediaTek Helio G70 chipset

The Redmi 8 only got official in October, and yet apparently the Redmi 9 is not only already in the works - but coming soon no less. According to a new rumor, the Redmi 9 will be unveiled early next year, and it will be powered by the yet-unannounced MediaTek Helio G70 chipset. We don't have any details on this, but given the naming / numbering scheme we assume it's slotted below the G90 in terms of performance, and aimed at more affordable offerings. Redmi 8 The Redmi Note 8 Pro uses the G90T, while the Redmi 8 goes with a Snapdragon 439. It remains to be seen how the Redmi 9 will...

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Here's a video of Realme X2 Pro running the latest ColorOS 7 based on Android 10

The Realme X2 Pro beta testing for the ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 is already in motion but as per the company's roadmap, the handset will get the latest installment of the software sometime in March. We don't need to wait that long to see what it will look like though, as we get to see the first video of the UI. It shows parts of the new customized UI that will set the Realme phones apart from the Oppo handsets running ColorOS 7. The description of the video originally posted on weibo mentions the refined animations the new version of the software has. And combined with...

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Samsung and Baidu to start production of an AI chip next year

If you've been keeping up with mobile chipset developments in recent years, then you are likely already familiar with the importance and benefits of manufacturing process and node minification. It is a broad and very complex topic with scientist and engineers currently racing towards the coveted 5nm mark and working on solutions like Extreme Ultraviolet lithography (EUV). While traditionally Samsung has been acquiring and applying its in-house expertise in this regard to mobile ARM silicon, the skill set is very much transferable and this is where this new partnership with Baidu stems...

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EE's 5G network now covers 50 cities and large towns, more to join next year

After the addition of Hull, Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield and Sunderland, EE's 5G network covers 50 cities and towns across the UK. Furthermore, the carrier has turned on the first 5G cells in Northampton, Stevenage and Wakefield. Several high traffic location were also blanketed with the next generation network - London Euston Station, Cardiff Central Station, Glasgow's Bath Street and St. Enoch Square, Belfast's Kingspan Stadium, Coventry's Council House and Cathedral ruins. When it started in May, EE planned to have 5G in 16 cities, but it is well ahead of schedule. The new...

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Oppo Reno3 photographed in the wild, runs Android 10 on a MediaTek 5G chipset

The Oppo Reno3 has been spotted in the wild - two photos of the phone have been published on Weibo. This is the non-Pro model, you can tell by the LED flash placement (here's what the Reno3 Pro looks like in TENAA photos). Photos of the Oppo Reno3 5G in the wild Based on the second image, this is the PDCM00 model. That's also up on TENAA, which shows that this model (along with the PDCT00) will feature 5G connectivity (both SA and NSA). The Reno3 is running Android 10-based ColorOS and packs 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage. While not listed in the About screen or TENAA's tables,...

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Huawei P smart Pro unveiled with a 48MP main cam and 16MP pop-up selfie cam

The Huawei P smart Pro was just unveiled and is already available in several European countries. It's not a totally new model, it's essentially identical with the Huawei Y9s, itself not too different from the Honor 9X (except for the position of the fingerprint reader). Anyway, the P smart Pro brings a 48MP main camera on a budget - it costs around €350. You can find it in Bulgaria (BGN 680), Croatia, Greece, Poland (PLN 1,400), Ukraine (UAH 8000) and other countries. The other eye-catching camera is the 16MP pop-up camera, which leaves the 6.59" a perfect rectangle with rounded...

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Revised Huawei Mate X with Kirin 990 and improved hinge coming MWC 2020

Huawei's Mate X has been available for some time now in China but we've been hearing about a Kirin 990 equipped version for several months. Huawei even briefly showcased the Mate Xs back in October and confirmed it's coming with the Kirin 990 5G chipset and is scheduled to arrive in China around March 2020. During an interview session with members of the press in Shenzhen, Huawei Consumer Business CEO Ricard Yu confirmed that the new Mate X will offer a Kirin 990 chipset, better hinge mechanism and more durable screen. He also said the foldable will be announced at MWC 2020 in...

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Samsung Galaxy S11+ to have a 108MP Bright HM1 sensor with Nonacell tech

Perhaps for those of you who are following the leaks surrounding the upcoming Galaxy S11-series already know that the S11+ will come with a custom 108MP sensor and not the one that has been already released. But thanks to a renown Samsung leakster, we now have a bit more details to work with. S11+ unique new generation 108MP sensor seems to be called ISOCELL Bright HM1. It is a more advanced Nonacell technology than Tetracell. It merges a cluster of 9 pixels into a single pixel and allows 0.8μm pixels to be converted to 2.4μm pixels, greatly improving Low-light shoot— Ice...

