iQOO 3 is also coming to India on February 25

The iQOO 3 phone is coming with a Snapdragon 865 chipset and a 48MP main camera. Today the iQOO India branch scheduled a launch for February 25, noon local time, at exactly the same time as the Chinese launch. Once introduced, the phone will be available for purchase on Flipkart and iqoo.com. The gaming brand of vivo was teased multiple times, and we expect it to have 5G connectivity in China. However, with the lack of proper network in India, the local version of the iQOO 3 is likely to have the latest Qualcomm chipset without a Snapdragon X55 modem that is for the...

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Realme X50 Pro 5G will have 65W SuperDart fast wired charging

Because MWC was canceled, Realme is holding an online launch event for the X50 Pro 5G on February 24, when it was initially supposed to take the wraps off it in Barcelona at the trade show. The phone has now been confirmed by its maker to sport 65W fast charging, which uses the SuperDart brand we saw it trademark last year. That is going to be impressively fast. While the Realme X2 Pro was at one point rumored to pack 65W charging abilities, in the end it launched with support for 'just' 50W. We could think of a million situations in which having no battery could ruin your day. But...

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Motorola Razr teardown finds it practically impossible to repair

The new Razr is Motorola's first foldable smartphone, so it's intriguing from the get-go. Add to that the high price paired to mid-range specs, and it gets even more so. But what about the insides? How easy is it to get to all the different bits and parts? That's exactly what the teardown experts at iFixit set to find out. And, to put it bluntly: this phone is definitely not going to be one for those who are DIY repair enthusiasts. In fact, it got a 1 out of 10 repairability score (where 10 would be easiest to repair). That pretty much means it's almost impossible to repair on your...

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Gboard introduces Emoji Kitchen feature to combine multiple emojis stickers

Google is rolling out a new feature in Gboard called Emoji Kitchen. The feature is essentially a sticker pack that is made using a combination of different emoji. The way this works is you type an emoji and Gboard then shows you stickers, which use the emoji you typed and combines them with others to create interesting and fun new combinations. So, for example, you typed the cowboy emoji, you will be suggested stickers that combine the cowboy emoji with the kissing emoji, the laughing emoji, the heart eyes emoji and even the monkey emoji. If you are familiar with the Emoji...

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OnePlus 8 with Snapdragon 865 runs Geekbench

A month ago we saw the OnePlus 8 Pro - model number IN2023 - go through Geekbench. Now a second device, IN2025, has done the same and this may be the vanilla OnePlus 8. OnePlus 8 (IN2025) running Geekbench 4 It's powered by the same Snapdragon 865 chipset ("kona") and the score it posted is essentially the same. But notice the RAM - it's 8GB while the Pro model packed 12GB. That's not to say that the vanilla model won't have an option for 12GB, maybe we just haven't seen it yet. OnePlus 8 renders The real question is whether OnePlus will reserve the 120Hz screen for...

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LG brings Android 10 for V50 on Sprint

In a rather surprising move, LG started rolling out a stable build of Android 10 for V50 users last month. According to multiple reports, the firmware update is now live for V50 owners in the US on Sprint's network complete with LG's custom UX 9.0. LG's Android 10 update brings all the standard array of Android 10 features including the system-wide dark mode, improved privacy controls, digital wellbeing and Google's new gesture navigation implementation. The new update also brings the January security update. Another nifty feature that went under the radar is the new Desktop mode which...

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Samsung sells a limited number of Galaxy Z Flip units ahead of official launch

Samsung held an exclusive sale of a limited number of Galaxy Z Flip phones in its Digital Plaza stores in Seoul, prior to the official release of the phone (in Korea, pre-orders are supposed to start shipping tomorrow). Only 900 units were available, but they were all sold before the end of the day, despite the relatively high price of KRW 1.65 million. Sales started at 10:30 local time. The Mirror Purple units were the first to run out, around 16:00. The other color option that was available, Mirror Black, lasted until around 18:00, clearly showing which is the hotter of the two...

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Rumor: Sony Xperia 1.1 to shoot 8K HDR video, Xperia 9 leaked

While Sony was originally about to announce a few Xperia smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (that event was cancelled), we barely know anything about them. We expect a new flagship phone called the Xperia 5 Plus, a new midrange device, which could be the Xperia 9, with a Snapdragon 765 chipset and, possibly, the Xperia 1.1. Well we've stumbled upon a couple of leaks pertaining to the situation. Before we go on, be mindful that all of this is unverifiable so consider it highly suspect information. According to insider Zachbucks the Sony Xperia 1.1 could have the same camera setup...

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Oppo Find X2 Pro shines on Geekbench with Snapdragon 865 and 12 GB RAM

Oppo Find X2 Pro appeared on Geekbench ahead of its official announcement that has been postponed due to MWC 2020 being canceled. We know this is the exact device because the codenamed phone CPH2025 was already certified to be the Pro variant of the upcoming model. The listing revealed the phone will have Snapdragon 865 and a 12 GB RAM option, as well as Android 10 out of the box, which is hardly a surprise. The single-core result of 913 and multi-core score of 3,308 are the highest numbers we've ever seen from an Android phone on Geekbench 5. The Oppo Find X2 Pro performance is...

