Malaysian vivo V19 dual-selfie punch-hole design confirmed

We've already seen the vivo V17 arrive in Indonesia under the name vivo V19, but it appears a different device will hit the Malaysian market shelves. The new phone that we previously called vivo V19 Malaysia was once again teased with two selfie cameras on the company Instagram account, while one source suggests the phone will keep the L-shaped setup on the back. vivo V19 Malaysia teasers If the rumors are true, we are looking at a Snapdragon 712-powered device. It will keep a 6.44" AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and will have two holes in a pill-shaped design for the...

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Samsung Galaxy Buds+ arrive to the US in Red, ships March 20

Just yesterday, Samsung began selling the Red and Pink Galaxy Buds+ in South Korea. Today, Samsung US will begin selling the Red Buds+. Sadly, there's no sight of the pink ones coming to American shores. There's nothing else different about the new Buds+ aside from the color. The Red Buds+ are quite attractive and sure to turn heads. This is the only version of the Buds+ whose case has a black interior. Red Samsung Galaxy Buds+ On Samsung's website, the new color is estimated to ship on March 20 and costs $149. Best Buy is also selling the new color option, but the status...

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T-Mobile restocks OnePlus 7 Pro after almost 5 months

T-Mobile is the only US carrier that sells OnePlus smartphones in the US starting with the OnePlus 6T. T-Mobile sold a 256GB variant of the OnePlus 7 Pro - that is until the OnePlus 7T was right around the corner. At the end of September, T-Mobile stopped selling the OnePlus 7 Pro and sales of the 5G-enabled McLaren Edition OnePlus 7T Pro began alongside the regular 7T. OnePlus 7 Pro Almost five months later, T-Mobile is quietly restocking the OnePlus 7 Pro, as spotted by TMo News. The 256GB variant with 8GB of RAM is now available from the carrier in either Nebula Blue or Mirror...

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Motorola starts seeding Android 10 to Moto Z4 owners

Despite the fact that Motorola devices are running stock Android and the Moto Z4 was launched back in June 2019, the long-awaited Android 10 update is arriving just now. Well better late than never, and according to some Moto Z4 owners, the company has finally started rolling out the update. Perhaps, it's a staged rollout since it has been reported by only a handful of users so it might take a couple of days to reach all the owners. Rhe build number is QPF30.130-15-7M and the update should bring all the new features Android 10 offers such as system-wide dark mode (that was an issue...

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Oppo Reno3 global version coming March 16

Oppo's Reno3 and Reno3 Pro 5G were announced in China back in December while international users had to wait until last week for the Pro variant without 5G connectivity. This version also comes with a dual punch-hole selfie camera, Helio P95 chipset and 64MP main camera. Those left wondering if an international version of the vanilla Reno3 will also make its way got some good news earlier today when we came across the device's specs and now Oppo posted a teaser video revealing the phone will make its debut on March 16. The announcement comes from a video on Oppo's official Facebook...

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TSMC ready to start production of 5nm chips

TSMC is on track to start the mass production of the new 5nm-based chips. According to the those familiar with the matter, the production will start in April, which meets the company's plans to start mass production of the 5nm chips in the first half of this year. The company has worked on the 5nm manufacturing process for several years now and it's the second one to use the ULV (ultraviolet lithography process) technology. The 7nm+ process was the first one and it has been used on the latest flagship SoCs. We all know the benefits of the smaller node - increased transistor density and...

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ESA cancels E3 gaming convention

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) - the biggest gaming expo of the year is the latest victim of the Coronavirus outbreak. The report, citing sources familiar with the organizer Entertainment Software Association (ESA), says that the expo, which was supposed to take place in Los Angeles from June 9 to June 11, will be cancelled due to Coronavirus concerns. ESA hasn't given an official statement yet. It remains to be seen if the E3 will be cancelled altogether, moved to an online event or moved to a later date. Over the years several high-profile game developers have skipped...

