Sony Xperia 5 Plus surfaces with a headphone jack and dual front speakers

Sony unveiled the Xperia 5 last September and it seems the company will soon follow up with a Plus variant since its CAD renders have leaked online. The Xperia 5 Plus has a boxy design like the vanilla 5, but it has a larger 6.6" OLED display surrounded by slimmer bezels at the top and bottom. The smartphone also features dual front-firing speakers and has a thickness of 8.1mm (9.3mm with the camera bump). Like the vanilla 5, the Plus variant also has the power button on the right side with a fingerprint reader embedded. It's flanked by the volume rocker and the dedicated camera...

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Samsung Galaxy S20 family to reportedly feature 120Hz displays

According to a report from Sam Mobile, Samsung's next flagship lineup of smartphones - the Galaxy S20, will feature displays with 120Hz refresh rate. The report cited a "highly reliable source". We have now heard from highly reliable sources that Samsung's upcoming flagship does indeed feature a 120Hz refresh rate display. - SamMobile Rumors of the next Galaxy phone's possibility of a 120Hz display first ignited following Samsung's announcement of its next-generation mobile chipsets - the Exynos 990. The chipset was announced with support for 108MP cameras and up to 120Hz...

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TCL unveils self-branded quad-camera 10 series smartphones starting at under $500

Aside from new entry-level Alcatel smartphones, TCL has also unveiled its own self-branded smartphones, and they are in a more premium segment. The TCL 10 series consists of the TCL 10 5G, the 10 Pro, and 10L. These smartphones are coming to global markets later this year with planned availability in North America in Q2 of this year. Our TCL-branded smartphones and mobile devices will be an important focal point for the larger TCL ecosystem moving forward, and with these powerful and accessible devices coming this year, we feel TCL is well-prepared to compete in any market around the...

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Nokia 6.1 Plus gets Android 10

Back in December HMD released its Android 10 update roadmap which showed us the next Nokia devices scheduled to receive the latest version of Google's OS. Now the, Nokia 6.1 Plus has officially received the Android 10 update. Nokia Mobile's official Twitter handle confirmed the news. The changelog reveals the update comes in at just over 1.3GB in size and also brings the December security patch. In addition, users can expect the new swipe and pull gesture navigation, system-wide dark mode and smart reply features. There's also the revamped privacy and location settings. Nokia...

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HTC earned just $330m in 2019, down nearly 60% over 2018

HTC's financial results for 2019 are in and they look unsurprisingly dim. The company made just $330m in revenue for the entire year, a drop of nearly 58% over 2018 and staggering 84% down compared to 2017. To put things in perspective, Bloomberg Columnist Tim Culpan aptly points that Apple makes more money from AirPods sales in two weeks, than HTC makes in an entire year. HTC managed to improve its performance compared to 2018 only in September, when it posted a 1.53% increase, but was down for the rest of the year. HTC revenue fell to just $330m last year. That's an 84% drop in 2...

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Harman Kardon unveils three Bluetooth headphones: Fly TWS, Fly ANC and Fly BT

Harman Kardon's sibling companies that are part of Harman International Industries release headphones quite often, but it has been years since H/K itself did. For CES 2020 the brand has prepared three models ranging from truly wireless to over year. The Harman Kardon Fly TWS will sell for $150 and feature in-ear detection and touch controls. They are also sweat and rain resistant and last 5 hours of continuous use with the charging case capable of providing power for 15 hours more. Harman Kardon Fly TWS On the other end of the spectrum are the $250 Harman Kardon Fly ANC. As the...

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Alcatel 3L, 1S, 1V and 1B go official

An unfortunate consequence of TCL's approach to smartphone manufacturing is a rather confusing portfolio. The company just unveiled Alcatel 3L, 1S, 1V and 1B even though we have seen all of these model numbers in the past except the 1B. Either way they are all new phones even if they reuse the names of the company's old offerings. We start with the Alcatel 3L. Like its name suggests, it is the most "high-end" device of the bunch. Its key selling point is a triple camera headlined by the 48MP Samsung GM1 Quad Bayer sensor behind an F/1.8 lens. Alongside it, the 3L also gets a 5MP...

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New Android 10 beta update arrives to Galaxy S9 and S9+

Samsung launched its Android 10 beta program for the Galaxy S9-series and the Note9 in late November and has since pushed a couple of updates and today it adds one more, which also includes the latest January 2020 security patch. The main order of the day are bug fixes. The update resolves an issue with the Secure Folder locking out some users and removes the unwanted sound when performing sound quality optimizations. It was present when headphones are plugged into the 3.5mm audio jack or the USB-C port. Camera performance is also tuned with this update. There's also motion...

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AnTuTu releases its December top 10, vivo dominates

AnTuTu has issued the last power rankings from its benchmark for 2019. It details the fastest and most powerful smartphones to run the benchmark between December 1 to December 31. The scores are the average of more than 1000 devices, not the highest. Among flagships, vivo holds the top three with the iQOO Neo 855 Racing and iQOO Pro 5G as the fastest, followed by the NEX 3 5G. All three models feature some sort of software-level optimization like Turbo Write or HPB technology that boosts the their performance. The OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro take the fourth and fifth spots and the ASUS ROG...

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Google Pixel 4a design confirmed by leaked case renders

Just a few days ago OnLeaks released renders of the Pixel 4a, today images showing off protective cases for the phone confirm the design. And we kind of wish they didn't. The square camera hump just doesn't look right with a single camera. Especially since that camera is in the bottom right corner of the square and the LED flash is in the top left. Wouldn't the other way around have been better? Not that the face-like arrangement on the Pixel 4 is perfect, but this looks even weirder. Google Pixel 4a (case renders) The Pixel 4a is expected to have a 5.81" screen and...