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Samsung Galaxy A30 receives Android 10 and One UI 2.0 update

Hours after the Galaxy A50s got promoted to Android 10, the Galaxy A30 joins in (despite reports that the update was delayed for next month). Users in India are the first to receive it. As usual, the Android 10 update also brings One UI 2.0. The changelog features the usual suspects - Dark mode (which can dim wallpapers), a new gesture navigation, revamped Digital Wellbeing, plus updates to the Samsung apps. Note that the screen recorder has been left out for some reason. Samsung Galaxy A30 receiving the Android 10 + One UI 2.0 update The update - version A305FDDU4BTB3 -...

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Huawei nova 7i launched in Malaysia with 6.4" FHD+ display, Kirin 810 and 4,200 mAh battery

As expected, Huawei brought its nova 7i in Malaysia just in time for Valentine's Day. While the naming is new, the device is completely identical to the Nova 6 SE which was launched back in December. It has a 6.4-inch FHD+ display with a punch hole for the 16MP selfie cam. The back packs a four-camera array with a 48MP main shooter, 8MP ultrawide snapper and two 2MP shooters for macro and depth sensing, all housed in a square cutout. Under the hood, we have the Kirin 810 alongside 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The software is covered by Android 10 with EMUI 10 on top while the battery...

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Realme X50 Pro 5G still coming on February 23, only in online event

Realme was set on attending the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona for the first time this year, but as you know that isn't happening. The good news is Realme has found a way around the major disruption and is still announcing the X50 Pro 5G. Much like Sony the company will hold an online event instead. You can read the full statement of the company below. Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, realme has been concerning about the effects and working on alternatives of all possible situations, including having planned our event undertaken by our European team based in Spain...

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Deal: Honor MagicWatch 2 is £140 for Valentine's Day

The trade US ban and China, hurting the brand's sales in the smartphone department. The MagicWatch2 was introduced in December to the United Kingdom and other markets for the price of £159.99 (only the 46 mm variant). Now, for Valentine's Day, the wearable is discounted to £139.99, and the promo is scheduled to end on Sunday, February 16. The Honor MagicWatch 2 can be purchased at Amazon and John Lewis in the UK, and since the beginning of the week it has been accompanied by the 42mm version that costs £149.99 and isn't discounted for the holiday. The deal is advertised with a funny...

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Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20+ get new color options before release

Samsung unveiled only a very limited color selection for its S20 phones, but it looks like people will have more hues to choose from than initially thought. The Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ are available in Cosmic White. You can see those on the pre-order pages of Samsung's Korean, Italian and Spanish sites, for example. Cosmic White versions of Galaxy S20 and S20+ The S20+ may also have two more colors under wraps - Blue and Red. These are set to be carrier or retail exclusive. For example, in the US the Blue will be available only at Best Buy. Samsung Galaxy S20+ in Blue...

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Poco X2 gets first firmware update with camera and bug fixes

After a lengthy absence, Poco is back in the smartphone game with the X2 which was unveiled last week. Now, the phone has officially received its first firmware update which is tasked with providing camera improvements and also brings the January security patch. The new firmware comes with the 11.0.4.0.QGHINXM build number and provides optimization to the image processing and also aims to fix camera app crashes in the pro mode. In addition, there is the usual system optimizations and new device categories in the Mi Link support settings. The new update is following a scheduled...

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Samsung Galaxy A50s starts getting Android 10 with One UI 2.0

Samsung has introduced the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71, but it hasn't forgotten about its older smartphones. The Galaxy A50s has started receiving a software update to Android 10 with One UI 2.0. Devices in Vietnam are already receiving notifications about an incoming software version A507FNXXU3BTB2 that brings the latest OS and user interface. The Android 10 update brings clearer looks of the interface, better location and privacy controls, Digital Wellbeing feature and Google's new navigation gestures. If you are an owner of a Samsung Galaxy A50s, head to Settings and select...

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro tops DxOMark camera chart

Earlier today Xiaomi introduced its flagship Mi 10 series smartphones which among other things boast some of the more impressive camera arrays around. In fact the Mi 10 Pro has the most impressive camera DxOMark has reviewed so far, posting a score of 124 and eclipsing the previous leader Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G. The Mi 10 Pro has a 108MP main camera which boasts a 1/1.33-inch type sensor and f/1.69 aperture. In addition we have an 8P lens construction, OIS and EIS with shots outputting in 25MP resolution by default. Next up, we find a 12MP short telephoto cam with 2x zoom, a...

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Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro arrive with 108MP camera, Snapdragon 865

The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro are finally official with four cameras a piece and Snapdragon 865. Both phones support wireless charging and are the first Mi branded devices with a punch hole in the display for the selfie camera. Their headline feature is on the back though - the 108MP sensor as first seen on the Mi Note 10. They also come will great connectivity support - going all the way to SA and NSA 5G and Wi-Fi 6. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro The more impressive of two is definitely the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. It comes with a 6.67" AMOLED FullHD+ screen with curved edges. The panel...

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