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Realme 6i and mysterious RMX2063 pop up on Geekbench

Realme recently introduced its 6-series phones which bring impressive specs like 64MP main cameras, 90Hz displays and 30W fast charging at compelling price points. The company is also gearing up to introduce a Realme 6i as evident by a detailed FCC listing which revealed the phone's design and key specs. Now, the very same phone was spotted on Geekbench alongside another upcoming Realme phone bearing the RMX2063 model number. Realme 6i FCC listing images The Realme 6i (model number RMX2040) packs the MediaTek Helio G70 chipset with 4GB RAM and Android 10. It managed 345 points in...

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HMD pushes back some Android 10 updates due to COVID-19

HMD has reworked its timeline for Android 10 updates, due to the COVID-19 outbreak (which has many companies asking their employees to work from home). Juho Sarvikas says that the company will maintain its status as the fastest brand to update its phones. Here's the new timeline, below you can find the old one that was published way back in August last year (long before the outbreak began). The Nokia 2.2 update was pushed back to late Q1. The updates for the Nokia 2.3, 3.2, 4.2, 6.2, 7.2, 3.1 Plus and 8 Sirocco will also happen a bit later and will come out at the end of Q1. The...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite passes through NCC in Thailand

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S6 is an amazing tablet, but quite expensive. The company plans on offering a more affordable alternative Galaxy Tab S6 Lite that we've already seen renders and a certification entry. Now, the device was spotted in Thailand's NCC certification database, matching the previously spotted SM-P615 model number. The listing does not come with any images or key specs apart from the tablet's 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi connectivity. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite certification Previously, a listing from the Bluetooth SIG certification agency revealed the tablet will sport Bluetooth...

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Unofficial Huawei P40 Porsche Design case lacks the symmetry of previous PD phones

Huawei has been working with Porsche Design since 2016, releasing at least one special edition phone (based on either a P-series or Mate flagship). And this year will be no different, even if Huawei has partnered up with a Chinese luxury car brand as well. Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design • Mate RS Porsche Design • Mate 20 RS PD • Mate 10 PD • Mate 9 PD Look at all the Huawei Porsche Design models so far. See the common theme? That vertical line running down the middle of the back has become something of a trademark for the series. Even on phones like the Mate 9 PD and Mate...

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Google reveals the Pixel 4a price on a billboard

Google loves teasing upcoming Pixel phones with billboards in public places. The latest shows that the Pixel 4a will launch at the same price as its predecessor. The billboard even shows the design of the phone, because why not - it's not like it hasn't leaked several times already. The Pixel 4a will start at $400, same as the 3a. There will be several models available, this is most likely for the 4G version of the phone. We also expect to see two 5G models. In early hands-on video review from yesterday we saw that the 4G model (with Snapdragon 730) will come with 6GB of RAM and 64GB...

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Latest nubia Red Magic 5G teaser video sums up key features day before annoucement

The nubia Red Magic 5G is all set to debut tomorrow and the latest teaser shared by the company's official Weibo page summarizes the gaming phone's key features. The first point of emphasis is the Red Magic 5G's 144Hz refresh rate display, followed by a snippet for the 55W fast charging, which is also compliant with the Power Delivery Programmable Power Supply (PPS) protocol. Next up we get a brief look at the 4,500 mAh battery as well as a reminder about the phone's active cooling solution with its own spinning fan. We can also spot the phone's new low latency screencasting feature but...

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Oppo Reno3 global variant's specs and image surface: Helio P90 and 48MP quad camera

Oppo unveiled the Reno3 and Reno3 Pro 5G in China last December and earlier this month, the company announced the international version of the Reno3 Pro with a Helio P95 SoC and upgraded cameras. Now we hear Oppo will unveil the global version of the vanilla Reno3 as well, and we got an early glimpse of it thanks to leaked specs and images. The international variant of the Reno3 looks similar to its Chinese counterpart - a waterdrop notch display with a quad camera setup on the back. But upon closer inspection, you can notice that the global version has a dual-LED flash on the rear joined...

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Inside source: Apple has delayed the iPhone 9 indefinitely

A source inside Apple has spoken to Cult of Mac, saying that the company has postponed the launch of the iPhone 9 indefinitely. The WWDC event will likely be canceled as Santa Clara county has banned gatherings of over 1,000 people until the end of the month. But it's not just the loss of the venue at which to announce the new mid-range iOS handset. Apple's supply line has been suffering as factories across China have closed down during the COVID-19 outbreak. "Why have an event when the products aren't ready?" the source said. "It's a pretty simple decision." Apparently, Apple has...

