Huawei France tweets that P40 will use graphene battery, skepticism ensues

A couple of days ago, Huawei's official France handle tweeted about the unreleased Huawei P40. The tweet explicitly claimed that Huawei's next flagship, the P40, will come with a next-generation graphene battery. Along with the tweet was a fan-made concept render. Unfortunately, the whole thing is full of red flags, so we will continue the rest of the story with a high level of skepticism. Screenshot via: Phone Arena Following the tweet, a well-known smartphone leaker @IceUniverse negated Huawei's tweet, replying that "this is a technology this is currently impossible. Remember...

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Android 10 update with One UI 2.0 now hitting unlocked Samsung Galaxy S10 models in the US

In a rare but very welcome occurrence, Samsung has now started sending out the final stable update to One UI 2.0 based on Android 10 to the unlocked models of the Galaxy S10 family in the US. The update for carrier versions went out only a week ago, so this marks the first time in ages when Samsung isn't acting like it's forgotten all about the existence of the unlocked units. It's great to see the company change its stance, and try to appease those select few who actually buy unlocked in the States. With previous models and big Android updates, sometimes months-long delays were to be had...

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Xiaomi's 108 MP Mi Note 10 Pro reaches Spain, yours for €559.99

Xiaomi's Mi Note 10 Pro has finally become available in Spain today. The phone is basically identical to the non-Pro Mi Note 10, it just comes with more RAM and storage - 8/256GB, compared to the vanilla model's 6/128GB combo. Additionally, the main sensor has an 8P lens compared to 7P. Yes, that is literally it, and no, we don't know why such a small change required it to get the word "Pro" tacked onto its name either. Anyway, if you're interested, know that its usual selling price in Spain is €649.99. However, right now you can purchase it from FNAC for just €559.99, although this may be...

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Huawei aims to have Google apps alternatives ready by end of year, new Honor phone will come with GMS

The Huawei ban has heavily influenced the company's strategy and movements, but it shows no signs of weakness. A new report from Economic Times cites that Huawei has been engaging heavily with Indian developers to create Huawei-alternatives to Google's most popular apps. The ban has barred new Huawei and Honor devices from pre-installing apps that many people use like Maps, Google Drive, and Gmail. CEO of Huawei and Honor India told ET "We have our own HMS and are trying to build a mobile ecosystem. Most of the key apps such as navigation, payments, gaming and messaging will be ready by...

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Google Pay adds support for 18 new banks, mostly in Russia

Last month, Google added support for a plethora of new banks across several countries globally. Today, Google has added a bunch more banks, mostly in Russia. You can check that list of banks here. Today, Google added 18 new banks across 5 countries, though most of them are in Russia. Along with Russia, Google Pay adds support for new banks in Czech Republic, France, Spain, and the UK. Check the list to see if your bank was added. Czech Republic Československá obchodní banka ESSOX s.r.o. France Orange Bank Russia Bank Globus JSC Bratsky Narodny...

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Samsung is now seeding a fourth Android 10 beta for the Galaxy Note9

Samsung has been beta testing Android 10 on the Galaxy Note9 for over a month now and the latest patch is here to iron out a single bug ahead of the stable release which is scheduled for January. The new firmware bears the N960FXXU4ZSLB build number and weighs in at just over 167MB. Its only fix comes with a reported S Pen translation bug. The security patch meanwhile is already on December since the previous release. Given the small changelog, we can expect the full-blown One UI 2.0 update to come soon enough as the beta testing period is coming to a close. Via

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G appears in promotion listing and official support page

Battling over 5G "firsts" is currently on the agenda of most major manufacturers and naturally, tablets will be joining the 5G revolution as well. That's a space with far less competition and this is not the first time we are hearing about a 5G version of Samsung's flagship Tab S6. The new 5G variant now has an official support page online. It is still barren but the SM-T866N is clearly right around the corner. Naturally, we expect to see it in South Korea first, where the device already got a few certifications. Samsung Galaxy ACADEMY tablet promotion in Korea More...

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Redmi K20 gets new MIUI 11 update, this time with Android 10

Xiaomi started pushing stable MIUI 11 back in November, but that was still based on Android 9. Today a report from China revealed a new update hitting Redmi K20 smartphones actually brings Android 10, acting as a base for Xiaomi's user interface. The package's model number is MIUI V11.0.2.0.QFJCNXM and weighs 2.3 GB. Along with security updates, it brings Android 10 features like better location control and privacy settings, Wi-Fi sharing via QR code and apps bubbles. These features are combined with the design overhaul of the MIUI 11 and the system-wide Dark Mode. The Redmi K20...

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OnePlus launches Red Cable Club for fans in India

OnePlus undeniably owns most of its success to strong community engagement. Guerrilla marketing and aggressive pricing can only take you so far. Beyond that, there is fan loyalty, feedback and engagement. All things OnePlus has really become an expert at after six successful years on the market. In yet another admirable user engagement effort, the OnePlus Red Cable Club has now opened its doors in India. Well, virtual doors, that is, since it's an online club, open to all OnePlus users, all the way the the original flagship-killer OnePlus One. To join you need to update your phone...

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Latest Pixel 4 update brings improved Face Unlock and T-Mobile eSIM support

After releasing its December security update to its older Pixel phones, Google is also bringing new features to its flagship Pixel 4 lineup through its "Pixel feature drop" program. The latest additions include refinements to the Face Unlock, eSIM support for T-Mobile as well as improvements to the GPS performance. Face Unlock can now use recent images of your face to improve its accuracy. These shots are taken periodically when you unlock your phone and Google claims they are stored locally on the Titan M security chip and are never sent to its servers. In addition to the improved...

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Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite complete specs sheet leaks

Samsung is launching the Galaxy Note10 Lite any day now, and thanks to prominent leakster Roland Quandt, the full specs sheet of the smartphone is now out. The phone will have a 6.7" Full HD+ screen, Exynos 9810 chipset and a huge 4,500 mAh battery with up to 25W fast charging. Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite in Black A lot of the specifications are borrowed from the current Samsung Galaxy Note10, like the triple-camera setup - 12 MP f/1.7 + 12 MP ultrawide-angle with an f/2.2 lens, 12 MP telephoto cam with 2x zoom and f/2.4 aperture. One difference from the current flagship,...

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Upcoming Sony Xperia phone to come with a punch-hole display

Sony brought back some much-needed refreshes to its 2019 portfolio with the updated Xperia line, most notably the new 21:9 aspect ratio displays and it seems 2020 will bring even more refinements to the Xperia phones including a punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera. A newly published patent on WIPO Global Design Database from Sony showcases the user interface of an upcoming device as well as its screen which sports minimal top bezels. Taking a closer look we see the screenshot is showing the multi-window functionality but more interestingly both top corners are utilized to...

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Realme X50 5G details to be revealed tomorrow

The next company expected to join the 5G path is Realme. The phone will be called Realme X50 and should arrive any moment now. We already have som e of the phone's key specs and today the Weibo account of Realme posted a teaser, revealing "the blockbuster is coming tomorrow". Previously that account confirmed the X50 will VOOC 4.0 fast charging that will brings its 4,000 mAh power cell to 70% in just 30 minutes. It was also confirmed it will sport Snapdragon 765G SoC with an integrated 5G modem and will support simultaneous 5G and Wi-Fi connections. Despite the text of the teaser...

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