Realme 5i coming on January 6, listed on retailer's website with specs and images

Realme unveiled the 5 and 5 Pro back in August and followed up with the 5s later in November. Now the company has announced it will add the fourth member to the lineup, dubbed Realme 5i, on January 6. This information comes through Realme Vietnam who took to Facebook to make the announcement. The company didn't reveal anything else about the 5i, but the smartphone's listed on Vietnamese retailer FPTShop's website with specs and images. The images confirm the Realme 5i will come in Green and Blue colors and look similar to the 5 and 5s, but the back doesn't flaunt the crystal design...

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Apple looking into BOE as second largest OLED supplier for 2021

Apple is planning to order a batch of OLEDs from China's BOE with the potential of making the display manufacturer its second largest supplier of OLEDs in 2021. The rumor comes from sources in South Korea and claims that Apple could be looking to order some 45 million OLED panels from BOE, intended for use in the 2021 iPhone devices. This would make BOE Apple's second largest supplier of OLED panels with Samsung continuing to satisfy the bulk of Apple's OLED needs, LG Display would be relegated to third and Japan Display would supply small OLED screens, catering to the Apple...

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T-Mobile's OnePlus 7 Pro is now running Android 10 too

The OnePlus 7 Pro started receiving the update to Android 10 back in September, but that unfortunately hasn't applied to all units out there. Specifically, those phones sold by T-Mobile in the States have been stuck on Android 9 Pie until today. Now though, owners of a OnePlus 7 Pro purchased from T-Mobile finally have a reason to celebrate. OxygenOS 10.0.1 is rolling out for the handset. It includes everything that's new in Android 10, as well as the November security patches. Yes, that's almost two months late, but OnePlus has yet to figure out how to be more timely about security...

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Huami Amazfit Bip S and truly wireless earbuds coming CES 2020

Huami which sits under Xiaomi's umbrella is planning to start 2020 with a bang by bringing its latest Amazfit Bip S smartwatch and a pair of truly wireless earbuds to CES. According to the first teaser, the Bip S will reportedly come with "ultra-long" battery life in a light form factor retaining the same rectangular shape. More powerful with an ultra-long #battery life. The #Amazfit BipS is worth the wait!We'll be unveiling it at #CES2020!Learn more at https://ift.tt/37ncGZ1 pic.twitter.com/WmEThWNbe2— Amazfit (@amazfit) December 26, 2019 In addition to the upcoming...

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Product (RED) Apple Watch briefly spotted, reported to arrive in spring

A new report from French website WatchGeneration cited an Apple database that briefly showed mention of a Product (RED) Apple Watch before it was quickly removed. The report was posted along with the following mock-up images, which depict the aluminum body of the Apple Watch Series 5 in a rather pale hue of red. Source: MacGeneration The report doesn't reveal much more than: "it briefly appeared in an Apple database, under a reference number different from RED bracelets." (translated from French). The report speculates that the supposed (RED) Apple Watch is a Series 5 and...

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Redmi K30 5G can be pre-ordered January 1 in-person at Mi Stores in China

Earlier today, Xiaomi announced that the 5G variant of the Redmi K30 will officially go on sale on January 7 from select online retailers. There is a way for consumers in China to order the Redmi K30 5G even earlier - office, by going into a select Mi Store. In a Weibo post, Xiaomi announced that buyers can start placing orders for the 5G-supported Redmi K30 starting on January 1. It offers a list of specific locations throughout China where customers can go to reserve a unit - there are 35 Mi Store locations to choose from in the following regions of China: Source:...

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WhatsApp ending support for devices before Android 4.0.3 or before iOS 9

If you're still using an old Android smartphone and rely on WhatsApp messaging, you might want to pay attention to this one. The popular Facebook-owned messaging platform has updated its support page to reflect that the app will no longer be supported on Android devices if they are not running at least Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or iOS 9 and above. Source: WhatsApp As reported by Android Central, WhatsApp will stop working on unsupported devices as of February 1, 2020. After this sunset date, users will no longer be able to register or verify their devices to sign into the...

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T-Mobile US is seeding Android 10 to the Samsung Galaxy Note10

T-Mobile US is the latest carrier to issue the Android 10 update to the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+. The update requires a download of just over 2GB and brings along OneUI 2.0 as well as a heap of improvements, fixes and tweaks. T-Mobile is only a week behind its local rival Verizon. Meanwhile unlocked Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ units are also receiving the Android 10 update, gradually. However the 5G variant of the Galaxy Note10, not unlike the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, isn't getting Android 10 until sometime in early 2020. Samsung did a finer job this year with software...

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Huawei shipped 12 million Mate 30 series phones worldwide

Around a month ago Huawei passed the 7 million sales mark with its Mate 30 lineup. Now the figure has grown to 12 million units, according to a new report from Chinese news agency Sina. The figure is quite impressive given the limited availability of the handsets outside of China and their lack of Google Mobile Services. Looking ahead, Huawei's goal with the Mate 30 lineup is to top the 20 million shipments mark which seems like an attainable goal judging by the current sales volumes. In our time with the Mate 30 Pro, we found its one of the best all-around Android flagships of...

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Oppo F15 incoming, looks like a rebranded Oppo A91

The Oppo F lineup has been getting two refreshes per year and we are about to see the Oppo F15 come and replace the Oppo F11. The Indian division of the company has just released an official teaser on its YouTube page, showcasing the device and promoting it with the slogan "Flaunt it Your Way". The device also appears briefly in the 30-second clip with a thin pill-shaped oval flash and four snappers, strongly resembling the Oppo A91, launched in China several days ago. If the Oppo F15 is indeed the Oppo A91, then we're looking at a phone with a Helio P70 chipset, 6.4" AMOLED screen...

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Google Pixel 4a renders show punch-hole display and square camera cutout

Google's midrange Pixel 3a duo proved to be a real hit with users who don't care about the latest flagship specs but want a solid camera experience and stock Android. A new set of renders courtesy of @OnLeaks is giving us our first look at the upcoming Pixel 4a which brings the familiar Pixel 4 design with a few twists. For starters the display will feature a punch hole in the top left corner for the front-facing camera marking a first in the Pixel line. The screen is believed to come in between 5.7 and 5.8-inches and the bezels appear noticeably slimmer than the current Pixel...

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ZTE Axon 10s Pro 5G inches closer to launch after TENAA certification

ZTE revealed the Axon 10s Pro will look like the Axon 10 Pro from the outside, but a major change on the inside is incoming. Its TENAA papers were just published confirming the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset with the Snapdragon X55 modem, enabling support for 5G connectivity on the flagship. The company kept silent on any eventual launch, but the handset's appearance on the regulator's website suggests it is already being prepared to be released on the market. Images on TENAA confirm once again what is already official - the Axon 10s Pro 5G will have a 6.47"...

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Xiaomi Watch Color unveiled, more details coming January 3

After releasing its first "Mi" branded smartwatch in November with the Mi Watch, Xiaomi quietly unveiled the new Watch Color although without the core specs and pricing details which are expected to come on January 3 when the watch goes on sale in China. From the teasers, we know the Xiaomi Watch Color is packing a circular display which is believed to come with a 1.39-inch diagonal and 454 x 454 pixel resolution. It will likely support all the standard fitness tracking features as well as heart rate sensor, accelerometer and barometer. It's also expected to be swim-proof as teased by...

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