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Huawei P40 Pro camera to have updated RYYB sensor, better zoom

Huawei will introduce the P40 lineup in two weeks, but the company is now letting some people get a blind hands-on experience with the phones. People got to touch the phone within a closed box, and some reported the major improvements Huawei will bring with the P40 smartphones. According to one source, the new series will "guarantee new records" in mobile photography with a custom RYYB sensor, better and most likely a longer zoom, and "new material" options, meaning the Vegan Leather versions are hitting the P family. Huawei P40 Pro renders Regarding a question about the RYYB...

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Live image of Redmi Note 9 Pro surfaces

Xiaomi's former sub-brand Redmi will unveil the Note 9 series tomorrow, and we expect to see three smartphones - the vanilla Note 9, a Pro model, and a Max variant. The Note 9 and Note 9 Pro recently passed through Geekbench, revealing their key specs in the process. And today we are looking at a live image of what's allegedly the Note 9 Pro, along with its retail box. The image doesn't reveal any specifications of the Note 9 Pro but shows off the back of the device which houses a square-shaped quad camera setup. Also, unlike its predecessor, the Note 9 Pro doesn't have a rear-mounted...

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Huawei gets yet another license extension from the US Commerce Department

The US Department of Commerce has extended Huawei's Temporary General License allowing it to trade with American-based companies through May 15. This is now the fourth time Huawei is granted such an extension. In the accompanying press release, the Department of Commerce also issued a request for public input on the matter with the Temporary General License extensions, calling upon US-based companies in the tech and telecoms sectors to share their input on the potential costs for their businesses if future license extensions were cut. All concerned parties have until March 25 to voice...

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OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T get an update

The OnePlus 5 and its successor OnePlus 5T arrived in 2017, but they are still being cared for by their makers. Owners of these two phones should be getting notifications about an incoming OxygenOS 9 patch that brings system stability and general bug fixes. Screenshots of the firmware update The new version is OxygenOS 9.0.11 and involves a 335MB download. It doesn't bring anything spectacular, but it is still good news that OnePlus hasn't forgotten about its older phones. Back in October, during the OnePlus 7T Pro launch event, a company exec confirmed that both 2017...

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Samsung Galaxy M21 launch date confirmed

Last week we learned Samsung will launch the Galaxy M21 on March 16 in India. Well, that was now officially confirmed by the company that set up a promotional page on Amazon.in, confirming the March 16 launch date. The landing page also includes the Galaxy M21's images, which reveal its design. Additionally, the page confirms a few specs of the Galaxy M21, which include a 48MP triple camera, 20MP selfie snapper and a 6,000 mAh battery. The Galaxy M21 will sport a Super AMOLED display, which is rumored to measure 6.4" diagonally. Samsung hasn't divulged what chipset the M21...

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vivo S6 will arrive soon with 5G, first teaser reveals

The Chinese manufacturer vivo launched the vivo Z6 5G, the vivo X30, and now its S lineup is also going to get the next-gen connectivity makeover. A device named vivo S6 5G is arriving soon, according to a teaser on the company Weibo page. The seven-second video does not reveal much - it just says "Are you ready for fast speed?" and then reveals the phone will have "strong performance" and "dual-mode 5G", meaning the vivo S6 5G will work both on SA and NSA networks. While specs are scarce, we know the vivo S6 will position itself in the upper midrange field. We expect...

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Realme 6 now available for purchase

The Realme 6 unveiled last week goes on sale today in India starting noon local time through the company's official Indian site and Flipkart. The Realme 6 is offered in Comet White and Comet Blue colors and has three memory options - 4GB/64GB priced at INR12,999 ($175/€155), 6GB/128GB priced at INR14,999 ($205/€180), and 8GB/128GB that costs INR15,999 ($215/€190). The Realme 6 is built around a 6.5" 90Hz FullHD+ punch hole display and has a Helio G90T SoC at the helm. It boots to Android 10-based Realme UI and packs a 4,300 mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. Realme...

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