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Realme X50 5G will support simultaneous 5G and Wi-Fi connection for better speed and stability

Realme's latest batch of teasers regarding the X50 offers up a bit of extra info on how the handset will handle 5G connectivity. In fact, it is most likely a reflection of how the X52 modem inside the Snapdragon 765G works, making the info important for many future devices rocking the same Qualcomm chipset. Apparently, the X52 and Snapdragon 765G will be able to connect to both a 5G network and Wi-Fi simultaneously. This technology is already present on a decent number of smartphones that can sustain concurrent 4G and Wi-Fi connections. It is encouraging to hear that the feature is...

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Samsung Galaxy Fold pre-orders begin in the Netherlands from December 20

The Samsung Galaxy Fold that was unveiled in February and reintroduced later in September with a design tweaks will be up for pre-orders in the Netherlands starting December 20, with deliveries beginning on January 10. It will be priced at €2,020 ($2,250) and you'll be able to pre-book one through Samsung's online and offline stores, as well as carriers KPN and T-Mobile. For €2,020, customers will be offered 24x7 customer support and one-on-one contact with Samsung's experts. They will also receive Galaxy Buds worth €149 ($165) for free along with the Aramid Fiber Slim Cover. The...

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Samsung details the features of its 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor

Samsung's 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor was announced in August and as the first phone to use is already on sale, the company published a post detailing the advanced features built into the sensor. The ISOCELL name refers to a barrier that separates neighboring pixels, preventing crosstalk. The 108MP sensor is ISOCELL Plus, which swaps the metal barrier for a different material that minimizes optical loss and light reflection. This is Samsung's first sensor to feature dual Native ISO, a feature the company calls Smart-ISO. Every sensor performs some level of analog amplification...

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Huawei nova 6 SE goes on pre-sale in China

The Huawei nova 6 SE was the third device announced at the company's big event in the beginning of the month. Now the phone has made its way to multiple online retailers as its pre-sales have officially begun. The nova 6 SE comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ IPS panel, Kirin 810 chipset and a generous 4,200 mAh battery 40W fast charging. On the camera front, we have a 16MP selfie shooter while the back houses the quad came setup with a 48MP main cam, 8MP ultra-wide module and two 2MP shooters for depth and macro photography. The nova 6 SE is only offered in 8GB/128GB trim and comes in...

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Samsung Galaxy Note9 receives a new Android 10 beta update

Samsung has released a new Android 10 beta for the Galaxy Note9. The update doesn't bring along any new features but squashes a few bugs affecting mobile hotspot connectivity, iris recognition, and S-Pen Air Command feature. The new firmware, sporting version number N960FXXU4ZSL7, weighs around 400MB in size and is currently seeding in India. But it should begin rolling out in the UK and South Korea soon. The Galaxy Note9 is slated to receive the stable build of Android 10 starting next month, but we may see it roll out before January since the company has said it's focusing on...

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Honor MagicWatch 2 coming to the UK on December 20

Honor's latest MagicWatch 2 was unveiled late last month in China but has since been making its way to more international markets. Starting December 20, the smartwatch will also be available for purchase in the UK. The company also confirmed that it's bringing the MagicWatch 2 to more markets in Western Europ in the early days of 2020. Specific countries or exact dates weren't listed though. We already spent some time with the wearable, but we are also currently working on its review so stick around. MagicWatch 2 promises up 14 days of battery life, advanced swim tracking...

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OnePlus 6, 6T get November security patch with new beta

OnePlus has released OxygenOS Open Beta 3 for the OnePlus 6 and 6T, which bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphones to November 2019. OnePlus 6T The new build also comes with general bug fixes and brings back the notch area hiding option, which is tucked inside the Settings > Display > Notch display menu. However, users aren't happy with it since the whole bar has been moved down. Here's the full changelog of OxygenOS Open Beta 3: System Added the notch area display options under Settings > Display > Notch display > Hide the notch area ...

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Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G 128GB variant now available for purchase

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G was announced in September with two memory versions - 8GB/256GB and 8GB/512GB. The company launched a third cheaper variant last week with 128GB storage and it's now available for purchase in China. The new 8GB/128GB version is priced at CNY6,399 ($915/€820) and can be purchased from VMall.com in two colors - Vegan Leather Orange and Vegan Leather Forest Green. Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G in Vegan Leather Orange and Vegan Leather Forest Green colors The Mate 30 Pro 5G is built around a 6.53" FHD+ OLED display that comes with a fingerprint scanner embedded....

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