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Realme 5i goes official with four cameras and 5,000mAh battery

The Realme 5i was just unveiled in Vietnam - the phone brings four cameras and a large 5,000mAh battery to the entry level segment. It costs VND 3,700,000 or around $160/€145. If these specs sound familiar, it's because this is basically the Realme 5. Let's look at the cameras first. The main shooter on the back has a 12MP sensor and an f/1.8 aperture. Then comes the 8MP ultrawide angle camera, which covers 119° field of view and supports Super Night mode. The two cameras can work together to shoot videos like this one: The main camera can also shoot 4K video at 30fps or go...

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Xiaomi Mi 10 posts an amazing score on AnTuTu

Xiaomi is working on its Mi 10 flagship lineup and it looks like at least one of its members is approaching a market launch. Today, a well-trusted leakster posted a photo of the back of a phone with four vertical shooters, claiming it is the Mi 10. The photo was complementing another post, revealing the upcoming smartphone reached over 560,000 on AnTuTu thanks to its Snapdragon 865 chipset and Adreno 650 GPU. Xiaomi Mi 10 The benchmark is the first to go above the 500,000 threshold. It is 15% more than the best-performing Androids in the market based on the Snapdragon...

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Realme X50 5G images go up on TENAA hours before launch

The Realme X50 5G has been doing the rounds in the rumor mill for quite some time now. Well, we are now mere hours away from the official January 7 unveiling. In what seems like a final effort to completely demystify the upcoming handset, TENAA has added the live photos of the device to its listing. TENAA previously revealed the specs but now it has completed the profile of the phone. Realme X50 5G TENAA photos At this point, there are hardly any major question marks left regarding the phone. It is expected to feature a Snapdragon 765G chipset, plus 6GB, 8GB or 12GB of...

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Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Buds+ won't have active noise canceling

The release of the next-generation Galaxy Buds is nearing and we expect to see them next month alongside the Galaxy S20-series. The latest tip coming from the reliable leakster, Ice Universe reveals more about the upcoming truly wireless headphones. According to it, the Galaxy Buds+ will miss on the expected active noise canceling feature and instead offer better battery life, fast charging and improved sound quality. This info does make some sense after the leaked image from the other day revealed no design changes besides the Sky Blue color option. Then again, if the Galaxy Buds+...

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Realme 5i unboxing videos hit the web before the phone is officially unveiled

The Realme 5i will be officially unveiled later today in Vietnam followed by Indian launch on January 9. Yet several YouTube channels already posted their unboxing videos. Here's a sneak peek at the new entry level handset from the brand. Starting with the box contents, the phone comes with a 10W charger and microUSB cable. The specs of the phone itself have little by little been unveiled by Realme - 6.5" 720p screen, Snapdragon 665 chipset and a 5,000mAh battery. The back of the Realme 5i has a wavy texture pattern and is home to the quad camera and fingerprint reader. The camera...

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Samsung Galaxy A51 and A71 availability confirmed

The first Samsung Galaxy A51 units in Europe will start shipping on January 17 as three Dutch stores have started accepting pre-orders at a price of €370. Mobiel, BelSimpel and Cool Blue have the A51 in three color options - Black, White and Blue. The price above is for a SIM-free device, but the first two stores can also help you find carrier deals while the third store offers an S View Wallet color in a matching color for €14 more (these covers are typically about €30). Samsung Galaxy A51 The Samsung Galaxy A71 is on pre-order too, its price is €470. Both Mobiel and Cool...

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Android 10 officially hits Sony Xperia XZ2 trio and XZ3

After outfitting its 2019 flagships with Android 10, Sony is also bringing the latest Android version to some of its older phones. The Xperia XZ2, XZ2 Compact and XZ2 Premium as well as for the ZX3 are all receiving the Android 10 update. Update screenshot The update itself bearing the 52.1.A.0.532 build number comes in at 730 MB. It brings all the standard Android 10 novelties like improved privacy and location controls as well as the system-wide dark mode. Some users are reporting that the launcher on their devices did not update so they cant access the new gesture...

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Withings ScanWatch focuses on proactive health tracking with ECG and sleep apnea detection

Withings, known for its stylish hybrid smartwatches and fitness trackers just announced its new ScanWatch at CES 2020. It features the same signature minimalist look as previous offerings but with an even bigger focus on proactive health tracking. The ScanWatch is fitted with a medical-grade electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor which monitors your heartbeat constantly and can detect irregular heartbeats which are a symptom of arrhythmia. Another major feature is the built-in Sp02 sensor which contentiously tracks blood oxygen levels and can identify sleep apnea risks in advance. The rest of...

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OnePlus 8 Lite dummy confirms triple camera

The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are the successors of the OnePlus 7T family and are expected to arrive in the first half of 2020. However, a non-flagship variant called OnePlus 8 Lite is expected to tag along, expanding the company's portfolio to three phones. Today, a dummy of the device was spotted during a talk show starring Pete Lau, the OnePlus CEO. The alleged OnePlus 8 Lite is strategically placed in front of every other OnePlus device, but it is obviously not just a dummy rather than a functional smartphone. The gadget is in line with the CAD renders we spotted last...

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Realme 5i arriving in India on January 9

Realme 5i will be the latest device in the brand's portfolio which is expected to be slightly more affordable due to less impressive front-facing camera and design of the back panel. It is already allegedly on sale in Vietnam for the equivalent of $185 at one online retailer, and today Flipkart revealed it will offer the device in India and will launch it on January 9 at 12:30 PM local time. Promo images by Realme on Flipkart If we can trust the Vietnamese online retailer он the Realme 5i specs, the will be very close to the basic Realme 5 - a 5,000 mAh battery,...

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